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Free Concert in the Park features Americana, Light Classics, and Picnicking on the Grass at Sierra Madre Memorial Park on Saturday, June 13th at 6:30 pm.

Pasadena Community Orchestra provides a rare opportunity for the whole family to enjoy accessible orchestra music in an easygoing setting.

As far as summer entertainment goes, here’s a concert that’s like the Hollywood Bowl for the rest of us: The venue is easy to get to and parking and admission are free; you can listen to enjoyable, light classical music with family and friends while lounging on the lawn, and your kids can get up and get the wiggles out whenever they need to. They (and you) can also get a casual introduction to classical music (they can even talk with the musicians afterwards). Long-time Sierra Madre resident Bethany Pfleuger leads these accomplished amateur musicians in a program of light classics, film scores and Americana in an easygoing environment. Picnics on the lawn, kids playing or taking a close-up look at the musicians on stage, and even a kid-centric “children’s march” around the park keep it relaxing for everyone. It all makes for a perfect start to a SoCal summer.

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