Harry Connick Jr. and his big band will swing through the renovated Paramount Theatre, joined by Orchestra Iowa string players, for the gala reopening Nov. 3, 2012.

Reserved seats for Orchestra Iowa and Broadway Series subscribers: $250, $150 and $90 on sale Aug. 6; any remaining tickets on sale to general public Sept. 10; at the Orchestra Iowa Ticket Office, 119 Third Ave. SE, (319) 366-8206, 1-(800) 369-8863. Invitation-only Gala Reception for Sponsors and Patrons in the new Encore Lounge, 6 to 7 p.m.; Paramount doors open to public, 7 p.m.; auditorium opens, 7:30 p.m.; welcome presentation, 7:45 p.m.; concert, 8 p.m.