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 February 2010 |
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2009-2010 Season Presented by
Symphonic Series Presented by
Pops Series Presented by
New Attitudes Presented by
In this Issue
2009-2010 Philharmonic Fund
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What do Gershwin, Copland, Manilow and Streisand have in common? Find out at From Brooklyn to Broadway, the Erie Philharmonic’s Pops concert on Saturday, February 13 at 8 PM at the Warner Theatre. The orchestra will be joined by familiar faces from the Erie Playhouse including Kate Murosky (Chicago), John Burton (Cats) and the Erie Phil’s Eric Marshall (The Wedding Singer). Also returning to Erie is pianist Konstantin Soukhovetski (left) who performed on opening night in September. He will perform the beloved Rhapsody in Blue on Saturday night. Regular ticket prices range from $15 - $50. Discounts are available for students, groups, and seniors, and $10 Rush Tickets will be sold 15 minutes before show time, if seats are available. Doors open at 7 pm. For tickets, call 455-1375 or click here. 
It's not too late to purchase a special treat for someone you care about this Valentine's Day! For just $95 you can have dinner at Victor's at the Bel-Aire and two discounted Section B seats to this Saturday's From Brooklyn to Broadway performance at the Warner Theatre. Call the Erie Phil Box Office at 455-1375 to reserve your dinner/show package today.
The Erie Phil's 2010-2011 is just about finalized. But we would like your help in naming two concerts, one Symphonic and one Pops. "Each season our staff creatively names each of our programs based on the music performed," Executive Director Eric Borenstein said. "This year, we'd like your help with a couple titles." The Symphonic Program pieces include: Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik and Brahms' Ein deutsches Requiem featuring the Erie Philharmonic Chorus The Pops Program is a salute to Armed Forces Day in May, 2011. Various guest artists will perform a patriotic tribute to the men and women who protect our country each day. Please submit your best concert titles (for one or both concerts) by responding to this email. The winner(s) will be selected by the Erie Phil staff and awarded a FLEX 4 Package for next season. Good luck! Speaking of next season, subscribers will be treated to a sneak peak at the terrific programs on tap for 2010-2011 -- our 97th season! A preview of the Symphonic Program with Maestro Daniel Meyer will be held after the concert on March 6. The Pops Program preview reception will be held after the March 27 concert. Subscribers, look for more details soon.
YOU NEED THE ARTS, THE ARTS NEED YOU 
There are those who believe that in challenging economic times, arts organizations are “frills” we can live without. But that's wrong. We need our arts organizations because they reach more than 400,000 people each year. And we need them because the vital signs of any community must include the health of its arts organizations. They are part of the mosaic that makes our region’s economic engine run. They help us attract and keep jobs. Plus, the arts affect some 500 jobs and generate $15 million a year in economic activity. And they face a crisis of survival because of funding cuts from every direction. The $300,000 goal for this year's Arts Erie United Fund drive will help keep theater lights lit and music playing. It will help our economy recover. But it won’t happen without your investment. Please invest today so your arts organizations can continue to play an essential role in what makes Erie a special place to live, work and play. Visit www.artserie.org today or call ArtsErie at 452-3427.
Erie Phil Executive Director Eric Borenstein is pleased to announce that Marketing Associate Eric Marshall has been promoted to the newly created position of Patron Services and Technology Manager. In this new position Eric will continue his exceptional work with our customers in the Box Office and will also work closely with the Marketing and Development Directors to ensure exceptional patron and donor relations. At the same time, the Phil sends best wishes to Development Associate Carolyn Eller in her new position as the Director of Marketing and Development at the Erie Art Museum. The Erie Art Museum’s newest party series for 20-40 somethings, Nouveau, is saving local music one musician at a time at its appropriately themed Save the Music party on Friday, Feb. 26 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Erie Art Museum, 411 State Street. “Bring your playable instrument – guitar, drum kit, horn (even your tambourine!) for donation. We’ve teamed up with local refugee relocation agencies and plan to donate the instruments to local refugee musicians, young and old, who have fled their country and left their instruments behind,” said event organizer Tammy Roche. The event features Erie’s own theHeliotropes, tasty nibblers and a donation bar. The party continues at Molly Brannigans with specials exclusively for Nouveau attendees. The event is free for Erie Art Museum members and those who donate a playable instrument; $8 for non-members. Young Erie Professionals members receive $2 off. FEB 13 From Brooklyn to Broadway, Warner Theatre, 8 PM MAR 6 Verdi's Requiem, Warner Theatre, 8 PM - Subscriber Preview MAR 24 Erie Phil Unwrapped at Edinboro University, Cole Auditorium, 7:30 PM MAR 27 That 70's Show, Warner Theatre, 8 PM - Subscriber Preview MAY 8 Drawing for Evening with Daniel Meyer Winner - Buy Your Ticket Now MAY 22 SAVE THE DATE! Third Annual Run for the Tulips at Presque Isle Downs |
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