FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                 CONTACT:   Cassie Jacoby
October 25, 2010                                                        863-734-1210 (cjacoby@boktower.org)

Who:               Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra
What:             Sunset & Symphony Fall Concert
When:              November 6 at 6 p.m.
Where:             Bok Tower Gardens

Lake Wales, Fla. – “Masterpieces from Stage & Screen” is this year’s theme for Bok Tower Gardens’ ninth annual Sunset & Symphony concert on Saturday, November 6 at 6 p.m.  The annual event draws thousands of picnickers who enjoy a magical evening as the sun sets atop Iron Mountain. Visit www.sunsetandsymphony.com for tickets and information.

From the Harry Potter to Sound of Music, Chicago, State Fair, Fiddler on the Roof and the Rocky Horror Picture Show, the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra with guest soprano Susana Diaz will perform movie themes and show tunes as well as pops, light classics and patriotic favorites. Carillonneur William De Turk will perform the film music of Nino Rota who studied and composed original music for the Singing Tower. The tribute to the composer includes La Dolce Vita, “The Sweet Life,” and the Love Themes from Romeo & Juliet and The Godfather.

Children’s activities the Instrument Petting Zoo at 4:30 p.m. Located on the Garden Activities Center lawn, children can try their hands at a variety of instruments with the help of Orlando Philharmonic musicians.

The popular picnic contest will award prizes for Most Elegant, Most Original and Best Fall. Winners will be announced during intermission. Pre-ordered boxed picnic selections are available from the Blue Palmetto Café with food and beverages available for sale at the Hilltop Café concession from 3:30 to 8:00 p.m. The Gift Shop and Visitor Center will remain open until after the concert. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets, insect repellent and flashlights. Handicapped parking and shuttle service will be available.

Tickets are $20 for the general public and $15 for members. Day of concert ticket prices are $25 for the general public and members. Children ages 5 to 12 are $8; children’s day of tickets $10; age 4 and under are admitted free. Tickets may be purchased at the Gardens (863-734-1222), the Orlando Philharmonic office (407-770-0071) or Chambers of Commerce in Bartow, Haines City, Lake Wales, Lakeland and Winter Haven. The event is sponsored in part by Florida Refuse, Lake Wales Medical Center, Peterson & Myers, P.A. and media partners the Ledger Media Group, WEDU and WUSF.

Visit www.sunsetandsymphony.com or www.OrlandoPhil.org to purchase tickets online or for more information.

About Bok Tower Gardens:

Voted Florida’s best garden, Bok Tower Gardens is a National Historic Landmark located 55 miles southwest of Orlando and 60 miles east of Tampa near Lake Wales, Florida, and is open every day of the year from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., last admission at 5 p.m. The Visitor Center, Café and Gift Shop are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $3 for ages 5-12. Members and children under 5 are admitted free. For more information contact Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Boulevard, Lake Wales FL 33853; 863-676-1408 or visit www.boktowergardens.org

About Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra:

The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra is Central Florida’s resident orchestra, appearing in more than 125 performances each season. The Philharmonic‘s mission is to foster and promote symphonic music through excellence in performance, education and cultural leadership. The Orlando Philharmonic proudly enters its 18^th anniversary in the 2010-2011 season. For information about the orchestra’s concert season, visit www.OrlandoPhil.org