Arts & Culture

Mapping Scientific History

Jeff McGinnis

Rep Theatre show illuminates the work of an overlooked scientist.

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella musical at Stranahan Theater

Athena Cocoves

See a refreshingly contemporary take on the classic tale during a local run of the Tony Award®-winning musical, Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella.

Cutting Edge Theatre Company’s production of Little Shop of Horrors

Athena Cocoves

It’s a story everyone who loves musical theater knows— an unfortunate florist rises to fame and fortune when he discovers his plant’s hunger for humans.

3B Productions presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Athena Cocoves

Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, this modern Broadway classic brings new songs to the story of learning to love no matter what.

Finding a good vegan meal when eating out can be daunting, but a plan and familiarity with restaurants’ offerings can prevent frustration and disappointment. To assist vegan diners, Rachel and Michael Zickar created vegantoledo.com.

The Autumn Gineen Trunk Show

Megan Yasu Davis

Turning up the heat on local fashion.

Korean design from Detroit

Athena Cocoves

Born in the United States, raised in Korea, and now living in Detroit, designer and artist Nina Cho creates functional, minimal and breathtaking work...

Wearable collaborations at the American Frame Showroom

Athena Cocoves

Known for his murals around town— such as the large Queen Nefertiti piece painted at Madison Ave. on the side of Uptown Green, Martin...

Learn more about animals at River House Arts next group exhibit

Athena Cocoves

What lies in the space between species? Why are humans and animals different? How can we understand animals? Navigate these questions and some answers...

Is This Normal? Two ACT Plays Present Questions of Life and Loss

Kelly Thompson

How do we handle loss and loneliness? What is the future role of technology in our lives? These are just two of the ethical...

Carole King’s Tapestry: Music, History and Broken Hearts

Athena Cocoves

In 1971, Carole King released her second album, Tapestry, which earned the 29-year-old singer-songwriter worldwide recognition. Not bad, but also almost the norm for Carole....

“Proof” of University of Toledo Theatre’s New Renaissance

Jeff McGinnis

For Matt Foss, assistant professor of theatre at the University of Toledo, the upcoming production of David Auburn’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Proof” at the UT Center for Performing Arts comes at an extremely exciting time— not just for himself, but for the program as a whole.

Toledo School for the Arts students perform “The Witches”

Athena Cocoves

Above all, the funny, and sometimes scary, story of a young boy’s experiences with his grandmother in a world full of child-hating, evil witches has received praise and an array of adaptations. See the faithful staged version of The Witches, performed by students at the Toledo School for the Arts, during a four-day run.

“Beautiful – The Carole King Musical” playing at Stranahan Theater

Athena Cocoves

With writing credits on 118 pop hits on the Billboard Hot 100 between 1955 and 1999, Carole King is a queen of American music. Learn about her awesome and inspiring rise to fame during BEAUTIFUL - The Carole King Musical.

Act 2 Toledo hosts Dinner Theater Fundraiser

Athena Cocoves

The recently-formed Act 2 Productions Toledo first stepped on a local stage in 2017 with the mission to offer fun, affordable, and educational art experiences to Toledo-area students.

419 Beautifully Wrapped Exhibition with Inclusive Inc: Women of Toledo

Athena Cocoves

Kick off Black History Month with Inclusive Inc: Women of Toledo during the 419 Beautifully Wrapped Exhibition, a showcase and celebration of the fashion, tradition, spirituality, and art of head wraps and turbans, a style seen and celebrated around the globe.

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