The Susanville Symphony’s 20th season kicks off September 24th, with the always-awesome outdoor Concert on the Green on the lawn at the historic courthouse!
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.
Would you like to win a pair of tickets? Of course you would!
You can enter once per day, per email address, from now until midnight September 21st, to win a pair of tickets to the performance. We will announce the name of our ticket winners on September 22nd.
You can enter once per day. The more entries the better your odds of winning. Good Luck!
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.
No purchase is necessary to enter and win. Contest ends at 11:59 p.m. (PST) September 21st, 2023. All entries must be received before 11:59 p.m. (PST) September 21st, 2023, to be valid. To enter to win our SusanvilleStuff giveaway, please fill in the required information in the form above. Incomplete entries are considered void.
This contest is open to all legal residents of the United States. Those who enter this contest acknowledge the official rules, requirements and eligibility.
The winners will be chosen at random at the end of the contest. Your chances of winning are determined by the number of eligible entries received. The more times you enter, the greater your odds of winning! Good Luck!
