Next week at this time, actually on Tuesday, February 1, the Niswonger Performing Arts Center will be infiltrated by Russians.\u00a0The Russians are known for many things, but among the finest is their ballet dancing and music.\u00a0The State Ballet Theatre of Russia hails from the city of Voronezh and features one of the very best ballet troupes to come to America.\u00a0Their performance of Tchaikovsky\u2019s Swan Lake<\/em> ballet will be an exquisite experience on so many levels:\u00a0the dancing is world-class, the scenery and staging is first-class and the costumes are beautiful and colorful.<\/p>\n Next to The Nutcracker<\/em>, whose popularity at Christmastime makes it probably the most popular, Swan Lake<\/em> is one of the most recognizable and certainly most beautiful ballets of all time.\u00a0The music, of course, is wonderful and was written by one of my favorite composers of all time, Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky.\u00a0 It is soaring, powerful and yet beautiful throughout the ballet.<\/p>\n To make the most of your experience, we have added a pre-concert lecture in the First Federal Lecture Hall.\u00a0 It will begin at 6:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m.\u00a0It will be limited to the first 175 people who arrive.\u00a0 The director, two primary dancers and a Russian interpreter will be on hand to educate us on the story behind Swan Lake<\/em>, the State Ballet Theatre of Russia\u2019s particular performance, and to answer any questions you may have.\u00a0 It will be a wonderful opportunity to learn and experience Russian artists firsthand, via an interpreter.<\/p>\n Our Lecture Committee is pleased to offer this educational and informative opportunity for those coming to the performance.\u00a0It should be quite an evening.\u00a0 Some seats still remain for this February 1 performance, which begins at 7:30 p.m. in the warm and cozy confines of the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio.\u00a0Call the box office at 419.238.NPAC (6722), stop by, or go online to secure the best remaining seats for this exquisite evening of world-class entertainment!<\/p>\n Jim Brickman tickets are going fast.\u00a0 He will be here February 13 for a special Valentine\u2019s Day concert.\u00a0 The special dinner in the Upper Lobby is sold out.\u00a0 It will be a romantic night of dining for those lucky enough to be a part of that.\u00a0A prime rib and chicken buffet is being served by Willow Bend Country Club, complete with dinner music provided by a string trio.\u00a0If you are still looking for an idea on Valentine\u2019s Day, don\u2019t delay.\u00a0 The best ticket for this holiday is at the NPAC with Jim Brickman and Friends.\u00a0 And if you are considering dinner beforehand and didn\u2019t get in on our Upper Lobby dining, you still might consider some of the restaurants that are listed in our programs.\u00a0Take a look at the restaurant page in a previous program and I am sure you will find a dining experience that will fit your needs.<\/p>\n Right after the Brickman concert, the American Spiritual Ensemble comes to town to present a concert of vocal music from the African American tradition.\u00a0 The American Spiritual Ensemble is filled with impressive singers who have performed all over the world.\u00a0 They come together to present an impeccable presentation of the American negro spiritual.\u00a0 I have seen the program and it will be the best of spirituals, but will also include much more.\u00a0They have a closer that will bring the house down \u2013 guaranteed!\u00a0 I heard this ensemble at the Riverside Church in Harlem last year and they are something else!<\/p>\n Many of you have this concert as part of your Community concert package, but single tickets are still available for presale and maybe at the door.\u00a0 You will leave this one feeling uplifted spiritually and musically.<\/p>\n Cirque Shanghai on March 1 is going fast.\u00a0 Get your tickets now for this amazing family show.\u00a0 The Popovich Comedy Pet Theater show this Sunday is sold out (sorry)!\u00a0 Remember, it starts at 3 p.m.\u00a0 Don\u2019t show up in the evening or you will miss the show and may be asked to help clean up the stage!<\/p>\n FIN\u00c9.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Russians are coming to the NPAC Next week at this time, actually on Tuesday, February 1, the Niswonger Performing Arts Center will be infiltrated by Russians.\u00a0The Russians are known for many things, but among the finest is their ballet dancing and music.\u00a0The State Ballet Theatre of Russia hails from the city of Voronezh and 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