Press Releases


Sep 02

Artwork Exploring Dementia is One of Three UT Exhibits on the Arts Commission 3rd Thursday Loop

The University of Toledo Department of Art’s Center for the Visual Arts is a featured stop on the Arts Commission 3rd Thursday Loop on Thursday, September 17 from 5:30-9 p.m. There will be three exhibits on view and a public reception ...

Posted By: Brian Carpenter | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 02

A Journey Into Sound Brings House and Techno Music

Twin and PMG1 productions are proud to present an awesome night of early Chicago style house music with blends of electronic dance music (EDM) entertainment as A Journey Into Sound comes to town on Saturday, September 19, at 8:00 PM. The event will ...

Posted By: Fred Vallejo | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 02

Eco-Friendly Cleaner Now Available for Home Use

eco-Home Shield, the environmentally-friendly drain cleaner used in restaurants, hotels and hospitals around the United States is now available for home use. eco-Home Shield is a natural, green and eco-friendly way to treat drain clogs, back-ups and ...

Posted By: Chris Felix | Category: Lifestyle



Sep 02

2015 Fulton County Fair September 4-10 - A Traditional Fair

Hoof It to the Fulton County Fair Keeping the tradition of a county Fair alive and affordable. September 4 - September 10 Seven days jammed packed with traditional county fair activities, displays, animals, and food. The Fulton County Fair is one ...

Posted By: Amy M. Ambrose | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 02

New Show at Lourdes University's Appold Planetarium

Brace Yourself for the Onslaught of the Next Solar Superstorm The Appold Planetarium at Lourdes University was enhanced this summer with the latest available projection technology. On Saturday, September 12, the planetarium will re-open with Solar ...

Posted By: Laura Megeath | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 02

Grizzly Bear Cubs Arrive at Toledo Zoo

The two recently orphaned female grizzly bear cubs from Yellowstone National Park have arrived safely at the Toledo Zoo. To ensure their health and wellness, the cubs will undergo the standard quarantine process of anywhere from 30 to 60 days before ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Community Interest



Sep 02

Art Corner Toledo Mural Dedication and Bike Tour

Art Corner Toledo Mural Dedication and Bike Tour - Sunday September 20, 2015 at 4:30 PM129 South Huron Street – Near The Farmer's Market, Downtown Toledo Warehouse District Art Corner Toledo (ACT), with administrative funding support from ...

Posted By: Rachel Richardson | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Aug 28

Who is Elizabeth Frankowski? Library and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur Reveal WWII-Era Polish Diary Digitization Project

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library and the Office of The Honorable Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur present a news conference and reception in honor of Elizabeth Frankowski and her childhood Polish diary, scheduled at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September ...

Posted By: Rhonda B. Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Aug 28

NODA and Toledo Fair Housing Center Host “There Is No Place Like Home”

What: There Is No Place Like HomeWhen: Thursday, August 27, 2015 5 – 8 p.m., remarks at 5:30 p.m. Where: The Pinnacle 1772 ...

Posted By: Sarah Jenkins | Category: Events



Aug 28

UTMC PA Students 5k Race

TOLEDO, OH – Health and wellness is about more than just medicine, it’s about building community and supporting those in need. Toledo’s medical student community embodies this belief each year as the University of Toledo Physician ...

Posted By: Kelli Sanow | Category: Community Interest



Aug 28

Apples for Everyone

Johnston Fruit Farms hosts a day for the community to come out and pick apples for the underserved. Come out and enjoy a day filled with fun! This festive fall event will feature children’s games and crafts, a petting zoo, vendors, live music, ...

Posted By: Angi LaGreca | Category: Community Interest



Aug 26

Toledo Zoo Kicks Off Capital Levy Renewal Campaign

Community leaders from around the region gathered at the Toledo Zoo today to kick off the Zoo’s 2015 Capital Levy Renewal Campaign. This 1 mill, ten-year levy is a renewal, not a new tax. This capital levy will support:· ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Community Interest



Aug 26

50th German-American Festival is This Weekend!

Not only is the German-American Festival (GAF) the Toledo area’s oldest, largest and greatest ethnic festival, but it’s also celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2015. The 50th GAF, operated by G.A.F. Society and sponsored by the seven ...

Posted By: Emily Loss | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Aug 26

Andy's Army Wants YOU to Join the Fight Against K-9 Cancer!

Join Andy's Army Canine Cancer Project on Sunday, Sept.13th at Side Cut Metro Park, 1025 W. River Rd., Maumee, OH 43537 for our 5th annual walk & fun run for canine cancer research! Festivities include a "tricks" demo by dog trainer Marty Lee, ...

Posted By: Sue Bechtel | Category: Events



Aug 26

Zion Lutheran Church Winter Hours

Zion Lutheran Church LCMC 8307 Memorial Hwy. Ottawa Lake Mich. 49267 started our winter hours on Sunday September 13, 2015. Pastor Ron Winslow will lead an Adult Bible Study at 9:00 am. Cindy Young will lead the Children’s Sunday school at ...

Posted By: Norman Gregory | Category: Community Interest



Aug 24

Presidential historian and Author Doris Kearns Goodwin to Appear on September 26

Celebrating 20 years of Excellence for the Authors! Authors! series, The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, The Library Legacy Foundation (LLF) and The LaValley Foundation present one of the country’s leading historians and authors, Doris ...

Posted By: Rhonda B. Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Aug 24

Movie Night at the Moxie!

Come One, Come All! Local filmmakers, artists and art admirers alike are invited to The Moxie, Friday, September 18, to celebrate the premier of two short films shot right here in our very own Glass City! When: Friday, September 18 Where: The Moxie ...

Posted By: Larry Williams | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Aug 24

Veteran Outreach & Compatriot Presentations

Greetings and hello everyone. EXCITING NEWS IS IN THE AIR. We are very excited to announce the launch of the US Vets Inc Compatriot Program. Four Wednesdays during the month of September, we will be holding Veteran Outreach & Compatriot ...

Posted By: United States Vets, Inc. | Category: Community Interest



Aug 21

UT Theatre Auditions - August 25-26

The University of Toledo Department of Theatre & Film will be auditioning for its two fall plays on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 25-26, from 6-10 p.m. in the UT Center for Performing Arts Studio Theatre. Information about each of the plays is ...

Posted By: Angela Riddel | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Aug 20

Owens Harvest Food Pantry And Career Closet Grand Re-Opening

WHAT:The Owens Harvest Food Pantry is hosting a grand re-opening after its move from Kingsley Hall 104 to College Hall 147. The Harvest Food Pantry and Career Closet exist to offer support to students in need of food and professional clothing while ...

Posted By: Jared Meade | Category: Events



Aug 20

Toledo Zoo Seeking Volunteers

The Toledo Zoo is accepting applications for adults interested in volunteering as a member of our Zoo Educator program. This program is a great way for people 18 and over to get involved in the community, learn about animals and conservation while ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: General Interests



Aug 20

Shop Talk: The Collective Speaker Series - Stacy Baca

The Mad Ave Collective presents a monthly speakers series on the last Thursday of each month at noon. Our speakers talk about creativity, communication, marketing, entrepreneurship and other topics of interest to freelance creatives, including their ...

Posted By: Nikki Kellers | Category: Events



Aug 18

Valentine Kicks Off 120th Anniversary Season with Season of the Arts Plaza pARTy 3

The Valentine Theatre’s third annual Season of the Arts Plaza pARTy will open the theatre’s presenting season on the Valentine’s Key Bank outdoor stage, Thursday, September 17, 2015 in conjunction with The Arts Commission’s ...

Posted By: Matt Lentz | Category: Other



Aug 18

Fun Around the Campfire

Start the evening toasting marshmallows and making s'mores. Then the fun begins! Anyone can tell a story, sing a song, do a dance, play an instrument or recite a poem around the fire. For all ages. Please bring a flashlight and dress for the ...

Posted By: Kevin Rupp | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Aug 18

45th Annual Lawn Sale

45TH ANNUAL LAWN SALE The Maumee Valley Historical Society will host its 45th Annual Lawn Sale on September 13, 2015 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. MVHS is going back to the beginnings of the lawn sale when it was truly a community event. Don’t miss ...

Posted By: Kevin Rupp | Category: Community Interest



Aug 18

Dan Hernandez: Recent Work

The Department of Art of the University of Toledo is pleased to announce the upcoming exhibition DAN HERNANDEZ: Recent Work. The exhibition will be on view from September 3rd to October 1st at the Secor Gallery (424 Jefferson Ave, Toledo) and will ...

Posted By: Dan Hernandez | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Aug 17

"Color My World" Children's Art Invitational

PRIZM Creative Community is proud to present the "Color My World" Children's Art Invitational! Held at The Way Public Library in Perrysburg from August 17th through October 13th 2015 in their Gallery the exhibition displays works from nearly 50 ...

Posted By: PRIZM Creative Community | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Aug 17

Thinking Cap 419 - Designs from the Great Black Swamp

Show Your Love for Toledo with Vintage Designs from Thinking Cap 419 TOLEDO August 17 2015 – Toledo Native Chad Scouten introduces Thinking Cap 419, a unique clothing line that celebrates Toledo’s hardscrabble past and undeniable spirit. ...

Posted By: Chad Scouten | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Aug 17

ESPN to air Central Catholic vs Cleveland Benedictine

Central Catholic High School’s three-time state champion Fighting Irish football team will open its 2015 season on Saturday, August 29 at 4:00 p.m. against eight-time state champion Cleveland Benedictine Bengals. ESPN U will air this north ...

Posted By: Jamie Orians | Category: Sports



Aug 17

Prizm Sponsors 2nd Biennial Veteran's Art Show of Northwest Ohio

PRIZM Creative Community is issuing a Call for Participation to Artist’s and Authors for the second biennial Veteran’s Art Exhibition of Northwest Ohio, called “The Art of Freedom” with sponsorship from Kingston Healthcare ...

Posted By: Annette Jensen | Category: Arts and Entertainment