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Springfield 'Pops in the Park' with the Illinois Symphony Orchestra on
Saturday
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[AUG. 29, 2006]
SPRINGFIELD -- The public is invited to attend
the fourth annual "Pops in the Park" concert with the Illinois Symphony
Orchestra on Saturday at 7 p.m. in the band shell at Douglas Park, 400 N.
MacArthur Blvd. Admission to the concert is free, and the Symphony Guild will
host a "Sweet Treats" bake sale beginning at 6 p.m.
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Under the direction of Karen Lynne Deal, music director and
conductor, the orchestra will present a variety of patriotic
favorites, highlights from the upcoming season and a special
children's feature with selections from "Looney Tunes," "Pirates of
the Caribbean" and "Harry Potter." Concertgoers are encouraged to
bring blankets or lawn chairs. Parking is available on-site. No
alcoholic beverages are permitted on park grounds, and the event
will be canceled in case of inclement weather. Handicap parking will
be available on the South side of Douglas Park.
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Returning this year as media sponsor of the event is The State
Journal-Register.
The Illinois Symphony Orchestra performs in Springfield and
Bloomington, drawing musicians from across Illinois, Iowa, Indiana,
Missouri and Wisconsin. For more information call 217-522-2838. The
orchestra is supported in part by the Illinois Arts Council, a state
agency.
[Illinois Symphony Orchestra
news release] |
