Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra At San Francisco Plantation

"Bring a Blanket, a Lawn Chair, and Picnic Basket"

Enjoy wonderful music under the oaks at the historic San Francisco Plantation, on Saturday, April 29, 2006.

The Louisiana Philharmonic will present a two-hour concert with 65 - 70 musicians, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., with a program of Pops music to everyone's tastes.

Gates open at 10am and the RRAHC will sponsor a judged art show in the Sugar Mill Pavilion beginning at 1pm.

The festive occasion will also mark the 150th anniversary of the historic plantation's construction.

San Francisco Plantation is located on River Road, between Garyville and Reserve in St. John the Baptist Parish.

This is a fund raiser for the San Francisco Plantation, the tourism for which was crippled by Hurricane Katrina. The money is vitally needed for the continued upkeep and operation of the plantation.

The $15,000 fee for the LPO was raised through underwriters by the River Region Arts and Humanities Council (RRAHC). San Francisco Plantation will get the gate receipts.

Tickets are only $10 per person.

Also, plantation tours will be available before and after the concert until 6:30pm for additional fees.

There will be food and wine for sale on the grounds.

Guests will be permitted to bring in food and drink ( picnic baskets ).

Current Underwriters who have donated at least $1,000 are: The St. John Parish Economic Development Committee, RRAHC, Senator Joel Chaisson, South Louisiana Port Commission, Bull’s Corner, Paul Aucoin, Mark Schneider, Diagio Wine, River Parishes Tourist Commission, United Way, First National Bank USA, Entergy, St. John Enterprises.

For more information or to order tickets, call Mike Norton at 985-652-3544, or San Francisco Plantation at 985-535-2341.

San Francisco Plantation
2646 Hwy. 44, River Road

Garyville, LA 70051

tel 985.535.2341

1.888.322.1756

fax 985 535.5450

sanfran@rtconline.com

www.SanFranciscoPlantation.org