Congratulations to Mandey Martinez, Katie Mishler and Julie Johnston! All three have won a pair of tickets to this Sunday’s concert on the green at the historic courthouse. Thanks to everybody who entered!
The Concert on the Green
The first concert of the season is one of the most unique outdoor performances you will ever experience. Playing on the steps of Lassen County’s 105-year-old, historic Courthouse, the Concert on the Green features an eclectic mix of music – classical, pop, rock, funk, big band – in what has become the most well-attended concert of each season.
“This is the one concert that we welcome all children to attend the concert at no charge,” explains Symphony Artistic Director and Conductor Ben Wade.
“Blankets, tables, food, beverages of your choice: come one, come all – this is what makes the evening so vibrant and fun.”
Wade said he is excited about this year’s inclusion of the Susanville City Big Band, who will be performing several exciting numbers to fit the evening outdoor mood.
“As we experience the end of our Indian Summer, Jessica Newton Wade will perform Summertime, the infamous Aria from George Gershwin’s Opera Porgy and Bess. This Opera was written by Gershwin in the 1920s, while he lived in Charleston, NC and the music reflects a blend of both New York Jazz and southern black traditions of praying and street songs.”
Summertime, and the livin’ is easy. Fish are jumpin’ and the cotton is high.
Wade promises that this lazy ballad and bluesy feel will have you leaning back in your seats soaking up the last of the summer weather.
Other vocal performances will include Phil Fetterman’s rendition of Fever, Abby Datema’s Feeling Good and Minnie the Moocher performed by Craig Harris.
The Big Band will be backed by the famous Rock Star drummer Tony Savage.
There will be a raffle and prizes for those who sign up for season tickets at the Concert on the Green, as well as a prize for the best “dressed” table.
If you buy a season ticket now you will get a discounted price on the five-concert season. General admission to each concert is $30, so if you plan to see them all the $125 season ticket makes sense.
Find out everything you need to know by clicking here and following the link over to the Symphony’s webpage.
The season ticket membership drive is currently open for the Susanville Symphony. If you would like more information about season tickets or membership in the Susanville Symphony, you can follow this link or drop by Susanville Dental Care at 720 Ash Street.
You can purchase tickets for the season, or individual concerts, online at thesusanvillesymphony.com
Individual tickets for the Outdoor Concert are being sold at Margie’s Book Nook.
