A faculty concert was held tonight to give some local teachers the spotlight they deserve.
The Lima Symphony Orchestra is being joined by Jeans n' Classics for a night of great music from the Motown sound to the days of disco.
September 16, 2024, Press Release from Quincy Thompson, Van Wert LIVE: [Van Wert, OH] Sept. 16, 2024 - Our Fall Season is underway, and we know fans have fallen for classical singing sensations The Texas Tenors! Returning to The Niswonger on October 5 at 7:30 PM, the trio will surely delight as they sing both well-known favorites and captivating originals. The Texas Tenors will celebrate their ongoing success on their 15th Anniversary Tour. In their 15 years together, The Texas Tenors have become the most successful music group and third highest selling artist in the history of America’s Got Talent! Since appearing on the series in 2009, JC, Marcus and John have performed over 2000 concerts, recorded 5 studio albums, produced 2 PBS Specials, and have written two hit children’s books that have earned them impressive recognition including 3 Emmy Awards, The Gelett Burgess Award for Excellence in Children’s Literature and the distinction of being Billboard Magazine’s #10 Classical Artist in the World. The tenors’ recent albums “Outside the Lines”, “Rise” and “A Collection of Broadway and American Classics” all debuted at #1 on the Billboard Charts. Additionally, The Texas Tenors are filled with pride from their recent induction into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame.
August 29, 2024, Press Release from Ohio Northern University: ADA, Ohio - The Freed Center for the Performing Arts at Ohio Northern University (ONU) announces its full slate of theatre, dance and music events for the 2024-25 season, beginning with Inlet Dance Theatre and the ONU Dance Company on Sept. 28. Flexible season subscriptions are now available for purchase through the Pick 2, 4 or 8 packages which allow patrons to build their subscription the way they want to, and save up to 20% off single ticket prices while securing the best seats. The ONU Holiday Spectacular is not eligible for the season subscriptions, but subscribers can purchase tickets early for this very popular event as an add-on to their subscription order. Single tickets are available for purchase approximately six weeks prior to each event and are currently on sale for the Sept. 28 and 29 performances by the Inlet Dance Theatre and the ONU Dance Company. Ada performances of The ONU Holiday Spectacular go on sale Oct. 8.
July 3, 2024, Press Release from Quincy Thompson, Van Wert LIVE: [Van Wert, OH] - July 3, 2024 - Van Wert's 10-week "Feel Good Friday" concert series is heating up as we enter Week 5, and this Friday promises to be a spectacular evening with the much-anticipated return of Johnny Folsom 4. Hailing from Raleigh, North Carolina, this tribute band has won the hearts of fans with their authentic and electrifying performances, paying homage to the legendary Johnny Cash.
ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - It’s getting to be that time of year when patriotism shines as the Fourth of July approaches.
June 6, 2024, Press Release from Ohio Northern University: The Lima Symphony Orchestra’s free, public Patriotic Pops concert will be held at Ohio Northern University on Sunday, June 30 at 7 p.m. The event will take place on the sculpture mall east of McIntosh Center between Presser and Weber halls. This family-friendly concert will feature patriotic classics, a tribute to our armed forces, popular movie soundtracks, and Broadway show tunes.
The St. Marys high school class of '65 reminisced about their time at the local theater and seeing what was new. The Grand Opera House took the class on a tour of the theater and ballroom and gave a presentation on how the renovation process has come along in the last few years. They were also shown several decades-old videos of the theater, including a video where the group spotted one of their own as a child. The group had many fond memories of coming to see movies there as children and teens, back when tickets were only 25 cents.
May 29, 2024, Press Release from the Lima Symphony Orchestra: Lima, OH (May 29, 2024) – The Lima Symphony Orchestra presents their annual Patriotic Pops, featuring beloved American tunes, iconic film music, and lively classical favorites. This year, all are welcome to the brand-new Pangle Pavilion at the Greater Lima Region Park & Amphitheater on Saturday, June 29, then again on the McIntosh Center Lawn at Ohio Northern University on Sunday, June 30.
May 28,2024, Press Release from the Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center: LIMA, OH (05/27/24): Pink Droyd: A Tribute to the Sights and Sounds of Pink Floyd has been announced for August 23 at Pangle Pavilion and tickets go on sale on Friday, May 31 at 12:00 PM. The Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center, performance managing partner for Pangle Pavilion, announced Pink Droyd: A Tribute to the Sights and Sounds of Pink Floyd on Friday, August 23, presented by Honeywell Arts & Entertainment. Tickets will go on sale at 12:00 PM on Friday, May 31, online at panglepavilion.com or at the Civic Center Box Office, open weekdays from 12:00-5:00 PM. Pink Droyd breathes life into the music of Pink Floyd by executing theatrical performances of the band’s most memorable songs. From building The Wall to visiting The Dark Side of the Moon, Pink Droyd spans the Pink Floyd catalog, including performances of the band’s most memorable hits and beloved obscure tracks, including "Shine on You Crazy Diamond," "Comfortably Numb," and deeper cuts including "Lucifer Sam," and "Set The Controls For The Heart of The Sun."