Auburn Symphony Orchestra will perform two free concerts and one ticketed concert in Auburn this summer. All three appearances will be casual, outdoor, family-friendly events.
■ Summer Sounds: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 14, in Les Gove Park. ASO string players will perform a free concert including selections from John Williams, Disney, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift and more. Relax and enjoy your favorite tunes from film and radio. Bring your family, pack a picnic, bring your lawn chairs, or throw a blanket on the ground and join us for the City of Auburn’s Summer Sounds.
■ Music at the Market: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21 in Les Gove Park. Liven up your trip to the Auburn Farmers Market. Enjoy the free sounds of ASO brass musicians as you stroll the fresh offerings from local vendors.
■ Family Concert in the Garden: 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, at Soos Creek Botanical Gardens. Join the Auburn Symphony String Quartet for a lovely afternoon in the garden with fun music the whole family will enjoy. This concert sold out last year, so get your tickets early. Tickets are available at www.auburnsymphony.org and are $15 adults, $8 students, free for ages 12 and under. Visitors to the garden concert are encouraged to bring a picnic and enjoy the outdoor setting. Chairs will be available or you may bring your own seating. The garden opens at 1 p.m. before the concert. Soos Creek Botanical Garden and Heritage Center is located on the East Hill in Auburn. This 22-acre facility features flower gardens, woodland areas, a vegetable demonstration garden, an aviary and much more.
More information is available at auburnsymphony.org or at 253-887-7777.