Auto show, ghost hunt, exhibits & more help stave off cabin fever

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Through Jan. 8, 2012: Hayes Train Special, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Spiegel Grove, Fremont. Watch eight different model trains in styles that relate to the life of 19th U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes and his family traverse a 12x24-foot, three-tier model train layout. 800-998-PRES or www.rbhayes.org.

Through Jan. 29, 2012: Civil War: Battlefield & Homefront, Hayes Presidential Center, Hayes & Buckland, Fremont. The exhibit interprets the war years using the letters of Northwest Ohio residents who served in the war and those who stayed behind. Hours & info: www.rbhayes.org or 800-998-PRES.

At the Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo (www.toledomuseum.org).

Through Jan. 8: “The Egypt Experience: Secrets of the Tomb” Exhibit, Lower Level Egyptian Gallery, Main Museum. TMA’s popular mummies return to public view for this exploration of ancient Egyptian beliefs about life and afterlife.

Through Jan. 12: “Facebook “Pride of Toledo” Photo Exhibition, Community Galleries.

Through March 4: “Storytelling in Miniature,” Works on Paper Galleries. Featuring approximately 140 miniature engravings and prints from the Renaissance through the modern and contemporary eras from the museum’s collection.

Through March 11: “European Expressionist and Cubist Works on Paper,” Gallery 18. Drawn from the TMA collection, the exhibition features prints, illustrated books, and drawings from France and Germany in the first decades of the 20th century and includes work by Picasso, Matisse, Kollwitz, Kirchner, Kandinsky and others who emerged or came to maturity during this time.

Through March 25: “Small Worlds,” Canaday Gallery, brings together intricate, charming, disquieting, and thoughtful artwork on the smallest of scales.

January
Jan. 6-12: “True West,” The Village Players Theatre, 2740 Upton Ave., Toledo. This American classic explores alternatives that might spring from the demented terrain of the California landscape. 419-472-6817 or www.thevillageplayers.org.

Jan. 6: Silver Screen Classics: “Gone With the Wind,” 7:30-11 p.m., Valentine Theatre, 400 N. Superior St. 419-242-2787 or www.valentinetheatre.com.

Jan. 6: Toledo Walleye vs. Trenton Devils, Huntington Center, 501 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 7 p.m. 419-725-WALL or www.toledowalleye.com.

Jan. 7: Model Train Clinic Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont, 1-4 p.m. Keep those model trains on track. Talk with experts about model train maintenance and repair, as well as the worth of older trains. Attendees with G- or O-gauge trains are invited to run their models on the Hayes Museum's 12x24-foot layout. 419-332-2081 or www.rbhayes.org.

Jan. 7: Toledo Walleye vs. Greenville Road Warriors, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 7 p.m. 419-725-WALL or www.toledowalleye.com.

Jan. 7: Fremont Pigeon Club Young Bird Pigeon Show, Sandusky Co. Fairgrounds, corner of North and Rawson streets, Fremont, 8 a.m. Free admission. Info: Larry Gardner at 419-483-3484 or www.sanduskycounty.org.

Jan. 7: Bird Feeder Banding, Sandusky Co. Park District, 1970 Countryside Place, (County Office Complex), Fremont, 8 a.m. Join Tom Kashmer in observing frequent birdfeeder visitors in winter. Meet at the park office and travel to private property around the marshes of Sandusky Bay. In indoor comfort, view a “window on wildlife” and learn about bird-banding research. Free. Registration required. 419-638-1027.

Jan. 7: Pat Dailey in concert, Sandusky State Theatre, 107 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, 7:30 p.m. Funny and entertaining, this singer-songwriter has been an anchor at Put-in-Bay since the early 1980s. 877-626-1950 or sanduskystate.com.

Jan. 8: Toledo Walleye vs. S. Carolina Stingrays Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 4 p.m. 419-725-WALL or www.toledowalleye.com.

Jan. 9: Puddle Jumpers: “Winter Sky” White Star Park Log Cabin, 5013 CR 65, Gibsonburg. Beginning at 6 p.m., youths ages 5 and under with an adult companion will learn history and stories of the winter sky. Dress to be outdoors. Free. Registration required. 888-200-5577 or www.lovemyparks.com.

Jan. 11: Moscow Festival Ballet’s “Sleeping Beauty,” Valentine Theatre, 400 N. Superior St., Toledo, 7:30 p.m. www.valentinetheatre.com.

Jan. 12: Blake Shelton in Concert, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 7:30-11 p.m. www.ticketmaster.com.

Jan. 13: “The Wizard of Oz,” Valentine Theatre, 400 N. Superior St., Toledo, 8 p.m. The entire family will be captivated as they travel down the Yellow Brick Road and beyond with Dorothy, Toto and their friends. 419-242-2787 or www.valentinetheatre.org.

Jan. 13: Toledo Walleye vs. Wheeling Nailers, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 7 p.m. 419-725-WALL or www.toledowalleye.com.

Jan 13-29: “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940,” Toledo Repertoire Theatre, 16 10th St., Toledo. 419-243-9277 or www.toledorep.org.

Jan. 14: Bird Count for Kids, White Star Barn, 5013 CR 65, Gibsonburg, 9 a.m.-noon. Bird counts are being held all over Northwest Ohio as part of “Leave No Child Inside,” a movement encouraging kids and families to enjoy the outdoors. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars if you have them.  Free. Registration required. 888-200-5577 or www.lovemyparks.com.

Jan. 14: Christmas Bird County for Kids, Magee Marsh, 13220 W. SR 2, Oak Harbor, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Geared for kids age 8-12, each youth must be accompanied by a parent and will be a member of a small birding team, led by an experienced birder. 419-898-0960 or friendsofmageemarsh.org.

Jan. 14: Skippyjon Jones (Theatreworks USA), Valentine Theatre, 400 N. Superior St. Adapted from Judy Schachner’s award-winning favorite books for children, this enchanting new musical features Skippyjon Jones, a Siamese kitten with a wild imagination who looks like a Chihuahua dog and wants to be anything but a cat. 419-242-2787 or www.valentinetheatre.com.

Jan. 15: Gun Show/Swap Meet, Oak Harbor Conservation Club Clubhouse, 975 Gordon Rd., Oak Harbor, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Hunting and fishing equipment, guns, decoys, lures, sporting goods, collectibles and more. Lunch available. Info: Ralph Burnstine at 1-800-554-5519 or www.ohcc.us.

Jan. 15: Toledo Walleye vs. Kalamazoo Wings, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 4 p.m. 419-725-WALL or www.toledowalleye.com.

Jan. 16: Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Day Celebration, Savage Arena, 2801 W. Bancroft St., Toledo, 9-11 a.m. www.utoledo.edu/diversity/oed/unity.html.

Jan. 20-21: Professional Bull Riders, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo. 419-321-5007 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Jan. 20-22: “Hunting Cockroaches” (Glacity Theatre Collective), Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St., Studio A, Toledo. A pair of Polish artists relocated to a slum apartment in New York, grapple with the difficulties of pursuing their muses in a new place and new language in this bittersweet comedy. 419-242-2787 or www.glacity.org.

Jan. 21: Beginner Genealogy Class, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Spiegel Grove, Fremont, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Head Librarian Becky Hill leads this class designed for those just beginning to research their family history. $10/adults, $5/students through high school. Pre-registration required. 419-332-2081 or www.rbhayes.org.

Jan. 26-29: Greater Toledo 2012 Auto Show, SeaGate Convention Centre, 401 Jefferson St., Toledo. Thurs. 3-9 p.m.; Fri. noon-9 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 419-255-3300 or www.toledoautoshow.org.

Jan. 27: Nature Board Games, Park District Office, 1970 Countryside Place, Fremont, 4-7:30 p.m. Join the Sandusky Co. Park District for an evening of Nature Board Games (open to age 5 and older). Free. No registration required. 419-334-4495 or www.lovemyparks.com.

Jan. 27: Silver Screen Classics: The Blues Brothers, Valentine Theatre, 400 N. Superior St., Toledo, 7:30 p.m. Toledo’s New Old-Fashioned Night Out. 419-242-2787 or www.valentinetheatre.com.

Jan. 27: Jazz vocalist Cynthia Kaay Bennett Trio, Franciscan Theatre & Conference Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania, 8 p.m. 419-824-3999 or www.Lourdes.edu.

Jan. 27: Harlem Globetrotters, Stroh Center, 1535 E. Wooster St., Bowling Green, 7 p.m. www.ticketmaster.com.

Jan. 27: Ghost Hunters, Owens Community College Center for Fine & Performing Arts, 30335 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg, 7:30 p.m. On Syfy’s “Ghost Hunters,” contact between humans and spirits from the afterlife is not as farfetched as is it seems. Hear the first-hand experiences of Dustin Pari, one of the show's stars. The thrilling and interactive lecture will captivate the crowd with video, audio and photo evidence from the number one paranormal reality series on television. Join Dustin after the show for a ghost hunt at a local, verified haunted venue. Limited to 50 participants. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Jan. 27: Toledo Walleye vs. Chicago Express, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 7 p.m. 419-725-WALL or www.toledowalleye.com.

Jan. 29: U & I Bridal Show, Franciscan Theatre & Conference Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania, noon-4 p.m. 419-824-3961 or www.unibridalproductions.com.

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