Bellwether Technology and Hancock Whitney Present Music Under the Oaks Concert Series in Audubon Park
Newman Bandstand Hosts Sunday Concerts on October 7, 14 and 21
The fall 2018 edition of Music Under the Oaks, a complimentary concert series in Audubon Park, kicks off Sunday, October 7 at Newman Bandstand with a performance by the LPO Brass Quintet from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Presented by Bellwether Technology and Hancock Whitney, the concert series will continue at Audubon Park's Newman Bandstand on the next two Sundays – October 14 and 21.
“Bellwether is delighted to sponsor Audubon Park’s 2018 Music Under the Oaks concert series with Hancock Whitney! The concerts are wonderful community events where friends and families may enjoy music from local, talented musicians in a bucolic setting,” said Bellwether President Poco Sloss.
“Hancock Whitney proudly supports the music and arts in New Orleans, and we are delighted to be one of the presenting sponsors of the Music Under the Oaks Concert Series,” said Gary Lorio, Hancock Whitney regional president. “We are committed to serving the people who call our communities home and are honored to support the preservation of Audubon Park.”
Food and drink from Audubon Clubhouse Café will be available for purchase. Attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs to sit back and enjoy the music.
The Loyola University School of Music will perform on Sunday, October 14, followed by the New Orleans Concert Band on Sunday, October 21. All concerts begin at 5:00 p.m. and end at 6:30 p.m.
Music Under the Oaks celebrates Audubon Park Conservancy.
Contributions to the conservancy directly support annual care and improvements in Audubon Park, including ongoing needs such as lawn care, seasonal flower planting and the protection of historic live oak trees. Every gift to Audubon Park Conservancy at any level is greatly appreciated.
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2018 MUSIC UNDER THE OAKS FALL PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 7 – LPO Brass Quintet
Sunday, October 14 – Loyola University School of Music
Sunday, October 21 – New Orleans Concert Band
Audubon Nature Institute operates a family of museums, parks and research facilities dedicated to celebrating the wonders of nature. Through innovative live animal exhibits, education programs, and scientific discovery, Audubon makes a meaningful contribution to preserving wildlife for the future. Audubon Nature Institute flagships include Audubon Park, Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, Entergy Giant Screen Theater, Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center, Woldenberg Riverfront Park and Audubon Wilderness Park. Ron Forman is President and CEO of Audubon Nature Institute.