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June 2023 Summer Events

Kelly McGilvery

FRIDAY, June 2 through Sunday, June 4 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Fun Festival - Live music from Distant Cousinz Friday, the Skittle Bots Saturday,...

June 2023 Food News

Riley Runnells

Enjoy The 40th Annual Whitehouse Cherry Fest Whitehouse’s 40th annual Cherry Fest June 8, 9 and 10 allows cherry lovers to experience the tart sweet...

The Village Players Present ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’

Riley Runnells

You’ve heard of Peter Pan, the Neverland boy who won’t grow up, but do you know the story of how he got his reputation? The...

Big To Do: June 2023

Riley Runnells

Kennel Club Hosts All-Breed Show Obedience Trial, Dock Diving Competition Dog lovers unite: the Toledo Kennel Club’s All-Breed Show is coming to the Lucas County...

Music Notes: June 2023

Riley Runnells

Barenaked Ladies at Toledo Zoo Amphitheater The quirky Canadian pop band Barenaked Ladies will perform at the Toledo Zoo’s Amphitheater on Sunday, June 4 at...

Big To Do in May 2023

Riley Runnells

Better Toledo At The Main Library Better Toledo, a personal and professional development series aimed toward bettering individuals and groups in the community, is hosting...

A bright idea: artist-built lamps illuminate local ingenuity

Kelly McGilvery

A preview of what to expect at this Friday's opening of LIT! Art Electrified at Blue Door Studio, 356 Morris St., Toledo.LIT! Art Electrified...

Deals, concerts, camaraderie on offer at Record Store Day 2023

Tanner Wertz

What’s Record Store Day? Record Store Day, conceived in 2007 at a gathering of independent record store owners and employees as a way to celebrate...

Regency Ball, a Unique Event for Attendees Who Embrace History and Costumes

Jennifer Kellow-Fiorini

April 29th marks the second Jane Austen Regency Ball at the Toledo Club — the passion project of Austen enthusiast Alana Ellyn. For those...

Faith and Justice: Listening and Learning at First Thursdays

Sean Nestor

Many people rightly decry the lack of spaces where difficult conversations about social and political subjects can take place. Traditional media outlets and civic...

Women of Toledo Grows, Charts Impact

Julie Pompa

Business tips, support and friendships from programs The energy in the room is palpable, and you really want to be a part of this. More...

Lofty ambitions and acoustics in Levi & Lilac’s new performance space

Tanner Wertz

Appreciated by musicians and audiences alike Toledo may be known for Jeeps and glass, but the city has always been a host to a great...

419 Week 2023: a Comprehensive Schedule for Toledo’s Celebration

Kelly McGilvery

April 15 will kick off a week-long local celebration of Toledo history, arts, culture, fitness, community, and local business in honor of the unofficial...

League of Women Voters fight for fair districting Ohio voting rights group focuses on redistricting, locally and statewide

Jeff McGinnis

In November 2015, three decades of effort to end gerrymandering in Ohio’s congressional districts finally earned a win. Ohio voters overwhelmingly approved an amendment...

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Jennifer Kellow-Fiorini

The Black Swamp Players (BSP) have been producing and performing as a local theater group in the Bowling Green area since 1968. BSP President...

Film Notes: April 2023

Kelly McGilvery

Old West End on film The Old West End is known for its historic Victorian homes, artsy culture and bohemian character. The neighborhood is also...

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