The Middletown Symphony Orchestra, directed by Carmon De Leone, presents CONCERT III “It’s a Classic!” at 8 p.m. today at Towne Boulevard Church of God, 3722 Towne Blvd.
Sponsored by Otterbein of Middletown, it will feature Michael Chertock, piano soloist, performing Wolfgang A. Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Franz Joseph Haydn. staff report
MADISON TWP.
Madison performing ‘Sound of Music’
“The Sound of Music” takes the stage this weekend at the William E. Caudill Performance Theater at Madison Jr./Sr. High School.
Performances continue at 7:30 p.m. today, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $8 for students and seniors, and are available online at www.madisonmohawks.org. STAFF REPORT
monroe
Council to meet in special session today
The Council of the city of Monroe will meet in special session at 12:30 p.m. today in the Council Library, 233 S. Main St. This meeting is being held to discuss the budget. staff report
oxford
Ragamala Dance to be performed at Miami
Artistic directors Ranee and Aparna Ramaswamy bring Ragamala Dance: Sacred Earth to Miami University at 7:30 p.m. April 1 at Hall Auditorium, in a performance in which Ragamala dances the ancient Indian temple art form, Bharatanatyam, against a vivid backdrop of painted prayers of Warli paintings, on a stage covered with ephemeral Kolam rice flour drawings.
Tickets are $18 for adults, $17 for senior citizens, and $6 for students and youths.
For tickets or more information, go online to www.muohio.edu/PerformingArtsSeries or call the Miami Box Office at (513) 529-3200. staff report
County
Nominations taken for educator award
Applications for the “All Educators Awards” are being accepted by the Altrusa International of Hamilton, Ohio.
The Altrusa Club is asking students, parents and residents of Butler County to nominate an outstanding teacher who goes above and beyond the norm for his/her students — someone who encourages, challenges and stimulates the student to excel.
All teachers in the Butler County area, from K-12, Sunday School, librarians, etc., who teach children may be nominated.
Applications have been distributed to all schools in Butler County.
For additional information, call (513) 895-9270. Awards will be given to two exceptional teachers.
The deadline for application submission is April 24. STAFF REPORT