Good morning, Hickory.

Western Piedmont Symphony will present MASTERWORKS: ROMANTIC MASTERS on Saturday, Jan.

31 at 7:30 p.m. at P.E. Monroe Auditorium in Hickory, featuring works by Dame Ethel Smyth, Jean Sibelius and Antonín Dvořák along with debut soloist Andrew Sords, with a pre-concert conversation from 6:30 to 6:50 p.m.

Governor Stein thanked NCDOT crews & issued a new State of Emergency to ensure the state qualifies for federal aid as a winter storm nears Saturday morning.

Officials, including NC Emergency Management Director Will Ray and NC Transportation Secretary Daniel Johnson, said residents should stay prepared and follow safety guidance.

Due to forecasted inclement weather, Lenoir-Rhyne rescheduled its women’s basketball game to start today at 12:00 p.m. at the John Rutledge King Center in Emory (Va.) and set the men’s game to follow at about 2:00 p.m.

Poison'Us & Kings of Noise

7-10 p.m. — The Premier — Tickets starting at $17.45 — Experience the ultimate Poison tribute and rock out with Kings of Noise playing the greatest hits.

Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Drendel Auditorium — Tickets available — Experience the magic of tribute performances in a unique candlelight setting.

Love Music: An Evening of Romance and Strings

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Drendel Auditorium — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a romantic night of candlelit music with the WPS Maestro's Quartet.

Pigeon Forge Crew Concert

6-8 p.m. — The Premier — Ticket information available — Enjoy a night of music with the Pigeon Forge Crew at this local venue.