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UPDATES IN LOCAL BUSINESS

What’s The Scoop, a gourmet ice cream franchise, has opened in The Shops at Fallen Timbers, 3100 Suite, 101 Main St., Maumee. 419-740-7080, theshopsatfallentimbers.com

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After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, RadioShack has closed over 500 locations nationally, including the Toledo stores, at 821 W. Alexis Rd. and 3325 Secor Rd. radioshack.com

Glass City options for every budget By Emily Jacobs

The Art and Performance Center of West Toledo, a new venue for creative activites has opened, offering a diverse schedule of upcoming events. 2702 W. Sylvania Ave., 419-913-9010. apcwesttoledo.com

Up Close Concerts offers an intimate experience How Tim Oehlers is changing the way audiences experience live music By Courtney Probert

Screaming for ice Cream Hot spots for a cold treat By Nicole Green

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The Black Forest Cafe (at Oak Shade Grove) is now open for lunch and dinner, offering their new, full service menu Monday through Friday from 11am-9pm, with the bar open later. Previously, the authentic German restaurant and Biergarten had limited hours. 3624 Seamen Rd., Oregon. 419-593-0092. blackforestcafe.net

9:30am-12:30pm. Saturday, April 8. Civics 101: Get Informed. Get Engaged. Get Results. “All Politics is Local” - Join local officials, political scientists, and your neighbors for the second sessions of a free, three-part series covering the basics of the political process and how you can actively and effectively participate. The last session will be held on April 15, “Power to the People.” Maumee Valley Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 20189 N. Dixie Hwy., Bowling Green. 419-807-1110. facebook.com/Civis101BG

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Deet’s BBQ opened a second location in Rossford. The new restaurant, which seats 42 people, is twice the size of their Conant St. spot. 10000 U.S. Route 20 Unit C (in front of Miejer), Rossford. 419-893-2335. deetsbbq.com

Blaze Pizza, a fast-fire’d, build-your-own pizzeria franchise. Due to open in spring. blazepizza.com

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The first NW Ohio franchise location of the Baja-style eatery, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop. Due to open in mid-summer. fuzzystacoshop.com

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The Shops at Westgate Village, located at 3332 W. Central Ave., have two new tenants signed with the now-open Sports Clips Haircuts, located behind Piada and Macs N’ Melts, and across the street from Costco. Both eateries are hiring but have not yet announced opening dates. The tenants include:

Twice But Nice resale shop is moving. The consignment store has already left the space at 1814 W. Laskey Rd. and will reopen at 2850 W. Sylvania Ave. (between Douglas and Secor Rd. next to Cake Arts) in the beginning of April. 419-4757368. See “Twice But Nice” on Facebook.

Go M.A.D. Fitness, a new health club opened at 5215 Monroe St. in the Beverly Hills Plaza. 419-724-7000. toledo.gomadfitness.com

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Following several years of serving the natural hair community with workshops and special events, The Kitchen Salon will officially open at 3030 N. Reynolds Rd., near the corner of Central Ave. An open house will be held from 3-7pm on Sunday, April 9. 419-984-0395. thekitchensalon.com

THREE DECADES OF THE BEST NIGHT EVER Bretz, Ohio’s oldest gay bar, turns 30

2-3:30pm. Saturday, April 8. Lake Erie Bill of Rights Training - Toledoans for Safe Water will host a training session for petitioners and volunteers for the Lake Erie Bill of Rights campaign. Learn more about the Bill, how to register voters, techniques for success at petitioning, and how to troubleshoot common problems. Toledo-Lucas County Public Library Searles Room, 325 Michigan St., lakeerieaction.org 12:30-2pm. Sunday, April 9. Baldemar Velasquez Discusses the Crisis Over Illegal Immigration - The President and Founder of the Farm Labor Organizing Committee will speak about his life, experience and the ongoing crisis. Maumee Valley Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 20189 N. Dixie Highway (Route 25) Bowling Green, OH. 419-885-1162. floc.com

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12-3pm. Saturday, April 15 Tax March Ann Arbor - Are your taxes done? Trump’s will be, but he won’t release them. Show the president you do care and protest to support tax reformation. Don’t miss this deadline or the march. The Diag, 500 S. State St., 734-764-1817. 6pm. Monday, April 17. Tree Toledo presents a screening of “Before the Flood”- In an effort to provide more education on the subject of climate change, Tree Toledo is sponsoring a free screening of the 2016 documentary “Before the Flood.,” which explores the impact climate change and what we can do to address it. Lourdes University Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., 419-474-8801. treetoledo.org 10am-2pm. Saturday, April 22. March for Science: Toledo - Recent rhetoric has inspired dozens of independent, nonpartisan coordinators to march on Washington D.C. and in other locations across the country. The rally will begin at 10am at International Park, the march will start at 11am, and teach-in activities begin at 11:30am at Imagination Station. International Park, 2 Main St., sciencemarchtoledo.com

1-3pm. Saturday, April 22. Advocates for a Clean Lake Erie: The Third Battle for Lake Erie Toledo’s water was shut off in 2014. See why. Hear why. Remember it so it won’t happen again. Friendship Park, 2930 131st St., advocatesforacleanlakeerie.org

Good Growth with Tree Toledo

Fighting climate change— one tree at a time. By Sean Nestor

Laughs for recovery

Women unite

Violence against women needs to end— if this resonates with you, speak up, stand up, and fight for women’s safety at the 23rd Annual Take Back the Night rally. Join Take Back the Night Toledo at this empowering event that will include a resource fair, women’s march and survivor speakout, as well as an ally/men’s program. 6-11pm Saturday, April 8. Woodward High School, 701 E. Central Ave. 419-671-6000. facebook.com/tbtntoledo Free –CP

In celebration of sobriety, witness the turnaround from a deadly addiction to a humorous performance. During Racing for Recovery’s event Stand Up with Racing for Recovery, comedian and former addict Scott Putnam will share his story of rehabilitation while providing laughs with his comedy. Headlining the night is Mike Green, a club favorite and multi-comedy competition winner. Support a good cause and help Racing for Recovery continue to provide services for recovering addicts. 8-10pm. Thursday, April 13. $10. Maumee Indoor Theatre, 601 Conant St. 419-897-8902. maumeeindoor.com –CP

Fundraise the roof

Raise money for Mercy Children’s Hospital while busting a move. University of Toledo’s RockeTHON is a 13-hour long dance marathon that celebrates while raising money. This year, they plan to raise $700,000 for Mercy Children’s Hospital. The day will be filled with live music and performances from various groups on UT’s campus. This is also an opportunity for the community to build relationships with families that Mercy hospital has helped, and to hear their stories. April 8 from 10am-11pm. Savage Arena, 2025 N. Douglas Rd., Find the UT RockeTHON event on Facebook. –SP

A decade of keeping Toledo epic

Want to know why “you will do better in Toledo”? It’s because Toledo works together. Celebrate the hard work of one organization with 10 years of making things better. EPIC Toledo was created by the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce in 2007 with the goal of “engaging people, inspiring change.” Party with the empowering group, meet emerging leaders and network with other young professionals at the upscale 2017 EPIC Toledo Birthday Bash. Ages 21+ only. $40/ non-members, $30/members. 7-11pm. Friday, April 7. One Lake Erie Center Ballroom, 600 Jefferson Ave., 419-243-8191. epictoledo.com –AC

Starting in 2015, Tree Toledo set out to get 282,213 trees planted - one for every Toledo resident - by 2020. Now in their third year, they have planted over 114,382 trees, 40% of their goal. Citizens can contact them to acquire a free seedling ready to plant . Aside from “digs” (seedlings dug and potted by citizen volunteers), trees come from the Lucas and Fulton County Soil & Water Conservation Districts as well as the Arbor Day Foundation. Besides specific requests from individuals, businesses, churches, and other organizations, Tree Toledo also distributes seedlings at festivals, plant exchanges, the Toledo Farmer’s Market, and the Seed Swap – all at no cost. Benefitting significantly from a partnership with the Metroparks, TT registered over 100,000 trees planted by the park system. Other community partners include the Toledo Botanical Gardens, Zepf Center, Sophia Quintero Center, the First Unitarian Church, the University Church, and the Multifaith Council of Northwest Ohio.

Meaning and Purpose

Tree Toledo began as a ministry of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community. After months of prayer and reflection, determined to protect the environment.,Reverend Beverly Bingle, one of the organization’s founders, cited the dignity of the individual as a foundation of a moral society. “How can we have dignity for the human person if we have to fight over food and water?” The faith community, exploring different strategies for strengthening the environment, eventually settled on planting trees. “There’s something gratifying about getting your hands dirty and seeing the results,” said Tom McDonald, a church member and one of the organization’s volunteers. By planting trees, Tree Toledo contributes to cleaning the air, absorbing pollutants, cooling the streets, and – perhaps – saving the planet. Each tree pulls carbon dioxide – the biggest greenhouse gas contributing to global warming – out of the atmosphere and contains it for a long time. This process (called “carbon sequestration”) is seen as an important way to slow and possibly even reverse the trends that are causing climate change. “Climate change is the greatest moral issue of our time. It’s the future of the human race and the planet,” said Reverend Bingle.

Calls to Action

The urgency of climate change has led the organization to grow its work beyond planting trees. Tree Toledo is sponsoring a free screening of the 2016 documentary film “Before the Flood” at the Lourdes University Franciscan Center on April 17. A collaboration between director Fisher Stevens and Leonardo DiCaprio, the film explores the impact of climate change on communities all over the world, including what we can do to address it. Those interested in receiving notifications about meetings, progress updates, and volunteer opportunities, send an e-mail to treetoledo@gmail.com, to be added to an e-mail list. The screening of Before the Flood is 6pm on Monday, April 17 Lourdes University Franciscan Center – 6832 Convent Blvd Sylvania, OH 419-474-8801 | www.treetoledo.org | treetoledo@gmail.com

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SIDE Notorious T.M.G. Bored of Elections Turmoil by Johnny Hildo

And then there were two. We have previously written about the incumbent at-large reps on Toledo City Council, and how three of them face uphill battles for re-election. You can now rewrite that last clause. Two of them face uphill battles for re-election. Because one of the three likely won’t be on the ballot, she’ll be writing the ballot.

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That would be octogenarian Theresa M. Gabriel, who squeaked onto council by a few dozen votes back in twenty thirteen. The Notorious T.M.G. has spent decades milking the public teat, tapped by He Who Shall Not Be Named to serve in various capacities in his several administrations. Notorious was a lifelong Republican. Which isn’t surprising, given her age, the fact that she’s African American, and the fact that the Republican Party was once the anti-slavery and pro-Reconstruction party. In the eighteen fifties, sixties and seventies. And no, she isn’t quite that old. Then she decided to run for Council in Democrat-friendly Toledo. She did what any political animal would do. What then-Republican He Who Shall Not Be Named did in the nineteen seventies. She declared herself to be an Independent. Her publicly stated reason was that the GOP was being unduly mean to the first African American President, Barack Obama. Which shouldn’t have been surprising, since the GOP has been the anti-civil rights party since opposing the Civil Rights Act of nineteen sixty-four. Somehow it came as a surprise to Notorious, so she proudly proclaimed to have left the GOP behind, fifty years later, once she decided the only way to grab the public teat again was to become a Council member. Fast forward to last week. Facing an uphill battle for re-election (see above). How to keep milking that teat?

BRB GOP

Easy peesy. The Bored of Elections has been thrown into turmoil. Again. They’re looking for a new Director. Notorious to the rescue! It shook down like this. Jon Stainbrook, local GOP chair, wanted the GOP Director, Gina Kaczala, thrown out on her ear. He also wanted a job. So he connived to get GOP board members appointed who would hire him for the ninety-G-per-year gig. This is the same Jon Stainbrook who was removed from the board by the secretary of state for malfeasance just a few short years ago. The Dem board members were having none of it. So the vote on the four member board, evenly split between Ds and Rs, tied at two to two. The GOP members then

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nominated some tugboat captain dude, whose name is so forgettable we’ll just call him Steamboat Willie. Ds said “Huh?”, and the vote again tied. The very same secretary of state who had once removed Stainbrook and cleaned out the board broke the tie votes with a resounding “No way!” and also removed one of the GOP board members. This sent the Rs scrambling. How to replace Kaczala with an acceptable choice? Someone new and fresh without excess baggage, perhaps, but with some requisite knowledge of the elections office operation? A young and energetic manager, who knows how to run an office and how to get the most out of people? Nope. An eighty year old political hack named Notorious. Only one problem. She has no experience in an elections office. Oh, wait, another problem. By law, the elections office has to be evenly split between Ds and Rs. Assistant Director LaVera Scott, with long experience in the office, is a D, a member of the local D executive committee. But Notorious had publicly renounced the GOP. She was even recently in the news as a proudly Independent ex-Repuglican. Nope again. She lied. Seems she drew a Repuglican ballot in twenty sixteen, which legally makes her a political pachyderm. And a liar. Which some would call the same thing. Oh well. Whatever it takes for ninety Gs from the public teat. Without the pesky risks of running for re-election. To a job on Council that pays less than one-third that much. Notorious T.M.G. was nominated to the Assistant Director position by the lone remaining GOP board member, with Scott moving up to Director. Notorious was approved by a three-to-zero vote, and now must be approved by the secretary of state. If she is, Council must appoint her replacement. And no, kidz, it will not be He Who Shall Not Be Named. Or will it...?

Good news, moms and dads: video games might have been the best use of your kids’ time, after all. While you were hassling them about wasting their lives, they were actually building up a diverse portfolio of skills that could land them a scholarship from a prestigious private college. Lourdes University, an independent Franciscan institution in Sylvania, is gearing up for what may be the future of extracurricular college activities by introducing an eSports program. The school, looking to draw in a more digitally-dextrous batch of matriculates, is offering scholarships for playing video games. Cory Cahill, assistant coach of Lourdes’ men’s and women’s volleyball programs, has been appointed Director of eSports for the campus. A professional video gamer from 2003-2009, Cahill, who paid for part of his college tuition and bought a car with his winnings from the professional Halo circuit, is tasked with instituting something that initially seems almost too progressive for a school with a conservative reputation.

Athletic equiptment will be swapped for tech when this gym becomes the eSports gaming area for the program’s fall debut. Turns out, a lot of the push for an eSports program came from Lourdes’ President, Dr. Mary Ann Gawelek, who took over in July of 2016.

Impetus for eSports

“Dr. Gawelek began following eSports a few years ago as several schools throughout the country added the program to their campuses. She saw the advantage of having eSports on a liberal arts campus because of the development of mind, body and spirit,” said Helene Sheets, Director of University Relations. “The program promotes a holistic approach to collegiate athletics. Competitive video gaming requires students to possess excellent critical thinking, problem-solving and teamwork skills – which are directly transferrable to academic pursuits.” Once upon a time, hardcore gamers were known as geeks— a “males only” collective of loners, you’d find them in darkened basements, faces lit by the eerie glow of a computer monitor, their only friends other geeks, linked via

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Cory Cahill, Lourdes assistant volleyball coach, will be the Director of eSports. His time spent as a professonal video gamer partly paid for his college tuition. the internet from half the world away. Gone— mostly— is that idea though, as eSports have become a dominating spectator sport. According to ESPN, 205 million people watched or played eSports in 2014, and “more than half of American eSports fans are employed full time, 44 percent are parents and, perhaps most surprising, 38 percent are women.” “We’re actually a club sport; it’s not an NEI or NCAA-sanctioned sport, so it’s a club, essentially, and we’re offering scholarships for being part of this club, like a pep band or something like that,” said Cahill, who elaborated that the scholarships would range in size depending on the skill set of the player; but, optimally, everyone involved would receive some aid. They’re looking for 30 students for the co-ed program, which would initially focus on League of Legends, but grow to add additional titles including Heroes of the Storm, Overwatch and Hearthstone. Yep, it’s all PCbased, no PS4 or Xbox1 games. All are welcome to try out with Coach Cahill. “Pretty much whoever reaches out, if you have experience, I’m interested in adding you,” he said.

In the Digital Arena

And while Tiffin University is also instituting an eSports program, it doesn’t matter if other area schools plan to adapt, because most of the competitions happen in a digital arena. “The great thing about [eSports] is limited travel,” said Cahill. “You’re not going to these tournaments, they’re mostly online-based. The competitions are on Saturdays. You don’t miss a lot of classes, and so you’re able to stay on top of your studies and do the gaming. You get to do something you love, but it’s not going to impact you in a negative way.” A budget hasn’t been established yet, but the club will be converting a weight room in the Russell J. Ebeid Recreation Center to build a gaming arena that includes computers and gaming chairs in time for a fall launch. Game on.

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David Picciuto The Vlog Virtuoso: Make Something In a world enamored with video technology and social media, David Picciuto capitalizes through his YouTube channel, Make Something, where David shares woodworking video tutorials and vlogs (video blogs) with an affable mix of humor and accessibility.

Unlikely Beginnings

From that point, David became hooked on a new hobby: woodworking. While continuing to work as a web developer with Concentrek Group, he documented his hobby his hobby as The Drunken Woodworker on YouTube. David explains, “It started off as a joke. Me and a buddy were having some drinks at a backyard firepit and he jokingly said, ‘Hey, let’s do a couple more shots and go in your basement and make a table or something.’ … The next day, I started a Facebook page called The Drunken Woodworker and people started liking the page because of the silly name.”

Where the magic happens: David’s home studio and workspace.

Photo Credit: Angela Conley

Leap of Faith

With videos highlighting David’s projects, his love of beer, and fellow woodworkers, The Drunken Woodworker became a YouTube sensation. Eventually, he was able to leave his day job by earning enough money through sponsorships, ads, books, and plans. His innovative spin on woodworking has earned him acclaim, but David also believes in showcasing his errors, saying, “Creativity comes from failures. You won’t learn any faster than by failing at something. Creativity is a skill.” He recently rebranded The Drunken Woodworker into Make Something, but the goal remains the same: teach others how to be creative. David says, “There are so many people that think either you’re born creative or you’re not, and I don’t think that’s true. I think creativity can be taught. … My mission is to show that anybody can make stuff.” -AC

To view David’s video tutorials, download plans, and see more, visit makesomething.tv/.

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His journey into woodworking technically began in high school, but materialized via hobby photography several years ago. While preparing for Artomatic 419, David needed frames for his photographs. To save money, he chose the DIY route with the assistance of YouTube videos.

Matthew & Mairi Against the Grain

The Home Grown Couple Aaron Matthew Lawson and Stephanie Marie Parks founded their woodworking and furniture company, Matthew & Mairi against the grain, based on a mutual love of food and art.

What inspired Matthew & Mairi against the grain?

Aaron: My dad’s a woodworker. He made knickknacks and Amish style furniture. For as long as I can remember, he’s always had a garage workshop. I always wanted that to be part of my life. It was just a matter of finding the right person to do it with. Stephanie: We met in the food world and we both realized we had this interest to become entrepreneurs and create a well-rounded business. That’s why it says “A Chef & Bartender. A Woodworker & photographer” on our Facebook page. We thought “Against the Grain” could tie into a business that incorporated Aaron’s cooking and my photography originally.

What do you make and how do you source your materials?

Aaron: We build pieces mainly for the home or for businesses. This includes home living items like tables, beds, headboards, and coffee tables. We design custom pieces either with the client directly, or they just allow us the freedom to do what we do best and design something around what they’re looking for. Stephanie: New material makes up very little of what we use. We use around 80-90% reclaimed materials. We try to save everything we find. Every piece of hardware has the potential to be used for something in the future. Aaron: Most of our sourcing comes from Defiance, Whitehouse, or Waterville. Our most recent batch of new materials comes from Michigan. Stephanie: We go to estate sales, barn picks, or search on Craigslist. We are always looking for items that excite us and get us thinking “What can we do with this? How can we repurpose this to be something someone can love?”

What has been your favorite project?

Aaron: We’re most proud of our farmhouse tables. Those are made from a lot of old materials, like 100 year old barn beams. Stephanie: We also have a coffee table in our house that was once a bar. We weren’t able to sell it as a bar because nobody wanted it. We chopped it down and made it into a coffee table. Every piece of lumber on it is at least 100 years old. We couldn’t part with it once we saw it as a coffee table. Some things are too sentimental for us to sell!

Anything else you’d like to tell us?

Aaron: For all our custom orders, whether it’s a headboard or a table, we include delivery up to 75 miles one way in the price.

Where can we see your work in the wild?

Stephanie: We have a piece we call the log bench that’s in Kengo Sushi & Yakitori in the Warehouse District. The top beams are 100 year-old farm beams that came from the same house that our coffee table came from. We also have a bench in Calvino’s at Cricket West. Smaller items also available for sale at Devoon on Adams St. -JK CONTINUED ON PG 8

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Ramsey Brothers Restoration

The Masters of Reincarnation

With a creative mix of new and old, Ramsey Brothers Restoration skillfully brings classic wooden boats back to life. Fusing traditional aesthetics with modern preservation techniques, they provide boat owners with a sense of nostalgia and function.

Remixing the Classics

When asked what they love most about their job, Scott says, “You bring something in that has been neglected and there’s so many aspects to the project, but it all comes together to make something beautiful when it’s done.” Dave relates the historical aspect, “I like the historical aspect of digging into the history of a boat and where it came from, and placing it in the time period that it was in.” Their passion is evident in their collection of Dart boats, a Toledo speedboat company that fell victim to the Great Depressions. The Ramsey brothers revived the rights to the Dart Boat Company in 2012, successfully recreating the mahogany boats. Scott explains, “We’re trying to capture a niche with these newly built boats, where you’re appealing to the nostalgia but the maintenance issues aren’t there.” In addition to restoring classic boats, Scott and Dave create components like hardware, instrument panels, and mechanical parts. For more information on Ramsey Brothers Restoration and the Dart Boat Company visit ramseybros.com and dartboatcompany.com. The Ramsey’s also host the Toledo Antique & Classic Boat Show every August. -AC

From Wood Shop to Legit Business

Amazingly, Scott and Dave Ramsey are mostly self-taught in their craft. “Most of our woodworking skills came from what we learned in Springfield High School shop class,” says Dave. Scott adds, “We had parents that were outlandishly trusting and let us run power tools in the garage.” The pair also acquired valuable skills in former jobs for automotive restorations and mechanical repair. In 2006, the Ramsey’s received a call for a restoration job, spurring them to turn their boat storage building into a formal business and Ramsey Brothers Restorations was born. Until that point, the brothers had only worked on the family boat. To this day, that same customer brings his boat to them for yearly service.

Doing Better in Toledo, for Toledo Furniture designer Lacey Campbell is no stranger to a career full of twists and turns, from designing for a mega-corporation, to reality show contestant, to creating her own furniture line. Currently, she’s finding her groove with 10th Street Collective, a collaboration between a builder, designer and a chef.

Setting the Framework

Lacey’s career took shape in northwestern Ohio when she moved here to design for Sauder Woodworking Company in Archbold. After several years, she risked her comfortable corporate job for a spot on a Spike’s reality show for furniture designers, Framework. The show wasn’t a hit but was enriching nonetheless. Lacey says, “The best part out of all it was getting all these friends that were just as geeky about wood, tools, what kind of finishes to put on furniture, and really obscure furniture designers. It was amazing to be able to connect with people on that level…”

Investing in the Glass City

Lacey advanced to fourth place on Framework and moved back to Toledo once filming completed. Motivated, she continued her line of mid-century modern furniture and commissioned pieces. She also began creating furniture for local businesses, like a massive dining table for Black Cloister Brewing Company and stools for Imagination Station.

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Her collaboration with local businesses continues with her new position at 10th Street Collective. As the lead designer/builder, Lacey’s passion for Toledo grows with the unique pieces she’s built for restaurants like Social Gastropub in Toledo and Plat8. She excitedly explains, “It gives me a chance to be creative, have that collaboration, be an individual in this space, but still be able to produce a quality product because of the different ways that I go about my process. Plus, we’re all about Toledo and making the city cool, approachable and fun to be in.” -AC

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“The tables at Maddie & Bella were old bowling lanes that came out of BG.” Craig explained. “People ripped them out and listed them on Craigslist.” It’s important to network in the community to get the scoop on the best new material entering the marketplace. Over the years, he’s formed relationships with the Lucas County Land Bank and tree removal companies. “We did a table recently out of 100% materials from 2 different Land Bank houses, and we also used the windows and turned them into bloomed glass vases.” he said. “It’s having the vision, having the patience, knowing it’s going to be a long process to get those materials to the point where you can use them. Toledo is rife with people, skills, and resources and you can get things relatively affordably.” -JK

Mossing Studios & Toledo Butcher Block Co. New Roots: Craig Mossing of Mossing Studios and Toledo Butcher Block Co. Craig Mossing turned his hobby passion into his career in just seven short years! Throughout his life, he always maintained an interest in woodworking, building furniture, and design. However, he decided to pursue law after attending college at Arizona State University. After school, he moved back to Toledo and began his career with ABLE (Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc.). “I worked for them for five years doing community outreach. On the side, I did long-term care advocacy. I handled complaints and issues with long-term care facilities, which was pretty stressful.” he said. “I needed to decompress from that line of work and building things helped me do that.” Once he felt more confident in his abilities, he targeted restaurants to see if they’d be willing to commission his work. He built tables for Kengo on St. Clair Street in downtown Toledo and wanted to do more. “I felt like it was a now or never type moment,” he shared. “The projects started coming in and I felt like it was life-giving and what I wanted to do.” Craig worked hourly as a subcontractor for the Toledo Zoo, designed and executed a project for Imagination Station, and built furniture for Maddie & Bella, a coffee house also located in downtown Toledo. He then brought on other artists like Adam Sanzenbacher, who specializes in glass and wood, and Joe Kowalewski, who had a background in building specialized booths for trade shows. As the work became more complicated and style-driven, he needed a team to reflect the needs of his clients. Craig formed two sister businesses, Mossing Studios and Toledo Butcher Block Co., housed at 1210 Jackson St. Mossing Studios serves both as a design studio and retail space in the front of the building. Toledo Butcher Block Co. is dedicated to utilizing only materials reclaimed within a 20 mile radius of Toledo and specializes in contemporary, high end design forward kitchen furniture, rolling carts, prep tables, cutting boards and counter tops.

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The celebration for the Toledo Mud Hens Opening Day is not limited to the ballpark. Jump on over to Hensville for an all day block party that includes a line up of eight local bands at Fleetwood’s Taproom, The NINE and the Hensville Park stage with performances by Distant Cousinz, Kentucky Chrome, Last Born Sons and more. The block party runs from 12pm-12am. Thursday, April 13. Hensville, Monroe St & N. St Clair St., 419-725-4367. hensvilletoledo.com This event is free and open to the public.

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By Jeff Klima Minor league baseball is hard on fans— you root for your favorite players to succeed, but in doing so, you’re also wishing them on to greener pastures. Toledo, the most famous minor league city of them all, has been a stop for numerous players who’ve gone up to the big show that is Major League Baseball (...and come back from it, on the downswing of their career). One of these former Mud Hens, Billy Bean, is currently hard at work, giving back to the sport that has been so good to him.

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We’re proud of the work he put in with Mud Hens, particularly leading the team with a batting average of .256 in 1988

Bean, who played as an outfielder with the Detroit Tigers, L.A. Dodgers and San Diego Padres from 1987-1995, is now the Vice President and Special Assistant to the MLB’s current commissioner, Rob Manfred. Before that, he was selected to be the MLB’s first Ambassador for Inclusion, a position that allowed Bean, who came out as an openly gay man in 1999, to help other athletes deal with their own sexuality and decisions on how public they want to be with that information.

We’re proud of the work he put in with Mud Hens, particularly leading the team with a batting average of .256 in 1988, but we believe his best work in baseball is still ahead of him, as he mentors younger players and works to eradicate bullying and champions inclusivity in the Great American Pastime. As baseball season draws to an open, we caught up with this inspiring executive and role model to discuss his work, his life and, of course, a little Toledo baseball.

What do you remember from your time as a Mud Hen?

I was so excited. It was the greatest time ever. And then, the second time I was in Toledo, it was coming back from the major leagues and it was devastating. It was a total difference from one year to the next and I had to fight through that disappointment to get back to the big leagues. And that is what the minor leagues are all about.

Whenever somebody says “Toledo,” my body starts to tingle because I remember feeling so much pressure to get to the big leagues. The first time I was in Toledo,

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I was such a young man when I got to Toledo, and yet those memories are becoming more vivid, not less. We didn’t have a lot of fans in Toledo in those days, I’m sure they have a lot more now. I’ve heard they have a beautiful stadium. I haven’t seen it. But we had some really wonderful fans and they all wanted to adopt you. That helps, because it was rough. It’s a competitive time, you’re fighting hard, whether it’s against your teammates or yourself. You’re trying to go to the big leagues and the time was a lot different. The travel wasn’t as nice as it probably is now. But it made it all the more special when you got out of there and got to play in the big leagues.

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Do you remember where you used to live in Toledo?

I lived in Whitehouse with a wonderful family, Jim and Louise McVicker, who came to Lakeland and sponsored a few players over the years. They invited me to live with them. I think I was making $800 a month playing Triple-A ball. They had seven children and transfer students. They were an incredibly loving family and they would come to all the games. They are one of the great memories of my life.

So you haven’t been back to a Mud Hens game since you played?

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5 Crazy Minor League Theme Nights The Mud Hens Should Adopt: This year, the mud hens give special love to M*A*S*H, Star Wars, The Beatles and Legos, which are all cool. But every night could be a theme night. These are five actual theme nights from other minor league ballparks that the mud hens should try out on fans: KISS Night (El Paso Chihuahuas): Even if the leg-

endary rock band doesn’t come to town, several thousand Toledoans with facepaint and platform shoes, rocking out to “God of Thunder,” is worth the price of admission.

Speed Dating Night

(Albuquerque Isotopes): Come alone to the ballpark and possibly leave with a new love as you cycle through a between-innings series of on-field micro dates.

Garage Sale Night (Brooklyn Cyclones): Clean out

the old to make way for the new. Give fans a voucher to pick from the unused tchotchkes, giveaway merch and store items. Discontinuing jerseys, mini bats, bobbleheads and pennants? First come, first served get them on Garage Sale Night.

Peanut Allergy Awareness Night

(Louisville Bats): Give some love to the people who suffer most during baseball’s snack times. It almost seems wrong, but a game without peanuts could save a life.

Asparagus Night (Stockton Ports): The most underrated vegetable (sorry, okra) finally gets its due. Asparagus Night sees the addition of the titular stalk to several menu items and rewards fan who come dressed veggie-appropriate.

Mud Hens Who Flew The Coop (For Stardom)

a half century before Jackie Robinson

While we love our Mud Hens players, we know that Toledo is a stopping point en route to The Show. As the AAA farm team for the Detroit Tigers, the most-skilled Mud Hens migrate north when called up to the Majors. Here are some of the Mud Hens who made it big in the big leagues:

Casey This famous manager shepherded Toledo to its first pennant, in 1927. After the Mud Hens went bankrupt in 1931, he was out of a job. He eventually became the manager of the New York Yankees and led them to five World Series Championships in his first five years with the team.

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William Also an outfielder for the Mud Hens in 1988, Beane was eventually the subject of the book/film Moneyball as a pioneer of sabermetrics in baseball. He’s now a part owner of the Oakland Athletics.

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Built like a keg of beer, Wilson was considered a rival to Babe Ruth. Playing with the New York Giants, Chicago Cubs, Brooklyn Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies, Wilson was sent to the Toledo Mud Hens in 1925 to shake him out of a hitting slump. He was claimed off waivers at season’s end by the Cubs. His 1930 season with the Cubs is considered one of the best hitting performances of all time; Wilson was voted into the MLB Hall of Fame in 1979.

Primarily a second baseman, Infante has played every position except pitcher, catcher and first base. An all-star in 2010, he currently plays for the Detroit Tigers.

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If you asked someone outside of Toledo who the first black Major League Baseball Player was, they’d likely answer Jackie Robinson. In 1947, he was the first player of the modern era to break the color barrier. A Hollywood movie (42) was even made to celebrate his accomplishments. But Toledoans know the real answer is Moses Fleetwood Walker, the true first African-American to desegregate professional baseball (however briefly). Known by his lifelong nickname “Fleet,” Walker played catcher in the major leagues a full half century before Robinson did. It wouldn’t last though and just as quickly as the door was opened for black players in 1884, it was slammed shut when Walker officially left baseball in 1889.

Making of a legend

Opening Day

As if there wasn’t enough to love about opening day, the Toledo Mud Hens give you an extra treat with the opening day Brewfest. During the game on the Home Run Terrace guests with a Brewfest pass will receive food from the all you can eat buffet, their choice of 12 3oz. beer samples, and a souvenir glass. Thursday, April 13. 3pm-5pm. Passes are $45, but designated drivers can receive an alcohol-free discounted ticket for $35. The Brewfest pass includes a ticket for the game. Home Run Terrace at Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St., 419-725-4367.

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Curtis A three-time MLB All-Star, Granderson currently plays right field for the NY Mets. During his time with the Mud Hens in 2005, he hit .290 with 15 home runs, 65 RBIs and 22 stolen bases.

Born in Mount Pleasant, on Oct. 7, 1856, Moses Fleetwood Walker was the son of a cooper (who would later become one of the first black physicians in Ohio). The third of six (or possibly seven) children, from parents who were themselves both of mixed race, Walker and his family eventually moved to Oberlin, where his father took up work at the Second Methodist Episcopal Church, and Walker is first reported to have become involved with baseball. Playing for Oberlin College with his younger brother Weldy (who would become the second person of color in the major leagues), Walker, a catcher, showed aplomb for the sport and was invited (along with Weldy) to play at the University of Michigan, after an exhibition game in which they beat the Michigan team 9-2.

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find a way to do it. My job at the big league level is very comprehensive. Timewise, I’ve probably made 150 stops in the last three years, plus sitting full-time at an office in New York City. There’s a lot of correspondence and meetings. I’ll be going out to L.A. on the 15th, for the Jackie Robinson 70th anniversary of his first game and we’re doing a trailblazer series for young women athletes. It’s an exhausting, wonderful privilege to be as many places as you can be to move a message forward off the strength of our product.

How did you become the Ambassador for Inclusion?

I got a call out of the blue. Baseball had expanded their protection on the Workplace Code of Conduct to include sexual orientation. The executives were looking for a way to communicate that. Somebody referenced me and saw the book I wrote (Bean’s memoir, published in 2003).

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It’s really grown exponentially since I got there and here we are, three years later.

What do you feel you accomplished as the first Ambassador for Inclusion?

I think baseball’s history of diversity awareness and making it a priority is long and storied, but, for the very first time, having a former player lead the conversation about inclusion and acceptance, and having the ability to make it relatable, it moved the message close to the field for the very first time. Our communication has changed with the fans from my day, and that is a very powerful tool that a player holds in their hands. And the spirit of how they manage that, baseball wants everyone to know we are a zero tolerance work environment for harassment or discrimination.

How common is bullying in Major League Baseball?

That’s really my 2.0 message. We’ve got some exciting projects for the coming year, where we have some antibullying campaigns, and that makes it a great opportunity for our players to be the voice of that. Let’s be real, they are the most influential voices to our fans, especially our young fans. But where there are human beings, there is bullying. It’s an unfortunate part of our reality. But I do know that each and every club is passionate about making their environment, whether it is at the stadium, in the clubhouse, in the office space, an empowering one that is not full of conflict and disparaging innuendo or jokes. Baseball is getting bigger, and so our responsibility grows at the same time. We may not be perfect, but we have a lot of conversations about wellness. Read the rest of the interview online at toledocitypaper.com You can learn more about Billy’s work and career at billybean.com.

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Occupation: Registered Nurse Three words to describe your partner: Selfless, romantic and my best friend. What was your first impression of your partner? To be honest, when we first met, it was when we were in 8th grade. He had really long hair and always tried to get my attention. I thought he was weird. Fast forward to our senior year of high school, and I couldn’t keep my eyes off of him.

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Did you imagine your wedding day as a little girl? I dreamed about my wedding day ever since I could remember. I thought about every detail. The flowers, the dress and especially walking down the aisle.

Tell me about your dress: My dress was more beautiful than I ever could of imagined! It had floral lace that I am still completely obsessed with. It was very elegant and romantic. I still look at it all the time!

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Occupation: Mechanical Engineer Three words to describe your partner: Intentional, beautiful and hilarious. What was your first impression of your partner? She was, and is, super hot. What was it like seeing her walk down the aisle? It was very emotional. I did tear up a little, and I was extremely excited and happy.

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Thoughts from Diana Clayton Photographer, Swatch Studios “We are a husband and wife team who have been shooting weddings together in the Toledo area for about five years now. We were both born and raised here and although we love to get out and travel, we are happy to call this place our home. When it comes to photographing weddings, Northwest Ohio has so much to offer. Whether we are capturing images along the lake or the river, at Oak Openings, or the streets and old buildings of downtown. We could tell how kind and loving they were as we got to know them at their engagement session and leading up to the big day, but it became even more apparent when we saw how they were around their friends and family. They have a way about them. A patient, calm and caring way. In addition to that, they are fun. They have the perfect amount of goofiness that will bring a laugh into any situation. It is clear that their lives will be filled with fun and silliness. In addition to them, our couples are always so amazing. Many of our couples are Toledoans: some born and raised, some are coming home for their wedding, and some are new to the area. We love helping couples incorporate locations that have special meaning to them just as much as we love exploring with them to find those hidden gems that provide us with unique shots. Our couples genuinely become our friends and we love telling their story through photo and video.”

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The Peppered Smoked Turkey Sandwich benefits from that overnight smoking. Turkey frequently gets a raw deal for being bland, but at ASC, the turkey is loaded with smoke and pepper, rendering it another must-try. If only Kerstetter was available for Thanksgiving. Fans of pastrami will dig the Brisket Pastrami on Rye, cured with a nice red ring on the meat that indicates marinated and salty, smoked appeal with every

Culinary Thursday 4.6

Toby Mac Pre Show Dinner The Huntington Center

Don’t let the simple “Adams Street Café” name fool you— whatever comes to mind when you consider what lunch should be, standard this isn’t. More gastropub than diner, the Adams Street Café (ASC) offers comfort food with a culinary twist. Think Pork Belly French Toast or Curried Cauliflower, with Head Chef and Owner John Kerstetter instilling flair into recipes honed over 20 years in the restaurant biz, including stints at Cousino’s Steakhouse, The Inverness Club and Perrysburg’s Stella’s. You can still order a burger— but there’s just one style, and on the menu it’s simply called “Burger,” no muss, no fuss. It’s those simple touches that have made Adams Street Café, which opened last October, feel right at home in the Glass City.

A home on Adams St.

Kerstetter calls his landing spot at 608 Adams St. a sort of “right place, right time” happenstance. “I was downtown and the restaurant that was here before us had just put the [Out of Business] sign in the window,” Kerstetter explained in his easygoing style. “I was looking around the city and NW Ohio [for a restaurant space]— that we ended up downtown is the icing on the cake.” The location, in the former Ranya’s Mediterranean space, put Kerstetter in a prime location to serve the office lunch crowd, his sole focus until he gets his liquor license. “I’m not going to try dinner without a liquor license, I don’t think I’d get too far,” he said.

Come to the Huntington Center early before the Toby Mac concert for an all you-can-eat buffet dinner that features tossed salad, grilled chicken sandwiches, grilled hamburgers and dessert. 4:30pm. $19. 500 Jefferson Ave., 419-255-3300. huntingtoncentertoledo.com

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Majestic Oak Winery invites you to try a perch dinner from this season’s vendor, Rusty’s Road Trip. 5pm. Food prices vary. 13554 Mohler Rd., 419-875-6474. majesticoakwinery.com

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Thursday 4.13 The menu is tight, pared down to a few key items, but that helps control costs and allows Kerstetter to craft each dish. Each entrée seems perfectly in place, all served on mismatched plates, as part of the motif. A cost-saving maneuver, but also an aesthetic statement, the plates don’t match and neither do the tablecloths. The idea is rustic and unique, said Kerstetter. “The tables we got with the space were not the most attractive. I’m not sure who came up with the idea to have random mismatching tablecloths, but it was a good choice.”

Appetizers

There aren’t dedicated appetizers at ASC, but if there’s a way to start off a meal, it’s with poutine. This Canadian treat of cheese curds and gravy gets the house touch with the addition of short rib, egg and scallions. With plenty of cheese and tender meat, this is hands down the best item on the menu for foodie fans. Technically an entrée, it’s large enough for your party to split up and whet their appetites for what’s to come.

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Butchery of Poultry Dégagé Jazz Cafe

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Wine Tasting The Paula Brown Shop

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“We tried some different desserts, it proved to be a hard sell with the lunch crowd, but the cupcakes have been the magic formula,” Kerstetter said of the ASC’s single dessert option. Right now, the flavor is Peaches and Cream, with an actual dollop of peach jelly inside the cupcake, topped with a mound of frosting and a gummi peach ring. It’s an eclectic end that terrifically complements a lunch of diverse flavors. You’ve been hearing the buzz about this place since it opened; we assure you: it is all warranted. 10am-4pm. Monday-Friday. Adams St. Café, 608 Adams St., 419-214-1819. facebook.com/theadamsstcafe

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Crafted Meadery Tasting Walt Churchill’s Market

Crafted Meadery brings a wide selection of mead— an alcoholic beverage made from honey. Prices vary with the mead being tasted. 4pm. 26625 N. Dixie Hwy, Perrysburg. 419-872-6900 waltchurchillsmarket.com

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Boutique Wine Tasting Walt Churchill’s Market

Rachel Nasitir from Grand Cru provides a taste of rare wines that are not usually available. Prices vary with the wine being tasted. 4pm. 26625 N. Dixie Hwy, Perrysburg. 419-872-6900 waltchurchillsmarket.com

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Prosecco Italian Tasting Walt Churchill’s Market

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This session of the Wine by the Glass Pavilion series offers a taste of four wines and light snacks. 6:30pm. $25/members, $35/nonmembers. 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

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Cooking Easter dinner can be a stressful endeavor, but choosing a wine to compliment shouldn’t be. This wine tasting takes the stress out of finding the perfect wine. Prices vary for tastings. 2pm. 3320 Briarfield Blvd, Maumee. 419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com

Sofo’s Italian Market invites you to sample wine while you shop. Food tastings of some of Sofo’s family recipes complements the wine. Prices vary.Every Wednesday 5pm. 5400 Monroe St., 419-882-8555. shopsofos.com

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Cutting nuggets Dégagé Jazz Café is offering a Butchering of Poultry cooking class that teaches the fine art of deboning winged creatures while learning the proper cuts to yield the best meats. Focusing on chicken, the class also includes other popular fowl delicacies, so you’ll become well-versed in an assortment of proper techniques, including which knife to use. No previous experience is required. 7-9pm. Thursday, April 13. $65. Dégagé Jazz Café, 301 River Rd., Maumee. 419-7948205. historiccommercialbuilding.com

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You might not meet your romantic dream date, but at least you’ll learn some handy cooking skills as Foodology offers their first Singles Cooking event. With the focus on steamy Mexican cuisine, you’ll learn your way around a kitchen knife as you slice fresh meats and veggies in a room full of other lonely hearts. The menu consists of fresh guacamole and salsa, tortilla soup, beef and chicken fajitas and tequila frosting desserts! Bring margaritas if you like (maybe enough for two) Coffee and water will be provided. This session is 18+ only. Reserve your tickets in advance. 6-8:30pm. Friday, April 7. $35. Foodology, 2059 W. Laskey Blvd., 567-970-7100. foodologytoledo.com

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If you can imagine a time in NW Ohio without Walt Churchill’s Market, you’re lying or incredibly old. An institution in the Toledo area, the grocery store celebrates its 100th birthday this month. As part of its celebration, the company has produced two 100th anniversary wines— a Riesling and a Cabernet Sauvignon. Pick both of them up while you’re sampling wines during their tasting event. Prices vary by tasting. 2-6pm. Saturday, April 15. Walt Churchill’s Market, 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. 419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com –JK

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Scotch is made for one thing only— to be enjoyed. For those who can savor the flavor, join V Collection and Chef Chris Nixon of Element 112 for Table for Twelve: Scotch & Nosh. Tour Scotland by tasting scotch from six regions, each perfectly paired with a traditional dish. Seating is limited to 12 people, so reserve your spot in advance. $150. 6:30-9:30pm. Thursday, April 20. V Collection, 5630 Main St., Sylvania. 419-517-0508. vcollectiononline.com –AC

Helping Hungry Kids

Mobile Meals of Toledo presents “Whip It Up International: Student Chefs Feeding Hungry Kids In Our Community.” A casual dining experience inspired from around the world, take a trip as Owens and Penta Culinary students prepare signature dishes from nine countries including Ireland, Italy, Lebanon and Mexico. Sample foods and enjoy live entertainment, while sipping cocktails from a cash bar. Special musical performance by El Corazon de Mexico Ballet Folklorico, Ardán Academy of Irish Dance and Naach by Aha. $50. 6-9pm. Friday, April 21. Owens Community College Centre for Fine and Performing Arts, 30335 Oregon Rd., 567-661-2787. mobilemeals.woofu.com –NG

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Feel like talking about the inevitable totalitarian takeover and other depressing intellectual pursuits? Join the George Orwell, 1984 Reading Group, which meets every Thursday to have high-minded discussions with the works of the great science fiction (or science fact?!) writer serving as the jumping-off point. Space is limited, so please only inquire if you are serious about contributing. Sign-carrying doomsday prophets and religious zealots need not apply. Call ahead to book your seat. The next meeting will be 5:30-7:30pm on Thursday, April 6. After that, meetings will be held April 13, 20 and 27. Nevermore Used Bookstore, 2856 W. Sylvania Ave., 419-593-0093. facebook.com/NeverMore2856 Free

Pretty problems

If you are looking for a more involved book club, the reading group at the Mott Branch Library might be the one for you. Meeting for two hours, this month they’ll be discussing Rumaan Alam’s Rich and Pretty. Named Best Book of 2016, the story follows two best friends working through the hardships of their 20s while transitioning towards different lives. You don’t need to read the book to attend. Copies of the book are available at the library now. 6:30-8:30pm. Monday, April 17. Toledo Lucas County Public Library Mott Branch, 1085 Dorr St., 419-259-5230. toledolibrary.org –JK

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Learn from one of the poetry world’s best when U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera visits Toledo for the Authors! Authors! series. Herrera, the first Hispanic to be appointed to the esteemed position, is an author of 30 books of poetry, young adult novels and children’s collections. His works have been strongly influenced by his migrant farmer parents. His most recent works are Portraits of Hispanic-American Heroes, a picture book about inspiring Hispanic and Latino-Americans, and a volume of poems entitled Notes On the Assemblage. Herrera’s speech will be followed by a Q&A session and a book signing. 7-8:30pm. Thursday, April 13. $10. Toledo Lucas County Public Library, McMaster Center, 325 N. Michigan St., 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org

Hear the true, gritty and detailed events of a parent’s worst nightmare, and the courage one woman had to go through to find her abducted children. Author Lizbeth Meredith discusses her latest memoir, “Pieces of Me,” detailing the kidnapping of her daughters and what she went through to bring them home while uncovering her own personal struggles and reliving parts of her tragic childhood. Captivating, inspiring and raw for any reader. Open to the public. 6-8pm. Tuesday, April 11. University of Toledo Eberly Center, 2801 W. Bancroft. 419-530-8572. Free —NG

Your Zip Code is more than an address, it’s an identity.

419 Day

Wednesday, April 19, 2017 Toledo Lucas County Public Library Main Library, McMaster Center

5:30-8 p.m.

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Join the finalists as they read their poems on 419 day. Help determine the winner and participate in an open mic.

History persists in An Iliad

Causman takes the stage to tell the story of us all By Athena Cocoves

Last year, actor Paul Causman brought a modern retelling of Homer’s epic to the stage for one night. This year, he’s back for three. Paul Causman relishes his yearly role Similar to the script, which skips as Scrooge in annual performances of A from contemporary language to dactylic Christmas Carol. Soon he will take the hexameter, the music will also help guide stage to fill a quite different role. Instead the historical lense: “Burton Beerman, of a character with a name so notorious who played the Muse last year, has writit has become an adjective, Causman’s ten all the music, some of which he will performance as the storyteller in An Iliplay on primitive instruments on stage. ad— “Takes on a life of its own,” the acHe’s done a great job of composing music tor mused. “An Iliad has been conceived that bridges that gap. The music might in a variety of ways— from the storyteller start contemporary, and then morph into represented as a wounded soldier, to the something rhythmic, then atonal and lead in a rock and roll version… I knew rather primitive. It’s beautiful.” I wanted to perform it again, because there was so much left to explore.” Timing timelessness With 3,000 years of history on his side, An Iliad spends little time on the Causman found fast fellowship. As he surface, but leaves nothing buried. and director Barbara Barkan rehearsed Ultimately, the story is about a storytellfor the Actors Collaborative Toledo reader, seemingly trapped at the start. ing, The Valentine Theatre picked up the “In this play, were talking about that production for its upcoming season. catharsis, and ultimately violence and

Accessing history

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If you can’t remember reading Homer’s war epic in high school— or skipped the assignment in favor of SparkNotes— there’s no need to study up before Causman’s performance on the weekend of Friday, April 7. “It’s deliberately called An Iliad because it’s not The Iliad; it’s a modern retelling,” says Causman, adding that the play is only “a sliver” of Homer’s epic, and strictly details the end of The Trojan War. “It draws on parallels of everyday experiences. The same passions that motivated these ancient Greek characters are what we experience today. Homer’s epic was a war poem, and this is very much an antiwar show. These characters have the same kinds of addictions to violence and destruction that we see today.” The performance at The Valentine will be a reading, but having a year to prepare afforded Causman extra time to arrange multimedia resources to make the play more accessible. A slideshow of photos helps illustrate the relationships between the script and contemporary life. For example, modern soldiers might be displayed during conversations about bodies on ancient battlefields. “We want people to see similarities today with the story from three millennia ago,” said Causman.

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destruction is the result of it. There are other means to catharsis, and the play asks that question,” says Causman. “The pacifist message of the play is, how do we deal with catharsis in ways beside violence?” Even if he found an answer, the storyteller’s tale— one of love, life, death, birth, violence, destruction, revenge and war— is still one of beginnings. As long as it’s a human story it will be unfinished. The storyteller ruminates on themes existing on humanity’s timeline, which soon dissolves, proving those themes to be timeless. “Classics, like The Iliad, ultimately become precious to us— distant, inaccessible and unrelatable,” said Causman. “But obviously they stand the test of time because they speak to universal humanity— and that hasn’t changed. They speak to our place in the universe and our existence. What’s wonderful about An Iliad is that [it draws parallels for us so] it helps us realize those classics. We see how deeply poignant they are, and have always been.” 8pm on Friday, April 7 & Saturday, April 8. 2pm on Sunday, April 9. $20/general, $10/student admission with valid I.D. The Valentine Theatre Studio A 410 Adams St., 419-242-2787. valentinetheatre.com

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Difficult transitions

The Toledo Village Players After Dark introduces F2M, a glimpse into the life of Parker, a transgender college student. Patricia Wettig’s heartfelt play focuses on the confrontations that occur when Parker’s famous progenitors show up uninvited to parents’ weekend. Painfully witty, this reading will illuminate the challenges of sexual identity, family trials and the struggles of acceptance and love. 8pm. Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8. $10. The Village Players, 2740 Upton Rd., 419-472-6817. thevillageplayers.org.

Three’s company

What do a sleazy lawyer, an overwhelmed crisis counselor and a have-it-all psychiatrist have in common? One night. Death Defying Acts features Owens Community College Student Theatre Production in a cleverly written depiction of three distinct characters and how each cope when their life unravels. Segments include “Interview” by David Mamet, “Hotline” by Elaine May and Woody Allen’s “Central Park West.” 7:30pm, Thursday, April 6-Saturday, April 8; 3pm, Sunday, April 9. Owens Community College Center for Fine and Performing Arts, 30335 Oregon Rd., 567-661-2787. owens.edu –NG

Think of Me… and others

Teri Bibb, Karen Culliver and Mary D’Arcy have all played Christine Daaé, the object of the Phantom of the Opera’s desire, at some point in the hit Broadway show’s long run. Now the three chanteuses have teamed up to tour and perform an array of songs, from Broadway hits to Beatles’ ballads. The Phantom’s Leading Ladies: The Three Broadway Christines In Concert promises flirtatious fun and surprises, with plenty of three-part harmony. Expect a showstopping rendition of “Think of Me.” 7:30pm. Thursday, April 6. $58-$68. Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St., 419-242-2787. valentinetheatre.com –JK

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Big Lives on the Big Screen

Sharp comedy

Need a laugh? Do you miss the Mystery Science Theatre 3000-style dissection of z-grade films? Fathom Events hosts the RiffTrax version of early ‘90s action film Samurai Cop for two nights only. Watch show hosts (and MST3K stars) Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett break the fourth wall with bitingly funny observations on this film about a white, sword-wielding samurai policeman who travels to Los Angeles to stop a gangland hit. Blood, guts, bad filmmaking and comedy are on full display. The encore performance will be held on Tuesday, April 18 at 7:30pm. 8pm. Thursday, April 13. $12.50. Franklin Park 16, 5001 Monroe St., 419-472-2324. fathomevents.com

Library’s Film Focus program centers on documentaries By Joel Sensenig

Big screen hopefuls

Dream of writing the stories Hollywood makes into films? You’ve gotta get your start somewhere, why not join the Glass City Screenwriters? This local writer’s organization meets on the third Thursday of every month to discuss what’s new in movies and to workshop their own original pieces. If you have a screenplay tucked away in a drawer, or just in your mind, join these dedicated scribes to give it the polish it needs, or just hang out with the group and listen to the innovative ideas. 6:30-8pm. Thursday, April 20. Oregon Public Library, 3340 Dustin Rd., Oregon. 419-259-5250. facebook.com/glasscityscreenwriters Free

Race relations

If you’ve heard about the Oscar-nominated documentary 13th, but don’t have Netflix, you are in luck. The First Unitarian Church in Toledo will be holding a screening and discussion of the 2016 film, named for the amendment that abolished slavery. An investigative look into the prison system and the racial inequality of justice in America, this is an eye-opening film. 25 percent of the world’s prisoners are incarcerated in the U.S., which has just five percent of the world’s population. If that doesn’t scare you, it should. 7pm. Monday, April 10. First Unitarian Church Toledo, 3205 Glendale Ave., 419-381-6999. facebook.com/pg/UUToledo/events Free

Rocky Mountain High

Dr. Marian Diamond, focus of the documentary My Love Affair With The Brain, affixes her gaze on the object of her life’s affection.

Perfect for folks who like to travel or look at other people’s vacation slides. The Kiwanis Club of Tecumseh is presenting their Kiwanis Travel and Adventure Cinema series, Great Rocky Mountain RV Adventure. Explore the scenic backroads of America, from New Mexico up to Yellowstone, without ever leaving your chair. If you’ve never seen the majestic Old Faithful geyser or the immense beauty of the Rocky Mountains, this is a film odyssey you should embark on. Perhaps it will inspired you to take a trip. 7:30pm. Tuesday, April 11. $5. Tecumseh Center for the Arts, 400 N. Maumee St., Tecumseh, MI. 517-423-6617. thetca.org –JK

Since 2004, the Toledo Lucas County Public Library’s Film Focus series has been opening viewers’ eyes and minds to movies not found at the local multiplex. “Film Focus started as a way of showcasing quality and interesting, nonmainstream film in a community setting at the library,” said Tracy Montri, audiovisual department manager. “It was very much meant to be an alternative to mainstream cinema, to broaden all of our experiences to what is out there in terms of motion pictures.”

Free life lessons

Most of this year’s films, shown free of charge on Monday evenings through May 1 at the Main Library downtown, are documentaries. This year’s upcoming selections tackle subjects as varied as the Holocaust’s continuing effects on two women; a profile of a funny, charming brain scientist, a look at the influence of the Toledo Fair Housing Center and the film Neither Heaven Nor Earth is a supernatural war movie set in Afghanistan. Upcoming movies in the Film Focus program are: April 10, Inheritance; April 17, My Love Affair With The Brain: The Life and Science of Dr. Marian Diamond; April 24, Fair Housing: A Place to Call Home; and May 1, Neither Heaven Nor Earth. Full descriptions of the selections can be found at toledolibrary.org/filmfocus.

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While the film series is not political, these high quality films will likely prompt introspection. “Cinema can be a really great tool to make me a better person,” Montri said. “Whatever people take from the films is their own personal interpretation and that’s wonderful. It’s a tool for all of us to develop ourselves.”

Documentary appeal

Montri said documentary films have become increasingly more popular and this year’s selections reflect those tastes. “Documentaries have very much gone mainstream and the public craves that experience,” she said. “For filmmakers, it’s a mode of expression that in the last 10 years or so has become more recognized and fostered.” The public library setting is part of the program’s appeal, Montri said. “It is an egalitarian setting to explore ideas. There’s something special about being in a darkened room, where you’re focusing on that big screen and immersing yourself in that experience.” “The content within Film Focus is chosen for the way that we anticipate it will speak to our community,” Montri said, “through the content, the storyline or symbolism, or showcasing something people may not know much about. That’s always been the bottom line.” The films are shown at 7 p.m. Mondays in the McMaster Center of the Main Library, 325 N. Michigan Ave. On-site parking is free for movie attendees.

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7th Annual Bead Shop Hop connects five local shops

ACUPUNCTURE WORKING TO REDUCE STRESS

Make your own jewelry— strings attached By Holly Tuey

Coyote Beads make-and-take

Beads & Books make-and-take

To bead or not to bead?

Whether you’re an expert jewelrymaker hunting for perfect beads, or simply a DIY novice seeking advice, local bead shops are stringing together a crafty opportunity. You’ve always been interested in learning how to make your own jewelry but don’t know where to start, or if you just love shopping local and supporting a good cause, the Bead Shop Hop has something for you. The 7th Annual Bead Shop Hop, April 10-15 at five participating stores from Toledo to Findlay — Bead Attic and Beads & Books, both in Toledo, Bonita Bead Boutique in Maumee, Coyote Beads & Jewelry in Bowling Green, and Juju Beadz in Findlay — all owned by local women. Seven years ago the shop owners created the Bead Shop Hop as a way to connect with the community and encourage people to visit northwest Ohio bead stores. Carmen Smith, owner of Beads & Books, has been participating in the Hop since 2014, when Beads & Books opened. In addition to beads and jewelry-making supplies, her store sells jewelry, art and music by local artists, and a large collection of used books.

5 Stores to Visit

Customers visiting any of the five stores during the Bead Shop Hop will receive goodie bags that may include coupons, beads, wire and other beading supplies. Each store will also have giveaways and other promotions for customers. The theme of the week is “treasure hunt” as customers who visit all five stores during the week and find the answers to the treasure hunt questions will be entered into a drawing. The grand prize is a $20 gift certificate from each of

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Visit Tamara for a safe, relaxing, and effective solution.

Sally had tried alternatives and hadn’t found a solution. Until she visited Tamara TCM. Hear what she had to say:

Carmen Smith, owner of Beads & Books, has participated in the Bead Shop Hop since 2014.

“Sometimes we have so much going on it affects us physically and there is no one we can talk to. Not only does Tamara’s acupuncture treat the physical issues but she is an amazing listener and offers valuable insight into how some of my physical issues are related to mental or environmental sources. I always feel new and improved when I leave.” - Sally, Toledo Patient

Bead Attic make-and-take

Juju Beadz make-and-take the stores, totaling $100. Runners-up will receive a gift certificate, as well. “It’s a great event to visit the shops you don’t normally go to,” Smith said. “But it’s also a great introduction to beading if you’re not familiar...We’re happy to do demonstrations.” Each of the stores will offer a makeand-take project. For a small fee to cover materials, customers will receive everything necessary to make a pair of earrings, a necklace or a bracelet.

At Beads & Books, the cost for the make-and-take earrings made with Swarovski crystals and freshwater pearls is $15. Customers will be shown how to make them in the store, or take the materials and instructions home to work on later. Consider bringing hygiene items, such as soap, washcloths or toothbrushes to the Bead Shop Hop. The stores are collecting these items to benefit the Lucas, Wood and Hancock County Children Services. For more information, visit beadshophop. weebly.com.

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Sally’s story is just one of the many successes at Tamara TCM. Many conditions are effectively treated with acupuncture. Please schedule a consultation with Licensed Acupuncturist Tamara Willingham. Call 419-345-4996.

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Ongoing

Michelle Arnold Paine: Building Inspiration - Artist Michelle Arnold Paine is

best known for her work that combines PreRenaissance painting techniques and modern expressionistic sensibilities. This new exhibit is inspired by cathedrals and sacred spaces she saw during a three-year study in Umbria, Italy. 8am. Perrysburg Municipal Building, 201 W. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-324-4758. michellepaine.com

BREAKING GROUND: A Retrospective of Progress - Prizm Creative Community

celebrates the history of Toledo art with their new exhibit, “Breaking Ground: A Retrospective of Progress.” The show features over 350 works by Toledo Artists, created over 160 years. The exhibit runs through May 25th. 3pm. 5/3 Bank Building at One Seagate, 550 N. Summit St., 419-872-8730. myprizm.com Free

Spring Student Art Exhibition - This art exhibition showcases the top artists and designs from Lourdes University students. Runs through April 26 open during school hours. Canticle Center Gallery, 5335 Silica Drive, Sylvania. 419-824-3965. lourdes.edu Free Autism Takes Flight Art Exhibit - The

Maumee Public Library celebrates Autism Awareness Month by showcasing 40 pieces of art created by artists with autism. Guests who take their picture with an art piece and use the hashtag #AutismTakesFlight will be entered into a raffle for a bird art print of their choice. Through April 22 during normal Library hours. The Maumee Library Branch, 501 River Rd., 419-259-5360. toledolibrary.org

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Wednesday 4.5 Carve a Dragon Shelf Sitter - Create

your own fierce or cuddly dragon carving at the 577 foundation. This workshop will discuss safety, sharpening and carving technique. All carving skill levels are welcome. Tools, supplies and safety equipment will be provided. 6pm. $30. The 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-872-0305. 577foundation.org

Thursday 4.6 Circle 2445 Presents: Selfies Before Smartphones - See how classic painters

created artwork of themselves in a time before smartphones. Guests will enjoy a tour of the museum, cash bar and a selfie/photo station. 6:30pm. $10/ general admission, Free/Circle 2445 members. The Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

Stamped Cards and Paper Crafts - This workshop has guests create a paper Easter basket to fill with treats and Easter cards. 6:30pm. $20. The 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-872-0305. 577foundation.org

Friday 4.7 Spring Open House - Firenation Glass

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offers an open house complete with glass blowing demonstrations. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. 6pm. Firenation Glass, 7166 Front St., Holland. 419-866-6288. Find Firenation Glass on Facebook. Free

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Saturday 4.8 Gallery Talk: Toledo Talks Wiley - The

Toledo Museum of Art’s Director of Collections, Halona Norton-Westbrook, offers the community a walkthrough of the exhibition “Kehinde Wiley: A New Republic.” 2pm. The Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Sunday 4.9 Graphite Workshop - Learn how to draw

with graphite pencils. This class teaches you the basics then provides a still life for you to apply the techniques you learned. All skill levels are welcome to participate. The supplies needed are one sheet of bristol board paper, a set of graphite pencils, kneaded eraser, a pencil eraser and white plastic eraser spray. Registration is necessary. 12pm. $60. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St Clair St., 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

Tuesday 4.11 Quilling Jewelry - Using your quilling skills

you can create unique jewelry. Quilling is the art of rolling paper to create designs. All skill levels are welcome. Guests are asked to bring a ruler. 6:30pm. $20. The 577 foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-872-0305. 577foundation.org

Thursday 4.13 Public Tour: Localeyes with Adam Goldberg - Take a tour of the Toledo Museum

of Art with Adam Goldberg, owner of Gathered Glass Studio and Gallery. The event sheds light on what inspires local artists. 6pm. The Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Raku Pottery - Learn how to finish your pots with this Japanese firing style. Guests are encouraged to bring a dish for a potluck. This class’s prerequisite is the 577 Adult Pottery class and guests must have 3-5 pots that are bisque fired. 5pm. $18. The 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-872-0305. 577foundation.org

Saturday 4.15 Intermediate/Advanced Colored Pencil Artist Class - Join artist Dianne

Pinkelman for a class session that will enhance your technique with colored pencils. This class is for an intermediate to advanced skill level with colored pencils. Guests are asked to bring or purchase colored pencils, acid-free white paper, 1-inch paint brush, pencil sharpener, scotch tape, pencil ruler, at minimum 12” white mars eraser kneaded, cover sheet and a reference photo. Registration is required. 10am. $25. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St Clair St., 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

Monday 4.17 Handcrafted Artisan Paper - The 577

Foundation teaches guests how to create their own recycled paper. The process creates a unique style of paper that can be used for future projects. Guests are asked to bring a bath towel. 6pm. $15. The 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., 419-872-0305. 577foundation.org

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Sharing more than meals

Shining lights

When sitting at the dinner table with friends, family or strangers, we eat slowly, listen, learn, share and savor. Inspired by that intentionality, Michigan ceramic artist Jeni Hansen Gard has proposed A Communal Thread, an art project with a similar sense of cooperation. Gard has coordinated a group of 12 women from the Sylvania area to share weekly meals on plates, bowls and cups, handmade by the artist, and to document their experience. The gallery will also host an exhibition of her works in June. To hear more about her work, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss Gardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free artist lecture, presented as part of the Sr. Jane Mary Sorosiak Lecture Series. 2-4pm, Sunday, April 9. Franciscan Center Theatre, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 419-824-3961. lourdes.edu Free

Let the guiding light of Toledoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art history bring you to 20 North Gallery for the opening of a new exhibition, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Luminosity.â&#x20AC;? Featuring works by eight Toledo artists who have illuminated the creative landscape, the show will highlight impressionistic painter Aaron Bivins, printmaker Michelle Carlson, realist painter David J. Eichenberg, neon artist Philip Hazard, glassblower and pastel artist Kelly Sheehan, realist painter Michael Sheets and realist painter Dennis Wojtkiewicz, as well as flat-panel glass from the estate of the late Tom McGlauchlin. The exhibit opening coincides with the debut of 20 North Galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new after-hours lounge, Venue, which will operate from 4:30-9pm WednesdaySaturday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Luminosityâ&#x20AC;? opens on Friday, April 7 from 6-9pm. Through June 30. 20 North Gallery, 18 N. St. Clair St., 419-241-2400. 20northgallery.com Free

Looping back around

April in the Sylvania Arts District

Head outside and get a taste of spring during the Red Bird Arts District First Friday Art Walk, April 7. Every month, downtown Sylvaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creative shops, local boutiques, art galleries and restaurants flock together for an evening of special events, live music and art exhibits. Stop by Hudson Gallery (5645 Main St.) for the opening of a new show by Michigan painter Candace Compton Pappas; the Sylvania Community Arts Commission (5725 Main St.) will screen short films; Reve Salon and Spa (5633 Main St.) will host watercolor and acrylic works by Jâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Van Winfield; and River Centre Gallery (5679 N. Main St.) will open a solo show of works by Cleveland painter Timothy Callaghanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home(sic). Events begin at 5pm and run until 8pm. For more District happenings, visit redbirdarts.org Free

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Get On Up! Returns to The Ohio Theatre

Cincinnati’s Almighty Get Down with a Funk and Soul Review By Michael Pierce

Coming Back

TAMGD came through Toledo twice last year, performing at the Village Idiot and for the Arts Commission’s Mix Curveball fundraiser. They’ve spent much of the last year writing and recording a follow up to their debut album People This Is...The Almighty Get Down. With a second album in the works, the band shows no signs of slowing down. “Our first album is quite eclectic sounding, but this album is more straight up funk and soul,” says Morren. They’re entirely self-produced and self-recorded, which gives them the ability to make their albums sound just the way they want. And the same goes for their live show: “This whole thing is me following my heart, and it’s like that on stage too,” Morren explains. “We just go for it and have the best time on stage. That’s really the formula— to make the music you feel like making.”

Breathing Life Into the Neighborhood

The Ohio Theatre has a 500-seat capacity, though it’s unlikely that many will be sitting down for this show. The Get On Up! Funk and Soul Review is one of a series of events that are put on by the Ohio Theatre Committee. Over the last two years, there has been a substantial revitalization effort to bring Toledo’s oldest neighborhood theater back to life, and shows like this definitely add to the momentum. “This place has the ability to occupy a unique niche in Toledo’s entertainment scene,” says Larry Meyer, a board member on the Ohio Theatre Committee. “It’s still kind of a diamond in the rough, but if you walk in, it’s a building with great bones and fantastic acoustics. It’s the oldest of Toledo’s neighborhood theaters, a dying breed.” With an updated sound system and lighting, stage risers, and a movie screen, things are starting to heat up. “We’re also working in conjunction with The Arts Commission with their Creative Placemaking Initiative”, explains Meyer – promoting activities that are neighborhood-based. “Not only do we want to bring people down here for shows, we also want to serve people and be a resource in the neighborhood.” 8-11pm. Saturday, April 8. $10/advance $15/ door. Ohio Theatre and Event Center, 3114 LaGrange St., 419-720-8952. ohiotheatretoledo.org

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Cincinnati-based The Almighty Get Down, just as their name suggests, bring the party wherever they play. On April 8th, they’ll grace the stage at the Ohio Theatre, performing along with The Overton Project and G-mac and The Soul Attack for the second annual Get On Up! Funk and Soul Review. Fronted by lead singer Willy Morren, TAMGD brings an amalgamation of funk and soul combined with heavy guitar grooves and a brass section that serve up a distinct sound. “I love the collaboration,” says Morren. “In the past, I’ve brought some of the songs almost completely finished, but I prefer leaving holes for everyone to fill in.”

The Almighty Get Down’s Jon Lattier on bass and lead singer/guitarist Willy Morren are bringing the funk and soul to the Ohio Theatre.

Also appearing: Every solid headliner needs an electrifying opening act to whip the crowd into a frothing frenzy of drum and boogie-based beats. Fortunately, for the Get On Up! Funk and Soul Review, The Almighty Get Down have two:

GMac and the Soul Attack

This seven-piece soul crew has the sound to soothe what ails you. GMac brings the energy to the mic, while Johnny HiFi, Larry Entertainment, Scott Kretzer, Ben Wolkins, Bob Manley and Dan Mager fill out the sound that get the feet tapping.

The Overton Project

Featuring Duval Overton on bass, Ray Benson on percussion, Brandon Benson on drums, Steve Allen on keys, Jeff Williams on lead guitar and Carmen Miller on vocals, this band, also from Toledo, brings the house down on every performance. Their sound is influenced by such artists as James Brown, Mary J. Blige and Beyonce.

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Highlighted events indicates our picks for the week

wed, April 5 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Bar 145: Chris Knopp & Friends Crossroads Community Church: American Arson

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

The Four Horsemen: Kyle White Ye Olde Durty Bird: Duet to It Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Danny Mettler

Jazz, Blues, R&B

The Sodbuster: Ragtime Rick & His Chefs of Dixieland

Other

Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Open Mic Night

thurs, April 6 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

The Huntington Center: Toby Mac Village Pizza: Kyle Smithers The Blarney Irish Pub: Rick Whited Bozo’s Bar: Matt Havers Bar 145: DJ Adubb Barr’s: Dan Stewart

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Hector Mendoza

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Mark Sentle Trio The Sodbuster: Joe Reiner & Don Proctor Toledo Museum of Art: Heavy Color

Classical & Spiritual

Moore Musical Arts Center: Doug Yeo Serpent concert

Other

Bronze Boar: Karaoke Chateau Tebeau Winery: Open Mic Night Kathy’s Confections: Open Mic Maumee Bay Brewing: Karaoke

Fri, April 7 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Ottawa Tavern: Ben Stalets, The Shakin’ Shivers, Living Body, John Freeman, Don Duprie, Mike Szar Bar 145: Sugar Pax Frankie’s: In Theory, Reject The Silence, INFLUENCE, The Infinity Process Club Soda: Vengeance Mail Pouch Saloon: Carolyn Hock Fleetwood’s Tap Room: Shane Piasecki NINE: Joe Woods Ye Olde Durty Bird: Vibe & Direct Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Not Fast Enuff Te’Kela: Jess Ica Oliver House: Organized K-OS Bronze Boar: Zodiac Click The Sodbuster: The Skittle Bots Side Bar & Bistro: The Katch Band Bozo’s Bar: DC Taylor Chateau Tebeau Winery: Paul Grover Bier Stube: Boffo Realm: Jeff Kollman and Cosmosquad Local Thyme: Johnny Rod Wesley’s Bar: Old School Fridays Hollywood Casino: Jedi Mind Trip, DJ Mark Mixx Howard’s Club H: Indian Opinion, Weak Little Ears,Balance Bird, Disc. Nostalgia The Oliver House: Organized K-os The Distillery: 56DAZE Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Kelly Broadway Barr’s: Calen Savidge Rocky’s: Kyle White

Country & Bluegrass

The Pub at Paula Brown: Old State Line Pat & Dandy’s: Red Neck Agenda The Village Idiot: Last Born Sons

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Barile and May The Blarney Irish Pub: Scott Fish Trio Smokehouse Bistro: Tom Drummonds Backyard BBQ: Ashley Kelley Rocky’s Bar: Kyle White Majestic Oak Winery: Gypsy Luvin’

Classical & Spiritual

Toledo Museum of Art: Augustin Hadelich (Violin) Moore Musical Arts Center: Collegiate Chorale and University Women’s Chorus Moore Musical Arts Center: Kristen Ronning (horn)

Other

Bier Stube: Karaoke

Sat, April 8 Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ohio Theater: Get On Up! Ohio Theatre Funk and Soul Bar 145: Fu5ion Hollywood Casino: Soul Shake Barr’s: Elixer

Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

The Ottawa Tavern: Secondhand Love Cuffs, Gutterball, Little Pink Mail Pouch Saloon: Engine 19 Culture Clash Records: Libby DeCamp Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Sugar Pax The Blarney Irish Pub: Organized K-OS Hellcast Radio: Redlar and QueenBitch The Village Idiot: GreenAcre Sessions Bronze Boar: Beg to Differ The Sodbuster: Mile Marker One Bozo’s Bar: Shane Piasecki Pat & Dandy’s: Johnny Rodriguez Chateau Tebeau Winery: CLASSIC TRENDZ Majestic Oak Winery: Kerry Patrick Clark Toledo School for the Arts: GuitarFest Oarhouse Bar and Grill: Rukus Hollywood Casino: DJ Exel, Hit Play, DJ Rob Sample Howard’s Club H: TroubleGiant The University of Toledo: Jline The Distillery: Old Skool

Jazz, Blues, R&B

The Pub at Paula Brown: Jason Quick Trio Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Straight Up Jazz Trio

Country & Bluegrass

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Last Born Sons

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Fleetwood’s Tap Room: Chris Shutters NINE: Tim Oehlers Eileen’s Wine Bar: Kyle White Manhattan’s Pub ‘n Cheer: Kyle White Backyard BBQ: Zak Ward

Classical & Spiritual

Grace United Methodist Church: Russ Taff Toledo Museum of Art: Augustin Hadelich Moore Musical Arts Center: High School Honors Women’s Chorus Wolfe Center for the Arts: Michelle Whitmore (flute), Connor Lane (flute) Lasalle Missionary Baptist Church: The Blankenship Family Grace United Methodist Church: Stephanie Alison

Other

Bier Stube: Karaoke Grumpy Dave’s Pub: Karaoke

Sun, April 9 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

The Village Idiot: Bob Rex & Friends Majestic Oak Winery: Johnny Rod LongHorn Saloon: Saboteur, CFFU, The Death In Me

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Ashley Kelly CD Release The Village Inn: Bobby May

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jason Quick Trio Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Genre Ties

Classical & Spiritual

Toledo Museum of Art: BGSU Chamber Music Competition Winners Moore Musical Arts Center: Lucas Gianini (clarinet), Gregory Jacks (trumpet), Adelle Blauser (mezzo-soprano) Bailey Maxfield (soprano), Matthew Duvall (Percussion) and Lisa Kaplan (piano), Steven Sloan Wolfe Center for the Arts: Gunnar Owen Hirthe (clarinet), Alicia Yantosca (soprano), Hope Lutheran Church: University Choral Society and Early Music Ensemble Swanton Alliance Church: 4 One Quartet Neighborhood Freewill Baptist Church: The Blankenship Family DLT Studios: Mike Mangione

Other

Bier Stube: Karaoke, Open Jam Our Brothers Place: Open Mic Nite

Mon, April 10 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Ye Olde Durty Bird: The New Mondays

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

The Village Idiot: Frankie May and Associates Bronze Boar: Kyle Smithers

Jazz, Blues, R&B

University of Toledo Center for Performing Arts: GuitArkestra Jazz Ensemble

Classical & Spiritual

Wood County Public Library: Piano Studio Recital

Shell out for the turtles

Sea turtles rock, so it’s no surprise that TroubleGiant is rocking for the sea turtles. Holding a fundraiser concert at Howard’s Club H in Bowling Green, the local band has pledged that all proceeds will be donated to the building of the first-ever sea turtle hospital in Costa Rica. Dedicated to aiding turtles injured by predators and tourists, also playing will be Bruce Vermett, Balance Bird and Getting Out Alive. Feel like going above and beyond for the sea turtles? You can make additional donations via gofundme.com/saveseaturtlesandwildlife. 9pm. Saturday, April 8. $5. Howard’s Club H, 210 Main St., Bowling Green. 419-352-3195. Check out the TroubleGiant page on Facebook.

Honk if you’re tonky

Remember when country music wasn’t pop music with a banjo? Harken back to the classic days of real country with Sweet Dreams and Honky Tonks (SD&HT). Featuring the music and lives of Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn and Johnny Cash, SD&HT is a new revue show that pairs the music of yesteryear with the stories of the folks who sang it. Starring Tom Waselchuk & Lindsey Juarez backed by The Dang-Its— 2013’s Madison Area Music Awards’ Country/Bluegrass Performer of the Year. Come for the large assortment of classics, including “Ring of Fire” and “Hey, Good Lookin,’” and enjoy the performance of some dedicated fans of good ol’ downhome music. 7-10pm. Friday, April 21. $20. Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd., 419-244-2787. collingwoodartscenter.org –JK

Other

The Oarhouse Bar and Grill: Name that tune with Dave Z and Brandon

Tues, april 11 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

The Village Idiot: Jon Barile & Bobby May Ye Olde Durty Bird: Ben Maloney & Friends Bronze Boar: Steve Kennedy Papa’s Tavern: Adam SoRelle

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Moore Musical Arts Center: Jazz Lab Band 2 31 Hundred Rest. & Bar in the Radisson: UTJazz Nite! Club Soda: Swingmania

Classical & Spiritual

The Manor House: Douglas Wayland Student Chamber Competition Winners

Other

Bier Stube: Karaoke Howard’s Club H: Karaoke Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Open Mic Night Rocky’s: Open Mic with Kyle Smithers

Wed, April 12 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Steve Kennedy Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Danny Mettler Bar 145: Captain Sweet Shoes

Jazz, Blues, R&B

The Sodbuster: Ragtime Rick & His Chefs of Dixieland

Classical & Spiritual

Rosary Cathedral: Tenebrae Cathedral Choir

Other

Bier Stube: Karaoke, Name that Tune Local Thyme: Open Mic Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Open Mic Night

thurs, April 13 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

The Village Idiot: Sirsy The Blarney Irish Pub: Organized K-OS Bronze Boar: Chris Knopp, Kids With Knives Amaya’s Fresh Mexican Grill: Hippie Chick Hensville: Kentucky Chrome Frankie’s: Cryptic Wisdom Bar 145: DJ Adubb Barr’s: Joe Woods

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: The Claudettes Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Ben Maloney

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes Bozo’s Bar: Pat Lewandowski The Distillery: Intrepid Travelers

Country & Bluegrass The Blarney Irish Pub: Last Born Sons

Other

The Sodbuster: Karaoke Bier Stube: Karaoke Kathy’s Confections: Open Mic Papa’s Tavern: Buzz Anderson and the Steak Dinners Open Jam Howard’s Club H: Open Mic Thursdays! Maumee Bay Brewing: Karaoke

fri, april 14 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Mail Pouch Saloon: Duet To-It (featuring Dusty Lane and Jessica Kuohn)

NINE: Kyle White The Village Idiot: Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Barile and May The Blarney Irish Pub: Katie’s Randy Cat Pat and Dandy’s: Kyle Smithers Chateau Tebeau Winery: Tim Holt Majestic Oak Winery: Zak Ward Barr’s Public House: Ashley Kelley Rocky’s: Skoobie Snaks

Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Bar 145: Tricky Dick Ottawa Tavern: Parsonsfield, Animal Years Frankie’s: KINO LAVISH, KOGA, $AD$ACE, Morgan Tyler, Proda G, Knightheart, The95Kid, D Lewis, RJ Ghoul Ye Olde Durty Bird: The New Fashioned Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Black Swamp Rebels Bronze Boar: The Buzz Anderson Project Howard’s Club H: Vatican Grumpy Dave’s Pub: Boo Lee Crosser Bier Stube: The Reese Dailey Band Martini & Nuzzi’s: Faction Cleveland The Sodbuster: Shutter Fish Bozo’s Bar: King Size Drag Hollywood Casino: Draw the Line, DJ Exel Howard’s Club H: Sins of Motion, Vatican, Earth Below Us, The Kerplunks Club Soda: Vengeance

Country & Bluegrass

Fleetwood’s Tap Room: Cold Tone Harvest Pat and Dandy’s: Last Borns Sons

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Moore Musical Arts Center: Jeremy Siskind (jazz piano) Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Daniel Bruce Quartet

Classical & Spiritual

First United Methodist Church: University

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Intimate shows

Time to get close and personal with some of Toledo’s very own musicians. A new performance and entertainment company, Up Close Concerts, hosts its first shows this month as part of the Songwriter Showcase. Connect with artists as Chris Shutters performs April 18 as they captivate you in the intimate space of the part of the Songwriter Showcase. new Art and Performance Center of West Toledo. Photo via Facebook 7-8:30pm Monday, April 10 with Jeff Stewart and 7-8:30pm Tuesday, April 18 with Chris Shutters. $5. The Art and Performance Center of West Toledo, 2702 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-913-9010. facebook.com/upcloseconcerts419 –CP

Strings worth pulling on

Celebrate one of Western music’s favorite instruments during the Toledo School for the Arts’s 11th annual GuitarFest. Players of all levels are invited to come listen and learn from guest artists, vendors and fantastic local and national artists, such as jazz guitarist Peter Kharchenko, local blues artist Aayan Naim, singer-songwriter Kerry Patrick Clark, gypsy jazz musicians Don and Grant Flick, bassist Uncle Lewie, and Emily Keener, who will discuss her experience on season 10 of the hit show The Voice. Enjoy masterclasses, performances, activities, jam sessions and all things plucky. $20/adults. $15/students and seniors. 10am-2pm. Saturday, April 8. Toledo School for the Arts, 333 14th St., 419-246-8732. tickets.ts4arts.org –AC

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Cont’d from p43 Choral Society and Early Music Ensemble Moore Musical Arts Center: Dawn Wong (violin)

Other

Bier Stube: Karaoke

sat, April 15 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

GBS Brewing Company: Duet To-It (featuring Dusty Lane and Jessica Kuohn) NINE: Calen Savidge Chateau Tebeau Winery: Lance Horwedel Crossroads Community Church: Christopher Salyer

Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Bar 145: Gas Station Disco Frankie’s: The Harbor Divide, I, Embodiment, Hero in a Helicopter, Manifest Destiny, Awaiting Fate, Amniote Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Kids with Knives Mail Pouch Saloon: Anthony Parpelli Fleetwoods Tap Room: Stella, Manley & Beagle Realm: Peanut Butter Williams, Chaos Detroit , House Of Razorblades & Sanguine:The Baroness of Blockhead The Blarney Irish Pub: The 25’s Bronze Boar: Waxtastic Hellcast Radio: Redlar and QueenBitchWesley’s Bar: Katie’s Randy Cat Pat and Dandy’s: Boffo Majestic Oak Winery: Slim Hollywood Casino: TOUR Band, DJ Mark Mixx, Disco Inferno, DJ Rob Sample Howard’s Club H: Lackluster, The Matt Truman Ego Trip, The Dumb Easies

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Bozo’s Bar: Dooley Wilson Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Lori Lefevre

Country & Bluegrass

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Old State Line The Sodbuster: Last Born Sons

Classical & Spiritual

Moore Musical Arts Center: Jackie Burns (soprano), Aaron Hill (Tenor), Brett Pond (baritone), Paul Mizzi (flute), Erin Cameron (clarinet), Bryan Powell (trumpet), Gramm Drennen (cello), Jarrod Davis Jr. (tenor), Ashli Hunter (soprano), Lauren Perugi (soprano), Kyle Kostenko (clarinet), Wolfe Center for the Arts: Gabirel Gutirrez (flute) His Word Global Ministry: U.H.G

Other

Bier Stube: Karaoke Grumpy Dave’s Pub: Karaoke

April 5 • April 18

sun, april 16 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

The Village Idiot: Bob Rex & Friends Frankie’s: The Last Ten Seconds of Life, Face Your Maker, Affairs, Life Before Us, Into the Wild

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic The Village Inn: Bobby May

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Kelly Broadway Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Genre Ties

Classical & Spiritual

Crossroads Community Church: Christopher Salyer

Other

Bier Stube: Karaoke, Open Jam

mon, April 17 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

The Village Idiot: Frankie May and Associates Ye Olde Durty Bird: The New Mondays

Classical & Spiritual

The Manor House: Graduate String Quartet

Jazz, Blues, R&B

University of Toledo Center for Performing Arts: UTJazz Ensemble Concert

Other

The Oarhouse Bar and Grill: Name that tune with Dave Z and Brandon

tues, april 18 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

The Village Idiot: Jon Barile & Bobby May Papa’s Tavern: Adam SoRelle

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: The Microphonics 31 Hundred Rest. & Bar in the Radisson: UTJazz Nite! Club Soda: Swingmania

Classical & Spiritual

Moore Musical Arts Center: Percussion Ensemble, Kevin Graham (tuba)

Other

Bier Stube: Karaoke Howard’s Club H: Karaoke Tuesdays Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Open Mic Night Rocky’s: Open Mic with Joel Hazard and Mark Sentle

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road trip Natural beauty

Your hairstyle is more than just a fashion statement, reflecting your culture, history, confidence— and how much time you had to get dressed. Explore the evolution of natural hair with Natural HAIRitage, a University of Toledo student organization, during the first Hair Expo and Show. Meet hair stylists, barbers, makeup artists, and others, while vendors sell clothing and hair products. The expo will conclude with a fashion show demonstrating varied looks throughout time. 7pm show is $15/non-UT students, $12/students. 2-9pm. Saturday, April 15. The University of Toledo Lancelot Thompson Student Union Auditorium, 2801 W. Bancroft St., nhairitage@gmail.com —AC

[Misc.] Images of the Great Depression in America

Andrew E. Hershberger, Professor of contemporary Art History at BGSU, provides a presentation about the images from the Great Depression. 10am. Wood County District Public Library, 251 N. Main St., Bowling Green. 419-352-5104. wcdpl.org

Friday 4.7 [Theater] Of Mice and Men - The Toledo Repertoire Theatre presents the classic John Steinbeck novel live on stage. The story tells of George and Lennie, who hope to own a piece of their own land during the Great Depression. This show begs the question, how far will someone go to reach the American Dream? 8pm/Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30pm/Sunday. Show runs until April 9. $7.75-$19.75. The Toledo Repertoire Theater, 16 W.10th St., 419-243-9277. toledorep.org

[Misc.]

Ongoing [Misc.] Planetarium show: Undiscovered Worlds The Bowling Green State University Planetarium presents an ongoing show titled “Undiscovered Worlds.” This presentation takes audiences to strange new worlds outside of our solar system to explain humanity’s place in the universe. Tuesday and Friday/8pm, Saturday/2pm, Sunday/7:30pm. Show runs until May 5. $1 suggested donation. BGSU Planetarium, 1001 E. Wooster St., Bowling Green. 419-372-2421. bgsu.edu

[Misc.] Chasing The Ghost Particle - Deep in the cold of Antarctica, scientists study stars and galaxies by using ghostly neutrinos. This film will explain what neutrinos are, and what scientists have learned. Fridays 7:30pm. $7/adults, $5/kids, seniors, and UT community members. Ritter Planetarium, 2801 W. Bancroft, 419-530-2650. utoledo.edu/nsm/rpbo/

[Misc.] Special Exhibit “Presidential Pop Culture: The Art of Influencing Perception” This exhibit shows how the American presidency changed in pop culture. See this change through movies, music, TV, cartoons, toys and memorabilia. Exhibit runs through October 8 and is included with admission. $7.50/adults, $6.50/seniors, $3/kids ages 6 and older. Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Spiegel Grove, Fremont. 800-998-7737. rbhayes.org

Wednesday 4.5 [Literary] Bestselling Author Jennifer Teege Talk - Best selling author Jennifer Teege, known for her debut memoir titled “My Grandfather Would Have Shot Me,” will give a lecture at Lourdes University. 7pm. Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., 800-878-3210. lourdes.edu Free

[Literary] Power of the Press Fest - The Power of the Press Fest celebrates traditional printing, visual and literary arts in Detroit. The festival is spread out through the Detroit area and includes lectures, performances, exhibit openings and more. Check their website for more details, times, locations and prices. 313-556-7301. powerofthepressfest.org

Thursday 4.6 [Misc.] Spring Rummage Sale - Looking for a unique gift? Find something unexpected at the spring rummage sale. 9am. Eleanor Kahle Senior Center, 1315 Hillcrest Ave., 419-476-2745. Find Eleanor Kahle Senior Center on Facebook.

[Misc.] Frogtown Exotics - Frogtown Exotics brings reptiles to the Sanger Branch public library to teach families about these exotic creatures. 6:30pm. The Sanger Branch Public Library, 3030 W. Central Ave., 419-259-5370. toledolibrary.org/locations/sanger Free

[Theater] Death Defying Acts - Owens Community College presents a student production of three short plays. These comedies are written by David Mamet, Elaine May and Woody Allen. The show includes the plays “An Interview,” “Hotline” and “Central Park West.” 7:30pm. $12/general admission, $8/students. Owens Community College, 30335 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg. 567-661-7000 owens.edu

[Misc.] National Museum of the Great Lakes Open House - The National Museum of the Great Lakes celebrates three years of being in Toledo with an open house. The open house features light refreshments, a look at new educational program, a close look at their Great Lakes artifacts and see what’s coming next for the museum. 5pm. The National Museum of the Great Lakes, 1701 Front St., 419-214-5000. inlandseas.org Free

The Toledo Show: R/C Model Expo The largest and longest running model show is the Toledo R/C Model Expo. This three-day event includes R/C model planes, cars and boats, and competitions, such as drone racing. There will also be vendors and an auction. 9am. $10. SeaGate Centre, 401 Jefferson Ave., 419-255-3300. toledo-seagate.com

[Theater] Oliver! - Bedford High School presents the classic Musical “Oliver.” The show tells the story of an orphan who finds himself in a life of crime and pick pocketing; features the classic songs “Food Glorious Food”, “Where Is Love”, and “Consider Yourself.” 8pm. $15. Bedford High School, 8285 Jackman Rd., Temperance. 734-850-6100. bedford.k12.mi.us

[Theater] Ten Mile Creek Theatre Company presents Rumor - This stage comedy tells the story of Charlie Brock and his wife Myra, who are celebrating their tenth wedding anniversary by having a party. When their firsts guests, arrive they find that Charlie and Myra are both unconscious. To avoid scandal, the guests begin to form a hilarious cover up. 7:30pm. $10. Northview High School, 5403 Silica Dr., Sylvania. 419-262-1753. tenmilecreektheatre.com

Saturday 4.8 [Sports] Full 90 Pub Pajama Party - Don’t worry about changing out of your pajamas for this morning. The Full 90 Pub is a viewing party, hosted by the Village Idiot, for professional soccer games. Guests are encouraged to wear pajamas for this party. 7:15am. The Village Idiot, 309 Conant St., 419-893-7281. Find the Full 90 Pub on Facebook. Free

[Misc.] Blacksmithing 101 - Learn the basics of blacksmithing at Fort Meigs. The class covers heating, shaping, and bending metal. Participants create a 19th-century traveling forge, which was used during the War of 1812. 10am. $55/per person, $50/ OHC members. Fort Meigs, 29100 W. River Rd., 419-874-4121. fortmeigs.org

Looking for a quick change of scenery and a taste of something different? Curious about our favorite events going on just a short drive from Toledo? Visit toledocitypaper.com, or check out our sister publication, Current Magazine (covering Ann Arbor), at ecurrent.com, to explore film, art, music and more. Here is a list of our top April must-attend, out-oftown events:

Free spirit march

Do you have some bizarre, silly, or inventive streak in you? Let it out during Ann Arbor’s Festifools Parade. A walking parade involving thousands of colorful individuals carrying paper mache puppets and dressed in crazy costumes, the Festifools Parade is an opportunity for you to let your freak flag fly… for one hour. Shake off the memory of winter with this carnival of human creativity. The Parade is prefaced on Friday, April 7 by Foolmoon, a street party at Ashley and Washington Sts. with drinking, glow-in-the-dark party favors and large, illuminated artistic sculptures. You should really plan to make an entire weekend out of it. Parade 4-5pm. Sunday, April 9. Main St. between William and Washington Sts., Ann Arbor, MI. wonderfoolsproductions.org Free

Cult classic

Long before Robert Downey Jr. was Iron Man, his father, Robert Downey Sr., was making edgy, counterculture, pop cinema. His masterwork is Putney Swope (1969), the story of a “token” African-American executive on the board of a prestigious advertising firm. When the chairman dies, Swope, the aforementioned black guy, is accidentally elected to replace him. What happens from then on, you’ll have to see for yourself— imagine Mad Men as blaxploitation cinema. A bizarre, hilarious and progressive film (that couldn’t get made today), Putney Swope mocks advertising, race relations and society at large. It’s at its best when viewed with a large audience, which makes this special presentation at the Michigan Theater such a must watch. 7pm. Monday, April 10. $10. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor, MI. 734-668-8397. michtheater.org –JK

[Art, Music] GuitarFest - The 11th annual GuitarFest returns to the Toledo School for the Arts with a day filled with music, art, vendors and a masterclass. This event showcases local artists from a wide range of art mediums. 10am. $20/adults,$15/students and seniors. Toledo School for the Arts, 333 14th St., 419-246-8732. Find the GuitarFest on Facebook.

[Sport] Fan Appreciation Night - After a season’s worth of being an incredible fans, the Toledo Walleye would like to thank you. The Walleye dedicate the last game of the season to their fans. 7pm. $17. The Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., 419-255-3300. huntingtoncentertoledo.com

[Misc.] Jack Hanna’s into the Wild Live - “Jungle” Jack Hanna invites you to a live show that features a variety of animals along with clips and stories of his wildlife adventures. 7pm. $28-$48. The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St., 419-242-2787. valentinetheatre.com

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SODBUSTER R THE

Ragtime Rick & His Chiefs of Dixieland Every Wednesday 8pm

I Got a Phone Call: An Acoustic Duo

feat. Joe Reiner & Don Proctor THUR APRIL 6, 7PM

[Culinary]

I am the king of the 5K!

Feel like the king of the world on this truly unique run. The Toledo Roadrunners invite you to celebrate the 105th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic with a 5k run. The winners of the race will be awarded bags of ice. Titanic anniversary survivor ribbons will be awarded to the first 710 participants to reach the finish line. Water, sports drinks and fruit will be provided at the end of the race. Saturday, April 15. Registration starts at 10:30am. The race begins at 11:40am. $2/preregistered members, $4/pre-registered non members, $5/ day-of general admission. National Museum of the Great Lakes, 1701 Front St., 419-344-5396. Find Toledo Roadrunners on Facebook.

Glow in the Dark

You wouldn’t recognize Skyzone when the lights are turned off. Glow, Skyzone’s new attraction, allows guests to experience skyzone in a way they haven’t before, replacing the regular lighting with black lights and a live DJ, so guests enjoy an after-hours party. LEDs and lasers will be added to help create an immersive party environment. Guests are asked to wear neon-colored clothing so they may be seen in the dark. Fridays from 8pm-11pm. $15/one hour, $20/two hours, $25/three hours. Sky Zone Trampoline Park, 1600 Albon Rd., Holland. 419-491-1194. skyzone.com/toledo - SP

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Monday 4.10

[Misc.]

The Skittle Bots

Friday

APRIL 7, 9PM Mile Marker One SAT APRIL 8, 9 PM

Karaoke THU APRIL 13, 8 PM

Shutter Fish FRI APRIL 14, 9PM

24th Annual Auction - Emmanuel Christian School presents their annual auction, which allows guests to bet on over 600 silent and live auction prizes including vacation homes, Mud Hens suites, patio furniture, gift cards and more. Proceeds benefit school scholarships. 12pm. Emmanuel Christian School, 4607 Laskey Rd., 419-885-3558. ecstoledo.org Free

Sunday 4.9 [Sports] Full 90 Pub Chili Cook Off - Full 90 Pub invites you to watch professional soccer with other fans. This viewing party will also have a chili cook off. Guests are encouraged to bring their secret recipe for a chance to win prizes. 8:15am. The Village Idiot, 309 Conant St., 419-893-7281. Find the Full 90 Pub on Facebook. Free

[Misc.] The Fancy Flip Wedding Resale This event gives couples an opportunity to buy, sell, or rent wedding items. There are two types of tickets for this event: Early bird tickets allow you to enter at 1:30pm and costs $16. The regular ticket gets you into the event at 2pm and costs $8. 1:30pm - 3pm. Holiday Inn, 10630 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg. 419-874-3111. hifq.com

[Health]

Last Born Sons SAT APRIL15, 9 PM

(419) 517-1045

5758 Main Street Sylvania, OH 43560

15th Annual Kilometers for Kidney Walk The annual kidney walk returns to the Huntington Center. This year’s theme is Star Roars, which will include a costume contest and prizes. Each walker is asked to raise $25 dollars. 12pm. The Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., 419-321-5007. Find the 15th Annual Kilometers for Kidney Walk event on Facebook.

[Misc.] Basic Balloon Twisting - Bring out your inner kid with this adults only balloon twisting class that focuses on creating animals and other objects out of balloons. 6pm. $15. The 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., 419-872-0305. 577foundation.org

Tuesday 4.11

Kombucha Brewing Workshop - Do you love drinking Kombucha? Have you ever wanted to make your own? Boochy Mama’s Probiotic Tonic is offering a workshop that teaches participants the brewing and fermentation process. Workshop attendees will receive a 1 gallon glass jar, a scoby with starter kombucha, a dry tea bag and flavoring herbs. 6pm. $35/individual, $45/per couple (includes 1 starter kit.) Boochy Mama’s Probiotic Tonic, 130 10th St., 419-290-1259. boochymama.com

Thursday 4.13 [Misc.] Birding and the Migration Sensation - Learn how to attract and photograph birds along their migratory route. 1pm. Rossford Public Library, 720 Dixie Hwy., Rossford. 419-666-0924. rossfordlibrary.org

[Film] The Sound of Silents: “The Passion of Joan of Arc” - “The Sound of Silents” film series allows an audience to watch classic silent films accompanied by live music in the Peristyle. This installment shows the 1928 film “The Passion of Joan of Arc.” Many consider this to be the first movie to be thought of as an art form. A cash bar will be available. 7pm. $5. The Peristyle at the Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

[Misc.] Star Wars Trivia - No Jedi mind tricks are allowed at this night of “Star Wars” trivia. 7:30pm. Claddagh Irish Pub, 5001 Monroe St., 419-472-1414. claddaghirishpubs.com Free

[Misc.]

[Misc.] Euchre Night at Georgjz419 - Tuesday now trumps the other days of the week at Georgjz419. Bring your friends and play a couple rounds of euchre, while enjoying great food and drink specials. 8pm. Food and drink prices vary. Georgjz419, 1205 Adams St.,Toledo. 419-842-4477. Find Georgjz419 on Facebook.

The Living Last Supper - See Leonardo da Vinci’s famous “The Last Supper” come to life through choir performances and dramatic readings. 7pm. Church of St. Andrew United Methodist, 3620 Heatherdowns Blvd., 419-385-6160. Find Church of St. Andrew United Methodist on Facebook. Free

[Misc.]

Saturday 4.15

The Jesus Fatwah: Love your Muslim Neighbor as Yourself - Learn more about the faith and history of local muslims to build stronger relationships to break stereotypes and stigmas. These sessions include video presentations and discussions. 6:30pm. Masjid Saad Foundation Community Center , 5225 W. Alexis Rd., Sylvania. 419-882-3339. masjidsaad.org

[Misc.]

Wednesday 4.12

Tuesday 4.18

[Misc.] Pendulum: Dowsing Basics - The pendulum is a tool that has been used by different cultures throughout history for various reasons. This class will teach how to select, calibrate, care for and utilize energy of the pendulum. 6pm. $20. The 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., 419-872-0305. 577foundation.org

[Misc.] Dreams: Open Spiritual Discussion This discussion teaches participants how to remember and interpret dreams. 2:30pm. Heatherdowns Branch Library, 3265 Glanzman Rd., 800-891-7713. eckankarohio.org Free

April 5 • April 18

14th Annual Chess Tournament Put your chess skills to the test at the 14th annual chess tournament. This event is for grades 2-6 and 7-12, and is open to all Toledo area schools, home schooled and charter school students. Check in/8:30am, Tournament/9:30am. $5. University of Toledo Scott Park Campus, 2225 Nebraska Ave., tpschess@gmail.com

[Outdoors] Spring Herb Walk - Learn how common weeds can be used in food or medicine. This discussion teaches basic botany and gathering techniques. After the session, guests will be led on a walk to search for these herbs and weeds. 6pm. $10. The 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-872-0305. 577foundation.org

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Night boating

A little scary and a little serene, the mysteries of the Maumee River are revealed when the BGSU Outdoor Program embarks on their Moonlight Canoeing trek. A 25-mile trip down the winding Maumee River, this canoe excursion starts after dark and goes to the wee hours. Vans will take you upstream and pick you up after. BGSU will provide canoes, paddles and personal flotation devices. Come alone and make a new friend to pioneer the River. Bring drinking water, a change of clothes (in case you get wet) and snacks. Canoeing experience is preferred, but not required. Your registration email confirmation will provide meetup location. 7pm-1am. Friday, April 7. $20/BGSU students $30/general. bgsu.edu/recwell/outdoor-program/trips.html –JK

Drumming up your health

Want to get in shape to the beat of your own drum? Do it at POUND. Using ripstix, an exercise-intended drum stick, you’ll bang out beats on the ground and burn calories while you do it. Offered through the Monroe Street Neighborhood Center, this unique exercise encompasses parts of pilates, yoga and cardio. All skill sets welcome. Don’t let fear stand in the way of your health or making new friends. The classes will be held weekly and repeat throughout the year. Classes are at 10am and 11am. Saturday, April 8. Another class held at 6:30pm, Monday, 10. Monroe Street Neighborhood Center, 3613 Monroe St., 419-473-1167. facebook.com/monroestreetnc -Free –JK

health and wellness events

Friday 4.7

Herbal First Aid Kit - Learn how to create a first aid kit using basic items. This class shows what is essential to put into the kit, and how to create other components. Herbal first aid kits can treat a wide range of injuries or illnesses. $25. The 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., 419-872-0305. 577foundation.org

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University of Toledo College of Law 5k Walk/Run - The University of Toledo College of Law’s Student Bar Association hosts their annual 5k. The proceeds of this event benefit the Family House. Prizes will be awarded to the best costumes and fastest race times. Free t-shirts and snacks will be provided. 9am. $20. Swan Creek Preserve Metropark, 4659 Airport Hwy., 419-260-2248. toledolawprobono@gmail

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Thursday 4.13

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Yoga Therapy for Adults - This yoga session will relax you while strengthening your body, which can help with anxiety, depression, eating disorders and more.7pm. $20/ each session, $100/ five week session. Joe’s Yoga & Fitness, 29101 Hufford Rd., Perrysburg. 419-575-1978. joesyogafitness.com

Harley ‘03 ultra classic. 100th Anniversary. 6,800 miles. Silver and black. $12,500 or best offer. Mint condition. 734-856-3552.

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now hiring Goodwill Industries of NW Ohio is hiring an ecommerce Trainer/

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d/o/b 1/21/2005, in the Petition for Stepparent Adoption filed by Sarah Beth Taylor And Anthony Shawn Taylor, Case No. 15-100032-AY, HON. Melanie D. Stanton; Laura E. Garneau (P70568) East Bay Legal, PLC, attorneys. For Petitioners, 1004 E. Eighth St., Traverse City, Michigan 49686; Ph: (231) 4925500. This matter having come before the Court on the Petitioner’s Motion for Alternate Service, and the Court having reviewed said Motion and being otherwise advised in the premises, And having found that service cannot be effectuated upon the Respondent Father as provided in MCR 2.105; NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that NOTICE IS GIVEN to Respondent Father, Michael Puente, a/k/a Michael Simmons, that a hearing shall be held on April 28, 2017, At the Courtroom of Judge Melanie Stanton, 280 Washington St., Second Floor, Traverse City, Michigan 49686, at 9:00 a.m., regarding the Supplemental Petition to Terminate the Parental Rights of Michael Puente, a/k/a Michael Simmons, to the aforementioned child. This Notice Is provided pursuant to MCR 2.106(D). Failure to appear will result in termination of parental rights.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Be interested in first things, Aries. Cultivate your attraction to beginnings. Align yourself with uprisings and breakthroughs. Find out whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about to hatch, and lend your support.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Now is an excellent time to FREE YOUR MEMORIES. Change the way you talk and feel about your past. Re-examine your assumptions about your old stories, and dream up fresh interpretations to explain how and why they happened.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): If you have a dream of eating soup with a fork, it might mean that in your waking life youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re using the wrong approach to getting nourishedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Â or, you should seek more fulfilling ways to express your wild side and your creative energies. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Are you Quixotic lover? A Harlequin? Perhaps Histrionic? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also possible that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re none of the above. I hope so, because now is an excellent time to have a beginnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mind about what kind of love you really need.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): How big is your vocabulary? The coming weeks will be prime time to expand it. Life will be conspiring to enhance your creative use of language and help you become more articulate in rendering the mysterious feelings inside you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your new vocabulary word is â&#x20AC;&#x153;adytum.â&#x20AC;? It refers to the most sacred place within a sacred placeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; the inner shrine at the heart of a sublime sanctuary. Is there such a spot in your world? Find or create one.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): We all need more breaks from the routine, guiltlessly practice the arts of leisure and relaxation, and celebrate freedom in regular boisterous rituals. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m nominating you to show us the way in the coming weeks, Leo.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You could defy gravity a little, but not a lot. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t move a mountain, but you may be able to budge a hill. A bit of voraciousness may be good for your soul, but a big blast of greed would be bad for both your soul and your ego.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): People in your vicinity may be preoccupied with trivial questions. How should you navigate your way through this energy-draining muddle? Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my advice: Identify the issues that are most worthy of your attention.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You have a two choices: 1. Pay someone to perform a service for you that will ease your suffering. 2. Dole out sincere praise or practical help to a person who could help you overcome one of your limitations.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I hope that by mid-May you will be qualified to teach a workshop called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sweet Secrets of Tender Intimacyâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dirty Secrets of Raw Intimacy.â&#x20AC;? In other words, I suspect that you will be adding to your understanding of the art of togetherness.

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STYLE SENSE

photos by Christine Senack

Interview by Athena Cocoves

BMW of Toledo Grand Opening The Yark Automotive Group Dealership opened an all new BMW of Toledo at 7600 W. Central Ave. on Thursday, March 23.

John, Bill, Emily and D.J. Yark with Vice President, Doug Kearns.

Read for Literacy Amazing Race

Joy Forrester and Joyce Rinker with Dick and Marcy Fuller.

Teams ran, walked and even used bikes during the annual photo scavenger hunt, dinner and auction to benefit the organization’s community literary services.

Dakota Cousino Age: 25

For the caffeine conscious, Dakota’s calming presence is a pleasing juxtaposition to the jolts of java she serves up when running Bleak House Coffee. In between highvoltage shots of espresso, Dakota finds balance in the yoga studio. A registered yoga teacher after completing 200 hours of training with a focus on Buti Yoga, a cardio-intensive practice created by women for women, she offers classes at The Fitness Shack in Sylvania.

How does yoga influence your style? I have a practical eye when it comes to getting ready. I’m always on a mission, and that means not being hindered by my dress. I opt for simple pieces that allow ease of movement with pops of color and detail.

Has your style changed since you became involved in yoga? I’ve worked my way

through different fashion and identity extremes. From being super dolled up at all times— to the point where I didn’t feel comfortable without makeup on— to realizing the negatives of that lifestyle and progressing to a stage of messy hair, no makeup, and minimal accessories. Through a heavy dose of reality, I was forced to challenge who I was catering to by dressing certain ways. Now I don’t limit myself to a certain genre or “style.” It sounds corny, but I literally just want to look like me.

Is your studio style different than your street style? I really like to add elements

of my personality into my studio gear. I workout in whatever is comfortable, but I feel better when I look put together. I would go as far as saying it affects my

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performance. At work, I opt for simple, fitted pants and shirts that are easy to move around in. I also really love getting super dressed up just for the fun of it.

Have you recently experimented with your look? I got bangs; I like them. They

add a sense of elegance, even to a super casual look.

Accessories vs. makeup. What wins in your routine? I like to keep it minimal.

Maybe some sparkles on my cheeks and eyes and a nice staple pair of earrings. Not much more than that. I’d rather emphasize a healthy glow than cover myself up with anything.

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So, do you have a religious skincare routine to keep that healthy glow?

Kind of, but not really. I’m really particular about what I eat. No dairy, it really messes with my complexion. Lots of water/tea. I love experimenting and making face masks and scrubs. Most importantly, it starts with what you’re putting in your body in the first place.

Style icon? Lana Del Rey. She’s so cool. How long does it take for you to get ready on a typical morning? Well,

that’s tricky. The act of getting ready really only takes me maybe 25 minutes. But I’d say it takes me a good hour or more to get out the door. My crazy/busy lifestyle demands a LOT from my body. I think it is super important to honor it by gifting myself time to do things like eat something healthy, drink lemon water, meditate, and stretch before running out the door.

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Valerie Shnider, Jennifer Grafitti, Kelsey West, Emily Miller and Marsha Hawley.