Toledo Art Walk

According to the calendar, Summer Solstice officially begins on June 21 in 2010. I’ve always considered summer that period defined as “cram all you can into the three months sandwiched between Memorial and Labor Days.” I will be busy in attempting to maintain that philosophy for the 98 days it encompasses this year. In fact, I decided to hit the road early to get a jump start on the season and holiday traffic. With a place to stay and new territory to explore, I headed to Toledo for the weekend. That put me in the right place at the right time.

The buildings in the Warehouse Ditrict of downtown Toledo have been around since the turn of the century. The area is now an urban neighborhood, a blend of residential and commercial properties, as well as commercial and retail services.

On the fourth Thursday of the month from May through September, the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo and neighborhood artists present the Thursday Art Walk. Mark and I had an opportunity to browse the art galleries and studios of the district while rubbing elbows with the locals and taking in the beauty of the old gone new. We saw some fabulous artwork, met the nicest people, and indulged in yummy Italian cuisine.

The eclectic mix proved to be a great way to start the weekend!