From TOLEDO MUSEUM OF ART
Make plans to attend the Glass City’s premier summer event when the Toledo Museum of Art hosts its sixth annual community Block Party Saturday, July 13 from 6 to 10 p.m. The indoor and outdoor event has activities for all ages.
On the museum grounds, and along Monroe Street, guests can enjoy live music, glassblowing demonstrations, food from 16 food trucks and a Jeep-themed car show.
Also on display will be monster trucks and a mechanical dragon, created by self-taught artist and engineer, Tim Willis.
Performing at this year’s Block Party is MOVING in STEREO who will recreate the sights and sounds of The Cars, who at the height of its career was one of the most popular American rock and roll bands of the late ’70s and early ’80s.
Also appearing at the Block Party is Ramona Collins, who is sure to entertain with her powerful but soulful jazz voice. Serving as emcee and spinning tunes between music sets will be DJ Big Lou the Mayor.
Enjoy performances across campus and on the Main Terrace featuring local and regional artists from 6 to 9 p.m.
- 6:00 p.m. – DJ Big Lou the Mayor
- 6:15 p.m. – TMA Welcome
- 6:30 p.m. – Moving in Stereo: A Tribute to the Cars
- 7:30 p.m. – DJ Big Lou the Mayor
- 7:45 p.m. – Ramona Collins
- 8:45 p.m. – Cirque Amongus Performance
In addition to main stage performances, caricature artist Isaac Klunk, magician Martin Jarret, stilt walkers and jugglers from Cirque Amongus, Toledo School for the Arts Pageant Puppets, and the Bubble Sharks will perform across the Museum campus.
The Family Center will offer hands-on art activities for all ages, and the Toledo School for the Arts’ Art Force will showcase face painting and chalk drawing. There will also be pop-up studios throughout the grounds featuring drawing and painting for adults.
In addition to the outdoor events, visitors can visit “Life Is a Highway: Art and American Car Culture,” which is located in the Canaday Gallery and is free for Museum members.
Monroe Street will be closed to traffic from Scottwood Avenue to Collingwood Boulevard to allow for easy access between the main Museum and the Glass Pavilion. Admission to the Block Party is free; there is a charge for some activities and refreshments.
For more information visit toledomuseum.org.
