By Monty Siekerman
There's no reason to leave town on Saturday. Here's why:
What:
Free Patriotic Pops concert by Lima Symphony Orchestra
When, where:
7 p.m., Saturday, just east of McIntosh Center. Sports Center, if rain.
What to bring:
Arrive early, bring lawn chairs, picnic food or snacks, blanket.
The music:
Patriotic, movie musicals, popular tunes, a tribute to each branch of the military service.
Director:
Crafton Beck has served as symphony artistic director since 1997. The symphony is in its 64th year.
Guest vocalist:
Kirsten Osbun-Manley, ONU resident artist in music and musical theatre program director.
Sponsors:
Quest Federal Credit Union, Robinson Fin and The Little Chicago Room, the Village of Ada, Liberty National Bank, Vancrest of Ada, Allan Nott Honda Toyota, Fresh Encounter/Community Markets, Lewis Family McDonald’s, Cole Motor Sales, Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance, Ada Area Chamber of Commerce, Ada Family Dentistry, Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, ONU Office of Residence Life, Rogers Nationwide Insurance Agency, Ada Kiwanis Club, ONU Office of Career Services, and Bud and Barb Winzenried.