The local chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is gearing up to celebrate its 30th Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Breakfast. The annual event celebrates the life and legacy of Doctor King by bringing people of all ages together to be inspired to make their community better. This year, Mayor Sharetta Smith will be talking about the occasion, and the featured speaker is Lima native Angela Davis. The money raised from the breakfast helps fund scholarships for students. Last year the sorority handed out 14 thousand dollars in scholarships to help kids start college on a positive note.
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It was a chance to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season for local businesswomen. The Lima Allen County Chamber of Commerce's "Jollification" drew more than 200 people to the Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center. It was not only a chance to network but also a chance to shop, to promote your business, and to just have fun. Everyone had their own reason for attending "Jollification."
August 22, 2024, Press Release from the Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center: LIMA, OH - AUGUST 22, 2024: Honeywell Arts & Entertainment presents Jeremy Camp on Saturday, November 9 at 7:30 PM at the Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 23 at noon. Jeremy Camp is a multi-award-winning Christian vocalist and guitarist with numerous awards and nominations across the Christian and secular music industries. He has sold more than six million albums, has over two billion streams, and has 44 #1 singles across all formats. Known for his hits like “I Still Believe” and “Walk by Faith,” Camp has always written songs about his experiences and continues to write from the deep places of his heart.
July 8, 2024, Press Release from the Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center and provided by Modo Media: LIMA 07/08/2024 – The Civic C…
June 4, 2024, Press Release from the Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center: LIMA, OH (06/04/24): The Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center and presenter Honeywell Arts & Entertainment announced Gabby Barrett in Crouse Performance Hall on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 7 at 10:00 AM. Warner Music Nashville’s multi-platinum star Gabby Barrett continues to prove herself to be an unstoppable force in country music. Barrett's debut single "I Hope" ruled the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for a record-breaking 27 weeks, making her the youngest artist with a #1 debut on country radio in over two decades. She is known for her hits like "Pick Me Up," "The Good Ones," and her new album, Chapter & Verse, featuring her current single penned by Luke Combs, “Dance Like No One’s Watching.”
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."
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.
The four-hour event raised over $54,000 from many local businesses and community members. The night was filled with numerous musical performances and interviews to raise awareness for the arts and how important the Civic Center is to downtown Lima. While the center has been able to slowly reopen its doors since being forced to close for months, they are nowhere near the scale they were before the pandemic hit.