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UpTown Unbound Brings Art, Murals and Community to Toledo April 25
A self-guided celebration of local creativity Art lovers and community explorers alike are invited to experience the creative spirit of Toledo at the
Curtain Call: “Tuesdays with Morrie”
A beloved memoir about life, friendship and facing loss will come to the stage this spring as Actors Collaborative Toledo presents a staged reading of
Curtain Call: NYC’s Legendary Flamenco Vivo at The Valentine
Flamenco Vivo, a prominent and respected U.S. flamenco company, brings their latest show, Quinto Elemento (The Fifth Element) to the Valentine Theater
Book Notes April 2026
Authors! with Lindy Ryan – Dollface The Toledo Lucas County Public Library welcomes horror author Lindy Ryan, as part of the Authors! series, for a co
Art Notes April 2026
Lourdes University Student Art Exhibition Lourdes University showcases the creativity of its students during the Student Art Exhibition, running now–A
Theater Notes April 2026
Daniel Tosh: My First Farewell Tour Sharp, unapologetic, and wildly unpredictable, Daniel Tosh brings his My First Farewell Tour to Toledo for one nig
Ode To The Zipcode Finalists 2026
Five digits can say a lot about who we are, and for 10 years, Toledoans have been turning their zip codes into artwork. The Toledo City Paper, along w
Reel to Real: Ohio Goes to the Movies
When Milan, Ohio’s own Thomas Edison unveiled his “kinetograph” in the 1890s, he had no way of knowing what he’d brought into the world. Through decad
#5poets5parks
A moment in the prairie On an early fall afternoon at Cannonball Prairie Metropark, poet Charles Malone started on the Leopard Frog Trail, admiring th
Glass City Improv Brings Laughter and Community to Downtown Toledo
Located inside Studio A at the Valentine Theatre (410 Adams St.), Glass City Improv has become one of Toledo’s most energetic creative communities, br
Call for Art: Creative Expressions Art Gala
Call for Art: Creative Expressions Art Gala NAMI Greater Toledo is inviting artists across the community to submit their work for the upcoming Creativ
“Walking Dead,” “Supernatural” actors to attend FantastiCon Toledo
Joe Nieporte is a self-proclaimed nerd who loves comic books, which he’s collected all his life. His love for the medium inspired him to create Fantas
Reel to Real: Ann Arbor Film Festival Celebrates 25 years of Out Night
Showing the reality of policing The 25th anniversary of Out Night at the Ann Arbor Film Festival is a highlight of this year’s 64th Ann Arbor Film Fes
City Pages: Toledo Author Deb Weilnau Has Stories That Heal
Deb Weilnau is a Toledo-area author, speaker and educator whose work demonstrates how resilience can be transformed into meaningful action. Through me
Art To Heart: Lenses + Lines: A collaborative canvas showcase
Nick Amrhein’s creative journey began in his early teens with a skateboard and a camera. What started with capturing images of friends skateboarding
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Film Notes July
Rent a screen for yourself at Maumee Indoor Theatre If you’re still feeling a little uncertain about seeing a movie in a crowd, the Maumee Indoor Thea
Toledo Federation of Art Societies Disbands After 107 Years
Toledo Federation of Art Societies (TFAS) held its final meeting on Saturday, Sept. 7. The historic group will officially disband after 107 years of s
Walking on words
In the Marina District of East Toledo, those walking on the grounds of the National Great Lakes Museum have noticed something unusual beneath their fe
Curtain Call: NYC’s Legendary Flamenco Vivo at The Valentine
Flamenco Vivo, a prominent and respected U.S. flamenco company, brings their latest show, Quinto Elemento (The Fifth Element) to the Valentine Theater
The Biggest Week in American Birding Portrayed at TMA Exhibit
As feathered friends and thousands of birders migrate through our area during the Biggest Week in American Birding (May 6–15), the Toledo Museum of Ar
River House Arts Welcomes Zac Weinberg
Style fades, as does the line between trendy and tacky. Explore the concept of object impermanence in artist Zac Weinberg’s solo exhibit, Kitsch Alche
Theater Notes: April 2023
Blood at the Root at UT’s Center for Performing Arts With performances from April 13-23 the University of Toledo Department of Theatre and Film presen
Closing Reception for Owens Community College Student and Faculty Show
The American Frame Showroom is starting off the new year with a gallery full of exhibits. On Friday, January 27, catch the Closing Reception for the O
Degas and the Dance
If you are like us, you are gearing up for The Toledo Museum of Art’s upcoming fall exhibition, Degas and the Dance (October 15-Jan 10). Explore the h
Book Notes July
Taylor nominated for Ohioana award Toledo author Mildred D. Taylor is a finalist for the 2021 Ohioana Book Awards, nominated for best Middle Grade/You
Job well done
Since Toni Andrews opened American Gallery in 1995, she has represented hundreds of regional and national artists. A home for paintings and sculpture
Heavy Color – Soft Light
These descriptors at first seem at odds with one another. They’re polar opposites – one bold and intense, the other gentle and ethereal. They pull on
Book Notes
A day for romantic readers Learn the language of love, as the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library hosts the Maumee Valley Romance Writers of America fo
U-T prof-author nurtures the creative process
The process of writing can be as distinct and unique as the person who is converting thoughts into text. Toledo writer Jane Bradley — a proven author
Art To Heart: Celebrate Creativity at the Art Loop
Get ready, Toledo! This summer, one of the city’s most vibrant community events is back with fresh energy, local art, and creative fun for all ages. T
Calling all Young Artists! Local Program Helps Kids Grow Through Art
A local program prepares kids for the future while cultivating their artistic abilities. Young Artists at Work (YAAW), offered through The Arts Commis
‘Tears from the Hood’ Book Release Party
Toledo poet Melvin Douglas Johnson has been writing poems his entire life. Now, in his late 70s, Johnson shows no signs of slowing down. Join the belo
The Assembly Line: A New Art & Technology Exhibition Opens in Toledo
The Assembly Line, a bold new group exhibition exploring the intersections of art, technology, and labor, opens with a public reception starting Septe
Rowan Renee Exhibit at University of Toledo
“Who owns your body?” is a deceptively complicated question, demonstrated by genderqueer artist Rowan Renee. After collaborating with a former partner
Monroe Comic-Con Honors Pop Culture
Pop culture fans unite! Throw on your best cosplay costume, bring along your favorite comics, and head to the 6th Annual Monroe Comic-Con. Meet celebr
TMA brings visionary stained glass art to Toledo
The remarkable, beautiful and occasionally disturbing work of a remarkable artist will be the focus of the the Toledo Museum of Art’s new exhibit The
2020 Toledo ADDY Awards
The largest awards competition in all of advertising, the American Advertising Awards, or ADDYs, are a coveted prize for anyone working in the industr
Franz Lehar’s operetta sparkles with passion in three-quarter time
Toledo Opera’s Merry Widow will sweep audiences off their feet This Valentine’s, Toledo Opera will be performing Franz Lehar’s beloved operetta, The M
How will your art-a-fair?
Looking for a way to get your art out there? Participate in Prizm Creative Community’s 10th Annual Art-A-Fair by applying before Saturday, March 19. T
Art in June: Jacob Lawrence show opens at TMA, and more
Stoop-sitting in Nigeria with the Mbari Club Black Orpheus: Jacob Lawrence and the Mbari Club opens in the Levis Gallery at Toledo Museum of Art on Ju
New Galleries At Gathered Glass Feature Two Unique Exhibitions
In the past six to eight months, Gathered Glass renovated the upstairs space above their storefront into two, beautiful exhibition spaces for public v
Rack and roll
Attention cyclists, art lovers and residents of Downtown Toledo—after sifting through 239 designs from 114 local and regional artists, The Arts Commis
Greg Iles talks “Cemetery Road”
As part of the Authors! Authors! series, Greg Iles will discuss his newest thriller, Cemetery Road, a tale about two murders set in a rural Mississipp
Music Notes: April 2023
Polka Days and Polka Nights Holy Toledo Polka Days is a long weekend celebration of one of the midwest’s favorite traditional music styles. Founded in
Cutest. Comedy show. Ever.
Do you play Animal Crossing? Maybe. Do you know someone who plays Animal Crossing? Definitely. Do you want to watch comedians perform stand-up inside
Mary Jane Erard: A Solo Exhibit
Bounce back from the harsh winter with a colorful, vibrant exhibit of pastel landscapes. More than 30 new and recent pastel paintings will be featured
A full house at Fuller Art
The artistic family at Fuller Art House hosts its Home for the Holidays exhibit from December 6 through January 15. Artists will have their works disp
3rd Thursday Loop is back
Back for June, the 3rd Thursday Loop will take over the Warehouse District and Uptown in Toledo, offering arts, music and more to the masses. This mo
Angelwood Gallery presents new “FLUX” exhibit
Regional artists working in a variety of styles are now on display at a Grand Rapids, Ohio gallery. Angelwood Gallery’s newest exhibit “FLUX” includes
Getting your word’s worth: UT Press hosts Open House, local authors
The University of Toledo Press will host an Open House on Wednesday, May 9 showcasing its latest publications. With a diverse catalog, the Press offer
2024 Momentum Festival Begins Friday Sept. 19
Explore interactive art pieces at the 2024 Momentum Festival. The Arts Commission of Greater Toledo’s annual 2024 Momentum Festival is set for Sept. 2
Jefferson Avenue Alive with Art this July
This summer, downtown Toledo receives another public art installation. The project, funded by the City’s One Percent for Art program and administered
Art out loud
A new gallery expands its palette beyond the visual arts, as downtown’s LaunchPad Collective presents the Featured Lines reading series. The ongoing s
May flowers
As April ends, anticipate the rise of May flowers with Hudson Gallery’s new exhibition of a local watercolorist, David Herzig: Paintings in Bloom. The
The Natural Hair Salon Fair at Mott Library
The care and maintenance that go into beautiful African-American hairstyles is an art. Looking to tame— or pump up— your textured tresses? Pick up som
Travel for your art with the Palmer Scholarship
Do you have an idea for art project that would require you to travel? Whether you want to study painting in Italy, take photographs in New Zealand, o
The Steinem Sisters Collection
With the widespread discussion of the Time’s Up Movement and #MeToo, the addition of the Steinem Sisters Collection to the Toledo Lucas County Public
Pop-Up Books Exhibition at Maumee Valley Country Day School
See moveable books, poster books, and other rare varieties of books during the Pop-Up Books exhibition in the The Wolfe Gallery at Maumee Valley Count
A Touch of Color Exhibit Showcases Five Pastel Artists
Pastels straddle the line between drawing and painting, with vibrant works created with a technique that goes far back to the Renaissance. The Fuller
Your Guide To Pride Flags
The LGBTQ+ community is flying their flags high. Each sexual orientation and gender identity is equipped with its own design and colors, and the commu
Floeticly Divine Hosts Poetryspeaks Poetry Slam
Are you a fan of slam poetry? Whether you’re a writer or an enthusiastic listener, the Poetryspeaks Poetry Slam presented by Floeticly Divine will kee
Red Bird Art District's First Friday Art Walk is all Things “Red, White & Brew”
Before Independence Day, get a dose of some independent artists in downtown Sylvania during the Red Bird Arts District’s First Friday Art Walk. Toast
Sew On & Sew Forth Alterations
Alana Eddy opened her small business/passion project, Sew On & Sew Forth in March of 2024. Her lifelong love of sewing and customization carried her t
30 Ways to Celebrate the Arts – A Guide to Local Shows, October Through February
Toledo’s creative community offers a bounty of opportunities. Want to celebrate the arts? We’ve selected 30 ways to fully immerse yourself in fine art