The Yankees Selected RHP Ryan Butler - CPCC Student
June 10, 2013
The Yankees selected RHP Ryan Butler in the 16th round as the 494th overall pick in the draft. The 6′ 5, 230 pound righty originally attended Marshall before he transferred to Central Piedmont Community College. His father was drafted by the California Angels in the 1991 MLB draft and played five seasons in the organization. Butler was on the 2010 Rawlings All-American and All-Region Atlantic Region Team. Read more
2013 CPCC Charlotte Skyline Run was Epic!
April 29, 2013
To those of you who came out for the Charlotte Skyline 5K Race and family fun run to help raise money for scholarships, THANK YOU!
It was a bit overcast, however there were a lot of happy participants and plenty to entertain the families as they waited for their friends and families to cross the finish line. These two guys helped entertain too!
Race results will be posted soon. Read more
Sensoria 2013 Festival 4-12-13 - 4-20-13
April 1, 2013
Sensoria, CPCC's annual celebration of the arts runs from April 12 -20 and includes many free events for arts enthusiasts. Film screenings, art exhibits, musical performances and lecture series are just part of what's free at CPCC during Sensoria. Make sure to check out the full schedule, but here are a few of the free events: Read more
Time to Start Training: 2013 CPCC Skyline Run April 27. 2013
March 5, 2013 
The 18th annual CPCC Charlotte Skyline Run, one of nine races featured the in the Run for Your Life "Grand Prix" series, will be held on April 27, 2013. An estimated 1500 runners are expected to attend this family fun event which will support CPCC Student Scholarships and other student needs. The Skyline Run will feature four components which include a 5K run, Walk for Health, Family Fun Run and the Charlotte Baby Jogger Championship. Children will enjoy racing in the "Family Fun Run" as well as spending time in the Kids Zone. Read more
Friendship and Opera Bring South Africans to CPCC
November 29, 2012
Thabang Masango had been doing well as a singer in South Africa. He had won large singing competitions and was part of prominent choral group. In 2008, the choral group toured the United States and made a stop in Charlotte along the way.
But Thabang had dreams beyond choral music. At 16 his music teacher, Mr. Mahau, introduced him to opera.
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CPCC's Sensoria Helped Michael J. Solender Start a New Career
November 7, 2012Meet Michael J. Solender / City Life Editor
Michael Solender was caught in the corporate downturn 4 years ago. He came to a CPCC Sensoria writer's workshop and is now the editor of Charlotte Viewpoint and writes freelance for the Observer.
Michael J. Solender is City Life Editor for Charlotte Viewpoint. He has written hundreds of feature articles for regional and national publications. His weekly Neighborhoods column for The Charlotte Observer's Sunday edition has run since 2008. Solender's work has appeared in Southern Living, Charlotte magazine, Creative Loafing, Carolina Mountain Life, The Faster Times, The Jewish Daily Forward, Richmond Style Weekly, SouthPark Magazine, The Raleigh News & Observer, South Charlotte News, The Viewspaper, Charlotte Jewish News, and many others. He is a University of Minnesota graduate with a Master's degree in Industrial Relations and Bachelor's degree in Communications. An avid blogger, his commentary has been showcased at CLT Blog, and Like The Dew Journal of Southern Culture and Politics. Read more from Michael at his website here. Read more
CPCC Alumnus Chef Gene Kato Opens Sumi Robata Bar in Chicago
October 30, 2012
CPCC Alumni Relations recently heard from CPCC Alumnus and Chef Gene Kato. Chef Kato has been involved in the Chicago restaurant scene since 2002. Chef Kato, an innovator of Japanese cuisine in the U.S., will introduce the traditional takumi, or artisan experience of robata grilling at his new Sumi Robata Bar located in Chicago. Sumi is a distinct Japanese white charcoal that is used for grilling in the Japanese tradition.
Chef Kato, who was raised in Charlotte in a traditional Japanese household, loves the blend of traditions and values of his unique life experience. Part of that life experience was his culinary arts education at Central Piedmont Community College. Chef Kato credits his passion and drive for success in part to the mentoring he received while attending the CPCC culinary arts program. Chef Kato speaks fondly of his mentor Jeff LaBarge and the positive influences he had on Gene while he was a student at CPCC.
Chef Kato's CPCC experience, coupled with his own dedication and passion to refine his talents, have helped Chef Kato garner national and international attention for his Japanese cuisine.
View video about what inspires Chef Kato of Sumi Robata Bar Read more
Experience Live Theater -- Reality at its Best
August 27, 2012
Season tickets are just $48 ($12 per ticket) and are available now online or via the box office at 704.330.6534.
Individual tickets are on sale September 1 and are just $16 and $18.
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CPCC Alumna Meets Madeleine Albright
August 22, 2012
SPARK Publications president and CPCC Alumna Fabi Preslar was one of the attendees honoring Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright at the opening reception for the Mint Museum exhibit "Read My Pins: The Madeleine Albright Collection."
It is said that Madeleine Albright's jewelry was a means to underscore diplomatic messages and foreign policy. In the photo below, Fabi is sporting one of her favorite pins and Madeleine Albright is wearing a pin that was designed in honor of her visit to the Queen City.
In addition to being the president of SPARK Publications, CPCC Alumna Fabi is a wonderful promoter of CPCC in the community. Fabi speaks highly of CPCC and gives of her time and talent to current students. In addition, Fabi is a donor to the CPCC Alumni Annual Fund.
My favorite pin? "I Love CPCC Alumni!" Read more
The Carolina Jazz Concert Series is Coming!
August 3, 2011
The Carolina Jazz Concert Series is Coming!
3 Show Carolina Jazz Concert Series
August 13, 2011 Saxophonist Euge Groove
October 8, 2011 Guitarist Norman Brown
December 17, 2011 A Charlie Brown Christmas with Pianist David Benoit
Get your tickets now! Read more
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