International Steinway Artist and Iowa Native, kicks off his 2017 Spring Tour in DeWitt, IA
DeWitt, IA – March 23, 2017
The Central DeWitt Performing Arts Center (CDPAC) proudly announces the first-time appearance of Jim McDonough and His 14-piece Orchestra at the CDPAC at 7:00pm Thursday, April 20th, 2017. Doors open at 6:00pm, Seating at 6:30pm. Tickets are $25 for adults and $5 for students (K-12). Tickets may be purchased at DeWitt City Hall, Emma Rae’s Antiques & Uniques in DeWitt, online at www.cd-pac.org or at the door starting one hour prior to the show. Jim McDonough and His 14-piece Orchestra is brought to you by First Central State Bank and Ohnward Bancshares, Inc.
Jim McDonough, International Steinway Artist
As an International Steinway Artist, Jim McDonough is part of an exclusive international list of the most accomplished and discriminating performing artists; including Diane Krall, Lang Lang, Harry Connick Jr., Billy Joel, Irving Berlin and Cole Porter. Known as “Iowa’s Own Pianist” Jim McDonough grew up in Monticello, IA. He has performed all over the country and produced 16 cds. He is most known for his popular winter concert tour “Holiday Grande” as well as his variety of arrangements from Broadway, the silver screen, big band, patriotic, inspirational, country and classical.
McDonough will honor the request of the CDPAC and perform on their very own C7 Yamaha Grand Piano Disklavier. The piano was gifted by Al & Myrna Tubbs of DeWitt, IA when the CDPAC opened in 2011. Al & Myrna Tubbs are long-time supporters of the performing arts in DeWitt, IA.
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About the Central DeWitt Performing Arts Center
The Central DeWitt Performing Arts Center (CDPAC) is a state-of-the-art venue for plays, musicals, concerts, recitals, comedians, dancers, speakers, business meetings and other events. The auditorium offers 799 seats, technically advanced lighting and sound systems, and a C7 Yamaha Grand Piano Disclavier.
The performing arts center is part of a $28 million addition to Central DeWitt Community High School in DeWitt, IA. It opened to the public in 2011. The Central DeWitt Performing Arts Center is a non-profit auditorium which contracts six to eight professional performing artist groups from all over the nation, to perform throughout the year during the performance series.
Angela Yender, CDPAC Events Coordinator 563-249-8541 angela.yender@centralperformingartscenter.org.
Central DeWitt Performing Arts Center / 519 East 11th Street / DeWitt, IA 52742
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