EH440 to sing at UF FINDLAY — Canadian a cappella group EH440 uses five voices and zero instruments to create one exciting new vocal sound. The group will grace the University of Findlay’s Alumni Memorial Union from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 16 as part of the school year’s Music Bach’s Concert Series, which is free and open to the public. Read More
Pickler headlines entertainment at Popcorn Festival MARION — Country star Kellie Pickler and heavy metal/rock band Skid Row will pop in to the 36th Marion Popcorn Festival as the headline entertainment. Pickler will take the main stage on Friday, and Skid Row is set for Sept. 10. Read More
Melodies of the past Melody Road, consisting of Wyandot County native Mary (Harris) Fry (left) and her husband, Bob, play select tunes during the entertainment portion of the Wyandot Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual meeting last Thursday evening in the Masters’ Building at the Wyandot County Fairgrounds. Read More
Ritz having auditions for ‘Elvis People’ TIFFIN — The Ritz Players are having auditions for the comedy/drama “Elvis People” at 6:30 p.m. Sunday and Monday at The National Theatre at The Ritz, 30 S. Washington St., Tiffin. Entrance is through glass doors on Riverside Drive. Read More
‘Upside Down Broadway’ on Palace stage MARION — Local musicians and talented vocalists will take the stage to present “Upside Down Broadway — A Musical Revue” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the Palace Theatre’s May Pavilion. The entertaining show is loaded with intimate solos, fun duets and rousing group numbers of America’s favorite Broadway songs including “Out Tonight” from “Rent,” “I Want to Be a Rockette” from “Kicks: The Showgirl Musical,” “Popular” from “Wicked,” “Wait for It” from “Hamilton,” “Corner of the Sky” from “Pippin” and “Seize the Day” from the musical “Newsies,” among others. Read More
Mummies show date changed TIFFIN — Due to a scheduling conflict, the Here Come the Mummies performance at The Ritz Theatre in Tiffin that originally was scheduled for March 4 has been rescheduled for 7:30 p.m. March 25. Back by popular demand, Here Come the Mummies is an eight-piece funk-rock band of 5,000-year-old Egyptian mummies. Read More
Dress rehearsal Willy Wonka, the famous candy wizard played by Mike Webb, is surrounded by his Oompa-Loompa servants when he announces his retirement in the song “Golden Age of Chocolate.” Read More
Mount Blanchard to celebrate heritage MOUNT BLANCHARD — The first ever Heritage Day Festival in Mount Blanchard is being held Aug. 20 beginning at 10 a.m. and lasting through fireworks that evening. The Beautification Committee, with help from village council, is sponsoring the event. Read More
Crawford Co. presents ‘Disney’s Beauty and the Beast’ BUCYRUS — The Crawford Theatre Company will present the classic musical, 'Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” at 8 p.m. Aug. 12, 13 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 14. Performances will be held at the Bucyrus Elementary Auditorium, 245 Woodlawn Ave. Read More
Community comes together for annual Carey Fest next weekend CAREY — Carey Fest returns next weekend with a familiar slate of features. Now in its 36th year, the annual downtown festival has become a staple in the village. Somewhere along the way, the community bought in, festival president Steve Zender said. Read More