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Rockershop All-Star Summit set for Woodchuck’s
The Rockershop All-Star Summit will be held at Woodchuck’s Bar & Grill in Toledo Sept. 5 from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.
The music festival, presented by Rockershop Records, will include seven bands, a DJ and two jam sessions.
The Rockershop, a renowned local practice space for a number of bands and musicians, has hosted several jam session events over the years.
“This year we decided to take the show to the people,” said AJ Szozda, president, Rockershop Records. “We have musicians coming in from San Francisco, San Diego and L.A., along with a diverse group of local musicians.” “It’s a great way to get people to come in to town and play music. How else do you get all your favorite musicians into one building to play together?" said Zac Dowell, co-founder.
The schedule includes:
4-5:15 p.m.: DJ Persimmon St. Cloud
5:15-6 p.m.: - AJ Szozda
6-7 p.m. - Gene Crawford and Ben Langois
7-8 p.m. - The Blue Hook
8-9 p.m. - The Avant Guardians
9-10 p.m.- The CEO Band
10-11 p.m.- The Lux
11 p.m.-12 p.m. - All Star Rockershop Jam
12-1 a.m. - The Funkin Wagnals
1-2 a.m. - All Star Rockershop Jam
Woodchuck's Bar & Grill is located at 224 South Erie St., Toledo.
For more information, contact AJ Szozda, President, Rockershop Records at 419-266-6788 or
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Autumn Adventure
There’s no better time to enjoy the Toledo Area Metroparks than autumn.
Now through Nov. 7, Metroparks is sponsoring The Autumn Adventure fall walking program. Those who would like to participate need only pick up a walking record and hit the trails.
Though colorful trails have been identified, participants can pick up to four of their own. Walk a total of eight to complete the program. Venture out on your own or join one of the parks’ guided walks.
Autumn Adventure Trail Records are available at the Visitors Center at Wildwood Metropark or in the brown boxes at any Metropark beginning in September.
Schedel events
Schedel Arboretum and Gardens in Elmore, 19255 W. Portage River S. Rd. Elmore, is offering the following special events in September and October.
Sept. 16, 6:30 p.m.: Landscaping with Fall Colors, with Cindy Bench, owner of Bench Farms on SR 2. Participants will hear details on how to get the most out of your fall landscape. The fee is $12 per person.Reservations are required. Gardens will open at 5:30 p.m. for those who want to come early and explore the grounds.
Oct. 2, 6 p.m.: An Elegant Evening at the Gardens. Enjoy a twilight stroll through the garden estate, followed by hors d’oeuvres and musical entertainment. At 7 p.m., dinner will be served featuring beef medallions and shrimp, followed by dessert. The cost is $50 per person or $375 for a table of eight. Advance registration & payment is required.
For more information, visit www.schedel-gardens.org or call 419-862-3182.
Exploring cancer through art
Cancer Connection of Northwest Ohio, Inc., is presenting “Expressions of a Cancer Journey,” an exhibition of original artwork in the Toledo Museum of Art’s Community Gallery now through Sept. 26.
Twenty-seven juried pieces by 15 local artists tell the stories of cancer patients, their caregivers, family and friends in the unique exhibition that depicts the cancer experience from various perspectives.
The exhibit will be documented in a book to be composed by Jean Schoen, of CCNWO, and Jennifer Balogh, of Mercy Cancer Center’s Art of Healing Program.
CCNWO is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that aims to connect cancer patients, their families and caregivers to existing resources in the community, while researching the need for implementation of additional resources. In addition to a food pantry, participation in Scott Hamilton’s 4th Angel Mentoring Program, and providing temporary housing for cancer patients, CCNWO offers personalized cancer patient support through the Hand-in-Hand Program.
“By seeing the unique perspectives of those experiencing the cancer journey, we can better understand how the community can support those who are touched by cancer,” said Jean Schoen, Founder and President of CCNWO. “The submissions we received from the local community are truly touching and inspiring. I feel grateful that we are able to showcase these pieces through a partnership with the Toledo Museum of Art.”
Lincoln Broadway Series announced
Individual tickets for the 2010-11 Lincoln Broadway Series at the Stranahan Theater, are currently on sale.
Tickets start at $23 and will be available at theaterleague.com, all Ticketmaster outlets, the Stranahan Theater box office or by calling 800-745-3000.
Shows include” “A Chorus Line,” Oct. 28-31; “Fiddler on the Roof,” Feb. 3-6; “The Color Purple,” March 10-13; “Cirque Dreams Illumination,” April 7-10; and “Legally Blonde,” May 5-8.
Theater League recently announced the addition of four special presentations to round out the 2010-2011 season at the Stranahan: “Handel’s Messiah Rocks “Dec. 14, is a classic, holiday masterpiece set to a thrilling rock and roll beat; “Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles,” Jan. 18-19, covers the Fab Four from Ed Sullivan to Abbey Road in a multi-media, multi-dimensional not-to-be-missed experience; “Riverdance,” Feb. 15-16, is a thunderous celebration of Irish music, song and dance that has thrilled millions around the globe; and “Stomp,” April 26-27, is explosive, provocative, sophisticated and an international percussion sensation that fills the stage with magnificent rhythms.
Groups of 15 or more may call 1-866-31-GROUP and save up to 30 percent. Military save 50 percent throughout the theater. Students save 50 percent for balcony seating (select performances only, excludes “Rain” and “Riverdance:). For more information on the 2010-2011 Lincoln Mercury Broadway Series, visit theaterleague.com.
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