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FAMILY FEST
March 4 , 10 a . m . -4 p . m . Bridge View Center , Ottumwa
Family Fest is a free event created by Bridge View Center to give back to the Ottumwa community ; showcase and highlight STEM initiatives and activities and other educational and health / wellness components ; and allow our children to also have a little bit of fun and be entertained . The day will be filled with inflatables and activities in the Fun Zone and Safety Zone ; stage entertainment ; educational presentations by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources ; and exhibitors showcasing regional businesses , nonprofits , service organizations and other vendors .
WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
March 8 , 8:15 a . m . Bridge View Center , Ottumwa
Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress will present the first annual Women Leadership Conference titled “ Lean In ,” with keynote speaker Jenny Lawson . Diversity , equity and inclusion means breaking down the barriers that separate us ; and to be free means to be equal . The conference will celebrate this concept , and its mission is to create a community in which we not only strive to bring success and balance for everyone , but also learn from the trials and honor the successes of those who came before us .
PORK TORNADOES
March 4 , 7 p . m . Pella Opera House , Pella
The Pork Tornadoes return to the Pella Opera House . This group is a powerful party band that has played all around the Midwest at the best and biggest bars , festivals and more . Having played more than 600 + shows in the last 12 years , this band has perfected their live show into an experience you won ’ t find anywhere else .
THE HALL SISTERS
March 9 , 7 p . m . Bridge View Center , Ottumwa
Ottumwa Civic Music Association presents The Hall Sisters . The Hall Sisters are an established up-and-coming premier act in the country pop genre . They have performed at such prestigious venues as The Grand Ole Opry , Carnegie Hall and the Country Music Hall of Fame . Their sounds have been best described as a combination of the earthy vibe of Lady A and soulful harmony of The Carpenters , with an added touch of the famed sister groups of the past .
OH WHAT A NIGHT !
March 19 , 3 p . m . Bridge View Center , Ottumwa
“ Oh What a Night !” is a blockbuster musical revue directed by award-winning Broadway producer / director Michael Chapman , written by Motown producer George Solomon , and choreographed by critically acclaimed choreographer Paul Holmquist . “ Sherry ,”” Big Girls Don ’ t Cry ,” “ Walk Like A Man ” and “ Can ’ t Take My Eyes Off You ” are just some of the many hits you ’ ll enjoy from the dynamic songbook of those boys from Jersey , Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons .
HAIRBALL
March 24 , 7:30 p . m . Bridge View Center , Ottumwa
A band puts on a concert — Hairball puts on an event . Hairball is a rock ‘ n ’ roll experience you won ’ t soon forget . Vocalists Joe Dandy , Kris Vox and Dave Moody lead the band through a 2 + hour , mind-blowing and dropdead accurate homage to some of the biggest arena acts in the world . Van Halen , KISS , Motley Crue , Queen , Journey , and Aerosmith are but a few of the acts fans will see brought to life .