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Fun in Charlotte: Gershwin and Copeland, college admissions help, Yanni!

The Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Symphony: Gershwin and Copeland

Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St.

Saturday, 8 p.m.: Andrew Grams conducts as William Wolfram performs on the piano. Selections include Copeland’s Our Town and Rodeo, and Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and Rhapsody No. 2. Tickets $29.50 - $99.50, www.charlottesymphony.org.

Novant Heart Health Day

Discovery Place, 301 N. Tryon St.

Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Novant Health’s Heart & Vascular Institute team will answer questions about your heart health and provide tips for a healthy diet and active lifestyle. Activities include: Zumba at noon, “Let’s Get Physical” at 1 p.m., CPR classes and a cooking demonstration at 11 a.m. Free with museum admission. www.discoveryplace.org

Jazz Room Saturday Night

Stage Door Theater, 100 E. Trade St.

Saturday, 7 and 9:15 p.m.: In this version of Charlotte musicians reimagining the works of masters, Dawn Anthony sings Ella Fitzgerald. Tickets $15, www.blumenthalarts.org.

Demystifying the College Admissions Process

Levine Jewish Community Center, 5007 Providence Road

Sunday, 2-5 p.m.: Seminars include “How Colleges Make Admissions Decisions,” “The Newly Designed SAT,” and “Landing a Merit Scholarship,” among many others. Cost $70, www.collegeadmissions101.org, or 704-366-5007.

Yanni

Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St.

Sunday, 7 p.m.: One of the most recognizable composers and performers will play with his world-renowned orchestra. Tickets $29.50 - $114.50, www.blumenthalarts.org.

This story was originally published February 19, 2016 at 7:59 PM with the headline "Fun in Charlotte: Gershwin and Copeland, college admissions help, Yanni!."

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