{"id":62541,"date":"2015-04-08T07:58:28","date_gmt":"2015-04-08T12:58:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/?p=62541"},"modified":"2015-04-08T07:58:28","modified_gmt":"2015-04-08T12:58:28","slug":"new-community-concert-series-ready","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/2015\/04\/08\/new-community-concert-series-ready\/","title":{"rendered":"New Community Concert series ready"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Before I have the chance to communicate with you again in this column, we will have enjoyed a high-energy Celtic dance and music show with the dynamic StepCrew.\u00a0This concert is Tuesday, April 14, at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center.\u00a0About four years ago, I had the opportunity to witness one of their first public performances at the Dublin (Ohio) Irish Festival.\u00a0 It was a relatively hot day in the early summer as I recall, but it was about to get even hotter!\u00a0 Six dancers, backed up by an exciting upbeat Irish band, took the stage and raised the temperature.<\/p>\n<p>This new band and dance troop, who also could fiddle up a storm while dancing, was the latest musical group to come to the U.S. out of Canada.\u00a0 An agent friend of mine invited my wife, daughter and me to come see them at the famed Dublin Irish Fest.\u00a0We were so entertained and impressed that I immediately wanted to bring their show to Van Wert.\u00a0Now, some four years later, we finally get to share this magnificent show with all of you.<\/p>\n<p>As the finale to our 2014-15 Community Concert Series, we are selling what single tickets remain.\u00a0You can still get in to see this exciting concert by purchasing online at <a href=\"http:\/\/npacvw.org\/\">NPACVW.ORG<\/a> or in advance or at the door next Tuesday at the box office.\u00a0 The concert begins at 7:30 p.m., but if you arrive early, you can hear the Van Wert High School Select Choir entertain in the lobbies before the concert.\u00a0They are scheduled to sing from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m.\u00a0 This new vocal ensemble is under the direction of Ms. Melissa Bloomfield.<\/p>\n<p>Also, since this is the last concert of the Community Concert Series, we are planning to announce our brand new 2015-16 Community Concert Series.\u00a0 All I can tell you is that it features five outstanding concerts with tremendous talent, notoriety, and value.\u00a0 You will want to be in your seat for the video preview at 7:25 p.m., just before the start of the StepCrew concert.\u00a0 Each year, I think we can\u2019t outdo the previous, but I think our programming committee has done an outstanding job and I can\u2019t wait to share it with you.<\/p>\n<p>For all you parents and grandparents of young children, don\u2019t forget about our show this Sunday afternoon, April 12, at 3 p.m. featuring \u201cThe Berenstain Bears Live!\u201d\u00a0 Most everyone who has been a parent or grandparent is familiar with these beloved children\u2019s books.\u00a0 They promote such good lessons for children and this live production will bring the books to life in a stage show entitled \u201cFamily Matters the musical.\u201d\u00a0 You can still get tickets for this one if you hurry.\u00a0 Jeffery-Mohr Dentistry is helping us bring this wonderful show to all children in our area.\u00a0 Because of their generosity, tickets begin at just $10.<\/p>\n<p>Good things continue to happen in the arts of Van Wert.\u00a0 This weekend, Van Wert High School Drama Department presents the musical, \u201cGrease.\u201d\u00a0 There are three shows beginning this Thursday, and continuing on Friday and Saturday.\u00a0 They all begin at 8 p.m. and tickets are available through the Niswonger box office.\u00a0 Lots to do, lots to see.\u00a0 Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p>FIN\u00c9.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before I have the chance to communicate with you again in this column, we will have enjoyed a high-energy Celtic dance and music show with the dynamic 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