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Music of Legends: Bach to the Beatles
Sun., May 19, 4 p.m.
704-374-1564Classical/Jazz/Smooth, General
Carolina Voices’ Festival Singers’ spring concert will celebrate legendary artists and composers who have shaped the world of music from the Baroque to Contemporary periods. Audience members will feel the passion of the great choral masters with music by J.S. Bach, Eric Whitacre, Ola Gjeila, Craig Hella-Johnson, and Moses Hogan.
Adding to the excitement will be selections from The Beatles. To complete the concert, the Festival Singers will present a newly commissioned piece by Dale Warland called “Voices,” written for choir and cello and based on the text by poet Michael Dennis Browne.
$17, discounts for seniors, groups and youth
Queen City Brass Band 21st Season Celebration Concert
Sun., May 19, 4 p.m.General
The Queen City Brass Band will present a special concert for the Charlotte community under the direction of Jamie P. Hood, Salvation Army Divisional Music Director and Besson Performing Artist. The Band is celebrating its twenty-first season of performances in the Charlotte-Metrolina region. The repertoire for this concert will include many stirring brass band arrangements designed to showcase the special sonority and tonality of the full brass band instrumentation! The rich brass sound is unique to this type of musical group and will provide an enjoyable experience for music fans of all ages. Free
Food Lion Speed Street
Thu., May 23, 12 p.m., Fri., May 24, 12 p.m. and Sat., May 25, 12 p.m.Festivals/Events, Sports & Recreation, General
Celebrating 19 years of family-friendly fun, Food Lion Speed Street delivers an unprecedented consumer experience to an estimated 400,000 fans by means of live entertainment, access to NASCAR’s brightest stars, and vendor displays from sponsors such as Food Lion, Coca-Cola and Chevrolet. www.facebook.com/foodlionspeedstreet Twitter: @flspeedstreet FREE
Memorial Day Celebration
Sun., May 26, 4 p.m. 704.391.3900Holiday, General
Join us in celebrating the Memorial Day weekend with a daylong festival on Sunday, May 26th. The festival kicks off with a 5-mile and 8-mile trail races in the morning, food and beverage options throughout the facility, live music all day and finishes the evening with a stunning fireworks display over the world’s largest man-made whitewater river.
Free and open to the public
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway
General Charlotte Area
704-391-3900Battle of the Bands 4
Fri., May 31, 9 p.m. (704)716-9300General
Battle of Bands is a contest in which two or more bands compete for the title of "best band". There are two winners and they are determined by a panel of judges, and the general response of the audience.
Judges pick wins a gig at Alive After Five and audience pick wins $500 cash. Support local music for a good cause. Ticket proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity. $5 cover at the door.
For details, email KRoper@StrikeCityCharlotte.com
$5
Dan Navarro In Concert
Sun., June 2, 8 p.m. 704-376-3737General
Singer/Songwriter, Dan Navarro (Lowen & Navarro) In Concert at Evening Muse
$15
Ghosts of Bannockburn
Fri., June 7, 10 p.m.Country/Folk, Pop/Rock, General
Charlotte's Scottish Celtic Punk rockers Ghosts of Bannockburn introduce their high energy music to the Lake Norman audience at Galway Hooker Irish Pub and Restaurant.
Brew Stash Bash
Sat., June 15, 11 a.m. 704.391.3900Festivals/Events, General
Enjoy sampling various American craft beers at the 2nd annual Brew Stash Bash on Saturday, June 15th. This event provides an opportunity to both taste and learn about our favorite craft brews while enjoying live music performances. The festivities will kick off at 11 a.m. with the Brew Dash, a 6K that winds throughout the USNWC trail system.
per Craft Beer card (includes 4 beer samples per card) , non-samplers: free
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway
General Charlotte Area
704-391-3900The xx with Grizzly Bear
Sat., June 15, 7:30 p.m.General
The xx & Grizzly Bear will play Time Warner Cable Uptown Amphitheatre on Saturday June 15. Tickets go on sale Friday February 15 at 10am at Ticketmaster.com, the Fillmore Charlotte box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, or charge by phone 800-745-3000.
New Kids On The Block
Wed., June 19, 7:30 p.m.General
THE PACKAGE TOUR featuring New Kids on the Block, 98 Degrees, and Boyz II Men will play Time Warner Cable Arena Charlotte on June 19. Tickets go on sale Saturday February 2 at 10am at Ticketmaster.com, the Time Warner Cable Arena Charlotte box office, all Ticketmaster outlets or charge by phone 800-745-3000.
Thursdays on Main
Thu., June 6, 11:30 a.m., Thu., June 13, 11:30 a.m., Thu., June 20, 11:30 a.m. and Thu., June 27, 11:30 a.m. 704-920-4343General
Each Thursday in June the series will feature free performances by various musicians ranging from bluegrass to classical to country and rock music. Held under the oak trees, lunch will be available for or attendees can bring their own. Thursday, June 6, 2013 – White Chocolate Thursday, June 13, 2013 – SoundBarrier Thursday, June 20, 2013 – The Raisin’ Cain Band Thursday, June 27, 2013 – Corey Hunt Band Free
Dave Matthews Band
Wed., July 24General
DAVE MATTHEWS BAND will play Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte on July 24. Tickets go on sale Friday March 22 at 10am at Ticketmaster.com, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte box office, all Ticketmaster outlets or charge by phone 800-745-3000.
The Mrs.Carter Show World Tour Starring BEYONCÉ
Sat., July 27, 8 p.m.General
The Mrs.Carter Show World Tour Starring BEYONCÉ will play Time Warner Cable Arena Charlotte on Saturday July 27. Tickets go on sale Friday February 15 at 10 am at Ticketmaster.com, the Time Warner Cable Arena Charlotte box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, or charge by phone 800-745-3000.
Summer Concert Series
Sat., June 1, 7 p.m., Sat., June 15, 7 p.m., Tue., July 2, 7 p.m., Sat., July 13, 7 p.m., Sat., July 27, 7 p.m. and Sat., Aug. 10, 7 p.m. 704-920-4343General
The Kannapolis Parks and Recreation Department is proud to announce the arrival of the 2013 Summer Event Series. Each event is a free night of family entertainment that will help unite the community
Saturday, June 1, 2013 – Tim Clark Band
Saturday, June 15, 2013 – Tribute Band Rock Night with Trial by Fire (Journey) & Heart Brigade (Heart)
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 – Charlotte Symphony with FIREWORKS
Saturday, July 13, 2013 – Darrell Harwood & Gal Friday
Saturday, July 27, 2013 – Jim Quick & Coast Line
Saturday, August 10, 2013 – A1A with FIREWORKS
Free
Thursdays on Main – NEW Evening Series
Thu., June 13, 6 p.m., Thu., June 27, 6 p.m., Thu., July 11, 6 p.m., Thu., July 25, 6 p.m., Thu., Aug. 8, 6 p.m. and Thu., Aug. 22, 6 p.m. 704-920-4343General
This new evening live music series will feature free performances by various musicians ranging from bluegrass to classical to country and rock music. Held under the oak trees, participants can enjoy dinner at a local downtown restaurant and an evening of free music and family fun at the park. Please check our website for entertainers scheduled for each evening.
Entertainer Dave Scott Crowe and audiences explore the peaks of possibility in this super-charged mix of original music, imagination & amusement aimed at tapping the IMUSINATION.
Free
