This Saturday and Sunday, the Lima Symphony Orchestra will be performing their "Organ by Candlelight." There will be one show on Saturday evening in Lima and one show on Sunday afternoon in Minster. The candlelit atmosphere and classical music paired with the organ make for a lovely evening that can help you escape to a simpler time when candlelight and classical music were the night's entertainment.
January 6, 2025, press release from the Lima Symphony Orchestra: Lima, OH (January 6, 2025) – Experience the timeless beauty of classical music illuminated by the warm glow of candlelight at the Lima Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming “Organ by Candlelight” performances. These unforgettable evenings will take place on: Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 7:30 PM at Trinity United Methodist Church (Lima), Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 4:00 PM at St. Augustine Catholic Church (Minster).
October 29, 2024, Press Release from the Lima Symphony Orchestra: Lima, OH (October 29, 2024) – The Lima Symphony Orchestra is excited to announce its latest "Symphony Storytime" program, "Tails and Tunes," presented at Auglaize County Public District Library System and St. Mary’s Community Public Library. This engaging, animal-themed program invites children and families to experience literature and music in a unique, immersive setting. By combining beloved children's books with live orchestral music, the Lima Symphony Orchestra aims to inspire young imaginations and foster a lifelong appreciation for music and storytelling.
Downtown Lima was all a buzz as thousands of students converged on the Veteran's Memorial Civic Center. It was the annual Young People's Concert performed by the Lima Symphony Orchestra. More than 3,000 students attended the event, where it was the first time some of them had ever heard an orchestra. Schools from around the region have made this an annual event for their kids. Guest conductor Karl Hirzer says it's important to introduce students to a variety of music at this age.
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.
May 30, 2024, Press Release from the Lima Symphony Orchestra: Lima, OH (May 30, 2024) – The Friends of the Symphony are holding a fundraiser this summer in support of the Lima Symphony Orchestra. This lighthearted fundraiser, affectionately known as “Flock a Friend,” is a way for symphony supporters to offer their donations to the symphony in a fun, lighthearted way.
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 20, 2024, Press Release from the Lima Symphony Orchestra: Lima, OH (May 20, 2024) – The Lima Symphony Orchestra brings its popular Symphony Storytime to several libraries this June. The Lima Symphony hosts Symphony Storytime programs in Allen and surrounding counties extending the Symphony’s educational reach and impact. Children and their families are invited to these free, interactive programs, thanks to our generous sponsors.
Not only is it the first time they’ve been live in front of a crowd for over a year, but it’s also the first time ever that Andrew Crust conducted in front of an audience since being appointed the music director.