Celebrate Shrove at The Shrine
MARIA STEIN – On Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, also commonly referred to as “Fat Tuesday,” the Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics will be hosting a free pancake dinner starting at 5:30 p.m. The dinner will be held on the third floor in The Upper Room (elevator available).
Castle plans eclipse activities
WEST LIBERTY — Experience the Total Solar Eclipse at Piatt Castle Mac-A-Cheek located south of the centerline of the path through Ohio. Attend a watch party in an open lawn or view from a select spot for photographers who wish to capture images at a unique location.
Affrilachian presenter highlights Black History Month
WAPAKONETA — Internationally respected, fourth-generation Affrilachian storyteller, author and workshop presenter Lynette (Lyn) Ford will present at two locations on Feb. 12.
‘Rock of Ages’ performances set
SIDNEY — The Sock and Buskin Players will present “Rock of Ages” at the Historic Sidney Theatre on Feb. 2-4.
Buckets N Boards to perform
Bring the family and see a headline act who has performed in Branson, Missouri, and on Disney Cruise Lines on Sunday, March 17, at 3 p.m. in the James F. Dicke Auditorium, New Bremen High School. Presented by Lock One Community Arts, Buckets N Boards is an interactive stage production that has captivated audiences of all ages worldwide. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for students, and are available for purchase at Western Ohio True Value Hardware in Minster, by calling 567-356-2048, or at the James F DIcke Auditorium lobby prior to the performance.
Lima Symphony presents ‘Superheroes and Supervillains’
LIMA – The Lima Symphony Orchestra will present its annual Family Concert: “Superheroes and Supervillains” on Sunday, Feb. 4, at 3 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center. Maestro Andrew Crust will lead the orchestra on a daring adventure featuring music from Star Wars, Batman, Superman, Spiderman, The Avengers, the Mandalorian, Cruella de Vil, and more.
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Dayton Ballet announces big changes
DAYTON – Dayton Performing Arts Alliance Ballet Artistic Director Brandon Ragland announces the Dayton Ballet Studio Company, a two-year tuition-free, pre-professional Trainee Program for dancers aged 18-23 who are interested in pursuing a career in ballet. Dancers can access Dayton Ballet’s Full Company resources and performance opportunities. Ragland also announced repertoire for the April 12-14 New Beginnings program, which includes a world premiere by Ragland and famed choreographer George Balanchine’s Valse-Fantaisie. This is the ballet’s first performance of a Balanchine work since the early 80s. Information regarding the Dayton Ballet Studio Company can be found at daytonperformingarts.org/auditions. Tickets for New Beginnings are on sale now at daytonperformingarts.org/tickets.
DCCA presents Williams at Hotel Versailles
VERSAILLES — Darke County Center for the Arts will present singer Sharrie Williams in concert at Hotel Versailles on Thursday, Feb. 8; a part of DCCA’s Coffee House Series. The show starts at 7 p.m.
