Singer-songwriter Peter Cetera and a 42-piece orchestra conducted by Arnie Roth will take the stage at Stanford University’s Frost Amphitheater for the 2006 Summer Symphony.
This is the 47th year for the annual benefit for the Children’s Health Council.
Since 1986, Mr. Cetera’s hits as a solo artist have included “The Glory of Love,” from the movie “The Karate Kid II”; “The Next Time I Fall” with Amy Grant; and “No Explanation” from the film “Pretty Woman.” Prior to his solo career, he was the voice, songwriter and bass player for the rock group Chicago.
Samantha Mohr, KPIX television meteorologist, will be mistress of ceremonies. Gates will open at 4:30 p.m. for picnicking and pre-concert jazz performance.
Quin Whitman is chairperson of the event for the second year.
Proceeds will benefit Children’s Health Council services for children with behavioral, learning and developmental problems.
Major sponsors include See’s Candies, Guidant Foundation, NetJets, and Sand Hill Foundation.
Tickets to the concert are $50 for adults and $25 for children in lawn seating. Chair seating is $75.
Picnics can be ordered directly from Il Fornaio restaurant in Palo Alto and picked up at the event. Concertgoers will receive a picnic order form with their tickets. Food and beverages will not be sold at the concert.
To order tickets, call 617-3859 or go to www.summersymphony.org.
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