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SPIRE SPOTLIGHT


























                                                                                                                                        BY WOODROW BAVOTA



                                                                                                                                        Pat Goin is the Spire Center’s box office and hospitality
                                                                                                                                        director. Greeting all with a smile, her fabulous jewelry
                                                                                                                                        and sense of style is a centerpiece as people enter the
                                                                                                                                        Spire. Long before the audience is in their seats, Pat
                                                                                                                                        meets and greets with the entertainers organizing all of
                                                                                                                                        their Green Room needs. Whether it's specialty foods,
                                                                                                                                        beer, wine etc. she takes care of it all.
                                                                                                                                        You’ll always hear Pat singing joyously and see her
                                                                                                                                        delight in being an integral part of an entertainment
                                                                                                                                        venue that’s making such a positive impact both
                                                                                                                                        culturally and monetarily to the town of Plymouth. Her
                                                                                                                                        journey here at the Spire began in 2014 with
                                                                                                                                        volunteering, ushering and committee-ing. Pat’s
                                                                                                                                        commitment is something that we’ve all come to rely on
                                                                                                                                        with extreme gratitude.
                                                                                                                                        When not at the Spire Pat leads a busy and eclectic life.
                                                                                                                                        Writing, working in theater, studying art, a love of
                                                                                                                                        history and literature, launching jewelry designs and
                                                                                                                                        creating recipes. Pat is an amazing cook who is known
                                                                                                                                        for her uniquely delicious cuisine. She just needs to bring
                                                                                                                                        more of these edible delights into work.
                                                                                                                                        Pat’s biggest love is her family time! She lives each
                                                                                                                                        moment to the fullest and appreciates the wonder of it
                                                                                                                                        all.
                                                                                                                                        I’m finding it appropriate to finish with a direct quote
                                                                                                                                        from Pat that sums up her thoughts of working at the    Top photo of Pat entering the Spire for Jazzfest; photo by
                                                                                                                                        Spire! "It is a supreme pleasure to be among such     Denise Maccaferri. Starting from bottom left photo,  Pilgrim
                                                                                                                                                                                               one- singing 17 century music at the Antiquarian Society’s
                                                                                                                                        wonderful people, making lifelong friends, meeting   annual Pilgrim breakfast. Middle photo; Pat with Tom Rush &
                                                                                                                                        fabulous musicians and hearing every kind of incredible  Matt Nikoa. Bottom right photo of Gail, Pat, & Julie, after a sold
                                                                                                                                        music. I'm most grateful to be here."                                 out feel good show at the Spire Center.
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