June is bustin’ out all over…

June – a time to celebrate dads, welcome summer and enjoy the full slate of activities going on throughout the Maumee Bay area.  

Ongoing:
Through July 10, 2011: Ohio Kimono Exhibit, Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, 19225 W. Portage River S. Rd., Fremont. Recognized expert and renowned collector, Karrie Porter will bring examples of many different styles of Kimono to the McAlear Gallery in the Brown Welcome Center along with the Schedel Foundation's collection of Japanese netsuke. www.schedel-gardens.org or 419-862-3182.

Through Sept. 18: Watch and Wager on Live Harness Racing, Raceway Park, 5700 Telegraph Rd., Toledo, 7 p.m. Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays. www.racewayparktoledo.com or 419-476-7751.

Athena Art Society, comprised of Toledo's best know women artists, is returning to Schedel Arboretum and Gardens for a Summer Exhibit & Garden Party Reception. The exhibit runs through July 30th. A Garden Party Reception will be held in the Trellis Gallery July 30 from 2 to 4 pm.

Through Sept. 18: Bodies Revealed exhibition, Imagination Station, One Discovery Way, downtown Toledo. Featuring real human bodies meticulously prepared and respectfully displayed. www.imaginationstationtoledo.com or

Through Jan. 29, 2012: Civil War: Battlefield & Homefront, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont. On the exact date that the first Confederate shots were fired on Fort Sumter – the act that marked the Civil War’s start – the Civil War exhibit will open. The exhibit interprets the war years using the letters of Northwest Ohio residents who served in the war and those who stayed behind. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays and holiday from noon to 5 p.m. (library closed) at the center, Hayes and Buckland avenues, Fremont. For more info, call 412-332-2081 or visit www.rbhayes.org.

Toledo Museum of Art – Various exhibits at the museum, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo:

Through-June 12: “The Baroque World of Fernando Botero” Exhibit, Canaday Gallery. Known for the larger-than-life scale of his work and his use of vibrant colors, Columbian painter, sculptor and draftsman Fernando Botero (b. 1932) has a style instantly recognized as his alone.

For more information on these and other programs, call 419-255-8000 or www.toledomuseum.org.

Through July 24: Frank Stella: Irregular Polygons, Canaday Gallery. A consistent innovator at the forefront of abstract art, Stella produces his works in series, immersing himself in visual thinking and creating -- according to his words -- “line, plane, volume, and point, within space.” Admission is free.

Through Aug. 7: What’s Wrong with Me? Art and Disease, Hitchcock Gallery. Is disease limited to a particular pathogen invading an unwitting host? Or can it be understood as a social construction arising from a complex series of factors? Art history students at the University of Toledo selected works from the TMA collection and designed this exhibition that explores the relationships between art, disease, and human civilization.

Through May 13, 2012: “The Egypt Experience: Secrets of the Tomb” Exhibit, Lower Level Egyptian Gallery, Main Museum. TMA’s popular mummies return to public view for this exploration of ancient Egyptian beliefs about life and the afterlife.

June
June 3-4: Genoa Homecoming, downtown Genoa. Residents, former residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a parade, entertainment and much more. The theme of this year’s homecoming celebration is “Fun in the Tropics.” www.genoaohio.org.

June 4-5: Historic Old West End Festival and Home Tours, Toledo’s Historic Old West End, (Robinwood/Bancroft/Collingwood/Monroe), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Home tours, art show, antique car show, entertainment, kids’ activities, garage and antique sales, food court and more. On Saturday, June 4, the annual King Wamba Carnival Parade will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m., featuring a visual odyssey of art cars. Floats, performance art and musical presentations representing the cultural and ethnic diversity of this Toledo neighborhood. www.toledooldwestend.com.

July 3: Independence Day Celebration, downtown Oak Harbor. Small-town Independence Day fun, beginning in the evening. www.oakharborohio.net/419-898-0479.

June 5: Motorcycle Run, Rayz Café, downtown Genoa, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 419-855-2233.

June 5: The British Return to Fort Meigs British Car Show, Fort Meigs Historical Site, Perrysburg, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. After viewing and voting on your favorite British vehicles, you will have opportunities to tour the restored fort from the War of 1812, shop at one of the vendors or sample some tasty food. Info: Tony Shoviak at 419-878-2041 or www.lebcc.org.

June 7: Michael Bublé. 8 p.m., Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo. www.ticketmaster.com.

June 7-10: Toledo Mud Hens meet Gwinnett County, Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St., Toledo. www.mudhens.com or 419-725-HENS.

June 8: Verandah Concert & Ice Cream Social, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, corner of Hayes and Buckland, Fremont, 6:45-8 p.m. www.rbhayes.org or 800-998-PRES.

June 8: Barney’s Birthday Bash, SeaGate Convention Centre, 401 Jefferson St., Toledo, 3 and 6:30 p.m. www.toledo-seagate.com or www.ticketmaster.com.

June 9-12: 17th Annual Phlocking of the Phaithful, Mr. Ed's Bar, Put-in-Bay. 419-429-8741 or phlocking.com. Pre-registration only.

June 10-12, 16-19: “The Secret Garden,” Toledo Repertoire Theatre, 16 Tenth St., Toledo. Curtain times are Friday and Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 2:30 p.m. www.toledorep.org or 419-243-9277.

June 10-12: 29th Whitehouse Cherry Festival, Whitehouse Village Park, 2 p.m.-midnight Friday and 9 a.m.-midnight Saturday. www.mywhitehousecherryfest.com.

June 11: Give Autism the Boot Bike Ride, Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Rd., Oregon. Registration at 11 a.m.; ride begins at 12:30 p.m. $25 per rider and $35 per rider/passenger, which includes dinner. Cash bar. Live music by Menace to Sobriety 3:30-7:30 p.m. www.gafsociety.org. or www.toledowarhogsmc.com.

June 11-14: Toledo Mud Hens meet Rochester Red Wings, Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St., Toledo. www.mudhens.com or 419-725-HENS.

June 11: Gospel Music Concert, Sauder Village, 22611 SR 2, Archbold, Oh. Concert at 1 p.m.; historic village open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The sounds of beautiful gospel music will fill the air in Founder’s Hall for this annual event. www.saudervillage.org or 800-590-9755.

June 11: 2nd Annual Blues & Jazz Festival, Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial, Sylvania, 3 p.m.-midnight. Benefits Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank. www.toledofoodbank.org or 419-242-5000, ext. 121.

June 11: Fremont Speedway Crown Battery Night, Sandusky Co. Fairgrounds, corner of Rawson and North, Fremont. Gates open 4 p.m.; racing starts at 7 p.m. Featuring 410 & 305 sprint cars and dirt trucks. Info: 419-332-0478 or www.fremontohspeedway.com.

June 11-12: Fremont Flea Market, Sandusky Co. Fairgrounds, corner of Rawson and North, Fremont. Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. More than 200 vendors. Free admission and parking. Info: 419-332-5604 or www.sanduskycountyfair.com.

June 12: Trees and Tombstones Tour, Historic Woodlawn Cemetery, 1502 W. Central Ave., Toledo, 1 p.m. Registration required: 419-472-2186.

June 12: Get the Lead out 5K Run/Walk, Ottawa Park, 2625 Kenwood, Toledo, 9 a.m. Sponsored by the Toledo-Lucas County Health Dept. to raise awareness of childhood lead poisoning, 419-213-4100.

June 14-18: Dairy Days, Sauder Village, 22611 SR 2, Archbold. A celebration of National Dairy Month with hands-on activities, demonstrations and more. www.saudervillage.org or 800-590-9755.

June 15-19: Holland-Springfield Strawberry Festival, Community Homecoming Park, 7807 Angola Rd., Holland. Food, crafts, rides, games, parade, rib-eating contest, entertainment, bingo, strawberry bakeoff and more. www.hollandstrawberryfestival.com.

June 16: Third Thursday Art Walk, downtown Toledo, 6-9 p.m. Free. Downloadable map available at www.acgt.org. Info: Michelle Carlson, Arts Commission of Greater Toledo at 419-254-2787.

June 16: Logan Wells: The Tribute Show to Patsy Cline, Maumee Performing Arts Center, Maumee, 2 p.m. Info: 800-628-8687.

June 16-18: Gibsonburg Community Garage Sales, Gibsonburg. Info: Charlie Gerwin at 419-637-2107.

June 17: Relay for Life of Sandusky Co., Connor Park, 2220 Tiffin Rd., Fremont. Opening ceremony 6 p.m. Friday. Relay runs through noon Saturday. 888-227-6446.

June 17, 24: Friday Night Auto Racing, ARCA/Toledo Speedway, 5639 Benore Rd. Gates at 5 p.m.; time trials at 6:15 p.m., racing at 7:30 p.m. www.arcaracing.com or 419-727-1100.

June 18: Meltdown at the Ice House, Toledo Ice House, 1258 Alexis Rd., Toledo, 8 p.m. Local pro wrestling action. Eight matches. All ages welcome. www.uapwrestling.com.

June 18: Latino Fest, Promenade Park, Water Street, downtown Toledo, 1-10:30 p.m. A celebration of the Latino culture with visual, performing, culinary and literary arts. www.latinofesttoledo.com.

June 18-19: Plane Fun 2011, Toledo Executive (Metcalf) Airport, 28329 Lemoyne Rd., Millbury, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Antique, Classic and warbird aircraft; Young Eagles, raffles and prizes. Breakfast and lunch served

June 18-19: Muster on the Maumee, Fort Meigs State Memorial, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg. www.fortmeigs.org or 800-283-8916.

June 18: Tractors, Tractors, Tractors, Sauder Village, 22611 SR 2, Archbold, Oh., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. A unique event focusing on the machines past and present that make farming possible. www.saudervillage.org or 800-590-9755.

June 18: Gibsonburg Fishing Derby, Williams Park, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Awards will be presented in several categories for fish caught. There will be morning and afternoon sessions. Info: Village Administrator at 419-637-2634.

June 19: Father’s Day Celebration & BBQ, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo. Free admission for dads who come to the zoo with their kids. Visit the zoo’s dads, including Boomer the orangutan, enjoy inflatable games and activities plus a barbecue (reservations required). www.toledozoo.org or 419-385-4040.

June 19: Father’s Day Celebration at Imagination Station, One Discovery Way, downtown Toledo, noon-5 p.m. Dads who come with their kids get in free. www.imaginationstationtoledo.com or 419-244-2674.

June 20: Kenny Rogers in Concert, Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, 7:30 p.m. www.ticketmaster.com.

June 21: Fremont Speedway Beck Oil All Star Sprints Ohio Sprint Speed Week Night, Sandusky Co. Fairgrounds, corner of Rawson & North, Fremont. Gates open at 4 p.m.; racing starts at 7 p.m.

Featuring 410 & Plus 305 Sprint Cars and Dirt Trucks. Info: 419-332-0478 or www.fremontohspeedway.com

June 22: YMCA Gymanstics National Championships Opening Ceremonies, Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St., Toledo. 2011ymcanationals.org.

June 22: Verandah Concert & Ice Cream Social, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, corner of Hayes and Buckland, Fremont, 6:45-8 p.m. www.rbhayes.org or 800-998-PRES.

June 22-23: Toledo Mud Hens meet Columbus Clippers, Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St., Toledo. www.mudhens.com or 419-725-HENS.

June 24-27: Toledo Mud Hens meet Louisville Bats, Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St., Toledo. www.mudhens.com or 419-725-HENS.

June 25: Focus on Fiber Arts, Sauder Village, 22611 SR 2, Archbold, Oh., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Artisans gather to demonstrate and share their love of fiber arts. www.saudervillage.org or 800-590-9755.

June 25: Water Rocket Challenge, Imagination Station, One Discovery Way, downtown Toledo, 1-3 p.m. A chance for kids of all ages the opportunity to design and build their own rocket. www.imaginationstationtoledo.com or 419-244-2674.

June 25-26: 46th Annual Crosby Festival of the Arts, Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr., Toledo. In addition to the artwork from over 230 artists, visitors will enjoy live entertainment throughout the weekend, a selection of edibles, children’s activities, beer and wine available for purchase and more. 419-536-5566 or www.toledogarden.org.

June 25: Butterfly Identification Workshop, Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, 14000 W. SR 2, Oak Harbor, 1-3 p.m. Become familiar with local butterflies. www.friendsofmageemarsh.org.

June 25: MS Bike to the Bay, Lucas Co. Fairgrounds, 1406 Key St., Maumee. The ride begins at the fairgrounds and takes (two-day) riders along scenic back roads to Port Clinton. Registration required by June 22. 1-800-FIGHT MS or 419-897-9533.

June 25: Fremont Speedway Fortball Pizza Palace Night Ohio Sprint Speed Week Finale, Sandusky Co. Fairgrounds, corner of Rawson and North, Fremont. Gates open at 4 p.m.; racing at 7 p.m. Featuring 410 & Plus 305 Sprint Cars and Dirt Trucks. Rain date June 26. Info: 419-332-0478 or www.fremontohspeedway.com.

June 26: Portage River Festival, downtown Elmore (all day). Stage entertainment, flea & craft market, lawnmower-pulling contest, Kiddy Tractor Pull, talent show, delicious food, antique cars, trucks, tractors and two-cycle engines on display and much more. The Elmore Depot will be open with model railroad displays, and historical memorabilia. The festival will welcome cyclists from Hostelling International riding on 10-, 31-, 62- or 100-mile excursions. www.elmorehs.tripod.com/419-862-3552.

June 26: Glass City Automotive Swap Meet ARCA/Toledo Speedway, 5939 Benore Rd., Toledo. www.arcaracing.com or 419-727-1100.

June 28: Classic Car Show, downtown Genoa, 5-8 p.m. Come see the variety of cars and enjoy the oldies with Zeake and his Oldies Machine. 419-855-4170 or genoachamber.com.

June 29: Swingmania, Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial, Sylvania, 7:30-10:30 p.m. 419-708-0265.

June 30-July 1: Toledo Mud Hens meet Columbus Clippers, Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St., Toledo. www.mudhens.com or 419-725-HENS.

July
July 1: Friday Night Auto Racing, ARCA/Toledo Speedway, 5639 Benore Rd. Gates at 5 p.m.; time trials at 6:15 p.m., racing at 7:30 p.m. www.arcaracing.com or 419-727-1100.

July 1-3: The Toledo Blade’s Red, White & Kaboom Fireworks with Taste of Toledo, Promenade and Festival Parks, Toledo. www.redwhitekaboom.com.

July 1-3: Woodville’s 4th of July Celebration, Trailmarker Park, Woodville. Parade, 5K race, car show, amusements, and fireworks. http://homes.amplex.net/fourth/index.htm.

July 2: Independence Day 1813, Fort Meigs State Memorial, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg. Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Monday noon-5 p.m. www.fortmeigs.org or 800-283-8916.

July 2: Red, White and Kaboom Heroes Run/Walk, Promenade Park, Water Street, downtown Toledo. Park opens at 9 a.m.; 5K race at 10:30 a.m.; walk at 11 a.m. www.toledoblade.com/heroesrun.

July 2-3: Toledo Mud Hens meet Indianapolis Indians, Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St., Toledo. www.mudhens.com or 419-725-HENS.

July 2-4: Old Fashioned 4th of July, Sauder Village, 22611 SR. 2, Archbold, Oh. Saturday and Monday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday noon-4 p.m. www.saudervillage.org or 800-590-9755.

July 3: Independence Day Celebration, downtown Oak Harbor. Small-town Independence Day fun, beginning in the evening. www.oakharborohio.net or 419-898-0479.

July 4: Independence Day Concert, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, corner of Hayes and Buckland, Fremont, 2-3:30 p.m. www.rbhayes.org or 800-998-PRES.

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