October 31st was the Glass City Rollers first home game in Toledo–at the SeaGate Convention Centre and the venue was packed. This was my first ever roller derby experience and it was much more fun than I imagined.

It was Halloween so a lot of attendees showed up in costume, including our friends J., J., and M. (above). Keeping in the spirit, there was a costume contest during half-time.

The Glass City girls kicked major butt… but in the end it was the away team (Fox City Foxz) that skated away with the win. Booooo.

Glass City Rollers | This website kicks major butt, too!

On Friday we enjoyed a stroll through The Toledo Museum of Art before dinner (Mac & Tong’s). The TMA is home to a great permanent collection, including Josef Albers…

… curious African masks, and much more.

The museum also plays host to some epic international exhibitions. Currently there is some Dale Chihuly in the Glass Pavilion, award-winning illustrations from children’s books, typographic-charged works in Word Play (including an Ed Ruscha who is one of my all-time faves), and LitGraphic: The World of the Graphic Novel (runs from through January 3rd).

The TMA extends open hours on Friday until 10pm for their FREE “It’s Friday!” programming. Check the calendar for tours, live music, etc.–it’s a great date night and the cafe is open until 7:30 on Fridays in case you’re feeling peckish.

The Toledo Museum of Art | 2445 Monroe Street | 419-255-8000