The Charlotte Center for The Humanities and Civic Imagination

The election is here. The candidates are tied. We'll know the winner soon. What to make of America? How did we get to this moment? Where do we go from here? On November 14th, we're going to talk about it, and we'd love to have you in the room. The Charlotte Center has invited Adam Gopnik, legendary staff writer from The New Yorker, who has written extensively on democracy (and arts and culture and politics and philosophy), to share his thoughts on the election and to provide context on the nation today. Our format invites connection, consideration, and conversation. We're meeting in the evening at the Bechtler Museum. We'll hear music from Emanuel Wynter, remarks from Adam, a conversation on stage between Adam and Ty Shaffer. We'll invite your thoughts and talk about what's next. Join us in the best traditions of democratic citizenship: a night of critical thinking, independent judgment, and imaginative understanding. Register today:https://lnkd.in/e_AVRcKj

??? Don’t Miss Out on a Night of Thought-Provoking Conversation! ??? Join renowned New Yorker writer and bestselling author Adam Gopnik for a deep dive into one of the most pressing questions of our time: "Is Liberal Democracy Viable in 2024?" ????? In today’s divided world, can democracy survive the pressures of modern life? Gopnik brings his sharp insights and trademark wit to explore what’s next for society, politics, and culture. It’s a conversation you won’t want to miss—secure your tickets now! ??? Date: November 14, 2024 ?? Location: Bechtler Museum of Modern Art ?? Tickets are selling fast! Grab yours here: https://lnkd.in/eGB3T5Y4

We are one day away from our first Forum event of the season, featuring NYT bestselling author Wiley Cash, local author Judy Goldman and Poet Laureate of Charlotte Jay Ward. Don't miss the opportunity to hear from some of North Carolina's most important literary voices and get books signed by Wiley and Judy! Tickets available: https://lnkd.in/d7S6rs69

We are two weeks away from our first Forum event of the year! We are thrilled to welcome NYT best-selling author Wiley Cash for a conversation with local author Judy Goldman around the question "Does Modern Literature Have Anything to Say?" A book signing with Wiley Cash and Judy Goldman will follow. Get your tickets by visiting https://lnkd.in/d7S6rs69

In a time of deep division, the work of bringing people together to explore civic issues creatively is more important than ever.?We are excited to announce a new chapter for The Charlotte Center with?the launch of a membership program and we invite you to join us!? By becoming a member, you'll unlock exclusive benefits like guaranteed tickets to The Forum, all-access passes to The Charlotte Ideas Festival, curated content, member-only networking events and more!????? But that's not all—your support helps us keep ticket prices accessible, ensuring everyone in our community can engage in the transformative power of the humanities. Together, we can explore the big questions, foster meaningful conversations, and inspire change. Click here to check out our new brochure and learn how to get involved: https://rb.gy/cvl9er Thank you to our Founder Mark Peres and our board members for leading us in this initiative! meg seitz Deborah S. Bosley Katie Weeks Kathy Izard Jonathan Fisher, MD, FACC Namrata Yadav (She/ Her/ Hers) Courtney Rhodes, J.D., LL.M. Kristy Teskey, EdD

We are thrilled to announce key new members of our team and board. Rebecca Tanner joins us as our new managing director, and we're excited to welcome our new board members Kathy Izard,?Courtney Rhodes, J.D., LL.M., and Namrata Yadav (She/ Her/ Hers). Rebecca previously served as Director of the Queens Learning Society, bringing stellar experience in speaker programming and community outreach. She is an accomplished fundraising and communications professional with nearly fifteen years of experience supporting education, nonprofit, public affairs, consumer and corporate accounts. Before Queens University, Rebecca worked at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art and the Foundation For The Carolinas. Kathy is an award-winning author and speaker who helped bring transformation to Charlotte in homelessness, housing and mental health.?The author of five books for adults and children, Kathy writes inspirational nonfiction to encourage people to listen for what’s calling them. Courtney is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Business Partner at Credit Karma, responsible for managing the recruitment and retention of senior positions, developing and maintaining DEI measures, and educating other departments on internal DEI processes. Namrata is is Senior Vice President, Community Advancement Executive at Bank of America. She heads the bank's external community skill development and advancement strategy, responsible for the enterprise strategy and initiatives focused on reskilling our external communities and partners.?

Get tickets today! https://lnkd.in/egB8rBzk Does modern literature have anything to say? What are the compelling stories speaking to our times? One of literature’s great Southern authors addresses the question. Join us for the September 17, 2024 Forum featuring Wiley Cash! Wiley Cash is an award-winning New York Times bestselling author of four novels, including 'When Ghosts Come Home' and 'The Last Ballad'. He is the founder of This Is Working, an online creative community, and host of the Our State Book Club podcast. He’s the recipient of many literary awards, including the Thomas Wolfe Book Prize, Southern Book Prize, and the American Library Association Book of the Year. He currently teaches creative writing and literature at the University of North Carolina-Asheville. He holds a Ph.D. in American Literature from UL-Lafayette, an M.A. in English from the University of? North Carolina-Greensboro, and a B.A. in Literature from UNC-Asheville. The Forum will be moderated by Judy Goldman! Judy is the author of seven books – three memoirs, two novels, and two collections of poetry. Her latest memoir, Child: A Memoir was named a must-read by Katie Couric Media. Goldman has been published in The Southern Review and Kenyon Review. She has many literary awards, including the Hobson Award for Distinguished Achievement in Arts and Letters.? The Forum is a conversation and speaker series that brings people together to explore challenges and opportunities that affect human flourishing through the lens of the humanities and civic imagination. If you love a good story, don't miss out!

Literature. Democracy. Culture. The Charlotte Center is thrilled to announce our upcoming season of Forum events to help make sense of the?moment we are in. Our first Forum this fall is with the captivating Wiley Cash,?New York Times?bestselling author, on the compelling stories speaking to our times. We will follow, just after the election, with legendary writer Adam Gopnik of?The New Yorker?magazine on the state of democracy in the 21st century. Then we host Priya Sircar, arts and cultural officer for Charlotte, exploring the future of creativity in the city. The Forums will include presentations from our speakers, moderated conversations on stage, performing arts, and our signature connect-consider-ignite format. Our 24-25 Season also includes the Charlotte Ideas Festival in April 2025 and a May 2025 Forum with a special guest. Don't miss out! Get your seats today! TheCharlotteCenter.org

The third annual #CharlotteIdeasFestival begins today! Celebrate imagination, innovation and human flourishing with us ?? Part of #CharlotteSHOUT, this year's Festival features keynote speakers including David Pogue, Kelly Corrigan and Haleh Liza Gafori, as well as the inaugural "Big Idea Fair" and four community-led panel discussions. What events are you most excited for? Find event details and reserve your tickets at https://lnkd.in/g8igv3SJ ?? APRIL 3 | David Pogue on "The Post-AI, Post-Robot World: Life in 2050" | 6pm at the Dubois Center at University of North Carolina at Charlotte Center City ?? APRIL 4 | Kelly Corrigan on "Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast" | 6pm at The Mint Museum Uptown ?? APRIL 5 | Haleh Liza Gafori on "The Wisdom of Rumi" | 6pm at the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture ?? APRIL 6 | "Big Idea Fair" | 4:30pm at the #Pianodrome at Historic Grace AME Zion Church | FREE & open to the public! ?? APRIL 8 | Panel Discussions: "Humanities + Hospitality" & "Humanities + Design" | 6pm & 7:45pm at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art | FREE & open to the public! ?? APRIL 9 | Panel Discussions: "Humanities + Finance" & "Humanities + Healthcare" | 6pm & 7:45pm at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art | FREE & open to the public! #thingstodoinclt #charlottenc #ideasfestival #eventsincharlotte Charlotte Center City Partners

Don't miss your chance to see Kelly Corrigan at the #CharlotteIdeasFestival, part of #CharlotteSHOUT! Visit https://lnkd.in/eJvJ_gi4 to reserve your tickets for "Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast" this Thursday, April 4, at The Mint Museum Uptown. If you want to make a difference, this is the talk for you. A journalist and interviewer extraordinaire, Kelly will share 5 simple rules for creating change as well as takeaways from her conversations with some of the top changemakers in the world, like Melinda Gates and Delores Huerta. #thingstodoinclt #charlottenc #culture #culturebuilding Charlotte Center City Partners