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NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Elliot Williams, a former U.S. deputy assistant attorney general, about the Trump administration's narrative around the fatal shooting of a woman in Minnesota by an ICE agent.

In the aftermath of the Charleston shootings, there’s now scrutiny of numerous Confederate monuments in our region. Last night, Mecklenburg County…

A Charlotte group’s bid for a Major League Soccer team appeared well on its way Thursday morning, when Mecklenburg County Commissioners voted 5 to 3 in…

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Americana artist Lucinda Williams about her new album Good Souls Better Angels and the spirit of protest that she says has "always been in my blood."

Under the artistic direction of Cathy Youngblood, Caritas A Cappella Ensemble brings you the choral works of composer Ralph Vaughan Williams (born Oct. 12, 1872), including his a cappella Mass in G Minor and Three Shakespeare Songs, as well as some of his best-known motets and hymns accompanied by organ.

Accompanied by Jerrick Cavagnaro, organist.

Soloists: Emily Shusdock, soprano, Shelby Cox, mezzo-soprano, Dakota Drake, tenor, Charlie Moore, bass

Our nonprofit partner is Dahlia Grove, a nonprofit social enterprise seeking to empower and employ women survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence and sexual exploitation.

Writer LAWRENCE BLOCK with a reading from his new novel, "A Long Line of Dead Men" (William Morrow). It''s the newest in his series about his detective hero, Matthew Scudder.

Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about Major League Baseball's most competitive division, Rachel Robinson's legacy, and Serena Williams' return to the tennis court.

For more than six decades, John Williams has transported us to far-away galaxies and through heart-pounding adventures. Relive the iconic themes and melodies from your favorite blockbuster films, ranging from Superman and Star Wars to Jurassic Park and more.

Christopher James Lees, conductor

TICKETS
Adults: $15 in advance / $20 at the gate
Youth (ages 13-18): $5 in advance / $7 at the gate
Children: Free (ticket required)

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5 PM: Gates open
7 PM: Prelude Performance
8:15 PM: Concert begins

Army Lt. William L. Calley Jr. led the U.S. soldiers who killed hundreds of Vietnamese civilians in the My Lai massacre, the most notorious war crime in modern American military history. He was 80.

Directed by Emmanuel Barbe, this classic tale follows the story of two young lovers separated by their parent’s hatred for one another. Reconciliation is possible but at a terrible cost. Join us for the story that has survived centuries of re-telling. Iconic, dynamic, poetic, and above all, romantic - Free Reign Theatre is proud to bring you, William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Rated PG-13 for intimacy and simulated violence between characters.

The roster includes Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan, Rose Lavelle — and Carli Lloyd, who turns 39 next month, will play in her fourth Games. Fans will expect the squad to repeat their World Cup greatness.

The Justice Department veteran served as attorney general under President George H.W. Bush and now serves as a corporate lawyer. He's said to hold an expansive view on executive power.

The Grey's Anatomy co-star tells NPR's Michel Martin he's seen the effects of his actions in the public consciousness and discourse. He says he's inspired by black women and the black LGBTQ community.

Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees leads a program of Americana favorites, featuring works by Copland, Coleridge-Taylor, Mark O'Connor, and John Williams.

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Martha Connerton/Kinetic Works presents New Works by

Tamara Williams - Calling Home - Ancestral Ring Shout traditions through a contemporary lens.

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Renay Aumiller - Yoke - Exploring gender roles as a social construct.

Featured Dancers: Mattie Badgett, Audrey Baran, Rainey Boyette, Reba Bowens, Rahquelah Conyers, MacKenzie England, Cailin Harrison, Lily Herrin, Alabi Orisadele, Kenneth Raynor, Katrina Totten, KT Williams

The Lake Norman Orchestra will present an outdoor concert at the newly-redesigned Liberty Park Amphitheater in Mooresville, NC on Friday, October 3 at 7:00 PM. The orchestra will play a wide variety of music including "beach music," "classic rock," as well as classical favorites "Overture 1812," "William Tell Overture (Theme from "The Lone Ranger") The program will also feature vocalist Elizabeth Williams Taylor on Broadway songs---"Think of Me" (Phantom of the Opera), and "Memory" (Cats). The conductor or this all-volunteer community full orchestra is Mr. Samuel A. Kyzer.

In a wide-ranging exit interview, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly asks Central Intelligence Agency director William Burns about the resurgence of ISIS, and what's next for the intel community.

Trotter was a Black newspaper editor in the early 20th century who advocated for civil rights by organizing mass protests. Historian Kerri Greenidge tells his story. Originally broadcast January 2021.

Trump fires Kristi Noem as head of DHS, Israeli airstrikes hit the capitals of Iran and Lebanon, Trump uses Venezuela as a model of regime change.