Arts & Culture

Your Shot at Stardom: Ohio’s Virtual “American Idol” Auditions Announced

Melissa Lee

Ohio singers, get ready! “American Idol” is bringing its nationwide virtual audition tour, “Idol Across America,” to Ohio on Friday, September 19, offering aspiring...

Big To Do September 2025

TCP Staff

2nd Annual Millbury Street Fair Millbury comes alive Saturday, September 13, starting at 11am for the 2nd Annual Millbury Street Fair at the Millbury Firehall....

Art Notes September 2025

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ART MAYHEM! – A Timed Painting Showdown The Collingwood Arts Center presents ART MAYHEM!, a high-energy, two-part painting tournament where artists face off using only...

Film Notes September 2025

TCP Staff

Back-to-School 48 Hour Competition Films Fast, fun and fiercely creative—BG Reel presents a screening of short films, made in just 48 hours, by local talent....

National Film Tour The American Constitution Comes to Northwest Ohio with 3 Free Screenings

Melissa Lee

Events at BGSU, UToledo, and Owens Include Live Q&A with Director Sept. 15, 19, and 24 The award-winning documentary The American Constitution is making three...

Now Playing & Coming Soon: Fall Film Highlights at the State & Michigan Theaters

Jennifer Kellow-Fiorini

The Roses Now Playing, State Theater Director Jay Roach (Trumbo, Austin Powers International Man of Mystery, and Meet The Parents) helms The Roses, a remake of...

Toledo History Museum Debuts Virtual Exhibit, “Made in Toledo”

TCP Staff

Toledo has long been known as a city of industry, shaping both regional identity and American life. Now, that story is being told in...

Reel to Reel: Maumee Film Festival Returns Sept. 26-28

Melissa Lee

A festival with heart If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing your name in lights—or even in the end credits—the Maumee Film Festival can be your...

Art To Heart: Artomatic 419 – Toledo’s Beloved Art Festival Returns

Leslie Anne Shore

A favorite local art experience is back this year for its much-anticipated return, Artomatic 419. Presented by The Arts Commission, the multi-day event, set...

2025 Guide to the Arts

TCP Staff

Toledo’s 2025 arts season shines with music, theater, dance and visual arts. From Downtown stages to neighborhood galleries, our guide offers a sampling of...

Fight the power: ‘The Encampments’ films shows the power of student protest

Steve Merangue

In April of 2024, about 50 students pitched tents on the grounds of Columbia University and created the Gaza Solidarity Encampment. The result was...

Black Swamp Blues

Steve Merangue

The biggest free arts festival in Ohio turns 30 this year. The Black Swamp Arts Festival, running September 5 through 7 in downtown Bowling Green,...

Toledo Native April Varner Opens Lucille’s Jazz Lounge 2025–2026 Season

Melissa Lee

Lucille’s Jazz Lounge will kick off its 2025–2026 season this Saturday, September 6, with a special homecoming performance by award-winning jazz vocalist and composer...

Discover Local Creativity at the Anthony Wayne Studio Hop

Melissa Lee

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 6, and get ready to immerse yourself in the creativity of the Anthony Wayne community during the Anthony...

OpenSpot Theatre Workshop Empowers Performers of All Abilities

TCP Staff

The University of Toledo is teaming up once again with OpenSpot Theatre to offer a unique and inspiring 6-week acting workshop designed specifically for...

Portrait Artist of the Year Competition Debuts at Sylvania’s Red Bird in September

Leslie Anne Shore

Red Bird’s first Friday of the month in Sylvania is quickly becoming mandatory if you’re into anything in the arts. In March, Sylvania Writes started...

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