Tickets on sale for NPAC 9/11 tributes

Van Wert independent/NPAC information

Ten years ago, America was shaken to its core as it experienced first-hand the horror and sorrow of terrorism on its own soil. Ten years later, we pay tribute to that raw emotion, the lives of those lost, the decade of healing and celebration of American spirit with a special season opening concert at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center.

On Sunday, September 11, The Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra and music conductor, Andrew Constantine come to Van Wert for a one-of-a-kind 9/11 musical memorial and celebration. Tickets are now available for the 7 p.m. show in Van Wert.

Spanning the emotions of sorrow, remembrance, hope, and patriotism, this show will feature not only the exciting Fort. Wayne Philharmonic, but also a local men’s chorus, vocal soloists and a special multimedia presentation featuring local active service men and women, 9/11 national images, the effect of 9/11 on the local community and more. It will inspire, educate and entertain all who attend.

Tickets are now on sale at the box office Tuesday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m. or online 24/7 at www.npacvw.org. Tickets are $15-$40.

To continue the 9/11 tribute, the NPAC will host speaker Michael Hingson on September 13 at 7:30 p.m. Hingson, along with his guide dog, Roselle, led a group of people down from the 78th floor of Trade Tower One moments before its collapse. Now, as a World Trade Center survivor and guide dog user, Hingson has touched the lives of thousands of people from around the world through motivational speaking.

On that Tuesday, September 13, Hingson will speak on “Turning the Tables on Terrorism” at the Niswonger. Tickets are $10 & $15 and available online at www.npacvw.org, by phone at 419.238.NPAC (6722) or at the box office.

The NPAC Box Office is located in the Grand Lobby of the center at 10700 State Route 118 South, Van Wert, Ohio. For more information, contact the box office in person or by phone at 419.238.NPAC (6722) or online at www.npacvw.org. The NPAC can also be found on Facebook.