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Support The Arts
Without the generosity of The Midland Theatre family and friends, we would not be what we are today. There are a number of ways you can be a part of something very special here at The Midland Theatre.
- Donate
You can easily give online! - Kroger Rewards
Kroger will donate to The Midland Theatre every time you use your Kroger Plus Card! - Annual Fund Donation
Become an Annual Fund Member. - Amazon
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Midland Theatre Sponsors
Young people learn in many ways. The emotional rush of a live performance could be the key to unlocking a world of learning. With generous support from Mortellaro McDonald's, The Midland Theatre is thrilled to provide this experience for thousands of students each year.
Cornerstone Sponsors
Park National Bank
Why does the Park National Bank support community events and organizations like the Midland Lively Arts Series? Because it’s important to you, and so it’s important to us. As a leading community bank we proudly accept responsibility to help the people around us in many ways. It’s true, our biggest way of helping is by providing banking and investment services that are convenient, reliable, and valuable for families and businesses. That’s why we have more offices, ATMs, open hours, and experienced bankers than any other financial institution in Licking County. It’s also why we embrace growth and technology when it makes banking easier for our customers, but hold strongly to our promise of delivering the personal, extra-mile service and relationships a community bank should always have. We love being a strong community bank who is not only committed to serving your financial interests, but also takes pride in supporting our community through wonderful things like this Midland Series. Enjoy!
DoubleTree by Hilton
At DoubleTree by Hilton™ hotels, every little thing we do adds up to Create A Rewarding Experience for our guests (CARE). Our hospitality starts with a warm chocolate chip cookie upon arrival and continues through the award-winning Hilton HHonors® guest reward program, our Sweet Dreams® by DoubleTree Sleep Experience and our industry-recognized Culture of CARE. Whatever your hotel travel plans, whether looking for a business hotel or family vacation resort, stay with us and you’ll see how we strive to create a truly rewarding hotel experience for our guests.
The Energy Cooperative
The Energy Cooperative is a not-for-profit energy enterprise owned by the consumers we serve. The family of companies that comprise The Energy Cooperative are: Licking Rural Electrification, Inc. (LRE), National Gas and Oil Cooperative (National), Producers Gas Sales, NGO Development, NGO Transmission and NGO Propane. The Energy Cooperative family serves over 50,000 members in thirteen counties throughout central Ohio. The Energy Cooperative is guided by the seven cooperative principles, one of which is “Commitment to Community”. This commitment to our community is why we proudly support The Midland Theatre. As a cooperative we are locally owned and operated – with many of our employees being members too. The Energy Cooperative employs over 165 people in Newark, Hebron and Utica that also demonstrate their commitment to community by volunteering many hours of service in local charitable organizations. We care about our members, and are dedicated to serving their energy needs.
Cherry Valley Hotel
Meticulously landscaped gardens, inviting guestrooms, and Midwestern hospitality meet in Newark, OH, at Cherry Valley Hotel. This is a place for a quiet evening stroll on woodland paths, a place for romance in secluded, courtyard-facing accommodations, and a place where business is inspired in our incredible events center where expansion and newly designed spaces are soon to be unveiled. Find the perfect backdrop for weddings and events here, amid the pleasures of a heated indoor pool, warm restaurant and lounge, and rich interiors. Experience something unique, yet classic – restorative, yet seasonally refreshed. Make Cherry Valley Hotel your Ohio destination.
Ariel Corporation
Ariel Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer of separable reciprocating gas compressors. Our compressors are utilized by the global energy industry to extract, process, transport, store, and distribute natural gas from the wellhead to the end-user. Ariel also provides specialized API-618 reciprocating compressors for the process industry. As a world-class manufacturer, Ariel sets the industry standard through expert design and manufacturing, industry-leading research and development, and unmatched customer support. Learn more about Ariel products and Genuine Ariel Parts, and the ways we can assist you through support, training, and our worldwide distributor network.
Series Sponsor
Huntington Bank
Huntington Bancshares Incorporated is a $66 billion asset regional bank holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. The Huntington National Bank, founded in 1866, and its affiliates provide full-service commercial, small business, and consumer banking services; mortgage banking services; treasury management and foreign exchange services; equipment leasing; wealth and investment management services; trust services; brokerage services; customized insurance brokerage and service programs; and other financial products and services. The principal markets for these services are Huntington's six-state retail banking franchise: Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Indiana, West Virginia, and Kentucky. The primary distribution channels include a banking network of more than 700 traditional branches and convenience branches located in grocery stores and retirement centers, and through an array of alternative distribution channels including internet and mobile banking, telephone banking, and more than 1,500 ATMs. Through automotive dealership relationships within its six-state retail banking franchise area and selected other Midwest and Northeast states, Huntington also provides commercial banking services to the automotive dealers and retail automobile financing for dealer customers.
Mortellaro McDonald’s
Mortellaro McDonald’s is a company with over 750 employees and 13 McDonald’s restaurants throughout Holmes, Knox, Licking and Morrow County that are owned and operated by Joe and Brian Mortellaro. The Mortellaro McDonald’s company strives to give the highest quality, service, and cleanliness possible in the quick food service industry. Mortellaro McDonald’s was founded in 1982 on the principles of always being a people first company and giving back to the community in which we do business. We take pride in knowing that we still guide ourselves on those principles more than 20 years later, where we have grown from one McDonald’s in New Lexington, Ohio to 11 restaurants throughout two counties.
Program Sponsors
Englefield Oil Company
Englefield Oil Company and our Duchess convenience stores are Greater Ohio’s provider premier of automotive, commercial and industrial fuel and lubricant products. With a statewide network of Duchess convenience stores, a fleet of dedicated service vehicles, four warehouse locations and over 1,500 employees, we invest in the people and equipment to exceed your expectations.
John Hinderer Honda
John Hinderer Honda is a Honda dealership that offers both new and used vehicles for sale, as well as a range of other automotive services. We have assisted the drivers of Ohio for a number of years and look forward to many more years to come! Our dealership is located in Heath, OH and serves Hebron and Newark, as well as drivers from any Ohio neighborhood! We cordially invite you to head over to see us and so that you can experience the difference our family-friendly dealership can have on your car shopping experience!
Hopewell Federal Credit Union
Our Mission To help our members get ahead financially. Credit Unions are consumer-owned financial service cooperatives in which every depositor becomes a member-owner. With a philosophy of helping people versus making a profit, credit unions look out for their members’ interests and provide affordable and accessible financial services.
North Valley Bank
Despite the changes and the resulting success that North Valley Bank has experienced over the past century, our founding principles persevere. North Valley Bank remains a locally owned, community-oriented, commercial bank dedicated to the idea of “local business men and women serving local businesses.”
Funders/Grantors
Arts MidWest
Arts Midwest promotes creativity, nurtures cultural leadership, and engages people in meaningful arts experiences, bringing vitality to Midwest communities and enriching people’s lives.
The Licking County Foundation
Compassion in Action...Helping People Change Lives
A hospital that saved a loved one's life. A moving performance at the Midland. A beloved church, an extraordinary teacher, or a helping hand when you needed it most. Throughout life, we are touched by people, organizations and events that ignite our passion for causes greater than ourselves.
The Licking County Foundation helps people turn that passion into action. We are a collection of donors and important causes with one common mission: to improve the quality of life for all citizens of Licking County.
The National Endowment for The Arts
The National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA's 3 million members work at every level of education—from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.
Ohio Arts Council
Mission Statement:"The Ohio Arts Council is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally and economically."
Vision Statement: "Providing leadership and voice for the arts to transform people and communities."
The Ohio Arts Council was created in 1965 to "foster and encourage the development of the arts and assist the preservation of Ohio's cultural heritage." This is accomplished by the Council in two primary methods; first, through the various grant funding programs that the Council operates to provide support to artists and to make arts activities available to a broad segment of Ohio's public; and secondly, by providing services that help to enhance the growth of the arts. There are a total of 7 different grant programs and a variety of service programs operated by the Council.
Kohl’s Cares
explore the Kohl’s Cares Associates in Action program to learn how Kohl’s Associates are giving back to their communities. See how Kohl’s is making a difference in your community and find out what you can do to help!
Licking County Senior Levy
Mary E. Babcock Foundation
State Farm Good Neighbor Program
Kohl’s Cares
Media Sponsors
The Newark Advocate
This Week Community News
ThisWeek Community News is about community. What does that mean? Think back for a minute to when you were looking for the home where you live today. Do you remember the time and energy you put into that search?
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