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Listen to Sweet Tea with Sugar: Toledo’s Hottest Podcast
In Toledo, everybody loves Sweet Tea with Sugar. We’re talking, of course, about the legendary Sugar Vermonte who has the number one new podcast in To
City Pages: Dirtykics debuts first photobook
Photographer Jay Dickerson built a following through his Instagram handle @dirtykics. Known for posting portraits of the people he encounters as a fla
Art Notes February 2025
River House Arts Pres- ents PROOF and Analog PROOF and Analog, two exhibitions featuring 15 Ohio artists, curated by Lane Cooper, runs Feb. 1–Mar. 1,
Toledo LOVES Murals Celebrates the Art Scene in Northwest Ohio
Art can be found everywhere, from the graffiti on a railroad car to the brick façade of a downtown building. It just takes a keen observer to apprecia
Listen Hear: Cincinnati’s Catlea
Based in Cincinnati with ties to NW Ohio, singer-songwriter and multi- instrumentalist Catlea’s musical style spans an eclectic spectrum, from alt-ind
Art To Heart: Bernadine Rais: Souvenirs – A Solo Exhibition
Bernadine Rais is a 28 year old local artist, specializing in painting and drawing. Her first ever solo exhibition, Souvenirs, features 27 pieces focu
Art Notes January 2025
Sophia Quintero La Virgen de Guadlupe Exhibit & Pottery Classes Celebrate La Virgen de Guadalupe at the Sofia Quintero Art and Cultural Center through
On The Radar January 2025
Repair, reduce waste and build Offer a second life to your beloved items at the Toledo Repair Café! Bring clothing, small appliances, bicycles, jewelr
Toledo City Paper’s ’12 Most Read Articles of 2024′
John Mellencamp Performed, Managed Hecklers, at the Stranahan By Ian Hubbard John Mellencamp briefly walks off stage after a heckler interrupts his se
Archbold Potters Bring Expertise to Nepal Through Arts Envoy Program
Archbold potter Mark Nafziger and his wife, Joyce, recently returned from Bhaktapur, Nepal, where they participated in the prestigious Arts Envoy prog
Small Sizes, Big Ideas: Toledo Artists’ Club Kicks Off 2025 with a Unique Exhibition
Small Sizes, Big Ideas is the latest exhibition up for display at the Toledo Artists’ Club, a hub for local artists to show their work, sell it, and g
Art to Heart: Darby Lane Designs Co.
Darby Fogt began making polymer clay jewelry as a hobby, alongside her corporate job, to fuel her creativity. She began selling earrings and other jew
Mesmerica Arrives in Toledo: A Sensory Adventure
Prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey as Mesmerica XL lights up the KeyBank Discovery Theater at Imagination Station. This stunning sensory ex
Upcoming Holiday Movies in Toledo: A Festive Lineup for All Ages
Toledo is embracing the holiday spirit with an exciting lineup of classic and family-friendly Christmas movies at some of the city’s most iconic venue
Find Zen at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo
In Buddhism, the teachings of Buddha, regarded as Universal Truths, are referred to as “Dharma.” Dharma, along with the Buddha and the sangha (communi
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Toledo City Paper’s ’12 Most Read Articles of 2024′
John Mellencamp Performed, Managed Hecklers, at the Stranahan By Ian Hubbard John Mellencamp briefly walks off stage after a heckler interrupts his se
Art as activism
BenefitThe Promise House Project of Toledo, and their mission to help our city’s LGBTQQIA and heterosexual homeless youth ages 14-24, during a night d
Books on Tap: Toledo Lucas County Library Brings Literature Lovers Together
Two of the greatest inventions in history— beer and literature— are coming together thanks to the Toledo Lucas County Library’s upcoming book group Bo
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
The Glass City, On Paper: 10 Books On Toledo History
Since Toledo was founded in 1837, a lot has changed. Bibliophiles, history-buffs, and Toledoans beaming with Glass City pride will love these books on
City of Toledo Calls for Flag Redesign Submissions
The City of Toledo, in partnership with the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo is calling for local artists to submit designs for a new Toledo flag. “T
World AIDS Day 2019
If you are looking for a way to honor those affected by and lost to AIDS, or to learn more about the history and continuing work surrounding AIDS, you
For the love of print
Printmaking, one of the oldest forms of art, goes back to the beginning of time. After starting in China, the use of paper-printed images spread to Eu
Breaking the cycle
“This epidemic is wrapped up in the guise of compassion,” said Kyle Schalow, founder of Rx Epidemic Memorial Foundation, reflecting upon the increasin
Cindy Steiler Brings her Process to Toledo
Cindy Steiler is always working, in her studio, “drawing with thread.”, during a European artist residency, teaching students how to push the boundari
Author Tracy Chevalier brings tale set in Ohio’s Black Swamp to TMA
When her historical fiction novel, Girl With A Pearl Earring became a bestseller, author Tracy Chevalier knew she’d found her calling. The book, her s
‘Caps, Capes, and Caring’ Book Launch at Mulford Library
Between 1893 and 1999, Toledo offered eight hospital-based nursing diploma schools. Explore their unique history with memories and stories from nearly
Signs and wonders
If two words can create exactly opposite impressions, “billboard” and “beauty” are a pair that qualify. Sure, if you’re an advertiser, a honking big s
Experience Infinity at The Psychedelic Trip into Fractals
What does infinity look like? Artists attempt to capture the concept while Mother Nature effortlessly produces fractals throughout the natural world—
The music behind the Valentine’s mural
Unveiled in 2003, the Valentine Theatre’s mural by Paul Geiger pays tribute to legendary artists who performed at the venue. The Toledo Opera will sal
PRIZM Creative Community holds 3rd Biennial Veteran’s Art Show of NW Ohio
Thank veterans for their service while celebrating their creative works during PRIZM Creative Community’s 3rd Biennial Veteran’s Art Show of NW Ohio:
Just playing around
Take a deep breath: starting Friday, May 22, the Toledo Museum of Art will invite kids ages 1-99 to come to the galleries and Museum grounds to laugh,
Underworld at the surface
Florida-based artist Jim Jipson’s exhibition of interactive, 3D projection works take on the themes of chance and reality. With the use of photography
Art Supply Depo’s Plein Air Painting Workshops
Popularized by French Impressionists in the mid-1800s, “plein air painting” encourages the artist to think beyond the studio by going outside to paint
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
City Pages: A Bar in Toledo
A book bursting with musicians, mafia and more Willie Nelson, Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino and Frankie Valli walk into a bar in Toledo… what sounds li
Honoring Toledo’s jazz history
Come and celebrate Toledo’s rich jazz history as part of the Arts Commission’s November Art Loop. The Jazz Loop, with over 10 area venues featuring li
Celebrating African-American authors
Take a second— can you name five Black writers off the top of your head? From W.E.B. Du Bois to bell hooks (pictured above), to James Baldwin, Zora N
Community Craft-In
Join the Olander Park System and the Sylvania Community Arts Commission for a creative day with a Community Craft-In. Bring your crafty interests and
The Athena Art Society has a Vision
Every year, The Athena Art Society challenges its members to create work based on a theme. The 2016 Athena Art Society Challenge asked for art that re
Sauder Village’s 19th Annual Rug Hooking Week
Explore one of North America’s most popular crafts during Sauder Village’s 19th Annual Rug Hooking Week. With workshops, retreats, special exhibitions
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
All things must pass
People hold on to bittersweet memories of the past in many different ways, but capturing that fragile nostalgia through art has always been a vivid wa
Art Notes: April 2023
New views on America The American art collection has been reinstalled at the Toledo Museum of Art in the New Media Gallery. As part of the museum’s Be
Art Notes September 2024
10th Annual Art Walk on the Bay Walk the Walk on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10 am to 4 pm to celebrate art and artists in the village of Point Place near
Local Artist and Sea King CBD Collab on Water Conservation
You don’t have to be a weed connoisseur to enjoy local artist Steve Athanas’ creative partnership with Sea King CBD, entitled, “The Water T Project.”
Making (A) Toast: Filming Locally at the Historic Toledo Club
A soft-spoken, lanky, young man, Tom Myers grew up in Toledo, a product of Ottawa Hills Elementary School and St Francis deSales High School, graduati
TMA Art Book Club Discusses “The Private Lives of the Impressionists”
The Toledo Museum’s Art Book Club will take a fascinating trip back to 19th Century Paris with their discussion of Sue Roe’s acclaimed book The Privat
Join Circle 2445 for their Annual Kentucky Derby Party
Ah, the Kentucky Derby— that sporting event that few actually watch but seemingly everyone loves to plan parties around. Can we blame them? Join Circl
Author Charlie Rowell book signing
Charlie Rowell, a local attorney and writer of books such as My Cousin, Charlene and Pandora’s Box, holds a book signing at The Pub on Monroe St., on
Shelving a naughty hit
Literature has always had a tendency to run afoul of moral guardians — the folks who, whether in governments, schools or themselves, want to protect “
LeSo Gallery’s newest exhibition, Variant
Glass is a unique art medium. Glass can change from a lava-like substance to a delicate, easily-breakable object— thick, thin, colorful, transparent,
Encaustic Exhibit at The Art Supply Depo
Since ancient Egypt, artists have used hot beeswax, pigment and resin to create gorgeous encaustic paintings. A difficult medium, the style has faded
Flashlight Tours: The Glorious Look of Love at Toledo Museum of Art
Before the Toledo Museum of Art’s current exhibit, Glorious Splendor: Treasures of Early Christian Art, ends on Thursday, February 18, see the Late Ro
3rd Annual Women of Toledo Intercultural Gala & Fashion Show
Take an international tour—sans jet lag—and experience food, fashion and dance from around the world during the 3rd Annual Women of Toledo Intercultur
#lovethisworkspace
You’re likely familiar with the Toledo Zoo’s 17-foot-long saltwater crocodile, the 600-pound fiberglass sculpture of a Quetzalcoatlus pterosaur, the l
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
Celebrate local graphic designers at The Poster Show
Graphic designers rarely get their true due as artists. Even designs recognized by millions of people are often uncredited. Celebrate the success of t
The Toledo Museum of Art’s upcoming Degas exhibition
“Dance is poetry with arms and legs; it is matter, gracious and terrible, animated, embellished by movement.” — French Poet, Charles Baudelaire, La Fa
MultiFaith Council of NW Ohio’s MultiFaith Book Club
Explore religious and spiritual practices from around the globe during the MultiFaith Council of NW Ohio’s MultiFaith Book Club. In upcoming sessions,
Artist Hunt Slonem Shows At Hudson Gallery: Enter His “Bold World”
Known for his bright, kaleidoscopic and neo-expressionist prints of tropical birds, bunnies and butterflies, the New York artist Hunt Slonem has made
Ian Breidenbach’s Neon Heater Gallery is an artspace like no other
Nearly four years ago, artist and curator, Ian Breidenbach returned to his hometown of Findlay from Dayton, to move beyond the arts collective that he
Art Corner Toledo (ACT) wants your help with their Latest Mural Project
Everybody knows “The Love Wall”— the mural at 13th and Adams Streets in downtown Toledo. Have you ever wanted to see your art turned into a mural? Hel