Press Releases - Arts and Entertainment
Sep
02
Artwork Exploring Dementia is One of Three UT Exhibits on the Arts Commission 3rd Thursday Loop
The University of Toledo Department of Art’s Center for the Visual Arts is a featured stop on the Arts Commission 3rd Thursday Loop on Thursday, September 17 from 5:30-9 p.m. There will be three exhibits on view and a public reception ...
Sep
02
A Journey Into Sound Brings House and Techno Music
Twin and PMG1 productions are proud to present an awesome night of early Chicago style house music with blends of electronic dance music (EDM) entertainment as A Journey Into Sound comes to town on Saturday, September 19, at 8:00 PM. The event will ...
Sep
02
2015 Fulton County Fair September 4-10 - A Traditional Fair
Hoof It to the Fulton County Fair Keeping the tradition of a county Fair alive and affordable. September 4 - September 10 Seven days jammed packed with traditional county fair activities, displays, animals, and food. The Fulton County Fair is one ...
Sep
02
New Show at Lourdes University's Appold Planetarium
Brace Yourself for the Onslaught of the Next Solar Superstorm The Appold Planetarium at Lourdes University was enhanced this summer with the latest available projection technology. On Saturday, September 12, the planetarium will re-open with Solar ...
Sep
02
Art Corner Toledo Mural Dedication and Bike Tour
Art Corner Toledo Mural Dedication and Bike Tour - Sunday September 20, 2015 at 4:30 PM129 South Huron Street – Near The Farmer's Market, Downtown Toledo Warehouse District Art Corner Toledo (ACT), with administrative funding support from ...
Aug
28
Who is Elizabeth Frankowski? Library and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur Reveal WWII-Era Polish Diary Digitization Project
The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library and the Office of The Honorable Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur present a news conference and reception in honor of Elizabeth Frankowski and her childhood Polish diary, scheduled at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September ...
Aug
26
50th German-American Festival is This Weekend!
Not only is the German-American Festival (GAF) the Toledo area’s oldest, largest and greatest ethnic festival, but it’s also celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2015. The 50th GAF, operated by G.A.F. Society and sponsored by the seven ...
Aug
24
Presidential historian and Author Doris Kearns Goodwin to Appear on September 26
Celebrating 20 years of Excellence for the Authors! Authors! series, The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, The Library Legacy Foundation (LLF) and The LaValley Foundation present one of the country’s leading historians and authors, Doris ...
Aug
24
Movie Night at the Moxie!
Come One, Come All! Local filmmakers, artists and art admirers alike are invited to The Moxie, Friday, September 18, to celebrate the premier of two short films shot right here in our very own Glass City! When: Friday, September 18 Where: The Moxie ...
Aug
21
UT Theatre Auditions - August 25-26
The University of Toledo Department of Theatre & Film will be auditioning for its two fall plays on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 25-26, from 6-10 p.m. in the UT Center for Performing Arts Studio Theatre. Information about each of the plays is ...
Aug
18
Fun Around the Campfire
Start the evening toasting marshmallows and making s'mores. Then the fun begins! Anyone can tell a story, sing a song, do a dance, play an instrument or recite a poem around the fire. For all ages. Please bring a flashlight and dress for the ...
Aug
18
Dan Hernandez: Recent Work
The Department of Art of the University of Toledo is pleased to announce the upcoming exhibition DAN HERNANDEZ: Recent Work. The exhibition will be on view from September 3rd to October 1st at the Secor Gallery (424 Jefferson Ave, Toledo) and will ...
Aug
17
"Color My World" Children's Art Invitational
PRIZM Creative Community is proud to present the "Color My World" Children's Art Invitational! Held at The Way Public Library in Perrysburg from August 17th through October 13th 2015 in their Gallery the exhibition displays works from nearly 50 ...
Aug
17
Thinking Cap 419 - Designs from the Great Black Swamp
Show Your Love for Toledo with Vintage Designs from Thinking Cap 419 TOLEDO August 17 2015 – Toledo Native Chad Scouten introduces Thinking Cap 419, a unique clothing line that celebrates Toledo’s hardscrabble past and undeniable spirit. ...
Aug
17
Prizm Sponsors 2nd Biennial Veteran's Art Show of Northwest Ohio
PRIZM Creative Community is issuing a Call for Participation to Artist’s and Authors for the second biennial Veteran’s Art Exhibition of Northwest Ohio, called “The Art of Freedom” with sponsorship from Kingston Healthcare ...
Aug
17
Rockwood/Reva May/Rock and Roll - Opens August 20th
The Gallerie 333 staff of Toledo School for the Arts have coupled an unlikely duo of fine art photographers to bring August visitors an intimate and intense look into all things rock from 1960 to today. John Rockwood began his career in photography ...
Aug
12
Local Artist, Bradley Scherzer, Paints a Pet Rescue Themed Mural in UpTown Toledo
Art Corner Toledo, with administrative funding support from Toledo City Council and Lucas County Commissioners, has organized an opportunity for local artist, Bradley Scherzer, to highlight the work of pet rescue and adoption in the Toledo area by ...
Aug
08
11th Annual Levis Commons Fine Art Fair August 15 and 16
The charming Town Center at Levis Commons in Perrysburg, Ohio is transformed into an amazing outdoor art gallery when it hosts the 11th Annual Levis Commons Fine Art Fair on Saturday and Sunday, August 15 and 16. The highly acclaimed, open-air ...
Aug
07
Town Council Officially Proclaims Magic Days in Sandusky
Many famous illusionists and performers are convening in Sandusky as part of Ohio’s first ever Magic Festival, August 14th through the 16th Sandusky, Ohio. August 6, 2015 For the first time ever, an Official Proclamation is being issued ...
Aug
07
GlacityTC Junkbox Presents House of Vinyl - an original musical
Written and composed by Edmund B. Lingan and Timothy Lake When Horton, an agoraphobe, is forced out of his apartment because of a gas leak, he embarks on a strange and hallucinogenic journey involving lawyer-knights, psychic stingrays, a diaper ...
Aug
06
Kurt Perschke’s RedBall Project Arrives at Toledo Museum of Art on Aug. 14
The much-anticipated arrival of artist Kurt Perschke’s RedBall Project will take place Aug. 14 at the Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion.Part of the Museum’s Play Time exhibition, the RedBall Project is a 250-pound red, inflated ...
Aug
05
Celebration of Magic and Wonder to premier in Sandusky
~Come one, come all to a Magical Experience of a Lifetime! ~ Historic Downtown Sandusky will come alive with mystery and laughter during the Magic Festival, Friday August 14 through Sunday August 16, 2015. This family-friendly weekend features ...
Jul
30
Casting Call for Youth & Young Adult Actors
Calling All Youth & Young Adult Actors, Singers & Technical assistants The writer and director of the stage plays “The House I Live In”, “Solomon: Love Him-Leave Him and the newly hit Gospel Play “F.A.C.E.S is back ...
Jul
30
Lourdes University Recreation Center Groundbreaking
Lourdes University President David J. Livingston, Ph.D., and Board of Trustees Chair Ernest C. Enrique proudly announce the groundbreaking ceremony of the Russell J. Ebeid Recreation Center which encompasses the second phase of its Mid-Campus ...
Jul
30
Flea Market & Craft Fair
The First Apostolic Church of Toledo will be hosting their annual Flea market on September 18 from 11am-7pm and 19, 9am - 5pm. This year, area individuals and businesses will be able to reserve booth spaces to sell their products in the flea ...
Jul
30
Free showing of "Still Alice" at Way Library
Way Library’s Show Me the Movie contemporary film series selection for August is “Still Alice,” a drama released in 2014. “Still Alice” is the story of linguistics professor Dr. Alice Howland and her struggle to deal ...
Jul
27
Plastic Fantastic - Art, Activism, and Education! FREE
AUGUST 1st, 2015 at International Park. Toledoans For Safe Water is proud to bring Philadelphia artist Diedra Krieger and Plastic Fantastic to Toledo on the one-year anniversary of the water ban. Please join us for a day of art, activism, and ...
Jul
24
Peter Cetera to Perform at Hollywood Casino Toledo Friday, August 28th
Iconic rock singer-songwriter joins summer-long Hollywood Concert Series lineup(TOLEDO, OH) July 22, 2015 – Iconic rock singer-songwriter Peter Cetera will perform live atHollywood Casino Toledo on Friday, August 28th as part of the ...
Jul
24
Festival of India (Sunday, Aug 9, 11 AM to 8 PM)
FESTIVAL OF INDIA is Toledo’s marquee cultural event presented by the community of Asian-Indian heritage for the last 26 years. FESTIVAL OF INDIA is celebrating its 26th year with the theme ‘Flavors of India’. It will be held on ...
Jul
22
LeSo Gallery: Call for Artists/Overture IV
LeSo Gallery Presents: Call for Artists/Overture IVLeSo Gallery, located at 1527 Starr Avenue in Toledo, is announcing its annual Call for Artists to be featured in its juried exhibition, Overture IV. Artists can submit images to this show from now ...

