Press Releases - Arts and Entertainment

Join us for Passport Day in the USA at the Library from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. this Saturday, March 9 at Main Library, 325 Michigan St. FREE parking is available for the day and all customers receiving passport services will get a travel ...

Imagine a volcanic eruption 1,000 times stronger than that of Mount St. Helens’ VEI 5 in 1980 or Mt. Pinatubo’s VEI 6 in 1991. A volcano whose molten lava and ash can spread more than 240 cubic miles, triggering long-lasting weather ...

If a family vacation isn’t in your budget during the kids’ spring break, check out the fun at the Toledo Zoo. With more than 5,000 animals on a 74-acre campus, you’ll travel “from snow to sand” in the company of polar ...

What: Ninth Congressional District Invitational Art Exhibition Presented by The Arts Commission and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur When: Monday, February 25 – Friday, March 29, 2013 Reception: Sunday, March 10, 4 – 6 p.m. Where: Lobby of ...

The University of Toledo Department of Music presents three intimate performances of "L'Orfeo" at the Toledo Museum of Art Cloister on March 15-17, performed by the UT Opera Ensemble. The performances are free and open to the public, but seating is ...

Hard work, a sense of humor and a menagerie of insects have earned one senior art student a spot at the spring National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) in La Crosse, Wisconsin this April. David Folck's art focuses on insects. He's ...

First Contact refers to the moment when humans and extraterrestrial life first meet. The subject raises many issues including communication, the future, religious belief, and humanities preparedness for such an event. "First Contact" is an ...

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Solo exhibition to feature most recent work by celebrated Midwest artist and educator Toledo, OH—March 1, 2013. On Friday, March 15th, 20 North Gallery opens the exhibit “Intersections: Paintings by Abner Hershberger,” which ...

Mr. David Bolds Management and Booking Agency in Association with Pay Up Management/Mickey Bentson IS the company specializing in providing bookings of the best of entertainment for your concerts, club openings, weddings, walk throughs, appearances, ...

Three powerful authors – a Caribbean novelist and double PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction nominee, an American historian specializing in United States presidents and Pulitzer Prize finalist, and the final appearance, a Pulitzer Prize-winning ...

Polar bears in the Arctic have become a symbol of the effects of climate change on wildlife but much farther south, penguins are experiencing great changes in their lives as well. Dr. Dee Boersma, a leading researcher on marine birds, will discuss ...

From March 11 until April 13, 2013, families can have their child’s portrait taken for free by local children’s photographer Kurt Nielsen of Kurt Nielsen Photography, and help Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Ohio in the ...

Stroll through the Toledo Zoo’s beautiful gardens and see how they grow, bloom and change throughout the season. The Zoo’s popularWatch It Grow garden tour series highlights different aspects of gardening each month, along with ...

Way Library invites you to a free special St. Patrick's Day performance by BGSU musical arts graduates Xinya Zhou (cello), Vladimir Gebe (violin), Kyla Witt (viola), and Kai-Wei Chen (violin) on Sunday March 17 on the main level. Beginning at 2 pm, ...

Owens Community College’s Alumni Association is recognizing the tremendous contribution that area police, fire and emergency medical professionals and community leaders make to Northwest Ohio’s surrounding communities by hosting the 10th ...

Following an extensive national search, the Toledo Area Humane Society is pleased to announce that Gary Willoughby II has been selected as the new Executive Director, effective March 20, 2013. Mr. Willoughby II has a long history of growing ...

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is proud to observe Passport Day in the USA 2013 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 9 at Main Library, 325 Michigan St. FREE parking is available for the day and all customers receiving passport ...

More than 100 public and private colleges and universities from Ohio and the multi-state area will visit the Toledo area as Owens Community College serves as host to Northwest Ohio’s largest College Preview Night on Wednesday, March 6. ...

Friends of Unison Behavioral Health Group are set to host Red, White & You! February 27 at the Middle Grounds Market To bring attention to the growing number of individuals in our community who struggle with mental health and substance abuse ...

Way Public Library continues its popular “Show Me the Movie” contemporary film series on Thursday, March 7 at 2 pm with a screening of “Moonrise Kingdom.” In this drama, Bruce Willis stars as the local sheriff and Edward ...

Alligator recording artists Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials, touring in support of their latest Alligator CD, JUMP START, will give a live performance at BGump's 101 Restaurant & Lounge in Sylvania on Sunday, March 24, 2013. Mixing smoking ...

The 2013 FREE “Showcase Sylvania” Business Expo will be held on March 23, 2013 from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM at the Sylvania Sports and Exhibition Center at Tam-O-Shanter, 7060 Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania, Ohio featuring representation from ...

Effective Monday, March 4, the remaining seven Library locations will have restored hours, in the final Phase III announcement of our Promises Made, Promises Kept! campaign. The affected branch locations include Holland, West Toledo, Heatherdowns, ...

Way Public Library continues its popular “Show Me the Movie” contemporary film series on Thursday, March 7 at 2 pm with a screening of “Moonrise Kingdom.” In this drama, Bruce Willis stars as the local sheriff and Edward ...

Need live remotes of your shows, special events, business specials, etc.? Have the Ms. Computer Lady Show do 3-hour live remote broadcasts that span worldwide. For the month of March it'll be $100 (depending on distance). There must be internet ...

The Toledo Zoo is accepting applications for adults interested in volunteering at the Zoo. This is a great way for people 18 and over to get involved in the community and meet new people while learning about animals and conservation. Two volunteer ...

A fundraiser to benefit the five communities of Catholic Sisters headquartered in the Toledo area will be held April 21, 2013 at the Valentine Theater. Called “Simply Strings”, the event will feature the Toledo Symphony Chamber String ...

This all-inclusive, month-long, by-artists, for-artists multimedia arts extravaganza features a non-juried art show, as well as weekend performances of music, poetry, dance, and dramatic arts. Artomatic 419! has contributed to a coherent, cohesive ...

The Town Center at Levis Commons is once again spearheading a collection drive to provide Easter baskets for local children in need. Donations for the 5th Annual Baskets of Cheer Drive are being collected through March 25th at Books-A-Million and ...