Dates To Remember

Civic Center Box Office
419-224-1552

Every Tuesday and Sunday at 7 pm

Elida Band Boosters Bingo, North Exhibit Hall

Every Monday 12 pm

Rotary Club South Exhibit Hall

December 31, 2009 7:30 pm

Lima Symphony Orchestra's Hollywood: An Evening of John Williams Crouse Performance Hall For tickets, please call Symphony at 419-222-5701

January 5, 2010 at 7 pm
Curious George
Crouse Performance Hall

7 pm Pre Show Dinner by Ann Ross

January 6, 2010 10:30 am & 7 pm
Curious George
Crouse Performance Hall

7 pm Pre Show Dinner by Cousin's Catering

January 17, 2010

OMEA District Crouse Performance Hall

January 18, 2010 at 8 am

Dr. Martin Luther King, JR Memorial Breakfast Exhibit Hall
Call 419-227-3349

January 21, 2010 7:30 pm

The Drowsy Chaperone Crouse Performance Hall Broadway in Lima

February 5, 2010 7:30 pm

Legacy 5 Crouse Performance Hall Broadway in Lima

February 12, 2010 7:00 pm

Rodney Carrington
Crouse Performance Hall

February 14, 2010 7:30 pm

Jeans N Classics
Crouse Performance Hall
Pre Show Dinner by The Bistro on Main Street

February 20 , 2010 8:00 pm

Lima Symphony Orchestra's All Tchaikovsky Spectacular Crouse Performance Hall For tickets, please call Symphony at 419-222-5701

March 2, 2010 7:30 pm

The Rat Pack is Back! Crouse Performance Hall Broadway in Lima
Pre Show Dinner by Milano Cafe

March 7, 2010 3:00 pm

Zoomphony: The Lima Symphony Orchestra Goes Wild! Crouse Performance Hall For tickets, please call Symphony at 419-222-5701
Luncheon before the Zoomphony for families by The Meeting Place on Main, held in the City Club.

April 6 , 2010 7:30 pm

The Wizard of Oz Crouse Performance Hall Broadway in Lima

April 7, 2010 7:00 pm

Sesame Street
Crouse Performance Hall
Pre Show Dinner by Ann Ross Catering

April 8, 2010 10:30 am & 7:00 pm
Sesame Street
Crouse Performance Hall

7 pm Pre Show Dinner by The Meeting Place

April 17 , 2010 8:00 pm

Lima Symphony Orchestra's The Spirit of Spring Crouse Performance Hall For tickets, please call Symphony at 419-222-5701

 

 
 
 

The Box Office Hours are daily from 12 to 5 pm should you need to speak with representative. In addition, you may email the Box Office at boxoffice@limaciviccenter.com or via telephone at 419-224-1552.

Dont' forget Windows On The Square, the Veterans Memorial Civic Center's refreshment area--3rd Floor of Crouse Lobby. Enjoy an adult beverage or soft drink prior to the show--or better yet, preorder your Intermission drinks. They will be ready and waiting without a line as soon as Intermission opens!

New Year's Eve 2010 Public Events at the
Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center

December 31, 2009

7:30 pm Lima Symphony Orchestra's An Evening With John Williams
7:30 pm Crouse Performance Hall

Tickets available at Civic Center Box Office 12-5 pm daily and at the Symphony Office.     

8 pm to 2 am Last Thursday's New Year's Eve Celebration in the City Club Hosted by the NAACP
Please call the NAACP for details.
8 pm to 2 am A Red Carpet New Year's Eve Bash, Hosted By the Wingate by Wyndham in the Exhibit Hall
Single tickets available, up to packages. Call the Wingate for details--419-228-7000.


Curious George in Lima!
In this delightful musical, George ends up on a mission to help Chef Pisghetti win a world-famous meatball competition. This adventure takes him to Rome and The Golden Meatball Contest. With every swing and flip, George takes the audience through a fun-filled story in which he learns more about Rome -- and meatballs than he'd ever imagined!

Curious George at the
Veterans Memorial Civic Center

A family favorite, great to break up the January blues!
Find a Show Time That Works for you!

January 5 – 7:00pm
January 6 at 10:30 am and 7 pm

PRE SHOW DINNERS AT 5 PM--$5.50--A GREAT BARGAIN!
Please pre-order your reservations online with your show tickets.

January 5 Pre Show Dinner By Ann Ross Catering
Pigs In a Blanket
Macaroni & Cheese
Kiddie Crunch Mix
Banana Pudding Grape Juice

January 6 Pre Show Dinner by Cousin's Catering  
Mini Hamburgers
Potato Wedges
Applesauce
Banana Cake Fruit punch

 

The Drowsy Chaperone
Jan. 21, 2010

Pre Show Dinner by Burgundy's
5:30 PM Until Showtime

$20.00 per Guest, with Reservations Online and through the Box Office

Min 50 reservations needed

Burgundy's Drowsy Chaperone Pre-Show Buffet

•Antipasto Salad – Mixed Greens, Grape Tomato, Mozzarella Cheese, Garbanzo Beans, Pepperoni, Herb Vinaigrette
•Carved Roast Prime Sirloin Of Beef W/ Au Jus & Horseradish Sauce
•Pasta Sardi- Tomato Cream Sauce, Sundried Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Crispy Oregano & Garlic Bread Crumbs, Mozzarella Cheese,
•Oven Roasted Lemon Rosemary Chicken Breast
•Herb Roasted Red Potatoes
•Prince Charles Vegetables
•Dessert: Turtle Cheesecake and Coffee & Water On Tables

Cash Bar also Available both during dinner and in Crouse Lobby, Balcony Level Before the Show

wedding singer
Broadway Series by Jams Theatricals
The Drowsy Chaperone
Thursday, January 21, 2010
7:30 pm
Crouse Performance Hall
Get ready to be transported to a magical, wonderful world!
Welcome to The Drowsy Chaperone, the new musical comedy with the most 2006 Tony Awards® of any musical on Broadway! It begins when a die-hard fan plays his favorite cast album, a 1928 smash hit called "The Drowsy Chaperone," and the show bursts to life. We are instantly immersed in the glamorous tale of a celebrity bride and her wedding day, complete with thrills and surprises that take the cast and audience soaring into the rafters!

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WTGN (And America's) Favorite Southern Gospel Singing Group

LEGACY FIVE
Back in Lima, February 5, 2010 7 pm
Their 11TH Appearance

Legacy Five are winners of numerous singing awards.
Join us as we welcome new tenor
Gus Gaches
Formerly with the LeFevre Quartet

Tickets are $17.50 for Gold Circle Seats and $13.50 Regular Seating
Tickets available online or at the Box Office

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Rodney Carrington

Outback Productions Presents

Multi-talented comedian, actor and writer Rodney Carrington

Friday, February 12, 2009, 7 pm Crouse Performance Hall

Rodney has recorded eight major record label comedy albums selling over two million copies, has starred in his own self-titled TV sitcom, which ran on ABC for two seasons and most recently co-wrote and co-starred with Toby Keith in the award-winning movie Beer for My Horses. This past summer, Rodney released a new all-music CD, El Nino Loco, his 7th album on Capitol Nashville, which debuted at #2 on Billboard’s comedy charts.

The Lima Civic Center Ticket Office limaciviccenter.com Charge At 419-224-1552
Ticket prices: $42.75 + Applicable Fees
***FOR MATURE AUDIENCES***

wedding singer
Great music and great food--this is your special Valentine evening out.

Pre-Show Dinner by
The Main Street Bistro
then head into Crouse Hall for a night of Classic Rock AND the Symphony

Order your Show Tickets and Dinner Tickets all online today--a unique gift for your sweetheart!

Pre-Show Dinner Menu in the City Club--$25 per person
Bistro Salad with Bleu Cheese
Sauted Chicken Breast with a Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce and Fresh Basil
Petite Bistro Filets on a Bed of Sherry Cream capped with Mushrooms
Whipped Potatoes and Green Bean Almondine
Dessert---a Decadent Trip Chocolate Roulage and NY Cheesecake with Cherries
Min 50 reservations needed

Classic Rock Meets Lima Symphony Orchestra!
Madmen Across the Water--
The Music of Elton John

Sunday, February 14, 2010
8:00 pm
Crouse Performance Hall
What can we say? This show is self-defining and leads the pack in popularity. It is further strengthened by the exceptional vocals of Jean Meilleur and the amazing piano work of John Regan.
A Spectacular Valentine's Evening--Don't Miss!

Lima Symphony's
All Tchaikovsky Spectacular

Feb. 20, 2010 at 8 pm

Performance Tickets available through the Symphony Office

Come enjoy Dinner with Burgundy's before spending an evening with Russia's greatest composer and the Lima Symphony.

Price Per Guest: $25.00--purchase your reservations online!
Min 50 reservations needed

• Apple Walnut Salad- Fresh Greens, Granny Smith Apple, Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Candied Walnuts, Mango Chardonnay
• Chicken Florentine- Filled W/ Imported Ham, Smoked Gouda Cheese, Baby Spinach & Deliciously Oven Roasted
• Burgundys Famous Homemade Italian Sausage Simmered In Red Wine, Fresh Marinara Sauce & Greens Peppers
• Cavatappi Rustica- Applewood Smoked Bacon, Curly Pasta, Tomato Cream Sauce W/ A Splash Of Vodka & A Hint A Spice
• Italian Style Green Beans – Mint, Olive Oil, Seasoning
• Dessert: Tiramisu

The Rat Pack's Pre Show Dinner by Milano Cafe
In The City Club 5:30 pm
Lima's new entertainment and meeting space, in the third floor of the Center For Business Services--access through Balcony Level of Crouse Lobby

Take the pressure off and enjoy a great pre-show dinner featuring The Milano Cafe and their great Italian heritage!!

Order your reservations online today
Cash Bar available for adult beverages

Tuesday, March 2, 2010 $25.00 per person buffet

Appetizers (Pre Set Individual)
Chilled shrimp cocktail served with tangy cocktail sauce

Rat Pack Buffet
“Blue Eyes”-berg ---Lettuce Wedge Salad
Slow Roasted Prime Rib of Beef with natural juices and horseradish sauce
Dino’s chicken cutlet- Pounded breast of chicken coated in parmesan & fresh herbs
Home “Made” Meatballs- Family recipe hand-rolled meatballs simmered in marinara
Penne Ala Vodka- A Rat Pack favorite
Twice baked potato casserole And Fresh Sautéed Vegetable Medley
Spumoni with slivered almonds (served)
Coffee and Ice Tea. (Min 50 Reservations Needed)

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Broadway Series by Jams Theatricals

The Rat Pack Is Back!

Tuesday, March 2, 2010
7:30 pm Crouse Performance Hall

This spirited tribute recreates one of the famous "Summit at the Sands" hotel shows, when the swingin, ring-a-ding group known as the Rat Pack was creating hipster legend with a free-wheeling, no-holds-barred nightclub act starring Vegas four favorite sons: Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Dean Martin and Joey Bishop. The Rat Pack is Back features uncanny vocal recreations, unbridled humor, and a hot, live big band that sends audiences straight back to the coolest time in history. Hits include: That's Amore; Fly Me to the Moon; Mr. Bojangles; and many more.

Zoomphony! Lima Symphony Orchestra Goes Wild!

Sunday, March 7, 2010 3pm

March with lions, waltz with elephants and enjoy tortoises doing the Can Can during this delightful family concert. Animals do the impossible, the improbable, and the absolutely entertaining.

Enjoy a Sunday Light Lunch at the Civic Center with your family and head into the Family Concert -- Zoomphony!

The Meeting Place Favorites Buffet starting at 1 pm

Adults Buffet: $15
ø Choice of Wrap: Caesar Chicken, Cheddar Apple Smoked Turkey, or Horsey Beef
ø Choice of Soup: Tomato Bisque or Cream of Potato with Bacon
ø Choice of Salad: Oriental or Gourmet Garden with House Dressing--Tarragon Vinaigrette
ø Dessert Selection: Apple Pie Square; Cheesecake Assortments!
ø Coffee (regular or decaf), Water, and Canned Sodas

Kids Buffet: $10
ø PBJ or Turkey & Cheese on Homemade Wheat or Buttermilk Bread
ø Chips
ø Meeting Place Chocolate Chunk Cookie
ø Strawberry Smoothie with a Whipped Cream Finish

Wizard of Oz Pre Show Dinner by Old Barn Out Back
In The City Club 5:30 pm
Lima's new entertainment and meeting space, in the third floor of the Center For Business Services--access through Balcony Level of Crouse Lobby

Take the pressure off and enjoy agreat family meal with Wizard of Oz characters!!

Order your reservations online today.

Special Dinner Buffet

5:30 until showtime
$14 adults/$9 children 10 and under--order reservations online.

MENU
Italian Dusted Chicken Breasts
Sliced Honey Baked Ham
Roasted Redskin Potatoes
Green Beans
Fancy Tossed AND Fresh Fruit Salads
Old Barn's Special Cinnamon Rolls and Dinner Rolls
Specialty Desserts

This is a great deal for a mid-week break; let Pete and his crew at the Old Barn Out Back take care of your evening.

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Broadway Series by Jams Theatricals

The Wizard of Oz

Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 7:30 pm Crouse Performance Hall
There truly is no place like home as the greatest family musical of all time, the wonderful Wizard of Oz, twists its way into Evansville! The entire family will be captivated as they travel down the Yellow Brick Road and beyond with Dorothy, Toto and their friends the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow in this lavish production, featuring breathtaking special effects, dazzling choreography and classic songs. A spectacular celebration of the iconic 1939 MGM film, The Wizard of Oz will blow you away from the moment the tornado touches down and transports you to a dazzling art deco Oz, complete with munchkins and flying monkeys.

Make an evening of it: Pre Show Dinner in City Club by Old Barn Out Back

Sesame Street is back in town!
Stay tuned for more information on ticket sales and details!

April 7, 2010, at 7 pm


April 8, 2010 at 10:30 am and 7 pm
The Meeting Place Favorites Buffet starting at 5 pm, prior to the April 8, 7 pm Show

Adults Buffet: $15
ø Choice of Wrap: Caesar Chicken, Cheddar Apple Smoked Turkey, or Horsey Beef
ø Choice of Soup: Tomato Bisque or Cream of Potato with Bacon
ø Choice of Salad: Oriental or Gourmet Garden with House Dressing--Tarragon Vinaigrette
ø Dessert Selection: Apple Pie Square; Cheesecake Assortments!
ø Coffee (regular or decaf), Water, and Canned Sodas

Kids Buffet: $10
ø PBJ or Turkey & Cheese on Homemade Wheat or Buttermilk Bread
ø Chips
ø Meeting Place Chocolate Chunk Cookie
ø Strawberry Smoothie with a Whipped Cream Finish


Elida Band Boosters Bingo

Every Tuesday & Sunday at 7:00 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall
The Best Bingo in Lima! Package prices start at $15.00.

Call 419-224-5222 for info.

Have fun and support the Band!

The Place to be for Bingo on Tuesday & Sunday Night!