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Long before Bridgerton broke the Netflix algorithm, Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) had helped establish classical crossover as a genuine force in contemporary music. From Billie Eilish to Bjork, Maroon 5 to Nirvana, VSO approaches their renditions with innovation and care, breathing new life into each. To date, these heartfelt recordings have earned over 2 billion streams. Seven of VSO's albums charted on Billboard, peaking at #4 in both Classical and Classical Crossover. At this moment, they are one of the most popular string ensembles in the world.

Step back in time to 1920s New York City as a newspaper boy encounters the legendary composer George Gershwin and embarks on a journey through the city's vibrant music scene. Featuring more than twenty beloved Gershwin tunes, including classics from Porgy & Bess to hits like "I Got Rhythm," this enchanting concert promises a magical exploration of American music.

Christopher James Lees, conductor

Doors Open & Pre-Concert Activity: 10 AM
Concert: 11 AM

Family series concerts are an hour long and presented without intermission.

Tony Trischka honors the music of Earl Scruggs, pioneer of the three-finger banjo style and one of the most important musicians in bluegrass. Trischka recently came into possession of extremely rare recordings of jam sessions with Scruggs and John Hartford, and he’ll be debuting Scruggs’s note-for-note solos from a few of these. Together with his ace band—Michael Daves on vocals and guitar, bassist Jared Engel, fiddler Brittany Haas and sometimes Maddie Witler on mandolin — they will trace the story of Scruggs from his childhood to his final years.

Songs and Stories of Charlotte
Come along with your CSO on a musical tour of our very own neighborhood: Charlotte! From the spirited buzz of Uptown to the peaceful quiet of the surrounding countryside, this concert takes you skyscraping, BBQ-boasting, and gold-rushing with music that inspires curiosity and excitement in our hometown's "hornet's nest" of sounds!

Christopher James Lees, conductor

Doors Open & Pre-Concert Activity: 10 AM
Concert: 11 AM

Family series concerts are an hour long and presented without intermission.

Description
This multiday conference and showcase festival is a can't-miss for anyone in the Southeast connected to the music industry, including fans.

Confluence is:

Conference: The conference will take place during the day Wednesday, October 9 through Friday, October 11. Conference sessions will take place in multiple venues inside the AvidXchange Music Factory. Registration and check-in will take place at The Hamilton (820 Hamilton St.)

Music: Oct 10 and 11 at night Confluence features official showcase artists and curated headliners from across the Carolinas in seven iconic music venues in the heart of Charlotte.

WHO SHOULD COME? Industry execs, artists, producers, songwriters, musicians, promoters, talent buyers, record labels, media professionals, publicists, agencies, nonprofits, and more. If you're connected to music at all--industry, artist, or fan--Confluence is for you.

ABOUT CONFLUENCE: Confluence is powered by Music Everywhere CLT, a nonprofit initiative to develop Charlotte's music scene and economy with support from Charlotte Center City Partners, a nonprofit missioned with the vibrancy of Charlotte's urban core.

All-Access Pass Holders will receive access to the three-day conference, two evenings of showcases, and an invitation to the official Confluence Kickoff Bash! All-Access Pass does not include certain workshops.

Not interested in the conference? Purchase the Music Only Pass! This pass includes access to 7 venues over two nights Oct 10 and 11. Venues and many artist have been announced. For the most up-date-info visit confluencecarolinas.com.

Join us for our inaugural vendor marketplace, "Evening Exchange at the Gantt" on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Mark your calendars to shop and support the best variety of small business. Our vendors create handcrafted candles, personal care products, apparel and so much more! There will be something for everyone, so let’s buy black. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Witness for the Prosecution
Written by Agatha Christie

Directed by Raquel Oden

Performance Dates:
Fridays - Sundays
March 7 - 22, 2025
7:30pm Fridays and Saturdays
2:30pm Sunday (March 16th)

SYNOPSIS
Leonard Vole stands accused of murdering a rich widow. The stakes are high with shocking witness testimony, impassioned outbursts from the dock, and a young man’s fight to escape the hangman’s noose. Generally regarded as one of Christie’s most accomplished plays, this suspenseful thriller keeps audiences guessing until the very end.

Photo & Description by Lee Street Theatre

The 39 Steps
Adapted by Patrick Barlow
From the novel by John Buchan

Directed by Eric Seale

Performance Dates:
Fridays - Sundays
April 18 - May 3, 2025
7:30pm Fridays and Saturdays
2:30pm Sunday (April 27)

SYNOPSIS
Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! This two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters (played by a ridiculously talented cast of four), an onstage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers, and some good old-fashioned romance!

Photo & Description by Lee Street Theatre

Come join us at Julia's Café & Books for a fabulous event filled with delicious treats and literary wonders. We're thrilled to welcome you back to our cozy space after our renovation. Enjoy a cup of coffee, browse our selection of books, and mingle with fellow bookworms. It's going to be a day full of fun and surprises. Don't miss out on the excitement! Mark your calendars and be sure to swing by for our Grand Reopening celebration.

Join us for the second in a special series of concerts celebrating North Carolina’s unique story of moonshine and motorsports featuring NC legend of Americana, Jim Lauderdale, and the iconic bluegrass trio, the Kruger Brothers. The second of a three-part series, this concert will be held on September 21 at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte with the final performance at the Museum of the Albemarle on March 29 in Elizabeth City. Tickets are required for each performance.

Inspired by the Moonshine and Motorsports Trail developed by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR), this series will blend music with storytelling as it moves from Raleigh to Charlotte to Elizabeth City over the next six months, highlighting the historic places on that very trail.

Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts will present its 6th Annual Haunted Trail, a spooky outdoor experience, October 25-27, 2024 behind the Matthews Community Center. This beloved community event is the largest fundraiser of the year for Matthews Playhouse, a nonprofit organization. Event organizers are promising new effects and even more chilling scenes for thrill-seekers.

In addition to the main trail, which is not for the faint of heart, a milder "Not So Spooky" version will be available for children ages 6 and up. Families can also enjoy a Halloween Fun Zone, which offers activities such as Trunk or Treat, face painting, crafts, a dance party, and more. Local food trucks will be available each evening beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a variety of food for purchase. Limited edition Haunted Trail and Matthews Playhouse merchandise and $1 Raffle Basket entry tickets will be available for purchase during the event.


The nightly schedule of Haunted Trail festivities for October 25-27, 2024, is as follows:


"Not So Spooky" Trail – 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Designed for children ages 6 and up, this kid-friendly version of the Haunted Trail offers a gentler experience. Admission is $10 per person and includes access to the Matthews Playhouse Halloween Fun Zone.


Halloween Fun Zone – 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Families are encouraged to come in costume and enjoy a Trunk-or-Treat, crafts, face painting, and more. Admission is $5 per child (ages 2-12) for the Fun Zone only, and does not include entry to the trail.


"Full Fright" Trail – 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
For those seeking a more intense experience, the trail transforms into the "Full Fright" version in the evening. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult, and parents are advised to use discretion when bringing younger children. Admission is $10 per person.

Tickets to the Haunted Trail can be purchased at the gate. Visit matthewsplayhouse.com/haunted-trail to learn more or call (704) 846-8343 and/or email contact@matthewsplayhouse.com for more information.

Music Director Kwamé Ryan returns to conduct the U.S. Premiere of Adam Walters's The Downfall of Gaius Verres alongside Respighi's vibrant Roman Festivals. Acclaimed pianist Louis Schwizgebel performs Rachmaninoff's demanding and expressive Piano Concerto No. 2.

Kwamé Ryan, conductor
Louis Schwizgebel, piano

Adam WALTERS The Downfall of Gaius Verres (U.S. Premiere)
RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 2
RESPIGHI Roman Festivals

Music Director Kwamé Ryan returns to conduct the U.S. Premiere of Adam Walters's The Downfall of Gaius Verres alongside Respighi's vibrant Roman Festivals. Acclaimed pianist Louis Schwizgebel performs Rachmaninoff's demanding and expressive Piano Concerto No. 2.

Kwamé Ryan, conductor
Louis Schwizgebel, piano

Adam WALTERS The Downfall of Gaius Verres (U.S. Premiere)
RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 2
RESPIGHI Roman Festivals

When a young Viking defies tradition and befriends a ferocious dragon, together they must fight against all odds to save both their worlds. Experience this captivating film in HD, with John Powell's Oscar-nominated musical score performed live by your Charlotte Symphony!

When a young Viking defies tradition and befriends a ferocious dragon, together they must fight against all odds to save both their worlds. Experience this captivating film in HD, with John Powell's Oscar-nominated musical score performed live by your Charlotte Symphony!

Former Music Director Christof Perick returns to lead the Charlotte Symphony in a thrilling evening of Wagner, showcasing orchestral highlights from the composer's most beloved operas.

Christof Perick, conductor

WAGNER Selections from Lohengrin and Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
WAGNER/Arr. H. de Vlieger The Ring: An Orchestral Adventure

Former Music Director Christof Perick returns to lead the Charlotte Symphony in a thrilling evening of Wagner, showcasing orchestral highlights from the composer's most beloved operas.

Christof Perick, conductor

WAGNER Selections from Lohengrin and Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
WAGNER/Arr. H. de Vlieger The Ring: An Orchestral Adventure

Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees leads the CSO in a colorful and impressionistic program culminating in Debussy's cherished symphonic portrait of the sea, La Mer.

Christopher James Lees, conductor
Andrea Casarrubios, cello
Charlotte Master Chorale

FALLA The Three-Cornered Hat, Suite No. 2
Andrea CASARRUBIOS MIRAGE Concerto for Cello and Orchestra
Intermission (20')
STRAVINSKY Symphony of Psalms
DEBUSSY La Mer

Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees leads the CSO in a colorful and impressionistic program culminating in Debussy's cherished symphonic portrait of the sea, La Mer.

Christopher James Lees, conductor
Andrea Casarrubios, cello
Charlotte Master Chorale

FALLA The Three-Cornered Hat, Suite No. 2
Andrea CASARRUBIOS MIRAGE Concerto for Cello and Orchestra
Intermission (20')
STRAVINSKY Symphony of Psalms
DEBUSSY La Mer

Conductor Laureate Christopher Warren-Green returns to lead the CSO in twentieth-century works, from Bernstein to Rachmaninoff, in the season finale. Acclaimed clarinetist Anthony McGill, hailed for his "trademark brilliance, penetrating sound and rich character" (The New York Times), performs Copland's lyrical and jazz-inspired Clarinet Concerto.

Christopher Warren-Green, conductor
Anthony McGill, clarinet

BERNSTEIN Symphonic Suite from On the Waterfront
COPLAND Clarinet Concerto
Intermission (20')
RACHMANINOFF Symphonic Dances