Three live events scheduled at Civic Center By Staff Reports - info@limanews.com Abe Ambroza, CEO of the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center, is finalist of the Non Profit of the Year Award. LIMA — Live entertainment will return to Veterans Memorial Civic Center this fall, more than a year after the COVID-19 pandemic canceled live shows. The Civic Center Foundation announced Thursday morning that three live performances are scheduled for later this year, including Black Violin on Oct. 21, The Oak Ridge Boys on Oct. 24 and A Christmas Carol on Dec. 12. “There’s a little bit of rejuvenation here now,” said Abe Ambroza, CEO of the Civic Center. “Now we’re able to book these events and make some announcements. It’s the shot in the arm I need and my staff needed.”