Darke County Center for the Arts
Local couple, business sponsor Irish Wave 

Darke County Center for the Arts announces Dr. Tom and Suzie Brown, Second National Bank, Zechar-Bailey Funeral Home and Edward Jones Investment representatives Dave Connelly, Steve Litchfield, Todd Subler, Bill Wolke, and Andria Haworth as sponsors for their upcoming fundraiser Irish Wave.  DCCA Executive Director Andrea Jordan commented, “We are extremely grateful for the generosity of our sponsors and the wave of excitement and enthusiasm for our newest event.”    

Irish Wave, DCCA’s fundraising party celebrating St. Patrick's Day, will feature Irish-themed food, Irish music, and craft beers from Cincinnati's Mt. Carmel Brewery. The event is scheduled for Friday, March 8 at Turtle Creek Golf Club, 6545 U.S. Route 36 East, Greenville.  Irish Wave opens at 6:30 p.m.  “Continuing the tradition of DCCA fundraisers, Irish Wave is sure to be a great party you will not want to miss,” concluded Jordan.   

Music will be provided by Brigid's Cross, a lively duo who sing and play an eclectic selection of Irish music ranging from traditional to contemporary, which will make you want to kick up your heels and dance.  The buffet menu provided by the kitchen at Turtle Creek includes Irish potatoes, Irish rarebit on bread, corned beef bruschetta, Guinness-battered onion, bacon and cabbage balls, crab cakes with roasted red pepper sauce, and smoked salmon on Irish soda bread. Bottled beers to be tasted include Amber Ale, Blonde Ale, Nut Brown Ale, India Pale Ale, and Stout; additionally, Scotsman Ale, featuring a lightly smoked flavor balanced by cherry wood, will be available on draft. Eight tastes and a commemorative beer glass are included in the price of admission; additionally, door prizes will be awarded. 

Tickets for Irish Wave are $35, and can be purchased at Turtle Creek Golf Club or by contacting DCCA at 937-547-0908 or on-line at www.centerforarts.net.