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Published: Apr 01, 2008 11:16 AM
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Summerfest schedule announced
 
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The N.C. Symphony has announced its upcoming Summerfest Series at Koka Booth Amphitheatre.

May 31 — Play with the Pros featuring a full program by the N.C. Symphony. At the conclusion of the concert, more than 40 talented local musicians will take the stage to perform the final three selections of the evening. Free.

June 7 — Feel the Beat with Evelyn Glennie on percussion. This heart-pounding program ends with a performance of Ravel’s “Bolero” featuring local high school drum-corps members joining Glennie on stage. Tickets are $20 in advance and $22 at the door.

June 14 — Classical Storytellers. Includes Tchaikovsky’s “Sleeping Beauty” and Rimsky-Korsakov’s timeless “Scheherazade.” Tickets are $20 in advance and $22 at the door.

June 21 — Forbidden Broadway, a comedic look at Broadway’s biggest hits of yesterday and today. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.

June 28 — Northern Lights featuring Russian and Scandinavian music including Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky, Sibelius and Grieg’s “Peer Gynt.” Tickets are $20 in advance and $22 at the door.

July 4 — Independence Day concert and fireworks. Free.

July 5 — Salute to the Greatest Generation, a tribute to the men and women who made America great during World War II. Tickets are $20 in advance and $22 at the door.

July 12 — Blues in the Night with Cephas & Wiggins, Piedmont blues duo. A journey through the history of blues and jazz in America. Tickets are $20 in advance and $22 at the door.

July 19 — Take it to the Limit: A Symphonic Tribute to The Eagles. Experience this one-of-a-kind tribute to The Eagles with great hits like “Take it Easy,” “Desperado” and “Hotel California.” Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.

Kids 12 and under are free for all Summerfest events. Single tickets are on sale at all Ticketmaster outlets and the Booth Amphitheatre box office. For information visit ncsym phony.org or boothamphitheatre.com.

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