ADVO SUMMERWIND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ANNOUNCES 2003 SUMMER SEASON Southern New Englands Newest Venue for World-class Entertainment

ADVO SummerWind is a performing arts center in Windsor, CT. Following a successful inaugural season, ADVO SummerWind announces its line up and ticket availability for the upcoming season.

Contact:   Nancy Costa                     
First Experience Communications            
860.657.3815 / costa@firstexperience.com
Or
Stephen H. McKay
Executive Director
ADVO SummerWind Performing Arts Center                  860.687.9836 / smckay01@snet.net

Windsor, CT (May 5, 2003)- After a tremendously successful inaugural season, ADVO SummerWind Performing Arts Center, a nonprofit organization, is pleased to announce its 2003 summer season lineup and ticket availability. ADVO SummerWind is Southern New Englands newest outdoor arts and entertainment venue offering a diverse blend of high caliber talent to suit a wide range of audiences taste – from classical music aficionados to parents looking for family-oriented performances.

ADVO SummerWind features a relaxing and breathtaking outdoor setting, spacious seating accommodations for 1,500 under a state-of-the-art tension structure and lawn seating for an additional 3,500. The venues convenient location, exceptional acoustics, free parking, handicapped accessibility, and gracious atmosphere make it a prime summer destination. This season, Jordan Caterers, previously voted "Best of Connecticut" by Connecticut Magazine, will provide food and beverage services at all ADVO SummerWind events.

"This years season offers a great blend of unique talent that I believe our audience will be quite pleased with. I cant wait to get started," said Stephen McKay, ADVO SummerWind executive director.

Continuing its commitment to bringing a diverse cross-section of live entertainment to the region, ADVO SummerWind is proud to present their 2003 summer season:
Sunday, June 29, 7:30 P.M. – Hartford Symphony Orchestra – 2003 Grand Opening
Friday, July 4, 7:30 P.M. – United States Coast Guard Band – July 4 Celebration with Artillery Cannons & Fireworks! FREE ADMISSION!
Saturday, July 19, 2:00 P.M. – Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats – Family-friendly Entertainment
Saturday, July 26, 7:30 P.M. – Canadian Brass – World Renowned Brass Ensemble
Saturday, August 2, 7:30 P.M. – Ben E. King & Lou Christie – WDRC Oldies Night
Saturday, August 9, 12:00 P.M. – Celtic Roots Festival – Daylong Celtic Celebration featuring;
o Natalie MacMaster
o Gaelic Storm
o Clann Drumma
o The Morgans
o Manchester Regional Police & Fire Bagpipe Band
o Billy Egan
Saturday, August 16, 7:30 P.M. – Dave Brubeck – Jazz Legend
Friday, August 22, 7:30 P.M. – Wynton Marsalis – Jazz Icon
Saturday, August 23, 12:00 P.M. – Fishtail Rhythm & Roots Festival –Louisiana Style Party
o The Radiators
o Terrance Simien
o Jesse Lege & Bayou Brew
o Zydeco Hogs
o Dance Lessons and more…
Sunday, August 31, 2:00 P.M. – El Gran Combo – HPN Presents this Latin Extravaganza!
Saturday, September 6, 5:30 P.M. – CeCe Winans – Archer Memorial Freedom Gospel Festival
Tickets:
1) Online at www.tickets.com
2) Via telephone at 1.800.477.6849
3) Tickets.com outlet locations found at www.swind.org
4) ADVO SummerWind Ticket Center located at Geisslers Supermarket, 318 Broad Street, Windsor, CT
5) Day of show at the venue box office.
Ticket prices range from $16 to $48. Admission for children 12 and under is free for lawn seating, with the exception of the Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats.

ADVO SummerWind Performing Arts Center is conveniently located off Exit 38 on I-91 North or South at 40 Griffin Road North in Windsor, CT. For more information about ADVO SummerWind and the 2003 summer season visit www.swind.org or call 860.687.9836.
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