Love Letters in the Sand (or Snow?)

With the winter weather not giving up yet, I feel Pat Boone may feel more like singing “Love Letters in the Snow” rather than “Love Letters in the Sand.”  Of course the latter is one of Pat Boone’s biggest hit songs and one of the top love songs of all time.

Pat Boone will whisk into Van Wert this Sunday for a 3 p.m. concert of “Music & Memories” at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. A few tickets remain if you want to share in a couple hours of music and memories with one of America’s legendary singers, actors, and TV men.  I am told we will share in memories from the past as we get a glimpse and first-hand account of the famous Boone family and the many famous singers and entertainers who crossed paths with them. Video and, of course, songs Pat will sing, will certainly take the audience back to the days of its youth. The younger audience members will learn and experience entertainment and gain a grand historical perspective.

When Pat Boone’s daughter, Debby, visited Van Wert in 2013 as part of our Community Concert Series too, she mentioned to her father how much she enjoyed our town and performing in the Niswonger for an appreciative and enjoyable audience. So, when we asked her father to perform, he was happy to oblige. I’m sure we will show him as much love and appreciation as we did his daughter.

The following week brings a contrasting concert to the Niswonger. On Saturday, March 14, the contemporary Christian band Newsboys will be in town to rock the house. Many are familiar with them from last year’s hit movie, God is Not Dead, which is one of their famous hit songs, too. The house will be filled with young kids who are loyal Newsboys fans and everyone should expect a “high volume” concert at times!  So beware!

There are many fans still wanting tickets for this sold-out concert at the Niswonger, so it shouldn’t be any problem selling your ticket if you think this isn’t “your bag.”  Appearing with the Newsboys will also be special guests Finding Favour, Audio Adrenaline and newcomer John Tibbs.

Looking much ahead, we will be announcing the Fountain Park Summer Music Series line-up real soon.  It will feature seven concerts and all but one will be new to the park. Six new bands coming from all over the country will be filling the outdoors with fun music this summer. Remember, non-profit organizations, contact The Van Wert County Foundation office at 419.238.1743 if you are interested in being considered to serve food with one of these concerts this summer. We need the name of your organization, a contact person, phone number and email address. I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait for the summer!

As you read this article, we will have just experienced the U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors on Tuesday night.  We thank Times Bulletin Media for helping sponsor this free event at the Niswonger for many to enjoy. All of the printed tickets were distributed and if the weather cooperated, there should be a full house. Your tax dollars at work … in a good way, I might say!

FINÉ.