Pecha Kucha Charlotte is back for the second year, on April 8 with their Volume 5 at Dharma Lounge. Born in Tokyo a few years ago, "Pecha Kucha" - Japanese for the sound of conversation - is a unique show-and-tell social event where local creatives from all disciplines present 20 slides for 20 seconds each - an exhilarating kaleidoscope of inspirations, ideas and work. It is an opportunity for people in their communities to express their opinions, share their observations and work out ideas, to a diverse and broad audience in a casual supportive social environment.
When: Thursday, April 8, 7:30pm - 10:00pm After party to follow.
Where: Dharma Lounge - 1440 South Tryon, Ste. 105, Charlotte, NC www.dharmacharlotte.com
More Info: $5
www.point8.org/pechakucha
SojaJamaican reggae music is one of the best-known genres of music around the world uniting people of all countries, all races, and all religions with a sound that is dedicated to searching for the answers to life, to conflict, to humanity, to the world, to love. There are few artists in this music genre today that are creating the epitome of this artistic insight, professing subjects that are so often glazed over by mainstream music. Hailing from Washington D.C., reggae band, SOJA, is on the forefront of this revolution telling the roots story, but from the other side - America. SOJA embodies musicians unlike any other band in any genre of music to date. The members, Jacob, Bobby, Ken, Ryan, and Patrick, have been a team since childhood with lifelong musical goals which they are still pursing today.
When: Thursday, April 8, 2010 @ 9:00 pm
Where: Visulite Theatre
More Info:
www.sojamusic.com and
www.visulite.com House Has A New Home
This is your invitation to "House Has a New Home" at Kashmir featuring DJ's Arthur Bros., Sal Dali, and Badala B. Free hors d'oeuvres starting at 10 pm. Come out and experience the next level in house music. Cool vibe, good people and great eats. See you there!
When: Friday, April 9, 2010
Where: Kashmir - 116 W. 5th St. Uptown Charlotte
Middle East FestivalQueens University hosts the third annual Charlotte-area Middle East Festival, presented by the Middle East Council of the Carolinas. This all-day event showcases the many diverse cultures of the Middle East by offering arts and crafts, music, dance and food.
When: Saturday, April 10, 2010 @ 11:00 am
Where: Trexler Student Center, Queens University
More Info:
www.middleeastcouncilnc.orgSlam Charlotte Youth Slam
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center and SlamCharlotte are proud to announce the launch of the SlamCharlotte Youth Slam. A new addition to Charlotte's poetry slam scene, this series is dedicated to bringing the voices of the next generation to the forefront. Promoting writing and artistic expression through the eyes of tomorrow's future, the SlamCharlotte Youth Slam will be a monthly exhibition of the hottest and most dynamic young performers in our area. This event is open to all ages, so everyone (parents, teachers, students, siblings and fans of spoken word) can hear how our young people see the world around them. For more information call 704-890-8282 or visit www.slamcharlotte.com
When: Sunday, April 11, 2010 @ 6:00pm
Where: Duke Energy Theatre - 345 North College St. Charlotte, NC
More Info:
www.blumenthalcenter.org or
www.slamcharlotte.com
Have A Great Weekend &
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