Lg.Is, NY John Williams in Philly

Anybody going to Philly,Tuesday July 15th for John Williams (Conducts the music of the Movies) concert? Tickets are pretty cheap and there's fireworks(whoohoo!). I picked up a pair on Friday.

 

Great idea Kenny,
As discussed at our meeting we'd like to make it a group road trip (with our compadres from other SW clubs who are interested).

Here are the details:
Tuesday July 15, 2003 at The Mann Music Center in Philadelphia PA
John Williams Salutes the Silver Screen
THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA
John Williams, conductor With Fireworks!

With an unparalleled list of achievements to his credit ? including more than 50 Oscar nominations, gold and platinum records, multiple Grammys®,Emmys, and Golden Globe Awards ? John Williams has created contemporary movie music so memorable and so exceptional, it has taken on a life of its own. Recognized among the best-known composers in the world, he has scored such films as Harry Potter (both The Chamber of Secrets and The Sorcerer?s Stone), Schindler?s List, E.T., Angela?s Ashes, J.F.K., Superman, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Catch Me If You Can, and many others. Throughout his career, he has led national and international orchestras, most notably serving as conductor of the Boston Pops for more than a decade. Don?t miss this evening of magic with the man whose genius has single-handedly transformed Hollywood film music.

Ticket prices: $61.50, $48, $43.50, $39, $25.50, $16.50, $8.00 (lawn goes on sale on May 1, 2003)

At the meeting we decided to buy the cheap lawn (standing) tickets (only $8 each) so some of us could go in costume and attract a little attention. Don't feel you need to wear a costume to come though.

Lawn tickets are general admission and there are alot of them. The ticket agent tells me he doubts it will sell out on the lawn, so we can buy tickets last minute. Also if charging by phone there is no service charge on the ticket.

This venue is approx 100 miles from NYC. I make this trip often from NYC and it takes about 2 and half hours. But I would allow 3 hours for NJ Turnpike traffic during rush hour.
I know its a on a work day but we can probably leave straight from work and drive down there. The concert should end at 10:00 PM.
I inquired about group sales. There are none on general admission tickets.

So if anyone has any questions, just ask.
http://www.manncenter.org/
Who is into this? --Billy

 

just let me know if were gonna car pool or anything. might be easier

 

Im sure we'll do some car pooling and we'll work it all out when the date comes close. --Billy

 

I will be going to this event too and it will be great to see you all again!

 

Hey everybody,
Something came up so Triss and I won't be able to make it to the John Williams concert. I just thought I would let you all know so early plans can be made for car pooling. --Billy

 

Do I smell Cheesesteak?

 

Bah...Jersey Cheesesteaks are so much better.

 

I'll be driving down. Anyone who would like to join me will have to trek over to Great Neck where I work. I haven't figured out exactly when I'm leaving just yet; suggestions from the experienced would be appreciated.

And I agree that there should be some Cheesesteak involvement in this trip.

 

Err, why can't I find this concert on the Mann Center's website? One would expect it to be on their June calendar page.

Anyhow... What time does the concert start?

 

hey dude...did you check July's? Because this is for July 15th...

I know that it was listed last month when I checked for pre-order tickets.

 

Oopsie, my bad. Nevermind.

 

No sweat...it happens to everyone.

 

Wow, we're going to see John Williams when he comes out our way in August, don't tell us how it ends!

 

Ok...we will try not too.



~J.Sat~
co-Prez/NJO

In my dreams here, I have seen the destruction of the Jedi. The death of the Republic. I have seen the Temple in ruins, the Senate smashed, and Coruscant itself shattered by orbital bombardment from immense ships of impossible design. I have seen Coruscant, the seat of galactic culture, become a jungle far more hostile and alien than any on Haruun Kal.
I have seen the end of civilization.
-Mace Windu, Shatterpoint

 

So spoiler free for John Williams till '03? lol

Spoiler

I heard it ends with fireworks. And then some sort of lava. [/Spoiler}

 

LOL

 

Ahhh, not listening :Covers ears: LA LA LA LA

 

Hey guys have a good time. I wish I could join you but I'll be on a plane to Italy. I'll try and look down and wave at ya. --Billy

 

I'd rather be on the plane to Italy!

 

I've been on a plane to Italy...does that count?

Actually I njoyed myself quite a bit in Italy. If you go to Pisa(sp?) you have to check everything out. I had so much fun there when I was in the army.

 

I've been to Italy too. Twice actually. I have family there.

 

Shawn was in the Army?! Sheesh, ya think ya know a guy!

 

Oh man I should have picked all your brains on what to know in Italy. This is my first time over there.
I'll only be in that country for three days. I'll be in Milan, Chiari, and La Sezia. --Billy

 

Ok DB516...

Sorry that we could not find you last night...we were looking for you guys till about 8:30 last night...


We even talked to the GM of the place, for possible future visits with us.



~J.Sat~

co-Prez/NJO

In my dreams here, I have seen the destruction of the Jedi. The death of the Republic. I have seen the Temple in ruins, the Senate smashed, and Coruscant itself shattered by orbital bombardment from immense ships of impossible design. I have seen Coruscant, the seat of galactic culture, become a jungle far more hostile and alien than any on Haruun Kal.
I have seen the end of civilization.
-Mace Windu, Shatterpoint