Underwriter Spotlight: The Ohio University Performing Arts Concert Series
By Laura Smiley - Summit FM Sales Director
Established in the 1950's, the Ohio University Performing Arts & Concert Series have presented and produced thousands of performances, lectures, and events over the years. The Ohio University Performing Arts & Concert Series has a long reputation for serving the Ohio University and Southeastern Ohio communities by providing world class artistry as well as talented local artists and performers. The goal has been to bring the finest performers and thinkers to rural Appalachian Ohio. In addition to public performances, the Ohio University Performing Arts & Concert Series has been committed to serving the educational and academic needs of its students as well as the surrounding K-12 schools through outreach and master classes.
Some notable performers from the past are: Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Martha Graham Dance Company, the Cincinnati Ballet, the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Merce Cunningham Dance Company, Turtle Island String Quartet, Ying Quartet, Gregory Hines, Lord of the Dance, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Bela Fleck and Edgar Meyer, Kathy Mattea, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Mountain Stage and STOMP.
Find out more about upcoming performances at
www.ohio.edu/performingarts