The Sheldon Museum presents its annual Pops Concert and Fireworks on Wednesday, July 3. This popular family-friendly event draws hundreds to picnic while enjoying music and spectacular fireworks. Adult price goes up after tomorrow, Tuesday, June 25!
Lou Kosma will conduct the Vermont Philharmonic in a medley of contemporary music, light classics, Broadway and film favorites including "Bohemian Rhapsody,""Take Me Out to the Ballgame," and songs from Mary Poppins. Guest soloist is jazz vocalist Holli Ross, a swinging, intensely musical singer with a deep knowledge of the jazz tradition.
Also offered is raffle of picnic baskets painted by seven local artists, filled with local foods, gift certificates and more.

The concert takes place at Middlebury College in the field behind the Mahaney Arts Center (rain site: Kenyon Arena) There is plenty of free parking adjacent to the field. Grounds open at 5:30 for picnics; Concert begins at 7:30. Bring chairs, blankets and flashlights. Ticket prices: Adult $ 25 (after June 25: $30), Youth $10; Children under 12 free.
To purchase concert tickets: call the Sheldon Museum at 802-388-2117, online at henrysheldonmuseum.org or in person at the Museum, One Park Street in Middlebury. For more information about the musical program or other details, visit the Museum's website.