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Yadkin Arts Council: Men in Black

Willingham Theater 226 E. Main St. Yadkin Cultural Arts Center, Yadkinville, NC, United States

Men in Black is a veteran quintet hailing from Stokes County who play a wide variety of rock and roll from the 60’s through the 90’s. The band consists of Keith Farmer on drums, Bob Norris on bass guitar, Jeff Haney on guitar and keyboards, Joe Terrell on guitar, and Brad Dunlap on lead vocals. For this special show they will feature one set devoted to the music of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers with hits such as I Won’t Back Down, Runnin’ Down a Dream, Refugee, and Free Fallin’. The second set will be a tribute to 60’s rock legends who greatly influenced Petty like The Beatles, Rolling Stones, and Byrds, among others. Men In Black will put a reverent spin on these classic rock favorites and always encourage the crowd to participate in the fun.

$20

Blue Ridge Music Center: Half-Tone Folk Heroes

Blue Ridge Music Center Music Center Rd, Galax, VA, United States

Half-Tone Folk Heroes: Traditional Musicians as Pop Art featuring illustrations by Gina Dilg will open with a reception from 3 to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 1, at the Blue Ridge Music Center. The works will be on display through October. Dilg is a Radford, Va., based visual artist and musician who brings a unique perspective to traditional American music. She created this exhibit to pay tribute to the old-time, bluegrass, early country, and folk musicians who have inspired generations. Each illustration in the series is characterized by bold black strokes and a bright color palette achieved by layering halftone dots and lines in only cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. Each work is displayed with a brief biography of the featured musician and tells about their contributions to traditional music. From bluegrass legends like the Stanley Brothers and Bill Monroe to lesser-known musicians like Joe and Odell Thompson, Samantha Bumgarner, and Etta Baker, Dilg’s art pays homage to the greats and shines a light on widely celebrated and unsung musical heroes. When Dilg is not creating art, she can be found performing as a duo with her husband Jason Dilg as the Lovely Mountaineers or with the string band The Mustard Cutters. The duo will perform prior to the reception from […]

EASTERN MUSIC FESTIVAL

This year's program promises five weeks brimming with daily free and ticketed performances, featuring EMF’s renowned faculty artists, emerging young musicians, and esteemed guest soloists. Events will take place primarily at Guilford College’s Dana Auditorium, with a special performance at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. Highlights of the 2024 season include: Signature Performances: June 26: Renowned Pianist William Wolfram in Recital ($35/ticket) June 27: "Welcome Bach" - An Evening Dedicated to Johann Sebastian Bach ($35/ticket) June 28: "EMF Celebrates: Dvořák’s America" - By EMF Faculty and Young Artists Orchestras (Pay What You Can) July 1: The Amernet String Quartet in Recital ($35/ticket) July 3: Euphonium-Tuba Institute Recital ($35/ticket) July 10: US Air Force Heritage Winds Quintet (FREE) July 17: "Rhythm & Resonance" - Featuring EMF Percussion Faculty ($35/ticket) July 21: KALEIDOSCOPE: EMF 2024 Orchestral Fellows Recital (Pay What You Can) July 22: OVERTURES: EMF 2024 Conducting Scholars (Pay What You Can) July 24: EMF Classical Guitar Summit ($35/ticket) at Temple Emanuel Weekly Events: Tuesdays: Chamber Music with the Eastern Chamber Players ($35/ticket) Thursdays and Fridays: EMF Young Artist Orchestras ($15/ticket) Saturdays: The Joseph M. Bryan, Jr. Festival Orchestra Series ($55/ticket) 2024 Festival Orchestra Series Soloists include: Béla Fleck, banjo (June 29), Carter Doolittle, saxophone (June 29), Jeffrey Multer, violin (July 6), Julian Schwarz, cello (July 6), Santiago Rodriguez, piano (July 13), Jason Vieaux, guitar (July 20), Amanda Forsyth, cello (July 20), Chee Yun, violin (July […]

Salem Band: STARS & STRIPES

Salem Square (Old Salem) S. Church and Academy Streets, Winston-Salem, NC, United States

STARS & STRIPES with 6:45 pm pre-concert Jazz; & vocal soloist Mignon Dobbins Established in 1771, Salem Band is the oldest, continuous mixed wind ensemble in the nation, celebrating 250 years in 2021-2022. Eileen Young, Music Director.

North Carolina Symphony: Independence Day Celebration

Koka Booth Amphitheatre 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, NC, United States

Be there for a salute to the red, white, and blue as we honor the birthday of the U.S.A. with patriotic favorites, high-spirited classics, and a fireworks display over Symphony Lake.

Eastern Music Festival: Young Artist Orchestras, concert 1

Dana Auditorium 710 Levi Coffin Dr., Greensboro, NC, United States

Young Artist Orchestra; Grant Cooper, conductor; Jake Fridkis, flute PROGRAM: KEVIN PUTS (b.1972): Concerto for Flute and Orchestra; BARTÓK: Concerto for Orchestra, BB 123 Pre-concert lecture, “Musically Speaking,” at 7:00PM in the Moon Room, Dana Auditorium. Ticket Office 336-333-7450 x221

$15

Eastern Music Festival: Young Artist Orchestras, Finale

Dana Auditorium 710 Levi Coffin Dr., Greensboro, NC, United States

PERFORMED BY: Young Artist Orchestras; Grant Cooper, conductor; José-Luis Novo, conductor PROGRAM: VERDI: Overture to Nabucco; R. STRAUSS: Till Eulenspiegel’s lustige Streiche, TrV 171, op.28 (Till Eulenspigel’s Merry Pranks); PONCE: Chapultepec; RAVEL: Rapsodie espagnole, M.54 Pre-concert lecture, “Musically Speaking,” at 7:00PM in the Moon Room, Dana Auditorium. Ticket Office 336-333-7450 x221

$15
Event Series Bechtler Museum of Modern Art: Jazz at the Bechtler: An Evening with Maria Howell

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art: Jazz at the Bechtler: An Evening with Maria Howell

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art 420 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, United States

Join us for an unforgettable evening during our annual July concert featuring American singer, songwriter, and actress, Maria Howell. Praised for her powerful voice and captivating stage presence, Maria Howell will grace the stage with her signature blend of classic jazz standards and contemporary hits. Accompanied by the Ziad Jazz Quartet, led by Ziad Rabie on saxophone, and Noel Freidline on piano, Ron Brendle on bass, and Rick Dior on drums, Howell's performance promises to deliver a rich, poignant experience that pays homage to the timeless allure of jazz. Whether you are a long-time jazz lover or new to the genre, this concert is sure to leave a lasting impression and wanting more.

$25

Eastern Music Festival: Young Artist Orchestras, concert 2

Dana Auditorium 710 Levi Coffin Dr., Greensboro, NC, United States

Young Artist Orchestra; José-Luis Novo, conductor PROGRAM: MAHLER: Symphony No. 6 in A minor Pre-concert lecture, “Musically Speaking,” at 7:00PM in the Moon Room, Dana Auditorium. Ticket Office 336-333-7450 x221

$15
Event Series Bechtler Museum of Modern Art: Jazz at the Bechtler: An Evening with Maria Howell

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art: Jazz at the Bechtler: An Evening with Maria Howell

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art 420 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, United States

Join us for an unforgettable evening during our annual July concert featuring American singer, songwriter, and actress, Maria Howell. Praised for her powerful voice and captivating stage presence, Maria Howell will grace the stage with her signature blend of classic jazz standards and contemporary hits. Accompanied by the Ziad Jazz Quartet, led by Ziad Rabie on saxophone, and Noel Freidline on piano, Ron Brendle on bass, and Rick Dior on drums, Howell's performance promises to deliver a rich, poignant experience that pays homage to the timeless allure of jazz. Whether you are a long-time jazz lover or new to the genre, this concert is sure to leave a lasting impression and wanting more.

$25

Appalachian State University: An Appalachian Summer Festival: 13th Annual Rosen-Schaffel Competition for Young and Emerging Artists

Rosen Concert Hall 813 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United States

Undergrad and graduate collegiate musicians from across the Southeast, selected via a blind adjudication process this past spring, will compete in the final live round of the competition. A panel of prominent conductors from around the state will choose a First, Second, and Third Place winner for cash prizes. An Audience Choice winner will also be selected. Last year’s winner, Carter Doolittle (alto saxophone), will perform with Eastern Festival Orchestra on June 30.

Free