Date:  April 3, 2006

BLOOMSBURG— The Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Community Orchestra will host a symphony ball on Friday, April 28, from 6 to 10 p.m. in Kehr Union Ballroom.

The evening will feature dancing and music. Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served from 6 to 7 p.m. and coffee will be provided courtesy of the New Town Perk. Also from 6 to 7 p.m., the Susquehanna International Dancers will offer dance lessons.

The evening’s events will continue with dancing from 7 to 8 p.m. and 9 to 10 p.m. to music provided by the BU Community Orchestra, directed by Mark Jelinek, professor of music. The Burgess, Mitchell and Seal Trio will perform from 8 to 9 p.m.

The symphony ball is open to the public free of charge; donations will be accepted. The deadline for reservations is Friday, April 14. For information or reservations, contact Jelinek at (570) 389-4289 or mjelinek@bloomu.edu. Contributions will benefit the BU Community Orchestra and checks should be made payable to “Husky Fund.” 

Bloomsburg University is one of 14 universities in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. The university serves approximately 8,000 students and offers 65 bachelor’s, 18 master’s and one doctoral degree.

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