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2007-2008
Inaugural Season

Presented by
Scott Enterprises

In this Issue

	COMPOSER'S SON HOSTS ERIE PHIL POPS
	DINNER PACKAGE BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
	MUSIC LOVERS SPECIAL
	TEST YOUR RETRO QUOTIENT

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COMPOSER'S SON HOSTS ERIE PHIL POPS

What's old is new again in That’s So Retro!* with Kurt Anderson presented by the Erie Philharmonic on Saturday, February 16 at 8 pm at the Warner Theatre.

In honor of the 100th anniversary of Leroy Anderson’s birth, son Kurt Anderson will serve as Master of Ceremonies and treat the audience to an evening of music showing the fun-filled, romantic and elegant side of the 50's and 60's.  Musical selcection include Leroy Anderson's Syncopated Clock, Henry Mancini's Moon River and Herb Albert's Tijuana Brass. There are musical tributes with the classic sounds of West Side Story,  The Sound of Music, Frank Sinatra, Western TV shows, TV Cartoon music and Spike Jones.

Music of this era is enhanced with projected still images that are shown while the music plays. There are also some brief TV excerpts with Leroy Anderson introducing his music, Sitcom excerpts as well as period TV ads whose music we've never forgotten. . . and a chance for the audience to play "Name That Tune.”

Join Guest Conductor Peter Stafford Wilson and the Erie Phil Pops on February 16. Ticket prices for the show range from $15 - $47. Discounts are available for students, groups, and seniors, and $10 Rush Tickets will be available 15 minutes before show time. Doors open at 7 p.m.

The 2007-2008 inaugural season of Daniel Meyer is presented by Scott Enterprises. This Hanes Erie Pops concert is sponsored in part by Classy 100, WSEE TV, Nautilus Fitness & Racquet Club and Printing Concepts, Inc.

*How Retro are you?  Take the quiz below and find out!

DINNER PACKAGE BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

The Erie Phil is offering a Go Back in Time With Your Valentine package for Saturday, February 16th's That's So Retro! show.  The package includes dinner at Safari Grille, two tickets to the show and a flower for the ladies from KaBloom for just $100. Call 455-1375, ext. 4 for reservations

MUSIC LOVERS SPECIAL

        CHOOSE 3 CONCERTS FOR ONLY $75 

                                  Save $30!

With five shows remaining in the 2007-2008 season, here's an opportunity to catch your three favorites at a great price.*

POPS: 

• That's So Retro!   Saturday, February 16

(see above) 

• Big Band Bash      Saturday, March 29

Conductor:  Daniel Meyer  --  With Rich Ridenour, piano

A superb pianist with the humorous spirit of Victor Borge. Ridenour blends classical, jazz, pop and comedy.  Much whimsy and fun. . . great entertainment!

• All You Need is Love:  A Tribute to the Beatles - Starring:  Classical Mystery Tour

According to the Los Angele Times. . . "a high good-bump quotient. . . the crowd stood and bellowed for more."  Classical Mystery Tour musicians look and sound jul like the Beatles.  Hear Penny Lane with a live trumpet section; experience the beauty of Yesterday with an acoustic gitar and string quartet.

SYMPHONIC

• Sister Act    Saturday, March 8

Conductor:  Daniel Meyer -- With Michelle and Christina Naughton, Pianos

The young Naughton sisters, one of the most intriguing musical duos of the new century, will perform Mozart's delightful Concerto for Two Pianos.

• Viva Italia!  A Night at the Opera    Saturday, April 5

Conductor:  Daniel Meyer - With the Erie Philharmonic Chorus & Pittsburgh Opera Soloists

The passion and power of Italin music come alive - from the unmistakable Lone Ranger finale of Rossini's Overture to William Tell to the bold and fervent opera choruses of Verdi, and the lyric beauty of Puccini.

To take advantage of this offer contact the Erie Phil  Box Office at 814-455-1375, ext. 4 today!

 *Section B seating -- Offer expires March 8, 2008.

TEST YOUR RETRO QUOTIENT

Here's a little quiz to see how much you remember about some  things from a few decades back. It's just for fun.  Even the wrong answers may bring back a memory or two. No fair peeking ahead at the answers either!

1. What builds strong bodies 12 ways?

A. Flintstones vitamins
B. The buttmaster 
C. Spaghetti
D. Wonder Bread
E. Orange Juice
F. Milk 

2. Before he was Muhammed Ali, he was

A. Sugar Ray Robinson
B. Roy Orbison
C. Gene Autry
D. Rudolph Valentino
E. Fabian
F. Cassius Clay

3.  Pogo, the comic strip character said, "We have met the enemy  and...

A. It's you
B. He is us
C. It's the Grinch
D. He wasn't home
E. He's really mean
F. We quit

4. Good night, David...

A. Good night, Chet
B. Sleep well 
C. Good Night, Irene 
D. Good Night, Gracie
E. See you later, alligator
F. Until tomorrow

5. You'll wonder where the yellow went...

A. When you use Tide
B. When you lose your crayons
C. When you clean your tub
D. If you paint the room blue 
E. When you brush your teeth with Pepsodent 

6. Meanwhile, back in Metropolis, Superman fights a never ending battle for truth, justice and... 
A. Wheaties 
B. Lois Lane 
C. World peace 
D. Red tights 
E. The American way 

7 . Hey, kids, what time is it?

 A. It's time for Yogi Bear 
B. It's time to do your homework 
C. It's Howdy Doody Time 
D. It's Time for Romper Room 
E. It's bedtime 
F. The Mighty Mouse Hour 
 
8. Bob Dylan advised us never to trust anyone...

 A. Over 40 
B. Wearing a uniform 
C. Carrying a briefcase 
D. Over 30 
E. You don't know 
F. Who says, "Trust me" 
G. Who eats tofu 
 
9. NFL quarterback who appeared in a television commercial wearing women's stockings.  

A. Troy Aikman 
B. Kenny Stabler 
C. Joe Namath 
D. Roger Stauback 
E. Joe Montana 
F. Steve Young 
 
10. Brylcream...

 A. Smear it on 
B. You'll smell great 
C. Tame that cowlick 
D. It's a dream 
E. We're your team 
F. A little dab'll do ya 
 
11. I found my thrill...

 A. In Blueberry muffins 
B. With my man, Bill 
C. Down at the mill 
D. Over the windowsill 
E. With thyme and dill 
F. On Blueberry Hill 
 
12. Before Robin Williams, Peter Pan was played by -

 A. Clark Gable 
B. Mary Martin 
C. Doris Day 
D. Errol Flynn 
E. Sally Fields 
F. Jim Carey 
 
13. I wonder, wonder, wonder, who....

 A. Who ate the leftovers? 
B. Who did the laundry? 
C. Was it you? 
D. Who wrote the book of love? 
E. Who I am? 
F. Passed the test? 
G. Knocked on the door? 

14. I'm strong to the finish...

A. Cause I eats my broccoli 
B. Cause I eats me spinach 
C. Cause I lift weights 
D. Cause I'm the hero 
E. And don't you forget it 
F. Cause Olive Oyl loves me 

15. When it's least expected, you're elected, you're the star today... 

a. Smile, you're on Candid Camera 
b. Smile, you're on Star Search 
c. Smile, you won the lottery 
d. Smile, we're watching you 
e. Smile, the world sees you 
f. Smile, you're a hit 
g. Smile, you're on TV 
 
Answers:
 
1 d - Wonder Bread 
2 f - Cassius Clay 
3 b - He Is Us 
4 a - Good night, Chet 
5 e - When you brush your teeth with Pepsodent 
6 fe- The American Way
7 c - It's Howdy Doody Time! 
8 d - Over 30 
9 c - Joe Namath 
10 f - A little dab'll do ya! 
11 g - On Blueberry Hill 
12 b - Mary Martin 
13 d - Who wrote the Book of Love 
14 b - Cause I eats me spinach 
15 a - Smile, you're on Candid Camera!