Richmond, Virginia Come one, come all! Bring the whole family to the Richmond Symphony’s Carnivals and Clowns on Saturday, October 26 at 11a.m to experience Igor Stravinsky’s: Petrushka, a classic retelling of the Russian tale of a straw puppet that comes to life!
This concert marks the premier of the Union First Market Bank Lollipops series for the 2013-14 symphony season, and is sure to bring smiles to the entire family! Join the acclaimed Richmond Symphony with conductor Erin R. Freeman and guest artist Drew Allison, of Grey Seal Puppets, for a musical experience that’s sure to delight those of any age!
Pre-concert festival fun starts at 10am! The kids will love the Instrument Petting Zoo, games, and other activities presented in partnership with the Children’s Museum of Richmond and WCVE PBS.
Praise for Lollipops concerts from parents:
“My three-year old grandson was enchanted with the entire experience.”
“Love the participatory nature of the lollipop series and the short concerts. Just right for kids and Erin is great!”
Tickets are available online at richmondsymphony.com or 1.800.514 ETIX.
Carnivals and Clowns
Carpenter Theatre at Richmond CenterStage
Saturday, October 26 – 11am
About the Richmond Symphony
Founded in 1957, the Richmond Symphony is the largest performing arts organization in Central Virginia. The organization includes an orchestra of more than 70 professional musicians, the 150-voice Richmond Symphony Chorus and more than 200 students in the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra programs. Each season, more than 250,000 members of the community enjoy concerts, radio broadcasts, and educational outreach programs. The Richmond Symphony is partially funded by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
