Toledo Beer and Bacon Fest sizzles
June 4, 2019The best part of summer for many folks are the different annual outdoor festivals. Whether celebrating food, art, or music, there’s a festival for everyone in Northwest Ohio. Attempting to court every pork and brew fan in the city is the Toledo Beer and Bacon Fest, with a celebration of that magical epicurean pairing on
Toledo Historical Swordsmanship Society takes stab at old fighting styles
June 4, 2019Everyone needs a hobby. Some people golf. Others play racquetball. And then you have the members of the Toledo Historical Swordsmanship Society (THSS), who learn to master razor sharp medieval weaponry. The 14 members (and growing) of the THSS focus on Historical European Martial Arts (or HEMA), part of several similar groups throughout Michigan and
Memorial Day Sales To Take Advantage Of
May 24, 2019Courtesy of the sales experts at promocodes.com Mattresses Historically, Memorial Day weekend has been one of the best weekends to buy mattresses. Companies start slashing prices up to 60%, offering free home delivery and bundle deals. This year with the bed-in-a-box craze still going, be prepared to see large discounts from these retailers. Nectar –
A Day of Discovery
May 22, 2019If you spend any time at the Renaissance Hotel Downtown Toledo, you will learn one thing very quickly— this hotel LOVES Toledo. From locally-sourced ingredients on the Brim House menu to all the artwork by community artists decorating the walls, their work as Toledo cheerleaders seems to know no bounds. Recently, the Renaissance hosted the
Desure opening for Dwight Yoakam
May 21, 2019Singer-songwriter Desure brings his powerhouse voice and acoustic sets to open for Dwight Yoakam at Centennial Terrace this month. With easygoing country tunes like “Kick Rocks” and heartfelt throwbacks like “Sailing Nights,” it’s no wonder that the former Midland tour manager’s repertoire was described by Rolling Stone as “a panoramic slice of folk rock with just enough
‘Hollow’ point: Local artists create poetic and lyrical magic with documentary film
May 21, 2019Sleepy Hollow Park, located at Dorr and Richards Road, is more than just a City of Toledo recreation site. To artist/entrepreneur Chawone Ardrey–a.k.a. C.C.–and film director Tyrell Betts, it’s sacred ground bursting with inspiration, that serves as the backdrop and setting for their in-progress documentary “The Hollow POEMS Movie.” “We are hosting a live special
Bret Michaels rocks Toledo’s Promenade Park on Friday, June 7
May 21, 2019I’m not even going to try to aim for journalistic objectivity on this one— I love Bret Michaels. Love him, love him, love him. I love him as a solo artist, as the frontman of legendary hair metal band Poison, and as a reality TV star. I even own a bottle of his Roses & Thorns
A Beacon of Light
May 17, 2019James Bell speaks about systemic racism in our criminal justice system James Bell is a legal justice advocate who has spent decades as an attorney and activist. He is set to be the keynote speaker at the 2019 Access to Justice Awards Dinner, where he’ll talk about the way the legal system is structured, and
Fast Times at Cedar Point
May 16, 2019The 2019 season begins with new food and fun Now that the wait is over, it’s time to give some love to the most popular roller coaster destination in the world— Cedar Point. If you are new to the area— or have an unfounded case of coasterphobia— you should really make the trip to Sandusky
My Slice of the 419: Title It & Top It Contest with Gino’s Pizza
May 15, 2019Are you as original as Gino’s? Compete by designing a pizza that reflects your slice of the 419! Official Rules No changes can by made to the Original Gino’s crust or sauce recipes Can name the pizza anything, does not have to be a “localized name” You list the toppings & create the “name” of
TOLEDO CITY PODCAST: Fighting for Pay Equity with Nick Komives
May 15, 2019Quasi-controversial member of Toledo City Council Nick Komives joins the Toledo City Podcast to talk about his proposed Pay Equity Act.
Community Cinema
May 7, 2019The 2nd annual Adrian International Film Festival brings movie lovers together It’s becoming easier by the year to find entertainment from other countries that you wouldn’t have even thought to look for. Sure, everyone knows about The Avengers and other major American film events. But what if you’d like to see what entertains people in