Sloan Music Center

Join award-winning author and NY Times Opinion Columnist M. Gessen and Fall 2026 James K. Batten Professor of Russian Studies Elena Kostyuchenko for a critical discussion on global autocracy. Moderated by Dean Rusk Director Dr. Jane Mangan, this event is free and open to the public and will be followed by a book signing by M. Gessen for Surviving Autocracy and The Future is History.

Local Event: Autocracy Across the Globe: A Conversation with M. Gessen & Elena Kostyuchenko

Mecklenburg County

Davidson

North Carolina

Autocracy Across the Globe: A Conversation with...

Join award-winning author and NY Times Opinion Columnist M. Gessen and Fall 2026 James K. Batten Professor of Russian Studies...

Autocracy Across the Globe: A Conversation with M. Gessen & Elena Kostyuchenko

Liberty Park

The Lake Norman Philharmonic (LKN PHIL) returns to perform at the Liberty Park Amphitheater on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;
In collaboration with the Town of Mooresville, the LKN PHIL is returning to Liberty Park on October 2, at 7:00 p.m. to help celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at <a href="https://www.mooresvilleevents.com/symphony-under-the-stars" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Symphony Under the Stars.</a>&nbsp; Admission to the event is FREE for the public.
Conducted by <a href="https://www.lknphil.org/about-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Maestro Eduardo Cedeño</a>, the Lake Norman Philharmonic will feature a specially selected program of classical, patriotic, and contemporary works. The Iredell County Composite Squadron Color Guard of Civil Air Patrol North Carolina Wing Group 162 will present the colors for the event.
The LKN Phil will perform several patriotic music selections, including pieces such as Fanfare 250, Flight of Valor, and Into the Storm. We are very excited to introduce Soprano <a href="https://www.lydiagracegoldie.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Lydia Grace Goldie</a>, from Lexington, Kentucky. Lydia is the first-place winner of the 2026 Heafner/Williams Vocal Competition in Lincolnton. She will perform God Bless America and a selection from The Sound of Music. The Langtree Charter Academy Upper School Choir and soloist Clara Krebs will perform I Dreamed a Dream with the orchestra. Guest conductors Dave Ellis and Charity Olds will each lead patriotic selections familiar to audiences.
This free, family-friendly event will be sure to delight all ages!&nbsp; So, bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the evening with us. Food trucks and beverage vendors will be ready to serve you, so come early!
To conclude the evening, after all the spectacular music, stay with us for the America 250 Drone Show — a dazzling finale and a perfect way to honor our nation’s 250th anniversary.

Local Event: Lake Norman Philharmonic - Free Community Concert

Iredell County

Mooresville

Lake Norman Philharmonic - Free Community Concert

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