Community Calendar

Expect the unexpected. Rouge features contemporary dance, Cyr Wheel, aerial silks, triple trapeze, breakdancing, trapeze, aerial sling, and live vocals by Rachael Houdek in a mesmerizing and playful production.

February 13 at 8:00 PM
February 14 at 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM

GRAMMY-winning musician, historian, and storyteller Dom Flemons brings to life 100+ years of American roots music with banjo, bones, and deep soul. A founding member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, he delivers a rich, rollicking journey through folk, blues, country, and beyond.

Experience the elegance and intimacy of French-inspired chamber music in Scenes from a Paris Café. Flutist Victor Wang and harpist Andrea Mumm Trammell present a program that paints musical vignettes of Parisian life—refined, expressive, and full of character. Join us March 1 at 4:00 PM for an afternoon concert that transports and inspires. Doors open at 3:30 PM for a pre-concert Happy Hour, followed by a 75-minute concert at 4:00 PM, and a post-concert reception with drinks, tasty bites, and a chance to mingle with the artists. Complimentary parking included.

Dubbed "masters of soulful folk" by Paste, The Wood Brothers formed after brothers Chris and Oliver Wood pursued separate musical careers for 15 years. Chris already had legions of devoted fans for his incomparable work as one-third of Medeski Martin & Wood, while Oliver's band King Johnson built a loyal following in the South. With drummer Jano Rix added as a permanent third member, The Wood Brothers have evolved into one of roots music's most revered acts, playing sold out shows across North America, garnering a Grammy Award nomination and releasing nine studio albums.

With a voice that's raw, powerful and unmistakably soul-stirring, Leela James has carved out a singular space in music where classic soul meets contemporary R&B. Since her breakout debut, A Change Is Gonna Come, in 2005, Leela has earned a reputation for blending deep, emotive storytelling with gritty vocals and timeless grooves.

Leela has recorded and released seven LPs, delivering eight top-20 R&B radio singles, including two No. 1 tracks on the Billboard charts. Her 2021 single Complicated topped the Billboard Adult R&B songs chart for three straight weeks. Her ballad Fall For You is considered a modern classic and was certified Gold in October 2022, surpassing half a million units sold, and solidified her reputation as a force in contemporary soul.

Featuring opening act Jane Handcock!

Join us in welcoming The American Spiritual Ensemble, a critically acclaimed professional choral ensemble composed of some of the finest singers in the classical music world, brought together with the purpose of celebrating and preserving the American negro spiritual, and sharing the music that voices the perspective of the American negro slave. This 90-minute concert will be both moving and educational, sharing songs of comfort, hope, and faith.

French-Chinese-American chanteuse Jessica Fichot blends French chanson, gypsy jazz, and 1940s Shanghai swing into an unforgettable global sound. With accordion in hand and a four-piece band, she invites you on a musical journey that's both vintage and visionary.

The Lake Norman Orchestra proudly presents a free-admission concert featuring music from films and media about space travel including “The Empire Strikes Back Medley,” “Star Trek Through the Years,” “Theme from E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial,” “Starman,” “Theme from 2001: A Space Odyssey (Also Sprach Zarathustra),” “Mars and Jupiter from The Planets,” “Fly Me to the Moon,” and “The Rosin-Eating Zombies from Outer Space.” This event includes a performance of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue" with featured piano soloist, Jon Stafford.

The Lake Norman Orchestra is delighted to return to First Presbyterian Church in Sallisbury, NC to perform a concert with a wide variety of music. Pianist Teresa de Frietas will headline George Gershwin’s "Rhapsody in Blue." Selections include “The Magnificent Seven,” “Highlights from ‘Wicked,’” “Latin Celebration,” “What’s Up With the Symphony,” and “Berceuse & Finale from ‘Firebird.’” The orchestra’s chamber strings and woodwind quintet will also be featured.
Experience the unique musical presentation by The Lake Norman Orchestra!

Midland's own Dawn Anthony leads an exciting ensemble of the region's top musicians in a vibrant celebration of Motown's legacy and founder Berry Gordy Jr. This engaging show invites you to sing, dance, and experience the timeless hits that made Hitsville USA legendary.