Philly POPS to Open Season with Sinatra Concerts in October

The Philly POPS will kick off its 2015/2016 season with a full slate of activities for Sinatra Weekend, October 9-11.

POPS Music Director Michael Krajewski will lead the 65-piece POPS orchestra in three Sinatra: A Centennial Celebration concerts commemorating the "Chairman of the Board" on the 100th anniversary of his birthday. Hearing the Philly POPS, accompanied by acclaimed singer Michael Andrew, perform Come Fly With Me, I've Got You Under My Skin, New York, New York, One for My Baby and Strangers in the Night will whisk audiences back to the time when Ol' Blue Eyes was King.

The 'Rat Pack' reminiscing continues that evening with a special one-night-only event: Deana Martin Live in Concert, backed by her band, in the Kimmel Center's intimate Perelman Theater. Deana will perform classics made famous by her legendary father, Dean Martin, including Memories Are Made of This and That's Amore.

Following that performance, the Prime Rib on Locust Street will be transformed into Atlantic City's storied 500 Club where Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and friends performed and partied in the 1940s-1960s. Limited to one hundred guests, the 500 Club redux will include further performances from both Michael Andrew and Deana Martin in an intimate supper club setting.

"Break out your black-and-white glasses and get ready to dance down the aisles at Sinatra Weekend," said Frank Giordano, President and CEO of the Philly POPS. "It's 100 years after Frank Sinatra was born and he remains one of the most beloved performers in American history. Philadelphia, with its rich Italian and musical culture, always welcomed Frank when he came here and will always hold a special place in its heart for him."

Schedule of events:
October 9, 8p.m. - Sinatra: A Centennial Celebration, Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center
October 10, 3p.m. - Sinatra: A Centennial Celebration, Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center*
October 10, 8p.m. - Deana Martin Live in Concert, Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center
October 10, 10p.m. - The Philly POPS Presents the 500 Club at The Prime Rib
October 11, 3p.m. - Sinatra: A Centennial Celebration, Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center

*This Saturday performance features a special experience: POPS Concert Master Michael Ludwig and POPS Violinist Rachael Mathey will be married by POPS Music Director Michael Krajewski on stage immediately before intermission. The POPS will perform All the Way Home and Mendelssohn's Wedding March as part of the ceremony.

How to buy tickets
There are four ways to celebrate Sinatra Weekend with the Philly POPS:

1. Purchase individual tickets to Sinatra: A Centennial Celebration or Deana Martin Live in Concert. Tickets for Sinatra: A Centennial Celebration range from $35-135 and $85-$140 for Deana Martin Live in Concert. Group discounts available.

2. Purchase a ticket to Sinatra: A Centennial Celebration and receive 20% off Deana Martin Live in Concert using promo code BLUEEYES.

3. Create your own subscription to three or more concerts to the 2015/16 Season or subscribe to the full season.

4. Enjoy a VIP package:

· Deana Martin VIP Package: Includes preferred seating for Deana Martin Live in Concert (first four rows of plaza section or plaza boxes) and exclusive post-concert 500 Club* supper club party at the Prime Rib.

· Weekend VIP Package: Includes ticket to Sinatra: A Centennial Celebration performance (choice of preferred date), preferred seating for Deana Martin Live in Concert (first four rows of plaza section or plaza boxes) and exclusive post-concert 500 Club* supper club party at the Prime Rib.

Purchase at www.PhillyPOPS.org.

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