Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Presents Independence Day Weekend Music 7/1

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will kick off an Independence Day weekend of music entertainment at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, the Orchestra's summer home, beginning Thursday, July 1, 2010, at 8:00 p.m.* The Orchestra, led by conductor Bridget Michele Reischl, will perform patriotic sing-alongs with the U.S. Army Field Band Chorus, Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, and feature post-concert fireworks.

The ASO Presents concert series will welcome Earth, Wind & Fire to Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park on Friday, July 2, 2010. Closing the weekend of music is Phish , who will play two concerts at the Amphitheatre on Saturday and Sunday, July 3-4, 2010, at 7:30 p.m.Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park is a not-for-profit performance venue owned by the Woodruff Arts Center and operated by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. About the Atlanta Symphony OrchestraThe Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, currently in its 65th season, is one of America's leading orchestras, known for the excellence of its live performances, presentations, renowned choruses, and its impressive list of GRAMMY ® Award-winning recordings.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 91 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ and LSE: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

About the Woodruff Arts Center

Over the past 40 years, the Woodruff Arts Center has distinguished itself as one of the premier cultural centers in the nation, a unique institutional model where individual arts institutions unite to form a collaborative, inspirational, and supportive environment for the arts and education. The Woodruff Arts Center campus, located in the heart of Midtown Atlanta houses four renowned arts organizations including ALLIANCE THEATRE, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, High Museum of Art, and Young Audiences.

Since 1968, Woodruff Arts Center has served more than 30 million patrons and annually offers morethan 3,300 performances and exhibitions. In addition to its role as a cultural beacon and hub of the Southeast, the Center serves as a critical economic, educational, and social catalyst for Atlanta and the region. For more, visit woodruffcenter.org.

Tickets

Single tickets for all 2010 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra concerts at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park will be available beginning Saturday, March 27, 2010, at 12:00 p.m. Tickets for Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the ASO Presents concert series may be purchased at the Woodruff Arts Center Box Office, located in the Woodruff Arts Center at 15th and Peachtree Streets. Box office hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tickets may also be purchased at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Box Office Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.To purchase tickets online, visit atlantasymphony.org or Ticketmaster.com. Tickets may also be purchased by calling 1-800-745-3000, or by visiting any Ticketmaster outlet, including Publix Super Markets. Additional concert and ticket information for the ASO Presents concert series will be announced.

* * * Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park is owned by the Robert W. Woodruff Arts Center, Inc., and is operated by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Upon the opening of the Amphitheatre, the ASO became the first U.S. orchestra to perform and present in its concert hall and in two amphitheaters. For 36 years, the ASO has presented and performed concerts at Chastain Park Amphitheater, the legendary award-winning 6,500-seat venue in Atlanta. The investment by the Woodruff Arts Center, with the support of the Woodruff Foundation, will advance the mission of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and also continue to have a significant economic impact on the entire region.

Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park is located at 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta, GA, 30009. For information, visit atlantasymphony.org or vzwamp.com, or call (404) 733-5010. * * * ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA'S 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, Alpharetta, GA Thursday, July 1, 2010, 8:00 p.m. Bridget Reischl, conductor U.S. Army Field Band Chorus Atlanta Symphony Orchestra patriotic sing-alongs with the U.S. Army Chorus, Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, and feature post-concert fireworks. EARTH, WIND & FIRE Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, Alpharetta, GAFriday, July 2, 2010 PHISH Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, Alpharetta, GA Saturday, July 3, 2010, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 4, 2010, 7:30 p.m.