OSU band tailgating party announced

Niswonger PAC information

The arrival of the Ohio State University Marching Band on Thursday, November 7, at 7:30 p.m. is highly anticipated, as demand has outpaced the availability for tickets to this landmark event at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center.

In response to the continued interest, a live simulcast of the performance will be broadcast in the Niswonger Lecture Hall for $10/person. The live broadcast, sponsored by media friend WTLW/WOSN, will capture the performance from the vantage point of five cameras mounted in the performance hall. The video feed will be simultaneously streamed to the big screen in the Niswonger Lecture Hall, enabling 175 more people the opportunity to experience the thrill and excitement of the event at a value price.

The live OSU Marching Band simulcast tickets will be released for sale on Wednesday, October 30, through the Box Office at 419.238.6722 or online at www.npacvw.org.

Tailgating makes any Ohio State event complete. The Ohio State Marching Band concert is no exception. A tailgating party being held from 5-6:45 p.m. in the south Niswonger parking lot is open to all who are interested in being part of the festivities. The family fun features food sales from local businesses, including a special Buckeye cupcake from Cakecrazy and the classic hot dog from Dougie Dogs. Tailgating music and games, interactive inflatables, and 1150 WIMA will be on-site with a live remote. Raffle tickets will be available in the Niswonger lobby to win the stunning stained glass Block “O” artwork crafted by artisan Dave Taylor. The winner will be announced during intermission of the concert.

A display of former local OSU Marching Band members’ memorabilia will be on display in the Niswonger upper lobby. This and more will entertain as the excitement builds until the moment TBDBITL marches across the Van Wert City Schools parking lot before entering the Niswonger Performing Arts Center for the concert at 7:30 p.m.

It will be a scarlet and gray kind of day. All are encouraged to dress in the spirit of the occasion. Tailgaters are welcome to bring tents and grills. Alcohol is strictly prohibited. Set-up can begin after 3:30 p.m. in the south parking lot of the NPAC. The tailgating party is sponsored by The Ohio State Alumni Association of Van Wert & Paulding Counties.

The Ohio State Marching Band is presented by Jeffery-Mohr Dentistry Inc. Supporting sponsors are The Kenn-Feld Group, First Federal of Van Wert, 1150 WIMA, The Lima News, T102 WIMT, and The Ohio State University Alumni Club of Van Wert and Paulding Counties.