Firelands String Quartet to perform Saturday, Jan. 9

Thanks to a grant from the Ottawa County Community Foundation, the Firelands String Quartet will present two concerts at senior residences in Ottawa County on Saturday, Jan. 9. Both concerts are presented by the Musical Arts Series at Firelands with the goal of making live, professional musical entertainment accessible to seniors when the weather prevents many from going out.

The Firelands String Quartet has performed all over northern Ohio for over four years and blends varied musical backgrounds with years of experience. Included in the quartet is Ottawa County resident and cellist Brian Shifflet, who lives in Port Clinton.

The first concert will be held at Edgewood Manor, 1330 Fulton St., Port Clinton, at 1:30 p.m. The second concert will be presented at Otterbein North Shore Retirement Community, 9400 North Shore Blvd., Lakeside Marblehead, at 2:45 p.m. Both concerts are free and open to the public. Those interested in attending the concert at Edgewood Manor should call 734-5506, as space is limited.