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The rainy forecast this week calls for some indoor entertainment, and Salem Philharmonic has two family concerts that fit the bill.

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The orchestra will put on concerts at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec, 2, and Sunday, Dec. 3, at the East Salem Community Center, 1850 45th Ave. N.E. “These concerts feature familiar shorter classical compositions from Mozart to Prokofiev, showing off the different instrumental sections in the orchestra,” according to the orchestra.

Musicians will hold an instrument “petting zoo,” beginning at 1:15 p.m. in the lobby for youngsters to try out different orchestral instruments.

Admission is $20 for adults, $18 for students and seniors and free for children and youth age 17 or younger. Tickets may be purchased online at https://www.salemphil.org/buy-tickets/, or at the door on concert day. Contact [email protected] with questions.        

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