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Freed Center - 7th International Play FestivalA REGIONAL EVENT -
April 1 - 5, 2009.
Location: Freed Center for the Performing Arts, Ada.
7th International Play Festival (New Writing).
Contact:
Freed Center for the Performing Arts
525 S. Main St.
Ada, OH 45810
Box Office, 419-772-1900
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McDonald's Youth TheatreApril 3 - 5, 2009.
Friday & Saturday: 8:00 p.m.
Sunday Matinee: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Encore Theatre, 991 North Shore Dr., Lima.
McDonald's Youth Theatre: Disney's The Jungle Book Kids & Disney's 101 Dalmatians Kids.
Misicals adapted for age 12 and under.
All tickets, any age: $7.00.
Contact:
Encore Theatre
991 North Shore Dr.
Lima, OH 45801
419-223-8866.
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Mystery Dinner TheaterFridays, March 6 and April 3, 2009.
Show begins: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Old Barn Out Back, Lima.
"Mayhem & Mystery" Dinner Theater: Cosmos Crossing.
Dinner served buffet-style.
Cost: $25 per person. Reservations required.
Contact:
Old Barn Out Back Restaurant
3175 W. Elm St.
Lima, OH 45805
419-991-3075
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Lima Symphony - An Evening with Stephen PrutsmanSaturday, April 4, 2009.
8:00 p.m.
Location: Veterans' Memorial Civic & Convention Center, Crouse Performance Hall.
Spend an evening with world-renowned pianist, composer and arranger Stephen Prutsman. He will inspire you with his charismatic performance of Prokofiev's most famous work for piano. The Lima Symphony Chorus will join the orchestra for this finale concert which will include an evocative impressionistic masterpiece by Claude Debussy.
Single ticket prices for Series Concerts: Adult Area 1: $28; Adult Area 2: $22; Student Area 1: $14; Student Area 2: $11.
Contact:
Lima Symphony Orchestra
419-222-5701
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Tri-State Gun ShowApril 4-5, 2009.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Allen County Fairgrounds.
A popular show for collectors. Guns, knives, hunting equipment and associated collectibles.
Admission Fee: Adults - $4.00; Children 14 and under - Free, and must be accompanied by an adult.
Contact:
Manetta Sneary
419/647-0067
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Elida Band Boosters Bingo - 2009Every Tuesday & Sunday
April 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, 2009.
7:00 p.m.
Location: Veterans' Memorial Civic & Convention Center, Exhibit Hall.
Package prices start at $15.00.
Contact:
Veterans' Memorial Civic & Convention Center
7 Town Square
Lima, OH 45801
419-224-5222
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Larry the Cable GuySunday, April 5, 2009.
5:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
Location: Veterans' Memorial Civic & Convention Center, Crouse Performance Hall.
One of your favorite comics from the circuit is now coming to Lima.
Details and ticket prices pending.
Contact:
Veterans' Memorial Civic Center
7 Town Square
Lima, OH 45801
Box Office, 419-224-1552
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Library Fundraiser - 2009Mondays -
April 6, 13, 20, 27
9:00 a.m.
Location: Lima Public Library.
Gift baskets designed and created by Sarah Ricks of Sarah Ricks' Treasure Company will be raffled off to the public.
Beautiful baskets will be on display in the front entry cases.
Raffle tickets will be $1 each or six for $5.
Sarah Ricks' Treasure Company received the 2008 Culturally Diverse Business of the Year Award by the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce.
Contact:
Lima Public Library
650 W. Market St.
Lima, OH 45801
Karen Sommer, sommerk@limalibrary.com
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Elmo Makes MusicWednesday, April 15, 2009.
7:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 16, 2009.
10:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Location: Veterans' Memorial Civic & Convention Center, Crouse Performance Hall.
Everyone looks forward to the annual return of Elmo, Big Bird, and the whole gang from the most famous street in the world.
More information pending.
Contact:
Veterans' Memorial Civic & Convention Center
7 Town Square
Lima, OH 45801
Box Office: 419-224-1552 or 1-888-377-0641
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Hector OliveraA REGIONAL EVENT -
Saturday, April 18, 2009.
7:30 p.m.
Location: Niswonger Performing Arts Center, Van Wert.
Hector Olivera is a passionate, gifted, and unique musician whose personal interpretations of both classical and popular music have amazed and delighted audiences around the world.
Individual tickets on sale January 16, 2009. Ticket cost: $20.
View Official Website/Buy Tickets: www.npacvw.org.
Contact:
Paul Hoverman
Niswonger Performing Arts Center
10700 St. Rt. 118 South
Van Wert, OH 45891
419-238-6722
Email: marketing@npacvw.org.
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Shipshewana on the RoadApril 25 & 26, 2009.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Allen County Fairgrounds.
Shipshewana On The Road travels to many locations in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, and Lima is part of their 18th year this year. There will be dealers at over 220 booths filled with unique products at prices you just won't believe. Children and their strollers are always welcome at the shows. Handicap accessibility, ATM services, free parking and a full array of refreshments for everyone's enjoyment will all be provided.
Cost: Adults, $3.00; Children 12 and under: Free
Contact:
Julie Lepper
269-979-8888
visit www.ShipshewanaOnTheRoad.com or
Allen County Fairgrounds
419-228-7141
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Ronald W. Richards Scholarship ConcertSunday, April 26, 2009.
3:00 p.m.
Location: Trinity United Methodist Church.
The concluding concert in the series will bring Celtic music to the stage with flutes and a harp. Jan Bishop, principal harpist for the Lima Symphony Orchestra along with Kim Cosiano and Cindy Strathman, flutists, all from Findlay, comprise the trio.
Members of the RWR concert team have scheduled three special concerts in which funds will be sought for scholarships for graduating high school seniors planning to enter the field of music after they complete their college education. Students may apply for scholarship through the Lima Kiwanis Club which coordinates the program each year.
Contact:
Phyllis Wentz, Communications
Ronald W. Richards Scholarship Concerts
Lima Trinity United Methodist Church
301 W. Market St.
Lima, OH 45801
419-227-0800 or 419-222-7381
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Broadway in Lima Series - Bye Bye BirdieWednesday, April 29, 2009.
7:30 p.m.
Location: Veterans' Memorial Civic & Convention Center, Crouse Performance Hall.
Broadway in Lima 2008-2009 series: Hairspray; Oliver; Movin' Out; The Pajama Game & Bye Bye Birdie.
Bye Bye Birdie - The plot revolves around rock and roll superstar Conrad Birdie and the complications that arise when his agent stages a publicity stunt on The Ed Sullivan Show in which he will kiss one lucky girl from Sweet Apple, Ohio before being drafted into the army.
Prices for subscription ticket packages range from $180 to $230. Single tickets go on sale 1/16/09 at $46.00, all ages, all seats.
Contact:
Veterans' Memorial Civic & Convention Center
7 Town Square
Lima, OH 45801
419-224-1552 or visit www.jamtheatricals.com.
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Freed Center - Grand HotelA REGIONAL EVENT -
April 29 - May 3, 2009.
Location: Freed Center for the Performing Arts.
Grand Hotel (Musical).
Contact:
Freed Center for the Performing Arts
525 S. Main St.
Ada, OH 45810
Box Office, 419-772-1900
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