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Toledo Zoo welcomes new giraffe
16+ hour, 39+ min ago (118+ words) TOLEDO, Ohio " The Toledo Zoo announced it has a new member of its family." Eugene the giraffe, a 130-pound male, was born Saturday, Jan. 17, to mom, Lily, and dad, Rocket." Eugene made Lily a first-time mom, whereas this is the…...
From ‘Sinners’ to ‘Hamnet’ honorees react to their Oscar nominations
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (1231+ words) EL SEGUNDO, Calif. " The 2026 nominations for the Academy Awards have been announced, with Ryan Coogler's vampire epic "Sinners" leading the pack with a record-breaking 16 nominations. Check out the reactions from this year's Oscar nominees sent to Spectrum News in statements,…...
Culture Works begins new role with Dayton Masonic Center
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (516+ words) DAYTON, Ohio " It's always fun to get an inside look at historic buildings. A lot of times you might drive right by and wonder, "what's it look like inside?" While many are familiar with the massive 100-year-old Masonic Center in…...
Ohio brewery uncovers pre-prohibition mural
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (440+ words) CINCINNATI "One of Ohio's largest breweries recently uncovered history during a construction project, and now, it's available for everyone to see. The history of beer in Cincinnati has a lot to do with Rhinegeist Brewery's building, originally a bottle factory…...
Your Weekend Pass for Jan. 23-25
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (405+ words) Benefit for Theresa Brenzel Friday January 23 @ 7 p.m. Gimmie Gimmie Disco: The World's Best Disco Dance Party Saturday January 24 @ 8:30 p.m. Actors Theatre of Louisville The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical Saturday January 24 @ 9 p.m. The Dark Side of the Moon: 50 Years in a Heartbeat…...
State designation gives local Oxnard artists hope
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (112+ words) State designation gives local Oxnard artists hope'Spectrum News Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More State designation gives local Oxnard artists hope OXNARD, Calif. " The California Arts Council recently designated…...
Theater group thrives amid arts funding strain
1+ week, 1+ day ago (500+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio " New federal arts funding approved in Congress this week could bring relief to organizations across the country. But many arts groups are still absorbing the fallout from last year's grant cuts and cancellations, and for those that didn't…...
Port Washington Lighthouse shines after restoration project
1+ week, 1+ day ago (357+ words) PORT WASHINGTON, Wis. "The coastline of Port Washington is shining a little brighter now, thanks to recent renovations to an historic landmark. The Breakwater Lighthouse has been a guiding light for ships along Lake Michigan since 1935.However,over the years…...
Theater crews whip up nightly rainstorm in musical version of 'The Notebook"
1+ week, 2+ day ago (696+ words) LOS ANGELES "A light pitter patter quickly grows into a rainstorm, setting the stage for romance. For a certain generation, the rainy kiss in the film "The Notebook" is one of those indelible Hollywood moments. For Justin Myhre, making it…...