Spring is in the air!

Last weekend I attended the Harvey B. Gantt Center's meet and greet with art lover and collector Mrs. Vivian Hewitt. The Hewitt artistry collection was absolutely wonderful. If you haven't had an opportunity to view the collection and you have a love for art, get there soon.

I also attended the Arthouse in NODA for a seminar called “Relationship Matters.” Great time had by all. Special thanks to Bert for keeping us ladies in “The Know."

Mark your calendar for the Arthouse Saturday, April 9. The featured topic, “Do black women have a monopoly on HATIN’ each other?” A must attend for Charlotte's finest, that means you! Bring your tissue; this is sure to be an evening of healing and bonding for ladies in the Qcity.

The clocks have gone ahead one hour, so let's play catchup on our 60 minutes loss with my weekend picks: This weekend I'm biased to music. Last night it was Kem, Musiq Soulchild & Ledisi. This weekend, The Four Tops, Phil Perry and the legendary Al Jarreau!

FRIDAY
The Four Tops are appearing Friday and Saturday at Ovens Auditorium ~ Cost $26.50- $69.50. Location: 2700 E. Independence Blvd. Time: 8 p.m. For more information call Ticketmaster, 1 800-745-3000, or go online at www.charlottesymphony.org

SATURDAY
The Charlotte Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc will host the ninth annual Jazzin' gala featuring Phil Perry ~ Dinner, dancing and silent auction fundraiser. Location: Hilton Charlotte Center City (222 E, Third Street). Cost: $100. Time: 6 p.m. For more information contact Pam Alsbrooks: palsbrooks@gmail.com.

SUNDAY
The Legendary Al Jarreau ~ One of the greatest performers and innovative vocalists the music world has ever known will perform at the Knight Theater in uptown Charlotte. Time magazine called him “the greatest jazz singer alive.” Thank goodness I was able to get a front-row seat! Time: 7 p.m. Location: 430 S. Tryon St. Cost: $38.50-$79.50. For more information call 704 372-1000, or go online at CharlotteCultureGuide.com.
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Toni Baker-Tyson describes herself as a social butterfly and writes about the Qcity's adult nightlife. Email her at toni@qcitymetro.com.

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