FREE Concert in the Park: DuPage Symphony Orchestra
Schedule
Sun Jul 21 2024 at 03:00 pm to 04:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
225 Karlskoga St, Wheaton, IL 60187, United States | Wheaton, IL
The DuPage Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is an award-winning ensemble comprised of 90+ talented musicians, led by longtime Music Director & Conductor Maestra Barbara Schubert. Formed in 1954, the DSO is committed to musical excellence through professional-quality concerts and champion inspiration and cultural enrichment through our myriad educational programs and community outreach, partnering with 16 local schools throughout the year. The DSO's summer concert series offers accessible, real-life orchestral experiences for area children and students, as well as adults and seniors. The DSO was named "2021 Community Orchestra of the Year" by the Illinois Council of Orchestras. GENERAL INFORMATION
• This is a general admission event. All stadium seats and lawn seating areas are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserving seats or space before the gates open is prohibited. Any chairs/blankets set-up in Memorial Park prior to 2P will be removed.
• Guests are allowed and encouraged to bring a blanket (not to exceed 6' x 6') or a standard bag/camping chair. Please be considerate and do not use/reserve more space than you need to allow room for all ticketed concertgoers.
• Memorial Park opens at 2P for this performance. Any chairs/blankets set-up in Memorial Park prior to 2P will be removed.
• In the case of severe weather, performance may be rescheduled or cancelled.
• Concert goers are allowed to bring outside food and non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy. Outside alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
• On-site food and beverage options will be available for purchase including pre-packaged snacks, concessions, and beverages including beer, wine, hard seltzer, soda and water. Menu subject to change.
• This concert is an all ages show. Please note: lyrics will be sung as written by the artists.
• If you require ADA assistance during your visit or require handicap accessible seating during a Summer Entertainment Series concert, please contact us at least 72 hours prior to the concert at [email protected]. Requests for sign language interpreters must be made at least 2 weeks in advance.
• Please be kind to our neighbors and avoid parking on residential streets. Memorial Park is conveniently located in downtown Wheaton and accessible by Metra, the Prairie Bath Bike Trail, ride sharing services such as Uber or Lyft and parking is available nearby. Please utilize the Wheaton Place Parking Garage, the Willow Avenue Parking Garage, the City Hall Parking Lot, or the Wheaton Public Library Parking Lot (after 7P on Fridays and 5P on Saturdays).
ITEMS NOT PERMITTED IN MEMORIAL PARK
• Glass bottles
• Animals or pets. Properly identified service animals are welcome when cleared in advance of the event. Please email [email protected] to register a service animal.
• All tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars and vaping. Smoking of any kind is prohibited in Memorial Park, including marijuana.
• Large beach umbrellas, flags and banners
• Weapons
