Arts & Culture

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!

Tatum’s Town: Honoring Toledo as a stomping ground for jazz

Audrey Blaufuss

The book contains a collection of stories that tackle forgotten musicians, clubs of all different varieties, and a soul familiar to any lover of jazz, Toledo.

Photographer dirtykics finds inspiration on the streets

Athena Cocoves

Five years ago, 35-year-old James Dickerson, aka dirtykics, was a short story writer looking for inspiration. Seeking curious characters, the Scott High School graduate picked up a camera and began walking local streets to capture details to use in his stories.

Hudson Gallery hosts Annual Cool Yule Exhibit

Athena Cocoves

Get into the holiday spirit during Hudson Gallery’s Annual Cool Yule Exhibit.

Toledo native Sarah Thomas holds solo show at The Art Supply Depo

Athena Cocoves

Currently living in Washington D.C., Toledo native Sarah Thomas is coming home for the holidays and bringing her photography with her. Check out her...

MR. ATOMIC paintings on display at The Paula Brown Gallery

Athena Cocoves

See the psychedelic, humorous, vibrant and surreal paintings by Mark and Michael Kersey, aka MR. ATOMIC, in the gallery through February 2018.

Toledo Botanical Gardens holds annual Heralding the Holidays showcase

Athena Cocoves

See works by the hundreds of members of 15 resident organizations in the Artist Village at the Toledo Botanical Gardens during the annual Heralding...

Everyday carry essentials for men

Athena Cocoves

Make sure your facial hair looks as sexy and as masculine as it truly is by keeping it groomed and tidy with beard oils and balms.

Made Over Man

Athena Cocoves

Designer Alexander McQueen once said: “Fashion should be a form of escapism, and not a form of imprisonment.” Now, think about getting dressed in the...

TMA seeks to brush up the Old West End

Eric Hehl

For a mere ten dollars, the cost of a lunchtime meal, The Toledo Museum of Art was able to purchase the Museum Residences, a...

Ancient art made contemporary

Athena Cocoves

Since ancient Egypt, artists have used hot beeswax, pigment and resin to create gorgeous encaustic paintings. A difficult medium, the style has faded out...

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