Students at Lima City Schools’ Liberty Arts Magnet explored Hawaiian culture through a hands-on hula dance lesson led by Pacific Paradise Entertainment. The program highlighted storytelling through movement while giving students an engaging and fun cultural experience.
Young said he received a letter informing him he was eligible to apply and was instructed to submit an audition recording. After following the required steps, he was notified that he had been selected to perform in the series. Adding to the excitement is the mystery surrounding how his name was initially submitted.
Young said, "Basically how it usually works is that teacher has to, like, recommend you, but we couldn't find out what teacher recommended me or anything. I just got the letter in the mail."
Students at Liberty Arts Magnet School got the chance to dance this afternoon.
Artists of all disciplines — including film, performing arts, dance, and more — can apply for grants that support professional development in their careers. Nonprofit and cultural organizations are also eligible for funding to create or expand in-person public art events, broadening access to cultural experiences for Lima residents.
FINDLAY, Ohio (WLIO) - The community of Findlay gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of Gavin Creel.
PANDORA, OH (WLIO) - Artists of all kinds showcased their talents today at the 12th annual Putnam County Arts Festival, held at Pandora-Gilboa…
WAPAKONETA, Ohio (WLIO) - The Wapakoneta Area Community Foundation is celebrating 35 years of service and hopes its upcoming event will inspir…
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 14, 2025, Press Release from the Lima Symphony Orchestra: Lima, OH—The Lima Symphony Orchestra (LSO) is thrilled to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Challenge America award of $10,000. This generous grant will support the orchestra’s upcoming educational initiative, Found Sound Around the World. The NEA will award 272 Challenge America awards nationwide, totaling $2,720,000, as part of its recent announcement of fiscal year 2025 grants. Elizabeth Brown-Ellis, Executive Director of the Lima Symphony Orchestra, expressed her gratitude for this recognition and support, stating, “The Lima Symphony Orchestra is deeply grateful to the National Endowment for the Arts for their generous support of Found Sound Around the World. This transformative program will engage young participants in the joy of music-making, fostering creativity, collaboration, and cultural exploration while building lasting connections within our community. We are honored to partner with the NEA to bring this empowering experience to life.”
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).
