Events

Ohio Northern University's Freed Center for the Performing Arts presents "Colin and Brad: Two Man Group," featuring Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood from the hit improvisational show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?," on Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m.

Members of the cast

Patriotic music - from America's favorite anthems to poignant and uplifting compositions - will be featured in "We the People," a patriotic musical by Pat Cook and Bill Francoeur, on Sept. 10, 11 and 17-18 at the Crossroads Ministry Center of Bluffton's Ebenezer Mennonite Church.

"This educational and inspirational musical masterpiece will leave all involved not only with a better understanding of the founding of America, but also a stronger appreciation for what makes this country unique and great today," said director Kevin Gratz.

Two movies will be shown at the Shannon Theatre Aug. 26 to Sept. 1, according to Pete Suter.

Winnie the Pooh (G), nightly 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1:30 p.m.

Transformers: Dark Side of the Moon (PG 13), nightly 9:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 4 p.m. This movie is 3D only. All seats are $6.

For movie trailers:

Winnie the Pooh

Transformers: Dark Side of the Moon

The Ohio Northern University Freed Center for the Performing Arts presents "Doktor Kaboom!" on Sept. 3 at 9 a.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

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"Doktor Kaboom!" is a one-hour interactive one-man show that combines the theatre arts with science. The show takes the audience through a comedic journey exploring the modern scientific method and its application to physical science.

Kristi Geiser performs on drums during band camp

Bluffton High School's marching band will perform a free show at noon, Friday, Aug. 19, at the village park, according to Dave Sycks, director.

The show is a tune-up for the Allen County Fair band show held later that evening.

The noon show will include the pre-game, the first show of the year and portions of the second show.

This year's first show's theme is a '70s look-back of the music of Earth, Wind and Fire. Music performed includes After The Love Is Gone, Get Away and September.

Icon advertiser The Inn at Ohio Northern University will host a Food and Wine charitable event for the Ada Public Library Thursday, Sept. 15, at 6:30 p.m.

It will take place in the garden courtyard (weather permitting). The evening's menu will feature "Farm-to-Table" selections paired with fine wines.

Part of the event proceeds will be donated to the library's Headstart program. This program allows children to receive important education through a number of board books, story times, games and more.

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