Ogdensburg Mayor Mike Skelly presents outgoing OCP Board President Patricia E. Bell with a proclamation honoring OCP for 60 years of service to the community and north country. Submitted Photo.
OGDENSBURG – City Mayor Jeffrey M. Skelly recently presented Ogdensburg Command Performances with a proclamation honoring the not-for-profit organization for 60 years of bringing live performance to the community and north country.
Mayor Skelly made the presentation in front of more than 900 people attending a performance of “Menopause the Musical” at George Hall Auditorium at Ogdensburg Free Academy.
“This is an organization that for six decades has helped make Ogdensburg and the north country a better place,” Skelly said.
Ogdensburg Command Performances provides the residents of northern NY and eastern Ontario with an affordable opportunity to enjoy many of the same performances that are available in metropolitan areas without the expense or the inconvenience of winter travel, according to OCP officials.
“Communities with abundant arts opportunities have higher standards of living, are better able to attract business and industry, and experience stronger economic growth,” according to the organization. “OCP is very proud of the role it has played in creating a vibrant cultural environment for almost 60 years.”
This autumn Ogdensburg Command Performances will continue that tradition when in launches its 2023-24 season on October 8 with a rousing and fun-filled tribute to four of the biggest names in the early days of rock-a-billy music.
“One Night in Memphis” will take audience members back to a night in 1956 when four of the biggest names in rock and roll gathered for an impromptu jam session at the legendary Sun Studios in Memphis.
Ogdensburg Command Performances Administrator Sally F. Palao said that she and her board of directors felt like the high-energy show would be the perfect way to launch the organization into yet another decade of…
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