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Lancaster Festival

117 West Wheeling Street
Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Phone: 740-687-4808
Overview
Lancaster Festival
The Lancaster Festival began in 1985 and continues to provide The Lancaster Festival Orchestra and numerous musical venues over a 10 period in July. the city is transformed, the streets alive with people enjoying the Lancaster Festivals all inclusive offerings. 75 events ..... many FREE. Historic Lancaster, Ohio is the stage for the annual Lancaster Festival.The Festival is a non-profit organization, managed by members of the community, under the creative leadership of Artistic Director Gary Sheldon. At its core is the Lancaster Festival Orchestra, in performances at the Ohio University-Lancaster campus and venues throughout the city.
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Calendar of Events
ArtWalk Artist Reception
Thu Jul 18

Join the Lancaster Festival at Provisions Bakery & Deli for an opportunity to meet the local and regional artists displaying their talent during ArtWalk! Hors doeuvres and a cash bar will be available.

4:00 PM ‐ 6:00 PM

Learn more or follow this event on Facebook.

Cost:

Interest Tags: Special Interest, Arts/Music/Film,
Noon at the Square
Mon Jul 22Tue Jul 23Wed Jul 24Thu Jul 25Fri Jul 26

Noon at the Square is a lively bunch of lunchtime performances for all during the annual Lancaster Festival. Bring a sack lunch, grab something from a local restaurant, or try out one of the food trucks, as you enjoy live music in the heart of historic downtown Lancaster.

See the full schedule of entertainment below.

July 22: Music Men and Jen (Barbershop Quartet)

July 23: Lancaster Festival Orchestra Ensemble

July 24: Lancaster High School Percussion Ensemble

July 25: Lancaster Handbell Choir

July 26: Kelly Vaughn

Learn more or follow Noon at the Square on Facebook.

Cost: Free

Interest Tags: Outdoor Activity, Family Oriented, Arts/Music/Film,
Monday Night Jazz Columbus Jazz Orchestra
Mon Jul 22

Monday Night Jazz: Columbus Jazz Orchestra

Monday, July 22 at 8:00 p.m., gates open at 6:00 p.m.

Location: Wendel Concert Stage, Ohio University Lancaster

Cost: $40 lawn / $10 child, student / $400 table of 10

The CJO is led by world renowned band leader and trumpet virtuoso Byron Stripling, former lead trumpeter for the Count Basie Orchestra. Under Striplings leadership, the CJO presents over 20 subscription concerts each season in Columbus, Ohio at the historic Southern Theatre. By incorporating contemporary arrangements into its repertoire and commissioning new arrangements and masterworks for jazz orchestra, the CJO promotes the future of big band jazz and cultivates the dynamic, adventurous spirit that has kept audiences coming back again and again. The CJO has toured Europe and has collaborated with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, BalletMet Columbus, the Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus, the Harmony Project, ProMusica Chamber Orchestra, Opera Columbus and the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company.

Monday Night Jazz Wine Tasting: Add to your evening of jazz with an excellent choice of wines curated by Provisions Bakery and Delis wine experts.

Learn more or grab tickets at LancasterFestival.org.

Cost: $40

Interest Tags: Arts/Music/Film,
Lancaster Handbell Ensemble
Thu Jul 25

On Thursday, July 25, join the Lancaster Handbell Ensemble during the Lancaster Festival for Noon at the Square. Grab lunch and visit Zane Square to enjoy this free outdoor concert in historic downtown Lancaster!

Cost: Free

Interest Tags: Outdoor Activity, Family Oriented, Arts/Music/Film,
Lee Brice and the Lancaster Festival Orchestra
Sat Jul 27

Grand Finale featuring Lee Brice and the Lancaster Festival Orchestra

Saturday, July 27 at 8:00 p.m., gates open at 6:00 p.m.

Location: Wendel Concert Stage, Ohio University Lancaster

Tickets: $45 lawn / $55 at gate / $10 child, student / $550-$600 table of 10

The Lancaster Festival Orchestra, joined by the Lancaster High School Percussion Ensemble, opens with a salute to the great movie composer, John Williams.

Lee Brice takes the stage with the Lancaster Festival Orchestra. When Curb Records recording artist, Lee Brice, is not selling out arenas, writing and recording songs, or building new brands like American Born whiskey, you will find the family man with his wife Sara, two young boys, and daughter. Meanwhile, with over 3.7 billion on demand streams, and over 4 billion spins on Pandora, Brice continues to enjoy massive success at country radio, digital streaming services, and on the road. He has reached the #1 spot at Country Radio with Platinum selling “Memory I Don’t Mess With,” which consecutively follows three prior #1s: ASCAPs 2021 Country Song of the Year and 3x Platinum track “One of Them Girls,” “I Hope Youre Happy Now” with Carly Pearce, and the 4x Platinum hit “Rumor,” which was nominated in the category Single of The Year at the 55th Annual ACM Awards.

One of the most played country artists of all time on Pandora, he was the second country artist behind Keith Urban to receive the Pandora Billionaire plaque. Lee is also a GRAMMY nominee, a CMA and ACM award winner, and he has taken nine radio singles to Number One: “A Woman Like You,” “Hard to Love,” “I Drive Your Truck,” “I Dont Dance,” “Drinking Class,” “Rumor,” “I Hope Youre Happy Now,” “One of Them Girls,” and “Memory I Dont Mess With.” Garth Brooks, Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney and others have recorded his songs, and he has performed on numerous TV shows, including NBCs Today, ABCs The Bachelor, NBCs The Voice and FOXs Miss USA 2018. Lee performed as part of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song honoring Garth Brooks, aired on PBS March of 2020.

At the 54th Annual CMA Awards, Lee took home the prize for Musical Event of the Year for his song with Carly Pearce, “I Hope Youre Happy Now.” At the 56th ACM Awards, “I Hope Youre Happy Now” won Single of the Year and Music Event of the Year, and Lee and Carly Pearce performed the song live. Lees album, Hey World, has been certified Platinum and features several multi Platinum selling hits. Lee kicked off 2024 with an intimate acoustic tour, the Me & My Guitar Tour, and is bringing fans brand new music this Spring with his upcoming single, “Drinking Buddies” with Nate Smith and Hailey Whitters.

Learn more or grab tickets at LancasterFestival.org.

Cost: $45

Interest Tags: Arts/Music/Film,
Website: www.lancasterfestival.org/
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