Press Releases - Arts and Entertainment

Lourdes Drama Society announces its third annual One-Act Playwriting Competition. Last year’s competition garnered international attention receiving submissions from across the U.S. and Canada, with the winning plays premiering onstage at ...

BOWLING GREEN, O.—Concert-goers at Bowling Green State University’s 2011-12 Festival Series will expand their musical boundaries with performances ranging from inspired improvisation to classical formality. All concerts begin at 8 p.m. ...

46th German-American Festival Returns to Oak Shade Grove in Oregon Toledo, OH … August 15, 2011 – A late summer tradition cherished by Toledoans of all ages and ethnicities, the German American Festival (GAF) brings thousands together ...

Who: Ritz Players & Heidelberg University What: Auditions for Hairspray When: Open audition – August 28 & 29 at 6:30 PM Where: Gundlach Theatre at Heidelberg University (attached to Founders Hall), 310 E. Market St., Tiffin, OH 44883 ...

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Three nationally-known films will make a return to the “big screen” at Owens Community College as the Center for Fine and Performing Arts unveils a new “Sunday Afternoon at the Movies” film ...

Sandusky, OH, August 22, 2011- Ghostly Manor Thrill Center, Funcoast, Kinship and the Sandusky Rollergirls are teaming up on August 25th to host a Sizzling Summer Cruise party starting at 6PM. Admission is absolutely free and each attendee will be ...

You can help young children in the community have a good start to the new school year by participating in the third annual Shoe Collection Drive coordinated by alumni affiliates at The University of Toledo. Throughout August, gym shoes and dress ...

This Saturday and Sunday, August 27 & 28, the S.S. Col. James M. Schoonmaker (formerly S.S. Willis B. Boyer) Museum Ship and Ramsey Brothers Restorations present the fifth annual Toledo Antique & Classic Boat Show. Last years show featured ...

NEWS RELEASE For immediate release For more information, contact Bob Mackowiak 419-530-4032 Third Annual Internet Marketing Conference set for October 18 (TOLEDO – August 15, 2011) - To help area business professionals best use the Internet to ...

Cedar Point has some pretty big plans for next summer. The Sandusky, Ohio, amusement park/resort earlier today announced plans to introduce Dinosaurs Alive! on Adventure Island, a prehistoric themed attraction, for next summer. The new attraction ...

Toledo, Ohio—The Toledo Zoo is sad to report that one of its most beloved animals, 52-year-old male chimpanzee, Harvey, died in his sleep on August 17, apparently of natural causes. According to Dr. Chris Hanley, the Zoo’s Chief ...

UT receives $10 million grant to improve science education for young children Nurturing a young child’s natural curiosity and developing an interest in discovery and science is important, but often overlooked in early childhood education. The ...

First-Ever Faculty and Staff Art Showcase on Display at Owens Findlay FINDLAY, OH – Community members will have the opportunity to view the diverse and vibrant work of some of Northwest Ohio’s artists as the Owens Community College ...

(Released August 17, 2011) – The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is proud to present its annual Film FOCUS, an independent film festival in the McMaster Center at Main Library, 325 Michigan St. Experience these powerful, first-run feature ...

Buy - Sell - Trade records, CDs, tapes, vinyl, posters, books and more! Sunday, August 21, K of C Hall, 4256 Secor, 10-4 pm. Information 419-874-1725Press Release Contact Name: Rebecca Locke-Gagnon Press Release Contact Email: [email protected] Press ...

As a part of our ongoing Art in Public Places program, the Perrysburg Area Arts Council presents a juried exhibition of Abstract art at the Perrysburg Municipal Building and Courthouse, August through October 2011. Using a variety of techniques and ...

TOLEDO, OHIO–To commemorate the 400th anniversary of a publishing milestone, the Toledo Museum of Art will display its own rare early first edition copy of the King James Bible from Sept. 16–Dec. 3 in Gallery 15. Named for King James I ...

BOWLING GREEN, O.—The College of Musical Arts at Bowling Green State University will hold open auditions for the 2011-12 season of the University Choral Society (UCS), a large chorus consisting of both University and community singers. The ...

Toledo Gem and Rockhound Club 40th Annual Jewelry, Gem and Mineral Show September 9, 10, & 11, 2011 Congratulations to the Toledo Gem and Rockhound Club on their 50th anniversary! This resident artist club, located at The Toledo Botanical ...

Woodward All Alumni summer dance at Centennial Terrace on Saturday, August 20. Music by The Cheeks. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. Car show 4-7 PM. Contact Bob Mackey to enter a vehicle 419-478-3274. Tickets? Becky Nowak Erd, ...

Sur Saint Clair Gallery is proudly featuring the following artists for the Third Thursday Art Walk, August 18 from 6pm-9pm in the Historic Warehouse District: Mike Sohikian, sculptuor, Renee Brand, watercolor, Paul Brand, watercolor, mix media and ...

JUPMODE DEBUTS “WE’RE STRONG FOR TOLEDO” SHIRT WITH LAUNCH PARTY AUGUST 18 Toledo, OH (August 9, 2011) — Toledo area residents are invited to take part in the unveiling of JUPMODE’s newest T-shirt – a design that ...

Join us as we celebrate Rocky's first anniversary in our new location - 4020 Secor Rd., behind Culture Clash Records. We're featuring live music, entertainment, amazing food and drink specials and free prize raffles. And check out the entertainment: ...

BOWLING GREEN, O.—On Aug. 18 it will be time to make the donuts at Bowling Green State University. BGSU Dining is celebrating the opening of the new dining center The Oaks and its Dunkin’ Donuts franchise with a sit-in benefiting BGSU ...

The Arts Commission of Greater Toledo (ACGT) is pleased to announce that Art Walk series will continue on Thursday, August 18. Art Walk is held each summer, on the third Thursday of each month, May through September. This is the Art Walk’s ...

Toledo, Ohio — How is your garden standing this hot summer? The Zoo’s gardens are doing great, and the horticulture staff would like to share those gardening secrets with the community on Wednesday, August 17. Get tips on evaluating your ...

TOLEDO, OHIO—The Toledo Museum of Art plans to heat up cold December days with a “fire-and-ice” themed film festival planned in conjunction with the Museum’s annual Winter Ball. Artists are invited to submit innovative short ...

TOLEDO, OHIO–The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded a $500,000 grant to the Toledo Museum of Art for the design and implementation of a postdoctoral fellowship program that addresses one of the singular challenges facing the field ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Saturday, Aug. 13 (2-5 p.m.) & Sunday, Aug. 14 (1-5 p.m.) Hoover Auditorium Lobby (115 Third Street) Gladiolus Exhibition and Competition Gladiolus growers and exhibitors from northwest and central Ohio and southern ...

Ramona Collins will be at Gesu Catholic Church, 2049 Parkside Blvd, on Sunday, September 11th at 5PM for an evening of jazz. The concert, part of Gesu's Gift of Music program, is free with freewill donation accepted. The concert will be held on ...