ONU Holiday Spectacular opens Thursday at Freed Center
The Freed Center for the Performing Arts presents the ONU Holiday Spectacular. The show is underwritten in part by the DeBow and Catherine Freed Endowment for the Arts and Kewpee Hamburger.
This holiday show has become a tradition to many patrons and area residents over the years. It gets everyone in the holiday spirit with its famous characters and familiar tunes. This year will introduce a few new characters and some new holiday favorites. Don’t miss the opportunity to join in the fun.
The Freed Center performances in Ada are Thursday, Nov. 15 through Saturday, Nov. 17, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m. Tickets are: General $15; Senior/Non-ONU $12; Child $9; Faculty/Staff $15; Faculty/Staff Child $9; ONU Student $5.
Lima performances at the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center are Friday, Nov. 30 and Saturday, Dec. 1, at 7:30; Saturday, Dec. 1 and Sunday, Dec. 2, at 2 p.m. All tickets are $5 and are available at the Freed Center Box Office and at any Kewpee location in Lima.
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