Concerts in the Park
Park Ridge Fine Arts Symphony
Summer 2011 - Our 51st Year!

A series of seven richly varied outdoor concerts, presented on Friday evenings at 8:00 pm in beautiful, tree-lined Hodges Park, in front of City Hall.

The first 6 concerts feature the Park Ridge Fine Arts Symphony, a highly acclaimed ensemble of 50 professional musicians conducted by PRFAS Music Director Barbara Schubert.

The final program features the Brian Patti Big Band.

Friday, June 24 - Park Ridge Favorites (Library Exhibit & Craft Table)
A sampler of music by Dvorak, Wagner, Strauss, Verdi, and more, all beloved in Park Ridge.

Friday, July 1 - American Salute
Traditional American medleys and patriotic tributes, celebrating our country and its people.

Sunday, July 3 - Swing with Brian Patti (at Maine East H.S.)
Prefireworks fun.

Friday, July 8 - Sixties Splash
Musical medleys from a pivotal decade: rock n' roll, soul music, folk songs, and more. We hope you also join us for the Park Ridge Community Womens' Raffle!

Friday, July 15 - Hooray for Harry Potter (PRCW Raffle)
Celebrate the newest (and last) installment of this series with us.

Friday, July 22 - Beethoven, Brahms & Bernstein
3B's, with a twist: the Egmont Overture, Brahms Fourth, and Candide.

Friday, July 29 - Broadway Special (Library Exhibit & Craft Table)
From Rodgers and Hammerstein to Andrew Lloyd Webber, memorable melodies abound.

Friday, August 5 - Big Band Hits with Brian Patti
The Brian Patti Big Band caps the season with a lively concert celebrating Artie Shaw.