{"id":52152,"date":"2014-05-27T23:31:37","date_gmt":"2014-05-28T04:31:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/?p=52152"},"modified":"2014-05-27T23:31:37","modified_gmt":"2014-05-28T04:31:37","slug":"wazzup-with-concerts-in-van-wert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/2014\/05\/27\/wazzup-with-concerts-in-van-wert\/","title":{"rendered":"Wazzup with concerts in Van Wert?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Some say it must be nice to slow down a bit now that Niswonger concerts are done for the season.\u00a0I understand what they are saying, but the reality is that we are in full throttle right now with planning, marketing, and implementing concerts.<\/p>\n<p>What may be grabbing everyone\u2019s attention at the moment is the beginning of the Fountain Park summer concerts.\u00a0We just went through a gorgeous Memorial Day weekend that is often viewed as the window to the summer.\u00a0With that, many of us start thinking about those fun Friday evenings in Fountain Park, compliments of The Van Wert County Foundation.\u00a0 Completely understood!<\/p>\n<p>We certainly look forward to June 6 with Papa Doo Run Run and then June 20 with Tom Rigney and Flambeau, where we experience that exciting electric fiddlin\u2019 of Cajun, Zydeco and New Orleans Blues style music.\u00a0By the way, I will list the entire summer series again at the conclusion of this column for those who haven\u2019t seen it.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, we have released the 2014-15 Community Concert Series at the Niswonger.\u00a0This by far is the best \u201cdeal\u201d on concerts at the Niswonger.\u00a0 Six concerts are offered in this series for as low as $60.\u00a0 If you haven\u2019t seen this package of concerts, I invite you to check it out at <a href=\"http:\/\/npacvw.org\/\">NPACVW.ORG<\/a>.\u00a0You can find out in-depth information of the performers.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s Community Concert Series features the renowned Annie Moses Band, as well as legendary folk artist Peter Yarrow.\u00a0 That\u2019s followed with a lively musical ensemble from, of all places, Cuba!\u00a0 Two of TV\u2019s all-time legends, Barbara Eden and Hal Linden, are featured in a stage production called <i>Love Letters<\/i>, and then concert pianist, Leon Bates performs before we finish with the Celtic dance and music spectacular, The StepCrew.<\/p>\n<p>This is quite a package of entertainment for as little as $60!\u00a0 It\u2019s all on sale right now through the Niswonger box office.\u00a0 The sooner you reserve your seats, the better your choices!<\/p>\n<p>It will be another couple weeks before we announce the rest of the Niswonger\u2019s 2014-15 season.\u00a0I know this is later than we would have liked, but all I can say is that, if it is taking this long to get the season confirmed, there must be some huge attractions we are waiting on!\u00a0 Keep your eyes and ears open for the announcement.<\/p>\n<p>Here is the entire Fountain Park Summer Music Series line-up:<\/p>\n<p>June 6\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Papa Doo Run Run<\/p>\n<p>June 20\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tom Rigney and Flambeau<\/p>\n<p>June 27\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Brass Transit (Chicago Tribute)<\/p>\n<p>July 4 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lima Symphony Pops Star Spangled Spectacular<\/p>\n<p>July 11\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Motown Sounds of TOUCH<\/p>\n<p>July 18\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Van Wert Area Community Concert Band<\/p>\n<p>July 25\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Scarborough Fair: The Guthrie Brothers (Simon &amp; Garfunkel Tribute)<\/p>\n<p>August 1\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Never Stop Believin\u2019 (Journey Tribute)<\/p>\n<p>August 15\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Van Wert Area Community Concert Band<\/p>\n<p>Remember!\u00a0 All concerts begin at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>FIN\u00c9.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some say it must be nice to slow down a bit now that Niswonger concerts are done for the season.\u00a0I understand what they are saying, but the reality is that we are in full throttle right now with planning, marketing, and implementing concerts. 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