Phoenix Symphony Suspends Season, Lays Off Musicians

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Upcoming cultural events include a Charlottesville orchestra concert on Oct. 30 featuring music inspired by rivers and oceans, and Parc y Scarlets’ family fireworks celebration on Nov. 4, with entertainment and hospitality options. Lakeland’s inaugural Italian Festival is planned for Nov. 7 in downtown Lakeland. In Chicago, Music of the Baroque will host a 2027 Lake Michigan cruise pairing dinner and live excerpts from Handel’s *Music for the Royal Fireworks* with Navy Pier fireworks; part of ticket proceeds will support its education and community programs.

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