Steve Martin, Delta's Tad Hutcheson, Falcons' lineman to appear at Symphony Gala

December 10,2012

In a news release Friday, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra announced it will host its third annual Symphony Gala March 2 at the Woodruff Arts Center in Midtown.

The black-tie evening will include a performance by Grammy Award winner Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers bluegrass band with members of the orchestra. Proceeds will benefit the orchestra and its education and community programs.

The 2013 Symphony Gala is chaired by orchestra board member Tad Hutcheson, vice president of community and public affairs at CAP Member, Delta Air Lines, and his wife, Janin. The patron chair is Atlanta Symphony Associates member Julie Baringer. CAP Member, Atlanta Falcons offensive guard Justin Blalock, an orchestra spokesperson for music education, has been named honorary chair of the event.

At 7:30 p.m., Martin — who in addition to being an award-winning comedian, actor, author and playwright is also an accomplished banjo player — will perform with the Steep Canyon Rangers bluegrass band and members of the orchestra in Atlanta Symphony Hall. Following the concert, patron guests will enjoy a seated dinner in the Taylor Lobby of the High. Throughout the evening, patrons will have the opportunity to bid on luxury items at a silent auction.

-Courtesy, NeighborhoodNewspapers.com