Press Releases - Arts and Entertainment


Jan 08

Book That DJ and New Chairdo Win 2013 Brides Choice Award

Wedding Wire is a prestigious wedding website for brides to find vendors. Every year they compile all of the feedback from brides and decide which companies to award with a "Brides Choice Award". This year local Chair Cover and DJ Service Company JL ...

Posted By: Laura Spiess | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 07

20 North Gallery Hosts 2013 Black History Month Art Exhibit

Local, regional and national African-American artists present cooperative community exhibition in the longest-running Black History Month event in Toledo Toledo, OH—January 4, 2013. On Friday, January 25th, the art exhibit “Black History ...

Posted By: Condessa Croninger | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 04

February 2013 Toledo Museum of Art Program Highlights

Exhibition Openings 94th Toledo Area Artists Exhibition Feb. 1–April 14, 2013, Works on Paper Gallery Artist Joe Fig and Toledo Museum of Art Mellon Fellow Kate Nesin are jurors for the 94th annual Toledo Area Artists Exhibition, which ...

Posted By: Terri Sharp | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 04

Record Breaking Visits at Lights Before Christmas

A record 179,267 visitors attended the Toledo Zoo’s 2012 Lights Before Christmas, November 16 - December 31. This is the best attendance since the attraction opened in 1986. Jeff Sailer, executive director, credited new Winter Playland ...

Posted By: Kandace York | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 03

Caldecott Read-In scheduled Saturday, January 19

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library invites adults to our annual Caldecott Read-In to see the best picture books for children all in one place. Help us choose the local Caldecott winner while comparing favorites and meeting others interested in ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 03

Trivia Forces Combine- Sporcle Acquired Great Lakes Trivia

It was announced today that the web’s top destination for trivia has acquired one of the country’s top live trivia organizations. Sporcle, Inc., based in Seattle, has acquired Great Lakes Trivia, based in Plymouth, Michigan. The terms ...

Posted By: Mark Adams | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 03

Join us for the Library’s Downton Abbey Fan Club gatherings!

Who doesn’t love the PBS British-American drama series Downton Abbey? With the anxiously awaited return of Season 3 scheduled to air on WGTE at 9 p.m. this Sunday, the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library wants to invite the show’s fans to ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 03

Zoo Kicks Off 2013 Vineyard Adventure Series

Make your reservations now for the Zoo’s first wine-tasting event of 2013, Vineyard Adventure, on Saturday, January 12, 7 – 9 p.m., at the Toledo Zoo! Enjoy the finer things in life, including gourmet wines from around the world in an ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 03

Rock On: Photographs by Baron Wolman’ Exhibit

Area residents will have the opportunity to become immersed into the lives of arguably some of the most notable contemporary musicians, as seen through the camera lens of internationally recognized photographer Baron Wolman, as Owens Community ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 03

Where My Testimony Begins Book Signing

Purchase your book today online or by contacting me at 419-320-7350.Press Release Contact Name: Debora Press Release Contact Email: [email protected] Press Release Contact Phone: 419-320-7350 Organization Name: Where My Testimony Begins Website or ...

Posted By: Debora | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 02

Knitting Be TWEEN the Ages

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library’s Heatherdowns Branch Library, 3265 Glanzman Rd, is calling on all experienced adult knitters and tweens (9-13-years-old) for intergenerational knitting. The purpose of this series, Knitting Be TWEEN the ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 02

Lights Before Christmas Extended at Toledo Zoo

Whether you missed the Lights Before Christmas or your family just wants another chance to take in the “electrical spectacle,” the Toledo Zoo offers one more opportunity to experience the area’s premier holiday attraction. Enjoy ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 02

January at The Toledo Rep

Red Ed Classes Resume in January The next session of theatre classes for youth, ages 7 through 16 will begin Saturday, January 5. Classes will take place at the Rep’s 16 Tenth Street stage for eight consecutive Saturdays from 9 AM to Noon; ...

Posted By: Steve Burnette | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 02

Passport Service Available at Main Library

From the time the U.S. Department of State approved the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library as a passport-application acceptance agency, patrons have steadily come to Main Library, 325 Michigan St., to renew or update their passports. Through ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Jan 02

Beginner Clogging Lessons

Thursday, January 3, 2013 from 6-7pm the Rumblin' Rhythm Cloggers is sponsoring beginner lessons. Learn the eight basic steps of clogging. The first night is free so come check out our hobby. It is great fun and good exercise. It is a great family ...

Posted By: Barbara Davenport | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Dec 30

Jewish collection at the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is proud of its growing collection of diverse books and other materials for your reading and viewing enjoyment. Recently, our staff selected several new books highlighting subjects relevant to the Jewish faith. ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Dec 30

ALMA Drum and Dance at Toledo Museum of Art

ALMA Drum & Dance will present a new program of traditional West African Drum & Dance in the Peristyle Theatre at the Toledo Museum of Art, as part or the museum's holiday programming, "The Great Art Escape". Come see the group showcase ...

Posted By: Allison Kodeih | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Dec 30

Stand Up Toledo 2013

Title: Stand Up Toledo (2013) Date: January 20, 2013 Time: 7pm-11pm Location: Maumee Indoor Theater 601 Conant Street Maumee, OH 43537 Website: www.StandUpToledo.com Contact: Laura Spiess Phone: (419) 290-7209 Ten comedians, One ...

Posted By: Laura Spiess | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Dec 30

Tony, Grammy & Oscar at The Valentine This Winter!

The Valentine Theatre’s 14th season continues into the new year at its beautiful downtown theatre. The season consists of 6 series to subscribe to, or individual tickets to purchase, including: The remaining Broadway series – All Three ...

Posted By: Matt Lentz | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Dec 30

Manhattan's Celebrates Tenth Anniversary

Zach Lahey, General Manager of Manhattan’s Restaurant, announces a major celebration of the restaurant’s tenth anniversary as a prime dining and entertainment venue in Downtown Toledo. This event is open to the public. DATE: ...

Posted By: Marty Lahey | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Dec 27

Toledo Drop Off Locations for Christmas Trees

As Christmas comes to a close and residents begin to remove their holiday decorations, the City of Toledo Division of Parks, Recreation and Forestry will accept Christmas trees for disposal between December 26, 2012 and January 14, 2013 at no cost. ...

Posted By: Jen Sorgenfrei | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Dec 27

Toledo Zoo Offers Hot Deals at Winter Weekends

Every season at the Toledo Zoo offers something exciting, and winter is no exception. This winter, the Zoo presents Winter Weekends all through January and February, featuring half-price admission (Lucas County residents get an extra discount) and ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Dec 27

Library to Show the Film Glory

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library will observe and celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation on Saturday, January 5, 2013 with a FREE and open to the public showing of the movie Glory. First released in 1989, the film ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Dec 26

Luke James to Perform at Clazel Theater - Silent Auction Benefit

Bowling Green, Ohio — On February 7, 2013, rising musical artist Luke James will perform live at the historic Clazel Theatre in Bowling Green, Ohio, to benefit the Rainbow Cooperative Preschool Wine and Cheese Silent Auction. Luke is ...

Posted By: Emily | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Dec 21

Appold Planetarium explores the size of the Universe

This January, the Lourdes University Appold Planetarium is bringing back BIG – a fulldome show that takes a quirky and imaginative look at the size and scale of our universe. With its lighthearted storytelling style, 3D graphics, ...

Posted By: Heather Hoffman | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Dec 21

Fandemonium Hits Fifth Third Field

Detroit Tigers manager and Perrysburg native Jim Leyland along with a selection of players and coaches will be at Fifth Third Field on Wednesday, January 23 for the annual Fandemonium event. It takes place from 5:30 – 8 p.m with activities ...

Posted By: Andi Roman | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Dec 21

Sunday Library Hours Restored!

Keeping its promise to Lucas County Voters, the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library Board of Trustees this morning agreed to restore Sunday hours at four Library locations, beginning January 6. Sanger Branch Library, which has been the only location ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Dec 21

Winter Theater Vision line-up

How I Became a Pirate – 1/25 at 10 a.m. & 12:15 p.m., 1/26 at 2 p.m. (Valentine Theatre) Shiver me timbers! Jeremy Jacobs’ talent for building sand castles and digging moats has earned him an invitation to join the crew of Braid ...

Posted By: Heather Hoffman | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Dec 19

6th Annual Celebration of Women Festival Call For Artists

In honor of National Women’s History Month, Lourdes will host the 6th annual W.A.V.E. (Women, Artists, Visionaries, Entrepreneurs) Festival, a juried exhibition and sale of fine arts and crafts. This year’s event will be held in the ...

Posted By: Heather Hoffman | Category: Arts and Entertainment



Dec 17

Toledo Walleye Host Fourth Annual Holiday HockeyFest

Area youth and high school hockey teams will overtake the Huntington Center December 28 and 29, for the Fourth Annual Holiday HockeyFest. Eight local high school teams are slated to go head-to-head during the two-day event. Walleye Manager of ...

Posted By: Andi Roman | Category: Arts and Entertainment