Press Releases - Arts and Entertainment


Jul 27

The Core DJs Hutch Daddy’s Dolla's 2011 Bash At The Bay

The Core DJ’s Presents Hutch Daddy Dolla’s 2011 Bash At The Bay. The Bay At The Bay is the Midwest’s Biggest Beach Party & Concert. This event is scheduled to take place July 27th – 31st, 2011 at several exclusive venues ...

Posted By: Shermaine Hutchins | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 27

Cedar Point Attempts Two Guinness World Records

We're partnering with Guinness World Records, Panama Jack and Discount Drug Mart to break records right on the Cedar Point Midways! Sunday, July 31 at 9:30 a.m. we will be attempting to break TWO world records. The records will be broken on the Main ...

Posted By: Robin Innes | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 26

UT, Spanish Firm to Speed Solar Commercialization, Job Creation

The University of Toledo and Isofoton have agreed to amemorandum of understanding that will significantly increase collaboration between UT and the Spanish photovoltaic (PV) company, which announced earlier this month that they would be establishing ...

Posted By: Jon Strunk | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 26

Female Giraffe Born at the Toledo Zoo

Toledo, Ohio—The Toledo Zoo is proud to announce that seven-year-old Elvira, one of the Zoo's Masai giraffes, gave birth to a female calf late on Saturday, July 23, after a 15-month pregnancy. The yet-unnamed calf stood nearly six feet tall ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 25

Maumee River Yacht Club Homecoming

HOMEWRECKERS will be playing under the big tent in the parking lot of the Maumee River Yacht Club. WHEN: Friday August 5th WHERE: MRYC at 2735 Broadway St. Toledo, OH Across from the Zoo and inside Walbridge Park TIME: Gates open at ...

Posted By: MRYC | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 25

Local Art Group Exhibiting at Maker Faire Detroit 2011

Local experimental art group TECH|DISOBEY|LAB will be taking their audio/visual expedition on the road to The Henry Ford Museum for Maker Detroit 2011, July 30-31. TECH|DISOBEY|LAB is best known for their use of electronic salvage and reclaimed ...

Posted By: TECH|DISOBEY|LAB | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 25

Lakeside Symphony Orchestra Begins Summer Concert Series

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lakeside, Ohio - Hoover Auditorium, one of the cultural hot spots on Lake Erie, hosts a variety of musicians, comedians, illusionists, dancers and bands nightly. Admission to Hoover Auditorium nightly entertainment requires a ...

Posted By: Rachel Ramey | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 21

Fisher-Price® Play Weekend Returns to the Zoo

Toledo, Ohio—Both the Toledo Zoo and Fisher-Price® have decades of experience in creating great memories for children, so it's no surprise we've joined forces! Your family won't want to miss Fisher-Price® Play Weekend, July 30 - July ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 20

Toledo Zoo Offers Free Concert on August 7

Toledo, OH – The Toledo Zoo invites the community to Swingin’ at the Zoo, a free concert at its Historic Amphitheatre, on Sunday, August 7 at 7 p.m. The Toledo Jazz Orchestra will perform swing-era favorites from Tommy Dorsey, Glenn ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 20

Woodward All Alumni Dance and Car Show

Woodward All Alumni Summer Dance/Car Show Saturday, August 20 at 4:00pm-midnight Centennial Terrace in Sylvania Ohio Tickets are $10 per person available at WHS from Becky Nowak Erd, Carl Nielsen, Sarah Barman, Emilio Ramirez or at WHS 419-671-6000. ...

Posted By: Linda Edelman | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 20

Library Concert Series Moved Indoors Due to High Temps

(Released July 19, 2011) – Weather forecasts predict temperatures in the high 90s tomorrow, so we’re moving our outdoor Brown Bag Summer Concert Series inside Main Library, 325 Michigan St. Spread the word, tell your friends, and listen ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 19

Toledo Zoo To Seek Levy Renewal on November Ballot

Toledo, OH — Lucas County voters will have an opportunity to show their support for the Toledo Zoo this fall when the current levy, at .85 mills, goes up for renewal. The Lucas County Citizens Review Committee recommended the Zoo’s levy ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 19

Owens Announces New Exercise Science Concentration Degree

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Owens Community College is expanding its educational opportunities within the School of Health Sciences by announcing the establishment of a new Exercise Science Concentration Associate Degree. Beginning Fall Semester ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 18

Work by 65 Artists Chosen for Toledo Area Artists Exhibition

TOLEDO, OHIO—The Toledo Museum of Art has announced that work by 65 artists will be seen in the 93rd annual Toledo Area Artists Exhibition later this summer. The juried show, which offers an eclectic mix of works in a variety of media, is ...

Posted By: Kelly Garrow | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 17

"Explore the Crafts" at Sauder Village - July 22 & 23

Guests of all ages will be invited to explore their creativity on Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23 at Sauder Village. During this special event, guests will be encouraged to try their hand at pottery, woodworking, blacksmithing, broom making, ...

Posted By: Kim Krieger | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 15

Community Leaders Discuss Zoo’s Diversity Initiative

Toledo, OH – Toledo Zoo leaders recently met with community leaders during a luncheon in June to discuss the progress made with the Zoo’s Diversity Initiative. Representatives from area minority organizations reviewed the Zoo’s ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 15

UT's 19th Annual Art on the Mall set for July 31

Mark your calendars. Art on the Mall, the annual juried art fair event at The University of Toledo, will take place Sunday, July 31 on UT's Centennial Mall. The 2011 event will feature 117 artists along with eight food vendors and the stylings of ...

Posted By: Meghan Cunningham | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 15

Lady Antebellum Concert at Toledo Zoo Rescheduled for Aug. 1

Toledo, OH – Lady Antebellum, originally scheduled to perform this evening, July 15, at the Toledo Zoo’s Historic Amphitheatre, has postponed the performance due to the death of Hillary Scott’s grandmother. The new concert date ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 15

Lady Antebellum Postpones Toledo Zoo Concert

Toledo, OH – Lady Antebellum, scheduled to perform on July 15 at the Toledo Zoo’s Historic Amphitheatre, is postponing the performance due to unexpected circumstances. Live Nation, the concert promoter, and Lady Antebellum are working to ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 13

Library-Exclusice Video Player Debuts July 18

(Released July 13, 2011) - On Monday, July 18 the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL) will debut Playaway VIEW ™ , the first self-playing, pre-loaded video player exclusive to libraries. Think of the Playaway VIEW ™ as education ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 13

BGSU Ice Arena to Host Summer Community Skating Events

BOWLING GREEN, O.—The Bowling Green State University Ice Arena reopens July 18, and the Bowling Green and University community is invited to attend special themed skating events weekly throughout the summer. Events and dates are: • Luau ...

Posted By: Jen Sobolewski | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 13

Owens Express Soccer Programs to Hold Open Tryouts, July 30

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Prospective high school graduates and area residents interested in playing intercollegiate men’s or women’s soccer for Owens Community College are invited to open tryouts on Saturday, July 30. The ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 13

The Largest Sidewalk Chalk Installation Set for Library

(Released July 13, 2011) – Kick it old school . . . and help create the largest sidewalk chalk installation the city has ever seen with an Etsy Craft Party Toledo next Thursday, July 21 from 1-5 p.m. at Main Library, 325 Michigan St. As part ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 13

ACGT Announces Inaugural Downtown SoundTrek Event

The Arts Commission of Greater Toledo (ACGT) is pleased to announce that it will host its inaugural Downtown SoundTrek event on Friday, July 22nd, 2011. This new multi-media music event is designed to put the FUN in fundraiser, with all proceeds ...

Posted By: Ryan Bunch | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 12

Owens to Host Free ‘Key to Safe Teen Driving’ Program

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Area teenagers ages 15 and older, with a valid driver’s license or driving permit, interested in enhancing their knowledge about safe driving are invited to attend a free Honda Teen Defensive Driving Program ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 12

Owens Gallery to Showcase Child Care Center Artwork

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Children attending Owens Community College’s Child Care Center will display their artistic qualities, creative impressions and imaginative masterpieces as part of the seventh annual Children’s Art Show, ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 12

Hitting the roads for ALS (Lou Gehrigs disease)

Sunday July 17th 1p- 6p Ralphies on Airport hwy. Bourbon Cowboys band plays 2-6. 50/50 raffles. email [email protected] for a certifcate to use at Ralphies. They will donate 15% of your food and drink purchase that day to ALS. 50 mile Police ...

Posted By: linda sellers | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 11

New mascot to join Rocky will debut at 2011 Music Fest

Rocky may embody boundless school spirit, be friendly to a fault, and capture the imagination of thousands of excited Rockets fans with his mischievous antics and showy stunts, but even he can’t be two places at once. To help Rocky reach a ...

Posted By: Meghan Cunningham | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 11

Friends of the Library BOOK SALE! – August 4, 5 & 6

(Released July 11, 2011) - Friends of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is having another great 2011 BOOK SALE and you’re invited to find great gently used books on August 4, 5 and 6 at the FOL Book Store located in the Reynolds Corners ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jul 08

TMA Launches Toledo Photography Contest and Exhibit

TOLEDO, OHIO—The Toledo Museum of Art is encouraging community members and Facebook users to enter its “Pride of Toledo” Photography Contest and Exhibition. The contest will spotlight photographs celebrating Toledo and its culture, ...

Posted By: Kelly Garrow | Category: Arts and Entertainment