Frank Zappa celebration consolidated to Sept. 19
The dedication of the Frank Zappa statue, originally planned for the weekend of Sept. 18-19, has been consolidated to Sept. 19, organizers said today.
The day-long event will feature a symposium with Zappa's widow Gail, a free outdoor concert with Zappa Plays Zappa and Arbouretum, a dedication and afterparty.
"I think it will be easier for everyone," said organizer Sean Brescia.
Here is the complete schedule, courtesy of Brescia ...
10 a.m. -- "A Talk with Gail Zappa," at the Creative Alliance at The Patterson. RSVP here.
noon -- Live performance by Arbouretum and other bands at Eastern Avenue and Conkling Street
2 p.m. -- Sculpture dedication ceremony at Eastern Avenue and Conkling Street, featuring Enoch Pratt Free Library President Carla Hayden, Gail Zappa, Mayor of Vilnius, Lithuanian delegation of donors, Mayor Stephanie C. Rawlings-Blake. Performance by Zappa Plays Zappa immediately follows ceremony.
6 p.m. -- Arts district after-party at Creative Alliance at The Patterson featuring Big in Japan, Telesma and DJ El Suprimo. $5 cover.
Brescia expects about 5,000 to attend the dedication. While most of the day's events are free, VIP tickets are available. $100 tickets will give patrons access to a reserved enclosure during the concert, and $250 tickets also include a meet-and-greet backstage, with autographed posters, he said.
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