Press Releases - Arts and Entertainment

The Henry County Arts Council is planning an art display titled ‘Abled Expressions’. This exhibit will highlight artwork of the disabled residents of Henry County, and will be on display at the Henry County Arts Center at 125 West ...

Toledo area artists are invited to join us at the beautiful downtown Secor Studios for drop-in life drawing sessions. Next meeting: Sunday, January 25, 1-4 PM 425 Jefferson Ave. 6th floor, Studio # 650 Toledo, Ohio 43604 $10 models' fee Bring your ...

For those unfamiliar with the musical genres such as New Music, Creative, or Improvised music, shouldn't feel out of the loop, the reason for these categories (although largely unnecessary) is to shed light on the nature of the music, where it came ...

We are inviting people with disabilities in the Toledo Metropolitan Area to participate in a Discover SCUBA Program event. We will provide the SCUBA gear, instruction and support to allow you to experience an actual SCUBA experience in the safety ...

Ten-time Grammy Award winner Bobby McFerrin returns to Toledo to join the Toledo Symphony at the Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theater on Friday, January 16 and Saturday, January 17 at 8:00 p.m. He will conduct the orchestra in his two favorite ...

Your Table Is Waiting At The Oasis TOLEDO, OH - The Oasis, previously Campus Oasis, is upgrading for 2009. Our changes showcase, Toft’s Ice Cream, Suzie’s Smoothies, Dolce Coffee House, and Mirage Grand Café. Along with its ...

Mainstage Play: Pass the Butler by Eric Idle (author of Monty Python and Spamalot) 10th Street Stage ?Show Dates: January 9 – 25, 2009 (various show times) This hilarious black comedy in the traditional style of Monty Python and written by ...

“The Sweet Light,” a collection of stunning landscape and nature photographs by Kenneth West Jr., opens January 10 at the National Center for Nature Photography at Secor Metropark. While walking on trails through forests, meadows and ...

Preview Party Friday June 26 Festival Saturday June 27 - Sunday June 28 Crosby Festival of the Arts, now in its 44th year, is set amidst the beauty of Toledo Botanical Garden and is heralded as Ohio's oldest outdoor juried art festival. Because it ...

We are holding a benefit fundraiser for a local 3 year old little girl who has been diagnosed with a rare, potentially life-threatening tumor in her lung and chest. Procedes from the benefit will help her family pay for her medical bills, lost wages ...

Come join the Village Players Theatre as we continue our 52nd season with the comedic musical Don’t Hug Me written by Phil Olson and produced by special arrangement with Samuel French Inc. Bunyan Bay, Minnesota. It's the coldest day of the ...

Try Deep Water Running! It's revolutionary, it's effective, it's fun, and it works! Deep-water running consists of simulated running in the deep end of a pool while aided by a floatation belt that maintains the head above water. Additional ...

Aqua Hut will be holding its first Introduce a Friend to Scuba party January 31, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Aqua Hut will provide pizza and pop for all who participate. Bring family or friends who want to see why scuba is important to you. ...

Toledo, Ohio—The Toledo Museum of Art has been named one of the Toledo Public Schools’ Silver Slate winners for 2008. The Silver Slate award recognizes people and organizations in our community who have made outstanding leadership and ...

Johnny Ginger, native Toledoan, returns to his home town January 10th at 8 PM. He brings his 2 hour show to The Ohio Theatre on Lagrange Street. His son’s will be performing before his act doing a Beatles Medley. Johnny is a comic, ...

Erie Street Acappella will be performing a free 1 hour concert at 8:30 p.m. on New Year's Eve during the First Light Sylvania celebration at the Wingate Hotel (Monroe at S. Main in Sylvania). Erie Street Acappella members Karen DeSloover, Craig ...

Saturday night at 9:00 pm a very special event hits T-town. JOHNNY REED AND THE HOUSEROCKERS would be cool enough but WAIT... There's more. He is opening for SWEET CLAUDETTE from the motor city. Cover is just $5.00 and the beer is way cold. Come on ...

Take a break from the doldrums of winter with this colorful, happy art exhibition at Space 237, Toledo, OH. Opening night is Friday, January 23, 7-9 pm. Collage, paintings, & ceramics are by local artists Greg Justus, Kelly Lever, Adam Russell ...

It’s the holiday session and on December 26th we are putting together two Special events in the same evening. It will be a Christmas with Mr. Miss Clause and a Pre New Years Eve celebration. By attending on December 26th you avoid all the ...

~THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY/FUNDRAISER~ To benifit the toledo childrens hospital!Help us ring in the holiday in this historic speakeasy as we celebrate christmas woodchucks style! WHEN:SATURDAYdec.13th from10:00pm-2:30am WHERE:woodchucks 224 s.erie ...

SYLVANIA, Ohio, U.S.A., Dec. 5, 2008 – If the December music schedule is any indication, Rouge Bistro is becoming the choice for jazz in Toledo. The restaurant features jazz performances each Saturday in December, along with a performance ...

The hometown group, Polka Floyd will be hosting a benefit concert on behalf of The HISTORIC Ohio Theatre January 24th, at 8PM at 3114 Lagrange Street. During this concert the group will be recording live their 2nd album. Make sure to come out and ...

Line Up for Memphis Shake Down Black Swamp Blues Society Annual Meeting and Election of Officers Sunday: December 7, 2008 at 4 pm Speedway Bar and Grill 5625 Benore Toledo, OH Following the meeting, there will be a fund raiser for Frostbite and ...

The HISTORIC Ohio Theatre, is proud to be a supporter of the U.S. Marines TOYS-FOR-TOTS annual toy drive. This year the event will be held on Saturday, December 13th at 2PM. Admission to the program is just one new unwrapped toy for a child less ...

ALMA ENTERS IT’S 6TH YEAR WITH NEW ARTISTIC DIRECTION AND WEST AFRICAN DRUM & DANCE PERFORMANCES, CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS ALMA Drum & Dance proudly enters its 6th year with new artistic direction and a full slate of performances, classes and ...

"– The newest horror adventure novel is here! Follow as a normal individual becomes pivotal in the ongoing war between the Wiccan Nation and the Vampire Cults. Which side will he choose? Is one truly more evil than the other? For generations ...

During Winesburg Weekend, visitors may stop at the Clyde Museum on West Buckeye Street downtown and the McPherson House at the corner of U.S. 20 and Ohio 101. Both will be open 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6 and 7. There is no cost to visit ...

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is proud to announce its Holiday Concert Series scheduled to kick-off in December in the Wintergarden at Main Library, 325 Michigan St. All concerts are free and open to the public. All concerts are scheduled ...

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library and the Western Lake Erie Historical Society team to present, “A Walking Guide to the Lake Erie Ships,” a model ship exhibit on view now through January 10, 2009 at Main Library, 325 Michigan St., ...

Open Public Conversations With Poet Laureate Joel Lipman *2008-2009 Office Hours at Main Library* The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is proud to continue its partnership with University of Toledo Art & English professor Joel Lipman, named ...