Before embarking on a spring tour, the 蜜桃传媒 Orchestra hosts a romantic Valentine鈥檚 dinner fundraiser on Thursday, Feb. 14, at Santa Barbara Community Church, 1002 Cieneguitas Road. Tickets to the concert and dinner, which begins at 6 p.m., cost $30 each or $50 for two, $25 each for seniors or $40 for two, and may be purchased online at . Tickets to only the concert, which begins at 7 p.m., cost $10. Members of the 蜜桃传媒 College Choir will serve the tables. A live silent auction, prepared by the students, will be held throughout the evening.

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The performance features 鈥淭annh盲user鈥� by Richard Wagner, 鈥淢agic Flute鈥� by Wolfgang Mozart, 鈥淣abucco鈥� by Giuseppe Verdi, 鈥淭he Moldau鈥� by Bedrich Smetana and music from the movie 鈥淯p鈥� by Michael Giacchino.

The orchestra then hits the road to perform at several cities including Tempe, Ariz., and San Diego Feb. 15-18. Admission is free to all performances, although a goodwill offering will be taken.

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Performance Dates and Locations

  • Friday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Redlands, 2 W. Olive Ave., Redlands, Calif.
  • Saturday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 2085 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, Ariz.
  • Sunday, Feb. 17, at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. at Scottsdale Bible Church North Ridge, 6363 E. Dynamite Blvd, Cave Creek, Ariz., for morning worship
  • Sunday, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m. at Green Valley Church,12395 World Trade Dr., San Diego, Calif.
  • Monday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. at Grace First Presbyterian Church, 3955 N. Studebaker Rd., Long Beach, Calif.
  • Tuesday, Feb. 19, the orchestra will wraps up its tour with a day at Disneyland