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In Memory of Wendell Mohr
January 11 - February 11
Indian Hills Gallery

7:30 AM-8:30 PM Monday through Thursday, 4:30-9:00 PM (except holiday and college breaks). Join Tom and Paula Mohr, son and daughter of the artist, for a reception on 1/11 from 7:00-8:30 PM. Free Admission. For more information, call (641) 683-5144.

Ottumwa Area Arts Council Series
February 8
Bridge View Center

FOOD GARNISHMENTS by Chef Whitmore, 7:00 PM. For more information, call (641) 684-7000.

Lipizzaner Stallions
February 11 - 12
Bridge View Center

For more information, call (641) 684-7000 or go to www.bridgeviewcenter.com.

Madrigals
February 14
St. John Auditorium

Time to be announced. A costumed concert of Renaissance music. Michael Philipsen, director. Free admission. For more information, call (641) 683-5144.

The Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra Winter Concert
February 14
St. John Auditorium

7:30 PM. Rober McConnell, music director. IHCC students admitted with studen ID, all others by single or season ticket. For more information, call (641) 683-5144.

Butch Thompson Trio
February 21
Bridge View Center

3 PM. This little band puts on a big show covering everything from Scott Joplin's Maple Leaf Rag to the dirty blues of south Chicago to 1920's Harlem. For more information, call (641) 684-7000 or go to www.bridgeviewcenter.com.

Darrell Roberts Art Exhibit
February 22 - March 18
Indian Hills Art Gallery

7:30 AM-8:30 PM Monday through Thursday, 4:30-9:00 PM Sunday (except holiday and college breaks). Artists reception on 2/2 from 7:00-8:30 PM. Free admission For more information, call (641) 683-5144.

Ottumwa High School Winter Vocal Concert
February 25
OHS Auditorium

7:00 PM. For more information, call (641) 682-8764.

Indian Hills JAZZFEST 2010 Opening Night Concert
February 26
St. John Auditorium

7:00 PM. An evening of great jazz music featuring the JAZZFEST 2010 guest artists and the Indian Hills Jazz Band. Free admission. For more information, call (641) 683-5144.

Corn Belt Cow Calf Conference
February 27
Bridge View Center

8:00 AM-4:30 PM. Conference focusing on management and production practices which apply to the cow-calf industry. The conference provides an opportunity for reseachers and practical cattle producers to come together with over 70 industry representatives to explore current topics and issues. For more information, contact 641 at (641) 472-4166.

High School Jazz Band Competition
February 27
St. John Auditorium

8:00 AM-6:00 PM. A full day of jazz music featuring high school jazz bands from throughout the state of Iowa. Free admission For more information, call (641) 683-5144.

"Souper Thursday"
March 4
Knights of Columbus Hall - 123 W. Third St.

Annual Fundraiser for Wapello County Historical Society. Serving from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, adults $6 and children 12 and under $3. Tickets available at Wapello County Historical Society or at "Souper Thursday". Chili or vegetable soup, relish tray, beverage and dessert. For more information, contact Pat at (641) 682-8676.

Ottumwa Chamber of Commerce HOME EXPO 2010
March 5 - 7
Bridge View Center

Presented by KTVO TV3 Friday 2:00 - 8:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 4:00 PM For more information, contact Terry McNitt at (641) 682-3465.

Ottumwa Symphony Orchestra Concert
March 6
St. John Auditorium

7:30 PM. Tony Chang, music director. Students admitted free, others by single or season ticket. For more information, call (641) 683-5144.

Fifth Grade Chorus Winter Concert
March 8
Evans Middle School Auditorium

7:00 PM For more information, call (641) 682-8764.

Iowa Junior Miss Program
March 13
Bridge View Center

7:00 PM For more information, call (641) 684-7000.

Romeo & Juliet
March 14
Bridge View Center

The tale of young star-crossed lovers ending with their untimely death is presented when William Shakespeare's classic romantic tragedy comes to the stage. For more information, call (641) 684-7000 or go to www.bridgeviewcenter.com.

OHS/Evans Jazz Concert
March 16
Ottumwa High School Auditorium

7:00 PM For more information, call (641) 682-8764.

Evans 6th, 7th & 8th Grades Choir Concert
March 18
Evans Middle School Auditorium

For more information, call (641) 682-8764.

All Iowa Horticulture Exposition II
March 19
Bridge View Center

11:00 AM-4:00 PM on 3/19 and 9:00 AM-2:00 PM on 3/20. For more information, go to iowahort.org.

Woodland Management Walk and Talk
March 19
Pioneer Ridge Nature Area

Learn more about how to manage woodlands for wildlife and sustainability. For more information, call (641) 682-3091.

Spring Cleaning Sale at AGHC
March 20
American Gothic House Center

10:00 AM-4:00 PM. Everything will be 10% off, with select items up to 50% off. For more information, call (641) 652-3352.

Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra Spring Program
March 21
St. John Auditorium

3:00 PM For more information, call (641) 683-5224.

Spring Break at Eddyville Sand Prairie
March 22
Eddyville Sand Prairie

1:00-3:00 PM. Hike through this rare habitat looking for the plants and animals that live there. For ages 7-12 years. For more information, call (641) 682-3091.

Faculty Jazz Recital
March 23
St. John Auditorium

7:30 PM. Featuring David Sharp, saxophone. Free admission. For more information, call (641) 683-5144.

"When Tillage Begins: The Stone City Art Colony"
March 25
Eldon Library Hall

7:00 PM. For more information, call (641) 682-3091.

Southeast Iowa Symphony String Quartet
March 26
St. John Auditorium

3:00 PM. An afternoon performance of chamber music. Free admission. For more information, call (641) 683-5144.

Ottumwa Evening Lions Club Pancake Day Saturday
March 27
Knights of Columbus Hall

6:00 - 11:00 AM. Advance Ticket Price is $5.50 for adults and children under 12 is $2.50. Tickets at the door will be 50 cents more. Also serving biscuit and gravy. For more information, call (641) 682-3465.

Chatterton Duo
March 28
St. John Auditorium

Presented by Ottumwa Civic Music Association. 3:00 PM. IHCC students admitted with Student ID, others by single or season ticket. For more information, call (641) 683-5144.

Ottumwa High School Art Show
March 29 - April 15
Indian Hills Art Gallery

Indian Hills Community College. Free admission. Artists reception on March 29 from 7:00-8:30 PM. Gallery open from 7:30 AM-8:30 PM, Monday through Thursday and 4:30-9:00 PM, Sundays. For more information, call (641) 683-5144.

Ottumwa Symphony Orchestra Concert
April 1
Bridge View Center

7:30 PM. Tony Chang, Music Director. Students admitted free, others by single or season ticket. For more information, call (641) 684-7000.

11th Annual International Festival
April 3
Quincy Place Mall

11:00 AM-4:00 PM. Browse from booth to booth to explore different countries, plus there are costumes, music, entertainment, games for children and international foods to taste.

Legislative Forum
April 3
Bridge View Center

Presented by Ottumwa Area Chamber of Commerce and League of Women Voters. 9:30-11:30 AM. For more information, call (641) 682-3465.

Great Family Egg Hunt
April 10
Pioneer Ridge Nature Area

1:00-4:00 PM. For more information, call (641) 682-3091.

Tap Kids
April 11
Bridge View Center

2 PM and 7 PM. Through a series of musical vignettes, Tap Kids tells the story of eight high school kids overcoming the obstacles of their last year of high school. For more information, call (641) 684-7000 or go to www.bridgeviewcenter.com.

All City Concert
April 12
Evans Middle School Auditorium

7:30 PM.

Poetry Reading
April 13
Indian Hills Community College Library Loft

7:00 PM For more information, call (641) 683-5144.

Heartland Humane Society Spaghetti Dinner
April 17
First Presbyterian Church

5:00-7:00 PM. For more information, call (641) 682-0187.

Big Brothers/Big Sisters Annual Bowl for Kids Sake
April 18
Champion Bowl

4:00-7:00 PM. For more information, contact Sue Huff at (641) 684-4222.

GIRL SINGERS of the Hit Parade
April 18
Bridge View Center

Presented by Ottumwa Civic Music Association. IHCC students admitted with Student ID, others by single or season ticket. For more information, call (641) 683-5144.

OHS Band Prism Concert
April 19
Ottumwa High School Auditorium

2:00 PM

"GODSPELL" an IHCC Theatre Spring Production
April 23
St. John Auditorium

7:30 PM. Jennifer Boyenga, Director; Ronelle Willaden, Assistant Director and Michael Philipsen, Music Director. Free admission. For more information, call (641) 683-5144.

OHS Musical "Seussical"
April 23
Ottumwa High School Auditorium

7:30 PM on 4/23 and 4/24 and 3:00 PM on 4/25.

Grant Wood Bus Trip
April 24
Departs from American Gothic House Center

Bus departs at 9:00 AM from AGHC.

Indian Hills Foundation Scholarship Foundation
April 24
Indian Hills Campus at Ottumwa Industrial Airport

Indian Hills Campus at Ottumwa Industrial Airport, Aviation Center. Largest auction of its kind in Southeast Iowa offering everything from vehicles, computers, office equipment, and appliances to new merchandise, gift certificates, plants and books. Doors open at 9:00 AM. All proceeds are used for IHCC student scholarships. For more information, contact Rhonda Conrad at (641) 683-5115.

Adopt a Block / Downtown Clean-Up
April 25
Indian Hills Art Gallery

Indian Hills Community College. Free admission. Artists reception on April 26 at 7:00-8:30 PM. Gallery open from 7:30 AM-8:30 PM, Monday through Thursday and 4:30-9:00 AM, Sundays. For more information, call (641) 683-5144.

Arboretum Kick Off
May 1
Pioneer Ridge Nature Area

8:00-10:00 AM. Help plant new trees and shrubs while learning about trees and shrubs native in Iowa. For more information, call (641) 682-3091.

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