Toledo City Paper

01/13/2026

The Ability Center helps people to become more independent. Dogs are trained to be skilled companions, service dogs, and facility dogs for schools.

The program needs volunteers as puppy raisers and fosters!

“We want to raise pups that are going to go out there and change someone’s life for the better. And Lord knows they do that for us.” -Jennifer Kraus, Puppy Raiser The world is going to the dogs. The Ability Center of Greater Toledo is helping through its Assistance Dogs program. The 100-year-o...

01/12/2026

We've rounded up local exhibits, classes and workshops, panel discussions and mixers in our January Art Guide!

📷 Submit a photo to the Photo Arts Club of Toledo's 38th Annual Photo Contest starting TODAY through February 14th!

Get the full list here:

Exhibitions, classes and creative gatherings shaping Toledo’s arts scene this month January brings a renewed sense of curiosity to Toledo’s art community, with exhibitions and events that span centuries of technique and expression—from ancient-inspired intaglio printmaking to ever-evolving dig...

01/12/2026

🎥🌟 Chicago-based filmmaker Amy Heller Zimmerman has chosen The Federal Inn as the setting for her 2nd film! 🎥🌟

Zimmerman’s inspiration came straight from college friend and fellow actress, Katie Pettee, who now owns the historic bed & breakfast. Their reunion sparked the idea for the upcoming film, Primrose Inn, bringing Hollywood creativity to a beloved local landmark.

Read more here: https://toledocitypaper.com/tcp-art-culture/filmmaker-amy-heller-zimmerman-sets-her-new-film-in-maumee/

01/12/2026

💡 We're kicking off the year with our Big Ideas Issue! 💡

Hear from the local movers & shakers who are helping to make our community a better place with their Big Ideas!

Dean Davis is the Owner & CEO of Art Farm. Dean is working to build an infrastructure in Toledo that will help artists work full-time without having to leave the city.

Read the full feature here: https://toledocitypaper.com/the-city/big-idea-2026/

01/11/2026

A Vintage Lover's Guide to Toledo!
From clothes and housewares to furniture and salvaged pieces, we've rounded up some of the best vintage and antique stores around the Toledo area.

Get the full list here: https://toledocitypaper.com/the-city/a-vintage-lovers-guide-to-toledo-2/

⏰ The Copper Kettle
👕 Buff's Bowling Green
🧡 Maumee Antique Mall

Love a spot that we missed? Let us know which spot is your favorite in the comments below 👇

01/10/2026

🎬 Local non-profit Toledo Talent is dedicated to supporting, educating, and providing community for local actors and models within the Glass City. 🎬

Although Sadie Quinn and Zillian Black started Toledo Talent only three years ago, the organization has already made an impact on local talent.

Lights. Camera. Action. Whether you are a new actor looking to improve your acting skills or a well-seasoned actor looking for community, Toledo Talent could be the organization for you! Toledo Talent is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting, educating and providing community for local a...

01/10/2026

☕ Check out Sweet Nate’s Coffee meal deal this month! ☕

Get $2 off when you order a drink with a sandwich, quiche, or wrap through February 15th!

Mention the code Cortado419 to get the deal.

01/09/2026

Radiance and Reverie: Jewels from the Collection of Neil Lane is on display at The Toledo Museum of Art’s Glass Pavillion until January 18th.

The exhibit showcases more than brooches and bangles, with gems and jewels adorning everything from goblets and bowties to apothecary jars and cloak clasps.

When driving to downtown Toledo from 1-75 it’s hard to miss seeing the Toledo Art Museum, or the billboard in front of the building advertising the museum’s most recent exhibit. Currently if you drive by you’ll see a gleaming piece of flowery jewelry, one of the many pieces on display in the e...

01/09/2026

Alana Eddy launched her alterations business, Sew On & Sew Forth, in 2024, combining everyday tailoring with her passion for historical fashion and costuming.

Eddy also founded an annual Regency-era ball to showcase her designs, hosted at The Toledo Club!

Alana Eddy opened her small business/passion project, Sew On & Sew Forth in March of 2024. Her lifelong love of sewing and customization carried her through multiple alteration jobs at local dry cleaners and through natural progression led to starting her own business. Specializing in alterations, e...

01/09/2026

⚾ For more than 20 years, Perrysburg native Ron Kleinfelter has been the official scorer for the Detroit Tigers. ⚾

Kleinfelter got his start in 1999, calling his first professional game for The Mudhens at the old Ned Skeldon Stadium in Maumee.

Baseball fans know the feeling. A sharp grounder eats up a third baseman. A slow roller forces a throw on the run. A diving stop turns into an infield single. In those moments, thousands of eyes shift to the scoreboard, waiting for the verdict that decides whether the play becomes a hit or an error.