TOPIC: A New Future, Discovery Place Nature Museum SPEAKER: Rachel Cusick, Chief Advancement Officer, Discovery Place Museums The upcoming new Charlotte Museum of Nature will feature an expanded layout integrated directly into the surrounding canopy and park space, including: Native Wildlife Habitats: New custom enclosures for North American river otters, a frog bog, and an…
TOPIC: Immigration and Charlotte: What does it mean to be a "welcoming city?" SPEAKER: Dr. Maggie Commins, Queens University of Charlotte Charlotte's population is growing and changing. We are often told that over 150 people move to the region every day. What you may not have heard is that Charlotte attracts people from around the…
TOPIC: Is Classical Music Irrelevant? SPEAKER: James Meena, Conductor; Founder & President, Charlotte Lyric Theatre In this presentation, we posit that the preponderance of entertainment, immediate gratification on all levels, shortened attention spans have made classical music irrelevant to modern society. BIOGRAPHY Maestro James Meena is a musical entrepreneur. His 50year career in classical…
TOPIC: Learning from the Past to Lead Better in the Future SPEAKER: Pat McCrory, Former NC Governor and Charlotte Mayor Leadership examples on major decisions made in Charlotte and NC. BIOGRAPHY Mayor of Charlotte: 1995-2009 Governor of NC: 2013-2017 NOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC, no registration required. Attend via Zoom, please register with the Zoom…