Kevin Stites

Bethany Thomas

Rockford Symphony Orchestra

### Event Description: Star Spangled Spectacular

**Date and Time:**
- **Wednesday, July 3, 2024**
- **8:00 PM - 10:00 PM**

**Location:**
- **Starlight Theatre at Rock Valley College**
- **301 North Mulford Road, Rockford, IL, 61107, United States**

**Event Overview:**
Celebrate Independence Day with the annual **Star Spangled Spectacular** hosted by the Rockford Symphony Orchestra (RSO). This event is a grand salute to America and its great composers, featuring a variety of American favorites and a special tribute to our community’s veterans.

**Performers:**
- **Kevin Stites**, Conductor
- **Rep. Maurice West**, Narrator
- **Bethany Thomas**, Vocalist

**Program Highlights:**
- **Copland**, *Fanfare for the Common Man*
- **Williams**, *Olympic Fanfare & Theme*
- **Lowden**, *Armed Forces Salute*
- **Sousa**, *The Stars & Stripes Forever*
- **Sondheim**, *Send in the Clowns*
- Plus more American classics

**Additional Information:**
- **Digital Ticketing:** Receive your tickets immediately via email, saving postage costs.
- **Overflow and Lawn Seats:** May be available in the event of a sell-out.

**Ticket Prices:**
- **Adults:** $26-49 (plus $3.6 credit card fee)
- **Students with valid ID:** $15
- **Youth (18 and under):** $10

**Schedule:**
- **6:00 PM:** Food trucks open
- **8:00 PM:** Concert begins, food trucks close

**Food Trucks Available:**
- **Pizza Fresca**
- **Bop Bop Korean BBQ**
- **Jack It Up Vegan Eats**
- **Wehpah Puerto Rican**
- **J&C Old Fashioned Ice Cream**

Join us for a night of music, celebration, and community spirit at the beautiful Starlight Theatre. This event is the perfect way to honor our nation and enjoy a spectacular evening under the stars.

**Get Your Tickets Now!**