Picnic with the Pops Is Back!
The uber-popular Columbus Symphony Orchestra Picnic with Pops series is back with flair, great guests and, of course, marvelous music. So pack up a picnic, lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy one of Central Ohio’s “summer specials.” (And don't forget to check out the Popcorn Pops series, designed with families in mind.)
Where: Chemical Abstracts Service lawn, on Olentangy River Rd, north of the Ohio State University campus. Note: These are outdoor concerts.
Time: 8:15 p.m., but get there at least an hour before to score a good spot and set up your picnic.
Cost: $20 lawn tickets. Buy tickets online.
Schedule
June 20, 8:15 p.m.Christopher Cross, musical guest
Albert-George Schram, conductor
Sing along to Cross’s hits, including, “Say You’ll Be Mine,” “Ride Like the Wind,” “Sailing,” “Think of Laura,” “”Never Be The Same,” and the theme from “Arthur.”
June 27, 8:15 p.m.
Marvin Hamlisch & Linda Eder, musical guests
Marvin Hamlisch, conductor
Hamlisch, who composed music for A Chorus Line and The Way We Were, joins Broadway and cabaret singer Eder in Oscar, Tony, and Grammy winning hits. This is the Pops Gala event, so expect a little extra hoop-la.
July 4, 8:15 p.m.
Columbus Symphony Orchestra (CSO)
Albert-George Schram, conductor
This annual “Patriotic Pops” concert includes “star-spangled” music and a great fireworks display.
July 11, 8:15 p.m.
The Oak Ridge Boys, musical guest
Albert-George Schram, conductor
Rock, gospel-flavored country, bluegrass, pop and an exciting stage show – all delivered while you picnic. What more could you want?
July 18, 8:15 p.m.
Aaron Neville & His Quintet Featuring Charles Neville, musical guest
Albert-George Schram, conductor
Smooth sounds for a summer night are yours with this platinum-selling group’s R&B, funk, jazz, gospel and pop.
July 25, 8:15 p.m.
WATERLOO, musical guest
Albert-George Schram, conductor
Sweden’s best ABBA-tribute band brings you “ABBA the Music: The Symphonic Hits.” You know you’ll be dancing.
July 31, 8:15 p.m. and August 1, 8:15 p.m.
The Ohio State University Marching Band, musical guest
Albert-George Schram & Dr. Jon Woods, conductors
The CSO and The OSU band team up for the first tail-gate parties of the year…complete with fireworks.