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Greenville Federal Sponsors Toledo Orchestra and more
Darke County Center for the Arts recognizes Greenville Federal as an
Impresario sponsor of the recent “Oh! What a Night” performance by
Toledo Symphony Orchestra, at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall, Saturday,
May 19 as the final show in DCCA’s 2017-2018 Artists Series.
Greenville Federal also supports DCCA’s Family Theatre Series and Arts
in Education programs, which benefit Darke County youth and their
families. According to DCCA Executive Director Andrea Jordan,
“DCCA is grateful for Greenville Federal’s sponsorship at the
Impresario Level, DCCA’s highest level of sponsorship, which helps
enable our efforts to provide culturally enriching experiences for the
citizens of our community.”
The concert featured guest soloist Connor Bogart, who performed
Broadway hits from Jersey Boys, Phantom of the Opera, and Les
Miserables as well as pop favorites by Barry Manliow and Neil Diamon,
for a delighted DCCA audience. While guest conductor Carl Topillow
wowed the crowd with his enthusiasm and conducting, as well as his
clarinet playing. Since its formation in 1943, the Toledo Symphony
Orchestra has grown from a core group of 22 part-time musicians to
become a regionally prestigious ensemble employing 65 full-time
professional musicians, as well as numerous others to meet the needs of
an expansive and eclectic repertoire. The orchestra, known for the joy
they bring to their skillful performances which inspire audiences
throughout Ohio and Michigan, reaches an audience of more than 260,000
individuals annually through its performances and education programs.
Featured in the 2017-2018 Family Theatre Series were, a
heartwarming holiday spectacular for all ages with the return of
Lightwire Theatre to present A Very Electric Christmas on November
19th; Theatreworks' production of E.B. White's treasured tale
Charlotte's Web on February 18th; and Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia's
production of the award winning classics Guess How Much I Love You and
My Little Storybook on April 8th. All three performances will be on
Sundays starting at 2 pm, at St. Clair Memorial Hall. Thanks to
continued community support, ticket prices have remained at $5 since
the first Family Theatre Series performance in 1997.
DCCA Arts In Education programs for the 2017-2018 season included
health and wellness enthusiast KID POWER (grades K-3) presenting
"Operation Lunch Line" a 3D interactive production on nutrition and
exercise. Two time Grammy award winner TERRANCE SIMIEN & The ZYDECO
EXPEREINCE (grades 4-6) returns by popular demand to present “Creole
for Kidz" sharing Creole music and culture. SIX APPEAL (grades 7 &
8) brings a capella with hands-on critical listening to St. Clair
Memorial Hall, and SIX GUITARS (grades 9-12) presents the "Voices of
Chase Padgett" portraying 6 different guitar playing characters, each
presenting their own story and style of music. Arts In Education
artists are generally in residence for a week as they tour all of the
eight public school districts in Darke County. These programs are
open to the public.
Darke County Center for the Arts presents and promotes performing and
fine arts encouraging cultural enrichment. For more information contact
the DCCA office at (937) 547-0908 or visit their website
DarkeCountyArts.org.
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