Arts & Culture

Decades in the Making: Highlights from the Toledo Federation of Artists Societies celebrates Toledo Art history

Athena Cocoves

In 1917, the Toledo Federation of Art Societies (TFAS) was established to support and connect local artists. In the beginning, the TFAS was chartered by three artist collectives and the Toledo Museum of Art, while today more than 40 area art organizations are affiliated with the TFAS.

Mind Over Metal: Toledo’s Dane Turpening gives the city with Twisted Iron

Michael Pierce

The smell of molten metal evokes a distinct feeling that something heavy is in the air. Along the edge of the Birmingham Neighborhood in East Toledo, that vibe lives within one of the city’s hidden gems – Toledo Twisted Iron.

Paulette’s School of Dance presents Cabaret Showcase

Athena Cocoves

From Argentine Tango, to pole dancing, to Latin and ballroom, and more, Paulette’s School of Dance has a diverse rosters of dance and fitness classes. See an array of styles performed by hardworking students during Paulette’s Cabaret Showcase.

8th Annual NW Ohio Bead Shop Hop

Sarah Emily

Get creative at the 8th Annual NW Ohio Bead Shop Hop, from Monday, April 16 through Saturday, April 21. Shop five local businesses, all...

TMA’s newest exhibit takes wing

Sarah Emily

The beautiful work of Scottish American poet and artist, Alexander Wilson, will be on exhibit at the Toledo Museum of Art, beginning Saturday, April...

“I Am a Woman Because” Photoshoot

Morgan Kovacs

Embrace what makes you unique during this empowering photoshoot, ladies. The second annual “I Am a Woman Because” photoshoot centers around allowing women to...

TOM OF FINLAND EXHIBIT OPENS APRIL 19 AT MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART DETROIT

Athena Cocoves

Touko Valio Laaksonen was one of the most meticulous and talented pencil illustrators of the 20th century, but his subject matter kept him out of the mainstream.

Back In The Loop: 3rd Thursdays Are Back

Athena Cocoves

In 2015, The Arts Commission expanded monthly Art Walks into a more defined monthly series: the 3rd Thursday Art Loop. During the pilot year,...

A Five Year Love Story

Athena Cocoves

Good or bad, every relationship has two sides. Follow the love affair and marriage between an up-and-coming novelist and a struggling actress during the...

On Stage: The Buddy Holly Story

Morgan Kovacs

Despite Buddy Holly’s short life, he made a deep impact on the world of rock and roll. The award-winning musical Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story...

Nerd Out On Literary Trivia Night At Gathering Volumes

TCP Staff

Form a squad of fellow book lovers and battle it out with other teams.

Toledo Rep’s Rainbow Series continues with The Children’s Hour

Morgan Kovacs

Head to The Rep Theatre for the second installment in their LGBT Rainbow Series, The Children’s Hour. This classic gay play was written in...

Authors! Authors! Presents Natalie Morales

TCP Staff

In her new book centered around the progression of The Today Show, Morales discusses how she juggles being a working mom while keeping her family’s well-being at the forefront.

New play, A Life, to debut at the Collingwood Arts Center

Jeff McGinnis

Nate, a gay man who lives in New York, is recovering from his latest breakup, the most recent in a long line of failed...

Ode to the Zip Code 2018

Athena Cocoves

Toledo City Paper joined The Fair Housing Center, the Arts Commission and the Toledo Lucas County Public Library asking Toledoans to submit short poems...

Toledo Rep’s Rainbow Series Brings Back LGBTQ Classics

Kelly Thompson

This month, the Toledo Repertoire Theatre is extending its season, offering audiences the chance to experience three classics in LGBTQ-centric theater. The Rainbow Series...

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