Portraits of Tatum: Remembering the Toledo-born jazz legend
February 12, 2019Legends often share a spotlight with the towns where they grew up. But Art Tatum’s best kept secret during his rise to titanic status in the world of jazz piano was his hometown. Dr. Imelda Hunt, author of The History of Art Tatum, 1909 – 1932, and founder/director of New Works Writers Series, is a
Different Trains: Reich and Caravaggio’s Holocaust Memorial
February 1, 2019Steve Reich spent much of his young life on trains. The legendary minimalist composer’s parents divorced just a year after he was born, so he bounced between his father in New York and his mother in Los Angeles. It occurred to him later in life that, as a Jewish man, the trains he took between
whateverandeveramen Choral Group to Host Traditional ‘Burns Night’
January 18, 2019Sunday, January 27, whateverandeveramen host their 3rd annual Robert Burns Night at Black Cloister Brewing Company.
Local Fame: Eerie Point to host album release show Jan. 11
January 2, 2019With a wide variety of influences and an eye on success, Eerie Point is a rising star in Toledo’s local music scene. The band will host an album release show at 9 p.m. on Friday, January 11 at The Ottawa Tavern, 1817 Adams St. The show will also feature local artists Amelia Airharts, Human Juicebox,
Mr. Mojo Rising
December 19, 2018You know that it would be untrue, you know that I would be a liar, if I was to say to you … there’s a better Jim Morrison impersonator out there than Phil Barone.
Tree No Leaves Has Extensive Repertoire
December 4, 2018Bowling Green-based rock band Tree No Leaves delivers a unique and groovy sound that band members, describe as “heavy psychedelic soul.”