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The Arts Commission celebrates 5th Art Walk Season May 10

The Arts Commission celebrates 5th Art Walk Season May 10

The Arts Commission celebrates 5th Season of the Thursday Art Walk Series with a May Kick-off Event

WHAT: The Arts Commission is pleased to announce that its popular Art Walk series will celebrate the start of its 5th season on Thursday, May 10, from 6-9 p.m.

Take a Vineyard Adventure at the Toledo Zoo April 27

Take a Vineyard Adventure at the Toledo Zoo April 27

TOLEDO, OH (PRESS RELEASE) - For a walk on the wild side, take a Vineyard Adventure to the Toledo Zoo Friday, April 27 from 7 - 9 p.m.

You’ll enjoy gourmet champagnes and wines from Italy, Greece and Spain, plus hors d'oeuvres and live music with singing duo Brynn & Emma, featuring acoustic guitar and accompanying vocals – all in the sophisticated surroundings of the historic African Lodge. Don’t miss your opportunity to test your taste buds during the Guess the Grape challenge.

Symphony and amateurs to play side by side April 20

Symphony and amateurs to play side by side April 20

Amateur musicians will play side by side with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra (TSO) on April 20 at the inaugural ProAm Concert.

The idea came from TSO Conductor Stefan Sanderling, who performed similar professional-amateur concerts in Chautauqua, N.Y. The concert gives amateurs of all skill levels a chance to play under the conductor and alongside professional musicians.
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Trace Adkins’ Songs & Stories Tour announced, coming to Toledo April 14

Trace Adkins’ Songs & Stories Tour announced, coming to Toledo April 14

NASHVILLE, TN (PRESS RELEASE) – Friday Trace Adkins announced the Songs & Stories Tour, which will visit many of America’s most beautiful theaters this spring. These intimate evenings of powerful performances will incorporate stories, both humorous and meaningful, that pay homage to Adkins’ working-man roots and rich musical heritage. Tickets for March dates go on sale to the public Friday, with more dates expected to be added.

The Gallery Loop offers 100+ artists, 20+ venues & free bus rides 4/20/12

The Gallery Loop offers 100+ artists, 20+ venues & free bus rides 4/20/12

All aboard! One of The Arts Commission’s most popular programs returns this month as The Gallery Loop offers local art lovers and entertainment seekers an evening of complimentary bus rides to 20 great local venues in Downtown Toledo, featuring nearly 100 local, regional, and national artists.

The Gallery Loop will feature two free Bus Loops circling separate parts of Downtown Toledo simultaneously, joined together at one convenient Transfer Location. Why?

TMA's 'Art of the Vine' series concludes April 13

TMA's 'Art of the Vine' series concludes April 13

TOLEDO, OH (PRESS RELEASE) - The Toledo Museum of Art’s popular wine tasting series has been enhanced for 2012 with the addition of free, Docent-led tours of objects in the collection that expand upon the theme of the tastings.

The series, called “Art of the Vine”, runs from 7–9:30 p.m. on select Friday evenings during “It’s Friday!” programming. With the purchase of a wine tasting ticket ($15 members/$25 nonmembers, plus tax), visitors can sample four wines, light snacks, and a complimentary art tour at 7 or 8 p.m.

Toledo, Perrysburg libraries mark Titanic anniversary

Toledo, Perrysburg libraries mark Titanic anniversary

Two area libraries are giving patrons an opportunity to learn more about the Titanic tragedy through exhibits and an event.

“You don’t really realize what happened around the sinking, all the ships out there, all the information they had,” said Rebecca Stanwick, an intern at Toledo-Lucas County Public Library who organized the exhibit there. “The big thing we’re trying to promote is not just history, but the information the library has available.”
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