A play "Angels in America, Part 1: Millennium Approaches" will be presented at the Freed Center from Sept. 28 until Oct. 1. The drama is an examination of AIDS and homosexuality in America in the 1980s.
The writer, Tony Kushner, won a Pulitzer Prize in 1993 for the play that has been described as the most influential play of the last 25 years.
Set in 1985 in Manhattan, in the age of Reagan and at the onset of the AIDS epidemic, Kushner’s play faces head on the central crises of American culture. Political, religious and social conflicts underpin a story with characters whose personal crises of love and abandonment interconnect with larger societal questions.
The University Singers of Ohio Northern University will present a concert at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24 in Presser Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
The Homecoming weekend concert will feature all of the University’s choral ensembles. The program includes contributions by Polar Rhythms, a self-directed student a cappella group; University Singers, Men’s Chorus and Chamber Singers, directed by ONU music faculty member Christopher Larsen; and Women’s Chorus, directed by ONU music faculty member Marilyn Roth-Basinger
The Parker Presents jazz group will perform at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28 in Presser Hall. The event is free and open to the public. The group consists of Gene Parker on saxophone, Ray Parker on bass, Harry Allen on tenor sax, Tad Weed on piano and George Schuller on drums.
Gene Parker, an adjunct professor of jazz at Ohio Northern, plays more than 12 instruments. He has been a professional musician in the Toledo area for many years. His son, Ray Parker, is a New York City bass player. Both men have performed nationally with some of the biggest names in show business.
FROM BLUFFTON ICON - Bluffton’s family-friendly 14th annual Fall Festival is Saturday, Sept. 23. Activities are in six locations throughout the community with most taking place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. As in past festivals, bus transportation is available between all locations at scheduled intervals.
The Ada First United Methodist Church will serve lunch at the church and have a quilt raffle during Harvest and Herb Fest on Saturday.
Serving will begin at 11 a.m. and continue until 1:30 p.m. The raffle for the queen size quilt will take place at 1:30 p.m. with proceeds going to missions. Tickets are available from women of the church or by calling 419-303-3168.
Mornings with Mommy, educational play-dates begin Monday, Sept. 18, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Jenera.
Offered for infants through preschool age children (ages 0-5 years) and meet other moms, these dates continue on the first and third Mondays and Tuesdays of each month from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church, 301 N. Main St., Jenera.
Advance registration is required online at tlcjenera.org or by calling 419-326-4685. The cost is $5 per family (not per child) per session. Payment may be by cash or check.
