Outdoor Summer Concert: Michigan Philharmonic presents "Car-Tunes!"

DatE:

Friday, August 23, 2024

Time:

6:30 p.m.

Age range:

All ages

ABOUT THE OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT SERIES:

Ford House’s summer concert series transforms the sprawling estate into a symphony of melodies under the open sky. Enjoy incredible talents while you lounge on the lawn with Lake St. Clair at your back.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS:

Experience a symphonic journey like no other with the Michigan Philharmonic led by the esteemed Nan Washburn at Ford House’s “Car-Tunes!” outdoor concert. Rev up your evening with iconic melodies from Disney’s Cars, the timeless tunes of Back to the Future, Grease, the Beach Boys, and the enchanting rhythms of An American in Paris. Join us for an unforgettable fusion of music and nostalgia under the stars. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind musical adventure!

PROGRAM

• Cars Highlights, (2006) Randy Newman
• An American in Paris Suite, George Gershwin
• Transformers Soundtrack Highlights, Steve Jablonsky
• Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Selections, Richard and Robert Sherman
  [Chitty Chitty Bang Bang; Truly Scrumptious; Hushabye Mountain; Me Ol’ Bamboo]
• Moving in Stereo, The Cars, (Ric Ocasek and Greg Hawkes)
• Grease Selections, Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey
  [We Go Together; Summer Nights; Born to Hand Jive; Beauty School Dropout; Greased Lightnin’]
• —Intermission—
• Beach Boys Medley, Brian Wilson
  [Good Vibrations; I Get Around; California Girls]
• More Cowbell!, arr. Michael Brown
  [(Don’t Fear) The Reaper; Low Rider; Drive My Car; Oye Como Va]
• Cars 2 (2011), Michael Giacchino
  [It’s Finn McMissile; Mater The Waiter; Tarmac The Magnificent; Mater’s The Bomb; Blunder And Lightning; The Turbomater]
• Back to the Future Suite, Alan Silvestri

Admission:

• Friend of Ford House – Reserved Seating: $40 SOLD OUT
• Friend of Ford House – General Seating: $20
• Public Reserved Seating: $50 SOLD OUT
• Public General Seating: $25

A Reserved Seating ticket includes a folding chair in a premium location. A General Seating ticket allows you to use any grass space designated for concert seating. 

VISITOR INFORMATION:

• Ford House is a National Historic Landmark and 501c3 not-for-profit. Please respect the historic nature of the property, including our grounds, trees, and benches.
• Parking is in the Lake Shore lot across the street from Ford House’s Main Gate. The lot will open at 5 p.m. Police crossing guards will be present to help you safely cross to the Main Gate. Please follow their instructions.
  • No vehicles will be permitted to enter through the Main Gate.
  • Guests with an accessible parking placard and those with a pre-concert dinner reservation at The Continental should enter through the North Gate.
• Be prepared to walk 0.38 miles (10-15 minutes) from the parking lot to the concert behind Ford House on the shore. Please bring whatever you can carry on your own. You may bring and use hand-pulled wagons and carts.
  • Shuttles will be available for guests parking in the accessible parking and Reserved Seating ticketholders. All other guests are asked to walk to the concert area.
• Concessions are available for purchase starting at 5 p.m. No alcohol may be brought on the property.
• Dogs are not permitted on the grounds during the summer concerts.
• Adults bringing children to the concert are responsible for always staying with them, ensuring that they stay seated, not climbing in trees, and staying off the berm at the water’s edge. Guests not in compliance will be asked to leave the estate.
• Once the concert ends, please quickly return to the parking lot so everyone can safely reach their vehicles.

For a complete list of Rules & Policies, please visit here.

ESTATE MAP FOR OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERTS

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