San Diego Symphony Summer Pops 2012

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Four Easy Ways to Order

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1. PHONE

Call the Ticket Office at 619.235.0804, Mon-Fri, 10am to 6pm. Noon to 5pm on Saturdays.

Ticket Office hours vary.

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3. IN PERSON

Visit the Ticket Office at Copley Symphony Hall downtown at 750 B Street; or visit the on-site Box Office, open at noon on concert days only.

4. ORDER FORM

Return your order form with payment to: San Diego Symphony, Attn: Ticket Office, 1245 Seventh Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 Make checks payable to San Diego Symphony.

Fax order to 619.231.3848

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Enjoy San Diego’s Finest Entertainment on the Waterfront!

Principal Summer Pops Conductor Matthew Garbutt leads the orchestra. All concerts feature the San Diego Symphony.

Experience comfortable cabaret table seating!

Fireworks at every Friday and Saturday concert.

Also on Sunday at Star Spangled Pops and 1812 Tchaikovsky Spectacular.

Located on San Diego’s beautiful Big Bay! Embarcadero Marina Park South, behind the San Diego Convention Center

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TUX ‘N TENNIES SUMMER BASH: TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES N SAT, JUNE 23, Gala 6pm; Guest Artist and San Diego Symphony, 8:30pm Classical Mystery Tour headlines one of the biggest fundraising events of the year. It’s our fifth annual Tux ‘n Tennies Summer Bash. Relive the one, the only–The Beatles. From I Want To Hold Your Hand to Eight Days a Week, it’ll be a British Invasion with all the hits of The Fab Four.

Wear your tux, wear your tennies or your best Beatles attire. For details call 619.615.3906.

STAR SPANGLED POPS with Marvin Hamlisch u FRI, SAT & SUN, JUNE 29, 30 & July 1, 7:30pm Get an early start on your Fourth of July celebration! It’ll be a patriotic extravaganza complete with all-American hits from Main Street to the Great White Way. Mr. New York himself, Marvin Hamlisch, will lead the Symphony in a rousing Happy Independence Day salute featuring John Philip Sousa marches, a tribute to the military and a spectacular fireworks display to light up the sky!

ROBERTA FLACK Killing Me Softly u FRI & SAT, JULY 6 & 7, 7:30pm Killing Me Softly won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1974. But it’s just one of a string of blockbuster hits that has placed Roberta Flack among the most talented artists of our time.

From The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face to Where Is The Love to Feel Like Makin’ Love, Roberta Flack’s style and delivery is distinctly all her own.

DOC SEVERINSEN & THE SAN MIGUEL 5 N SUN, JULY 8, 7:30pm Heeeeeeeere’s Doc! Trumpeter extraordinaire, Doc Severinsen, best known for his many years on The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson, headed south of the border and created an innovative and exciting new program with the talented San Miguel 5. Their sound includes classical Spanish, gorgeous Mexican and American ballads, great movie music and among their best received—gypsy jazz.

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THUR, JULY 12, 8pm Attention Comic-Con devotees and fans of Zelda!

Don your green tunics, wield your master swords and prepare to embark on the greatest adventure in video game history. The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses showcases the enduring work of Nintendo composer Koji Kondo.

Don’t miss this stunning cinematic video presentation in concert with the soaring sounds of the San Diego Symphony.

COSTUME CONTEST! Dress up as your favorite Zelda character and be entered to win special prizes!

THE TEMPTATIONS u FRI, JULY 13, 8pm; SAT, JULY 14, 7:30pm Their sound defined a generation. Motown forever lives on with one of the most popular groups of all time. Original member, Otis Williams, leads The Temptations in this spectacular marathon of hits including Get Ready, Ain’t Too Proud To Beg, Just My Imagination…and Motown’s signature song for the ages—the immortal, My Girl.

IMPORTANT: Note start time for July 14 concert is 7:30pm (not 8pm) peking acrobats u FRI & SAT, JULY 20 & 21, 7:30pm Gravity-defying gymnastics, fantastic balancing feats, jaw-dropping juggling, sensational cycling… and a human chair stack?!! Prepare to be amazed with the excitement, daring and pageantry of a Chinese carnival. Featured on television and in the hit movie Oceans 11, this talented troupe will take you to new heights this side of the Great Wall of China.

THE MUSIC OF ABBA u FRI & SAT, JULY 27 & 28, 7:30pm You can dance. You can jive. Having the time of your life. Yes, Dancing Queen and all the music of Abba returns with one of today’s most popular tribute bands in the business. Dance, sing along and relive the era when Mamma Mia, Knowing Me, Knowing You, Fernando and oh so many more familiar tunes ruled the dance clubs.

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DAVE KOZ AT THE MOVIES N SUN, JULY 29, 7:30pm Celebrate the music that made movies great!

Grammy-nominated saxophonist Dave Koz performs with the San Diego Symphony in an evening of magical, memorable songs from your favorite movies of all time. Enjoy classics from The Wizard of Oz and West Side Story along with themes from James Bond, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, The Godfather and more.

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FRI & SAT, AUGUST 3 & 4, 7:30pm We’ve added a twist to “Broadway,” one of our most popular shows of the summer. It features hits from Hairspray, Rock of Ages, Wicked and one of Broadway’s biggest shows of all— Phantom of the Opera. Broadway Rocks stars the ‘Phantom’ himself, dashing Doug LaBrecque, along with Broadway veterans Capathia Jenkins, Rob Evan and Morgan James, conducted by Randall Craig Fleischer.

BURT BACHARACH What’s It All About N SUN, AUGUST 5, 7:30pm He’s one of the most accomplished composers of all time. He’s the incomparable Burt Bacharach.

It’s an evening of love, romance, magic and memories. Surrounded by his lush orchestrations, Burt and his trio of singers will perform his string of hits including I Say a Little Prayer, The Look of Love, Walk on By, Always Something There to Remind Me...and so, so many more.

NEIL SEDAKA Breaking Up Is Hard To Do u FRI & SAT, AUGUST 10 & 11, 7:30pm Singer. Pianist. Composer. He’s written and co-written more than 500 songs for artists including Connie Francis, The Carpenters, The Fifth Dimension, The Captain & Tennille and many more. Relive the days at the top of the charts with Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, Calendar Girl, Where The Boys Are, Solitaire and Love Will Keep Us Together.

WILSON PHILLIPS u FRI & SAT, AUGUST 17 & 18, 7:30pm Their 1990 self-titled debut album sold more than 10 million copies worldwide and scored three number one singles. Recently, they made a cameo appearance in the Academy Award nominated movie Bridesmaids. This summer, Wilson Phillips takes the stage performing all your favorite hits including Hold On, Release Me, You’re in Love and The Dream Is Still Alive.

DISNEY’S The Curse of the Black Pearl N SUN, AUGUST 19, 7:30pm Ahoy Maties! Join us for a live screening of one of the biggest blockbusters: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Follow Captain Jack Sparrow and blacksmith Will Turner as they rescue Elizabeth Swann from the cursed crew of the Black Pearl. The movie will be presented in HD on the big screens with the score performed live by the San Diego Symphony.

Presentation licensed by Disney Music Publishing and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, Non-Theatrical © Disney

THE MUSIC OF MICHAEL JACKSON N THURS, AUGUST 23, 7:30pm Talented. Influential. Larger than life. That was Michael Jackson. Hailed as one of the world’s greatest entertainers, he gave us a lifetime of music. Come celebrate the King of Pop’s 40 years of mega hits with our tribute band. From ABC to the Man in the Mirror including I’ll Be There, Beat It and The Way You Make Me Feel—it’ll be a Thriller!

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FRI & SAT, AUGUST 24 & 25, 7:30pm Five number one singles, six Grammys and six number one albums. Tonight we salute The Eagles, one of the most successful groups of all time. The Symphony and our tribute band head for the Hotel California with a string of hits from Peaceful Easy Feeling to Witchy Woman, from Desperado to Tequila Sunrise and One of These Nights.

FRI, SAT, & SUN, AUGUST 31 & SEPTEMBER 1 & 2, 7:30pm We’re going out with a bang! It’s our spectacular, what-a-way-to-go, season-finale: Tchaikovsky’s thunderous 1812 Overture complete with booming cannons and brilliant fireworks. The festivities also feature a bright young cellist, Julian Schwarz, performing Tchaikovsky’s thrilling Rococo Variations. Have a blast this summer’s end!

ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. All artists, programs, dates and times are subject to change without notice. No refunds. All sales are final.

Bring your own food and refreshments to the concert or purchase a variety of food and beverage options courtesy of Wolfgang Puck Catering.

No outside alcohol or glass containers permitted.

Enjoy relaxing live entertainment in our pre-concert picnic area beginning at 6pm.

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Fireworks are only at concerts with a fireworks symbol.

Move to the music in our dedicated dance area near the stage.

To to make a contribution to the San Diego Symphony call 619.615.3908 or visit sandiegosymphony.com/supportyoursymphony

Seating assignments in select Champagne and Cabaret table sections will be based on Partner with a Player membership and by the following in order of precedence: A patron’s giving level, subscriber level, renewing paid subscriptions and new paid subscriptions by date received.

Embarcadero Marina Park South, behind the San Diego Convention Center

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Embarcadero Marina Park South 206 Marina Park Way San Diego, CA

Pre-Order Meals:

Wolfgang Puck Catering brings the flavors of summer to the Summer Pops. For ordering and other information: • Visit www.sandiegosymphony.com • E-mail Summerpops@wolfgangpuck.com • Call 858.220.4847 and ask for “Summer Pops pre-order” • Fax 858.220.7421, at least 48 hours prior to your concert • NEW! Order online 24 hours before and save 10%

ADA Gate Plaza and Food Court Opens at 6pm.

Restrooms

Box Office Open at noon day of concerts.

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Table Seating†:

Picnic Pavilion

Enjoy four-person table seating in our Cabaret and Champagne sections. The Champagne section features table service. Our Champagne section subscribers also receive a complimentary glass of champagne.

Private community outreach picnic area.

For information call 619.615.3910.

Main Gate Opens at 6pm Please, no cameras, glass containers or alcohol.

Customer Service & First Aid Pre-Concert Entertainment 6-7pm

The Pops Shop

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Our special $35 Family Pack is good for Lawn seating and must include two adults and two to four children.††

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††Availability is limited particularly on Saturday nights. Available for Pirates of the Caribbean but not for Tux ‘n Tennies or Special Concerts.

SUBSCRIBE AND SAVE!

Subscribers receive priority seating and savings of up to 25% off full ticket prices. Use the order form below to “Build-YourOwn” subscription by choosing five concerts (excluding special concerts) for as little as $75. “Build-Your-Own” subscriptions do not include free ticket exchange privileges. There will be a $5 exchange fee per ticket. For details call the Ticket Office at 619.235.0804.

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Champagne Chalet Perfect for private or corporate entertaining. For more information call 619.235.0804.

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Pre-Ordered Meal Pick-Up

Get Involved!

Call 619.615.3908 to discuss the benefits of becoming a VIP.

Bay Side Groups of 10 or more

SAN DIEGO SYMP HONY

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Call 619.236.5403 to reserve today!

Students, Seniors and Active Military:

Receive $3 off Cabaret I & II and Grandstand seating with ID.

Fireworks presented after every subscription concert.

Venue Sponsor

ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. All artists, programs, dates and times are subject to change without notice. No refunds. All sales are final.

Fireworks Sponsor

Embarcadero Marina Park South

(206 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA 92101)

Directions: are available at www.sandiegosymphony.com.

Arriving on Site: Gates open, food and beverage service begins and pre-concert

entertainment starts at 6pm.

Parking: a. Adjacent parking is available at the Preferred Lot just east of the concert site, and can be purchased in advance and may be available day-of, for $20.

Ticket Office

b. Parking is also available at the Hilton parking structure at Park Blvd and Harbor Drive. Free shuttles will

bring you directly to the concert site. Please note that on Padre game nights, parking availability may be limited. c. Depending on activities at the Convention Center, there may be parking available in the parking garage beneath the Convention Center. d. Very limited disabled parking is available at Marina Park South starting at 5pm on concert days. Nearby additional disabled parking (with golf-cart shuttle service) is available for purchase.

Parking prices and details subject to change. Limited availability.

Call 619.235.0804 or order online www.sandiegosymphony.com

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Summer Pops 2012 Order Form CHOOSE FIVE CONCERTS AND SUBSCRIBE! Special concerts cannot be part of a subscription.

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7/20 7/21 the music of abba u 7/27 7/28 DAVE KOZ AT THE MOVIES N

7/29 BROADWAY ROCKS! u 8/3 8/4 BURT BACHARACH N

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8/10 8/11 POPS GOES CLASSICAL N 8/12 WILSON PHILLIPS u 8/17 8/18 DISNEY’S PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN N 8/19 THE MUSIC OF MICHAEL JACKSON N 8/23 THE MUSIC OF THE EAGLES u

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