The Schuster Center was filled with the splendid sounds of “The Force” as the Dayton Philharmonic, Orchestra played John Williams’s magnificent score to STAR WARS as the movie played on the large screen.

In May 1978, I first heard this movie score, and it has since been one of my favorites. Saturday night, I relieved the first feelings I still confidently remember from that first time I heard the score at age 12. The opening credits and the “Throne Room“ scene are golden. Patrons came dressed as various characters and a large percentage remained throughout the closing credits. The lobby was an area of excitement with the arrival of Darth Vader and the Storm Troopers prior to the movie concert. It was an eventful night with several firsts for me, but I cannot divulge particulars since it was work related.

I was physically fried when I returned home, an hour earlier thanks to fellow house manager, Belinda, who lives in the neighborhood. I could’ve welcomed a few more hours of sleep, but the morning marches on. It’s to be a gray day and a bit on the chili side.

On this date: in 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte, that opposed French emperor, arrived on the British ruled South America island of Saint Helena, where he spent the last 5 1/2 years of his life and exile. In 1945, the former premier of Vichy, France, PR Laval, was executed for treason.

Make it a great day!