Press Releases - Arts and Entertainment

Thirty years ago, the Capitol Steps began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them. In the years that followed, many of the Steps ignored the conventional wisdom ("Don't quit your day ...

Soraya Mire reading and book signing at People Called Women- Thursday, October 20th, 7-9pm PCW is honored to welcome author and activist Soraya Miré . She is a recipient of the UN's Humanitarian Award, an award winning documentary ...

This fall, Lourdes University’s Lifelong Learning program is hosting three special events – open to Lifelong Learning members as well as the public. Events include a pro bono lecture from the renowned Rabbi Sokobin, a Toledo Symphony ...

Toledo, Ohio—Don’t miss Fall Fur All on Saturday, October 15. With pumpkin painting, games, entertainment and more, it’s yet another reason why autumn is awesome at the Toledo Zoo! From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., you’ll be able to ...

(Released October 5, 2011) – Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., the Alphonse Fletcher University Professor and the Director of the W. E. B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research at Harvard University, has canceled his Authors! ...

On Friday October 21st the coolest cats in the area will be strutting their stuff at our annual costume optional dinner dance. Please visit www.coolcatstrut.com for tickets and more information.Press Release Contact Name: Dave Plunkett Press ...

(Released October 4, 2011) – The October 2011 issue of Black Enterprise magazine is scheduled to feature an article on young Toledo entrepreneur Will Lucas for his existing technology companies and soon-to-be launched innovative mobile ...

What: Friday Night Live at The Ritz Sponsor: Tong’s Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing, Meyer & Kershner, Ltd. & Reineke Family Dealerships When: Friday, October 7 - 7:30 PM Where: The National Theatre at The Ritz - 30 S. ...

The all new H Lounge inside Hollywood Casino will be Toledo’s newest hot-spot for the very best in live entertainment 7 nights a week. Whether you are looking for a place to dance the night away, or to relax with friends with one of our ...

TOLEDO, OHIO—The Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) has acquired a stunning example of portraiture by Dutch Master Frans Hals with the purchase of Family Portrait in a Landscape. Scholar Gregory Martin referred to the painting as “an ...

MUSIC 4 MORE CONCERT TOUR WITH HEADLINER “THE ALTERNATE ROUTES” TO STOP IN TOLEDO, OH AT FRANKIE’S ON NOV. 1, 2011 Event aims to raise money and collect instruments for under-funded school music programs BALTIMORE - (Sept. 10, ...

TOLEDO, OH – Two friends, who claim to be scary movie superfans, have entered their first horror film entitled “‘T’ is for the Third” in a search to find the 26th director for an upcoming film compilation known as ...

Join PRIZM Creative Community on Saturday Oct 15, 1:00-4:00 p.m. as they sponsor a Monoprint & Drypoint Printmaking workshop taught by Mania Dajnak at Studio M Printmakers 3rd floor studio, 320 North Michigan Ave, Toledo. The workshop is ...

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is proud to announce a traveling exhibit of more than 30 original illustrations of dogs by internationally recognized book artists. Target ® presents SPEAK!, an exhibit which kicks off this Saturday, ...

(Released October 3, 2011) - The PNC Foundation, which receives its principal funding from The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC), is helping preschoolers in Lucas County explore their career dreams while highlighting the importance of ...

Lourdes University Music Department presents a Fall Music Showcase Sunday, October 9, 3-6 pm, Franciscan Center of Lourdes University 3:00 pm -- Opening Concert: Lourdes Students, Faculty & Friends: Lourdes music faculty, students and guests in ...

On Sunday, October 30, 2011 @ 5:00 PM at the Historical Maumee Indoor Theater, the Kalvin Hughes Jazz Trio, featuring Kalvin Hughes, James Trout, Joel Hazard and Arthur Bishop, will be in concert along with Special Guest Artists: Nate Gurley, Vicky ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fat Fish Blue Funny Bone to Host Matinee Magic Show Toledo/ Perrysburg Comedy Club to host family friendly comedy magic show on October 8 Toledo/ Perrysburg September 30, 2011- Comedy magician Rory Rennick will perform his ...

Toledo, OH— The Toledo Zoo is pleased to announce the birth of two Amur tiger cubs on Monday, September 26 to father Strannik and first-time mother Marta. The cubs’ gender(s) have not yet been determined, and they are not scheduled to ...

Toledo, Ohio—No matter what age you are, you’re sure to have fond memories of the Toledo Zoo. Folks 60 and over can reconnect with those memories all through October, continuing the popular Senior Discovery Days which started last month. ...

The Egypt Experience: Secrets of the Tomb Through Jan. 8, 2012, Lower Level Egyptian Gallery, Main Museum More than 150 objects spanning 3,000 years of history are on display, including objects from the Museum’s antiquities collection and from ...

FINDLAY, OH – An array of photographs, paintings, fiber art and poetry that rekindles memories of a bygone era when diners were one of America’s favorite eateries will serve as the focus to the new Owens Community College Findlay-area ...

(Released September 27, 2011) – October is Family History Month and we’re celebrating at the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library! Join us in our Local History and Genealogy Department at Main Library, 325 Michigan St., for two Open House ...

PERRYSBURG, Ohio (September 23, 2011) – The Town Center at Levis Commons is revamping its Fall Festival and putting a healthy spin on Halloween. Snickers and Skittles aside, this year is about family, fun, and getting fit. With the Red Ribbon ...

Toledo, Ohio. Ken Leslie, founder of 1Matters, announces that Harry Sandler will kick off the exhibit of his unique photographic artwork to begin the fundraiser for this local non-profit organization. All proceeds from the Gala and sales of ...

ImaginOcean – 10/25 (10 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.) Tank, Bubbles and Dorsel are best friends who just happen to be fish, and they're about to set out on a remarkable journey of discovery that all starts with a treasure map. As they swim off in ...

From the Producer that brought to you "My Black is Beautiful" with host Tasha Smith for B.E.T. networks and "Bridezilla" for Oxygen channel. Brings to you a Praise Dance Competition. Tv show pilot will be filming in Toledo Ohio. Auditions will be ...

A Class for those with an iPhone, iPad, or a love of Photography Saturday, 10/8/11 - 11 am. - 2 pm. 20 North Gallery Class Cost: $40 About the Class Harry Sandler will be bringing Toledo the opportunity to get on the leading edge of a new art, ...

First thank you! Our community's unity at last years 1Mile Matters walk and Tent City is being noticed and supported by: -- John Mellencamp - again wanting to meet the top walk fundraiser at his Grand Rapids show November 1st. -- Crystal Bowersox ...

(Released September 23, 2011) – The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is happy to announce that eBooks, which are compatible with the Amazon Kindle eReader, are now available through its downloadable media page! Most eBooks already in the ...