🎻 Worthington Chamber Orchestra celebrates a decade of musical excellence. Founded in 2013 by Antoine Clark, who serves as its music and artistic director, the orchestra has become a cornerstone of the local arts scene. The ensemble offers diverse programming through its Masterworks Series, Chamber Music Series, and popular Summer Music in Nature events. With a commitment to supporting local artists while entertaining and educating audiences, the orchestra performs both traditional repertoire and newly commissioned works. Clark emphasizes the importance of increasing access to classical music to develop more performers of color in the field.
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🎵 Holiday magic comes to Marion with Central Ohio Symphony debut. The historic Marion Palace Theatre will host the Central Ohio Symphony's "Sounds of the Season" concert on December 14, 2025, marking the orchestra's first holiday performance at this venue. Audiences can expect a festive afternoon filled with orchestral favorites and musical surprises celebrating the holiday spirit. Tickets range from $13-$29 for adults with special $13 pricing for children under 12. Sponsored by Dr. Al and Ingrid May, tickets are available now at the box office, by phone, or online at marionpalace.org.
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🦁 Ohio student discovers her true calling through zoo experience. Morgan Margraf, a junior zoology major at Ohio State Marion, traveled to Texas for a pre-veterinary program to clarify her career path. During her week-long journey funded by the university's Second-Year Transformational Experience Program (STEP), she gained hands-on experience with wildlife and veterinary practices. Though Margraf has loved animals her entire life—particularly snakes—she realized veterinary medicine wasn't her calling, preferring animal care instead. "STEP has helped me realize gaining that experience is what's going to help me reach goals," she reflected as she pursues her zoology degree.
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