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The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra will pay tribute to the most financially successful film series in history tonight.

DPO's University Night concert, titled "Bond, James Bond," will feature the classic rock band Jeans 'n Classics at 8 p.m. today in the Schuster Center.

"James Bond films are studies in spellbinding forward motion punctuated by moments of romance, wit and kitsch," DPO's Web site said. "Fresh from a successful Dayton debut with the DPO on the 50 Years of Rock 'n' Roll concert last season, rock ensemble Jeans 'n Classics joins your own DPO for a big blast of action-packed spy music."

The concert will consist of two halves. The first half will feature DPO, conducted by Dr. Patrick Reynolds, a UD professor. During the second half, Jeans 'n Classics will join them on stage.

Jeans 'n Classics is made up of 25 musicians who perform in 45 different shows, according to Peter Brennan, the organization's owner and guitarist. This group of rock musicians and stars collaborate with symphony orchestras.

"We try to make it so it's a very cohesive relationship between the orchestra and the rock band, as opposed to the orchestra being in the background," Brennan said. "They are very front and center."

For the "Bond, James Bond" show, four band members and two singers from Jeans 'n Classics will perform in conjunction with DPO.

"I think a very good number of university-aged students have seen 'James Bond' movies and probably enjoyed them as much as I did," Brennan said. "They will recognize this material ... Everybody likes this nostalgic and fun side of it. But also it's very much a rock band on stage with extremely good vocalists and an amazing orchestra. Musically, to listen and take it all in is a very, very unique and very cool experience."

Jeans 'n Classics will play tunes from the very first Bond films to more recent ones, Brennan said. In addition, they will pay tribute to "Austin Powers."

"Because it's terribly appropriate to do that," Brennan said.

Some actors dressed as characters will also appear on stage, including Bond girls and "Austin Powers" characters.

"It's all just in addition to some really great music," Brennan said.

Claire Nerl, Culture Works' director of marketing and programs, said her organization is looking forward to University Night at DPO.

According to Nerl, the event will give students the chance to experience first-rate art in Dayton.

"We hope that the University Night performances spark an interest for the arts in the students and that they will not only come back downtown to check out some of the other art forms but also get involved in the arts on their campuses," Nerl said. "Students should expect some good food, fantastic and fast-paced music, and an overall great time."

As part of University Night, there will be a reception from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at Boston Stoker on Second Street. A bus to transport students will leave at 6:10 p.m. today from the corner of Stewart and Alberta Streets. Tickets for this event cost $15 and can be purchased at the Kennedy Union Box Office through Jan. 14. A second performance will be held 8 p.m. Saturday at the Schuster Center. For more information, go to www.cultureworks.org, or call (937) 222-2787.