Arts & Culture

Good Choices Create Compelling Rift: Toledo woven throughout Nathan Elias’ first novel

Julie Pompa

Can a futuristic story drawing from the lifestyle and allure of its Southern California setting have a “419” vibe? It turns out that yes,...

Shades of Gray at Just Jerry’s: Local Artist opens a new gallery at The Switchboard

Elizabeth Inman

Artist Jerry Gray has opened a new gallery in downtown Toledo, at the Switchboard, 912 Monroe St. Just Jerry’s, the gallery, will feature exhibitions...

American Son: Toledo Repertoire Theatre and ACT collaborate on topical show

Lila Waterfield

This May, the Toledo Repertoire Theatre presents American Son, a play by Christopher Demos-Brown. A collaboration between the Rep and Actors Collaborative Toledo (ACT),...

Toledo band Cactus Jack Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary

Madeleine Toerne

On April 29th, 2017, Toledo based band Cactus Jack played their first gig together at The Sodbuster in Sylvania. From then on, the band...

Toledo Swiss Singers Present a Murder Mystery Party With a Twist

Emily Day

The Toledo Swiss Singers have announced “Drop Dead Disco,” a murder mystery dinner theater, will be held for two nights only on May 14...

As I Travel Boutique

Madeleine Toerne

The food truck revolution has exploded in the past decade, but imagine a truck that dished out trendy, affordable fashions instead of food. ...

Sundance Kid Drive-In’s last season…maybe

Nolan Cramer

The drive-in theater -- the aroma of popcorn and hot dogs, warm nights, watching a double feature from the bed of a pickup truck...

Gathering Volumes: A Bookstore For Everyone Denise Phillips goes from IT to independent bookstore owner, and thrives during the pandemic

Callie Feyen

From IT to Books Denise Phillips had no interest in owning and running an independent bookstore. However, after moving from Chicago to Ohio, she wanted...

Photo Arts Club contest on display at Secor Metropark

TCP Staff

The work of talented local photographers will be on display in the Photo Arts Club of Toledo’s 34th annual Photo Contest now being hosted...

Toledo Opera brings world-class talent to the Valentine with La Traviata

Jennifer Kellow-Fiorini

For the first time in ten years, Toledo Opera will bring one of Giuseppe Verdi’s most beloved operas, La Traviata, back to the stage....

Toledo Opera virtual panel to discuss La Traviata

Jeff McGinnis

Toledo Opera’s upcoming production of Giuseppe Verdi’s legendary La Traviata will be accompanied by a public discussion about the show’s themes and what they...

Fashion Forward

Aubreyonna Van Hoose

Fashion creative Erin Feniger Maggio is painting her way towards success through one pair of jeans at a time. In 2013, the Creative Director...

T.H.E. Dance Company presents “Experior” at Owens

Caitlin Hudson

Toledo’s only professional Modern Dance Company, T.H.E., presents a performance of Experior: An Expression of the Human Experience on April 23 at Owens Community...

University of Toledo Takes on Broadway Musical

Lila Waterfield

Spelling bees have been a battleground over the decades, full of anxiety over the spelling of words, and subdued laughter when incorrect spellings were declared with confidence. The...

Theatre Notes – April 2022

Jeff McGinnis

Out and a pout The popular book about an eternally-glum-looking fish comes to life with the touring production of The Pout-Pout Fish at the Valentine Theatre, Sunday,...

New Mural Sheds Light on East Toledo

Autumn Vasquez

A new mural, entitled A Beacon of Light, was created last fall on the wall of Eastborn Carryout, 1110 E Broadway St. in Toledo. This vibrant...

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