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Pacific Symphony: Symphony in the Cities
- Date: 07/16/2017 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Newport Beach Civic Green
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, California 92660
This free outdoor concert, presented by the City of Newport Beach and Pacific Symphony as part of the Symphony in the Cities series, will feature a variety of popular classics and rousing patriotic tunes. The concert will be held on the Civic Green in front of the Newport Beach Public Library entrance. Bring low-back chairs, blankets, and a picnic dinner, or purchase food from one of the food trucks on-site. Come early so children can participate in the Musical Playground activities preceding the concert.
Musical Playground: Family activities and local music acts begin at 5:30 p.m.
The Musical Playground features many interactive and hands-on activities for children, including instrument making, a drum circle, an instrument petting zoo, and an opportunity to meet the musicians.
Pacific Symphony concert begins at 7 p.m.: Conducted by Maestro Carl St.Clair
This special concert is presented by the Newport Beach City Arts Commission and Pacific Symphony with sponsorship by City National Bank.
Free parking available on-site.
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