On Stage

Few bluegrass groups have been around for forty years, and even fewer have been more popular, more widely admired, or more influential for as long as Mountain Home Music Company recording artists Lonesome River Band. | The Ramblin’ Bluegrass Ensemble is a super-group of roots-based musicians pulled from active central Ohio bands. | Join us for a pair of talented bands as they serve up exciting and authentic Appalachian music!

Special Olympians, Jake & Liz, invite you to a special concert of singing and dancing to raise money for Upper Arlington Special Olympics (UASO)

The full price of all tickets sales go directly to UASO!

The music is acoustic folk-rock provided by Dr V’s Generations band. In addition to the band, special guests include  Erin Helgeson Torres, flute, Megan Wetzel, violin, Jeff and Elliott Weisberger, vocals and guitar, and dancers Chelsea Wintzer and Rebecca Walker!
Dr. V’s Generations Band includes:
Jeff Vasiloff, vocals, guitar, mandolin and banjo.
Jake Vasiloff, drums, percussion, and vocals.
Stan Smith, guitar.
Paul Weiss, piano and vocals.
Pete Cary, guitar and vocal.

One of the most celebrated Carnatic musicians and playback singers of today’s generation, Smt. S. Mahathi hails from a family of musicians. Her father, Sri. Thiruvaiyaru P. Sekar, is one of the senior disciples of Dr. M. Balamurali Krishna, and her mother, Smt. Vasanthi Sekar, is a flautist and disciple of Flute Sri. Mali and Smt. N . Kesi.

An A grade artiste of the All India Radio and Doordarshan, Mahathi is a recipient of several prestigious awards like “ISAI PEROLI“ the most coveted title from Kartik Fine arts, VANI KALA NIPUNA from Sri Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha,, YUVA KALA BHARATHI from Bharath Kalachar, ISAI CHUDAR OLI, INNISAI ILAVARASI and many others.

She is also a playback singer who has more than 600 film songs to her credit IN TAMIL TELUGU MALAYALAM, AND KANNADA and is a recipient of the TAMIL NADU GOVT STATE AWARD FOR THE BEST FEMALE PLAYBACK SINGER FOR THE YEARS 2008 and 2009.

The inspiring true story of folk artist Elijah Pierce, an Ohio legend, performed by acclaimed Equity actor Alan Bomar Jones. Nominated for the 2010 GCAC Artistic Excellence Award.

The Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center of Worthington was born out of the inspiration and dedication of visionaries who recognized the opportunity for an innovative, creative space in the heart of Worthington.

15 years after opening its doors, the MAC serves as a nexus of creativity, culture, and community. It is recognized in Worthington and beyond for being dedicated to Building Pathways to Experience the Joy and Wonder of the Arts!

Join us on November 9th, 2024 from 2 - 5 pm for an Open House, where our talented artist educators will fill the classrooms with art demonstrations and music! Help us celebrate 15 years of the MAC!

While focusing primarily on West African dance styles, this dynamic group weaves together the rich diversity of Balla & Ndeyekhady’s far-ranging experiences. GOREE Drum and Dance is committed to honoring the traditions of their teachers, culture and history of traditional West African Dance while bringing their own personal flairs that are truly invigorating and unique!

The name of the tour: One Hundred Strings: The Saraswathi veena has 7 strings and the special Santoor that will be played in this tour has 93 strings. Hence the name (93 plus 7).

About the Saraswathi veena:
The Saraswathi veena is considered one of the most ancient instruments from Asia. Some historians date it back to 5000 years; Others say 2000 + years which is the age of the musical genre Carnatic Music - the classical music of South India. It is revered as the National Instrument of India and is so named as the Goddess of Arts, Culture and Wisdom, Saraswathi, holds this instrument in her hand symbolizing all that She Stands For.

About the Santoor:
Santoor is a string instrument that belongs to the Hindustani, North Indian Classical music of India. The original name of this instrument was Shata-tantri Veena which in Sanskrit language means another kind of Veena many times with100 Strings-for this tour the santoor being used is a custom instrument with 93 strings. The name of the  instrument has its origins in the Persian language that came to India through the arrival of that culture in India.

The artists:
Nirmala Rajasekar - Saraswathi Veena
Sandip Chatterjee - Santoor
Thanjavur K. Murugaboopathi - Mridangam drum
Ramdas Palsule - Tabla drums

Regular hours will resume on Monday, December 2.