NPAC: Spinning those musical plates

It seems funny that we are just finishing up the month of February, yet there is so much going on.  We are looking forward to a fun concert with The Spinners this Saturday night at the Niswonger, and then two local talents as featured soloists with the Toledo Symphony singing the music of Rogers & Hammerstein the following week.

Then, it seems we are on the downward slope of entertainment, but still have nine more performances remaining this season.

While all this is going on, we are putting the finishing touches on a brand new season for 2014-15. We have our work cut out for us, because this season has been so phenomenal, but I enjoy a good challenge.

Meanwhile, the summer is quickly approaching and I am thinking about music in Fountain Park. The recent sunshine and slightly warmer temperatures that have flirted with our senses may have put some of you in the mood for some outside barbecue, lawn chairs, blankets, and fun music. Even with everything going on, I have certainly been thinking along those lines. As a matter of fact, our office will begin accepting names of non-profit organizations interested in being considered to serve food in Fountain Park for the concerts.  Email me at director@npacvw.org, call our office at 419.238.1743, or stop by at The Van Wert County Foundation to include your name in the April 1 lottery. Be sure to include the name of your organization (non-profits only), contact person, phone number and email address.  And remember: if you were chosen last year, you need to take one year off.

By the middle of next month (March), I hope to announce the complete 2014 Fountain Park Summer Music Series.  I hope to have some good and exciting surprises in this year’s line-up. Seven Van Wert County Foundation-sponsored concerts will be performed on Friday nights, starting June 6 through the beginning of August. Watch for that forthcoming announcement.

Just to let you know how Niswonger ticket sales are going, the Rogers & Hammerstein concert with the Toledo Symphony featuring soprano Mary Ann Falk and tenor Jake Wilder, is nearing a sellout, as is the afternoon performance of the Church Basement Ladies play on March 23. Jungle Jack Hanna is already sold out and tickets for the children’s show, Dinosaur Train-Live!, are going quickly. Call or check the box office for details. They are happy to assist you.

In the meantime, we’ll keep the plates spinning and hopefully continue the good work of providing good music and entertainment for the good people of Van Wert (and beyond).