A Sign Of The Times

05/21/2026

🎷 Straight Ahead Jazz returns THIS SUNDAY.

Join A Sign of The Times for an afternoon of live jazz, community, and culture at The Arts Factory.

📅 Sunday, May 24
🕓 4–6 PM
📍 1545 West Trade Street, Charlotte

Admission

Ages 17 & under — FREE

Adults (18+)
🎟 $15 Online Advance Purchase
🎟 $20 At the Door

Purchase online early and save.

🎶 Tickets are also available now for the full 2026 Straight Ahead Jazz season.

Ticket link in comments.

03/26/2026

Can you believe it’s been 25 years? 🎉

Join us this Sunday for our 25th Annual Black History Concert and relive the stories!

Tag someone who needs to hear about our journey. ❤️

We’ve lost some incredible musicians along the way, but we’ll celebrate their legacy through music. From Johnny Holloway to Terry Joel, their stories are part of our history.

This concert is more than just music; it's a tribute to the struggles and triumphs of our community. It’s about passing the baton to younger artists, like Faith Buquena and Jamila Greene, who are stepping into the spotlight.

Let’s come together, share our stories, and enjoy the rich tapestry of our culture. The African market opens at 3 PM, and the concert starts at 4 PM. Don’t miss out on this celebration!

👉 Link in comments for tickets!


Tyrone Jefferson

A special message from Toni and Tyrone

03/25/2026

🎶 Behind the music… before the moment.

The sound you hear on stage starts right here — in the room, in the work, in the spirit.

Our band is getting ready for something special as we prepare for the 25th Anniversary Black History Concert: “How I Got Over.”

Every note carries history. Every rehearsal brings us closer.

📅 This Sunday, March 29
🕓 4 PM | Doors open early for the African Market Place at 3 PM
📍 Parr Center Theater | Charlotte, NC

🎟 Don’t miss this milestone celebration.

03/15/2026

🎶 25 Years of Music, History, and Community

Join A Sign of The Times as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary Black History Concert under the powerful theme:

“How I Got Over”

For twenty-five years, this concert has honored the resilience, culture, and legacy of Black history through music that uplifts, educates, and inspires. This year’s celebration reflects on the challenges overcome and the strength that continues to move our community forward.

📅 Sunday, March 29, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM
📍 Parr Center Theater
Central Piedmont Community College – Central Campus
Charlotte, NC

🛍 African Market Place opens at 3 PM

Come early, support local vendors, and experience an afternoon of powerful music and cultural celebration.

🎟 Tickets available now:
https://tix.cpcc.edu/form/8437c3a9-0976-4d78-af00-6620c06d0052

Let’s celebrate 25 years of overcoming through music and history.

A Sign of The Times of the Carolinas is committed to promoting and preserving the rich cultural heritage of the African Diaspora. Through our impactful performances and educational initiatives, we strive to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the history and traditions of the African d...

03/15/2026

02/18/2026

01/13/2026

We remember the gift of Attorney James E. Ferguson, II—a legal warrior, a truth-teller, and a tireless advocate for justice.

As we honor the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we also pause to reflect on the lives of those who carried the work forward in their own time and way. Attorney Ferguson believed deeply in community, culture, and the responsibility to keep working—even when the work was hard.

His voice, wisdom, and commitment continue to guide us as we bridge musical worlds and tell the stories that must never be forgotten.

“Y’all keep working…”

01/07/2026

Bridging Musical Worlds Concert

Honoring Legacy. Remembering the Gift. Continuing the Work.

A Sign of The Times invites you to our annual Bridging Musical Worlds Concert, a powerful evening of music, memory, and meaning that honors the enduring legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. while remembering the extraordinary life and gift of Attorney James E. Ferguson, II.

This year’s theme, “Y’all Keep Working…”, drawn from Attorney Ferguson’s own words, calls us to reflection and action—reminding us that justice, culture, and community require sustained commitment.

12/24/2025

Join us for the 2025 Kwanzaa Celebration