Arts & Culture

53rd Annual Crosby Festival of the Arts

TCP Staff

For many, summer officially begins when the Toledo Botanical Gardens opens up their lush grounds to more than 200 artists from across the country...

Sofia Quintero Art Center Opens New Studio

Athena Cocoves

Spin your wheels at the Sofia Quintero Art and Cultural Center’s new Ceramics and Screen Print Studio, located in the Jose Martinez Memorial Galeria....

‘The Handwritten Dreams Project’ at UTCVA

TCP Staff

University of Toledo art alumni and artist Leslie Adams is known for her incredible, technical and breathtaking drawings and portraits—but it’s less likely you...

Firenation’s Sweet and Sweaty 16 Party

TCP Staff

In June 2002, glass artist Matt Paskiet opened Firenation, a fine art glass gallery and hot shop. Join Paskiet and the hardworking studio artists...

Crumbs from the Table of Joy at Valentine Theatre

Courtney Probert

The Valentine Studio, in partnership with Actors Collaborative Toledo, presents Crumbs from the Table of Joy.

Beverly Norman Solo Show at American Frame

Athena Cocoves

Toledo artist Beverly Norman has earned big honors for her use of color.

H.A. Bryan Book Reading and Signing Event

Courtney Probert

Local author H.A. Bryan’s book Healing in the Woods, showcases twins Annie and Drew, outcasts at school who are bullied by fellow classmates.

New 60wattfunnel exhibit at Pau Hana

Athena Cocoves

Josh Byers, aka 60wattfunnel, works tirelessly— producing large-scale paintings and mixed media sculptures in his distinctive, raw, realist style.

Willow Run Performances at Purple Rose Theatre

Courtney Probert

An original production by Ann Arbor-based playwright, Jeff Duncan, premiers at the Purple Rose Theatre Thursday, June 14.

Toledo Rep Presents Sweet Charity

Athena Cocoves

The classic 1966 musical Sweet Charity— written by Neil Simon and originally directed and choreographed by the legendary Bob Fosse— is currently on the Toledo Repertoire Theatre stage.

“Gravel Road” Showcases Group Exhibition

Athena Cocoves

See how distinct experiences inform the work of four local artists in Gravel Road, a new group exhibition of works on paper at Hudson Gallery.

“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.

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