TOPIC: Ancient Rome's Last God SPEAKER: E. Michael Whittington, Retired Art Museum Director The Roman Empire with its larger-than-life emperors, mighty legions, extravagant gladiatorial games, and extraordinary art and architecture fires our imagination and influences popular culture. The ancient Roman supernatural was populated by a dizzying panoply of gods, goddesses, deified rulers, heroes, and fantastical…
In 1689, near the end of his life, the great English composer Henry Purcell composed the tragic opera Dido and Aeneas, one of the most beloved English operas of all time, and the sacred ode Celestial Music did the Gods Inspire. Queens Choirs perform both works in collaboration with dancers and scenic designers.
We are thrilled to announce the Inaugural Marc and Mattye Jewish Cultural Series Program on November 20, 2025, at 7:00 pm at Queens University Charlotte. How have Jews influenced food in the diaspora, and how has the diaspora influenced Jewish food? What is Israeli food, shaped by waves of immigration and the country’s geography? How…
TOPIC: Talking Turkey to Keep the Wolves Away - Eradicating Elder Financial Fraud SPEAKER: Ann Larkin and Samuel Kunjukunju Seniors lose billions of dollars every year due to criminals absconding with much-needed retirement assets. Learn about current scams, the financial industry's responses, and the need for more help. BIOGRAPHY ANNE WILSON LARKIN works as a…
We hope you join us for Friends of the Library Holiday Books & Coffee featuring Amy Poeppel. This event is free for members and $25 for guests/non-members.
HOLIDAY LUNCHEON Join your fellow members for a delicious holiday luncheon at one of Charlotte’s premier Italian Restaurants, Maggiano’s Little Italy at Southpark. Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 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.…
Please join us in this long-standing tradition at Queens, consisting of readings from scripture, singing of Christmas carols, and beautiful music from the Queens Chorale. This year, we invite you to join us at 6.30 p.m. in the Chapel Rotunda for delicious Moravian coffee and engaging fellowship. We will enjoy the second element of the…
TOPIC: AI in Your Hands: A Practical Guide to Capabilities, Prompting, and Pitfalls SPEAKER: Cori Faklaris, Asst Professor, UNC Charlotte AI is everywhere, but it doesn't come with a user manual. Tools such as ChatGPT can be powerful assistants for brainstorming, writing, and learning. At the same time, they are used to create scams, "deepfakes,"…