CRESTLINE, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—The Ralph Thauvette Summer Concert Series in downtown Crestline has expanded to 12 free concerts this summer, all taking place at the corner of Seltzer and Scott streets.

“The concerts were well attended last year,” said Clayton Herold, director of the Crestline Community Development Team (CCDT). “Moving all of the concerts to Seltzer and Scott allows for more shade and people to be closer to downtown restaurants.”

All concerts begin at 7 p.m. and the lineup includes:

  • May 30: Get-A-Way Band
  • June 6: Steve Brown & Friends
  • June 13: Tom’s Kitchen Table
  • June 20: AFM 159 Concert Band
  • June 27: Kaptain Kurt
  • July 11: AFM 159 Big Jazz Band
  • July 18: Baker 47
  • July 25: Redemption Jazz Dixieland Band
  • Aug. 1: The Gatlin’s
  • Aug. 8: Suburban Brass Quintet
  • Aug. 22: CONNE
  • Aug. 29: David Berry Band

Three of the concerts will coincide with “Second Thursdays” in Crestline, which is sponsored by the Galion-Crestline Chamber of Commerce.

The concerts will take place within the Crestline DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area), a designated public space where alcoholic beverages can legally be consumed. Crestline’s DORA allows for the consumption of beer, wine, or liquor within the DORA zone, as long as they have a DORA cup (available at local establishments serving alcohol). The DORA is in effect from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursdays, 5 to 11 p.m. Fridays, and noon to 11 p.m. Saturdays. A DORA map and FAQ sheet can be found on the chamber’s website at galion-crestlinechamber.org/crestline-dora.

CCDT is currently looking for additional sponsors for the concert series. Those interested may contact Herold at 419-689-3711. To give a donation, make checks payable to Projects Inc., and mail to The Crestline Community Development Team, PO Box 303, Crestline, OH 44827.

The summer concert series is a collaborative effort between the Crestline Community Development Team, the Galion-Crestline Chamber of Commerce, the Village of Crestline, and the Mansfield Federation of Musicians Local 159.

The Crestline Community Development Team is “Moving Crestline Forward” and helping to lead “The Crestline Comeback.” Follow them on Facebook.