American Portrait: Folk Songs, Folk Hymns, Concert Choral Works and Spirituals
ProArte performs an uplifting program to celebrate the diverse voices that have contributed to the American experience. Varied titles have been assembled to create a moving musical portrait that marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Folk songs, folk hymns, and spirituals have held pride-of-place in the programing […]
Teal Art Fest
Our band, the Akron Symphonic Winds, will be performing outside! Located at the South Central Park, there will also be other booths and fun activities to commemorate all the different categories of art and local talent! Please be sure to come with plenty to do! This event is free to the public.
America250 Lake Anna Concert-Barberton
We will be having a concert at Lake Anna in Barberton to honor the 250th anniversary of the United States. Please bring chairs or blankets to enjoy instrumental music outside on the grass!
Geauga and It’s Union Chapel in Art, Poetry, and Song
Unveiling of new, original artwork of Union Chapel and Centennial Oak Expressions of South Newbury Union Chapel Art Exhibit Geauga County Music by Spirit Bound Union Chapel and Centennial Oak poetry readings
Patriotic Concert – 250 Years of Red, White and Blue
250 Years of Red, White, & Blue is a vibrant and celebratory concert that explores the colors of our shared cultural story through music that spans centuries, styles, and generations. From patriotic anthems to pop, classical masterworks, and beloved favorites, this program reflects the rich and evolving soundtrack of our nation. The concert opens with […]
America250 Beachwood
Our event will showcase the Akron Symphonic Winds at the Maltz Museum. Come join us for some classical music and fun times with family! Help us celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country, the United States!
Logan Washboard Arts & Music Festival
June 4–6, 2026 Festivals • Free Fun • Music • Art & Culture • Featured Event • Signature Event • Outdoor • Nightlife Where Music, Art, and Small-Town Charm Come Together Each summer, the heart of downtown Logan, Ohio, transforms into a vibrant celebration of one of America’s most unexpected musical icons—the washboard. As the […]
Mayfield Village Concert Series America 250 Mayfield
This event is held at the Mayfield Village at The Grove. Admission is free, and many different types of music will be played throughout the night, showcasing America’s 250th anniversary.
Appalachian Spring & Adagio for Strings (Toledo Symphony)
Some music feels like it’s always been with us. Copland’s Appalachian Spring and Barber’s Adagio both carry that rare quality—instantly recognizable, deeply felt, and woven into the American imagination. Jennifer Higdon’s Blue Cathedral opens a more private door, a meditation in sound. At the center of it all is Wynton Marsalis’s Trumpet Concerto, with soloist […]
An American in Paris (Toledo Symphony)
Gershwin, Williams, and Daugherty paint wildly different portraits of American experience—each unmistakably connected to our culture. An American in Paris struts through the streets, jazz-inflected and rhythm-driven. Noah Bendix-Balgley, concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic, performs a Klezmer-infused violin showstopper orchestrated by renowned composer Samuel Adler. Adventures on Earth captures the childlike wonder of discovery, lifted […]