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One of the best things about the month of June in Charlotte are Sunday evenings at Pops in the Park at SouthPark. This is a great time for young professionals to gather and enjoy the Charlotte Symphony.

If you’re new to Charlotte or have never been to Pops in the Park, here are a few suggestions:

• For a prime spot on the lawn, send someone in your group out early on Sunday morning. Blankets will save your space. By 11 a.m., the grass is usually covered in blankets.
• Bring your favorite beverage. Picnic baskets are welcome.
• Support the Charlotte Symphony. Yes, Pops in the Park is a free event, but like many organizations in the community, the Symphony is facing an unprecedented challenge in this time of economic downturn. Donations during the concert are appreciated.
• Preludes at 7 p.m.; Orchestra at 8:15 p.m.

This Sunday the Symphony goes country. The Symphony starts the summer season in the Wild West. Enjoy music from the American frontier, including John Williams’ The Cowboys, Aaron Copland’s “Hoedown” from Rodeo, and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!

Hope to see you there.

Unrelated News: Join the Engage Charlotte Facebook group. Click here to join. We’re also hosting our first Engage Charlotte After Hours event on July 15 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at The Attic Bar in uptown. Mark your calendars and RSVP on Facebook here.