FREE POPS IN THE PARK

May 6, 2015 By Mary Rathman

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N. Ashley Drive in Tampa, will host a free Pops in the Park concert May 10 at 7:30 p.m. The Florida Orchestra will present a mix of symphonic and pop favorites. Guests are asked to bring canned food donations for Tampa Bay Harvest.

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Maxwell ready to serenade in Florida portion of tour

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