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Sunday, August 01, 2010

Weekend: Get out! Your guide to fun in our area
Events

FISHER-PRICE PLAY WEEKEND

Through Aug. 1

All weekend long, children from six months to five years will explore the coolest new toys. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Location: Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo. Information: 419-385-4040, www.toledozoo.org.



DISCOVERY STORY: BEES

Aug. 2

Learn why bees are so important through stories, activities and crafts. Time: 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Location: Litzenberg Memorial Woods, 6100 U.S. Route 224, Findlay. Information: 419-425-7275, www.hancockparks.com.



RIVERSIDE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Aug. 4

Featured performer for the evening is Pantasia FHS Steel Drum Band. Admission: free. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Riverside Park Band Shell, 231 McManness Avenue. Information: 419-425-7275, www.hancockparks.com.



A TOAST TO THE CITY

Aug. 4

Enjoy a festive evening of great wines, import beers, wonderful food and entertainment. Reservation: $60 per person, $600 per table of eight. Hours: 6:30-10:30 p.m. Location: Lima Town Square, Lima. Information: 419-222-1458, 419-230-4008, .



GET TO KNOW OAKWOODS

Aug. 5

Learn the history of Oakwood, hike to the prairie and find out what the park has to offer. Hours: 7-9 p.m., Location: Oakwoods Discovery Center, 1400 Oakwoods Lane. Information: 419-425-7275, www.hancockparks.com.



ROCK 'N' ROAR

Aug. 6

Groove to the tunes of one of the summer's hottest dance parties at the Toledo Zoo. Hours: 7 p.m.-midnight. Location: Toldeo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo. Information: 419-385-4040, www.toledozoo.org.



THE MAGIC OF MOTHS AND OTHER NIGHTTIME FLYERS

Aug. 6

Experience the dazzling diversity of moths through this informative program. Time: 8 p.m. Location: Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, 14000 West State Route 2, Oak Harbor. Information: 419-898-0014, www.fws.gov/midwest/ottawa/.



3RD ANNUAL WHEELS-N-WINGS HERITAGE FESTIVAL

Aug. 6-7

See pre-1985 cars and enjoy skydiving performances, children's activities and more. Admission: free. Location: Van Wert Regional Airport, 1400 Leeson Ave., Van Wert. Information: 419-238-9378, www.visitvanwert.org.



PARROTHEAD CONCERT WEEKEND

Aug. 6-7

Celebrate summer with beach activities and performances by Parrots of the Caribbean. Hours: Friday 9 a.m.-11:30 p.m., Saturday 7:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Location: Portage Quarry Recreation, 12701 S. Dixie Hwy., Bowling Green. Information: 419-352-9203, www.portagequarry.com.



DUBLIN IRISH FESTIVAL

Aug. 6-8

Enjoy Irish music and dance, storytelling and folklore, and hands-on workshops. Hours: Friday 4 p.m.-midnight, Saturday 11 a.m.-midnight, Sunday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Location: Coffman Park, 5600 Post Rd., Dublin. Information: 614-410-4545.



SUMMER OF LOVE FILM SERIES: PSYCH OUT

Aug. 6

This edgy exploitation film, featuring Jack Nicholson, takes a closer look at the tragic descent from flower power to the terrible reality of a drug-laced summer. Time: 6 p.m., Location: Little Theater, Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. Information: 419-255-8000, www.toledomuseum.org.



4TH ANNUAL VAN WERT RIB COOK-OFF

Aug. 7

This event includes a large yard sale, live entertainment and mouth-watering ribs. Hours: noon-11:30 p.m., Location: 1055 S. Washington St., Van Wert. Information: 419-238-9378, www.visitvanwert.org.



CONCERT IN THE GREENS

Aug. 7

This community event is a place to sample delicious food and listen to a great band. Hours: 4:30-10 p.m. Location: Veteran's Memorial Park Golf Course, 15906 Ohio 309, Kenton. Information: www.hardinleadership.com.



PERSEID METEOR SHOWER

Aug. 7

Learn about the upcoming Perseid meteor shower -- what causes it, its history and what you may see this year. Time: 9 p.m. Location: Riverbend Recreation Area, 16618 Township Road 208. Information: 419-425-7275, www.hancockparks.com.



53RD ANNUAL ARTS IN THE PARK

Aug. 7-8

Nearly 150 artists from Ohio, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Florida will be showing and selling their original creations. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: Perry Street, Port Clinton. Information: 419-797-3313.



TURTLES OF THE LAKE ERIE MARSHES

Aug. 8

Discover the ecology and natural history of turtles in the Lake Erie Marshes. Time: 2 p.m. Location: Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, 14000 West State Route 2, Oak Harbor. Information: 419-898-0014, www.fws.gov/midwest/ottawa/.



Music

KENNY ROGERS

Aug. 7

Kenny Rogers performs at 8:30 p.m. at the Wood County Fairgrounds in Bowling Green. Tickets: $25 track, $20 grandstand. Location: 13800 W Poe Road. Information: 419-352-0441, www.woodcounty-fair.com.



RICK SPRINGFIELD

Aug. 8

Rick Springfield will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Centennial Terrace in Sylvania. Tickets: $23-$39.50. Location: 5773 Centennial. Information: 419-882-1500, www.ticketmaster.com.



Fairs

SENECA COUNTY FAIR

Through Aug. 1

This county fair has something for everyone, from livestock exhibits and arts and crafts displays to a rodeo and rides. Hours: Daily 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Location: Seneca County Fairgrounds, 11 Hopewell Ave., Tiffin. Information: 419-447-7888, 888-736-3221, www.senecacountyfair.org.



LUCAS COUNTY FAIR

Through Aug. 1

This fair features such attractions as border collie shows, demolition derbies and wood carvings. Admission: $6. Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Location: Key Street, Maumee. Information: 419-893-2127, www.lucascountyfair.com.



OHIO STATE FAIR

Through Aug. 8

For more than 150 years, Ohio's largest summer fair has entertained families with exotic animals, sporting competitions, fine arts shows, nationally known musical acts and more. Hours: Daily 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Location: Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus. Information: 614-644-3247, 888-646-3976, www.ohiostatefair.com.



WOOD COUNTY FAIR

Aug. 3-9

Kenny Rogers, pig chasing, car shows, rides and other entertainment highlight this year's Wood County Fair. Admission: $6. Gates Open: 8 a.m. Location: 13800 W Poe Road, Bowling Green. Information: 419-352-0441, www.woodcounty-fair.com.



Theater

'WICKED'

Through Aug. 29

Long before the girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. Time: Tuesday-Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sunday 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Location: Ohio Theater, 39 E. State St., Columbus. Information: 800-745-3000, www.broadwayacrossamerica.com.



Exhibits

ARTS GONE WILD

Through Aug. 15

This Toledo Museum of Art exhibit features multi-media "vignettes" representing the work of fifteen Toledo-area art and culture organizations. Admission: free. Hours: Tuesdays-Thursdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fridays 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sundays noon-6 p.m. Location: 2445 Monroe St. Information: 419-255-8000, www.toledomuseum.org.



'OUT OF SIGHT'

Through Aug. 29

Discover the parts of objects that are not normally visible to Toledo Museum of Art visitors. Admission: free. Hours: Tuesdays-Thursdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fridays 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sundays noon-6 p.m. Location: 2445 Monroe St. Information: 419-255-8000, www.toledomuseum.org.



92ND ANNUAL TOLEDO AREA ARTISTS EXHIBITION

Through August 22

Highlights area artists with a variety of works, for viewing or purchase. Admission: free. Hours: Tuesdays-Thursdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Fridays 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sundays noon-6 p.m. Location: 2445 Monroe St. Information: 419-255-8000, www.toledomuseum.org.



Ticket Watch

Tickets are now on sale for the following events:

Kid Rock -- Aug. 14, 7 p.m., DTE Energy Music Theater, Clarkston, Mich.; $30.50-$52.50; 248-377-0100, www.ticketmaster.com.

Rihanna -- Aug. 22, 7:30 p.m., DTE Energy Music Theater, Clarkston, Mich.; $24.25-$94.25; 248-377-0100, www.ticketmaster.com.

Green Day -- Aug. 23, 7 p.m., DTE Energy Music Theater, Clarkston, Mich.; $35-$85; 248-377-0100, www.ticketmaster.com.

These items are listed weekly from information provided to The Courier and 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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