January 31, 2025, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Development: (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The Ohio Department of Development today announced state support of more than $33 million in tax credits through two tax credit programs aimed at developing a strong film industry in Ohio.
May 13, 2024, Press Release from the Hancock Historical Museum: Findlay, OH – The Hancock Historical Museum will feature Laura (1944) for May’s classic movie at 7 p.m. Friday, May 17. Nominated for 5 Oscars, and winner of Best Black and White Cinematography for 1945, Laura is one of the most celebrated 1940s film noir films. Manhattan detective Mark McPherson (Dana Andrews) investigates the murder of Laura Hunt (Gene Tierney) in her apartment. On the trail of her murderer, McPherson quizzes Laura's arrogant best friend, Waldo Lydecker (Clifton Webb) and her fiancé, Shelby Carpenter (Vincent Price). As the detective grows obsessed with the case, he finds himself falling in love with the dead woman.
The Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center and Civic Center Foundation announced the Broadway Series for 2024-25, featuring four shows. The Civic Center Foundation’s Broadway in Crouse Hall 2024-25 Series includes SHREK, AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, and THE ADDAMS FAMILY.
May 2, 2024, Press Release from America 250-Ohio: COLUMBUS, OH (May 2, 2024) – America 250-Ohio, the official state commission responsible for spearheading Ohio's celebrations around America’s semiquincentennial in 2026, yesterday launched Ohio Goes to the Movies (OGTTM), an unprecedented all-Ohio film series and statewide celebration of movies showcasing Ohioans and their contributions to America’s film industry and moviemaking.
April 30, 2024, Press Release from Scriptless in Seattle: Bellefontaine, OH (May 4, 2024) – Scriptless in Seattle, live touring comedy show, has added Bellefontaine to its 2024 tour route. Scriptless in Seattle is presented at the Holland Theater. This show has never been performed before and will never be performed again. Every line, sound, and motion is made up entirely on the spot. The show itself is unique, even among improvised theatre.
Encore Theatre's next production is the Tony Award-winning comedy "The Play That Goes Wrong," which is about a group of accident-prone actors who battle against all odds and a lot of mishaps to get to the final curtain call with hilarious results. Encore's opening night for the show is May 10th, and it's giving a whole new meaning to the term "break a leg."
April 29, 2024, Press Release from the Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center: LIMA, OH (04/29/24): The Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center and presenter Honeywell Arts & Entertainment announced performances Terry Fator: On The Road Again on September 5 and The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes on September 13. Tickets go on sale on Friday, May 3, at 12:00 PM, online at limaciviccenter.com or at the Box Office, open weekdays from 12-5 PM.
April 22, 2024, Press Release from Ohio Northern University: ADA, Ohio -– The Freed Center for Performing Arts at Ohio Northern University continues its 2023-24 Season with 9 to 5, The Musical on April 20, 26 and 27 at 7:30 p.m. and April 21 and 27 at 2 p.m. in the Freed Center's Biggs Theatre. The musical is based on the 20th Century Fox film with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick and is made possible with underwriting by The Middlefield Banking Company.
April 22, 2024, Press Release from the Pangle Pavilion at the Greater Lima Region Park & Amphitheater: LIMA, OH (04/22/24): 1964 The Tribute and Thunderstruck: America’s AC/DC Tribute have been announced for summer 2024 at Pangle Pavilion and tickets go on sale on Friday, April 26 at 12:00 PM. The Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center, performance managing partner for Pangle Pavilion, announced 1964 The Tribute on June 14 and Thunderstruck: America’s AC/DC Tribute on September 21, presented by Honeywell Arts & Entertainment. Tickets for both shows will go on sale at 12:00 PM on Friday, April 26, online at panglepavilion.com or at the Civic Center Box Office, open weekdays from 12-5 PM. Since the early 80s, 1964 The Tribute has been thrilling audiences all over the globe with what Rolling Stone Magazine has called the "Best Beatles Tribute on Earth." 1964 takes audiences on a journey through a moment in music history that will live forever. All tickets are $20 General Admission.
April 22, 2024, Press Release from The Ohio Theatre Lima: April is Jam-Packed full of fun and excitement at The Ohio Theatre Lima! We are declaring Winter Officially Over and welcoming the Season of Live Entertainment! Next up is our First Annual Spring Vendor Market on Saturday April 27, from Noon - 4:00 PM! 30 Vendors will be featuring Local Handcrafted Baked Goods, Specialty Food Items Crafts, Gifts, Apparel and Art. This new annual event is poised to rival our Annual Holiday Fest Vendor Market which attracts over 1000 visitors!
