Five Cool Things (March 2024)

Green Tie Gala

Glam up for the most stylish affair of the year — Green Tie Gala, a dazzling finish to Niner Nation Gives! Join us for an unforgettable evening of glitz and excitement, featuring silent and live auctions with incredible items and experiences up for grabs — all supporting scholarships for our Niners. Dress to impress in your finest green attire and let’s make it a night to remember!

Coming Up Roses

Spring into the season with the Botanical Garden’s annual Plant Sale. Discover native wildflowers, butterfly and hummingbird plants, vibrant azaleas, hydrangeas and a bounty of botanical delights. With everything from exotic carnivorous plants to succulents and heirloom vegetables, expert staff will be on hand to guide your gardening journey.

Baller

Charlotte men’s basketball head coach Aaron Fearne has been named a finalist for the 2023-24 Joe B. Hall National Coach of the Year Award. The award is presented annually to the top rookie, first-year head coach in NCAA Division I Men’s College Basketball. Go Niners!

Uptown Funk

Get ready to groove as the UNC Charlotte Jazz Ensemble hits the scene with Uptown Sinatra featuring guest vocalist John Love. From suave serenades like “Fly Me to the Moon” to the feisty charm of “The Lady is a Tramp,” this jazzy soirée in support of student scholarships is bringing cabaret chic to the Booth Playhouse.

I Heart CLT

Relive the experience of UNC Charlotte’s recent I Heart CLT initiative. Witness three days brimming with gratitude, joy and appreciation for the remarkable individuals who fuel our University’s success: our cherished students, dedicated faculty, hardworking staff and generous donors. Your support makes all the difference — thank you for being an integral part of Niner Nation!!