Ottawa Municipal Auditorium
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OMA has a 35 foot proscenium stage and can seat up to 830 making it the perfect place for theatrical productions, concerts, meetings, & weddings. Our Exhibition Hall is prefect for receptions, or training seminars/classes. Reasonable rental rates! OTTAWA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM BOARD
LEGAL AUTHORITY: None
4-year term
City Residency Requirement
FUNCTION: The authority and duties of the board are to: 1. Advise the Auditorium Manager of groups which might be interested in using the Municipal Auditorium; 2. Advise the Auditorium Manager of what additional information and data should be gathered so as to attract conventions, touring companies, and other groups to use the Municipal Auditorium; 3. Advise the Auditorium Manager of additional attractions or events which might increase the utilization of the Municipal Auditorium; 4. Assist the Auditorium Manager in promoting the use of the Municipal Auditorium. 5. Direct all inquiries from persons or groups desiring to use the Municipal Auditorium to the Auditorium Manager. 6. Make reports to the Governing Body concerning the Municipal Auditorium activities at least twice yearly. 7. Make recommendations concerning the annual budget, including capital improvements to the Governing Body..
MEETING: 11:30 - 12:30 PM at OMA on the third Tuesday of each month
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Thank you for being our friend!! What is a “friend” of the OMA? A friend is a person or business who supports the arts and wants to help bring more concerts, theatre and enrichment programming to the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium. If you're interested in finding out how you can be our friend too, email tevans@ottawaks.gov or call 785-242-8810.
Battle of the Bands 2017
The Ottawa Memorial Auditorium hosts the 2017 Battle of the Bands, a fundraiser for the Ottawa Teen Park. Admission for general public is $5 at the door. We're still looking for a few bands to compete! Call Tiffany at 785-242-8810 or email tevans@ottawaks.gov Battle of the Bands Rules and Regulations: • Bands must have at least 3 members, to include bass player, guitarist and drummer. Absolutely NO lip-synching or tracking vocals. • Applications will be accepted until 5 bands are registered. • Ottawa Memorial Auditorium will provide microphones and sound equipment. Guitar amps will NOT be provided. • Bands must complete a registration form and pay $50 non-refundable entry fee. • Entry fee is non-refundable under all circumstances, including withdrawal from the competition • Battle of the Bands will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 7:00 pm at Ottawa Memorial Auditorium, 301 S. Hickory, Ottawa, KS. • Bands will be given 25 minutes to perform. • Only the first band will be sound checked at 4 p.m. • Winner will receive cash winnings in the amount of all band entry fees collected and will perform at Ottawa Play Day on Saturday July 29th. Time to be determined. • Alcohol is prohibited. • Management and/or judges have the right to disqualify a band at discretion due to misconduct. • Judging based on; appearance and personality, stage presence, musicianship & dynamics, overall performance and professionalism. • Ottawa Memorial Auditorium is not liable for accident, liability or equipment disappearance or damage. • If you will be performing covers, set list needs to be turned in by June 10th • Stage plot must be submitted by June 15th.
Ned LeDoux
CONCERT ALERT: Tickets are on sale NOW for Ned LeDoux, Saturday, September 2, 2017at 7 p.m. Get them at https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1480015 Brought to you in part by: Ottawa Memorial Auditorium, KOFO Radio, Reece Nichols Town and Country Realty and DIY Supply. Have questions feel free to message us or call 785-242-8810.
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Franklin and Carlos celebrate #OttawaKS recognized as a Play City USA by @kaboom for the 8th year. #playOttawaKS #playceforkids
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We still need a few bands for Battle of the Bands 2017! Dust off that old drum set and guitar amp and join us June 24th.
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UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE OMA: May 23rd FREE Movie Night at 6:30 pm - Sergent York June 24th Battle of the Bands! 1 band registered...three to go! Email tevans@ottawaks.gov for more information. September 2nd Ned LeDoux in concert! Tickets are on sale NOW! Get them at the OMA, Ottawa City Hall, or online ottawamunicipalauditorium.com
Thanks to all who attended the 312th Army Band concert Saturday evening! Also a special thanks to the 312th Army Band for a fantastic performance! This video features Ottawa High School Band Director Courtney Nichols conducting "Footlifter".
The 312th Army Band performs "Urban Dances" at the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium.
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TONIGHT: The 312th Army Band returns to the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium stage. This is a FREE concert! Doors open at 6pm! Pre-show at 6:15pm and main show at 7pm.
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We're just two days away from the 312th Army Band returning to the OMA. This show is a FREE concert. Doors open at 6 p.m. Get here early as prelude music begins at 6:15...the concert begins at 7 p.m. Share with your friends!
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