Category: Entertainment

FOURTH OF JULY REMINDERS

With the Fourth of July nearing, Phantom Fireworks encourages its friends and customers to be considerate of your neighbors when using fireworks. We often get too caught up in the excitement and entertainment of fireworks lighting up the sky that we forget the noise and lights may have an adverse effect on some people and…

Civic Theatre youth rock the stage

Van Wert Civic Theatre reminds families of the opportunity for young people to get on stage in the play Twelve Angry Pigs directed by Monica Campbell.  Auditions will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 20 and Monday, June 21 at 118 South Race Street in Van Wert.  Performances for this show will be…

SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS AT THE HUBER REGISTRATION OPEN!

The Huber is offering two programs for youth this summer. Younger children (ages 6-10) can attend the KIDZ Day Camp (June 8-17) and will be exposed to many aspects of producing a show. They have experiences with props, set pieces, music, art, dance and get experience as an actor on stage. The well-rounded theater experience…

Come Enjoy “A Taste of Antwerp” in June!

Grab Your Neighbor & head downtown Antwerp for “A Taste of Antwerp” on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 from 5-6:30 p.m. The local eateries are planning specials for this evening, as well as home-based businesses. They will be set up in the downtown area. Several church groups will have their food specialties available. And don’t forget about…

Family Entertainment Returns To The Niswonger

Van Wert Live is pleased to announce the return of live family entertainment to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. Buckets N’ Boards, presented by Jeffery-Mohr Family Dentistry will make their 2021 Ohio Premier on Sunday, September 26 at 3:00 PM. Affordable ticket prices are made possible by Presenting Sponsor Jeffery-Mohr Family Dentistry and 2021 Annual…

Welcome Back to Harlan Days


The public is invited to attend the 74th annual Harlan Days Festival this summer in Harlan, Indiana on August 5, 6, and 7. We are planning for a full festival, but we will scale back if necessary. Entry and parking are free, all proceeds go to support the Harlan Community Park. Please mark your calendar…

Northwest State Hosts Smash Invitational Tournament

Archbold, Ohio – On April 23rd, Northwest State Community College hosted the first Northwest State Smash Invitational Tournament. Competitors from around the region met in the college atrium to battle each other in Nintendo’s Smash Bros. Ultimate.  Over twenty competitors battled for over four hours until NSCC Visual Communication Graphic Design student, Michael Montgomery, came…

RETURN OF LIVE THEATRE AT VAN WERT CIVIC THEATRE 


Van Wert Civic Theatre is thrilled to announce the return of live theatre. Last Tango in Little Grimley opens Friday, May 7 for a six-performance run.  This 45-minute comedic romp features four actors who portray members of a local dramatic society. Actually, they are the only four members left. If this group is to survive,…

PLANS FOR ANTWERP DAY IN THE PARK UNDERWAY

The Antwerp Chamber of Commerce is busy making plans for their Annual Day in the Park festival on August 1st. The theme of the day is Survivor. The day will begin with a parade starting at 10:00 at the Antwerp High School. It will travel down Main Street for judging, proceed past the Riverside Park…

John Paulding Summer Blast

Paulding, OH: Times are uncertain, but with social distancing and hand sanitizer, the show must go on! CoRP (Community Revitalizing Paulding) are moving forward in planning the John Paulding Summer Blast on Friday, July 17th! The parade will start at 6:30 PM and parade line-up will begin at 4:00 PM. This year’s theme of the…