Arts & Culture

“Mamma Mia”: ABBA Musical Coming to Croswell Opera House

Jeff McGinnis

Mamma Mia, the 1999 musical, featuring the music of Swedish pop group ABBA, has been a phenomenon, with productions all over the world and a hit 2008 film adaptation, which has a sequel, “Here We Go Again,” coming out later this summer.

An interview with “Glinda” from Wicked

Courtney Probert

The untold story of the witches of Oz has captured the hearts of audiences with Broadway performances telling the tale of the unlikely friendship between Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda the Good Witch of the North, before the classic, “Wizard of Oz.”

Cocklebur Press Poetry Reading with A.S. Coomer

Courtney Probert

The Cocklebur Press, an independent publisher of poetry, will feature writer and musician A.S. Coomer at the June poetry reading.

Art Book Club Discusses History of the Senses

Courtney Probert

Have you ever wondered how to engage your senses through art and the natural world? Not just by seeing––but utilizing all of your senses.

Rebecca Louise Law on Preserving Community

Athena Cocoves

Rebecca Louise Law, an artist known for her hanging-flower, sculpture installations, travelled from her home in the United Kingdom to Toledo, she brought with her materials from every installation she’s ever made— a stunning bounty of over 100,000 pieces of preserved flora.

‘Caps, Capes, and Caring’ Book Launch at Mulford Library

TCP Staff

Explore their unique history with memories and stories from nearly 100 Toledo nursing school graduates in a new UT Press title authored by five nurses.

Croswell Opera House’s 2018 Schedule: From Abba to Oz

TCP Staff

Adrian’s historic Croswell Opera House is one of our region’s treasures. Here’s a look at what’s coming up on the theater’s 2018 schedule.

Cocklebur Press Releases First Book—Point of Departure

TCP Staff

Celebrate the first of, what will likely be, many books to come, with an evening of party and poetry. BYOB. Cash donation required.

Adult Acting Class—”Auditions!”—At The Toledo Rep

TCP Staff

This intensive four weeks focuses on monologues, sides, and cold reads, teaching tips and techniques to make you stand out during auditions.

#Instameet with @IGers_NWOhio at Howard Marsh Metropark

TCP Staff

Obsessed with #Insta photos? Join @IGers_NWOhio at Howard Marsh.

“Pieces to Peace”: Community Mosaic Explores Mental Health Concerns

Deanna Woods

Gail Christofferson's latest project, a large-scale mosaic set to be installed in July at 411 N. Michigan Ave. in downtown Toledo, is a joint effort with A Renewed Mind, a local mental healthcare provider. Funded by a grant through the Toledo Community Foundation and the David and Laura Lovell Group, the mosaic, “Pieces to Peace”—a decidedly appropriate title—has been in the works for the better part of a year.

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