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Dave Bennett Quartet offers eclectic musical blend at Concert in the Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

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It’s going to be a very special show in the St. Johns Concert in the Park music series when the Dave Bennett Quartet takes the stage July 24 at the William E. Tennant Performance Shell in the St. Johns City Park. Guests can expect everything from toe-tapping swing, to moody blues, to emotional ballads – to original, brand-new jazz compositions – all performed with deft touch, virtuosity, and style. The eclectic blend of musical fun begins at 7 p.m.; no admission charge.<\/p>\n

“Arranging for Dave Bennett to perform has been worth the wait,” says concert coordinator Bill Tennant. “I first became aware of Dave Bennett back in 2014 when my uncle went to see one of his shows in Royal Oak. He just raved about the show – what a great appeal Dave had as a performer. I’ve been following his career ever since. I saw Jeff Kressler, Dave’s keyboardist, at a MSU jazz concert and the Concert in the Park committee was able to make arrangements for the group to perform in our summer music series.”<\/p>\n

The group’s namesake is looking forward to the show. “I’m thankful that the musical style I feel strongest about seems to connect with people on a deep emotional level,” Bennett says. “If it is pleasant to the ear or it strikes an emotional chord, then I feel I have done my job.”<\/p>\n

Along with Bennett and Kressler, other talented quartet members include bass player Ed Fedewa and drummer Doug Cobb.<\/p>\n

While Bennett primarily leads on clarinet and voice, he also performs Jerry Lee Lewis classics on piano and entertains with a dueling “drum battle.” A clarinet virtuoso, Bennett began playing along with Benny Goodman records at age 10. His career spans 20 years. He has been a featured soloist at Carnegie Hall, and along with his quartet, has played music festivals throughout the U.S. He recently released “Blood Moon,” an album featuring five original songs along with six standards.<\/p>\n

Not only does the quartet feature music from the Swing era, but they also touch on country, rockabilly and pop, with original brand-new jazz compositions thrown in. Audiences will hear the influences of Benny Goodman, Pete Fountain, Jerry Lee Lewis, even Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel in this group’s music.<\/p>\n

For more information visit https:\/\/davebennett.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Concert in the Park is sponsored by the Clinton County Arts Council and the City of St. Johns with support from the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts. Concerts are held each Wednesday evening; rain or shine. The St. Johns Lions and Lioness Club staff a concession stand offering light refreshments.<\/p>\n

For detailed information on the Concert in the Park series visit the CCAC web site, http:\/\/www.clintoncountyarts.org\/<\/span><\/a> and check out the St. Johns City Park Performance Shell page on Facebook.<\/p>\n

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Pauli Ford raises funds for National Night Out<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nSt. Johns Police Chief David Kirk accepts the check from Brian Pauli and Brett Pauli.<\/em><\/p>\n

Thanks to all that participated in 2019 Drive One 4 UR Community test drive event, the event raised over $1,500.00 for the St Johns Police and Fire Department National Night Out coming up Tuesday, August 6.<\/p>\n

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Clinton County 4-H and Youth Fair is July 29 -August 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Clinton County 4-H and Youth Fair, which provides area youth an opportunity to showcase and display their projects will take place on July 29 to August 1. For one week the County Fairgrounds comes alive with kids and animals. The Fair offers a family-friendly environment to celebrate the accomplishments of our youth.<\/p>\n

There are no entry or parking fees The Monday night truck pull is an exception with admission for that event only. The fair does not have the traditional midway and carnival, but there are pony rides and a games tent.<\/p>\n

Let’s not forget the the annual Livestock Auction that will take place on Wednesday, July 31 beginning at 4 p.m. as out young entrepreneurs sell the projects that they have worked so hard on and learned a great deal to our fantastic local supporters.<\/p>\n

The Fair is the perfect place to bring your family, learn new things, and sit back and chat with neighbors and friends.<\/p>\n

For more information please contact Corissa Harris harri446@msu.edu<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Wilson Center Auditorium getting lighting system upgrade<\/strong><\/p>\n

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We are getting closer to the long-anticipated and much-needed upgrade of the Wilson Center Auditorium stage and house lighting system.<\/p>\n

The renovation committee, led by Bill Tennant, lighting consultant Jim Lorenz and lead electrician Doug Haviland have targeted mid-August for beginning the removal of the decades-old backstage high voltage transformer-driven equipment and the installation of an energy-efficient, computer-controlled LED system. The project is expected to take 4 to 5 weeks.<\/p>\n

In the meantime, a $52,000 matching grant was approved. The committee has already raised over half of the money that can be matched, and they will be appealing to the community to help raise the remainder of what is needed to complete the entire scope of what has been planned.<\/p>\n

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The Story of Creation – Painted<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Paul Lane has painted God’s Seven Day Creation and is excited to walk you through his exhibit. Please join him on Thursday, July 25 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the Art Gallery.<\/p>\n

Paul Lane began painting in his mid-twenties but military life and pastoral ministry kept him busy. He spent twenty years in the United States Air Force. After retiring, he completed his ministerial training and graduated from a Bible college in California with emphasis on theology and church evangelism. He served as pastor in his home state of Illinois and also spent a year as a missionary teaching in a Bible college in Iloilo, Philippines.<\/p>\n

Now retired, Paul has been able to get back to painting. The story in Genesis inspired him to portray the seven days of creation through painting.<\/p>\n

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Care-A-Van is seeking volunteers drivers<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Clinton Transit Care-A-Van is seeking volunteers drivers for its senior and disabled medical service. All you need is a caring heart and a few hours a month. A chauffer’s license is required but can be reimbursed, as well as the DOT physical and training. Vehicles are provided.<\/p>\n

Please consider driving for the Care-A-Van service. They are also accepting donations.<\/p>\n

Care-A-Van service is non-profit and all of their drivers are volunteers. They provide transportation to Seniors and Disabled only<\/em> to medical appointments. Some of their passengers have no other way of getting to appointments such as dialysis or chemotherapy, multiple times a week.<\/p>\n

The Care-A-Van service is a part of the Clinton County Transit System. It transports its passengers to their medical appointments, and uses what a \u201cdoor-through-door\u201d system, in which the drivers will go inside the passengers\u2019 homes to help them gather all of the things that they\u2019ll need for their appointments.<\/p>\n

One-on-one transportation is offered to the passengers as well. With one-on-one transportation, there is only one passenger in the van at a time. This way the passenger is able to be taken home as soon as he or she is finished with their appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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