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Dwight
Emmons, Ron Mills, Commander, and Don Dietrich, Jr. Vice
Commander of Greenville VFW Post 7262
present a check to Andrea Jordan,
Executive Director of the Darke County Center for the Arts.
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VFW
Post 7262 Sponsors DCCA’s Alpin Hong
Darke County Center for the Arts recognizes Greenville VFW Post 7262 as
a Spotlight Sponsor, for their contribution to the DCCA 2018-2019
season and the upcoming performances of Alpin Hong, at Henry St. Clair
Memorial Hall. According to DCCA Executive Director Andrea
Jordan, “DCCA is grateful for Greenville VFW Post 7262's sponsorship,
which helps enable our efforts to provide culturally enriching
experiences for the citizens of our community.”
VFW Post 7262 was organized in May 26, 1946 by 208 founding members. In
1975 the Post moved to its current location that is owned by the Post.
In 1987 the Veteran Memorial Park was established. Besides the
Post members, the Post is fortunate to also include Men’s Auxiliary,
Ladies Auxiliary and the Booster members. After 70 years, the Post is
still giving back to the community and serving fellow Veterans.
Darke County Center for the Arts opens their 2018-2019 Artists Series
season on Saturday, September 22 at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall with
a return performance by pianist Alpin Hong, who twice before has
thrilled local audiences with his charismatic personality as well as
his dynamic playing. According to DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins,
the program entitled “Chasing Chopin” will feature Chopin’s
incomparable music while also offering a rare window into the
extraordinary life experiences which drive Alpin’s gripping
interpretation of those masterworks. The concert begins at 8 p.m.
When DCCA first presented Alpin Hong almost a decade ago, popular
response to his performance, as well as thwarted Arts In Education
plans due to winter weather conditions, motivated a return in 2014. His
performances drew raves both times, and constant demands for his return
continue to bombard DCCA authorities. The upcoming performance offers
insight into the artist as well as appreciation for classic piano
repertoire. “Throughout his life, Alpin has been inspired and sustained
by the music of Chopin, even while the prize-winning artist
experimented with extreme sports, video gaming, and teenage rebellion;
this show offers an entertaining, unique mashup of autobiographical
storytelling with dazzling piano performance that communicates directly
to audiences of all ages,” Mr. Rawlins stated. Mr. Hong, a piano
prodigy, experienced the catastrophic loss of his parents at age 12,
and believes that music saved his life; his highly entertaining
performances convey deep emotion and reflect his passion for music.
“Alpin Hong: Chasing Chopin” is also sponsored by Richard Baker. This
presentation is supported by the Arts Midwest Touring Fund, a program
of Arts Midwest that is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts,
with additional contributions from the Ohio Arts Council and the Crane
Group. Additionally, the Ohio Arts Council helps fund this program with
state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence
and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. DCCA also receives operating
support from the Harry D. and Esther Stephens Memorial as well as
funding from the Ketrow Foundation, Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust
Fund, and the John R. and Miriam H. Knick Fund of Darke County
Foundation. DCCA membership contributions also help support this show.
DCCA will also present Alpin Hong at St. Clair Memorial Hall to junior
high students from all local public schools on Thursday, September 20
and Friday, September 21 as part of their Arts In Education program;
these programs are free and open to the public. Tickets for the Artists
Series’ “Chasing Chopin” concert cost $20 for adults and $10 for
students, and can be purchased by contacting DCCA at 937-547-0908 or
dcca@darkecountyarts.org; tickets are also available online at
www.darkecountyarts.org.
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