A new exhibition devoted to the work of Mexican artist Francisco Toledo (pronounced
toe-LEY-doe), whom many consider to be the most important Latino artist of his generation, opens in March at the Toledo Museum of Art.
The 35 works on paper assembled for Mexico’s Toledo include prints from the Museum’s own collection and feature art works borrowed [...]

Chocolate Affair is Sure to be a Sweet Treat ……
Tickets are now on sale for the Chocolate Affair, an annual event benefiting Sylvania Area Family Services. The event will be held Sunday March 28 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Father Wurzel Family Center on the East Campus of St. Joseph Parish, 5411 [...]

Sylvania Arts Commission Sponsors Student ArtFest 2010
Creative energy and imagination abounds in the student artists of Sylvania and the community is invited to see all of this wonderful talent on display at the Student ArtFest 2010.
“We are so happy to sponsor this event with such talented students” states Sherri Miller, SCAC board president. “The [...]

The Clarence Smith Community Chorus will present its’ Annual Spring Concert on Saturday, March 27th, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. The concert will be held at the Toledo Mennonite Church located at 5501 Nebraska Ave.
The chorus, well known for its’ performance of Negro Spirituals is excited about this year’s concert. Along with chorus selections, there [...]

On Sunday, April 11th, the Polish American Community of Toledo (PACT) will be sponsoring a Reverse Raffle and Las Vegas Day Event that will be held at the Blessed Sacrament Parish Hall located at 4227 Bellevue Toledo, OH 43613 starting at 1:00 PM.
In addition to the Reverse Raffle, there will be numerous casino games including [...]

The fourth annual Lourdes College Distinguished Lecture in American History and Culture will be held on Monday April 12 at 7 p.m. in the Franciscan Theatre & Conference Center. Dr. Robert V. Remini, Historian of the United States House of Representatives, will serve as guest speaker. His presentation will discuss Andrew Jackson and Indian Removal.  [...]

In a continued effort to meet the growing needs of military service members, the YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo will provide respite child care services to deployed National Guard/Reservists and select military personnel. Underwritten by the Department of Defense (DoD), respite child care services are designed to provide licensed child care for children of [...]

Due to last year’s great success, The Toledo Symphony Orchestra will be participating again in Orchestras Feeding America, the second annual national food drive involving America’s symphony orchestras. The Toledo Symphony, in partnership with the Girl Scouts of America, will be collecting non-perishable food at concerts taking place on March 26, 27 and 28 at [...]

The Toledo Museum of Art has launched an online sweepstakes designed to solicit community feedback about what is “too good to miss” at the Museum.
“Throughout our history, residents of Toledo and the surrounding region have been extremely supportive of the Toledo Museum of Art,” said Kelly Fritz Garrow, director of communications. “With the interactive ability [...]

Drum Classes:
“Soul Djembe Drumming” with Yaya Kabo @ Integration Yoga Studio
Sunday, March 14th thru April 4th, 2010 @ 12:30pm
(next series April 18th thru May 9th)
4633 W Bancroft St, Toledo OH 43615
ALMA Artistic Director and Senegalese Master Drummer Yaya Kabo offers a 4-week series of classes for all students of djembe drumming. Classes [...]

Thousands Expected to Visit Toledo Train Station for National Train Day 2010!
Toledo’s annual celebration of trains and train travel is Saturday, May 1, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the historic Amtrak station (415 Emerald St.) and upstairs at the restored Grand Lobby of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza. All events are free [...]

The Toledo Symphony Orchestra (TSO) is performing Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue on Saturday, March 20 at 8 PM in the Peristyle.
Guest conductor Julian Wachner joins pianist Kirill Gerstein and the TSO for this special event concert. Gerstein returns to Toledo to play Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, and Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. The [...]

The Cla-Zel Theatre is proud to announce Friday Night Jazz on the last Friday of the month. The centerpiece of the Friday Night Jazz will be the best local professional jazz musicians as well as special featured performers.
Regular performers:
Damen Cook (drums and vocals): Son a legendary jazz guitarists Leon Cook has had a successful carrier [...]

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is proud to announce the 80th Anniversary of the West Toledo Branch Library, located at 1320 W. Sylvania Ave. Please join us for a celebration from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30.
West Toledo Branch Library has served the community in its present building since March 30, 1930. In 2001 the [...]

The Lourdes College chapter of Phi Beta Lambda is pleased to announce Comedy for a Cause, a fundraising event at Connxtions Comedy Club in Toledo. The event will be held on Sunday, March 21 at 7 p.m. and benefits the March of Dimes.
Comedy for a Cause will feature a performance by comedian Dave Dyer. [...]

Let the games begin! On March 20, the Toledo Museum of Art and the Archeological Institute of America–Toledo will host an Ancient Roman Holiday featuring a Roman feast and a series of lectures about the popularity of chariot racing.
The ancient Romans were famous for both public spectacle and private luxury, according to Sandra E. [...]

It’s hard to believe that one year ago today “sarnie’s” were introduced to Northwest Ohio. Sarnie is an English slang term for sandwich and the bread and butter of the locally owned delicatessen JB’s Sarnie Shoppe at Levis Commons.
Co-owners Gareth Jones and Bruce Bansbach had a shared vision for a deli that served high quality [...]

For immediate release (March 2010)
Contact: Diane Reamer-Evans, Communications Chair, Zonta Club of Toledo 1, 419-241-9155 ext. 117; 419-708-4788
Toledo’s Top Female Blogger Tells All (about blogging)
Lisa Renee Ward, founder and publisher of Glass City Jungle, a popular political web “blog,” will address Zonta Club of Toledo 1 this Wednesday, March 10 at noon at the Toledo [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Hewen Slak
Phone: (419) 205-2094
Email: toledochinacenter@gmail.com
Website: www.toledochinacenter.com
Toledo, OH, March 6th, 2010
Established at the beginning of 2010, the Toledo ChinaCenter (TCC, formerly known as ChinaCenter Toledo) positions the Toledo community to take advantage of the ever-increasing trade opportunities between the U.S. and China. TCC will unite the local Chinese community, calling upon its talents, [...]

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The 5th Annual Toledo Baby Child & Family Expo
Does your child have what it takes to be the next official Toledo Baby® “Cutie Patootie!”? Find out at this year’s event on Sunday, April 25th at Westfield Franklin Park Mall. Give us your best shot and register online at www.toledobaby.com for your child’s chance [...]