The Musical Arts Series / Port Clinton

08/25/2023

ONLY SIX DAYS AWAY! - Thursday, August 31st, 7:00 PM.
Internationally acclaimed flute recording artist, Jill Felber, with pianist, Dianne Frazer, will be in concert at the Port Clinton High School Performing Arts Center. Admission is free, and all donations at the door will benefit the Port Clinton High School Music Program. Jill is a Port Clinton native, and a graduate of PCHS.
The Musical Arts Series/Port Clinton is a financial supporter of this performance.

08/21/2023

Calling all art lovers! In only one month! Do you have your tickets?

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08/13/2023

SAVE THIS DATE - Thursday, August 31st, 7:00 PM.
Internationally acclaimed flute recording artist, Jill Felber, with pianist, Dianne Frazer, will be in concert at the Port Clinton High School Performing Arts Center. Admission is free, and all donations at the door will benefit the Port Clinton High School Music Program. Jill is a Port Clinton native, and a graduate of PCHS.
The Musical Arts Series/Port Clinton is a financial supporter of this performance.

08/06/2023

This is the program for tonight’s free concert at 7:00 PM!

Here's a preview of Sunday's FREE Summer Pops Orchestra Concert. You can also check out the full program book below. See you there!

FULL PROGRAM HERE: https://www.firelandssymphony.com/past-programs/ -df_1264/1/

07/19/2023

Come to The Arts Garage and celebrate art from Ottawa County's talented school students! On display from July 29th through August 30th. And as a bonus, the Toledo Sculptor's Guild exhibit will still be open both inside and outside TAG.
The Arts Garage, home of the Greater Port Clinton Area Arts Council, is located at 317 W Perry Street in Port Clinton. Hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 11:00AM-4:00PM.

07/19/2023

On Thursday, July 27th, the Toledo Symphony Orchestra Jazz Trio and vocalist Lori LeFevre will return to Port Clinton to entertain. John Cleveland on piano, Norm Damschroder on bass, Scott Kretzer on percussion, and the versatile voice of Lori LeFevre. This free performance will take place at the Vineyard Community Room, 3820 E Vineyard Village Drive, on Catawba. This talented ensemble will entertain from 4:00 - 5:30 PM, and everyone is welcome to attend! This concert is sponsored by a generous outreach grant from the Harry Stensen Foundation.

07/16/2023

The Toledo Symphony Orchestra Jazz Trio, featuring vocalist Lori LeFevre, will appear at The Vineyard on Catawba Community Center, 3820 E Vineyard Village Drive, Port Clinton, on Thursday July 27, 2023 playing from 4:00 to 5:30.

Community members are invited to attend, free of charge! This program is funded by a generous outreach grant from the Harry Stensen Memorial Trust Foundation.

07/14/2023

Jacob Warren and Grant Flick, the acoustic duo known as Warren &
Flick, appeared on the Entertainment District Stage in downtown
Port Clinton last evening. Jacob played his bass, while Grant played the violin, tenor guitar, and nyckelharpa. Their repertoire included both original material and arranged standards from many genres.

Next up? The Toledo Symphony Jazz Trio featuring vocalist Lori LeFevre will appear at The Vineyard on Catawba Community Room on Thursday July 27, 2023 playing from 4:00 to 5:30. Community members are invited to attend!

07/08/2023

Jacob Warren and Grant Flick, the acoustic duo known as Warren &
Flick, will appear on the Entertainment District Stage in downtown
Port Clinton from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM on Thursday, July 13. Jacob
plays the bass, while Grant plays the violin, tenor guitar, and
nyckelharpa. Their repertoire includes both original material and
arranged standards from many genres.

Because they are travelling from Michigan, in case of rain, the concert will move inside to Firelands Presbyterian Church, 2626 E. Harbor Road in Port Clinton. Both venues are free and open to the public. More information is available at http://www.warrenandflick.com.

Photo: Warren & and Flick
Grant Flick, violin, Jacob Warren, bass.

07/04/2023

More than 130 pieces of art from the Toledo Area Sculptors Guild will be on display inside and outside The Arts Garage (TAG) from July 5th through September 3rd this summer. An opening reception will be hosted by at 6 PM on Friday July 8th at 6:00 PM - all are welcome to attend! Established in 1983, the Toledo Area Sculptors Guild has sculptures all around northwest Ohio.

PORT CLINTON - The Greater Port Clinton Area Arts Council has announc

06/19/2023

SAVE THIS DATE - Thursday, August 31st, 7:00 PM.
Internationally acclaimed flute recording artist, Jill Felber, with pianist, Dianne Frazer, will be in concert at the Port Clinton High School Performing Arts Center. Admission is free, and all donations at the door will benefit the Port Clinton High School Music Program. Jill is a Port Clinton native, and a graduate of PCHS.
The Musical Arts Series / Port Clinton is a financial supporter of this performance.

06/13/2023

It is with deep sorrow that we shall miss Max Rabinovitsj’s violin performance at our concert this Sunday, June 18th, at 3:30 PM. Max recently lost his beloved wife Mary and now Max is experiencing severe medical consequences which prevent his travel and playing for the next 60 days. Your thoughts and prayers for Max and Mary are appreciated.
The Trio da Vinci’s other two world class musicians, Paul York – Cello, and Michael Chertock – Piano, will give us a great performance.
Cellist Paul York is an accomplished soloist, chamber musician and teacher. He currently serves on the string faculty at the University of Louisville, where he maintains an active teaching and performing schedule. Mr. York serves on the cello faculty at the ARIA Summer International Academy, and has been member of the artist faculty for Accent 09 and 11 at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music.
Pianist Michael Chertock has performed as a concerto soloist with many of the world's leading orchestras. He is the conductor of the Blue Ash-Montgomery Symphony, located in suburban Cincinnati. He also serves as the principal keyboardist with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and chairs the piano department at the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music.
Venue: The Firelands Presbyterian Church, 2626 East Harbor Rd.
Port Clinton, Oh. 43452
Sponsored by: The Miller Ferries and Bassett’s Markets

05/26/2023

On Tuesday, May 25th, the Toledo Symphony Orchestra String Quartet performed at the Genoa Retirement Village. Our community is very fortunate that this talented ensemble is willing to travel to reach new audiences. Sponsored by the The Musical Arts Series / Port Clinton, and funded by a generous grant from the Ottawa County Community Foundation.

05/26/2023

Nancy Lendrim, harpist with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra, played for the Chalet at the Vineyard on Catawba, and for Edgewood Manor Retirement Community on Thursday, May 25th.
She played a variety of tunes from opera to Elvis, as well as Irish, English and Mexican folk tunes. And, she told her audiences about the construction and inner workings of her beautiful hand carved harp. All sponsored by the The Musical Arts Series / Port Clinton through a grant from the Ottawa County Community Foundation.

05/23/2023

To friends of the The Musical Arts Series / Port Clinton! These are our concerts at Senior Centers in Ottawa County this week. You are welcome to attend any or all of these performances, spanning our community from Genoa to Marblehead. All guests are invited!

May 24 Wednesday Toledo Symphony Orchestra String Quartet
2:00 PM at Genoa Retirement Village, 300 Cherry Street, Genoa

May 25 Thursday TSO Harpist Nancy Lendrim
1:30 PM at Edgewood Manor, 1330 Fulton Street, Port Clinton

May 25 Thursday TSO Harpist Nancy Lendrim
3:30 PM at the Vineyard Chalet, 3896 E Vineyard Village Dr, PC

May 26 Friday, Toledo Symphony Orchestra String Quartet
2:00 PM at Otterbein Senior Life Community, 9400 N Shore Blvd, Lakeside/Marblehead

05/15/2023

The Toledo Opera's "Opera on Wheels" came to Port Clinton schools on Wednesday and Thursday to perform "The Pirates of Penzance". At Immaculate Conception School on Wednesday and at Bataan Schools on Thursday, students were captivated by this story of growing up, duty, conflict resolution, and the acceptance of all people, just as they are! Brought by the The Musical Arts Series / Port Clinton through donations by our Kiwanis and Rotary!

05/13/2023

Tonight!
Steinway Artist James D'Leon returns to perform for the The Musical Arts Series / Port Clinton at 7:30 PM at Firelands Presbyterian Church, 2626 E Harbor Road in Port Clinton.
Sponsored by Shumaker, Loop and Jack Hilbert. Tickets available at the door for only $20. Students admitted free of charge.

James D’León has created a program that will keep you on the edge of your seats with his commanding technique, expressive body movement, and searching interpretations. From Liszt to Miles Davis, you will be enthralled!

05/07/2023

The Musical Arts Series / Port Clinton is looking forward to presenting Steve Ball playing music of the Civil War era next Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 1:30 PM at Elmore Retirement Village, 633 State St. #61, in Elmore Ohio. Steve Ball is a musician from Columbus Ohio specializing in the music of the American Civil War, and the music and life of Stephen Foster. Steve has studied the American Civil War since his teens, and has devoted the past twenty years to studying the music of this era in American history. His performance is being funded by a generous grant from the Ottawa County Community Foundation.

Steve has done programs for the Ohio Statehouse, the National Civil War Museum, the American Civil War Museum of Ohio, and countless historical societies, genealogical societies, libraries, museums, Civil War Round Tables and other historical venues such as re-enactments or living history programs. He has released two CD's of the music of the Civil War and is currently working on a CD of Stephen Foster tunes. Steve has been an instructor for Life Long Learning through Central Ohio Technical College. He also provides the music for the annual Springfield Ohio Civil War Symposium, and is the narrator for the 73rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Civil War Brass Band. Guests are welcome to attend, and facemasks are encouraged.

05/05/2023

The Toledo Opera's "Opera on Wheels" is performing in K-6 classrooms this season, including their visit yesterday to St. Boniface School in Oak Harbor. Sponsored by the The Musical Arts Series / Port Clinton through generous grants from the Rotary and Kiwanis organizations in Ottawa County. 44 students and 15 visitors were enchanted by this musical exploration of growing up, duty, conflict resolution, and the acceptance of all people as they are!

04/28/2023

Saturday, April 29th, is the 150 Year Open House Celebration for the Schantz Organ Company, free and open to the public. It's going to rain here, so take yourselves to 626 S Walnut Street in Orrville, Ohio for a tour. See how organs are made, and enjoy lunch from several food trucks on site. 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Since 1873 a builder of distinguished pipe organs for churches, schools, public spaces, and residences.

04/22/2023

The house was full for this afternoon's performance by the Toledo Symphony Orchestra String Quartet at Rivervew Health Care Campus. The audience appreciated the musical artistry of this talented foursome, and the The Musical Arts Series / Port Clinton appreciated the support of a grant from the Ottawa County Community Foundation.

04/20/2023

This Saturday, April 22, 2023, the The Musical Arts Series / Port Clinton will sponsor a concert by the Toledo Symphony Orchestra String Quartet at Ottawa County Riverview Health Care Campus
at 2:00 PM. According to their Riverview's activity director, Margie Zunk, friends and members of the public are welcome but face masks must be worn. The performance will take place at 8180 West State Route 163 in Oak Harbor.

We are thankful for a grant from Ottawa County Community Foundation which allows us to present this senior concert.

04/14/2023

SAVE THIS DATE!!!
James D’León is returning again to Port Clinton for a must attend performance, Saturday evening May 13th at 7:30 PM. D’León has performed in England, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Canada, and 40 states throughout the continental United States. James will speak to the audience before each work, to highlight certain aspects behind their creation. He is a rare and completely versatile pianist, who is just as comfortable in a large hall or the intimate setting of Firelands Presbyterian Church, 2626 East Harbor Road in Port Clinton.

04/14/2023

A very gracious "Thank You" from the Cleveland Institute of Music's Alice Zhang. "On behalf of Trios Gratia, Ivoire, and Anima, thank you so much for the invitation to perform in your concert today! We really appreciated your kindness and hospitality, and it was a pleasure to perform for your wonderful audience. Hopefully our paths will cross again soon."

03/21/2023

On Wednesday, March 22, 2023 the Musical Arts Series/Port Clinton will be presenting our first Senior Concert at Edgewood Manor on 1330 Fulton St at 1:30 PM.

This performance will feature Shelly Du, playing her harp. Shelly is pursuing her doctorate at Bowling Green State University, and has played with many ensembles around the country.

This concert is supported by a generous grant from the Ottawa County Community Foundation.
Guests are welcome to attend!

Click on shellyduharp.com below to read about her. She is studying at BGSU to get her doctorate and has played with many ensembles around the country.