This week’s symphony

 Opening Night - The Naples Philharmonic Orchestra presents An Evening With Ronan Tynan at 8 p.m. Nov. 8 in Hayes Hall. Jorge Mester, music director/conductor, welcomes the world-renowned Irish tenor for a kick-off to the Philharmonic Center’s 2009-10 season. www.thephil.org.

 Family Concert - The Gulf Coast Symphony performs the final of this season’s Magic Carpet Family Concert Series at 3 p.m. Nov. 8 at Messiah Lutheran Church, 2691 N.E. Pine Island Road. The theme of the free concert is “Stories in Sound.” The symphony will also host its popular “musical petting zoo,” which gives children a chance to try out different instruments, starting at 2:15 p.m. 277-1700 or info@gulfcoastsymphony. org.