Play America
Date: July 3, 2025
Location: America Place at River Ridge
Sponsored by Jasteka Cultural Center
6:00 – 8:00 PM – Food Trucks & Family Field
8:00 – 10:00 PM – Louisville Orchestra Concert Conducted by Teddy Abrams
Join us for The Louisville Orchestra’s free Independence Day Weekend Community Concert, “Play America”. This family-friendly event promises an evening filled with music, food trucks, and free fun activities.
FREE Event
Tickets are not required, but registration is recommended.
By registering, you’ll receive important updates about parking, programming, and event details. Share this event and bring the whole family for an unforgettable evening of music and fun!
Bring your own seating. Free parking.
Food and beverages available for purchase.
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Music:
The Louisville Orchestra, under the baton of conductor Teddy Abrams, will present a celebratory mix of classical and contemporary pieces. From beloved summer classics like Vivaldi’s “Summer,” and “The Star Spangled Banner” to crowd favorites like John Williams’ “Main Title” from Star Wars and Tchaikovsky’s “Finale” from 1812 Overture, Op. 49, there’s something for the whole family in this summertime celebration.
Smith & Key: The Star-Spangled Banner
Rossini | Overture to The Barber of Seville
Copland | El Salon Mexico
Carlos Simon | The Block
Beethoven | Symphony No. 7, Mvt. II
Oswald Huỳnh | re: cleaving (world premiere)
Gulda: Cello Concerto, Op. 129
Vivaldi | The Four Seasons: Summer, Mvts. II and III
Williams | Theme from Jurassic Park
Williams | Main Title from Star Wars
Tchaikovsky | 1812 Overture
Food and Drinks:
Enjoy a variety of delicious options from our local food trucks, with picnic tables and shaded tents available.
Family Field:
Bring the whole family for an evening of fun activities, including:
Community musical performances
Balloon creations
Bounce houses
Louisville Orchestra crafts
Face painting
And more!
No outside alcohol will be permitted.
No raincheck. No pets permitted.
Play America is more than a concert; it’s a FREE family and community event that promises to be a highlight of your summer. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and come be a part of this wonderful event!
Registration and info here: https://louisvilleorchestra.org/concert/play-america/