New Edge Theater BLOG NOMINATED FOR 2013 EDUBLOG AWARD…read more The Edublog Awards is a community based incentive started in 2004 in response to community concerns relating to how schools, districts and educational institutions were blocking access of learner and teacher blog sites for educational purposes. The purpose of the Edublog awards is promote and demonstrate the educational values of these social media. The best aspects include that it creates a fabulous resource for educators to use for ideas on how social media is used in different contexts, with a range of different learners. It introduces us all to new sites that we might not have found if not for the awards process.

Attending a show at the BGSU Planetarium is probably the most fun -and cheapest- activity available…read morein Bowling Green. Over the last decade, my wife and I have taken our three children, as well as their various friends, boyfriends, and girlfriends to easily twenty different programs. However, I will admit that I might be a little biased, as the BGSU Planetarium is where I took my wife on our first date back in 1994. If you are familiar, it goes like this ... When you drive to the BGSU campus, park in Lot H, at the corner of East Merry Avenue and North College Drive, which is right in front of the Psychology Building. The sign says Faculty / Staff Parking Only, but planetarium shows are late enough that in 25 years we have never once gotten a ticket. The walk from Lot H to the Physical Sciences Laboratory Building will take you approximately 90 seconds. If you are not sure which building to aim for, go towards the one that has the giant, 2-story high white golf ball in front of it: that is the dome of the planetarium. The building entrance is located immediately past the dome, just follow the sidewalk. On entering the building, you will be greeted by either a student operator, Dr. Smith (the planetarium director since 1983), or both. As they hand you a program for the night's show, they will tell you that the best seats are the in back. This advice is very true, and to get the most of your show, you should sit as far back in the planetarium as you can get (we try to get there early, in order to score seats in the last row). At the designed time, Dr. Smith will step to the centre of the room where he will explain the layout of the planetarium, then the student console operator will douse the lights and Dr. Smith will give the audience a brief tour of the night sky. After pausing for questions, the show will start using the full-dome video projectors. Once the show itself is over, Dr. Smith will take questions from the audience on all topics relating to astronomy, astrophysics, and planetary exploration. Then, if the night sky is clear, he will invite the audience to join him for a stargaze on the roof of the building, often using the university's .5 meter telescope. The weather at the 6th floor roof is both cooler and much windier than it is on the ground, so be sure to dress appropriately! Happy stargazing!

I needed a psychic reading, one that read my tarot cards and future reading. Kai was the best! He…read moreread my cards and explained everything over the phone, usually when people explain the meanings to me I get so lost and confused but he lead me and guided me to what lies ahead and what type of person I was spiritually. Not only that but he also was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely come back to him for readings. 5/5 he definitely deserves the rating.

I maybe should wait for a return visit to write a more comprehensive review but Toledo is an hour…read moreaway, Yelp ain't paying us for our professionalism, obviously, and I take more pride in racking up Firsts than in running up my total reviews so away we go! This place used to be a tattoo parlor and it shows in the layout. It might not be optimum for all shows but I kind of liked it for the Midwest and Beyond graffiti show I attended with some fellow Detroiters. One of the tattooing rooms was the cofounder's studio that he had opened up as a chill spot and it was fun trading sketches in black books with others who sought a place away from the hubbub of the main room. Connor Degnan's Art was on full display, too, and it was a fun side quest from the main exhibit. A back room also had some brightly colored pieces that seemed to be part of the permanent or semi-permanent collection. Turnout was just right; the room was filled up but not overstuffed to the point of claustrophobia. The curators maximized the wall space with a lively and varied collection. Quality varied but there were definitely some standout pieces. To me the big problem with reproducing graffiti style art in a gallery is it loses a lot of its vitality stripped of its proper lawless context. It loses a lot of its street cred if you take it off the streets. Nevertheless it was fun to see and a good crowd to see it. A DJ played old school hip hop and the snack table was legit. The rap letters over the front door with the gallery name was a nice touch; I feel like that's not just for this show and is gonna be around. I hope so. Hope this gallery is gonna stick around, too. It could really go either way with this type of establishment.

This was the first full on comic con in Toledo in about 30 years…read more The promoters did an amazing job with it. It focused on comics, not a ton of media guests, and it nailed the comic aspect of a comic con. I loved the show. Spent both days there catching up with friends and enjoying the atmosphere. They also do shows by the same name up in Michigan, but I've never made it out to one. Can't wait to see what they do next.

On the way to Magee Marsh stop here to check out the gift shop and look out at the feeders in back…read more There is one way glass so the birds can't see you. You can see them very close up. They put out oranges for the Baltimore Orioles and a number of them were there during my early May visit. Volunteers here are happy to answer birding questions. There is also a birding trail behind the building.

Another museum that's a must to do! Get to know your US nation history. Go beyond what you learned…read morein HS. Amazing

Wow, what an museum!!! I don't mean to sound elitist, but…read moreone doesn't think Toledo, Ohio when it comes to world class art. This place is on another level of awesome! As is the glass museum across the street, this museum is free to visit. The exhibits here are world class and include a massive array of art over a 4,000+ year time frame. We also enjoyed the sculpture works outside the museum. I mean, who the hell doesn't want to get on a huge tire swing, play musical instruments or lay on a hammock made of glass?! Just blown away amazed with this place! Thank you!!!

Steve Shade doesn't know how to manage a club. And the head pro is a total fake. Go elsewhere for…read moreyour golf outings.

I attempted 3 times to get reservations for the Mothers Day Brunch. Twice I left voice mails that…read morenever got returned and the 3rd time, I got transferred to the dining room and someone picked up, but was having a conversation with another person. After about 45 seconds, they hung up the phone. We ended up going somewhere else to celebrate.