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UPDATES IN LOCAL BUSINESS Attention locals with a sweet tooth— Pastry Chef Jennifer Haley has opened The Next Sweet Thing bakery at 8252 Mayberry Square in Sylvania.

The bakery offers customized cookies, cakes and sweet creations and can supply all types of events, from bachelorette parties to Christmas and St. Patty's Day. 567-395-1628. thenextsweetthing.com Fore Golfers Indoor Golf, a facility that offers the latest in virtual golf simulation, has opened at 7350 Airport Hwy., Suite 4. From the seasoned pro to the amateur, the 4,000 square foot facility features climate-controlled simulations playable by anyone. 419491-1400. foregolfersindoor.com Big Wings and Things, Toledo's newest pizza and hot wing joint, has opened at 1535 Eleanor Ave next to the Happy Hour Saloon. 419-851-0085.

Habitec Security, a commercial and residential security company, has opened its new headquarters at 1545 Timberwolf Dr. in Holland. 419-5376768. habitecsecurity.com

perennial white elephant tramp is known as "Psychedelic Jesus:" an octagonal mirror with flickering and rotating LED lights that highlight a morbid rendering of the Crucifixion. 'Twas given to our family with sincerity, but now exchanged in jest. Somehow it never seems to leave my home.

Amanda Adkins - The ugliest pair of underwear I've ever seen 5 sizes too big. I was a 5, they were a 10!

huge can of refried beans.

I left them in front of ABC warehouse in June cause I needed room in my trunk for new a.c unit.

tickets to an event that had taken place the night before.

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tie dyed sweatshirt from my grandparents that said Leave Me Alone

Sylvania resident Lena Peron has opened a brand new Pilates studio, Body Balanceado, at 6600 Sylvania Ave., Suite 3B in Saxon Square.

The studio has several grand opening specials including 10 sessions of spinning or Pilates for $100. Classes are available Monday through Friday from 6am-8pm and Saturday from 8am-5pm. 419-350-0753. facebook.com/ pages/Body-Balanceado

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A used belt. The size was a small and I was very pregnant with my twins and not small anymore.

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Forget the Oscars, forget the Grammys, we've got you covered.

We're going to close 2013 with the best films and albums of the year, as selected by City Paper staff.

Balance Pan-Asian Grille, located at 5860 W. Central Ave., has opened a bubble tea bar inside the restaurant. Bubble tea is tea with balls of tapioca added. The tea bar offers either green or black tea with a variety of customizable milk or syrup additions. 419-578-7777. balancegrille.com Bleak House Coffee, formerly located in the Spitzer building, has found a new home at 612 Adams St. in the former Jominic’s. The coffee shop will be open from 7:30am - 5pm Monday through Friday.

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Mark I. Jacobs (mjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) 3/4 of a bottle of red wine.

Editorial

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Accounting: Robin Armstrong (rarmstrong@toledocitypaper.com) finding out there was no Santa!

Sylvania floral legend Keith Brooks, who has done arrangements for the Jamie Farr Galas, Toledo Symphony events and much more, has joined Hafner Florists. Located at 5139 Main St. in Sylvania, Hafner’s was named Best Florist in 2013. 419-8857033. hafnerflorist.com

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Gnome for the holidays

Calling all Rockets—the University of Toledo lawn gnome is now available as a Christmas tree ornament—the perfect gift for a UT grad this holiday season. To purchase a gnome ornament or other great University of Toledo gifts, visit UToledogear.com.

United we stand

Do you know a Toledoan with a history of community service and promoting unity among Toledo residents? Nominees for the 2014 Martin Luther King Unity Award are now being accepted. Nominees can not be public officials or leaders of industry. Nomination forms can be found at all Toledo-Lucas County Public Library Branches or online at toledo.oh.gov. For additional information, call 419-245-1417.—GMK

Olympian awards

The goddess of Greek mythology is the inspiration for the ATHENA Award, sponsored by the Toledo Area Chamber of Commerce. If you know a person who promotes women’s causes in the community, nominate them for the 2014 ATHENA Award. Nominations are due by January 10, 2014—to submit, visit toledochamber. org or call Marsha Schroeder at 419-243-8191.—AC

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Winter potpourri

Activities to keep you from hibernating

By Alison Wood-Osmun

River Bliss

Road View

Enjoy the Ottawa River in all Paddle away the overindulgence of the holits winter glory with this scenic idays at the Northwest Ohio River Runners’ ten minute drive. Look for white Christmas and New Year’s Day kayak and casnow hanging, ornamentally on noe excursions, December 25 and January 1 at the boughs, and panes of clear 1pm. This is a satisfyingly sensory way to celice lining the riverbank. Take ebrate the end of one year and the beginning Suder Ave to Shoreland Ave., of another. Out in nature, on the glistening, then right on Summit and then sunshine lit Ottawa River, your movements left on Ottawa River Rd. are in cadence with the birds stroking their wings skyward while your paddles rhythmically stoke the water. Check for launch locations and event status at nworr.org by 11am both days to ensure favorable conditions. Bring a water craft (or visit the website to reserve loaners with life jackets). Life jackets required. Beginners welcome. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Outdoor Balm

Hey all my fellow outdoor enthusiasts, I’ve found some fantastic non-perfumey (guys too) quenchers to salve our winter-activity-abused skin. These moisturizers are made with organic, sustainably sourced ingredients at Humble Bee Family Farm in Holland, owned and worked by hip couple Eric and Jada Clingo. Jada blends these silky creams with their own harvested raw honey. And to soak away our cold weather aches during National Bubble Bath week, January 6-12, they also offer luxurious soaps and fun, fizzy bath bombs. Visit humblebeefamilyfarm.com for info.

Winter Aviators

Walking the Toledo Metroparks’ pathways is especially gratifying in the winter. The barren beauty of the uncluttered landscape is the perfect backdrop for fresh discoveries like observing the birds keeping us company throughout the cold weather. Get to know these winter birds by joining Birders of a Feather’s monthly treks at the various Metroparks (8-10am beginning on varied dates at the Window on Wildlife in each park). “These are very casual outings which both beginner and experienced birders enjoy, states Ashley Smith, Metroparks Program Production Specialist.

“In January we hope to see snowy owls, pine siskins and finches.”

The next meeting is Jan 11 at Secor Metropark. Free, registration required by Jan 9. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them. Call 419-470-9700 or go to metroparkstoledo. com and click on programs.

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‘Tis the season

Staring a gifted horse in its pearly whites

By Johnny Hildo Sometimes we think we get a pretty bad rap. Folks knee deep in City Politics seem to think we’re nothin’ but a big ol’ meany, feverishly waiting like a rabid mongrel to dig into any foible or missed step. Au contraire, mon frère. We’re actually quite cuddly, loving, as we do, all things froggy. And this is the season to prove it.

In the spirit of the holidaze we thus present our chock full-o-nuts gift list. Like the fat red elf his bad self, we hereby give the following local politicos our bestest gifts that they may have a season of joy and good will. Deck the halls, kiddeez! n Mike Bell. Ol’ Bell Bottoms makes the top of our gift list. As the frequent target of our tainted barbs over the four years of his single term as T-Town Mayor we feel we owe it to him to wish him well as he transitions back to civilian life. We thus give him a golden parachute that he might float softly and safely to terra firma. The loss of the fat mayoral salary may be a blow to late night clubbing, but we bet dollars to doughnuts he won’t be retired for long. You read it here first. His days as Guvnah Kasich’s “buddy” shan’t soon be forgot. n Dennis Michael Collins. To the Mayor-elect with the deer in the headlights look and both feet planted firmly in the nineteen fifties, we offer a full jug of his namesake

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Michael Collins Irish Whiskey. First, we hope it takes the edge off and lightens his mood a bit. More importantly, we’re pretty sure he’ll need to tie one on as he spends more time with his newest and bestest buddy Carleton S. Stinkyfinger. Throw back a belt, Mayor, the Fink just won’t shut his fool pie hole. n Derrick Diggs. To the outgoing Chief of Toledo Police we offer a free hour of consultation with former Top Cop Jack Smith. Jackie boy was the Chief for about a minute and a half until he was let go due to philosophical differences with Carty. Now Chief Diggs has resigned over philosophical differences with the Mayor-elect and his aide-de-camp Carleton S. We’re sure a good convo with Smith would let Diggs get a lot off his chest. n Adam Martinez. The incumbent Toledo Councilman was defeated in his re-election bid by a literal handful of votes. Now he has removed himself from consideration for the appointment to replace Collins on Council, saying he hasn’t the time to be a Councilman. So we give him a broken clock, one that doesn’t run, so the time never moves. After all, if he didn’t have time to be a Councilman, why did he run for re-election? Only time will tell. But not on that broken clock it won’t. n The Magnificent Seven. After an election that threw two incumbents off Council, only seven of twelve current Council members will be returning to legislative office next year. They’ll be joined

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septuagenarian Theresa Gabriel, newbie Sandy Spang, and a District Two rep to be named later. This motley mix has all the markings of a potential disaster. We thus give the Magnificent Seven, namely, Mike Craig, Paula Hicks-Hudson, Rob Ludeman, Tyrone Riley, Steven Steel, Tom Waniewski, and Lindsay Webb all the Prozac they can possibly handle. Buckle up and fly high, it’s looking to be a turbulent ride.

Some quick hitters. Council member-elect Theresa Gabriel. We wish to give her a freaking clue. Auditor Anita Lopez. We give her the ability to put two coherent sentences together for her twenty fourteen re-election after her dumpster fire Mayoral run this year.

Carty Finkelsteiner. We give him a one-way ticket.

It can be to virtually anywhere, as long as he enjoys it so much he promises to stay the heck out of T-Town politics.

And last, to the long-suffering Toledo electorate.

We give you a windshield, so you can actually put your eyes forward and have a vision of what’s up ahead. You seem to be stuck staring at the rear view mirror, returning the sleepy walrus to office, putting your Uncle Dennis on the 22nd Floor, who seems hell bent on filling offices with a bunch of FOCers (Friends of Carty), and generally getting stuck in retrograde. It’ll make this column basically write itself. But it doesn’t bode well for the future of our dear frog patch.

That’s it for this year. We wanted to give something to a few other folks, but we frankly lost interest. So here’s to peace on earth as the calendar flips, lads and lasses. We’re all gonna’ need it. And to all, as they say, a good night.

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A grey-haired woman drives her sedan to the side of the road, rolls down her window, and calls out to a presumed prostitute, “Hello ma’am, I am with the church. Is there anything I can do tonight to help you? Would you like some water and a pair of gloves?”

That scene is often repeated daily in the life of Sister Sandy Sherman, an Ursuline Sister of Toledo and one of many Sisters in our community working everyday to make the world a better place for those in need. From aiding victims of human trafficking to maintaining shared community gardens and even traveling to teach children in post-Katrina New Orleans, these women, well, just plain rock. And they don’t live a contemplative and cloistered monastery life of meditation or prayer.

They are Sisters, who live an active life of both prayer and service.

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HABITS SISTERS WHO GIVE BACK

City Paper spoke with Sisters from four different mother houses in Northwest Ohio—the Sisters of St. Francis in both Sylvania and Tiffin, the Ursuline Sisters of Toledo and the Sisters of Notre Dame Toledo. We found incredible stories of sacrifice and devotion; women who dedicate their lives to assisting those less fortunate. Regardless of our personal or religious beliefs, we can each learn something from these Sisters.

— by Griffin Messer-Kruse

You’ve got a friend in me Based on their religious morals, perhaps one wouldn’t expect a nun to be overly compassionate to a woman who sells her body for money. That couldn’t be farther from the truth for Sisters Geraldine Nowak, Ann Marie Borgess and Sandy Sherman.

A few times a month, they drive around the streets of Toledo searching for women who are prostituting themselves, providing them with warm clothes, hygiene products and food. They are part of an organization called STOP! (Stop Trafficking of Persons) and they work closely with the Toledo’s Human Trafficking Coalition.

“We are also involved in the SOAP project,” says Sister Ann Marie of Notre Dame. “The project puts the national trafficking hotline on the wrappers of bars of soap that we put in hotels. They are put in the bathrooms at strategic times, like sporting events or concerts.

Their biggest project is Rahab’s Heart, a halfway house for women prostituting themselves to visit when they are in need. The house is named after Rahab, a biblical prostitute who assisted Joshua in the Bible. Located in North Toledo, the address is not made public to protect the women who stay there.

“If a woman needs temporary housing, she can stay there for weeks until she can find permanent housing,” says Ann Marie. “If she needs help with alcohol or substance abuse, we support them and make those connections. If a woman needs a shower or just a safe and warm place to be for a day or a few hours, this is a space she can come to.”

LeeAnn Campbell, a Toledoan and mother of five who was abducted into sex trafficking as a child, came up with the idea for Rahab’s Heart. Leaving her life as a prostitute behind her, Campbell dedicated her life to helping other women that were in her former situation.

“The house is almost completed—we just finished the bathroom and the drywall is up,” says Sister Sandy. “Everything was donated.

We received support from The Home Depot and The Andersons. We have had volunteer electricians and plumbers, and there is a guy in there who used to own a hardware store who is working too.”

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Ursuline Sisters • The first St. Ursula Academy and Ursuline Convent was started in 1854 at the corner of Erie and Cherry St. before they moved to Indian Road in 1985.

• It is now a licensed nursing facility as well as parochial school.

• The consecrated women of the Church graced by the charism of St. Angela Merici, promote the mission of Jesus by being available for any work of charity.

Sr. Geraldine Nowak

The Sister’s show understanding and compassion for prostitutes, never faulting them for their lifestyle.

“The goal is to let these women know that they are loved,” Sr. Sandy Sherman, OSU

“The goal is to let these women know that they are loved,” says Sister Sandy. “There is no judgment.”

“A lot of the women have been taken advantage of by their own family members, some have had negative experiences with law enforcement and the criminal justice system,” says Sister Ann Marie. “It’s a whole cycle.

There is so much overlap with their stories.”

“People say, ‘Oh, if she’s an adult it’s her own choice to be out there.’ But they didn’t have the support earlier, and somewhere inside is still that young girl that nobody was able to help. If I would have been raised in different circumstances, I might be in the same situation they are.”

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Sisters of St. Francis

• In 1916, a group of 23 Franciscan Sisters from Minnesota came to Toledo at the request of Bishop Joseph Schrembs.

• That group of sisters expanded the parochial school by venturing into health care by caring for influenza victims.

• Today, the 168 Sisters of St. Francis continue their efforts as healthcare providers and educators.

20 years ago, Sister Rachel Nijakowski of St. Francis Sylvania founded the Sophia Center, a health care clinic that provides counseling and testing for men, women and children who do not have health insurance. Located on the campus of Lourdes University, the facility served 706 unique clients this past year.

“For those people who have insurance coverage, we take payments,” says Rachel. “For those who need charity care, we provide that treatment for free.

We probably manage a good 20 percent of our clients through charity care.”

While completing internships in Indiana and Ohio for her doctorate in neuropsychology, Sister Rachel was shocked at the number of people who didn’t have health insurance. This inspired the opening of the Sophia Center, primarily focused on psychological, behavioral and academic testing.

“Our goal is to help those students get the accommodations they need so they can go on and succeed,” says Sr. Rachel. “It’s a good alternative for parents who don’t want their kids on medication. We also have been focusing more on the geriatric population and issues with grief and loss. We try to help all people live a life that is more positive.”

Future plans include increased work with veterans and their families as well as the elderly, more group work, with the end goal of helping people live a more positive, purposeful life.

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Spiritual healing

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Sr. Maurice

Red, white and blue

It is heartbreaking that U.S. war veterans can return home from service to a broken job market and less than ideal benefits as they reach old age. For Sister Maurice Wodarski of the Sisters of St. Francis Sylvania, medical treatment of war veterans is a topic that hits close to home.

“Both of my brothers were marines in the Korean War,” says Sr. Maurice. “I’ve always had a big heart for the veterans, watching them come home crippled and with health problems. I am happy that we are able to help them at the VA Clinic.”

The VA Clinic on S. Detroit in South Toledo, is a veteran’s facility offering care to former U.S. military personnel. Sister Maurice volunteers her time from 8am3pm every Thursday, bringing bagels, donuts and tea for the vets.

“I got involved with them, because I felt that whatever help I could give would be a good thing.”Whether its engaging in a conversation or simply providing a snack, Sister Maurice helps in anyway she can. She has also worked with Honor Flight, a charitable organization that thanks local veterans by sending them to Washington D.C. to tour the war memorials.

Sr. Jo Anne

Hope Behind Bars

Sisters of

Notre Dame • The Sisters of Notre Dame began as

a school in Coesfled, Germany in 1850.

• In 1904, Notre Dame Academy was established on Monroe St. near downtown Toledo.

• 194 Sisters in Toledo devote themselves to education and love for all people, particularly those who are poor and marginalized.

Every Wednesday night from 5pm to 6:30pm, Sister Jo Anne Frania of the Sisters of Notre Dame heads to downtown Toledo’s Correctional Treatment Center to offer weekly communion. For some inmates, this hour and a half is the highlight of their week.

“They tell me, ‘You would not believe how much we look forward to your coming,” says SisterFrania. “Some of them eat their dinner very quickly to get down to the communion.”

For these individuals, confinement is their life. Many are repeat offenders, overwhelmed by the transition from a cell block to freedom—and the temptations on the street. Sister Frania volunteers her time as she believes she can help them resist the urge to turn back to crime.

“We want them to know what freedom really is,” Frania says. “Many of them say, ‘We look forward to being released, but we are scared.’ It is going to be a challenge with a record, and they are afraid they are going to fall back into old habits.”

Frania’s communion usually has 12 to 15 men in attendance, searching for a temporary escape from the monotony of imprisonment. When asked if she believes that the men are good people, she says “I would give that to them. It’s just that not everyone is as fortunate as you and I. Many times people run into problems that lead them to a situation. Some of them have even talked about how they can overcome their feelings of anger and regret.

To me, that says alot. They know what their problems are.”

Sr. Mary Nancy Southbound

New Orleans is a serious road trip away from Toledo—1,007 miles away to be exact—but for the last three years, Sister Mary Nancy Vance of the Sisters of Notre Dame has called NOLA her home. She spends her time working at a learning center that provides after school programs for children, grades K-12.

“Our main focus is to give them some cognitive skills to help them succeed in whatever they are doing,” says Sister Mary Nancy. “We have what’s called a brain power program here, and it’s meant to develop thinking skills, short and long term memories, auditory processing, logic and reasoning.”

The Sisters also help the kids with their homework and talk with them about their problems.

The program operates from 3-6pm, allowing them to travel to schools in the area throughout the day.

“We aren’t planning on leaving anytime soon,” says Sister Mary. “We have a waiting list for students to come here. We have been working in poorer schools, and even the older students are behind.” Watching the students improve provides the motivation to continue the mission. And many vNew Orleans children, the Sister’s work is a necessary cornerstone of their education.

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Tiffin

Franciscans

• The Sisters of St. Francis, Tiffin, also known as the Tiffin Franciscans, were founded in 1867 • They were originally founded by Father Joseph Bihn and Sister Mary Francis Schaefer.

• Today, the 96 Sisters of St. Francis continue

“I believe that soil is the skin of the earth and we have to take care of it,”

their mission of appreciation of the integrity of creation, peacemaking and concern for the needy.

The Sisters of St. Francis in Tiffin have Sisters who help to better their community everyday—especially Sister Rita Wienken.

Sister Rita discovered her passion for organic farming and gardening while living on her family farm 35 years ago. She has taken her skill for growing and used it to help feed families who are struggling to make ends meet in Bryan, Ohio.

“I applied for a grant and used it to purchase a few ‘working shares’ in the community garden,” says Sister Rita. “They come every week to help us work in the garden. When they leave, they get a full bag of produce to feed their families.”

She says that it is easy to forget that poverty and food shortages exist outside of the innercity. “I have been appalled by the number of food pantries in rural Williams County,” says Sister Rita. “We are surrounded by all this land that could be used to feed people, but 80 percent of our crops goes to feed animals in confinement.” Next year, Sister Rita plans on teaching residents of Bryan how to utilize limited square foot gardening in their own backyards—a method that can provide produce for a whole family with just 2 or 3 raised beds.

She also volunteers at the food pantry in Bryan, which provides a free meal once a month to families living on the margin.

Sr. Rita

Road Trip to Tiffin

“I believe that soil is the skin of the earth and we have to take care of it,” she says. “We are intertwined with the Earth. If we don’t take care of the air, the soil and the water, we are doomed.”

Final Act The habit comes off and they put on the gloves. The work these women do to help the downtrodden is inspiring, and paints a picture of the church that is not always seen by the public.

Their ability to understand and relate to the situations of people less fortunate than themselves is incredible—it seems that they withhold judgment about everyone they meet, brightening the days of those who need it most and providing an invaluable service in our community—and at this holiday season, what could be better than that?

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Nothing screams manliness more than an old-fashioned wet shave. With all of the hustle and bustle in a man’s life sometimes the methodical routine of shaving is the only time to relax and meditate. For the gentleman on your list this year, offer them an Edwin Jagger Razor set from Roosters. This high quality set, made in Sheffield, England, includes a distinctive stand, a luxurious badger hair shaving brush and a stylish hand-finished handle that fits a standard Gillette Fusion/Mach 3 blade, or traditional safety razor.

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Holiday Package: 2-Hour Spa Day Only $99!

This package includes a one hour massage with heat therapy and a one hour luxury facial.

Or, make it a 3-Hour Spa Day for only $29 more. Add-on includes an Infrared Sauna Treatment and a Foot Detoxification.

Check the website for personalized online gift certificates!

Serenity SPA Mon - sun: 9:30a - 9p serenityspamaumee.com 1685 Lance Pointe Dr., Maumee (419) 891-2181

Multiple vendors offer a wide variety of furniture, jewelry, art and vintage clothes at Adams St. Antiques and Art. This is the perfect place to shop for the collector, the artsy friend or quirky person who is difficult to shop for.

Adams st. Antiques TUES - SAT: 11a - 7p SUN: 10a - 83p 1500 Adams St. (419) 725-0725

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Childhood memories are recreated every day at Boyd’s Retro Candy, featuring Wack-O-Wax Lips, lollipops, Atomic Fireball Jawbreakers, Frostie soda (made with cane sugar) and every kind of candy you can imagine.

Take a stroll down memory lane in this old fashioned store and breathe in the nostalgia.

Photo Credits: Marisa Rubin

Boyds Retro Candy MON - THURS: 11a - 7p Fri: 11a - 8p boydsretrocandy.com 954 Phillips Ave. (419) 720-7387

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Marve l Nightous

With winter stirring, a romantic evening with your loved one will warm you up.

Enjoy a wide selection of wines and Rock-tini’s at Rockwell’s. Housed in the historic Oliver House, this classic, upscale steakhouse offers guests the finest cuts of prime, aged USDA meats, fresh seafood and incredible service.

Rockwell's at The Oliver House MON - SAT: 5p - 10p theoliverhousetoledo.com 27 Broadway (419) 243 - 1302

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Willow Creek Salon offers a variety of services and products to help you get through these rough winter months that wreak havoc on our skin and hair. They offer organic products by Davines and contemporary mineral-based products from Mirabella. Willow Creek also offers their own full line of products made in the USA.

Willow Creek Salon tues - thurs: 9a - 9p fri: 9a - 6p sat: 8a - 4p willowcreeksalon.com 6406 Monroe St., Suite B (419) 882-1222

Handmad & Uniquee

Check out these cool Christmas candy candle holders made from fused glass, starting at $30. These fused glass clocks would make an awesome gift for that Buckeye fan on your list, starting at $54.

With the new year right around the corner this is the perfect time to pick up a unique new hobby. Check out their website for details on classes on how to create in fused glass art!

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With a new location in the Somerset Plaza, this sushi spot is back and better than ever! This restaurant is a sushi lover’s dream. Meet up with a friend while you take a break from last minute holiday shopping and enjoy extraordinary food and a full bar. Have a sushi fiend on your list? A gift certificate from Domo will tell them that you know sushi.

Domo Tues - Thurs: 5p - 10p Fri - Sat: 5p - 11p Sun: 5p - 10p facebook.com/domodomosushi 6725 W. Central Ave., Suite P (419) 214-0999

If you are looking for high quality, American made furniture at a great price, then now is the time to come in to Monroe Furniture Plaza. They are starting their $1,000,000.00 year end inventory sale early this year to clear room for next year's inventory. Get in soon to beat the crowds for awesome deals.

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Monroe Furniture Mon - Wed: 10a - 6p Thurs: 10a - 7p fri: 10a - 6p SAT: 10a - 5p SUN: 10a - 4p MOnroefurnitueplaza.com 1241 S. Monroe St. (734) 241-8100

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Take some time to relax and experience local wine. Enjoy a glass and a snack in the comfortable atmosphere of their tasting room. Is there a wine lover on your list? They have gift baskets and certificates available. Bring your out of town guests to this new, local attraction to sample live music on the weekends.

majestic Oak Winery Thurs - Sat: Noon - 8p Sun: 1p - 5p majesticoakwinery.com 13554 Mohler Rd. Grand Rapids, OH (Located in Providence Twp., Near Neapolis) (419) 875-6474

This new shop offers a variety of delicious popcorn products you won’t find anywhere else. With over 20 flavors ranging from Blue Raspberry to Buckeye to Buffalo Bleu Cheese, you're certain to find a fun flavor for anyone on your list.

Rachel Michaels Gourmet Popcorn Mon - Sun: 10a - 7p rachelmichaelspopsorn.com 5305 Monroe St. (419) 318-0800

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FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT Get the perfect look before the holidays this year. This month, Reve Salon is offering 20% off all retail products! If you buy a $100 gift card* receive an additional $25 gift card free. Also take advantage of 20% off any service that is new to you this month. They offer a wide variety of spa services like massages and facials. Reve is the perfect place for a fun day with a friend. *Gift cards cannot be used the same day as purchased or to buy Series. Limit 3 $100 gift cards per customer.

RÊvÉ Salon and Spa mon - fri: 8:30a - 9p Sat: 8:30a - 5p Sun: 10a - 4p Revesalonandspa.com 5633 Main St (419) 885-1140

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Elaine’s Tea Shoppe opened in 2001 with the idea of providing our community with a quiet place to gather, offering warm and friendly service, and an eclectic line of all natural and healthy products.

Her motto became “Elegant Simplicity” and her mantra is always “Exceptional Quality.”

Elaine's Tea Shop Tuesday - Thursday 10a-5p Friday - Saturday 10a-4p thetealady.com 3115 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-885-1515

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A triumphant return

Domo Sushi’s blends floral seafood and modern design

by Joseph Schafer Sushi is no longer the culinary adventure it once was— the Japanese delicacy is now available in supermarkets nationwide (and at more than a few specialty restaurants in Toledo). That said, there is still sushi excitement to be had at Domo Sushi.

Domo first opened in late 2006 in Toledo on Reynolds Rd. just south of Dorr, and happily served a mix of spicy Asian dishes and artfully arranged raw fish until 2010, when chef John Kim took his cooking skills to Atlanta, GA. Domo, however, is now back in business. “We came back to Toledo because we had a supportive, regular crowd. It was good to see their smiling faces,” says Kim. Originally from Seoul, South Korea, Kim lived in Toledo for twenty years before heading to Atlanta. Why did the chef return to the 419? “The people of Toledo are willing to try different types of food and they're eager to experiment.”

Any Toledoans looking for an adventurous seafood evening out should give Domo a try. For starters, the new Domo looks beautiful, a picture of modern east-coast design, the same urbanite style the restaurant sported at Levis Commons—the wine racks and floor tiles echo one another's crisp black lines, creating a classy gem tucked away in Somerset Plaza at the corner of McCord and Central.

When we stopped in, the sake was hot, the service was fast, and the seafood took us by surprise.

Regulars will find Domo's menu to be a classic lineup—with Kim's additions of a few multicultural twists, such as the Picante Tuna Ceviche, topped with black caviar and eaten with tortilla chips--a marriage of spicy Mexican foods mixed with the light texture of East Asian cuisine.

Domo’s sushi rolls blend sweetness and spice with artistic presentation.

But the added offerings are not all experimental fusions. The traditional do, but over the past two year’s we've been refining Calamari Tempura came out piping hot and not-too- the flavors.” His take on sushi expresses many herbal crispy, with a sweet tempura glaze. Even with the new notes. For example, the Superman roll carries a hint of location and menu expansion, Domo's main attraction rosemary, and the standout Pink Lady roll tasted light remains the sushi. and fluffy—almost like a dessert pastry. The presentation When it comes to rolls, Domo embraces was inventive; our sushi came artistically arranged in seafood enthusiasts who are willing to adventure bright lattices, reminiscent of a floral bouquet. beyond Americanized sushi standards. Domo offers Adventurous eaters take note. If the prospect of more exotic rolls, like the creamy-with-a-kick burst of consuming a piece of art, complete with subtle taste and flavor Hot & Sexy Roll. a warm sake palate cleanse sounds appealing, Domo is Kim has been serving these hot and hearty rolls for back in business. years, but says his classic sushi rolls come with a more Domo Sushi. 6725 W. Central Ave. 419-214-0999. refined twist. “We've been working a lot on presentation Tu-Th & Su 5-10pm. F-Sa 5-11pm. and flavor […] we used to be limited in what we could

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Tasting Paula Brown Shop

Thursday, 12.19

Thursdays

Have fun tasting delicious cheese from Ann Arbor’s Zingerman's, fantastic wine and Potter Crackers.

5-7pm. $1 per sampling of wine. 912 Monroe St. 419-241-8100. paulabrownshop.com

Wine & Cheese Tasting Treo Restaurant

Sample superb wines paired with cheeses from around the world. 6pm. $15. 5703 Main St., Sylvania.

419-882-2266. treosylvania.com

Beer Tastings Denny’s Beer & Wine Cave

Check out the large selection of beer and enjoy a delicious tasting. New brews are featured every week.

7-9pm. $10. 4400 Heatherdowns Blvd.

419-214-0101. thebeerandwinecave.com

Fridays

Element 112

On Friday evenings, enjoy half-off all appetizers and beer. 5737 Main St., Sylvania. 419-517-1104. element112restaurant.com

Wednesday, 12.18

Wine Dinner Manhattan's Restaurant

Enjoy an evening complete with a 5-course meal and perfectly paired wine. Theme: Wild Game. 6:30pm. $70 all inclusive. 1516 Adams St. 419-243-6675. manhattanstoledo.com

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Holiday Cookies The Anderson's Sylvania Market Cafe Learn how to make delicious gluten-free holiday cookies with ease. Reservations required. 6-8pm. $15. 7638 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. 419-913-7328. beyondbasicshc.com

Saturday, 12.21

Cooking Demo Paula Brown Shop

This demo will show you how to cook the delicious foods sold at the store, demonstration the fantastic culinary equipment available for sale. 11:30am-2pm.

912 Monroe St. 419-241-8100. paulabrownshop.com.

Free.

Food Demo: Oasis Mediterranean Foods The Anderson's Market

Come sample some of the best mediterranean food around, a great way to enjoy healthy holiday food.

11am-3pm. 7638 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania.

419-517-7707. andersonsmarket.com. Free

Tuesday, 12.24

Christmas Eve Dinner Evans Street Station

Enjoy the warm holiday ambiance with a delicious festive meal. Reservations welcome. Noon-7pm.

110 S. Evans St., Tecumseh. 517-424-5555. evansstreetstation.com

Learn about ways to achieve a healthy weight by learning about carbs, fats and how traditional foods fit in. There will be healthy snacks to sample. 6-8pm. $10. 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-874-4174.

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Middle Eastern and Wintry Yummies The 577 Foundation Come treat your taste buds to a variety of delicious Mediterranean foods. Bring to-go containers for leftovers! Registration required. 1-4pm. $15.

577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-874-4174.

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Sunday, 1.12

Bar Wars Bar 145

Enjoy a night of live entertainment, a benefit for Paws and Whiskers Shelter of Toledo and special guest bartenders from the Toledo City Paper! Don't miss out on this special whiskey soaked benefit for our four-legged friends. 7-11pm. $5; Free with an unopened pet item. 5305 Monroe St. 419-593-0073. bar145toledo.com

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Bacon Fat Tuesday Burger Bar 419

Just can’t get enough bacon in your diet? Stop in during the first or last Tuesday of the month, and you have the option to have your food fried in pure, delicious, it-might-not-be-healthy-but-I-don’t-care bacon fat. 11:30am. 4400 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419724-5844. burgerbar419.com

Thursdays

Mix-N-Mingle Ye Olde Durty Bird

Looking for a place to unwind after work and get ready for the weekend? Visit Ye Olde Durty Bird every Thursday night for their weekly Mix-N-Mingle, where the 21 and up crowd can hang out, enjoy some delicious dishes and drinks, and be entered to win awesome prizes. 5-9pm. 2 S. St. Clair St. 419-2432473. yeoldedurtybird.com

Saturdays

Downtown Toledo Farmers’ Market Warehouse District

This market has been a highlight of Toledo’s Warehouse District for many years, and it still features high quality, home-grown produce and hand crafted items. 7am-1pm. 525 Market St. 419-255-6765. toledofarmersmarket.com

Wednesday, 12.18

Taste of Super Suppers

New customers of Super Suppers are welcome to come for food samples, door prizes, and complementary sangria. Guests will also be able to make and take home their own regular 3 serving entree. 5:30pm. $15. 7015 Lighthouse Way Suite #100, Perrysburg. 419-872-6325. ssperrysburg.com

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Eat the grass

Superfoods, energy powerhouses that provide antioxidants and disease-fighting nutrients, seem to pop up everywhere these days. One of the most popular of the "superfoods," wheatgrass is typically consumed in smoothie form with carrots, ginger and apples, or as a shooter before meals to help with digestion. In recognition of this beneficial green, Chandler Cafe has added wheat grass shots to their menu. This delicious and healthy ingredient is a perfect habit to incorporate into your list of New Years resolutions. $2.75 for a 1.5 oz shot. Hours: Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm; Saturday, 8am-5pm; Sunday, 9am-3pm. Chandler Cafe, 5648 Main St., Sylvania. 419-517-5088. chandlercafe.com

Curveball cocktails

Many people are creating new tasty concoctions for celebrating. Luckily, El Vaquero has two flavorful options for those looking for a hangover cure or a low calorie alternative.

Introducing: The Skinny Margarita, half the sugar and half the calories as a normal El Vaquero margarita, with the same amount of liquor and flavor The Hangover Micheladia is for anyone with a more savory palette. A Bloody Mary made with beer, the Hangover Micheladia ($5.50) includes hot sauce, salt, lime and a few drops of orange juice­—you pick the beer. Margaritas are $5.25/single, $8/half pitcher, and full pitchers on Friday (all day) $14.99 & $15.99 with additional flavors. Between 11am-2pm, margaritas are $3.99. El Vaquero hours: Monday-Thursday, 11am-10pm; Friday, 11am-11pm; Saturday, 11am-10:30pm & Sunday, 11am-9:30pm. El Vaquero, 3302 Secor Rd. 419-536-0471. vaquerorestaurant.com

Room to rendezvous

Table Forty 4 has opened a second floor banquet hall for corporate functions, meetings and everything in between. The room (capacity 200) has a sprawling L-shaped bar and a dining room area as well as adequate mingling space. The nearly century-old building charms with its large windows and stained wood flooring. Don't miss the live music downstairs, Thursday through Saturday evenings, on the main floor of the restaurant, as well as the 26 beers on tap. The banquet hall is available by reservation. Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11am-10pm; Friday & Saturday, 11am-11pm (bar open until 2am); Sunday, closed. Table Forty 4, 610 Monroe St. 419-725-0044. tablefortyfour.com—MLR

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Cocooned

Though seldom represented in Western cinema, the Spanish Civil War remains a fascinating backdrop for film in Europe. That bloody-though-painterly conflict sets the stage for the French film Butterfly, which will be shown as part of Way Public Library's ongoing Reel Art film series. A young boy, Moncho, comes of age during the height of that terrifying war, and channels his attention to a butterfly collection. Friday, December 20, 7pm.

Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-874-3135. waylibrary.info

Guardian angel

Sometimes, the most heartwarming stories begin a bit dark. In Frank Capra's classic Christmas film, It's a Wonderful Life, George Bailey contemplates suicide on Christmas Eve… until his wingless guardian angel, Clarence, decides to show him what life would be like for his friends and family without him. Recognized by the American Film Institute as one of the "100 Best American Films," It's a Wonderful Life still packs an emotional punch nearly 60 years after its release.

Friday, December 20, 7:30pm. $5. The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-3490. valentinetheatre.com

Christmastown

The Ohio Theater is celebrating the holidays with film showings every Saturday in December. On December 21, nab a ticket for The Nightmare Before Christmas, a beloved stop-motion family musical, which follows Jack Skellington as he leads the residents of Halloweentown to take over Christmas for just one year. Santa himself will make an appearance at the screening. On December 28, things will get a little raunchier with National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, when Chevy Chase, as Clark Griswold, must contend with his ridiculous in-laws. Screenings at 4 and 7pm. $5 adults, $1 children.

The Ohio Theater, 3114 Lagrange St. 419-720-8952. ohiotheatretoledo.org—JS

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As part of its Silver Screen Classics series, The Valentine will show The Wizard of Oz. This Fantasy classic, one of the first color films, follows Dorthy and her dog Toto on their journey to find the Wizard. valentinetheatre.com 7:30pm. $5. 410 Adams St.419-242-3490. valentinetheatre.com

As part of its Arthouse Film series, The Valentine will show The Seventh Seal. This Swedish classic by Ingmar Bergman features a knight returning from the Crusades who faces off against death in a game of chess. 2pm. $5. The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-3490. valentinetheatre.com

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The Valentine will show Amadeus accompanied by the Toledo Symphony Orchestra, the film follows the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

7:30pm. $5.TheValentineTheatre,410Adams St. 419-242-3490. valentinetheatre.com

Anthony Hopkins plays Burt Munro, who challenged the land speed record on his Indian motorcycle. 2pm. Mercy Family Activity Room, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg.

419-874-3135. waylibrary.info Free.

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Chuckles and charity

Local comic Joey Barone is back for the holidays

by Brandon Doriot It’s going to be hard to laugh when you have your face melted off. Yes, the Maumee Indoor is going to break on through to the other side with its 1st Annual “Stand Up and Rock for the Kids” comedy/rock charity event. City Paper staff writer (and featured stand-up act) Brandon Doriot sat down with the comedic mastermind, Joey Barone, to get the low down on the Show.

How did you get involved with this particular charity?

I used to be a freelance writer for Promedica Health a few years ago when I lived in Toledo. I loved that job because I got to visit people from multiple local charities, interview them and write articles in order to increase awareness for their causes. I had the chance to work with Toledo Children’s Hospital a few times. I just really enjoyed meeting the staff, so many good people.

I also worked at an event where I passed out toys to the children at Toledo Children’s with some of the UT football players at Christmas time. That was a really fun memorable experience. It was all these huge football players handing out toys, and then me. I think the kids were confused. I just told them I was the kicker.

That’s great and even more impressive you’re flying in from the comedy scene in L.A. just to do this event.

It’s nice to be able to see my family and show them that I can use comedy for something other than disappointing them.

What do you miss about doing comedy around Toledo, or just Toledo in general?

I guess the most obvious would be the people, and my family of course. I went from seeing them every day to being able

to see them once or twice a year. We are a big Italian family that likes to get together a lot, and I miss those times more than anything. It sounds stupid, but I miss eating at Rosie’s (the restaurant run by his uncle which showcases his grandma Rosie’s recipes), I have been going through Hot Mama Bread withdrawals.

I will tell you this though—I sure as hell don’t miss working there! It’s nice to come home after work and not smell like a calzone.

Being the son of a prominent doctor (Frank Barone M.D.), how difficult was it to tell him that you wanted to pursue comedy?

Ha-ha I get asked that a lot. It wasn’t easy telling my Dad that I was moving out to LA to pursue stand-up, especially considering he was still trying to convince me to go to law school. He always said I was a great ‘excuse-maker,’ and that I was really good at arguing and blaming others, so he thought I was making a mistake not becoming a lawyer. I told him that it wasn’t my fault he wasn’t that good of an arguer. No, actually, he has been really supportive and cool about it.

He has told me over and over to pursue what I am passionate about. I think he just wants me to be happy and successful doing something I enjoy. I think part of my dad is embarrassed about my career in comedy though, because when his friends ask him what I’m doing out in LA, he just tells them I’m in rehab.

The show will be held at The Maumee Indoor Theater (601 Conant St, Maumee, OH 43537) Friday, December 27th at 7:30 P.M. General Admission: $20 VIP: $45 (includes 3 alcoholic/ non-alcoholic drinks, snacks, and premier seating). Tickets can be purchased by calling 419-897-8902 or at Rosie’s Italian Grille and The Maumee Indoor Theater

It’s nice to be able to see my family and show them that I can use comedy for something other than disappointing them.

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Fun and games

Local poet goes for the gold

Toledoan Anthony Frame is a poet who takes his work to the extreme. One of nine volunteering poets participating in Tupelo Press' 30/30 Project, a fundraising marathon that challenges each participant to write one poem a day for 30 days. Readers can donate funds to the 30/30 project to 'encourage' the poets to keep their work up, while all proceeds go to Tupelo Press, a nonprofit press dedicated to publishing new and underground poets. Frame, a UT graduate, has penned one book of poems, A Generation of Insomniacs, to be released in March 2014.

His work for the 30/30 project includes multi-formed pieces about the disturbing habits of insects as well as meditations on the apocalypse. The 30/30 Project, at the Tupelo Press blog, is updated daily. tupelopress.wordpress.com/3030project—JS

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Who says it's a drag getting old? Not Sis and Babe, the saturnine leading ladies of The Queen of Bingo. The Village Players will present this indie comedy, where two sisters, each the complementary opposite of the other, look to a rousing game of Bingo to spice up their lives. Hilarity comes with those little square game cards—as well as a few meditations on family ties. Friday, January 10, 8pm. $16 adults, $14 students and seniors. 2740 Upton Ave. 419-472-6817. thevillageplayers.org—JS

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Cinderella

The Moscow Festival Ballet Company presents Cinderella, based off the children's fableIrving Berlin’s musical. 8pm. $56-36.

The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-3490. valentinetheatre.com

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White Christmas

Irving Berlin’s musical runs through Sunday, December 22. 2:30 and 7:30pm. $3515. Croswell Opera House, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian. 517-264-6868. croswell.org

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Tattoos by day, Renaissance by night The double life of Patrick McDonagh

By Megan Aherne

Don’t presume that an artist confines him or herself to one form; that is rarely the case for the creative mind. Consider Patrick McDonagh, a man of many artistic talents—tattooist by day, musician at night and painter in-between. He works at The Collective, a tattoo shop and private studio/exhibit space in Point Place, where you can see his work and that of other Toledo area artists.

The Collective features McDonagh’s paintings, fired by a passion that was inspired by his mentor, Diana Attie, a renowned art professor from The University of Toledo, now retired. “I learned everything I know in art, and, basically, tattooing, in a way, from her. She taught me the importance of studying anatomy for portraiture and figure drawing, which is what I’ve always loved to draw,” McDonagh states. For him, drawing and tattooing are naturally blended, and painting is just the next step.

Statuesque

In the last year, since graduation in 2012, McDonagh’s penchant for all forms of visual art melded with the clear influence of classical fine art. “The paintings I do are of sculptures by masters from the Renaissance and Baroque periods,” he explains. His large, dramatic portraits are

painted with a magnified perspective, focusing on facial features and muscle tone, offering a breath of life to works of marble.

“I do close-ups of the statues because I really want to focus on anatomy, lighting and proportion. I just want to keep my art simple and natural,” McDonagh says.

Collective experience

In the two years that McDonagh has worked at The Collective, they have hosted four group exhibits requiring alterations to the space. “When we have a show, we move all our equipment out of the place and it’s pretty empty, then it is like an actual gallery for the opening,” says McDonagh. “The exhibit space is open to anyone who has a series of work, but it’s mainly me, the people I work with or my friends who will have a different exhibit up, which stays up until the next show.”

The next exhibit at The Collective is planned for January or February, with some possible live acoustic shows as well. Until then, The Collective will feature McDonagh’s art, as well as ink highquality tattoos.

The Collective, 5113 Summit St. in Point Place, open everyday from noon-8pm. 419-725-0199. mcdonaghtattoo.tumblr.com

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friday 20 It's Friday! Enjoy the various events for adults and families, including free tours, activities, live music, glassblowing demonstrations, wine tastings, and more. Take the public tour, Snows of Japan at 8pm.

Check online for complete schedule. 10am-9pm.

Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000 toledomuseum.org Free.

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Last Minute Holiday Craft Sale: Featuring Phoebe & Liz Sloan Come to The Attic to check

A holiday break: chill-out at TMA

out the awesome jewelry of Phoebe Sloan & Liz Sloan along with the work of additional artists 4-8pm. The Attic on Adams, 1701 Adams St. 419 243-5350. theatticonadams.com Free.

Daily between Christmas and New Year’s Day, The Great Art Escape takes over the Toledo Museum of Art with art-inspired activities ranging from self-guided gallery hunts, drawing, glass blowing demos, Kamishibai (traditional Japanese storytelling) and hands-on art creation throughout the galleries. Enjoy African drum and dance with Idy Ciss of the Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago and the ALMA Dance Experience on Wednesday, January 1 at 2 pm in the Peristyle. Additional performances include the BGSU Taiko Drum Ensemble on Friday, December 27 at 2 pm and exotic belly-dancing of Leyla accompanied by Raq the Casbah on Sunday, December 29 at 2 pm From December 26-29 and December 31-January 1. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseumofart.org Free.

Japanese style

TMA will feature a runway fashion show on Friday, December 27 at 7pm to conclude The Art of Japanese Fashion exhibit, a fashion challenge issued to area artists to create a garment with a Japanese aesthetic. The event is hosted by the ToledoLucas County Public Library media relations coordinator and former Blade fashion journalist Rhonda Sewell. Designers include theater costume designer, Bianca Naves, Oh Sew Betty, (aka Jessica Crossfield, founder of Handmade Toledo!), 12-year-old budding designer, Maya Ramirez as well as designers from California and Brooklyn. Toledo Museum of Art, Community Gallery, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free—JT

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LPC Benefit Exhibition & Holiday Sale

Launch Pad Cooperative will be hosting their 2nd annual 8 x 8 exhibition as an LPC Fundraiser featuring small 8x8 works of art by area artists.

6-9pm. Launch Pad Cooperative, 911 Jefferson Ave. launchpadcooperative.com/8x81.html Free

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The annual art-inspired winter celebration (Dec. 26-29 as well as Dec. 31-Jan.1), provides programming daily. See note at left for details.

Check website for hours and complete schedule of events. 10am-9pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000 toledomuseum.org

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The Art of Japanese Fashion Runway Show Part of the TMA Great Art Escape, The Art

of Japanese Fashion Runway Show, in the Glass Pavilion’s GlasSalon, features Japanese inspired garments down the runway. 7pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000 toledomuseum.org Free.

sunday 29

Basic Cartooning for Adults Enjoy a fun

afternoon of learning the basics of cartooning. All materials will be provided. No prior experience is necessary. For ages 16 and up. 2-4pm. $25.

Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair. 419 720-6462. artsupplydepo,com

wednesday 1 American Gallery Annual 11% Sale Once again, American Gallery is offering 11% all art purchases through the month of January. American Gallery, 6600 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. Free.

friday 3 It's Friday! The TMA's ever-changing combination of events for adults and families. Take the public tour at 8pm to learn about the TMA's Netsuke collection, one of the largest in North America.

Check online for complete schedule. 10am-9pm.

Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000 toledomuseum.org Free.

sunday 5

Painting with Encaustic (wax paint) In this

workshop, some of the basics of working in encaustic will be covered, including ways of fusing, marking, texturizing and scraping surfaces. All materials included. 1-4pm. $55. Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair. 419 720-6462. artsupplydepo,com

friday 10

Voices and Visions Launch Pad Cooperative

presents the first in a series of member artist shows featuring new work by artists Carrie Day and Casey Jex Smith. Runs through Friday, February 21. Launch Pad Cooperative, 911 Jefferson Ave. launchpadcooperative.com/8x81.html Free.

It's Friday! Free, fun events for adults and families at the TMA, featuring a public tour of Collection Highlights at 8pm. Check online for complete schedule. 10am-9pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

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W E H AV E I T A L L O N L I N E ! C O M P L E T E M U S I C E V E N T S AT T O L E D O C I T Y PA P E R . C O M Highlighted events indicates our picks for the week

Foxy Shazam

Sunday, December 29 / Main Street Bar & Grill Toledoans, you should know by now: Foxy Shazam puts on one of the best shows in rock music, worshiping at the "church of rock and roll," (as they put it), combining the best elements of ska punk, Queen and Meat Loaf—lead singer Eric Nally even ghost wrote some of Meat Loaf's last album. Their single "I Like It," made a big splash on the radio in 2012. This multi-ethnic glam rock outfit started out small-time in Cincinnati and have built themselves a large, dedicated fan base. They play Frogtown every year, and each time it's one hell of a party, full of crowd surfing, rock horns, and somersaults. 7pm. $15 advance, $18 doors. Mainstreet Bar & Grill, 141 Main St. 419-697-6297. toledomainstreet.com—JS

Oak Ridge Boys

December 21 / Stranahan Theater For over 50 years, the Oak Ridge Boys have performed and recorded music spanning numerous genres, from gospel and southern rock to pop and country; composed hit songs, including "Elvira" and "Bobbie Sue"; and shared the stage with music legends, like Johnny Cash and The Statler Brothers. Now, the timeless vocal quintet will put their unique spin on holiday classics during their Christmas show at the Stranahan Theater, Saturday, December 21. Get your country on at this one night-only yuletide performance! 7:30pm. $34.50-$49.50; tickets available online or at the Stranahan box office.

Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-381-8851. stranahantheater.org—RA

Cliff Murphy & Friends

Wednesday, January 8 / Grand Plaza Hotel Toledo jazz legend Clifford Murphy has spent the last seven decades entertaining crowds with the smooth sounds of his upright bass—and at 81 years old, he’s showing no signs of slowing down. On Wednesday, December 18, he will join his local musician friends for a night of jazz at the Grand Plaza Hotel. The show will feature Cliff alongside Kyle Turner, Jim Seibold, Vince Krolak and Lauren Smith with improvised selections and jazz classics.

5:30pm. $5 students/ $10 members / $15 non-members. Grand Plaza Hotel, 444 N Summit St. arttatumsociety.com—GMK

wed, Dec 18 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Frankie’s: Big D & The Kids Table AJ Doolittle’s: Curb Appeal

Table Forty 4: Chad Hoffman Stella’s: Eddie Molina Martini and Nuzzis: Johnny Rodriguez Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jaime Mills Treo: Andrew Ellis

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JAZZ,BLUES & R&B

Degage Jazz Café: Gene Parker Grand Plaza Hotel: Cliff Murphy & Friends

Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic Manhattan’s: Jason Quick Ye Olde Durty Bird: Chris Knopp Treo: Barile & Gramza Martini & Nuzzis: Jeff Stewart

Other

Duncan’s: Karaoke The Oarhouse: Dueling Pianos w/ The New Fashioned

THU, dec 19 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic The Happy Badger: Open Mic

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Frankie’s: The Comeback Headliners: Greenbelt Parkway AJ Doolittle’s: Temperance Tonic Table Forty 4: The 815’s Hollywood Casino: Dave Carpenter & The Jaeglers The Local: Joe Woods Village Idiot: The Nutones

Cock n’ Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Manhattan’s: Dick Lang and Jason

Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

The Local: Open Jam w/ Chris Shutters

FRI, dec 20 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

The Blarney: Toast & Jam Bier Stube: Kentucky Chrome Ottawa Tavern: Rollergirl The Bronze Boar: Last Born Sons Bar 145: Hello My Name Is Tequila Sheila’s: Hip-Hop Show w/ Julie Morales & The Fly Gang Cock n’ Bull: Bobby May & John Barile

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Ye Olde Durty Bird: Steve Kennedy Treo: Old State Line Manhattan’s: Jeff Stewart Doc Watson’s: Steven and Olivia

SAT, DEc 21 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Headliners: FDA The Blarney: Kentucky Chrome Bar 145: Killer Flamingos Table Forty 4: Captain Sweet Shoes Ye Olde Durty Bird: Beg 2 Differ Hollywood Casino: The Homewreckers The Bronze Boar: The Rivets Tequila Sheila’s: HipHop Show w/ Dave Sanchez Cock n’ Bull: Arctic Clam Ottawa Tavern: Tree No Leaves Frankie’s: Rockin’ Rick Saves Christmas

ACOUSTIC, FOLK & ETHNIC

The Local: Calen Savidge Doc Watson’s: Dan Stewart & Frank May Stella’s: Jeff Stewart

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Treo: Straight Up! Trio Manhattan’s: Buddy Boy Slim & The Blues Rockers Hamway’s on the Main: Mike Whitty & Clifford Murphy

SUN, dec 22 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Barnes & Noble: Jim Brickman

MON, dec 23 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Village Idiot: Frankie May and Friends

TUE, Dec 24 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Village Idiot: Bobby May & Jon Barile

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Trotter’s Tavern: Jeff McDonald’s Big Band All-Stars Manhattan’s: Blues Jam With Jeff Williams Basin Street Grille: Tom Turner & Slowburn Trio Jam Degage Jazz Café: Gene Parker

THU, dec 26 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic Happy Badger: Open Mic Night Stella’s: Eddie Molina The Blarney: Michael Fisher Table Forty 4: Dave Carpenter Ye Olde Durty Bird: Joe Woods Cock n’ Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes

Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Hollywood Casino: David Cook

Other

The Local: Comedy Show w/ Dave Landau & Owen Thomas Manhattan’s: Quick Trio

FRI, dec 27 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Headliners: Against All Odds Tequila Sheila’s: Hip-Hop Show w/ Zwanna That Boy The Blarney: The 815’s Hollywood Casino: Wow Factor Bronze Boar: Joe Woods Trio Bar 145: Fu5ion Manhattan’s: Last Born Sons Cock n’ Bull: Steve Kennedy Band

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ACOUSTIC, FOLK & ETHNIC The Village Idiot: Bobby May & Dry Bones Doc Watson’s: Tye & Jaime Stella’s: Tom Turner Treo: Andrew Ellis & Lucky Lemont

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Mancy’s Italian: Skip Turner Band

SAT, Dec 28 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Thirsy’s Pub: 427 Tequila Sheila’s: Hip-Hop Show w/ Tracy Smith Bar 145: Noisy Neighbors Table Forty 4: Distant Cousinz Bronze Boar: Crucial 420 Cock n’ Bull: Joe Woods Band Martini & Nuzzis: Jeff Stewart & The 25’s Headliners: Shotty Rocket Bar: Fried Egg Nebula The Blarney: Last Born Son

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Degage Jazz Café: Skip Turner Band Hamway’s on the Main: J-Bone & Friends Treo: The Good, The Bad & The Blues Manhattan’s: Buddy Boy Slim & The Blues Rockers

ACOUSTIC, FOLK & ETHNIC

Doc Watson’s: Ben Barefoot

Other

The Village Idiot: Polka Floyd

SUN, Dec 29 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Mainstreet Bar: Foxy Shazam Frankie’s: Breathe Till Dawn

TUE, dec 31 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Duncan’s: Caught In The Boogie Tequila Sheila’s: New Years Party w/ Dave Sanchez Ye Olde Durty Bird: Beg 2 Differ Table Forty 4: Nine Lives Hollywood Casino: Disco Inferno The Village Idiot: Kentucky Chrome AJ Doolittle’s: Basis Cock n’ Bull: Arctic Clam

Fri, Jan 3 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Bar 145: The Naked Karate Girls AJ Doolittle’s: Thunder Road Treo: Last Born Sons Rocky’s: Andrew Ellis

JAZZ,BLUES & R&B

Toledo Museum of Art: Matt Chambers Jazz Syndicate

Sat, Jan 4 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop Bar 145: Zach Attack Headliners: Rap Rumbles

Tues, jan 7 Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Bar 145: Lori LeFevre Trio w/ Chris Buzzeli & Paul Keller Degage Jazz Café: Gene Parker Rocky’s: Joel Hazard Open Mic

wed, jan 8 Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Degage Jazz Café: Gene Parker Grand Plaza Hotel: Clifford Murphy

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Fri, Jan 10 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

The Village Idiot: Nathan Kalish & The Wildfire Bar 145: Arctic Clam Rocky’s: Old State Line

Other

Bretz: FreEDM Friday

Sat, Jan 11 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

The Village Idiot: Dragon Wagon Bar 145: The Menus Frankie’s: Don B & Bud w/ Hize

Country, Bluegrass

Huntington Center: Lady Antebellum

Sun, Jan 12 Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Evolution: Black Swamp Blues Fundraiser

Wed, Jan 15 Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Grand Plaza Hotel: Clifford Murphy & Friends The Oarhouse: Dueling Pianos w/ The New Fashioned Degage Jazz Café: Gene Parker

Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic Treo: Jack & The Bear

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Mancy’s Italian: Skip Turner Band Manhattan’s: The Good, The Bad & The Blues

The Local: Nick Neenan

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Events

"Madness at Midnight" Walleye Drop Tuesday, December 31 / Downtown Port Clinton Visit the Walleye Capital of the World, Port Clinton on New Year's Eve. At the stroke of midnight, watch as the 600pound walleye descends 20 ft. Local restaurants will take part in the festivities with delicious walleye inspired foods such as walleye chowder, walleye cinnamon chips and walleye popcorn. The Walleye Drop will be located on Madison St. in the heart of downtown Port Clinton. walleyemadness.com —MLR

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The Puck Drops Here: New Years Eve 2013

8pm-2am. Downtown Ann Arbor. visitannarbor.org Free. Ring in the

new year with a street party in downtown Ann Arbor. The evening will feature delicious drinks, live entertainment and a midnight ball drop!

Brew Years Eve

9:30pm-2am. Arbor Brewing Company, 114 E. Washington St. 734-213-1393. arborbrewing.com Free. Start off the

new year in style with hourly releases of small batch brews, starting at 9:30pm, and fantastic live entertainment, perfect for a New Year’s Eve dance party!

Speakeasy New Year’s Eve Party

8pm-2am. Corner Brewery, 720 Norris St., Ypsilanti. 734-480-2739. arborbrewing.com

Ring 2014 in with style from the 1920s! Wear your favorite flapper dress, put on your fur coat and straighten up your bow tie as you sneak into your favorite local speakeasy! Dance into the new year with jazz, blues and swing music from local musicians Rootstand. Don’t forget to taste the specialty brews on tap, before you celebrate at midnight with a flute of champagne, of course.

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Legally Rockin’ Club Soda / Friday, December 20 It’s that time of year again to put on your dancing shoes. The evening, cheerfully titled, Jingle Balls, will include live music from the local rock group The Kirbys, as well as the two “Jingle Balls Bands”, comprised of members from the local music and legal communities. Rock into the holiday season while benefitting The Josh Project, a local organization that provides affordable swimming lessons to at risk youth, as well as raising funds for ABLE/LAWO and The Neil Light Scholarship. 7:30pm. $5. Club Soda, 3922 Secor Rd. 419-473-0662. toledoclubsoda.com —MLR

Jeff Dunham: The Disorderly Conduct Tour Huntington Center / Thursday, December 26 Dunham will share the stage with his ill-tempered and politically incorrect puppets during the kickoff of his Disorderly Conduct Tour. A first-class ventriloquist and popular comedian, Jeff has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Late Show with David Letterman. He also has been featured on Comedy Central specials, Arguing with Myself, Spark of Insanity and Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special (the most-watched telecast in Comedy Central history). His famous crew of sidekick puppets, like Walter the Grumpy Retiree and Achmed the Dead Terrorist, join him for a night of stand-up silliness. Tickets, $58.40 available at ticketmaster.com or the Huntington box office. 7:30 Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. 800-745-3000. huntingtoncentertoledo.com —MLR

Rockin’ for a cause The Maumee Indoor Theater / Friday, December 27 Once a year, classic rock fans come together to relive the halcyon days and support a good cause. Stand Up and Rock for the Children, a benefit for Promedica Toledo Children’s Hospital, will feature the music of The Doors as well as a night of laughs. The psychedelic throwback show, featuring “A Tribute to Jim Morrison,” will showcase a lineup of Toledo natives, including Rosie’s Italian Grille restaurateur Phil Barone as Jim Morrison, comedian Joey Barone and the “Best of Toledo” winning Chris Shutters Band. See page 27 for our exclusive interview with Joey Barone. VIP tickets for $45 include 3 drinks and snacks. General tickets are $20. Tickets are available at Rosie’s Italian Grille and The Maumee Indoor theatre. -EG

Richard Rumelt University of Toledo / Monday, January 13 Voted one of the world’s Top 50 Business Thinkers, Richard Rumelt is an expert in business, political and economic strategy. In addition to his academic work as a professor at the Harvard Business School, Rumelt has been a consultant to numerous firms, nonprofit organizations, the Department of Defense, and several governments.

On Monday, January 13 he will speak as part of the Jesup Scott Honors College Distinguished Lecture Series at the University of Toledo, focusing on competitive advantage and strategy, industry dynamics and overall management. 7pm. $10 student/ $25 general admission. Doermann Theater at University Hall. 2801 W. Bancroft St. 419-530-2738. For tickets, visit utoledo.edu/honorslecture—GMK

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Wednesday, 12.18 [miscellaneous]

Holiday Tattoo Sale! - To celebrate the season (and ease the pressure on your wallet), give the gift of ink (excluding portraits) for that tattooed friend on your Christmas list. Gift certificates are 20% off.

Available until December 23. 1-11pm. $25 minimum. Original Sin Tattoo Studio, 2150 N. Reynolds Rd. 419-908-0734. facebook.com/originalsin

Wednesday, 12.18 [miscellaneous]

Warm Heart, Warm Hand - This fantastic clothing drive accepts new mittens, gloves, hats, scarves and socks. Donations can be dropped off Monday through Friday from 8am-4:30pm and Saturday 9am-noon. Through December 31. Bay Area Credit Union, 4202 Navarre Ave., Oregon. bayareacu.com See pg. 5 for more information.

Wednesday, 12.18 [benefit]

Annual Pet Food Drive - Not only humans deserve a healthy holiday meal. Through December 24, donate pet food to help the pets of mobile meals clients receive good nutrition during the holiday season. The Anderson’s (Toledo & Maumee locations), 4701 Talmadge Rd., 530 Illinois Ave. andersonsstore. com

Thursday, 12.19 [miscellaneous]

Girl’s Night Out -Grab your friends for this monthly event featuring great food, shopping and exploring new places. 5-8pm. Downtown Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids. grandrapidsohio.com

Thursday, 12.19 [comedy]

Mike Malone - Enjoy a night of stand-up comedy with witty funny man Mike Malone. Through December 22. 21+. Thursday, 7pm; Friday, 8pm & 10:30pm; Saturday, 7pm & 10pm; Sunday, 7pm. $12. Toledo Funny Bone, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-931-3474. funnybonecentral. com

Saturday, 12.21 [education]

The Mystery of the Christmas Star - Enjoy the scientific exploration of the fabled Christmas star over Bethlehem. 7:30pm. Adults, $5/students & kids under 12, $4. Lourdes University Appold Planetarium, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 419-517-8897. lourdes.edu/planetarium

Saturday, 12.21 [miscellaneous]

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides - For a truly magical holiday experience, hop on a horse-drawn

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carriage ride. Pick-up is located on Chappel Dr. near Schakolad Chocolate Factory. Also on December 28. 5-8pm. $5 per person/$10 per family. The Town Center at Levis Commons, 3201 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-931-8888. shopleviscommons.com

Monday, 12.23 [literary]

Open Writers’ Workshop - Local poet Jonie McIntire will lead a workshop for writers of all levels, an opportunity for aspiring and experienced writers alike to mingle, discuss and present their various works. 7-9pm. Black Kite Coffee & Pies, 2499 Collingwood Blvd. 419 720 5820. facebook.com/BlackKiteCoffee Free

Thursday, 12.26 [comedy]

Jeff Dunham - Enjoy an evening packed with comedy as the Disorderly Conduct tour makes its debut in Toledo. See pg. 36 for more information. 7:30pm. $48.50. The Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. 800-745-3000. huntingtoncentertoledo.com

Friday, 12.27 [comedy]

Jim Morrison Tribute & Comedy Show - Sit back and enjoy music from the Chris Shutter’s Band and Rosie’s Grille star Phil Barone, as he rounds things out as Jim Morrison. Proceeds benefit the Toledo Children’s Hospital. See pg. 36 for more information. 8pm. $20/ $40 for VIP (includes 3 drinks and some snacks). Maumee Indoor Theatre, 601 Conant St., Maumee. 419-897-8902.

Sunday, 12.29 [sports]

Harlem Globetrotters - Enjoy America’s favorite basketball tricksters as the 2014 ‘Fans Rule’ World Tour makes a stop in the 419. 2pm. $19-$112. Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300. huntingtoncentertoledo.com

Sunday, 12.29 [sports]

Open Skate - Lace up some blades and skate to your heart’s content. Full concession stand with Vito’s pizza available. Also on January 12 & 26. $5 per person/ $3 skate rental. Noon-1:50pm. Team Toledo Ice House, 1258 W. Alexis Rd. 419-476-4690.

Tuesday, 12.31 [miscellaneous] Puttin’ on the Ritz - New Year’s Eve should be fun for humans and animals alike. Don’t miss the freestyle dog dancing demonstration, best trick contest, and of course sweet treats! There will also be balloon animals for the children. Dog food donations for Adoption Partners accepted. Please only friendly, vaccinated dogs. 2-3pm. Toledo Petco, 5025 Monroe cont. on pg 38

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cont. from pg 37 St. 419-472-3810. petco.com

Tuesday, 12.31 [miscellaneous] Public Open Game Night - Enjoy an entire evening of gaming. Pick a game from the large selection available, or bring one of your own to play with others. 7-10pm. CheckMate Games & Hobbies, 6725 W. Central Ave. (St. James Plaza). 419-720-6901. checkmategames.net Free Dueling Pianos by 176 Keys: NYE - A requestdriven, interactive show featuring Dueling Pianos.

Show ends before midnight, so you have time to make it to another New Year’s Party. 8pm. Onstage seating: $50, General: $35. Croswell Opera House, 129 Maumee St., Adrian. 517-264-SHOW. croswell. org

Friday, 1.3 [sports]

Walleye vs. Reading - Enjoy a night of hockey as the Toledo Walleye take on Reading. 7:15pm. Prices vary, see website. Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. 800-745-3000. huntingtoncentertoledo.com

Saturday, 1.4 [outdoors]

A New Year With Nature - Learn about upcoming nature programs and events. You can also add your resolutions to the resolution tree. Light refreshments will be available. 2pm. Wildwood Preserve, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

Sunday, 1.5 [miscellaneous]

Sandusky County YMCA-Fremont Annual Open House - Enjoy free fitness classes, tour and utilize the facilities, and take advantage of one-day-only membership promotions. Noon-4pm. Sandusky County YMCA, 1000 North St., Fremont. 419-3329622. ATtheY.org Free

Monday, 1.6 [literary]

Open Mic Poetry - Enjoy coffee, conversation and an evening of open mic poetry. 7-9pm. Black Kite Coffee & Pies, 2499 Collingwood Blvd. 419-7205820. facebook.com/BlackKiteCoffee Free

Sunday, 1.12 [sports]

Toledo Walleye vs. Wheeling Nailers - Enjoy a night of hockey as the Toledo Walleye take on the Wheeling Nailers. 5:15 pm. Prices vary, see website.

Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. 800-7453000. huntingtoncentertoledo.com

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Slaybod (L) and Rumman (R) toying with molten glass at TMA.

Photo by Alia Orra

Blown away in the Glass City Melting down public opportunities to blow glass

by Dorian Slaybod

When I tell people that I have glassblowers as neighbors, they presume that I am referring to the kind of people that watch Cartoon Network until 4:00 AM, and buy Cheez-Its in bulk from Costco. But at Gathered, located downtown on Huron Street, a 120-year-old fireproof warehouse has been converted into a glass studio and gallery. Their walls are ornamented with art made in-house with equipment that they configure and repair themselves, including a 2,000 degree furnace. They offer classes for anyone who wants to learn how to make their own glass, and they provide parties for people to drink wine and watch custom glass being created that they can later take home.

Gathered, together

One of Gathered’s three partners is Adam Goldberg, who showed me around the studio. Goldberg is 25, and his ski cap and college-length beard give him the appearance of an off-duty snowboard instructor. He has a bachelor’s degree in glassblowing from Bowling Green State University, and he speaks about glass like a theologian. In the hour we spoke, he quoted writings in several languages, and cited cultural movements from at least three different millennia. His mentor is a seventy-year-old Italian maestro.

His work, like his speech, is metaphysical.

He showed me some decanters that can be spun and tipped over without spilling a drop of wine. “I want to make glass approachable and playful,” Goldberg said. “I want to make it like a toy.”

TMA Glass facilitator

When I arrived at the Toledo Museum of Art’s Glass Pavilion for a glassblowing demonstration, I expected to meet a middle-aged grunt; a man ready to pound lava into structures with his bare fists. Instead, I was greeted by a twenty-something named Kristine Rumman, a facilitator at the Glass Pavilion. She provides daily glass demonstrations, and leads classes four days a week. On a Wednesday evening, Rumman helped me make a seasonally appropriate, glass pumpkin.

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Rumman is unmistakably pretty, even when she disguises her dark eyes behind thick, black glasses, and conceals most of her curly flow of brown hair beneath a black trucker hat that she tilts to the side like Ashton Kutcher in an episode of Punk’d. Rumman, who returned to Toledo after training for three years at a glass studio in Seattle, helped me begin by taking a steel rod to remove a small batch of molten glass from a brilliantly glowing furnace referred to as the “glory hole.” I then covered my hot orb with shaved pieces of orange glass, dabbing and turning it like I was making a candied apple.

After more heating, I placed the rod on a steel work bench, where I spun it back and forth while pinching the glowing orb with an oversized-set of steel tweezers.

Small, harmless bursts of flame spurted off the glass like baby dragons’ breaths.

The ball was then clamped from the rod and set onto a table where I pressed the center of the ball to form my little pumpkin.

Rumman then attached a molten string to my pumpkin’s dimple, and showed me how to mold a stem. After 24 hours of cooling, I was told that I could come and pick up my very own piece of art.

During my visits, Goldberg and Rumman both referred to glass as “magical.”

The process of distorting hot liquid into design still mystifies both of them, more than ten years after they each were introduced to glassblowing at the Toledo Museum of Art—an institution founded by the Libbey family of glass magnates. Toledo is the Glass City. And like molten glass, the concept of our city morphs through time and pressure. Young artists are being spun from Toledo’s industrial glass history to contribute to the future of the medium.

Rumman told me that glass is “very active, very alive,” and I left her thinking that the same could be said about the people in this town that turn it into art.

Dorian Slaybod is 27, a local attorney, and happily living in Toledo.

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Inner peace

The Serenity Health and Wellness Center has expanded its facility and is offering new holiday packages. A 2-Hour Spa Day now costs only $99 and includes a 60-minute massage and a 60-minute luxury facial with hydrating mask & upper body massage. Deluxe packages include infrared sauna treatments, a foot detox bath, a paraffin wax dip and even a 24 karat gold facial mask. The center has a fireplace and ten foot video wall, and plan on hosting classes in yoga, tai chi, self-defense, meditation and a variety of wellness workshops. Appointments must be made in advance—call 419-891-2181 or visit serenityspamaumee.com to schedule a time. 1685 Lance Pointe Drive, Maumee.

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Do you have old, unwanted prescription drugs in your medicine cabinet? The City of Waterville now has a safe and secure permanent drop off location for excess prescription medication at the Waterville Police Department located at 25. N Second St. MedReturn, the drug collection program, seeks to reduce the availability of drugs that can be temptations and cause harm to youth and adults. The collection site is open Monday thru Friday 8am to 4:30pm Liquids and gels are not accepted.

419-441-0029. awawake.org—GMK

health and wellness events

Tuesday, 12.17

Staying Tobacco Free ProMedica St. Luke's Hospital will offer a support group for individuals who need help maintaining a tobacco-free life. Tuesdays through December.

7:15pm. Tobacco Treatment Center Conference Room, Fallen Timbers Medical Center, 5757 Monclova Rd. For more information, please call 419-893-QUIT (7848).

Thursday, 12.19 Domestic Violence Resource Fair The main goal of the fair is to raise awareness on domestic violence and its impact on women,

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men and families, and available programs and resources in Lucas County. 9am-2pm. Northwest Ohio Psychiatric Hospital, 930 S. Detroit Ave. 419-381-1881. Free.

Saturday, 12.28 West African Dance Class with Idy Ciss Exercise your body and mind while learning traditional West African Dance moves. This is a fun and healthy way to relieve stress during the holiday season. No experience necessary.

10:30am-noon. Pre-paid, $15/ At Door, $20. The Martin School Studio #205, 10 Holland-Sylvania Rd. 419-810-2800. almadancetoledo.com

ALL the bells and whistles! Everything a Touring model has, but for much less money! Only $15,895. Call Kenny 567-686-2525

2011 Acura TL SH-AWD -

2003 MERCURY SABLE GS

2004 dodge durango

$2,100 obo. Well maintained. Adult Driven. Metal flake grey. Located at 710 Monroe St. Call Larry 419-309-5892

Ford ‘02 Thunderbird -

Almost new! 7200 mi. Black Convertible w/Leather. Always garaged, never in snow/rain. $23,900/OBO. Call 419-3501022 2000

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Larry 567-288-3748

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) You are busy

trying to help those less fortunate on the 23rd and 24th. Put your feet up Christmas Day and let someone else serve you. Collect your gift certificates and shop the 26th and 27th. Travel and welcome 2014 in a new place. It’s time to get back into the real world on the 6th. It has to do with money. Be patient!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Mail cards the 19th and stay close to home the 21st and 22nd.

You run out of steam the week of the 23rd and need help Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Your energy returns when you go out to shop the 26th. Your New Year’s resolution is to INCREASE savings and DECREASE weight. Good luck with that! Spend the 3rd, 4th and 5th packing away gifts and decorations. You feel smug the 6th because you are making progress on your resolutions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You worry about

spending and paying bills the 21st but it’s too late. Prepare for a traditional Christmas Day. Get out early the 26th to exchange some items and purchase others. Leave the 30th to celebrate the New Year in a new place. Spend the 4th and 5th packing away gifts and writing thank yous. You decide to “weed out” decorations and discard many.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Your partner surprises you the 21st, You are busy helping at a charity dinner the 23rd and 24th. You entertain at home Christmas Day. Go out for bargains and returns the 26th. You party on the 28th but prefer to end the year quietly. The new moon on the 1st is in your seventh house so partnerships will flourish. From noon the 4th to noon the 6th you get all traces of Christmas removed. Your past accomplishments are recognized the week of the 13th.

LEO (July 23-August 22) You get some much needed rest the 19th BUT move around constantly the 20th and 21st. Do last minute shopping the 24th. Travel on Christmas Day – but not too far. Shop the 26th and buy a new outfit for New Year’s Eve. You will look spectacular. Unfortunately the celebrations come to a halt and you spend time the 4th and 5th removing reminders of the holiday. The week of the 6th get back on schedule and on a program to get physically fit. Your partner helps you after the 11th.

VIRGO (August 23-September 22) Your

creativity is at an all time high the 21st. You devote your expertise to helping those less fortunate the 22th and 23rd. You are busy the 24th and 25th and both days are perfect. Exchange a few items and enjoy leftovers the 26th. When you return to work the 6th your home looks just like it did on November 1st. On the 11th analyze your financial progress and pay any taxes due the 15th.

LIBRA (September 23-October 22)

You are very busy but you run out of steam on the 23rd and 24th. Your zip returns on Christmas Day. On the 26th you must exchange some items. Get set for New Year’s Eve because you may start 2014 in a new place with a new person. You are off to a slow start as the year begins. Maybe too much celebrating! There is a lot to do but nobody can procrastinate like a Libran. Your partner starts pushing you the 7th and 8th.

Maybe there’s progress the 11th and 12th.

SCORPIO (October 23-November 21)

Starting the 20th you alternate between helping others and staying focused on family issues.

Looks like a very happy and quiet Christmas. On the 28th and 29th get organized for New Year’s Eve. You may be on the road. If you must hurry home it is to clean up the holiday mess and get back to work on the 6th. Try to balance your checkbook the 12th. You really were extravagant, weren’t you?

SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 20) Starting the 18th you are involved with food

drives and fundraising for charities. You continue those efforts until Christmas Eve. You may get on the road Christmas Day. Travel continues to a sunny beach or a ski lodge. You run out of fuel by the 4th so you recharge on the 6th when you get back to work. Every evening through the 10th you are busy at home catching up on after-holiday work. A party on the 12th charges your batteries again.

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19)

You celebrate your birthday the 21st. You are immersed in giving back to the community the 22nd, 23rd and 24th. You recruit helpers and do a great job of cooking, serving, and gift giving.

Put your feet up and be served Christmas Day. 2014 begins with a new moon in your sign.

Make your resolutions and KEEP THEM. Stay on schedule the 4th and 5th to pack away all traces of the holiday. Loved ones are envious of you the 6th . Money looks good the 13th and 14th.

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18)

Finally Uranus, your ruling planet, ends its 4 month retrograde period. You keep up with everything. Your humanitarian efforts delight so many. Complete shopping the 24th and enjoy Christmas dinner at home. You are more spontaneous than usual as 2014 begins. From the 2nd through the 4th you mix socializing with housecleaning. A lot is accomplished by the 6th and your success is rewarded on the 11th when you receive GOOD NEWS.

PISCES (February 19-March 20) There

is work to be done the 21st, 22nd and 23rd.

Some is helping charitable organizations and some with home and family. You don’t go far on Christmas but are up and out early the 26th to spend gift money. End 2013 someplace exciting. After celebrations die down, you are so sentimental that you have difficulty putting away gifts and decorations. Write those thank you notes promptly. A party on the 5th is really fun. The week of the 6th passes quickly and you entertain at home the 12th.

CELEBRITY CAPRICORNS

They come into the world with the word “BOSS” tattooed someplace on their face or bottom. They are comfortable in leadership positions. Examples are Matt Lauer, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Rush Limbaugh. Locally Jon Stainbrook, chairman of Lucas County Republican’s, and Gary Shores of K-100 also celebrate.

Sue Lovett is available for personal astrology readings and private parties.

Visit her on the Web at www.suelovett.com or call her at 419-474-6399.

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Happy Birthday Capricorn! We celebrate the winter solstice, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. A delightful time for everyone… There is a new moon on New Year’s Day. That is perfect for setting new goals and new resolutions. Mercury enters the humanitarian sign of Aquarius setting a good example for everyone. — BY SUE LOVETT

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Closeout Sale Across 1. Beliefs 5. Enjoy powder 8. He rapped with the Bomb Squad 14. Big mouths 15. Advice-giving sister of 45-Across 16. Capital in the Western U.S. 17. New York City skyscraper name 19. Weapon for boneheads?

20. “Rad!” 21. Folds on a jacket 23. Have a high rank?

24. Acts the flaneur 26. Place in the office for giving away unwanted junk 28. Ready to mate 30. Play about Capote 31. ___ Faire 32. Trotsky’s target 33. Gruber of “Die Hard” 36. Strips for the Toledo Symphony Orchestra 38. Something from the whole gang 41. Single accompanier 44. Stepped heavily 45. Advice-giving sister of 15-Across 49. Elba, e.g., to Napoleon 50. Modern minced oath for “shit” 52. Have a goal 54. Chalk, e.g.

58. Blocks in the playroom 59. Lenovo competitor 60. “Voil‡” 62. Reason for points on a license 63. Early electronic composer Edgard 65. Small telescope 67. Whole 68. Network that became Spike 69. Fit to ___ 70. Use aloe on 71. Take action against 72. Goods, and what might follow either word in 17-, 26-, 38-, 54-, and 65-Across Down 1. “Sure, sounds good” 2. Places for shots and shootouts 3. Villain’s laugh 4. Label for Opal and H¸sker D¸

5. The last song on Bob Dylan’s “Desire,” named for his then-wife 6. Random House imprint 7. Word before child or demons 8. Something mild after something hard 9. Lady lobster 10. Very very 11. Cause ___ 12. Prepared to be knighted 13. Reacts to sunlight, as transition lenses 18. Woody Guthrie’s “___ Koch” 22. ___ Tribe (popular Cleveland Indians blog) 25. Become one 27. Gang’s area 29. Yet, to a poet or text messager 34. One who pens 35. Terry Gross’s network 37. Tour de France stage 39. French kings 40. Journalist Wells or Tarbell 41. In re: 42. Philippine language 43. Acknowledge the seniority of 46. Trendy term meaning lots and lots of information 47. Chrome, e.g.

48. “That makes very clear sense” 51. Where the Rays play, familiarly 53. One may be long and hard 55. Cover dinner 56. Decorates one’s home, as it were 57. Sports channel that shows college games 61. Emmy-winning Daly 64. BGSU, e.g.

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Holiday with Heart Gayla

Victor Cabrera, Tim Reeder and Jimmy Pickle

In an evening filled with cheer, good deeds and delicious food, the 36th annual Holiday with Heart Charity Gayla benefited Rainbow Area Youth (RAY) and Holiday with Heart at the Toledo Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization serving the LGBT community.

Holidays at the Manor House

Interview by Jordan Killam

Lisa Reyerse

Graphic Designer, Toledo Museum of Art Lisa may look like the girl next door, but her wardrobe suggests otherwise. She’s bubbly and fun to chat with, but also very decisive and serious about her preferences in fashion and style. She works by day to create the brand identity for one of the country’s foremost art institutions, and her clothes indicate that she also has a very strong brand of her own. Lisa’s spatial intelligence helps her pair unexpected garments together. She mixes eras and materials that transport her back to specific points in her own life history. When you see Lisa, odds are, she can tell you a specific story about everything she’s wearing!

You are a graphic designer by trade.

Does this influence the way you put outfits together?

Each year at Wildwood Preserve Metropark the Manor House opens to the public. This year, volunteers transformed rooms into a 1960’s office party inspired by Mad Men, Elvis made an appearance in the basement and in one bedroom The Nutcracker came to life courtesy of the Toledo Ballet.

I think my profession has trained my eye to find a simple connection. Whether it it’s color, texture, pattern, etc. I think it also trained me to always carry or wear one thing that really pops. Mixing intensities is something that I like to carry throughout my work and my wardrobe.

Cindy Gedert and Grace Peoples

Barefoot at a holiday party

What is the most daring ensemble you’ve ever worn to work?

I try not to get too inspired with my wardrobe when I’m in the office. I think just wearing high-waisted pants throw my coworkers off.

With a fun filled evening of yoga, live music and a comedian, guest refreshed their bodies and minds at It’s Yoga Toledo.

Angela Metcalf and Patricia Page-Ross

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I dig this grunge meets city-girl polished look. Do you often pair opposing styles together?

I think my mixing of types is a result of random suppressed memories. I still have old concert tee shirts from middle school and flannels from when I thought I was spiritually lost after the death of Kurt Cobain. Sometimes these random memories inspire me to revisit those times, but then I involuntarily mix them with pieces that are of the current time period. I’m also a sucker for contrast. I love being able to mix a refined and fitted blazer with a brightly colored, relaxed loafer.

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Ilene Powell, Marie Hajjar Russel, Leigh Gregory and Marci Knudsen

The Holly and Ivy Fashion Show

Presented by ProMedica Flower Hospital Auxiliary, the event gave Flower Hospital a $90,000 check for patient care and The Mary Ellen Falzone Diabetes Center received $5,000.

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