Pasadena Pops Annual Free Concert in Pasadena’s Civic Center
OK, so Memorial Day week-end isn’t here yet, but it’s certainly on the horizon and that means summer outdoor concerts. The first to arrive is the Pasadena Pops Orchestra who will perform a free concert at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 22 at what is now called Centennial Square, that huge space in front of the Pasadena City Hall. The fun begins at 5:30 p.m. with food trucks, Kidspace Children’s Museum activities and performances by the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus and The Donald Brinegar Singers.
Dennis McNeil, tenor
Rachael Worby in her Rose Bowl Jacket - photo by Bill Peters
The concert itself, with the orchestra under the baton of Rachael Worby, will be a lively affair including music from “Star Wars”, “The Lion King”, “Pink Panther”, “There’s No Business like Show Business”, and more. Tenor Dennis McNeil will give a preview of what to expect at this summer’s concert series to be held adjacent to the Rose Bowl begins on June 19.
Bring your chairs and blanket – or rental chairs will be available at $3 each, and prepare for a whale of a good time.
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