SPECIAL EVENTS - For more information, please call the Symphony at 831-624-8511 ext "0" or 800-698-1138.


KENTUCKY DERBY DAY
Saturday, May 3, 2008, Noon to 4:00 p.m.
134th Run for the Roses
Stonepine, Carmel Valley
A Triple Crown Event, Luncheon, Mint Juleps, Auctions
LADIES HATS REQUIRED

SYMPHONY BROADCAST ON KUSP 88.9  April's Performance of Concert VI Sunday, May 11, 11:00 a.m. - Joan Tower Clarinet Concerto with Ginger Barnetson and Rachmaninoff's Second Symphony, both conducted by music director Max Bragado-Darman

PRE-CONCERT LUNCHEON
Friday, May 16, 2008, 11:30 - 1:30
Special Guest: Robert Padgett, winner of the 2008
Max Bragado-Darman Fanfare Competition
Location: The Golf Club at Quail Lodge
Price: $45
Sponsor: Baszucki Family Foundation





STEINBECK HOUSE LUNCHEON
Thursday, May 22, 2008, 12:30 p.m.
Join the Salinas Symphony Supporters for a delightful lunch in the house where John Steinbeck was born. This new group is working hard to keep the Monterey Symphony's name out in the community. We hope to see you there.

Sign up information will soon be available.

SYMPHONY BROADCAST ON KUSP 88.9  May's Performance of Concert VII Sunday, June 15, 11:00 a.m. - Robert Wayne Padgett's Fanfare for the Eagles; Debussy's Nocturnes featuring the female voices of the Monterey Symphony Chorus, and Mahler's First Symphony, all conducted by music director Max Bragado-Darman

A GRAND EVENING

Saturday, August 16, 2008, 6:00 p.m. On Stage at Carmel's historic Sunset Theater.

The Monterey Symphony proudly recognizes Margaret Anderson Radunich and Judy C. Field for their donation to the orchestra of a Hamburg Concert Grand Piano. A Grand Evening will be the first opportunity for the public to hear this new piano performed by the internationally acclaimed Irish pianist John O'Conor. The evening begins with a VIP cocktail reception in the Promenade, a recital program, and dinner on Stage afterwards . The cost is $1,000 per person.

For additional information, please contact Michelle Lange, director of development at mlange@montereysymphony.org.