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Newsletter - 2008 Concert #1
Memorial Day weekend is almost upon us and what better
place to celebrate than under the stars at McClellan? Kick off the evening
with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra playing the Star Spangled Banner and
Liberty Fanfare and, to honor our veterans, join us in the Armed Forces
Salute. A special addition this year will be a rendition of Casey at the
Bat narrated by our very own Robby Hester. Longleaf Park opens at 6 pm
on Saturday evening, May 24th, and the music begins at 8 pm.
Introducing Robbie Hester
It’s Memorial Day weekend in Longleaf Park! There are picnics, juggling,
patriotic music, flag waving, and baseball stories. In fact, Alabama’s
winningest baseball coach, Rudy Abbott, has introduced to Music at McClellan
a young man of many talents - Robbie Hester. Robbie is in the sixth grade
at Kitty Stone Elementary School where he serves as student body president.
He plays the piano and trumpet, as well as baseball with Jacksonville
PARD. During the show, Robbie will join the ASO as narrator for one of
the world’s greatest baseball stories: “Casey at the Bat.”
We’re sure Robbie’s performance will be a Home Run!
Weather
Current weather
predictions for this weekend still look favorable for a lovely evening
at Longleaf Park. If that slight chance of rain has you nervous, you can
purchase our Anytime Tickets -- this package of 4 tickets can be used
in any combination for any concert and is a great value besides. With
our Anytime Package you can purchase 4 tickets for the price of 3.
Concert Events
Come early and enjoy the evening with friends. Ron
Anglin will return to wow audiences with his juggling skills and Anniston's
own strolling minstrel, Jim Marsh, returns to
serenade picnickers in the park.
Picnic Options
A Music at McClellan tradition is a picnic in the park. Check out the
picnic tips on the website or send us a photo
and your favorite recipes and we'll post them online. Don't feel like
fixing your own, but still want dinner in the park? The 19th Hole at Cane
Creek (www.canecreekgolf.com)
will offer box dinners with concert-goers in mind. They will be joined
on site by Dad's BBQ, Big Pappy's Kitchen, CJ's Chuckwagon, Quizno's and
the Courthouse Cafe. What could be easier?
Tickets
Get your tickets early and save. Save $5 per ticket by purchasing tickets
now through Friday at any of the following
locations: Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce, Golden Springs Pharmacy,
McClellan JPA Headquarters, JSU's Theron Montgomery Building Bookstore,
and Gadsden Cultural Arts Center. Want to really save? Get a packet of
4 Anytime Tickets for the price of 3; that's 4 tickets for $60. Tickets
are also available online or by phone
at (256) 310-0852. Last minute company or guests? No problem! Tickets
are always available at the box office until showtime.
Contribute to Music at McClellan
Can't get enough of Music at McClellan? Become
a sponsor. We'll add your corporate logo to our sponsor page and we'll
add you to the VIP guest list. Most of all, you'll know that you have
supported the arts and the music at McClellan. Contact Pete Conroy at
(256) 782-8010 if you would like to become a sponsor.
Events like Music at McClellan depend not only on the financial generosity
of our sponsors, but also on volunteers willing
to donate their time. If you, your group or organization would like to
help, please contact Kristy Farmer at (256) 235-9208.
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