Big Phat hunk of great

Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band played some hot versions of some cool sounds during the band’s concert Saturday evening at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center  of Northwest Ohio. For those still craving quality entertainment before the NPAC season is over, there are only two opportunities remaining: pianist Thomas Pandolfi on Sunday, May 5, starting at 3 p.m., and The Music of Queen show with the Lima Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)