The Ames Parks and Recreation Department will present a free livestream of the Des Moines Symphony’s season opening concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Bandshell Park, Sixth Street and Duff Avenue. Audience members are encouraged to bring a blanket or chair to sit on.

Ames is one of three locations chosen for this special event, in partnership with the Des Moines Symphony and funded by the Harriet S. and J. Locke Macomber Des Moines Symphony Fund. The concert will feature the works of Gershwin, Rodrigo, and Ravel. Internationally renowned guitarist Sharon Isbin will be the guest soloist.