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ANNIE MOSES BAND – Rhapsody in Bluegrass:
The Art of American Music
Second National
Bank Sponsors DCCA Artists Series Opener
Second National Bank (SNB) has donated funds to Darke County Center for
the Arts (DCCA) as an Impresario sponsor of the 2014-2015 “Roots &
Wings” season. “Second National Bank’s sponsorship provides a variety
of opportunities for all members of the community to learn and grow
through participating in the arts,“ stated Andrea Jordan, DCCA
Executive Director. “DCCA appreciates SNB’s commitment to the
community through supporting events that help make Darke County a great
place to live.”
SNB is the Artists Series Spotlight Sponsor for the critically
acclaimed Annie Moses Band performance of Rhapsody in Bluegrass on
Saturday, September 13, at St. Clair Memorial Hall. Written and
arranged by the Annie Moses Band, Rhapsody in Bluegrass is a panoramic
exploration of America and her music. Featuring favorites from Aaron
Copland, George Gershwin and other American originals, the show fuses
Appalachian bluegrass, Irish fiddle, classic themes and roots music to
create a beautiful and transporting concert experience. Tickets
for the concert by the Annie Moses Band cost $25.
SNB is also a sponsor of DCCA’s Family Theater Series, three
professional theatrical programs specifically chosen to reach out to
the young and young at heart. The upcoming 2014-2015 season of
shows, presented at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville, will
include Skippyjon Jones, a kitten with big ears and even bigger dreams,
based on the books by Judy Schachner unleash the power of imagination,
on October 12; The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other Eric Carl
Favorites, featuring three beloved stories by Eric Carle, award-winning
children’s book illustrator and author retold on stage through the
magic of black light and fanciful puppets., on February 15; and
Schoolhouse Rock Live!, brings to life familiar characters and songs
from the Emmy-Award-winning cartoon series teaching history, math,
grammar and more, on March 1. All programs are at 2:00 pm on
Sunday afternoons; tickets are only $5 and $12 for all three
shows.
New this season Saturday, November 15th DCCA brings a special comedy
event to St. Clair Memorial Hall’s Stage—Dan St. Paul will be sponsored
by SNB, combining a sharp, clean wit with an outstanding talent for
creating characters, “What’s Funny After Fifty” appeals to all
ages. Featured on the syndicated Bob and Tom Show, St. Paul’s CD
“Natural and Good for You” contains one of the most requested comedy
pieces on radio, “The First Baseball Game.” Tickets are
$20. Additionally, DCCA’s Irish Wave FUNdraiser celebrates the
rich traditions of the Emerald Isle Friday, March 13 at the Montage
Café thanks to the sponsorship of SNB. The evening begins at 6:30
p.m. and will include Irish music, food and a variety of beers for
tasting. Tickets are $35.
The opening concert with the Annie Moses Band is presented as part of
DCCA’s Artists Series. 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 and Lydia E. Schaurer
Memorial Trust Fund.
To purchase tickets, or for more information on DCCA and their
2014-2015 “Roots & Wings” season contact the DCCA office at
937-547-0908, and online at www.CenterForArts.net.
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