Pasadena Pops Resident Conductor Larry Blank (Photo – pasadenasymphony-pops.org)
Pasadena Symphony’s POPS summer season is underway, bringing sunny Saturday evenings of music to its beautiful outdoor venue at the LA Arboretum in Arcadia.
By Melanie Hooks
This season features tributes to Motown, the Rat Pack, Elton John, and Andrew Lloyd Webber. With every performance taking place on Saturday nights, the concerts are a wonderful way to elevate a summer weekend.
Admission to POPS concerts is separate from daytime admission to the Arboretum. Gates open at 5:30 pm for picnicking, and concerts begin at 7:30 pm. Tickets range from $15 for lawn seating to $149 for front table seats and are available online.
Schedule
July 11 — Dancing in the Street: Music of Motown
Featuring soloists Shayna Steele, Chester Gregory, and Terron Brooks.
July 25 — A Toast to the Rat Pack
Featuring soloists Steve Lippia, Carmen Bradford, and Todd Murray.
August 15 — Remember When Rock Was Young: The Elton John Experience
Featuring artist Craig A. Meyer.
August 29 — Music of the Night: Andrew Lloyd Webber & Friends
Featuring soloists Valerie Perri, Hugh Panero, and Scarlett Strallen.
All concerts conducted by Resident Pops Conductor Larry Blank.
The onsite box office at the LA Arboretum is open on concert days from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. For assistance, contact the box office by email (BoxOffice@PasadenaSymphony-Pops.org) or text: (626) 793-7172.
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