The Van Wert Area Performing Arts Foundation is pleased to announce the triumphant return of Handel’s Messiah at First United Methodist Church in downtown Van Wert on Sunday, December 12 at 7:00 pm (Doors open at 6:15 PM.) This Van Wert Live biennial event is a Van Wert tradition that dates to pre-WWII days. Admittance is free thanks to the financial support of The Saltzgaber Music Fund of The Van Wert County Foundation. In keeping with the tradition of Handel’s original performances, a free-will offering will be received with proceeds given to local food banks.