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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Weekend: Get Out! Your guide to fun in the area

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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. Location: Ohio 300, just north of Ohio 600. Information: 419-849-3048 or www.sanduskycounty.org.

CHRISTMAS ON MAIN STREET

Nov. 27

Christmas on Main Street, downtown Logan's annual Santa parade, will feature floats, marching bands, horses and other entries, ending with the arrival of Santa. Location: Downtown Logan. Time: 3 p.m. Information: 740-385-6836 or www.1800hocking.com.

SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS

Nov. 27

Spirit of Christmas, Niswonger Performing Arts Center's New York-style Christmas show. Location: 10700 Ohio 118 South, Van Wert. Time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20-$40. Information: 419-238-6722 or www.npacvw.org.

FESTIVAL OF GINGERBREAD

Nov. 27-Dec. 13

More than 10,000 visitors will go to the History Center in Fort Wayne to see the gingerbread creations on display during the 24th annual Festival of Gingerbread. Location: 302 E. Berry St. Hours: Mondays-Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Admission: adults $5, students and seniors $3. Information: 260-426-2882 or www.fwhistorycenter.com.

HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW

Nov. 27-Dec. 27

The Van Wert County 4-H Interstate Exchange group is hosting its third Holiday Light Show, a drive through light show at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds every weekend from Nov. 27-Dec. 27. Location: 1055 S. Washington St., gate 5. Hours: Fridays-Sundays 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Admission: $5 per car or $25 per bus. Information: 419-238-1214.

Theater

'RECENT TRAGIC EVENTS'

Nov. 22

Owens Community College presents the student production of "Recent Targic Events" in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts Mainstage Theatre Nov. 21-22. Time: Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Location: 30335 Oregon Road, Perrysburg. Tickets: General public $12, Owens students and employees $8. Information: 567-661-2787 or www.owens.edu.

'ANNE OF AVONLEA'

Nov. 22

Grand Rapids Arts Council will present "Anne of Avonlea," the sequel to "Anne of Green Gables" Nov. 21-22 at the Grand Rapids Town Hall. Time: Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 2:30 p.m. Tickets: adults $8, children $4. Information: 419-832-ARTS or www.grandrapidsartcouncil.org.

Music

IN THIS MOMENT

Nov. 22

In This Moment will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Peabody's Downunder in Cleveland. Tickets: $14. Location: 2045 E. 21st St. Information: 216-776-9999 or www.ticketmaster.com.

MEN'S GLEE CLUB

Nov. 22

The Ohio State University Men's Glee Club will perform at 3 p.m. at Weigel Hall in Columbus. Tickets: $12. Location: 1866 College Road. Information: 614-292-2300 or www.ticketmaster.com.

BLIND PILOT

Nov. 23

Blind Pilot will perform at 8 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. Tickets: $13.50-$20.50. Location: 316 S. Main St. Information: 734-761-1451 or www.ticketmaster.com.

LESS THAN JAKE

Nov. 23

Less Than Jake will perform at 6 p.m. at St. Andrews Hall in Detroit. Tickets: $18.50-$20. Location: 431 E. Congress St. Information: 313-961-8137 or www.livenation.com.

THE CRANBERRIES

Nov. 24

The Cranberries will perform at 7:30 p.m. at The Fillmore Detroit. Tickets: $35. Location: 2115 Woodward Ave. Information: 313-961-5451 or www.livenation.com.

JEREMIH

Nov. 25

Jeremih will perform at 10 p.m. at the Dynasty Downton Entertainment Complex in Columbus. Tickets: $10. Location: 303 S. Main St. Information: 614-754-1187 or www.ticketmaster.com.

RED WANTING BLUE

Nov. 27

Red Wanting Blue will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the House of Blues in Cleveland. Tickets: $10-$12. Location: 308 Euclid Ave. Information: 216-523-2583 or www.ticketmaster.com.

ELECTRIC SIX

Nov. 27

Electric Six will perform at 8 p.m. at St. Andrews Hall in Detroit. Tickets: $15. Location: 431 E. Congress St. Information: 313-961-8137 or www.livenation.com.

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA

Nov. 27

The Devil Wears Prada will perform at 6 p.m. at Newport Music Hall in Columbus. Tickets: $18. Location: 1722 N. High St. Information: 614-294-1659 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Exhibits

FACULTY ART SHOWCASE

Through Dec. 11

The faculty of Owens Community College will display their works at the Faculty Art Showcase on the Toledo-area campus through Dec. 11. Location: 30335 Oregon Road, Perrysburg. Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 567-661-272 or www.owens.edu.

'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. Cost: free. Hours: 9 a.m.-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.-5 p.m. Location: 1100 Spaatz St., Wright-Patterson AFB, near Dayton. Information: 937-255-3286 or www.nationalmuseum.af.mil.

'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 through Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati. Information: 513-639-2995 or www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

'HUGGING AND WRESTLING'

Through Jan. 10

"Hugging and Wrestling: Contemporary Israeli Photography and Video" at 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 through Sunday, 11 a.m.-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 through Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: 953 Eden Park Drive. 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 risqu�. Admission: free. Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. -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:

� Glamour Kills Tour -- Nov. 29, 7 p.m.; The Fillmore Detroit; $20; 313-961-5451 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.

� Wish You Were Here -- Dec. 5, 8 p.m., Renaissance Theatre, Mansfield; $24.50-$50; 419-522-2726 or www.mansfieldtickets.com.

� Norma Jean -- Dec. 6, 6:30 p.m., Peabody's Downunder, Cleveland; $14; 216-776-9999 or www.ticketmaster.com.

� Phoenix -- Dec. 8, 7 p.m., Clutch's Carog, Pontiac; $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.; Motor City 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.

� David Archuleta -- Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m.; Palace Theatre at Playhouse Square, Cleveland; $10-$40; 216-241-6000 or www.playhousesquare.com.

� Kenny Rogers -- Dec. 15, 8 p.m.; Covelli Centre, Youngstown; $45.25-$66.25; 330-746-5600 or www.ticketmaster.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 getout@thecourier.com 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.

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