Fine Arts Events Calendar 2002-2003 Academic Season Admission is presumed free unless otherwise indicated. Listings are being compiled and events are subject to change -- we urge you to check local publicity or contact University Communications Services (843-661-1220) or the Francis Marion University Department of Fine Arts (843-661-1385) to assure accuracy.

OTHER PRESENTING ORGANIZATIONS:

~Florence Symphony Orchestra Season:  for additional info and tickets call (843) 661-2541.
During the 2002-2003 season the Florence Symphony Orchestra will "audition" a number of conductors as they search for a replacement for retiring musical director Dr. Benjamin Woods.  All programs are at 8:00 pm in the Florence Civic Center.

October 7th, 2002 -- Dr. Terry Roberts, conductor
   Overture from "The Magic Flute" by Mozart
   Pelleas et Melisande Suite by Faure
   Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 17 "Little Russian" by Tchaikovsky.
December 9th, 2002 -- Ms. Kathleen DeBerry-Brungard, conductor
   Polonaise from Christmas Eve Suite by Rimsky-Korsakov
   Festive Sounds of Hanukah, arranged by Holcomb
   Nutcracker Suite No. 1 by Tchaikovsky
February 10th, 2003 -- Dr. Manny Alvarez, conductor
   Shvanda the Bagpiper Polka &Fugue by Weinburger
   Faust Ballet Music by Gounod
   Le Cid Ballet Music by Massanet
March 17th, 2003 -- Dr. Milton Crotts, conductor
   Entrance of the Queen of Sheba from "Solomon" by Handel
   Symphony No. 2 in D Major by Beethoven
   Ancient Airs and Dances byRespighi
   Polovtian Dances from "Prince Igor" by Borodin
May 5th, 2003 -- Mr. Chris Kim, conductor
 

~Lake City Concert Series: for additional info and tickets call (843) 394-2482
   October 3, 2002
      Palmetto Mastersingers

~South Carolina Dance Theatre: for additional info and tickets call (843) 665-0606
   November 1, 2 & 3, 2002
      The Nutcracker
   March 22 & 23, 2003
      Rhapsody and Rhythm

~Florence Little Theatre
     September 6-14, 2002
        Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
    October 18-26, 2002
        Dearly Departed
    February 28 - March 8, 2003
        Of Mice and Men
    April 25 - May 5, 2003
        Carousel
 
~Florence Regional Arts Alliance with Florence Museum and the City of Florence Parks and Leisure Services
     June 1, 2003, 2:30-5:00 p.m.
        Concert in the Park: Timrod Park Amphitheatre
           Classical to Popular music featuring Allen Johnson, Laura Davidson Greenway
           and the Florence Public School District One Children's Summer Workshop Choir
           Rain Plan:  Florence Museum
    June 22, 2003, 2:30-5:00 pm
        Concert in the Park: Timrod Park Amphitheatre
           Classical to Popular music featuring Allen Johnson, Laura Davidson Greenway
           and the Florence Public School District One Children's Summer Workshop Choir
           Rain Plan:  Fellowship Hall of St. Luke Lutheran Church

Florence Chamber of Commerce: Check their community events calendar at http://florencescchamber.org/

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