The New Mexico Philharmonic has two concerts this weekend at the zoo. On Saturday, May 12 at 8 p.m., the orchestra pays tribute to the composer John Williams, probably best known for film soundtrack hits such as Harry Potter, Jaws, E.T. and Star Wars. Tickets can be purchased online.
And on Sunday, the annual Mother's Day concert will take place beginning at 2 p.m. The concert lasts for one hour and is included with zoo admission. The orchestra will present Orchestra Spectaculars! with music by Dvorak, Sousa, Bizet and more. The Jackie McGehee youth competition winners will present solos at the concert as well. Hear Mario Bastea-Forte on cello and Gabriel Landstedt on piano; both are high school students.
Be sure to take a blanket, chairs and picnic to really enjoy the show. It's also International Migratory Bird day at the zoo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. And you might want to take Mom to the Bonsai show at the Botanic Gardens, running 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., so purchase a combo ticket.If you do go to the Mother's Day concert at the zoo, be sure to use the free park and ride service offered from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from the Aquarium parking lot at New York and Central, or from the parking structure at 2nd and Gold (keep your zoo ticket stub!). The parking at the zoo on Mother's Day is virtually nonexistent.
Purchase zoo admission tickets online to ensure you don't miss the concert.
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