Ottawa University Events
1001 S. Cedar St.
Ottawa, KS 66067
785-242-5200, ext. 5403
www.ottawa.edu
tonia.salvini@ottawa.edu

During the academic year, Ottawa University provides a variety of events for members of the greater Franklin County community as well as The College campus students, faculty, and staff. Lectures, musical performances, theatre productions, special events, art exhibits, and celebrations are all open to the public. Art exhibits are an on-going event in the Mammel Art Center and Gallery located on the west end of the campus. The Ottawa University Theatre casts at least two productions each semester and a variety of recitals and performances by musicians and ensembles are performed during the entire year.

ACT Ottawa
785-242-8478 : current and upcoming production
785-242-1182 : other inquiries about the group
www.actottawa.org

ACT Ottawa as the only community theatre in Franklin County provides a vital dimension to the cultural and entertainment life of the community. Deeply involved on a community level ACT Ottawa provides audiences with quality live theatre and programming and is actively engaged in creating a sense of community. ACT Ottawa BOD members serve as advisory committee members, and liaisons with a variety of service, non-profit, commerce and community building organizations. Through these partnerships ACT Ottawa continues to promote the Performance Arts as a vehicle for exploration and change.    Opportunities abound for participation, whether it is acting on stage, behind the scenes crew work, or volunteering on the Board of Directors. However, Tallulah Bankhead said it best, “If you want to help the American theatre, don't be an actress, be an audience.”

The Ottawa Municipal Auditorium
301 S. Hickory St.
PO Box 462
Ottawa, KS 66067
785-242-8810
sstitt@ottawakansas.net for tickets or information
www.grapevine.net/~omalive

The Ottawa Municipal Auditorium offers three separate series: Performing Arts, Country and Western, and Youth Matinee. Concerts, ballets, theatrical productions for adults and children, and the KOFO Home and Garden Expo fill the calendar. From time to time, other local and regional groups use the auditorium for productions.

The Ottawa Suzuki Strings
510 S. Main St.
PO Box 99
Ottawa, KS 66067
785-242-0242
suzukistrings@sbcglobal.net
www.ottawasuzukistrings.org

The Ottawa Suzuki Strings is an internationally known ensemble of young violinists, violists, and cellists from two to twenty years of age. These young string players receive their music education at the Carnegie Cultural Center in a program directed by violinist Alice Joy Lewis. Their music study is based on the Talent Education approach of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki. The Ottawa Suzuki Strings play at many area events, sponsor two summer music festivals, and hold a special Christmas concert, "Tinsel and Strings," in early December.

The Rink
222 E 2nd St.
Ottawa KS 66067
785-242-1191

Is a roller-skating rink, an institution in Ottawa for years, The Rink is open on weekends and for special events. A popular spot for kids, even mom and dad can join in the fun and roller skate the night away.  Currently closed for Summer 2008.