http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Fri, 15 May 2026 04:14:28 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/05/11/aging-adults-give-positive-marks-for-living-in-michigan/stories/20260507101 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/05/11/aging-adults-give-positive-marks-for-living-in-michigan/stories/20260507101#comments Mon, 11 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/05/11/aging-adults-give-positive-marks-for-living-in-michigan/stories/20260507101 More than a third of Michigan’s 10 million people are over 50, and a new poll shows that 82 percent of them see the state as a good to excellent place to live as they grow older. A view of the Pointe Mouille State Game Area in northeastern Monroe County. THE BLADE/TOM HENRY The Michigan Capitol is seen, May 24, 2023, in Lansing, Mich. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/05/10/hendel-speakeasy-set-up-for-jazz-night/stories/20260504110 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/05/10/hendel-speakeasy-set-up-for-jazz-night/stories/20260504110#comments Sun, 10 May 2026 10:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/05/10/hendel-speakeasy-set-up-for-jazz-night/stories/20260504110 COMMUNITY supporters are everywhere. Annette and Dick Sipp were among the more than 300 attendees making the 2020s roar as if it were the 1920s at the Bootleggers Bash. Jack and Cindi Sculfort party as if it's the 1920s at the 47th annual Perrysburg Rotary fund-raiser, the Bootleggers Bash. The Pinnacle owner Liz Thees, a Rotarian, raises a paddle to bid on an auction item at the Maumee Rotary 'Rooted in the Community' fund-raiser. Geoff Slawson and his wife, Marna, enjoy the Rotary Club of Maumee's Rooted in the Community fund-raiser. Rotary Club of Maumee President Paula Birney, and auction chairmen Julie Abbey and Sharon Trabbic bask in a successful fund-raiser. Executive Director Dottie Segur congratulates Marcus Hansen, who won his 'Oscar' as community volunteer at Sylvania Area Family Services' Oscars: Lights, Camera, Honor event. Dan Ridi was among the stars who was awarded for his community services at Sylvania Area Family Services star-studded event. Executive Director Dottie Segur shares a special thanks with retiring Sylvania Area Family Services board member Tom Ramsdell. Alexander Zonjic entertains at Lucille's. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/05/08/toledo-author-releases-debut-short-story-collection-on-arab-american-family/stories/20260504111 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/05/08/toledo-author-releases-debut-short-story-collection-on-arab-american-family/stories/20260504111#comments Fri, 08 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/05/08/toledo-author-releases-debut-short-story-collection-on-arab-american-family/stories/20260504111 Fiction writing is a quixotic activity. Toledo native Hasan Dudar's debut short story collection, 'Carryout,' follows an Arab American couple who open a corner store in 1970s Toledo. Toledo native Hasan Dudar's debut short story collection, 'Carryout,' follows an Arab American couple who open a corner store in 1970s Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/05/05/beyonc-bad-bunny-and-janelle-mon-e-take-artistic-liberties-with-met-gala-dress/stories/20260505088 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/05/05/beyonc-bad-bunny-and-janelle-mon-e-take-artistic-liberties-with-met-gala-dress/stories/20260505088#comments Tue, 05 May 2026 11:05:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/05/05/beyonc-bad-bunny-and-janelle-mon-e-take-artistic-liberties-with-met-gala-dress/stories/20260505088 NEW YORK — Met Gala guests from Beyoncé and Naomi Osaka to Emma Chamberlain did not play it safe this year for the Met Gala, delivering custom works of art in honor of the dress code “Fashion is art.” Beyoncé arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition on May 4 in New York. Bad Bunny arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition on May 4 in New York. Janelle Monae arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition on May 4 in New York. Naomi Osaka arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition on May 4 in New York. Emma Chamberlain arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition on May 4 in New York. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/05/04/cutting-fuel-cholesterol-pancreatic-cancer-survival/stories/20260504013 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/05/04/cutting-fuel-cholesterol-pancreatic-cancer-survival/stories/20260504013#comments Mon, 04 May 2026 10:17:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/05/04/cutting-fuel-cholesterol-pancreatic-cancer-survival/stories/20260504013 Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive cancers. It often shows up without much warning, and when it does, we don't have many ways to stop it from growing. Ahmad Hegazi works in his lab on the Health Science Campus. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/05/03/hendel-school-fund-raisers-popular-this-spring/stories/20260503028 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/05/03/hendel-school-fund-raisers-popular-this-spring/stories/20260503028#comments Sun, 03 May 2026 10:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/05/03/hendel-school-fund-raisers-popular-this-spring/stories/20260503028 SCHOOL benefits were plentiful as the end of this year is in sight. Kelsy Oberhaus, with her hands on her face, reacts after winning a one carat diamond during Maumee Valley Country Day School's 48th Annual Gala inside Market Hall at the Glass City Metropark in Toledo on April 11. Ivan and Michelle Jaffe of I.M. Jaffe Jewelers stand together during Maumee Valley Country Day School's 48th Annual Gala inside Market Hall at the Glass City Metropark in Toledo on April 11. Kelsy and Anthony Oberhaus embrace after winning a one carat diamond during Maumee Valley Country Day School's 48th Annual Gala inside Market Hall at the Glass City Metropark in Toledo on April 11. Guests enjoying the blackjack table at the Central Catholic High School gala. The honorary chairmen were Pat Boyle (class of 1982) and Julie (Schuller) Boyle (class of 1982). They have six children who graduated from Central Catholic. Max Boyle (class of 2014) sang “An Irish Blessing” while playing piano. He was a contestant on Season 17 of 'The Voice' and now performs as a contemporary pop artist in Nashville. Chris Knapik, with The Duckhorn Portfolio, pours a glass of wine during the Knight of the Vine event at Zia's and Real Seafood at The Docks in East Toledo on April 14. Katy Walker, left, and Kristen and Arturo Polizzi during the Knight of the Vine event at Zia's and Real Seafood at The Docks in East Toledo on April 14. Dan and Jane DiSalle, at left, and Maureen and Tim Martindale during the Knight of the Vine event at Zia's and Real Seafood at The Docks in East Toledo on April 14. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/04/30/local-hobby-shops-prep-for-free-comic-book-day/stories/20260430017 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/04/30/local-hobby-shops-prep-for-free-comic-book-day/stories/20260430017#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:50:26 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/04/30/local-hobby-shops-prep-for-free-comic-book-day/stories/20260430017 Millions of free comic books will be handed out at more than 2,000 retailers across the country Saturday for Free Comic Book Day, and shops in northwest Ohio expect hundreds of readers to come through their doors. Ed Katschke, owner of Monarch Comics in South Toledo, is excited to welcome customers on Free Comic Book Day after last year's fire meant the store couldn't participate. Ed Katschke, owner of Monarch Comics in South Toledo, stands in front of rows upon rows of comics on April 25. Jake Laird browses the comics at Monarch Comics in South Toledo on April 25. Jake Laird browses the comics at Monarch Comics in South Toledo on April 25. Comic books line a wall at Monarch Comics in South Toledo. Comic books line a wall at Monarch Comics. Boxes of comic books are available to peruse at Monarch Comics. Misty and Loren Smith, owners of Freedom Comics in West Toledo Michael Lorigan browses comic books at Freedom Comics in West Toledo on April 25. Inside Freedom Comics in West Toledo. Freedom Comics, at 2223 West Laskey Rd., is also letting guests on Free Comic Book Day pick up as many of the previous years’ selections as they like, in addition to three of the 2026 free issues. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/04/26/hendel-social-events-among-the-first-signs-of-spring/stories/20260426035 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/04/26/hendel-social-events-among-the-first-signs-of-spring/stories/20260426035#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/04/26/hendel-social-events-among-the-first-signs-of-spring/stories/20260426035 SPRING flowers and green grass are finally here. But even before spring began to show itself, there was a lot to do in Toledo. People mingle during the annual gridiron kickoff party at Hannon's Garage in downtown Toledo on March 4. A sea of Atlantic Cream Puffins, colorful to look at, sweet to eat, tempt the hungry at the Birders Tea. The menu for the 10th Anniversary Birders Tea was something to flock together for and to feather one's stomach, and gluten-free to boot. From left, Black Swamp Observatory board members Sallie Traxler, executive director Kimberly Kaufman, Board members Mindy Withrow and Margy Trumbull attended the tea to support the Ohio Young Birders Club. Event planners Julie Heitz, Kimberly Kaufman, and Pattye Nicolls. Ohio Young Birders Emma and Mia French with Tai French and Rachel Shamy. Ryan Jacob’s serves a Tea Tier to Kisa Weeman. Jake Riem and Casey Prokopow attend the annual gridiron kickoff party at Hannon's Garage in downtown Toledo, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. From left, Megan Anderson, Claire Griffin, and Sarah Knepp attend the annual gridiron kickoff party at Hannon's Garage in downtown Toledo on March 4. From left, Ryan Dolan, Kayla Henderson and Cindy Kirby attend the annual gridiron kickoff party at Hannon's Garage in downtown Toledo on March 4. Jocelyn Groll and Emily Wilhelm attend the annual gridiron kickoff party at Hannon's Garage in downtown Toledo on March 4. From left, Alexis Clarke, Maddie Stiegler and Nick Borrillo attend the annual gridiron kickoff party at Hannon's Garage in downtown Toledo on March 4. Lucas County Commissioner Lisa Sobecki was busy hobnobbing in the Hens' suite section. Julie and Jim Lindsay visit with community movers and shakers in the corporate suites area. Judge Jack Puffenberger, Jim Hoffman, and Nancy Miller visit in the corporate suites during the Hens season opener. Larry Boyer, John Martin, and Laurie and Jeff Huskisson were in the corporate suites on the Hens season opener. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/04/19/hendel-fantasy-ball-a-big-hit-at-toledo-club/stories/20260418008 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/04/19/hendel-fantasy-ball-a-big-hit-at-toledo-club/stories/20260418008#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/04/19/hendel-fantasy-ball-a-big-hit-at-toledo-club/stories/20260418008 THE MYTHS & Legends Ball, hosted by Gathering of Kingdoms, LTD, was held on March 28 at the historic Toledo Club, built in 1915. It was a sight to see as about 400 costumed guests paraded throughout the stately club with its rich woods, candles, chandeliers, and more. Last year was the first event and everyone enjoyed the venue so much that it returned for the second annual fantasy ball, which was sold out. Angel Breeden and Kasey Davis display their wings at the fantasy ball. Micah Tamari is shown in pose at the ball. Four women show off their costumes at the Toledo Club's second annual fantasy ball. Kelson Carey and Kirsten Hunter were among the 400 ball attendees. The Baroness, who is the hostess of the ball. Oberon and Tatiana, also known as Steve Thal and Stacy Butler of Montana, who attended the fantasy ball. Jeff and Crystal Reichardt at the Toledo Club, wearing the costumes made by Crystal. Brittany White participates in the fantasy ball festivities. Attendees gather for the award banquet put on by The Voice of Hope Outreach Ministries on March 29. From left, Rev. Rowena Lee, Sabrina Prince, George Cowell and Ellena Lee during the banquet titled “The 2026 Silent Soldiers” at the Premier Banquet Hall in Toledo on March 29. From left, Councilman Cerssandra McPherson, Judge Ian English, Tom Cole and Linnie Willis during The Voice of Hope award banquet. From left, Rev. Cedric Brock, Doris Greer, Juanita Greene, Idell Watson and Albert Easterly during “The 2026 Silent Soldiers” event. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/04/18/life-jacket-worn-passenger-survived-titanic-auctioned900-000/stories/20260418089 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/04/18/life-jacket-worn-passenger-survived-titanic-auctioned900-000/stories/20260418089#comments Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:09:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/04/18/life-jacket-worn-passenger-survived-titanic-auctioned900-000/stories/20260418089 LONDON — A life jacket worn by a passenger on RMS Titanic as she escaped the sinking steamship on a lifeboat sold at auction on Saturday for 670,00 pounds ($906,000). A Titanic life-preserver, which belonged to a survivor is shown in London in 2007. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/04/12/hendel-fans-hit-the-streets-suites-and-stands-for-the-mud-hens/stories/20260411004 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/04/12/hendel-fans-hit-the-streets-suites-and-stands-for-the-mud-hens/stories/20260411004#comments Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/04/12/hendel-fans-hit-the-streets-suites-and-stands-for-the-mud-hens/stories/20260411004 THE Toledo Mud Hens opener on Tuesday at Fifth Third Field was a home run for the unofficial first day of spring. Becca Murray, middle, stands with her children (from left) Charlie, 7, Millie, 4, and Hank, 8, during a pregame party before opening day for the Toledo Mud Hens at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on April 7. Muddy the Mud Hen stands with fans for a picture during opening day for the Toledo Mud Hens at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on April 7. Isaiah Vasquez sits next to Mike, Eliza, and Bella Trzonkowski during a pregame party before opening day for the Toledo Mud Hens at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on April 7. Lilliana, 5, and Genevieve, 7, are held by their parents Lizzie and Joe Marck while dancing to music during a pregame party before opening day for the Toledo Mud Hens at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on April 7. Joey Chestnut, an American competitive eater, stands next to Brody Cavitt, for a picture at a pregame party before opening day for the Toledo Mud Hens outside of Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on April 7. From left, Jeff Kimble, CEO of Communica, and Barry Rosen, Communica chief integration officer, Ken Knight, CEO of Knight Insurance, and Dennis Schroder, CEO and founder of Arakyta, attend a pregame party before opening day for the Toledo Mud Hens at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on April 7. Marty Sutter, president of Genoa Bank, and David Franke, director of business development at MVM Moving and Storage, attend a pregame party before opening day for the Toledo Mud Hens at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on April 7. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/04/06/heading-off-brain-injuries/stories/20260405071 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/04/06/heading-off-brain-injuries/stories/20260405071#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:29:23 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/04/06/heading-off-brain-injuries/stories/20260405071 Have you ever watched a sporting event where an athlete takes a hard hit to the head? Syed Abdul-Moiz Hasan, Ph.D. Candidate in experimental therapeutics, conducts research on the Health Science Campus. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/04/05/hendel-victory-center-sports-fashion-affair-helps-to-fit-wigs/stories/20260404003 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/04/05/hendel-victory-center-sports-fashion-affair-helps-to-fit-wigs/stories/20260404003#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/04/05/hendel-victory-center-sports-fashion-affair-helps-to-fit-wigs/stories/20260404003 HAPPY Easter! Many families will gather today for egg hunts and dinners, and in some cases with a special guest: the Easter Bunny. Peggy Keyes, a cancer survivor, fixes her wig during a fitting in the Wig Bank at The Victory Center in Perrysburg on March 18. Keyes is the recipient of the 3,000th wig the center has provided. Shelves stocked with various different wigs for cancer survivor patients to choose from sit inside the Wig Bank at the Victory Center in Perrysburg. Carson Myers sits with the Easter Bunny at the Epilepsy center Purple Day event. Owen Langenderfer, 4, grabs eggs during a community egg hunt in recognition of Purple Day, an international epilepsy awareness initiative, at the Epilepsy Center of Northwest Ohio in Maumee on March 26. Carson Myers, 2, and Tyler Sherman, his uncle, look at the candy contents of an egg during a community egg hunt in recognition of Purple Day at the Epilepsy Center of Northwest Ohio in Maumee on March 26. A person working the event grabs a large handful of eggs to set out for the kids during a community egg hunt in recognition of Purple Day at the Epilepsy Center of Northwest Ohio in Maumee on March 26. Damoni Winfree, 4, finds an egg during a community egg hunt in recognition of Purple Day at the Epilepsy Center of Northwest Ohio in Maumee on March 26. Amir Adnan, designer; Dr. Anwer Ali, host; Naureen Ali, host; and Huma Adnan, designer at the home event. Guests at the meet and greet event with designers at the Ali home in Perrysburg. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/03/29/hendel-two-kinds-of-pie-help-mobile-meals-of-toledo/stories/20260328006 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/03/29/hendel-two-kinds-of-pie-help-mobile-meals-of-toledo/stories/20260328006#comments Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/03/29/hendel-two-kinds-of-pie-help-mobile-meals-of-toledo/stories/20260328006 SPRING is finally here! It’s been a busy month leading up to the anticipation of sunshine and warm weather amid all the snow, wind, and ice. But it didn't stop people from being out and about supporting our community. Beth Paul, a culinary aid for Mobile Meals, serves slices of pizza to attendees March 12 during Pies and Pints for Mobile Meals at Earnest Brew Works in West Toledo. Scott and Lynne Forsythe enjoy slices of pizza and beer March 12 during Pies and Pints for Mobile Meals at Earnest Brew Works in West Toledo. Kris Bowser, bartender, smiles while serving patrons March 12 during Pies and Pints for Mobile Meals at Earnest Brew Works in West Toledo. Boxes of pies are stacked March 12 during Pies and Pints for Mobile Meals at Earnest Brew Works in Toledo. Linda Paetz, kitchen director, and Alison Foreman, CEO of Mobile Meals, stand together March 12 during Pies and Pints for Mobile Meals at Earnest Brew Works in Toledo. Paul and Stephany Johnson are handed their pizza and pie from volunteers Liz Thees and Trina Myers on March 12 during Pies and Pints for Mobile Meals at Earnest Brew Works in Toledo. Mark Fisher proudly displays his Maria award at the Montessori school event. West Side Montessori Alum Alec Schoepf entertains guests. Seth Metzger, Valentine Ononye, Niraj Shah, and Jeff Stephens attend the Montessori festivities. West Side Montessori Founder Lynn Fisher with her two sons Mark Fisher and David Fisher. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/03/22/hendel-women-of-toledo-speak-out-listen-to-others/stories/20260321004 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/03/22/hendel-women-of-toledo-speak-out-listen-to-others/stories/20260321004#comments Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/03/22/hendel-women-of-toledo-speak-out-listen-to-others/stories/20260321004 REIMAGINING the Systems That Shape Care, Culture & Community was the theme for the ninth annual International Women’s Day Luncheon presented by Women of Toledo on March 10 at the Glass City Center in downtown Toledo. Abby Arnold, deputy mayor of the city of Toledo, speaks in a panel discussion during the Women of Toledo’s Signature Luncheon: 2026 International Women's Day at the Glass City Center in Toledo on March 10. Greg Braylock, vice president of strategic integration at ProMedica, speaks in a panel discussion during the Women of Toledo’s Signature Luncheon: 2026 International Women's Day at the Glass City Center in Toledo on March 10. Attendees listen to the panel discussion during the Women of Toledo’s Signature Luncheon: 2026 International Women's Day at the Glass City Center in Toledo on March 10. Moderator Amy Hall, entrepreneur and life coach, leads the panel discussion during the Women of Toledo’s Signature Luncheon: 2026 International Women's Day at the Glass City Center in Toledo on March 10. Navdeep Karamchandani, catering and off-site director at Balance Pan-Asian Grille, speaks in a panel discussion during the Women of Toledo’s Signature Luncheon: 2026 International Women's Day at the Glass City Center in Toledo on March 10. Deimi, a SewHope student who will be part of its first graduating class this October, at school in mid-February, 2026. Deimi plans to continue her schooling in hopes of becoming a pediatrician. SewHope board and staff: Dr. Anne Ruch, Emily Osborn, Gloria Buganski, Cecilia Chaudhary, and Roxanne Ward. Ashley Nolnar and Cindy Scaggs at the SewHope event. Dr. Anne Ruch, founder and CEO of Compassion Health Toledo, and founder and board president of SewHope. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/03/16/bgsu-researchers-working-to-make-solar-panels-that-can-withstand-extreme/stories/20260315128 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/03/16/bgsu-researchers-working-to-make-solar-panels-that-can-withstand-extreme/stories/20260315128#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:20:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/03/16/bgsu-researchers-working-to-make-solar-panels-that-can-withstand-extreme/stories/20260315128 BOWLING GREEN — In the heart of the Midwest, where weather can shift from calm to turbulent in an instant, researchers at Bowling Green State University are working to ensure a key source of clean energy can withstand the region’s harshest elements. BGSU researchers, including Joseph Furgal, Ph.D., third from left, are looking for ways to improve the durability of solar panels as part of a grant from the Northwest Ohio Innovation Consortium. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/03/15/hendel-history-negro-baseball-league-highlighted/stories/20260314002 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/03/15/hendel-history-negro-baseball-league-highlighted/stories/20260314002#comments Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/03/15/hendel-history-negro-baseball-league-highlighted/stories/20260314002 IT was a home run! Negro Baseball Leagues were the featured topic during A Community Conversation presented at Imagination Station last month, which was National Black History month. The More than Baseball: How the Negro Leagues Advanced America, was a panel discussion led by Chrys Peterson. Attendees watch a short documentary on the history of the Negro League Baseball during the More than Baseball conversation at the Imagination Station in Toledo on Feb. 27. Artwork crafted using old baseball leather by Tom Runnells, artist and former Major League Baseball Manager, is displayed at the More than Baseball event, highlighting legends from the Negro League Baseball at the Imagination Station in Toledo on Feb. 27. Tom Runnells, artist and former Major League Baseball Manager, smiles during the More than Baseball conversation about Negro League Baseball at the Imagination Station in Toledo on Feb. 27. Young attendees take a picture with Joyce Stearnes Thompson, daughter of Norman Thomas "Turkey" Stearnes, during the More than Baseball conversation about Negro League Baseball at the Imagination Station in Toledo on Feb. 27. Bob Kendrick, president of Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, speaks during the More than Baseball conversation at the Imagination Station in Toledo on Feb. 27. Gary Gillette, a Detroit Stars historian, speaks during the More than Baseball conversation about Negro League Baseball at the Imagination Station in Toledo on Feb. 27. Joyce Stearnes Thompson, daughter of Norman Thomas "Turkey" Stearnes, speaks during the More than Baseball conversation about Negro League Baseball at the Imagination Station in Toledo on Feb. 27. Tom Runnells, artist and former Major League Baseball Manager, displays artwork crafted using old baseball leather during the More than Baseball conversation surrounding Negro League Baseball at the Imagination Station in Toledo on Feb. 27. Standing, left to right, Clara Petty; Co-Chairman, Felicia Dunston; Chairman, Dejah Griffith, Deborah Barnett, Dr. Brenda Kynard-Holsey, Zeta Alpha Omega Chapter President; Katrina Barry, and Alpha Lambda Chapter President; Amira Welch. Sitting, left to right, Iota Iota President Alessandra Dews, Lisa McDuffie, Andrea Price, Jenai Hicklin, Tahyah Smith, Aufweidershen Winfield, and State Rep. Erika D. White at the 118th Founders Day Celebration. Lecture sponsors George and Vicky Brymer, Dan Chudzinski, Sr. Nancy Linenkugel, final president of Lourdes University and Erin Palmer Szavuly, chairperson of the Lourdes Art Department at the Sr. Jane Mary Sorosiak Lecture in the Franciscan Center with Chudzinski's sculpture, Frogman. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/03/15/marc-brown-exhibit-highlights-arthur-s-evolution/stories/20260228003 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/03/15/marc-brown-exhibit-highlights-arthur-s-evolution/stories/20260228003#comments Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/03/15/marc-brown-exhibit-highlights-arthur-s-evolution/stories/20260228003 FINDLAY —  Tucked on the University of Findlay campus is a world-class treasure: the world’s largest and most diverse collection of picture book art. Marc Brown: More Than an Aardvark - A retrospective of the career of author/illustrator who created "Arthur the Aardvark " on display Feb. 16 at the Mazza Museum in Findlay. Marc Brown´s hand sculpt. Marc Brown: More Than an Aardvark - A retrospective of the career of author/illustrator who created "Arthur the Aardvark " on display Feb. 16 at the Mazza Museum in Findlay. Marc Brown´s hand sculpt. Marc Brown: More Than an Aardvark - A retrospective of the career of author/illustrator who created "Arthur the Aardvark " on display Feb. 16 at the Mazza Museum in Findlay. Marc Brown: More Than an Aardvark - A retrospective of the career of author/illustrator who created "Arthur the Aardvark " on display Feb. 16 at the Mazza Museum in Findlay. A Storm of Horses: The Art of Ruth Sanderson. She donated all of the original equine-themed illustrations from A Storm of Horses. The exhibit coincides with the 50th anniversary of the UF Equestrian Studies program and features a fully articulated horse skeleton Feb. 16 at the Mazza Museum in Findlay. Dan Chudzinski of the University of Findlay's Mazza Museum, details illustrator Raul Colon's original art for a page in Deborah Hopkinson's book "A Band Of Angels" as part of a new exhibit for Black History Month featuring some original artworks that would become illustrations in impactful African American children's stories on Feb. 13, 2024. Illustrations that part of Marc Brown retrospective, author/illustrator who created "Arthur the Aardvark ", on display Feb. 16 at the Mazza Museum in Findlay. "Junior High Still Life" that is part of Marc Brown retrospective, author/illustrator who created "Arthur the Aardvark ", on display Feb. 16 at the Mazza Museum in Findlay. Drawn Apart: The Art of Stephen Gammell. The artist who won the Caldecott medal, and two Caldecott honors medals in a six-year period, also created the artwork for what became the most banned books series of the 1990s, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, Monday, February 16, 2026, at the Mazza Museum in Findlay. Drawn Apart: The Art of Stephen Gammell. The artist who won the Caldecott medal, and two Caldecott honors medals in a six-year period, also created the artwork for what became the most banned books series of the 1990s, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Feb. 16 at the Mazza Museum in Findlay. "Song and Dance Man" from Drawn Apart: The Art of Stephen Gammell. The artist who won the Caldecott medal, and two Caldecott honors medals in a six-year period, also created the artwork for what became the most banned books series of the 1990s, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Feb. 16 at the Mazza Museum in Findlay. "Big Boy" from Drawn Apart: The Art of Stephen Gammell. The artist who won the Caldecott medal, and two Caldecott honors medals in a six-year period, also created the artwork for what became the most banned books series of the 1990s, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Feb. 16 at the Mazza Museum in Findlay. Meet Felicity: An American Girl by Dan Andreasen which is part of the Drawn Together: An Illustrated Celebration of America 250, features the original cover of Meet Felicity (book one of the American Girl series); one of the earliest depictions of the monkey that would become Curious George (the illustration survived the Nazi occupation of Paris); and an original Disney animation cel featuring Mickey Mouse, painted by Findlay resident Madeline Porter, in 1946. A Storm of Horses: The Art of Ruth Sanderson. She donated all of the original equine-themed illustrations from A Storm of Horses. The exhibit coincides with the 50th anniversary of the UF Equestrian Studies program and features a fully articulated horse skeleton Monday, February 16, 2026, at the Mazza Museum in Findlay. Original Disney animation cel featuring Mickey Mouse, painted by Findlay resident Madeline Porter, in 1946 which is part of the Drawn Together: An Illustrated Celebration of America 250, features he original cover of Meet Felicity (book one of the American Girl series); one of the earliest depictions of the monkey that would become Curious George (the illustration survived the Nazi occupation of Paris); and an original Disney animation cel featuring Mickey Mouse, painted by Findlay resident Madeline Porter, in 1946. H.A. Rey´s " Cecily G. and the Nine Monkeys" which is part of the "Drawn Together: An Illustrated Celebration of America 250, features he original cover of Meet Felicity (book one of the American Girl series); one of the earliest depictions of the monkey that would become Curious George (the illustration survived the Nazi occupation of Paris); and an original Disney animation cel featuring Mickey Mouse, painted by Findlay resident Madeline Porter, in 1946. Drawn Together: An Illustrated Celebration of America 250, features he original cover of Meet Felicity (book one of the American Girl series); one of the earliest depictions of the monkey that would become Curious George (the illustration survived the Nazi occupation of Paris); and an original Disney animation cel featuring Mickey Mouse, painted by Findlay resident Madeline Porter, in 1946. Dan Chudzinski, curator of the University of Findlay's Mazza Museum, details illustrator Raul Colon's original art for a page in Deborah Hopkinson's book "A Band Of Angels" as part of a new exhibit for Black History Month featuring some original artworks that would become illustrations in impactful African American children's stories on Feb. 13, 2024, before they are seen by the public. Dan Chudzinski, curator of the University of Findlay's Mazza Museum, discusses upcoming exhibits on Feb. 13, 2024, before they are seen by the public. Director of curation and exhibitions Dan Chudzinski Introduces “Mousetronaut Goes to Mars” by C. F. Payne as University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum showcases a selection of the world’s finest fantasy artists in its 10th annual Enchanted Brush exhibit during an opening reception on Monday, July 15, 2024, in Findlay. Dan Chudzinski, now director and curator, shows the location of an illustration in one of Nikki Grimes’ books at the Mazza Museum on Findlay University’s campus in Findlay on Jan. 31, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/03/09/um-study-looks-air-pollutions-effects-mobility/stories/20260309006 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/03/09/um-study-looks-air-pollutions-effects-mobility/stories/20260309006#comments Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/03/09/um-study-looks-air-pollutions-effects-mobility/stories/20260309006 ANN ARBOR — A University of Michigan study has taken a fine-grained, long-term look at residential-area air pollution and how it relates to deteriorating mobility — and hindered recovery — for older Americans. Sara Adar, professor of Epidemiology and Global Public Health at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/03/08/hendel-dancing-event-takes-the-stage-at-st-john-s/stories/20260307003 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/03/08/hendel-dancing-event-takes-the-stage-at-st-john-s/stories/20260307003#comments Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/03/08/hendel-dancing-event-takes-the-stage-at-st-john-s/stories/20260307003 MARCH is just getting rolling, but so many memories of people supporting the community last month are still fresh. St. John's dance competitors Sam Fischer, Shana Pisle, Todd Black, Erin Yoder, Kristin Polubneva, Jack Mewhort, luliia Leuck, Myles Copeland, Jordan Fiedler, Nick Marconi, Jason Dzierwa, and Kaycee Hardiman. Young Alumnus of the Year 2026 Tycen Anderson at the St. John's event. St. John's President Karl Ertle, Rodney Rodgers, and board chairman Luke Nachtrab. Director of Advancement Events Jo Ann Savage with a member of the St. John's judging panel, Kevin Smith Kirkwood, a Broadway performer. Members of a UToledo Health team participate in the Soup R Bowl-A-Thon fund-raiser. George Hansen, first mate for Serenity Sailing in 2025, will be a skipper and donating his sailboat in 2026 for excursions. George is talking with, left to right, Greg Voight, his wife Judy Hansen, Trish and Dave Weaver, all supporters from Luna Pier, Mich. Couples gather at Brandywine Country Club's annual Sweetheart Dance on Feb. 21.