MUSIC

With the election a few days away, join American Classics, under direction of Benjamin Sears and Bradford Conner, in a celebration of the "nifty fifty" states in songs by Irving Berlin, George and Ira Gershwin, Howard Dietz and Arthur Schwartz, and others, along with some fascinating rarities. The concerts will feature songs about states from Broadway and Hollywood, along with some official state songs. In the non-partisan spirit, songs representing the birth and home states of the four candidates will also be highlighted. The musical tour guides are Eric Bronner, Joei Marshall Perry, Caroline Musica, Peter Miller, Cynthia Mork, and Benjamin Sears, with Bradford Conner on piano. Special to these concerts is Emcee Peter Carey, guitarist Buffie Groves and Barry Low on accordio