TOPIC: Earl Scruggs Center in Shelby SPEAKER: Mary Beth Martin, Executive Director of the Earl Scruggs Center, Shelby, NC The Earl Scruggs Center combines the life story of legendary five-string banjo master and Cleveland County native, Earl Scruggs, with the unique and engaging story of the history and cultural traditions of the region in which…
HOLIDAY LUNCHEON Join your fellow members at our end of year luncheon filled with entertainment and a speaker. Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 Time: 11:30 am - 2 pm (serving starts at 12 noon) Location: Maggiano's Little Italy. 4400 Sharon Rd (Southpark). Maggiano's Little Italy, Southpark Price per Attendee: $50. Buy Tickets Here You can…
Curriculum Committee Meetings are open to Membership. Join our monthly Curriculum Committee meetings, via Zoom, to hear about upcoming speakers/events or to suggest speakers you know (or have heard speak) and believe would be of interest to your fellow Senior Scholars. These meetings are always held on the Zoom platform.
TOPIC: Behind the Curtain SPEAKER: Laura Little, Executive Producer, Laura Little Theatricals Laura will speak about what it takes to put up a theatrical production at the community theatre and regional levels and the difference between Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off Broadway. She’ll explain the difference between the roles of the artistic director, executive director, producer,…
As World War II ended, composer Randall Thompson honored Thomas Jefferson and his writings by creating a choral work that rallied great national pride during a time of world conflict. Queens choirs perform this stirring work alongside other works by composers extolling the great American experiment.
All members old and new are invited to attend our New Member Orientation meeting in person. Learn more about the organization including how to meet people, join events and how you can help the organization – the best way to meet new people! In person meeting, in Room 106 in PUMC. Click the RSVP button…
How Music Impacts Society with Joe Kendrick
TOPIC: What a Rush! A Brief History of Mining in North Carolina SPEAKER: Valerie Reynolds, Department of Earth, Environmental, and Geographical Sciences UNC Charlotte From the first gold discovered in the United States to the ultra-pure quartz fueling the semiconductor industry, mining has played an essential role in North Carolina's economy for centuries. This presentation…