Arts & Culture

Lauren Gunderson’s “Silent Sky” makes Toledo debut at Valentine Theatre

Jeff McGinnis

The lesser-known story of an astronomer named Henrietta Swan Leavitt is the focus of the playwright Lauren Gunderson’s Silent Sky, which will make its Toledo debut on Friday, January 12 as part of the Valentine Theatre Studio Series.

New, cynical comedy “Ripcord” plays at Toledo Repertoire Theatre

Athena Cocoves

See what happens when two equal opponents are matched in Ripcord, a new, cynical comedy from Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Lindsay-Abaire.

Craving Change: Cooking up confidence with Whole30

Eric Hehl

Here we are again: A new year upon us and all those unhealthy habits you promised to change taunting you like that second slice of holiday pie. It’s time for something new, time to take control. Melissa Hartwig, cofounder of the Whole30 nutrition program, offers two books to help you do just that.

Learn how to paint artist Kati Kleimola’s floral style at River Centre Gallery

Athena Cocoves

Learning to paint can be fun. If you’re tired of paint-by-numbers, create a gorgeous floral painting on a 12x12 birch panel with professional grade...

The Glass City, On Paper: 10 Books On Toledo History

Athena Cocoves

Since Toledo was founded in 1837, a lot has changed. Bibliophiles, history-buffs, and Toledoans beaming with Glass City pride will love these books on...

Alternative Beginnings exhibit opens at River House Arts

Athena Cocoves

Using the medium’s ability to create optical distortions as a metaphor, artist Alli Hoag, Head of the Glass Program at Bowling Green State University, creates sculptural compositions of glass and mixed media that show real life through a distorted lens.

Artist Shawn Messenger gives TMA Localeyes Tour

Athena Cocoves

During the TMA’s Localeyes tours, members of the community partner with a docent to give a tour, pointing out art that has personally inspired them.

Mr. Atomic Lights Up Monroe Street

Jeff McGinnis

Mark and Mike Kersey— the twin brothers whose evocative and enchanting paintings have wowed Toledoans for decades under the name “Mr. Atomic”— are two of the most endearingly offbeat and eccentric personalities of the Glass City art scene.

Tuning In To The Holiday Spirit With Tree City Playhouse

Eric Hehl

Sylvania Tree City Playhouse turns the dial

Toledo-made play “Mine Fields” performances

Athena Cocoves

See the explosive result of unearthing hidden truths in the Gospel stage play, Mine Fields.

Toledo Ballet’s “Nutcracker”

Athena Cocoves

Celebrate 76 years of Clara, Mother Goose, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and more during the Toledo Ballet’s Nutcracker, the longest-running annual production in the country.

Keith Bergman at Ottawa Tavern

Athena Cocoves

While we love the festive spirit, sometimes we need a break from the cheer. Turn “ho ho ho’s” into “ha ha ha’s” during Keith...

The Ballet Theatre of Toledo performs The Nutcracker

Jason Webber

For those Nutcracker enthusiasts out there— and you know who you are—this season provides three separate occasions for you to get crackin’ on holiday celebrations.

It happened at the World’s Fair

Jason Webber

Adrian’s Croswell Opera House is the oldest opera house in Michigan and its production of Meet Me in St. Louis is truly timeless.

The Toledo Rep performs their 30th annual production of A Christmas Carol

Jason Webber

The fine thespians of the Toledo Rep will perform their 30th annual stage production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.

Jokes As Cheesy As The Pizza

Jon Ruggiero

Welcome to an article about Toledo’s newest open mic comedy show, Home Slice Comedy Night!

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