Prepare to be transported on a cultural journey filled with tales of exploration, global insights, and the secrets to unlocking the wonders of the world.

The World Affairs Council of Charlotte is thrilled to present an enchanting evening with the one and only Rick Steves, renowned best-selling travel author and the charismatic host of “Rick Steves’ Europe” on February 15, 2024.

PROGRAM 1: SPEAKER SERIES: Unveiling the World with Rick Steves (6:00 – 7:30 p.m.)

Join us at the Knight Theater for an engaging talk by Rick Steves himself, as he shares captivating stories from his extensive travels and imparts invaluable insights into the art of cultural exploration. From hidden gems to travel tips, Rick Steves’ charismatic storytelling will leave you inspired and ready to embark on your own adventures. Limited to 280 people.

Date: February 15, 2024
Time: Check-In & Networking: 5:30 – 6:00 PM | Lecture: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Venue: Wells Fargo Auditorium at the Knight Theater Directions

PROGRAM 2: Exclusive Dinner with Rick Steves (8:00 – 9:30 p.m.)

Following the talk, immerse yourself in an exclusive dinner experience, where you’ll have the rare opportunity to engage with Rick Steves personally. Enjoy a light meal to complement the evening’s theme of international exploration. Limited to 100 people.

Date: February 15, 2024
Time:Check-In: 7:45 – 8:00 PM | Dinner: 8:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Venue: Charlotte City Club
Directions to the parking garage (set your GPS to 116 W. 4th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202).
Parking will be validated.

Dinner is served. Limited seats. Register today!

Registration Information 

Exclusive Lecture & Dinner*:
$150 (WACC Member Rate) | $200 (Non-Member Rate)
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Exclusive Dinner ONLY:
$125 (WACC Member Rate) | $155 (Non-Member Rate)
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Lecture ONLY:
$40 (WACC Member Rate) | $65 (Non-Member Rate)
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  • Please call 704-687-772 for credit card payments over the phone.
  • Checks can be mailed to “World Affairs Council of Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd., CHHS 227, Charlotte, NC 28223.”

 

 

 

Biography: 

Rick Steves is a popular public television host, a best-selling guidebook author, and an outspoken activist who encourages Americans to broaden their perspectives through travel. But above all else, Rick considers himself a teacher. He taught his first travel class at his college campus in the mid-1970s — and now, more than 40 years later, he still measures his success not by dollars earned, but by trips impacted.

Rick is the founder and owner of Rick Steves’ Europe, a travel business with a small-group tour program that brings more than 30,000 people to Europe annually. Each year, the company contributes to a portfolio of climate-smart nonprofits, essentially paying a self-imposed carbon tax. He also supports and works closely with many advocacy groups and has been instrumental in the legalization of marijuana in states across the country.

Rick spends about four months a year in Europe, researching guidebooks, fine-tuning his tour program, filming his TV show, and making new discoveries for travelers. To recharge, he plays piano, relaxes at his family cabin in the Cascade mountains, and spends time with his son Andy and daughter Jackie. He lives and works in his hometown of Edmonds, Washington, where his office window overlooks his old junior high school.