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Experience The Trout Who Found the River: A Musical Field Journal, a whimsical new musical play featuring original music by Brooklyn-based, award-winning composer and bass-baritone Jonathan Woody.

Presented by 7th Street Concerts as part of Charlotte SHOUT!, these three FREE family-friendly outdoor performances blend live music, storytelling, and playful audience participation as a curious trout searches for its way home through a living river landscape.

Woody’s music draws on the expressive traditions of 17th- and 18th-century vocal music while engaging contemporary and socially conscious themes. Critics have praised his performances as “richly and compellingly embodied,” and his compositions have been commissioned by leading ensembles including Chanticleer, Apollo’s Fire, and the Handel and Haydn Society.

Inspired by folk traditions and the practice of observing nature, The Trout Who Found the River unfolds like a musical field guide—tracing a journey through rivers, wildlife habitats, and the interconnected worlds of water, animals, and people.

Designed especially for young audiences while engaging for adults and music lovers alike, the performance invites children to participate through listening prompts and creative moments throughout the show. Each young audience member receives an illustrated musical field journal filled with drawing and observation activities, encouraging them to explore the sounds and stories of the natural world long after the music ends.

Performances take place at 1pm, 3pm, & 5pm, outdoors in the Wells Fargo Courtyard at 329 S Tryon Street, just outside the Wells Fargo Atrium in the heart of Charlotte SHOUT!.

Register for free at 7thstreetconcerts.org!

Join Brooklyn-based, award-winning composer and bass-baritone Jonathan Woody for an evening of music, wine, and creative conversation exploring The Trout Who Found the River: A Musical Field Journal—a new musical play where music, ecology, and storytelling meet.

Presented by 7th Street Concerts in collaboration with Charlotte SHOUT! and the Charlotte Ideas Festival, the evening begins with a wine and cheese reception, followed by an intimate performance and a curated conversation with Woody and the creative team.

Woody’s music blends the expressive traditions of 17th- and 18th-century vocal music with contemporary and socially conscious themes. His compositions have been commissioned by ensembles including Chanticleer, Apollo’s Fire, and the Handel and Haydn Society, and critics have praised his performances as “richly and compellingly embodied.”

During the conversation, Woody and the artistic team will share insights into the creative process behind The Trout Who Found the River. Inspired by folk traditions and the practice of observing nature, the work unfolds like a musical field guide—tracing a journey through rivers, wildlife habitats, and the interconnected worlds of water, animals, and people.

While the weekend matinee performances are designed especially for families and young audiences, this Tuesday evening gathering offers a calmer setting to hear the music, meet the artists, and engage in a creative conversation about composition, storytelling, and the role of art in connecting us to the natural world.

The event takes place inside the Wells Fargo Atrium at 329 S Tryon Street, just off the outdoor courtyard in the heart of Charlotte SHOUT!.

7thstreetconcerts.org

Billie Holiday's unique vocal approach and advanced sense of rhythm made her one of the most important and influential vocalists in American History. Her relentless fight to be treated as an equal - as a musician, a female, and an African-American - made her one of the most important American figures in the 20th century. Join us as we detail how she developed her unique vocal style and how she blazed a trail for women and African-Americans that would pave the way for future generations.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Got Soul Festival Returns to Charlotte: Where Music, Culture, and Community Give Back
An Outdoor Festival Set for April 18, 2026, at The Mint Museum Randolph
CHARLOTTE, N.C. —The Got Soul Festival will take place Saturday, April 18, 2026, on the green at The Mint Museum Randolph, offering an elevated, adults-only experience centered on soulful music and meaningful giving.
Bring your own food and lawn chairs or choose from one of the curated food and beverage experiences, creating a relaxed and enjoyable outdoor setting.
The outdoor festival will run from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and will benefit local nonprofit organizations that support children and families in need. All proceeds from the event will be donated to Freedom Within Walls, Do Greater Charlotte, and Families Forward.
Expect select retail vendors and a vibrant atmosphere designed for adults who appreciate great music and community connection.
This year’s Got Soul Festival will feature live performances by:
Grammy Award-Winning Artist Quinn (of Blackstreet) with The Jukebox Band
The Harvey Band
The event will be emceed by WBTV Anchors Shevaun Bryan and Dalfred Jones.
Event Details:
When: Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: The Mint Museum Randolph (rain or shine)
Cost: Tickets start at $100 on sale now
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.CLTGotSoul.com.
The Got Soul Festival is hosted by the South Charlotte Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., continuing its commitment to service, leadership, and community impact.
For Questions or Booking Contact:
PR@CLTGotSoul.Com

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.

Join us for a fun-filled, nature-themed afternoon of music, where families and kids can groove to the sounds in nature! This interactive concert held in the Williams Outdoor Learning Space celebrates the beauty of the natural world, featuring lively performances, eco-themed songs and hands-on activities that teach kids about conservation. Included with park admission.

Born in Morganton, NC Alfreda is an international singing powerhouse performing with Cher, Celine Dion, Sir Elton John, Whitney Houston, Yanni, Warren Haynes, and many others! Showcasing an incredible wealth of stage experience, Alfreda has performed shows throughout the world...and now we are bringing her back home to MORGANTON!

Pre-show Reception begins at 6pm for season ticket holders/6:30pm for all other guests.

Radiance and Romance: arias from the Golden Age
Erin Morely - Soprano
“The personification of bel canto” (Opera News), and is “in a class of her own among coloratura sopranos, singing even the most dazzlingly difficult material with beauty and musical sense,” New York Classical Review

Lawrence Brownlee - Tenor
“An instrument of great beauty and expression…perfectly suited to the early Nineteenth century operas of Rossini and Donizetti” – NPR Music

Enjoy great music, great beer, and great company as the Charlotte Master Chorale Chamber Singers–Charlotte’s premier chamber choir–present a mix of lighthearted works in a casual concert blurring the line between performance and gathering in a festive, fun-filled atmosphere. Come for the craft beer, stay for the harmony—it’s a perfect toast to 75 years of song.