MARION — Named the “The World’s Funniest, Most Inspiring Comedian,” Jeff Allen will perform at the Marion Palace Theatre on Saturday, April 22 at 8 p.m. Regarded as one of the premium clean comedians working today, Allen seamlessly combines fresh, hilarious humor with a good dose of inspiration, creating a show for the whole family to enjoy.

ADA — Pianist Polina Bespalko will present a concert at 8 p.m. on March 31 in the Presser Hall Snyder Recital Hall at Ohio Northern University. Bespalko will perform pieces from Bach, Liszt, Schubert and Tchaikovsky. The concert is free and open to the public. It was originally scheduled for March 13 but was postponed due to weather.

Members of the Riverdale High School cast of “Seussical” practice their opening number for this weekend’s production. Ethan Rader plays the Cat in the Hat, Mackenzi Thompson is cast in the role of Jo-Jo and Ben Borkosky is Horton. The musical will be presented at 7 p.m. Friday and again at 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturday in the Russell …

The Hardin County Shrine Club is again providing members of Simon Kenton and Harco Industries tickets to the Aladdin Shrine Circus to be held on Friday.

ADA – Ohio Northern University’s Gospel Ensemble has proved that diversity and inclusion are themes that stand the test of time. The singing group, which was founded in fall 1987 for a one-time performance, will perform its 30-year anniversary concert at 4 p.m. on April 2 in the McIntosh Center Ballroom. The event is free and open to the public.

DOLA — Awakened Commotion, Hardin Northern High School's pop a cappella singing group, will present a afternoon of a cappella singing on Sunday, March 19 at 3 p.m. in the school's auditorium.

LIMA — The Lima Symphony Orchestra will present “An Evening with Chris Botti” on Saturday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Civic Center, Lima. A master trumpeter, Botti is known for dazzling his audiences with everything from jazz to pop to rock.

ADA — Ohio Northern University instructor of flute Erin Helgeson Torres will present a flute recital at 8 p.m. on March 20 in Snyder Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public.

ADA --- The Ohio Northern University Men’s Chorus and Women’s Chorus will be in concert at 8 p.m. on March 24 in Snyder Recital Hall in Presser Hall. The concert is free and open to the public.

ADA — The Ohio Northern University Symphonic Band will present a concert to honor the memory of Catherine “Kitty” Freed, former first lady of Ohio Northern, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 19 in the Freed Center for the Performing Arts.