Fun in Charlotte: UNCC faculty concert, Charlotte chorus, Concord tree lighting and fireworks
Faculty and Friends Concert
Rowe Recital Hall, UNC Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd.
Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.: The concert series honors composer Walter S. Hartley with a Faculty Potpourri concert. Hartley, who lives in Charlotte, has composed nearly 300 works. Faculty from UNC Charlotte Department of Music will perform his Saxophone Duo, Three Duets for Violin and Viola and the song, “Shall I Compare Thee,” among others. Tickets $18, $10 seniors, $8 students. See arts.uncc.edu/events/faculty-friends-faculty-potpourri for more information.
Poetry Reading
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Plaza Midwood Branch, 1623 Central Ave.
Tuesday, 6 p.m.: Join for an interactive poetry reading featuring special guests Jimmeka Anderson and Kurma Murrain. Read your favorite poem or share a poem that you’ve written. www.cmlibrary.org
Connecting Charlotte
LACA Gallery, 1429 Bryant St.
Wednesday, 6:30 - 9 p.m.: The second annual event features slam poetry and a photo exhibit honoring 2015-16 HeARTbeat honorees. Light appetizers and drinks. Tickets $32, see playingforothers.org/event/connecting-charlotte for more information.
Faure Requiem
Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St.
Thursday, 7:30 p.m.: The debut of the Charlotte Symphony Chorus under the new leadership of Kenney Potter. Tickets $25.50 - $89.50. Performances also Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. www.charlottesymphony.org
Concord Tree Lighting and Fireworks
Bicentennial Plaza, Church and Union streets, Concord
Friday, 6 - 8:30 p.m.: The 18th annual tree lighting ceremony featuring family entertainment, Santa and fireworks. More information at www.concordnc.gov.
This story was originally published November 16, 2015 at 3:14 PM with the headline "Fun in Charlotte: UNCC faculty concert, Charlotte chorus, Concord tree lighting and fireworks."