Press Releases - Arts and Entertainment

Way Library continues its Art and Foreign Film Series with “Dhobi Ghat,” also known as “Mumbai Diaries.” In this enthralling film, four residents of Mumbai/Bombay pursue their different quests. The director exposes the slums ...

The University of Toledo Department of Art hosts NOHSATI Exhibition, featuring the work of high school art teachers, opens November 15 NOHSATI - Northwest Ohio High School Art Teachers Invitational The University of Toledo Department of Art is ...

On Thursday, November 14 at 10:00 a.m., Way Library continues its classic film series, Reel Talk, with the film version of the highly successful Broadway musical "Too Many Girls." Released in 1940, it stars Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in their first ...

Needs some helping picking just the right wine for your juicy Thanksgiving turkey? Have no worries. Toledo Wines and Vines is teaming with Heidelberg Distributing on a special Thanksgiving-themed wine tasting on Tuesday, November 19, at J. ...

Buy-Sell-Trade Vinyl, Records, Tapes, CDs, Posters and more! Over 22 dealers from all over the US - our 32nd year! Sunday, Nov. 10, Knights of Columbus Hall, 4256 Secor Rd. in Toledo. 10-4 pm. Admission only $1.00!Press Release Contact Name: ...

National Recording Artist Kelly Richey November 10, 2013 Sunday at 7pm Evolution 519 S. Reynolds Rd. Toledo, Oh Tickets $15 members $20 non members Kelly Richey has been described as “Stevie Ray Vaughan trapped in a woman’s body ...

Come join the fun on November 8th through the 10th and November 14th through the 17th at the Toledo Repertoire Theater at 16 10th Street for a delightful theatrical performance of Arsenic and Old Lace. Arsenic and Old Lace is the comedic story of ...

Toledo, what are you doing on November 22? There is only one right answer, and that answer is "seeing Jerry Seinfeld!" Jerry Seinfeld is bringing his standup tour to Toledo and will be performing at the Stranahan Theater on Friday, November 22 at ...

While "annual" might be something of a misnomer, the Toledo Library's Independent Film Festival, FOCUS, is definitely one of the city's best regular traditions. This fall, the festival is featuring four independent films that are must-sees for every ...

When people in Ohio think about the holidays, many different concepts come to mind: wondrous majesty, helping others in need, and spreading good cheer. But another recurring theme is the joy of coming home to spend time with family and friends. ...

For one night only, on November 30, 2013, Toledo Symphony welcomes Rockapella to its stage for the Rockapella Holiday Show. This group has delighted audiences with their unique blend of rock and roll with a cappella music. Rockapella has released 18 ...

Handmade Toledo presents Maker’s Mart Holiday Indie Craft Fair in The Grand Lobby at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza on Saturday, November 16, 2013, 10 a.m to 8 p.m. The juried event has a $1 suggested admission and features live music, ...

Rep Ed Fall showcase themed ‘Reelin’ and Rockin’’ Saturday, Nov. 2 The Toledo Repertoire Theatre’s Fall Rep Ed camp comes to fruition with the ‘Rockin’ and Reelin’’ showcase Saturday, November 2 ...

In celebration of Veteran’s Day, Way Public Library and PRIZM Creative Community are pleased to announce the opening of the Inaugural Veteran’s Art Exhibit along with a commemorative program, book signing and artist reception. The ...

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 ...