Orchestra Kentucky

Retro Series

The '70s Show

Friday and Saturday, August 6 & 7, 2010
8:00 p.m.

Van Meter Hall

Sponsored by Overhead Door Company of Bowling Green and Chuck & Mary Barris

Co-sponsored by Betty & Ronnie Moore, Steve Hudson, Inc., Sun Suites Salon & Spa and Terry & Kathy Scariot

Remember Pet Rocks and Leisure suits? After a five-year hiatus, Orchestra Kentucky brings back the music of the '70s. Featuring the Rewinders in a revue of the music of Seals and Croft, Natalie Cole, Stevie Wonder, The Eagles, Roberta Flack, Carly Simon, and more.

VIP Series

Series sponsored by Carol & Denny Wedge

The Planets

Monday, September 13, 2010
7:30 p.m.

Van Meter Hall

Sponsored by Colonel Robert & Cora Jane Spiller

Co-sponsored by U.S. Bank and First Choice Home Medical

Orchestra Kentucky presents Gustav Holst’s celestial, sonic explosion, The Planets, accompanied by synchronized animation and planetary photos from NASA’s Hubble telescope.

VIP Series

Series sponsored by Carol & Denny Wedge

You Be the Judge!

Monday, October 25, 2010
7:30 p.m.

Van Meter Hall

Sponsored by Baker Arboretum

Co-sponsored by English, Lucas, Priest & Owsley, LLP

Beethoven or Mozart? Sousa or Strauss? You be the judge! Orchestra Kentucky presents the candidates; but the audience votes at the concert on what music is performed. Don’t miss this “democratic” evening of great music!

Retro Series

Rock 'n Roll Heaven

Friday and Saturday, November 5 & 6, 2010
8:00 p.m.

Van Meter Hall

Sponsored by Franklin Bank & Trust and Claudia & Steve Downey

Co-sponsored by Steve Hudson, Inc. and Sun Suites Salon & Spa

Orchestra Kentucky’s salute to those rock 'n rollers who left us in the prime of life. Featuring the Rewinders and a special Michael Jackson tribute.

VIP Series

Series sponsored by Carol & Denny Wedge

Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker

Monday, November 29, 2010
7:30 p.m.

Van Meter Hall

Sponsored by Rogers-Tomblinson Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors

The Louisville Ballet joins Orchestra Kentucky in a performance of selections from the ballet’s NEW Brown-Forman Nutcracker, featuring new choreography by Val Caniparoli and new costumes by Peter Cazalet. The World Premiere was on December 5, 2009, in Louisville, Kentucky at the Kentucky Center. Featuring students from Dance Arts, Dance Images, and Starz Elite.

Retro Series

Christmas Madness

Friday and Saturday, December 17 & 18, 2010
8:00 p.m.

Van Meter Hall

Sponsored by Dr. Robert & Pat Goodwin

Co-sponsored by Graves-Gilbert Clinic

Sleigh Ride, Blue Tango, Bugler’s Holiday, Fiddle-Faddle, The Typewriter, A Trumpeter’s Lullaby, The Syncopated Clock — these are the hits of American composer Leroy Anderson, played by your very own Orchestra Kentucky.

Retro Series

Endless Love

Friday and Saturday, February 11 & 12, 2011
8:00 p.m.

Van Meter Hall

Sponsored by Brian Schuette, Attorney at Law

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with dinner and a concert, featuring the greatest love songs of the `60s, `70s and `80s. Dinner not included.

VIP Series

Series sponsored by Carol & Denny Wedge

Music from the New World with Larnelle Harris

Monday, February 28, 2011
7:30 p.m.

Van Meter Hall

Sponsored by Dr. & Mrs. David Livingston

Co-sponsored by Steve Hudson, Inc.
Guest Artist Sponsored by JC Kirby & Son Funeral Chapels

Orchestra Kentucky performs music from the new world. The evening begins with Dvorak’s powerful New World Symphony and concludes with spirituals and best-loved songs of faith, sung by Gospel Hall of Famer Larnelle Harris and the Orchestra Kentucky Chorale.

Special Event Series

Disney in Concert: Magical Music from the Movies

Saturday, March 19, 2011
6:00 p.m.

Van Meter Hall

Sponsored by Jim Johnson Nissan/Jim Johnson Hyundai, Chatters-Choice Children’s Clothing, and Jim & Darlene Johnson

Orchestra Kentucky, the Orchestra Kentucky Chorale, and Disney talent, perform original arrangements of Disney’s best music, accompanied by projected stills and movie clips from Disney films

VIP Series

Series sponsored by Carol & Denny Wedge

Sandi Patty: On Broadway

Monday, April 18, 2011
7:30 p.m.

Van Meter Hall

Sponsored by Ervin G. Houchens Foundation

Co-sponsored by Linda & Don Vitale, First Choice Home Medical, Mary & Norris Thomas and Sandy & Dan Riley

Sandi Patty returns to join Orchestra Kentucky in a program of hits from the great white way!