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Sunday, November 15, 2009

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CREATIVE NOISES LIVE

Through Nov. 18

Owens Community College Students present Creative Noises Live, a concert series featuring various campus musical groups, Center for Fine and Performing Arts Rotunda, Toledo campus. Location: 30335 Oregon Road, Perrysburg. Time: all performances at 2 p.m. Tickets: free. Information: 567-661-7081 or www.owens.edu.



SCULPTURE IN

THE VILLAGE

Through Dec. 31

Williams Park in Gibsonburg will be the site of Sculpture in the Village, a juried outdoor sculpture exhibit with more than 20 sculptures in bronze, stone, steel, marble, aluminum, granite, glass, and concrete in an outdoor setting for 1/3 mile on a paved path around a quarry. Location: Ohio 300, just north of Ohio 600. Information: 419-849-3048 or www.sanduskycounty.org.



TREE LIGHTING HOLLY DAYS

Nov. 20-21

Visitors can bring their own ornaments to hang on the community tree at this tree-lighting ceremony in Downtown Bowling Green. There will also be decorating tips, wagon rides and other activities for both children and adults. Location:121 E. Wooster St. Time: Friday 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Admission: free. Information: 419-354-4332 or www.downtownbgohio.org.



Theater

'MURDER AMONG FRIENDS'

Through Nov. 21

Village Players Theatre in Toledo presents "Murder Among Friends" through Nov. 21. Time: Thursdays-Saturday 8 p.m., Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. Location: 2740 Upton Ave. Tickets: $12-$14. Information: 419-472-6817 or www.thevillageplayers.org.



"1984"

Nov. 15

The Ritz Teen Thespian Guild, composed of students in grades nine through 12, presents "1984" Nov. 14 and 15 at the Ritz Theatre in Tiffin. Time: Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. Location: 30 S. Washingotn St. Tickets: adults $10, students $5. Information: 419-448-8544 or www.ritztheatre.org.



Events

GIVE A LITTLE, GIVE A LOT

Nov. 15

Leivs Commons in Perrysburg will host an after-hours shopping event called Give a Little, Give a Lot on Nov. 15 where shoppers can help raise money for local charities. Time: 5 p.m.- 8 p.m. Tickets: $10. Information: 614-794-2008 or www.shopleviscommons.com/give.



Music

MILEY CYRUS

Nov. 15

Miley Cyrus will perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. Tickets: $39.50-$79.50. Location: 1 Center Court. Information: 800-332-2287 or www.livenation.com.



BOWLING FOR SOUP

Nov. 17

Bowling for Soup will perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at the House of Blues in Cleveland. Tickets: $15. Location: 308 Euclid Ave. Information: 216-523-2583 or www.ticketmaster.com.



ROB ZOMBIE

Nov. 17

Rob Zombie will perform at 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Akron Civic Center. Tickets: $36-$55. Location: 182 S. Main St. Information: 330-253-2488 or www.livenation.com.



GARY ALLAN

Nov. 19

Gary Allan will perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Akron Civic Center. Tickets: $28.50-$38.50. Location: 182 S. Main St. Information: 330-253-2488 or www.livenation.com.



311

Nov. 19

311 will perform at 7 p.m. Nov. 19 at The Fillmore Detroit. Tickets: $36-$46. Location: 2115 Woodward Ave. Information: 313-961-5451 or www.livenation.com.



BUCKY COVINGTON

Nov. 20

Bucky Covington will perfor at 7:30 p.m. at the Ritz Theatre in Tiffin. Tickets: $10-$50. Location: 30 S. Washington St. Information: 419-448-8544 or www.ritztheatre.org.



Exhibits

'JURIED SHOW'

Through Nov. 21

The Findlay Art League's "Juried Show," an exhibit of painting, sculpture, ceramics and jewelry will be held in their gallery through Nov. 21. Location: 117 W. Crawford St. Hours: Tuesdays-Saturdays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Fridays 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: 419-422-7847 or www.findlayartleague.com.



'WARRIOR AIRMEN'

Through Dec. 31

The Warrior Airmen Exhibit presents the role of Air Force Airmen on the ground and in the air in Afghanistan and Iraq, at the National Museum of the United States Air Force through Dec. 31. Cost: free. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: 1100 Spaatz St., Wright-Patterson AFB, near Dayton. Information: 937-255-3286 or www.nationalmuseum.af.mil.



'100 MISSIONS UP NORTH'

Through Dec. 31

A large exhibit showcases the history and traditions of Air Force Airmen flying hazardous missions over North Vietnam during the Southeast Asia War. Cost: free. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: 1100 Spaatz St., Wright-Patterson AFB, near Dayton. Information: 937-255-3286 or www.nationalmuseum.af.mil.



'HUGGING AND WRESTLING'

Through Jan. 10

"Hugging and Wrestling: Contemporary Israeli Photography and Video" at the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland presents photographic and video works by Israeli artists, most of whom live in or are from Tel Aviv. The exhibit runs through Jan. 10. Cost: $4. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: 8501 Carnegie Ave. Information: 216-421-8671 or www.mocacleveland.org.



'IMPERISHABLE BEAUTY: ART NOUVEAU JEWELRY'

Through Jan. 17

With more than 100 works from Austria, France, Germany and the United States, "Imperishable Beauty: Art Nouveau Jewelry" will display artistic jewelry made from a private collection at the Cincinnati Art Museum. Cost: free. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: 953 Eden Park Drive. Information: 513-639-2995 or www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org.



'ROARING TIGERS AND LEAPING CARP'

Through Jan. 3

Roaring Tigers and Leaping Carp: Decoding the Symbolic Language of Chinese Animal Painting at the Cincinnati Art Museum will explain the hidden symbols behind pieces of Chinese artwork. Admission: free. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati. Information: 513-639-2995 or www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org.



'LITGRAPHIC'

Through Jan. 31

More than 100 pieces of art from graphic novels will be on display at the Toledo Museum of Art as part of "Litgraphic: The World of the Graphic Novel." The exhibit features topics ranging from heart-wrenching to thought-provoking to risquι. Admission: free. Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. Location: 2445 Monroe St. Information: 419-255-8000 or www.toledomuseum.org.



Ticket Watch

Tickets are now on sale for the following events:

• Electric Six -- Nov. 27, 8 p.m., St. Andrews Hall, Detroit; $15; 313-961-8137 or www.livenation.com.

• Mannheim Steamroller -- Nov. 29, 4 p.m.; Stranahan Theatre, Toledo; $29-$69; 419-381-8851 or www.ticketmaster.com.

• All Time Low -- Nov. 30, 6 p.m.; Newport Music Hall, Columbus; $20; 614-294-1659 or www.ticketmaster.com.

• Underoath -- Dec. 3, 8 p.m., House of Blues, Cleveland; $20-$23; 216-523-2583 or www.livenation.com.

• The Recital -- Dec. 4, 9 p.m., Majestic Cafe, Detroit; $6; 313-833-9700 or www.ticketmaster.com.

• Dave Koz -- Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m., Palace Theatre at Playhouse Square, Cleveland; $10-$65; 216-771-4444 or www.ticketmaster.com.

• Phoenix -- Dec. 8, 7 p.m., Clutch's Carog, Pontiac, Mich.; $25; 248-333-2362 or www.ticketmaster.com.

• Brian Regan -- Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m., Renaissance Theatre, Mansfield; $33; 419-522-2726 or www.livenation.com.

• Wynonna -- Dec. 11, 8 p.m.; MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit; $55-$75; 313-237-7711 or www.ticketmaster.com.

• Dashboard Confessional -- Dec. 12, 6 p.m.; The Fillmore Detroit; $29-$35; 313-961-5451 or www.livenation.com.

These items are listed weekly from information provided to The Courier and the Review Times. To be considered for submission, information must be received by the Monday before intended publication. For additional events, visit www.thecourier.com or www.reviewtimes.com. To include an event in this calendar, send an e-mail to or write to P.O. Box 609, Findlay, Ohio 45839-06309.


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News Briefs D.C. trip delayed
A trip to Washington, D.C. that Findlay and Ottawa officials were planning to make this week has been postponed because of the inclement weather.

Findlay Mayor Pete Sehnert said officials have rescheduled the trip for Feb. 23 to meet with a lobbying group and congressional representatives regarding federal spending on flood control projects.

Fostoria requires clearing sidewalks
FOSTORIA -- Fostoria residents are responsible for removing snow and ice from sidewalks within 12 hours of a storm, according to police Capt. Patrick Brooks.

The city code covers residential owners or tenants, and business owners of properties which abut a sidewalk.

An offense is a minor misdemeanor, with a fine of up to $100. Each day constitutes a separate offense.

Library in Forest reschedules event
FOREST -- Because of the expected inclement weather, the Forest-Jackson Public Library has rescheduled its Valentine luncheon planned for Thursday to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18.

Reservations are required. Anyone with questions can call the library at 419-273-2400.

Disc golf tourney set for Saturday
The Ray Heverling Charity Ice Bowl Tournament has been rescheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at Riverbend Recreation Area, off Ohio 568 east of Findlay.

Registration begins at noon.

The tournament was canceled last Saturday because of a snowstorm.

The Disc Golf Community Association, in cooperation with the Hancock Park District, sponsors the event. Proceeds go to the Family Center of Findlay-Hancock County.

For more information contact Nathan Buck at p_nate@thecatalystcc.com or 419-306-7405. Entry fee is $20. Additional donations are accepted.

Housing Authority meeting postponed
Because of an expected winter storm this week, the Hancock Metropolitan Housing Authority has canceled its regular board meeting scheduled for Thursday. It will be held at 8 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18 at the Family Center.

Fostoria library to close Monday
FOSTORIA -- Kaubisch Memorial Public Library will be closed Monday, Feb. 15, in observance of Presidents Day.

Crime Of The Week
Findlay/Hancock County Crime Stoppers is looking for information about a break-in at the Arlington Pharmacy, 200 Main St., at 12:51 a.m. Dec. 28.

A glass pane in the front door of the business was shattered, and entry was made. Once inside, the perpetrators took prescription medications and fled on foot.

Two white males were seen running from the business. The males were possibly in their late teens to early 20s, and possibly entered a vehicle.

People with information about this or any other crime that would lead to an arrest or indictment will be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

Crime Stoppers can be called weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 419-425-TIPS or 419-425-8477. Callers can remain anonymous.

The Web site is www.hancockcrimestoppers.org.