Good morning, Marion County. Divine comedy is descending upon our community this weekend as the Little Sisters of Hoboken take center stage at the Palace Theatre. "Nunsense II: The Second Coming" brings heavenly hilarity with its five-woman cast navigating unexpected mishaps during their "Thank You" variety show. Mark your calendars for this limited-seating production running Friday through Sunday, with ticket options ranging from student discounts to premium packages that include charcuterie—proving that both spiritual and culinary satisfaction await theatergoers.
On another inspiring note, Marion has reached the final round in the "Strongest Town" competition, going head-to-head with Harrisonburg, Virginia for national recognition. Our city of 36,000 is being evaluated on everything from adaptability to housing initiatives, with our application highlighting leadership's engagement with residents. You can support Marion's bid for the crown by casting your daily vote at strongesttown.com until Thursday—a small action that could bring our community significant recognition.
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🎭 Nuns take the stage for heavenly hilarity in Marion. The Palace Theatre's "Nunsense II: The Second Coming" features the Little Sisters of Hoboken preparing for a "Thank You" variety show while facing unexpected mishaps. Directed by Mark Neville, the musical comedy will run Friday through Sunday with a five-woman cast. Ticket prices range from $16 for students to $42 for premium seating that includes a charcuterie box. The Kathleen E. O'Shea Fund at Marion Community Foundation sponsors this limited-seating production.
🏆 Marion battles Virginia town for "Strongest Town" crown. The Ohio city of 36,000 is competing against Harrisonburg, Virginia (population 51,000) in the final round of an online competition highlighting resilient communities. Residents can vote once daily until Thursday at strongesttown.com to support their city. The contest, run by strongtowns.org, evaluates communities based on adaptability, transportation options, housing initiatives, and fiscal responsibility. Marion's application emphasizes leadership engagement with residents, while Harrisonburg showcases bike lane expansion and refugee cycling programs.
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