FINDLAY — The Marathon Center for the Performing Arts recently unveiled the artists who will perform during its 2016-2017 season, which begins in September. The season features a lineup of 19 different shows with 20 total performances featuring rock ‘n’ roll, Broadway, bluegrass, holiday favorites, comedy, dance and more. Highlights include a homecoming for native son and Broadway superstar Gavin Creel, the return of the Toledo Symphony and Sandi Patty on her farewell tour.

First Baptist Church of Upper Sandusky, located at 590 Houpt Drive, will be holding the First Baptist Fireworks Festival from 6-9 p.m. July 2 prior to the city’s fireworks display. The festival is free and will include carnival games, face painting, water games and more.

JT Lanker and the Crossroads, of Wharton, take a break from performing in the beer tent at the Our Lady of Consolation Festival on Saturday afternoon. Band members are (from left) Rick Puchta, Joe Lanker Sr., JT Lanker and Billy Johnson.

MARION — The Marion Popcorn Festival has announced the first Community Showcase Stage Lip Sync Battle “Fake It to Make It” will take place at Bluefusion Entertainment Center during the month of July. All contestants will be scheduled to perform in the preliminaries July 16.

MARION — The Marion Palace Theatre starts the 2016-17 season with a local production of “Crazy for You.” Filled with non-stop Gershwin hit songs, “Crazy for You” features musical numbers, high-energy dances and a boy-meets-girl storyline.

ADA — The Lima Symphony Orchestra will celebrate the Fourth of July with a “Patriotic Pops” concert on the campus of Ohio Northern University at 7 p.m. July 2. The event is free and open to the public.

Upper Sandusky High School recently award its annual Rammie Awards.

CAREY — TGMA Gospel Music Promotions will present Gospel Singing at the Gazebo at 6 p.m. June 24 at 141 E. Findlay St., Carey.

TIFFIN — The Ritz Theatre has announced its 2016-17 season of events consisting of music, comedy, dance, community theater and family entertainment.

The Star Players Inc. has announced its 75-person cast for the summer musical, “Willy Wonka,” which will be staged Aug. 5-7 and 12-14 at the Star Theater in Upper Sandusky. Mike Webb will play Willy Wonka, and Trey Miller will portray the Candy Man.