Press Releases


Sep 21

Popularity of Toledo Walleye Continues To Grow

(TOLEDO, OH) – As of today, the Toledo Walleye ticket department has already pre-sold 101,785 tickets for the 2011-12 season. Furthermore, nearly 2,200 season tickets have already been sold for the 2011-12 season. This currently ranks the ...

Posted By: Jason Griffin | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 21

Target ® Presents . . . SPEAK!

(Released September 20, 2011) – The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is proud to announce a traveling exhibit of more than 30 original illustrations of dogs by internationally recognized book artists. Target ® presents SPEAK!, an exhibit ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 21

Library Welcomes Jane Bradley (A Book Discussion)

(Released September 20, 2011) – The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is pleased to welcome Jane Bradley, Director of Creative Writing at the University of Toledo, for appearances at the Waterville Branch Library on October 4, and again at ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 21

Owens to Assist Local Residents with Clothing Swap Outreach

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Owens Community College students are reaching out to those individuals in the surrounding communities with a limited clothing budget by hosting a clothing swap event titled “Swap-It-Up” on Thursday, Sept. ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Community Interest



Sep 21

Prophet The Heart of Toledo & El DeBarge, Jr. 4 Divas' Night

Okay Divas. The time has finally arrived. Ms. Computer Lady’s Divas’ Night makes its return on the PQW Side. And guess what Divas? It will be double the pleasure. The 1st guest of the night is one of the up and coming independent ...

Posted By: Amber S. Hawkins | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 21

Local Teens Holding Open Auditions for Drama at the Ritz

Who: Ritz Teen Thespian Guild What: Auditions for The Crucible When: September 26 & 27 from 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM Where: The Ritz Theatre - 30 S. Washington St. - Tiffin, OH 44883 The Ritz Teen Thespian Guild (RTTG) will hold open auditions for ...

Posted By: Bruce Hannam | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 21

'Country at a Crossroads' Event to Discuss Palestinian State

The University of Toledo’s Model United Nations and Students for Justice in Palestine invite all UT students, faculty and staff to join a discussion on the Palestine bid to the United Nations for statehood. The educational lecture, ...

Posted By: Meghan Cunningham | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 21

Musician and Pulitzer Prize Winner to Speak at UT

Accomplished jazz trumpeter, composer, bandleader, educator and Pulitzer Prize winner Wynton Marsalis has left a lasting pattern in the fabric that makes America. Marsalis, an internationally acclaimed musician who has produced more than 70 records ...

Posted By: Meghan Cunningham | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 20

Pain Management Group Seeks Marketing Manager

Pain Management Group in Findlay, OH is seeking a full-time marketing manager for the Columbus, Ohio region. Based in Findlay, Ohio, Pain Management Group is the leading developer of comprehensive, hospital-based, primary care pain management ...

Posted By: Patrick | Category: Business



Sep 20

Acoustic Magic- the songs you love to sing and dance to!

Performing more than 100 shows this year to both large and small audiences, "Acoustic Magic" features Zak and Eddie on guitar, ukulele, bass, harmonica, melodica and vocal harmonies. For our larger shows, or when requested, we include a ...

Posted By: Eddie | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 20

Breast Cancer Awareness Brunch Oct. 1

In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Medical Mutual of Ohio is sponsoring a breast cancer awareness brunch on Saturday, October 1, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in downtown Toledo. The brunch, which honors and celebrates breast cancer ...

Posted By: Mark Tooman | Category: Health



Sep 19

Library Presents College Resource Night – October 18

(Released September 19, 2011) – The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is proud to again offer our popular College Resource Night scheduled from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 18 in the McMaster Center, Main Library, 325 Michigan St. Learn ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Education



Sep 19

Library Observes The Civil War’s Sesquicentennial

(Released September 19, 2011) – The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library honors the people, places and events that so painfully divided us, yet ultimately brought us back together . . . The Civil War: 150 years ago, over 6,000 men dead; two ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 19

Toledo Mud Hens Announce 2012 Schedule

(Toledo, OH) - The Toledo Mud Hens announced today that their 2012 season schedule is complete. The Mud Hens will open the 144-game season at home vs. Indianapolis on Friday, April 6 at 5:00 p.m. The Hens’ opening homestand will be seven games ...

Posted By: Jason Griffin | Category: Sports



Sep 19

Owens Welcomes Nationally Acclaimed Artist Jeff Brouws

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Owens Community College invites area residents to visit the brilliantly artistic world of nationally acclaimed artist Jeff Brouws through his emotionally vivid photography of rural, urban and suburban cultural ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 19

Lions and Tigers and Beers? Oh, Yeah!

Toledo, Ohio—Make your reservations now for Zoo Brew, Friday, September 23 at the Toledo Zoo! Whether you prefer pilsners or pale ales, Zoo Brew has the right suds to please your palate. Sample a variety of fine microbrews in the sort of wild ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 19

Musical Composer, Author Dr. David Cutler to Speak at Owens

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Area residents interested in gaining insight into how to become a successful professional musician are invited to attend a free lecture presentation featuring noted musical composer and author Dr. David Cutler at ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 19

Alumni ‘don’t stop BGing’ at BGSU Homecoming

BOWLING GREEN, O.—Homecoming 2011 is just a month away, and Bowling Green State University is gearing up for the celebration. “Don’t Stop BGing” is this year’s theme, and the weekend promises nonstop activities from ...

Posted By: Bonnie Blankinship | Category: Education



Sep 19

Owens Raises Violence Against Women Awareness With Display

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Owens Community College is raising society’s awareness of violent crimes against women by serving as host to a Silent Witness Project public display on Thursday, Sept. 22. The public is encouraged to join the ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 19

Library Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

(Released September 16, 2011) - A recent financial audit of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library’s excellent record ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 19

Owens to Host Regional College Fair, Sept. 20

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Area residents are invited to learn about the various educational opportunities available at colleges and universities throughout the surrounding region as Owens Community College serves as host to the Northwest Ohio ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Education



Sep 19

Get on Board - Passenger Rail Forum Open to the Public

There is growing interest in travel by rail and exciting developments around the Midwest. People interested in new high speed rail travel are invited to attend the Passenger Rail Forum Luncheon Monday, October 17, at 11:30 a.m. at the Toledo Club, ...

Posted By: Mary Pat McCarthy | Category: Community Interest



Sep 18

HAIRSPRAY – The Musical

Toledo School for the Arts (TSA) will visit 1960s Baltimore in this larger than life musical featuring big hair and bigger dance numbers Thursday – Sunday, November 3 – 6, 2011, at Owens Community College Center for Fine and Performing ...

Posted By: S Watkins | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 18

ProMedica Bay Park Women's Svcs Hosts Luncheon/Style Show

Along with luncheon and style show there will be health screenings and wellness info on Oct.15 from 11 am - 2:30 pm. @ Catawba Island Club Chart Room - 4235 E. Beachclub Rd. - Port Clinton. Tickets $20 - includes lunch. RSVP by 10/8 419-734-8080. ...

Posted By: Jared Meade | Category: Community Interest



Sep 18

Mark Kroos - Live!

Double-neck guitar artist performing in the Attic Theatre Mark Kroos, player of both single and double neck guitars, will be demonstrating his high-energy guitar work at the Attic Theatre in the Toledo School for the Arts on Friday, September 30, ...

Posted By: S Watkins | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 15

Director Visits BGSU to Discuss Art, Architecture of Toledo

BOWLING GREEN, O.—Dr. Brian Kennedy, director of the Toledo Museum of Art, will share his vision for the museum with the community on Sept. 19 as the next speaker in Bowling Green State University’s ARTalk series. Kennedy will present ...

Posted By: Bonnie Blankinship | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 15

Lourdes Fall Music Showcase to Celebrate Environmentalism

On Sunday, October 9, the Lourdes University Department of Music will present its Fall Music Showcase at 3 p.m. in the Franciscan Center. Lourdes faculty, students and choirs will perform the following three mini-concerts. Opening Concert: 3 p.m. ...

Posted By: Heather Hoffman | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 15

Poetry Speaks @ Your Library

(Released September 15, 2011) - Join the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library as we celebrate Poetry Speaks @ Your Library, an exciting evening of poetry and spoken word scheduled from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 20 in the Huntington Meeting ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 15

UT to Celebrate Constitution Day on Sept. 16

A panel of speakers will discuss executive power in the U.S. Constitution as part of an annual event to recognize the framework of the country’s government. On Constitution Day, Friday, Sept. 16, The University of Toledo will host a panel ...

Posted By: Meghan Cunningham | Category: Events



Sep 15

Toledo Walleye Opening Night Details

(TOLEDO, OH) – The Toledo Walleye announced today that tickets for the third annual Opening Night Bash will go on sale today - Thursday, September 15 at 9:00 a.m. Opening Night Bash Tickets Bash tickets are available for Saturday, October 15 ...

Posted By: Jason Griffin | Category: Sports