The EV ENTIST
JUNE/JULY 2016
Bike Camp, a four day event hosted by Autism Charlotte. • metrolinatradeshowexpo.com The Music Of David Bowie
6/23/16 - Experience the musical world of rock icon David Bowie with the Charlotte Symphony, a full band and vocalist Brody Dolyniuk. This dynamic night of music conducted by Martin Herman, will cover the full range of Bowie’s amazing career, including classics such as “Space Oddity,” “Changes,” “Under Pressure,” “Heroes,” “Rebel Rebel,” “Fame,” “China Girl,” and more. • charlottesymphony.org Science After Hours
EDITOR’S PICK - 7/3/16 - 7/4/16 - U.S. National Whitewater Center’s 4th Of July Festival is a two-day celebration featuring outdoor adventure, live music on the Belmont Abbey Island stage and spectacular firework displays.
Sow Much Summer Session
New Southern-Latino Table
6/13/16 - 6/24/16 - Campers at Garden Artist: Nature Inspiration will create art in different forms and disciplines — getting inspiration from nature. Each day a guest artist will offer guided exercises in visual art, dance, music, painting and creative, and reflective writing. Each student in each learning experience will also learn the basics of planting seeds and understanding the soil. • sowmuchgood.org
6/18/16 - Award-winning cookbook author Sandra Gutierrez visits the Levine Museum Of The New South to share stories and insights on the blending of Southern and Latino cuisines, and explain what it means for both our plates and sense of place. • museumofthenewsouth.org
Gift & Jewelry Show
6/18/16 - 6/20/16 - The three day show at the Park Expo and Conference Center features over fifty vendors selling some of the finest gifts and jewelry available in a cash and carry format. • theparkexponc.com
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I Can Bike
6/20/16 - 6/24/16 - I Can Shine understands that the vast majority of people with disabilities never have the experience of independently riding a conventional two-wheel bicycle during their lifetime. Research shows that over 80% of people with Autism and 90% of people with Down syndrome never experience this thrill. Defying these odds is why they exist and why they host I Can
6/23/16 - An evening for adults where you can test your mind with trivia, enjoy refreshments, a beer, interesting speakers, and experience a show in our new Science Theater. • schielemuseum.org Spice Up The Night
6/24/16 - Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen teaches guests how to utilize all kinds of fresh herbs and dry spices in recipes packed with flavor. Students will make a complete meal of appetizer, entrée and dessert, and the best part is the entire meal is glutenfree. Culinary enthusiasts will not want to miss this class. • chefalyssaskitchen.com Three Acts, Two Dancers, One Radio Host
6/25/16 - Monica Bill Barnes & Company and Ira Glass, host of This American Life, have been working together to combine two art forms that – as Ira puts it – “have no business being together – dance and radio.” The result is a funny, lively