Join the Lake Charles Symphony on Friday, Feb. 14, at the Historic Calcasieu Marine National Bank for an evening filled with the beautiful music of Spain. The program, under the direction of guest conductor Mr. Michael J. Costello, will feature the waltzes of Johann Strauss and works by Tchaikovsky and Dvorak. Enjoy a great evening with friends, or that special someone, along with a plated dinner & beverages.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7 p.m., followed by the concert at 7:15 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for $125 and include dinner and a wine/beer voucher. A cash bar will also be available. Cocktail attire requested.

Michael J. Costello has conducted the Greenville Opera Company, Youngstown Opera Orchestra, Youngstown Symphony Youth Orchestra, Youngstown Youth Wind Symphony, and also Dana School of Music’s Opera Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, and Early Music Ensemble. Costello was the principal conductor and one of the co-founders of the Youngstown Opera Company and Youngstown Youth Wind Symphony. Costello holds a Bachelor’s of Performance from the Dana School of Music and two Master Degrees: MA in Health & Financial Economics and a MBA in Finance & Healthcare Management, both from Youngstown State University. He is also an active member of the Symphony Board of Directors.

For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www.lcsymphony.com or call the office at 337-433-1611. Be sure to follow the Lake Charles Symphony’s Facebook page to receive the latest information on programming and events at Facebook.com/lcsymphony.