ADA, Ohio ā Summer evening musical bliss is in store for Ā鶹“«Ć½ās 7th annual Patriotic Pops concert, which will be held Saturday, July 2 at 7 p.m. The free, outdoor Independence Day celebration will take place in front of McIntosh Center.
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The family-friendly Patriotic Pops event will feature classic patriotic music, selections from popular tunes and a tribute to our armed forces. Beloved classics such as Tchaikovskyās ā1812 Overtureā along with a suite of selections from the āStar Warsā movie trilogy and a āMichael Jackson Spectacularā will be performed.
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Along with chairs and blankets, donāt forget to bring a bite to eat! For a convenient and delicious picnic option, The Inn at Ā鶹“«Ć½ is offering pre-ordered boxed meals for $13 each. Menu selections include ham and cheese, turkey and cheese, or veggie wraps. All boxed lunches include house-made kettle chips, condiments, and a bottle of water. Advanced orders are required by July 1 at 5 p.m. Please call 419-772-4266 or 419-772-4112.
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LSO Music Director Andrew Crust will be conducting. Crust, an award-winning musician who also serves as the associate conductor of the Vancouver Symphony in Canada, has developed a versatile international career as a conductor of orchestral, opera, ballet and pops programs.
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In case of inclement weather, āPatriotic Popsā will be held in King Horn Sports Center on campus, 609 W. Lincoln Ave. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Concert goers are welcome to bring chairs and picnic food inside. Current CDC COVID-19 safety guidelines for indoor events will be followed.
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The musical lineup is as follows:
āStar Spangled Bannerā by John Stafford Smith
āStars and Stripes Foreverā by John Philip Sousa, arranged by Leopold Stokowski
āWashington Post Marchā by Sousa
āColonel Bogey Marchā by Kenneth J. Alford
āAmerica the Beautifulā by Samuel A. Ward
āArmed Forces Saluteā arranged by Bob Lowden
āHang On Sloopyā arranged by Ester Alessandrini
āMichael Jackson Spectacularā by Michael Jackson, arranged by Steven Rosenhaus
āWilliam Tell Overtureā by Gioachino Rossini
āFanfare for the Common Manā by Aaron Copland
āVariations on a Shaker Melodyā by Copland
āHoe-Downā from āRodeoā by Copland
āFiddle Faddleā by Leroy Anderson
āStar Wars Suiteā by John Williams
ā1812 Overtureā by Pyotr Ilyitch Tchaikovsky
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āPatriotic Popsā is sponsored by Quest Federal Credit Union, Whiteās Honda Toyota of Lima, Liberty National Bank, Vancrest of Ada, Village of Ada, Haushalter Family Foundation, Community Markets, Connie O. Fleming, Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance, The Rogers Agency, Ada Kiwanis Club, Ada area Chamber of Commerce, Roger and Julie Crowe, and Carol Slane Florist.