Ah, the ‘80s:
On Saturday, March 23, in the Pacific Ballroom of Long Beach Arena (300 E. Ocean Blvd.), the Long Beach Symphony POPS! celebrates this explosive decade in the energetic program REWIND – Celebrating the Music of the ‘80s with mega-hits by Wham!, U2, The Cure, Kool & the Gang, Billy Joel, Journey, and more! Suitable for audiences of all ages, guests are encouraged to come dressed in their best ‘80s attire and to let loose on the dance floor.
Guest conductor Michael Nowak, who lives on California’s central coast,will lend his unique style to these pop classics. Currently, Nowak is the Music Director of the Santa Maria Philharmonic and is also active as a recording musician and conductor in the motion picture industry. He is widely recognized for his innovative children’s concert programs such as “Fly Me To The Moon” and “How Music Tells A Story” and for designing unique POPS! concerts.
He will be joined by Christine Lafond and Benjamin Caron on vocals, Stephen Mills on drums, Shane Soloski on bass, Joe Augello on guitar, and Walter Tolentino on keyboard.
Tickets to a Long Beach Symphony POPS! concert include options for seats at 10-top tables or more intimate Bistro seating at 4-top tables. For the budget-conscious, loge seating is available for just $29 (student tickets $10 with ID).
Jumbo screens on each side of the stage bring the action to life for everyone, regardless of seating preference, and all patrons are invited to bring their own picnics and libations or to purchase dinner from a list of preferred local caterers. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. to allow time for dining and mingling with friends; concert begins at 8 p.m.
For more information or to purchase tickets and subscriptions visit LongBeachSymphony.org or call 562-436-3203 ext. 1.