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An Evening with Colin Mochrie & Brad SherwoodA REGIONAL EVENT -
Friday, May 1, 2009. 7:30 p.m. Location: Niswonger Performing Arts Center, Van Wert. Following enormously successful solo tours, America's favorite stars of the Emmy nominated Whose Life Is It Anyway? have teamed up to present an evening of extraordinary improvisational comedy. Using their quick wit, Colin and Brad take contributions from the audience to create hilarious and original scenes. Individual tickets on sale February 2, 2008. Ticket Prices: Orch. Ctr. - $45; Orch. R&L - $40; Mezz. Ctr. - $30; Mezz. R&L, Balcony - $25. 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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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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McCluer Animal Swap Meet and Flea MarketSaturday & Sunday, May 2 & 3, 2009. 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Location: McCluer Farm, 6440 Harding Hwy., Lima.
Spring Flea Market includes Spring bedding plants, nursery stock, lawnmowers, basic outdoor equipment, flea market and food.
In addition to the swap meet and flea market, Max McCluer auctions livestock and general merchandise the second Saturday of each month at the farm.
Free admission.
Contact: Max & Diane McCluer 6440 Harding Hwy. Lima, OH 45801 419-230-9134
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Tri-State Gun ShowMay 2-3, 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. May 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31, 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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Library Fundraiser - 2009Mondays - May 4, 11, 18, 25 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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Mystery Dinner TheaterFriday, May 8, 2009. Show begins: 7:00 p.m. Location: Old Barn Out Back, Lima.
"Mayhem & Mystery" Dinner Theater: Another One Bites the Dust.
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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4-Wheel Jamboree NationalsMay 15 - 17, 2009. Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Location: Allen County Fairgrounds, 2750 Harding Hwy., Lima.
This is the 24th annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Spring 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals. The Allen County Fairgrounds will crawl with more than 2,000 4-wheel drive vehicles from the U.S. and Canada for a powerhouse off-road weekend.
The 4-Wheel Jamboree is a family event geared toward the truck enthusiast. The event is made up of participants (4x4 enthusiasts who come to display their truck for the weekend and compete in the racing events and show), spectators, vendors and sponsors.
Each year segments of the Jamboree are filmed and have been televised on ESPN 2, Verses (V's.), The Outdoor Channel, Discover Channel, TLC and Spike TV. These events are also routinely covered in national enthusiast magazines and websites.
More details pending.
Contact: The Promotion Company 838 N. Delaware St. Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-236-6515
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Cleveland Pops OrchestraA REGIONAL EVENT -
Saturday, May 16, 2009. 7:30 p.m. Location: Niswonger Performing Arts Center, Van Wert.
Enjoy "Saturday Night At The Pops" with the Cleveland Pops. This unique and innovative concert, produced by Carl Topilow and the Cleveland Pops, crosses all boundaries and appeals to all musical tastes. Individual tickets on sale February 13, 2009. Ticket Prices: Orch.Ctr. - $40; Orch. R&L - $35; Mezz. Ctr. - $30; Mezz. R&L - $25; Balc. Ctr. - $20; Balc. R&L - $15. 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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Freed Center - Beethoven-3 With The ONU SymphonyA REGIONAL EVENT -
Saturday, May 16, 2009. Location: Freed Center for the Performing Arts, Ada. Beethoven-3 With The ONU Symphony Orchestra.
Contact: Freed Center for the Performing Arts 525 S. Main St. Ada, OH 45810 Box Office, 419-772-1900
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