Jasper Arts Commission: Temporary Alcohol License issued

The Jasper Arts Commission is now authorized by the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission to serve alcohol at Arts Center events.

Arts Center Director Kit Miracle said that they met with representatives of the commission on Monday and that the only thing standing in the way of offering alcohol at events is the permanent permit along with training and licensing of several staff members.

Miracle told the board that she hopes to have temporary permits in place by the next event, which is the Miracle Worker at the Arts Center on Saturday, March 29. Alcohol would be made available before each event and during intermission.

The Alcohol and Tobacco Commission issues temporary permits first, with the permanent to follow, but City Attorney Renee Kabrick said that the last time the City applied for and was issued one, the permanent permit didn’t arrive before the temporary one expired and the city had to apply for another temporary permit.

Miracle said that she would send an email to the commission to find out what the timing might be for the permits to be issued.

Also at the meeting:

-The lineup for next year’s season was also announced.  “I think a lot of people will know the names “Asleep at the Wheel”…actually, we’ve had them at the Arts Center. It’s Texas Swing and just really lively music,” Miracle pointed out a few of the upcoming acts. “Another one are the Diamonds with the Glenn Miller Orchestra … Ballroom With a Twist, which is some of the top stars with Dancing with the Stars.”

-Miracle presented the quotes for printing of the new season guides. The board voted to approve Woods Printing to handle the task at a cost of $2,998.94.

-Announced the Arts Commission 5-year strategic planning session will be held this Saturday at 9:00 am in the Medical Arts Building on 13th Street. The meeting is open to the public.