Press Releases - Arts and Entertainment

Come enjoy an afternoon of beautiful music at Way Library with the talented Bessmeltseva sisters, Maria and Ekaterina, on Sunday, November 10th at 2:00 pm. This free concert by the violinist-pianist duo will include pieces by Stravinsky, Lyadov, ...

Way Public Library’s popular contemporary film series 'Show Me the Movie' continues with a showing of “The Great Gatsby” (2013 release) on Thursday, November 7 at 2:00 p.m. Leonardo DiCaprio shines as the enigmatic Jay Gatsby in ...

From clothing to architecture, weaponry to furniture, Japan has been a mecca of art and style since European nations fought wars over trade routes leading to the island nation. This fall and winter, several amazing exhibitions showcasing the exotic ...

Route 20 was named a federal highway in 1926. As this blacktop zigzags its way through Perrysburg it transforms itself into other names such as Sandusky Street, Indiana Avenue, Louisiana Avenue, and West Front Street. For the first half of the 20th ...

On November 2, 2013, enjoy a fabulous evening of gourmet dining and fine wine while helping a noble cause. Come to the Wine Gala 2013, in aid of Mobile Meals of Toledo. This year's Wine Gala is being held at the Stranahan Great Hall, located at ...

The Valentine Theatre is owned and operated by the Toledo Cultural Arts Center, a non-profit organization that caters to a diverse audience in the performing arts arena. The theatre itself is 116 years old and seats up to 901 audience members. On ...

The Black Swamp Blues Society is hosting their 17th Annual Blues Challenge November 2, Saturday Doors open at 5pm, Music starts at 6:30pm At Elks Club, 137 W. Wayne Street, Maumee Cost $10. Solo/Duo competition in order of appearance Blind Dawg ...

Each year the Bowling Green State University College of Musical Arts welcomes a special musical artist as a part of the Hansen Musical Arts series, a residency created and supported by BGSU alumni Dorothy E. and DuWayne H. Hansen. From Oct. 28-Nov. ...

Vivian Ladd, museum educator at the Dartmouth College Hood Museum of Art, will give an hourlong talk on Oct. 28 to teach Bowling Green State University students how to analyze art, using the “Learning to Look” methodology. Her talk, at ...

Writers of all types of fiction, nonfiction and poetry are invited to find creative nourishment at the annual Winter Wheat Festival of Writing at Bowling Green State University Nov. 14-16. Sponsored by the Mid-American Review, the festival is now in ...

If you missed the October dates for the Toledo Reign tryouts, you're in luck. We've added one more date, November 9, 2013 to our tryout list. If you're a woman at least 18 years old, please join us at 915 E. Bigelow, Findlay, OH 45840 at Noon on ...

Way Library welcomes author John Kachuba on Tuesday, October 29th at 7:00 pm. Mr. Kachuba will describe his experiences visiting more than 30 haunted places in the Buckeye State as detailed in his newest book Ghosthunting Ohio: On the Road Again. ...

Adults, here's your chance for a "dress rehearsal" for your Halloween costume! Costumes are encouraged (but optional) for this showing of the campy thriller "The Fall of the House of Usher" at Way Library at 2:00 on Halloween afternoon. Enjoy free ...

On Thursday, October 24 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in a workshop designed for iPad users, Way Library’s technology staff will teach basic skills such as creating folders, force closing apps, removing apps, and installing apps, plus training in how to ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toledo Rep to present ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ November 8-10, 14-17 The Toledo Repertoire Theatre presents Arsenic and Old Lace November 8-10, 14-17 on the 10th Street stage. A comedy, written by Joseph Kesselring and ...

Maumee Valley Country Day School presents Bearing Witness, documentary film, portraits, and histories of local Toledo Holocaust survivors. Filmmaker: Heather Elliott-Famularo Still Photographer: Dena Eber Screening: Sunday, Nov. 3 at 3:30pm in the ...

Terrortown at the Lucas County Fairgrounds is a top 31 haunted attraction in America. All new for 2013, Terrortown is in its 17th year of providing scares to people all over Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. The House of Dead, and Big Top ...

Presented by Safrai Gallery of Jerusalem Benefitting Jewish Family Service of Greater Toledo A comprehensive collection of original oil paintings, watercolors, lithographs, and etchings for exhibition and sale. This exhibition of more than 1,000 ...

Event: Family Fall Festival Event Place: The Wolcott House Museum Complex, 1035 River Rd., Maumee Event Date: Sunday, October 13 Event Time: 12:00pm (noon) to 4:00pm, rain or shine Cost: Free Website: www.wolcotthouse.org The Family Fall ...

On Thursday, October 17th at 10:30 a.m., WGTE and Way Library will present the program “Toledo Stories: The Battle of Lake Erie”. Two hundred years after Oliver Hazard Perry’s victory over the British, tall ships convene to ...

CHASE FRANCIS, NW OHIO LIAISON, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, TO TOUR GARDEN SMILES AND CARRUTH STUDIO MANUFACTURING FACILITY WHAT: Tour of Carruth Studio Manufacturing Facility and Garden Smiles by Carruth WHERE: Carruth Studio,1178 Farnsworth Rd ...

The Toledo Rep Theatre presents this season’s Edgy Rep Reading “Talk Radio” on the 10th Street stage on Saturday, October 12 at 8 p.m. The Pulitzer Prize-nominated drama written by Eric Bogosian and directed by Jennifer Rockwood, ...

Office of University Relations ? 6832 Convent Boulevard ? Sylvania, OH 43560 ? www.lourdes.edu/news FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Hoffman September 30, 2013 Media ...

Tent City again rises at Civic Center Mall on October 25 - 27, and will again bring together churches, businesses, government, and the media to put the spotlight on the needs of those who have lost domestic autonomy in our community. With its ...

Do you believe in ghosts? On Tuesday, October 8th at 7:00 pm, join the Ohio Researchers of Banded Spirits (ORBS) for a lively presentation on paranormal investigations. The presentation will be given by Chris Page, the founder of ORBS; Amy Cobb, ...

Way Public Library is pleased to present Matt Jergens, Comedy Juggler, on Friday, October 18 at 7 pm. This wholesome family event is free and fun for ages 0 to 100! Matt's blend of classy humor and top-notch skills brings life and energy to every ...

Judy Pfaffenberger, whose favorite pastime is gadding about the entire world, returns to Way Library on Tuesday, October 15 at 2:00 p.m. with stories and video of her grand cruise from Barcelona, Spain to Dubai, India through the Suez Canal. With ...

Way Library invites you to join Professor Daniel Compora of the University of Toledo on Tuesday, October 15 at 7:00 pm for a presentation on urban legends. Professor Compora is an Associate Professor who teaches Composition, Science Fiction & ...

Stop by Black Kite Coffee and Pies tonight to hear the amazing Oklahoma band "Young Readers." October 1 from 5:30- 7pm.Press Release Contact Name: Kristin Kiser Press Release Contact Email: [email protected] Press Release Contact Phone: ...

With less than two weeks to go, Toledo School for the Arts is anxiously awaiting sell-out for their highly anticipated annual fall musical. After last year’s success with the pop-culture smash Legally Blonde, TSA decided to go in a radically ...