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March Events
March Events
What’s going on in Ohio this month? Here’s a selection of great community events happening around the state in March.
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SOUTHWEST
MARCH 2
Sound Valley Winter Music Festival, Dayton
This is bound to be a wonderful night of local music for a great cause! The Sound Valley Winter Music Festival is teaming up with The Foodbank, Inc. to raise money and collect canned goods for those are are food insecure in the Miami Valley. The music festival will be held at The Brightside Music & Event Venue at 6:30 p.m. Check out soundvalleydayton.com to buy tickets and see additional details.
SOUTHEAST
MARCH 2
Wild Honeybees Mardi Gras Dance Party, Athens
The Wild Honeybees will be turning the Ohio University Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium stage into an amazing party space and dance floor. Shake off those winter blues with a Mardi Gras party the likes of which you won’t find anywhere outside of New Orleans! There will be a special guest appearance by The Largemouth Brass Band that you definitely won’t want to miss. The party starts at 7:30 p.m. and goes until 10:30 p.m. The room décor was done by Patty Mitchell and Honey for the Heart. Tickets are $5 for students and $7 for general admission; buy them online at ohio.edu/performingarts.
NORTHEAST
MARCH 16
Becoming: An Intimate Conversation with Michelle Obama, Cleveland
Starting at 8 p.m., at the KeyBank State Theatre in Playhouse Square, catch intimate and honest conversations between Mrs. Obama and a selection of to-be-announced moderators. Attendees will hear firsthand the stories from her memoir, Becoming, including inspirational triumphs and personal setbacks, from childhood to the White House, where she became revered around the world as a transformative voice for change and inclusivity. The tour will candidly recount moments spanning both her personal and professional life, both before and after her time as the first Black First Lady of the United States of America, as a way to share lessons learned and inspire people to become the best version of themselves. For more info, check out playhousesquare.org/events.
CENTRAL
MARCH 16-17
Live Loud | Live Proud, Columbus
Come discover your FLAWLESS self with the Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus! They’re ready to get loud and proud at their next concert. The CGMC will be celebrating what makes us all unique while dancing along, featuring songs by everyone’s favorite artists — David Bowie, Queen, Bette Midler, Jennifer Lopez and many, many more! The Saturday show starts at 8 p.m., and the Sunday shows starts at 3 p.m. Both shows will take place at the Lincoln Theatre. Come catch the stunning music, sensational dancing and your absolute favorite local performers celebrating the differences that make us unique and the ties that bind us together. For more information and to buy tickets, visit columbusgaymenschorus.com.
NORTHWEST
MARCH 27
2019 Milestones: A Tribute to Women, Toledo
The YWCA of Northwest Ohio is honoring the women of northwest Ohio who have demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities and have opened doors for other women. Local women are nominated by community members based on the following criteria: unique, exemplary achievements in her field; serves as a role model for women in the community; and lives a life consistent with the YWCA mission. This annual luncheon was established in 1996 with the goal of increasing community awareness and appreciation for the contributions of northwest Ohio’s diverse female leaders, and has celebrated over 150 women throughout the years. This year’s luncheon will be held at the SeaGate Convention Centre from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Reserve your spot at ywcanwo.org/milestones. All proceeds raised by the event will benefit over 23,000 women and families who utilize the social service programs of the YWCA.
