Our 4th anniversary of Junion features Co-Chair of HEARTS Reunion Project, SAR (Sons of the American Revolution) member Andre’ Kearns, who’ll share his journey of discovering his Revolutionary War roots through Henry Johnston of Long Creek. Join us for an exploration of local history through the lens of genealogy and an afternoon of live music, visual art, dance, poetry, and nature. It all happens Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 2:00-5:00 at Huntersville’s historic Cedar Grove.

Join us for Cain Center's Sculpting the Future: Fundraiser & Artist Talk Series on Friday, June 20th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Come to support Cain Center and to learn more about Cain Center’s vision for a new gateway to the Cornelius Downtown Arts District and home for its popular ceramics program. This private fundraising event will feature hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar, and the program, including a special Artist Talk with ceramics artist Jennifer Mecca. Space is limited, so registered as soon as possible. Registrations will no longer be available when space is full and/or when the registration period closes on June 13th.

The Gizzard Basket is a workhorse of a little basket and many think it is one of the easiest baskets to make. Two basket weavers (among other skills) recently join the Southeast Mercantile Cooerative and one of them, Connie Deese Christman, will be teaching this workshop.

The City of Statesville Recreation and Parks Department and the Iredell Arts Council are excited to welcome artists, makers, and the community to our annual Art in the Park Festival!Set beneath the shady trees of Martin Luther King Jr. Park this vibrant festival brings together local artisans, live music, food trucks, breweries, and family-friendly fun.

Connie Deese Christman teaches this workshop on the Gizzard Basket, a workhorse of a little basket which many think it is one of the easiest baskets to make. Join us on June 14 and make one for yourself.

Join us Friday, June 6 from 6–9 PM for an unforgettable evening of live jazz, delicious food, and great vibes with the smooth sounds of the Wilson Jazz Band.

Come experience the ceramic work of 80+ local artists of the greater Charlotte area, including long-time professionals and emerging artists!

Join us on Wednesday, May 7th to exploring the historic landmark designation process with Tommy Warlick, Historic Preservation Specialist with the Mecklenburg County Historic Landmarks Commission. Engage in meaningful conversation and get your questions about historic designation answered by the experts.

The annual Twilight Among the Azaleas Art Social and Auction benefitting the fine arts program at Pioneer Springs Community School will take place at the Charlotte Council of Garden Clubs’ Betty Little House, and they’d love for you to join the fun!

Mark your calendars for HEARTS Irish Connections ‘25: Jane’s Famous Ride. Featuring the incredible story of Jane Parks McDowell, her Irish connections, music, dance, and more!

Square dancing is a fun social dance event and all are invited to attend and participate as dancers regardless of experience. Square dancing developed from the Appalachian region and is an evolution of old English and French dances and African American traditions. This new event featuring Warren Wilson's own Phil Jamison as caller and the energetic string band, Eat More Chicken featuring Harry Taylor, Nick Tutwiler, David Fee and Marc Lees. The Square Dance caller constantly guides everyone through a sequence of steps throughout the entire set which makes it easy for people to follow directions. The evening will start with some string band jamming as well as food truck and beer service beginning at 5:30. Phil Jamison will lead a beginners dance workshop from 6:30-7pm.

Billie Holiday's unique vocal approach and advanced sense of rhythm made her one of the most important and influential vocalists in American history. Her relentless fight to be treated as an equal - as a musician, a female, and an African-American - made her one of the most important American figures in the 20th century. Join us as we detail how she developed her unique vocal style and how she blazed a trail for women and African-Americans that would pave the way for future generations.

The Cornelius Parks & Recreation Department celebrates Black History Month every year with a special event in February. This free, public event is offered in collaboration with the Smithville Community Coalition and Cain Center for the Arts.

Included in house tours throughout the month of February, don’t miss you chance to view Historic Rosedale’s Music Is Our Refuge exhibit! Join us at Charlotte's second oldest house for a guided tour of the 1815 Historic Rosedale house lead by knowledgeable Interpreters. A guided house tour of the 15-room federal-era home examines life during the antebellum era, as well as the architecture and decorative arts in the restored house museum. A look at other current revolving exhibits is also included. Guided house tours are given on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and select Saturdays at 11:30 am and 1:00 pm.

Additionally, taking place on February 22nd from 10:00AM through 3:00PM, enjoy a free day of special activities in honor of Black History Month!

Tony Trischka honors the music of Earl Scruggs, pioneer of the three-finger banjo style and one of the most important musicians in bluegrass, with special guest Woody Pratt.

Trischka recently came into possession of extremely rare recordings of jam sessions with Scruggs and John Hartford, and he’ll be debuting Scruggs’s note-for-note solos from a few of these. Together with his ace band—Michael Daves on vocals and guitar, bassist Jared Engel, fiddler Brittany Haas, and sometimes Maddie Witler on mandolin — they will trace the story of Scruggs from his childhood to his final years.

Special Guest and Grammy award winner Woody Platt is best known as the former guitarist and vocalist for the Steep Canyon Rangers, a bluegrass band formed in North Carolina that often plays with comedian/banjoist Steve Martin.

Discover the laughter, thrills and chills of Broadway’s greatest songs as shared by real-life Broadway married couple, Libby Servais (Glinda from “Wicked”) and Stephan Stubbins (“Mary Poppins”). Featuring songs from “The Sound of Music,” “My Fair Lady,” “Phantom of the Opera” and more.