I remember being fairly young when my mom took me to the Greencastle Chamber Orchestra at Depauw University's performing arts center. I took Walker to his first concert there last spring, to hear the Canadian Brass perform. Tonight I tried taking him to a piano recital that was part of a free summer concert series that a number of local entities had sponsored. I invited my aunt, who plays piano, and met her for the show at Gobin Church.
I figured that my son would fidget, so I brought snacks and stuff to keep him occupied. It became apparent that this would not keep him from being loud. I left the seating area and headed for the back vestibule of the church, where I spent the remained of the concert. I went up and down the stairs, listening when I could and realizing that these type of events are NOT baby-friendly.
I have to give praise to the Depauw and Greencastle community for supporting events like the one I attempted to attend tonight. There are many places where art is completely lost because no one wants to pay for it or even show up when it is offered. I am thankful that there are opportunities in Putnam County for music of all sorts to be heard and appreciated.
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