The Bistro Off Broadway Sponsors Sold Out DCCA Shows

Austin "Walkin' Cane" & Kristine Jackson after their performance at The Bistro Off Broadway with Ted and Diana Abney, owners of The Bistro Off Broadway, and Andrea Jordan, DCCA Executive Director.

Darke County Center for the Arts recognizes Ted and Diana Abney, owners of The Bistro Off Broadway, for their sponsorship of DCCA's 2016-2017 Connections Season and for their continued support of the arts in Darke County.

The Abney’s recently hosted and sponsored the sold out Coffee House Series performance of "Blues from the Heart of the Rock & Roll City" featuring Cleveland blues singers Austin "Walkin' Cane" and Kristine Jackson. According to DCCA’s Artistic Director Keith Rawlins, “The Abney’s are a great example of strong community supporters; they not only strengthen downtown Greenville by providing a full service restaurant, but also enhance the quality of life in our community by supporting the performing arts and making it possible for DCCA to present high quality artists at a reasonable ticket price.”

According to DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins, longtime friends and Cleveland residents Kristine Jackson and Austin “Walkin’ Cane” Charangat have previously wowed local audiences with their solo sold-out shows. “When Kristine performed at the Bistro last year, we immediately had requests to bring her back soon; when “Walkin’ Cane was here the year before that, the audience demanded a quick return,” Mr. Rawlins said. “DCCA is thrilled to be able to give the people what they want—outstanding artists with unquestionably excellent talent,” Rawlins commented.

The Bistro Off Broadway and Ted & Diana Abney were also spotlight sponsors for the sold out Artists Series presentation of We Banjo 3 at Memorial Hall in February.

For more information on DCCA and upcoming events, contact the DCCA office at 547-0908 or www.centerforarts.net.