ORMACO- Ohio Regional, Music, Arts and Cultural Outreach

Alla Boara: Italian Folk Songs

Friday, May 31, 2024 6:30 pm
Free admission

Ohio Regional Music Arts and Cultural Outreach (ORMACO) and the Friends of the Secrest Arboretum open their summer Music at the Arboretum concert series on Friday, May 31, 2023, with Cleveland-based Alla Boara. The ensemble reimagines Italian folk songs by adding elements of modern jazz and world music. Showcasing works from their debut album, “Le Tre Sorelle,” and newest live recorded album, Amanda Powell, Anthony Taddeo, and Dan Bruce connect audiences through storytelling. Alla Boara’s immersive shows provide audiences with a deeper perspective on historical traditions and showcase the common humanity in us all. Each performance is unique, with music that will connect to every listener.

In the event of rain, the concert will be held at Fisher Auditorium, 1680 Madison Avenue, Wooster, OH 44691. For more information, visit ormaco.org or call 419-853-6016.

Ohio Regional Music Arts and Cultural Outreach (ORMACO) opens its 2024 Jazz under the Stars concert series with The Dan Zola Orchestra on June 1, 2024, at 7 p.m. With more than 60 years performing in ballrooms, concert halls and community festivals all over Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania and the Midwest, many consider the ensemble to be the top big band era style band anywhere! Musical Director Eric Dregne will lead this high-energy group in an evening of big band favorites. In the event of rain, the concert will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 317 E. Liberty Street, Medina, OH 44256. For more information visit www.ormaco.org or call 419-853-6016.

Hichem Ferrah, Guitar: Algerian-Inspired Music

Sunday, June 9th, 2024 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Free admission

Ohio Regional Music Arts and Cultural Outreach (ORMACO) and the Wadsworth Public Library continue their free Live at the Library series with North Ridgeville-based musician Hichem Ferrah on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 2 pm at the Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth, OH 44281. Ferrah will be playing instrumental music inspired by traditional Algerian music and will answer questions about Algerian culture and music.