Green Day

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Before the start of Thursday night's concert at the DePauw University Green Center for the Performing Arts, Greencastle Mayor Sue Murray and School of Music Dean Mark McCoy surprised musician and local benefactor Judson Green by proclaiming Friday, Nov. 6, "Judson Green Recognition Day." The assembled crowd responded with a standing ovation for Green. The 1974 DPU graduate, who traveled from Orlando, Fla., for the concert with his band Eighth Element, has made numerous contributions to the community since his student days on campus, including expansion of the Performing Arts Center in 2007 to its present state-of-the art facility; public programming for the center through establishment of the Green Guest Artist series, which provides for free tickets for all seniors, children and students; and funding for the new music venue, Music on the Square, downtown.

DePauw University photo/SUZANNE HASSLER

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