Arts & Culture

Floral Painting with Kati Kleimola Garden Series

Athena Cocoves

Artist Kati Kleimola will show you how to mimic her rich and distinct floral style during an evening in the gallery

The Arts Commission 2017 Merit Award Recipients

Athena Cocoves

In effort to recognize outstanding and impactful local artists, The Arts Commission has announced the 2017 Merit Award recipients, chosen by a panel of regional art and cultural leaders who reviewed applications submitted in early October.

Toledo Museum of Art’s “The Great Art Escape” begins December 26

Athena Cocoves

Providing a break from typical seasonal festivities, the TMA will open its doors for special programs, family-friendly events, hands-on workshops, and art demonstrations from Tuesday, December 26 through Sunday, December 31.

Cabaret at The Valentine Theatre

Athena Cocoves

Hear some of the most memorable songs in musical theater urging you to follow your heart, despite all odds.

Stone Productions Winter One Act Festival

Athena Cocoves

See seven works by local playwrights during Stone Productions first Winter One Act Festival, featuring a diverse lineup of smart, witty and haunting live theater.

Toledo Opera’s Winter Opera Gala

Athena Cocoves

Enjoy performances from Soprano Kathryn Lewek and Zach Borichevsky, dinner, drinks, dancing and more during this elegant and festive event.

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.

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