P.E. Monroe Auditorium

Name: Masterworks: Musical Wanderlust
Start: 2026-05-16T19:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-16T21:30:00-04:00
Location: P.E. Monroe Auditorium

625 7th Ave NE
Hickory, NC 28601 United States Get Directions

(828) 328-7300

https://calendar.lr.edu/pe-monroe-auditorium

With a capacity of more than 1,300, P.E. Monroe Auditorium is used by many organizations on campus from symphonies to the Visiting Writers Series to Playmakers and convocations. P.E. Monroe has featured notable speakers from Alice Walker, Alex Haley and Nicholas Sparks to President Gerald R. Ford and Jimmy Carter. It is also home to the radio station and The Rhynean School Newspaper. The radio station allows students of all departments to host their own radio shows, which are very popular among students.

Events at this venue

January 2026
January 24, 2026 @ 8:00 am - January 31, 2026 @ 5:00 pm

Masterworks: Romantic Masters

P.E. Monroe Auditorium 625 7th Ave NE, Hickory, NC, United States

Event: An evening of classical music new and familiar, featuring Sibelius’s Violin Concerto, a work of supreme virtuosity and eloquent, beautiful musical storytelling. Featured artist: Andrew Sords, violin - Andrew Sords is an internationally acclaimed soloist known for his virtuosity and expressive performances. He has appeared with over 300 orchestras across four continents, with recent debuts in New Zealand, Puerto Vallarta, and […]

$20 – $58
May 2026
May 16, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Masterworks: Musical Wanderlust

P.E. Monroe Auditorium 625 7th Ave NE, Hickory, NC, United States

Event: Embark on a musical journey with pianist Sheng Cai and the Western Piedmont Symphony, featuring works by Goldmark, Bizet, Steiner, and Saint-Saëns’ vibrant “Egyptian” Piano Concerto No. 5. Expect an evening of cinematic color, romantic melodies, and global flair.

$20 – $58

January 2026

May 2026