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Join us for Claudia’s 5K: Call Out for Courage—a day of running, walking, and having fun while raising awareness for mental health! Whether you're a seasoned runner, walker or just looking for a great time, every step you take supports icuTalks, providing free mental health resources to the community.

The Autolawn Party is an exciting, community event scheduled for Saturday, October 5, 2024, on the SALT Block North Lawn from 10 AM - 3 PM. The event is open to the public, and there is no charge for spectators, who can also vote for their favorite classic car. The celebration is centered around a European classic car show for the automotive enthusiast, but it’s far more than that. There’s something fun for everyone! The festivities include:

Car Show | Live Music | Food Trucks | Beer Garden | Merch for Sale
Awards Ceremony | Art Exhibitions | Kid’s Art Activities

Grab some pink, green, and teal attire, and lace up your shoes for the 4th Annual Pink Cupcake Walk & Breast Cancer Survivor Lap. Join Go Jen Go to walk, enjoy delicious cupcakes, and cheer on breast cancer survivors, fighters and thrivers. Following the Pink Cupcake Walk, stay and enjoy Mecklenburg Octoberfest at Truist Field.

Hugh L. McColl, Jr., namesake of the McColl School of Business and former Bank of America chairman and CEO, will join us on campus for a discussion about his legacy of leadership, success in entrepreneurship, and guiding principles for business. The event also serves as a kickoff to the newly designed McColl MBA program – the region’s most customizable MBA that looks to develop new leaders in Charlotte and beyond. Join us for an unforgettable evening!

LIZZIE
The Killer Hard Rock Musical
Music & Lyrics by Steven Cheslik-deMeyer
Lyrics, Book & Additional Music by Tim Maner
Music and Additional Lyrics by Alan Stevens Hewitt

Directed by Rod Oden
Music Directed by Matty Montes
Choreography by Kelly Sandoval

Performance Dates:
Fridays - Sundays
October 11 - 26
7:30pm Fridays and Saturdays
2:30pm Sunday (October 20)

SYNOPSIS
Rage! Sex! Betrayal! Bloody murder! In the heat of late summer 1892, Andrew Borden and his wife are found murdered in their house. The main suspect in the murders is Andrew’s youngest daughter from a previous marriage, Lizzie Borden. Using a searing rock score, and based on the historical record, LIZZIE explores the heady and heated days leading up to the murder and Lizzie’s controversial acquittal of all charges and the creation of a new American myth.

CAST
Lizzie Borden - Lindsey Litka-Montes
Emma Borden - Dior Scott
Bridget Sullivan - Sarah Deutsch
Alice Russell - Shannon Harris

Enjoy UNLIMITED SAMPLING of beer and cider made by 25+ national, regional, and local craft breweries and vote for the Best Fall Beer and Best Fall Cider. This party will be a great place to enjoy all your favorites in one location and discover new beers that are making their way to the beer scene, just in time for the fall season!

There will also be delicious food from some of Charlotte's most popular food trucks, incredible live music, and a variety of activities to enjoy (including a stein-holding competition 🍺).

Grab a friend, or 10, and come party with us this spring while supporting a great cause! Proceeds from the event benefit AltruSpirit, a newly established non-profit that will provide athletic programming for at-risk/financially disadvantaged youth in the Charlotte area.

The Department of Dance presents the Fall Dance Concerts, featuring student performers in works by faculty E.E. Balcos, Audrey Baran, and Alyah Baker, and guest choreographer Robert Green.

Performances will take place on Oct 24th, 25th, and 26th at 7:30pm and 27th at 2:00pm

Tickets are $8-$18. (Faculty, staff, and students in the College of Arts + Architecture are eligible for complimentary tickets. Please log into the ticketing system to access those benefits.)

"Violin prodigy" (San Francisco Chronicle) Amaryn Olmeda dazzles with Mendelssohn's majestic Violin Concerto in E minor, paired with Coleridge-Taylor's Ballade in A minor and Shostakovich's witty and subversive Symphony No. 9 in a dynamic program led by Anthony Parnther.

Anthony Parnther, conductor
Amaryn Olmeda, violin

COLERIDGE-TAYLOR Ballade in A minor
MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto in E minor
Intermission (20')
SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 9


NEW! Children ages 6-18 attend Sunday matinee performances for FREE with a Youth ticket!

"Violin prodigy" (San Francisco Chronicle) Amaryn Olmeda dazzles with Mendelssohn's majestic Violin Concerto in E minor, paired with Coleridge-Taylor's Ballade in A minor and Shostakovich's witty and subversive Symphony No. 9 in a dynamic program led by Anthony Parnther.

Anthony Parnther, conductor
Amaryn Olmeda, violin

COLERIDGE-TAYLOR Ballade in A minor
MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto in E minor
Intermission (20')
SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 9


NEW! Children ages 6-18 attend Sunday matinee performances for FREE with a Youth ticket!

"Violin prodigy" (San Francisco Chronicle) Amaryn Olmeda dazzles with Mendelssohn's majestic Violin Concerto in E minor, paired with Coleridge-Taylor's Ballade in A minor and Shostakovich's witty and subversive Symphony No. 9 in a dynamic program led by Anthony Parnther.

Anthony Parnther, conductor
Amaryn Olmeda, violin

COLERIDGE-TAYLOR Ballade in A minor
MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto in E minor
Intermission (20')
SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 9


NEW! Children ages 6-18 attend Sunday matinee performances for FREE with a Youth ticket!

Experience Steve Hackman's thrilling blend of musical royalty as the queen of pop/R&B, Beyonc é, meets the classical king, Beethoven. In this innovative new musical fusion, Beyoncé's iconic repertoire is seamlessly interwoven with Beethoven's Seventh Symphony. The symphonic world's most joyful celebration of dance becomes the backdrop to fifteen of Beyoncé's chart-topping hits -- including "Girls," "Crazy in Love," "Single Ladies," "Sorry," "Halo," "Cuff It," and "Texas Hold 'Em."

Steve Hackman, conductor

Experience Steve Hackman's thrilling blend of musical royalty as the queen of pop/R&B, Beyonc é, meets the classical king, Beethoven. In this innovative new musical fusion, Beyoncé's iconic repertoire is seamlessly interwoven with Beethoven's Seventh Symphony. The symphonic world's most joyful celebration of dance becomes the backdrop to fifteen of Beyoncé's chart-topping hits -- including "Girls," "Crazy in Love," "Single Ladies," "Sorry," "Halo," "Cuff It," and "Texas Hold 'Em."

Steve Hackman, conductor

Enjoy a night of music and craft beer with the Charlotte Symphony at Lenny Boy Brewing! Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees presents a diverse program featuring Coleridge-Taylor's Danse Nègre, Holst's St. Paul's Suite, Sowande's African Suite, and more.

Christopher James Lees, conductor

COLERIDGE-TAYLOR Danse Negre, Op. 35, No. 4
Adolphus HAILSTORK Baroque Suite (II. Sarabande, I. Prelude)
HOLST St. Paul's Suite for String Orchestra (I. Gigue)
Kevin DAY Neon
SOWANDE African Suite


Important: This performance will take place in the event space, which is general admission with limited seating available on a first come, first served basis. On Tap concerts are special events with limited ticket availability. Tickets may not be available at the door.

Grey Seal Puppets joins the CSO for Lemony Snicket's whimsical murder mystery tale set to music, cleverly introducing the audience to all the instruments of the orchestra while uncovering who killed the (formerly) living composer in this theatrical, family-friendly whodunnit.

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.

In his first concert as the Charlotte Symphony's Music Director, Kwamé Ryan leads the combined musical forces of the Charlotte Symphony, Charlotte Master Chorale, and two soloists in a poignant interpretation of Brahms's inspiring and hopeful masterwork, A German Requiem.

Kwamé Ryan, conductor
Janai Brugger, soprano
Alexander Birch Elliott, baritone
Charlotte Master Chorale

Pēteris VASKS Musica Dolorosa
BRAHMS Ein deutsches Requiem (A German Requiem)

In his first concert as the Charlotte Symphony's Music Director, Kwamé Ryan leads the combined musical forces of the Charlotte Symphony, Charlotte Master Chorale, and two soloists in a poignant interpretation of Brahms's inspiring and hopeful masterwork, A German Requiem.

Kwamé Ryan, conductor
Janai Brugger, soprano
Alexander Birch Elliott, baritone
Charlotte Master Chorale

Pēteris VASKS Musica Dolorosa
BRAHMS Ein deutsches Requiem (A German Requiem)

Experience Charles Dickens' classic holiday tale as only the Muppets can tell it. Kermit and the gang help Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine) find redemption and his holiday spirit one fateful Christmas Eve. Join your Charlotte Symphony as they perform the memorable score while this delightful family film plays on the big screen.

Christopher James Lees, conductor

Experience Charles Dickens' classic holiday tale as only the Muppets can tell it. Kermit and the gang help Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine) find redemption and his holiday spirit one fateful Christmas Eve. Join your Charlotte Symphony as they perform the memorable score while this delightful family film plays on the big screen.

Christopher James Lees, conductor

Children’s Home Society is excited to announce our inaugural event An Evening with Two Piano Journey: A Benefit Concert for Children’s Home Society on Saturday, November 16th at The Ruth in Charlotte. This event has been designed around the musical talents of critically acclaimed concert pianists Michelle Chen Kuo & her son, Christopher Kuo. To make their debut in the Carolinas, Two Piano Journey is partnering with CHS to raise funds & awareness for programs that benefit thousands of children & families across North Carolina. The audience will be inspired by the music of Two Piano Journey & stories of our families. You won’t want to miss this musical showcase of talent and family.

Christopher was inspired to launch Two Piano Journey in 2016 to give his mother a chance to live her performance dreams after she sacrificed her career to raise her children. Michelle Chen Kuo is a critically acclaimed concert pianist, teacher, and philanthropist. Michelle’s formative years as a pianist began in her native Taiwan, where she graduated with the highest achievement from Kuang-Jen Music School and went on to win the Taiwan National Piano Competition three years consecutively at the age of 16. She received a Master of Music Degree from The Juilliard School with high distinction.

Christopher received his Bachelor of Science in Finance and Statistics from the Leonard N. Stern School of Business of New York University with high distinction and was awarded the Presidential Service Award. He is currently a Director at Citigroup in the Emerging Markets Credit Trading division and a recipient of the Credit Suisse Americas Foundation 2020 Giving Back Award. Christopher has studied with his mother, his only teacher, since he was five years old.

Children’s Home Society is honored to be selected as a partner of their dream to make the world a better place through music.

The 1st Annual Winter Bazaar and Holiday Fair is a festive community event designed to celebrate the holiday season while supporting the educational programs at Unity Classical Charter School. The event will bring together families, local artisans, vendors, and community members for a day of holiday shopping, entertainment, and family friendly activities.

All proceeds from the Winter Bazaar and Holiday Fair will directly benefit Unity Classical Charter School’s educational programs. Funds raised will support academic initiatives, extracurricular activities, and enrichment opportunities that enhance the learning experience for our students.