- What : Thirteen regional cultural institutions have collaborated to launch a pilot festival called Arts Gone Wild.
- When : Friday, August 8 through Monday August 11, 2008
- Where : Toledo Zoo
- Why : The purpose is to showcase our wealth of cultural experiences and introduce audiences to organizations and opportunities with which they may be unfamiliar.
Schedule of Events - PDF file
From doToledo.org :
Celebrate Toledo's artistic instincts at Arts Gone Wild! This four-day summer festival is a safari exploring the diverse "species" of cultural offerings found right in our city. Prowl around the Toledo Zoo on August 8, 9, 10, and 11, and discover:
- Signature performances by the Toledo Ballet, the Toledo Opera, the Toledo Repertoire Theatre, and the Toledo Symphony
- Musical performances by Toledo School for the Arts students
- Hands-on art activities and artist demonstrations from the Toledo Museum of Art
- Audition workshops by the Valentine Theatre
- Nature walks led by the Metroparks-Toledo Area
- Storytelling and puppet shows by the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library
- A community art project by the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo
Your Zoo admission includes all Arts Gone Wild activities and performances. Lucas County residents with valid ID enjoy free admission on Monday, August 11, between 10 a.m. and noon.
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Arts Gone Wild is a collaboration of the :
