Read about Jennette Bradley, the country's first female black lieutenant governor. (Michael E. Jackson photo)

• 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Swearing-In Ceremony: The oath of office will be administered to Gov. Bob Taft and Lt. Gov.-elect Jennette Bradley in the Ohio Theatre. Afterward, Gov. Taft will deliver his inaugural address. Open to the public.

• 1:15-3 p.m. A reception will take place in the Galbreath Pavilion at the Ohio Theatre immediately following the official inaugural ceremony. Open to the public.

• 4-5:30 p.m. Tribute to the Lieutenant Governor. This event is a salute to Ms. Bradley. The ticketed event will take place at the Hyatt on Capitol Square Governor's Ballroom.

• 8 p.m.-midnight. Ohio Leadership Ball. There will be one Inaugural Ball to honor Gov. Taft, Lt. Gov.-elect Bradley and Ohio's statewide elected officials. The ticketed ball will take place at the Hyatt Regency Grand Ballroom.