POPS SUMMER SERIES 2010
CONCERTS
All concerts are performed at the Lawn adjacent to the Rose Bowl (see below) and begin at 7:30 p.m. with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. Concerts last approximately two hours with one brief intermission. Please dress comfortably and bring a jacket or sweater for the evening as it will get cool. Please be aware that for safety reasons open flames (candles, lanterns, etc.) are not permitted. Smoking is not permitted.
TABLE SEATING – Section A, B, C
All seating in Sections A, B or C are tables seats. We provide round tables of 6 (48 inches) and tables of 10 (60 inches) with linens and chairs. Tickets in these sections are assigned individual tables but seating at the table is open seating.
LAWN SEATING
We are introducing a new seating section that is sure to attract a mix of music lovers and families ready to enjoy an evening of great entertainment. This is a general admission seating area where you can spread out a picnic blanket or bring your own low-back chair.
Click here to view seating and pricing charts.
TICKET SERVICES
Tickets can be purchased in several ways:
Online: PasadenaSymphony-Pops.org (up to 2 hours prior to each concert).
By Phone: (626) 793-7172
In Person: 117 E Colorado Blvd. #200, Pasadena, CA 91105 (Monday through Friday 9 – 5 pm).
Onsite on concert nights starting at 5:30 pm at the Lawn adjacent to the Rose Bowl.
For questions regarding your order or to purchase additional tickets, please contact our Box Office at (626) 793-7172 or BoxOffice@PasadenaSymphony-Pops.org. If you are unable to use your tickets for a particular concert, we encourage you to return them to the Box Office. Demand for tickets is extremely high and this would allow us the opportunity to offer the tickets to other patrons.
DINING OPTIONS
Feel free to bring your own picnic meals and beverages. For your convenience, patrons also have the option to pre-order meals from our preferred restaurant partners for onsite pick-up. Full cash bar and beverages will be available inside the venue.
(Wine offerings listed on each menu are available at the restaurant only.)
Restaurant Partners:
Julienne (Click here to view menu)
Porta Via (Click here to view menu)
California Pizza Kitchen (Click here to view menu)
FREE PARKING
Drop Off entrance is conveniently located on Arroyo Blvd. Traffic in the drop off lane will flow from West to East only. Exit on Rosemont.
VIP Parking available for sponsors and Conductor’s Circle patrons (donors of $1000 more). Entrance on Arroyo.
General Parking entrance will be located on Arroyo and Seco.
WHAT ABOUT THE KIDS?
Pre-concert family fun will be provided and sponsored by Kidspace Children’s Museum located on the southwest lawn inside the concert venue. A special flyer available at Kidspace Children’s Museum or at Pasadena POPS concerts can get you a discount on lawn seating and up to 4 free kids meal vouchers from Gelson’s Pasadena!
SYMPHONY CLASSICS SERIES 2010/11
CONCERTS
All Symphony Classics concerts are performed at the Ambassador Auditorium located at 131 South St. John Street in Pasadena at 2pm and 8pm. Concerts last approximately two hours with a brief intermission. Please join us for Insights, a free pre-concert dialogue with our guest conductors regarding the works being performed, the historical backgrounds of the composers, and a behind-the-scenes discussion about our guest conductors. Insights begins one hour prior to each performance.
PARKING
Multiple parking options are conveniently located near the Ambassador Auditorium (view map). Valet parking with wheelchair access is available on Green Street. Conductor’s Circle patrons enjoy complimentary parking at the Maranatha Parking Structure located next to the Auditorium. We also offer paid handicap and general parking in the Maranatha Parking Structure. Paid handicap parking is also located at the above-ground parking lot adjacent to the Auditorium (entrance on St. John Ave). Immediate handicap access to the Ambassador veranda is located behind the Auditorium off St John Ave. We encourage you to pre-purchase parking as space is limited in both locations. Paid parking is also available at the Wells Fargo Parking structure, entrance at 350 W. Colorado (just parallel to the Auditorium across Green Street) and also the De Lacey Parking Facility at 45 S. De Lacey (1/2 block south of Colorado at De Lacey and Green).
NEW! PRE-PAID PARKING OPTION
Enjoy the convenience of pre-paid handicap and general parking. Onsite parking at Maranatha and at Wells Fargo (just parallel to the Auditorium across Green Street) can be purchased in advance for $10. Space is limited so call our Ticket Office at 626-793-7172 and purchase today!
SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS
Pasadena Symphony subscribers receive additional benefits. All subscribers will receive our Dining Club Card – a special card offering discounts to area restaurants on the day of each concert. Conductor’s Circle patrons (donors of $1,000 or more) will also receive a Conductor’s Circle Card – granting patrons exclusive access to our Conductor’s Circle receptions and free parking. Subscribers are also eligible to receive one free ticket to our annual Holiday POPS concert (with the purchase of at least one additional ticket). Subscribers have the option to exchange tickets for another performance in the Classics Series. Subscriber and Conductor’s Circle benefits packages will be mailed in September.
NEW! EXPANDED TICKET SERVICES
We are pleased to offer expanded ticket service hours and online ticket buying. You can now choose your seats online. Do you have questions about your order, need replacement tickets or additional tickets? Contact us at our new Box Office location.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9-5 pm.
Phone: 626-793-7172
Address: 117 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 200, Pasadena, 91105.
SUPPORT THE PASADENA SYMPHONY AND POPS
The Pasadena Symphony Association is a priceless asset to our community. Show your support of live orchestral music by making a contribution to the Pasadena Symphony and Pops. Become a Conductor’s Circle Patron and gain exclusive access to the Conductor’s Circle receptions and complimentary parking. For more information about supporting the Symphony and POPS call us at 626-793-7172.
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Are you attending your first Classics concert? Below are some frequently asked questions to help make your experience more enjoyable.
What should I wear?
Wear whatever makes you comfortable. Contrary to what many people think, formal attire – such as tuxedos and evening gowns – are not required at Symphony concerts. The musicians will be wearing their finest (tuxedos or suits on the men and gowns on the women), however, most concertgoers dress in business or semi-casual attire. At our other concerts, you will see patrons in suits, sweaters, open collars, skirts, slacks, khakis, and just about everything in between.
When should I arrive?
If you are attending a Classics concert and have tickets in hand, we recommend arriving 20-30 minutes before the concert is scheduled to begin. This gives you a chance to enjoy a refreshment, review the concert program and find your seats without feeling rushed. If you plan on purchasing tickets at the door please arrive no later than 45 minutes prior to the concert. Ticket holders who arrive after the concert begins will be seated in the Hall only during appropriate pauses in the music. Although concert length varies, most performances are about two hours, including one 20-minute intermission.
When do I clap?
When in doubt, wait until lots of people clap but if you feel moved to show your appreciation please do! The idea is to wait until the orchestra has completed a piece so that everyone can fully experience the music. Many works in classical music have three or more movements or sections. A short pause usually falls in between each of them. It has become customary over time not to clap during these short pauses. To find out the number of movements (and corresponding number of pauses) in a piece, turn to the program page in your program book. You will find that each work is subdivided by movement (usually indicated by tempo markings in Italian). After the last movement, clap to your heart’s content.
Can I take pictures?
Cameras as well as other recording devices are strictly prohibited and can create major distractions for the musicians and audience members around you. As a result, no still, video cameras or tape recorders are permitted. All equipment should be checked with the house manager prior to entering the venue.
Can I bring my children?
Children are welcome at all Classics concerts. Children 14 and under are just $10 with a paying adult. We also offer Musical Circus, our free kid-friendly program several times a year.