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Fairfield County Foundation Announces Recipients in First Grant Cycle of 2025
LANCASTER, Ohio – The Fairfield County Foundation recently announced the recipients for the first grant cycle of 2025. The Foundation awarded grants totaling $283,154 to 16 local organizations at its March Board meeting. "It is an honor to support so many worthy organizations that are making a meaningful difference in Fairfield County,” said Amy Eyman, CEO of the Fairfield County Foundation. “The generosity of our donors allows us to continue funding a diverse range of unique community projects with each
Rascal Flatts Lead Gary LeVox Headlines Lancaster Festival's Premier Concert July 26
LANCASTER, Ohio – The Lancaster Festival Board of Directors is excited to announce that the headlining artist for its Premier Concert on July 26 at the Ohio University Lancaster Wendel Concert Stage will be central Ohio’s own Gary LeVox, co-founder and lead singer of Rascal Flatts.Gary LeVox, along with bandmates Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney, founded Rascal Flatts in 2000 and they went on to enjoy one of the most successful careers in modern country music. Infusing the genre’s traditional sound with
Lancaster Festival Board of Directors Announces Beverage Policy Change For Concert Grounds
Lancaster, OHIO -- Due to requirements by the insurance industry for festivals of our type, the Lancaster Festival board of directors is implementing a new policy regarding beverages at the Ohio University-Lancaster concert venue. Beginning this season, no beverages will be permitted to be brought into the concert venue gates. This includes both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including water. “We understand that this might be inconvenient and frustrating for some of our long-time patrons,
Lancaster Festival Announces 2025 Grand Finale and Tribute Band Artists; Tickets On Sale May 1
LANCASTER, Ohio (March 8, 2025, 10 p.m.) – At its 2025 “Reveal Event,” the Lancaster Festival Board of Directors announced that its August 2nd Grand Finale concert on the Wendel Concert Stage will feature two headliners for the first time in Festival History: Grammy-winning artist Colbie Caillat and folk-rock band Dawes. Tickets will go on sale May 1 for the evening’s festivities and other events taking place during the 10-day celebration of music, art and community.To date, Colbie Caillat has been honored
John Devlin Named Music Director & Conductor of Lancaster Festival Orchestra
After an extensive search The Lancaster Festival Board of Directors has announced John Devlin as its new Music Director to lead the orchestra. Devlin will be working with Festival board members and staff to plan and conduct the 2025 Lancaster Festival. Devlin was selected after a thorough international search from more than 100 highly qualified applicants. A selection committee comprised of members of the Board of Directors and representatives from the Lancaster Festival Orchestra narrowed the pool of
