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State of the Art • October 2018 Volume 8 • Issue 2

TUSCARAWAS PHILHARMONIC

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As the resident company of Kent State Tus-carawas Performing Arts Center, it is our

privilege to be part of the 50th-anniversary cel-ebration of the founding of this campus.

The branch of the esteemed university was founded in 1968, a remarkable year on many fronts. TIME magazine declared 1968 “The year that shaped a generation,” as its timeline con-tained so many notable events.

The Vietnam War was in full force, affecting our national psyche. Both Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert Kennedy were assasinated. Anti-war riots broke out in Chicago during the Democratic National Convention. And the list goes on.

On brighter notes, it was in 1968 that sur-geons in Paris performed the first heart trans-plant, and Yale University first began admitting women students. NASA launched both Apollo 7 and Apollo 8 into space.

Shirley Chisolm became the first black woman to win a seat in Congress, and Intel was formed.

And while all of this was going on, the Bea-tles formed Apple Records in New York, creating their own record label that would provide for us so many of their hit albums. The White Album, in fact, was released later that same year.

It’s that one element of an altogether pivotal year in our history that we’ll focus on as we cel-ebrate the anniversary of our local campus. The Beatles’ music shaped a generation all on its own and continues to draw new fans.

The premiere Beatles tribute band, Classical Mystery Tour, will join us October 13 to perform some of our favorite tunes—”Yellow Submarine,” “Hey Jude,” and “Live and Let Die” among them.

See you there, as we recall some of our best memories through the veil of great music.

Celebrating 1968

Silent Auctionto be held at the

Classical Mystery Tour Performance

Join us in the lobby before the Classical Mystery Tour concert, as local artists will display artwork inspired by classic Beatles songs. Live music will be performed by Dan Conwell (bass) and Andy Cary (guitar), along with the Forever Young Chorus.

October 13 • 6 p.m.

Title: HELPArtist: Sarah DuggerStarting Bid: $960Sarah Dugger is founder and CPA (Chief Paints A lot) at Mr. McGillicutty Art Stu-dio in downtown Dover. She has 20 years experience working in New York and San Francisco designing textiles.

Title: BlackbirdArtist: Peggy J SibilaStarting Bid: $720Peggy is a self-taught artist residing in Dover. She works in all mediums includ-ing clay.

Title: Penny LaneArtist: Richard Oboczky Starting Bid: $180Richard studied at the Cooper School of Art in Cleveland and creates technical il-lustrations for Goodyear Aerospace and Diebold Nixdorf.

Title: Here Comes The SunArtist: Sara DittfeldStarting Bid: $90Sara is a resident of Tuscarawas County and is an art educator at Indian Valley High School. She is also the secretary and board member of the Tuscarawas Arts Partnership.

Title: Dark YellowArtist: Jessica HaneyStarting Bid: $120Jessica has a degree in advertising and has been working in the art industry for more than 25 years. She has evolved to specialize in corrective and permanent cosmetics tattoo artistry.

Title: Can We ImagineArtist: Wilma K. LevengoodStarting Bid: $120Wilma is an artist and an arts adminis-trator from New Philadelphia. She is em-ployed as the first Executive Director of the Tuscarawas Arts Partnership.

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The Children’s Chorus Will Perform at the Warther’s Christmas Tree FestivalThe Philharmonic Children’s Chorus, 30 voices strong, will perform at the Warther’s Christmas Tree Festival, the Union Hospital Auxiliary fundraiser. They’ll sing a varied repertoire that will include Christmas medleys, a spirited arrangement of the traditional spiritual “Joshua,” as well as songs in Hebrew and Latin.

Come early or stay later to marvel at the amazing trees, and get into the holiday spirit!

Monday, November 12th • 6 p.m.

THE PHILHARMONIC

SINGS!

ADULT CHORUS —Rehearsals Will Begin November 3

Join the Adult Chorus, and sing on stage December 15 with Franc D’Ambrosio, as he returns to perform Franc D’Ambrosio’s “Christmas in New York.” Rehearsals will be held in the Performing Arts Center rehearsal room from 10-11:30 a.m. All music will be provided.

No auditions are required—visit the website at www.TuscarawasPhilharmonic.org for more details.

YuletideChildren’s Chorus

Rehearsals will begin for the Yuletide Children’s Chorus on October 20

Performing Arts Center Rehearsal Room

9-10 a.m.No auditions required.

All music will be provided.

• Tuscarawas Philharmonic • P.O. Box 406 • New Philadelphia, OH 44663• www.TuscarawasPhilharmonic.org • State of the Art editor: Robyn Martins• Performing at the Kent State Tuscarawas Performing Arts Center • Box Office—330.308.6400

To become a Philharmonic contributor, visit our

website to make a secure donation:

www.TuscPhil.org

Join our growing family of supporters, including Corporate Sponsors

Park Village Assisted Living and Dover Chemical.

IN THE NEWS

We are pleased to have received a grant from the Reeves Foundation. Community support makes all the difference!

Funds were used to purchase a variety of items:

• A portable keyboard and sound system for the Children’s Chorus

• Music stands• Battery-powered stand lights • A laptop for ticketing and programming

Franc D’Ambrosio returns to reprise his hit holiday show! Joined by the Tuscarawas Philharmonic Adult Chorus and Children’s Chorus, Franc takes us

on a musical excursion around the Manhattan of his boyhood. It’s all of your favorite Christmas music packaged into a touching and humorous memoir delivered by a master performer.