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Sunday, March 07, 2010

Weekend: Get out! Your guide to fun in our area
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SANDUSKY COUNTY HOME AND GARDEN SHOW Through March 7

The Sandusky County Builders Association will hold the Sandusky County Home and Garden Show at the Fremont Recreation Complex. There will be more than 100 booths and door prizes. Hours: Saturday noon-8 p.m., Sunday noon-4 p.m. Admission: free. Location: 600 St. Joseph St. Information: 419-332-3844 or www.sanduskycounty.org.



OSCAR NIGHT March 7

Owens Community College Toledo-area campus will hold an Oscar-watching party featuring upscale grazing and specialty drinks from Toledo's finest restaurants, the Academy Awards presentation in the big-screen and dancing to live bands. All proceeds will benefit the Greater Toledo Area of The American Red Cross. Tickets: $100. Time: 6-10 p.m. Location: 30335 Oregon Road, Perrysburg. Information: 567-661-2787 or www.owens.edu.



ST. PATRICK'S IRISH FESTIVAL March 12-13

The Ancient Order of Hibernian will host an Irish festival at Central Catholic High School in Toledo featuring Irish bands, dancers, food, vendors and beverages. Tickets: adults $6, children 13 and under free. Hours: Friday 5 p.m.-midnight, Saturday 11 a.m.-midnight. Location: 2550 Cherry St. Information: 419-475-7460 or www.tolaoh.com.



FREDDY FUSION March 13

Freddy Fusion will perform at the Clyde Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. The Freddy Fusion Science Magic Show is already a popular program in TV, schools, fairs, theaters, cruise ships and public celebrations all over North America and Europe. Tickets: $10. Location: 1015 Race St. Information: 419-547-0588 or www.communitiesforhteartsclyde.org.



SUNDAY MATINEE MOVIE March 14

The Ritz Theatre in Tiffin will present "The Greatest Story Ever Told" at 2 p.m. as part of the Sunday Matinee Movie Series. Tickets: $3. Location: 30 S. Washington St. Information: 419-448-8544 or www.ritztheatre.org.



Theater

'THIRD' Through March 20

The Village Players Theatre in Toledo will present "Third" weekends through March 20. Time: Thursdays-Saturdays 8 p.m., March 14 2 p.m. Tickets: $12-$14. Location: 2740 Upton Ave. Information: 419-472-6817 or www.thevillageplayers.com.



'CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY' March 7

Owens Community College's Center for Fine and Performing Arts presents the theatrical version of a timeless favorite in both spoken English and American Sign Language at 2 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre. Tickets: $15. Location: 30335 Oregon Road, Perrysburg. Information: 567-661-2787 or www.owens.edu.



Events

SAUDER VILLAGE BRIDAL SHOW March 7

Sauder Village will host a Bridal Show in Founder's Hall from noon until 4 p.m. Tickets: $5. Location: 22611 Ohio 2. Information: 800-590-9755 or www.saudervillage.org.



GEORGE H. MATHER LECTURE SERIES March 7

The Fort Wayne History Center will present "The Philharmonic's Story, From Maestros Schweiger to Constantine," discussing the history of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic primarily from the perspective of the music directors. This lecture is part of the George H. Mather Lecture Series. Time: 2 p.m. Tickets: free. Location: 302 E. Berry St. Information: 260-426-2882 or www.fwhistorycenter.com.



Music

PETER AND THE WOLF March 7

The Mansfield Symphony will present "Peter and the Wolf" at 3 p.m. at the Renaissance Theatre in Mansfield. Tickets: $15-$24.50. Location: 138 Park Ave. W. Information: 419-522-2726 or www.mansfieldtickets.com.



JOHN MAYER March 12

John Mayer will perform at 8 p.m. at Nationwide Arena in Columbus. Tickets: $46-$66. Location: 200 West Nationwide Blvd. Information: 614-246-2000 or www.ticketmaster.com.



MUSE March 13

Muse will perform at 7 p.m. at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Mich. Tickets: $49.90-$60.15. Location: 6 Championship Drive. Information: 248-377-0100 or www.ticketmaster.com.



ROBIN THICKE March 14

Robin Thicke will perform at 7 p.m. at the House of Blues in Cleveland. Tickets: $34.50. Location: 308 Euclid Ave. Information: 216-523-2583 or www.livenation.com.



CHRISTOPH KEGGENHOFF March 14

German organist Christoph Keggenhoff will perform at 3 p.m. at Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral in Toledo. Tickets: free. Location: 2535 Collingwood Blvd. Information: 419-244-6711 or www.toledodiocese.org.



Exhibits

MONDAY MORNING PAINTERS Through March 7

Established in 1958, the Monday Morning Painters is a group of dedicated professional artists who meet each Monday to paint together using favorite mediums such as watercolor, acrylic, oil or pastel. Subjects feature scenic locations in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. 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 or www.toledomuseum.org.



'PARIS: CITY OF ART' Through March 14

Art history students at the University of Toledo selected objects from Toledo Museum of Art's collection depicting Paris and the work of Parisian artists to be shown at Hitchcock and Stevens Galleries. Students curated this show with guidance from UT faculty and TMA curatorial and exhibition staff. 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 or www.toledomuseum.org.



'PASSION FOR LIFE, PASSION FOR ART' Through March 25

Artists from Kan Du Studio, an extension of Blanchard Valley Center, will present their works at the Owens Community College Findlay-area Campus. The exhibit is presented in conjunction with the celebration of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Admission: free. Hours: Mondays-Thursdays 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Fridays 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Location: 3200 Bright Road. Information: 419-422-6386 or www.kandustudio.org.



'A FAMILY AFFAIR' Through March 27

Nationally recognized artists and family members Matthew, Susan and Lou Krueger bring various digital prints, fibers, photography, paintings, drawings and sculptures to life in the Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery on the Owens Community College Toledo-area campus. Admission: free. Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Location: 30335 Oregon Road, Perrysburg. Information: 567-661-2721 or www.owens.edu.



'ABSOLUT EUROPA' Through April 3

Absolut Europa, at River House Arts in Perrysburg, is an exhibition of original prints by some of Europe's most iconic 20th Century artists. Admission: free. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Location: 115 W. Front St. Information: 419-874-8900 or www.river-house-arts.com.



'BARE WITNESS: PHOTOGRAPHS BY GORDON PARKS' Through April 25

The Toledo Museum of Art will display the works of African-American photographer Gordon Parks. 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 or www.toledomuseum.org.



'ANIMATION' Through May 2

Visitors to the Imagination Station in Toledo will step into the visually rich world of animation in the 6,000-square-foot, highly interactive exhibit "Animation" featuring Cartoon Network. Admission: children $6.50, seniors $7.50, adults $8.50. Hours: Tuesdays-Saturdays 10 a.m.—5 p.m., Sundays noon—5 p.m. Location: 1 Discovery Way. Information: 419-244-2674 or www.imaginationstationtoledo.org.



'WHISTLER: INFLUENCES, FRIENDS AND THE NOT-SO-FRIENDLY' Through May 30

A new exhibition of prints from the Toledo Museum of Art's collection spotlights the work of American artist James Abbott McNeill Whistler. The exhibit will feature more than 60 prints by Whistler and approximately 60 more by other artists. 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 or www.toledomuseum.org.



'CROQUET: A SPORT STORY' Through Aug. 1

The Hayes Presidential Center in Fremont will have the most extensive collection of printed croquet material in the nation on display examining the history of croquet during its peak in popularity in the 19th century. Admission: free. Hours: Tuesdays-Saturdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: Spiegel Grove, corner of Hayes and Buckland. Information: 419-332-2081 or www.rbhayes.org.



Ticket Watch

Tickets are now on sale for the following events:

• Bon Jovi -- March 17, 7:30 p.m.; The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $39.15-$530.80; 248-377-0100 or www.ticketmaster.com.

• Breaking Benjamin -- March 18, 7 p.m., Covelli Centre, Youngstown; $37; 1-800-745-3000 or www.livenation.com.

• Michael Buble -- March 23, 8 p.m., Wolstein Center, Cleveland; $49.50-$89.50; 216-687-9292 or www.ticketmaster.com.

• Matthew Good -- March 25, 7 p.m., St. Andrews Hall, Detroit; $20; 313-961-8137 or www.livenation.com.

• Taylor Swift -- March 26 and 27, 7 p.m., The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $37.60-$74.05; 248-377-0100 or www.ticketmaster.com.

• Train -- March 29, 7 p.m., Newport Music Hall, Columbus; $27; 614-294-1659 or www.ticketmaster.com.

• Carrie Underwood -- April 6, 7:30 p.m., Schottenstein Center, Columbus; $32-$52; 614-292-2624 or www.ticketmaster.com.

• Edwin McCain -- April 8, 8 p.m., House of Blues, Cleveland; $20; 216-523-2583 or www.livenation.com.

• Ben Folds -- April 15, 7 p.m., House of Blues, Cleveland; $35; 216-523-2583 or www.livenation.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 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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