Toledo’s Amtrak Station will host the first National Train Day celebration May 10, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza, located at 415 Emerald Ave., Toledo. It will include model railroad displays, drawings, music from Cakewalkin’ Jass Band from 2 to 4 p.m. and Lori LeFevre Johnson Trio from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and displays from area rail groups, including the Fostoria Rail Preservation Society.
‘THE KING AND I’ May 9-11
Bettsville High School will present it spring musical, "The King and I" May 9-11. Shows are 8 p.m. May 9 and 10 and 3 p.m. May 11. Tickets are $3 for students and $5 for adults.
FOSTORIA HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR CONCERT May 13
Fostoria High School choirs will perform their spring concert at 8 p.m. May 13. The event will be at the Performing Arts Center of FHS. Selections will include Mendelssohn’s "Die Nachtigall," "Disney’s Movie Magic" and an a cappella arrangement of "My Girl." The concert is free, but donations will be accepted at the door.
Local
WORK BY MARGIE CARLILE Through June 6
Art work by Margie Carlile is now on display at Wesley Memorial Gallery through June 6. There are 24 oil and watercolor paintings by the Toledo-based artist. Carlile began her art education at Western New Mexico University and was the Toledo Area Artist of the Toledo Museum of Art in 2005. The gallery is located at 1200 Van Buren St., Fostoria in the narthex of Wesley United Methodist Church. It is open to the public 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday through Friday. It is handicapped accessible. For more information, call (419) 435-8551.
Events
TODDLER TROT ‘WIGGLY WORMS’ May 8
Toddlers ages 12 to 36 months with an adult companion are invited to explore the world of wiggly worms at 6:30 p.m. May 8 at the Tiffin University Nature Preserve. The event is sponsored by the Seneca County Park District. Registration is required by calling (419) 435-3915 or e-mail scpd_programs@yahoo.com.
NORTHWEST OHIO MINIATURE SHOW May 9-10
The 4th annual Northwest Ohio Miniature Fair and Show is planned May 9, 4-9 p.m. and May 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel, 3536 Secor Rd., Toledo. Dealers and artisans will offer a variety of miniatures for sale and a variety of miniatures will be on display. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for children and no charge for those age 5 and under. Strollers are not permitted. Log on to www.3blindmiceshow.com or call (513) 861-0704 for more information.
NATURE BIRD WALK May 10
A nature bird walk is scheduled at 8 a.m. May 10 at Garlo Heritage Nature Preserve. The walk qualifies for the walking stick program. Participants should bring binoculars and field guides if possible. The walk last approximately 1½ hours. For details, call (419) 435-3915 or e-mail scpd_programs@yahoo.com.
PRESCHOOL PALS ‘BUSY BIRDS’ May 10
The May 10 Preschool Pals event will look at the lives of busy birds at 11 a.m. at the Forrest Nature Preserve. The event is open to children ages 3 to 5 with an adult companion. To complete required registration, e-mail scpd_programs@yahoo.com or call (419) 435-3915. The event is sponsored by the Seneca County Park District.
ALL SINGLES DANCE May 10
Rev your engines for the May 10 Indy Race dance at 8 p.m. at the Humane Society Hall. Dean will serve as the DJ. Admission is $7. For details, call (419) 422-5200.
SPRING DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT May 10
A Spring Disc Golf Tournament is scheduled at 10 a.m. May 10 in shelter #3 at Riverbend Recreation Area, Findlay. Two rounds of disc golf with prizes award to first and second place in each division, closest to the pin and longest putt. Onsite registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and there is a $20 entry free. To pre-register, contact Dennis Hills at (419) 523-5423 or dhills@wcoil.com.
WILDFLOWERS OF HANCOCK PARK DISTRICT May 11
Head out to Oakwood Nature Preserve 1-4 p.m. May 11 for an open house featuring wildflowers of the Hancock Park District. Natural resources coordinator Sarah Betts will answer questions about wildflowers and the monitoring that take place in the parks. A slide show of this year’s finds will be on hand along with free packets of seeds. The event will take place at Oakwoods Nature Preserve, 1400 Oakwoods Lane, Findlay. For details, call (419) 425-7275 or visit www.hancockparks.com.
Theater
‘REHEARSAL FOR MURDER’ May 3 and 4
"Rehearsal for Murder" will take to the Ritz Theatre stage May 3 at 7:30 p.m. and May 4 at 2 p.m. The play is a suspense revolving around the suspicious death of an actress the night before her first role in a stage play. Tickets are $11 for adults and $7 for students. The theatre is located at 30 S. Washington St., Tiffin. For tickets, call (419) 448-8544 or log on to www.ritztheatre.org.
‘THE BEST MAN’ May 8-11, 14-17
Fort Findlay Playhouse will offer performances of the political drama, "The Best Man," May 8-11 and 14-17. Performances are at 8 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $12. Call (419) 422-4624 or visit www.artspartnership.com for more information.
Concerts
AMY GRANT May 8
Grammy Award-winner and Christian music icon Amy Grant will perform at 7:30 p.m. May 8 at the Ritz Theatre, Tiffin. Tickets range from $40-$90. They can be purchased online at www.ritztheatre.org or by calling (419) 448-8544.
BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES PRESENTS: KERRY CLARK May 9
The Tiffin Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a performance by singer/songwriter Kerry Clark of Whitehouse as part of the Brown Bag Concert series 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 9. The concert will take place on the lawn of the Seneca County Courthouse. There is no charge for admisssion. For details, call (419) 447-4141.
Museums
FOSTORIA GLASS HERITAGE GALLERY
The Fostoria Glass Heritage Gallery preserves the heritage of the 13 different glass plants that produced glass during the period from 1886-1921. It will operate on limited hours in March on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In April, the museum will be open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is available by appointment by calling Walter Criss (419) 435-3247, Bill King at (419) 435-7014 or Ed Reed (419) 435-1939. The gallery is located at 109 N. Main St. For more information, call (419) 435-5077 or e-mail museum@fostoriaglass.com.
FOSTORIA AREA HISTORICAL MUSEUM
The Fostoria Area Historical Museum, 121 W. North St., is available for visits by appointment. For more information or to make an appointment, call George Gray, (419) 435-4664 or Leonard Skonecki, (419) 435-3588.
TIFFIN GLASS MUSEUM
The Tiffin Glass Museum features more than 500 pieces of Tiffin Glass on display, arranged chronologically. The exhibit presents examples of the glassware produced at the Tiffin factory from 1889 until 1980. Hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday with other hours by appointment. For more information or to schedule a group tour, call (419) 448-0200.
SANDUSKY COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
The Sandusky County Historical Society Museum is open April through December, Wednesday-Friday and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. The museum is located at 209 S. Main St. in Clyde and housed in a beautiful 1884 residence. It features displays of Fremont and Sandusky County history. For more information, call (419) 547-7280.
Exhibits
THE ZULA PATROL: MISSION WEATHER Through May 24
Check out the latest invasion of space aliens when PBS’s Zula Patrol marches into COSI Columbus. The characters will teach audiences at the science center about the science behind weather with experiments that test how weather works, how we affect weather and how it affects us. Hours for the museum are Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. Admission is $18.50 for adults, $13.50 for youth ages 2-12 and $16.50 for seniors. Log on to www.cosi.org or call (614) 228-2674 for details.
OHIO IN THE CIVIL WAR: TRAVELING EXHIBIT Through May 31
The Wood County Historical Center and Museum will host a traveling exhibit, "Ohio in the Civil War," through May 31. The exhibit includes information on Johnson’s Island and Camp Chase prisoner of war camps and the battle of Buffington Island. The museum is located at 13660 County Home Road, Bowling Green. For more information, call (419) 352-0967 or visit www.woodcountyhistory.org.
MAY SHOW Through June 1
The Findlay Art League, which is celebrating its 60th year, will host its annual May show beginning May 2. The show will be open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. The May Show will close on Sunday, June 1. For details, visit www.findlayartleague.com.
‘COVERED BRIDGES: SPANNING THE AMERICAN LANDSCAPE’ Through June 29
The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center will host "Covered Bridges: Spanning the American Landscape," a Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit, through June 29. The exhibit celebrates the structures and individuals behind the development of covered bridges through photographs, architectural schematics and models. The museum is located at 301 W. Main St., Troy. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 7-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 1-5 p.m. Sundays. For more information, call (937) 339-0457 or go online to www.troyhayner.org.
Ticket Watch
Tickets are now on sale for the following events:
• School of Rock: Pink Floyd: The Wall — May 9, 6 p.m.; Pike Room at the Crofoot, Pontiac, Mich.; $10. Log on to www.ticketmaster.com for details.
• Flight of the Conchords — May 10, 8 p.m.; Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor, Mich.; $35. Go online to www.ticketmaster.com or call (734) 668-8397 for tickets.
• Presidents of the United States of America — May 11, 8 p.m.; Magic Stick, Detroit, Mich.; $15. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling (313) 833-9700.
• Maylene: The Sons of Disaster — May 11, 6 p.m.; Headliners, Toledo; $12. Log on to www.ticketmaster.com or call (419) 693-5300.
• Duran Duran — May 15, 7:30 p.m.; Masonic Temple, Detroit, Mich.; $46-86. Visit www.ticketmaster.com or call (313) 471-3211 for ticket information.
• Jerry Seinfeld — May 16, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.; Fox Theatre Detroit, Mich.; $48-78. For details, call (313) 471-6611 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
• Nick Swardson — May 17, 7:30 p.m.; The Fillmore Detroit, Mich.; $32. Log on to www.ticketmaster.com or call (313) 961-5450 for tickets.
• trideaDANCE — May 17, 7:30 p.m.; Ritz Theatre, Tiffin; $10 for students and $15 for adults. Tickets are available at www.ritztheatre.org or by calling (419) 448-8544.
• Eddie Izzard — May 20, 8 p.m.; Detroit Opera House, Mich.; $32-72. For tickets, call (313) 237-SING or log on to www.ticketmaster.com.
• Kanye West: Glow in the Dark Tour — May 22, 7 p.m.; Palace of Auburn Hills, Mich.; $39.50-179.50. Tickets can be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling (248) 377-0100.
• Tim McGraw — May 22, 7:30 p.m.; DTE Energy Music Theater, Clarkston, Mich.; $29.50-59.50. Log on to www.ticketmaster.com or call (248) 377-0100.
• Rodney Carrington — May 22, 8 p.m.; McMorran Place Sports and Entertainment Center, Port Huron, Mich.; $39.25. Tickets are available online at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling (810) 985-6166.
• 3 Doors Down — May 23, 7 p.m.; Toledo Zoo Ampitheater; $32.50 and 45. Call (419) 385-5721 or visit www.toledozoo.org or www.ticketmaster.com for tickets.
• Blind Melon — May 23, 9 p.m.; Headliners, Toledo; $15. To purchase tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or call (419) 693-5300
• The Color Purple — May 31, 8 p.m.; Fox Theatre Detroit, Mich.; $39.50-70. Call (313) 471-6611 for tickets or log on to www.ticketmaster.com.
• Carrie Underwood — June 10, 7:30 p.m.; Seagate Center, Toledo; $35-55. For ticket information, visit www.ticketmaster.com or call (419) 255-3300.
These items are listed weekly from information provided to the Review Times. For more events, visit www.reviewtimes.com and click on "Go! with Mariah." To include an event in this calendar, contact the Review Times via e-mail at rtnews@reviewtimes.com or write to P.O. Box 947, Fostoria, Ohio 44830.
