Behind the scenes, preparations are being made for the latest in sound and lights.

Final touches are being put on the stage. Landscaping is being completed and plans are being finalized for parking and concessions as the first of 16 music concerts under the stars opens in downtown Arlington on October 10. "This is such a big thing for our city," said Patti Diou, executive director of the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts. "Everything is first class." Expect a flurry of activity during the next two weeks, she says. With only 10 days before opening night, construction crews are putting the finishing touches on the Levitt Pavilion and Founder's Plaza in preparation for the grand opening celebration that includes city and state proclamations and ribbon cutting ceremony. Headlining the inaugural concert is Brave Combo, a two-time Grammy-award winning band. Known for polka music, this eclectic Denton-based band incorporates a number of dance styles into a mix of rumba, cha-cha-cha, choro and sama. Audiences can expect polka versions of Jimi Hendrix, The Doors and Rolling Stones. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and coolers. The Levitt Pavilion is located in Founders Plaza at the corner of Abram and Center streets, at 100 W. Abram Street across the street from City Hall. For more information and a complete concert calendar, visit www.levittpavilionarlington.org.