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    Toledo Ballet Association
    The Toledo Ballet Association presents The Nutcracker and a major spring production annually. The company also performs dances at numerous local festivals and events.



    Toledo Botanical Garden
     
    This 60 acre public garden includes perennial, herb, and shade gardens. In addition, a center for the arts, artists' studios, two gift galleries, and a garden cafe are located here.



    The Toledo Museum of Art 

    Paintings by world-famous artists, along with decorative glass works, sculpture, furniture, silver artwork, tapestries, and graphic arts are on display at this museum. Special exhibits and programs also are held here throughout the year.



    Toledo Opera Association
     
    The Toledo Opera Association presents a full series of grand opera and touring Broadway productions at various theatres throughout the city.

    The Toledo Rep
    As Toledo's oldest community theatre, this semi- professional theatre troupe presents its main-stage season from September through June at the Franciscan Center and Main stage. The Toledo Rep also offers a children's series at the 10th Street Theatre.

    The Toledo Symphony Orchestra
    Presenting more than 50 concerts from September through June, this orchestra performs musical styles ranging from pops to classics. Guest artists also are featured. Performances are held at the Toledo Museum of Art's Peristyle Concert Hall, the Masonic Auditorium, and other locations throughout northwest Ohio.




    The University of Toledo Department of Theatre, Film & Dance

    The University's Department of Theatre, Film & Dance presents several plays, dance recitals, and film and video productions throughout the academic year at the Center for Performing Arts.

    Valentine Theater
    The Valentine Theater is a recently renovated theater in downtown Toledo. The theater will showcase the Toledo Symphony Orchestra, Toledo Opera, the Toledo Repertoire, and many additional forms of entertainment.


    Village Players
    This award-winning theatre group performs from September through May at the Village Players Theatre on Upton Avenue.

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