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Know Before You Go

Join us for Pops II: Hotel Califorinia: A Salute to the Eagles at the Abilene Convention Center!

There are several items that we’d like you to know in advance of Saturday’s performance:

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PARKING

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The main parking lot at the convention center is located on the North side of the
building and is free to park. Handicapped parking is limited so we recommend getting there early. Vehicle access on North 6th Street is blocked due to construction, so we recommend parking in the main parking lot. 

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ENTERING

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There are four entrances to the theater, two on the north side and two on the south side of the Convention Center. Each will have a Belle or Beau scanning tickets as you enter.

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WILL CALL

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If you have pre-purchased tickets, you may pick up your tickets at the Box Office located in the foyer of the Convention Center. The Box Office will open at 5:30 PM for the 7:30 PM performance.

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E-TICKETS

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When purchasing tickets online and selecting the eticket delivery method you will
receive one email. This email will contain the order confirmation and the PDFs will be attached at the bottom of the email. If you do not receive this email, please check your spam folder. You can also CLICK HERE and scroll down just after the seating chart and click “Click here to resend tickets” to input the email you used to initially place the order.

Please contact our Box Office with any questions or if you need assistance with your e-tickets.

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WALKUPS

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Walk up tickets will be available for purchase in the foyer. Please note that the Box Office will close 30 minutes after the start of the concert.

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GIFT SHOP

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There will be CDs for sale! The price is as follows: 1 CD – $25 and 2 Volume set – $40 (live symphony show). We will take cash, card, or check!

Be sure to take a moment to stop by the table in the lobby to check them out! After the performance, the band will also be available to meet with patrons as well as autograph their CDs!

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CONCERT TIME

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The performance will last approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes with a 20 minute intermission. Please try to arrive at least thirty minutes before the concert start time of 7:30 PM.

This leaves time for parking, picking up tickets, getting your ticket scanned, visiting the restroom and finding your seat. If you arrive late you will be seated as soon as there is an appropriate pause in the performance.

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ATTIRE

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There are as many ways of dressing as there are people who come to concerts. Most aim for business casual or dressier, but ultimately the symphony is for everyone, wear what makes you comfortable.

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STUDENT TICKETS

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Student’s ages 6 through 18 can enjoy any Philharmonic concerts for only $5.00.

However, no children under the age of 6 will be allowed in the concert hall. No children on laps; everyone must have a seat.

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COCKTAILS

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There will be a cocktail hour hosted by KAO Lounge in the Lobby from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. There will be a signature drink and other beverages available for purchase before the concert and during intermission.

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SURVEY

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As we are preparing our Abilene Gives Campaign, we would love to get testimonials from our season subscribers! Click this link to fill out a survey so we can get to know you better.

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DID YOU KNOW…?

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Ahead of Saturday’s performance, you can peruse a digital copy of the
program book to check out the full concert program, read the program notes to learn more about each work, or get acquainted with the featured guest artists of the program. This program and past programs can be found on our website