For $12, today's side deal gets you two tickets to the Winter Concert performed by the Austin Civic Orchestra at the Alma Thomas Theater at Southwestern University in Georgetown (up to a $24 value). The concert takes place on Saturday, February 5 at 7:30 p.m. Although this Groupon represents the best deal available for most patrons, the Austin Civic Orchestra sometimes offers complimentary tickets to Southwestern University students, faculty, and staff. Tickets for children under 12 may be available for $5.

Tote along your favorite song scientist or chord chemist and watch as the professional orchestral professors fuse favorite rhythms and harmonies during the concert. The stringed set list soothes sound buds with Wagner's Siegfried Idyll and Jean Sibelius's Symphony no.1 in E Minor, as well as a special performance of Sarasate's Carmen Fantasy by international violin virtuoso Andrew Sords. The talented, volunteer-based Austin Civic Orchestra has perked ears since its inception 34 years ago, and has been recognized as a semifinalist for the 2010 American Prize, which is given to the top civic orchestras in the country. This performance features open seating, so groups should plan to arrive early for the best seating selection.