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Budweiser Clydesdales visit Muskingum County by Lynette Dotson

The beloved Budweiser Clydesdales age can purchase Budweiser in special-
have a very busy schedule making ap- patriotic packaging at their favorite re-
pearances at various events throughout tail establishment until Labor day and
the country this year as part of a celebra- support Folds of Honor’s mission.
tion of their partnership Folds of Honor. The Clydesdales have been a part
One of the stops on their national tour of Anheuser-Busch’s history for over
included a multi-day stay, July 17 - 23 , 90 years but most of us have only seen
at the Muskingum County Fairgrounds. them in commercials. A public viewing
Folds of Honor is a non-profit orga- of the iconic horses allowed the commu-
nization that provides educational schol- nity to take pictures, and see the beauty
arships to the families of U.S. service and size of the world-renound Clydes-
members and first responders who have dales up close.
fallen or are disabled. The Anheuser- Military and First Responder appre-
Busch company has worked with Folds ciation events took place during their
of Honor over the past 14 years making time in Muskingum County and a parade
the partnership the longest-standing in across the Y-Bridge took the Clydesdales
the companies history. Over that time, across one of Zanesville’s historic land-
Anheuser-Busch as a whole has donated marks.
$28 million and have funded more than For more information about the
5,000 scholarships for recipients of Budweiser Clydesdales and their part-
Folds of Honor educational funds. nership with Folds of Honor visit
During the Clydesdales tour across anheuser-busch.com.
the nation, consumers of legal drinking

The Budweiser Clydesdales took turns get- A Budweiser Clydesdale viewing area was
ting a bath near the stable. A member of the setup at the Muskingum County
One of several Budweiser Clydesdales that was available for a viewing at the Muskingum staff leads a Clydesdale to the bathing area. Fairgrounds. Lynette Dotson
County Fairgrounds. Lynette Dotson
Lynette Dotson

Zanesville Memorial Concert Band

performs “Choreography” on July 28

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Zanesville Memorial Concert Band. submitted

The Zanesville Memorial Concert Secrest Auditorium.
Band will conclude its 2024 season with The Zanesville Memorial Concert
a concert titled “Choreography” on Sun- Band is led by Artistic Director David Tur-
day, July 28. p.m. “Choreography” high- rill and Assistant Director Kelley Ryan.
lights the connection between music This concert will also feature a guest
and movement and will feature danc- conductor, John Climer, retired Director
ers from Movement on Main Center for of Bands at the University of Wisconsin-
Dance. Music on the program includes Milwaukee. Choreography was written
a medley from West Side Story, a tradi- by Peter and Lucy Merz, of the Move-
tional waltz, a couple of dances by Brit- ment on Main Center for Dance.
ish composers, a tango, and a Spanish The Zanesville Memorial Concert
two-step march. A Dixieland band, com- provided free outdoor concerts each
prised of musicians in the Memorial summer since 1923. The Memorial
Band, will be featured on a Dixieland Band is funded by the Eaton Drone and
number that portrays a New Orleans John Hoge musical funds as well as gen-
funeral procession. The concert will con- erous grants from the Kathryn B. Geis
clude in the traditional way, with John Educational Trust and Muskingum Com-
Philip Sousa’s Stars and Stripes Forever. munity Foundation. In addition to grant
This free concert is at 7 p.m. at funding, numerous community partners,
Zane’s Landing Park on July 28. Attend- individual patrons, and local businesses
ees should bring a lawn chair or a blan- support the activities of the Zanesville
ket down to the landing for the concert. Memorial Concert Band.
Rain location for the outside concerts is