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Hippie Fest debuts at Hodges Farm
Take a popular Medieval-themed festival, swap swords for peace symbols, move everything to our version of Yasgur’s Farm, and what do you get? You can find out on April 22 (also known as Earth Day), when the new Hippie Fest comes to the Hodges Family Farm at 3900 Rocky...
Catch 6 performances in 5 hours at Spring Festival
This may be the most novel and varied musical event of the year in Charlotte: Live performances by six student groups in five hours at four venues for one low price - April 22 at UNC Charlotte! You can even attend a reception for the performers in Robinson Hall. The...
Physical theater brings fable “tricksters” to life
Circus acrobatics, wild costuming, giant props and live music bring fable “tricksters” to life in 6 free outdoor performances for audiences of all ages. UNC Charlotte students will perform April 20-25 on an outdoor stage near Popp Martin Student Union. This innovative...
9 events showcase our university artists
Our university’s dynamic arts program struts its stuff in April with 9 student presentations, including the final performance of the Spring Dance Concert tonight (April 4). Most of the events are $8 for the public. Spring Dance Concert - final performance at 7:30 pm...
UNC Charlotte Provost Joan Lorden is 2016 Charlotte Woman of the Year
Joan Lorden, UNC Charlotte’s Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, has been named 2016 Charlotte Woman of the Year for Civic Leadership and Service. Bestowed by the Charlotte Woman of the Year Committee, the honor is presented for exceptional service and...
Mallard Creek High among ‘Best Urban Schools’ – Again
A national program on education excellence has named Mallard Creek High School one of “America’s Best Urban Schools” – again. “We selected your school because you demonstrated through multiple indicators (including a visit by an eight-person verification team) that...
Meet Toye Watson, our ‘Teacher of Excellence’!
On April 27, MeckEd will honor 20 exceptional teachers, including Toye Watson of Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School. Toye has a unique bond to her students and their nearby Hidden Valley neighborhood: She grew up there, and loves it dearly. “My life is a positive...