Ohio Regional Music Arts and Cultural Outreach (ORMACO) kicks off the 2017/18 World Tour of Music series with the Columbus-based Irish group, *The General Guinness Band* on October 28, 2017 at 8pm at Highland High School, 4150 Ridge Road, Medina. This acclaimed group has performed the music of Ireland for over 35 years in hundreds of concerts, programs, festivals, television and radio programs, including shows at Dollywood’s Valley Theater and performing with the Chieftans. Combining songs collected by vocalist and Kilkenny, Ireland native James O’Shea with energetic fiddle tunes, four part harmonies, and Irish step dancing, the band’s richly told stories-in-song also incorporate humor and provide insight into the charming lore and myth of the Irish. This lively group will perform repertoire heard nowhere else. During the week of October 23, the group will be conducting outreach programs in area schools, as well as four free Medina County District Library workshops for the general public. The library workshops are: Tuesday, October 24 at Lodi from 6:30-7:30pm; Wednesday, October 25 at Buckeye from 2:30-3:30pm and Medina from 7:00-8pm; and Thursday, October 26 at Brunswick from 7:00-8pm. As part of the festivities, Sully’s Irish Pub in Medina will be offering a three course pre-concert Irish dinner for $15 per person (Rueben dip, Irish stew and Bailey’s cheese cake). Dinner reservations are required at 330-764-3333 and mention the concert to receive this special deal. Concert tickets are $10 in advance and are available at all Medina County Buehler’s stores, by calling 330-722-2541 or online at ormaco.org (credit card processing fee applies). Tickets at the door are $12, cash or check only.