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December 9 December 22, 2009 Vol. 10 • Issue 10

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There are some news stories that really get our blood boiling. Whether it’s getting too much press, too little press, or just a debatable topic, here are the 2009 events and stories that outraged us the most:

Thanksgiving The Bloody Truth

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Very good (article), but very sad about what really happened. I just watched Desperate Crossing (The Untold Story of the Mayflower) on the History Channel. Boy were we lied to in school! The worst part is that teachers still do stupid lesson plans on this holiday and make the Indians look like idiots when it was the other way around. My kid’s teacher sent out a letter that they were doing painted faces and feather headbands and asked for parent involvement. I told my kid not to participate at all.

Peter Lore

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THE STRUGGLE TO GET HEALTHCARE COVERAGE HAMMERED OUT IN CONGRESS

Co-publisher/Chief Financial Officer Mark I. Jacobs (mjacobs@toledocitypaper.com)

CARTY CLOSING ROUTE 66. NOW THAT IS REAL GUN CONTROL (EYE ROLL)!

Editorial

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GOVERNOR STRICKLAND’S PROPOSAL TO HALVE THE FUNDING OF OHIO LIBRARIES

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OBAMA SENDING 30,000 MORE TROOPS TO AFGHANISTAN NINE DAYS BEFORE ACCEPTING THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE Metro Music Coordinator: Emily Rippe (erippe@toledocitypaper.com)

TOLEDO’S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE WENT TO 14.3%, THE HIGHEST IN THE STATE OF OHIO Calendar: Nathan Mattimoe (calendar@toledocitypaper.com)

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THE GOVERNMENT BACKLASH AGAINST POLITICAL PROTESTORS IN IRAN

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BEST OF TOLEDO 2K9 BALLOT LOVE, LIES, BLEEDING ACCESSORY TO LAUGHTER WELCOME WALLEYE

2 WORDS: SARAH PALIN Editorial Intern: Ryan Bort

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ESCAPEE CHRISTOPHER CRAPSEY ON TCP’S ROOF Graphic Design: Erin Kanary (adsin@toledocitypaper.com)

LYNETTE ‘SQUEAKY’ FROMME RELEASED Amanda Holman (amanda@toledocitypaper.com)

THE SERIAL RAPIST/KILLER IN CLEVELAND Production Coordinator: Danielle Suffron (danielle@toledocitypaper.com)

THE YALE STUDENT MURDER

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AMANDA KNOX’S CONVICTION IN ITALY

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Join the campaign

Need motivation to head to the gym? How about the chance to change or save a life? Cammie Luman, owner and personal trainer at Body Factory, is encouraging Toledoans to participate in a contest that will beneﬁt their health and support a good cause. With the purchase of a $40 ticket, $20 will be donated to the A21 Campaign, an organization that stands for abolishing injustice in the 21st century. The A21 Campaign’s Restoration Process helps women and children victims of human trafﬁcking with job training and education, medical and mental assessments, counseling services and legal assistance. Luman is giving back to all who participate with two free personal training sessions. All tickets will also be entered into two drawings for one year or three months of free personal training. “I want to raise awareness of this little known or highly ignored issue. We can band together and actually make a difference in someone’s life,” says Luman. Deadline to enter is Thursday, December 31; winners will be announced January 1, 2010. For more information, call 419-729-2158 or email thebodyfactory@gmail.com. 2846 Lagrange St.

Giving farmers a ride

In the US, it’s easy to take our wheels for granted. But in Rwanda, nearly 500,000 small-holder farmers struggle when transporting their crop. Because of economic and environmental issues, farmers cannot use animal or motorized transport, and must rely on bicycles or their own two feet. Lourdes College Master of Organizational Leadership student Dean Mueller challenged his fellow cohort members to raise money for Rwandan farmers as part of a presentation on busi-

Photo credit: Project Rwanda

ness strategies and social responsibility. Working with Project Rwanda (an organization that provides bicycles to Rwandan coffee farmers), the Lourdes students raised enough money during the fall semester to purchase two coffee bikes, helping the farmers cut their transportation time by 50 percent. For more information, visit www.projectrwanda.org/cargo-bike.

Bringing light to an important issue

Thursday, December 17 is the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. The date is the anniversary of the confession of “Green River Killer” Gary Ridgway, a serial killer who preyed specifically on women in sex work because of their marginalized status in society. Local agencies, including Second Chance Toledo, YMCA H.O.P.E. Center, and Independent Advocates are partnering with Toledo nonprofit Sex Workers for Choice to raise awareness of providing protection and rights to those who are trafficked and exploited. A candlelight vigil will be held December 17 from 5-7 p.m. For location information and a donation list for local agencies, visit www.sexworkersforchoice.org. —GS

UT was selected as one of nine universities as an Ohio Center of Excellence.

UT takes the lead in “green”

Governor Ted Strickland and the Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor, Eric D. Fingerhut, recently named nine universities across the state as Ohio Centers of Excellence. Each of the nine selected focus on a speciﬁc area of the advanced energy industry, helping to further the ﬁeld and create more jobs in Ohio. The University of Toledo was named as the Center of Advanced Renewable Energy and The Environment.

Before being named a Center of Excellence, Toledo’s Scott Park Campus was making strides to become a greener campus, with the goal of being carbon neutral by January 1, 2010. According to Frank Calzonetti, the Vice President for research and economic development at UT, these types of programs give Toledo students ‘the ability to be informed citizens, affect public policy change, and contribute to improving the world.” www.utoledo.edu. —RB

Happy feet Help warm the feet and hearts of others by giving to those in need this holiday season. The Town Center at Levis Commons is partnering up with Hannah’s Socks, a local non-proﬁt that collects new clothing essentials, including socks and men’s, women’s and children’s undergarments. These or monetary donations can be made at The Shoe Dept., Second Sole or Stride Rite through Wednesday, December 16. Hannah’s Socks, which began in 2004, has been featured in People magazine and has partnered with The Clorox Company for a Holiday Sock Drive. The organization also recently expanded to include Dayton, Cleveland and Akron, in addition to its ofﬁces in Toledo and Cincinnati. For more information, visit www.hannahssocks.org. —GS

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Yesterday once more

Spend the night at Toledo’s restored historic Casey-Pomeroy House by Dennis Oblander Sue Burkett can’t wait to get to the good part — the ﬁnishing touches that will mark completion of her restoration of the historic Casey-Pomeroy House. “I just want to get to it, so I can get it looking good,” she said of the project she began in 2003 with her longtime partner Stuart Cline Jr. “We are really interested in putting it back to what it would have been. We don’t cut corners. We don’t fake it.” While rewarding to the preservationist within, that attention to historic detail is time consuming and expensive. “Every window is nine feet (tall). Every door is custom (sized),” she said. “The moldings are four piece.” Burkett has run the Casey-Pomeroy House, located at 802 N. Huron St., as a bed and breakfast since 2006. Three guest rooms are available for booking. A fourth is in the works — a multi-purpose, staging room for brides in the former nunnery’s chapel. Ideal for couples seeking something smaller, the chapel seats 25 for more intimate weddings, Burkett said.

A house with history Development of The Casey-Pomeroy House Bed & Breakfast is not the ﬁrst foray into historic preservation for Cline, who works at Thomas Porter Architects

and Burkett, who works in marketing at Owens Corning. The couple has restored several smaller houses, and is still at work on a 7,500-square-foot Chestnut Street residence, which dates to 1851 and stands just three blocks away from the Casey-Pomeroy House. “We hoped we could crank this out in a couple of years,” she said of their latest project. “That was six and a half years ago. We live here; we just don’t spend the night here.”

sible for meeting Edward Drummond Libbey at the train station in hopes of luring him to Toledo to relocate his glass manufacturing facility,” Burkett said. In 1924, the Casey-Pomeroy House was acquired by the Catholic Diocese of Toledo,

The building has three stories, capped by a fourth story tower and “a big old, scary, stone basement with arches” said Burkett. “It is kind of a fortress.” Two 13-inch brick walks that start in the basement and go all the way up into the attic are “like the anchor... the pilings that hold this thing in place.” According to Burkett, the house was built in 1870 as the family home of Theodore B. Casey, a grain commissioner who was in business with his brother, Miles D. Carrington. The next owner was wealthy banker John Worthington and his wife, who gifted the home to daughter Hanna Matilda and George Pomeroy Jr. when they married. The newlywed socialites partied regularly. “It was George who was respon-

Owner Sue Burkett, renovated the CasyPomeroy House, saving it from demolition. which made the entire block into the St. John’s Jesuit College campus. The diocese added a couple of wings on the house, used as a convent, converting one room into the house’s chapel. It was ﬁrst home to Ursline nuns; later, to Sisters of St. Francis. The nuns

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shared 10, small bedrooms. On the third ﬂoor, where six bedrooms are located, the outlines of long-since-removed crosses are still visible on the walls, along with an impression of a larger cross in the hallway.

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The house remained in the hands of the diocese for 79 years. Though not ofﬁcially condemned, the Casey-Pomeroy House awaited possible demolition when the couple ﬁrst toured the house as members of the Vistula Historic District Commission. “It was overgrown, neglected and boarded up,” when it caught the attention of Burkett and Cline. “From the outside there was no indication of how beautiful it was inside. The diocese had secured the house, but it was damp, unheated and termite infested. Unoccupied for eight years, “people had started breaking in and taking things,” said Burkett “... door knobs, stained glass windows — stuff that ends up in antique shops.”

Bold colors Drawing on Cline’s architectural background, the couple has done much of the painting, drywall and demolition themselves. The bulk of the plumbing, wiring, rooﬁng and other duties are assigned to “a network of carpenters and handymen,” Burkett said. But the color is completely theirs. “I just love color,” said Burkett, an art major. The couple selected the Cottage Red color for the hallway, only to later open a wall in demolition and ﬁnd the tint they had selected was nearly identical to the original shade. Along with the red, a

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cream color is a unifying visual theme for the entire renovation. The Casey-Pomeroy Bed & Breakfast has hosted a number of weddings, bridal showers and rehearsal dinners this year. Not far from the ten, tiny second- and third-ﬂoor bedrooms that once housed nuns, dozens of couples have spent their wedding nights in the 500-square-foot Grand Suite. Teas, tours and other events supplement funding for the house and the Historic Vistula Foundation, which helps safeguard the historic surroundings. The emotional investment Burkett and Cline have made in the neighborhood and the home is inspiring. Historic preservation is “not for the faint of heart,” said Burkett. “I don’t do this to do the business. I do the business so I can keep doing this.” Casey-Pomeroy The House is the site of the 9th annual Vistula Victorian Christmas Tea and Historic Home Tour, December 12–13, 2009. Tickets are $25 per person. Proceeds beneﬁt the Historic Vistula Foundation. For reservations call or visit 419-389-3452 www.historicvistulafoundation.com. For more information about The CaseyPomeroy House, call 419-243-1440 or visit www.casey-pomeroyhouse.com.

Rock that body butter TOLEDO’S BEAUTY BAR PRODUCTS GAIN NATIONAL APPEAL

Going to The Beauty Bar is not your average salon trip. Their exceptional products, including ﬁve different scents of brown sugar body scrub, have been recognized locally and nationally, and even used by celebrities. Opened seven years ago by Sara Spallino and her husband, Joe, The Beauty Bar began making its own body scrubs and butters for professional use at the salon. By 2005, they were packaging the Sara’s Beauty Bar products for their clients, who, according to Joe, “were going The Black Eyed Peas fell in crazy over it.” love with The Beauty Bar’s “There’s body butters and scrubs at nothing on the 2007 Grammys. the market like it,” said Joe. The products are all-natural, with such ingredients as shea butter, cocoa butter, mango butter, and avocado oil. In 2007, the Spallinos sent their peppermint patty body scrubs and butters to be included in 150 celeb goody bags at the Grammy Awards. A few weeks later, fashion designer Lor-E Phillips and Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas contacted Sara for more. “We sent them two huge boxes and emailed back and forth,” said Sara. “We established a relationship, which has been great.” Soon, the Spallinos’ products were not only gaining celebrity attention, they were featured on the Home Shopping Network. “Sara knew from day one that she was going on the Home Shopping Network,” said Joe. Eventually, her dream came true. “We were told there was a one in a million chance to be accepted,” remembered Joe. But soon enough, the Spallinos were on a plane to Tampa for an interview with HSN’s main buyer. Before heading into the meeting, they noticed a posting of the buyer’s schedule for the day, which included interviews with big names like Sephora. “It was amazing. They looked at the product and absolutely loved it,” said Joe. So far, twelve shows featuring Sara’s Beauty Bar have been aired since November 2007 — in each show, all of their products were sold out. Sara and Joe can’t give away the secret of their success; simply because they’re not quite sure how it all happened. “It’s the old saying, ‘It’s who you know.’” said Joe. In addition to having a product that speaks for itself, a series of personal connections led the Spallinos’ products to the Grammys and to HSN. “We’re down to earth people,” says Joe, who appreciates the success and credits his wife for “setting a goal and making it happen.” What’s in the works for Sara’s Beauty Bar? All of its products, from foaming handwash, to shampoo and bodywash, contain the nourishing beneﬁts of shea butter. Stop in to Beauty Bar (2919 W. Central Ave.) or head online (www.sarasbeautybar. com) to see their full line of prod—CP ucts.

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So long, farewell, auf weidershen, good bye Out with the old in T Town by Johnny Hildo Change is in the air, and it’s just about time to back up the packing vans for some familiar faces in City Politics. Start with the city of Toodley-doo. Carleton S. Finkbeiner might be the most recognizable Toledoan of this era, topping even Hollywood stars Jamie Farr and Katie Holmes. Carty has been a ﬁxture on the T-Town ballot since the early 1970s, and even during his brief, termlimit induced hiatus, he made the phrase, “It’s Just Not Right!” ubiquitous. Love him or loathe him, C Fink has been a whirlwind for three-plus decades. The old ball coach won national and international acclaim for Frogtown through such awards as All-American and Most Liveable City. His legacy includes the dramatic renaissance of Toledo’s downtown and the granting of massive pension perks to safety forces unions, both

of which simultaneously bankrupted the City. He became notorious for chest thumping, coffee mug tossing, and variously insulting African Americans (calling then-Fire Chief Mike Bell his “King Kong”) and the hearing impaired (“Move ‘em to the airport”). The latter became a question in the best-selling board game Trivial Pursuit. His State of the City addresses were legendary for taking credit where credit wasn’t due. He variously touted his Administration’s hand in the building of Fifth Third Field and the new Lucas County Arena, the Toledo Public Schools Building for Success Program, and the expansion and development of the University of Toledo. He had little or nothing to do with any of them. He chastised drivers he deemed overly aggressive, then somehow escaped tickets after being caught on camera for running red lights. He courageously jumped into a melee of rowdy youth, putting the word “fatso” back into the vocabulary for the ﬁrst time since the last Great Depression. His rejection of a downtown US Marines training exercise made Toledo a laughing stock across the nation. Businesses local and abroad are caught in a holding pattern, awaiting the exit of His Erraticness before they risk investment in our fair city. Does anyone really believe he’s going into retirement? Carty believes anything worth doing is worth doing with hare-brained bravado, and there’s lots more trouble he can cause before he’s through. He’s a made-for-media marvel, and you can bet he’ll land on his itchy feet. After all, it’s still Just Not Right.

Out of school TPS Superintendent John Foley has also served in a public role for the last three-plus decades, albeit in a decidedly lower key fashion. Foley has been a teacher, principal, school improvement leader, and Chief of Staff before taking the reins from Eugene Sanders when Sanders took his entire top administration along to Cleveland. Foley was the only honcho left behind after the mass exodus, and became the default Superintendent after the Board’s ﬁrst choice bowed out. Having backed into ofﬁce, Foley has done yeoman’s work keeping the district just above the water line. A ploddingly prudent administrator, he’s maintained

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the District’s state ranking and made slow, almost inconspicuous improvement. Never one for ﬂash, pomp, or circumstance, inconspicuous might be the best word to describe the Foley administration. Over his brief tenure, Foley’s been publicly disrespected by Carty, the UT President, and local media. The last insult came when the Board rejected his request for a 2-year contract extension, offering him one year instead. Foley replied, “Take this job and shove it.” Any takers out there? Must have experience with tanked budgets, curmudgeonly bosses, and cheerleading for a massive, distrusted public enterprise. Yes,

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It’s a man’s world In other news, the exit of Councilwoman Betty Schultz and TPS Board member Darlene Fisher leaves a total of six women in prominent positions of local elected leadership in the County. City Council has two women remaining out of 12 members, Wilma Brown and Lindsey Webb. TPS Board member Brenda Hill, County Commissioner Tina Wozniak, County Recorder Jeanine Perry and County Auditor Anita Lopez round out the shrinking group. Schultz has been an outspoken member of the Washington Local School Board and Toledo City Council since before C Fink first sprayed spittle on a political opponent. Fisher has served only one term on the Board, but won respect for asking tough questions, even when unpopular. Where are the new female candidates? The Council field had only two out of 23, neither of whom gained election. The Board field had three out of ten, with only Hill winning. We ignore the talent, intelligence, and creativity of over 50% of our population at our peril. We implore the local political parties to do a better job of recruiting and grooming candidates of all kinds. Doing so will ensure qualified women emerge. Doing otherwise will only ensure our continued decline.

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The I has it

Legendary Toledo restaurant makes triumphant return by Jason Webber The Hungry I 6060 Renaissance Place, Sylvania 419-517-5570 Hours: Sunday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Monday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - midnight Every great story needs a sequel and The Hungry I’s second act is off to an impressive start. The Hungry I is Toledo’s answer to Mel’s Diner from “American Grafﬁti” — an instant culinary nostalgia trip. It seems like every lifelong Toledoan has a story about hanging out at the original incarnation, which opened in 1975 on Monroe Street at the site currently occupied by Chuck’s. The food was legendary, especially the sandwiches — the Reuben and the fried bologna were so good, folks made road trips for one. The restaurant closed in the late ‘80s, but now original owner Gus Nicolaidis (of Oaken Bucket fame) and Moussa Salloukh are proving you just can’t keep a good sandwich down. The Hungry I’s reincarnation is at Sylvania’s Renaissance Place, in the space previously occupied by the now defunct Rouge Bistro. Opening night is always hectic for a restaurant, but at The Hungry I 2.0, it

Local diners enjoy the resurrected Hungry I on its opening night. had to be especially frenzied in the kitchen. Surely the management was aware that expectations were running high for this new version which opened Tuesday, December 1. Memo to Gus, Moussa, and the gang: So far, so good. Very good. As a Toledo transplant, I missed the original Hungry I, so I have no way to compare to ‘back in the day’ — I just know that the food at the new I was damn good. Waiting for our server (who arrived promptly despite a full house), we took in the casually elegant atmosphere — white tablecloths, cloth napkins and dimmed lighting. Few traces of the former Rouge remains. Gone is the ﬂowery fountain, replaced by an attractive host/hostess station. The decorative tree table that dominated the middle of the Rouge bar area is also gone, but according to landlord Joe Mercurio, it’s resting safely in a North Carolina restaurant. Behind the well-stocked bar, mixologist Taylor Jaskolski, who formerly poured libations at the still-missed Diva, shakes up a perfect James Bond martini (watch “Casino Royale” to get the recipe).

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Reading over the appetizer choices, we settled on the baked brie ($8.99), which was a true dairy delight—gooey, creamy, and topped with a spicy apple chutney. Served with freshly baked grilled flatbread, this was a perfect opener. Our server Mandy brought a basket of piping hot rolls and spreadable butter to tide us over until our entrees arrived. Being a spicy kind of guy, I ordered the Cajun shrimp fettuccini ($15.99), a bed of tender pasta bathed in a light N’awlins cream sauce and served with fresh 12 count-sized shrimp. Hot without being overpowering, this is the perfect meal for a cold winter’s night. Being a mac-n-cheese man, I also ordered a side of The I’s take on that classic and it’s a stunner — four types of cheeses encrusted and adorned with bacon. My culinary partner-in-crime chose the parmesan encrusted tilapia ($14.99), which arrived fresh, flaky and seasoned perfectly with garlic and parmesan. Served with a side of herb seasoned spaghetti, it was definitely the catch of the day. Pleasantly stuffed, we had to decline Mandy’s suggestion of housemade crème brulee, but there’s always next time. And there will be a next time. The Hungry I is back with a vengeance. And hopefully it’s here to stay.

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Soul food for The Josh Project A fundraiser with great taste by Gina Sares

In August 2006, Wanda Butts lost her son after he drowned at Bird Lake in Hillsdale County Michigan. The 16year-old, John Joshua (“Josh”), didn’t know how to swim. “I wasn’t educated to the fact that he should know how to swim; but it’s a life skill,” says Butts. More than three years later, Butts is working to ensure that swimming is a life skill that everyone, especially inner-city and minority youth, can practice. As the founder, president, and executive director of The Josh Project, she helps organize swim lessons and water safety programs to at-risk children. In honor of Josh’s birthday (December 9), the organization hosts its 2nd Soulfood Extravaganza on Sunday, December 13 from 1-5 p.m. The event features a menu of delicious soul food favorites, including turkey and dressing, fried chicken, greens, candied yams and macaroni and cheese. “This event is one of our few sources of funding,” says Butts. Last year the event gathered close to 200 people; this year, Butts is aiming for up to 300 guests. Proceeds from the $20 tickets ($15 for seniors and children under 12) go toward 10 sessions of 4 classes each of swimming and water safety lessons(each with 40-50 students) the organization holds

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throughout the year. Even with student numbers reaching up to 500 a The Josh Project exists to promote the life year, Butts says there’s still plenty of room for more. “We have the capacity skill of swimming in honor of 16-year-old Josh Butts, who drowned at Bird Lake. for 80 students per session. I think if people knew more about who we were Since the ﬁrst swimming lesson in and what we did we would get more stuJune 2007, The Josh Project has caused dents.” a ripple effect in the Toledo community The swimming and water safety les- and beyond. In September 2009, the orsons cost only $10 for four lessons, and ganization was featured on HBO’s Real are held at the St. Francis De Sales High Sports with Bryant Gumbel. The USA School pool. Although the organization Swimming Foundation also created a aims to teach inner-city and minority short video about The Josh Project for youth, there are no eligibility require- their Make a Splash Initiative, aligning ments. Butts says the classes are open learn-to-swim resources in an effort to to anyone “with a desire to learn how to save lives. (View the video online at www. swim and be water safe.” The Josh Proj- toledocitypaper.com). ect prefers that children be at least four The 2nd Soulfood Extravaganza will be held years old to participate, but adults are at Sommerset Hall, 2458 Tremainsville Rd. invited to learn too. “I’m a continuous For more information on the Josh Project and learn more about the upcoming Soulstudent,” admits Butts. food Extravaganza, visit www.joshproject. org or call 419-973-1383.

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Manhattan’s restaurant is boasting a new program to encourage you to try “A slice of the Big Apple in Downtown Toledo.” With ‘Lunch Club Memberships,’ diners can enjoy a free meal! Just purchase five lunches before June 30, 2010 and the next one’s on the house. With New York style food, free parking, wi-fi and private meeting rooms available, there’s no reason not to join the club. Lunch hours are Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. 1516 Adams St. 419-243-6675/www. manhattanstoledo.com —RB

Christmas, uncooked

Believe it or not, a delicious holiday meal can be made without a stove or oven! On Sunday, December 13 from 2-5 p.m., certified raw food and living food chef Susan Milliron rolls up her sleeves to make a holiday raw food feast. Enjoy a fabulous meal — including nut loaf, mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes, egg nog and more — while learning interesting facts about the raw food lifestyle. $30 ($40 day of event). Seating is limited. For location information and to

Hot chocolate and coffee from the Attic on Adams will do more than warm your heart; they’ll shake off the cold with a mix of flavorful seasonal liqueurs. A mix of dark chocolate and creme de menthe creates a sweet chocolate mint concoction; chambord and vanilla vodka bring the rich taste of raspberry hot chocolate. ($6.50) Other seasonal delights include Maumee Bay Brewing Company’s Blitzen Ale ($3.50, $2.75 at Happy Hour) and the Snowflake Martini, with white chocolate mint flavors ($7). 1701 Adams St. 419-243-5350/www. theatticonadams.com.

A beautiful banquet

On December 1, the day of Treo’s one year anniversary, the Sylvania restaurant debuted its new (and second) banquet room. Holding up to 50 people, its perfect for rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, parties, and even business meetings. Diners can choose from existing themed dinners (like Christmas in Tuscany or Mexican Fiesta) or create their own menu completely with the help of Treo’s chef. This season, the banquet room hosts the Annual Feast of the Seven Fish on Saturday, December 19 (7 p.m., $25) and the Christmas Candlelight Dinner on Tuesday, December 22 (7 p.m., $45). 5703 Main St., Sylvania. 419-882-2266/ www.treosylvania.com. —GS

[thursday, december 10]

Just a Jar

Layering various ingredients in a canning jar is simple to make and fun to give. Assemble a yummy dessert, a tasty soup and baked pumpkin bread in pint jars. Supplies and refreshments furnished. Call or see website to register. $25. 9am-11am and 6-8pm. The 577 Foundation, 577 River Road, Perrysburg. 419-874-4174. www.577foundation.org.

Elegant and Easy Holiday Entertaining

Learn how to make a full meal with lots of options to personalize each recipe and impress

your guests without making yourself crazy in the kitchen. Call or email for reservations. 6:30pm. $20. The Boulevard Market, 102 East Chicago Boulevard, Tecumseh. 517-423-6000. erika@boulevardmarket.com.

[saturday, december 12]

Dillon House Christmas SpecialTEAs

Spend a leisurely pre-holiday afternoon with friends or family while enjoying the pleasures of a 19th-century tea. Fine china, linen, crystal, and costumed wait staff combine with the original interiors of a historic home to make this a unique experience. Advance reservations required. Seating is limited. 1pm-3pm. Adults: $25, children 6-12: $14. Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Spiegel Grove Corner of Hayes and Buckland, Fremont. 800-998-7737. www.rbhayes.org.

high spirits

West Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. www.andersonsstore.com.

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Wine Tasting with Uptown Vineyard

Holiday Fine Wine Tasting

6pm-9pm. Join CureforCathy for a night of fine wines, unique microbrews, culinary delights and giveaways to promote breast cancer awareness and benefit Cathy Villarreal in her battle against breast cancer. See website to RSVP. $40 per person, $70 per couple, $500 table (of 10). St. George’s Cultural Center, 2326 N. Monroe Street, Monroe, MI. www.cure4cathy.org.

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Shiraz Tasting

5pm-8:30pm. $10. Aficionado Wine and Cigars, 26567 N. Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. 419-873-4444. www.aficionadowineandcigars.com.

Uptown Vineyard invites you to taste five restaurant quality wines plus appetizers. Email to RSVP to: ty@uptownvineyard.com. 6:30pm-8pm. $15. Manhattans Restaurant, 1516 Adams St. 866-276-1984. www.uptownvineyard.com.

Tastings at the Beer and Wine Cave Tastings take place Wednesdays and Thursdays, 6-8pm. $10 beer, $15 wine. Beer and Wine Cave, 4400 Heatherdowns. 419-382-6221. www.toledomeatsandmore.com.

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Washington wines and go rogue with Oregon’s Rogue beers.

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South American wines and beers to make any fat elf happy.

6pm-8pm. The Sylvania Market presents their premier tasting of the year with a selection of world class wines. The Anderson’s Sylvania Market, 38

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also playing [sunday, december 13]

It’s a Wonderful Life

Brotherly love

For the final Lyric Photoplay movie classics presentation for 2009, they proudly present Frank Capra’s moving tribute to small town America starring James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore. 2pm, 4:45pm and 7:30pm. $5. 419-897-8902. Maumee Indoor Theater, 601 Conant St, Maumee.

Jim Sheridan’s newest venture reveals truth with exceptional lead performances By Katey Rich Brothers ★★★★

R, 110 minutes,

The word “melodrama” doesn’t have much currency in movies these days, but in its best moments Brothers proves that the old genre can feel alive and well when done right. Even without major insight on its subject matter, the movie carries emotional heft thanks to strongerthan-usual performances from two of the leads and a quiet, intuitive handling of the homefront effects of war. Living somewhere in the wintry heart of America, Grace (Natalie Portman) and Sam (Tobey Maguire) are your basic perfect couple, high school sweethearts blessed with two adorable daughters (Bailee Madison and Taylor Geare), a cozy and old-fashioned home, and Sam’s career as an Army Captain. Sam is preparing to ship out to Afghanistan just as his younger brother Tommy (Jake Gyllenhaal) is being released from a brief prison stint. When Sam’s helicopter crashes in the Afghan desert, Grace pulls Tommy closer to her as both cope with a giant new hole in their lives. As Sam, actually alive, struggles to survive in a POW camp, Tommy takes the girls ice skating and helps Grace remodel her kitchen, not so

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much as an attempt to be with her as to craft some kind of family of his own. When Sam ﬁnally returns, having done horrible things in Afghanistan to ensure his survival, what’s intended to be a triumphant reunion becomes a series of paranoid glances and regrets, culminating in the kind of emotional explosions that feels a little over the top, yes, but also undeniably possible. Director Jim Sheridan is excellent with the two child actresses, but he’s also got a nice touch with Gyllenhaal and Portman in the homefront scenes, coaxing out of both of them exceptional performances. While not entirely convincing as a grizzled ex-con, Gyllenhaal digs deep in his twitchy, distrustful character, and changes visibly as he becomes more comfortable in his surrogate father role. The weak link among the three is certainly Maguire, charged with the nearly impossible task of portraying a perfect good-guy who unravels into an angry beast. When it comes time for the inevitable breakdown, promoted heavily in the trailers, Maguire simply isn’t up for it. Nothing in the ﬁlm has led up to this kind of climax either, and when a movie that has previously relied on small moments

Meet Me in St. Louis

and subtle editing suddenly explodes, it takes Maguire down with it.

A romantic musical film which tells the story of four sisters living in St. Louis at the time of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition World’s Fair in 1904. Starring Judy Garland, Margaret O’Brien, Mary Astor, Lucille Bremer, Tom Drake, Leon Ames, Marjorie Main, June Lockhart and Joan Carroll. 2pm. $3. The Ritz Theatre, 30 S. Washington St., Tiffin. www.ritztheatre.org.

But despite moments in the ﬁlm in which Sheridan seems to simply be cribbing, not expanding on, earlier war movies (including, probably, Anxiously awaiting Susanne Bier’s DanLocal film director Cole Simon and the rest of the Glass ish ﬁlm of the same City Films crew are once again giving Toledo its close-up. Simon, name), Brothers is a 2003 St. Francis graduate, recently wrapped shooting on his second willing to take its own feature-length independent film, Separation Anxiety. Filmed in path often enough that various Toledo locations including Toledo Express Airport, “The shoot it feels rewarding as a went completely smoothly,” according to film producer and fellow whole. Filmed withToledo native John Klein. The completion of principal photography for out fuss and relying Separation Anxiety caps a pretty good cinematic year for Simon and on performances that his crew. Their short film Rendevous—which won ‘Best Film’ at last largely deliver, it’s a year’s Phantasmagoria Film Festival—was screened at this year’s first simple adult drama annual Black Swamp International Film Festival and their first feature, with a story that needs Glass City, continues to sparkle on the festival circuit, winning ‘Best to be told. Even abActor’ (Scott Wilson) at the 2009 Naperville Independent Film Festival. sent perfection, that’s Cole’s brother Trig Simon, expects to be finished editing Separation worth something. Anxiety by next June. Some cool film trivia: Separation Anxiety stars two-time Emmy-winner John Wesley Shipp—who co-starred with Katie Holmes on Dawson’s Creek—and Polly Adams (Law & Order). Brothers is now showing at Showcase Art www.glasscityfilms.com and www.youtube.com/glasscityfilms. Levis Commons. —JW

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Irish cheer

Tony Kenny, Ireland’s answer to Tom Jones, is known and celebrated for his powerful, sultry voice and dedicated following. Now Kenny is bringing his Irish brand of holiday revelry to the Toledo area with his revue “Christmas Time In Ireland,” on Wednesday, December 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Maumee Indoor Theater. Filled with lively dancing and a distinctly Irish sense of humor, this family-friendly show promises to be one of the season’s entertainment highlights. After the show save your ticket stub, and bring it to the SouthBriar Restaurant (5147 Main St., Sylvania) to receive half off on your food bill. $25. 419-382-1505.

Many families have that one uncle who plays Santa every holiday season, but they’re all amateurs compared to Tim Stapleton.

Have yourself a messy little Christmas

The Toledo native has been playing the jolly old elf for 51 years, chronicling his experiences in the red suit in his just-published memoir A View From Santa’s Knee.

Forget Rodney Dangerfield— Gallagher is the ultimate “no respect” comedian. The guy basically invented the cable television comedy special, yet is often overlooked and underappreciated by critics and his fellow comedians. But, if you wipe away the watermelon pulp and rind, you’ll discover his actual stand-up material contains some razor sharp — and deliriously funny — observations about the absurdity of life in these United States. Come see for yourself when the world’s messiest comic splatters Fat Fish Blue’s Funny Bone on Wednesday, December 16 at 8 p.m. Plastic covering will be provided, allowing you to shield yourself from his onslaught, but you still might want to dress down for this explosive comedy event. $20. 419-931-3474/ www.funnybonefatfishtoledo.com

Santa stories

Oregon man celebrates half-a-century of playing Santa Claus with new book by Jason Webber

“I get so much joy out of playing Santa Claus,” said Stapleton, who put on his first Santa suit at age 18 in 1958 (“$8.95 at Woolworth!”) to entertain his younger brother and baby sister on the eve of shipping off to Munich to serve in the U.S. Army. “Fifty one years and five Santa suits later, I’m still playing Santa and I love it.” The now-retired Stapleton, an Oregon resident since 1982, worked for years for Libbey-Owens-Ford Co. and as the development director of Cardinal Stritch High School. But each holiday season — for five generations and counting — children sitting on his lap have told him what they want for Christmas. Some kids want a new bike, a Barbie or American Girl doll, or this

Twin brothers Sam and Josh Lee tell Santa Claus (Tim Stapleton) what they want for the holidays. month’s hot video game, but over the years kids have come to Stapleton with the type of requests that don’t fit in with the traditional holiday wish list: “No clothes, Santa.” “Tell my little brother not to bite.” Senior citizens have also come to Stapleton with some blushworthy requests. There was the sweet old woman who -- with a straight face -- asked for “a new husband because mine no longer functions in bed.” And one can only wonder if the elderly gentlemen who requested “a bottle of the little blue pills” found them in his stocking on Christmas morning. In five decades, the toy requests have varied but one constant has always remained — kids and adults alike still respond to Santa Claus. For 18 years, Stapleton has played Santa Claus in the Downtown Toledo holiday parade, working with dozens of charities, going wherever Santa’s special magic is needed — and he never charges a fee. “Someone told me I should charge for appearances, but if I do that, it becomes a job. Money would ruin it. This is a gift that I can give back to people.” Stapleton first came up with the idea for the book in the mid-‘90s while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in management and organizational development from Spring Arbor University. After speaking to his class about his Santa experiences, his professor told him he should write a book. So Stapleton began recalling his Santa memories and making a list of all of the places where he had played St. Nick over the years — checking it

theater events [friday, december 11]

The Gospel According to Scrooge

This new adaptation of “The Gospel According to Scrooge” combines choreography, drama, solo and group singing to help relay the original intent of Dickens’ classic, “A Christmas Carol”. Join Scrooge on his spiritual journey as he is confronted with the consequences of past choices, present

December 9 • December 22

twice, of course. After working with an editor on the manuscript and sorting through more than 10,000 Santa-related pictures collected throughout the years, he hired local publishing company Flying Colors to print the hardcover coffee table-style book. Stapleton decided early on that he would only work with a Northwest Ohio publisher — even though perhaps it cost him a bit more. “Maybe it was a mistake to put it in hardcover, but this book looks great and it’s really a keepsake,” said Stapleton, who is working on getting the book stocked in local gift shops and boutiques. “It was important to me that we give our business to a Northwest Ohio publisher and Flying Colors has been great.” A View From Santa’s Knee retails for $35. So far this holiday season, it’s been business as usual for Stapleton. He once again waved to thousands of people in the 2009 Downtown holiday parade, played Santa at Kris Kringle Village in the Erie Street Market and every day he receives phone calls requesting a Santa appearance. After ﬁve decades, Stapleton has no plans to stop putting on the famous suit. “Last year I was watching Matt Lauer on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade and he said ‘We need Santa Claus more than ever.’ And he’s absolutely right. We need all the joy we can get in this world and that’s what I’m trying to bring to people.” For more information, www.aviewfromsantasknee.com

visit

attitudes and future realities. 7pm. Free. Dayspring Assembly of God Church, 17360 North Dixie Highway, Bowling Green. 419-352-0672. www.dayspringassembly.org.

[wednesday, december 16]

Holiday Dinner Theatre

Enjoy this annual holiday theatrical tradition performed by the Villagers of Friar Tucks in Dinner Theatre style. 6pm. $33-$34. LaRoe’s Dinner Theater, 24318 Front St, Grand Rapids. 419-8323082.

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Art among friends

New Downtown gallery brings new life to Davis Building by Matt Desmond Sometimes the best things aren’t planned, they just come together. The Pop-Up Art Gallery opened Thursday, December 3 in Downtown Toledo’s Davis Building (131 Michigan Street). It was not even a vision in anyone’s head two months ago. But for the month of December, this formerly vacant storefront will be housing the eclectic works of twelve local artists. The idea for the Pop-Up Gallery started with noted local artist and ﬂoral designer Annette Moriarty, who owns the historic Davis Building with her husband Mike. She was pondering what to do with the storefront space recently vacated by the former Milestone Shoes. On November 20, she invited her friends and fellow artists Mary Pat Peltier and Nancy Beemon down to the vacant space and the creative trio began developing ideas for a special holiday season gallery and creative boutique. “We bounced some ideas around and decided we could do it” says Peltier. The three immediately began assembling their own work and contacting artists who could bring about the show they envisioned. “It’s been fast and furious,” Peltier says. “I haven’t slept much. We’ve been really stretching and

by Mary Pencheff, the space is colorful, inviting, and well-stocked with cool and creative merchandise, all designed by local artists — metalwork and sterling silver jewelry, ceramics, ﬁne photography and more. Moriarty—who also runs the seasonal gallery/boutique A Studio in Good Hart, Michigan between Memorial Day and Labor Day—is exhibiting her intricate ﬁber art pieces (scarves and shawls), a medium in which Peltier also shares a passion. The Pop-Up Gallery includes Beeman’s eye-catching photographs, as well as her ceramic art, which she creates in her Whitehouse studio. Beeman also has created one of the coolest items in the shop—a fur-trimmed Han Dynasty inspired hat created out of ceramic tiles. December in Downtown Toledo with creative people in a beautiful historic space, will bring a little light and warmth. “I’m pleased with the timing of it,” says Peltier. “It’s been kind of a rush, and kind of panicky at times, but it’s been fun.”

Mary Pat Peltier poses with Han Dynasty-inspired hat, made by her friend and fellow artist Nancy Beeman reaching to bring in all kinds of people.” The interior of The Pop-Up Gallery makes you think you’re in a downtown

gallery in Chicago or New York. From the colorful grafﬁti ‘Pop-Up Gallery’ sign designed by Annette’s husband Mike to a wall of expertly framed photographs

The Pop-Up Art Gallery is located inside the Davis Building at 131 Michigan Street. The Gallery is open through the end of December from Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 419-260-6404.

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Toledo Museum of Art

events sunday 12 Fire and Ice, 5-10pm. Join Firenation for

their annual holiday open-house. Activities include live ice sculpting featuring Dave Kurth, live glassblowing with Matt Paskiet, live music by Dallas Black and blow your own bulb sessions with Larry Mack. Food and refreshments will also be on-hand. Firenation Glass Studio and Gallery, 7166 Front St. Holland. 419-866-6288. www.firenation.com.

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December 23rd during a scheduled closing reception, in time for individuals to pick up any pieces in time for the Christmas holiday. Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. 419-244-ARTS. www.collingwoodartscenter.org.

The Stew:Art Show, The Collingwood Arts

Center is pleased to present a collection of 20 original visual artworks by Local Artist Stewart Raney. Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. 419-244-ARTS. www.collingwoodartscenter.org. Through December 28.

Becky Hendershott Jewelry Party, 10am-4pm.

Handcrafted fine silver by Becky Hendershott is created to evoke a peaceful quality when worn. Crystals, gems, natural motifs, and empowering words are used as symbols to remind the wearer to stay on a path of balance, harmony, and love. Bonita Bead Boutique, 215 Conant St. Maumee. 419-887-4000.

exhibits Expressions From Ghana,

paintings, photography, glass, ceramics and jewelry from a variety of artists. As part of the giving season, 20 North Gallery will donate 20% of the proceeds for all art purchases made at The Art of Giving exhibit to The Toledo Zoo when purchasers mention their Zoo membership. 20 North Gallery, 18 N. St. Clair Street. 419-241-2400.

Holiday Gift Show, Perfect for holiday gift

ideas this show will feature prints, functional ceramics, hand blown glass, imported jewelry from Italy and Africa, Russian glass animals and more. Flatlanders Art Gallery, 11993 E. US 223, Blissfield. 517-486-459. www.flatlandersculpture.com. Through January 3.

Art Alumni Invitational Exhibition, The exhibit celebrates the outstanding quality and variety of works by alumni of the University of Toledo. UT Center for Visual Arts, 620 Grove Place. Through Jnauary 10.

Avedon Fashion Photographs 19442000, This exhibition is a comprehensive

Finches Red by Slonem Hunt now showing in the Paula Brown Gallery.

The Collingwood Arts Center is pleased to present a collection of 28 original visual artworks direct from Ghana, Africa. These artworks, created by 2 artists in Ghana, are being presented as an exhibition and silent auction in the B-wing Gallery of the Collingwood Arts Center. The silent auction will end at 10pm on

The Art of Giving, The exhibition includes

Variety Show, The show features a diverse group of artistic styles and media by 14 artists. 419-255-5117. www.space237.com. Space 237, 237 N. Michigan Ave. Through January 2.

study of Richard Avedon’s (1923-2004) fashion photographs that includes a selection of over 200 images. $6, $12. Detroit Institute of Art, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit. www.dia.org. Through January 17.

Stewart and Stewart, Norman Stewart,

artist/ master printer, and his partner, Susan Stewart, a graphic designer, have invited artists to create fine limited edition prints in their studio in Bloomfield Hills, MI. The exhibit features prints done in collaboration with some of these artists. Paula Brown Gallery, 912 Monroe St. 419-241-2822.

December 9 • December 22

2445 Monroe St. 419.255.8000 www.toledomuseum.org

it’s friday December 11, Create a glass flower in an Art Hour session, tour the Chihuly Toledo! exhibit and enjoy a concert by the rejoice Handbell Choir. Featured local glass artist is Kelly Sheehan. Open until 10pm. Admission is free, a fee applies

for some activities.

December 18, Enjoy glass blowing demonstrations, create a glass flower in an Art Hour studio session and take a tour entitled Art That Sparkles and Twinkles. Open until 10pm.

Admission is free, a fee applies for some activities.

saturday 19 Glass Icicles at the Torch, 10, 11am and noon. Try your hand at making fabulous decorative glass icicles using the flameworking torch. Tickets are available in person or by phone during Museum hours starting the Tuesday before each session. Adults and children 14 and older accompanied by an adult are welcome. $15 members, $25 nonmembers. 419-254-5771, ext. 7448.

ongoing exhibitions Storybook Stars: Award Winning Illustrations from the Mazza Collection, See 120 enchanting illustrations from artists who have won major awards for their work in children’s books. This is an exhibition filled with happy childhood memories the entire family will enjoy. Through January 31. Chihuly Toledo!, The first of several events leading up to the Museum’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of the studio glass movement in 2012, this exhibition offers rarely seen master works from TMA’s extensive collection of Chihuly’s work. Extended through February 7. Paris: City of Art, Art history students at the University of Toledo selected objects from TMA’s collection depicting Paris and the work of Parisian artists. Hitchcock and Stevens Galleries. Through March 14.

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Creative class reunion

Graduation from the University of Toledo with or without honors matters not at the Invitational Alumni exhibition, running now through January 10 at UT’s Center for the Visual Arts Gallery. As part of the College of Arts and Sciences Centennial Celebration 2009-2010, the Invitational Alumni exhibit features artwork from more than a dozen UT alum, including painter David J. Eichenberg (who currently has a piece of art hanging in the Smithsonian), noted glass artist Timothy Stover and many others. 419-530-8300/www.utoledo. edu/as/art/galleries

Wild at art

For two decades, Nature’s Nursery has been taking in injured wild animals, rehabilitating them, then releasing them into their natural

The 6th annual “Art in Tarta” program is on the the move habitat. Sylvania nature enthusiast and nationally renowned artist Harold Roe is raising funds for the wildlife center by producing limited prints depicting one of his favorite animals — the peregrine falcon. Roe, an honorary national trustee of Ducks Unlimited who has twice been named the organization’s International Artist of the Year, is marketing 50 of the pencil illustrations, which are printed on 16x20 heavy masonite board. The $50 prints can be purchased by visiting www.natures-nursery.org or by calling 419-877-0060.

Art for choice

Artist Harold Roe raises funds with his art

The Black Cherry (1420 Cherry Street) is rapidly emerging as a one-stop shop for progressive causes and creativity. On Friday, December 11 and Saturday, December 12, the Cherry is hosting the Art for the Cause show and concert to benefit the Agnes Reynolds Jackson Fund, a local nonprofit named after a late Old West End philanthropist, which aims to ensure Toledo-area women receive access

to safe abortion services. The twoday event includes performances with more than a dozen bands and musicians, an art exhibit featuring works from more than 20 local artists, live art demonstrations, massages, and live performances of scenes from the cult musical “Repo! The Genetic Opera.” Doors open at 7 p.m. on Friday and 6 419-902-1616.

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Art on the move The wheels on the bus go ‘round and ‘round ... artistically so. The Arts Commission of Greater Toledo and TARTA have once again teamed up to present the sixth annual “Art in TARTA” program — six new bus wraps all designed by local artists and poets. Apprentices from the Young Artists At Work program and students from Bowling Green State University’s graphic design department competed in the design contest around the theme “Restore Planet Earth: Fresh Air.” The Parkwood Gallery (1838 Parkwood Ave.) is displaying the six winning bus wraps through December 23 and the newly wrapped TARTA busses will hit the streets in mid-December. www.artintarta.org —JW

p.m. on Saturday.

It’s called “nuno felting” — a Japanese technique mending wool fibers onto a sheer fabric such as silk. It’s a painstaking, delicate process that requires skill and patience. On Saturday,

December 12 from 1 – 3 p.m. at Sylvania’s American Gallery (6600 Sylvania Avenue), local artist Pamela MacGregor will demonstrate the finer points of nuno at The Art of Felting. Come examine a series of intricate scarves designed and stitched by MacGregor and learn the history behind this exotic craft. 419-882-8949 —JW

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wednesday 9 [ education ]

Many dance companies perform The Nutcracker this time of year, but Toledo Ballet was there first. Seriously. For 69 consecutive years, Toledo Ballet has been producing its annual performance of Tchaikovsky’s most enduring piece of work. The nonprofit dance company will perform the Yuletide favorite for one weekend only at the Stranahan Theater. Saturday (2 p.m., 7 p.m.), Sunday (2 p.m.). $45-$15 419-471-0049/www.toledoballet.net — JW

Strong Solutions, The Source of Northwest Ohio, in partnership with The Huntington, invites the public to attend a workshop about what to consider when opening your own business, the financial decisions that must be made and how to increase the chances of survival. Continental breakfast included. Call for reservations. 10am-11am. Free. 419-213-6316. The Source, 1301 Monroe St.

[ spiritual ﬁtness ]

Zen Buddhist Evening Practice, This traditional Zen Buddhist Wednesday evening practice at the Toledo Zen Center includes liturgy, Zen meditation, a talk and discussion. 7:15pm. Free will offering of $10 suggested. Shobu Aikido of Ohio, 6537 Angola Rd., Holland. 419-861-1163. www.toledozen.org.

[ sports ]

Toledo Walleye Hockey, The Walleye take on the Wheeling Nailers. 7pm. Lucas County Arena, 500 Jefferson Ave. www.toledowalleye.com.

[ miscellaneous ]

Tarot Card Readings, Liz Hazel does mini tarot and astrology readings every Wednesday night. 5pm. Manos Restaurant, 1701 Adams. Lights Before Christmas, Featuring over one million lights, over 200 images of some of your favorite animals, ice-carving demonstrations on Thursday evenings, carolers, holiday treats, the Swanton Area Railroad model trains, and visits with Santa in the Indoor Theatre. The Toledo Zoo, 2700 Broadway Ave. $7, $10, under 2 free. 419-385-5721. www.toledozoo.org. Through December 31.

Christmas Tree Festival, See a variety of beautifully decorated Christmas trees provided by a diverse group of organizations from throughout Monroe County Michigan during this festive monthlong exhibit. Monroe County Historical Museum, 126 S. Monroe St. Monroe. 734-240-7780. Through December 31.

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Owens Student Government Food Drive, Owens Community College Student Government is reaching out to needy individuals and families in the Northwest Ohio region by partnering with Perrysburg Christians United and hosting a food drive to benefit the organization’s Food Pantry initiative. Located in the College Hall Atrium. 10am-1:45pm. 419-661-7583. www.owens.edu. Owens Community College, Oregon Rd., Northwood.

[ outdoors ]

touring Wildwood Metropark’s Holidays in the Manor House. For tickets see website or participating Kroger locations. 9:30am-4pm. $18, $20. Wildwood Preserve Metropark, Ward Pavilion, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-537-0300. www.toledoopera.org/events/housewalk.html.

[ poetry ]

The Village Voice Soultry Cafe, A night of poetry and neo-soul at the Ground Level. 7pm-11pm. Ground Level Coffee House, 2636 W. Central Ave. 419-671-6272. www.groundleveltoledo.com. Also December 19.

[ miscellaneous ]

Holiday Luncheon Fashion Show, Fifi’s restaurant presents a luncheon fashion show featuring Elegant Rags. Call for reservations. 11:30am. $23. FiFi’s Restaurant, 1423 Bernath Parkway. 419-866-6777. www.fifisrestaurant.com.

friday 11 [ beneﬁt ]

Holiday Housewalk, Exchange your prepurchased ticket for a house entrance booklet and house location map in the Boutique at Wildwood Metropark’s Ward Pavilion. After the Boutique, view beautiful holiday decorated Ottawa Hills’ homes. Finish by

7th Day of Christmas, Shoppers will have an opportunity to donate $7 for a piece of cookie cake and a keepsake glass holiday ornament. 7 charities will be on-site with silent auction. Westfield Franklin Park Mall, Monroe and Talmadge. www.westfield.com/franklinpark. Holiday Shopping at Bittersweet Farms, Don’t miss out on the opportunity to purchase your holiday gifts while supporting the residents and day participants of Bittersweet Farms. All items are handmade by the individuals with autism that Bittersweet Farms serves. The Holiday Shop is located in the Administration Building. 9am-4pm. Bittersweet Farms, 12660 Archbold-Whitehouse Rd., Whitehouse. 419-875-6986. www.bittersweetfarms.org.

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Argentine Tango Dance Lesson and Party, Learn to dance the world’s most popular and romantic dance. No partner necessary. 7pm. $10. 419-654-3262. Paulette’s Studio of Dance, 10 S. Holland Sylvania Rd., Suite 302.

December 9 • December 22

[ education ]

Naturalists’ Camera Club of Toledo, Monthly programs presented by the club are open to everyone and typically include a guest speaker, nature photography instruction and gallery tours. Light refreshments served. 6:30pm. Free. Secor Metropark, 10000 West Central Avenue, Berkey. 419-407-9700. www.metroparkstoledo.com. Old Lights of Holiday Nights, A perfect program for the holidays, Old Lights of Holiday Nights traces the origins of our calendar and our holiday celebrations, and examines how they are both related to the flickering points of light we call the stars. 7:30pm. $5, $6. Ritter Planetarium at UT, 2801 Bancroft. 419-530-2650. www.utoledo.edu/as/rpbo.

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Holiday Lantern Tours, The flicker of a candle-lit lantern will light the way a costumed interpreter, through a personalized, guided lantern tour, takes small groups on a journey to meet historical characters in the 1910 Homestead, the District 16 Schoolhouse, Villages’ St. Mark’s Church and the Train Depot. Guests are invited to experience the holiday customs and celebrations of the 1900s in Northwest Ohio as along the way, a guide will share stories about Christmas’ past and the history of Northwest Ohio. Call to make reservations. 4pm8:30pm. $6-$10. Sauder Village, 2661 St. Rt. 2, Archbold. 800-590-9755. www.saudervillage.com. North Pole Express, Ride a quarter-scale train through a magical wonderland of sparkling lights and holiday decorations. Enjoy model/toy train layouts in the decorated museum, shop for presents in the railroad gift shop and warm up between rides with hot cocoa, popcorn, hotdogs, or hamburgers. Passenger coaches are open-sided, so please dress warmly. $1, $2. Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation, Inc., 11600 County Rd. 99, Findlay. 419-423-2995. www.nworrp.org. Through December 27.

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Laws of Abundance - An Interactive Workshop, Learn new ways to increase prosperity in your life. Participate in this creative workshop and explore ways of finding how you can grow to

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Houses to sing about thursday10 Toledo Opera is getting you inside some of the area’s most awe-inspiring houses — for a good cause. Buy your ticket now for the Toledo Opera Guild’s Holiday House Walk in the Hills and enjoy a tour of seven homes in the Estate section of Ottawa Hills, all of which have been decorated for the season. Proceeds go directly to the Opera Guild’s Educational Outreach Programs. The event opens at 9 a.m. inside Wildwood Metropark’s Ward Pavilion (4830 Central Ave.), where you can tackle some of your holiday shopping at the Opera’s special bazaar, featuring more than a dozen local vendors, including Ragazza, Toledo Symphony Orchestra, Purse Love and more. Tickets are available at area Kroger stores for $18 ($2 discount from the $20 at-the-door price). 419-537-0300/www.toledoopera.org — JW

reach the prosperity you desire. 6pm-8pm. Bedford Library, 8575 Jackman Rd, Temperance. 734-888-2600.

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Shopping Bonanza, Enjoy lunch with friends and complete your Christmas shopping as Women’s Connection West welcomes Nancy Linker of www. purselove.com. Be one of several women to model her line of purses, scarves, belts and jewelry, and hear from Liz Aouad of Berkey, Ohio as she shares her thoughts about “GIFTS.” Call to RSVP. 11:15am-1:30pm. $14. 419-841-9653. Sylvania Country Club, 5201 Corey Road, Toledo. Children’s Wonderland, Celebrate the beloved Lucas County holiday tradition that almost closed this year due to budget constraints. The Wonderland will open Monday through Friday, 4-9 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, noon - 8 p.m. through December 23. On Christmas Eve, the Wonderland will be open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. $5 (ages 3+) or $3 with nonperishable food item for the Toledo SeaGate Food Bank. $6 for daytime tour/lunch combo for school and daycare groups (by appointment only). Erie Street Market, 237 S. Erie St. savechristmasintoledo@gmail.com.

saturday 12 [ education ]

Season of Light, This winter, the Lourdes Appold Planetarium presents Season of Light Light, an elegant and sophisticated program about the coldest and darkest of seasons and a time in which the warmest and brightest celebrations of the year often occur.

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Narrated by Noah Adams, NPR National Senior Correspondent. Call to purchase tickets. $3, $4. Lourdes College Appold Planetarium, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 419-517-8897. www.lourdes.edu/appold. Santa’s Secret Star, Find out how Santa used the stars to find his way home to the North Pole, and how you can use the stars to find your way around, too. An annual favorite, Santa’s Secret Star also includes a live sky talk and is a perfect way to introduce your children to the planetarium and the night sky. 1pm. Ritter Planetarium at UT, 2801 Bancroft. $5, $6. 419-530-2650. www.utoledo.edu/as/rpbo. Saturdays through December 19.

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Bird Hike for Adults, Bird lovers will enjoy these monthly outings to explore the world of birds. Program participants develop a keen eye for spot-

ting the wide variety of birds that live or migrate through the region. Bring your binoculars and field guides. 8:30pm. Free. Oak Openings Preserve, 5598 Berkeley Southern Rd., Whitehouse. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com. Blissfield Parade of Lights, Everything from decorated farm equipment antique steam engines and modern combines to floats and decorated cars, trucks and four-wheelers. Past entries have included elaborate steam engine trains from the North Pole, Santas reindeer-drawn sleigh which actually took off, a lighted Ferris wheel and the gamut of Christmas season symbols. Free. Downtown Blissfield, MI. 517-206-1333. www.blissfieldchamber.org.

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Chanukah Event, The entire community is invited to celebrate the Festival of Lights at a

Toledo Walleye vs Elmira Jackals, It’s Scout Sleepover Night. $15. 7pm. Lucas County Arena, 500 Jefferson Ave. www.toledowalleye.com

[ beneﬁt ]

Purse Auction to Benefit Women Blessing, Join Women Blessing Women for some holiday music and cheer, a Christmas cookie sale, mansion tours and great purses. Music provided by Good Company from Lourdes College. 3pm-5pm. Mansion View Inn, 2035 Collingwood Blvd.

[ sports ]

Toledo Walleye vs Elmira Jackals, $15. 5:30pm. Lucas County Arena, 500 Jefferson Ave. www.toledowalleye.com.

[ miscellaneous ]

George Caruth Signing, Known nationwide for his charismatic and charming stone carvings, renowned sculptor George Carruth will be featured at Garden Smiles in downtown Waterville, where he will be signing his work and offering more than 15 new and exciting sculptures – all handmade at Carruth Studio. 10am-5pm. Garden Smiles, 211 Mechanic St., Waterville. 419-878-5412. www.gardensmiles.com. Square and Contra Dancing, Enjoy old time contra, round and square dances performed to a live band. Beginning dancers and experienced dancers are welcome. No partner is necessary. Wear cool, comfortable clothing. 6:45pm Potluck Dinner, 7:3010:30pm dance. $3, $6. Rossford United Methodist Church, 270 Dixie Hwy, Rossford. 419-691-5389. www.notmad.org. Craft Show, Free admission. All items are handmade. 9pm-4pm. Bennett Venture Academy, 5130 Bennett Rd. 419-508-0399.

Jammin’ and blockin’ saturday19 If you missed the Glass City Rollers’ inaugural home match on Halloween, don’t make the same mistake twice. Toledo’s roller derby girls will be once again whipping into the SeaGate Convention Centre, taking on the Mid Michigan Derby Girls. These tough and sexy ladies are made of sugar, spice and everything nice...and can still knock you on your derriere. Come out and enjoy a true sports spectacle. Tickets available at Culture Clash and Ramalama Records. $11. 7 p.m. www.glasscityrollers.com — JW

December 9 • December 22

Masters of carols saturday12 The Voices of Harmony do holiday carols right. This regional a capella/barbershop-style singing group (recognized by the prestigious Barbershop Harmony Society) will take tried-n-true traditional holiday carols and transform them into something completely new at their annual Sounds of the Season concert. The Voices will be performing this annual musical treat at Owens Community College’s Center For Fine and Performing Arts for one day only, with shows at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. $15, $10 (seniors), $5 (students). 419-878-8504/www.thevoicesofharmony.org — JW public Menorah kindling ceremony. Community leaders will assist in kindling the giant “Menorah of Freedom” and will lead the majestic “Passing of the Torch.” Featured activities will be building the Lego Menorah, an Olive Press demonstration, writing letters to soldiers in Israel, decorating pastries, and creating edible dreidels. There will be plenty of music, latkes and refreshments for all. 3:45pm. Westfield Franklin Park Mall, Monroe and Talmadge. 419-509-0105. Fort Meigs Holiday Open House, Join us in the Visitor Center to celebrate the holidays. War of 1812 soldiers and civilians will be on hand to provide demonstrations and answer questions about the War of 1812 and camp life. Enjoy holiday music, hot cider and cookies, and hands-on activities. Try your hand at period dancing. Instructions provided. No partner or experience is necessary. While you’re here, shop our museum store for unique holiday gifts. Co-sponsored by the Campaign for Fort Meigs. 1pm-4pm. 800-283-8916. www.fortmeigs.org. People Called Women Holiday Open House, All purchases will be beautifully gift-wrapped for free. PCW volunteers create works of art out of giftwrapping so support PCW and take home some of the most gorgeous packages you’ve ever seen. 1pm-4pm. People Called Women, 3153 W. Central Ave. www.peoplecalledwomen.com.

monday 14 [ education ]

Stamped Cards and Papercrafts, Release your creativity as you stamp and assemble a variety of gift tags in a cute box, make two fun gift card holders, a beautifully embossed Holiday card and some adorable gifts packed right for giving. Also, make a treat holder with yummy snacks inside. Call or see website to register. 6:30 pm.-8:30 pm. $20. The 577 Foundation, 577 River Road, Perrysburg. 419-874-4174 www.577foundation.org.

[ miscellaneous ]

Toledo Genealogical Society Meeting, This month’s meeting features a discussion of the 1889

networking events friday 11 The Small Business Store Christmas Party

Too small to have that holiday party for yourself and employees that the big firms get to throw? Join The Small Business Store with other small businesses and WEN members at the 1st Annual Small Business Store Christmas Party. 5:30pm. $22.50. Max Albon Lodge, Corner of Angola and McCord, Holland. 419-460-5029. www.smallbusinesstoledo.com.

thursday 17 EPIC Unplugged

Help welcome the 2010 EPIC Toledo Advisory Board and thank 2009 Chair Jake Cox for all he’s done this past year. Enjoy drink specials and complimentary appetizers while you network with your fellow EPIC members. EPIC Toledo members only. 5:30pm-7pm. Free. Real Seafood Co., 22 Main St. www.epictoledo.com.

friday 18 Thosefellas Mid Month Mixer

Thosefellas mid month mixer features dancing with a DJ, live music, and a comedian. Proper attire required. 8:30pm. $10. The Omni, 2567 W Bancroft, Toledo. www.glasscityconnect@gmail.com.

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December 9 • December 22

Rebecca Jaessing, owner of Clara J’s, invites Women’s Entrepreneurial Network members and prospective members to “get to know each other and our businesses so we can help each other even more.” A 3-5 minute orientation session for new members starts the beginning of the meeting. Bring your own lunch or purchase from Clara J’s. Clara J’s at 219, 219 W. Wayne St., Maumee. 419-897-0219. www.wen-usa.com.

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Johnstown Flood, a silent auction and cookies. 7pm.Common Space, 1700 Reynolds Rd. www.tagsohio.org.

tuesday 15 [ miscellaneous ]

Parade of Trees, Companies, organizations, families or individuals may construct a tree to be displayed at the Toledo Club during December. The Club is open to the public so that everyone may enjoy those beautiful trees on December 15 and 16. Silent Auction on the trees all month. The highest bidder will be awarded the tree and notified after the holidays. Dinner buffet, entertainment by local school choirs and tree viewing $25. Call for reservations. 6pm. The Toledo Club, 235 14th St. 419-243-2200. www.toledoclub.org. Kwanzaa a celebration of African-American Culture, Join the Kent branch as they celebrate African-American culture through music, dance, and a recounting of the principles of Kwanzaa. 6pm. Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, Kent Branch, 3101 Collingwood. www.toledolibrary.org.

thursday 17 [ miscellaneous ]

Museum Store Inventory Clearance Sale, Open to the public and coincides with the Historic Maumee Home Tour. 10am-5pm. Free. Wolcott House Museum Complex, 1031 River Rd., Maumee. www.wolcotthouse.org.

Pet Loss Grief Forum, This class provides the introductory understanding of the emotional loss experienced due to the death or separation from a pet. This is not counseling, but an educational overview. Learn that the loss of a pet triggers the normal emotional response of grief. Call or see website to register. 6:30pm-8:30pm. Free. The 577 Foundation, 577 River Road, Perrysburg. 419-874-4174. www.577foundation.org.

friday 18 [ miscellaneous ]

Glass City Singles Dance, There’s no better time than this to have a Summer-time ball. Come in early for dance instruction in west coast swing. Guys wearing a sports jacket or girls wearing a dress will receive one dollar off the door until 8:30pm. $7 Gladieux Meadows, 4480 Heatherdowns. www.toledosingles.com.

saturday 19 [ miscellaneous ]

Cookie Madness, Make “Buckeyes”, along with other great treats. Come join us here at the Locke Branch Library for all the cookie fun.11am-1pm. Free. 419-259-5310. www.toledolibrary.org.

[ sports ]

Toledo Walleye Hockey, The Walleye take on the Johnston Chiefs. $15. 7pm. Lucas County Arena, 500 Jefferson Ave. www.toledowalleye.com.

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Sat, Dec. 12 Rock-n-Rummage at Mickey Finn’s Music, liquor and cheap holiday shopping. What’s not to love?

[ outdoors ]

The Longest Night, It is the shortest day of the year, which means that this is the longest night. Come and relax by the fire in the lodge before the end of the year hustle and bustle. There will be indoor and outdoor activites, stories around the fireplace, snacks and s’mores. Call or see website to register. 6pm. Oak Openings Preserve, 5598 Berkeley Southern Rd., Whitehouse. 419-407-9700. www.metroparkstoledo.com.

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December 9 • December 22

The hard rap

Local rapper and producer analyses Toledo’s hip-hop scene in new documentary by Jason Webber Torell Taylor—aka Taylorman— knows the secret to making it in hip-hop or any other field: dedication, networking and good, old fashioned hard work. His “hard work” mantra is echoed by dozens of local radio DJs, producers, and rappers on his new self-produced documentary “The Glass City Powerhouse,” a 90-minute journey through Toledo’s hip-hop scene. You want to get your music on the radio and in record stores? Get out there, pound the pavement, pay your dues, and don’t show up until you have. Taylor, a 2001 Waite High School graduate and founder of Taylorman Productions, is a true pavement-pounding mogul — recording and producing music, writing and directing both narrative films and documentaries, and filming commercials for local companies such as National Auto Finance and Hi-Level Fashions. His hard work is also paying off in his rap career. His independently produced single Torell Taylor (aka ‘Taylorman’) examines Toledo’s “Apple Bottoms” is currently in reguhip-hop culture in ‘The Glass City Powerhouse.’ lar rotation on The Juice 107.3, Hot The heart of the documentary, how97.3 and has been picked up by hiphop radio stations in both Los Angeles ever, is the interviews with the DJs and management at the local radio stations and New York. offering hard-hitting advice on how to get “The Glass City Powerhouse” serves your music played in the highly competias both a music business primer and tive music world. Lil D, radio personalan overview of Toledo’s hip-hop under- ity for Hot 97.1, offers one such gem of ground. Filmed in a mere three weeks advice: “(Your single) has to be hot. You and featuring interviews with more than have to have a good song, good qualtwo dozen musicians, producers and ra- ity (ie: professional looking, not just a dio personalities, Taylor wants the DVD burned CD), and I need to have heard to help break Toledo’s hip-hop scene to about it (via street buzz).” the next level. While proud of “The Glass City Pow“This DVD is like a music confer- erhouse” and its potentially helpful lesence,” says Taylor. “What I wanted to do sons in How To Make It, Taylor is already with this film was to give all local MCs a preparing to release his next film projchance to get on the same page. We’ve ect—a documentary examining Toledo’s wasted so much time from beefs and 2009 mayoral race—and a new album jealousy—it’s time we get our s#%^ to- called D2M, an acronym for “Determinagether.” tion to Maintain.” Like his other releases The film opens with a 15-minute over- (including the recently released Tha view on local rap beefs, a spoken war Street Destruction, which includes his where rappers will verbally slam each much-praised single “Apple Bottoms”), other in their rhymes or in interviews. the album will be available through onMost local rap beefs are pretty minor and line retailers such as iTunes, Rhapsody don’t approach the ferocity level seen of and CD Baby, as well as in local record some of the legendary hip-hop rivalries, shops. such as the fabled Eazy-E vs. Dr. Dre “I’m like the Ice Cube of Toledo. I’ll beef from the early ‘90s. To Taylor, how- come out with a rap project and then a ever, any rap beef—big or small— both film project. The important thing is just deters Toledo musicians from making it to keep moving and do my part to do big and keeps the Toledo hip-hop scene what I can to keep Toledo’s music scene from being recognized nationally. moving.” “Unity is where its at,” says Taylor. A large amount of the documentary is devoted to interviewing musicians about the topic. “Every local record label has a missing piece and if we start working together and breaking out of these cliques, we can move our scene to the next level.”

December 9 • December 22

“The Glass City Powerhouse” is available on DVD for $9.99 at local music stores, including Culture Clash, Allied Record Exchange, Ramalama Records, and Sound Asylum Records. For ﬁlm and music clips, visit www.myspace.com/taylormantv and www.youtube.com/taylorman114

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WED, DEC 9 ROCK, POP, & HIP-HOP

Frankie’s Inner City: Seabird w/ Matthew Mayﬁeld TCP

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B

Degage Jazz Cafe: Gene Parker Trio Holiday Inn French Quarter (J. Patrick’s): Herbie Russ Murphy’s Place: College Night SouthBriar Restaurant: Ray Heitger’s N’Orleans Dixieland Jass Jam TCP The Omni: Jazz Night in the Annex

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC

Basin St. Grille: Crystal Bowersox TCP Mutz Pub (at the Oliver House): Jason Hudson Treo Restaurant: Bobby May and Jon Barile

DANCE AND TECHNO

Avalon: Wenz Daze Open House Night The Distillery: Rock Star Wednesdays

OTHER

Martini and Nuzzi’s: Karaoke w/ Hank TCP Mickey Finn’s Pub: Open Mic w/ Mouths of Dogs The Dog House Bar and Grill: Karaoke w/ Riz Pack The Roadhouse: Karaoke TCP WoodChuck’s: Karaoke w/ DJ Georgia Peach Yeeha’s Bar and Grill: Karaoke Night

THU, DEC 10 ROCK, POP AND HIP-HOP Frankie’s Inner City: Primer 55 w/ UFA TCP Grumpy Dave’s Pub: We Launch Rockets w/ In Theory

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CITY BEAT

JEFF STEWART AND THE TWENTY-FIVE’S Lineup: Jeff Stewart - vocals, guitar, harmonica Vince Lyons - bass Doug Picott - drums (when he can’t make a show, Rob Morrin is their man) Titus - violin Time together: The band’s been playing together for 20+ years, except for Titus. The band just met last year. “It was love at first sound,” Stewart said. Influences: The Twenty-Five’s play pure rock ‘n’ roll—think The Who, early REM and The Church. When Stewart plays he says, “I try to think ‘What would Pete Townsend’s part be with The Edge’s tone and Johnny Ramone’s attitude, with a Dickey Bett’s solo style vibe?’” Favorite kind of fan/audience member: The band wants to be the reason you come to the venue. “It’s nice to play for folks who make your gig their destination so you can give them a solid show,” Stewart said. Favorite original song or cover song to play? Stewart feels the engine humming every time they play their original tune, “Can’t Sit Still.” Most embarrassing moment on stage: Mum’s the word on this one. Manhattan’s Restaurant: The Real Magicians The Bronze Boar: Rivers Edge

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B

Degage Jazz Cafe: Steve Richko Holiday Inn French Quarter (J. Patrick’s): Herbie Russ Murphy’s Place: Open Mic Night TCP SouthBriar Restaurant: Jeff McDonald’s Big Band Revival Party

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC

Attic on Adams: Sing Along With Sarah

Papa’s Tavern: Bobby May and Friends Pizza Papalis: Dave Carpenter TCP The Blarney Irish Pub: Rick Whited The Village Idiot: John Barile and Friends

COUNTRY, AND BLUEGRASS Doc Watson’s: Country Night

DANCE AND TECHNO

Avalon: Temptation Thursdays Mickey Finn’s Pub: Primal Groove Parkway Bar and Lounge: Live Old School DJ

“I’ll never tell,” Stewart said. “You can never control what outside situations may bring.” Favorite venue to play: Jeff and Co. enjoy venues with a loud and crisp P.A. system. They aren’t strangers to places like Wesley’s and The Blarney Irish Pub. Sound: With Titus out of the country until January, the rest of the band members focus on a power trio mentality. Featuring melody and harmony and a tight rhythm section, they promise that no two shows will sound the same. Gig list: Jeff Stewart and the Twenty-Fives will be rocking out at the Blarney on Friday, December 18 and the Distillery Saturday, December 19. Band’s performance in 5 words or less: Four words: We will rock you. Web site/contact info: www.jeffstewartmusic.com

TCP Plush Ultra Lounge: Pure Plush Thursdays The Distillery: ‘80s Night DJ Party The Ottawa Tavern: (41Grind) Yeeha’s Bar and Grill: Ladies Night w/ DJ Heat

OTHER

Basin St. Grille: Open Mic w/ Jason Sherwood Ground Level Coffee House: Village Voice Soutry Cafe Mutz Pub (at the Oliver House): Karaoke w/ DJ Georgia Peach Sidelines Sports Eatery: Karaoke

December 9 • December 22

TCP The Michigan Tavern: Karaoke and Music w/ DJ Z Man

FRI, DEC 11 ROCK, POP AND HIP-HOP

Grumpy Dave’s Pub: Sprout Howard’s Club H: Two Guys and a Girl Manhattan’s Restaurant: Stonehouse Mickey Finn’s Pub: Polka Floyd (Toys for Tots beneﬁt) TCP The Blarney Irish Pub: The Rockabilly Strangers The Distillery: The Bridges

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The Omni: Echoes of Pink

TCP The Ottawa Tavern: The Climates The Village Idiot: Sweet Japonic The Wild Hog Saloon: 427 Toledo Main Street Bar and Grill: MAS FiNA TCP Zodiac (formerly Club Bijou): Light Weight Slams

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B

Degage Jazz Cafe: Rick Roe TCP Fat Fish Blue: Malkum Gibson and The Mighty Juke Murphy’s Place: Kelly Broadway

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A-LIST RED CARPET PARTY

THE OLIVER HOUSE/SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 Toledo turns Hollywood as Innovator Entertainment Group presents the third annual A-List Red Carpet Party at the Oliver House on Saturday, December 12. Celebrate the end of the year in style with some of your favorite “A-List” arts and entertainment celebrities from the Glass City. Featuring prominent poets (Jesse Lipman and Caroline Gauger), DJs (DJ Q and DJ Simplicity) and artists (Ann Petlow and Nate Masternak), the A-List Red Carpet Party is the event to see and be seen. Dress to impress, there will be “paparazzi” present—a.k.a. Arick lorten from Digital Dissent Productions. The party runs 10 p.m. - 2:30 a.m. $5. The Oliver House, 27 Broadway St. For more info, 567-277-7126. —ER

Basin St. Grille: Mark Mikel DeSimone’s Club House: Beatles Acoustic Night with Elixer Martini and Nuzzi’s: Steve Raszka TCP Swig: Gregg Aranda The Blarney Irish Pub: Celtic Cross

DANCE AND TECHNO

Howard’s Club H: DJ Limelightz Mutz Pub (at the Oliver House): DJ Night Plush Ultra Lounge: Envy Saturdays South End Bar and Grille: DJ Jesse Dorr The Omni: Vertigo Saturdays TCP

OTHER

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC

TCP Clazel Theatre: Dan May Martini and Nuzzi’s: Steve Raszka Swig: Jeff Stewart The Flying Joe: Jack Schilb and Bill Taylor

COUNTRY, AND BLUEGRASS Maumee Indoor Theater: Dale Ann Bradley TCP Yeeha’s Bar and Grill: Kentucky Straight

DANCE AND TECHNO

Avalon: Flashback Friday Dexter’s Jamaican Club: Jump-Up Friday

Plush Ultra Lounge: Fashion Fridays TCP Wesley’s Bar: Old School Fridays w/ DJs Folk, Perrine and N. Mattimoe

OTHER

Ground Level Coffee House: SoulOH featuring YASU The Dog House Bar and Grill: Karaoke w/ Riz Pack

SAT, DEC 12 ROCK, POP AND HIP-HOP

Doc Watson’s: Stonehouse TCP Frankie’s Inner City: Hazard Perry w/ 7Deadly5

Ground Level Coffee House: Prayers For Rain Holiday Inn French Quarter (J. Patrick’s): Late Show TCP Mickey Finn’s Pub: Rock and Rummage Pub 51: Time Peace The Bronze Boar: Dave Carpenter and the Jaeglers The Cheetah’s Den: Otto’s Jacket The Distillery: The Bridges The Wild Hog Saloon: 427 Toledo Main Street Bar and Grill: MAS FiNA Yeeha’s Bar and Grill: Big Ticket Zodiac (formerly Club Bijou): Red I Flight w/ The Red October

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B

Degage Jazz Cafe: Rick Roe Fat Fish Blue: Malkum Gibson and The Mighty Juke TCP Grifﬁn’s Hines Farm Blues Club: Wallace Coleman Manhattan’s Restaurant: The Swamp Kings Murphy’s Place: Ellie Martin

Oliver House: Third Annual A-List Red Carpet Party TCP

SUN, DEC 13 ROCK, POP AND HIP-HOP

TCP Frankie’s Inner City: Fake Problems w/ Unsinkable Molly Brown

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B

The Village Idiot: Bob Rex Trio and Mike Corwin

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC

TCP Nagoya: Chicago Crystal Bowersox w/ Frankie May

MON, DEC 14 JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B

Murphy’s Place: Murphy and Black

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC

TCP The Village Idiot: Frankie and Friends

December 9 • December 22

DANCE AND TECHNO The Bronze Boar: DJ Jim

OTHER

Ground Level Coffee House: Open Mic Night TCP Lucky Louie’s: Karaoke w/ Jam DJ Manhattan’s Restaurant: Open Mic

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B

Degage Jazz Cafe: Gene Parker Trio Murphy’s Place: College Night TCP SouthBriar Restaurant: Ray Heitger’s N’Orleans Dixieland Jass Jam

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B

Basin St. Grille: Jeff Stewart Grumpy Dave’s Pub: Acoustic Night TCP Jed’s: Chris Shutters and Frankie Mutz Pub (at the Oliver House): Jason Hudson Treo Restaurant: Bobby May and Jon Barile

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC

DANCE AND TECHNO

TUE, DEC 15 Murphy’s Place: Murphy and Black Trotter’s Tavern: Jeff McDonald’s Big Band All Stars

Daddy Oh’s: Jason Hudson JJ’s Pub: Bobby May and Jon Barile TCP Martini and Nuzzi’s: Jeff Stewart

DANCE AND TECHNO

The Bronze Boar: DJ Jim The Distillery: ‘80s and ‘90s Night

OTHER

TCP Degage Jazz Cafe: College Open Mic Night Fat Fish Blue: Fat Fish Blue Karaoke Night Rhouse: Karaoke w/ DJ Georgia Peach

WED, DEC 16 ROCK, POP AND HIP-HOP

Avenue Bistro: Don and Rachel Coats Frankie’s Inner City: Janus TCP Ground Level Coffee House: Modicum of Silence Holiday Inn French Quarter (J. Patrick’s): Green Eyed Soul

TCP Avalon: Wenz Daze Open House Night The Bronze Boar: DJ Jim

OTHER

Martini and Nuzzi’s: Karaoke w/ Hank Mickey Finn’s Pub: Open Mic w/ Mouths of Dogs Mulvaney’s Bunker: Karaoke The 1901: Karaoke TCP The Dog House Bar and Grill: Karaoke w/ Riz Pack WoodChuck’s: Karaoke w/ DJ Georgia Peach Yeeha’s Bar and Grill: Karaoke Night

THU, DEC 17 ROCK, POP AND HIP-HOP

Frankie’s Inner City: Early show w/ Dr. Acula, Fall Farewell, Straying From Grace, Audacity and The Shame Game TCP Frankie’s Inner City: Micah Schnabel (of Two Cow Garage) Holiday Inn French Quarter ( J. Patrick’s): Green Eyed Soul TCP Howard’s Club H: TeamNate

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The Michigan Tavern: Karaoke and Music w/ DJ Z Man TCP The Ottawa Tavern: Old West End Records Showcase

Degage Jazz Cafe: Mike

Manhattan’s Restaurant: Quick Trio SouthBriar Restaurant: Jeff McDonald’s Big Band Revival Party TCP

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC

Attic on Adams: Megan Roberts TCP Pizza Papalis: Dave Carpenter The Blarney Irish Pub: Kyle White

DANCE AND TECHNO

Avalon: Temptation Thursdays TCP Mickey Finn’s Pub: Primal Groove Plush Ultra Lounge: Pure Plush Thursdays South End Bar and Grille: Thirsty Thursdays w/ DJ Jesse Dorr The Distillery: ‘80s Night DJ Party The Omni: Toxic Thursdays Yeeha’s Bar and Grill: Ladies Night w/ DJ Heat

OTHER

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FRI, DEC 18 ROCK, POP AND HIP-HOP

Fat Fish Blue: East River Drive Frankie’s Inner City: The Muggs Howard’s Club H: Highbinder w/ The Round and Secret Stones TCP Pizza Papalis: Dave Carpenter and the Jaeglers Quimby’s: 427 The Blarney Irish Pub: Jeff Stewart and the Twenty Five’s The Bronze Boar: Stonehouse TCP The Cheetah’s Den: Candace Coleman The Distillery: See Alice The Michigan Tavern: MAS FiNA The Ottawa Tavern: Great Lakes Crew w/ C-Fifth

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B

Degage Jazz Cafe: Bowling Green Faculty Holiday Inn French Quarter (J. Patrick’s): Larry Kane’s Rockin’ Rhythm Manhattan’s Restaurant: Quartet Bernadette Murphy’s Place: Anna Givens TCP The Palms: GOLDEN w/ CLASSIC SOUL and The Ajay’s The Village Idiot: Bobby May and Dry Bones Revival

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WALLACE COLEMAN GRIFFIN’S HINES FARM/ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12

Some might call Wallace Coleman a late bloomer, but the truth is Coleman had been practicing his craft—playing the harmonica and harp—for years before he was “discovered.” Born in Tennessee in 1936, Coleman grew up listening to the greatest blues musicians on the radio, including Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters and Little Walter. Coleman moved to Cleveland, Ohio in the mid-50s, where he worked at a bakery and played for fun until retirement, when he finally decided to pursue a career in the music industry. Teaming up with Robert Jr. Lockwood (known by his nickname the Godfather of Cleveland Blues), Coleman played harmonica in Lockwood’s band for ten years before moving on to form his own band, the Wallace Coleman Blues Band. With two albums, and a relatively new record label (Pinto Blue Music, established 2000), Coleman may be a newcomer as a headlining bluesman, but he’s no novice to the blues. Wallace Coleman plays his electric blues like nobody’s business on Saturday, December 12 at Griffin’s Hines Farm Blues Club, 3750 S. Berkey Southern Rd., Swanton. 6 p.m. $12. For more info, www.hinesfarm. com. —ER

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10 Christmas Gift Celebration Concert, 7-9pm.

Cherry Street Mission Ministries presents musical guests Toledo Interfaith Mass Choir and Christian Festival Choir and Orchestra. Thanks to the choirs and underwriters, the concert is free, however, tickets are required. To RSVP call 419-242-5141, ext. 100 or email csmm@cherrystreetmission.org. Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 Voices of Harmony Harmony, 2 pm and 7pm. The Voices of

Harmony present their annual Sounds of the Season concert. Come and listen to the beautiful tones of American harmony as you enjoy the songs of the holiday. Call (419) 878-8504 for tickets. Owens Community College Center For Fine and Performing Arts, 30335 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg.

The Perrysburg Symphony Orchestra, 7pm.

The Perrysburg Symphony Orchestra , under the baton of Barbara Specht, will present “Holiday Cheer”, a program of festive music of the season. The Symphony Chorale and the Children’s Choir of Northwest Ohio will also sing a holiday program. There will be a carol sing-along, culminating with Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus”. $10 adults, $5 students. St. Rose Catholic Church, 215 E. Front St., Perrysburg. www.perrysburgsymphony.org

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 Winter MusicFest, 7pm. It’s a musical explosion

featuring Toledo School for the Art’s Chorus, Orchestra, and Winds. Listen to the entire score of musical accomplishments at TSA, and some holiday selections too. Call (419) 246-8732 for tickets. Owens Community College Center For Fine and Performing Arts, 30335 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg. www.ts4arts.org.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 Jim Brickman- Special Holiday Engagement, 8pm. Jim Brickman, best known for his original

songs, like the chart-topping hits “Valentine,” “The Gift” and “Peace,” has established an international reputation for his creative collaborations with many of the entertainment industry’s most gifted musical artists. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. www.stranahantheater. com.

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ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC

Martini and Nuzzi’s: Steve Raszka Swig: Vytas TCP The Flying Joe: Easy Onset

DANCE AND TECHNO

Avalon: Flashback Friday Bretz: Fierce Fridays Plush Ultra Lounge: Fashion Fridays TCP Wesley’s Bar: Old School Fridays w/ DJs Folk, Perrine and N. Mattimoe Yeeha’s Bar and Grill: Lights Out Party

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC

Basin St. Grille: Irregulars Swig: Chris Knopp TCP

COUNTRY AND BLUEGRASS

Manhattan’s Restaurant: Bluegrass Quartet TCP Yeeha’s Bar and Grill: Annabelle Road

DANCE AND TECHNO

Plush Ultra Lounge: Envy Saturdays The Omni: Vertigo Saturdays

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Mickey Finn’s Pub: Charity Christmas Party w/ Jingle Balls and Mach II

SAT, DEC 19 ROCK, POP AND HIP-HOP

Fat Fish Blue: East River Drive TCP Frankie’s Inner City: Against the Fire Howard’s Club H: The Junk Mickey Finn’s Pub: Sunz of Sam w/ Bathhouse Betty and Stryck9 Pizza Papalis: Dave Carpenter and the Jaeglers TCP The Blarney Irish Pub: Hey Monea! The Bronze Boar: The Polka Floyd Show The Distillery: Jeff Stewart and the Twenty Five’s The Michigan Tavern: MAS FiNA TCP The Ottawa Tavern: Wilbur Shaw TCP The Village Idiot: Hullabaloo

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B

Degage Jazz Cafe: Bowling Green Faculty Martini and Nuzzi’s: The Turners TCP Murphy’s Place: Cakewalkin’ Jass Band Holiday Concert

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Headliners: Flaw

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B

The Village Idiot: Bob Rex Trio and Mike Corwin

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC

TCP The Blarney Irish Pub: The Kreelers

TCP Manhattan’s Restaurant: Open Mic

TUE, DEC 22 ROCK, POP AND HIP-HOP

TCP Frankie’s Inner City: Security Aaron’s Birthday featuring Infernal Names and Great Lakes Crew

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B Murphy’s Place: Dynamic Duo TCP Trotter’s Tavern: Jeff McDonald’s Big Band All Stars

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC

JJ’s Pub: Bobby May and Jon Barile Martini and Nuzzi’s: Jeff Stewart

RELIX REVEALS THE BOOGIE MATRIX

Toledo’s own Boogie Matrix Mechanism is making national headlines. With three albums recorded, and five years experience playing together, BMM has fans all over the city, state, and now country. The infamous jam rock septet is featured in the December/January 2010 edition of Relix, making appearances in the issue not once, not twice, but three times. The magazine features a quick BMM bio, accompanied by a track on the publication’s Dec/Jan CD Sampler. Song seven, “Cracking Up,” comes from Boogie Matrix Mechanism’s third full length album, Lasergrape. The band is mentioned again in Relix’s “On the Rise” section, hailing them as “an original blend of psychedelic rock, reggae, hip-hop and funk.” Check it out at, www.relix.com. To hear all the new BMM tunes, visit www.myspace.com/boogiematrix. The band plays a special New Year’s Eve Ball at the Days Inn Ballroom on Thursday, December 31. The Days Inn Toledo, 1800 Miami St. —ER

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Fat Fish Blue: Fat Fish Blue Karaoke Night TCP Degage Jazz Cafe: College Open Mic Night Rhouse: Karaoke w/ DJ Georgia Peach

MON, DEC 21 JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B

Manhattan’s Restaurant: Cynthia Kaay Bennett Murphy’s Place: Murphy and Black

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC

TCP Daddy Oh’s: Jason Hudson The Village Idiot: Frankie and Friends

OTHER

Ground Level Coffee House: Open Mic Night

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DAVE CARPENTER (CD RELEASE PARTY) PIZZA PAPALIS/FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18

Jaegler- (noun) Somebody who is an opportunist or schmooze. See Tiger Woods’ recent activity. The term was coined by local musician Dave Carpenter and his pals a few years back to describe a shady character making a move on a friend, and has since been used as a joking insult in their social circle. And while nobody wants to necessarily be a “jaegler” or be “jaegled,” the made-up word is now the name of Carpenter’s back up band (The Jaeglers), and the title of his first solo album, The Jaegler. Recorded in just two days at Big Sky Studios in Ann Arbor, The Jaegler consists of seven acoustic-based tracks (eight, counting the hidden bonus song) all written and recorded by Carpenter, who had a clear vision for the outcome of his first solo project. “I got to be in charge of the destiny of how I wanted the songs to sound,” Carpenter said, describing what a difference it made not having to collaborate with other musicians this time around (Carpenter recorded two albums with his former band, Driftwood Whale). As a result, Carpenter was able to produce an album that he should be proud to call his own. It’s his deep, baritone voice and acoustic riffs that carry the album through its entirety, as well as Carpenter’s accessible lyric writing. Five of the tunes feature musical accompaniment by The Jaeglers, giving the album a Dave Matthews Band vibe. The title track stands out, telling the story of a recently divorced man who has to “jaegle” his way through the dating scene again. And the autumnal acoustic hymn, “Porch Song” may be slow and stripped of drum beats and guitar solos, but it’s easily the best track on the CD. Carpenter hosts a CD release party for The Jaegler at Pizza Papalis on Friday, December 18. Nick Mason and Nicole Khoury also play. 9 p.m. 519 Monroe St. For more info, www.myspace.com/dcthejaeglers. —ER

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YMCA OFFERS DISCOUNT TO CHAMBER MEMBERS

The YMCA and the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to help Toledo area workers get in shape. Employees of Chamber members are eligible to receive 10 percent off a YMCA/JCC Max Membership, a savings of nearly $100 a year for a family membership. This membership gives access to all YMCA facilities, including 10 pools, 5 indoor tracks, 11 gyms, 12 fitness centers, saunas and steam rooms, and even baby sitting while you work out. For more information, visit www. toledochamber.com and www.ymcatoledo.org. —RB

Speaking sports

TOLEDO SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUBS GETS T-TOWN WARMED UP

If you’re looking for a way to stay active and make new friends this winter, the Toledo Sport and Social Club is your group. Started last February by Jesse Spier, the club offers adults 21+ a chance to play some of their gym-class favorites, including volleyball, kickball and dodgeball, while meeting similarly interested folks. According to Spier, who currently resides in Cleveland, Toledoans were just itching for a group like this. “Everyone who has participated in our leagues so far has had a great time,” Spier said. “My favorite ‘success story’ is from

one of our players who’d just moved to Toledo. He only knew people from work, and none of them were his age. I said ‘We’ll put you on a team,” and within the first week he was going out to dinner with another member, and the next week he went to a concert with someone else he had met through our club. Now has 20 close friends.” You can register for a year-round variety of co-ed recreational team sports in a friendly, social environment both on and off the field, as an individual or in groups. Only one sport is played each season—winter is indoor volleyball—and the league meets once a week. After the game, players go out for food, drinks and socializing. Sign up for the winter indoor volleyball league by Friday, December 18. The season begins Sunday, January 3 and will continue every Sunday evening (games from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.) for eight weeks at Tam-OShanter, 7060 Sylvania Ave, Sylvania. For more information, www.toledosportandsocialclub.com.

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10th are made for getting holiday plans set in stone. Shop on the 12th and 13th but try not to be reckless. The new moon on the 16th helps you get organized. On the 20th Mars retrogrades taking much of your energy and enthusiasm with it. Pace yourself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You are produc-

tive on the 10th and 11th. Your social calendar is filled on the 12th and 13th. The new moon on the 16th brings money....either gifts or bonuses. How sweet is that! On the 19th and 20th you are in the kitchen either working or sampling. Rest the 21st.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Pay attention to your hunches. Party the 12th and 13th. On the 15th finish up and mail those cards. The new moon on the 16th brings help from a partner or associate. Help at a charity event on the 19th and 20th. Staying on schedule on the 21st is totally impossible.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) On the 11th you

are able to get your calendar and your budget all in order. Gifts start to come in on the 12th and 13th. The new moon on the 16th calls attention to your diet for this holiday season. Closely watch your social events on the 19th and 20th so you don’t neglect anyone.

LEO (July 23-August 22) If possible, stay

close to home on the 12th and 13th to decorate, wrap, address cards, and clear up the detail work. The new moon on the 16th adds to your usual sparkle. Mars retrogrades in your sign on the 20th so you lose some steam. Double check plans on the 21st.

VIRGO (August 23-September 22) A short

trip is planned on the 12th and 13th. You are on top of all situations when the new moon shines the 16th. Accept compliments graciously. You work for a special charity on the 19th and 20th. Take life easy on the 21st as staying on schedule is difficult.

LIBRA (September 23-October 22) There

in case you change your mind. Stay home the 15th and 16th to wrap, ship, and mail. You party on the 18th, 19th, and 20th. Allow extra time for everything the 21st.

SCORPIO (October 23-November 21) Shop

‘til you drop on the 9th and 10th. Get it all wrapped and delivered before the 12th – then you can party the 12th and 13th. The new moon on the 16th makes you think TRAVEL. If you are going away for Christmas expect delays on the 21st.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 20) You are flitting around trying (in vain) to fulfill

your obligations while your head is in the clouds. Try for peace and quiet on the 12th and 13th. The week of the 14th is a blur as you shop, decorate, and mail. Parties are number one the 19th. Sleep on the 20th.

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19)

You are prepared so you can rest easy on the 12th and 13th. The new moon on the 16th tells you to pay attention to your health. Look for bargains (between parties) on the 19th and 20th. Happy Birthday to you on the 21st. Celebrate with loved ones.

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18) Your

social schedule is unbelievable. There are luncheons, cocktail parties, dinners, shows and dances on the 9th, 10th, 15th, 16th and 17th. On the 19th and 20th you are frantic trying to shop, wrap, mail and decorate. Yes, you can do it Aquarius.

PISCES (February 19-March 20th) Try to do

some sensible gift shopping on the 10th and 11th. You are sometimes too generous. Sign up to help your favorite charity after the 14th. On the 20th Mars tells you to take better care of your physical body. You begin to sparkle at noon on the 21st.

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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4. Netherlands city 5. Outpatient treatment points 6. Preﬁx with tubby or market 7. Woody Guthrie’s son 8. Deadly 2003 hurricane 9. Mixer that may involve ice cream 10. Source of some expensive wood 11. [Return that bone at once, or I shall bare my teeth and yip!] 12. Genuine 13. Geometric curves 14. Teacher’s deg. 24. Cereal unit 25. Zip, nada, nil 26. Famously burned-out rock musician Barrett 28. Annoying speaker problem 29. Contend 30. Ethiopian National Library city 31. Football player who won zero games in 2008 32. ___ majesté 33. One 60-trillionth of a min. 34. Indians manager Manny 38. Failed ﬁrework 39. Biblical verb ender 42. U. of Toledo Medical Center lines 43. Fake it, musically 45. Tiny trace 46. Mother clucker 48. “You’ve got it all wrong” 49. Wafting things 52. Galileo, e.g. 53. Tube 54. Very little 55. Commuter line to Penn Station 56. The Jonas Brothers, e.g. 58. Hit with an open hand 59. Domesticated 62. Just back from the beach, apparently 64. Friend of Ryu in the Street Fighter games

An evening with goddesses Toledo area ladies gathered at the Casey-Pomeroy House on Wednesday, December 2 for Goddess Night Out, a celebration of the gifts of the goddesses we call women. To celebrate the holiday season, a pianist set the mood and all “goddesses” brought food donations for Salem Lutheran Church.

Karen Everage and Lisa Hightower join other goddesses in their support of the Vistula Historic District.

Bob Welly brings wine to share with goddesses Bridget Copeland-Harris, Melonie Dickey and Jane Bradley.

Yvonne Goodwin with Casey-Pomeroy House owner Sue Burkett.

Katie Bibish and Meredith Griffin enjoy the music and holiday decor at the historic Downtown bed and breakfast.

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