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Kick Out The Jam: Feed Toledo's Culinary Masterpiece

"Try not to give too much of my recipe away," The Blarney's Chef Clinton Stanton says as he's giving me a crash course on what he refers to as molecular gastronomy — a meeting between culinary art and strict science — which ... View More
Posted On: 05/20/2013 in Frogtown Features

Not Easily Forgotten: Local filmmaker revisits an unsolved murder

Growing up near Whitehouse, filmmaker Chad Foltz is no stranger to the whirlwind of speculation and deep pool of theories surrounding the 1983 murder of teenager Janean Brown. Supposedly jealous ex-boyfriends and the son of ... View More
Posted On: 05/10/2013 in Frogtown Features

Getting Digital With It

If you’re at all familiar with tech conferences, you’ll feel right at home at uHeart Digital Media. Think of the StartUp Village at SXSW, add a little local, Toledo love and you get the picture. Presenters from ... View More
Posted On: 05/08/2013 in Frogtown Features

Taking It To The Streets

There’s something different about the newspaper vendors of Toledo Streets. If you take the time to read the paper, and actually talk to the person selling you your copy, you’ll start to understand that what ... View More
Posted On: 05/01/2013 in Frogtown Features

When The Present Meets The Past: Ben Morales creates with history

Ben Morales photographing the Gardner Building (See full images below) On a cold, volatile afternoon last week, Ben Morales stood in front of the Gardner Building, attempting to align a 100-year-old photo of the ... View More
Posted On: 04/29/2013 in Frogtown Features

SWAP Toledo Welcomes Ladies & Gents

Toledo’s most fashion-savvy, frugal denizens are at it again. They call themselves ‘swappers,” which is just a fun term for people who trade in their gently used clothing and accessories for someone ... View More
Posted On: 04/27/2013 in Frogtown Features

Adding To The Fight: Catalyst Theatre Network performs God of Carnage

When I was a child, I had the idea — like I'm sure a lot of kids do — that my parents were these all-knowing beings, immune from making mistakes. By age 12, I realized that was a pretty stupid assumption. The play God of ... View More
Posted On: 04/17/2013 in Frogtown Features

Dreams from Australia: TMA's Crossing Cultures

With the Toledo Museum of Art's new exhibition of contemporary Aboriginal Australian art, Crossing Cultures — which is free and opens to the public tomorrow, Friday, April 12 — it's the vibrant, idiosyncratic pieces that ... View More
Posted On: 04/11/2013 in Frogtown Features

The Return of Artomatic 419!

Artomatic 419! is always evolving, transforming vacant buildings in Toledo into lively studios and gallery spaces for hundreds of local artists. Every other spring, the Arts Commission’s highly-anticipated non-juried ... View More
Posted On: 04/06/2013 in Frogtown Features

Into The Wild: Jerry Gray's "Wanted/Missing"

Sometimes you spend weeks, even months planning a trip and then, within a matter of minutes or hours everything is off course. Toledo artist Jerry Gray made the most of his time out West last summer after a six-week hiking ... View More
Posted On: 04/01/2013 in Frogtown Features

Academic Headbangers: BGSU prepares for its first Metal Conference

Liana Dawes has been pushed, called racial slurs and ignored at heavy metal concerts.

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Posted On: 03/29/2013 in Frogtown Features

Mixin' Things Up- Nautical Style

Seven years ago, Sarah Skow volunteered as a bartender for the Arts Commission's Mix fundraiser. She was freshly back in Toledo as a young lawyer, not yet privy to Toledo's artistic awakening. It just took that one ... View More
Posted On: 03/15/2013 in Frogtown Features

This Land Is Our Land

Black Swamp Conservancy Origins Twenty years ago, residents of Northwest Ohio were more concerned with building subdivisions and strip malls rather than preserving the farms, forests and wetlands which already existed. ... View More
Posted On: 03/05/2013 in Frogtown Features

The Tree City Film Festival Invitation

Who: Experienced and novice area filmmakers to take part in a 50-hour film competition, sponsored by the Sylvania Community Arts Commission. Filmmakers can work in groups, and when all is said and done, they must have a ... View More
Posted On: 02/26/2013 in Frogtown Features

Improv 101: Road Lessons from Second City's Pat Reidy

The first rule of improv, according to Pat Reidy of the Second City's Blue Company, is: "Yes, and…" If your answer to whatever scenario you are presented with is "Yes, and…" then you won't be preoccupied with ... View More
Posted On: 02/21/2013 in Frogtown Features

The Curious Case of Chocolate

It's fascinating what some might do for the sweet taste of chocolate. Shawn Askinosie gave up his life-long career as a criminal defense attorney to become a chocolatier in 2005. It wasn't solely because of his love for ... View More
Posted On: 02/20/2013 in Frogtown Features

Winterfest 2013 Highlights Professional Ice Carvers

When downtown Perrysburg comes alive in the dead of winter with excitement, family-fun activities, ice carvings of various designs and two evenings of music, food, beer and wine tastings, it can only mean one thing: It's ... View More
Posted On: 02/13/2013 in Frogtown Features

A Brilliant Brew

Coffee can be a controversial subject. To buy FairTrade or not? Shouldn't my coffee always be organic? And why does my bag give me the sell-by date and not the roasted-on date? Coffee enthusiast Lance Roper aims to put our ... View More
Posted On: 02/11/2013 in Frogtown Features

Don Giovanni: A Piece of Work

The very definition of the word "opera" is "work" in Italian. A fitting description, since there really are a lot of blood, sweat and tears that go into every opera performance. The Toledo Opera's upcoming production of Don ... View More
Posted On: 02/07/2013 in Frogtown Features

Winterfest Returns To BG

When you decide to live in Northwest Ohio, winter can be one of the deal breakers. The season is long and cold, and (gasp!) there's snow on the roads. Lots of it. Area residents are forced to get with the program or suffer a ... View More
Posted On: 02/04/2013 in Frogtown Features

Love Ignites at the Metroparks

Skip the roses this year, and do something for your Valentine that they will never forget. The Metroparks of the Toledo Area offers Valentines Passion: Chocolate & Candlelight on February 10th, 12th and 14th at Oak ... View More
Posted On: 02/01/2013 in Frogtown Features

The Circus of Life

Alexander Streltsov didn't really have a say in what he wanted to be when he grew up. Thoughts of becoming a Russian hockey player or military jet pilot had crossed his mind. But as the son of tight rope walker (his mother) ... View More
Posted On: 01/28/2013 in Frogtown Features

Slick Skates!

Weather.com says that it's 2 degrees outside, but feels like -7 degrees with the windchill. Welcome to Toledo in January! Though it might be frigid, Toledoans have always found a way to make the most of any given situation. ... View More
Posted On: 01/22/2013 in Frogtown Features

Comic Relief: The Return of Stand Up Toledo

Not everyone has what it takes to be a stand-up comedian. It's requires a certain amount of courage, excellent timing, and a sense of humor that resonates with the crowd. Some might argue that comedians need a pair of balls. ... View More
Posted On: 01/16/2013 in Frogtown Features

Dashing For Donuts

It's a mad dash to the donuts! That's right, it's time to put on your running shoes and race in the annual Donut Dash, presented by the Toledo Roadrunners Club. This 5K Prediction Race/Walk/Run takes place this Sunday, ... View More
Posted On: 01/15/2013 in Frogtown Features

Travel Circle Kicks Off January 5th

Escape to far off places with or without leaving the comfortable confines of Toledo. This winter, Maumee Valley Adventurers (formerly a local chapter of Hostelling International) and the Metroparks of the Toledo Area have ... View More
Posted On: 01/03/2013 in Frogtown Features

The Greatest Givt of All

Looking to "purchase" free gift cards for your friends who love to support the local economy? There's an app for that. And if you happen to be a savvy business owner wishing to connect with consumers in an effective and ... View More
Posted On: 12/11/2012 in Frogtown Features

A Blue Sensation

Before last night, I was a Blue Man Group virgin. I had no idea what to expect, except for what my friends and co-workers told me. "You're going to love it!" "If you get the chance, try to be a volunteer." "Wear ... View More
Posted On: 12/05/2012 in Frogtown Features

Hungry For Change

Hunger is a very real and serious issue in Northwest Ohio. As Food For Thought Executive Director/Chief Thought Officer Sam Melden puts it, "Poverty is everywhere; hunger is just a few doors down. Help and assistance is just ... View More
Posted On: 11/26/2012 in Frogtown Features

Cut Your Own Christmas Tree

The Whitehouse Christmas Tree Farm wastes no time getting down to business. Opening the day after Thanksgiving--Friday, November 23rd--the farm welcomes area residents to take part in a very festive holiday tradition. Bring ... View More
Posted On: 11/12/2012 in Frogtown Features

Making Their Mark: Regional Handcrafters Unite For First Annual Maker's Mart

You've been to art exhibitions a few times, I'm sure. Craft shows, you've attended your fair share. But Toledo has never seen the likes of something as well-crafted as Maker's Mart. On Saturday, November 17th, nearly 40 DIY ... View More
Posted On: 11/06/2012 in Frogtown Features

SWAP Til You Drop

Shopping doesn't have to be expensive or exhausting, especially if it's offered at a free social event. On Sunday, November 4th, SWAP*Toledo, in partnership with Innovation Concerts, brings us the first ever SWAP*Meet at ... View More
Posted On: 10/17/2012 in Frogtown Features

Strokes Of Genius

Even heroes have weaknesses. For Toledoan Wanda Butts, that weakness is the water. Wanda was never taught how to swim. She didn't know about the importance of wearing a life jacket, or not swimming in unauthorized areas. ... View More
Posted On: 10/05/2012 in Frogtown Features

Edouard Manet Leaves Lasting Impression

It's time to get reacquainted with "The Father of Impressionism." Edouard Manet set an example for painters in the 19th century. His work--ranging from formal portraits of high society Parisians in the 1800s to scenes of ... View More
Posted On: 10/02/2012 in Frogtown Features

Lights, Camera...WORK!

Mark Moffett considers himself an idea man. Whether it's reviving the annual King Wamba Carnival Parade (at the Old West End Festival), exhibiting his art cars in shows across the country, starting a women's roller derby ... View More
Posted On: 09/24/2012 in Frogtown Features

Send Me On My Way To Acoustics For Autism

It's safe to say that Project iAm is making strides. And organization founder Nicole Khoury is frankly shocked by the momentum of her non-profit. Over the years, Khoury has worked tirelessly to bring awareness of autism to ... View More
Posted On: 09/19/2012 in Frogtown Features

Condom Art To Support PPOH

An artist is given 250 condoms for the next six weeks and asked to use them on behalf of Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio. For an art project, that is. Those who have accepted the challenge can get as creative with the ... View More
Posted On: 09/12/2012 in Frogtown Features

UpTown's 2nd Annual PARK(ing) Day

One thing downtown Toledo has a surplus of: Parking lots and meters. It's similar to any small-to-midsize city. Urban environments are full of blacktop and cement, with less and less green space for residents and visitors ... View More
Posted On: 09/11/2012 in Frogtown Features

Harvest Market Dinner Delights

Craving some local flavor? Your taste buds will be thanking you for attending the first annual Harvest Market Dinner at the Toledo Botanical Garden on Thursday, September 13th. The event runs from 6-10 p.m. and is a must-do ... View More
Posted On: 09/10/2012 in Frogtown Features

2nd Annual Art & Autism

The Arts Commission and ProMedica Toledo Children's Hospital have found common ground with a desire to help and inspire young people with autism discover the healing power of art. For the second year in a row, the two ... View More
Posted On: 08/28/2012 in Frogtown Features

Bands Dominate at Music Fest 2012

Nothing says, "Welcome back students!" better than a good old fashioned music festival. The University of Toledo embraces the student body and surrounding community on Friday, September 14 for Music Fest 2012. Bringing in ... View More
Posted On: 08/20/2012 in Frogtown Features

Startup Weekend Hits Toledo

Area entrepreneurs ranging from developers and programmers to creative thinkers and business-minded individuals alike are invited to participate in a weekend-long event that could identify Toledo as a new hub of innovation ... View More
Posted On: 08/10/2012 in Frogtown Features

Black Kite Coffee Takes OWE To New Heights

Black Kite Coffee has officially been opened and serving the community since Sunday (a mere four days), and it's already filling a void in the minds and stomachs of residents in the Old West End and adjacent neighborhoods. ... View More
Posted On: 07/25/2012 in Frogtown Features

Row Your Dragon Boat

…gently down the Maumee! The river never looked as festive as it does every July during the annual Dragon Boat Festival held at International Park. 2012 marks the 11th year of the festival, a premiere fundraising ... View More
Posted On: 07/18/2012 in Frogtown Features

Food, Fun and Friends at the 154th Annual Lucas County Fair

Pro wresting, lawn mower racing and cheerleading--it's all "fair" game in Lucas County this week. Head on down to the Lucas County Fairgrounds for all kinds of summer time excitement. The 154th Annual Lucas County Fair runs ... View More
Posted On: 07/10/2012 in Frogtown Features

Gateway Project Opens With New Barnes & Noble

The Gateway Project, a University of Toledo Foundation initiative, is making strides in its first phase with the grand opening of a new Barnes & Noble Bookstore on Wednesday, July 11th. What used to be vacant parking ... View More
Posted On: 07/06/2012 in Frogtown Features

Lighthouse Love

Just 5 miles north off shore from Maumee Bay State Park stands one of Toledo's most historic treasures. Built in 1904, the Toledo Harbor Lighthouse is something worth celebrating, especially for the people associated with ... View More
Posted On: 06/26/2012 in Frogtown Features

Art in the Garden

Get your weekly dose of arts and culture at the 47th Annual Crosby Festival of the Arts, running June 23 & 24. Held at the breathtaking Toledo Botanical Garden, Crosby is the region's first and longest-running premiere ... View More
Posted On: 06/18/2012 in Frogtown Features

Ozone Exposure = Health Risk

Ask any asthmatic and you’re likely to hear about summertime coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and difficulty in breathing normally. The reason? Ozone that forms when pollution cooks in the sun. Ozone aggravates ... View More
Posted On: 06/13/2012 in Frogtown Features

Party Animals

The Zoo provides year-round fun for all ages any given day of the week, but as the sun goes down on Friday, June 15th, the 21+ crowd will be wined and dined at the annual ZooToDo party from 6 p.m.- midnight. One of Toledo's ... View More
Posted On: 06/12/2012 in Frogtown Features

Glass Roots: Toledo Hosts 42nd Annual GAS Conference

The Glass City reflects proudly on its nickname as organizers, artists and the community prepare for the 42nd Annual Glass Art Society (GAS) Conference, running June 13-16 at the Toledo Museum of Art and several other ... View More
Posted On: 06/07/2012 in Frogtown Features

41st Annual Old West End Festival Highlights

Some might consider Memorial Day the unofficial start of summer, but for Toledoans, the first weekend of June is when the party really gets hot. Saturday, June 2 kicks off the 41st Annual Old West End Festival, and this year ... View More
Posted On: 05/31/2012 in Frogtown Features

Cashing In At Hollywood Casino

Toledo's Hollywood Casino officially opens to the public at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29th, and they're anticipating a full house. Members of the press were given a special tour of the facility this past week, where we ... View More
Posted On: 05/23/2012 in Frogtown Features

Toledo On Two Wheels

Toledo is fast on its way to becoming a bike-friendly city, no small thanks to the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG), Toledo Bikes, Glass City Pedicabs and other local entities. Be on the lookout for ... View More
Posted On: 05/16/2012 in Frogtown Features

Make A Little Birdhouse In Your Soul

The Toledo Farmers' Market is more than just a great place to buy your home-grown produce and hand-made goods. It's a local treasure with a penchant for local businesses and non-profits. Once again, the Toledo Farmers' ... View More
Posted On: 05/15/2012 in Frogtown Features

Exploring the Tembo Trail

Follow your trunks to the Toledo Zoo the weekend of May 18-20 for the grand opening celebration of the Tembo Trail: Elephants of the Savanna. What was once known as the African Savanna has now been transformed into an ... View More
Posted On: 05/09/2012 in Frogtown Features

Laugh Out Loud: Toledo Jr. Bar Presents 79th Annual Gridiron Show

Who ever said lawyers don't have a sense of humor? Anyone who has ever been to Toledo Jr. Bar Association's annual Gridiron Show knows better. This year marks the 79th anniversary of the event, which is always held on the ... View More
Posted On: 05/08/2012 in Frogtown Features

Ozone and Your Driving Habits

You know that ground-level ozone is bad. Air quality is so unhealthy sometimes that some people are warned to limit outside activities during days when ozone levels are high. Our behavior creates ozone air pollution and ... View More
Posted On: 05/01/2012 in Frogtown Features

Space For Creative Exploration

Toledo is an ideal launching place for nearly any community project you can wrap your head around. Just ask Timothy Gaewsky, a staple in the local arts scene for three years and running. Gaewsky is also the founder of ... View More
Posted On: 05/01/2012 in Frogtown Features

Jammin' with the Glass City Rollers

Saturday, April 28th is your last chance this season to see the Glass City Rollers in all their roller derby glory at the 3rd Annual Midwest Derby Summit. The event runs from 5-10 p.m. at the SeaGate Convention Centre. ... View More
Posted On: 04/26/2012 in Frogtown Features

Janet Echelman Takes Imagination Seriously

Moving, fluid sculpture transforming an urban landscape--it sounds (and looks) like something from the future--but for artist Janet Echelman and the cities she has touched with her art, it's a dream come true. You might ... View More
Posted On: 04/20/2012 in Frogtown Features

Take Back The Night, Toledo!

It's time to take a stand against injustices toward women and children. It's time to show your support for the wives, mothers, sisters and friends who have experienced sexual violence, physical violence and rape. It's time ... View More
Posted On: 04/17/2012 in Frogtown Features

UpTown Girls And Guys Celebrate (419) Day

What makes Toledo such a great place to live? Find out first hand at the inaugural (419) Day, scheduled for Thursday, April 19th in Toledo's vibrant UpTown District. The event is presented by the Uptown Association, and is a ... View More
Posted On: 04/13/2012 in Frogtown Features

Living Green In The 419

Looking for a proper way to honor the planet on Earth Day 2012? Sunday, April 22 is the 42nd Annual Earth Day, the perfect time to reflect on how you care for the environment. Whether it's working on reducing your carbon ... View More
Posted On: 04/11/2012 in Frogtown Features

Causing Scenes In Public Places

All the world’s a stage for Improv Everywhere (IE) agents. From subway cars and fountains to libraries and parks, public places are the preferred theaters for Improv Everywhere participants. The group’s founder, ... View More
Posted On: 04/10/2012 in Frogtown Features

Authors! Authors! Welcomes Judy Collins

Whether it's her piercing blue eyes, socially-aware lyrics, or heartfelt writing styles that captivate you, Judy Collins is nothing short of an entertainer. The Grammy-nominated musician and writer visits Northwest Ohio as ... View More
Posted On: 04/02/2012 in Frogtown Features

Classic Films Screened at a Classy Venue

It doesn't get any more classic or film noir than The Maltese Falcon (1941). The Valentine Theatre brings back its Silver Screen Classics series on Friday, March 30, giving this John Huston-directed movie the big screen ... View More
Posted On: 03/27/2012 in Frogtown Features

Celebrating 40 Years of Pop Culture at BGSU

One of BGSU's coveted treasures is its Popular Culture Department. There's no program quite like it in the nation, and academics from coast to coast come to Bowling Green, Ohio to study and intelligently discuss and debate ... View More
Posted On: 03/26/2012 in Frogtown Features

It's Chili Time

Ready, set, cook! Mobile Meals' Great Chili Cook-off is set for this Saturday, March 24 at the Stranahan Great Hall. Now in it 20th year, the event puts that special chili recipe to the test, with competitions in the ... View More
Posted On: 03/22/2012 in Frogtown Features

The Mural of Ballet Dreams

The creative worlds of ballet, art and music collide in Toledo Ballet's latest performance, If These Walls Could Dance, running March 23-24 at the Valentine Theatre. The piece is being hailed as a cutting-edge dance ... View More
Posted On: 03/21/2012 in Frogtown Features

The Power of Three

Most people have their comfort space (home), and their learning/developing space (work and school). And now, thanks to the people behind B-Bop Records, the Lucas County Green Party and the Media Decompression Collective, ... View More
Posted On: 03/19/2012 in Frogtown Features

The Magic of Michael

Music is a powerful art form, it has the ability to transform your life. Think back to your childhood, and try to recall the first band or musician who turned you onto music. For James Delisco, that person was none-other ... View More
Posted On: 03/12/2012 in Frogtown Features

Last Minute Empty Bowls Submissions

Artists looking to make a difference through their work should consider submitting a handcrafted bowl to the Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank's Empty Bowls campaign--a local effort to combat hunger in the community. All ... View More
Posted On: 03/07/2012 in Frogtown Features

Life's Funny Turns

Life takes funny turns sometimes, and that couldn't be more true for the Second City GreenCo member, Tim Ryder. Though he's been involved in improv since his junior year of high school (shout out to "Who's Line Is It ... View More
Posted On: 03/05/2012 in Frogtown Features

Breakin' A Leg At 20 North

Toledoans don't have to travel to NYC to enjoy the magic of Broadway. A group of local thespians is bringing the musical theatre experience to the comfortable confines of 20 North Gallery from March 9-11. "Broadway in the ... View More
Posted On: 03/05/2012 in Frogtown Features

Bring on the Brews

Toledo is already toasting to the 6th Annual Glass City Beer Fest, which runs Friday, March 2 at the Erie Street Market, Civic Center Promenade from 7-11 p.m. The event features 27 microbreweries bringing nearly 100 ... View More
Posted On: 02/29/2012 in Frogtown Features

Backstage With North Coast Theatre

Local playwright and North Coast Theatre (NCT) founding member, Christine Child debuts her latest play, The Body in the Blizzard on Wednesday, March 14 in the intimate setting of the SouthWing at the Oliver House. It is the ... View More
Posted On: 02/28/2012 in Frogtown Features

Acoustics For Autism Senses Progress

2012 is a milestone for Project iAm, and its efforts to help local families afford the suitable programs and treatments for their children with autism. Now in its 5th year, the annual Acoustics For Autism--the non-profit's ... View More
Posted On: 02/27/2012 in Frogtown Features

Take A Walk On The Wild Side

Put on your party antennae, Saturday, February 25th is the annual All Species Ball & Seed Swap, benefiting the efforts of Toledo GROWs. Held at the Erie Street Market, the 7th annual Seed Swap runs from noon-3 p.m., and ... View More
Posted On: 02/22/2012 in Frogtown Features

Let Them Eat Red Velvet Cake

Children's Theatre Network has a special treat in store for theatre-goers next weekend. To coincide with CTW's Teen Company production of "The Red Velvet Cake War" (running Friday, February 24-Sunday, February 26), the ... View More
Posted On: 02/16/2012 in Frogtown Features

Last Minute Toledo SOUP Proposals

Calling all dreamers, wishers, free-thinkers, artists, activists, independent business owners, non-profit organizers, movers & shakers! The deadline to submit your community-minded project for a chance to earn free money ... View More
Posted On: 02/13/2012 in Frogtown Features

Oh, Honey, Honey!

Perhaps chocolates and roses have worked their magic in the past, but this February you can opt to give the sweet gift of locally-produced honey to your Valentine. Toledo GROWs is currently hosting its Honey Bee Mine sale, ... View More
Posted On: 02/09/2012 in Frogtown Features

Chavar Dontae Brings Some Soul

Recording artist Chavar Dontae has been instrumental in keeping Toledo's music scene alive and eclectic throughout the years. As a former member of various jazz groups and patron of well-respected establishments like Rusty's ... View More
Posted On: 01/26/2012 in Frogtown Features

A Touch of Glass

Toledo—a.k.a. the Glass City—has been producing glass products since the late 19th century. You might already be familiar with some of the bigger players, including the Libbey Glass Company (high quality glassware), Owens ... View More
Posted On: 01/20/2012 in Frogtown Features

Funny & Fearless

2012 might just be the year of the comedian—at least in Toledo. A scene has been steadily emerging over the past few years. And with several venues offering weekly stand-up and open mic opportunities (including Connxtions, ... View More
Posted On: 01/10/2012 in Frogtown Features

The Science Of Art: Exploring Project Space 2012

University of Toledo students and faculty members in the Department of Art have an incredible resource at their disposal. I'm talking about the Center for the Visual Arts, which lays adjacent to the Toledo Museum of Art, and ... View More
Posted On: 01/06/2012 in Frogtown Features

A Community Of Hope

The Missing Pieces Toledoan Jean Schoen is a matchmaker of sorts. She founded the Cancer Connection of Northwest Ohio, Inc in 2008 as a means to satisfy the needs of cancer patients living and seeking treatment in the ... View More
Posted On: 12/28/2011 in Frogtown Features

Toledo Library Launches Free Music Download Service

The time’s they are a changin’. And the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library hasn’t skipped a beat. From books and magazines to DVDs, CDs and e-books, patrons can borrow all the learning resources and ... View More
Posted On: 12/19/2011 in Frogtown Features

No "Tree Museums" Here: Black Swamp Conservancy Preserves NWO Paradise

They paved paradise to put up a parking lot. With the Black Swamp Conservancy in Mother Nature’s corner, that sentence is becoming a distant memory in northwest Ohio. Dedicated to protecting agricultural and natural ... View More
Posted On: 12/12/2011 in Frogtown Features

Nutcracker Leaps into the Stranahan

The Toledo Ballet and the Toledo Symphony once again team up for the 71st annual Nutcracker. Staged at the Stranahan Theater Dec. 10 and 11, 2011, The Nutcracker tells the iconic tale of the whimsy and magic of one little ... View More
Posted On: 12/05/2011 in Frogtown Features

Rep Set to Stage Iconic Christmas Tale

The Toledo Repertoire Theatre gears up once again for the iconic Christmas production of A Christmas Carol, Dec. 2-4, 2011 at the Valentine Theatre. The retelling of the Charles Dickens classic follows the journey of the ... View More
Posted On: 11/30/2011 in Frogtown Features

Glacity Theatre Collective Laughs at Dark Side of Holidays

The Glacity Theatre Collective is back with another round of The Santaland Diaries/Season’s Greetings, written by notable humorist David Sedaris Running Dec. 2-4 and 9-11, 2011, The play chronicles the ordeal of two ... View More
Posted On: 11/29/2011 in Frogtown Features

Messiah to Fill Peristyle with Joyful Sounds of the Season

The sounds of the season once again come alive at the Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle with Handel’s Messiah. Performed each year in partnership with the Toledo Symphony, Toledo Choral Society and BGSU University Choral ... View More
Posted On: 11/28/2011 in Frogtown Features

We Give Thanks: Helping Toledo's Charitable Food Organizations

In this season of thankfulness, we stop to reflect on the things we have and remember those less fortunate. For many of us, that means helping others to feel the same warmth and appreciation we feel through acts of kindness. ... View More
Posted On: 11/14/2011 in Frogtown Features

Three Toledoans Featured in State Art Exhibition

The Ohio Arts Council awarded three Toledoans the honor of displaying their work at the Sixth Annual Ohio Online Visual Artist Registry Juried Art Show at the Columbus Metropolitan Library. The Library, Ohio Arts Council ... View More
Posted On: 11/07/2011 in Frogtown Features

Local Businesses Supporting Veterans with Gift Packs

The Flying Joe Coffee House and Taste of Toledo Gift Baskets & Gifts once again teamed up for OPERATION: Thank a Veteran. Each $10 donation dropped off at The Flying Joe located in Levis Commons goes to support the ... View More
Posted On: 11/07/2011 in Frogtown Features

Rep's Latest Production Brings a Little Magic to the Stage

Long before Hogwarts and sparkly vampires named Edward Cullen, a Broadway play dazzled theatregoers with its own brand of magical wit. Opening tonight and running through the end of the month at the Toledo Repertoire ... View More
Posted On: 11/04/2011 in Frogtown Features

Les Miserables Returns to Toledo

One of the most popular Broadway musicals of all time returns to the Stranahan Theater this season. Les Miserables opens runs Nov. 8-13 as part of the Theater League 2011-2012 season. Based on the novel by Victor Hugo, the ... View More
Posted On: 11/03/2011 in Frogtown Features

A Man With a Plan

Will Lucas has big ideas for Toledo. “I'm an idea guy. I have a lot of ideas. Fortunately, I have a wife that keeps me only working on the really good ones,” said Will Lucas, Toledo entrepreneur and ... View More
Posted On: 10/25/2011 in Frogtown Features

Do You Believe in Ghosts? Fort Meigs Does.

The jury may still be out regarding the existence of ghosts, but one thing is certain; something is happening at Fort Meigs. Paranormal sightings and tales are the basis for Fort Meig’s annual Garrison Ghost Walks, ... View More
Posted On: 10/19/2011 in Frogtown Features

Organization Plans Events for Unhoused Awareness

Chances are, you woke up this morning in a soft, warm bed, made a pot of coffee and maybe sent the kids off to school before heading to work. Chances are, you paid your rent or mortgage this month (maybe a little later than ... View More
Posted On: 10/06/2011 in Frogtown Features

Local Baker Gets "On the Ball"

Tracy Jensen’s first attempt at making cake balls was not the highlight of her career. “They were ugly and I made pretty much every rookie mistake in the book,” she said, remembering the batch she made for ... View More
Posted On: 10/05/2011 in Frogtown Features

Design Company Has 'Bright' Idea for Shirts

Have you ever thought to yourself “Man, I love this t-shirt so much I wish I could draw on it without ruining it forever?” Such is the concept behind Lazershirts, an interactive, wearable t-shirt that uses an ... View More
Posted On: 09/23/2011 in Frogtown Features

Zoo Brew: Good for What Ales You

The Toledo Zoo’s take on Octoberfest is ready for guests to pour in their support for the organization’s efforts. Set for this Friday, September 23 at the Toledo Zoo’s Nairobi Pavilion, Zoo Brew features a ... View More
Posted On: 09/22/2011 in Frogtown Features

TEDxBGSU has "Ideas Worth Spreading"

More than 25 years later, the ground-breaking discussions of TED become available to communities across the globe, including Bowling Green State University. Taking place this Friday, September 16, the conference aims to ... View More
Posted On: 09/14/2011 in Frogtown Features

"Pride of Toledo" Exhibit Connects TMA's Facebook Fans

The Toledo Museum of Art continues to re-define the concept of art and community with their “Pride of Toledo” Facebook photo contest. Running now through Nov. 13 in the Community Gallery, the exhibit features 30 ... View More
Posted On: 09/13/2011 in Frogtown Features

Ten Years Later: 9/11 Websites Frozen in Time

Everyone remembers where they were that morning. How they felt. The thoughts surging through their heads. The greatest nation in the world, once thought invincible, now vulnerable, bloodied and broken. An event that would ... View More
Posted On: 09/09/2011 in Frogtown Features

Condom Art for a Cause

Condoms. You know what they’re for, but some Toledo artists want to change your perspective on the prophylactics while serving a cause. The third annual Art of Prevention, taking place Wednesday, September 7 at Space ... View More
Posted On: 08/31/2011 in Frogtown Features

Toledo Artist Rub Elbows with TMA Greats

Monet, Picasso and your neighbor Joe, now showing at the Toledo Museum of Art. The 93rd annual Toledo Area Artist Exhibition features more than 60 artists from northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan in the museum’s ... View More
Posted On: 08/25/2011 in Frogtown Features

German-American Fest Comes to Oregon

There comes a time in northwest Ohio when everyone is a little bit German, and that time is at the annual German-American Festival in Oregon. Taking place Friday, August 26 through Sunday, August 28, the 46th annual ... View More
Posted On: 08/23/2011 in Frogtown Features

Local Web Series Closer to Big Time, Plans Music Fest

Just a year ago, a handful of friends set out to create a cartoon series chronicling the dark and humorous world of mobsters. Fast-forward to today, and the group responsible for Henchmen is further on their way to breaking ... View More
Posted On: 08/02/2011 in Frogtown Features

Two Chicks Walk into a Magazine...

Is Toledo funny? Erin Kanary and Kate Komuniecki think it is. The partners in crime think it’s high time the city had something to laugh about, so they developed an idea for a quarterly humor magazine, Drollhouse. The ... View More
Posted On: 08/02/2011 in Frogtown Features

Arts Commission Puts Creative Teens to Work

While some teens are working their summer afternoons away mowing lawns or ringing up purchases at the mall, a unique group is making their mark on the city, one brush stroke at a time. The Arts Commission of Greater ... View More
Posted On: 07/29/2011 in Frogtown Features

Free Concert Event Ready to Make a Joyful Noise

Community is a large part of any religion. Celebrating spirituality together helps strengthen that community and brings individuals closer to their faith, which is exactly what the people behind the EXCLAIM! Christian music ... View More
Posted On: 07/26/2011 in Frogtown Features

Going the Extra Mile for Literacy

If you're reading this right now, it's because someone cared enough to show you how. The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library's and Read for Literacy Inc. aim to continue this important mission, but they need your help. One ... View More
Posted On: 07/19/2011 in Frogtown Features

Library Fundraiser Party Far From 'By the Book'

For one night only, the fantasy and adventure found between the pages of books will come alive in this year's Toledo-Lucas County Public Library 'A Literary Bash,' presented by PNC Bank. Scheduled for Saturday, July 16 in ... View More
Posted On: 07/13/2011 in Frogtown Features

Art Supply Depo Set for Opening

A year-and-a-half labor of love has finally come to fruition in Jules Webster and Dana Syrek's Art Supply Depo. Opening July 21, The Art Supply Depo aims to provide the artist community with high-quality materials at ... View More
Posted On: 07/12/2011 in Frogtown Features

Glass City Con Brings Anime to Owens

Those interested in all things anime or anyone looking to experience this rich subculture are invited to the third annual Glass City Con, July 9 and 10 at Owens Community College. The Con has a jam-packed line-up of events ... View More
Posted On: 07/08/2011 in Frogtown Features

Sand-Tastic Time at Levis Commons July 7-9

The Town Center at Levis Commons will transform from shopping center to beach scene as part of this year's first ever Sandt-Tastic Summer Festival. Taking place from Thursday, July 7 through Saturday, July 9, 2011, ... View More
Posted On: 07/06/2011 in Frogtown Features

Hospice Celebrates 30 Years of Meaningful Care

"Just as everyone is born....everyone also will die." It's a fact of life Hospice of Northwest Ohio knows all too well, helping both patients and families of the terminally ill come to terms with this final life stage. "It ... View More
Posted On: 06/24/2011 in Frogtown Features

MS Society Gears Up for Bike to the Bay

Nearly half a million people in the U.S. today are living with multiple sclerosis, including those in our own community. This year's Bike to the Bay promises another year of fundraising and support for the National MS ... View More
Posted On: 06/15/2011 in Frogtown Features

Buckeye Beer: The History and Rebirth of Toledo's Second Oldest Company

The smooth, chilled glass in your hand. The clink and fizz of the top. That first sip of happy hoppy amber as it washes to the back of your throat. This is Buckeye Beer. "It's a good beer. It's a lighter beer, but it has a ... View More
Posted On: 06/10/2011 in Frogtown Features

Even with the invention of home theater systems, many say there's still no comparison to the real theater experience. The Valentine Theatre takes this idea and runs with it with their Silver Screen Classics series. ... View More
Posted On: 06/07/2011 in Frogtown Features

Metroparks Contest Leads Players in Search of Fun

The great outdoors just got even greater with a brand new contest designed to get you off the couch and into nature. The Great Park Search is a contest initiative by the Metroparks of the Toledo Area, Toledo.com and other ... View More
Posted On: 06/02/2011 in Frogtown Features

Old West End Fest Ready to Welcome Neighbors Again

The Old West End Festival is back for another year of art, crazy cars, and close neighbors. The festival kicks off Saturday, June 4, 2011 in a big way with the King Wamba Parade. A name once derived from an ancient Toledo ... View More
Posted On: 05/31/2011 in Frogtown Features

Mud Hens Collecting Buckets of Hope this Weekend

With deadly spring weather affecting much of the nation, the Toledo Mud Hens want to help give back. Beginning tonight and running through May 29, 2011, the Mud Hens and ISOH/IMPACT ask game-goers to take part in the ... View More
Posted On: 05/27/2011 in Frogtown Features

Taste of the Nation Event Fills Charities' Needs

Food and wine collide to fight hunger at this year's Taste of the Nation. Taking place this Sunday, May 22, 2011 at The Toledo Club, the long-running event pairs local restaurants with local charities whose missions ... View More
Posted On: 05/17/2011 in Frogtown Features

Top Nature Conservancy Scientist to Speak at MVCDS

Nearly seven billion people share the earth, but a lot more goes into being good neighbors than getting along with one another. Lead scientist of The Nature Conservancy M. Sanjayan will touch on what it means to be good ... View More
Posted On: 05/13/2011 in Frogtown Features

Sweet Sounds to Benefit Autism

Sweet harmonies and delectable chocolates combine for an even sweeter cause with the "Chocolate is Love" concert to benefit Bittersweet Farms. Taking place Sunday, May 15, 2011 at The Franciscan Theatre and Conference ... View More
Posted On: 05/11/2011 in Frogtown Features

TSO, Toledoans Conquer Carnegie

The Toledo Symphony Orchestra took Carnegie Hall by storm with a ground-breaking new program.

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Posted On: 05/10/2011 in Frogtown Features

TMA Derby Party to Be Unbridled Fun

Dainty ladies in obnoxiously intricate hats, dapper gentlemen dressed to the nines and a whole lot of mint juleps. It's derby time! For the first time ever, a taste of Kentucky is coming to the Toledo Museum of Art this ... View More
Posted On: 05/04/2011 in Frogtown Features

Road to Carnegie More than Practice, Practice, Practice for TSO

Something truly special is rumbling in Toledo's artistic community in the form of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra's Carnegie Hall performance this coming weekend. An orchestra doesn't simply waltz into Carnegie Hall by ... View More
Posted On: 05/03/2011 in Frogtown Features

Sebastian Junger Part of Authors! Authors! Series

If there's ever been a more relevant time to see author Sebastian Junger, now is that time. Appearing as part of The Blade and Toledo-Lucas County Public Library's Authors! Authors! spring series, Junger is most recently ... View More
Posted On: 05/03/2011 in Frogtown Features

Bust a Move at Glass City Rollers 80s Skate Party

Lace up your skates and get ready to spin right round, baby, right round for The Glass City Rollers' latest skate party that beckons the glittering 80s. The Glass City Rollers present Friday I'm in Love: 80s Skate Party ... View More
Posted On: 04/28/2011 in Frogtown Features

Breast Cancer Walk Set to Step-Off at Levis Commons

A few thousand pink-clad walkers are gearing up for this year's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk. The event takes place Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Levis Commons, and is sponsored by the American Cancer Society. ... View More
Posted On: 04/27/2011 in Frogtown Features

BG Art Walk Marches Into Downtown

Bowling Green is out to prove art isn't something that can be contained within four walls with this year's annual Art Walk. The BG Art Walk takes place April 30, 2011 in downtown Bowling Green, featuring dozens of artists ... View More
Posted On: 04/26/2011 in Frogtown Features

Toledo.com Launches Mobile Site!

We here at Toledo.com strive to keep up with emerging technology and stay in-tune with what our readers come to expect from Toledo's leading community website, so it was a natural fit for us to develop and release a mobile ... View More
Posted On: 04/19/2011 in Frogtown Features

UT Group Takes the Trash Out of Toledo

The melting of snow in the city reveals budding trees, the beginnings of flowering plants... and trash. All that trash once buried under mountains of snow is now in plain sight, but one University of Toledo group wants to ... View More
Posted On: 04/14/2011 in Frogtown Features

Inventing Van Gogh Set to Open at Toledo Rep

There's a fine line between artistic genius and madness, and such a play is about to take the stage this weekend at the Toledo Repertoire Theatre. Inventing Van Gogh, playing April 15 through May 1, 201, follows the story ... View More
Posted On: 04/13/2011 in Frogtown Features

Frank Stella Thinks Inside the Irregular Polygon

Frank Stella sat next to Toledo Museum of Art Director Brian Kennedy in the center of the museum's Canaday Gallery, dwarfed by the artist's Irregular Polygon series in the background. Stella posed a challenge to the group of ... View More
Posted On: 04/08/2011 in Frogtown Features

Kimono Exhibit Comes to Schedel Gardens

It is a form of dress most Westerners view with a sense of awe--but little knowledge--evoking visions of exotic lands and culture. Now through July 10, 2011, visitors to Schedel Gardens can get an up-close view of kimono in ... View More
Posted On: 04/07/2011 in Frogtown Features

Poet David Baker to Speak at Main Library

The Toledo-Lucas County Library welcomes nationally recognized poet David Baker as part of the ongoing Poetry Speaks @ Your Library series. Baker's poetry draws inspiration from Midwestern ways of life, including his ... View More
Posted On: 04/06/2011 in Frogtown Features

Artomatic 2011 Paints the Town Red and Gold and Purple and...

Raw buildings pumped with artists, loud art and even louder music and gallery-goers strolling from building to building, contemplating their next purchase. Must be Ann Arbor? Wrong. This is Toledo! The Arts Commission of ... View More
Posted On: 04/05/2011 in Frogtown Features

What's Your Secret?

What's your secret? Is it a childhood memory you'd rather forget? A family conflict? Illness? Among the most common secrets submitted to PostSecret: "I pee in the shower." At times called "The most trusted stranger in ... View More
Posted On: 03/25/2011 in Frogtown Features

Botero Exhibit Larger Than Life

The world though the eyes of an artist can be a complex thing. Beauty to some is ugliness to others. Some use lines, splotches and swipes to illustrate both the real and imaginary. Fernando Botero's lens sees everything as ... View More
Posted On: 03/24/2011 in Frogtown Features

Responsible Agriculture Guide

With the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library's Film Focus independent film screening series underway, the institution is set to bring yet another round of thoughtful and provocative films to the general public. One such film ... View More
Posted On: 03/16/2011 in Frogtown Features

The Ground Level Pours A Fresh Cup of Creativity Despite Closing

Despite The Ground Level Coffeehouse's untimely death in November 2010, the cafe's tradition of creating a better community through conversation and art lives on in a brand new form. The physical place might have ceased to ... View More
Posted On: 03/11/2011 in Frogtown Features

Community Supported Agriculture: Taking Farming Back To Its Roots

What's for dinner tonight? Is it from the frozen foods section? A bag? A can? A drive-thru window? This is a reality for most of us every night, with few actually stopping to question where the meal on our plates really ... View More
Posted On: 03/10/2011 in Frogtown Features

Art Worlds Collide for Museum of Dreams

Ballets often tell stories through their performances, but what if the stories have no words? That was the concept the Toledo Ballet and Toledo Museum of Art wanted to expand upon in their original production, Museum of ... View More
Posted On: 03/01/2011 in Frogtown Features

Junior League Helps You Dress For Less

Warmer weather often means plenty of occasions where a formal dress is required, but so many reasons to get snazzy can really take a toll on your bank account. That's why the Junior League of Toledo came up with a way to ... View More
Posted On: 03/01/2011 in Frogtown Features

Acoustics for Autism Tuning Up

Toledo's most musical fundraiser is at it again for this year's Acoustics for Autism. The event raises funds for Project iAm, which is a non-profit organization that helps raise funds and awareness for autism. Project iAm ... View More
Posted On: 02/28/2011 in Frogtown Features

Michael Cera's Shorts: Toledo's Derek Westerman Aims High

Derek Westerman has wanted to make films since he was a kid. While he's been feverishly attacking the craft since he first began making horror movies in the back yard of his family's home in Sylvania, Ohio with the help of ... View More
Posted On: 02/28/2011 in Frogtown Features

Teen Poet Group Has MADD Skills

Raising children is always a delicate balance. Parents can't control the choices their children make once they step out the door, but they can provide them with the tools to make good decisions. Part of these decisions can ... View More
Posted On: 02/23/2011 in Frogtown Features

BGSU to Present Selections from Porgy and Bess

The Bowling Green Philharmonia and Soloists are set to bring the sounds of one of the most groundbreaking modern American operas, Porgy and Bess, to the stage this Saturday, February 26, 2011. Conducted by Dr. Emily Freeman ... View More
Posted On: 02/22/2011 in Frogtown Features

Red Cross Oscar Night Rolls Out the Red Carpet

Forget about watching the Oscars at home on the couch; do it in true Hollywood fashion at this year's Red Cross OSCAR Night, organized by the Greater Toledo Area Chapter of the American Red Cross. Taking place this Sunday, ... View More
Posted On: 02/22/2011 in Frogtown Features

Opportunity For Variety at Toledo GROWs Seed Swap

Most novice gardeners think planting a garden every year requires buying bulbs and seeds from their local garden center, but there's am easier way to find unique varieties in a social environment. The 7th Annual Seed Swap, ... View More
Posted On: 02/22/2011 in Frogtown Features

A Wealth of Knowledge for Black History Month and Beyond

As we round out Black History Month, we're reminded of a fantastic resource for Toledoans to use to help them connect with the past. The Art Tatum African American Resource Center houses an extensive collection of reference ... View More
Posted On: 02/21/2011 in Frogtown Features

Jump-Start Your Green Thumb With This Workshop

Many of us vow to start vegetable garden each year, but few actually make it past the dreaming stages. The Toledo Botanical Gardens and the Lucas County Ohio State University Extension is holding a workshop on how to start a ... View More
Posted On: 02/21/2011 in Frogtown Features

Home Show Lays the Foundation for Home Renovations

It happens every year. You're sitting in the backyard, middle of July, wishing you had a deck or a pool or even some landscaping beyond a store-bought pot of daisies. By the time you plan everything out and get the proper ... View More
Posted On: 02/16/2011 in Frogtown Features

N00bs Welcome at BASHCon XXVI

Toledo's largest and longest running game convention is ready to play another round with this year's BASHCon XXVI, February 18 through 20, 2011. Taking place at The University of Toledo Main Campus Student Union, the ... View More
Posted On: 02/16/2011 in Frogtown Features

Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Offers Auto Tours

With temperatures barely brushing above freezing and slushy snow making some woodland trails muddy, one might set aside a nature walk until Spring, but the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge has a way for you to enjoy nature ... View More
Posted On: 02/15/2011 in Frogtown Features

Cool Event to Raise Red Cross Funds

If you're looking for something cool to do at one of the area's hottest venues, look no further than Fire & Ice - Rock n' Roll for the Red Cross, happening this Friday, February 18th at The Clazel in Bowling Green. In ... View More
Posted On: 02/15/2011 in Frogtown Features

Sweet Home, Toledo

Put the stale, cardboard, pharmacy counter chocolates back on the shelf and step away. You and your Valentine will thank us later. We crisscrossed northwest Ohio to bring you a sampling of the area's best chocolate and ... View More
Posted On: 02/09/2011 in Frogtown Features

Metroparks Get Romantic with Chocolate & Candlelight

Imagine you and your partner walking along a wooded, snowy trail. Candles light the way along either side of your path, but you also carry with you a lantern. The moon is shining high above the trees as you make your way to ... View More
Posted On: 02/08/2011 in Frogtown Features

BGSU Sets Spring Film Series

Bowling Green State University just rolled out the newest installment of its 'Tuesdays at the Gish' film series, promising provocative, ground-breaking and even some student films. The series is presented by BGSU's Culture ... View More
Posted On: 02/02/2011 in Frogtown Features

Dead Man Walking Author Visits Owens

"The man we're killing tonight is a very different person," Sr. Helen Prejean remembered a prison guard whisper to her the night of Patrick Sonnier's execution. Prejean had been Sonnier's spiritual advisor up until his ... View More
Posted On: 01/27/2011 in Frogtown Features

Toledo's First Cars

What was your first car? Not many hesitate with an answer, and what immediately follows are the memories created behind the wheel. The way the car smelled. How you accidentally backed into the side of the garage. Plunging ... View More
Posted On: 01/26/2011 in Frogtown Features

Taking Toledo's Social Network Back to Its Roots

Getting most major tasks accomplished almost always takes teamwork. It's all about who you know and what each person brings to the table. When a group of men decided the Everyman could use some help getting things done, they ... View More
Posted On: 01/20/2011 in Frogtown Features

Junior League's Chocolate Soiree is Sweet Charity

There's perhaps no other food as decadent as chocolate. Eating more than an acceptable amount is usually frowned upon, and often makes one feel guilty for indulging, but the Chocolate Soiree encourages the practice for the ... View More
Posted On: 01/18/2011 in Frogtown Features

Toledo Zen Center Helps Calm the Glass City

In this 24-7, fast as you can, crazy world, we all try to heed the call to slow down and breathe, but will we ever truly reach fulfillment in doing so? What's more, what's the point? Ancient teachers have long revered the ... View More
Posted On: 01/17/2011 in Frogtown Features

New Art Store to Color In a Void

Downtown has certainly seen its share of new life breathed into once vacant and sad spaces. Part of this revitalization is a new commitment to the arts taking root, part of which is about to include a fresh place for artists ... View More
Posted On: 01/12/2011 in Frogtown Features

Bluegrass Festival Tunes Up in Perrysburg

Northwest Ohio's biggest bluegrass music gathering is once again ready to take the stage for this year's Winterfest 21 Bluegrass in Super Class. The festival takes place this Friday, January 14 and Saturday, January 15, ... View More
Posted On: 01/11/2011 in Frogtown Features

TMA Offers Wine Tastings, Themed Dinner

Beginning this Friday, January 14, the Toledo Museum of Art will feature a wine tasting series at the Glass Pavilion. Visitors can sample several wines on hand and appetizers specially prepared by Chef Erika Rapp while ... View More
Posted On: 01/11/2011 in Frogtown Features

Downtown Windows Project Begins 2011 Submissions Call

Empty downtown windows will once again be filled with the artistic visions of the area's best and brightest designers for this year's Downtown Windows Project. The project aims to spruce up the window spaces of the Nasby ... View More
Posted On: 01/11/2011 in Frogtown Features

What to do on NYE 2011

So, it's almost New Year's Eve and you're still looking for somewhere to watch the ball drop? No worries, Toledo.com's got you covered! Check out a few of Toledo's special New Year's Eve offerings, there's a little something ... View More
Posted On: 12/30/2010 in Frogtown Features

Hudson Gallery Calls for Exhibition Entries

Knowing it can sometimes be tough for up-and-coming artists to get their work into galleries, The Hudson Gallery is hosting the Now Wow Project, a national juried exhibition with the top prize of a solo exhibition and a nice ... View More
Posted On: 12/20/2010 in Frogtown Features

Urban Forest Project Makes Totes From Banners

Just like the leaves have all fallen from the trees, the banners from this year's Urban Forest Project have come down, but these banners will now take on new life as bags. The Urban Forest Project is part of a national ... View More
Posted On: 12/13/2010 in Frogtown Features

LOOK HEAR Promises Circus of Art

One part concert, one part art show and one part circus, LOOK HEAR 2010 promises to be a night of eclectic entertainment for the art-conscious. "The idea for LOOK HEAR 2010 was to do something special for the local art and ... View More
Posted On: 12/09/2010 in Frogtown Features

Bottle of Red, Bottle of White, Bottle of Charity

Many area organizations like the Toledo Museum of Art or Metroparks can be experienced with a majority of the senses, and thanks to a program through The Andersons, those senses now include taste. The Andersons Charity ... View More
Posted On: 12/09/2010 in Frogtown Features

Unique Gifts with a Cause: Bittersweet Farms

Despite the vast array of holiday gifts, shiny bows and brightly colored papers, we still find ourselves wandering aisle after aisle without a clue of what to buy the people on our lists. Consider one-of-a-kind gifts made ... View More
Posted On: 12/08/2010 in Frogtown Features

Firenation Heats Up the Holidays with a Blow Your Own Ornament Event

Glassblowing is mesmerizing, watching as molten glass is fired in a glowing furnace, rolled and twirled in the air, slowly becoming a one-of-a-kind item. Some are lucky enough to have such tools at their disposal, and ... View More
Posted On: 12/08/2010 in Frogtown Features

Nutcracker's 70th Year Sprinkles on Some Magic

Toledo's timeless holiday tradition once again takes to the stage as this year's 70th annual production of Nutcracker promises to dazzle audiences. Taking place this Saturday and Sunday, December 11 and 12, 2010, The Toledo ... View More
Posted On: 12/06/2010 in Frogtown Features

Old West End's Homes Open for the Holidays

Toledo's Historic Old West End already features some of the region's most stunning architecture, and with the holiday season upon us, these grand homes get to shine even more during this year's Tours de Noel. Taking place ... View More
Posted On: 12/02/2010 in Frogtown Features

Animated Comedy Series Follows Toledo Mobsters

Henchmen. It’s a dirty job, but someone’s gotta do it. “Just like any other job, like the maintenance worker, or the janitor, they are the ones who get the job done, do all the dirty work and never ... View More
Posted On: 11/29/2010 in Frogtown Features

TSO, Local Choirs Tune Up for Handel's Messiah

Powerful voices and instruments once again converge for this year’s Handel’s Messiah, featuring local soloists, choral and orchestra members. Messiah takes place Saturday, December 4th and Sunday December 5th ... View More
Posted On: 11/24/2010 in Frogtown Features

Zoo Lights Mark 25th Year

The unofficial start to the holiday season is here with the opening of The Toledo Zoo’s Lights Before Christmas this Friday, November 19. Each year, the zoo is bedecked in glittering lights that cover everything ... View More
Posted On: 11/18/2010 in Frogtown Features

TMA's New Egypt Experience: 100 Years in the Making

Edward Libbey’s beloved Toledo Museum of Art was receiving only a few thousand visitors annually in its early beginnings. With the glass business in Toledo booming, Edward and his wife Florence sought out a winter ... View More
Posted On: 11/17/2010 in Frogtown Features

Border Battle Bash to Benefit Boys and Girls Clubs of Toledo

A day second only to Christmas and Chanukah for northwest Ohioans, the Ohio State vs. Michigan game comes but once a year. Pitting neighbors against neighbors and dividing households, the rivalry is one of the most hotly ... View More
Posted On: 11/15/2010 in Frogtown Features

Quilts of Compassion: A Blanket of Hope

In an nondescript space off Central Avenue, a half-dozen women sit at sewing machines, their threads whirling noisily through bright patchwork squares. Purples, yellows, greens and blues come together as a quilt for someone ... View More
Posted On: 11/11/2010 in Frogtown Features

Lott Industries: Shopping With Karma in Mind

There are a lot of choices when it comes to the vast retail marketplace. Consumer-consciousness is on the rise, leading people to seek out companies that support good business practices that match with their ideals. Lott ... View More
Posted On: 11/11/2010 in Frogtown Features

A Film About Meat that Can't Be Beat

What do you get when you take a door-to-door salami salesman, 1980s movie sensibility and two local filmmakers? You get Salami Joes, an independent film about how one man’s day job can turn into a mission of much ... View More
Posted On: 11/11/2010 in Frogtown Features

UT gets D.E.E.P. with Nationally-Renowned Poets

Developing, empowering, and enhancing poets. This is the mission statement of the University of Toledo’s recent catalyst for the freedom and expression of language. D.E.E.P. Poetry Society was established in 2004 to ... View More
Posted On: 11/10/2010 in Frogtown Features

Glass City is Hot for Glass at Hot Glass 2010

Toledo owns the moniker "The Glass City." From the museum to the factories, and down to the buildings themselves, the city knows a thing or two about glass. With such expertise in mind, the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo ... View More
Posted On: 11/08/2010 in Frogtown Features

'One Night Stands' at Bozarts

Bozarts Fine Art & Music Gallery will kick off their pre-winter hibernation period with 'A Series of One Night Stands.' 'A Series of One Night Stands' is a weekly event featuring local artists and musicians that will ... View More
Posted On: 11/05/2010 in Frogtown Features

Lupus Benefit Promises a Night of Fun for a Good Cause

Lupus is a disease not well understood in the medical community, with its cause unknown. The disease causes the body’s immune system to attack its own healthy tissues and organs, leaving those living with Lupus, like ... View More
Posted On: 11/05/2010 in Frogtown Features

Secor Metropark Features Amateur Nature Photographers

The best camera is the one you have with you, and for these budding photographers, their technique and technology makes for a great show at this year’s Celebrating Nature Through Photography Contest. The contest ... View More
Posted On: 11/03/2010 in Frogtown Features

Wine Tasting with a Purpose

Enjoying wine can be everything from a casual interest to an extreme passion, but one thing each side of the spectrum can get behind is enjoying wine for the sake of helping others. The 23rd annual Mobile Meals of Toledo ... View More
Posted On: 11/02/2010 in Frogtown Features

Toledo Symphony Orchestra: Now Playing in Your Neighborhood

What happens when you take the Toledo Symphony Orchestra out of the Peristyle and drop them into your church or community center? You get a night of high-quality music in a familiar setting that’s all part of their ... View More
Posted On: 10/28/2010 in Frogtown Features

Scrap 4 Art Fundraiser Features Unique Jewelry

One person's trash is another artist's treasure. More particularly, dozens of artists turned everyday broken or unwanted items into necklaces, bracelets and earrings for this year's Encore!, Scrap 4 Art's annual fundraiser ... View More
Posted On: 10/28/2010 in Frogtown Features

One Step Further: Tent City Adds Walk Event

We've seen time and time again the wonderful compassion and caring Toledoans show for one another, and it never ceases to amaze. Another such display of the region's true colors comes each year at 1Matters' Tent City, which ... View More
Posted On: 10/27/2010 in Frogtown Features

Historic and Cultural Theatre for Stargazers

With its opening on Oct. 22 at the Appold Planetium at Lourdes College, "The Conductor" presents the story of the Lathrop House in Sylvania and its historical significance to the Underground Railroad and Metroparks in the ... View More
Posted On: 10/27/2010 in Frogtown Features

Film Awareness for Women's and Gender Studies at UT

This fall the Department of Women's and Gender Studies at the University of Toledo presented a line of films in support of cultural and gender awareness in the community. The series kicked off with "Ferry Tales" (2003) and ... View More
Posted On: 10/27/2010 in Frogtown Features

Best Place for Fall Foliage is NW Ohio

Northwest Ohio’s most colorful season is in full swing. Chilly nights and cool days lead to bonfires, orchard trips, and the quintessential fall icon-- changing leaves. Set aside those brochures for Upstate New York ... View More
Posted On: 10/18/2010 in Frogtown Features

BGSU New Music Festival Tuning Up

Music is all around us, and for Bowling Green State University, it’s something that isn’t left to the dusty pages of some forgotten book. The 31st Annual New Music Festival, October 21 through 23, 2010 aims to ... View More
Posted On: 10/18/2010 in Frogtown Features

Edgy Art Gallery Opens at Space 273 and ClaySpace

As one of the many quality art galleries in the downtown Toledo area, Space 237 Galleries & ClaySpace has been supporting local art, housing galleries and exhibits, and reaching out to aspiring artists for a decade. ... View More
Posted On: 10/14/2010 in Frogtown Features

Celebrating 101 Years of Art Tatum

Art Tatum, Toledo's native son and jazz virtuoso, would have been 101-years-old this year. Art's unforgettable style and elegance in front of the keys continue to inspire countless musicians, and as a way to say 'thank you,' ... View More
Posted On: 10/11/2010 in Frogtown Features

Isaac Klunk: Drawn to Children's Illustrations

Picture yourself in a stuffy classroom, the teacher droning on about photosynthesis or sub-atomic particles or Greek architecture. Watching the clock is a fruitless task. You turn instead to the margins of your notebook. ... View More
Posted On: 09/30/2010 in Frogtown Features

‘Dig In and Break Bread’ harvests the heart of Slow Food USA

Toledo Grows and Slow Food Maumee Valley will be hosting Dig In & Break Bread on Saturday September 25th. Some afternoon gardening with an evening potluck will fill the day’s events as Slow Food Chapters across the ... View More
Posted On: 09/22/2010 in Frogtown Features

Glass City Couture at EPIC Rocks Fashion

The bright lights. Pulsing music. A model's piercing gaze. A stomp. A turn. A whirl of fabric. It's fashion, Toledo-style. This year marks the 3rd annual EPIC Rocks Fashion show, promising a whirlwind of style, couture and ... View More
Posted On: 09/21/2010 in Frogtown Features

No! She is not a Terrorist!

What do you know about Islam? Is it a radical religion? Peaceful? Oppressive to its women? Who was Muhammad and what does the Qur'an really say? In a recent Washington Post/ ABC News poll, 55-percent of Americans said they ... View More
Posted On: 09/15/2010 in Frogtown Features

Empty Bowls Leads to Full Hearts

Between three meals a day, the average person spends approximately $150 on food per week. This includes a diet with well-cooked meals at a more affordable eat-at-home price range. Let’s look at two of the top fast food ... View More
Posted On: 09/13/2010 in Frogtown Features

Chuck Ealey Hall of Fame Campaign Strong

Undefeated high school quarterback. A starting college quarterback with a 35-0 record with the University of Toledo. Three-time Mid-American Conference Player of the Year. Two-time Tangerine Bowl MVP and 8th place Heisman ... View More
Posted On: 09/12/2010 in Frogtown Features

Black Swamp Arts Fest Back in B.G.

Bowling Green has quite the reputation for its support of music and the arts. From gallery space and collaborative community projects to neighborhood concerts, the city is awash in culture. Perhaps the pinnacle of such ... View More
Posted On: 09/08/2010 in Frogtown Features

Village Players Present 'Play On!'

Stage productions are notorious for their elements of uncertainty when it comes to the production. As someone with a bit of experience with all things theatrical, I know this nightmare all too well. Will I remember my lines? ... View More
Posted On: 09/02/2010 in Frogtown Features

CVA Explores Boundaries of Visual Territories

Its what passes through our retinas and into our photoreceptors; its what we walk upon, create, destroy, or watch erode. “Light and Landscape” is the current exhibit at the University of Toledo’s Center ... View More
Posted On: 09/01/2010 in Frogtown Features

TMA Seeks Submissions for Winter Ball Film Festival

Filmmakers get your gear ready, its time to brainstorm what to create for the Toledo Museum of Art’s Winter Ball Film Festival. Whether you’re a student, an amateur, or a professional, your creative works are ... View More
Posted On: 08/30/2010 in Frogtown Features

Celebrating Ice Cream History in Old West End

If a free, four hour ice cream social in Toledo’s OWE doesn’t sound like a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon, it might be time for a change of priorities. Saturday, September 11 from 2 – 6, Toft’s ... View More
Posted On: 08/29/2010 in Frogtown Features

Toledo Pride Day Takes to Downtown Saturday

It's been called the 'Modern Day Civil Rights Movement,' but the struggles of the gay and lesbian community are anything but recent. That's why this Saturday, August 28 marks Toledo Gay Pride Day. "Toledo needed a gay shot ... View More
Posted On: 08/26/2010 in Frogtown Features

Toledo Museum of Art Ranked One of America’s Favorites

Yesterday at 12 p.m. commenced the final stage of voting for Modern Art News’ poll, “America’s Favorite Art Museum.” Modern Art News, or MAN, is a blog run by Tyler Green, a well-known journalist and ... View More
Posted On: 08/26/2010 in Frogtown Features

Fighting AIDS, One Step at a Time

Lucas County has the highest HIV infection rate among youth and women in the state. "Many people feel that it only happens to gay men, that it's a gay disease, which it isn't. It doesn't' discriminate," said Laurie Cohen, ... View More
Posted On: 08/25/2010 in Frogtown Features

Spinning and Scratching in the Glass City

Hip-hop is composed of a few primary elements such as beats, words, and an entity to control the flow of sound. Emceeing and DJing, or spinning, sparked as a genre of performance and entertainment in the 70s and has grown to ... View More
Posted On: 08/24/2010 in Frogtown Features

Boatloads of Passion & Fun

At first glance, Scott, Dave and Chris Ramsey look like typical working class brothers. They all have the same stature, speaking voice and are all under the age of 35. However their wealth of knowledge on restoring antique ... View More
Posted On: 08/24/2010 in Frogtown Features

Community Gardens Grow Food and Relationships

“One of the great things about community gardening is that allows you to improve the world without sacrifice or struggle. All we’re asking people to do is go outside when it’s sunny and help the plants ... View More
Posted On: 08/18/2010 in Frogtown Features

Toledo Takes the Mic

As far as poetry is concerned, the Midwest is responsible for some of the most influential movements in American literature and poetic style. In the 50s and 60s, Cleveland was ripe with free verse and confessional ... View More
Posted On: 08/17/2010 in Frogtown Features

Legal Vandalism Meets Picnic Party for Art Community

This is a cordial invitation for all artists, musicians, poets, performers, emcees, activists, break dancers, or entertainers in the Toledo area and Northwest Ohio to informally share creative talents. “All City ... View More
Posted On: 08/17/2010 in Frogtown Features

An Evening of Buddhist Empowerment

After arriving in Toledo on Tuesday evening, the monks of the Gaden Shartse Cultural Foundation presented a ceremony of Chenzrezig empowerment at the Toledo Zen Center. “We love Toledo,” said Jangchub Chopel, a ... View More
Posted On: 08/13/2010 in Frogtown Features

YMCA/ JCC Child Care Enrolling Now

With so many choices when it comes to child care, the YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo urge you to take a closer look at all they have to offer. The largest childcare provider in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan, the ... View More
Posted On: 08/12/2010 in Frogtown Features

Hey Toledo, Are You Awake?

Buddhism is often erroneously affiliated with the supernatural or an alternative monotheistic or polytheistic religion. However, Buddhism is a religion-friendly way to understand loving-kindness and compassion, which can ... View More
Posted On: 08/09/2010 in Frogtown Features

Hidden Art Factory Down By the River

Tholepin Press, formerly known as Summit Street Studios, is located along the Maumee River right between the Cherry Street Bridge and the High Level Bridge. It is a facility dedicated to crafting visual arts such as drawing ... View More
Posted On: 08/01/2010 in Frogtown Features

Appreciating Local Literature

The history of Toledo's well known literary works is difficult to trace, unless you're a fan of Nancy Drew novels, new journalism, or avant-garde theatre. Authors like Mildred Benson and P.J. O'Rourke helped establish a ... View More
Posted On: 07/30/2010 in Frogtown Features

Honey's the Buzz at Waterville Bee Works

Dan and Bonnie Bollett live a seemingly simple life. Their stretch of land on the edge of Waterville has chickens, fruit trees, five pet deer and a trusty Weimaraner named "Roscoe". Their land is also where nearly 100,000 ... View More
Posted On: 07/28/2010 in Frogtown Features

Road Trips That Are Just Wright

There are several less traveled but well worth the drive road trips waiting to be discovered within an easy drive of the Toledo area. A great get-away for architecture and design enthusiasts or families looking for ... View More
Posted On: 07/26/2010 in Frogtown Features

The Echo of Drums Brings a Military Celebration

The sounds of gunshots were often written into the overtures of drum lines during war times in the 1800s. Brass drums accompanied by bugles were often used to help signal soldiers to hasten, retreat, or attack with certain ... View More
Posted On: 07/23/2010 in Frogtown Features

Ribs for the Red Cross Ignites Passion for BBQ

The time has come once again to ignite the primal instincts only great barbeque can evoke. Time for stained faces, fingers dripping in sauce and no shame, because everyone else looks just like you. This year's Smoke on the ... View More
Posted On: 07/22/2010 in Frogtown Features

UT Gears Up for Art On The Mall

The 18th annual Art on the Mall at the University of Toledo's Centennial Mall couldn't have come at a better time—this summer of art marks the 10th of a new millennium, many of these art events rooting back into the 90s and ... View More
Posted On: 07/21/2010 in Frogtown Features

Art de Concrete Exhibition Presented by Kuhlman

In Phillips, Wisconsin, concrete sculpting is a highly appreciated form of art; the Wisconsin Concrete Park is an outdoor museum comprised of over 200 works of art made by a retired lumberjack named Fred Smith. Smith began ... View More
Posted On: 07/12/2010 in Frogtown Features

TMA to Host Area Artist Exhibition

The Toledo Museum of Art will open its doors to the public for this year's Toledo Area Artists Exhibition, cordially displaying its fine collection of works from local and selected artists from around the U.S. The ... View More
Posted On: 07/06/2010 in Frogtown Features

Rolling Out the Barrels for Toledo's Polish Fest

Everyone remembers their grandmother's specialty dishes. Some were famous for their tamales, some their soul food, still others for their Sunday hams. For those with an ounce of Polish heritage whatsoever, it was the ... View More
Posted On: 07/06/2010 in Frogtown Features

Maumee River Cruising on the Sandpiper

We boarded the Sandpiper on the kind of summer day we dream about on those harsh, February days. My photographer, Christina, and I shuffled to the back of the boat, out to capture an afternoon aboard Toledo’s favorite ... View More
Posted On: 06/29/2010 in Frogtown Features

A Garden Filled With Art

This Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will officially mark the 45th annual Crosby Festival of the Arts at the Toledo Botanical Gardens. The festival has become a tradition in Toledo’s finite art community and will return ... View More
Posted On: 06/23/2010 in Frogtown Features

Summer Film Screenings for Your Intellect & Heart

The Media Decompression Collective (MDC) is one of the few organizations in the Toledo area that understands the true power and potential of motion picture making. They will reintroduce a series of politically charged movies ... View More
Posted On: 06/21/2010 in Frogtown Features

The TMA's Summer of Love: Rock Posters from the 60s

If you're going to the Toledo Museum of Art, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair. The Psychedelic 60s: Posters from the Rock Era is the museum's latest exhibit, featuring some of the most iconic art from the era that ... View More
Posted On: 06/15/2010 in Frogtown Features

From Peru to Perrysburg

On the outskirts of Perrysburg just off of West River Road, there is an unassuming field filled with an array of colorful Peruvian Suri Alpacas. Riverstone Alpaca Farm owned by Mike and Joy Smith is home to 40 Suri Alpacas ... View More
Posted On: 06/10/2010 in Frogtown Features

Another One Rides the Bus: TARTA Offers Walleye & Mud Hens Shuttles

With the Huntington Center finally completed and Mud Hens season in full swing, downtown Toledo is experiencing a revitalization not seen for decades. Investors and visionaries took a gamble that paid off big time, and now ... View More
Posted On: 06/02/2010 in Frogtown Features

Honk If You Like Art Cars

While the rest of us are rolling around in our blah-mobiles, a select group of Toledoans' rides look like they rolled around in a toy box. And that's the way they like it. For those of us unfamiliar with the concept of an ... View More
Posted On: 06/01/2010 in Frogtown Features

Strings Remain Attached for International Youth Orchestra

If you ask the teenagers who make up the Toledo International Youth Orchestra if they find other youth orchestras intimidating, they will collectively laugh and most likely say, “yes!” Playing a combined concert ... View More
Posted On: 05/25/2010 in Frogtown Features

Art for Haiti: More than Just a Fundraiser

If Crystal Bowersox’s rapid success story hasn’t taught you a lesson about supporting local artists, there are a couple others who can. Artists KC Saint John and Scott Lightfoot might be a couple of the areas ... View More
Posted On: 05/16/2010 in Frogtown Features

The Bird is the Word in Ottawa County

For a little over one week in May, bird watchers from all over the world flock to the Lake Erie Marsh region of Northwest Ohio to observe what's been dubbed 'The Biggest Week in American Birding.' The bird festival takes ... View More
Posted On: 05/04/2010 in Frogtown Features

The Toledo Harbor Lighthouse Still Shining Bright

Rising from the smooth onyx of a silent Lake Erie night, the Lady of Old Maumee Bay stands like a ghost, a memory of its once illustrious past. And yet, she still guides ships to port when she pierces the night with her wash ... View More
Posted On: 04/27/2010 in Frogtown Features

Kids Rock the Zoo Set to Debut

Parents and their tween-aged children have the opportunity to have a party at the Toledo Zoo for the first time. Tickets can be ordered while they last until May 6! On Friday, May 7, from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., Kids Rock the ... View More
Posted On: 04/22/2010 in Frogtown Features

Dinosaurs Roam Into Toledo This Spring

Dinosaurs once again roam the earth in a spectacular theatrical arena show, WALKING WITH DINOSAURS - The Arena Spectacular, based on the award-winning BBC Television Series. WALKING WITH DINOSAURS - The Arena Spectacular is ... View More
Posted On: 04/16/2010 in Frogtown Features

Making Strides to Beat Cancer and Feel Better

Good deeds and personal growth can come in many forms. Whether it's a personal mission, volunteering for a cause, raising money for a goal or simply walking in the 2010 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Northwest Ohio ... View More
Posted On: 04/16/2010 in Frogtown Features

Rep's 'Auntie Mame' Ready for Opening Night

The Toledo Repertoire Theatre is poised to raise the curtain on another performance, this time the raucous story of "Auntie Mame." "Auntie Mame" takes place at the height of the Roaring Twenties, and follows the eccentric ... View More
Posted On: 04/14/2010 in Frogtown Features

A 'Wicked' Good Time

The story of Oz is pretty cut and dry. Girl gets sucked up in a tornado. Her house falls on a witch with some awesome shoes. Good witch flies around in a bubble. Bad witch has green skin and flies around on a broomstick. ... View More
Posted On: 04/09/2010 in Frogtown Features

Mud Hens Opening Day Guide

With Toledo Mud Hens opening weekend just a few days away, now is the time to check out all the great offerings and goings-on at Fifth Third Field. Luckily for you, we here at Toledo.com compiled an extensive guide to each ... View More
Posted On: 04/04/2010 in Frogtown Features

The Maumee River Walleye Run: World-Class Opportunity, Local Fun

For those most passionate, there are some tell-tale signs. The first earthworms willing to venture across the pavement. Robins breaking the silence before sunrise. Or a cluster of brave, bright crocus blooms amid an ... View More
Posted On: 03/25/2010 in Frogtown Features

Recipe For Success: Cake in a Cup

One part: prior distaste for cupcakes One scoop: mini business plan Two packets: perfectionist-like business partners One dash: realizing that individual cakes are what’s hot and celebrities really dig them… And ... View More
Posted On: 03/24/2010 in Frogtown Features

Shared Lives Studio: A Stroke of Genius

A few dribbles of green. A puddle of pink. "Ok, go!" Jennifer is off, dragging her wide painter's brush across the canvass. Streaks of blue and turquoise and tangerine. The artist stopped to inspect her handiwork. ... View More
Posted On: 03/24/2010 in Frogtown Features

Etch A Sketch Artist Shakes It Up at Imagination Station

While we were busy drawing boxes, stairs and the occasional lop-sided circle, Tim George, aka "Mr. Etch A Sketch," was creating entire universes with the turn of a wrist. For one day only, Imagination Station will feature ... View More
Posted On: 03/16/2010 in Frogtown Features

Where the Colorful Things Are

Because creativity is something we all tapped into as children; because colors are what have always helped to express ourselves; because art is simply one area that is welcoming to all ages – children are sharing their ... View More
Posted On: 03/16/2010 in Frogtown Features

'Press One for More Options' Gives Us Something to Talk About

In our hyper-connected, plugged-in, logged-on world, communicating with one another is easier than ever. Not so fast, says Michael Lang, artistic director for the Toledo Ballet's newest production, Press One for More ... View More
Posted On: 03/10/2010 in Frogtown Features

Designers and Schatzley’s Jewelry Contribute to ACGT’s Mix

Chances are that when Marilyn Monroe sang “Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend”, you knew there was some truth to that statement. And chances are that when you adored your best friend’s custom-made ring with ... View More
Posted On: 03/01/2010 in Frogtown Features

Mobile Meals Provides Food for the Soul

Steve Jadwisiak loads up the trunk of his maroon sedan with hope. Delivering meals for Mobile Meals of Toledo, Steve provides a basic service that able-bodied individuals often take for granted; the ability to get food for ... View More
Posted On: 02/24/2010 in Frogtown Features

BG Winterfest '10 is One Cool Event

Northwest Ohio in the middle of February. I’ll give you a minute to shake off the shivers. Thanks to Bowling Green’s Winterfest ‘10, the city is turning all that ice into something nice. Winterfest is an ... View More
Posted On: 02/16/2010 in Frogtown Features

Local Woman Makes a Better Bread

Imagine never being able to eat pies, cupcakes, cookies or a simple sandwich. It's a sad reality for millions of Americans who maintain gluten-free diets, not for smaller waistlines, but out of sheer necessity. People with ... View More
Posted On: 02/09/2010 in Frogtown Features

Compelling Photography Exhibition Opening at TMA

From February 5 through April 25, Bare Witness: Photographs by Gordon Parks will be on display in the Canaday Gallery of the Toledo Museum of Art. A right-click of the mouse and scrolling down to option "edit" is not how ... View More
Posted On: 01/27/2010 in Frogtown Features

The Science of Cartoons Coming to Imagination Station

Get ready, parents; It's going to be a lot harder to win the battle of ‘cartoons versus homework.' With Imagination Station's new animation exhibit, the kids will actually learn something (whether they know it or ... View More
Posted On: 01/27/2010 in Frogtown Features

Local Youth Encouraged by High School Art Competition

If January days have you feeling uninspired and stagnant, you have all the more reason to step out in February and do something different. Perusing fresh artwork in a downtown location may be your catalyst. From February ... View More
Posted On: 01/24/2010 in Frogtown Features

Toledo Entrepreneur Turns Sea Salt into Business Venture

Now more than ever, people are turning their passions into profit. Linda Szymanski, president and founder of Salts of the 7 Seas Gourmet Sea Salts, did just that when she discovered the difference between natural sea salt ... View More
Posted On: 01/19/2010 in Frogtown Features

TMA Puts the 'Art' in 'Party'

Looking for something a cut above $2 beer specials and fist-pumping frat boys? The Toledo Museum of Art has just what the bartender ordered. The Museum's newest series focuses less on an actual collection and more on a ... View More
Posted On: 01/12/2010 in Frogtown Features

The Halls are Decked at The Manor House

Now is the time to decorate the house for the holidays, but volunteers at the Manor House in Wildwood Metropark have their work cut out for them. The bows and bulbs are all in place, and now this iconic Toledo residence ... View More
Posted On: 12/04/2009 in Frogtown Features

Handel's 'Messiah' Rings in the Christmas Season

As the Christmas season steadily approaches, with it's shiny trees, pretty packages and chaotic shopping malls, The Toledo Symphony wants us to take time to reflect upon the real reason for the season with their inaugural ... View More
Posted On: 12/01/2009 in Frogtown Features

Trash to Treasures at Scrap4Art

"Check this out. How cool is that?" smiled Cathy Setzler as she emerged from behind a kiosk holding a conch shell. "I have no idea what I'm gonna do with this, but I couldn't pass it up." Between the bins of bottle caps, ... View More
Posted On: 11/25/2009 in Frogtown Features

A Tree Grows in Central Avenue: Toledo's Urban Forest Project

Beginning in mid-April of 2010, trees of all shapes, sizes and colors will be planted throughout the greater Toledo area. All of them in concrete; no dirt required. The Urban Forest Project uses one part art and one ... View More
Posted On: 11/18/2009 in Frogtown Features

Storytelling Guild's Tellabration! is Frogtown's Prince Charming

Once upon a time in a city made of glass, a guild was planning a magical night of wonder and merriment. The Frogtown Storytelling Guild knew their Tellabration! would be the fairest of them all, but first they needed a ... View More
Posted On: 11/10/2009 in Frogtown Features

The Ground Level Brings Coffee with Culture

We've all been there. The sterile ‘coffee house' where the atmosphere is as plastic as the cup in which your iced latte is served. At The Ground Level Coffeehouse, co-owner Jesse Lipman promises no pre-manufactured ... View More
Posted On: 11/04/2009 in Frogtown Features

Tent City Brings Services to Needy

It's no secret this past year placed an enormous burden on the financial stability of millions of Americans, some of whom never imagined they'd be facing challenges like foreclosure and unemployment. And with more people ... View More
Posted On: 10/26/2009 in Frogtown Features

Toledo Opera Presents Falstaff, Sapphire Ball

Not many operas portray slovenly, rotund gentlemen as their main character, but the Toledo Opera's production of Falstaff is the exception to that rule. "It's really funny. You've got the title character who loves beer and ... View More
Posted On: 10/20/2009 in Frogtown Features

TMA Graphic Novel Exhibition: Not Just Kid Stuff

Now showing at The Toledo Museum of Art: Cartoons! Come again? These aren't your kid's Saturday morning silly rabbits and singing squirrels. In fact, these aren't intended for children at all. LitGraphic: The World of the ... View More
Posted On: 10/08/2009 in Frogtown Features

Bowling Green Theater Shines Once More

Drive down Bowling Green's Main Street and you'll hardly miss it. Smack dab in the heart of downtown lies The Cla-Zel Theater, the ever-iconic movie house with a past as wide as it's facade. The once tattered building has ... View More
Posted On: 10/01/2009 in Frogtown Features

The Power of Pink at Race for the Cure

Once a year, downtown Toledo becomes a sea of pink, spilling out into the streets and between buildings. The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure has just one mission: the fight against breast cancer. This year's Race for the ... View More
Posted On: 09/22/2009 in Frogtown Features

Buddy Walk to Raise Down Syndrome Awareness

This might be the 8th year for the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Toledo's Buddy Walk, but Planning Committee Member Kristin Brochetti says dispersing information into the community is still a very important goal. ... View More
Posted On: 08/27/2009 in Frogtown Features

Toledo Shakes It on The Catwalk: EPIC Rocks Fashion

The pulsing music. The lights flying wildly across the stage as models stomp defiantly down the runway. No, it's not New York Fashion Week. This is Northwest Ohio. It's all part of EPIC Rocks Fashion; a yearly showcase of ... View More
Posted On: 08/27/2009 in Frogtown Features

Volleyball for Breast Cancer

On the surface, Pollyball seems like your friendly, neighborhood volleyball tournament-- and it is, but there's really so much more to this boisterous gathering filled with good company and fierce competition. "Polly was ... View More
Posted On: 08/18/2009 in Frogtown Features

Get 'Barefoot' for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo

With summer slowly drawing to a close, The Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo offers you one last chance to get Barefoot at the Beach. This annual event is a major fundraiser for The Boys & Girls Club's programs and daily ... View More
Posted On: 08/12/2009 in Frogtown Features

Wild Weekend for Toledo Art

What happens when you bring together over a dozen arts and cultural organizations in one place? They go wild! It's all part of this year's Arts Gone Wild, taking place this Friday and Saturday, August 7 and 8, 2009. The ... View More
Posted On: 08/03/2009 in Frogtown Features

Dragon Boats Roar on the River

Colorful beasts are poised to descend upon the muddy Maumee River, where the sound of drumbeats urge each to the finish line. Many teams will enter, but few will come away victorious at this year's Dragon Boat Festival. ... View More
Posted On: 07/20/2009 in Frogtown Features

A Night with the Library, Books Strictly Optional

Long after the books are put to bed, the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library invites you to stay up late with them under the stars. It's part of A Midsummer Night Up on the Roof, the library's annual fundraiser for its youth ... View More
Posted On: 07/14/2009 in Frogtown Features

Local Artists Rub Elbows with Renoir

A room of paintings and sculptures sit quietly inside a gallery at the Toledo Museum of Art. Bright colors, muted shapes, sharp lines. The artists' voices are very much alive. In fact, they might be your next door ... View More
Posted On: 07/08/2009 in Frogtown Features

Toledo Rep Takes on The Wiz

With this weekend's production of The Wiz, you definitely aren't in Kansas anymore. "In the traditional version, everyone expects Judy Garland as Dorothy and the same sets and costumes, but The Wiz is funky and exciting," ... View More
Posted On: 07/08/2009 in Frogtown Features

Zoo Opens New Children's Exhibit

In a world where ‘don't touch' is burned into kids' brains, The Toledo Zoo says it's ok for them to explore. Nature's Neighborhood is revolutionizing conventional children's zoos. Opening this Friday, June 19, the ... View More
Posted On: 06/16/2009 in Frogtown Features

ZOOtoDO a Big To-Do

Black tie? Check. Swanky location? Check. Tennis shoes? Check! Yes, we said tennis shoes. And as with anything else the Toledo Zoo serves up, their ZOOtoDO has to be different. "We always have to keep things fun so ... View More
Posted On: 06/10/2009 in Frogtown Features

Silver Not So Bad at Senior Olympics

A runner is poised on his mark. He hears the gun and in a flash he's off, the crowd's cheers swirling around his silvery hair. He pushes through the finish line and surveys the crowd for his grand children. This is not your ... View More
Posted On: 06/10/2009 in Frogtown Features

Walk With Me to Support Easter Seals

The word ‘can't' is not in the vocabulary of the Northern Ohio chapter of Easter Seals. "We wish to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, ... View More
Posted On: 06/04/2009 in Frogtown Features

Old West End Festival Features Neighborhood's Best

Once a year, neighbors in Toledo's Old West End gather for what is arguably the year's biggest, longest, and wildest block party. The Old West End Festival brings neighbors together--past and present--to celebrate the ... View More
Posted On: 06/03/2009 in Frogtown Features

Toledo Organization Gives Autism the Boot

More than 50 years ago, a Northwest Ohio couple was blessed with a beautiful baby boy. They knew he was not like other children, but were unsure why. Bob and Suzy Tyner's search for the answer took them from doctor to doctor ... View More
Posted On: 06/02/2009 in Frogtown Features

Bark in the Park -- Walk for the Animals

A walk with your dog might be a regular, weekend occurrence, but The Toledo Area Humane Society invites you to do it for charity. It's part of this Sunday's Bark in the Park- Walk for the Animals. All you need is a good ... View More
Posted On: 05/14/2009 in Frogtown Features

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

A few thousand walkers clothed in pink are gearing up for this year's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk. The event takes place this Saturday, May 9 at Levis Commons, and is sponsored by the American Cancer Society. ... View More
Posted On: 05/05/2009 in Frogtown Features

Big Laughs at The Toledo Opera

In a world full of political satire, topical humor and celebrity mischief, The Toledo Opera's latest production, Candide, hopes to prove comedy is more than a new-fangled idea. Written in the mid-18th century by French ... View More
Posted On: 04/28/2009 in Frogtown Features

YMCA Camps Extend Summer Learning Fun

As summer slowly creeps in and we recover from winter's icy grip, one thought remains; what to do with the kids. Luckily for you, the YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo thought of everything. With virtually dozens of camps for ... View More
Posted On: 04/22/2009 in Frogtown Features

Up and Coming Young Pianist to Make Toledo Debut

A young girl in a flowing green gown sits down at a grand piano. Thousands watch as she places her curled fingers over the black and white keys, but she doesn’t seem to notice them. Suddenly she’s off, wildly ... View More
Posted On: 04/06/2009 in Frogtown Features

A 360-Degree View of Nature

All Images shown 2009 Copyright © - Clyde Butcher On a dreary, damp Tuesday afternoon, I sat nestled into an arm chair chatting with Karen Pugh, gallery manager for The National Center for Nature Photography at Secor ... View More
Posted On: 03/31/2009 in Frogtown Features

Great Bowls of Fire

Mother always said to clean your plate, and if she went to the Mobile Meals of Toledo Chili Cookoff, she'd tell you to go back for thirds. It's all happening this Saturday, March 28 at the Stranahan Great Hall. Twenty-five ... View More
Posted On: 03/24/2009 in Frogtown Features

Golden Age for Toledo Art

Nifty, nifty, look who's fifty! It's the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo, and they're celebrating this year's anniversary in a big way. Visual and performing artists of all kinds are poised to descend on the Mix UP, the ... View More
Posted On: 03/13/2009 in Frogtown Features

Photo Challenge is a Snap

For some Toledo area photographers, success is just a few snaps and winds away. We all know the sound of thumbs rapidly turning the dial on disposable cameras, often bringing embarrassment to the windee in front of those ... View More
Posted On: 03/06/2009 in Frogtown Features

Acoustics For Autism

Where can you enjoy free food and great music while helping local families fight autism? Acoustics for Autism is a one-of-a-kind event that brings together music and food for a good cause. Started just a year ago as a ... View More
Posted On: 03/02/2009 in Frogtown Features

Wine Safari at the Zoo

The Toledo Zoo might be known for its animals from all over the world, but this spring it’s adding alcohol to its repertoire. Vineyard Adventures offers wine enthusiasts a chance to sample wines from all corners of the ... View More
Posted On: 02/27/2009 in Frogtown Features

Thinking Home Furnishings Outside the Big Box Store

Delicately embroidered linens, hand-crafted jewelry, and enough tableware to outfit your next couture dinner party. No, you aren’t in Paris, New York or Chicago. This is Toledo. The Paula Brown Shop and Gallery in ... View More
Posted On: 02/27/2009 in Frogtown Features

A Different Kind of Valentine

If your typical Valentines Day consists of stale candy and store-bought flowers, The Toledo Opera challenges you to think outside of the heart-shaped box. Viva Verdi! promises to be a night of passion and emotion, with ... View More
Posted On: 02/04/2009 in Frogtown Features

Glass City Rollers on a Roll

Michelle Atkinson isn’t one for sitting around. Unless it’s unintentional. “It’s more fun when people fall down,” she said. “Like hockey.” She’s part of Toledo’s newest sporting sensation, The Glass City Rollers. In ... View More
Posted On: 02/04/2009 in Frogtown Features

Fashionable Fight Against Cancer

Living with cancer can be a daunting and frustrating task, but one Toledo organization is helping patients shine--in more ways than one. It’s part of this year’s second annual Victory Center Luncheon and ... View More
Posted On: 01/27/2009 in Frogtown Features

Sweet Relief for Charity

Stuffing your face with chocolate might ordinarily make you feel guilty about your waste line, but one charity wants you to know it’s ok to indulge. It’s all part of The Junior League of Toledo’s ... View More
Posted On: 01/20/2009 in Frogtown Features

'Pass the Butler' Gears up for First Helping of Show

The stage lights come up on a British family lounging in the living room with their morning newspapers. A sane playwright would have the family bantering about any number of innocuous subjects. Not Eric Idle. His characters ... View More
Posted On: 01/08/2009 in Frogtown Features

Georgettes Offers Coffee with a Cause

An unassuming hometown coffee shop rests on one of downtown Maumee’s busiest blocks, but this seemingly familiar cafe atmosphere offers a little something extra with that cup of joe. Founded just three years ago, ... View More
Posted On: 12/19/2008 in Frogtown Features

Toledo Ballet's Nutcracker Delivers Holiday Wishes

Amidst the flurry of dancers and sets descending upon The Stranahan Theatre during a rehearsal for this year’s installment of ‘The Nutcracker,’ a mother and her teenage daughter sit in a solitary row. The ... View More
Posted On: 12/10/2008 in Frogtown Features

A Holiday of the Garden-Variety

The holiday season is officially upon us, and amidst all the the hustle and bustle, the Toledo Botanical Gardens are hoping you’ll add ‘Heralding the Holidays’ to your schedule. One part holiday ... View More
Posted On: 12/02/2008 in Frogtown Features

TMA is Homer for the Holidays

The Toledo Museum of Art might be home to hundreds of works by iconic sculptors, painters, and glass blowers, but its collection is getting a temporary boost. The museum unveiled its exhibition ‘Homer for the ... View More
Posted On: 11/26/2008 in Frogtown Features

Zoo Lights a Holiday Tradition

As the winter sun quickly sets and a frosty chill descends upon the City of Toledo, a warm glow begins to radiate from the darkness. Christmas lights have been a long-standing holiday tradition for many, as families pile ... View More
Posted On: 11/24/2008 in Frogtown Features

Glass City Showcases Best of Namesake

In a town nicknamed “The Glass City,” The Arts Commission of Greater Toledo wants to make sure this rich history is celebrated and remembered. Their Hot Glass 2008 event sets out to do just that. ... View More
Posted On: 11/11/2008 in Frogtown Features

Young Professionals Poised for EPIC Roles

Like any metropolitan community looking towards its future as a modern center of commerce, culture, and development, so too is Toledo taking steps to ensure its prospects are bright. EPIC Toledo prides itself on making sure ... View More
Posted On: 11/07/2008 in Frogtown Features

Wood County Furry Friends Need Forever-Homes

Pets have the ability to make us laugh, cheer us up after a hard day, and still love us when it feels like the world is against us, but for some Wood County pets, their dream of becoming man’s best friend needs you. ... View More
Posted On: 11/06/2008 in Frogtown Features

Halloween Happenings at Toledo Zoo

The final week in October often brings about run-ins with cackling witches, ghosts, and your assortment celebrities, but there’s only one place in town where you can come face-to-face with animals---and get your fill ... View More
Posted On: 10/23/2008 in Frogtown Features

Local Art Highlighted at TAA DA

Most people who browse the Toledo Museum of Art’s vast displays don’t exactly expect to meet Monet or Picasso to look on as they explore, but this year’s Toledo Area Artist Exhibition aims to do ... View More
Posted On: 10/23/2008 in Frogtown Features

Experience Fine and Free Music at Lourdes College this Fall!

Classical music enthusiast, jazz fans and even kids will find some exciting ear candy at The Franciscan Theater & Conference Center this fall. The eclectic rundown of musical performances on the campus of Lourdes College ... View More
Posted On: 10/03/2008 in Frogtown Features

Clear the Runway for EPIC Rocks Fashion

The pulsing lights and music and couture fashions that dominate runways in New York City throughout Fashion Week will take centerstage in northwest Ohio during a celebration of both artistic design and good taste. ... View More
Posted On: 09/03/2008 in Frogtown Features

Levis Commons Gets Artsy for the Weekend

When Levis Commons first opened in 2004, the business men and women behind the outdoor shopping center knew they wanted to create a place where people could come to gather in a friendly and relaxed environment. But little ... View More
Posted On: 08/20/2008 in Frogtown Features

Toledo Street Hockey League Scores Success

As a teenager growing up on the streets of Pittsburgh, Tom Robertson spent every minute of his spare time playing and competing in a dek street hockey league with friends and enemies alike. But when the passionate hockey fan ... View More
Posted On: 08/18/2008 in Frogtown Features

Artistic Festival Stampedes Its Way Into The Toledo Zoo

The symphony of sounds and sights that typically make up a day at The Toledo Zoo normally range from the low bass of a lion’s roar to the thrilling tune of hundreds of multi-specied birds that dominate the lush ... View More
Posted On: 08/11/2008 in Frogtown Features

Yoga Enthusiasts Flock to Toledo Library Rooftop

Filled with towering bookcases and rows upon rows of magazines, DVDs and audiocassettes, The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is a haven for bookworms and the electronically-savvy alike. But unbeknownst to many, the leafy ... View More
Posted On: 08/11/2008 in Frogtown Features

Local Designers Visualize Graphic Glass City

Although area design talent often goes unnoticed by the casual on-looker, Bowling Green State University professors and full-time designers Jenn Stucker and Amy Fidler insist that the city of Toledo is full of it’s own ... View More
Posted On: 08/04/2008 in Frogtown Features

Glass City Gets Green with First-Ever Frogtown Fair

If you have been wanting to "go green," but just didn't know how to make an impact, than the Frogtown Fair - a festival for the environmentally-conscious - may be the event for you. On Saturday, August 2, the ... View More
Posted On: 07/30/2008 in Frogtown Features

Local Company Gets Animated with Award-Winning Creations

Even as a young child, Bowling Green State University Visual Communications Professor Gene Poor was fascinated by the art of animation and the intricacy of animated machines. While other boys his age played with match-box ... View More
Posted On: 07/28/2008 in Frogtown Features

Fans High on Life After ekoostik hookah Performances

When the five original members of the improvisational band ekoostik hookah began playing together in smoky basement bars and scattered open-mic nights, they had no idea their mix of psychedelic rock n' roll, blues, funk, ... View More
Posted On: 07/16/2008 in Frogtown Features

Non-Profit Keeps Toledo Unique by Choosing Local

With its unassuming plate glass windows and peeling gray trim, the Davis Building in downtown Toledo looks just like any other establishment lining the streets of the bustling urban city. But within the modest walls of this ... View More
Posted On: 07/09/2008 in Frogtown Features

Boat Race Breathes Fire Back into Toledo Schools

On a typical summer day in downtown Toledo, the picture-perfect waters of the lagoon at International Park are normally only inhabited by flocks of floating geese and the occasional Blue Heron. But on Saturday, July 26, the ... View More
Posted On: 07/02/2008 in Frogtown Features

Toledo Residents and Police Collaborate to Honor Fallen Officer

Although Toledo Police Detective Keith Dressel passed away nearly two years ago in the line of fire, his memory is still being honored by those who knew him best. For the second year in a row, the Toledo and Oregon ... View More
Posted On: 06/25/2008 in Frogtown Features

Toledo Chicks Collect Cash for Local Charity

Making a difference for a local organization may be as easy as spending a few hours with good friends and food when the Chicks for Charity are involved. And on Thursday, July 17 at 5:30 p.m., the professional women’s ... View More
Posted On: 06/23/2008 in Frogtown Features

Local Boutique Sponsors Fashion Show for the Furry

The Red Envy Boutique located in downtown Toledo normally only caters to human customers, but on Saturday June 28 at 7 p.m. homeless animals from the Toledo Area Humane Society will become the fashion store's primary ... View More
Posted On: 06/18/2008 in Frogtown Features

19th Annual Bike to the Bay Raises Dollars and Dreams

When school officially lets out for the summer, swarms of children take to the streets on shiny bicycles to exercise their freedom from homework and classrooms. But Toledo schoolchildren aren’t the only ones riding ... View More
Posted On: 06/18/2008 in Frogtown Features

43rd Annual Crosby Festival of the Arts Provides Plants and Pottery

The calm and peaceful landscapes that dominate the Toledo Botanical Garden are normally places reserved for quiet hikes and the reflection of nature by visiting patrons. But beginning on Saturday, June 28 at 10 a.m., the ... View More
Posted On: 06/16/2008 in Frogtown Features

Asian Bistro Fishes for Customers Through Sushi Tasting Night

The sushi craze is taking the nation by storm, but surprisingly enough, very few raw fish eaters actually know what goes into making a sushi roll. But starting on July 22 at 7 p.m., the Tea Tree Asian Bistro - a family ... View More
Posted On: 06/16/2008 in Frogtown Features

ZOOtoDO Offers Black Tie Entertainment for Grown-Ups

The grounds and walkways of The Toledo Zoo are normally packed with families and children spending the day exploring and learning about the 5,300 animals that live within the walls of the zoo. But on June 20 at 6 p.m., the ... View More
Posted On: 06/11/2008 in Frogtown Features

Library Lego Contest Offers Books and Bugs

A visit to one of the many branches of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library will typically find children and adults of all ages browsing for or enjoying a good book. But this summer, the library will attempt to get its ... View More
Posted On: 06/11/2008 in Frogtown Features

Jazz Festival Brings Music and Memories to Toledo Waterfront

For the eighth year in a row, the Art Tatum Jazz Heritage Festival will bring the sound and feel of New Orleans jazz to the streets and waterfront of downtown Toledo. Musicians ranging from local jazz orchestras to national ... View More
Posted On: 06/09/2008 in Frogtown Features

Local Business Aims for Eco-Friendly Designs

Although individuals and businesses across the United States have joined the calling for eco-friendly technology and equipment, a local business in Bowling Green, Ohio has taken an extra step towards making the environment ... View More
Posted On: 06/04/2008 in Frogtown Features

5K Walk Hopes to Raise Awareness About Skin Cancer

Pregnancy can be one of the most stressful times of a woman’s life. But for Nancy DiSalle and Julie Lee, their first pregnancies were simply traumatizing. After only one or two months of carrying their unborn ... View More
Posted On: 06/04/2008 in Frogtown Features

Largest Public Painting in Toledo Unveils at Valentine Theater

Magician Harry Houdini hangs from the ceiling in chains as Soprano Lillian Russell eats cake with an extended finger. Show Producer Charles Frohman sips tea while Jay Paderewski bangs on a piano with flying hands. In ... View More
Posted On: 06/02/2008 in Frogtown Features

Old West End Festival Offers Fun for the Whole Family

The streets of Old West End are lined with black-metal fences and willowy trees that block out the windows of colossal Victorian houses and brick-lined mansions. Blue-tinted Dutch Colonials and lacy Queen Ann houses rest ... View More
Posted On: 06/02/2008 in Frogtown Features

Levis Commons Events Focus on Contribution to the Arts

By Kristen Vasas Although shoppers spending a warm summer day browsing the stores and restaurants at Levis Commons are normally only concerned with bargain prices and high quality offerings, they will soon find that music ... View More
Posted On: 05/28/2008 in Frogtown Features

"Touch the Sky" Exhibit Travels to Toledo

Tall grasses sway rhythmically in the warm breeze as butterflies float peacefully from multi-colored flowers. Puffy white clouds cover patches of the bright blue sky as the sun glares off of National Geographic photographer ... View More
Posted On: 05/28/2008 in Frogtown Features

Fastest Sailboat on the Great Lakes Speeds Up Conservation Efforts

For citizens lucky enough to live on or near the Great Lakes, a day at the beach is just another routine summer activity. But according to the Great Lakes Coalition, spending a relaxing day on the sand may not be an option ... View More
Posted On: 05/28/2008 in Frogtown Features

Library Rocks Out with Garage Concerts

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is normally a place of peace and quiet, but beginning on June 17, the silence will be replaced with rocking drum solos and fierce guitar riffs as local bands perform for packed ... View More
Posted On: 05/21/2008 in Frogtown Features

Zoo Exhibits Focus on Conservation

Every year, nearly one million people stroll the grounds of The Toledo Zoo to experience the wonders of the natural world. Visitors are able to encounter over 5,300 animals from the Arctic Tundra to the wilds of Africa, from ... View More
Posted On: 05/19/2008 in Frogtown Features

Annual Flower Day Weekend ‘Blooms’ with Unique Products

An array of multi-colored flowers line the aisles of the Toledo Farmer’s Market as patrons hunt for the perfect blooms. Potted plants and vegetables sit on tabletops as live music hums through stalls and the smell of ... View More
Posted On: 05/19/2008 in Frogtown Features

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