Many visitors to Knox County, if they investigate it at all, are usually quick to recognize one of the unique characteristics of our community is our vast array of arts organizations. One of the most storied organizations with a long history in Knox County is also one of the area's "best kept secrets" for entertainment for everyone in the family. It's the Community Concert Association of Knox County (CCAKC).
For more than 95 years, the CCAKC has presented a world-class performing artist series in Knox County that provides the finest in professional entertainment for a reasonable price. This year, the series oprned with a concert by country superstar Larry Gatlin of the famous Gatlin Brothers Band, only to be followed by six extraordinary love performances that are all affordable to anyone who is interested, for $55 – for the entire series subscription.
This group of volunteers believes in accessibility to all who want to see the best in entertainment without paying high prices or driving out of town.
The formula for presenting these is dependent upon selling all of the tickets for a concert before the doors are ever opened. This enables the volunteers to sell an affordable subscription ticket, based on the number of seats available in our local auditorium. The plan was developed by Columbia Artists Management in the 1920s and lives on today through an organization in Nashville, Tenn., called Live On Stage. This organization auditions hundreds of artists each year and then builds tours across the U.S., taking them to smaller, dedicated artist presenting companies like the CCAKC. Every year they present family-oriented programs for a tremendous value – usually six shows for under $60 for a single subscription ticket.
Visit www.ccaofknoxcounty.com or the Community Concerts of Knox County, Ohio, Facebook page for more information.
"Lets Rock Broadway featuring the Diamonds" will be featured in the kickoff concert of this season, Sept. 22, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Woodward. The following performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Knox Memorial Theater: Oct. 2 - Thalia Quartet; Nov. 16 - Taylor Red; March 5 - Black Market Trust; April 2 - Mark Kingswood; April 29 - Sons of Serendip. Individual tickets or season subscription available at ccafknoxcounty.com.
Submitted by Jim Stoner, CCAKC board member.
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