Arts Education Entertainment Company This non-profit organization offers performing, fine and grassroots arts for all ages and levels. Classes, performances, teachers, consultation and services available in all art-oriented genres. 204 N. Main Street, Monroe. 704-282-1400 http://www.jmetelli.org/ Historic Union County Courthouse/Heritage Room This 1888 Victorian Italianate building, featured in motion pictures, now houses county offices and the Heritage Room. If you are interested in county history or genealogical work, this is it. Heritage Room open 10-3, Mon.–Wed., 1-4 Thurs. Old Courthouse, Monroe; 704-289-6737. Jesse Helms Center The center highlights the life of retired Sen. Jesse Helms, a native of Monroe. Education, citizen awareness and historical documents await you. Mon.-Fri. 9-5. U.S. 74, Wingate; 704-233-1776; http://www.jessehelmscenter.org/. Mexico-Cardenas Museum Located on the campus of JAARS, this museum celebrates the people of Mexico and Wycliffe Bible Translators, of which JAARS is the technical service arm. Open 9-noon and 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Davis Road, Waxhaw; 704-843-6066; http://www.jaars.org/. Museum of the Alphabet A great educational experience for all ages, this museum focuses on the many human languages and dialects, with emphasis on ancient alphabets and the Wycliffe Bible Translators. Open 9-noon, 1:00 -1:30 p.m., Mon.-Sat. Davis Road, Waxhaw; 704-843-6066; http://www.jaars.org/. Museum of the Waxhaws Experience regional history from 1650 to 1900, including Andrew Jackson’s life. Open Friday/Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 1-5; Open by appointment for school and community groups; admission charge, picnic area. Waxhaw Amphitheater is the site for the annual summer performances of the outdoor drama “Listen and Remember”. Hwy NC 75, Waxhaw; 704-843-1832; http://www.waxhaw.com/. Rainbow Theater This multicultural community organization emphasizes youth theater, dance and music. Regular workshops are presented, with trips to professional productions. 704-283-8917 or 704-283-0223. Union County Community Arts Council Gallery Downtown Monroe is enhanced by this gallery, which features exhibits/open houses of artists and their various mediums and entertainment. 120 N. Main St., Monroe; 704-283-2784; http://www.unionarts.org/. Union County Players Dramas and special shows highlight this nonprofit community theater, which performs at various sites. A youth theater performs several shows a year. 704-289-7000; http://www.unioncountyplayers.org/. Union County Writers Club This club meets monthly to present programs by area writers and sponsors an annual Literary Arts Festival to recognize area talent. 704-289-7000; http://www.unionarts.org/. Union County Symphony This society consists of the Union Symphony, a 25-member orchestra that plays through the year, and the Union Singers, a 35-member auditioned chorus that performs with the symphony. 704-282-0028. Charlotte Steeplechase The annual Queen's Cup steeple-chasing event includes plenty of races, parties and people-watching. Admission fee (profits go to charity). Last Saturday in April; Charlotte Steeplechase Association track off N.C. 75 in Mineral Springs; 704-423-3400; http://www.queenscup.org/. "Listen and Remember" This musical drama tells the history of the old Waxhaws district. Produced by the Waxhaws Historical Festival and Drama Association. Performances Fridays and Saturdays in June; Waxhaw Amphitheater; Waxhaw; 704-843-2300; http://www.waxhaw.com/. The Monroe Channelcats The Monroe Channelcats Baseball Club Inc., is a summer wood bat baseball team that was founded in 2005 and is sanctioned by the NCAA and partially funded by Major League Baseball.  The Monroe Channelcats is a memeber of the Southern Collegiate Baseball League, which is a wooden bat league made up of nine teams located in the Carolinas and Eastern Tennessee.This  league gives some of the nations top college players who have not yet signed a professional contract and that still have college elgibility, the opportunity to develop their skills at a higher level of play, gain experience with wood bats, while being evaluated by professional scouts.  www.monroechannelcats.com