FWSO Concerts In The Garden 2017

FORT WORTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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l va i st e FJune 2 – July 8, 2017 17 nights of music with

Fireworks every night!

Painted Violin: Genie Guynn Photo: Gittings

“We love the relaxed atmosphere, the beautiful setting, the artists and performers, and of course the fireworks!�

Photo: Julien Lambert

Fireworks every night! Tickets start at $22

JUNE 2 – JULY 8, 2017 FORT WORTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FORT WORTH BOTANIC GARDEN

17 nights of music under the stars Described as "Fort Worth's best seasonal outing!" by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Concerts In The Garden will once again have a little something for everyone this summer. Come join us!

lawn seating FREE

for kids 10 and under.

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WEEKEND 1

JUNE 2 – 3 PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND* FRIDAY | JUNE 2 The Big Easy comes to Cowtown once again as the Preservation Hall Jazz Band returns to Fort Worth to open Concerts In The Garden. Established in 1961, this renowned ensemble continues to promote and perform traditional New Orleans jazz all over the world.

Don’t miss their soul-thrilling show!

JT HODGES* SATURDAY | JUNE 3 We are excited to welcome JT Hodges for his debut performance at Concerts In The Garden! A Fort Worth native, he is known for his original and raucous sound combined with soulful lyrics. Be there for an exciting evening of new country.

Photo: Brian Luenser

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Fireworks every night! Tickets start at $22

WEEKEND 2

JUNE 9 – 10 A TRIBUTE TO ELVIS WITH KRAIG PARKER* FRIDAY | JUNE 9 It’s been 40 years since the passing of The King, but our love for his music remains strong as ever. Come hear Kraig Parker and his Royal Tribute Band pay homage to Elvis Presley in his tenth CITG appearance since 2004. Critics have called this show “as close as it gets” to the real thing. Long live the King!

ABBACADABRA: THE ULTIMATE ABBA TRIBUTE* SATURDAY | JUNE 10 The music of ABBA returns to the Garden with timeless favorites like “Super Trooper,” “Dancing Queen,” and “S.O.S.” Break out the bell bottoms and dust off that disco ball—you won’t be able to sit still when ABBACADABRA performs the ultimate ABBA tribute! *The orchestra will not perform on these four concerts

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WEEKEND 3

JUNE 16 – 18 THE MUSIC OF PINK FLOYD FRIDAY | JUNE 16 Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Martin Herman, conductor With psychedelic tunes and philosophical lyrics, Pink Floyd exploded onto the scene in the late ’60s and became one of the most successful bands in the history of popular music. The FWSO and a full rock band bring back some of the band’s classics from iconic albums like Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall, Animals, and much more. Last year’s show completely sold out, so book now to guarantee your seat.

rePLAY: A SYMPHONY OF HEROES SATURDAY | JUNE 17 Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Kelly Corcoran, conductor Nigel Carrington, narrator Gamers get ready, the FWSO performs music from some of the most popular video game franchises in the world. This show includes music inspired from games like Final Fantasy, Mass Effect, Kingdom Hearts, Halo, Castlevania, and much more. Nigel Carrington narrates an epic story that takes listeners on a musical quest; a must see event!

1812 OVERTURE AND SYMPHONIC SPARKLERS† SUNDAY | JUNE 18 Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Ron Spigelman, conductor Take symphonic masterpieces performed in a beautiful, outdoor setting, add to that Gershwin's An American in Paris, Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet and the explosive 1812 Overture set to breathtaking fireworks!

A splendid evening under the stars! † Donor Appreciation Night

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Fireworks every night! Tickets start at $22

WEEKEND 4

JUNE 23 – 25 THE MUSIC OF DAVID BOWIE FRIDAY | JUNE 23 Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Martin Herman, conductor In a long-awaited tribute to the Star Man himself, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra will dazzle with The Music of David Bowie, honoring the legend with a show of his own music and backed by a full rock band. Kick back to some of Bowie’s innovative and unforgettable hits, including “Space Oddity,” “Changes,” “Under Pressure,” Heroes,” “China Girl,” and more.

THE MUSIC OF JOURNEY SATURDAY | JUNE 24 Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Martin Herman, conductor Juan Del Castillo, lead vocals It’s quickly becoming a CITG favorite! The Music of Journey will have you rocking out to some of the most legendary anthems of all time. Get out that phone lighter app for anthems like “Faithfully,” “Open Arms,” and “Don’t Stop Believin.’”

CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR SUNDAY | JUNE 25 Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Martin Herman, conductor Ever wondered what the Beatles would sound like with a symphony orchestra?

Wonder no more—Classical Mystery Tour and the FWSO present 30 iconic Beatles tunes with four Beatles look- and sound-alikes. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, and to celebrate, CMT will perform the full album for your entertainment. With more than a dozen performances at CITG, it’s no wonder the “Fab Four” keep coming back.

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WEEKEND 5

JUNE 30 − JULY 4 ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL FRIDAY | JUNE 30 Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Ron Spigelman, conductor The Grammy Award-winning country music group Asleep at the Wheel returns to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden to close out June in style. The “Kings of Texas Swing” will be backed this year by your own Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, and they love it when you get out on that lawn and kick up some dust! Don’t miss the national “Band of Texas” pay homage to that Western heritage that many of us hold so dear.

THE MUSIC OF LED ZEPPELIN SATURDAY | JULY 1 Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Brent Havens, conductor Come out to hear the FWSO’s tribute to one of the most famous bands on the planet: Led Zeppelin. For the first time since 2011, the orchestra will meld with a full rock band in a sonic jam session sure to blow your mind with songs like “Stairway to Heaven,” “Black Dog,” “All of My Love,” and more.

OLD-FASHIONED FAMILY FIREWORKS PICNIC SUNDAY | JULY 2 MONDAY | JULY 3 TUESDAY | JULY 4 Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Conductor Mark your calendar for another round of the best fireworks in town. The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra honors our Independence Day with a bombastic display of musical patriotism, including thrilling marches, heartfelt military salutes, and more. Pack a picnic, bring the whole family, and join our all-American July 4th celebration at the Old-Fashioned Family Fireworks Picnic.

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Fireworks every night! Tickets start at $22

WEEKEND 6

JULY 7 − 8 STAR WARS AND BEYOND: A LASER LIGHT SPECTACULAR FRIDAY | JULY 7 SATURDAY | JULY 8 Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Daniel Black, conductor After two sellout shows last year, Star Wars & Beyond returns to Concerts In The Garden to light up the sky and awaken the force in all of us. Buy and fire up your lightsaber onsite and have your picture taken with some of the franchise’s most iconic characters. The first half of the program features music from iconic films like Harry Potter, E.T The Extra Terrestrial, and more, while in the second half you’ll hear your favorite themes from Star Wars enhanced with an epic laser show.

Photo: Jim LeMay

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Plan your #CITG2017 Outing What to Bring Pack a picnic and bring a blanket or chairs. Concerts In The Garden has a casual, family-friendly, festival atmosphere, so just about anything goes! Some of our patrons really get into their picnic planning—you may be dazzled by some of the culinary arts on display! You can even bring your own beverages, including beer and wine, as glass containers are allowed.

Please note that chairs should be no taller than 36 inches and tables should be no taller than an ice chest.

Smoking (including vaping), personal fireworks, firearms, open flames, pets, and tents/canopies are not permitted.

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Fireworks every night! Tickets start at $22

Seating Options Lawn Seating (1) $22 First-come, first-served non-reserved seating. Bring your own chairs and blankets and find your spot in the expansive lawn section. Free for children 10 and under.

Table Seating - Reserved Seating A table ticket reserves a seat at a patio-style table with chairs for four or eight. If you do not purchase all seats at a table, other patrons will be seated with you.

BLUE TABLES (4) $52 - $62 Premium table seating offering the best views of the stage.

WHITE TABLES (3) $42 - $52 Mid-priced table seating offering excellent views of the stage and fireworks. Half-price tickets available for children 10 and under.

RED TABLES (2) $32 - $42 Value-priced tables offering good views of the stage and fireworks. Half-price tickets available for children 10 and under.

ACCESSIBLE SEATING (5) There are two areas of lawn seating for patrons with disabilities.

Space is limited and is first-come, first-served. Additionally, each reserved table area has accessible tables. Please call our Ticket Office at (817) 665-6000 for assistance.

Please note: Ticket prices increase when purchased at the gate on the performance day.

Food and Merchandise You can order ahead from our Official Picnic Partner, Central Market, which has created a special Concerts In The Garden menu. Simply order by phone at (817) 377-9307 and then pick up your dinner when you arrive at the concert. On concert nights, The Gardens Restaurant provides concessions onsite.

The Fort Worth Botanical Society manages a gift shop where you can purchase your official festival T-shirt along with other fun items for the kids (and kids at heart). Chair rental and bug spray are also available. Just look for the big tent in the center of the lawn area.

Social Media We love to see how YOU enjoy Concerts In The Garden!

Taking and sharing photos before and even during the concert is encouraged! We invite you to share them with us at #CITG2017. Please refrain from using flash photography during the performance.

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A Farrington Field Parking B North Parking C North Box Office D South Parking E South Box Office & Valet/VIP Parking Drop Off

Concert Times On concert days, the box office opens at 5:30 p.m. with locations at both the North (C) and South (E) entrance to the garden.

The gates open for seating at 6:30 p.m., and concerts begin at 8:15 p.m.

If you have tickets on the lawn, please be aware that for some of our more popular concerts, such as Star Wars & Beyond, The Music of Pink Floyd, The Music of Journey, Classical Mystery Tour, and the Old-Fashioned Family Fireworks Picnic, patrons often begin lining up at the gate fairly early to secure their preferred spot on the lawn, as lawn seating is firstcome, first-served.

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Fireworks every night! Tickets start at $22

Parking Options Multiple parking options are available for Concerts In The Garden: Advance Purchase Reserve your parking space ahead of time!

VIP/Valet Parking $25 Accessible Parking $20 North/South Self-Parking $15

Day of Performance Park for $10 per car (cash only) at the Farrington Athletic Field (A) parking lot on the corner of University Drive and West Lancaster Avenue, and ride the free shuttle to the North gate. Shuttle service begins at 5:30 PM and runs continuously until 30 minutes after the concert. Select shuttles are handicapped-accessible and will drop off near both gates.

The North (B) and South (D) lots often sell out in advance; however, if there is still availability on the evening of the performance, you may park in the North or South lots for $20.

Also, we have partnered with Uber to give Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra fans a free, safe ride to the concerts. Your first ride is free up to $20 when you sign up for the Uber App with the code CITG2017.

Accessibility The facilities at Concerts In The Garden are wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking is available inside the Fort Worth Botanic Garden for $20 (advance purchase only) for vehicles with a posted parking permit. Additionally, there is wheelchairaccessible shuttle service available from Farrington Athletic Field and is included in the $10 parking fee. Patrons with impaired mobility are encouraged to use the South entrance to the concert grounds, as it is closest to accessible seating areas.

Weather For information on delays and cancellations, check the FWSO’s Twitter or Facebook feeds, call our Ticket Office at (817) 665-6000, or visit www.fwsymphony.org. If a concert must be cancelled, paid lawn tickets will be honored at remaining performances based on availability. Parking passes and complimentary tickets may not be exchanged.

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“ Very family-friendly.

I love that guests can bring their own food, beverages, and lawn chairs.�

Photo: Brian Luenser

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Fireworks every night! Tickets start at $22

Generous Support Provided by the following sponsors:

OFFICIAL PICNIC PARTNER

MEDIA SPONSOR

HOTEL SPONSORS

Free admission for children 10 and under made possible by the Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust, Bank of America, Trustee.

Ordering is easy!

ONLINE www.fwsymphony.org

BY PHONE (817) 665-6000 Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM IN PERSON Visit us during business hours inside Maddox-Muse Center, one block east of Bass Performance Hall at 330 E. Fourth Street, 2nd Floor DAY OF CONCERT The Box Office will open at 5:30 PM on each performance date, with locations at both the North and South entrances to the garden. Please note that ticket prices increase at the gate on the day of the performance.

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Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Music Director

Photo: Julien Lambert

Tickets start at only $22 | Kids 10 and under FREE on the lawn!

Many of our shows sell out year after year, reserve your ticket now! fwsymphony.org | 817-665-6000

June 2 – July 8

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