What to expect at a Sammons Jazz, Cabaret or Discovery concert.
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Music starts at 7:30 pm in all three series. Sammons Jazz and Sammons Cabaret have a reception from 6 pm to 7 pm on the second floor. You check in by name at a table, with no printed ticket.
In detail
The three concert series run a little differently. This is the order of an evening for each.
Check in at the table.
There is no physical ticket. The email confirmation lists the concert details and ticket quantity, and your name is on the list at the check-in table.
Sammons Jazz.
A reception with beverages is on the second floor from 6 pm to 7 pm. Doors to Meadows Hall open at 7 pm and the concert starts at 7:30 pm. Table seating is for 2 to 8 people, first come, first served.
Sammons Cabaret.
A reception with beverages runs from 6 pm to 7 pm on the second floor, then the concert is in Kurth Hall at 7:30 pm. Beverages are allowed in Kurth Hall, and seats have small side tables. Most concerts include a brief intermission.
Sammons Discovery.
Beverages are in Meadows Hall from 7 pm, when doors open. Music begins at 7:30 pm and seating is open.
What to wear.
There is no formal dress code. The center says guests wear casual, comfortable clothing and that most go with smart casual.
Call the site if
- You cannot attend and want to exchange your tickets, at least 24 hours ahead
- You want reserved seating, which is tied to certain membership levels and sponsorships
