Ongoing
• Sculpture In the Village, Williams Park, SR 300 just north of SR 600, Gibsonburg. Ohio; Open daily. A juried outdoor sculpture exhibit with over 20 of the Midwest's best sculptors displaying sculpture in bronze, stone, steel, marble, aluminum, granite, glass, concrete, etc. in an outdoor setting meandering for 1/3 mile on a paved path around a quarry surrounded with trees, flowers, fountains and waterfalls. For further information, contact: Jim Havens, Curator, at 419-849-3048 or visit:

The Hayes Train Special, which runs through Dec. 31, includes a 12 x 24 foot, three-tier layout featuring eight G- and O-gauge trains. (Photo courtesy of the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center)

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Through Dec. 11: 7th Annual Faculty Exhibition, Owens Community College Walter E. Terhune Gallery. 1-800-GO-OWENS, ext. 2721.
Through Dec. 31: Lights Before Christmas, The Toledo Zoo. During the holiday season, the Zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland featuring more than one million lights, over 200 images of some animals, ice-carving demonstrations on Thursday evenings, carolers, holiday treats, the Swanton Area Railroad model trains, and visits with Santa in the Indoor Theatre. www.toledozoo.org.

Through Dec.31: Hayes Train Special, Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m., Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont. The spirit of holidays past is revived in this operating model train display. The 12 x 24 foot, three-tier layout features eight G- and O-gauge trains. All of the trains are styles important to the life of 19th US President R.B. Hayes. 800-998-7737 or rbhayes.org.
Through Jan. 3, 2010: LitGraphic: The World of the Graphic Novel, Toledo Museum of Art. Graphic novels (think comic books for grownups) explore topics that range from thought-provoking to heart-wrenching to risqué. Explore the history, diversity, and tremendous popularity of this ever evolving art form.

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Through Jan. 3, 2010: Circus! Exhibition, Imagination Station, Toledo. Walk the high wire, learn to juggle, or spring up to a trapeze bar. Circus! at the Imagination Station uses science to explore the wonder of circus through 23 interactive exhibits that will amaze, thrill, perplex and entertain! www.imaginationstationtoledo.org.
Through Jan. 10: "White House Pets: Ambassadors at Large" & "White House Horses," Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Dillon House, Fremont. A pair of special exhibits on loan from the White House Historical Association that explore the four-footed residents of the White House. 800-998-7737 or www.rbhayes.org.
Through Jan. 31, 2010: Storybook Stars: Award-Winning Illustrations from the Mazza Collection, Toledo Museum of Art. See 120 enchanting illustrations from artists who have won major awards for their work in children's books. This is an exhibition filled with happy childhood memories the entire family will enjoy. www.toledomuseum.org.
Through Feb. 7, 2010: Chihuly Toledo, Toledo Museum of Art. A rarely-seen exhibition of the works of famed glass artist Dale Chihuly. www.toledomuseum.org.
Through Feb. 7: Word Play, Toledo Museum of Art. Word Play draws from the Toledo Museum of Art’s permanent collection—focusing on works produced in the last 50 years—to examine the stimulating linkage between text and contemporary art. www.toledomuseum.org.
Through March 14, 2010: Paris: City of Art, Toledo Museum of Art. Art history students at the University of Toledo selected objects from TMA’s collection depicting Paris and the work of Parisian artists. www.toledomuseum.org.

December
Dec. 5-19: Old Home Holiday Tour, Wood Co. Historical Center & Museum, Bowling Green. Self-guided Holiday Tours of over 30 exhibit rooms decorated with International and traditional holiday flair. Mondays, Tuesdays, & Wednesdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursdays and Fridays 10 a.m.-8 p.m., weekends 1-4 p.m. Call 419-352-0967 for details.
Dec. 6-13: Holidays in the Manor House, Wildwood Preserve Metropark Manor House, Toledo. See 28 areas magically transformed for the holiday season. 419-407-9700.
Dec. 11: Nutcracker, 7 p.m., Franciscan Theatre & Conference Center, Sylvania. Bedford Academy’s 12th annual production of “The Nutcracker.” 419-824-3999.
Dec. 11-12: Holiday Lantern Tours, Sauder Village, Archbold. Experience the turn of the century at Sauder Village. 800-590-9755.
Dec. 12: Voices of Harmony – Sounds of the Season, Owens Community College Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Perrysburg. Come and listen to the beautiful tones of American harmony as they perform songs of the holiday season. 567-661-2787.
Dec. 12-13: Fremont Flea Market Sandusky Co. Fairgrounds 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont. Free admission. Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Over 200 vendors. 419-332-5604 or www.sanduskycountyfair.com.
Dec. 12-13: Dillon House Christmas SpecialTEAs, 1-3 p.m., Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont. Spend a leisurely pre-holiday afternoon with friends or family while enjoying the pleasures of a 19th-century tea with a decidedly holiday theme. Advance reservations required. 800-998-7737.
Dec. 12-13: Toledo Ballet presents “The Nutcracker.” Stranahan Theater. 419-471-0049.
Dec 12- 13: Christmas of Yesteryear, Historic Lyme Village, 5001 SR 4, Bellevue. Sat. 1-9 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. 419-483-4949, www.lymevillage.org.
Dec. 13: Winter Festival of Crafts, Franciscan Theatre & Conference Center, Sylvania. Holiday wreaths, decorations and gifts will make your season spirits bright. Applications and Information: 419-842-1925 / 419-693-9577.
Dec. 13: Holiday Open House, 1-4 p.m., Fort Meigs State Memorial, Perrysburg. War of 1812 soldiers and civilians will be on hand to provide demonstrations and answer questions about the War of 1812 and camp life. Shop the museum store for unique holiday gifts. 800-283-8916.
Dec. 14: The Oak Ridge Boys Christmas, 7:30 p.m., Stranahan Theater, Toledo. TicketMaster at 419-474-1333 or ticketmaster.com.
Dec. 17: Winter Musicfest, 7 p.m., Owens Community College Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Perrysburg. A musical explosion featuring Toledo School for the Arts’ chorus, orchestra and winds. 419-246-8732.
Dec. 18: Jim Brickman – Special Holiday Engagement, 8 p.m., Stranahan Theater, Toledo. 1-800-745-3000 or TicketMaster at 419-474-1333.
Dec. 18: Holiday Hop, featuring Coasters, Platters & The Marvelettes. 7:30 p.m., Sandusky State Theatre, 107 Columbus Ave. 419-626-1950 or sanduskystate.com. $20-$40/person; Dinner/show package: $34-$54/person.
Dec. 19: Christmas is for Kids SpecialTEA, 1-3 p.m., Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont. Costumed wait staff serve holiday-themed goodies, while young and old enjoy the original interiors of one of Fremont’s finest historic homes. Seasonal entertainment also included. 800-998-7737.
Dec. 26-31: Horse-drawn Sleigh/Carriage Rides, 1-4 p.m., Hayes Presidential Center, Spiegel Grove, corner of Hayes & Buckland Avenues, Fremont. Recreate a scene straight from a Currier & Ives print as the Hayes Presidential Center hosts sleigh rides through the estate of 19th US President R.B. Hayes. 800-998-7737 or rbhayes.org.
Dec. 27: Northwest Ohio’s Premier Bridal Event, noon-4 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Perrysburg. A full runway bridal fashion show. 419-873-0700.
Dec. 29: Harlem Globetrotters, 2 and 7 p.m., Lucas County Arena, Toledo. TicketMaster.com or 419-474-1333.
Dec. 31: Noon Year’s Eve at the Zoo, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Toledo Zoo. Get a jump on celebrating the New Year! Watch the ball drop at the stroke of noon and take part in some awesome family-friendly activities. www.toledozoo.org.
Dec. 31: The Great Sausage Drop, Depot Park, 353 Ottawa St., Elmore. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Where else but in Elmore would you expect to see a giant brightly lit 18 foot sausage fall from the sky to usher in the New Year? A live band, lots of good home cooked food and soft drinks with sausage as one of the entrees. Games include sausage eating, sausage tossing and dress your hot dog. 419-260-1282 or 419-707-9799 or elmorehs.tripod.com.
Dec. 31: Walleye Madness at Midnight, 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Madison Street, Port Clinton. Bring in the New Year with the only place in America that drops a fish and people sing and dance in the street! Enjoy heated tents, food, games for children and a full stage show capped off by fireworks. walleyemadness.com.
Dec. 31: Big Band New Year’s Eve Party, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Stranahan Theater. Presented by Johnny Knorr & his Orchestra. Hats, noisemakers, snacks, hors d'oeuvres, champagne toast, breakfast buffet. Advance tickets $45/person ~ $50/person at the door. Reservations: 419-690-0500 or 419-697-7612.
For more events, be sure to visit www.presspublications.com, www.do-toledo.org; www.lake-erie.com or www.lakeeriesfavoriteneighbor.com.

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