The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra kicks off its 87th season on Aug. 28 with "Rhapsody in Blue" gala at the Tropicana Riverfront Event Center beginning at 6 p.m. The event begins with a champagne and hors d’oeurves welcome followed by a Twenties-themed dinner catered by Michelle Horty and her Tropicana staff. Local bands will be performing throughout the evening, including After Hours, Tom Drury on piano, and Monte Skelton, bringing instrumental music during the social hour, dinner, and evening dancing. In addition to enjoying the culinary and musical delights of the evening, guests have the opportunity to bid on several live and silent auction items.