The Firelands Symphony Orchestra (FSO) will present “Silver Screen Sorcery: A Halloween Fantasy” at 4 p.m., Oct. 29, at Sawmill Creek Convention Center. This family friendly concert will feature the full orchestra, under the direction of Carl Topilow, and a special visit from Count Dracula played by Eric Charnofsky.
A family celebration of all things spooky, audience and orchestra members both are encouraged to come dressed in their best family friendly Halloween costume for a special costume parade during the concert, according to a news release.
Be transported through the fantastical movie universes of “Star Wars,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “Harry Potter,” “Hook,” “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” and “The Witches of Eastwick,” the release said.
The concert also will feature eerie symphonic masterpieces like Saint-Saëns’ Danse Macabre, and Peck’s The Thrill of Orchestra.
“Maestro Topilow crafted the idea of having a family Halloween concert that could incorporate the beautiful music from films that all ages love,” said executive director Ron Brooker in the release. “We are very excited to play these pieces live for people of all generations to enjoy in new and fun ways.”
General admission tickets for this concert are available for $30 at firelandssymphony.com/tickets or by calling the Firelands Symphony Orchestra office at 419-621-4800 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
Season subscriptions available for discounted ticket prices to multiple season concerts, according to the release.
Student tickets for youth are complementary, as well as for college students with a valid student identification card at the time of purchase.
For these special ticket offers, call the Firelands Symphony Orchestra office or claim at the box office on the day of the event, the release said.
This concert is made possible with generous funding from Randolph J. & Estelle M. Dorn Foundation, Sam S. & Rose Stein Foundation, Sidney Frohman Foundation, Buckeye Broadband, True Alpha Wealth Management, Erie County Community Foundation and Ohio Arts Council.
Sawmill Creek Resort is located at 400 Sawmill Creek Drive West in Huron.
When entering the site, attendees should follow signage for the conference center parking and entrance.
Concessions are available and are cashless.
