Press Releases


Oct 02

Repo the genetic opera vs. Rocky Horror Picture Show

Date: 10/30/2010 Time: 8:00 pm - 2:30 am Location: Show map Collingwood Arts Center 2413 Collingwood blvd Toledo, Ohio 43612 Contact: Reproduction / Seduction Production Email: [email protected] A night not to miss! Start off the night ...

Posted By: Ronald Coon, Jr. | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 02

Toledo Opera presents Ariadne auf Naxos, Oct. 8 & 10

Italian Comedy and Greek Tragedy Collide in this Unique Backstage Comedy A feast for the eyes and for the ears, Strauss’s elegant and humorous Ariadne auf Naxos pits a comedienne against a prima donna at a high-society dinner party. The ...

Posted By: Renay Conlin | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 01

Holland Business Man on International Arts Committee

PPFA launches Consumer Awareness Committee PPFA has launched a Consumer Awareness Committee to raise the profile of the custom picture framing industry and help PPFA members attract customers. Mary Fender, MCPF, GCF, Frame Nation, Richmond, Va., ...

Posted By: John Barlowe | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Oct 01

Owens Presents Alice and Wonderland, A Rock Opera

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – High-energy song and dance will be showcased at Owens Community College as the Center for Fine and Performing Arts presents “Alice and Wonderland, A Rock Opera” on Sunday, Oct. 10. The performance will ...

Posted By: Bradley Meyer | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 30

Artist Survival Seminar

Artists are invited to attend "The Artist Survival Seminar - The Class They Don't Teach in Art School" Sat. Oct 30, 1-4 pm. Tickets will be sold at the door, $20 or $10 for students. Rick Manore founder of the former Detroit art gallery CPop will ...

Posted By: Ellen Leonard | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 30

Film FOCUS: An Independent Film Festival at Your Library

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library continues its ever-popular Film FOCUS, an independent film festival, scheduled every Monday, beginning October 4 through October 25. The Library’s exciting presentation of FREE, independent, powerful ...

Posted By: Susan Gibney | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 29

Aminah Robinson: Voices That Taught Me How to Sing

Aminah Robinson: Voices That Taught Me How to Sing Toledo Museum of Art Introduces Body of Work Spanning Artist's Career TOLEDO, OHIO–Ohio artist Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson (born 1940) combines traditional art materials with found and ...

Posted By: Teri Sharp | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 29

A New Gospel Musical

“Dramatically Inspired Works” playwright Denisee Williams, presents the new musical play production of “Solomon Love Him – Leave Him”. Solomon, a man of faith, is a handsome, charming, Architect and Writer. He is very ...

Posted By: Tee Tuck | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 28

Danberry Treasure Chest Annual Charity Dinner Auction

On October 14, 2010 the Danberry Treasure Chest will hold its 16th annual charity dinner auction at Hilton Garden Inn at Levis Commons. The event begins with a cocktail hour and silent auction at 6:00pm, dinner at 7:00pm and a live auction at ...

Posted By: Debbie Milnar | Category: Events



Sep 28

The Fundamentals of Grant Writing

Dr. Gloria Dunnivan, Ph.D., has over twenty years experience in education as a teacher and administrator and has written successful grant proposals for the duration of her career. For this one day workshop she will share proven grant sourcing ...

Posted By: Nekiesha Taylor | Category: Events



Sep 28

Book signing at A Novel Idea--Toledo's own JIM ELLIS

A Novel Idea, 5700 Monroe St, in Sylvania is kicking off a new emphasis on local writers by sponsoring a book signing by local author JIM ELLIS. Ellis, author of the Mystery Thriller Double Blind and The Ghost of Boris Riley, a spy novel, will sign ...

Posted By: Jim Ellis | Category: Events



Sep 28

Cool Cat Strut set for October 22nd

Want to have a "Cool" Halloween? Then come to the 7th annual Cool Cat Strut to benefit Paws and Whiskers Cat Shelter of Toledo Ohio; and sponsored by Sylvania Veterinary Hospital, City Paper, Tuff Photo and others. The event will be held on 'Friday, ...

Posted By: Cynthia Champer | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 28

Library helps spread word for Cyber Safety Week

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is helping to spread the word to educators, parents, grandparents and the entire community on Ohio’s first-ever Cyber Safety Week, observed October 3-9 by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. Cyber ...

Posted By: Rhonda B. Sewell | Category: Community Interest



Sep 27

Biker Run to Benefit Special Needs Kids with Ronald McDonald

Ride with Ronald and Open Your Heart To Benefit Toledo Area Challenged Athletes League (T.A.C.A.L.) "Special Needs Kids with Special Challenges" Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 Free Breakfast Combo with Registration at McDonald's for Riders (9-10:00 ...

Posted By: JODY ANN STONER | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 27

Oktoberfest Celebration

Event: Oktoberfest Presented by: The Blarney and PizzaPapalis Date/Time: Friday October 1st & 2nd from 7 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Location: Huron St. Downtown Toledo (near Fifth Third Field) Cost: $5 Admission after 7 p.m. Contact: Kris Berger-Long ...

Posted By: Dan Gallerno | Category: Community Interest



Sep 27

Project iAm: Michael Glabicki Live

Event: Michael Glabicki (of rusted Root) with Preach Freedom & Colter Harper wsg. Artic Clam Presented by: Project iAm Date/Time: Friday October 8 Show starts at 7:30 Location: The Village Idiot (Maumee) Cost: $10 Admission Contact: Project iAm ...

Posted By: Dan Gallerno | Category: Community Interest



Sep 27

IRS Small Business Tax Workshop featuring Linda Fayerweather

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library’s Business Technology Department is partnering with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) enrolled agent and tax professional Linda Fayerweather, MBA, to present a Small Business Tax Workshop scheduled from 9 ...

Posted By: Rhonda B. Sewell | Category: Business



Sep 27

PRIZM offers Pastel Workshop

PRIZM Creative Community invites both members and non-members to a “Black & White” portrait workshop for pets or people with artist Elizabeth Jordan. Starting from a photo of their choice and using a black and white palette of ...

Posted By: Barbara Billmaier | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 27

Sam B’s Restaurant in Bowling Green brings Fine Art to diner

PRIZM a 501 (c) (3) for Education and Collaboration in the Arts, pairs its expertise with Sam B’s Restaurant in Bowling Green to bring a Fine Art experience to local diners. They say refinement is progress, and progress has always been a ...

Posted By: Annette Jensen | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 27

TMA Hosts Hispanic Awareness Month Activities

TOLEDO, OHIO–The unveiling of a mural painted by members of the local Latino community and an evening of entertainment on Oct. 22 are among activities the Toledo Museum of Art has planned in conjunction with Adelante, The Latino Resource ...

Posted By: Teri Sharp | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 24

Live Stream - Ohio Gubernatorial Candidates Spisak & Matesz

Good Government Speaker Series - Presented by the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce and EPIC Toledo Friday, September 24 streaming live on Knowledge Stream at 8:00 a.m. This is your chance to engage with Ohio Gubernatorial Candidates Dennis Spisak ...

Posted By: Knowledge Stream | Category: General News



Sep 23

Live Stream - groundWork Legislative Candidate Forum

The groundWork partnership is sponsoring a candidate forums for State House and Senate candidates during the 2010 election cycle. This free forum will provide candidates the opportunity to answer questions regarding their support for Ohio’s ...

Posted By: Knowledge Stream | Category: General News



Sep 22

Cocktails & Couture

9.21.2010 | For Immediate Release World Class Fashion Designer Daniel Dolce and International Spokesmodel, Kyle Pinsonneault, to Appear in Perrysburg Italy’s Daniel Dolce, one of the world’s leading designers of men’s clothing, ...

Posted By: Valentine Ononye | Category: Events



Sep 22

Owens CC: Free American Indian Ed. Center Powwow & Lecture

Owens Presents American Indian Education Center Powwow and Lecture Events, Sept. 29-30 PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Area residents are invited to explore the American Indian traditions and culture as Owens Community College welcomes the American ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 22

Lourdes Lifelong Learning program offers fall classes

Lourdes Lifelong Learning program offers variety of fall classes?Featuring Genealogy, Eastern Religion, the United Nations, computer skills and more ? This fall, Lourdes’ Lifelong Learning program offers a full line-up of fun, educational ...

Posted By: Heather Hoffman | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 22

Lourdes Lifelong Learning Seminars

Lourdes Lifelong Learning seminars feature survivors of war, the financial meltdown and more ?Outings to Palazzo di Bocce and Fox Theatre ? In addition to the variety of fall classes being offered, Lourdes’ Lifelong Learning program is also ...

Posted By: Heather Hoffman | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 22

Smart Binz Wins Pepsi Refresh Grant!

SMART BINZ Corporation (Toledo, OH) would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their support in voting for our solar-powered recycling receptacle submission in the Pepsi Refresh Project contest during August. We are thrilled to ...

Posted By: Chris Harris | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 22

Black & White Transportation Driver Named Driver of the Year

Black & White Transportation Driver Named Driver of the Year INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TRANSPORTATION REGULATORS GIVES PRESTIGIOUS AWARD TO TOM WALDECK OF WHITEHOUSE Toledo, OH—Black & White Transportation driver Tom Waldeck will be ...

Posted By: Sara | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 22

Ghostly Manor Thrill Center Debuts New Haunt

Sandusky, OH, September 21, 2010- Last Halloween, Ghostly Manor Thrill Center cleaned the cobwebs out of our ears. We listened to the thousands of guests brave (or stupid?) enough to navigate our nationally-ranked haunted house. This year, Ghostly ...

Posted By: Jayme Criscione | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Sep 22

Owens CC Gallery Welcomes Arturo Rodriguez (9/28-10/23)

Rodriguez Exhibit #2 Owens' "Marielito" exhibit will feature an array of artistic expressions by Arturo Rodriguez including the printmaking-based work titled "Dias sin Inocencia". Rodriguez Exhibit #3 Arturo Rodriguez's painting titled "The Lonesome ...

Posted By: Bradley Meyer | Category: Arts and Entertainment