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Happy Mother’s Day!!Happy Mother’s Day to all of our readers

who enjoy the opportunity of holding themost precious title of all, “mother.”

Hats off to the mothers of tiny babies whokeep them up all night! For the motherswhose toddlers have them on the go frommorning ‘til night! For the mothers whose livesare ruled by the carpool schedule! For themothers who make it to every game, to everyshow and to every open house! For the motherswho worry endlessly about SAT scores and col-lege admissions! For the mothers who, somehow,juggle kids and careers, and for those moms whohave more than a fulltime job at home with their lit-tle ones! For the “empty nest” mothers of collegestudents and for the really “empty nest” motherswhose grown children have moved on and out! Forthe mothers who now have that very special gift ofgrandchildren! I pay tribute to you with this issue.

There is actually a website you can visit and cal-culate the monetary value of work that moms do.The website is MomSalaryWizard.com. The salaryamounts are based on how many children you haveand where you live. According to this website, thework that a stay-at-home mom with two kidswould warrant a salary of $125,840 a year.

My oldest daughter posted a statement on face-book that I’d like to share called “A Promise to myChildren” It made me realize she’s all grown up:

“As long as I live, I am your parent first - yourfriend second. There are times when I will stalkyou, flip out on you, lecture you, drive you insane,be your worst nightmare and hunt you down like abloodhound when needed because I LOVEYOU...You will never find someone who loves,prays, cares and worries about you more than I do.If you don’t hate me at least once in your life, thenI’m not doing my job properly.

With that, I say “Amen!” and kids- remember totake your Mom out for Mother’s day to one of themany places to go, things to do, and places to seesuggested in this issue. Enjoy!

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WAPAKANETA – The Armstrong Air & SpaceMuseum is active all night long during overnight vis-its. The museum shares the story of Neil Armstrong,all Ohioans who have attempted to defy gravity, theSpace Race, and current space exploration. The muse-um itself is designed to resemble a futuristic moonbase. It is most beautiful when viewed at dusk.

The museum features many one-of-a-kind artifactsincluding the Gemini VIII spacecraft, NeilArmstrong’s Geminiand Apollo spacesuits,and an Apollo 11 moonrock. The museum isalso home to two full-size aircraft, both ofwhich were flown byMr. Armstrong. A 15-year-old Armstronglearned to fly at PortKoneta, a long-goneWapakoneta airfield. Heflew a yellow AeroncaChampion now onexhibit at the museum.

Scout programs allowtroops to come fromacross Ohio and participate in activities designed tomeet merit badge requirements. Groups can buildlunar rover racers using foam and balloons, designpaper airplanes using Bernoulli’s principle, make starcharts, use a telescope and can create their own mis-sion patches like each of NASA’s mission crews.

Take a personal tour and watch a film on the first

lunar landing or racee to complete a scavenger hunt.Snack on pizza before free time and lights out. Somegroups may even build and launch their own modelrockets. Eventually, everyone settles in to their(lunar) camps and sleeping bags to catch a few hoursof sleep before physical training each morning. Justas astronauts start their day with exercise and break-fast, so do the museum campers.

Overnight programs are available to any group. Infact, the museum is plan-ning public overnightevents this summer. Thescout programs are avail-able throughout the year,but book quickest in thespring. Many of the pro-grams used for the scoutovernights are also avail-able to school tourgroups and during spe-cial events like theSummer Moon Festivalin July.

The museum is openduring the day as well,9:30-5:00 Monday

through Saturday and 12-5 on Sunday. It is a won-derful family vacation destination. There are manyfun and interesting sites to visit while you are in thearea. To learn more about the Armstrong Air & SpaceMuseum be sure to check out their website,www.armstrongmuseum.org and for interestingspace related fun facts become a fan on Facebook.

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MANSFIELD - Mayor Tim Theaker, News Journalreporter Jami Kinton, the 179th’s Colonel GaryMcCue and his wife Molly McCue, arts advocatePhyllis Hire, podiatrist Dr. Jeffrey Schwein andactive community supporter Susie Sawyer will joinNeos Dance Theatre onstage at the RenaissanceTheatre, Friday, May 4th at 8PM for the fourthannual Neos Dances with the Stars fundraiser. Theevening will also include special video appearancesby State Representative Jay Goyal,retired Ohio Department ofVeterans Affairs Director BillHartnett, local businesswomanMarilou Schwan and formerMansfield Mayor LydiaReid. Renaissance CEOand President, MichaelMiller will emcee this fun-filled event in which localcelebs are teamed with profes-sional dancers. Each team will beevaluated by a panel of guest judgesand the winner will be chosen byaudience members. The eveningwill include a silent and liveauction. Doors will open at6PM, and guests can bid on silent auc-tion items throughout the evening.Winners will be announced duringthe performance. Items up forbid include Renaissance showand dinner packages, jewelry,tickets to sporting events, stay-cations, gift baskets and much, muchmore. All proceeds will benefit the RenaissanceTheatre.

Tickets are on sale at the Renaissance Box Office,by calling 419-522-2726 and online at mansfieldtick-ets.com. Tickets prices are $24.50, $21.50 and$18.50. The Renaissance is also pleased to continuetheir $10 ticket offer for this event. These seats,located in the back two rows on the main floor forthis performance, must be purchased in person

only, beginning two hours prior to the performanceat the Renaissance Box Office, cash preferred.

Mayor Theaker will be teamed with Neos dancersMary Elizabeth Fenn and Anna Trumbo as they per-form to cellist Yo-Yo Ma’s rendition of the light-heartedly comical Emily’s Reel. Jami Kinton, part-nering with Bobby Wesner, will perform to Adele’sRolling in the Deep. Phyllis Hire and Wesner willperform to the Irving Berlin classic, Cheek to Cheek,

Susie Sawyer will be joined byJurjis Safonovs as they dance toCold Play’s Viva la Vida, Dr.Schwein will partner with Brooke

Wesner for Michael Buble’sSave the Last Dance for Me,and Molly McCue will bejoined by Jurjis Safonovs forCookin’ by Outer NationsSound.

“Dances with the Stars isalways so much fun,” saysNeos Artistic Director BobbyWesner. “I love getting toknow our guest dancers –

and it’s a wonderful way foreveryone in our community tohave a little fun and show their

support for the Renaissance andthe city of Mansfield.”

The performance will alsoshowcase the work ofMansfield’s renowned dance

company, Neos Dance Theatre,as they perform a dance med-

ley from West Side Story, Boogie WoogieBugle Boy, Richard Rodgers Slaughter on 10thAvenue and a reprise of All That Jazz from theRenaissance production of Chicago.

“We’re hoping everyone comes out to support themayor, Colonel McCue and all these wonderfulfriends of the community”, says Renaissance CEOand President Michael Miller. “It’s going to be agreat party with plenty of laughs!”

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Museum of Sandusky is presenting its annual BigSplash Raffle at the Sandusky Bay Pavilion onSaturday, August 18th, with the annual “Bash Beforethe Splash” on Friday, August 17th. Proceeds fromthe raffle benefit the downtown Sandusky museum’son-going educational exhibits and programs. Raffleticket winnings include $250,000 in cash and prizes,including a 2012 Ford F-150, 2012 Ford Mustang, 2012Harley Street Bob, 2012 Harley Fat Boy, Yamaha JetSki with trailer, 2012 Jeep Wrangler, and a $50,000cash prize.

Raffle tickets are available NOW for only $90 ($100after May 20th) and can be purchased at the MaritimeMuseum of Sandusky and at the Lake Erie Shores &Islands Welcome Center on US 250 in Sandusky.

Tickets can also be ordered by phone at1.800.255.3743.

After May 20, $100 tickets will be available at a vari-ety of sales locations, including ConstructionEquipment, Mad River Harley-Davidson, EastsideCafé, Scarlett O’Hairs, Bar 101, Artino Ford, HuronLagoons Marina, Knucklehead Saloon, Dublo’sCarryout, Baumann Auto Group (Norwalk, PortClinton, Fremont & Tiffin), Hunter’s Needs, Skip andBarb’s Place, Little Bar on the Prairie, Terry’s Tavern,Lake Erie Shores & Islands Welcome Centers(Sandusky & Port Clinton), and the museum. Only5,000 tickets will be sold.

An early bird drawing will be held at 6 pm on July4th at Mad River Harley Davidson in Sandusky. 20lucky winners will be drawn for an early bird prize of$500 each.

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Vince Gill has sold more than 26 million albums.He has earned 18 CMA Awards, includingEntertainer of the Year in 1993 and 1994. He is tiedwith George Strait for having won the most CMAMale Vocalist Awards (five), and is currently secondonly to Brooks and Dunn for accumulating the mostCMA Awards in history.

Gill is a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and hasreceived 19 Grammy Awards to date, the most of anymale Country Artist. Gill has accumulated 33 Top 20hits throughout his career including five that went to#1 on the U.S. Billboard Country Charts.

Tickets are now on sale at the box office for the 8p.m. concert at the State Theatre in Sandusky. Priceswill range from $45 - $104, depending on area of seat-ing.

Vince Gill’s new CD Guitar Slinger is delivered intrue Gill style. Musicianship at its best and no superego-flash here as the licks are quality, not quantity.

The Country Hall of Famer and Bonafide CountrySuperstar has had a hugely successful career and isrespected as a musician and professional. He’srecorded over a dozen studio albums, participated inmultiple compilation projects and has sold over 26million albums. With Guitar Slinger, Gill took mat-

ters into his own hands and recorded his first releasein five years right in his home studio. As a result, theproduction crackles with live energy and allows thetrue warmth of Gill’s voice to shine.

Heartache, loss, love, and the spiritual journey arejust a few bits of the subject matter covered on thisalbum. And that signature high lonesome sound hasa lot more to offer here than just pretty vibrato, as agehas actually made Gill’s great voice even better. Thepassions are deeper, the truths are grittier, and theheart is bigger. All of that shines through each inter-pretation. This time, its personal.

Since 1928, The Sandusky State Theatre has been anarea landmark and continues to serve as a top enter-tainment destination for the entire Erie Countyregion.

The Sandusky State Theatre has been in operationfor 83 years and has served the community in manyentertainment capacities functioning as a topVaudeville theatre, movie palace and as a world-classperforming arts center.

Happy Hour in the State Room is from 6 ~ 7:30 pmFull Cash Bar Service will be Available.

For more information, visit online at www.san-duskystate.com or call 419-626-1950.

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TIFFIN - The Ritz Players pres-ent Leading Ladies by KenLudwig May 11-12 and 19 at7:30 p.m. and May 20 matineeat 2 p.m. The show will be at the National Theatreat The Ritz. Tickets are $11 (students $7).

In this hilarious comedy by the author of LendMe a Tenor and Moon Over Buffalo, two EnglishShakespearean actors, Jack and Leo, find themselvesso down on their luck that they are performing“Scenes from Shakespeare” on the Moose Lodge cir-cuit in the Amish Country of Pennsylvania. Whenthey hear that an old lady in York, PA is about todie and leave her fortune to her two long lostEnglish nephews, they resolve to pass themselvesoff as her beloved relative and get the cash. Thetrouble is, when they get to York, they find out thatthe relative aren’t nephews, but nieces! Romanticentanglements abound, especially when Leo fallshead-over-petticoat in love with the old lady’s viva-cious niece, Meg, who’s engaged to the local minis-ter. Meg knows there’s a wide world out there, butit’s not until she meets “Maxine and Stephanie” thatshe finally gets a taste of it. Join us for an eveningfull of laughter as we watch the story about thesetwo "leading ladies" unfold. An Event in TheNational Theatre at The Ritz.

CAST & CREWLEO CLACK – Ian Pahl (Sycamore)Jack Gable – Tracy McAdams (Bucyrus)Meg Snider – Beth Koop (Tiffin)AUDREY – Candace Pahl (Sycamore)DUNCAN WOOLEY – Michael Schoeppner

(Bucyrus)DOC MEYERS – Adams Engle (Tiffin)BUTCH MEYERS – Seth Mitchell (Tiffin)FLORENCE – Anna Mae Terreault (Tiffin)

DIRECTOR – Jim Cook (Sycamore)ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – Nate Morton (Tiffin)STAGE MANAGER – Dinah Adams (Tiffin)LIGHTS – Gabrielle Mitchell (Tiffin)SOUND – Sandy Kimmel (Tiffin)CHOREOGRAPHER – Laura Warren (Tiffin)PROPS – Jim Puffenburger (Tiffin)SET – Randy Halen (Tiffin)

For additional information contact: Director – JimCook at 419.937.7589

Things to Do: Experience the Theatre

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EVERY GOOD BOY DESERVES FAVORA Play for Actors and Orchestra by Tom Stoppard

(play) and André Previn (music) Presented by Cleveland Play House and The

Cleveland Orchestra; directed by Michael Bloom;conducted by James Feddeck

May 3 - 5, Thu, Fri & Sat at 7:30 p.m. withpre- andpost-show discussions at every performance~ AllenTheatre. Tickets are $20 - $45.

Written by Tony and Academy Award winnerTom Stoppard, Every Good Boy Deserves Favor fea-tures orchestral music by Grammy and AcademyAward winner André Previn. Stoppard’s play is aswift 65-minute hilarious and stinging satire onstate-sponsored repression. Brilliantly witty andmischievously funny, it centers on two cellmates,both named Alexander Ivanov – one a political pro-testor and the other a madman who ‘conducts’ anorchestra that only exists in his head.

Call 216-241-6000 for more information.

FIRST ANNUAL ROE GREEN AWARD New Play Reading presented by Cleveland Play

House, directed by Laura KepleyMay 5, 2012. Ticket price is pay what you can; call

216-241-6000 or online.Quiara Alegría Hudeswill be workshopping a

brand new play set during the Vietnam Era heavilyinfluenced by the rock music of the time. DorothySilver Playwriting Winner Presented by the MandelJewish Community Center

May 6 at 6 p.m. ~ Second StageTicket Price is pay what you can.The Dorothy Silver Playwriting Competition,

sponsored annually by the Mandel JewishCommunity Center, is a highly regarded interna-tional writing competition for plays about theJewish experience. For over twenty years countlessplays with Jewish themes have been submitted tothe competition and many past winners have beenproduced and received national recognition.Dorothy Silver, for whom the competition is named,is a well-known and respected theatre professionalwho served as the Mandel JCC’s Cultural Artsdirector for many years.

BUST written and performed by LaurenWeedman; Presented by Cleveland Play House

May 10 - 12, 2012; Thu, Fri, Sat @ 7:30pm ~ HelenRosenfeld Lewis Bialosky Lab Theatre

Tickets are $25; call 216-241-6000 or onlineBUST is Lauren Weedman’s semi-autobiographi-

cal play built around her experiences working as avolunteer advocate in a Southern California prisonfor women. With one foot in Hollywood and theother in jail, the former Daily Show correspondentcareens wildly between the two worlds, taking uson a hilarious, poignant, and completely unforget-table ride.

THE RAP GUIDE TO EVOLUTION written andperformed by Baba Brinkman

Presented by Cleveland Play HouseMay 11- 12, Fri at 7:30 p.m., Sat. at 7 p.m. & 9:30

p.m. ~ 14th Street TheatreTickets are $25A novel species of theatre combining the wit,

poetry and charisma of a great rapper with theaccuracy and rigor of a scientific expert, BabaBrinkman’s The Rap Guide to Evolution uses hip-hop as a vehicle to communicate the facts of evolu-tion while illuminating the origins and complexitiesof hip-hop culture with Darwin as the inspiration.

THE FAGIN EFFECT written by Michael Bloom New Play Readings Presented by Cleveland Play

HouseMay 12, 2012; Sat at 4 p.m. ~ Location TBDTicket price is pay what you can. The Fagin

Effectis a pastiche of Oliver Twist in which "ghosts"of the original characters are used to tell a newstory that takes place in London, 1850. As entireneighborhoods are demolished to make way for thefirst underground railway, the appearance of ayoung man in the 'shop' of one Julius Fogel presentsan opportunity for some of London's dregs to turntheir lives around with the assistance of a real estatedeveloper named Whitelaw.

For tickets or more information, call 216-241-6000or visit online at www.cleveland playhouse.com

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The warm summer months bringlots of events with them in Findlay –from parades to festivals! But, noth-ing brings our community togethermore than great food…

So, be sure to mark your calendarfor an event that will bring you thebest of both worlds: The Taste ofFindlay!

A part of Findlay’s Bicentennial cel-ebrations, the Taste of Findlay will beheld on June 30, in conjunction withThe Great Race, a vintage car racethat will be passing through Findlayon their race circuit! Attendees willhave the chance to visit with drivers,enjoy lots of delicious local food andbeverages, and participate in a hostof other fun activities as well!

• What: The Taste of Findlay at theGreat Race

• Location: The Taste of Findlay

will take place in the First FederalBank parking lot on S. Main Street,and The Great Race festivities will beon Main Street and will run from E.Main Cross to Hardin Street.

• When: Saturday, June 30th, 2012• Time: Festivities will begin

between 3:00 and 4:00 and endaround 8:00 pm. There will be a kick-off and welcome to the Great Racedrivers at the courthouse at 4:30!

• Tickets: Tickets to sample foodwill be sold for $1.00 at a central tick-et booth. The “cost” of each sample,or the number of tickets required,will vary depending on the item. It isup to you to decide how many ticketsare necessary for you to taste yourway through all of our amazing localdishes!

• Other Activities: Kids games, HotAir Balloon Rides, and more. Watchfor more information to come!

Things To Do: Get a Taste of Findlay

Celebrate Findlay’s Bicentennial withTaste of Findlay and The Great Race

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CANTON - The Villas at GervasiVineyard was recently named toAmerica's 2012 Top 10 RomanticInns through www.iloveinns.com.

This web site lists 21,000 B&Binns with many full descriptions,photos, video clips, thousands oftravelers' reviews and Web links.Many of the properties are also inthe best-selling bed and breakfastguidebook Bed & Breakfasts andCountry Inns with a Buy-One-N i g h t - G e t - O n e - N i g h t - F r e eCertificate. ILoveInns also offersBed and Breakfast GiftCertificates.

“Needless to say, we are delight-ed and honored!” said

The Villas include 55 breathtak-ing acres with vineyards, a spring-fed lake, walking paths and yardgames. Tuscany-inspired firesideguest suites exude luxury from thesetting and style to the service andspecial details. The UltimateRomantic Escape includes a topi-ary arrangement of a dozen roses,decadent chocolates, credittowards dinner in the spectacularBistro, Salute wine gift box setwith Gervasi wine, engravedglasses and a marble bottle stop-per, and continental breakfastdelivered to your villa.

For more information aboutGervasi Vineyard, please contactCynthia Johnson at cjohnson@ger-vasivineyard.com or 330-497-1000.

The announcement follows:Dana Point, Calif.-- AmericanHistoric Inns andiLoveInns.comannounce the 19th Annual Top 10Romantic Inns. If you are lookingfor the right bed and breakfast inn

for a romantic get-away, look no fur-ther. These Top 10Romantic Innsprovide landmarklocations, land-scapes for linger-ing, lavish accom-modations, luxu-rious settings and legendary hos-pitality. All you need to do is bringthe love of your life. DeborahSakach,iLoveInns.com founderand 30-year bed and breakfastenthusiast remarks, “These innsshare a deep commitment to excel-lence. They make it easy for cou-ples to celebrate their love and cre-ate memorable moments.”

About American Historic Innsand iLoveInns.com

American Historic Inns, Inc.(wwwiloveinns.com), founded in1981, is the leading publisher ofbed and breakfast guidebooks,with more than 2.8 million bedand breakfast guidebooks sold,and runsiLoveInns.com, a top bedand breakfast and country innsdirectory.

Places to Go: Gervasi Vineyard

The 2012 Top 10 Romantic Inns:

The High Pointe Inn, WestBarnstable, MA

The Inn at Sunrise Point,Lincolnville, MN

Henderson Park Inn, Destin,FL

Rosemary Inn, NorthAugusta, SC

Foxfield Inn, Charlottesville,VA

The Villas at GervasiVineyard, Canton, OH

Inn at Irish Hollow, Galena,IL

Johnson Mill Bed &Breakfast, Midway, UT

Eden Vale Inn, Placerville,CA

1906 Lodge at CoronadoBeach, Coronado, CA

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MARION – Marion CampusPrairie Plant Sale slated for May 5

Landscape your home withnative prairie plants, help aworthwhile cause, and savemoney.

The Larry R. Yoder PrairieNature Center will hold theireighth annual Prairie Plant Saleon the first floor of Morrill Hall,Saturday, May 5, from 10 a.m.until 1 p.m. on the Ohio StateMarion campus, 1465 MountVernon Avenue. Once you enterthe campus, follow the signs forthe sale and for parking.

The sale is a great opportunityto purchase native prairie plants(including wildflowers and grass-es) from The Prairie Nature Cent-er. Prairie staff will help you pickout species that fit your gardenand assist you with planting tips.

The Prairie Plant Sale includesunique and interesting plantsnative to the prairie, such as bigbluestem, indian grass, switchgrass, partridge pea, ironweed,gray-headed coneflower, purpleconeflower and much, more.

Donations to support the PrairieNature Center will be accepted

for purchase of all prairie plants.Those who have attended thePrairie Plant Sale in previousyears are asked to bring anyunused pots or plant containersthat could be donated back to theprairie.

Although prairie plants are soldon a donation only basis, thosewho bring empty planters orpots, or purchase flats of plantsshould receive a discount off thesuggested donation price.

If you have any question pleasecontact Emily Meyer at 740-725-6269.

Thingsto do : The Ohio Spiderwortblooms annually inJune on the Larry R.Yoder Prairie at OhioState Marion. TheOhio Spiderwort isjust one of approxi-mately forty varietiesof native Ohio plantsthat will be availableat the Prairie PlantSale.

Plant some flowersThingsto do : The Ohio Spiderwortblooms annually inJune on the Larry R.Yoder Prairie at OhioState Marion. TheOhio Spiderwort isjust one of approxi-mately forty varietiesof native Ohio plantsthat will be availableat the Prairie PlantSale.

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MANSFIELD - Hilarious is theonly way to describe The MaleIntellect: An Oxymoron?. You willlaugh non-stop for ninety minutesas Robert Dubac ransacks his brainto answer the age old question,“What do women want?” Ticketsare on sale at the Renaissance BoxOffice, by calling 419-522-2726 andonline at mansfieldtickets.com.

The Renaissance is also pleasedto continue their $10 ticket offer forthis event. These seats, located inthe back rows of the balcony, mustbe purchased in person only,beginning two hours prior to theperformance at the RenaissanceBox Office, cash preferred.

The Male Intellect has garneredenvious reviews from SanFrancisco to Toronto, Chicago toLA. The Boston Globe proclaims,“Robert Dubac is talented, enter-taining and very funny!” The LosAngeles Times says, "The showelicits big laughs from both sexesin waves of treble and bass” whileThe Philadelphia Inquirer states,“THE MALE INTELLECT isadeptly conceived, refreshinglyand comically stated and Dubachas no trouble keeping it up for 90minutes.” The Denver Post andToronto Star both gave the showits highest four-star rating, raving“THE MALE INTELLECT is hilar-ious as it is thought-provoking…abrilliant show."

When theshow openswe meet“Bobby” in avery confusedstate havingbeen dumpedby the girl ofhis dreams.Unable to understand why, hechannels some not-so-wise, buthilarious advice from his fivechauvinistic mentors. With ashrug of his shoulders or a crook ofhis neck Robert Dubac seamlesslytransforms himself into these fivealter egos; each offering their ownbrand of misguided advice. Thealter egos are: THE COLONELwho insists that the key to whatwomen want is honesty, hence allmen should admit they’re bone-heads so they always have an out.JEAN-MICHEL who says commu-nication is what women want.…and communicating with double-talk and mindless metaphors iscompletely acceptable as long asyou speak with an sexy accent.FAST EDDIE who gives womenwant they want - passion! But hedoles it out from the fast lane pro-fessing men have to “love ’em fastand leave ’em first”. OLD MR.LINGER who believes womenwant a sense of humor. He under-stands women can play hard toget. He also understands that if a

man plays hard to get – he doesn’tget anything. Old Mr. Linger is123 years old and believes he hasdiscovered the secret to life.Remaining single. RONNIECABREZZI who believes allwomen want is some sensitivity.He also thinks sharing your secretsmakes you sensitive. However,the kind of secrets he shares withhis fiancé, Lucy, just piss her off.

“Bobby” realizes their sugges-tions are worthless but with helpfrom his “feminine side” he is ableto sift through the bad advice anddiscover the real answer to theage-old question, “What dowomen want?” And he does it allwhile drinking a beer. Brace your-self, ladies, cause this is how menthink!

Hailed by critics and audiencesalike, THE MALE INTELLECT:AN OXYMORON? is a rare thing;a clever combination of theaterand stand-up comedy that is laughout loud funny, provocative andthoughtful, all at once. There aretwo types of people who shouldrush and see it - men and women!

Saturday, May 58 p.m.

Renaissance TheatreTickets: $21.50/24.50

Robert Dubac

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MARION - A multi-talented musician,singer and actor, Bobby Vinton has soldmore than 75 million albums during hiscareer. In this full-stage musical gala, the“Total Entertainer” pulls out all the stops.Vinton is joined by an orchestra, and familymembers to sing all his most beloved hitsand many more favorites. It’s a dazzlingconcert event that showcases one ofmusic’s most beloved artists. He’s back bypopular demand after a sell-out perform-ance in 2008 so get your tickets early!

Tickets are now on sale for $23-$50.Bobby Vinton has been called "the most

successful love singer of the 'Rock-Era'" .(BILLBOARD MAGAZINE) Starting withhis first hit release " Roses Are Red" in 1962 through1972 he had more #1 records than any other solomale artist.

Vinton's name has been synonymous with super-stardom, a true survivor and today he continues toenjoy success as a top-rated performer. Today,Bobby is one of the few stars who is capable ofheadlining in Atlantic City and Las Vegas in addi-tion to playing dates around the world. He hasestablished himself as one of America's top concertperformers and versatile entertainers. The hit songsBobby has given us over the years have becomeclassics. His impressive list of hits includesrenowned love songs such as: ROSES ARE RED,BLUE VELVET, MR. LONELY and many more. Hissongs are recognized as standards throughout theworld and his music has retained its vitality and rel-evance through our changing times. Bobby's hit-making capability was again evidenced with therelease of MY MELODY OF LOVE, when it becamethe #1 song in the nation and was embraced byPolish Americans around the country as their newnational anthem. Not long after, his best sellingautobiography THE POLISH PRINCE was pub-lished. The phenomenal success Bobby experiencedin the recording industry carried over to other areas

of the entertainment world.For three years, The Bobby Vinton Varity Show

was syndicated and aired in over 140 cities through-out the United States and Canada. He also hosted ahighly rated network variety special for CBSTelevision (it triumphed over Monday NightFootball!!) and starred in two John Wayne movies:"Big Jake" and "The Train Robbers".

Bobby, never satisfied resting on the laurels of hisaccomplishment, received the idea to create his owntheater while he was performing in Branson,Missouri. The culmination of Bobby's idea andefforts was the BOBBY VINTON BLUE VELVETTHEATRE. A 1600 seat European style theatre com-plete with ceiling murals, Italian tile and blue velvetaccents. His vision also included arranging his hitsto blend with that of the Big Band sound.

Bobby was born in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania (asuburb of Pittsburgh), the son of a locally popularband leader, Stan Vinton. When he was a youngboy, his parents encouraged him to study music,and at the age of sixteen formed his first band. Theband played clubs around the Pittsburgh area andwith the money he earned, Bobby helped finance hiscollege education at Duquesne University.

For tickets call 740-383-2101 or visit www.marion-palace.org

People to See�

Bobby VintonMay 04 • 8 p.m.

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MARION - Five Nights roundsout season with a visit fromUniversity Chorale andSymphonic Choir

The Ohio State University atMarion is pleased to welcome theOSU Chorale and OSU SymphonicChoir to Morrill Hall Auditorium,May 10, 7:30 p.m., as part of theFive Nights on Campus culturaland performing arts series.

The Ohio State UniversityChorale is a select ensemble com-prised of graduate students andupper-level undergraduates.Members are selected by competi-tive audition and represent thefinest talent at the university. TheChorale sings a variety of distinc-tive choral literature chosen to

challenge both singers and audi-ences, and its repertoire is repre-sentative of the most recent trendsin choral composition. The ensem-ble tours extensively in the UnitedStates and overseas.

Enrolling approximately fiftysingers, Ohio State’s SymphonicChoir is open to all members of thecampus community by audition.This ensemble prides itself ondiversity of literature, qualitymusical performance, and nurtur-ing singers through its commit-ment to improving musical litera-cy and supporting healthy vocaltechnique. In addition to a regularperformance schedule, theSymphonic Choir often combineswith the Chorale and various

instrumental ensembles forextended works.

Ticket prices for the OSUChorale and OSU SymphonicChoir concert are $10 for generaladmission, $9 for seniors, and $4for students. There is no chargefor children 5 years of age oryounger. Marion campus facultyand staff, which includes all OhioState Marion and MarionTechnical College personnel, areeligible for $8 discounted individ-ual performance tickets. Ticketsare available in advance or at thedoor. For more informaiton, callBronwen Babich, at the Ohio StateMarion Office of CommunityRelations at 740-725-6341, oremail: babich.5@osu.edu.

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“HANSEL & GRETEL” TEDDY BEAR CONCERT

May 6/MANSFIELD - 2 p.m. at the Renaissancefeaturing Sarah Robertson & Scott Schag and accom-panied by Renaissance Artistic Director MichaelThomas on piano—and you! Audience members willstart the interactive concert by making their ownmusical instruments, which they will use to make thesounds effects for the play. Tickets are $10 each at theRenaissance Box Office, 419-522-2726.

The Ren Teddy Bear concerts are set up to allowchildren an up-close experience with symphonicinstruments, live acting, and basic musical concepts.Visit www.mansfieldtickets.com.

MARITIME MUSEUM ANNUAL DINNERMAY 7/SANDUSKY - Brief annual meeting at 5

p.m. at the Museum. Cash bar at the Sandusky YachtClub at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. Museummembers - $28/per person, non-members - $30 perperson. Menu is Lake Erie Perch or Prime Rib withsalad, vegetables, rolls, beverage and dessert. Forreservations, call 419-624-0274.

Program afterward is, "The Battle of Lake Erie." JeffHelmer, a National Park Service park ranger atPerry's Victory and International Peace Memorial,will share the local pride in this facility and its impor-tance in the commemoration of Perry's Victory.

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALMAY 9/MARION - The Ohio State University at

Marion will host its 5th Annual Taste of CultureInternational Festival from 4:30-8 p.m. at the AlberStudent Center on the Marion campus.

Live entertainment, food from around the world,arts and crafts, a multitude of informational booths,and short educational discussions. This event bringstogether the customs, traditions, color, and flavor ofpeoples from diverse ethnicities. Admission is freeand open to the public.

Local vendors, restaurants, and community mem-bers will provide food samples representative of eth-nic cuisines from across the globe. Donations are

encouraged. Proceeds will benefit minority scholar-ships at Ohio State Marion. For more information call740-725-6219.

MIGHT AS WELL BE SPRINGMay 11/SANDUSKY - Come enjoy an evening of

original compositions by saxophonist Brian Landand pianist/singer Michael Shirtz Quartet at 8 p.m.at the State Theatre. Tickets are $12 each. For moreinformation or tickets call 419-559-2233 or visit onlineat www.terra.edu.

SPRING KITCHEN TOUR May 12/MANSFIELD - The Women’s Guild of the

Mansfield Symphony will again host its popularSpring Kitchen Tour to include a light brunch andvisits to six of Mansfield’s finest home kitchens.Begin at the Renaissance at 10:30 a.m., where guests

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collect their tour maps and proceed to visit the fea-tured kitchens at their leisure 11 am - 3 pm. Somehomes will spotlight chamber groups from theMansfield Symphony Youth Orchestra. Tickets are$20. All proceeds will benefit the education programsof the Mansfield Symphony. For more informationcall 419-522-2726, ext. 251.

MUSIC, FLOWERS & SUNSETMay 17/VERMILION – Musicions will perform

on the street corners, parks and beach from 6-8 p.m.Event is free and open to the public. Call 440-963-0772 for more information or visit www.main-streetvermillion.org.

GREEK FESTIVALMay 17-20/MANSFIELD – St. Constantine Greek

Orthodox Church. Authentic Greek food, dancingand a beer garden. Carry-out is available.

6th ANNUAL RIBFESTMay 18-19/CELINA – Finger lickin’…lips-

mackin’… face wipin’ ribs from vendors from allover Ohio at the Mercer County Fairgrounds. Livemusic by Country Mile, Mark Cantwil, MoBlues,Erastus, and Midnight Special. Fun events, blind-folded golf cart races, rib-eating contest, Ribfestdodgeball tourney. Don’t miss the car show, cruise-in and the Ribfest 5k run. Friday at 5 p.m.- midnight& Saturday 11 a.m.-midnight. Admission is $3 perperson. For more information or to register forcamping and other events visit www.mercercounty-ohiofair.com or call 419-586-3239.

EARTH TO TABLE DINNERMay 19/MILAN – Culinary Vegetable Institute at

6:30 p.m. Featuring Chef Jonathon Sawyer. $75 perperson. Reservations are required. Call 419-499-7500or visit www.culinaryvegetableinstitue.com

SPRING PLOWING DAYSMay 19-20/LUCAS – Plowing demonstrations.

Contests. Free admission. Fiber Arts vendors Satur-day. Night Haunt Saturday with snacks, lemonadeand stories around the campfire. Call 419-892-2784.

NIGHT FLIGHT USAF JAZZ ENSEMBLEMay 21/SANDUSKY - FREE concert, 7 p.m. at the

State Theatre. Night Flight is the largest ensemblefrom within the Concert Band. This 20 piece jazzensemble combines the best in traditional and con-temporary big band jazz. Night Flight performs forofficial military ceremonies and social functions, andfor community concerts and festivals throughout theMidwest. Must reserve tickets. For more information,visit www.sanduskytheatre.com

CHINESE ACROBATSMay 26/LAKESIDE - Summer opening ceremony

at Hoover Auditorium. 7:30 p.m. Admission isincluded with purchases of Lakeside daily or seasongate pass. For mroe information, call 419-798-4461 orvisit online at www.lakesideohio.com

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