Arts & Culture

Art Notes – June 2021

Jeff McGinnis

BG Virtual Art Walk announces winners Bowling Green’s 29th Annual Art Walk, held virtually this year, named Steven Ingraham’s painting, “B-17 JJ-Z. Final Mission over...

Toledo’s “Forgotten Visitors”: Local author looks at Glass City past

Alexandria Bugaj

In his new book, Forgotten Visitors: Northwest Ohio’s Notable Guests, Long curates and writes stories of famous and infamous people (plus one elephant and one train) who visited Toledo.

Theater Notes – May 2021

Jeff McGinnis

Bringing beloved children’s stories to life onstage has long been a part of the theater experience. This month, the Toledo Symphony will join the tradition with Dancing Fairy Tales.

Book Notes – May 2021

Jeff McGinnis

A new book casts a light on the healthcare crisis that America faces by showing its impact on a nearby community.

Exploring New Paths to Audiences: Toledo theatres collaborating, streaming in 2021

Julie Pompa

Many recall the visual images when New York’s Broadway district went dark in March 2020. Literally dark. The empty streets and unlit marquees were a symbol of what the pandemic took from us all. While not as visually dramatic, the pandemic had the same effect on Toledo theatre.

Opera Outdoors performances return this spring

Jeff McGinnis

The Opera announced its pop-up performance series, “Opera Outdoors,” will return beginning on April 21.

Ode to the ZIP Code – 2021 WINNERS!

Digital Media

Every year, it is the honor of Toledo City Paper and Toledo Area Parent magazine to act as a media sponsor of the Ode to the ZIP Code poetry contest.

All-star lineup headed to Funny Bone

Jeff McGinnis

Some heavy hitters in the world of comedy will be playing at the Toledo Funny Bone in April.

ProMedica helps TMA get Art Out of School

Jeff McGinnis

The Toledo Museum of Art was awarded $126,000 by ProMedica in support of its Art Out of School program.

Find a masterpiece on Toledo Artists’ Club website

Jeff McGinnis

A Virtual Artist’s Choice Show, held by the Toledo Artists’ Club, runs on their website through April 15.

Life without Bill

Jeff McGinnis

A moving work of political fiction is the focus of the Bowling Green branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUM) on Thursday, April 29.

Deeter catches Lightning on Facebook

Jeff McGinnis

Toledo area author Curtis A. Deeter will host a special virtual release party for his new book Catching Lightning on Tuesday, April 27.

Whose Line stars’ Toledo stop rescheduled

Jeff McGinnis

The national "Whose Line" tour that was scheduled to appear at the Stranahan on April 12 has been postponed again.

All the world’s a stage

Jeff McGinnis

A world premiere ballet will debut at the Toledo Museum of Art’s Peristyle Theater on Sunday, April 25.

A Tale of Two Cities (and One River): Cuyahoga dramatizes forgotten “Bridge War”

J. Caleb Mozzocco

Pete Beatty’s debut novel Cuyahoga tells of fictional American mythical figure Big Son.

Twisted Tales: Local author makes a splash with new book

Andrew Kersten

Paul Ieson, an author from Milbury, Ohio, took the leap of faith to write his own collection of stories entitled Swamp Dust: Four Twisted Tales.

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