Call your friends, pack a picnic for the family or spend a romantic evening for two under the stars with Cal Phil, Maestro Vener and some of the greatest music ever written. The sounds of summer ring out in glorious style at the world-famous Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden in Arcadia, bringing thousands of eager music lovers together for extraordinary evenings filled with entertainment, enlightenment and the excitement of great music. You’ll be surrounded by The Arboretum’s lush landscape and the backdrop of the San Gabriel Mountains as you enjoy the music, the atmosphere and your favorite food and beverage. Choose from tables, chairs or lawn area seating, as best suits your party’s needs. Come early and enjoy a gourmet meal prepared on-site or bring your own favorites from home. Concerts begin at 7:30 pm every other Saturday beginning June 27 through Aug. 22, with live jazz and dining from 5:30 pm.
Summer memories last forever. Cal Phil memories are truly unforgettable. Cal Phil at Festival On the Green Concert Hall 2009 Season
Series subscriptions and individual tickets on sale now online; click here. Remaining 2009 Schedule:
August 8, 2009 MOVIE MAGIC Hooray for Hollywood film scores!
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button The Lord of the Rings Korngold: Violin Concerto
Casablanca Memoirs Of A Geisha Gone With The Wind
with violin virtuoso Armen Anassian
Cal Phil brings the magic of the silver screen to our orchestra stage…only, this time, it’s not Sly Stallone or Gene Kelly who play the leads, but the music itself. Hear highlights from the scores that made these films classics. Our stars include virtuoso violinist Armen Anassian and composers like John Williams, Howard Shore, Erich Wolfgang Korngold and Rudolph Steiner. Leading this exceptional cast is Cal Phil’s superstar, Maestro Vener!
August 22, 2009 BROADWAY’S BEST Magical moments from theater’s greatest shows
Mama Mia! Wicked The Merry Widow
Hairspray Gypsy Die Fledermaus
singers Khori Dastoor and Danny Gurwin join Cal Phil for your favorite songs
The foothills come alive as singers Khori Dastoor and Danny Gurwin join Maestro Vener Cal Phil for your favorite songs from your favorite hit shows. It’s a trip through blockbuster after blockbuster and a whole army of Tony awards as we survey music from throughout the history of the musical theatre. Ms. Dastoor took down the house last year with her rendition of Bernstein’s Glitter And Be Gay from Candide—don’t miss her performance this year. Mr. Gurwin is known for his Broadway roles in The Scarlet Pimpernel, The Full Monty, Little Woman and Kismet. No doubt about it, this will be an evening of stars—both on stage and above it!
All programs, artists, repertoire and dates are subject to change.
Catered Food Enjoy a convienent and sumptuous summer feast from one of our fine food purveyors. Make the most of your experience at Cal Phil Festival on the Green by having a no-hassle picnic dinner from one of our gourmet caterers. Just phone in your order beforehand and then pick up your meal and beverages at the Festival Village.
Call ahead to any of our fine caterers to place your order—just place an order from two weeks to 24 hours prior to the concert.
Bristol Farms 606 Fair Oaks Ave., South Pasadena t: 626 441 5450 f: 626 441 8023 bristolfarms.com
EL CHOLO CAFE 958 S. Fair Oaks Ave. Pasadena t 626 441 4353 f 626 799 9232 elcholopasadena.com
ROBIN’S WOOD FIRE BBQ 395 N. Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena 626-351-8885 robinsbbq.com
TERI & YAKI 319 S. Arroyo Pkwy. Pasadena t 626 523 3743 teriandyaki.com