The Charlotte Symphony’s popular Summer Pops series has fallen victim to COVID-19.
The orchestra has canceled or postponed 39 performances through the end of June, including all indoor and outdoor events.
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The Summer Pops series is held on Sundays at Symphony Park in SouthPark, culminating with its Celebrate America program and fireworks. It has been a staple since 1983. Community concerts are also held across the Charlotte region.
“It was a gut-wrenching decision to say we won’t have that series this summer,” says Michelle Hamilton, interim CEO.
“Fiscally, it just did not to make sense to invest in a series we would not be able to pull off.”
Hamilton talked with CBJ about the decision and what comes next; read the full story here.
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