The 1999 summer concert and lecture series, sponsored by Cornell's School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions, provides a mix of entertaining and enlightening performances and lectures beginning June 29 and ending Aug. 6.
All events are free and open to the public.
The first concert of the series will showcase the Ithaca Wind Trio, three talented Ithaca College graduate students performing an eclectic mix of compositions by 18th, 19th and 20th century composers. The trio includes oboist Lauren Urban, clarinetist John Waytena and bassoonist Edward Montoya. Joe Salzano and the Blue Devils will kick off the series July 2 with the big band sound of traditional swing music from the 1920s and '30s. On July 9 Good Dog Bad Dog, a local six-piece band, will feature its blend of rock, folk and Latin beats. Concert-goers are invited to bring a picnic dinner, play Frisbee, dance and sing along to enjoy the beginning of their weekend.