Emily Ann Thompson will perform Tuesday at the Hancock County Public Library with her husband, Kelly.
Here is a list of events happening in Hancock County this weekend and beyond. If you know of an upcoming community event that you’d like to see featured here, email [email protected].
“The Addams Family” coming to downtown Greenfield
GREENFIELD – The creepy and kooky story of “The Addams Family” comes to downtown Greenfield this weekend.
The Ricks-Weil Theatre Company will present its spring 2023 production March 24-31 and April 1-2. The comical feast embraces the wackiness in every family, and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart man from a respectable family. Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez must do something he’s never done before – keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia.
Show times for the play that features new, local actors as well as long-time veterans are 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays at the H.J. Ricks Centre for the Arts, 122 W. Main St., Greenfield. For tickets, visit seatyourself.biz/ricksweiltheatrecompany. For updates on the show, visit facebook.com/RicksWeilTheatreCompany.
Celtic concert coming to library
GREENFIELD – The Hancock County Public Library will host a free Celtic concert this month.
Emily Ann and Kelly Thompson will perform at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 28 at the main branch of the HCPL, 900 W. McKenzie Road, Greenfield.
The event will include traditional songs from Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. Emily Ann plays the fiddle accompanied by husband Kelly on guitar. The two join voices during a mix of jigs, reels and lively tunes, according to the HCPL website. For more or to register, visit hcplibrary.org.
Spring bazaars coming April 1
GREENFIELD – Fill your Easter baskets or buy for moms, dads and grads in two upcoming shopping events featuring local crafters and vendors.
Two events are slated simultaneously April 1, and both raise money for local charities.
The fourth annual Spring Bazaar at Greenfield-Central High School will be 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 1 at the school, 810 N. Broadway St. Hosted by the school’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, the free event features vendors and crafters, as well as the Easter Bunny from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. An egg hunt will be at 10 a.m.
The Spring Country Vintage Market will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 1 at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, 620 Apple St., Greenfield. The market is a fundraiser for local community service organizations, including the Hancock County Extension Homemakers. The event features free admission and parking; food trucks will also be on site.
High school plays, musicals coming up
HANCOCK COUNTY – Local high school students are preparing for spring plays coming up.
The Eastern Hancock Drama Club will perform “James and the Giant Peach” in April at the high school’s auditorium. The play is based on the book by Roald Dahl.
Show times are 7 p.m. April 14; 7 p.m. April 15 and 2 p.m. April 16. Tickets are $12 at the door.
“Legally Blonde, the Musical” at Mt. Vernon High School will be April 13-16. Tickets are at mvhs.booktix.com. The production is recommended for ages 6 and up; online tickets are $16 for adults and $12 for children 18 and under; at the door is $20 for adults and $15 for children.
“Mamma Mia!” will be performed by Greenfield-Central High School students May 5-7. Tickets and show times will appear at gcdrama.org.
