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Come on out to the park on Saturday - it's Ada's Spring Fling!

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 28, 2014

Circle Saturday on your calendar.

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce's second annual Spring Fling takes place Saturday, May 3, and it includes lots of family-oriented activities.

The fling, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. takes place at the War Memorial Park. In the event of bad weather, it will be cancelled with no rain date.

Here's what's on the schedule:

• Horse and carriage rides
• Face painting
• Ada Barnyard Farmers 4-H Club animal exhibit
• Ada Tree Commission tree planting
• Food

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Baltimore solo gospel artist performs April 27 at Main Street Live

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, April 24, 2014

Huli Shallone, Baltimore, Md., native, a solo gospel and hip hop/rap artist, will perform at Main Street Live, 115 S. Main St., Ada, from 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday, April 27, according to Reggie Keller.

The performance is free and open to the public. Main Street Live is the Icon’s newest advertiser.

“Main Street Live provides music and comedy shows and also is available for corporate events,” said Keller, owner. “If a business wants to hold a meeting in Ada they can do it here. In addition, bookings are available for individuals or bands interested in performing.”

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Care to solve a murder mystery this weekend?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Care to try to solve a mystery this weekend?

• CHECK OUT THE CAST PHOTO GALLERY AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

• WATCH THE SHORT VIDEO AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

“Murder in the House of Horrors” will be presented by the Ada High School Drama Club with three weekend performances in the Ada school auditorium.

Performances are:
Friday, April 25, 8 p.m.
Saturday, April 26, 8 p.m.
Sunday, April 27, 2 p.m.

For a cast list, click here.

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Ada High School Drama Club performs a "who done it?" this weekend

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 22, 2014

“Murder in the House of Horrors” will be presented by the Ada High School Drama Club with three weekend performances in the Ada school auditorium.

Performances are:
Friday, April 25, 8 p.m.
Saturday, April 26, 8 p.m.
Sunday, April 27, 2 p.m.

For a complete cast list, open the attachment at the bottom of this story.

Peg Gordon, director, told The Icon, “This year’s production is unique because it has been student produced. All positions other than the director are filled by students.

Tickets are $3 for students and seniors, and $5 to the general public.

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"This Dark Endeavor' next on the list for Teen Book Group

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, April 13, 2014

The Ada Public Library reminds teens from 7th through 12th grade that there's still tiem to read "This Dark Endeavor," by Kenneth Oppel. The library's Teen Book Group will discuss the book at 4 p.m., Thursday, April 17.

Here's a summary of the plot:

Victor Frankenstein leads a charmed life. He and his twin brother Konrad and their beautiful cousin Elizabeth take lessons at home and spend their spare time fencing and horseback riding. Along with their friend, Henry, they have explored all the hidden passageways and secret rooms of the palatial Frankenstein chateau. Except one.

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Let's see what's on The Freed Center stage this month

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, April 12, 2014

The Freed Center for the Performing Arts has a busy schedule during the second half of April. Here's the schedule:

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