FULLERTON

Cal State Fullerton’s 17th annual Concert Under the Stars fall season will begin with the music of Cole Porter and a fireworks finale at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 on the Performing Arts Lawn.

The free concert is open to the public. Theater alumni Rich Ascroft, Regina LeVert of “Fame” and Dana Meller from Broadway’s “Les Miserables” will be returning to their campus to perform. Students will also present a musical revue of Cole Porter and George Gershwin songs written for the Broadway stage. In addition, the university’s Volunteers of the Year, nominated by campus support groups, will be recognized.

There will be a picnic at 6 p.m. and picnickers may bring their own food or order dinner from University Catering Service. Soft drinks and coffee will be sold. Visitors may bring their own chairs or blankets for lawn seating. Catered dinners may be ordered by calling (714) 278-4124. Information: (714) 278-3456.