Archive for the ‘Arts and Life’ Category

PB&J-inspired dishes to support Food for Thought

By Brigitta Burks on Thursday, May 16th, 2013

It’s peanut-butter-jelly time for Food for Thought.
The nonprofit serving the region’s hungry is hosting…

Family Practice: Mothers Day mayhem

By Shannon Szyperski on Thursday, May 16th, 2013

I’ve learned to temper my Mothers Day expectations over the years. I started out motherhood…

Documentary on Lott wins award in Toronto

By Matt Liasse on Thursday, May 16th, 2013

A 2009 car accident motivated Victor Buhler’s documentary, “A Whole Lott More,” which last…

Borelli to speak at conservative event

By Toledo Free Press Staff Writers on Thursday, May 16th, 2013

Conservative speaker Deneen Borelli will visit Toledo on May 21 for a Northwest Ohio Conservative…

On the road with Mary Chapin Carpenter

By Vicki L. Kroll on Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

Mary Chapin Carpenter has sung about “The Dreaming Road,” “Stones in the Road” and how…

Orchestra prepping for final performance of season May 17-18

By Dave Willinger on Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

The Toledo Symphony Orchestra will wrap up its 69th season May 17-18 with performances of…

McGinnis: ‘Poker Night 2′ provides fun, if flawed, game of cards

By Michael Miller on Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

I admit, I’m a poker freak. I have loved the game for years now, with…

McGinnis: Turning a blind eye: Race and casting in summer’s blockbusters

By Jeff McGinnis on Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

Editor’s Note: This column contains spoilers for both “Iron Man 3″ and “Star Trek Into

Former Sandusky resident finds success writing YA novels

By Don Lee on Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

There’s more to a teenager than you might think.
Trish Doller wants you to know…

Beard: ‘Star Wars’ ‘expanded universe’ turns 35

By Jim Beard on Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

It’s been 35 years since the publication of the Star Wars novel “Splinter of the…

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