An Afternoon Concert in the Park!

Aug 25, 2012 by Stephanie

From Royal Albert Hall in London to the Bolivian Andes, and now Glen Providence Park in Media… Friends of Glen Providence Park is delighted to present the prestigious Philadephia Brass for a (free!) classical and jazz concert in the park!  This brass quintet’s accomplished musicians perform for orchestras including the Philadelphia Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, the Montreal Symphony, and New York’s Metropolitan Opera!

The Philadelphia Brass is composed of some this country’s leading brass professionals.  This well-traveled quintet will perform chamber music and jazz, evoking the classical concerts in Glen Providence Park during the 1930′s and 1940′s!  Relax on the lawn by the stage and enjoy the sounds of Bach, Duke Ellington, and more-  you can watch a performance  on the Philadelphia Brass website.

After the concert, head into Media for dinner, shopping, and the arts at M.A.C.’s 2nd Saturday Arts Stroll, just 2 blocks away on State Street!

We are so glad to return the Glen Providence Park Stage to use, as our first volunteer project last September was to clear the stage of vegetation and debris.  Help us spread the word about our concert- share this on Facebook and tell your friends!

 

A tremendous thank you to our concert sponsors:

– The Media Recreation Board does so much for Media- including presenting family dances, movies in Barrall Field, tennis lessons, yoga classes, and not least of all, the Media 5 Mile Race!

– Blueberry Bog Vintage & Handmade offers Art & Salvage, Vintage, Collectibles, Upcycled & Re-purposed Home Decor, Antiques & Much More!  What an appropriate match for Glen Providence Park, with their vintage and eco-friendly wares… and it is located just 2 blocks from the entrance to the park!

We are also incredibly grateful to Delaware County Parks & Recreation for making this concert possible, restoring electricity and lighting to the stage, and providing bathrooms for the event.

 

Logistics:

– Free!

– Original date was Saturday, September 8.  We moved it to its scheduled rain date of Sunday, September 9 due to the forecast of rain and wind for the afternoon.

– Bring your blanket or chair, and perhaps bug spray!

– There is a parking lot at the State Street entrance, and parking along State Street and West Street- within 2 blocks of the park entrance. Penn Medical has given us permission to use their parking lot- on State Street right next to the park’s main entrance.

– We encourage you to walk or take public transportation:  the main entrance is just 2 blocks from the end of the Media trolley line,  or less than a .6 mile walk from the Media train station!