Press Releases


Oct 29

The Toledo Zoo's Lights Before Christmas

If you're looking for an amazing way to usher in the coming of the holiday season and you live in the Toledo area, stop by the Toledo Zoo. From mid-November to the end of December, you'll have the chance to view the spectacular "Lights Before ...

Posted By: Bridget Galbreath | Category: Events



Oct 29

9th Annual Film FOCUS Comes to Town

While "annual" might be something of a misnomer, the Toledo Library's Independent Film Festival, FOCUS, is definitely one of the city's best regular traditions. This fall, the festival is featuring four independent films that are must-sees for every ...

Posted By: Erin Steiner | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 29

Celebrate the Holidays with a Mannheim Steamroller Concert

When people in Ohio think about the holidays, many different concepts come to mind: wondrous majesty, helping others in need, and spreading good cheer. But another recurring theme is the joy of coming home to spend time with family and friends. ...

Posted By: Chris Martin | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 29

Mark Your Calendar for Rockapella Holiday!

For one night only, on November 30, 2013, Toledo Symphony welcomes Rockapella to its stage for the Rockapella Holiday Show. This group has delighted audiences with their unique blend of rock and roll with a cappella music. Rockapella has released 18 ...

Posted By: Elizabeth Magill | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 29

Holiday Lantern Tours at Archbold's Sauder Village

You know what's coming next, after Halloween? C'mon, Toledo! It's time to get in the Christmas spirit! It Is True We are coming up on the most wonderful time of the year, and it's time to stroll back in time at Sauder Village. This warm tradition ...

Posted By: Valerie Wilson | Category: Events



Oct 29

Safe Travel from Toledo to Huge Events: Major League Bus

Everyone loves going to sporting events, concerts, and rallies, but driving is inconvenient - and dangerous if you're drinking - and clogs the highways and roads with tons of cars belching out exhaust. Want to get out to the big event without the ...

Posted By: Andrew Lisa | Category: Services



Oct 29

Mark Your Calendar for Toledo's Year-End Accounting Meeting

Financial Executives International is holding their annual year-end accounting meeting on December 5th, 2013, for members of the Toledo chapter. The event will be held at the Toledo Club, featuring guest speaker Mike Fleming, the Director of Quality ...

Posted By: Brian Flax | Category: Business



Oct 29

Get Excited for the Holidays with The Blade Holiday Parade

For a quarter century, the Toledo Blade has been the driving force behind a fun, friendly, family-oriented holiday festival that signals to everyone in Toledo that the holidays are almost here. Now, it's time once more as people from Ohio and beyond ...

Posted By: Andrew Lisa | Category: Events



Oct 29

Are You Ready to Celebrate International Education Week?

Like virtually everything else on Earth, education has gone global. If America - from Toledo through the rest of the country - is going to remain competitive, its young people must be educated in a way that prepares them for a shrinking and better ...

Posted By: Andrew Lisa | Category: Education



Oct 29

Author's Event Celebrates National Adoption Month

For residents of the Toledo area, National Adoption Month and Adoption Day will be a much more personal event than just a date on a calendar. On November 23rd, you'll get the chance to delve into the story of an innocent child who suffered horrible ...

Posted By: Andrew Lisa | Category: Events



Oct 29

PINK Sneakers Program Promotes Exercise for Cancer Survivors

For survivors of breast cancer, remission is just the beginning of maintaining their health and quality of life. There are two things any survivor can do to improve both: maintain a sense of community with other survivors and exercise more often. ...

Posted By: Andrew Lisa | Category: Health



Oct 29

Bring the Kids Out for the Largest Toy Show in the Area!

Toledo residents should mark their calendars for the Kalamazoo Circus Maximus Toy Show coming to the Kalamazoo County Fair Grounds on November 30th, 2013. The Kalamazoo Circus Maximus Toy Show is the largest antique and collectible toy show in ...

Posted By: Brian Flax | Category: Events



Oct 28

Maker's Mart Holiday Indie Craft Fair 2013

Handmade Toledo presents Maker’s Mart Holiday Indie Craft Fair in The Grand Lobby at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza on Saturday, November 16, 2013, 10 a.m to 8 p.m. The juried event has a $1 suggested admission and features live music, ...

Posted By: Betty | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 28

November happenings at the Toledo Repertoire Theatre

Rep Ed Fall showcase themed ‘Reelin’ and Rockin’’ Saturday, Nov. 2 The Toledo Repertoire Theatre’s Fall Rep Ed camp comes to fruition with the ‘Rockin’ and Reelin’’ showcase Saturday, November 2 ...

Posted By: Elizabeth Cottle | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 27

Salute to Freedom Veterans Art Exhibit opening at Way

In celebration of Veteran’s Day, Way Public Library and PRIZM Creative Community are pleased to announce the opening of the Inaugural Veteran’s Art Exhibit along with a commemorative program, book signing and artist reception. The ...

Posted By: Rose Mills | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 27

Toledo Unleashed is Uncorked!

Toledo Unleashed cordially invites you to an exclusive fundraising event, Toledo Unleashed is Uncorked! Join us for a beer, wine and food pairings tasting event hosted at Caper's Restaurant and Bar in South Toledo. It's a festive evening of good ...

Posted By: Toledo Unleashed | Category: Other



Oct 25

Bessmeltseva Duo to perform at Way Library on November 10

Come enjoy an afternoon of beautiful music at Way Library with the talented Bessmeltseva sisters, Maria and Ekaterina, on Sunday, November 10th at 2:00 pm. This free concert by the violinist-pianist duo will include pieces by Stravinsky, Lyadov, ...

Posted By: Rose Mills | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 25

Way Library hosts NaNoWriMo events starting November 1

Get your pencils sharpened and your laptops charged up, because November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). From November 1st to the 30th, participants around the world will write, and write, and write some more until they reach 50,000 ...

Posted By: Rose Mills | Category: Events



Oct 25

Free showing of The Great Gatsby at Way Library on 11/7

Way Public Library’s popular contemporary film series 'Show Me the Movie' continues with a showing of “The Great Gatsby” (2013 release) on Thursday, November 7 at 2:00 p.m. Leonardo DiCaprio shines as the enigmatic Jay Gatsby in ...

Posted By: Rose Mills | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 25

Free Webinar Addresses Employee Loyalty Head On

Karen Shulman, owner of loyalty and change management consulting firm, Hands-On Consulting, Inc., will be presenting a free webinar titled It Takes Two to Tango When It Comes to Employee Loyalty on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at 1:30 PM. ...

Posted By: Karen Shulman | Category: Business



Oct 24

Learn from Local Holocaust Survivors at Bearing Witness

It's been 70 years since the height of the Holocaust in 1943. For those who survived, the memories are as vivid as if it happened yesterday. As the last Holocaust survivors and veterans of World War II enter their golden years, it is especially ...

Posted By: Andrew Lisa | Category: Community Interest



Oct 24

Learn About Japanese Culture at Toledo Museum of Art

From clothing to architecture, weaponry to furniture, Japan has been a mecca of art and style since European nations fought wars over trade routes leading to the island nation. This fall and winter, several amazing exhibitions showcasing the exotic ...

Posted By: Andrew Lisa | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 24

Author Michael Till to speak at Way Library on Sunday, 10/27

Route 20 was named a federal highway in 1926. As this blacktop zigzags its way through Perrysburg it transforms itself into other names such as Sandusky Street, Indiana Avenue, Louisiana Avenue, and West Front Street. For the first half of the 20th ...

Posted By: Rose Mills | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 24

Drink Up at This Year's Wine Gala!

On November 2, 2013, enjoy a fabulous evening of gourmet dining and fine wine while helping a noble cause. Come to the Wine Gala 2013, in aid of Mobile Meals of Toledo. This year's Wine Gala is being held at the Stranahan Great Hall, located at ...

Posted By: Kate Supino | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 24

Check Out a New Twist on the Classic Addams Family Story

The Valentine Theatre is owned and operated by the Toledo Cultural Arts Center, a non-profit organization that caters to a diverse audience in the performing arts arena. The theatre itself is 116 years old and seats up to 901 audience members. On ...

Posted By: Brian Flax | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 24

8th Annual DYS Sweet Success Gala is Friday

What: Diabetes Youth Services’ (DYS) Sweet Success Fundraising Gala When: Friday, Oct. 25, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. Where: Hilton Garden Inn, Levis Commons, Perrysburg, Ohio Details: This fundraising gala will feature dinner, a cash bar and ...

Posted By: Katie Hoschak | Category: Events



Oct 24

Devlac Hall Celebrates 20 Years

Behavioral Connections of Wood County is proud to announce the 20 year anniversary of Devlac Hall. Devlac Hall, located at 1033 Devlac Grove, off West Gypsy Lane Road in Bowling Green, opened their doors in 1993 with a grant from the Ohio ...

Posted By: Patrick Giammarco | Category: Community Interest



Oct 24

AdClub to Host Creativity & Innovation Summi

Advertising Club of Toledo 7230 Sawmill Run, Holland, OH 43528 419-866-4199 [email protected] www.adclubtoledo.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT KAREN HOPKINSON 419-724-6414 AdClub to Host Creativity & Innovation Summit (TOLEDO) – ...

Posted By: Patty Schoepf | Category: Business



Oct 24

Black Swamp Blues Society 17th Blues Challenge

The Black Swamp Blues Society is hosting their 17th Annual Blues Challenge November 2, Saturday Doors open at 5pm, Music starts at 6:30pm At Elks Club, 137 W. Wayne Street, Maumee Cost $10. Solo/Duo competition in order of appearance Blind Dawg ...

Posted By: Fred Pakulski | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 24

Educational reformer Alfie Kohn to keynote BGSU conference

Educational reform advocate and author Alfie Kohn will speak at Bowling Green State University Nov. 2 as part of the 2013 Northwest Ohio Symposium on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Teaching. In his keynote address, Kohn will speak ...

Posted By: Joetta Kynard | Category: Education