FREED CENTER EVENTS
ONU Holiday Spectacular
Bring the entire family to celebrate the season with The ONU Holiday Spectacular, an annual holiday tradition for families for 25 years!
THE ONU HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR 2019
At the Freed Center for the Performing Arts: Thursday, Nov. 21, at 7:30 p.m. | Friday, Nov. 22, at 7:30 p.m. | Saturday, Nov. 23, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
* At Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center (Lima): Friday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. | Saturday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. | Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m.
* Purchase tickets by calling the box office or visiting Kewpee Hamburgers
"Symphonic Opera" features the music of Mozart and music from famous operas by Giuseppe Verdi, Georges Bizet, Alexander Borodin, Sigmund Romberg and Victor Herbert. Soprano Kate Patterson and pianist Naomi Bernholt winners of the ONU Music Department’s concerto competition, feature as soloists with the ONU Symphony Orchestra.
The Ohio Northern Symphony, under the direction of Dr. Antoine T. Clark, is a hybrid orchestra comprised of a highly select group of students, faculty, and professionals. The symphony performs two programs a year, and enrollment is open, by way of an audition, to all University students regardless of major.
TICKET PRICING:
$10 – Adults/Seniors
$5 – Students/Children Purchase Tickets
The Ohio Northern Symphony, under the direction of Dr. Antoine T. Clark, is a hybrid orchestra comprised of a highly select group of students, faculty, and professionals. The symphony performs two programs a year, and enrollment is open, by way of an audition, to all University students regardless of major.
TICKET PRICING:
$10 – Adults/Seniors
$5 – Students/Children Purchase Tickets
About the Freed Center
Become an Angel for the Arts
Each year, a group of generous donors known as Angel for the Arts supports Ohio Northern University productions that energize, invigorate, challenge and captivate our community. Become an Angel for the Arts, and you’ll help enhance the theatre, music, visual art and dance performances and exhibitions that impact our students’ educations. Any gift, no matter the size, will make a difference.Your generous gifts give students a better understanding of artistry, the ability to apply acting theory, perform dance such as tap and ballet and so much more that will carry into a lifetime of spreading art to the world. Become an angel of the performing arts community and follow the journey of a student from Ada coming alive on stage!
Angel for the Arts proudly supports students and programs in visual and performing arts.
ANGEL FOR THE ARTS MEMBERSHIP RUNS FROM JUNE 1 TO MAY 31.
Stars fill the stage
Student productions filled the house during the 2018-19 season.
SEASON UNDERWRITERS
A great season of shows awaits! We bring these performances to you with the generous support of donors who help deliver enriching experiences to our community and add high-impact learning opportunities for students. For this we say, THANK YOU!
When I stage-managed The Pirates of Penzance at ONU, something changed in how I saw myself in the future. I could see myself performing and managing.Haley Ward
Stay Connected!
Other ways to stay connected with the Freed Center:
twitter.com/FreedCenter
instagram.com/FreedCenter
Box Office Information
Freed Center for the Performing Arts525 South Main Street
Ada, Ohio 45810
Phone: 419-772-1900
Fax: 419-772-1856
Email: freed-center@onu.edu
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
The Inn at Ohio Northern University
The Inn at ONU is the area’s luxury hotel located within walking distance of The Freed Center for the Performing Arts. Before the performance, enjoy the Thursday through Saturday evening dinner club featuring a “Dine and Wine” exclusive and head to the Pub to unwind after the show. You’ll love The Inn’s luxurious and spacious accommodations that include a Fresh Start Breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking.
Contact:
401 West College Avenue, Ada, Ohio
Phone: 419-772-2500
Email: innonu@onu.edu