
2009 Lima Area Concert Band Concerts
Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center Performances: May 2, 2009-8PM-Space Exploration A Musical Tribute June 20, 2009-8PM-John Phillip Sousa Concert July 18, 2009-8PM-The Cabaret September 19, 2009-8PM-Music from the Movies
Additional Outdoor Summer Concerts: June 27, 2009 - Bluffton June 28, 2009 - Allen County Museum Children's Garden July 5, 2009 - St. Marys Rotary July 19, 2009 - Armstrong Museum, Wapakoneta August 16, 2009 - Faurot Park |
2009 Lima Area Concert Band Concerts P. O. Box 732 Lima, Ohio 45802 419-228-7618 web address: http://www.thelacb.org email: webmaster@thelacb.org |
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2009-2010 Broadway in Lima Series
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2009-2010 Broadway in Lima! Renewal Subscriptions On Sale Now!
Shows include:
The Wedding Singer - Tuesday, 10/06/2009 at 7:30 pm
RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles - Wednesday, 11/11/2009 at 7:30 pm
The Drowsy Chaperone- Thursday, 1/21/2010 at 7:30
The Rat Pack is Back! - Tuesday, 3/2/2010 at 7:30 pm
The Wizard of Oz - Tuesday, 4/6/2010 at 7:30 pm
5 Show Premiere Series 4 Show Classic Series
Benefits include: Best Seats-Ticket Insurance-No waiting - Discounts & Advance Notice
Call the Civic Center Box Office for Prices & more details 419-224-1552 or 1-888-377-0641
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2009-2010 Broadway in Lima Series Veterans Civic and Convention Center phone: 419-224-1552 web address: http://www.limaciviccenter.com |
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2009-2010 Encore Theatre Season
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Community Theatre with 6 adult and 3 youth productions each year.
America Throughout The Decades!
2009-2010 Main Season (see Youth Season below)
July 17-19, 24-26, 30-31, August 1, 2009 Chicago A musical by John Kander, Fred Ebb & Bob Fosse
September 11-13, 18-20, 2009 Dearly Beloved A comedy drama by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope & Jamie Wooten
November 27-29, December 3-6, 2009 It's a Wonderful Life Dramatized by James W. Rodgers, Adapted from the film by Frank Capra
January 8-10, 15-17, 2010 The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer & Jeff Winfield
March 12-14, 19-21, 2010 Bus Stop A comedy by William Inge
May 14-16, 21-23, 2010 Over the Tavern A farce by Tom Dudzick
2009-2010 McDonald's Youth Theatre
October 16-18, 2009 A Year With Frog and Toad KIDS (A musical adapted for age 12 and under) Book and Lyrics by Willie Reale; Music by Robert Reale Based on the books of Arnold Loebel
February 12-14, 2010 Willy Wonka Junior Lyrics and Music by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse Adapted for the stage by Leslie Bricusse adn Tim McDonald Based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
April 16-18, 2010 Little Prince A Comedy/Drama by Rick Cummins and John Scoullar From the book by Antoine de Saint Exupery
Call 419-223-8866 for ticket information or visit Visitor Info, Calendar of Events for ticket details.
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2009-2010 Encore Theatre Season 991 North Shore Drive, Lima phone: 419-223-8866 fax: 800-944-1441 web address: http://www.amiltellers.org/ |
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2009-2010 Lima Symphony Orchestra Season
October 3, 2009 8PM An American Adventure Two iconic American composers and our very own Maestro Crafton Beck launch the season with a program that celebrates the spirit and grandeur of America.
November 7, 2009 8PM Romantic Rhapsody Be swept along on the waves of melody, harmony and rhythm with these masterworks of the Romantic Era, featuring guest piano soloist Tavit Tashjian performing Edvard Grieg's Piano Concerto in A Minor.
December 5, 2009 8PM Bells, Brass and Bows Celebrate the holiday season with the beloved return of Bells, Brass & Bows. Your entire family will delight in this festival of lights and holiday music, featuring classic favorites, sacred carols and some fun twists on the classics. The Lima Symphony Chorus will join in in this joyous holiday tradition.
December 31, 2009 7:30PM An Evening of John Williams This New Year's Eve, escape from sharks and raptors, fall in love with a superhero, swell wit the pride of nations and have a close encounter with a five-time Oscar winner. Celebrate John Williams' most memorable score, including classic pieces of suspense and optimistic themes that overwhelm you with heartfelt joy. With the theme from Jaws, synonymous with danger, the spine tingling chills of Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Jurassic Park, the hauntingly expressive themes from Memoirs of a Geisha and Angela's Ashes or the noble and majestic Olympic Fanfare, this concert will entertain and delight.
January 16, 2010-Trinity United Methodist Church, Lima 8PM January 17, 2010-St. Augustine Church, Minster 4PM Mozart by Candlelight Hundreds of glistening candles, stunning sacred spaces and magnificence of Mozart combine for a truly spectacular evening. Experience music the way people of the 18 century did, in a historic church..surrounded by hundreds of glistening candles, the Mozart by Candlelight tour will take you back to the late 1700's.
February 20, 2010 8PM All Tchaikovsky Spectacular Spend an evening with Russia's greatest composer as we honor the genius of Tchaikovsky. From the grand and joyous Festival Coronation March and the emotional depth and rich drama of Swan Lake to the striking fanfares and lyric waltzes of Symphony No. 5, Tchaikovsky's unique melodic charm will enchant.
March 7, 2010 3PM Zoomphony: The Lima Symphony Orchestra Goes Wild! March with lions, waltz with elephants and enjoy tortoises doing the Can Can during this delightful family concert in which animals do the impossible, the improbable, and the absolutely entertaining. Featuring Saint-Saens bouncy Carnival of the Animals, familiar tunes such as How Much is That Doggy in the Window and Turkey in the Straw, and the always captivating Pink Panther, with special appearances by some intriguing animal friends.
April 17, 2010 8PM The Spirit of Spring In the grand finale of the season, we will pair the lighthearted and lovely Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 and Schubert's mysterious Symphony No. 8 in B minor with the soaring and intricate Mass in C Minor by Mozart.
Log on to stay in tune with LSO: www.LimaSymphony.com Or call 419-222-5701 for ticket/seating and group rate information. Lima Symphony Orchestra 133 N. Elizabeth St. P.O. Box 1651 Lima, Ohio 45802 |
2009-2010 Lima Symphony Orchestra Season 133 N. Elizabeth Street, P.O. Box 1651, Lima, Ohio 45802 phone: 419-222-5701 web address: http://www.limasymphony.com |
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Allen County Memorial Hall
The Allen County Memorial Hall was originally erected in 1908 as a war memorial building to honor the local members of the Grand Army of the Republic (Union veterans of the Civil War). Its lobby is adonrned in marble and terrazzo, and is one of the most striking and beautiful architectural accomplishments in the area. It serves as the meeting spot for many veterans, auxiliaries, patriotic groups, and is also available for rental. The main floor and balcony combined can hold up to 1000 persons; the Armstrong Room will hold as many as 100 in a lecture-style arrangement. The recently renovated Alma Gallery hosts outstanding visual arts exhibits. ACMH is regularly used by community and professional organizations as a venue for a variety of entertainers, art shows, craft shows, wedding receptions, and high school proms. |
Allen County Memorial Hall 7 Town Square Lima, OH 45801 phone: 419-224-5222 fax: 419-224-6964 web address: http://www.limaciviccenter.com |
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Artspace/Lima
Contemporary art has a home in the Victorian-era mercantile building renovated by ArtSpace/Lima on Town Square in the heart of downtown Lima. There's always something new in the changing gallery exhibitions featuring local and regional artists working in all media. In the Gallery Shoppe, original artwork including paintings, jewelry, ceramics, glass, and cards by the area's most respected artists is on display as well as other unique art replicas. Many art enrichment classes, workshops, and special events are offered throughout the year for art-lovers of all ages. Check their website for hours of operation. |
Artspace/Lima 65-67 Town Square Lima, OH 45801 phone: 419-222-1721 web address: http://www.artspacelima.com email: artspacelima@woh.rr.com |
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Crouse Performance Hall
Crouse Performance Hall Theatre/Concert Venue Business Office: 888-377-0674 Box Office: 888-377-0641 |
Crouse Performance Hall 7 Town Square, Lima, Ohio 45801 web address: http://www.limaciviccenter.com |
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Eastgate Dollar Movies
Now Open Call for current movie listings.
Monday-Friday until 5pm: 50 cents Friday-Saturday after 5pm: $1.50 All Other Times: $1.00
Large Popcorn: $3.25
This theatre will seat 250 people per theatre witha total capacity of 984. |
Eastgate Dollar Movies Beside Rays off of SR 309/Harding Hwy phone: 419-228-FILM |
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Rally in the Square Fridays between Mid-May and September, except Square Fair weekend, in Lima's Town Square in front of Artspace/Lima. 6:30 to 9:30. For more information on musical entertainment visit www.artspacelima.com or www.rallyinthesquare.com
Rally in the Square Town Square, Corner of Market & Main St. phone: 419-221-1721 web address: http://www.artspacelima.com email: mbaker@woh.rr.com return to top of page

Regal American Mall Stadium 12 Go to www.fandango.com for the most up to date listing of movies and the times they are showing! Enter the 45805 zip code.
For 24-hour listing service call 419-224-8877
Regal American Mall Stadium 12 2830 West Elm St. Lima, OH 45805 phone: 419-224-8877 web address: http://www.fandango.com return to top of page

Shannon Theatre Call 419/358-1141 for features and showtimes
Shannon Theatre 119 S. Main St. - Bluffton, Ohio phone: 419-358-1141 return to top of page

Square FairSquare Fair is Allen County's community arts festival. This event will offer three days of entertainment, food, children’s and adults' hands-on activities, and art exhibitions, fine arts and crafts, farmers market and homespun crafts, along with many new events designed to offer something for everyone. Non-stop entertainment will begin at 5pm on Thursday and continue through Saturday at Midnight. Please visit website www.squarefairlima.com for up-to-date information.
Square Fair Lima's Town Square phone: 419-222-1458 web address: http://www.squarefairlima.com email: squarefair@woh.rr.com return to top of page

Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center The VMCCC stands in Lima's Town Square and is the hub of the community's cultural life. The VMCCC has a 15,000 square foot subdividable Exhibit Hall and ten meeting rooms on the north end, all with full A/V support. On the south end of the complex is the Crouse Performance Hall (CPH), a state-of-the-art, 1800-seat facility. The CPH is aesthetically beautiful, acoustically superb and can handle events from the simplest lecture to the most complex stage show. It is the performance home for the Lima Symphony Orchestra, and the Lima Area Concert Band. The Hall has hosted Broadway and professional touring companies, Sesame Street Live, illusionist David Copperfield, and a variety of theatre, concert, dance and lecture events. The facility is conveniently located in downtown Lima and is connected to the Wingate Inn and a new parking garage accessible by a skywalk: a total conference package! Information on booking or upcoming events is available by phone, FAX, or through the self-published newsletter, Civic Center Courier.
Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center 7 Town Square Lima, OH 45801 phone: 419-224-5222 fax: 419-224-6964 web address: http://www.limaciviccenter.com return to top of page
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