2025 Carlos Moseley Series: Danish String Quartet

Tonight- April 7 at 7:30pm - 10:30pm

The Danish String Quartet got its start as pre-teens at a summer music camp in rural Denmark, “hanging out and playing football and chamber music.” Now thirty years later they stand at the pinnacle of the chamber music world, “ensemble music at its purest,” according to the New York Times, which also says, “…some of the most essential listening of the past decade. No recording could quite capture what makes the Danish so special in concert, could make indelible the fleeting aura of rapt, intense concentration that settles in a hall when they are at their best.”

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Junior Recital: Juniper Kramer, cello

April 25 at 5:00pm - FREE

Join us on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 5:00pm as Juniper Kramer, cello offers a Junior Recital featuring music by Johann Sebastian Bach and Léon Boëllman. This event is free to attend and is open to the public.

View the live stream on the Petrie School of Music YouTube channel.

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Spartanburg Philharmonic- The Planets

April 26 at 7:00pm

A season finale unlike any other as The Philharmonic partners with Spartanburg County Public Libraries to celebrate their new planetarium, set to open in the Spring of 2025. This special occasion will feature the world premiere of a commissioned piece by our local composer-in-residence, Peter B. Kay, created especially for this momentous event. To cap off this celestial celebration, we will embark on a musical journey through the cosmos with Gustav Holst’s timeless masterpiece, “The Planets.” Prepare to be enchanted by a night of music that blends art and science in perfect harmony, promising a memorable and celestial experience.

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Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra – 2025 Spring Concert

April 27 at 3:00pm

Welcome the arrival of spring with the Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra at their Spring Concert, where blossoming talent meets musical mastery. Immerse yourself in an enchanting evening of melodies that celebrate renewal and vitality, performed by our dedicated young musicians. From classical favorites to contemporary delights, experience the essence of spring through a captivating repertoire that resonates with joy and inspiration.



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Kafka’s Metamorphosis

May 1 - 3 at 7:30pm and May 4 at 2:30pm - FREE

Meg Hanna-Tominaga’s fresh adaptation of Franz Kafka’s classic novella reframes the life of Gregor Samsa from his internal torment to the external forces that contribute to his suffering. Staged in the Department of Theatre & Dance’s intimate Laird Theater, this powerful production examines the devastating effects of dysfunctional interpersonal relationships and how being treated inhumanely can cause one to feel less than human.

The subject matter is not recommended for young audiences; Laird Theater is not wheelchair accessible.

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Fine Arts Day Camp at Lawson Academy

Now - August

The Lawson Academy Fine Arts Day Camp (FADC) features traditional games, food, and fun in an exciting, creative atmosphere. We provide all-day, well-supervised care in an artistic alternative to traditional daycare.

Children attend daily classes in art, music, creative writing, dance, acting, and theatre skills. Lessons and activities in each session revolve around a theme, so campers who attend all sessions will experience something new each session, while those who attend only one session will still receive a rich experience that can stand alone. Each of our summer sessions culminates with a Family Day Program in which our students showcase what they have learned and prepared.

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The Lawson Academy

The Lawson Academy has offered the Converse, Spartanburg, and surrounding upstate community, music and dance lessons since 1944.

Rich in history and known for its tradition in educational excellence in music and dance, the Lawson Academy is in a strong position to build on its past while looking forward to meeting the creative needs of our 21st-century world.

We encourage students of all ages to peruse our classes and private study opportunities with doctorate-level instructors. We’re sure you’ll find something to fit your schedule and your budget. Join us on a creative journey that will bring joy to all of our lives.

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