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Charlotte Symphony Summer Pops Concerts

From , former About.com Guide

There is no better way to spend weekends in the summer than listening to the Charlotte Symphony's Summer Pops concert series. Fireworks will follow the July 3 "Celebrate America" concert at SouthPark's Symphony Park.

Saturday, June 6, 8:15 p.m.
Village Park
740 W. C St., Kannapolis, NC 28081

Sunday, June 7, 8:15 p.m.
Symphony Park at SouthPark Mall
4400 Sharon Rd., Charlotte, NC 28211
Program: "The Charlotte Symphony Goes Country" features music that's pure Americana.

Saturday, June 13, 8:15 p.m.
Stumptown Park
120 S. Trade St., Matthews, NC 28105

Sunday, June 14, 8:15 p.m.
Symphony Park at SouthPark Mall
4400 Sharon Rd., Charlotte, NC 28211
Program: "Magical Night Music" features music made famous on stage and in film.

Friday, June 19, 8:15 p.m.
Duke Power Energy Explorium
13339 Hagers Ferry Rd., Huntersville, NC 28078

Sunday, June 21, 8:15 p.m.
Symphony Park at SouthPark Mall
4400 Sharon Rd., Charlotte, NC 28211
Program: "Dance Night at Symphony Park" features toe-tapping symphonic hits.

Friday, June 26, 8:15 p.m.
Belle Johnston Park
358 Lake Dr., Pineville, NC 28134

Saturday, June 27, 8:15 p.m.
Bailey Road Park
11536 Bailey Rd., Cornelius, NC 28031

Sunday, June 28, 8:15 p.m.
Symphony Park at SouthPark Mall
4400 Sharon Rd., Charlotte, NC 28211
Program: "That's Amore!" features Italian love songs and the Summer Pops annual picnic contest.

Thursday, June 2, 8:15 p.m.
Village Park
740 W. C St., Kannapolis, NC 28081

Friday, July 3, 8:15 p.m.
Symphony Park at SouthPark Mall
4400 Sharon Rd., Charlotte, NC 28211
Program: "Celebrate America" features some of the all-time great Patriotic numbers such as "The Star-Spangled Banner," "The Liberty Bell March," and "America the Beautiful."

Admission:
Free

Visitor Information:
Bring a picnic basket and enjoy an evening outdoors listening to the Pops orchestra as the sun sets. Or, visit the Charlotte Symphony website to pre-order picnic baskets at SouthPark's Symphony Park. Bring your lawn chairs and get their early as the Summer Pops concerts do attract a crowd!

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