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SUMMARY:African Drumming
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Charlotte Ballet\nWhen: Thursdays\, Mar. 5 – Apr. 23 (1-2pm)\nWhere: West Charlotte Recreation Center (2401 Kendall Dr\, Charlotte\, NC 28216) \n\n\nOpen to all ages and skill levels. Classes take place weekly\, excluding holidays. For more information please contact Community Engagement Coordinator\, Deborah Maine\, dmaine@charlotteballet.org | 704.414.2792 \nThis dynamic African drumming program offers participants an engaging\, hands-on introduction to the rich musical traditions of West Africa\, with a central focus on the djembe drum. Open to all skill levels\, the class provides accessible instruction in proper hand technique\, traditional rhythmic patterns\, and ensemble playing – encouraging both individual creativity and collaborative learning. \nRooted in cultural authenticity and respect\, the program blends music education\, physical activity\, and cross-cultural exploration. Participants gain not only musical skills\, but also a deeper understanding of the cultural significance and historical context of West African drumming.
URL:https://artsandscience.org/event/african-drumming-2/2026-04-02/
LOCATION:West Charlotte Recreation Center\, 2401 Kendall Dr.\, Charlotte\, 28216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Afternoon,Block 4: West Charlotte,Culture Blocks,New,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charlotte Ballet":MAILTO:jdomini@charlotteballet.org. 
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SUMMARY:African Drumming
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Charlotte Ballet\nWhen: Thursdays\, Mar. 5 – Apr. 23 (1-2pm)\nWhere: West Charlotte Recreation Center (2401 Kendall Dr\, Charlotte\, NC 28216) \n\n\nOpen to all ages and skill levels. Classes take place weekly\, excluding holidays. For more information please contact Community Engagement Coordinator\, Deborah Maine\, dmaine@charlotteballet.org | 704.414.2792 \nThis dynamic African drumming program offers participants an engaging\, hands-on introduction to the rich musical traditions of West Africa\, with a central focus on the djembe drum. Open to all skill levels\, the class provides accessible instruction in proper hand technique\, traditional rhythmic patterns\, and ensemble playing – encouraging both individual creativity and collaborative learning. \nRooted in cultural authenticity and respect\, the program blends music education\, physical activity\, and cross-cultural exploration. Participants gain not only musical skills\, but also a deeper understanding of the cultural significance and historical context of West African drumming.
URL:https://artsandscience.org/event/african-drumming-2/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:West Charlotte Recreation Center\, 2401 Kendall Dr.\, Charlotte\, 28216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Afternoon,Block 4: West Charlotte,Culture Blocks,New,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charlotte Ballet":MAILTO:jdomini@charlotteballet.org. 
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SUMMARY:African Drumming
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Charlotte Ballet\nWhen: Thursdays\, Mar. 5 – Apr. 23 (1-2pm)\nWhere: West Charlotte Recreation Center (2401 Kendall Dr\, Charlotte\, NC 28216) \n\n\nOpen to all ages and skill levels. Classes take place weekly\, excluding holidays. For more information please contact Community Engagement Coordinator\, Deborah Maine\, dmaine@charlotteballet.org | 704.414.2792 \nThis dynamic African drumming program offers participants an engaging\, hands-on introduction to the rich musical traditions of West Africa\, with a central focus on the djembe drum. Open to all skill levels\, the class provides accessible instruction in proper hand technique\, traditional rhythmic patterns\, and ensemble playing – encouraging both individual creativity and collaborative learning. \nRooted in cultural authenticity and respect\, the program blends music education\, physical activity\, and cross-cultural exploration. Participants gain not only musical skills\, but also a deeper understanding of the cultural significance and historical context of West African drumming.
URL:https://artsandscience.org/event/african-drumming-2/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:West Charlotte Recreation Center\, 2401 Kendall Dr.\, Charlotte\, 28216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Afternoon,Block 4: West Charlotte,Culture Blocks,New,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charlotte Ballet":MAILTO:jdomini@charlotteballet.org. 
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SUMMARY:Guateke Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Presented by La Casa de la Cultura\nWhen: February 14\, March 7\, April 18\, May 9 (2 pm)\nWhere: South Blvd. Library (4429 South Boulevard\, Charlotte\, NC 28209) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuateke Sessions is a music series created by La Casa de la Cultura to celebrate the rhythms\, voices\, and ancestral memory of our Afro-Indigenous diasporas. Each session brings together local and emerging artists in a vibrant space of drum\, song\, and community\, where tradition meets contemporary creativity. expect live concerts and dance workshops.
URL:https://artsandscience.org/event/guateke-sessions-2/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:South Blvd. Library\, 4429 South Blvd.\, Charlotte\, 28209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bilingual,Block 4: West Charlotte,Culture Blocks,Dance,Español,Music,New,Performance,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Studio Hours: Create Your Crown Hat Design Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Presented by\nWhen: Tuesday\, April 21 & Thursday April 22 (4–6 PM)\nWhere: Do Greater Charlotte (2400 Greenland Ave\, Charlotte\, NC 28208) \n\n\nIn this two-part workshop\, students will get the opportunity to step into the world of apparel design and experience what it takes to create a product from concept to finished piece. Over two days\, students will explore the fundamentals of design\, understand the value of creativity in the fashion industry\, and develop their own original hat design using Canva Pro. On production day\, students will get the opportunity to cut their DTF designs\, learn how to use a heat press\, and walk away with two custom hats they designed and made themselves.
URL:https://artsandscience.org/event/studio-hours-create-your-crown-hat-design-workshop/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Do Greater\, 2400 Greenland Ave\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Block 4: West Charlotte,Culture Blocks,New,Workshop
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SUMMARY:African Drumming
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Charlotte Ballet\nWhen: Thursdays\, Mar. 5 – Apr. 23 (1-2pm)\nWhere: West Charlotte Recreation Center (2401 Kendall Dr\, Charlotte\, NC 28216) \n\n\nOpen to all ages and skill levels. Classes take place weekly\, excluding holidays. For more information please contact Community Engagement Coordinator\, Deborah Maine\, dmaine@charlotteballet.org | 704.414.2792 \nThis dynamic African drumming program offers participants an engaging\, hands-on introduction to the rich musical traditions of West Africa\, with a central focus on the djembe drum. Open to all skill levels\, the class provides accessible instruction in proper hand technique\, traditional rhythmic patterns\, and ensemble playing – encouraging both individual creativity and collaborative learning. \nRooted in cultural authenticity and respect\, the program blends music education\, physical activity\, and cross-cultural exploration. Participants gain not only musical skills\, but also a deeper understanding of the cultural significance and historical context of West African drumming.
URL:https://artsandscience.org/event/african-drumming-2/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:West Charlotte Recreation Center\, 2401 Kendall Dr.\, Charlotte\, 28216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Afternoon,Block 4: West Charlotte,Culture Blocks,New,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charlotte Ballet":MAILTO:jdomini@charlotteballet.org. 
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SUMMARY:Studio Hours: Create Your Crown Hat Design Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Presented by\nWhen: Tuesday\, April 21 & Thursday April 22 (4–6 PM)\nWhere: Do Greater Charlotte (2400 Greenland Ave\, Charlotte\, NC 28208) \n\n\nIn this two-part workshop\, students will get the opportunity to step into the world of apparel design and experience what it takes to create a product from concept to finished piece. Over two days\, students will explore the fundamentals of design\, understand the value of creativity in the fashion industry\, and develop their own original hat design using Canva Pro. On production day\, students will get the opportunity to cut their DTF designs\, learn how to use a heat press\, and walk away with two custom hats they designed and made themselves.
URL:https://artsandscience.org/event/studio-hours-create-your-crown-hat-design-workshop/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:Do Greater\, 2400 Greenland Ave\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Block 4: West Charlotte,Culture Blocks,New,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Zine Workshop with Evan Washington
DESCRIPTION:Presented by ArtWalksCLT\nWhen: April 25 (2:30pm)\nWhere: South Blvd. Library (4429 South Blvd\, Charlotte\, NC 28209) \n\n\nThe Zine Making workshop will introduce the ideas behind a zine\, pronounced “zeen\,” which is a small booklet\, produced to foster creative self-expression.  Through the process of creating their own personal zine\, participants will learn the basics of zine history\, layout\, folding\, and simple binding techniques while exploring how zines have been used for storytelling\, self-expression\, and community voice. Using collage materials\, drawing tools\, and markers\, each participant will create a small\, take-home zine inspired by their personal experiences and community.
URL:https://artsandscience.org/event/zine-workshop-with-evan-washington/
LOCATION:South Blvd. Library\, 4429 South Blvd.\, Charlotte\, 28209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Afternoon,Block 4: West Charlotte,Culture Blocks,New,Workshop
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