Veterans Memorial Civic Center

The Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center stands in Lima’s Town Square and is the hub of the community’s cultural life. It is the primary public assembly facility in West Central Ohio. Since our opening in 1984, more than 3 million people have attended over 10,000 events held here.

CROUSE PERFORMANCE HALL

The Crouse Performance Hall, a 1,700-seat proscenium theatre, is the setting for a host of entertainment events. The Hall is acoustically superb and can handle the most complex stage productions. It is the performance home of the Lima Symphony Orchestra, the Lima Area Concert Band and many other regional companies. The “Broadway in Lima” series brings top-quality Broadway tours to town. Family shows, concerts in all styles of music, dance performances, lectures, and movies -- the Crouse Performance Hall accommodates all these and more -- over 100 performances a year.

ALLEN COUNTY MEMORIAL HALL

One block south of the Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center is one of Lima’s historic structure, Allen County Memorial Hall. Memorial Hall was built in 1908 and now on the National register of Historic Places. Memorial Hall’s classic atmosphere has attracted many organizations to regularly hold events here. It has been the host of such events as the Blues Fest and Pickles Blues Extravaganza as well as events such as the Indoor Rally in the Square, art shows, fundraiser dinners, lectures and ceremonial events like prayer services.