MURDER! You’re all invited:

solve the WHODUNNIT, benefit NEST

By Chuck Gibson

LOVELAND, OH (March 14, 2025) – Who doesn’t love a great mystery, better yet, a murder mystery you get to solve, and it benefits NEST Community Learning Center kids (NEST CLC).

Here’s what we know so far: Van DeVol, Founder of NEST Community Learning Center (Nutrition-Education-Safety-Transformation) and “her kids” of NEST CLC need your support. They’re hosting a “WhoDunnit” event on April 4th and you’re invited to come out to help and have fun doing it.

“Join us for a Murder Mystery Dinner,” said DeVol. “The event includes dinner buffet, desserts, wine and beer/open bar and a thrilling evening of WhoDunnit! All proceeds benefitting NEST Community Learning Center. It will be to die for!”

The Murder Mystery event promises a great dinner, drinks, laughter and brilliant intrigue all brought to you by the cast of The Loveland Stage Company.

“How to Host a Murder Mystery Dinner Party (In Fifteen Simple Steps)” –

Written by Brian Taylor with this Lovlenad Stage Company production by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Denver, Colorado.

Your all invited to join in the fun at RSVP EVENT CENTER, 453 Wards Corner Rd. – Loveland, OH 45140 on Friday, April 4, at 6 p.m. 

While being called upon to use your finest detective skills, you will be served a Dinner Buffet, desserts, wine & beer Open Bar and a (Cash Bar Available). 

Here’s what they’re saying:

Dust Off Your Detective Hat!

Get ready for an evening of suspense and intrigue at NEST Community Learning Center’s Murder Mystery Dinner. Solve clues, uncover secrets, and unmask the culprit while enjoying a delectable dinner where every twist and turn helps make a difference! This immersive experience blends mystery with a mission, as each ticket purchase helps provide local kids nutritious meals and academic tutoring from our fun, safe, nurturing, and healthy after-school program. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the fun and make a meaningful impact for kids in your neighborhood!

“The NEST CLC kids are hoping you will join me, Van DeVol, on April 4th for NEST’s Murder Mystery Dinner to support them and their NEST programs.” – Van DeVol, NEST CLC Founder

How to Host a Murder Mystery Dinner Party

(In Fifteen Simple Steps) 

Directed by Carissa Sloan and produced by Loveland Stage Company by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Denver, Colorado.

Here is the CAST LIST –

in order of appearance:

• The Free Spirit: Casey Conley
• The Groundskeeper: Ken Macke
• The Doctor: Erin Marie Schwartz
• The Ladykiller: Andrew Theademan
• The Writer: Summer Shelton
• The Lost Traveler: Chris George
• The Inspector: Kayla Nelsen