Arts & Culture

Carmen Sizzles and Seduces at Toledo Opera

Jennifer Kellow-Fiorini

This October Toledo Opera brings Bizet’s masterpiece, Carmen, to the stage. Carmen has captivated audiences since it made its debut on March 3, 1875,...

Live from the Nickel – A Sports Podcast that Puts the Glass City First

Steven E. Sloan

To call “Live from the Nickel” a sports podcast is technically accurate, but listeners know that’s not telling the whole story. What started with...

Raise a Glass and Support Public Media at “Pour for a Purpose” in Downtown Toledo

Melissa Lee

Fundraiser at The Switchboard to Benefit WGTE Public Media Toledo residents will have the opportunity to enjoy an evening of music, art, and community —...

Westmoreland Home Tour: Step Inside Toledo’s Historic Treasures

Melissa Lee

On Sunday, October 5 from 1-4pm, the doors open to five beautifully preserved homes during the Westmoreland Home Tour—a one-day event that invites you...

Toledo Opera and Handmade Toledo Present “Unmasking Carmen”

Melissa Lee

Tuesday, September 30, Toledo Opera and Handmade Toledo will host Unmasking Carmen: Artistry, Identity, & Interpretation — a free public event exploring how contemporary...

The Office Went to Toledo — and It Actually Works

Dennis O’Leary

As a die-hard Office fan who’s rewatched the Scranton brilliance more times than I can count, I was fully prepared to hate The Paper. Over the years, there’s been talk...

Book Notes September 2025

TCP Staff

The Muddy Maumee Book and Art Festival Celebrate creativity on the banks of the Maumee River at this vibrant festival featuring over 40 local authors...

Starlite Theater Group Screens Moonstruck with a Pre-show Performance by Toledo Opera September 23

Jennifer Kellow-Fiorini

Programing a film containing opera, that is accessible and beloved, wasn’t easy. Amadeus is the obvious choice, but at three hours long it was...

The Assembly Line: A New Art & Technology Exhibition Opens in Toledo

Melissa Lee

The Assembly Line, a bold new group exhibition exploring the intersections of art, technology, and labor, opens with a public reception starting September 12,...

Stringing along: Chloe & the Steel Strings’ second album charts their growth

Steve Merangue

Chloe and Connor Ward of Chloe & the Steel Strings are the Nicks and Buckingham of Toledo Americana music, without the personal drama. They craft...

Dungeons & Dragons Meets Grief and Healing in “She Kills Monsters”

Leslie Anne Shore

“I saw She Kills Monsters when I was 15, and it changed my life,” Riley Runnells recalls. The play, with its mix of Dungeons...

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

TCP Staff

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...

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