{"id":546,"date":"2019-07-12T16:42:00","date_gmt":"2019-07-12T16:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebzbproductions.ebzb.org\/war-bonds-show-seeks-to-connect-with-local-families\/"},"modified":"2019-07-12T16:42:00","modified_gmt":"2019-07-12T16:42:00","slug":"war-bonds-show-seeks-to-connect-with-local-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebzb.org\/WPress\/2019\/07\/12\/war-bonds-show-seeks-to-connect-with-local-families\/","title":{"rendered":"War Bonds show Seeks to Connect with Local Families"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"caret-color: rgb(27, 27, 27); color: #1b1b1b; font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 1.95552em; line-height: 1.2141em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0px; max-width: 100%;\">\nWar Bonds show Seeks to Connect with Local Families&nbsp;<\/h1>\n<div>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com\/story\/news\/2019\/07\/10\/war-bonds-show-seeks-connect-local-families\/1682396001\/\">https:\/\/www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com\/story\/news\/2019\/07\/10\/war-bonds-show-seeks-connect-local-families\/1682396001\/<\/a><\/div>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"caret-color: rgb(27, 27, 27); color: #1b1b1b; font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 18px; max-width: 100%;\">\n<\/p>\n<aside itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" style=\"clear: both; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65098); float: left; font-size: 0.75em; line-height: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 1.15em; margin-right: 20px; max-width: 100%; width: 180px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Serena Ebhardt and David zum Brunnen are performers for the War Bonds \u2013 The Songs and Letters of World War II show coming to Zanesville on Oct. 27, as part of the Zanesville Concert Association\u2019s 81st season. For ticket information, visit www.zanesvilleconcertassocation.com.\" data-mycapture-sm-src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2019\/07\/09\/PZAN\/3eb50f0b-9ada-4f25-be49-b921f648802b-wb4puckerup.jpg?width=264&amp;height=400\" data-mycapture-src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2019\/07\/09\/PZAN\/3eb50f0b-9ada-4f25-be49-b921f648802b-wb4puckerup.jpg\" height=\"200\" itemprop=\"url\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2019\/07\/09\/PZAN\/3eb50f0b-9ada-4f25-be49-b921f648802b-wb4puckerup.jpg?width=180&amp;height=240&amp;fit=bounds&amp;auto=webp\" style=\"display: block; height: auto; margin: 0px; max-width: 100%;\" width=\"132\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em; max-width: 100%;\">\nSerena Ebhardt and David zum Brunnen are performers for the War Bonds \u2013 The Songs and Letters of World War II show coming to Zanesville on Oct. 27, as part of the Zanesville Concert Association\u2019s 81st season. For ticket information, visit www.zanesvilleconcertassocation.com.&nbsp;<span style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em; max-width: 100%;\">(Photo: Submitted)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"caret-color: rgb(27, 27, 27); color: #1b1b1b; font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 18px; max-width: 100%;\">\nZANESVILLE &#8211; The 81st season of the Zanesville Concert Association begins with War Bonds \u2013 The Songs &amp; Letters of World War II featuring a five-piece band along with performers David zum Brunnen &amp; Serena Ebhardt, at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct.&nbsp;27, at Secret Auditorium.<\/div>\n<div style=\"caret-color: rgb(27, 27, 27); color: #1b1b1b; font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 18px; max-width: 100%;\">\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"caret-color: rgb(27, 27, 27); color: #1b1b1b; font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 18px; max-width: 100%;\">\n\u201cWith the 75th anniversary of the Invasion of Normandy just last month, it seems appropriate to pay tribute to World War II veterans as part of our season,\u201d said Jim McLaughlin, booking agent for the Zanesville Concert Association.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"caret-color: rgb(27, 27, 27); color: #1b1b1b; font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 18px; max-width: 100%;\">\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"caret-color: rgb(27, 27, 27); color: #1b1b1b; font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 18px; max-width: 100%;\">\nWar Bonds explores the dark side of war and the dynamic association with the lighthearted popular tunes of the time. Songs of the period lift the mood, even as the performers describe the atrocities of war. The family show allows the Greatest Generation to celebrate, while the next great generation contemplates. \u201cWe\u2019re known for our authenticity in our work,\u201d zum Brunnen, said. \u201cThe moments with the local stories are probably some of the most authentic,\u201d as letters and stories from community members are being sought for the show.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"caret-color: rgb(27, 27, 27); color: #1b1b1b; font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 18px; max-width: 100%;\">\nAccording to the Friends of the National World War II Memorial, recognition of the 75th anniversary of World War II began in 2016 and runs through 2020, the length of the event that took place from 1941 through 1945. The performance will celebrate the triumph of the human spirit during that incredibly challenging time.<\/div>\n<div style=\"caret-color: rgb(27, 27, 27); color: #1b1b1b; font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 18px; max-width: 100%;\">\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"caret-color: rgb(27, 27, 27); color: #1b1b1b; font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 18px; max-width: 100%;\">\n\u201cIt\u2019s remarkable to look back and see now some of the circumstances that evolved into conflict then starting to mirror what we\u2019re seeing hints of now,\u201d explained zum Brunnen. \u201cAnd, to see how the call was answered to ultimately serve as one voice, even though there were divisions within our country then as well,\u201d pausing he added, \u201cThe lessons abound for us all.\u201d<\/div>\n<div style=\"caret-color: rgb(27, 27, 27); color: #1b1b1b; font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 18px; max-width: 100%;\">\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"caret-color: rgb(27, 27, 27); color: #1b1b1b; font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 18px; max-width: 100%;\">\nIn fact, the War Bonds show will be presented to nearly 1,000 fourth-grade students on the Monday following the show as the Zanesville Concert Association\u2019s annual children\u2019s concert. EbzB Productions, producer for the show, has educator resources for the show on its website&nbsp; (www.ebzb.org\/war-bonds-the-songs-and\/index.html).&nbsp;Families are encouraged to review the materials to spur discussion with their children and grandchildren. \u201cWhether you are an educator or a parent, we encourage you to engage your children in this important history lesson through the performing arts,\u201d McLaughlin said. \u201cSince children are admitted free, we hope families will attend to experience the arts at this multi-media show.\u201d<\/div>\n<div style=\"caret-color: rgb(27, 27, 27); color: #1b1b1b; font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 18px; max-width: 100%;\">\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"caret-color: rgb(27, 27, 27); color: #1b1b1b; font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 18px; max-width: 100%;\">\n\u201cOver the years it\u2019s been intriguing to see how youth immediately relate to the performance,\u201d zum Brunnen said. \u201cMany of the young audience members have relatives \u2013 some very close relatives in the immediate family household serving overseas.\u201d<\/div>\n<div style=\"caret-color: rgb(27, 27, 27); color: #1b1b1b; font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 18px; max-width: 100%;\">\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"caret-color: rgb(27, 27, 27); color: #1b1b1b; font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 18px; max-width: 100%;\">\nThe stories told in the show are similar to the experiences of military families today. \u201cThose from older generations will be heartened to know the young audiences really enjoy the music,\u201d zum Brunnen added. \u201cAnd, students are surprised to hear the music they listen to today has its roots in the music of the 1930s and 1940s.\u201d<\/div>\n<div style=\"caret-color: rgb(27, 27, 27); color: #1b1b1b; font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 18px; max-width: 100%;\">\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"caret-color: rgb(27, 27, 27); color: #1b1b1b; font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 18px; max-width: 100%;\">\nEbzB Productions is seeking local letters that were sent to, or from, family members during World War II for inclusion in the Oct.&nbsp;27 and 28 performances. There are no preferred types of letters being sought, zum Brunnen stressed. \u201cThe simplicity and genuine nature in which the thoughts and feelings are expressed can be deeply meaningful and enlightening into what was going on at that time. The level of sacrifice then is humbling to reflect upon.\u201d<\/div>\n<div style=\"caret-color: rgb(27, 27, 27); color: #1b1b1b; font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 18px; max-width: 100%;\">\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"caret-color: rgb(27, 27, 27); color: #1b1b1b; font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 18px; max-width: 100%;\">\nIncluding local veterans\u2019 experiences, or those of their relatives on the home front, enhances the performance. \u201cThe connection becomes a little deeper and closer to home when there\u2019s a memory or a note from someone in your own community,\u201d zum Brunnen said. \u201cThe stories we tell are like those who are experiencing very much the same things that those who are serving in our military have experienced today,\u201d he explained.<\/div>\n<div style=\"caret-color: rgb(27, 27, 27); color: #1b1b1b; font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 18px; max-width: 100%;\">\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"caret-color: rgb(27, 27, 27); color: #1b1b1b; font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 18px; max-width: 100%;\">\nThose who have letters that were sent to or from family members during World War II, and who are willing to share them, are encouraged to contact Jim McLaughlin at j.l.mclaughlin@att.net or Ann Combs at the Muskingum County Senior Center at 740.454.9761 or via email at amcombs@muskingumcounty.org. You may also email zanesvilleconcert@gmail.com.<\/div>\n<div style=\"caret-color: rgb(27, 27, 27); color: #1b1b1b; font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 18px; max-width: 100%;\">\n<\/div>\n<p><cta-atoms-container-inline style=\"caret-color: rgb(27, 27, 27); color: #1b1b1b; font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 18px; max-width: 100%;\"><\/cta-atoms-container-inline><\/p>\n<div style=\"caret-color: rgb(27, 27, 27); color: #1b1b1b; font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 18px; max-width: 100%;\">\n<em style=\"max-width: 100%;\">Information and photo submitted by the Zanesville Concert Association.<\/em><\/div>\n<div>EbzB Productions &#8211; Your World Is Our Stage!<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.ebzb.org<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>War Bonds show Seeks to Connect with Local Families&nbsp; https:\/\/www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com\/story\/news\/2019\/07\/10\/war-bonds-show-seeks-connect-local-families\/1682396001\/ Serena Ebhardt and David zum Brunnen are performers for the War Bonds \u2013 The Songs and Letters of World War II show coming to Zanesville on Oct. 27, as part of the Zanesville Concert Association\u2019s 81st season. 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