Musical Arts Series/Port Clinton

06/12/2026

At today's High Frequency Flute Quartet performance for the Genoa Retirement Village, Jody Chaffee and her flutists showed the different sizes of flutes they play, from bass to piccolo. They play every thing from Mozart's Magic Flute to the theme from the Muppet Show!

06/12/2026

The Musical Arts Series/Port Clinton will host its free annual outdoor concert with Steve and Lisa Ball, performing folk music of the 1950s and 1960s. This concert will be held on Saturday afternoon, June 27th at 2:00 PM. Weather permitting, it will be held at the outdoor pavilion behind Firelands Presbyterian Church, 2626 East Harbor Road in Port Clinton.

In case of inclement weather, the performance will moved inside
Firelands Presbyterian Church.

In the spirit of celebrating our country's 250th anniversary, Steve and Lisa Ball will present the folk tunes that go back to the 19th century, ranging from the Carter Family to John Denver. They will tell our audience how this music changed our country as the turbulent 1960s approached, including the stories behind the music and why these tunes became popular. They will discuss what led to the folk boom, and how these tunes have lived on as time goes by.

This program will feature tunes from Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, Gordon Lightfoot, and other popular artists of the time. It will appeal not only to Baby Boomers, who danced and sang to this music in their youth, but also to youngsters who are still enjoying these widely-loved tunes.

An ice cream social will accompany this program, which is free of charge and handicapped accessible.

Guests are invited to bring their own snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, and lawn chairs.

06/12/2026

And our Kay McIntosh was there, front and center, to accept a generous grant that will support next season's Senior Concerts!

WHAT A MORNING! Today, OCCF awarded 37 grants totaling $138,551 at our Annual Grants Breakfast—the largest grant distribution in Foundation history!

We're grateful to the nonprofit organizations and community groups that are making a difference across Ottawa County every day. From serving children and families to supporting seniors, education, the arts, and community well-being, these organizations make an impact in the lives of so many. OCCF is honored to support their efforts.
-Bayshore Bayshore Counseling Services
-Cancer Services
-Concerned Citizens for Oak Harbor Area
-Cultivate the Clover of Ottawa County (OSU Ottawa County 4-H)
-Diabetes Youth Services
-Family & Child Abuse Prevention Center
-Firelands Symphony Orchestra
-Friends of Perry's Victory & Int'l Peace Memorial
-Habitat for Humanity of Ottawa County
-Joyful Connections
-Lake Erie Islands Conservancy
-Lake Erie Island Nature & Wildlife Center
-Luther Home of Mercy
-Marblehead Lighthouse Historical Society
-Middle Bass Island Historical Society
-Musical Arts Series Port Clinton
-Oak House/Polly's Place
-Ottawa County Family Advocacy Center
-Ottawa County Holiday Bureau
-Ottawa County Task Force on Aging
-Otterbein North Shore
-Port Clinton Area Heritage Foundation
-Port Clinton Firefighters Association
-Port Clinton Soccer Club
-Put-in-Bay Community Swim & Sail
-Schedel Arboretum and Gardens
-Sleep in Heavenly Peace-Oak Harbor
-St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
-The Parkvue Commuity on Catawba Island
-The Salvation Army
-Trinity United Methodist Church Thrift Shoppe
-United Way of Ottawa County
-Walk in My Shoes
-Ottawa County Business Advisory Council - Skilled Trades Center
-OSU Stone Lab

Stay tuned next week as we highlight more about this year's grant recipients!

06/06/2026

On Friday, June 12th, the High Frequency Flute Quartet will be in our area for two Senior Concerts, sponsored by a generous grant from the Ottawa County Community Foundation. A highly talented ensemble founded by Tamara Kagy, this flute quartet is comprised of members of the Firelands Symphony Orchestra, who explore the standard and virtuoso flute repertoire that is so rich in giving voice to the flute.

The members of the quartet own and perform on all the voices of the flute, giving the ensemble a rich texture and multifaceted color. The musicians performing are Tamara Kagy, Jody Chaffee, Elizabeth Studer, and Zoe Stier.

At 1:00 PM, the High Frequency Flute Quartet will perform at Genoa Retirement Village, 200 Cherry Street in Genoa. At 3:00 PM they will give a program at Elmore Retirement Village, 633 State Street in Elmore Ohio.

06/01/2026

Judge Moon was an essential member of the Musical Arts Series/Port Clinton Steering Committee. He will be missed!

View Honorable Paul C. Moon's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

04/20/2026

Our 24th Season is ready for your enjoyment!
The Musical Arts Series/Port Clinton is proud to present another diverse array of outstanding musical performances. We invite you to become a part of our loyal audience and our vision for the future!

04/03/2026

On Sunday, April 19th, at 3:30 PM, the Musical Arts Series/Port Clinton is hosting three talented groups of young musicians from the Cleveland Institute of Music. Two trios and one quartet will show our audience why we describe them as, "Students on their way to greatness."
Tickets at the door are only $20; students at any level of study are admitted free of charge.

03/02/2026

Be with us on Sunday, March 29th at 3:30 PM at Firelands Presbyterian Church as we present Gene Waldron, double bass, accompanied by Grace Betry on piano. Gene is the Assistant Principal Bass of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, and holds a Bachelors Degree from Bowling Green State University, and a Masters Degree from Florida State University. Gene plays on a 2023 Joey Naeger bass.

Grace recently completed her doctorate degree at the Cleveland Institute of Music. She currently holds a staff position at CIM, as well as collaborating in the Cleveland area. In recent years, Grace has been promoting Ukrainian classical music, as the current war strikes very close to her family and friends.

This performance is sponsored by Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP and Jack Hilbert, and 1812 Food & Spirits.

02/10/2026

Save this date!
The very popular James D'Leon is returning to the piano in Port Clinton with the very talented Alwen Yeung, to play one piano - four hands - for our lucky audience. On Sunday, February 22nd at 3:30 PM, at Firelands Presbyterian Church, this dynamic four hands piano ensemble will present an electrifying performance. This is the Jay Mann Memorial Concert, sonsored by The Family and Friends of Dr. Jay Mann, and the Reverend Robert and Anne Butcher.

02/10/2026

The children at Immaculate Conception School in Port Clinton were so engaged by The Samba da Cidade, brought by The Musical Arts Series/Port Clinton and our own Susan Larcey.
Feel the rhythm and the joy!