Lebanon Reporter

Super Bowl

Related Photos

Reader comments

Click here to submit a comment
June 23, 2009

ISO performs for Symphony at Sunset

By Sarah Lang/The Lebanon Reporter

Lebanon — This year, when the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will play only two shows outside of Indianapolis, the City of Lebanon will celebrate its 20th year of hosting the orchestra at the annual Symphony at Sunset concert on Sunday.

“I find it such an honor that they come here,” said Linda Nodley, treasurer of the Symphony at Sunset group.

The concert will begin at 8 p.m. at Abner Longley Park and will conclude with a fireworks show as the finale, around 10 p.m.

The symphony, which is one of 18 year-round symphonies in the country, will also play in Danville this summer. But, Nodley said, every year they come here, they voice how much they enjoy it.

“The musicians and the conductor tell us every year that they enjoy coming to Lebanon,” Nodley said. “And I think that says a lot about our community. That a world-class symphony comes here, and that they enjoy coming here.”

Conductor Alfred Savia will lead 87 musicians in a broad range of styles, from romantic works to contemporary masterpieces.

Picnic tables may be reserved for $15 by calling the parks department at 482-8860. For those who choose to decorate their rented tables, judging will begin at 6:30 p.m. First place will receive two tickets to another Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra concert, and there will also be prizes for second and third place.

“We have some people who come early just to go around and look at all the table decorations,” Nodley said.

The park will open at 5 p.m. for those who want to have a picnic. Grills and fireworks are not allowed. All adult tickets are $10 presale or $15 at the gate. Students through college age are $5 presale or at the gate. Children under 6 are free. Checks should be written to Symphony at Sunset Group, Inc.

The rain site will be at Lebanon High School, but no coolers or lawn chairs are allowed inside for safety reasons. Picnics will only be permitted in the cafeteria. Call 482-4775 after 4 p.m. on the day of the concert for rain site information.

The concert is sponsored by the City of Lebanon, Symphony at Sunset Group, Inc., Witham Health Services and the Boone County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Fireworks are provided by Parr Richey, Obremskey, Frandsen & Patterson LLP.

Text Only
Super Bowl
Featured items
Twitter Updates
Follow us on twitter
Follow me on Twitter
AP Video
Man Killed in Courthouse Shootout Video of Ga. Man Who Killed Girl Released Air Force Airlines: Leaders Get Polished Service Ga Girl Fights Off Kidnapper at Walmart Nevada Highway Patrol, City Settle Beating Case White House Attacks Romney on Birth Control Homs Bombardment Continues, Global Outcry Grows Mo. Teen Gets Life Sentence for Killing Girl, 9 Lower-hassle Screening to Be Tested at Airports Raw Video: Dog Rescued From Icy Colo. Water Helmet Camera Captures Calif. Fire Rescue Worker Tells 911: Powell 'exploded the House' Triple Win: Santorum Takes Minn., Mo., Colo. Injured Marine Inspired by Homecoming No Rape Charges Against Son of NYPD Commissioner Egypt's Ruling Generals Play Risky Game With US Former Komen Exec Defends Funding Cut Skip the Coffee Cup and Inhale Your Caffeine Fix Calif. Gay Marriage Ban Ruled Unconstitutional Jury Selection for Ex-UVa Athlete Enters 2nd Day
Parade
Magazine
Click HERE to read all your Parade favorites including Hollywood Wire, Celebrity interviews and photo galleries, Food recipes and cooking tips, Games and lots more.
Hyperlocal Search
Premier Guide
Find a business

Walking Fingers
Maps, Menus, Store hours, Coupons, and more...
Premier Guide
Popular Searches
Powered by Local.com