By Heather Collins
Kroger Symphony on the Prairie will feature a diverse range of concerts for the 36th annual series at Conner Prairie.
“This is the largest event of its kind in Indiana. We’re proud to bring so many families and groups together for a wonderful night of outdoor music,” said ISO Director of Communications Kristin Cutler.
Cutler said the biggest change for this year’s Symphony on the Prairie is the new title sponsor, Kroger.
“We really are thrilled to be able to preserve this Indiana summer treasure,” said Kroger Manager of Public Affairs Eric Halvorson.
Cutler said a variety of classical and popular music is selected for the series to ensure every music fan has something to look forward to this summer.
This year’s season opener is Beethoven’s Fifth, which will be at 8 p.m., June 16 and 8 p.m., June 17. Throughout the season, the ISO will pay tribute to the Eagles, the ‘70s, Doo Wop, romance, John Williams and perform four nights of patriotic music during the fourth of July weekend.
Later in the season, the stage will be set for a variety of tribute bands impersonating world-renowned artists and concert experiences including the Classical Mystery Tour: Music of the Beatles, Rumours: The Fleetwood Mac Experience, Who’s Bad: Music of Michael Jackson, Purple Veins: The Essential Prince Tribute Band and Zoso: Music of Led Zeppelin.
The Beach Boys, featuring founding member Mike Love, will perform Aug 4-5. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy will return to the Conner Prairie stage on July 28-29.
“This is your chance to pack a picnic, gather your closest friends and family and enjoy a fantastic night of wonderful music under the stars,” Cutler said.
Gates open prior to concerts at 6 p.m. Concerts begin at 8 p.m.
Advanced tickets are available online at HYPERLINK “http://indianapolissymphony.org”indianapolissymphony.org. Advanced tickets are $29 for adults and $13 for children under the age of 12. Premium advanced concert tickets are $35 for adults and $13 for children. Kroger Plus customers who purchase their tickets in-store will receive a $1 discount to the upcoming shows. Conner Prairie is at 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers.
2017 Kroger Symphony on the Prairie
ISO schedule:
- June 16-17: Beethoven’s Fifth and More
- June 23: One of These Nights: A Tribute to the Eagles (not an ISO performance)
- June 24: Feeling Groovy: Remembering the Summer of Love
- July 1-4: Star Spangled Symphony (Gates open at 6 p.m., a salute to America’s Military will occur all four nights)
- July 7-8: Romance Under the Stars
- July 15-16: John Williams Strikes Back
- July 21-22: Just the Hits: 20 Years of Doo Wop Classics (Scouts Night presented by Printing Partners on July 21)
Other shows:
- July 28-29: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (First Responders’ Night on July 28)
- Aug. 4-5: The Beach Boys
- Aug. 11-12: Classical Mystery Tour: Music of the Beatles
- Aug. 18-19 Rumours: The Fleetwood Mac Experience (College and Alumni Night on Aug. 18)
- Aug. 25-26: Who’s Bad: Music of Michael Jackson (Nurse’s Night on Aug 25)
- Aug. 31- Sept. 1: Purple Veins: The Essential Prince Tribute Band
- Sept. 2-3: Zoso: Music of Led Zeppelin
*Artists, repertoire and times subject to change
