Growing up in Dallas, Texas, the touring actress spent a lot of her time taking dance classes and the occasional voice lesson as a young girl. When she was 14, she met actress and dancer Ann Reinking at a summer program, who was the artistic director of. There, she was introduced to Fosse style and musical theater, which Croman recalls an eye-opening experience.

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In March 2017, the Metroparks announced that they were planning to build a treehouse village. We were pretty excited, and exactly 561 days later...

If you see camo trucks embellished with a tough Army bulldog, don’t anticipate conflict. Instead, expect to see the friendly faces of US Army...

September 26, 2018: Crossword Solution

With suicide being one of the leading causes of death in America, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention hosts the Out of the Darkness Walk to raise awareness and fund research, educational programs and support for survivors of suicide loss and mental illness. The Walk comes to Toledo for an inspiring night full of love and hope.

Marking the end of summer outdoor yoga classes at Hensville, Om in the Outfield celebrates the aspiring yogi in all of us. Instructor Malena Caruso of Toledo Asana Room will lead an hour long Ashtanga Yoga practice, referring to the eight branches of yoga, incorporating breathing exercises along with stretches and poses. After class mix and mingle for lunch and conversation.

Glow rolls, or community bike rides held at night, have a history going back to the 70s in Paris. In Toledo, Wersell’s Bike and Ski Shop has hosted community bike rides since the 90s. Glow Roll 419 is more than a ride, it’s a fundraiser for local non-profit Read for Literacy.

Three local artists will deliver unique performances, offering a night of varying sounds and different genres. Opening is Boo Lee Crosser, folk singer and songwriter, followed by high-energy rock n’ roll band The Depaysement. Headliner Ryan A Roth and his Sideshow provide Americana tunes. Come out to support the local music and arts scene.

Brown’s use of percussion instruments (via his feet), saxophone and voice, create a sound which is more than the sum of its parts.