Area Happenings: Ashland Symphony peforms 'La Musica D'Italia' at Archer Auditorium

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Faculty Showcase, through Feb. 18, The Coburn Gallery at Ashland University. An exhibition featuring works by faculty in the AU Department of Art + Design. Gallery admission is free and open to the public. This is an annual exhibition that spotlights the two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of the current faculty as professional artists in their respective areas of specialty. Each member pursues an active studio career in addition to their teaching responsibilities. The Coburn Gallery is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and noon-4 p.m. on weekends. For more information, visit the gallery’s Facebook page or call 419-289-5652.

The Coburn Gallery at Ashland University will host an exhibition featuring works by faculty in the AU Department of Art + Design.
The Coburn Gallery at Ashland University will host an exhibition featuring works by faculty in the AU Department of Art + Design.

Flea Market of Collectables, 6 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, Medina County Fairgrounds. Early Bird Special 6-9 a.m. $3; General Admission 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. $2.

Ashland Symphony - La Musica D'Italia at Archer Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Ashland Symphony Orchestra will join Alla Boara to perform a musical adventure through Italy. Information about the event and how to purchase tickets can be found at at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35798/production/1163682.

Fish Fry, 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, Ashland American Legion Post 88, 1338 Claremont Ave.; cost is $11 for adults.

Participants compete in the Chippewa Lake Polar Bear Jump and Fun Run/Walk. The event is scheduled for Feb. 3, 2024
Participants compete in the Chippewa Lake Polar Bear Jump and Fun Run/Walk. The event is scheduled for Feb. 3, 2024

14th Annual Chippewa Lake Polar Bear Jump and Fun Run/Walk, 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, Chippewa Lake Beach area; Corner of Longacre and Beachside. For more information, please visit www.chippewalakelions.com or contact Alan Robbins at 330-701-7879.

Bourbon Gala, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wooster, hosted by the Wayne County Agricultural Society. Tickets are $100 and available at the fair office. Non-bourbon event tickets are available for $25. Check out the distilleries, auctions and casino like games. For more details visit waynecountyfairohio.com.

Contra Dance, 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, Shreve Road, Wooster. Instruction included. No partner necessary. Recommended for all ages. Calling by Susan English. Suggested donations are $7 adults, $5 students. Carry clean shoes and personal water bottle. More information and videos at https://www.woosterdance.com and on Facebook at Wooster Dance. Future dates are March 2, April 6, May 4.

The County Line Historical Society Museum, 281 N. Market St., Shreve, will hold an open house Saturday, Feb. 10.
The County Line Historical Society Museum, 281 N. Market St., Shreve, will hold an open house Saturday, Feb. 10.

County Line Historical Museum Open House, noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, 281 N. Market St., Shreve. Parking at Shreve Auto Repair, Farmers National bank and downtown parking lots. Handicap parking at rear of museum, entering alley off East Robinson Street. Adults $2 and children 12 and younger, free. For group appointments and more information call Nancy Raymond 330-496-4024. Open houses are the second Saturday of each month.

Beginner Beekeeping Classes, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 10 and Feb. 24, Faculty Hall on the campus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University. The course will be divided into two classes. The first session will address how to get started and the second session will teach methods of managing honeybees. The fee for each class is $75 and includes a copy of “First Lessons in Beekeeping” by Keith Delplane and one-year memberships to the Knox County Beekeepers Association and The Ohio State Beekeepers Association. Sign up for both classes for a total of $130. Lunch will be provided. Students are free when accompanied by a registered adult. Youth scholarships are available from KCBA. Register at www.knoxbees.com.

Designer Purse Raffle, 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 10, Lorain County Fairgrounds. Pre-Sale Tickets are available at www.mainstreetwellington.org or Wellington Music, 117 West Herrick Ave. and onlyavailable until Feb. 3. $50 tickets include a hot meal catered by Bread-N-Brew, dessert, three drink tickets for pop, beer, seltzer, or Matus Wine and a chance to win one of 20-plus prizes including designer purses from Coach, Michael Kors, Kate Spade, or Dooney & Bourke, with additional raffles and games available to play.

Rural Youth Square Dance, 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, Wayne County Fair Event Center. Lessons 6:45-7 p.m. Mel Stocksdale band with Dave Kick calling. Open to all ages. No experience necessary. Admission $5. Free refreshments.

12th Annual Ohio Vintage Truck Reunion, June 21-22, Ashland, Ashland County Fairgrounds, 2042 Claremont Avenue, Ashland. Hosted by the Ohio Chapters of the American Truck Historical Society. Show Hours 1-6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Hundreds of Vintage Trucks, Huge Trucking Memorabilia Display, Swap Meet, On-Site Camping with RV Hookups available. Truck Crawl, Jake-Off, Light Show, Truck Model Contest, Truck Swap Meet, Country Convoy and more https://www.facebook.com/OhioVintageTruckReunion

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