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DCCA
recognizes sponsors of the upcoming Barbecue and Blues
fundraiser. Matt and Angie Arnold,
George and Becky Luce, and Matt
Jordan of the Jordan Insurance Agency with DCCA Executive Director
Andrea Jordan. DCCA will host the fun-filled fundraiser at Turtle Creek
Golf Course on Friday, July 14.
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DCCA
Recognizes Sponsors of Barbecue and Blues
Darke County Center for the Arts recognizes sponsors of the upcoming
Barbecue and Blues fundraiser. The music for this year’s event is
sponsored by Matt and Angie Arnold, George and Becky Luce, and the
Jordan Insurance Agency. DCCA will host the fun-filled fundraiser at
Turtle Creek Golf Course on Friday, July 14.
“DCCA is fortunate to be part of a community where individuals and
local businesses help make Darke County a great place to live,” DCCA’s
Executive Director Andrea Jordan stated. The sponsorships will
cover the cost of the entertainment allowing the ticket monies
generated from Barbecue and Blues to help offset the costs of
presenting high quality performing artists throughout DCCA’s upcoming
2017-2018 season. “Local support of fundraising events is greatly
appreciated and enables DCCA to continue encouraging cultural
enrichment in Darke County and to offer opportunities for learning and
growing through the arts,” concluded Jordan.
Erwin Brothers will provide the stage for the evening and The Thirsty
Turtle will have food and a full range of drinks available for purchase
throughout the evening, with a special menu featuring BBQ pulled pork
sandwiches, pulled chicken, cole slaw, baked beans, and kettle chips
from 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
The music begins at 6:30 p.m., with local favorites Higgins-Madewell
providing their unique blend of strong vocals and amazing acoustic
guitar work. Modern-day blues virtuoso Jay Jesse Johnson will be the
headlining music act; known for “setting the blues on fire from both
ends,” Johnson plays smoking slow blues as well as fast-paced rocking
boogie. Tickets for the event are $10; food and drink are not included
in the ticket price.
DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins says that "Barbecue and
Blues has become an extremely popular summertime event. This is a great
opportunity to celebrate the season with lively, listenable music in a
lovely setting,” The proceeds from Barbecue and Blues support
DCCA programming, helping make possible DCCA's Arts In Education
program as well as the Family Theatre Series and a summer theatre
residency by Missoula Children's Theatre. “Without fundraisers such as
these, DCCA could not provide AIE at no charge to students, Family
Theatre tickets for $5, or hands-on theatre experience with MCT at no
cost to participants. DCCA is grateful to Turtle Creek for hosting this
fantastic event,” Rawlins concluded.
In case of inclement weather, Barbecue and Blues will move inside.
Although tickets will be available at the gate, DCCA strongly
recommends purchasing them in advance. Tickets can be purchased by
contacting DCCA at 937-547-0908 and ordered online
atwww.centerforarts.net. Tickets are also available at Greenville
Public Library, Readmore's Hallmark, and Darke County Welcome Center,
as well as at Turtle Creek Golf Course, 6545 U.S. Route 36 East,
Greenville.
For more information on DCCA’s upcoming ARTS COUNT season of events
visit CenterForArts.net or contact the DCCA office at 547-0908.
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