The Cleveland Orchestra's annual free Public Square concert "A Star Spangled Spectacular" takes place on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at 9:00 pm. A pre-concert festival of musical entertainment begins at 4:00 pm on Public Square. The concert led by guest conductor Giancarlo Guerrero will also feature soprano Indra Thomas. The program will hosted by WCPN's Dee Perry. The concert will include a tribute to Leroy Anderson in celebration of the composer's 100th birthday. This year's concert will also celebrate the 200th birthday of Cuyahoga County. The evening will conclude with Tchaikovsky's "1812" overture, followed by a fireworks display. Join us for "A Star Spangled Spectacular" on Public Square!

This great American Holiday Program of family favorites includes a salute to the Armed Forces, Sousa marches, soloists, and Tchaikovsky's "1812" Overture.

Fireworks follow the concerts, weather permitting.

Come early for the "All-American Cookout" featuring specialty concessions prepared by Blossom chefs. Prices vary according to selection.

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July 3rd Concert sponsor: NACCO Industries, Inc.

July 4th Concert sponsor:
a Cleveland Orchestra Partner in Excellence

All artists and programs subject to change.

Fireworks follow the concert, weather permitting.

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Concert sponsor: Aleris International, Inc.

Tonight's performance is dedicated to Robert Conrad and the WCLV Foundation.

All artists and programs subject to change.

Come early for the Wine Tasting at the Special Events Plaza. Tickets may be purchased when you arrive at Blossom.

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Kirill Gerstein's appearance with The Cleveland Orchestra is made possible by a gift to the Orchestra's Guest Artist Fund from The Hershey Foundation.

Tonight's performance is dedicated to Dr. Glenn R. Brown.

Programs and artists are subject to change.

Bravo Broadway! returns with a program of new stage favorites and great hits, including selections from Cats, Wicked, Jekyll and Hyde, Rent, Hairspray, Dreamgirls, Movin' Out and The Little Mermaid, Tommy, Chess, Dreamgirls, and Jesus Christ, Superstar.

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Concert sponsor: 

Tonight's performance is dedicated to Clyde and Gail Bartter.

All artists and programs subject to change.

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Concert Sponsor: Forest City Enterprises, Inc.

Julia Fischer's appearance with The Cleveland Orchestra is made possible by a gift to the Orchestra's Guest Artist Fund from Mr. and Mrs. William C. Zekan.

Tonight's performance is dedicated to the Richard Sneed Family.

Programs and artists are subject to change.

The Cleveland Orchestra and Kent State University are long-time institutional partners through their mutual efforts at Blossom Music Center which is home to The Kent/Blossom Music advanced training institute, held in conjunction with The Cleveland Orchestra's summer season.

Come early for the Wine Tasting at the Special Events Plaza. Tickets may be purchased when you arrive at Blossom.

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Concert co-sponsors: Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P.
and The Ohio Arts Council

Orion Weiss's appearance with The Cleveland Orchestra is made possible by a gift to the Orchestra's Guest Artist Fund from The Payne Fund.

Programs and artists are subject to change.

Drew Carey comes home for his first-ever appearance with The Cleveland Orchestra, narrating Mendelssohn's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" in a concert featuring musical settings of Shakespeare.

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Concert sponsor:
a Cleveland Orchestra Partner in Excellence

Tonight's performance is dedicated to Mrs. Barbara S. Robinson.

Click here to listen to an interview with Drew Carey on WCPN.

All artists and programs subject to change.

Join The Cleveland Orchestra and soloists for an evening of music from the Baroque - Including Vivaldi's Concerto for Two Trumpets, Mouret's Rondeau from Suite No.1 in D major, Leclair's Suite from Scylla et Glaucus, and Handel's Water Music.

Come early for the Wine Tasting at the Special Events Plaza. Tickets may be purchased when you arrive at Blossom.

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Concert sponsor:

Programs and artists are subject to change.