Arts & Culture

Opera over yonder

Athena Cocoves

From Carlisle Floyd’s Appalachian-tinged Susannah to George Gershwin’s folk-jazz inspired Porgy and Bess, 20th-century American opera says ’leave the castles and bourgeoise homes of...

Wild West, in the Glass City

Athena Cocoves

Ever since he was a kid, Toledo artist Dave Wisniewski has been inspired by the cowboys, gunslingers, outlaws, lawmen— and everyone in between— from...

One Gallery Center

Athena Cocoves

Head to the 22nd floor of One Government Center to see local art loved by Hizzoner, Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz. Originally planned for January...

Bully for Basquiat

Jason Webber

On Monday, October 4, 1982, the father of pop art Andy Warhol wrote the following excerpt in his diary: "(He) brought Jean-Michel Basquiat with him....

Experience Glassblowing During Katherine Gray Exhibit

Athena Cocoves

When it comes to glass art, there is a stark contrast between the experiences of the viewer and the artist. The glass artist is...

Madhurima Ganguly Showcases “Bodh” at River House Arts

Athena Cocoves

All things are subject to change, and Ann Arbor-based artist Madhurima Ganguly knows this better than most. Born and raised in Kolkata, India, Ganguly’s...

Rowan Renee Exhibit at University of Toledo

Athena Cocoves

“Who owns your body?” is a deceptively complicated question, demonstrated by genderqueer artist Rowan Renee. After collaborating with a former partner, Renee found themselves...

Contemporary barbering relies on dextrous electric clipper control and a knack for shading fades. The best barbers can carve designs into the side of someone’s head with measured strokes akin to maneuvering a motorized paintbrush.

Discuss Gary Chapman’s Book “5 Love Languages”

Courtney Probert

How do you express your love? Is it through action, touch, spending quality time together, giving gifts, or knowing how to say the right...

Pop-Up Books Exhibition at Maumee Valley Country Day School

Athena Cocoves

See moveable books, poster books, and other rare varieties of books during the Pop-Up Books exhibition in the The Wolfe Gallery at Maumee Valley...

EcoLit Book Group Reads Terrell Dixon’s “City Wilds”

Courtney Probert

Nature extends beyond trees, wildlife, rivers, and forests. It also exists in the moss between cracks in concrete, animals finding meals in city dumpsters,...

The Toledo School for the Arts Stages Twelfth Night

Athena Cocoves

Cross your heart… but don’t hope to die. The Toledo School for the Arts stages Twelfth Night, Shakespeare’s classic comedy of mistaken identity, jealousy,...

Toledo Rep Hosts Cabaret Fundraiser

Athena Cocoves

Since 1933, the Toledo Repertoire Theatre has given talented members of the community a chance to shine in the spotlight. In The Rep’s 87th...

40 Years of EVITA Musical

Athena Cocoves

Women’s rights activist, political powerhouse, labor rights advocate, entertainer and First Lady of Argentina, Eva Perón is a 20th century icon. In 1979, 27...

University of Toledo Performing Arts Presents “The Pillowman”

Athena Cocoves

There’s nothing strange about fiction feeling “pulled from the headlines,” but what about when the headlines begin to resemble works of fiction? In Irish...

Make “Carmen” Your Opera

Athena Cocoves

Toledoans can experience the magic of this endearingly popular performance when director Jeffrey Buchman’s version is presented by the Toledo Opera on Friday, February 8 and Sunday, February 10.

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