Backyard BBQ Bash
MSO’s Backyard BBQ Bash!
New Date!
Wednesday
Sept 18
Good Eats, Good Music, Good Fun!
Support MSO at this fun and casual fundraiser! RSVP by Sep 12.
EVENT PRESS RELEASE
Chill and Grill at the Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra Backyard BBQ FUNraiser: An Evening of Food, Music and Community Support
MANITOWOC, WI, May 31, 2024 – Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is hosting a summer Backyard BBQ FUNraiser featuring good eats, good music and good fun. This fun and casual event will be held at the home of MSO Board Member Bill Fricke. It is an opportunity to come together to show support for the MSO, while reveling in an evening of BBQ delights, musical performances, and joyful camaraderie.
The MSO Backyard BBQ Bash is planned for Thursday, June 13, RESCHEDULED TO WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 18 with doors open at 4:30pm, and dinner served at 5:30pm. Guests can look forward to savoring an array of specialties prepared by Late’s accompanied by Sabbatical brewing beers (in addition to wine, spritzers and other beverages). Live music provided by the 10 Strings Acoustic duo of Jim Van Lanen and Pete Honzik begins at 6:30pm. Throughout the evening, enjoy yard games, raffles and a cozy bonfire.
“We’re excited to invite the public to join us for a relaxed and enjoyable evening,” remarked host Bill Fricke of MSO. “This event is not just about raising funds to support the Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra, but also about fostering a sense of camaraderie among our supporters and the community at large. It’s a celebration of music, food, and the shared passion for enriching our cultural landscape.”
“We’re immensely grateful to our host, Bill Fricke, whose generosity has made this event possible,” added Peggy Pitz, MSO Executive Director. “His commitment to the arts and to our orchestra is truly commendable, and we’re honored to have the opportunity to gather in such a beautiful setting.”
For more information about the Summer Backyard BBQ FUNraiser or to purchase tickets, please visit manitowocsymphony.org/BBQ. Tickets are $45 per person. All proceeds from the event will directly benefit the Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra, helping to sustain its mission of enriching lives through the power of music.
ABOUT MSO: Manitowoc, Wisconsin is one of the smallest cities to have its own symphony orchestra. The mission of the Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra Association is to promote the highest quality orchestral music experiences available to patrons and musicians. Music’s true power is to move and unite people. Hearing music is about discovering what connects us all—uncovering shared eternal truths. The MSO is currently celebrating its 74th season. manitowocsymphony.org
CONTACT: Peggy Pitz, MSO Executive Director | 920-684-3492 or pwpitz@ameritech.net