Oregon Community Theatre to stage comedic farce, ‘Noises Off’

        Oregon Community Theatre will present “Noises Off,” a comedic farce by Michael Frayn, Feb. 17-18 and Feb. 24-25 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 19 at 3 p.m. in the Fassett Auditorium, 3025 Starr Ave, Oregon.
        Josh Wagner is producing and Amy Spauldin-Huering is directing the production, which contains adult language and themes. 
        Adult tickets are $15 pre-sale and $18 at the door. Senior tickets (60+) are $13 pre-sale and $16 at the door. To purchase tickets, visit octshows.org or call 419-691-1398.
        OCT's 2022-2023 season also includes “Escape to Margaritaville,” which will be staged May 5-7 and 12-13, and “Matilda, JR,” set for July 13-16.
        For updates on the 2023-24 season, which will include “Cinderella, Enchanted Edition,” Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park” and “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” visit oregoncommunitytheatre.org or follow @octshows on social media.
 
All month: “Mustering Memory: 160 Years of Saluting the Civil War,” Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Spiegel Grove, Fremont. Special exhibit provides the often‐overlooked history of how people have chosen and still choose to remember the Civil War. The exhibit will be open during regular museum hours, at least until April 15. 419‐332‐2081, rbhayes.org.
Fridays-Sundays Feb. 10-26: Orchid Show, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Discover the vibrant colors, delightful scents and interesting backstories of rare and exotic orchid species from around the world throughout the ProMedica Museum of Natural History and Aquarium. Show is included with Zoo admission. toledozoo.org.
Through April 2: “Phenomenal Debris,” Toledo Museum of Art, Levis Gallery 29A, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo. Monumental, colorful, and expressive, Matt Wedel’s ceramics are a full celebration of what’s possible with clay. toledomuseum.org.
Through April 24: “The Science of Guinness World Records,” Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way, Toledo. Discover the world's great record holders, what it took to cement their names in the history books and potentially become a part of history yourself. Free with admission to the science center. imaginationstationtoledo.org
 
February
Feb. 3-5 Greater Toledo Auto Show, Glass City Center, 401 Jefferson Ave., Toledo. Noon-9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Featuring sports cars, sedans, SUVs, minivans, and motorcycles from more than 30 different manufacturers, and enjoy some fun for the whole family. toledoautoshow.org.
Feb. 3-5: “Artichoke,” presented by Fremont Community Theatre, 1551 Dickinson St, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. fremontcommunitytheatre.org.
Feb. 4-20: Ice Ribbon Preview, Glass City Metropark, 983 Front St., Toledo. Supported by the Hylant Family Foundation, The Ribbon is a 1,000-foot loop trail featuring rolling hills and soft curves for a “uniquely Metroparks” winter ice skating experience. The Ribbon is connected to a 5,000 square foot skating pond that offers a traditional ice rink experience for beginners, and a series of special events and programs. During the preview, capacity will be limited and advanced reservations are recommended. Call 419-407-9717 or email rinkmanagement@metroparkstoledo.com.
Feb. 5: Toledo Walleye vs. Wheeling Nailers, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 5:15 p.m. toledowalleye.com.
Feb. 9: Imagination Station Tinkering Takeover, Birmingham Branch Library, 203 Paine Ave., 3-5 p.m. Experiment with electrical components like buzzers, switches and bulbs and build your own circuit. Dive into the cool and creative world of coding and program your own robot. imaginationstationtoledo.org.
Feb. 10 and 12: Toledo Opera – “The Merry Widow,” Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St., Toledo. Starring Metropolitan Opera soprano Alyson Cambridge as Hannah Glawari and Metropolitan Opera baritone Keith Phares as Count Danilo Danilovitsch. toledoopera.org.
Feb. 11: Happy Hearts, Toledo Zoo. Watch your favorite animals enjoy their Valentine’s Day treats. toledozoo.org/happyhearts.
Feb. 11: Valentine’s Skate at Glass City Metropark, 983 Front St., Toledo. Warm up with hot chocolate inside Market Hall and get a first look  at what Glass City Metroparks Phase II has to offer. Make a tasty gourmet s’more, challenge yourself to love-inspired trivia, snap a pic at the selfie station and more. Registration includes skate rental, Fee: $20. metroparkstoledo.com/features-and-rentals/the-ribbon.
Feb. 11-12: Fremont Flea Market, Sandusky County Fairgrounds, 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. 419-332-5604, sanduskycountyfair.com.
Feb. 12: Play, “Looking Over the President’s Shoulder,” Hayes Presidential Library & Museum, Spiegel Grove, Fremont, 2 p.m. 419-332-2081, rbhayes.org.
Feb. 17: “The Sound of Music,” Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St., Toledo, 7:30 p.m. etix.com.
Feb. 18‐19: Fremont Gun Show, Sandusky County Fairgrounds, 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sunday. $5 admission. Promoted by Sandusky County Hawkeyes. Exhibitors with all types of guns and related products will be on hand trading and selling items from modern to historical. Food available. All federal, state and local firearm ordinances and laws must be obeyed. sanduskycounty.org.
Feb. 18-20: Sleigh and Trolley Rides through Spiegel Grove, Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Spiegel Grove, Fremont. Sleigh rides are $5.50 per person for ages 3 years and older and free for ages 2 years and younger. Trolley rides are $4.50 per person for ages 3 years and older and free for ages 2 years and younger. rbhayes.org.
Feb. 22: Presidential History Book Club, Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Spiegel Grove, Fremont, noon. A discussion of “The Monroe Doctrine: Empire and Nation in Nineteenth Century America,” by Jay Sexton. The event will take place in person and online. rbhayes.org.
Feb. 22: “R.E.S.P.E.C.T.” – A Celebration of the Music of Aretha Franklin, Valentine Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Journey through Aretha Franklin’s courageous life of love, tragedy and triumph; share the earth-shattering “Aretha” experience presented by Australia’s own “Soul Mama” Angie Narayan. valentinetheatre.com.
Feb. 24-26: 55th PRO Home & Garden Show presented by Toledo Door & Window, Glass City Center, 401 Jefferson Ave., Toledo. 3-8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. More than 100 exhibitors will be on hand, offering landscaping and home improvement ideas and services. glasscitycenter.com/events.
Feb. 24: Whiskey Myers in Concert, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. ticketmaster.com.
Feb. 25: The Music of Elton John, Toledo Symphony Orchestra, Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theater, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo, 7 p.m. toledosymphony.com.
Feb. 25: Toledo Walleye vs. Wichita Thunder, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 7:15 p.m. toledowalleye.com.
Feb. 26: Toledo Walleye vs. Wichita Thunder, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 5:15 p.m. toledowalleye.com.
Feb. 27-March 5: Restaurant Week Toledo, at participating restaurants in the greater Toledo area. Enjoy a unique array of meals at special prices from dozens of the Glass City’s best locally owned restaurants while supporting Leadership Toledo’s tuition-free youth programs. restaurantweektoledo.com.
        For more events, be sure to visit presspublications.com, visittoleddo.org, shoresandislands.com or sanduskycounty.org. Submit event information to twalro@presspublications.com.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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