IL-Chicago-John Williams conducts CSO/movie music-11/25/05

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IL-Chicago-John Williams conducts CSO/movie music-11/25/05

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John Williams conducts CSO/movie selections CHICAGO-November 25, 2005
http://www.sandtroopers.com/events/cso_20051125/
Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chicago, IL
November 25, 2005
Story and Photos by Chris Spice (Darth Spice)

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THE EMPIRE INVADES THE CSO!

It was a cold snowy night in the Chicagoland Metro area and the Midwest Garrison was scheduled to appear for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The theme for the concert was Movie music and the great John Williams would conduct it. We had quite an impressive turnout and the music lovers were pleased with our appearance as well. Led by Darth Vader, the Garrison had quite a few representatives present from the Galactic Empire. A platoon of Sandtroopers, an Imperial Officer, Asajj Ventress, Boba and Jango Fett as well as a couple TIE Pilots and Biker Scouts in case we had any hostiles. Only a few from the Rebel Legion made it out but Obi-Wan, Princess Leia, Aayla Secura, and a couple of other Jedi made some good entertainment for the fans out on Michigan Avenue.

We braved the weather and patrolled the outer perimeter and the lobbies inside. The invention of the camera-phone has made it possible for someone to stop you for a photo every five feet in the Windy City! Children lit up and adults were amazed as we spread out and did our job. We stayed on for intermission and even ABC News 7 dropped in to grab some footage to add to the annual tree lighting ceremony in Daley Plaza.

It was a great time and we had even a better time hanging out with the members of the Midwest Garrison and Rebel Legion at a local tavern afterwards. It really knocks me back to see how these people function before and after events. The 501st Legion is a true family that cares about one another. From helping each other getting ready to rallying future support for “Trooper of the Month,” one could clearly see this is a tight-knit group that has no trouble depending on each other. Much like the community we share at Sandtroopers.com!

We regret the lack of photos and are looking to add more to our gallery in the near future from the other members. Unfortunately, we did not get to meet John Williams and photos were not allowed inside of the concert, as we had a hard enough time keeping everyone quiet during the show! It is good to see there will be things like this for Star Wars fans, it will never die and the mission of the 501st continues to insure that.

PHOTO GALLERY
To see the photo gallery containing 17 photos click here. http://www.sandtroopers.com/events/cso_20051125/pics/ There is also another photo gallery that we have to share with you that contains 31 photos, and these photos http://www.sandtroopers.com/events/cso_ ... 5/pics002/ were provided to us by Bob Merritt (TK 549).


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Chris Spice / TD7306 Sandtroopers.com
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Name of Event: CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA/JOHN WILLIAMS conducts Movie Music
"Friday Night at the Movies" series

Date: Friday, November 25, 2005

Place:
Symphony Center
220 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60604

Coordinator/Point of Contact: Kathy van Beuningen

Midwest Garrison, Rebel Legion, Jedi Assembly members and friends who participated:

Kathy van Beuningen TK9989 - stormtrooper
Mark Berry BH-4265 Boba Fett
Belinda Montag - photographer
Phyllis Schulte - ID1951 - Jedi
Bob Merritt - TK549 - Imperial Officer
Trent Thornton SL0585 - Darth Vader
Chris Schwarz - TB9442 - Bikerscout
Aimee Jorgensen - TB0101 - Bikerscout
Bob Walton - TD1216 - sandtrooper
Mary Walton - BH5202 - Asajj Ventress
Emma Bottari - Aayla Secura
Lionel Bottari - EP IV Obi Wan Kenobi
Cheryl Whittaker Jedi Assembly/Rebel Legion - Jedi
Ted O'Sullivan - TI0943 - TIE Pilot
Beth Johnson - Rebel Legion - Princess Leia A New Hope
Chris Spice - TD7306 - sandtrooper
Chris Roads - TD1043 - sandtrooper
Arturo Delgado - BH0412 - Jango Fett
Dan Geise - TK6254 - stormtrooper
Joseph Flores -TI1296 - TIE Pilot
Alexandria Flores - Little Mara Jade
Quincy Newkirk - Jedi


Link to event Information:

IL-Chicago-John Williams conducts CSO NOV 25

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