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Robert Cray Band Ahead at the Niswonger
After much anticipation, The Robert Cray Band is finally making its way to Van Wert, welcomed to the stage by presenting sponsor Tekni-Plex. Originally scheduled to appear in 2024, the show had to be rescheduled, leaving many blues fans patiently waiting for the return of one of the most celebrated guitarists of our time. Now, the wait is over. On Saturday, March 21st, The Robert Cray Band will take the stage at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center for what promises to be an unforgettable night of blues, soul, and American roots music.
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Acoustics for Autism: Rocking out with the community, for the community
MAUMEE, Ohio (WTVG) - Tens of thousands of people come out to Acoustics for Autism to give back to local families. The free music festival showed out bigger and better yet for its 19th year, including having 10 stages, even bigger performance spaces, and 107 musical acts. “The vibes are...
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March Events at Sauder Village
Make memories at Sauder Village this March with exciting new and returning events, crafting opportunities, and more. Toledo Symphony Orchestra Concert — March 12, 7:30 p.m. Sauder Village and the Black Swamp Arts Council are thrilled to welcome the Toledo Symphony Orchestra (TSO) to Founder’s Hall for the 36th year as part of TSO’s Neighborhood Concert Series.
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Five cousins bring their talents to The Arts Garage
It’s all about family at The Arts Garage (TAG) in March, as cousins Jeff Heaton, Theresa Heaton, Delores Oleksa, Jeanette Oleksa and Alisa Workman share their unique sense of art. The public is invited to a reception on Friday, March 6, from 6-8 p.m. TAG is located at 317 W. Perry St., Port Clinton.
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This Ohio BBQ Joint Sells Out So Fast People Line Up Before Sunrise
Ohio has a funny habit of hiding unforgettable meals where the roads get quieter, and the appetite gets louder. I followed the rumor of a barbecue spot that draws a crowd before most people have finished their first cup of coffee, and by the time I stepped out of the car, the smoky air alone had me acting like I had made the best decision of the week.
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The Legendary Fried Bologna Sandwich That Draws Crowds From Across Ohio
Sometimes the best food in America is hiding in a tiny town you’ve never heard of, served by people who wouldn’t dream of calling themselves chefs. G & R Tavern in Waldo, Ohio proves that culinary fame doesn’t require white tablecloths, farm-to-table buzzwords, or a celebrity chef with perfect hair.
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Kid-friendly music festival draws thousands to Uptown Maumee
MAUMEE, Ohio — Uptown Maumee was filled with music and community spirit this weekend as Acoustics for Autism marked its 19th year, raising money and awareness for families affected by autism. What began nearly two decades ago in the corner of The Village Idiot as a small grassroots fundraiser...
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Father John McLoughlin named grand marshal for 32nd annual Lima Irish Day Parade
LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) — With less than two weeks until the 32nd annual Lima Irish Day Parade, organizers have announced this year’s grand marshal. Father John McLoughlin of St. Gerard’s Catholic Church will serve as grand marshal for the 2026 Irish Day Parade. McLoughlin, who grew up...
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Hendel: A French meal? Oui for many, ft. Toledo Opera
The Toledo Opera, founded in 1959, produced Elixir of Love at the Valentine over Valentine’s Day weekend. Many community supporters including Nancy Miller and Mike Mikkonen, Jennifer and Pat Poirier, William and Pam Davis, Amy Smith, and Clare and Joel Gorski, board president, dined at the Chop House on opening night on Feb. 13.
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Millbury native wins best actress award
The stage has always felt like home for Christina Pinciotti, first through a decade of dance and now because of acting. The Millbury, Ohio, native, is a University of Toledo graduate where she studied both theater and communications, receiving her degree in 2017. She credits much of her training to her time after graduation at the Purple Rose Theatre Company in Chelsea, Mich., where she worked with and learned from professional actors. She then moved to Chicago in 2020 for more opportunity in the industry and to grow her career. “Chicago seemed like the next logical step,” Pinciotti said, noting a big city felt like the right move to elevate what she was already working toward. Her most recent work is her lead role in the feature film Looking at Madness where she plays the character Zoe, a struggling theatre actress in Chicago. To get into character, the actress said she first memorized the whole script as if it were a play, and focused on little details like wearing certain jewelry that made her feel more like Zoe. “Zoe and I have a lot of similar characteristics,” she said. “What the movie is about is something I’m essentially living. I
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Van Wert showcases local performers at 2026 Ohio Has Talent event
VAN WERT, Ohio (WLIO) - Van Wert held their annual "Ohio Has Talent" showcase this evening, with 15 finalists to entertain the crowd. Saturday's contestants varied from vocalists, to instrumentalists, to juggle acts. With a different genre being performed by each contestant, the audience was able to stay entertained during the entire show. Not only was the audience there to support their favorite performer, but it was up to the people to make call on the winner of the 2026 Ohio Has Talent contestant. This gave the audience the "judge's seat” and allowed for a more interactive experience. The event was also held for a good cause.
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Acoustics for Autism finds the magic formula
Four things go into the making of Acoustics for Autism: leadership, sponsorship, musicianship, and volunteerism. But it’s the audience that makes the annual uptown Maumee musical event come alive. Anthony Beck, who plays rhythm guitar and sings in the Skittle Bots, one of the marquee acts this year, says the attendees at Acoustics for Autism are different from those in other audiences. “You’re playing in front of your peers,” he said. “We usually don’t have time to see other local bands, but here you can see your musician brethren. If you’re a musician in Toledo, Acoustics for Autism is the finish line.” “It’s like after the Grammys when all the winning musicians are corralled together at the end of the show,” added his bandmate, Scott Biddle, who handles lead guitar and vocals for the group. “It’s community and competition, because you know all your friends are here.” The Skittle Bots, known for unlikely medleys of hits from the 1990s, is a perennial Acoustics for Autism favorite. The band’s name is a spoonerism — a transposition of the initial sounds of Mr. Biddle’s last and first names. Mr. Beck has performed at the event in different bands since its very first
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Bubble Bean and Sweets opens in former downtown Shelby coffee shop location
SHELBY — A new shop has entered the city of Shelby. Whether you like iced lattes, bubble tea, hot tea or smoothies, Bubble Bean and Sweets truly has something for everyone. The new shop opened its location Wednesday in the space previously occupied by Ivory Bean Coffee House at 44 E. Main St.
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LinedUp instructor's boots are made for dancing at Whiskey Red Saloon
Every Wednesday night, Melanie Kempton turns her back to a crowd and starts dancing. Line dancing, that is. From 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at Whiskey Red Saloon, Kempton shows all comers how to heel-twist and shuffle. Designed for dancers all facing the same direction and not in physical contact with each other, line dancing pairs a song with a choreographed sequence of steps. Unlike most dance lessons, Kempton teaches by facing the wall so her students can see her perform the steps from the same vantage point they practice from. She still remembers the lesson that showed the word was out. Kempton had arrived early at the Jefferson Avenue venue to check her setup: her microphone, the sound system, the playlist, even her own feet. “I turned around to say hello and greet them, and the floor was just packed front to back, side to side. It was the coolest experience to see the whole dance floor packed,” Kempton said. Now, every week is like that. The former high school teacher founded LinedUp: Line Dancing after responding to an instructor’s open call for trainee teachers at the Maumee-BG Elks social lodge. Soon, she started posting dance videos on
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The sights and sounds of 'Acoustics for Autism' in Uptown Maumee
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Kicking Off Restaurant Week with Leadership Toledo!
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Hendel: A French meal? Oui for many.
RED, purple, and pink were everywhere in February, the month of love and friendship. BONJOUR! What can be more romantic than a French meal? It was at Marcel’s in Sylvania on Feb. 1 hosted by the Alliance Française de Toledo. Incorporated in 1966, the Toledo Chapter is part of Alliance Française, founded in Paris in 1883. It includes organizations in the United States and worldwide in more than 100 countries. Alliance Francaise de Toledo is located in the Common Space for Creativity, Suite 102, 1700 N. Reynolds Rd. Its mission is to foster cultural, intellectual, artistic, and friendly exchanges between the French-speaking world and local and regional communities through French classes, cultural resources, and social events including museum tours, historical sites tours, savory and sweet cooking classes, and wine tastings. At the crepes dinner at Marcel’s, a pint of Maumee Bay hard cider was included with the meal. President Michel Soubeyrand and his wife Karen Soubeyrand , secretary, welcomed everyone. Then it was Bon Appetit! Other board members present included event chairman Elizabeth Foley , Eileen Stanbery , Margaret Blackburn , and Michel L’Italian . Also seen were Rob and Sharon Weddell of Findlay, Sylvie Vitaglione and Cortland Rankin ,