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Below is a list of our staff, members of “the media,” a group that our President has deemed to be “among the most dishonest people on earth.”

UPDATES IN LOCAL BUSINESS

Most attractive and least attractive trait in a potential partner?

Bottle Shop at Mancy’s Italian will open in September, adjacent to the restaurant. The wine shop will feature over 400 labels of wine and craft beers. 5453 Monroe St., 419-882-9229. Mancys.com

Publisher/Editor in Chief

Collette Jacobs (cjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) Most: Sense of humor. Least: Bad toes.

Co-publisher/ Chief Financial Officer

Mark I. Jacobs (mjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) I go wild for publishers!

Editorial Assignment Editor: Athena Cocoves (athena@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Most: Good jokes. Least: Bad timing. Staff Writer: Jeff Klima (jklima@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Most: Huge cans. Least: People who judge others based on their features.

Fast and fresh

Downtown lunch delivered to your desk By Emily Jacobs

Tony Packo’s is building two new restaurants that will feature drive-through windows. One will be in the former Del Taco at 3348 Secor Rd., currently under construction. The second will be an end space in an 8,000 square-ft strip center, soon-to-be-built in front of the Maumee location of Meijer (1391 Conant St.), planned to open by September. Brain Bright Therapy has opened at 5412-1 Monroe St., offering cutting-edge neurological therapy services for children and adults with conditions, such as ADHD, Autism, stroke, dyslexia, sensory processing disorders, and more. 419-410-4341. brainbrighttherapy.com

Calendar Editor: Mara Kalinoski (calendar@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Most: Good shoes. Least: Bad shoes. Digital Media Manager Saul T. Jacobs (saul@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Most: Love of Cats. Least: Conservative political views. Web Guru Ashley Boardman (digitalmedia@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Most: Sense of humor. Least: Big ego. Interns Emily Modrowski

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Contributing Writers: Jeff McGinnis, Abby DeWire, Emily Jacobs, Joel Sensenig, Megan Davis, Christine Senack, Johnny Hildo, Alison Wood-Osmun, Rob Brezsny

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The Appliance Center, a locally owned business with two stores in Maumee, will open a 40,000 square-ft store in Sylvania to sell appliances, furniture and other home items.

Art Director: Joel Masters (jmasters@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Most: charm. least: mean spirit. Production Manager: Imani Lateef (imani@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Most: Ethnic Features least: Rough hands.

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5-7pm. Wednesday, August 2 A Water Town Hall - Toledo This event will feature Toledoans sharing their stories about experiences during the 2014 water crisis. Panelists include Kristy Meyer of the Ohio Environmental Council; Dr. David Grossman, former Director of the Lucas County Health Department; and Alicia Smith of the Junction Coalition. McMaster Center, Main Branch Library, 325 N. Michigan St., Contact: Nick Mandros, nmandros@theoec.org

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Black Carnation, a series of dinners focused on local ingredients, has ceased operations. The Kroger Store on 1415 Byrne Rd. has closed. The new Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel (444 N. Summit St.) opens on Wednesday, August 2. facebook.com/renaissancetoledo Barry Bagels will open a deli in downtown Toledo on the first floor of the new ProMedica headquarters, expected to open early August. 300 N. Summit St., barrybagels.com

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Kelli Miller (kmiller@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Most: Guys who actually mean what they say. Least: Innocence… I feel like I’d ruin them.

Brittany Stahl (bstahl@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Most: Funny. Least: Overly critical.

The Beat Dance Company will reopen on Wednesday, August 16. 1330 Brim Rd., Bowling Green, OH. 419-2901952. thebeatdancecompany.com

Know of any changes in the area? Send them to editor@adamsstreetpublishing.com

Senior Designer: Leah Foley (leah@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Most: Character & honesty Least: Ignorance.

Suzanne Bell (sbell@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Most: I have a bad boy complex. Least: bad Teeth, bad hygeine.

In addition to their first location in Temperance at 7370 Lewis Ave., the Liquor Cabinet has added a second location in Lambertville at 7375 Secor Rd., 734-224-7063.

A Taco Bell is currently under construction in the Monroe St. retail center anchored by Hobby Lobby.

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A new House of Meats store will be built at 438 Illinois St. in Maumee.

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11am-2pm. Saturday, August 12 Stop the Violence Prayer Walk All members of the Toledo community who would like to see an end to violence are invited to come together and participate in a prayer walk through the central city. Frederick Douglass Community Center, 1001 Indiana Ave. to Bibleway Church, 2335 Collingwood Blvd., 567-233-9171. 6-9pm. Tuesday, August 15 Slow Food Maumee Valley 10 Year Anniversary Potluck Slow Food is an international movement committed to protecting the community, culture, knowledge, and environment that make regional cuisine possible. This potluck will celebrate outgoing President Paula Ross’ 10 years of service, and welcome the new president,

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Michael Leizerman. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. Contact: Paula Ross, psross@ameritech.net 8pm-midnight. Tuesday, August 15 Toledo Pride 2017 Film Series This event, hosted by Equality Toledo and the Promise House Project, will screen films by local LGBT filmmakers. Donations are accepted, but not required. The Attic on Adams (1701 Adams) Contact: Nick Komives info@equalitytoledo.org 6pm-midnight. Friday, August 18 You Will Do Better in Drag The official kick-off party for Toledo Pride. DJs and dancing for all who attend, proceeds will help cover the cost of producing the Toledo Pride celebration of diversity. $5, or $3 with a nonperishable food item, socks, gloves, or hygiene product. Levis Square (Madison Ave at N. St. Clair St, downtown Toledo) toledopride. com/event/2017-toledo-pride-pride-parade 11am-1pm. Saturday, August 19 Toledo Pride Parade The annual LGBT pride parade of Toledo. March to celebrate diversity and show your support for Toledo’s LGBT community! Line-up at 11AM, parade starts at Noon, outside of Bretz (2012 Adams St.). Contact: parade@toledopride.com For more events, visit our updated guide at toledocitypaper.com/online/ toledo-activist-opportunities

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Pit stop

Have an aggressive-natured dog that is getting frisky on the reg? Keep a lid on the situation during the Toledo Humane Societies’ Primp Your Pit event. Lasting through August and September, with limited availability, this program offers a special $20 spaying or neutering. If the dog is over a 100 pounds, the price is $60. You must mention “Primp Your Pit” to receive the promotion. The visit also includes a free nail trim. Book your appointment by calling 419-266-5607 or signing up online. Through September. Toledo Humane Society, 3131 Tremainsville Rd., humaneohio.org @annescott23

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Party with the Toledo Fair Housing Center as they educate you on their programs seeking to keep housing fair and affordable. At their annual There’s No Place like Home event, enjoy food, entertainment and a cash bar as you hang out on a patio with like-minded philanthropists. Tickets can be purchased at the door. 5-8pm. Thursday, August 10. $10. The Pinnacle, 1772 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee. 419-243-6163 ext. 123. Check the event out on Facebook.

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$15 might not seem like a lot of money to you, but to needy students in NW Ohio, it can mean the difference between success and failure. Donate $15 to the United Way’s annual Kickoff to Caring event, and you will fill a backpack with the necessary supplies a child needs for the school year. Members of the community will gather at the Huntington Center to pack 5,000+ backpacks for the school year ahead and you are welcome to participate as well. Donations will be spread across Lucas, Wood and Ottawa counties. 8-9am. Wednesday, August 2. Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., 419-254-4667. unitedwaytoledo.org Free

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Ghost with the most

The Toledo Yacht Club is home to an impressive and intricate-looking mansion — if there’s ghosts to be found, you can believe that they’re haunting a swank, lakeside pad like that. And now you can find them when the TYC opens its grounds up for its nighttime Public Ghost Hunt. Special guest speaker/investigator Tim Woolworth, an expert in ghost hunting will be on hand to teach successful paranormal tracking. Bring your own flashlight and wear closedtoed shoes, as there will be numerous low ceiling and objects to trip over in the dark. A light meal will be provided around midnight. Must be 18 and bring a valid ID with you. 8pm-3am. Saturday, August 12. $45. Toledo Yacht Club, 3900 N. Summit St. #2, 419-7263485. erieshoresparanormal.com –JK

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By the numbers

Zero. Oh, wait, some percentage of one hundred and thirty-eight thousand. A former District Six councilman, Wade has never before run for an office citywide. hence the number Zero. But that’s not quite accurate. You see, that latter number is how many votes Wade got county-wide n his re-election to the Treasurer’s seat last year. He was unopposed. We didn’t count how many of those votes came from the city, but let’s just say, scads of ‘em. Last year was a Presidential election year, when turnout is always high. Wade’s numbers will surely fall a bit this year, with lower turnout and opponents on the ballot. He’s a formidable candidate by vote totals nonetheless. But past election numbers aren’t the only tale of the tape this year. Want a more meaningful number?

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The field is set, the combatants are settled in, and the race is on. It’s early in the dog days of summer, but the race to be the next mayor of Toodleydoo is hot, hot, hot. The primary in September will whittle the top two finishers away from the thanks-forplaying also-rans. With three top tier contenders, the results of the primary may go a long way in determining who will win in November. And early voting starts in mid-August. So for all intents and purposes, election day is here. Wade recently opened his campaign HQ downtown. Tommy Wah opened his in South Toledo weeks ago. Paula HH is running her re-election bid out of Dem HQ on Mad Ave. None of that matters. Here’s how to measure the race, a little exercise we call, “Candidates by the Numbers.”

votes Tommy Waniewski has ever won. Because he has never before run citywide. On the other hand, he received over ninety-five hundred votes in District Five alone in twenty fifteen. He had no opponent in that race, but we’d bet he gets the lion’s share of the District Five votes this time around, too. How does that compare to Wade K?

Eight point two million. That’s the number of dollars that have been squirreled away in a debt service account for the past five plus years. The PHH administration, led by Finance Director Georgie Porgie Sarantou, insisted the money was restricted for very particular uses. Then Georgie and the rest admitted they were wrong. It wasn’t so-called TIF money after all. It was all just an accounting error. How many times has Wade used this gaffe for political purposes?

Uncountable. But way more than zero. And what about Tommy Wah? To be fair, Tommy hasn’t played politics with the money. Instead he has used his role on Council to push the PHH administration to use the money for residential street repaving. Which they said they couldn’t do. Except it turns out they could. The saga of the missing money could prove the downfall of the PHH administration, and with it, perhaps Sarantou’s last gasp at milking the public teat. Georgie served three full terms on council, running for lots of other elected offices along the way. When his terms were up, he opted into the Collins administration rather than suffer the vagaries of the private sector jungle. PHH carried him along after Collins’ unexpected demise. This latest accounting flub may finally force him to earn an honest living. Except for one more number. Thirty-six thousand. That’s how many votes Georgie got in his last election to an at-large council seat in twenty oh nine. If Tommy Wah becomes mayor, he’ll certainly relieve Georgie of his duties as finance director, given the eight point two million dollar question. Tommy’s District Five seat would be open, with a special election in May of next year to fill it. Georgie lives in District Five. Leaving us one last number. Even money. The odds that Georgie runs for council in twenty eighteen.

Vote tally

Thirty-five. That’s the percentage of the vote Paula HH got when she was elected to be Mayor of Toledo in 2015. It sounded impressive at the time, considering she was running against solid candidates like former Mayor Mikey P. Bell, He Who Shall Not Be Named, and the Widow Collins nee Drabik. Thirty-five per cent sounds good in a field like that. Until you realize that means nearly two-thirds of the voters wanted someone else. How many votes did Paula get in that election? Twenty three thousand. Actually a bit north of that. How many of those votes were for Paula, and how many were for stability? Hard to gauge, but if someone other than Paula had won, there would have been four different mayors in just over three years. We’d bet a lot of those voters will not vote for PHH this time around. Which begs the question. How many votes have her opponents ever won city-wide? Zero. That’s the number of city-wide

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Looking to hit the clubs? We spoke to eight Toledo singles about linking up, hitting the greens and having great game. Before you meet them during our Single in the Glass City party, read on to see who’s an ace, who’s got the best shot, and what tees them off. SPONSORED BY

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Occupation: Attorney Three words to describe you: Effervescent, funny and hard-working. Dating Preference: Someone that is looking to have fun, but who is also open to developing a serious relationship with the right person. What do you think has kept you from meeting Mr./Ms. Right? I don’t like stepping out of my comfort zone, so unless someone falls from the clear, blue sky or a mutual friend introduces me to someone, I find it hard to meet new people. What’s your worst dating story? I went on a date last summer with someone on a whim and immediately regretted it. He shared really weird stories about himself, and wouldn’t let me get a word in. At one point, after I said I did not want a margarita he ordered one for me anyway and was offended when I didn’t drink it. The date ended with him telling me that he normally doesn’t date women “like me”, but I was cute though. Needless to say I blocked his number as soon as I left the restaurant. What one thing could someone say or do that would make you immediately fall in love? Take the time to learn something obscure about me and surprise me with it later, when I least expect it.

Occupation: Logistics Three words to describe you: Adventurous, genuine, nerdy.

Dating Preference: Women What are you most proud of lately? I am nearly debt free— not many people my age can say that. What is one question you’d want to ask a potential partner? What time is the best time for coffee? Trick question, “always”, always is the answer. What one thing could someone say or do that would make you immediately end the date? “I voted for Trump.”

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Three words to describe you: Upbeat, fun, and down-to-earth. Dating Preference: I prefer a lovely and local Lady J.

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What do you think has kept you from meeting Mr./Ms. Right? I’m an old-school guy who likes to take things slow and build a solid relationship where maybe, we hang out a couple times a week for a little while and just see what happens. In my experience most girls aren’t into that. What’s your worst dating story? I met a girl for a first date and she told me these crazy stories about how she use to follow her exboyfriend around town to keep an eye on him, even at work, wanted all his passwords for all his social media, and she had this evil laugh when she told me she punched him in the face for looking at another girl. I legit have never been more scared of a woman in my life. What one thing could someone say or do that would make you immediately fall in love? “Enjoy this delicious steak dinner I prepared for you, while I slip on these yoga pants and massage your shoulders”... Umm, hell yes, please!

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Occupation: Optician/OD Tech Three words to describe you: Adventurous, classy, a little smart-assy. Dating Preference: Ambitious, confident, witty, but also doesn’t take himself too seriously. What’s your best physical attribute? My eyes. What’s your worst dating story? My friend talked me into going on a date with someone she described as “a nice, normal guy.” We were barely out of the restaurant by the time he literally licked my face. Needless to say, I called my friend to come save me reeeeeal quick! I’ll never let her live it down.

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What’s your nitpickiest hangup? When people don’t use proper grammar. Ex. “I seen” rather than “I saw.” Guys who let their facial hair run rampant. I’m all for some scruff, but keep the lines clean! What’s your perfect Toledo-based first date? Catching a Mud Hens/Walleye game, cruising along the river, followed by dinner at Fifth Street Pub.

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Occupation: Magician, Entertainer Three words to describe you: Curious, cute, kooky. Dating Preference: Female What do you like about yourself the most? My ability to make people smile and laugh when I am “working.”

What are you most proud of? 2013 Extreme Weight Loss Champion. I never knew I was competitive until this challenge and I loved WINNING!

The least? I can be a tad obsessive.

What one thing could someone say or do that would make you immediately fall in love? “I have a boat and I can fix anything.”

Would you date yourself? I enjoy solo bike trips through the park - does that count?

What famous couple (fictional or real) best embodies your ideal relationship? Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell. Unlike a marriage, they CHOOSE to be together everyday.

What do you think has kept you from meeting Mr./Ms. Right? I work nights and weekends - and I travel a lot.

What is one question you’d want to ask a potential partner? “What kind of relationship do you have with your parents?”

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What one thing could someone say or do that would make you immediately end the date? Magic isn’t real. It is - in so many ways!

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Occupation: Teacher Three words to describe you: Honest, dedicated, outgoing. Dating Preference: I love women… no type in particular, but if I find somebody attractive, my feelings are steady. What are you most proud of lately? Two girls that I am coaching in rowing made it to the Scholastic National Championship Regatta this spring. They are incredibly focused and talented, but I would like to think that some amount of my coaching played a part in their success. Good rowing is my passion, so it was very rewarding their efforts [were] rewarded with success.

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Occupation: I’m building my own social media management company— hire me! Three words to describe you: Kind, adventurous, stubborn. Dating Preference: Men

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What are you most proud of lately? Retaining and performing well at two internships while going to school fulltime, and finishing my last semester with a 4.0 GPA. Also, I graduated magna cum laude. What one thing could someone say or do that would make you immediately end the date? Sneeze or cough into their hands, or touch their feet! EW! What one thing could someone say or do that would make you immediately fall in love? “Ukončete, prosím, výstup a nástup, dveře se zavírají.” It’s the announcement made before the doors close on the metro in Prague, where I studied abroad and left my heart.

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Culinary Thursday 8.3

Ukulele Citra IPA Tapping Event Granite City Food & Brewery

Join the brewery as they reveal their new IPA, with mango, papaya, and pineapple flavors and a slightly bitter finish. 4-6pm. 2300 Village Dr. W., Suite 103, Maumee. 419-878-9050. gcfb.com

Saturday 8.5

National Oyster Day Real Seafood Company

Enjoy $1 select oysters in the bar and lounge areas. 11:30am-11pm. 22 Main St. at the Docks, 888-4563463. realseafoodcotoledo.com

Tuesday 8.8

Local Food Tuesdays Government One Center

Support local farmers, grab some grub from food trucks, and enjoy the summer weather at this monthly event hosted by the Northwest Ohio Food Council. 11am-1:30pm. Located on the corner of Jackson & N. Huron Sts., Check Facebook for details. Free

Friday 8.11

Travelers MC 26th Annual Hog Roast Travelers MC

Your admission to this annual feast gets you entered into raffles, and a delicious hog roast dinner. This event also features live music, activities, vendors, and fireworks. 4pm-midnight Friday, August 11 and noon-midnight Saturday, August 12. $20/two-night pass. 8950 Dorr St., 419-865-6327. Check Facebook for details.

Tastings Thursday 8.3

Beer and Wine Tasting in from the Gardens Schedel Arboretum and Gardens

Personal chef Jennifer Schuerman prepares a unique menu with fresh ingredients from the garden, paired with four 4-oz samples of beer or wine. Registration required. 6:30-8pm. $30/person. 19255 W. Portage River South Rd., Elmore. 419-862-3182. schedel-gardens.org

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Wine by the Glass Pavilion The Glass Pavilion at the Toledo Museum of Art

Enjoy four wines served with hors d’oeuvres in Toledo’s gorgeous glass showroom. This week’s theme will be A Symposium of Sips: Great Party Wines. Reserve your tickets at the information desk

or by phone. Every Friday evening. 6:30-8:30pm. $25/ members, $35/non-members. 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000 ext. 7448. toledomuseum.org

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Berman Wines Tasting Walt Churchill’s Market

Sara Blakely will guide you on a tour of delicious and affordable Berman mid-summer wines. Prices vary. 4-7pm. 26625 Dixie Highway, Perrysburg. 419-872-6900. waltchurchillsmarket.com

Wednesday 8.9

Terry Theise Portfolio Champagne Tasting Walt Churchill’s Market Jason Price of Vintner Select presents the Terry Theise Portfolio. Special pre-order pricing makes these champagnes perfect to order for the holidays. Reservations required. 6-8pm. $40/person. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. 419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com

Thursday 8.10

Travel Tastings: Africa DĂŠgagĂŠ Jazz Cafe

Take a trip to Africa, a land of delicious cuisine and rich culture, and engage in conversation with special guest host Stella Mountain of Ntaba African Safaris. Beverages available for purchase. Reservations required. 7-8:30pm. $10. 301 River Rd., Maumee. 419794-8205. Check Facebook for details.

A fan favorite: The Cuban Sandwich is one of the most best options at Greg’s Grill, Dum Dum included. Greg Hayes, co-owner (with John Osenbaugh) of Greg’s Grill, doesn’t ask for much from you— try his food, and, excuse his profanity, don’t act like an a**. Those small tradeoffs allow you access to fantastically fresh eating, with breakfast, lunch and now dinner options. Seriously, some of the best food can be sampled right here at this West Toledo former A&W drive-in. It’s a blink-andyou’ll-miss-it building, but Hayes has all the space he needs to innovate good, hearty meals at extremely fair prices. In March of 2015, Hayes had a simple reason for branching out: “I’d been a chef for 25 years, I figured it was time to do my own thing.� Though he’s worked all over the world, his local stints include Mancy’s and Grumpy’s. “I worked there before I opened my own place. They’ve been really big supporters of mine,� he says of Grumpy’s owners, Jennifer Shemak and Sarah Bauman.

Friday 8.11

Super Spanish Tasting Walt Churchill’s Market

Take a tour from the southwest of Catalonia to the Basque province of Alava with Rachel Nasitir from the Cutting Edge. Rioja and Priorat wines will be sampled. 4-7pm. Prices vary. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. 419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com

Saturday 8.12

Saturday Line Up at the Pub The Pub at Paula Brown Shop

Come out and enjoy a weekend wine tasting with a delightful variety at the Pub, every Saturday during business hours. Food by Diane Rogers begins at 10:30am, and live music starts in the evening. Noon8pm. Prices vary. 912 Monroe St., 419-241-8100. paula-brown-shop.myshopify.com

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Wine Tasting Majestic Oak Winery

Stop in anytime at Majestic Oak for a wine tasting consisting of a flight of four wines and a basket of cheese, crackers or sausage upon request. Noon8pm Thursday-Saturday, 1-5pm Sunday. Prices vary. 13554 Mohler Rd., Grand Rapids. 419-875-6474. majesticoakwinery.com

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“Toledo is a meat-and-potatoes town. I worked fine dining for 25 years. I wanted easy, simple, homecooked, all-fresh, nothing out-of-the-bag, good food,� Hayes explains of the concept behind this cozy joint with a classic counter in front of the exposed kitchen, where you can watch your meal come together. Local is important to him as well— his eggs come from Moser Farms in Wauseon, his produce comes from Sam Okun Produce Co.— but Greg’s Grill’s defining characteristic is the freshness which goes into every aspect of Hayes’ cooking. “I’m the only one doing what I’m doing [in West Toledo], I promise you that much. I come here at four in the morning and cut everything fresh every day. I cut and cook my meats, nothing sits around. I just try to do my damndest to do what I can to make everybody happy— put some butts in my seats, make some money.�

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and fresh lettuce, served with your choice of dressing (traditionally, a Cobb goes with blue cheese but Hayes isn’t a “say ‘no’ kind of chef�— do what makes you happy). “I just wanted everything accessible and good. I go to restaurants and I eat, and if someone charges me $9-$10 for a sandwich and I leave hungry... I didn’t want that,� Hayes said. “I am the absolute antithesis of that. I have a sh*tton of frickin’ to-go boxes. I want you to walk out of here and have something to take home with you.� While breakfast is his biggest meal of the day, his lunch menu offers options like his traditional Cuban sandwich, loaded up with ham and pulled pork, pickles and mustard, or his bbq pork sandwich, which he augments with slices of shaved pork tenderloin, instead of the usual pork shoulder. The result is a tender gourmet sandwich slathered with his homemade bbq sauce, that will leave you stuffed— with maybe a little room left for dessert. Oh, and try the parmesan truffle fries, there’s a reason that Greg and his staff refer to them as “crack in a basket.� They are worth a visit all by themselves.

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“That’s what kind of makes me infamous around here lately,� Hayes says, pointing to his freshly made Fruity Pebble cheesecake. Admittedly, that’s the first thing we heard about this place— the must-try dessert that incorporates cereal into the recipe. He also has prepared a double chocolate cheesecake for Toledo’s sweet tooths; we tried them both. It is recommended that you do the same, but if you have to go either/or, opt for a slice of the whimsical Fruity Pebble cheesecake. It’s just one of the many things that should put Greg’s Grill on your dining map. Hours are 7am-8pm, Tuesday-Friday; 8am-2pm, Saturday-Sunday; closed Mondays. Greg’s Grill is located at 3243 W. Sylvania Ave., 419-214-0722. gregsgrilltoledo.com

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Crafts aren’t just for kids— gather your friends and head to Craft at the Quarry for a night of music, fun and lots of beer. There will be 150 beers from breweries all around the country, including the Toledo area, plus food and live music. Beer sample pricing: 5 beers for $5, 15 for $12, and 25 for $22 OR package deal: $25 for admission and 20 samples. 7-11pm. Friday, August 4. $10/admission. Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd. 419-885-7106. centennialterrace.org –EM

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Start stretching and sipping to prepare for this combination yoga class and beer tasting you never knew you were missing. Earnest Brew Works will host a summer session of their Hops and Poses event, led by instructor Renee Small. You can purchase beer before, after, and even during the class. The course only has room for 20 people, so hurry in and reserve your spot. Upcoming dates are Saturday, August 12 and Saturday, September 16. 11am-noon. $10 instructor fee, beer prices vary. Earnest Brew Works, 4342 S. Detroit Ave., 419-340-2589. Check Facebook for details. –MK

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Hens and Hounds Night at Fifth Third- Bring along man’s best friend to see America’s favorite pastime. Please bring a six foot leash. Proceeds go to local pet charities. 6:30-10pm. $12/ person, $8/dog. Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St., 419-891-9029. milb.com

Wednesday, 8.23

Tesla - The band Tesla is performing at Centennial Terrace. Gather your friends for a night of heavy metal and hard rock. 7:30pm. Gold Circle reserved seating/$60. Reserved seating/$42. General Admission/$32. GA day of show/$36. Centennial Terrace 5773 Centennial Rd. 419-8857016. Centennialterrace.org

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Music by the River - The Maumee Community Band performs outdoors on the lawn of the library. Bring your family, your blankets, and get ready for a relaxing summer night. 7-8pm. Maumee Branch Library, 501 River Rd., Maumee, 419-259-5360. toledolibrary.org Free

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Monday, 8.21 Total Solar Eclipse - The Great American Solar Eclipse will turn daylight into twilight on Monday the 21st. Toledo will experience a partial eclipse, so be sure to check it out, but remember to keep your eyes safe. Be on the lookout between 1-4pm. eclipse2017.org

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Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band - Enjoy an evening of good old-fashioned roots rock with musical icon Bob Seger and his band. 7:30pm. Tickets range from $95-$375. Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., 419-255-3300. huntingtoncentertoledo.com

Thursday, 8.24

Art Loop - This month’s Loop is all about the furry, fuzzy pets you love. Pets are welcome to explore the city with you as you peruse local food, entertainment, and art with an animal twist. Wristbands cost $1.25 and grant you unlimited bus rides. 5:30-9pm. Downtown Toledo. theartscommission.org Free

Thursday, 8.17

River Raisin Jazz Festival - Thursday is the finale of the River Raisin Jazz Series, which kicks off a weekend full of amazing jazz artists, local restaurants and food, an art fair, and more. Feel free to bring coolers, grills, chairs, blankets, and pets. Thursday, August 10, various locations, 6-11pm. Friday, August 11, preview party at 6pm. Noon-10pm Saturday, August 12 and Sunday, August 13. St. Mary’s Park, 24 W. Elm Ave., Monroe, MI. riverraisinjazzfestival.org Free

Ann Wilson - Join Ann Wilson of rock band Heart for a night of live music and fun. Lead singer and songwriter Ann Wilson will be performing at Centennial Terrace. 8pm. Gold Circle reserved seating/$59.50. Reserved seating/$49.50. General Admission/$32. GA day of show/$36. Centennial Terrace 5773 Centennial Rd. 419-885-7016. centennialterrace.org

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There’s No Place Like Home - Relax on the patio and enjoy good food, entertainment, and a cash bar. The Pinnacle is hosting a Happy Hour to help support Toledo Fair Housing Center. 5-8pm. $10. The Pinnacle 1772 Indian Wood Circle Maumee, OH. 419-8917325. Thepinnacletoledo.com

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Discover Downtown Toledo Walking Tour Explore Toledo through a number of walking tours sponsored by the University of Toledo. Each week brings a new adventure, this week’s tour, will be through Westmoreland Historic Neighborhood. Also on August 10 at Collingwood Art Center, August 17 at Royal Hotel, & August 24 in the Old Orchard neighborhood. 12pm-1pm. Downtown Toledo, 500 Jefferson Ave. 419-259-5233. media.utoledo.edu Free

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ProMedica Summer Concert Series: Inaugural ProMedica Summer Concert Series - Promedica celebrates its new headquarters with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra and guests. Steve Tyrell performs this month. Blankets/chairs welcome. 7:30pm. Promenade Park, 400 Water St., promedica.org. Free

52nd German-American Festival - Authentic food, beers, live music, kids activities and much more. Times vary. $8/ GA at gates, free/kids 12 and under. Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Rd., Oregon. Check Facebook for details.

Friday Night Cookout in Grand Rapids - Enjoy live music while feasting on grilled salmon or ribeye steak. Sides, dessert, and a drink included. Reservations required. 5-8pm. $32.50/person. Majestic Oak Winery, 13554 Mohler Rd., Grand Rapids. 419-875-6474. majesticoakwinery.com

9 and Wine FORE Autism and The Party IS - This golf scramble includes wine tastings and prizes. The Party begins at 7pm, with apps, music, games and more. 4-11pm. $150/ individual golfer, $600/team of 4, $75/party only. Stone Oak Country Club, 100 Stone Oak Blvd., Holland. 419-291-7031. greatlakesautism.org

Friday, 8.25

Toledo Pride - Sponsored by Planned Parenthood of greater Ohio, Toledo Pride is a celebration of love and acceptance. Levis Square 285 N St Clair St. August, 18 1pm - August 19, 11pm. equalitytoledo.org

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Maumee Summer Fair 2017 - Peruse 150+ arts & crafts booths, while your children explore the Kid’s Zone. Live entertainment, a car show, and more. 5pm-midnight Friday, August 11, and 9ammidnight Saturday, August 12. Prices vary. Uptown Maumee. maumeesummerfair.com

Kelly Miller Circus - Gather friends and family as the Kelly Miller Circus comes to town. 4:30pm, 7:30pm. $6/kids. $12/ adults. 2 and under/free. Corner of Brint and Centennial Brint Rd & Centennial Rd Sylvania. 580-3268345. kellymillercircus.com

Friday, 8.11

Craft at the Ouarry Spend the evening with 150 styles of craft beer, food and music. 7-11pm. $10/door. Beer ticket deals vary. Centennial Terrace 5773 Centennial Rd. Sylvania. 419-885-7106. centennialterrace.org

Sponge @ Fleetwood’s - Head to Hensville for a night of rock and roll and beer. Sponge the band is performing at Fleetwood’s. 6-10pm. $10. Fleetwood’s Tap Room 28 N St Clair St. 419-724-2337. hensvilletoledo.com/ fleetwoods-tap-room

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Red Bird First Friday Explore Sylvania during Red Bird Arts District’s First Friday. Shop, dine, listen to live music and browse art. 5-8pm. Sylvania Community Arts Commission, 5725 Main St. Sylvania,. 419-517-0118. sylvaniaarts.org Free

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August First Friday: Come on Down to Recycle Town - Bring recyclables and enjoy kids activities, live music and vendors. 4-7pm. Downtown Perrysburg. downtownperrysburg.org

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13th Annual Levis Commons Fine Art Fair - Enjoy live music and browse diverse works from over 130 artists. 10am-8pm Saturday, August 19. 11am-5pm Sunday, August 20. Town Center at Levis Commons, 3201 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-931-8888. shopleviscommons.com Free

13th Annual AfricanAmerican Festival Celebrate culture, heritage, and music at this festival, featuring headlining funk and soul band Zapp. Food and drink available. Noon-8pm. $5/admission, $20/VIP. Lucas County Fairgrounds, 1406 Key St., Maumee. 419-255-8876.

34th Annual Northwest Ohio Rib Off - Delicious bbq, live music from talented musicians and family fun are waiting at this year’s NWO Rib Off. Gates open at 4pm Thursday, August 15, and noon Friday, August 18-Sunday, August 20. Prices vary. Lucas County Fairgrounds, 1406 Key St., Maumee. nworiboff.com

Revolution on the Ohio Frontier - Explore the past with this Revolutionary War reenactment, followed by crafts and interactive activities. Also on Sunday, August 20. 9:30am-5pm. $8/adults, $7/ seniors, free/5 and under & OHC members. Fort Meigs, 29100 W. River Rd., 419-874-9147. Fortmeigs.org

43rd Annual Birmingham Ethnic Festival - Hungarian and ethnic foods, arts & crafts, music, dancing, cultural displays, and more make this festival a can’t-miss event. Noon-10pm Saturday, August 19 and noon9pm Sunday, August 20. Consaul St., Check Facebook for details. Free

Saturday, 8.19

14th Annual Downtown Monroe Fine Art Fair - Get your fill of culture and beauty with art of every medium, live jazz music, food, and a childrens art tent in the Historical District of Monroe. 10am-6pm Saturday, August 12 and 10am-5pm Sunday, August 13. Historic Downtown Monroe, MI. 734-242-1472. downtownmonroefineartfair. com. Free

Barefoot at the Beach - Join the Boys and Girls Club for Barefoot at the Beach. This fundraiser will have food, drinks, live music and a fireworks show. 21 and older only. 6-11pm. $100 ($125 starting August 1st). Maumee Bay State Park 1400 State Park Rd. 419-836-7758. barefootatthebeach.org

Saturday, 8.12

Wild About Art - Watch animals create art at this weekend festival with art booths, live music, a childrens area, food, and more. Saturday, August 5 and Sunday, August 6, 10am-6pm. $10/person, ages 10+. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org

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Put-In-Bay Road Race Reunion - Prepare to be dazzled by vintage sports cars as they are displayed and raced at this four-day event, featuring tours, food and drink, a car show, and a car parade at 2pm Sunday. 1-8:30pm Sunday, August 27. 8am-7:30pm Monday, August 28. 9am-8pm Tuesday, August 29. 8:30am1:30pm Wednesday, August 30. Prices vary. Put-In-Bay. 734502-2435. pibroadrace.com

Brian Regan - Come see renowned comedian Brian Regan as he makes a sidesplitting stop in the 419. 7pm. Tickets start at $71. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., 419-381-8851. stranahantheater.org

Sunday, 8.27

Festival of India - Immerse yourself in Indian culture at the Festival of India. Eat some traditional Indian food while enjoying Bollywood dances and shopping for traditional Indian clothing. 11am-8pm. Centennial Terrace 5773 Centennial Rd. 419-885-7016. centennialterrace.org Free

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Violin vixens

Part rock concert, part stage performance, the upcoming Femmes of Rock show at the Hollywood Casino is an undoubtedly cool event. A touring production by the Bella Electric Strings out of Los Angeles and Las Vegas, this show features five electric violin, backed by a band, playing foot-stomping rock covers. Music from AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Eagles, David Bowie, ELO and more gets the virtuoso treatment from these beautiful and talented women. Sing along to this instrumental concert as these girls entertain with their wit and theatrics. 8pm. Saturday, August 5. Hollywood Casino H Lounge, 1968 Miami St., 419-661-5200. hollywoodcasinotoledo.com Free

Peddling religion

Get your tickets now, because this musical is going to sell out fast. Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s The Book of Mormon. The original production from the creators of the animated series Southpark has been touring non-stop for the last five years, and it’s coming back to the Stranahan Theatre. This multiple-award-winning theatrical production tells of two LDS (Mormon) missionaries— one devout and one doubting, who end up peddling their religion in AIDS-ravaged Africa. If you’re sensitive or actually a Mormon, you should probably stay far, far away. Everyone else, you’ll likely laugh yourself out of your seat. Times vary. Tuesday, September 19-Sunday, September 24. $50$583. Stranahan Theatre, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., 419-381-58851. stranahantheatre.org

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Take your tap dancing game to the next… step. Broadway performer-turned-dance teacher Julie O’Connell is offering a Master Level Tap Class. Accepting only 20 dancers, this class is open to everyone— for those who consider themselves an intermediate or advanced level tap dancer. Toledo Ballet Executive Director Mari Davies stresses that 3-4 years of tap training would be a loose prerequisite for taking this class. The O’Connell name is legendary for dance in the area, and with the popularity of dancing on the rise, “who better than Julie O’Connell to teach this class,” Davies said. If you think you’ve got the goods, call now to reserve your spot. This is an invaluable opportunity for dancers of all ages. 5:45-6:45 pm. Thursday, August 3. $20. Toledo Ballet, 5327 Monroe St., 419-471-0049. Check out the event on Facebook. –JK

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Sad song

Italian for “beautiful singing,” Bel Canto by Ann Patchett is a love story set in the midst of tragedy. An opera soprano performing at an exclusive house party in South America is taken hostage along with other prominent partygoers. As the ransom negotiations stretch out over days and then months, relationships begin to form among the captured— and their captors. Winner of a PEN Faulkner Award for Fiction and an Orange Prize, this moving and dramatic work is the Toledo Book Club’s August selection. Newcomers are always welcome to join the discussion, even if they haven’t read the book. A separate poetry reading will precede the book club discussion, beginning at 5:30pm. 7pm. Thursday August 3. Gathering Volumes, 196 E. Boundary St., 567-3366188. gatheringvolumes.com Free

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Storytelling, an invaluable skill, allows you to relate to an audience while conveying key information about a larger issue. Not just for creatives, The Importance of Storytelling is a presentation by Amanda Filippelli for the ongoing Code City series. Filipelli, an associate editor for the Oyez Review in Chicago, has worked in every aspect of publishing, and will discuss the value of spinning verbal yarns while telling a few stories of her own. Code City is a free collective that meets bimonthly for discussions and presentations on the avenues of creativity, technology and business. 6-8pm. Monday, August 7. Rustbelt Coffee, 119 N. Ontario St., 419-819-5988. codecity.co Free

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On Monday, August 14 the Walbridge Branch Library invites you to bring a dish to share, made from recipes found in The Hungry Girl: Clean and Hungry cookbook by Lisa Lillien. The ongoing Page to Table series, hosted by Kristen Wetzel and Jenny Swope, selects a different cookbook monthly for participants to experience different dishes, while mingling with fellow enthusiasts. Everyone is welcome and no prior registration is required. The event will be held in the second floor meeting room. 6:30pm. Monday, August 14. Wood County District Public Library Walbridge Branch, 108 N. Main St., Walbridge. 419-666-9900. wcdpl.org Free

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Bonnie and Clyde

Let your adrenaline rush as you embark on the adventures of Bonnie and Clyde (1967). This classic story, filled with crime and love, will bring you back in time to the Great Depression, when young Bonnie, and her lover, Clyde, take on robbery and running from the law. For two days only, Fathom Events is bringing these two young gangsters back to the big screen. Showings at 2pm and 7pm. Sunday, August 13, Wednesday, August 16. $8/matinee $10.25/evening. Franklin Park 16, 5001 Monroe St., 419-473-3317. fathomevents.com. –EM

300 and you

Fans of the movie 300 will want to head down to the Outdoor Theater at the Toledo Museum of Art to watch its precursor, The 300 Spartans (1962). Playing in support of the touring exhibit The Berlin Painter and His World, this is the second in four historical-themed films shown by the museum. A depiction of the Battle of Thermopylae, this film was actually shot in the region occupied by the legendary Spartans of ancient Greece. Starring Richard Egan as Leonidas, this film is a little less comic book-style ultraviolence and a little more sword and sandals drama. If you don’t have anyone to go with, join the Toledo Movie Club, a dedicated group of movie enthusiasts who are always looking for film friends. They’ll be attending the event and you can find their group listing on meetup.com. 9pm. Friday, August 4. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Dinner date

Need proof that racial tension is still alive in 2017? Check out how resonant 1967’s Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner feels 50 years later. Starring Spencer Tracy, Katherine Hepburn and Sidney Poitier, this sharp comedy tells of a college student bringing her new black boyfriend home to meet her progressive, liberal white parents— who turn out to not be quite as progressive as they initially thought. The smash hit 2017 movie Get Out borrows heavily from the premise of this film. 2-4pm. Wednesday, August 9. Toledo Lucas County Public Library Waterville Branch, 800 Michigan Ave., 419-878-3055. toledolibrary.org Free

The 14th Annual

Monroe Fine Art Fair Located in Downtown Monroe, East 1st St. & Washington. In conjunction with the

16th Annual Jazz Festival HOFFMASTER

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Saturday, August 12th: 10am-6pm | Sunday, August 13th: 10am-5pm

Sculptures, Photographers, Jewelry, Pottery, Glass, Wood, Fiber Art & Painters. 2nd stage for Jazz Festival at the Pavilion. Children’s Art Tent by the Lotus Fountain.

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The Glass City’s Porcelain Treasures

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World’s largest collection of Lithophanes By Athena Cocoves

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The world’s largest collection of 19th century translucent porcelain plaques is at the Blair Museum at the Toledo Botanical Gardens. Amassed by the late Laurel Blair, a Toledo eccentric with a penchant for growing orchids, the works have been nested on the campus of the Toledo Botanical Gardens since 1993, drawing international visitors.

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Discovering magic

Lithophanes are molded porcelain plaques formed from a wax model, with carved details. The ⅛1/8 inch thick panes, typically only a few inches square, appear three-dimensional with intricate detail when backlit. The 19th century European art form is peculiar and specimens are rare. Blair first discovered the art form during an October 1961 meeting with fellow members of the International Musical Box Society. Blair, whose father began Blair Realty and Investment Company in 1908, a major 1920’s Toledo developer, described his first viewing of a pane “... this small white piece . . . made me stop and contemplate its beauty. I had never seen anything like it before and there was another close by which was equally as beautiful in all of its details.” The Museum’s current curator, Stephanie Mattonie speaks about Blair’s passion for the art form, “When he found lithophanes he said he had fallen in love. So, he started buying a few... then a couple more... then [he] would buy collections as fellow collectors would pass.”

One of a kind

“This is the only museum in the world dedicated to lithophanes. Our collection includes almost 24,000 pieces,” says Mattonie. “Most Toledoans don’t know about the Blair Museum. However, we are a destination location for many international visitors that read about us.” An historical niche art interest, lithophanes provided an “affordable (way) for the emerging middle class to have a piece of art in their home,” explains Mattonie. Today, 3D printing has sparked a small revival and, as well, an assortment of laser-cut lithophanes are offered in the Museum’s gift shop.

Future enchantment

Mattonie, who came on board as the curator in January 2017, enthuses “for me, this place is like Disneyland. When I come in and light things up…. It’s all just so beautiful. My first reaction is ‘enchanting.’ ”

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At a time when lamps were lit with whale or tallow oil, the porcelain plaque in lithophane lamps provided a barrier from the smoke and smell caused by burning animal fat.

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Stephanie Mattonie, the Museum’s current curator, came on board in January 2017. The current display is charming and captivating, including jewel-encrusted frames featuring water sprites, depictions of attractive women, and other seductive scenes of nature illuminating curiosity. In June 2017, the Toledo Area Metroparks took over operation of the Toledo Botanical Gardens, but since the Museum is owned by the City of Toledo, its future seems clear. “As far as we know, everything is going to stay the same with The Blair. We look forward to greeting guests on a regular basis,” says Mattonie. Blair Museum of Lithophanes 1-4pm, Saturdays and Sundays, and by appointment. May through October. Free 5403 Elmer Dr., 419-245-1356. Lithophanemuseum.org

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Animal art

n Painting comes to the Toledo Zoo, as animals, their handlers and inspired artists host art shows over successive evenings. First up, a paint night fundraiser on behalf of tigers. The Zoo’s animals and workers will be creating works of art, available for purchase. 6:30-9pm. Monday, August 7. $45. n Wild about Art: a showcase of nearly 100 talented artists selling their wares, from booths scattered throughout the zoo. Live music, and live demos of art being made by artists and animals. 10am-5pm. Saturday-Sunday, August 5-6. Free with admission to the Toledo Zoo. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org

Hooked on handmade art?

Sauder Village will hold their annual Rug Hooking Week, offering four days of classes, workshops and an impressive display featuring hundreds of handmade rugs done by artists throughout the country and abroad. The deadline to submit rugs or works in the mixed media category is noon, August 4. 10am-5pm. Wednesday-Saturday, August 16-19. $17for adults, or $11 for admission to the Rug Hooking event only. Sauder Village, 22611 State Route 2 Archbold, OH 419-446-2541. Saudervillage.org ––EM

Follow the light

Wednesday 8.2

Wednesday 8.16

YAAW 2017 Creatives Premiere and Artist Market - The Young Artists At Work program involves area youth artists in a 6-week program that will yield a large, Creative Peaceful Resistance-themed mural displayed at Wilson Park, as well as numerous art pieces, which will be available for purchase. Check out the works, take a studio tour and enjoy a multimedia performance at the Peristyle Theatre. 5-7pm. UT’s Center for the Visual Arts, 620 Grove Pl. 419-254-2787. theartscommission.org Free

Simple Inlay Clay for Beginners Create a unique piece through simple clay inlay at this course for novices, taught by Allison Burch. 6:30-8:30pm. $28/members, $30/nonmembers. Hands On Studio at Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr., 419-902-6800. Check Facebook for details.

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Friday 8.4 Blanchard Valley Plein Air Painters Exhibit - Local Artists Sharon Hammer Baker, William Mancuso, Sachiko Kawamura, and Barb Houdeshell display their oil, watercolor, and pastel paintings at American Frame from August 1-30. The public is invited to take a first look at their opening reception on Thursday, August 4. 5:30-7pm. American Frame Showroom & Gallery, 400 Tomahawk Dr., Maumee. 419-887-8030. americanframe.com. Free

Saturday 8.5

Gain a new perspective on the Toledo Museum of Art’s Georgia and David K. Welles Sculpture Garden during Twilight Tours: Garden Party. The nighttime tour will offer visitors flashlights, to highlight famous works, like Barry Flanagan’s Large Leaping Hare (1982) and Jaume Plensa’s Spiegel, in a new light. Before the tour begins, enjoy a drink in the café. Space is limited, reserve your spot in advance. 6:30pm, cocktails. 8pm, tour. Friday, August 11 and August 25. $15/ members. $25/non-members. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org —AC

Making Magic in the Garden - Arden Pontasch of Sage Horticultural Solutions will guide this workshop, where you’ll make a mycorrhizal fungi “potion” and learn all about the magic that comes along with gardens. Email thespacetoledo@gmail.com to reserve a spot. 1-2:30pm. $25. The Space, 425 Jefferson Ave., 3rd Floor. 419-601-9163. Check Facebook for details.

Sunday 8.6 Master of the Galaxy + The Spray Can - Learn a variety of spray-painting techniques, then create a unique piece of galaxy artwork. Ages 16+. Registration and materials required; check Facebook for a list of supplies that can be purchased in-store. 1:30-4:30pm. Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St., 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

Tuesday 8.8 Wire and Seed Bead Spider - Create a tiny, colorful creature from a variety of beads and patterns with instructor Molly Savino. All materials provided. 6:30-8:30pm. $28/members, $30/nonmembers. Hands On Studio at Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr., 419-902-6800. Check Facebook for details.

Saturday 8.12 Dream Catcher Making - Make your very own, personalized dream catcher from a variety of materials, then enjoy a shopping discount after the class is over. All supplies provided. Registration required. 5:30-6:30pm. $30. Gypsie Soul, 123 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-873-7266. Check Facebook for details. Intro to Soft Pastels - Dive into the world of pastels with this workshop led by professional artist Mary Jane Erard. All materials provided. No experience necessary. Registration required. 10:30am-12:30pm. $35. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St., 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

Doug Fiely: Scratching the Surface A collection of 25 paintings and handpulled prints by area artist Doug Fiely will be on display, showcasing his unique style, texture, etching, and process. All work is for sale. Open during building hours, 8am4:30pm Monday-Friday; exhibit runs through Wednesday, August 15. Perrysburg Municipal Building, 207 W. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-324-4758. fielyarts.com. Free Place to Play Pop-Up Exhibit - Check out this out-of-the-box exhibit featuring nontraditional works of art and display methods by talented local artists, curated by Ian Welch, owner of Pegboard Press printmaking studio. Runs through Wednesday, August 16. 1301 Adams St., theartscommission.org. Free Wild Light Exhibit - 80 photos and 16 illustrations by Michigan-based artist Rick Leider will be on display during the month of August. Show focuses on active portraits of Midwest wildlife. Open Fridays-Sundays 10am4pm. National Center for Nature Photography at Secor Metropark, 10001 W. Central Ave., Berkey. 419-407-9793. metroparkstoledo.com. Free

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A Little Road Music

Chris Duarte Group brings the blues to Club Soda By Joel Sensenig

Pride Weekend Events

Texas blues guitarist Chris Duarte has been compared to Stevie Ray Vaughan. Find out for yourself when he visits Club Soda on August 10. Chris Duarte has had the blues for at least three decades. After years of honing his craft in relative obscurity, the Texas native burst onto the national scene in 1994 with the release of his Texas Sugar/Strat Magik album, earning his name a mention in the same breath as blues icons Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy and B.B. King. A 1995 Guitar Player magazine reader’s poll put him fourth behind those gods in a list of “Best Blues Guitarists.” The Chris Duarte Group bring their brand of Texas blues-rock to Toledo’s Club Soda on August 10 in a show presented by the Black Swamp Blues Society. “Each city has its own vibe to it. Toledo, coming up from an old factory town, an old blue-collar town, is going through a transition. I’m watching Toledo change, because we’ll go through it on our way to Columbus or Dayton from Detroit. But we still pop in to Toledo. I’ve always had a nice appreciation of Toledo,” Duarte enthused.

Blues and blue collar

Years ago, Duarte graced the stage of the Stranahan Theater with bluesrockers ZZ Top and B.B King. “I like Toledo a lot — I’m glad we’re getting back there. Toledo does have an appreciation for blues and they have a workingman’s attitude.” Speaking of work, Duarte says he lives for the stage. “I really like to keep a busy schedule,” he said from his Austin home. “Eight gigs a week is not too bad for me.” The 54-year-old Duarte still likes being on the road and bounces between small cities like Blawnox, Pennsylvania and Lima, New York and Toledo on his way to stops in Chicago, San Francisco and Phoenix.

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Quiet nights

“I’ve seen some cats that are really hard partiers and they’re not going to be around very long,” said Duarte, who had his own struggles with drugs in the ‘90s. “I stopped partying after gigs a long time ago. Now we just get down to the gig, do our thing, go to the hotel and see what terrible movie HBO’s put on for us. Some people are pretty let down when they hang out with us after a gig. We’re just three quiet guys.” Duarte and his band come to life on stage. Although the Austin, Texas guitarist was often compared to Stevie Ray Vaughan— who died four years prior to the release of Duarte’s debut album— some may be surprised to know he has a strong affinity for jazz music. Not that he tries to conjure up thoughts of his idol John Coltrane up there.

Jazz hands

“My leanings toward jazz are just an indulgence,” he said. “I’m not a jazz player by any stretch of the imagination. I try to be, but I know I’m not. I’m just trying to be an all-around guitar player. For some reason, the blues just spoke to me. What I like about blues is the visceral feeling you can put into it, and also the way it relates to the audience. They get it.”

Inside Stage: Thursday: Pre-Pride Party with Sterling’s Thirsty Thursday Dancers Friday: Official Kickoff Dance Party with DJMY Saturday: Male Revue Featuring: Johnny Dangerously Forest Wilde Joey Lewis and a Surprise Special Guest

Outside Stage: Saturday: Loose Lips and Guest Sunday: Big Rainbow Brunch Crawl & Tea Dance Provided by The Village Adams in Association with Toledo Pride

Parking Lot Party

TO PM +7+ s PM #ASEY #LARK 4:00 to 10:00pm - Sugar Vernequte, Deja D. Dellataro & a surprise guest

Doors at 7pm. Show at 8pm. Thursday, August 10. $20. Club Soda, 3922 Secor Rd.. https://duarte.rocks blackswampbluessociety.org.

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wed, AUG 2 ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Danny Mettler Music Go Round: Up Close Concerts Presents A.S. Coomer

ROCK, POP

The Village Idiot: Supersuckers

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jonathan Rutter & Tyler Aukerman

COUNTRY, BLUEGRASS

ROCK, POP

OTHER

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Hollywood Casino: Femmes of Rock Bar 145: Faction Centennial Terrace: Eddie & The Edsels Ottawa Park Amphitheatre: The Nu-Tones The Blarney: Kids With Knives Ye Olde Durty Bird: Vibe and Direct

Table Forty4: Radio Traffic Pub at Paula Brown Shop: Mojoe Boes and His Noble Jones Elizabeth Park: Jazz on the River

ALTERNATIVE, PUNK

Sodbuster Bar: Ragtime Rick & His Chefs of Dixieland

The Ottawa Tavern: Peapodpalooza 3: The Mic of Destiny with Bliss Nova, Grubby Paws, Chris Kerekes, Ice Cream Militia

OTHER

COUNTRY, BLUEGRASS

Bier Stube: Name That Tune/Karaoke & Lip Syncing

THURS, AUG 3 ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Cheers Sports Eatery: Johnny Rod

ROCK, POP

Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

Majestic Oak Winery: Andrew Dean St. Andrew United Methodist Church: Toledo Country Live

OTHER

NINE at Hensville: Skyline Sessions Bier Stube: Karaoke & Lip Syncing

SUN, AUG 6 ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Pub at Paula Brown Shop: Blues & Rock Open Jam Session featuring Aayan Niam, Joel Hazard, Mark Sentle & Friends Papa’s Tavern: Buzz Anderson and the Steak Dinners Open Jam Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jason Quick Trio

Majestic Oak Winery: Sarah Brosch Orchard Inn: Bashville with Rachel Coats and Lucciana Costa Art & Performance Center of West Toledo: Up Close Concerts presents Rick Caswell Bar 145: Ryan Dunlap Duo

OTHER

ROCK, POP

Levis Square Park: Glass City Steel Bier Stube: Karaoke & Lip Syncing

FRI, AUG 4 ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Genre Ties

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

The Village Idiot: Bob Rex & Friends Ye Olde Durty Bird: Ramona Collins

Majestic Oak Winery: Carolyn Hock Quimby’s: Johnny Rod Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Barile and May Rocky’s Bar: Jason Hutson Duo

ALTERNATIVE, PUNK

ROCK, POP

OTHER

Hensville: Sponge, The Skittle Bots Table Forty4: Stonehouse The Village Idiot: Beg To Differ Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Noisy Neighbors Bar 145: Gas Station Disco The Blarney: Union Rising

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

Toledo Museum of Art: Sarah D’Angelo NINE at Hensville: Stella, Manley, & Beagle Club Soda: The Overton Project, Carmen Miller Ye Olde Durty Bird: Laura Rain and the Caesars Bier Stube: The Good, The Bad, & The Blues Pub at Paula Brown Shop: Jason Quick Trio

ALTERNATIVE, PUNK

Ottawa Tavern: Blue Walls CD Release Show wsg Equipment, Mindless Matters, Motel Stories

COUNTRY, BLUEGRASS

Pub at Paula Brown Shop: Kyle White Howard’s Club H: Corduroy Road Homeslice Pizza: The Whiskey Charmers

OTHER

Wesley’s Bar: Old School Fridays Bier Stube: Karaoke & Lip Syncing

SAT, AUG 5 ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Pat & Dandy’s: Duet To-It Shawn’s Irish Tavern: Johnny Rod The Village Idiot: Adrian and Meredith Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Jeff Stewart Howards Club H: Chris Shutters

Frankies: 10/31, Sixx Digit, Mary Jane Effect, GhiftD, Mac Nova, Defonix, Sly Til I Die, Ninja 2 Chow, Madhouse, Hize

Bier Stube: Jam Night/Open Mic Our Brothers Place: DJ M-Sax Video Mixing Open Mic Night The Sodbuster Bar: Songs & Swigs for Sandy with Tom Clawson, The Shakin’ Shivers, Lucian Townes, The Bourbon Cowboys, Ryan Roth, Duet To-It, Hector Mendoza, Chris Knopp, Last Born Sons & jam band

wed, AUG 9 Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Danny Mettler Fleetwoods Tap Room: Dave Carpenter NINE at Hensville: Jeff Stewart

ROCK, POP

Bar 145: Caveman & the Dinosaur

ALTERNATIVE, PUNK Centennial Terrace: Tesla

COUNTRY, BLUEGRASS

The Village Idiot: The Black Lillies Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jeff Tucker Sodbuster Bar: Ragtime Rick & His Chefs of Dixieland

OTHER

Bier Stube: Name That Tune/Karaoke & Lip Syncing

THURS, AUG 10 ACOUSTIC, FOLK

The Village Idiot: Brother Brothers NINE at Hensville: Tim Oehlers The Blarney: Chris Jaquillard

ROCK, POP

Levis Square: Last Born Sons Centennial Terrace: Ann Wilson

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Joe Boe’s & His Noble Jones Club Soda: Chris Duarte Sizzling Summertime Blues

OTHER

Bier Stube: Karaoke & Lip Syncing

FRI, AUG 11 ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Majestic Oak Winery: Johnny Rod Mail Pouch Saloon: Duet To-It Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Barile and May\

ROCK, POP

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Duet To It

Realm: Flatline Revival, The Casket Company, I, Embodiment, Life Before Us Table Forty4: Calen and the Savidges Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Zodiac Click Hensville Park: The Grape Smugglers The Blarney: Bradberries Bar 145: LDNL

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

HIP HOP, ELECTRONIC

MON, AUG 7 ACOUSTIC, FOLK

The Village Idiot: Frankie May and Associates

COUNTRY, BLUGRASS Bronze Boar: Kyle Smithers

TUES, AUG 8 ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Fleetwood’s Tap Room: Jeff Stewart The Village Idiot: John Barile & Bobby May Sukit Hookah: Breaking Ground Rocky’s Bar: Open Mike with Kyle Smithers

ROCK, POP

Culture Clash Records: Violent Bloom, Sweet Lil

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Hvy J Trio

Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center: Open Mic Night Bier Stube: Karaoke & Lip Syncing Rocky’s Bar: Open Mic with Kyle Smithers

Bretz Nightclub: BASSRUSH

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

Toledo Museum of Art: It’s Essential Rocky’s Bar: Michelle Shelton Ye Olde Durty Bird: Bobby G

ALTERNATIVE, PUNK

Frankies: Punchline 20th Anniversary Tour with Blackeye, Ego & The Maniacs, Drop Dead Silhouette Howards Club H: Suicide Conspiracy, Catherine’s X, Saturnine Hello

COUNTRY, BLUEGRASS

Pub at Paula Brown: Kyle White NINE at Hensville: Jon and Roman Bozo’s Bar & Grill: Lance Stinson

OTHER

Wesley’s Bar: Old School Fridays Club Soda: Steve Taylor’s Reggae CD Release Party Bier Stube: Karaoke & Lip Syncing

Vegetable rock

You know you’ve made it on the radio when you can throw a concert named after you and people show up for three straight years. Q105.5 radio personality Peapod is hosting Peapodpalooza 3: The Mic of Destiny, his annual charity/rock show. Featuring area musicians Tink and the Tanks (winners of City Paper’s BOT for Best New Band), Fish Fisher, Bliss Nova, Grubby Paws, and Chris Kerekes, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Pat O’Connor Fund. 8pm. Saturday, August 5. $5. The Ottawa Tavern, 1815 Adams St., 419-725-5483. facebook.com/peapodontheradio

Jazz by the water

Celebrate the most American of music styles in all its forms when the River Raisin Jazz Festival (RRJF) sounds off at St. Mary’s Park. The culmination of their town Jazz Series, the RRJF officially kicks off with several performances at bars and clubs around town on Thursday evening. On Friday, celebrate at a Preview Party with a performance by Tony Guerrero. Saturday and Sunday, the main festival days, feature performances by performers including Patrick Yandall, Soundproof and Gerald Albright. You can bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks. Beer and food will be available onsite. Thursday, August 10-Sunday, August 13. St. Mary’s Park, W. Elm Ave., Monroe MI. riverraisinjazzfestival.org Free

Downtown getdown

Food truck rallies dominate your Thursdays, but what are you to do on a Tuesday at lunchtime? Head down to Seagate Square to check out The Electric Lunch featuring Universal Wavelength. Playing near the water feature at the base of the Fifth/Third Center, the group will perform two hours of original material. A diverse group, you’ll hear tunes ranging from surf rock to folk to psychedelic rock to metal. All ages welcome. 113:30am-1:30pm. Tuesday, August 8, Seagate Square, One Seagate. Check out the event on Facebook. OTHER

SAT, AUG 12 ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Buster Brown’s Big Dog Lounge: Duet To-It Table Forty4: Scott Fish Trio

ROCK, POP

Majestic Oak Winery: Distant Cousinz Togany Fest: Noisy Neighbors Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Kids With Knives Hensville Park: Hepcat Revival 201 Morris: Five Horse Johnson, Light Horizon, The Essentials, Coffin Walker Bar 145: Cherry On Top Ye Olde Durty Bird: Katie’s Randy Cat

HIP HOP, ELECTRONIC

Realm: Laced Up Classic with T2 Music, NBMG, Rocky Duh, Triple Threat Muzik, MBK-My Brothers Keeper, Boom the Bomb

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

Ottawa Park Amphitheatre: The Good, The Bad, & The Blues Toledo Museum of Art: Lou Harrison

ALTERNATIVE, PUNK

Frankies: Cryptic Wisdom w/ DJ Michael Foxx, C The Gray & Mix Fox, SLIT, Joe Jones Ottawa Tavern: Tell All Your Friends Howards Club H: I, Defiance, Awaiting Fate

Uptown Maumee: Maumeepalooza Bier Stube: Karaoke & Lip Syncing

SUN, AUG 13 ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Bar 145: Duet To-It Art & Performance Center of West Toledo: Up Close Concerts Presents Jake Pilewski

ROCK, POP

Majestic Oak Winery: Don Coats Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Genre Ties

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum: The Good, The Bad, & The Blues The Village Idiot: Bob Rex & Friends Ye Olde Durty Bird: Straight Up

OTHER

Bier Stube: Jam Night/Open Mic Our Brothers Place: DJ M-Sax Video Mixing Open Mic

MON, AUG 14 JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

The Village Idiot: John Barile and Bobby May Ye Olde Durty Bird: Maddison Binkley

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Barracuda in the Quarry

Ann Wilson of Heart fame

The ‘80s were responsible for some of the worst trends in fashion, food and art, but they got the music right. Arguably, the ‘80s were the era when girls rocked the hardest— and the hardest rocking of 80’s girls were sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson of the band Heart. Responsible for such hits as “Barracuda,” “Alone” and “What About Love,” the band split after a controversy, but each sister still tours independently and lead singer Ann, brings her show, Ann Wilson of Heart, to the Centennial Terrace. Revisit 80’s hard rock feminism at this outdoor stage event. 8pm. Thursday, August 10. $49.50/reserved $32/general. Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., 419-885-7106. centennialterrace.org –JK

COUNTRY, BLUEGRASS Bronze Boar: Kyle Smithers

TUES, AUG 15 ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Jeff Stewart Rocky’s Bar: Open Jam with Joel Hazard and Mark Sentle

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Chris Buzzelli

wed, AUG 16 ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Danny Mettler Music Go Round: Up Close Concerts Presents Chris Salyer Ye Olde Durty Bird: The Quickness

COUNTRY, BLUEGRASS

The Village Idiot: Blackfoot Gypsies Sodbuster Bar: Ragtime Rick & His Chefs of Dixieland

OTHER

Bier Stube: Name That Tune/Karaoke & Lip Syncing

OTHER

Bier Stube: Karaoke & Lip Syncing Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center: Open Mic Night

TUESDAY Taco Tuesday $1 Tacos WEDNESDAY Trivia Night $18 Pitchers

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Frankie says “Relax!�

Totally ‘80s, the nation’s preeminent 80’s music cover band is making a stop at Hollywood Casino. For one night only, do “the lawnmower�, ‘the peppermill�, “the mashed potato� and “the running man� to your favorite tunes from the Decade of Greed. It’s like going to a concert in a John Hughes movie. Totally ‘80s, out of Pittsburgh, combines superb musicianship with authentic dress and their shows feature fun nostalgia and give-a-ways. You don’t have to dress up, but if you don’t, somebody might, like, totally gag you with a spoon. 9pm. Friday, August 4. Hollywood Casino, 1968 Miami St., 419-661-5200. hollywoodcasinotoledo.com Free —JK

Fashion comes full circle

“Everything, eventually, comes back into style.â€? Typical thinking is that the clichĂŠ is true, but a look to the past shows not every style enjoys the rebound. Curious about what past trends were popular, and how designers created buzz before the age of fashion blogs and Instagram? Witness the Toledo Museum of Art’s collection of historic tastemakers during Circle 2445 Tours: Haute Couture. 3-4:30pm. Sunday, August 13. Free for Circle 2445 members. $10/nonmembers. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. couturetour.eventbrite.com —AC

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Thursday 8.3 [comedy] Rooftop Comedy at Fleetwoods - A night of laughs is in store at Hensville, with stand up comedians from around the region performing in a fun outdoor setting. This month’s headliner is Toledo comic Mike Szar, and the evening will be emceed by Reese Leonard. 8-9:30pm. Fleetwood’s Tap Room, 28 N. St. Clair St. 419-724-2337. hensvilletoledo.com. Free

Friday 8.4 [misc.] Rummage Sale - Planned Pethood’s second biggest fundraising event of the season takes place this weekend, boasting pet supplies, furniture, toys & games, books, clothing, cookware, and more. Bring a $5 donation + your broken or unwanted electronics to be disposed of safely & your information destroyed. 9am-5pm Friday, August 4 and Saturday, August 6. 9am-2pm Sunday, August 6. Lucas County Fairgrounds, 1406 Key St., 419-826-3499. plannedpethood.org Free

118th Annual MRYC Regatta - Enjoy the 118th year of Maumee River Yacht Club’s exciting crew regatta, this year featuring live music from local bands, delicious food and the AYC pool party. 5-11:30pm. Friday, August 4 and Saturday, August 5. $5/ticket. Maumee River Yacht Club, 2735 Broadway St., 419-382-3625. mryc.us

[outdoors] Friday Night Family Cruise - Kick back and relax on this leisurely tour of wildlife and beautiful estates along the Maumee River. Feel free to bring a picnic or order some Marco’s pizza to the dock beforehand. Registration required. 6-8pm. $17/person, $9/12 and under. Sandpiper Boat, Water St. & Jefferson Ave. 419-537-1212. sandpiperboat.com

Saturday 8.5 [theater] Pirates of Penzance - The Epiphany Players will perform the operetta “Pirates of Penzance�. The Saturday performance is Dress Like a Pirate Night and will include hors d’oeuvres. 7:30pm Saturday, August 5 and Sunday, August 6. Epiphany Lutheran Church 915 N. Reynolds Rd. epiphanylutheranchurch.com

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Community Days at the Village - Hands-on activities make history exciting again at this monthly celebration of Sylvania. Special events by the Toledo Metroparks and Toledo Lucas County Public Libraries. 1-4pm. Sylvania Historical Village, 5717 N. Main St., Sylvania. 419-517-5533. sylvaniachamber.org. Free

Sunday 8.6 [advocacy] [music] Songs & Swigs for Sandy - There will be a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, drink specials, an animal station, and a jam-packed lineup of local music, to benefit Sandy Wilson, a Toledo native who has been through a series of recent tragedies. 1pm-midnight. The Sodbuster Bar, 5758 Main St., Sylvania. 419-517-1045. sodbusterbar.com. Free

Monday 8.7 [outdoors] Toledo Metroparks and Bittersweet Nature Walk - Explore different habitats, wildlife, and forests as you take a walk around Bittersweet Farm’s 35 acres with a Metroparks guide. All ages welcome; register online. 1011am. Bittersweet Farms, 12660 Archbold Whitehouse Rd., Whitehouse. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com. Free

Thursday 8.10 [outdoors] Art of Woodlawn Cemetery Tour - Explore the beautiful grounds at twilight and take a closer look at the art of the monuments and mausoleums. Led by Ed Hill from the Toledo Library. 6-7:30pm. Woodlawn Cemetery, 1502 W. Central Ave., 419-472-2186. historic-woodlawn.com. Free

Friday 8.11 [sports] LEGO Weekend at the Mud Hens - Get creative with Lego and Fifth Third field with interactive displays, building stations, a mystery ball sale, and other promotions at the Mud Hens vs. Bisons game. Followed by fireworks, and The Grape Smugglers performing at Hensville Park. 7pm. $15/game ticket. Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St., 419-725-4367. milb.com

Saturday 8.12 [music] Lou Harrison Music Marathon Lou Harrison’s centenary year is celebrated with his music performed by Third Coast Percussion, Paul Jacobs, members of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra, and more. Also features chamber music, demonstrations, and a documentary film. Noon-10pm. $5-$25. GlasSalon, Little Theatre, and Peristyle at the Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

Sunday 8.13 [misc.] Praise and Worship Funday - A free community picnic will be held in the parking lot of Warren AME Church, along with live entertainment, drawings for prizes, vendors, face painting, and much more. Bring your lawn chairs. 11:30am-3pm. Warren AME Church, 915 Collingwood Blvd., 419-450-0165. warren-ame.org. Free

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road trip Looking for a quick change of scenery and a taste of something different? Here is a list of our top August must-attend, out-of-town events:

Hamburger heaven

Experience two full days of assorted hamburgers from a variety of area restaurants, during the National Hamburger Festival. Live music, a variety show and plenty of activities for the whole family, including an eating challenge and “Bobbing for Burgers.� Sampling tickets are one dollar each. Beer and wine will be available. Children 8 and under are free. Noon-11pm, Saturday, August 12; Noon-7pm, Sunday, August 13. $5. Lock 3 Park, 200 S. Main St., Akron. 716-565-4141. hamburgerfestival.com

Get crafty

Are you feeling those post-Maker’s Mart blues? Hit the road up to Ypsilanti, Mich. for their DIYpsi Indie Art Fair. Over 90 crafters from all over the U.S. will be showing off and selling their intricate wares. ABC Microbrewery will be providing special brews and eats. Live music until 10pm (though the craft fair portion closes at 8pm) and fun summer surprises throughout. 11am-8pm, Saturday, August 5; Noon-6pm, Sunday, August 6. $2-$5/suggested donation. ABC Microbrewery, 720 Norris St., Ypsilanti, MI. 734-480-2739. diypsi.com —JK

6th Annual Barrio Latino Art Festival - See work by local artists and get a sense of the community’s spirit during a day full of creativity, food, music, dancing, entertainment and family fun, held in support of Nuestra Gente Community Projects and The Providence Center. Noon-9pm. 1205 Broadway St. (near the corner of Western St.). Check Facebook for details. Free

[literary] UnCloistered Poetry - Listen to featured poets display their craft at this monthly series, followed by an open mic. 5 minute limit per reader (about 2-3 poems). Limited menu available. 6-8pm. Calvino’s Restaurant, 3143 W. Central Ave. toledopoet.com. Free

Tuesday 8.15 [advocacy] [film] Equality Toledo Pride 2017 Film Series - Films from local artists Tanasio Loudermill and KB Woodson will be screened for Toledo Pride. Refreshments are provided, drink specials and food are available, and donations are accepted. 8pmmidnight. The Attic on Adams, 1701 Adams St., 419-243-5350. Check Facebook for details.

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Years lived in Toledo: 25 years Occupation: Business Owner/ Designer at RGDEZIGNS (1316 Adams St., RGDEZIGNS.com) My story, in one sentence: Just a guy blessed with many talents who works hard and prays harder! UpTown is the place in Toledo I’m most proud of. The best meal I had in Toledo was my momma’s food. I’m at my most calm in Toledo when I’m at the RGDEZIGNS office working.

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ZooToDo is my favorite annual event.

The street I drive on/walk on most often is Adams St. If I could change one thing about Toledo, I would fix all the old streets. If I knew I could get away with it, I would run on the field in the middle of a Mud Hens game The best view of Toledo is from International Park.

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The Toledo business you’ll most likely find me at is RGDEZIGNS. When I’m craving the best Greek Salad with chicken, I go to The Wing Station. If Toledo had a new motto, it would be Work Hard, Pray Harder. My favorite church to attend is Hope Baptist Church on South Ave. I always brag about Toledo’s Adam's Street come up.

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Side Cut Metro Park, 1026 W River Rd, Maumee, OH 43537 Our goal, through this walk, is to join together as a community to raise awareness and to engage in the fight to prevent and end Human Sex Trafficking. Additionally, we seek to aid sexually exploited children through safe havens and developmental programs.

Proceeds will benefit local Human Sex Trafficking Direct Service Providers: Salvation Army R.I.S.E., Butterflies 15, Cocoon, My Sister’s House for Girls, Project V.O.I.C.E., and others.

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Human sex trafficking is not just a Toledo reality, but a serious problem. Join a collaborative, community-wide effort to raise awareness and end this form of modern-day slavery during Project V.O.I.C.E. (VIctory Over Intense Circumstances & Elevation to Purpose) 5K Run/Walk. Proceeds will benefit local Human Sex Trafficking Direct Service Providers: Salvation Army R.I.S.E., Butterflies 15, Cocoon, My Sister’s House for Girls, Project V.O.I.C.E., and others. $15. 8am-noon. Sunday, August 13. Side Cut Metropark, 1026 W. River Rd., Maumee. runsignup.com/Race/OH/Maumee/ProjectVOICE5KRunWalk

Spin your wheels, make a splash

Head to Chelsea, MI for a road trip with other Toledoans during Reggie’s Bike Shop’s Group MTB Ride at DTE Foundation Energy Trail & Island Lake. Navigate the DTE trail, a beginner-friendly or an advanced course, each about five miles long, and a cool down swim in Spring Mill Pond. Meet at Reggie’s Bike Shop (5934 Secor Rd.) at 9am if you would like to carpool, or meet in Chelsea at the DTE trail (17819 Stockbridge Chelsea Rd.) at 10:30am. Until 3pm. Saturday, August 12. 419-475-1585. reggiesbikes.com Free

health and wellness events Sunday 8.6 Sylvania Triathlon & Duathlon - Veterans and rookies alike are welcome to try out the short or intermediate triathlon or duathlon; you can also sign up for a relay team. Music and cheering spectators will be sure to get you ready to run, swim, and bike. Registration required by Saturday, August 5. 7:30am. Prices vary. Olander Park, 6930 W. Sylvania Ave., runtoledo.com

Saturday 8.12 Yoga at Fleetwoods - Soak in the sun and get centered at Fleetwood’s Tap Room’s weekly outdoor yoga sessions, then stop by the restaurant for a beer and some lunch. 11am-noon. Hensville Park, Monroe & N. St. Clair Sts., 419-724-2337. hensvilletoledo.com. FREE

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2002 BMW K1200LT Motorcycle with Hannigan Trike conversion - Just over 60,000 miles. Excellent condition. Dealer maintained. Asking $12,000. Offers considered. 734-790-0390

2007 Vstar motorcycle. 650 CCs. 95K, new tires. Carb. and fuel system 91 Ford custom van. Original 62K. cleaned and tuned. New battery. New tires, shocks, A-C 2 134, brake lines, belt, #419-348-2308 alternator, radiator and hoses. $4,500. #419-352-3335 1990 Cadillac Seville 1959 Chevrolet Apache 3/4 Pristine 81,000. Lay some class on ton pickup truck - Many new parts. Runs and yourself! $8495. looks good. Asking $8500. Offers considered. Call 419-913-6069 734-790-0390 Dodge Rampage $1,000. Call 419-290-2040

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Ads For Local Artists are Free! Ads run for 2 issues and must be renewed after the two issues. You must be: advertising for band members or selling instruments under $200 or just looking to jam. Business related ads run for $20. Limit 20 words per ad; 40 cents per additional word.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Do you really have to be the flashy king or charismatic queen of all you survey? Must all your subjects put on kneepads and prostrate themselves as they bask in your glory? Isn’t it enough for you to simply be the master of your own emotions, and the boss of your own time, and the lord of your own destiny? I’m not trying to stifle your ambition or cramp your enthusiasm; I just want to make sure you don’t dilute your willpower by trying to wield command over too wide a swath. The most important task, after all, is to manage your own life with panache and ingenuity.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): During the four years he worked on painting the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo never took a bath. Was he too preoccupied with his masterpiece? Modern artist Pae White has a different relationship with obsession. To create her fabric art pieces, she has spent years collecting more than 3,500 scarves designed by her favorite scarf-maker. Then there’s filmmaker James Cameron, who hired an expert in linguistics to create an entire new language from scratch for the aliens in his movie *Avatar.* In accordance with the astrological omens, Scorpio, I approve of you summoning this level of devotion -- as long as it’s not in service to a transitory desire, but rather to a labor of love that has the potential to change your life for the better for a long time. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “The purpose of art is to lay bare the questions that have been hidden by the answers,� wrote author James Baldwin. Even if you’re not an artist, I encourage you to make that your purpose in the coming weeks. Definitive answers will at best be irrelevant and at worst useless. Vigorous doubt and inquiry, on the other hand, will be exciting and invigorating. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’re in a phase of your cycle when the most useful prophecies are more lyrical than logical. So here you go: three enigmatic predictions to help stir up the creative ingenuity you’ll need to excel on your upcoming tests. 1. A darling but stale hope must shrivel and wane so that a spiky, electric new hope can be born. 2. An openness to the potential value of a metaphorical death will be one of your sweetest assets. 3. The best way to cross a border is not to sneak across bearing secrets but to stride across in full glory with nothing to hide. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aquarian novelist James Joyce had a pessimistic view about intimate connection. Here’s what he said: “Love (understood as the desire of good for another) is in fact so unnatural a phenomenon that it can scarcely repeat itself, the soul being unable to become virgin again and not having energy enough to cast itself out again into the ocean of another’s soul.� My challenge to you, Aquarius -in accordance with the astrological omens -- is to prove Joyce wrong. Figure out how to make your soul virgin again so it can cast itself out into the ocean of another’s soul. The next eight weeks will be prime time to achieve that glorious feat. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Years after he had begun his work as a poet, Rainer Maria Rilke confessed that he was still finding out what it took to do his job. “I am learning to see,� he wrote. “I don’t know why it is, but everything enters me more deeply and doesn’t stop where it once used to.� Given the current astrological omens, you have a similar opportunity, Pisces: to learn more about how to see. It won’t happen like magic. You can’t just sit back passively and wait for the universe to accomplish it for you.

LAUGHING MATTER Across

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Are you feeling as daring about romance as I suspect? If so, I’ve composed a provocative note for you to give to anyone you have good reason to believe will be glad to receive it. Feel free to copy it word-forword or edit it to suit your needs. Here it is: “I want to be your open-hearted explorer. Want to be mine? We can be in foolishly cool drooling devotion to each other’s mighty love power. We can be in elegant solid-gold allegiance to each other’s genius.� TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You still have a wound that never formed a proper scar. (We’re speaking metaphorically here.) It’s chronically irritated. Never quite right. Always stealing bits of your attention. Would you like to do something to reduce the distracting power of that annoying affliction? The next 25 days will be a favorable time to seek such a miracle. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In his poem “The Initiate,� Charles Simic speaks of “someone who solved life’s riddles in a voice of an ancient Sumerian queen.� I hope you’re not focused on seeking help and revelations from noble and grandiose sources like that, Gemini. If you are, you may miss the useful cues and clues that come your way via more modest informants. CANCER (June 21-July 22): For many years, the Tobe Zoological Park in China housed a “praying panther� named Ato. The large black feline periodically rose up on her hind legs and put her paws together as if petitioning a higher power for blessings. I suggest we make her your spirit ally in the coming weeks. I hope she’ll inspire you to get your restless mind out of the way as you seek to quench your primal needs. With the praying panther as your muse, you should be able to summon previously untapped reserves of your animal intelligence and cultivate an instinctual knack for knowing where to find raw, pristine satisfaction. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Dear Hard Worker: Our records indicate that you have been neglecting to allot yourself sufficient time to rest and recharge. In case you had forgotten, you are expected to take regular extended breaks, during which time it is mandatory to treat yourself with meticulous care and extreme tenderness. Please grant yourself an immediate dispensation. No excuses will be accepted. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): If extraterrestrial beings land their space ship on my street and say they want to meet the creatures who best represent our planet, I will volunteer you Libras. Right now, at least, you’re nobler than the rest of us, and more sparkly, too. You’re dealing smartly with your personal share of the world’s suffering, and your day-to-day decisions are based more on love than fear. You’re not taking things too personally or too seriously, and you seem better equipped than everyone else to laugh at the craziness that surrounds us.

1. Turned on the waterworks 5. Bored by everything 10. Babe 13. “I was ___ joking!� 14. Where you might see the big picture 16. Palindromic river of England 17. Bad guy who can’t see too far into the future? 19. Two ___ time 20. The “B� in “Notorious RBG� 21. One crying “Uncle� 23. Sox town, on scoreboards 25. Guest’s bed 26. Queequeg’s boss 27. Freedom from gas relief medicine? 32. Israeli leader Golda 33. Spot for a barbed wire band or random Chinese letters 34. Understanding 35. Cuban guy? 36. “I’m laughing so hard� in memes, and theme of this puzzle 39. Low-risk savings options 42. Panama pronoun 44. Company softball pitch 45. Hit the mall 46. Unexplained neurosurgery? 51. Tiny amount 52. Day before 53. Mud bath spot 54. Whiskey, rum, tequila, vodka and Coke drink 56. Best of the best 60. Even if, briefly 61. “Best Chatty Bird Recording� award? 65. Eternity 66. Do a parody of 67. Indian butter 68. Rum drink on a cold night 69. College heads 70. Young lads

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FREEWILL ASTROLOGY Week of July 27

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STYLE SENSE

Equality Toledo Loves Love Fest 2017 Bands, drag performers, theater companies, DJs, the local LGBTQ+ community and their allies all showed up at the famous Love Wall on Adams St. to celebrate equality.

Earlean “Queen Cookie” Belcher: A Royal Treat By Megan Davis

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When we think of retirement, we often think of people relaxing, sleeping in, and buying a condo in Florida where it’s always sunny, and the golf course is the desired playground. But for one local retired woman, Earlean “Queen Cookie” Belcher, life is just getting into full swing, with no Alfred Dunner trousers or St. John’s Bay floral polos in this Queen’s closet. Retiring from The Toledo Blade at 63 years young, Earlean traded in her work clothes for bold, bright, and fun clothes that make her stand out. Not only is she standing out, but she is standing up, on stage as a comedian! After being diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, she entered a weight loss challenge on 13 ABC and lost 55 pounds. That gave her the courage to get on stage at the Toledo Funny Bone and try out her act “It’s not me, it’s menopause.” She was well received and noticed by actress Mo’Nique, who was there when she performed there. Today, she continues her new career in comedy, dressed in royal style.

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How did you come up with the name Queen Cookie?

First, I came up with the name Cookie because I used to sing in karaoke contests on cruise ships, so I didn’t have to use my real name. In 2009, for my 60th birthday, I had a party with the theme “African Queen” and 4 years later, when I started doing comedy, I put the two names together.

What suggestions do you have for someone who wants to start getting healthy?

I would suggest to take your time, bite off what you can chew. Even if it is just walking to the corner, then increase your distance and time each day. I used to have workout partners but, when they didn’t go, I didn’t either. I need to still maintain my health, so I decided to continue working out alone.

Does your personal style translate into your workout apparel also?

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Yes, I like to be comfortable. I had an aunt tell me “ As we age don’t leave the house and go into public without color on your face and always look good.”

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You have very long hair, but it’s often wrapped up. What does the headscarf represent for you?

Being that my hair is natural, it’s natural for me to love scarves and headwraps. They represent my royalty.

Many times you can be seen rocking a unique symbol. What is it called and what does it mean?

I love the Ankh, which is an Adinkra symbol, and it represents everlasting life.

You also have a tattoo with the same symbol. What inspired getting this your first tattoo?

I was a tattoo virgin, but I lost my grandson unexpectedly to suicide in February of this year, and I got this to honor his life. It is placed over my heart along with a King’s crown; a heart in the center and his initials are inside of the heart. This is part of the way that I cope with his passing.

You seem to be very confident in yourself and your style. What’s the recipe for self acceptance and confidence?

My recipe has been as I gracefully age into maturity , I know who I am, I am not people pleasing and I am standing in my own light and hopefully that light beckons others.

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