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View Digital Program- Ride Like The Wind
- Sailing
- Love Will Keep Us Together
- Heart to Heart
- Escape (The Piña Colada Song)
- Summer Breeze
- Guilty
- Steal Away
- I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)
- What A Fool Believes
- Takin' It To The Streets
- Peg
- Africa
- Baby Come Back
- You Belong To Me
- Cool Change
- Turn Your Love Around
- What Cha' Gonna Do For Me?
- Biggest Part of Me
- Margaritaville
- Reelin' In The Years
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ROARchestra is back! The Louisville Orchestra and your Louisville Zoo have partnered together again to present a wildly entertaining musical evening. Bring your blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy live music under the stars at the Zoo’s renovated Oasis stage.
Set sail on a musical journey where the smooth sounds of the ’70s and ’80s come to life in a unique orchestral experience. Let the elegant strings and brassy sounds sweep you away as this concert blends together the lush harmonies and iconic melodies of yacht rock legends like Hall & Oats, Toto, Christopher Cross, The Doobie Brothers, Jimmy Buffett and Steely Dan, all conducted under the baton of beloved ROARchestra conductor, Bob Bernhardt. Immerse yourself in a wave of summer nostalgia as rich orchestral arrangements breathe new life into classic yacht rock hits, creating an evening of music where the rhythms of soft rock meet the majestic power of symphonic sound.
Gates open at 7PM, with the performance to follow at 8:30PM. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to explore select Zoo areas before the performance begins.
Guests are encouraged to bring:
- Lawn chairs
- Blankets
- Outside food
- Non-alcoholic beverages
Outside alcohol is prohibited.
Concessions, snacks and adult beverages will be available for purchase throughout the evening. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy food and beverages before the concert begins.
Whether you’re a longtime Louisville Orchestra fan, a Zoo regular or simply looking for a fun summer night out, Summer Breeze offers the perfect soundtrack for a July evening under the stars
ALL ARRANGEMENTS LICENSED BY SCHIRMER THEATRICAL, LLC
Produced by Greeneberg Artists and Schirmer Theatrical
Creative Team
Jeff Tyzik, Producer & Arranger
Jami Greenberg, Producer & Booking Agent
Alex Kosick, Producer
Robert Thompson, Producer
Betsey Perlmutter, Producer
FAQs
ROARchestra is a collaborative concert featuring the Louisville Orchestra at the Louisville Zoo. This Yacht-Rock themed concert will be presented on Saturday, July 11th. The concert is expected to start at 8:30 p.m. After regular daily hours end, the Louisville Zoo will re-open at 7 p.m. for ticket buyers.
ROARchestra is concert for everyone to enjoy! It is ideal for a family outing, night out with friends or as a special date night.
The Louisville Orchestra, under the baton of conductor longtime ROARchestra conductor Bob Bernhardt, will present a vibrant mix of classic summertime tunes you already know and love.
The run time of the concert is subject to many factors. The anticipated time is 1 hour and 40 minutes including a 15 minute intermission.
Guests can bring food and non-alcoholic beverages. Alcohol may not be brought into the Louisville Zoo. Food and beverages will also be available for sale in the concert area. Note: anyone attempting to bring in alcohol will be barred from entry.
The Louisville Zoo will re-open at 7 p.m. following regular daily hours. ROARchestra ticket buyers are welcome to venture to the Oasis Field for the concert or enjoy the collection of animals until 8 p.m. At 8 p.m., all ticket buyers must make their way to the Oasis Field for the concert.