| Event |
Date |
Location |
| Lola Alvarez Bravo and Her Circle |
May 14th 2008 |
Toledo Museum of Art |
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This group of photographs by Lola Alvarez Bravo and her close circle of friends highlights the
diverse artistic perspectives and visual innovations born during this highly creative period in
post-revolutionary Mexico. Through June 2. Location: Toledo Museum of Art 2445 Monroe St – Toledo OH 43620 (map)
Runs for: all day Website: http://www.toledomuseum.org
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| Lola Alvarez Bravo and her Circle |
May 14th 2008 |
Toledo Museum of Art |
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In the new exhibition Lola Alvarez Bravo and Her Circle, explore how these artists escaped conventional methods of expression and, in turn, made major contributions to the Mexican modernist movement. This exhibition is free to the public and organized by Throckmorton Fine Art, New York. Runs through June 2. Location: Toledo Museum of Art 2445 Monroe St – Toledo OH 43620 (map)
Runs for: all day Website: http://www.toledomuseum.org
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| The Butterfly House |
May 14th 2008 |
The Butterfly House |
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Call for times and ticket prices. Location: The Butterfly House 11455 Obee Rd. – Whitehouse OH (map)
Runs for: all day Phone: 419/877-2733 Website: http://www.butterfly-house.com
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| Remember the Ladies |
May 14th 2008 |
Wolcott House Museum |
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On display will be dress and memorabilia from the era of each of the eight first ladies from Ohio. Runs throuigh November. Location: Wolcott House Museum 1031 River Rd – Maumee Oh (map)
Runs for: all day Phone: 419/893-9602
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| Three Alums |
May 14th 2008 |
Flatlanders Art Gallery |
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Featuring art by University of Toledo Alumni Nathan L. Longsdorf, Miguel Romero and Julie Shine Webster. A reception will be held April 13 from 1-4 pm. Through May 25. Location: Flatlanders Art Gallery 11993 E. US 223 – Blissfield MI (map)
Runs for: all day Website: http://www.flatlandersculpture.com
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| Natural | Beautiful | Playful |
May 14th 2008 |
Cafe Zola |
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Fine artistic portraiture of babies and children by Cheryl Hall. Opening Reception Thursday, April 10th, 2008 5 pm - 7 pm. Through May 31. Location: Cafe Zola 112 W. Washington – Ann Arbor MI (map)
Runs for: all day Phone: 734/426-8223 Website: http://www.cherylhallphotography.com
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| Ohio Fields |
May 14th 2008 |
Blue Heron Gallery |
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Mary Jane Erard has accepted the role as as Gallery Director and will begin her tenure with the Gallery's inaugural exhibition with a collection of her landscape paintings. There will be an opening reception on April 11 from 6-10 pm. Through May 23. Location: Blue Heron Gallery 27 Broadway (Oliver House) – Toledo OH (map)
Runs for: all day Phone: 419/389-0385
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| Under Construction |
May 14th 2008 |
Space 237 |
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Featuring art by Robert Carroll, A Cloud of Ideas (over 4,000 drawings currated by Brent Dedas), Tracy Featherstone, Dale Goode, Sharon Goodman, Sean Morrissey, Tina Stevens, Sue Stewart, Riley Werkman. The opening reception will be held Aprl 18 from 7-10. Through June 7. Location: Space 237 237 N. Michigan Ave. – Toledo Oh 43304 (map)
Runs for: all day Phone: 419/255-5117 Website: http://www.space237.com
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| Northwest Ohio Watercolor Society Show |
May 14th 2008 |
Heidelberg at Arrowhead Park |
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This all watercolor display features paintings by many professional area artists who have earned top regional and national honors. Location: Heidelberg at Arrowhead Park 1757 Indian Wood Circle – Maumee OH 43551 (map)
Runs for: all day
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| A Place to Call Home |
May 14th 2008 |
Toledo Museum of Art |
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Although his tragic deadth coincided wtih the law's inception, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was a staunch supporter of the Fair Housing Act. To honor the 40th anniversaries of both events, TMA presents this exhibition of photographs by celebrated photographer, Bernie Kleina, who captured powerful and rare full-color photographs of Dr. King during the Chicago Freedom Movement March, one of the highlights of his fight for equal housing opportunities. Location: Toledo Museum of Art 2445 Monroe St. – Toledo OH 43620 (map)
Runs for: all day Website: http://www.toledomuseum.org
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| Pete Beckman |
May 14th 2008 |
American Gallery |
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Pete is known as the dean of the "American Impressionist" school in Toledo. His landscapes portraying the changes in season are found in many corporate and private collections all over the world. An artist's recption will be held May 3rd from 6-8p. Through May 31. Location: American Gallery 6600 Sylvania Ave – Sylvania OH 43560 (map)
Runs for: all day Phone: 419/882-8949
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| Derby Days |
May 14th 2008 |
20 North Gallery |
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An exhibition of the best in equine art in the 8th annual show. There will be an opening on May 3rd from 4-7p. The Kentucky derby will be shown as part of the opening. Through June 15. Location: 20 North Gallery 18 N. St. Clair Street – Toledo Oh 43604 (map)
Runs for: all day Phone: 419/241-2400
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| Arts of Fire |
May 14th 2008 |
Toledo Art Museum Glass Pavilion |
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Explore a hot new installation in the Glass Pavilion. These works of glass, metal, and ceramic from our collection illustrate how artists use heat, fire, and finesse to transform “molten” into “marvelous.” Through January 4. Location: Toledo Art Museum Glass Pavilion 2445 Monroe St. – toledo oh (map)
Runs for: all day Website: http://www.toledomuseum.org
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| Flowers of Rome |
May 14th 2008 |
Paula Brown Gallery |
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An exhibit of floral watercolor paintings by Gary Bukovnik. A reception wit the artist will be held Friday, May 11 from 5:30-7:30. Through July 31. Location: Paula Brown Gallery 912 Monroe St. – Toledo OH (map)
Runs for: all day Phone: 419/241-2822
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| Landmarks Preservation Council Awards Ceremony |
May 14th 2008 |
Park Lane |
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The Landmarks Preservation Council of Northwest Ohio presents it's awards to people, businesses and buildings that contribute to saving the area's architectural heritage. Location: Park Lane 23rd and Collingwood – Toledo Oh (map)
Runs for: all day
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| Nest With the Birds Festival |
May 14th 2008 |
Kelly's Island |
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Activities include guided birdwalks, nature programs, bird banding and more. See website for a full list of activities. Through May 17. Location: Kelly's Island Lake Erie – N/A OH (map)
Runs for: all day Phone: 419/746-2258 Website: http://www.kelleysislandnature.com
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| Toddlers Storytimes |
May 14th 2008 at 10:30am |
Ypsilanti District Library (Whittaker rd.) |
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Children 1 to 3 years old and their caregivers share a program that includes stories, songs, and action rhymes. Location: Ypsilanti District Library (Whittaker rd.) 557 Whittaker Rd. – Ypsilanti mi (map)
Runs for: ? hours Cost: Free Phone: 734/482-4110 Website: http://www.ypsilibrary.org
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| Nature Artists |
May 14th 2008 at 01:00pm |
Leslie Science and Nature Center |
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With leaves, berries, flowers and feathers, let your preschooler find their inner artist. We will do a variety of art projects with natural objects while exploring our wonderful natural world. This is a four week class through May 28. Location: Leslie Science and Nature Center 1831 Traver Rd – Ann Arbor MI (map)
Runs for: 1.50 hours Cost: $43/36 resident discount Phone: 734/997-1553 Website: http://www.lesliesnc.org
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| Ann Arbor Public Schools Spring Art Show |
May 14th 2008 at 03:15pm |
Ann Arbor District Library |
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Both two-dimensional and three-dimensional art in many mediums will fill the display cases and cover the walls of our art display areas. Come and enjoy the wonderfully creative projects of the students of the kindergarten through fifth grade art classes. Through May 29. Location: Ann Arbor District Library 343 S. Fifth Ave – Ann Arbor MI (map)
Runs for: ? hours Phone: 734/327-4265
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| Adornment |
May 14th 2008 at 05:00pm |
Arts in Common Gallery |
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The artists featured in the exhibit include Craig Blair, Anna Buntain, George Clemans, Deborah Goldberg, Vicki Knauerhase, Shelly Sabo, Betty Winslow, and Susan Woodard. There will be an opening reception on Friday, May 2, from 5pm to 8pm. Through May 31. Location: Arts in Common Gallery 437 Main st. – Bowling Green OH (map)
Runs for: 3.00 hours Phone: 419/352-3761
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| Wednesday Chicken Dinners |
May 14th 2008 at 05:30pm |
First Christian Church |
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Chicken dinners include mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, vegetable of the day, dinner roll and butter. Coffee and tea are provided complimentary, soda pop and desserts including fresh baked pies are available for purchase. Location: First Christian Church 5271 W. Alexis Rd – Toledo OH (map)
Runs for: 2.00 hours Cost: $5.50 and $1.50 for children 12 and under Phone: 419/882-3313
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| Divine Intervention |
May 14th 2008 at 06:00pm |
Downtown Library |
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Presented by the Media Decompression Collective. In this darkly comic masterpiece, Palestinian director Elia Suleiman utilizes irreverence, wit, mysticism and insight to craft an intense, hallucinogenic and extremely adept exploration of the dreams and nightmares of Palestinians and Israelis living in uncertain times. Location: Downtown Library 325 Michigan – Toledo OH (map)
Runs for: ? hours Cost: Free Website: http://www.mdctoledo.org
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| Two Tastings One Place |
May 14th 2008 at 06:00pm |
Beer & Wine Cave |
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Featuring beers by the Saranac brewing company and ready-made cocktail mixers. Location: Beer & Wine Cave 4400 Heatherdowns Rd – Toledo OH 43614 (map)
Runs for: ? hours Cost: $10 for beer, $15 for wine Phone: 419/382-6221 Website: http://www.toledomeatsandmore.com
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| Comprehensive Childbirth Education Classes |
May 14th 2008 at 06:30pm |
Indigo Forest |
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With an emphasis on normal birth, this practical class covers what to expect in labor, handling the powerful sensations of birth, pain management choices, and the physical and emotional aspects of becoming parents. We will also address medical options & interventions, decision-making under stress, and coping with the unexpected. This is a six week class ending May 28. Location: Indigo Forest 412 Jackson Rd. – ann Arbor MI (map)
Runs for: 2.00 hours Cost: $250 Phone: 734/994-8010 Website: http://indigoforestcompany.com
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| Knife Skills |
May 14th 2008 at 06:30pm |
Kitchen Tools & Skills |
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Sharpen your culinary skills by learning how to slice, dice and chop through a hands-on training session. Location: Kitchen Tools & Skills 26579 N. Dixie Highway – Perrysburg OH (map)
Runs for: ? hours Cost: $15 Phone: 419/872-9090 Website: http://www.calphalonsale.com/classes
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| Block Watch Meeting |
May 14th 2008 at 06:30pm |
Garfield Elementary School |
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This Block Watch is for the neighborhood encompassed by Waite High School, Front Street, Dearborn and N. Ravine/Colorado, however all are welcome. Location: Garfield Elementary School 1103 N Ravine Pkwy – Toledo OH (map)
Runs for: ? hours Phone: 419/691-6440
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| Susan Morosky: Color |
May 14th 2008 at 07:00pm |
Hudson Gallery |
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Features abstract acrylic paintings on canvas by Susan Morosky. A reception with the artist will be held May 3rd from 7 - 9 pm. Location: Hudson Gallery 5645 North Main St – Sylvania OH 43560 (map)
Runs for: 2.00 hours Phone: 419/885-8381 Website: http://www.hudsongallery.net
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| Tea Leaf Readings |
May 14th 2008 at 07:00pm |
Elaine's Tea Shop |
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Location: Elaine's Tea Shop 6600 Sylvania – Sylvania OH (map)
Runs for: ? hours Phone: 419/885-1515 Website: http://www.thetealady.com
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| Bollywood Bhangra Dance Fitness |
May 14th 2008 at 07:15pm |
My Urban Toddler |
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Put the kids to bed, find a good babysitter and come out to this class! Get your body moving! Get in shape and have a blast doing it. Space is limmited. Call to register. Location: My Urban Toddler 7025 E. Michigan Avenue – Saline MI (map)
Runs for: ? hours Phone: 734/944-3628 Website: http://www.myurbantoddler.com
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| River Kids |
May 14th 2008 at 10:00pm |
Gallup Park |
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Each week explore the river world by paddling a kayak, canoe or paddleboat on Gallup Pond. The children will experience the thrill of catching fish off the docks with a bamboo rod. Discovering river animals with stories, art, and play will round out the fun. Preregistration required $64/$52 resident discount per child/month, ages 2-4 yrs w/caregiver. Wednesdays in May. Location: Gallup Park 3000 Fuller Rd – Ann Arbor MI (map)
Runs for: 1.00 hours Phone: 734/662-9319 Website: http://www.a2gov.org/canoe
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