January 2012

January 12^th – Sax 4^th Avenue
DCCC presents Sax 4^th Avenue, an innovative saxophone quartet from the Toledo area, has pleased audiences with its high energy performances that incorporate improvisation and choreography.  The quartet returns with what is sure to be a crowd pleasing concert. (Historic Valentine Theater – 7:30pm)

January 22^nd – Mozart by Candlelight
Hundreds of glistening candles, intimate sacred spaces and the magnificent of Mozart’s music combine for a truly spectacular experience.  Tickets available at the DDVB office (St. Mary’s Church, Defiance 4pm)

February 2012

February 2^nd - The Big Band Sound of the DCCB
Under the direction of local music educator, Scott Rogers, the band features classics of Ellington, Miller and Basie.  Tickets are $8 in advance and may be purchased at the Defiance Public Library, DDVB, and Kissners or $10 at the door (Historic Valentine Theater 7:30 pm)

February 9^th – City of Defiance Recognizes Mercury Cleaners
Event is free and open to the public. (Stroede Center for the Arts 7:30 pm)

February 12^th – Duo Diorama – DCCC Performance Series
Chinese violinist MingHuan Xu and Canadian pianist Winston Choy are compelling and versatile artists who favor an eclectic mix of musical styles, from standard works to the avant-garde. Duo Diorama has delighted audiences throughout the world with their uniquely fresh and powerful blend of two instruments. (Stroede Center for the Arts 7:00pm)

February 16^th -18^th  –  DC Players Spring Play - Barefoot in the Park
$6 general admission and $4 for students and senior citizens – to reserve tickets call 419-783-2462(Schomburg Auditorium).

February 23rd – Town and Gown Series – The Forts Along the Auglaize by Richard Rozevink, Defiance College Campus

February 24th – 26th , Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - February 24th 8:00 p.m., February 25, 8:00 p.m. & February 26, 2:00 p.m. ~ Defiance High School Musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Defiance Community Auditorium

February 28^th - Defiance High School Winter Band Concert ( 7:00pm)

February 28^th – Schomburg Series – New Found Road – (Schomburg Auditorium 7pm-9pm)

March 2012

March 3rd- Dueling Piano Night featuring Cool Duel
An evening of heavy grazing, music and laughter. Pre-sale tickets $25 each. For tickets call: 419-516-9710 or 419-212-0004. Doors open at 6:45pm, 21 and over only.  (K of C Hall - 7:30pm)

March 4th - Wheaton College Women's Chorale - The Wheaton College Women's Chorale has sung for enthusiastic audiences in this country, Europe and the British Isles. Composed of over sixty students representing many states and a variety of academic majors, the Chorale's central goal is to worship God with its musical offerings, to uplift audiences through shared ministry, and to enrich the college experience for ensemble members. Listeners far and wide have praised the ensemble for its superb music-making and Christian witness. Admission is free, light refreshments to follow. , (First Presbyterian Church of Defiance, 7pm)

March 8th, 9th and 10th - C.E.R.T Training
CERT is a positive and realistic approach to emergency and disaster situations where citizens may initially be on their own and their actions can make a difference.  Training includes : Shut off gas, Cribbing, Put out small fires, Search and Rescue, C.P.R or First Aid, Basics Family Preparedness, Incident Stress Management.  FREE training is March 8th from 6pm-9pm, March 10th 8am-5pm, March 11th 1pm to 5pm. Located at the EMA Building next to Noble Twp. F.D. 22491 Mill Street. More information please call 419-782-1130. 

March 15th – Town and Gown Series – Mark Holbrook from the Ohio Historical Society presents “Ohio’s Unknown Generals” (Stroede Center for the Arts 7:30pm ) (Defiance) 

March 16th – 18th – Beauty and the Beast –  Intended to give theater experiences to youths in fourth to eighth grade, Young People's Theater Guild was founded in 1981 but had been inactive for several years as it was without a venue. The troupe has now reestablished itself in the Stroede Center for the Arts. 7:30pm at the Stroede Center for the Arts.

March 17th - 17th Annual "Clean Up Your Park Day"
Show up at the park nearest you, Bronson, Kingsbury, Latty's Grove, Riverside, Diehl, Pontiac Park, Fort Grounds, and the Reservoir. Bring along rakes, shovels, brooms, gloves and boots to help in the clean up, and don't forget to bring a friend! Contacts - Jody Doyle - 419-782-6195 - Parks Division - Christy - 419-784-2745. Please call to let us know how many in your group will be coming or if you have any questions regarding this event. (9:30am to 11:30am)

March 22^nd  - Night of the Arts Festival
Presented by Defiance City Schools (6:00 -9:00pm)

March 24th – “Vince Polce Tribute Concert,” – Defiance College Community Band performs. The Annual DCCB Cabaret Concert has been replaced to honor the memory of Dr. Vince Polce. Admission is free, no meal will be served. More details to come (Weaner Center, Defiance College Campus 7:30 pm)

March 24th - Defiance County Master Gardeners Workshop
To sign up or for more information please call 419-784-4771.  Ohio State University Extension Office

March 25^th – Warren Mailley-Smith – DCCC Performance Series
Warren has performed for the British royal family over thirty times and has been enthusiastically received by audiences throughout the world.  A rising your British talent, he has been widely praised for his virtuosity and musical sensitivity.  (Stroede Center for the Arts 7:00pm)

March 27^th – Schomburg Series – Robin Speilberg – (Schomburg Auditorium 7pm-9pm)

March 29^th – Axiom Brass – DCCC Performance Series
Praised for its “clean, clear, and precise sound,” Axiom Brass has established itself as one of the major brass quintets in the world.  The group has been internationally recognized for its groundbreaking programming with a repertoire that ranges from jazz and Latin music to string quartet transcriptions to original compositions for brass quintet.  (Historic Valentine Theater 7:30pm) 

March 31st – Barbershop Show
The Northwesternaries’ 67^th Annual Barbershop Show at the Defiance Community Auditorium 2pm and 7:30pm.  Call 419-899-2702 for more information.    

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