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Darke County Center for the Arts
DCCA Receives Arts
Midwest Touring Fund Grant for THE TEXAS TENORS
Darke County Center for the Arts has been selected to receive funding
from Arts Midwest Touring Fund, a program of Arts Midwest, generously
supported by the National Endowment for the Arts with additional
contributions from the Crane Group and General Mills Foundation.
Arts Midwest Touring Fund engages people in meaningful experiences with
the fine arts of dance, music, theater, and other performing arts
forms. Inter-state touring and the engagement of professional artists
is central to the work of Arts Midwest.
Arts Midwest Executive Director David J. Fraher says, “Arts Midwest is
proud to support DCCA in their upcoming engagement of The Texas Tenors.
Arts events like this not only provide uplifting experiences for
audiences, they also create meaningful jobs for those employed in the
arts industry – thus amplifying the effectiveness of our funding.”
DCCA presents critically acclaimed The Texas Tenors sold out
performance on Saturday, April 16, at St. Clair Memorial Hall.
From Alabama to Puccini, John Hagen, Marcus Collins and JC Fisher treat
audiences to a unique harmony of country, classical, Broadway and
contemporary music. They use breathtaking vocals, humor and a touch of
cowboy charm to create a memorable and musically impressive show. With
their Emmy Award winning PBS special now airing across the country, and
Billboard chart-topping albums, it's easy to see why The Texas Tenors
are quickly becoming America's favorite new tenors.
In addition to the 8 pm concert, DCCA will present a free event prior
to the upcoming sold-out concert by The Texas Tenors at Henry St. Clair
Memorial Hall. John Hagen, Marcus Collins, and JC Fisher, will
speak about their music, their journey, and their major influences, as
well as take questions from the assembled crowd. Although this
discussion is free and open to the public, due to the expected popular
appeal of this program, tickets will be required for entry.
Since their debut five years ago on NBC's America's Got Talent, The
Texas Tenors have accumulated a large fan base as well as numerous
awards including three Emmys. According to Keith Rawlins, Artistic
Director for DCCA, the Tenors' concerts include a unique combination of
country, classical, Broadway, and contemporary music plus a touch of
humor and cowboy charm to create a memorable show. “We knew that this
would be a popular attraction, but were amazed at how quickly people
scooped up tickets for the show,” Rawlins stated. “The pre-show event
will enable a meaningful exchange between the artists and their
audience, providing an enriching experience that enhances understanding
and appreciation of this amazing trio,” Rawlins concluded.
Based in Minneapolis, Arts Midwest is one of six nonprofit regional
arts organizations in the United States. Its mission is to promote
creativity, nurture cultural leadership, and engage people in
meaningful arts experiences, bringing vitality to Midwest communities
and enriching people’s lives. Since its establishment more than 30
years ago, Arts Midwest has been serving audiences, arts organizations,
and artists throughout the nine states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,
Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and
beyond.
The National Endowment for the Arts is a public agency dedicated to
supporting excellence in the arts, both new and established; bringing
the arts to all Americans; and providing leadership in arts education.
Established by Congress in 1965 as an independent agency of the federal
government, the Endowment is the nation’s largest annual funder of the
arts, bringing great art to all 50 states, including rural areas, inner
cities, and military bases.
Additional Sponsors for the concert by The Texas Tenors are Second
National Bank, Coppock-Hole Trust and The Bistro Off Broadway.
Additionally, the Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program with state
tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and
cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. DCCA also receives operating
support from the Harry D. and Esther Stephens Memorial as well as
funding from the Ketrow Foundation, Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust
Fund, and DCCA memberships.
For more information about Arts Midwest visit
www.artsmidwest.org. For more information on DCCA, the upcoming
Special Events and the 2015-2016 “VOICES” season contact the DCCA
office at 937-547-0908, and online at www.CenterForArts.net.
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