Following is expanded information on a few of the outstanding events happening in Middletown during May, 2005.
MAY, 2005 EVENTS
courtesy of Middletown Convention and Visitors Bureau
P O Box 1245, Middletown, OH 45042
For more detail or additional events: visitMiddletown.org, 513-422-3030
For monthly calendar via email, send request to info@visitMiddletown.org
Community Events
Event Name: Middletown Symphony Orchestra Concert
Date(s): 1
Time: 3:00 PM
Contact: x Middletown Symphony Orchestra
Phone: (513) 424-2426
Location: Miami University Middletown
Venue Address: 4200 E University Blvd
Middletown, OH 45042
Venue Phone: (513) 727-3200
Information: Middletown Symphony Orchestra presents its final concert of the season , a matinee performance, featuring the music of Russia. Featured soloist is Dmitri Ratser, piano soloist.
Event Name: Music Man
Date(s): 1
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: La Comedia Dinner Theatre
Venue Address: 765 West Central Ave, SR 73
Springboro, OH 45066
Venue Phone: (937) 746-4554
Information: Dinner theatre at La Comedia. The Music Man brings trouble right here to River City. Enjoy the buffet and then watch the stage come alive with the 1912 musical. Tickets: Adults $37 to $51, Children $21
Event Name: Chip Richter
Date(s): 2
Time: 7:00 PM
Contact: Tina Manco - Middletown Public Library
Phone: (513) 424-0659
Location: Middletown Public Library
Venue Address: 125 S Broad St
Middletown, OH 45044
Venue Phone: (513) 424-1251
Information: Free family concert by Chip Richter to kick off the Middletown Public Library Summer Reading Program.
Event Name: Abilities First Golf Outing
Date(s): 2
Time: 12:00 PM
Contact: Utawna Leap -
Phone: (513) 727-8200
Location: Weatherwax Golf Course
Venue Address: 5401 Mosiman Road
Middletown, OH 45042
Venue Phone: (513) 425-7886
Information: The Abilities First Golf Outing raises funds for the facility providing services to children with physical handicaps.
Event Name: Pigskin/Roundball Dinner
Date(s): 4
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Manchester Inn & Conference Center
Venue Address: 1027 Manchester Avenue
Middletown, OH 45042
Venue Phone: (513) 422-5481
Information: The annual gathering of the basketball and football fans features nationally-known speakers from both basketball and football.
Event Name: Footloose
Date(s): 5 – 31
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: La Comedia Dinner Theatre
Venue Address: 765 West Central Ave, SR 73
Springboro, OH 45066
Venue Phone: (937) 746-4554
Information: Dinner theatre at La Comedia. Enjoy the buffet and then the magic of the explosive musical. Tickets: $37 to $51 Adults, $21 Children.
Event Name: Buckeye Pro Wrestling
Date(s): 6
Time: 7:00 PM
Contact: CC's Showcase
Phone: (513) 424-5144
Location: CC's Showcase
Venue Address: 2830 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd (SR25)
Middletown, OH 45042
Venue Phone: (513) 424-5144
Information: Buckeye Pro Wrestling returns to Middletown.
Event Name: SW Ohio Symphonic Band Concert
Date(s): 8
Time: 3:00 PM
Contact: Janis Toennisson - Miami University Middletown
Phone: (513) 727-3379
Location: Miami University Middletown
Venue Address: 4200 E University Blvd
Middletown, OH 45042
Venue Phone: (513) 727-3200
Information: The all-volunteer orchestra performs two free concerts at Miami University Middletown each year. The concert theme is Music From America to Italy. The 37 year old group features 90 musicians under the direction of Chris Brandenburg, band director at Lakota West High School.
Event Name: Shriners Mothers Day Car Show
Date(s): 8
Time: 12:00 PM
Contact: Richard Augsburger
Phone: (513) 423-6730
Location: Smith Park
Venue Address: 500 Tytus Avenue
Middletown, OH 45042
Venue Phone: (513) 425-7848
Information: The Mother's Day classic and custom car show is a traditionin Middletown. Sponsored by the Middletown Shrine Club, proceeds are used for Shrine projects.
Event Name: International Assn. Registered Financial Consultants
Date(s): 12, 13, 14
Contact: x Manchester Inn
Phone: (513) 422-5481
Location: Manchester Inn & Conference Center
Venue Address: 1027 Manchester Avenue
Middletown, OH 45042
Venue Phone: (513) 422-5481
Information: Financial Advisors conference
Event Name: Blithe Spirit
Date(s): 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22
Time: 8:00 PM/ 2:00 PM Matinee
Contact: Christine Brunner - Rising Phoenix Theatre Company
Phone: (513) 705-4131
Location: Temple Arts Theatre
Venue Address: 4 N Main St
Middletown, OH 45044
Venue Phone: (513) 705-4131
Information: Rising Phoenix Theatre Company presents Blithe Spirit directed by Tom Fox. Performances are held in the historic Temple Arts Building in downtown Middletown. $19.50 adults, $16.50 seniors/students,
Event Name: Middletown Art Center Auction
Date(s): 14
Contact: Peggy Davish - Midd. Art Center
Phone: (513) 424-2417
Location: Middletown Arts Center
Venue Address: 130 N Verity Parkway
Middletown, OH 45042
Venue Phone: (513) 424-2417
Information: A fund-raiser auction will be held at the Art Center to benefit its many programs.$10 - children under 12.
Event Name: AKC Dog Agility Trials
Date(s): 20, 21, 22
Time: 9:00 AM
Contact: Linda Zehler - Hamilton Dog Training Club
Phone: (513) 523-1770
Location: Smith Park
Venue Address: 500 Tytus Avenue
Middletown, OH 45042
Venue Phone: (513) 425-7848
Information: Dogs of all breeds perform on an obstacle course to test their agility and willingness to follow the orders of their handlers.
Event Name: Trenton Garage Sale
Date(s): 21, 22
Time: 12:00 PM
Contact: x City of Trenton
Phone: (513) 988-6341
Location: City of Trenton
Trenton, OH 45067
Venue Phone: (513) 988-6341
Information: The annual community-wide garage sale allows private sales all over the small village all on the same day.
Event Name: Sherry Norfolk Storyteller Workshop
Date(s): 26
Time: 1:00 and 7:00 PM
Contact: Judi Girton - Middletown Public LIbrary
Phone: (513) 424-4918
Location: Middletown Public Library
Venue Address: 125 S Broad St
Middletown, OH 45044
Venue Phone: (513) 424-1251
Information: Professional story teller and former librarian Sherry Norfolk will appear at the Middletown Public Library for an afternoon workshop and evening performance to kick off the library's summer reading program. www.sherrynorfolk.com, www.middletownlibrary.net, jgirton@mail.mpl.lib.oh.us 513-424-4918 for more information.
Event Name: Butler County Bombers Youth Baseball Tournament
Date(s): 27, 28, 29
Time Various
Contact: Guy Stone - Butler County Bombers
Phone: (513) 425-2978
Location: Smith Park
Venue Address: 500 Tytus Avenue
Middletown, OH 45042
Venue Phone: (513) 425-7848
Information: Youth baseball tournament between teams of 9, 10 and 11 year old players from the Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky area will compete during the three day event.
Event Name: Butler County Historical Tour
Date(s): 28
Time: 9:00 AM
Contact: Sam Ashworth
Phone: (513) 424-5539
Location: Middletown Historical Society
Venue Address: 56 S Main St
Middletown, OH 45044
Venue Phone: (513) 424-5539
Information: Midd. Historical Society will conduct a tour of Butler County based on the newly released driving tour prepared by the Butler County Tourism Council. Hank Renick and Bob Wilson will serve as tour guides. $30 per person. Lunch on your own.
Event Name: Mystery Dinner Theatre
Date(s): 28
Time: 6:30 PM
Contact: x Manchester Inn
Phone: (513) 422-5481
Location: Manchester Inn & Conference Center
Venue Address: 1027 Manchester Avenue
Middletown, OH 45042
Venue Phone: (513) 422-5481
Information: Mayhem and Mystery presents a regular mystery dinner theatre experience at the Manchester Inn. Combine the Manchester's buffet dinner with an audience-participating mystery theatre. $24.95 per person - 6:30 seating and cash bar. 7:00 show begins.
Event Name: Justin Brittain Memorial Scholarship Tag Sale
Date(s): 28, 29
Time: 9:00 AM
Contact: Donna Stoutenborough
Phone: (513) 420-9104
Location: Middletown Exhibit Center
Venue Address: 39 Broad St
Middletown, OH 45044
Venue Phone: (513) 422-3030
Information: Used items at rock bottom prices help raise funds for a scholarship in memory of Justin Brittain.
Event Name: Community Parade
Date(s): 30
Time: 10:00 AM
Contact: x Parade Committee
Phone: (513) 424-8119
Location: Downtown Middletown
Middletown, OH 45042
Venue Phone: (513) 1-
Information: Community groups strut their stuff in the two annual community parades in downtown Middletown.
