(PHOTO BY JACOB KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER)
EVENT… The event began to get visitors to come out throughout the night. Along with the music, different food types were also available.
By: Jacob Kessler
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
jacob@thevillagereporter.com
A community concert and celebration was thrown in Wauseon last week. The event took place in the South Park located just south of the courthouse.
Marlin Frey explained that the concert was put on by the Extreme Tour, which is an organization outside of Nashville.
According to the organization’s website, Extreme Tour is “diverse community of creatives. Poets and musicians, artists and athletes. Advocates and activists. Performers and communicators of all kinds. Bringing more than a show. Messengers bringing more than a mantra or manifesto. The “scrap masses.””
The website continues with, “Partnering with Community Groups and Clubs, Civic Organizations, Churches, Schools and Institutions, Government Agencies, and Municipalities that are working charitably to meet the needs of the disenfranchised and underserved.”
“For almost 30 years now, in hundreds of communities scattered throughout over 20 countries, our team members and partners have been on a mission to use our gifts, skills, and abilities to bring Love, Hope, Unity, and vital Resources to people in need.”
“What began as an innovative outreach strategy in a small desert community in rural America, has emerged as an expanding international movement, with activities and partnerships established or being developed on virtually every continent on the planet! Growing organically.”
“Organized and staffed completely, from top to bottom, by volunteers around the world who receive no wages or salary for their service. Giving back. Giving freely. Not in this for personal profit.”
Marlin also explained that the event is split into two days. During the first day, representatives go out into the community in an attempt to find those who have been “marginalized by society”.
The second day is for the event, which features a free concert put on by several musicians of different genres. He also explained that the event had been a team effort.