The Long Center to Present SALUTE TO VIENNA: A NEW YEARS CONCERT, 1/4

Party like it's 1899 in Vienna, the city of dreams! Join us at The Long Center on Sunday, January 4 at 3 p.m. to ring in the New Year with Salute to Vienna, an evening with an all-star cast of European singers, dancers, and full orchestra. Bring the entire family and start 2015 with a holiday tradition! Tickets are on sale now and start at $47.75.

Returning to Austin for a 2nd season, this magnificent concert full of fun and excitement, features famous operetta excerpts from Die Fledermaus and The Merry Widow, as well as polkas and Strauss waltzes. Don't miss the Blue Danube waltz! Discover the beauty of Salute to Vienna for the first time or all over again!

Salute to Vienna is a timeless tradition. Like a glass of champagne, it celebrates the hope and opportunity of the year ahead. It's an extravaganza of familiar, easy-to-listen-to music combined with dance, acting and storytelling that recalls happy memories of a time when life was less complicated. It's a musical confection that delights the ears, eyes, and soul, leaving audiences feeling joyful and filled with energy and optimism, ready to take on the year -- and world -- that lies ahead.

Tickets are available at TheLongCenter.org or by calling (512) 474.LONG (5664). Also available at the Long Center's 3M Box Office located at 701 West Riverside Drive at South First Street. For groups of 10 and more, please call 512-457-5161 or groupsales@thelongcenter.org.

ABOUT THE LONG CENTER - The Long Center is Austin's Creative Home, built "by the community, for the community." The organization is primarily funded by private citizens and corporations and by nature understands the importance of giving. As a non-profit, the Long Center collaborates with community partners to sponsor educational programs, host free events on the City Terrace, subsidize rental costs for emerging art groups, and gift tickets to charitable and community-minded organizations. The Long Center also provides the best overall live entertainment experience of any venue in Austin. It is home to the Symphony, Opera and Ballet and boasts additional eclectic programming spanning diverse audiences. A commitment to acoustic excellence combined with exceptional theater site lines and an unparalleled outdoor view of Austin creates a magical experience and lasting memories. Austinites of all ages and interests are invited to explore the Long Center to expand their cultural perspective and appreciation of the arts. For more information, visit TheLongCenter.org or call (512) 474-LONG (5664) for ticket information.