PETER CETERA to Perform with the CSO During 2010 Nationwide Insurance Picnic 7/10

Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Peter Cetera, the creative genius behind an unparalleled string of hit songs including "If You Leave Me Now," "Hard to Say I'm Sorry," "You're The Inspiration," "The Glory of Love," and "The Next Time I Fall," comes to Columbus to perform an outdoor concert with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra (CSO). The concert opens with the CSO, conducted by Albert-George Schram, performing a program of blues-inspired selections.

The 2010 Nationwide Insurance Picnic with the Pops presents Peter Cetera at Chemical Abstracts Service (2540 Olentangy River Rd.) on Saturday, July 10, at 8:15 pm. Tickets are $20 for adults and $13 for children if purchased in advance by phone at 614.228.8600, online at www.PicnicWithThePops.com, or in person at the Ohio Theatre Ticket Office (39 E. State St.). At the gate on the night of the show, tickets are $22 for adults and $15 for children. Children 3 and under are free

Peter Cetera has had two distinct musical careers. From 1968-86, Cetera was singer, songwriter, and bassist for legendary rock group Chicago, recording 18 of the most memorable albums of a generation. Hits included "If You Leave Me Now," "Hard to Say I'm Sorry," "Baby What a Big Surprise," "You're the Inspiration," "Stay the Night," "Love Me Tomorrow," "Happy Man," "Feeling Stronger Every Day," and "Along Comes a Woman."

Since 1986, Cetera has recorded ten time-honored CDs as a solo artist. Hits include the Oscar-nominated song "The Glory of Love" from The Karate Kid II, "The Next Time I Fall" with Amy Grant, "Feels Like Heaven" with Chaka Kahn, "After All" with Cher from Chances Are, "No Explanation" from Pretty Woman, and "Restless Heart."

Today, Cetera is playing to audiences around the world with his 5-piece, unplugged group, performing both his acclaimed "symphony tour" and a smaller "string quartet" version of the show.

Recently, Cetera has announced that "for the first time in 15 years," he has reformed his classic 7-piece electric band, adding another exciting performance format to the music that continues to touch the lives of so many people.

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The 2010 Nationwide Insurance Picnic with the Pops presents PETER CETERA
Saturday, July 10, 8:15 pm
Chemical Abstracts Service (2540 Olentangy River Rd.)
Settle in for the most romantic night of the summer with Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Peter Cetera, the creative genius behind an unparalleled string of hit songs including "If You Leave Me Now," "Hard to Say I'm Sorry," "You're The Inspiration," "The Glory of Love," and "The Next Time I Fall." Tickets are $20 for adults and $13 for children if purchased in advance by phone at 614.228.8600, online at www.PicnicWithThePops.com, or in person at the Ohio Theatre Ticket Office (39 E. State St.). At the gate on the night of the show, tickets are $22 for adults and $15 for children. Children 3 and under are free.

The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, education excellence, and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. The CSO also appreciates the support of the Abigail Simpson, Grace K. and Robert L. Rohe, and Martha G. Staub Funds of the Columbus Foundation, assisting donors and others in strengthening our community for the benefit of all of its citizens, and the Greater Columbus Arts Council, supporting the city's artists and arts organizations since 1973.

About the Columbus Symphony Orchestra
Founded in 1951, the Columbus Symphony is the only full-time, professional symphony in central Ohio. Through an array of innovative artistic, educational, and community outreach programming, the Columbus Symphony is reaching an expanding to a more diverse audience each year. This season, the Columbus Symphony will share classical music with more than a quarter million people in central Ohio through concerts, radio broadcasts, and special programming. For more information, visit www.columbussymphony.com.