AKRON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
F a n f a r e  2 0 0 9

Join us for a trip back to the glamorous side of the swinging 50s and 60s with Ol’ Blue Eyes.

G A L A – Saturday, May 16, 2009; 5:00 PM
C O N C E R T - Saturday, May 16, 2009; 8:00 PM

The evening will begin with hor’s d’oeuvres and drinks at the Akron City Centre (formerly the Radisson) at 20 West Mill Street.  Guests will be escorted back to the hey days of Sinatra as they dine on a gourmet meal featuring some of Frank’s own favorite recipes.  During dinner, guests will have the opportunity to purchase once in a lifetime dinner and travel packages via a live auction benefitting the Akron Symphony Orchestra, Chorus, and Youth Orchestras.

Following dinner, the festivities will move to the Akron Civic Theatre where renowned vocalist and Sinatra interpreter Steve Lippia will perform an evening of the Chairman’s best loved classics, accompanied by Maestro Christopher Wilkins and the Akron Symphony Orchestra.  This is the first time in the history of the Akron Symphony where the headline artist has teamed up with the orchestra in support of the largest fundraiser of the season.

G I V I N G  L E V E L S
Do it your way and reserve a seat for the hottest show in town

Swing Easy – $150
Includes: “A Taste of Sinatra” dinner and concert ticket with prime seating

Come Fly With Me – $200
Includes: the entire above, plus: admission to exclusive intimate dessert reception & “By Request Only” encore performance by Mr. Lippia and accompanist.

All The Way – $500
Includes: the entire above, plus: special dinner seating with Maestro Christopher Wilkins, Roundtrip VIP transportation between the Akron City Centre and the Civic Theatre, and Patron Gift

D I N N E R  T A B L E S
(Call 330-535-8131 to reserve)

Table of 8 – $1,200

Table of 10 – $1,500

C O N C E R T  O N L Y

A Price – $50

B Price – $35

C Price – $25

S P O N S O R S

Pops Series Sponsor:
The Mary and Dr. George L. Demetros Charitable Trust

Concert Sponsor:
Wachovia Securities

Guest Artist Sponsor:
Guy & Renee Pipitone
(Honorary Co-Chairs)

Airline Sponsor:
AirTran Airways

Media Partners:
Akron Beacon Journal
Akron Life & Leisure Magazine
Clear Channel Outdoor

Auction Sponsor:
Brouse McDowell

Patron Party:
Brennan, Manna and Diamond

Additional Support:
City of Akron
FGM Media, Inc.
Malone Advertising