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February 3 February 16, 2010 Vol. 10 • Issue 14

Calling out the dogs

Janet Munson Toledo

Dump the chumps It seems Pete Gerken leased a new car for his wife, Polly Taylor Gerken. What makes this another of Pete’s big mistakes is that it is a foreign car made at a nonunion plant. Pete has been supported by the UAW throughout his political career. What makes it hard to understand is that Pete was on the UAW Committee trying to organize that non-union plant into a union plant. When you talk about backstabbing and pulling off a Benedict Arnold sneak attack, the family tradition of being a traitor was evident again the Gerken family. Only a few months before, Polly was at Local 12 UAW Union Hall while running for City Council begging for support and votes. Over the turmoil caused all UAW members and their families want union ofﬁcials to “dump the chumps!” This means their political careers are just about over as far as the membership is concerned.

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(JANUARY 6 – 19, 2010) This looks amazing (www.justplaysportsnow.com). It will be great opportunity for people to not only live an active and �� healthier lifestyle but �� it I’m sure the networking that comes along with being in the league will be invaluable. Can’t wait to see just play take off!

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“The shocking return”

(JANUARY 6 – 19, 2010) It’s nice to see such a positive article about Boyd! I had actually forgotten he went back to Ohio, his work is so light years beyond what people there are doing.

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I can’t believe someone in the press ﬁnally gets it about these dogs. The Blade has been on a witch hunt for these people who are trying to convince everyone that they are not dangerous. They have been trying to get rid of Tom Skeldon for years. I hope everyone reads your article (“Keeping your appointments”, January 20 - February 2, 2010).

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Sweet success

The U.T. Catharine S. Eberly Center for Women is helping Toledo area ladies get on the right track with A Woman’s Success Series. The free 10-week program, led by Angela Spoerl, MSW, LISW, guides women on the journey of personal and professional development. Each week, women will delve into engaging topics to help identify career paths, navigate proactively in today’s economy and prepare themselves for a successful future. Mondays, February 22 - April 26, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Brown baggin’ for Black History Month

In recognition of Black History Month, the Women’s Center at BGSU hosts two unique presentations as part of the Spring 2010 Brown Bag Series. Black Women in the White House, Wednesday, February 10, presented by Angela Siner, from the Sociology and Anthropology Department of University of Toledo discusses the historic roots of the “sisterhood” in the White House.

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Wednesday, February 17 features presenter Dr. Maisha Wester on Mammy/Jezebel/Hottentrot/Hoodrat...Everything But Me: Destructive Politics of Representation. Examine the history of images and ideologies surrounding black women’s bodies. Bring a lunch for these enlightening presentations from noon - 1 p.m. The Women’s Center, 107 Hanna Hall, BGSU. www.bgsu.edu/ofﬁces/women

It’s a gas!

As drivers keep a steady eye Karen Davis speaks on on the seemingly constant rise Healthcare at Maumee Valley of gas prices, new methods Country Day School. of price comparison are popping up throughout the nation. seems to be a challenge. Maumee Valley GasBuddy.com has over 200 live Country Day School hopes to shed some gasoline price-tracking websites, light on the subject by welcoming Karen including ToledoGasPrices.com. Davis, nationally recognized economist Find the lowest regular gas prices and President of The Commonwealth around town, view gas price maps Fund, to speak on the theme of “A High and compare our city’s gas prices Performing Health System: Lessons to those throughout the nation. from Abroad”, Thursday, February 18, Plus, help the site grow by re7:30 p.m. Davis has been named one of porting prices and you’ll earn Modern Healthcare’s “Top 25 Women in points for cool prizes. Healthcare” in 2009. The event is free and open to the public. Millennium Theatre, Finding a healthier Maumee Valley Country Day School, 1715 system S. Reynolds Rd. www.mvcds.org. Despite all of the discussion on —GS our nation’s healthcare options, being informed about the topic

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Classy ecofriendliness

Nice wheels

EUROPEAN AUTOWERKES FILLS A TOLEDO NICHE

While many business owners would be hesitant to start a company in this economic climate, Jerry Gorman and his son, Ryan Gorman, felt like the timing was just right. In October 2009, they opened European AutoWerkes, an auto repair shop that specializes in European automotives, such as Volkswagens, Audis, BMWs, Mercedes, Porsches and Jaguars. “We saw a need for this kind of service, and we hit it right on the head. There is a need, and we’re experiencing some good growth from month to month.” With more than eight years of experience at Volkwager dealerships in Maryland and Pennslyvania, and formal training at Universal Technical Institute and the Volkwagen/Audi Academy, Ryan brings a unique skill to the Toledo area. Engine repair and rebuilding, braking systems, electrical system diagnostics and repair, and scheduled maintenance are just a few of the services that European AutoWerkes offers. “We charge a fair price for what we do,” said Jerry. “Unlike a lot of folks in our business, we guarantee all of our repair work for one year or 12,000 miles. We believe that our work is good enough to make that kind of stand.” Jerry said that another benefit about European AutoWerkes is that customers work with the owners directly. “People with upper-end vehicles want to be able to deal with the owner of the business.” From that interaction comes a relationship, which Jerry and Ryan value. “Each month we’ve shown growth in auto count and sales,” explained Jerry. “We also seem to Ryan Gorman, of European AutoWerkes, be getting a lot of worduses years of experience to offer a of-mouth referrals, which specialized service in Toledo. is really unusual for the length of time we’ve been in business.” And what does technician, Ryan think? Jerry says his son “really looks forward to coming into the shop. He’s doing what he really loves to do and enjoys the challenge of repairing vehicles right the first time.” In addition to this specialized service, Jerry says that an added benefit of European AutoWerkes is that customers work directly with the owners.

Looking for a limousine company that gets revved up about helping the environment? With Maumee’s Extreme Class Limousine, you’re in for a ride! Founded in November 2008 by co-owners Guy Gifﬁn and Derek Mullins, the company’s motto, “Go green and save green”, sums up their goal in providing reasonably priced ecofriendly service. The company offers transportation in a 2007 Toyota Prius, as well as a van that runs on E85 (85 percent ethanol fuel). In addition to having eco-friendly vehicles, the company’s business cards are made with recycled paper, the bottles of water given to customers are made with 50 percent less plastic, and, of course, all of

the empty bottles are recycled. While many eco-friendly options tend to be more expensive, Extreme Class Limousine takes pride in offering an alternative solution at often a lower price. “A lot of people really like the fact that we’re green,” says Giffin. “They really appreciate that there’s a green mode of transportation – and they like the savings as well.” Compared to standard limousine companies, Giffin says clients save about 30 percent by traveling with them. At the same time, they’re saving the environment. While standard companies expel up to 60 pounds of carbon on a single trip to the Detroit Airport, Extreme Class Limousines only gives off 26 pounds. And, like the green movement, the company is growing. Giffin says they hope to add a party bus to their fleet, which they will convert to run on alternative or biodiesel fuel. For more info, 419-867-8700/ www.extremeclasslimo.com. —GS

European AutoWerkes, 5211 Secor Rd. 419-475-5211/ www.site.euroautowerkes.com. —GS

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Welcome to ToledoLand Sibling duo makes a fashionable statement about their hometown by Scott Recker

Steve Streicher believes that saving a struggling community means making sacrifices — and he intends to promote this theory by example. Because of the tough economic times and the dire job market, Streicher and his sister, Sarah, started ToledoLand apparel company, which aims to bring unity, aid and hope to the city they love. Although the two owners work to make the company profitable, they do not draw the profit themselves. Instead, profits from the clothing line is donated to local charities. While Streicher just finished earning his Masters degree and currently works for his family’s Toledo paving business, co-owner Sarah resides in Oakland, CA. “We have always been pretty big supporters of Toledo, even though travel and work have taken ToledoLand promotes T-town love us to different places at different times,” with cool apparel and donations Streicher said. “We wanted a way to always be able to support the city and the to local charities. area — even from far away.” Being an extremely Internet-oriented business, ToledoLand attempts to draw potential customers to their website through articles featuring Toledo artists, musicians and other successful individuals. “Hopefully we can generate diverse interest for the site,” Streicher said. With these articles and contributions to local charities, the Streichers want to encourage hope in our community. “Even though times are rough, Toledo still has the capacity to produce people that do exceptional things. I think it is very important that (Toledo) stuff is promoted,” Streicher said. The ToledoLand site also allows fans to express their creativity. Anyone can submit a t-shirt design online. If that design is chosen, the creator is entitled to $2 per shirt sold. For more information, visit www.ToledoLandApparel.com.

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Enough’s enough

Signs you are in an abusive relationship by Johnny Hildo Time to take a step back this week, peeps. Reassess where we are and where we’re headed. Take a little time for some personal space and ask the tough questions of ourselves. That difﬁcult stuff we only consider in the wee hours of sleepless nights. Consider, dear reader. Are you recovering from an abusive relationship?

2. An abuser controls ﬁnances, spending wildly on personal items but demanding that you account for every penny. This leads to ﬁnancial trouble. The abuser will destroy things you care about in further attempts at humiliation and control. 3. An abuser has a history of failed relationships. You have probably been warned about the abuser’s history, even the history of abuse with you, but you tend to ignore the warnings. You may believe that the abuser has changed and will no longer use physical and emotional threats and violence to get his way.

Danger ahead Here are the top warning signs, according to experts. 1. An abuser is possessive and controlling, demanding and bossy. Assuming the abuser is a male, he will often lose his temper at a moment’s notice to demand obedience to his version of proper behavior. He will use threats of physical violence, eventually backed up by violent acts, to enforce obedience. These are usually coupled with abusive language, often vulgar and demeaning. This causes you to worry about how the abuser will react to anything you do and say, since his behavior is unpredictable and erratic.

4. Both parties in an abusive relationship leave and return to it repeatedly, against the advice of family, friends and loved ones. The abused continued to believe that, deep down, the abuser does truly love them. The

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abused may see no real alternatives to the abusive relationship Does this sound hauntingly familiar?

Love on the rocks

At the risk of sounding facetious, we truly understand the serious nature of abusive relationships. We have written about them extensively in this column, and know that they often end in tragedy, including the death of the abused. Far be it from us to take such problems lightly. But we can’t help but believe there is a similar pattern with Toledo voters and a certain recent ex-mayor. Read over the symptoms again. Controlling and demanding, with violent and abusive behavior. Proﬂigate spending habits. A history of abuse that you continue to ignore, believing the abuser really loves you. Scary stuff, kidz. Nobody’s heard from Carty in almost a month. The new mayor, Mike Bell, is calm, predictable, and reassuring. He’s everything Carty isn’t Admit it. You sorta miss Carty already, don’t you...

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Seoul food

Koreana provides true dining experience by Jason Webber Koreana

536 S. Reynolds Road 419-535-6666 www.koreanatoledo.com Sunday: 1 - 9 p.m. Monday: Reservations only Tue. - Fri.: 11:30 - 2:30 p.m. 4:30 - 9:30 p.m. Saturday: 11:30 - 9 p.m. All major credit cards accepted Koreana serves something you can’t order off the menu — an experience. In this hyperstimulated age where hibachi grills, Mongolian barbecues, and Medieval Knights are considered the apex of the experiential dining world, Korea Na awakens you. Eating here for the ﬁrst time provides something new. Something unexpected, and very, very special. Founded in October of 2008 Beong-Heon Kim — also founder of Kim’s Tae Kwon Do Academy — Korea Na is currently the only Toledo restaurant devoted to Korean cuisine. It’s tough to predict if Korean restaurants will suddenly become the new culinary trend here like Thai restaurants and Japanese steakhouses did a few years back, but even if a Korean bistro popped up on every corner, Koreana would still stand out. Located beside the Asian market on Reynolds Rd. (between Hill and Angola), Koreana’s welcoming interior greets you warmly as you enter. Designed with wood supports resembling a traditional Korean home and featuring tables and murals hand-painted by the owner, this is one impressive dining room. We were promptly seated and welcomed by Kim. As we opened our menus, we realized, slightly embar-

rassed, that neither of us knew a thing about Korean cuisine. We recognized menu items like ‘egg roll’ and ‘miso soup,’ but that was it. So we asked Mr. Kim for help and he happily provided it to us. And how. After checking to see if either of us had any special dietary considerations (ie: vegetarian), he set us up with appetizers of kimbab ($5.95) — the Korean take on the maki roll — and bowls of miso soup ($1.95). Maki roll fans, take note; this is a damn good appetizer — stuffed with cooked beef and fresh vegetables. The salad assortment course, pauchun, consisted of an offering of kim du (spicy cabbage), ﬁsh cakes, chicken radish slaw, and seaweed salad (simultaneously salty, spicy and crunchy).

From the delicious food to the warm decor, Koreana owner, Mr. Kim recommended we try the authenBeong-Heon Kim, welcomes guests to delight in a tic Korean barbecue, and as he’s a tae kwon Korean culinary experience. do master, we were not about to argue. And we didn’t need to, as the two barbecue entrees we turing beef, vegetables and eggs, cooked in a stone ordered — kalbi ($16.95) and Korean Seafood ($32.95) bowl. Served with a side of the delicious hot sauce and — were flavorful and tender. Kalbi is a beef short rib, an array of traditional Korean side dishes (fish flakes, which must be eaten with your hands. Guys, next time fermented cabbage, black beans and anchovies, etc.), you have a first date, take her here. If she’s squeamish this was pure palate pleasure. about getting her fingers covered in the delicious mariTwo other tidbits — all food is prepared without nade, don’t call her again. MSG and the chopsticks and soup spoons, made of metThe seafood barbecue, cooked at the table, was a al, are imported from Korea. For fans of Asian cuisine, sampling of clams, squid, shrimp and scallops, bathed this is as close to edible nirvana as it comes. Koreana in a spicy sauce. is not a restaurant, it’s an experience — and one worth Also on the advice of Mr. Kim, we tried the dolsot repeating. bibim bab ($10.95), a traditional Korean rice bowl, fea-

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Knife Skills Class

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Look good, eat well

Food and style come together for The Victory Center’s 3rd Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show, Friday, February 5 at the Hilton Garden Inn (3920 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg). Social hour is from 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., followed by the Luncheon and Fashion Show. Delight in delicious dishes like chicken forestiere and tricolored farelle picatta, while experiencing the latest fashions from eight local boutiques, including Lady C, Elegant Rags, and Sophia Lustig. Don’t miss the decadent triple chocolate dessert and the chance to win fabulous theme baskets! $35. $50 for patron tickets in honor or in memory of someone special. The Victory Center, 419-531-7600/www.thevictorycenter.org.

Sharpen your culinary skills by learning how to slice, dice, and chop through a hands-on training session. Bring your own knives for chopping and paring and participate in this great learning experience. 6:30pm. $15. Kitchen Tools And Skills, 26597 North Dixie, Perrysburg. 419-872-9090. www.kitchentoolsandskills.com.

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Georgette’s Valentine’s Day Dinner

Around the world in two days

Georgette’s gift shop is transformed for fine dining as patrons enjoy a three-course meal. Three seating times - 6, 6:30 and 7pm. Vegetarian entrée available. Entertainment by Quartet Bernadette from 6:308:30pm. $21.99. Georgette’s Grounds and Gifts, 311 Conant, Maumee. 419-891-8888. www.georgettes. org.

Delight in the flavors of the world in your own home with Kitchen Tools & Skills’ February cooking classes. Celebrate Greek Cuisine on Thursday, February 4 with guests Irene Kaufman and Maria Kopan, [monday, february 15] with dishes from Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Eating for Vibrant Health Cathedral’s cookbook, Olives, Feta, Phyllo and The Toledo Chapter of the Weston A. Price Foundation More. The menu includes Eggplant Dip, Eggannounces the Healthy Living series of classes. Lemon Soup, Braised Lamb Shanks and Phyllo February’s topic is Eating for Vibrant Health Custard Rolls. Opa! Achieving a Healthy Weight. The classes are taught by Kris Johnson, M.S. nutrition, and Lisa Bowe, C.H.P., On Tuesday, February 23, Genevieve Geha Health Counselor, giving the basics of a traditional Kirkbride leads in Arabic Cuisine, with tempting nourishing diet. Call to register. 6-8pm. Free. Grace dishes like Fatoush, Homemade Plain Yogurt, Lutheran Church, 4441 Monroe St. Roast Chicken with Pine Nuts, and Lamb with 419-836-7637. www.WAPFToledo.org. Rice Stuffing. Classes begin at 6:30 p.m. February 3-4 $40 each. For more information Tastings at the Beer SuperBowl party wines and beer or to register, 419-872-9090/ and Wine Cave February 10-11 www.kitchentoolsandskills.com. Tastings take place Wednesdays and Festive wines and Abita Beers for 26597 North Dixie Hwy., Thursdays, 6-8pm. $10 beer, $15 Mardi Gras Perrysburg. wine. Beer and Wine Cave, —GS 4400 Heatherdowns. 419-382-6221. February 17-18 www.toledomeatsandmore.com.

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Wine and Chocolate: An Affair to Remember

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Sample five wines (provided by Uptown Vineyard) and Chocolates (provided by Flying Rhino) along with scrumptious appetizers (provided by Manhattan’s Restaurant). Reservations required: hih_toledo@yahoo.com. 6:30pm. $20. Mansion View Inn, 2035 Collingwood Blvd. Just north of Woodruff. 419-244-5676. www.mansionviewtoledo.com.

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Singled out

Colin Firth gives a gripping performance in this “day-in-the-life of ” ﬂick by Josh Tyler

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Death in Gaza

Death in Gaza is a gripping documentary that examines the lives of children affected by the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The film offers a poignant look into the lives of three Palestinian children whose development is profoundly impacted by the violence and poverty of the world around them. 7:30pm. Gish Film Theater - Hannah Hall, Bowling Green State University. www.bgsu.edu/departments/theatrefilm.

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Lenny

The University of Toledo Department of Theatre and Film continues their Bob Fosse series. The life of ‘60s comedian Lenny Bruce, known equally well for his comic brilliance and his self-destruction, is depicted in this 1974 film. 7:30pm. Free, donations accepted. Center for Performing Arts, Lab Theatre, University of Toledo, Towerview and Campus Dr. www.utoledo.edu/as/theatrefilm.

A Single Man ★★★★

R, 99 minutes,

A Single Man follows a day in the life of a gay man living in 1962. George’s (Colin Firth) day starts with the decision to kill himself, after he awakens to the disappointment that he’s still breathing. We’re left to wonder whether he’ll still be breathing by the time his day’s over, but in the meantime, George goes about the mundane trappings of his routine, knowing that tonight he’ll ﬁnally receive the sweet release that only death can bring.

and social upheaval. Instead, George lives a mostly normal life, a life in which many of the people around him seem to suspect the truth about his sexual orientation and may, in fact, even secretly wish him well. George, however, sees none of that. Ripped apart by the grief and sadness, which ﬁlled the hole in his heart after the sudden death of his long-time companion Jim, he’s the loneliest man in the world.

What’s surprising is that even though it’s set in the ‘60s, A Single Man avoids the standard examination of what it must have meant to be gay in an era of bigotry

George keeps going by focusing on the tiniest details of his existence and so too does director Tom Ford’s camera. The result is a lush and visually complex film in which the smallest moments of George’s day are shown in glorious detail. A smile from a secretary becomes a warm glow spreading across the entire screen as George, just for a second, lives in that one moment. It’s enough to get him from his car and into his office, where he soon returns to his world of grief. Colin Firth has never been better than he is here as George, an outwardly stoic figure, haunted by the memories of the man he loved and never said goodbye to. He goes through the motions of his day, struggling for some semblance of normalcy, but every now and then unable to keep the frustration of his life from leaking out. It’s a wrenching performance, a complete and complex character who leaves you with the feeling that in one day spent with him, we’ve only scratched the surface of who and what George is as a man. Still, he appears on screen fully formed, a mature person with a mysteriously wild past in London and a now

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Edrene Cole Oral History Collection The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is proud to announce the premiere debut of the Edrene Cole Oral History Collection, an oral history collection of film and transcriptions profiling African-Americans who migrated from the southern region of the United States to Toledo and Lucas County as children or adults before the year 1960. The DVD collection also documents residents who were born and raised in Toledo before 1960. 6pm. Free. Kent Branch Library, 3101 Collingwood Blvd. 419-259-5283 www.toledolibrary.org.

ruined present where once upon a time, he loved someone. That he’s gay is almost ancillary, what matters most is that for awhile, George found true love. Yet on paper, it’s such a simple movie, that it might have been easy for A Single Man to dissolve into a mundane bore. Firth’s performance is brilliant, but Ford’s luxurious visual style and the ﬁlm’s amazingly haunting, layered orchestral score do much to drive the story and, frankly, keep us involved when a less attentive audience might otherwise have dozed off. Ford, whose background is in the world of fashion, seems to take special pleasure in the simplicity of sharply worn clothing or the high-contrast curve of the wood grain on the dash of a ‘60s automobile. It gives the movie a life beyond what might have been found on the page, a life it needed in order to keep us involved. It’s a quiet and subtle ﬁlm, one which, if embraced, has the power to break your heart. A Single Man opens on Friday, February 5 at Levis Commons.

Movie of the month

To help celebrate Black History Month, Way Public Library is showing the 1960 film, Sergeant Rutledge. Directed by the legendary John Ford, the film is set in 1866, and stars Woody Strode in the title role, portraying a black cavalryman accused of rape and murder. Toledo area film buff, Mike Hough, serves as guest speaker. 2 p.m. Free. Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana, Perrysburg. For more information call 419-874-3135. —ER

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‘Athena’ is no myth

Local ﬁlmmaker depicts harsh reality of Toledo sex worker by Jason Webber

Local filmmaker Nicole Tarver exposes the struggles of Athena, a Toledo sex worker, in her documentary. This time, there’s no Richard Gere to save the day. Athena, a sobering new documentary from local filmmaker Nicole Tarver, explores the life of a former Toledo sex worker struggling to put her life back together. And it ain’t pretty. “This is a story that needed to be told,” said Tarver, who began her career as a social worker before pursuing filmmaking as an occupation. “As a social worker, I spent years trying to help women maneuver through the system. But I knew there were lots of women who were overlooked and ignored, and I knew I had to give this woman a voice.” ‘This woman’ refers to Athena, a homeless ex-prostitute in Toledo who is living in a shelter and trying to piece her life back together. In addition to having to fight against the stigma as a former worker in the sex trade, she is also struggling to regain custody of her two kids—a decidedly uphill battle. The 20-minute film chronicles eight months of Athena’s life, and the film’s unflinching, nonjudgmental approach has earned Tarver lots of praise as well as some criticism. “Response to the film has been extraordinarily positive, but some people— mostly social workers—have become angry about the film because Athena makes choices that they really disagree with,” said Tarver. “But at the time she made them, she believed they were the right choices to help her kids. Sometimes the choices we make are about surviving any way we can.” As Athena battles the legal system and struggles to find work and permanent shelter, she develops a relationship with a new boyfriend, who also has a questionable past. “This is a woman who has an incredible capacity for love,” said Tarver. “People have a need to feel loved and no one should ever be denied that.” The new boyfriend plot thread struck an uneasy

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chord with some people who have viewed the film, since his criminal past doesn’t exactly give the film a “Pretty Woman” feeling. “I refused to cut that scene because women are faced with these kinds of situations every day. It’s life. It is what it is.” Tarver’s own story is just as riveting as Athena’s. The granddaughter of the late Toledo jazz musician Smiley Robinson, Tarver’s love of film and storytelling began at an early age. She often drove to Ann Arbor to watch art films by directors such as Francois Truffaut and John Cassavetes. Wanting to make a difference in the lives of society’s downtrodden, she earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Toledo. But her love of film craft never left, leading her to travel to Detroit to study film with the Detroit Film Center and improvisation with Second City. “I was living a double life—social worker by day, filmmaker by night.” In 2006, after deciding “I had nothing to lose,” Carver moved to New York City, and studied film at City College, where she earned her master’s degree. After meeting Athena in 2007, she began documenting her story. Since editing the film, Tarver has screened the film all over the country at locations ranging from film festivals to bookstores to churches and synagogues. While Tarver is entertaining distribution offers from various film companies, she enjoys screening the film herself because of the chance to discuss the issues presented in the film with the audience. “I wanted this film to spark dialogue about motherhood and the shifting family dynamic,” said Tarver. “I am happy I made this film and I’m glad that it’s getting people talking.” The Collingwood Art Center shows Athena on Friday, February 12 at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.athenathefilm.com.

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Giggles-’n’-gondolas

Those merry pranksters of opera Gilbert and Sullivan scored their final major success with “The Gondoliers” — and many critics believe they saved their best for last. A satirical comedy of errors about a misplaced prince, nervous bride, and a gondolier who had a few too many, “The Gondoliers” is a raucous, old-fashioned farce, taking some not-so-subtle snipes at authority in general and government in particular. Presented for one night only by Los Angeles-based Opera a la Carte at the Valentine Theater on Friday, February 12 at 8 p.m. $59/$47/38. 419-242-2787/www. valentinetheatre.org —JW

Send in the troupes

Milwaukee’s Insurgent Theatre is a relatively new experimental troupe that has staged more than 30 performances of Ulysses’ Crewmen in various bars, infoshops and other nontradional spaces across the country since September 2009. The show comes to Toledo’s own Bozarts Fine Art and Music

theater events [thursday, february 4]

Jump/Cut

Paul, a rising filmmaker, and his girlfriend, Karen, a grad student who can’t seem to graduate, decide to film the exploits of Dave, a lifelong buddy who has crashed on their couch. The surprise ending of their documentary provides meaning that is both sad and transcendent. See website for show times. $12, $5 seniors. Joe E. Brown Theatre, BGSU’s University Hall, Bowling Geen. 419-3722719. www.bgsu.edu/departments/theatrefilm. Through February 7.

[friday, february 5]

Jesus Christ Superstar

Saint Ursula Academy presents this modern musical revolving around the last seven years of Jesus’ life and is told, through song, from the

Gallery on Monday, February 8. This “radical” theatre experience uses minimal props and features only two actors. The play itself is about a military dissenter who abuses her hostage from the U.S. delegation while being faintly aware of the audience surrounding her. Dr. Rhomboid Goatcabin opens the night with his many bizarre sound creating objects, which creates quite the spectacle. 9 p.m. Donations welcome. Bozart’s, 151 S. St. Clair. —ER

One night in Paris

The Toledo Opera is transporting Toledoans to gay Paris — no passport required. On Saturday, February 13, the Opera’s annual gala “April in Paris” will be taking patrons to the city of love, featuring a series of choruses and arias from various French operas. And, of course, there will be fine champagne and great French cuisine, all within the fabulous confines of the Peristyle Theatre. Get tickets now, because this will sell out. 7:30 p.m. $80-$25. 419-255-7464/ www.toledoopera.org. —JW

perspective of the disgraced disciple Judas. Call for ticket info. Franciscan Center Theatre, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 419-531-1693. www.toledosua.org.

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Funeral for a Gangster

Audience members serve as mourners at the wake of mob boss Vito “The Gut” Marzetti, who was served a bullet buffet while dining in a Chinese restaurant. Evidence unfurls as the wake commences, and it’s up to the audience to solve the mystery. The show includes dinner, music, puzzles and prizes for best costumes (optional) and the best solution to the mystery. Call or see website for reservations. 6pm. $45. The Village Theater at Cherry Hill, 50400 Cherry Hill Rd., Canton, MI. 734-394-5300. www.canton-mi.org.

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Words from Toledo to Honolulu

The people have spoken, the Ground Level was voted by TCP readers as the best place in town to see spoken word poetry, and now the local coffee shop is going to step it up a notch. Thursday, February 4 begins the Aloha Toledo Poetry Slam—three rounds of championship slam poetry featuring some of the best poets in the Midwest and around the country. As co-owner Jesse Lipman explains, “We are welcoming back all our slam champs and sprinkling in a few former out of town features to create the mother of all slam poetry lineups.” The event brings in Travis T. from Honolulu as a co-emcee and feature poet, as well as New York City’s Eboni Hogan and Detroit’s T. Miller to fit the bill. Come witness a high intensity (but somewhat silly) poetry competition. First place winner gets a plane ticket and feature spot at the famous First Thursdays Poetry Slam in Honolulu. 7 p.m. $5. The Ground Level Coffeehouse, 2636 Central Ave. 419-671-6272/ www.groundleveltoledo.com.

from the University of Toledo, and an MFA from Southern Illinois University, Cardondale. The Body Tries Again is available online for $18 at www.word-press.com/dusseau.html. —ER

Cop out

Poetic license

If writing poetry was like driving a car, Toledo poet Melanie Dusseau just earned her poetic license. She’s been practicing the craft of creative writing for years, but is just now hitting the pavement. Having been published in journals such as Black Warrior Review, River Styx and Alaska Quarterly Review, Dusseau recently released her first collection of poems in The Body Tries Again. The book is being hailed as a poetic body that is large, containing multitudes—Hades and Persephone’s story retold as tabloid trash, Neanderthals envisioned as Harvey Keitel and more— or just poems that turn the jaunty everyday on its ear. Dusseau’s strong background history in poetry is impressive, she received a BA from Ohio University, an MA

“Write what you know” continues to be the best piece of advice ever given to aspiring writers. Retired Toledo Police Department Patrolman Fred Edward Powell took it to heart, writing his first novel CK-One — a murder mystery thriller about a serial killer who targets police officers. Printed by Pittsburgh-based Dorrance Publishing, Powell drew inspiration for the novel directly from his 30 years of service with TPD. However, he emphasizes that while the 135-page novel is packed with gritty realism, it is entirely a work of fiction, and he avoided setting the novel in any specific locale. “I purposely avoided mentioning any city where (the novel) takes place,” said Powell. “Some of the situations in the book are pretty deviant and some of the cop characters who are killed are not nice people, so I didn’t want to single out any city.” Powell worked on CK-One (the title refers to the police investigation unit investigating the killings) for a year-and-a-half, first getting the idea while working as part-time security officer for the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library. “I was talking to a coworker about some of my experiences over the years and she said ‘You should write these down.’” So he did. Now available on amazon.com, CK-One is expected to be released to bookstores nationwide in the near future. Powell’s second book First Cop is also expected to be published by Dorrance in the future. “I considered writing before, but I never actually sat down to do it. Now I have and it’s a great feeling.” —JW

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Can I get a ‘Witness?’

Toledo Museum of Art features exhibit from iconic black photographer and filmmaker by Jason Webber Who is the man/That would risk his neck for his brother man?/Parks!/Can you dig it? Well, can you? On Friday, February 5 at 7 p.m., the Toledo Museum of Art salutes the late photographer and director Gordon Parks with the “Bare Witness” exhibit. But TMA assistant curator Tom Loeffler promises this is not your average Black History Month event. “(Parks) bore witness to those who were unable to experience what he was experiencing,” said Loeffler. “Being an African American photographer/journalist, Parks was able to document people and events more or less inaccessible to other journalists.” Working as a staff photographer for Life magazine for more than 20 years, Parks’ shutter captured the lives of people that Middle Americans had never seen before — inner city gangs, Black Muslims, Black Panthers, and Southern sharecroppers. While Parks is mostly famous for directing the Oscar-winning blaxploitation film classic “Shaft,” his still photography remains arguably his most acclaimed body of work. The 73-piece exhibit, assembled by Parks himself before his death in 2006,

includes unforgettable images of Muhammed Ali, Eldridge Cleaver, and Ella Watson, a Washington, D.C. woman who Parks photographed in 1942, clearly depicting the stark racial and class separation of the time. During his career, Parks often risked his life to shoot his subjects, which “Bare Witness” clearly illustrates. “Bare Witness” opens with a special appearance by Gordon’s son David, who will discuss the exhibit and his father’s life on Friday, February 5 at 7 p.m. inside the Little Theater. The exhibit is running through April 25 inside the Canaday Gallery. “Parks was able to break down barriers and document what others could not,” said Loefﬂer. “The fact that Toledo was afforded the opportunity to host an exhibition of this importance during Black History Month is icing on the cake.” For more information, visit www.toledomuseum.org

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“American Gothic” by Gordon Parks

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Come together, over Bozarts The DIY, one-room art gallery known as Bozarts hasn’t showcased anything since November, but that doesn’t mean local artists have been idly standing by. Throughout January an artist collaborative, comprised of the usual suspects—Jerry Gray, Kerry Krow, Lauren Pfund, Anthony McCarty, Yusuf Lateef and many others, has been working the grind to create an exhibition unlike any other. Appropriately titled “The Works,” the exhibit features an eclectic presentation of pieces produced individually and collaboratively (with perhaps 5-6 artists working on the same piece). The community-based project sparked imagination and creativity, and allowed the artists to feed off one another’s energy, style, media, imagery and conversation. Check out the results at “The Works” opening night, Friday February 5. With participating artists on hand to discuss their experiences working together, a slideshow documenting the month’s activities and a live performance by special guests Sangsara, Bozarts is the place to be. 6 p.m. Bozarts Fine Arts and Music Gallery, 151 S. St. Clair. 419-464-5785. —ER

More than ten local artists ‘worked’ their crafts at Bozarts.

Fusing fun

The old

Learn the basics of fused switcheroo glass at PRIZM Creative Jagger and Richards. Taupin Community’s Kilnand John. Lennon and McCartney. Formed Glass workshop Artistic collaborations have with area artist educator, inspired some of the best music Ann Hymel. Considered the ever recorded, but the world of “Annie Appleseed of Glass,” visual arts is largely a solo affair. Hymel leads this one-day, Flatlanders Art Galleries two-hour course designed founder Ken Thompson and for beginners. Participants acclaimed sculptor John need no prior experience to Leyland are changing that with learn and practice the skills “Switch Hitters III,” the third to create original kiln-formed collaboration between the two The Switch Hitters III glass compositions. The course stonecutters. A truly unorthodox exhibit is a collaborais offered on two separate days, collaboration, Thompson and tion between Flatlanders either Tuesday, February 9 from Leyland swap their drawings and Art Galleries founder Ken 10 a.m. - noon, or Thursday, images for the other to create Thompson and sculptor February 11 from 6:30-8:30 a piece of art in their own way. John Leyland p.m. at the “FUSED” Studio, “This is definitely a different way 114 W. South Boundary, Suite B of collaborating,” said Thompson. “We never in the County Charm Shopping Center, Perrysburg. talk or exchange ideas during the process and $30 for PRIZM members, $40 for guests, fees the end results are always fascinating.” “Switch include all materials, tools and kiln processing. Hitters III”, running through April 25 at Flatlanders Reservations are required, contact Kitty Pattay at Art Galleries, celebrates their work with a 419-874-5210. reception on Saturday, February 14 from 1 - 4 —ER p.m. 11993 E. US 223 in Blissfield. 517-486-4591/ www.flatlandersculpture.com. —JW

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Toledo Museum of Art 2445 Monroe St. 419.255.8000 www.toledomuseum.org

it’s friday Open until 10pm. Admission is free, a fee applies for some activities.

February 5, Create a glass heart in an Art Hour session ($), enjoy jazz with vocalist Ramona Collins, taste wine in the Winemakers Series Wine Tasting ($), make Gordon Parks inspired beads in a hands-on activity and view glassblowing demonstrations.

Marcus Nunn’s “Ashley At The Edge of The World”

ARTIST’S PALETTE MARCUS NUNN

Main Medium- Photography Works exhibited at- Sojourner’s Truth Gallery. Currently part of 20 North Gallery’s Black History Month exhibit. Job description: I’m a photographer. Landscape, mostly. I’m not really a fan of people photography, and when I do take pictures of people, I prefer them to be just normal people rather than models. There’s always a moment when you’re taking a picture where everything just falls into place. Everything is just natural looking, and you don’t get that too often with models. Career beginning: I had just gotten out of a relationship and suddenly I had all of this free time to fill. I was 22 and I had done some photography when I was younger, which basically meant I had played around with cameras, so I thought why not put all of this free time to creative use. Plus, I thought Peter Parker had a cool job, and who doesn’t like Spider-Man?

events

Skot Horn Exhibit Reception, 3-5pm. Hudson

Gallery is pleased to announce a solo exhibition of paintings, ceramics and drawings by Skot Horn. This exhibit is full of colorful and exciting new works completed in the last year. Hudson Gallery, 5645 North Main Street, Sylvania. 419-885-8381. www.hudsongallery.net. Through February 27.

sunday7 Ninth Congressional District Invitational Art Exhibition Reception, 4-6pm. The Arts

Commission and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur celebrate the creativity and artistic talent of area youth with the Ninth Congressional District Invitational Art Exhibition. Seventy-six students from 18 different local high schools are participating in this year’s event, with 21 students receiving awards. Fifth Third Lobby, One Seagate. 419-254-ARTS. www.acgt.org. Through February 21.

friday12 Carnick, Norman, Onodera Reception, 6-8pm. The group exhibit features large acrylic paintings by Andrea Carnick, digital work by Beverly Norman and experimental jewelry by Masako Onodera. Parkwood Gallery, 1838 Parkwood Ave, Toledo. 419-254-2787. www.acgt.org. Through March 12.

sunday7 Gianni Toso Appearance, The Toledo Museum of Art welcomes Italian glass artist Gianni Toso for a demonstration of his signature flameworking techniques. 1pm-4pm. Free. Toledo Art Museum Glass Pavilion, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. www.toledomuseum.org

ongoing exhibitions

Favorite dead musician: Miles Davis. That man was f#%#g awesome. Up until right before his death, he was giving it all he had.

Self Portraits, After a three-day workshop with TMA, the young women of the Lucas County Juvenile Detention Center were given the tools to create selfportraits inspired by portraits done by artist Amedeo Modigliani. Through March 1.

Favorite living musician: Sufjan Stevens.

Monday Morning Painters, Established in 1958, the Monday Morning Painters is a group of dedicated professional artists who meet each Monday to paint together. Their subjects feature scenic locations in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. Many of the 30 members have earned top regional and national honors for painting. Through March 7.

Favorite “SNL” character: Chris Farley and Patrick Swayze as the Chippendale dancers. When Swayze is dancing and Farley is mimicking, it cracks me up every time. Five famous people you’d invite to a dinner party: Ernest Hemingway, Bruce Campbell, Vincent Van Gogh, Kevin Smith, and “Rowdy” Roddy Piper.

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Last book read: Chuck Palahniuk’s Choke. I think his earlier work is brilliant, dark and revolutionary. You really don’t see authors that are that clever anymore. Kids should read Lullaby or Choke instead of Twilight. It will make them better people.

February 12, Create a glass heart or Mardi Gras beads in a flameworking session ($), enjoy the winemakers Series Wine Tasting ($), take a public tour and view glass blowing demonstrations.

Flatlanders Exhibits Reception, 1-4pm. Flatlanders holds a group reception for the Leslie Adams: Recent Drawings, With Technical Assistance and Switch Hitters III exhibits. Flatlanders Art Gallery, 11993 E. US 223, Blissfield. www.flatlandersculpture.com.

ongoing Traveling Notations, The exhibit features art by Debra Davis whose work incorporates digital photography and video with video stills, drawing, creative writing and sculptural processes. Walter E. Terhune Gallery, Owens Community College, Oregon Rd. 567-661-2721. www.owens.edu/arts/gallery. Through February 13.

Paris: City of Art, Art history students at the University of Toledo selected pieces from TMA’s collection depicting Paris and the work of Parisian artists. Students curated this show with guidance from Museum exhibition designers. Through March 14.

Jamison, Robert Shorter, Charlene Ransom, Gail Stephens, Kelly Norwood, and C.C. Audrey. Toledo Lucas-County Public Library - Kent Branch, 3101 Collingwood. 419-259-5392. Through February 28.

Black History Month Exhibit, The 15th annual

exhibit features work by Aaron S. Bivins, with guest artists Wil Clay, Charles T. Gabriel, Jr. Marcus Nunn, John Wade III, Mack Walton, Warren Woodberry and Yolanda Woodberry. 20 North Gallery, 18 N. St. Clair St. Through March 6.

UT Department of Art Juried Student Art Showcase, The University of Toledo Department of Art is proud to showcase the work of its students in an annual juried exhibit. Sculptor and Wayne State art faculty member, Eric Troffkin, will serve as juror. UT Center for Visual Arts, 620 Grove Place. www.utoledo.edu/as/art. Through March 21.

Urban Forest Project Toledo, An exhibition of

50 winning banners designed by area artists and selected out of over 140 entries that will grace the light posts in downtown Toledo in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day this April. The wood work of artist Rick Rickman will also be displayed. Space 237, 237 N. Michigan Ave. 419-255-5117. www.space237.com. Through February 19.

The Omni Group Exhibition, The exhibit includes paintings, sculptures and jewelry by the Omni group artists including Paula Fullilove, Omni Group Director - Wil Clay, Alice Grace, Mack Walton, Ron

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A painting by Skot Horn now showing at the Hudson Gallery.

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wednesday 3 [ poetry ]

Break Beat Poetica, Awarding-winning playwright, poet and hip hop artist Idris Goodwin provides a lyrical and rhythmic reflection of his journeys as an American rapper as part of a performance titled Break Beat Poetica. Located in the Fire Science and Law Enforcement Center Rooms 145-147. 11am. Owens Community College, Oregon Rd., Northwood. 567-661-7583. www.owens.edu. Also February 4, at 2pm.

[ miscellaneous ]

Frozentoezen, Frozentoesen features Cabin Fever Feeds each weekend, where you can watch some of your favorite Zoo animals chow down. Also enjoy ice-carving demonstrations each Saturday from 11am to 2pm, live performances and more. See website for event schedule. 10am. The Toledo Zoo, 2700 Broadway. Half-priced admission. 419-385-4040. www.toledozoo.org. Through February 28. Tarot Card Readings, Liz Hazel does mini tarot and astrology readings every Wednesday night. 5pm. Manos Restaurant, 1701 Adams. www.kozmic-kitchen.com. Psychic Readings, Debra De Angelo performs psychic, tarot and astrology readings. 7pm. Nick and Jimmy’s (Toledo), 4956 Monroe St. Also Thursdays at Nick and Jimmy’s on 7309-13 Lewis Ave., Temperance and Saturdays, 6pm at Big’z on 2600 West Sylvania Ave. Toledo City Paper Best of Toledo Party, Join the Toledo City Paper staff and friends for a celebration of the best of the best Toledo has to offer. 7:30pm. Free. Doc Watson’s, 1515 S. Byrne. 419-244-9859. www.toledocitypaper.com.

thursday 4 [ education ]

Wolcott House Museum Guild Historical Lecture Series, Kenneth Dickson discusses Toledo’s Own: Benjamin F. Stickney Stickney. 10am. Toledo-Lucas County Library - Maumee Branch, 501 River Road, Maumee. 419-259-5360. www.toledolibrary.org.

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Aloha! Toledo Poetry Slam, Three rounds of Championship Slam Poetry featuring the best and bravest poets in the Northwest Ohio, the Midwest, and the country. The crowned Ground Level Slam Champion wins a trip to Hawaii to perform at the World Famous First Thursday Slam in Honolulu. Call or see website for more details. 7pm. $5. Ground Level Coffee House, 2636 W. Central Ave. 419-671-6272. www.groundleveltoledo.com.

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U.T. Rockets Basketball, The Rockets take on the Bobcats of Ohio University. 7pm. Savage Arena (UT), 2801 W. Bancroft St. 419-530-GOLD. www.utrockets.com.

[ miscellaneous ]

Sweet Heart Celebration, Get an early start on Valentine’s Day with a celebration of the heart. Local artisans fashion hearts out of wood, chocolate, glass, soap, baked goods and more. 5-9pm. Flying Rhino Coffee, 436 13th St. 419-244-9144. www.flyingrhinocoffee.com. Perrysburg Global Summit, This gala event showcases the diversity and global connections of the local community. Enjoy performances, booths and activities featuring families, faith groups, clubs, organizations, businesses, universities, plus Skyping to people all over the world. 5pm-9pm. Perrysburg Junior High School, 550 East South Boundary Street, Perrysburg.

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friday 5 [ education ]

Skywatchers of Africa, Since the beginning of human experience, the people of Africa have used the sky as a guide to build their societies and for calendar making. The sky also shapes their spiritual lives, playing an important role in many ceremonies and providing clues to the deepest human questions. Skywatchers of Africa, produced by the Adler Planetarium, examines several cultures, past and present, from across the African continent. The show presents how these examples are similar to the experience of people all around the world. 7:30pm. Ritter Planetarium at UT, 2801 Bancroft. $5, $6. 419-530-4037. www.rpbo.utoledo.edu. Fridays through February.

[ health ]

Black HIV/AIDS Awareness and Information Day, Planned Parenthood of Northwest Ohio is holding a forum (presentation and discussion) to provide information and invite community involvement in observance of NBHAAD. 6-8pm. Planned Parenthood of Northwest Ohio, 1301 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-1115. www.ppnwo.org.

[ miscellaneous ] Toledo Boat Show, The 3-day event features hundreds of different boats from dealers all over the state. Other attractions include a kids zone, fishing seminars and product demonstrations. Friday 1pm8pm, Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 11am-5pm. $7, children under 14 free. SeaGate Convention Centre, Downtown. www.rvexpo.net/boat_shows/toledo/ index.php

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Heart and Soul, Tickets include dinner, entertainment, a cash bar, and a silent auction. Proceeds go toward materials to replenish and improve the client resource center at Harbor and a “transition to stability fund” for Lucas County residents discharged from Northwest Ohio Psychiatric Hospital to help offset the costs of basic necessities. 6:30pm-10pm. $40. Fifth Third Field, Corner of Washington and Huron Streets. 419-479-3233. www.harbor.org.

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Herbal Lore for Lovers, Learn about some favorite bits of herbal lore and learn ways to bring romantic properties of herbs and flowers into your life. Make a fragrant lavender dusting powder, two sachets and a shower scrubber - all for yourself for Valentine’s Day. Enjoy a cup of lover’s tea and some treats. Call or see website to register. 10am-12pm. $15. The 577 Foundation, 577 River Road, Perrysburg. 419-874-4174. www.577foundation.org.

[ comedy ]

Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, Following enormously successful solo tours, Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, stars of the Emmy nominated Who’s Line Is It Anyway? Anyway?, are teaming up to present an evening of extraordinary improvisational comedy. 8pm. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns. 419-474-1333. www.stranahantheater.com.

[ health ]

Oh Chocolate!, Explore the exquisite benefits of chocolate as Gini Behrendt of Flying Rhino Coffee and Chocolate takes you through a chocolate journey that involves your senses, your intellect, and challenges you to let go of “old wives tales” you may be harboring. 2:30pm. $3. Ahava Spa and Wellness Center, 34 S. St. Clair St. 419-241-5877. www.ahavaspa.com.

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Valentine’s Day isn’t just for sweethearts — it’s a singles celebration, too! Join Toledo City Paper’s 2009 Most Eligible Bachelorette/ Bachelor, Christine Senack and Eric Strayer for RED: A night to celebrate love and lust at Cousino’s Navy Bistro from 7 p.m. - 2:30 a.m. Enjoy free appetizers from Navy Bistro, $5 RED rolls from Kotobuki and a cash bar, featuring the “Sextini” and other special RED martinis. The first 100 people/couples through the door get fab swag bags, compliments of Beauty Bar. $6 singles, $10 couples; a portion of the proceeds go to Toledo’s Aurora House. —GS

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�� Kilborn, and can be seen regularly on BET’s Comic View. See website for show times. $12-$16. Fat

�� Fish Blue Home of the Funny Bone, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. Through February 14. �� 419-931-3474 www.funnybonefatfishtoledo.com. �� ■ �� [ education ] ��

Glass City Record Show, Buy, sell, trade albums, tapes, 45s, CDs.10am-4pm. $1 admission. Knights ■ of Columbus Hall, 4256 Secor Rd. 419-874-1725.

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Wolcott House Museum Guild Historical �� Lecture Series, Fred Folger discusses Civil War: AnMadd Poets Society Family Night In�� Celebradrews Raiders. 10am. Free. Toledo-Lucas County tion of Black History Month, The Toledo-Lucas Library - Maumee Branch, 501 River Rd., Maumee. �� County Public Library joins Madd Poets Society in 419-259-5360. www.toledolibrary.org. celebrating Black History Month with a relaxing �� and enjoyable evening of poetry. Join David Bush, friday 12 �� Mott employee and founder of Madd Poets Society, [ comedy ] �� at this free event of creativity and poetry. Madd is Drew Fraser, Comedian Drew Fraser was named an acronym for Making A Direct Difference, and New York City’s Funniest Male Comedian and has is comprised of talented young poets throughout hosted Amateur Night at the world famous Apollo Lucas County. 6-7:30pm. Toledo-Lucas County �� Theater. His talent and ability to perform for any Library, Mott Branch Library, 1085 Dorr St., Toledo. group makes him one of the most sought after comedians on the road today. Drew began his career

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networking events

David Landau, With hilarious fast-paced jokes combined with a laid back style, Dave Landau has an act you’re sure to enjoy. See website for show times. Connxtions Comedy Club, 5319 Heatherdowns. 419-867-9041. www.connxtionscomedyclub.com.

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Social! Social!

Twist, Twist is a resale shop that refurbishes old furniture for sale one week out of each month. Email for more information: twistbydb@gmail. com. 10am-5pm. Twist, 4330 Monroe St., Toledo. Sale through February 13.

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Finesse Mitchell, Finesse was a regular cast member of NBC’s Saturday Night Live and has also appeared on CBS’s The Late Show with Craig

Join EPIC Toledo and the Networking Action Team at their monthly Social! Social! Meet other EPIC members and network while enjoying complimentary appetizers and a cash bar. See website to register. 5:30pm. Tea Tree Asian Bistro, 4100 Chappel Dr., Perrysburg. www.epictoledo.com.

tuesday uesday 16 Diversity Luncheon

This is a casual luncheon for all members of all local bars. Bring a dish representing a heritage, race, tradition or family favorite. Co-sponsored by the Lucas County Bar, Thurgood Marshall Law, Toledo Bar & Toledo Women’s Bar Associations. Please respond by February 9 to make a reservation and/or volunteer to bring a dish. 11am-1pm. 419-242-3614. www.toledobar.org. Toledo

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Raising HIV/AIDS awareness friday5 Contrary to popular belief, HIV/AIDS is still a dangerous threat in our community. According to a recent study by Planned Parenthood of Northwest Ohio, the reported number of African American women with AIDS has doubled, and HIV is the leading cause of death for black women ages 25-34. Additionally, Lucas County has the fourth highest population in Ohio, but the highest incidence of reported HIV transmission among youths. With these statistics, it is important to stay informed about the many ways we can all prevent the spread of HIV/AIDs. In observation of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness and Information Day (NBHAAD) which falls on Sunday, February 7, Planned Parenthood of Northwest Ohio is hosting an open forum on the previous Friday, February 5. Members of the community are welcome and encouraged to attend a presentation by the Ohio Department of Health on African Americans and HIV. A public discussion involving community stake-holders and citizens will follow. This is a free forum you can’t afford to miss. 6 p.m. Planned Parenthood of Northwest Ohio, 1301 Jefferson Ave. For more info, www.ppnwo.org. — ER in Boston, Ma. at Nick’s Comedy Stop and since then has performed all over the world. 8:30pm. $10, free with Lourdes College ID. 419-885-3211 www.lourdes.edu.

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

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Great Lakes RV Dealers Show, This two-day event is Northwest Ohio’s largest and oldest family RV show. Friday 11am-9pm, Saturday 11am-9 pm, Sunday 11am-5pm. SeaGate Convention Centre, 401 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300. www.toledo-seagate.com.

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Valentines Dance, Singles and couples alike are invited. Basic nightclub dance instruction included. For more information call Matt Miller at The Dance Clinic. 7:30pm. $15 pay at the door. All Occasions Banquet Hall, 3419 Hill Ave. 419-475-3055. www.thedanceclinic.com. Valentine Dinner and Dance, The University of Toledo Jazz Ensemble performs swing and big band favorites. Dinner starts at 6pm, the concert begins at 8:30pm. See website to make reservations. Ramada Inn Ballroom, 3536 Secor Rd. 419-530-2375. www.utoledo.edu.

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Cat Show, Cats from all over the world converge in Maumee for a 2-day show, featuring 14 judging rings. Many breeds, shelters and vendors are represented in the largest cat show in Ohio. 9am-5pm. $3. Spring Fling Craft and Gift Marketplace, 2901 Key St., Maumee. 419-343-1751. www.toledocatshow.com.

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Rockets for the Cure, The University of Toledo Lady Rockets Basketball team face Western Michigan in a benefit for Susan G Komen for the Cure. The first 500 group tickets sold receive a commemorative t-shirt. Players’ pink jerseys will be auctioned off following the game. Call or see website for more info. 2pm. Savage Arena (UT), 2801 W. Bancroft St. 419-530-GOLD. www.utrockets.com.

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Mich-Ohio Sportfishing Expo, This year 70+ vendors display rods, reels, lures of all types, fishing boats and marine equipment. Several well known professional fishermen will give free seminars. $5, free for 12 and under. MBT Expo Center, South Custer at Raisinville Rd., Monroe. 734-847-7814. www.mich-ohio.com. Through February 14.

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Glass City Singles, Ladies get a lock with the heart on them and guys are handed a key. For each gentlemen that finds a lady with a lock that matches his key, both the lady and gentlemen become eligible for the drawing with a $50 prize. 5-9pm. $8. Gladieux Meadows, 4480 Heatherdowns. 734-856-8963. www.toledosingles.com.

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A groovy kind of love saturday6 Valentine’s Day salutes love and romance, but for millions of married and cohabitational couples, domestic violence is a sad reality of their relationship. Domestic violence victims advocates organization Independent Advocates hosts a Valentine’s Day party celebrating healthy relationships with “Make Love, Not Domestic Violence,” an Old West End house party filled with drinks, eats, and fellowship. 2561 Glenwood Ave. 7 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.iatoledo.org — JW

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WED, FEB 3 ROCK, POP, & HIP-HOP

Frankie’s Inner City: Love Hate Hero w/ Four Letter Lie

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JAZZ, BLUES, & R&B

Degage Jazz Cafe: Gene Parker Murphy’s Place: College Night TCP SouthBriar Restaurant: Ray Heitger’s N’Orleans Dixieland Jass Jam The Omni: Jazz Night in the Annex

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, & ETHNIC

Basin St. Grille: Jason Hudson Howard’s Club H: Bruce Lillie & Cory Hillman, Steve Meeker The Distillery: Dave Carpenter

DANCE & TECHNO

Avalon: Wenz Daze Open House Night The Bronze Boar: DJ Brandon Duke The Distillery: Rock Star Wednesdays

OTHER

Daddy Oh’s: Open Mic Night w/ Jason Quick and Ben Langlois Martini and Nuzzi’s: Karaoke w/ Hank Mickey Finn’s Pub: Open Mic w/ Mouths of Dogs South End Bar and Grille: Karaoke The 1901: Karaoke TCP The Dog House Bar and Grill: Karaoke w/ Riz Pack The Roadhouse: Karaoke WoodChuck’s: Karaoke w/ DJ Georgia Peach Yeeha’s Bar and Grill: Karaoke Night TCP

THU, FEB 4 ROCK, POP, & HIP-HOP

Arnie’s Bar and Grill: Chris Shutters Band Fat Fish Blue: Robert Vance Frankie’s Inner City: Nineball w/ Life on Repeat TCP Howard’s Club H: Kids In The Making w/ Sweet Assault, Sunz of Sam and A Gun For Hire Martini and Nuzzi’s: J. Woods The Bronze Boar: Rivers Edge

JAZZ, BLUES, & R&B

Degage Jazz Cafe: Tim Whalen TCP Manhattan’s Restaurant: Quick Trio Murphy’s Place: Open Mic Vino 100: Mike Whitty

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, & ETHNIC Grumpy Dave’s Pub: Dave Conner TCP The Blarney Irish Pub: Rick Whited The Village Idiot: John Barile and Friends

DANCE & TECHNO

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

Lineup: Eric Barton - keys ‘n synths/vox Zak Durst - bass Guitar/vox Miguel Oria - guitar/vox Matt Truman - guitar/vox Derek Wright - drums Time together: The Current line up has been in place for two years with some change, but overall four years. Influences: Asks Matt, “You mean who do we steal our stuff from?” Answer: Rick Astley Derek sez, “Charlie Watts, John Bonham, Levon Helm, Mick Avory. I’d say I steal the most from those guys.” Miguel sez, “Deep Purple, Led Zep, Queen, Bowie, Sweet, Ramones, Motörhead.” Favorite kind of fan/audience member: “The one that gets that it’s all entertainment. I’m not trying to be ‘real’ or have any of that pesky ‘artistic integrity,’ explains Matt. “One time in Cleveland a guy was mad that we played “Baby, I’m a Star” by Prince and was complaining about it to Eric, not realizing that Eric was in the band. I guess he was saying, ‘Can you believe those guys?

Plush Ultra Lounge: Pure Plush Thursdays The Omni: Toxic Thursdays

OTHER

TCP Basin St. Grille: Open Jam Mutz Pub (at the Oliver House): Karaoke w/ DJ Georgia Peach Sidelines Sports Eatery: Karaoke

FRI, FEB 5 ROCK, POP, & HIP-HOP

Frankie’s Inner City: All the Day Holiday Howard’s Club H: Walk The Moon w/ Vocal Response Unit and Get Up Texas Martini and Nuzzi’s: J. Woods TCP Quimby’s Food and Spirits: 427 The Blarney Irish Pub: Jeff Stewart and the Twenty Five’s The Bronze Boar: The Polka Floyd Show The Omni: Nevermind (Nirvana Tribute) TCP Woodchuck’s: The Blue Hook

JAZZ, BLUES, & R&B

Manhattan’s Restaurant: Tom Turner & Slowburn

MARDI GRAS ON ADAMS

UPTOWN BARS/SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Uptown turns into Bourbon Street on Saturday, February 13, as the Adams St. bars present a Mardi Gras party you’ll never forget. The evening features drink specials at five of our favorite bars-Bretz, the Ottawa Tavern, the Attic, Manhattan’s and Wesley’s, as well as quality live entertainment at each venue. Don’t miss Bretz’s Drag Show, Charlie Slick and Go Lab at the OT, Walk Around Magic by Magician Martin Jerret at the Attic, the Joe Woods Band at Manhattan’s and Shane Piasecki at Wesley’s. Delicious cajun food, including craw fish and gumbo provided at select locations. So “crawl” your way from bar to bar all night long. 9:30 p.m. Free. —ER

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You can’t play a Prince song! That’s sacrilege!’ I like that guy too. Or the one who totally misses the point. Like the drunks who give advice after the set, ‘You guys should call yourselves The Razorbacks!’ or ‘You guys should play a Metallica song!’ not realizing we’d be more inclined to do a completely non-ironic ABBA number.”

the band The Matt Truman Ego Trip,” Matt said. “One of my goals is to have embarrassing stage moments. It’s a challenge. Every time I step on stage I think, ‘How can I make this really, really embarrassing?’”

Favorite original song or cover song to play? Miguel likes “Industry Standard” cuz it’s easy and rocks.

Sound: A mockery of rock and roll.

Matt likes playing what ever happens to be the newest thing they’ve put together. “Sink or swim. Will we all start and end right? Is the middle eight gonna derail the whole thing? Seat of the pants, skin of the teeth type of situation. It’s all very exciting...” he says.

Most embarrassing moment on stage: “Embarrassing stage moments are kind of our forte, it’s the secret ingreACOUSTIC, FOLK, & ETHNIC Basin St. Grille: Acoustic Skoobie dient of our whole act, but TCP Georgette’s Grounds & I’ve sort of canceled out Gifts: First Friday w/ Aaron Valdiviez embarrassment by naming Sidelines at the Arena: Ben Barefoot

Favorite venue to play: Howard’s Club H in Bowling Green has always been a fave of the band, as well as Frankie’s. Gig list: Howard’s on Saturday, February 6. This will be the band’s first local gig since September, and promises to be a night to remember. They’ve got a few fan appreciation surprises up their sleeves, and the bill includes The Floorwalkers from Columbus, The Drags from Detroit and local favorites, Extra! Extra!. Band’s performance in 5 words or less: That’s embarrassing you guys. Five dollar fine! Web site/contact info: www.myspace. com/thematttrumanegotrip

Swig: Shane Piasecki

DANCE & TECHNO

Bretz: Fierce Fridays Dexter’s Jamaican Club: Jump-Up Friday Grumpy Dave’s Pub: DJs Nixphonic, Technician and Whisper Friend Plush Ultra Lounge: Fashion Fridays TCP Wesley’s Bar: Old School Fridays w/ DJs Folk, Perrine and N. Mattimoe

OTHER

Happy Badger: Acoustic Open Mic Night w/ Sarah Cohen TCP Mickey Finn’s Pub: The Gist Family Fire Recovery Beneﬁt w/ Big Ticket, Slumpbusters and Nunc Pro Tunc

SAT, FEB 6 ROCK, POP, & HIP-HOP

Clazel Theatre: Local Delivery Doc Watson’s: J. Woods Frankie’s Inner City: Ashes Of Soma w/ Hazard Perry Freebird Lounge: Chris Shutters Band TCP Howard’s Club H: Matt Truman Ego Trip Manhattan’s Restaurant: Stonehouse

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SINGING GOOD, VALENTINE!

Give your significant other a gift to remember this Valentine’s Day with the help of Toledo’s own Commanders of Harmony Chorus. For $40, a barbershop quartet serenades your sweetheart at home, work or anywhere else you choose in the metro Toledo area. This packaged deal includes a twosong performance with a red rose and a personalized V-Day card. Delivery available February 12-14 from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. There is limited booking so reserve your memorable musical gift today, 419-494-1504/ www.harmonize.com/mvsc. —ER

The Bronze Boar: Crucial 420 The Omni: Punching Buddha TCP The Village Idiot: One Under Woodchuck’s: Full Scale Panic w/ Fangs Out and The Frustrations

JAZZ, BLUES, & R&B

Main Street Bar & Grill: Bobby May and Dry Bones Revival Murphy’s Place: Paul Keller Trio presents A Toast To The Nat King Cole Trio

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, & ETHNIC

The Daily Grind: Jack Schilb and Dan “Mudfoot” Hubbs

OTHER

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

TUE, FEB 9

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, & ETHNIC Basin St. Grille: Kyle White

COUNTRY & BLUEGRASS

The Blarney Irish Pub: Kentucky Chrome TCP

DANCE & TECHNO

TCP Plush Ultra Lounge: Envy Saturdays South End Bar and Grille: DJ Jesse Dorr

SUN, FEB 7 ROCK, POP, & HIP-HOP Frankie’s Inner City: Zion I

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Gesu Church: Ramona Collins

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, & ETHNIC Nagoya: Frankie May and Chris Shutters The Blue Devil: Scott Gressler

OTHER

TCP Knights of Columbus Hall: Glass City Record Show Yeeha’s Bar and Grille: Karaoke

MON, FEB 8 JAZZ, BLUES, & R&B

Murphy’s Place: UT Jazz Night The Village Idiot: Frankie and Friends

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JAZZ, BLUES, & R&B

Degage Jazz Cafe: Matt Gozzard Murphy’s Place: Murphy’s Place: Murphy and Black Trotter’s Tavern: Jeff McDonald’s Big Band All Stars

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, & ETHNIC

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

OTHER

TCP Degage Jazz Cafe: College Open Mic Night Rhouse: Karaoke w/ DJ Georgia Peach The Blue Devil: Karaoke w/ Don Coats Yeeha’s Bar and Grille: Patron

JAZZ, BLUES, & R&B

Degage Jazz Cafe: Gene Parker Murphy’s Place: College Night SouthBriar Restaurant: Ray Heitger’s N’Orleans Dixieland Jass Jam The Omni: Jazz Night in the Annex

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, & ETHNIC

Basin St. Grille: Jeff Stewart Howard’s Club H: Bruce Lillie & Cory Hillman Shawn’s Irish Tavern: Dave Carpenter TCP Treo Restaurant: Bobby May and Jon Barile

DANCE & TECHNO

TCP Avalon: Wenz Daze Open House Night The Bronze Boar: DJ Brandon Duke The Distillery: Rock Star Wednesdays

OTHER

Daddy Oh’s: Open Mic Night w/ Jason Quick and Ben Langlois Martini and Nuzzi’s: Karaoke w/ Hank Mickey Finn’s Pub: Open Mic w/ Mouths of Dogs TCP Mulvaney’s Bunker: Karaoke South End Bar and Grille: Karaoke The 1901: Karaoke The Dog House Bar and Grill: Karaoke w/ Riz Pack WoodChuck’s: Karaoke w/ DJ Georgia Peach Yeeha’s Bar and Grill: Karaoke Night

WED, FEB 10

THU, FEB 11

ROCK, POP, & HIP-HOP

Avenue Bistro: Don and Rachel Coats TCP Frankie’s Inner City: JB Beverley and The Wayward Drifters Grumpy Dave’s Pub: Arobaphobics

TCP Frankie’s Inner City: Flatfoot 56 Howard’s Club H: Saturnine Hello Mickey Finn’s Pub: The Bartones The Bronze Boar: J. Woods

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Degage Jazz Cafe: Tim Whalen Murphy’s Place: Open Mic Night SouthBriar Restaurant: Jeff McDonald’s Big Band Revival Party

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, & ETHNIC Attic on Adams: Ben Barefoot Grumpy Dave’s Pub: Josh Denning The Blarney Irish Pub: Jeff Stewart

DANCE & TECHNO

Avalon: Temptation Thursdays The Omni: Toxic Thursdays TCP The Ottawa Tavern: OWE Records Showcase

OTHER

Basin St. Grille: Open Jam Mutz Pub (at the Oliver House): Karaoke w/ DJ Georgia Peach

FRI, FEB 12 ROCK, POP, & HIP-HOP

Grumpy Dave’s Pub: You Are Here w/ 70 Lewis and Dave Conner Manhattans Restaurant: J. Woods TCP The Black Cherry: Chernobyl Babies w/ Yeti Machete, St. Dad and Shred The Blarney Irish Pub: Toast And Jam The Bronze Boar: Russel Martin and the Relics TCP The Omni: Battery (Metallica Tribute) The Village Idiot: Bobby May and Dry Bones Revival Woodchuck’s: Frank & Jesse w/ Joey and the Traitors and Hot Love

VALENTINE’S COUNTRY ALTERNATIVE

THE CHURCH OF ST. ANDREWS/ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Can’t take the Valentine’s Day pressure? You’re not alone; the often referred to “Hallmark Holiday” is despised by singles and couples alike, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun this year. Toledo Country Limits, an outreach mission of The Church of Saint Andrews UMC, is hosting an I Don’t Like Valentine’s Day (I.D.L.V.D.) party on Saturday, February 13. This laid-back, casual event kicks off with an hour-long “Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song” program, followed by 40 minutes of live country music and an 18-minute message from Pastor Loran. The I.D.L.V.D. party features performances by The New Traveler’s, playing all your favorite rock-n-roll covers, and “bar food” and soft drinks provided by the church. 7:30 p.m. $5. The Church of St. Andrews, 3620 Heatherdowns Blvd. For more info, www.toledocountrylimits.org. —ER

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The Omni: Frontiers (Journey Tribute) TCP The Ottawa Tavern: Mardi Gras on Adams w/ Charlie Slick and Go Lab

JAZZ, BLUES, & R&B

THE BLUE HOOK

WOODCHUCK’S/FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5 You could say that the new The Blue Hook album is a community project. The band made an appearance in TCP’s local music guide last year, wowing us with a demo release of Motor Oil and Whiskey. A year later, the boys are back, with a perfectly packaged deal. The album is finally complete, showing off the vocal stylings of AJ Szozda (who also plays guitar and mandolin), the drumming abilities of Keith Roach, and the awesome bass lines of Pete Mann. But the trio isn’t alone on Motor Oil and Whiskey; the album features guest appearances by a slew of infamous Toledo musicians—including Bobby and Frankie May, Pat Lewandowski, Braden Hoffman, Mike Huffman, Tom Goodwin and Mike Whitty. Their talents combined create a sound the band describes as “blues-funkin’, retro rockin’ grooves.” It’s a sound unique to northwest Ohio, and Motor Oil and Whiskey consists of 13 tracks that won’t let you down. Additionally, the artwork for the album was done locally by artists Jerry Gray and Kerry Krow of Quest For Fire Studios. The album is available at Ramalama Records and Bozarts (near the Erie Street Market). A CD Release Party is scheduled for Friday, February 5 at Woodchuck’s, 224 S. Erie St. The Americanos and Pat Lewandowski also play. 9 p.m. For more info, www.thebluehook.com. —ER

Franciscan Theater & Conference Center: Nate Gurley and Jazz Trio TCP Hines Farm Blues Club: Buddy Boy Slim and The Blues Rockers The Village Idiot: Andrew Ellis and the Setting Sons

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, & ETHNIC

Basin St. Grille: Mike Harshman and Steve Kennedy Swig: Gregg Aranda TCP Wesley’s: Mardi Gras on Adams w/ Shane Piasecki

on Adams w/ Magician Martin Jerret TCP Bretz: Mardi Gras on Adams w/ Bretz Drag Show Holiday Inn French Quarter: A Valentine Evening

OTHER TCP

Ground Level Coffee House: Open Mic Night Manhattans Restaurant: Open Mic Night

SUN, FEB 14

TUE, FEB 16

ROCK, POP, & HIP-HOP

TCP Frankie’s Inner City: Marcy Playground Special Sex and Candy Valentine’s Day Show

OTHER

Ottawa Tavern: Valentine’s Day Party w/ John Dorsey, The Faux Paus, A Wrinkle in Time and Boyd Hambleton TCP Yeeha’s Bar and Grill: Yeeha’s Idol TCP

DANCE & TECHNO

Mutz Pub (at the Oliver House): DJ N. Mattimoe w/ special guest DJ Moreese The Black Cherry: Valentine’s Day DJ Night

OTHER

MON, FEB 15 JAZZ, BLUES, & R&B

Manhattan’s Restaurant: Cynthia Kaay Bennett Murphy’s Place: UT Jazz Night

Attic on Adams: Mardi Gras

The Black Cherry: The Ghostwrite w/ Jon Creedan

JAZZ, BLUES, & R&B

Degage Jazz Cafe: Joe Sneider Murphy’s Place: Murphy and Black SouthBriar Restaurant: Mardi Gras w/ The Cakewalkin’ Jass Band TCP Trotter’s Tavern: Jeff McDonald’s Big Band All Stars

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, & ETHNIC TCP

Daddy Oh’s: Jason Hudson

Martini and Nuzzi’s: Jeff Stewart

OTHER

Degage Jazz Cafe: College Open Mic Night Rhouse: Karaoke w/ DJ Georgia Peach Yeeha’s Bar and Grille: Patron

MORE MUSIC

FESTIVALS/SPIRITUAL/ORCHESTRAS/ OUTDOORS/ MUSIC YOUR PARENTS LIKE

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY FEBRUARY 5-6

Fabulous Fifths, 8pm. Toledo Symphony’s Classic Series performance featuring “Sibelius Valse Triste,” “Sibelius Symphony No. 5,” and “Beethoven Symphony No. 5.” Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theatre, 2445 Monroe St. 419-246-8000/www.toledosymphony.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, & ETHNIC Basin St. Grille: Distant Cousinz w/ Scott Fish Sidelines II: Ben Barefoot Swig: Jeff Stewart

DANCE & TECHNO

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

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Basin St. Grille: Scott Fish Open Jam TCP Happy Badger: Acoustic Open Mic Night w/ Sarah Cohen TCP Rhouse: Karaoke Idol Winners Concert Stranahan Theater: Lisa Williams

SAT, FEB 13 ROCK, POP, & HIP-HOP

TCP Manhattan’s: Mardi Gras on Adams w/ Joe Woods The Blarney Irish Pub: Resonant Soul The Bronze Boar: Dave Carpenter and the Jaeglers

Toledo Opera Gala, 7:30pm. Baby its cold outside, but we can still dream of “April in Paris.” An evening of stirring choruses and poignant arias from great French operas. Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theatre, 2445 Monroe St. www.toledoopera.org.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14

Toledo Symphony Neighborhood Concert, 3pm. The Toledo Symphony welcomes Chelsea Tipton for a special Valentine’s Day conert with music selections including Ellington’s Sophisticated Lady, Hollywood love themes, Michel Legrand’s greatest hits, and more. $10. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2770 W. Central Ave.

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Weekend of wellness RELAX, REJUVENATE AND BE WELL IN PORT CLINTON

Enjoy two weekends devoted to taking care of yourself! The Women’s Wellness Weekend or Spa Day at the Commodore Perry Inn and Suites in Port Clinton features fun physical fitness sessions like Yoga, Tai Chi, and Pilates, as well as rejuvenating activities like massages, manicures, and Reiki. Stress and weight management classes are also available. $165 per person for the weekend; $75 for Spa Day. Discounts available for bringing a new friend, reserving rooms for three or more or adding “Friday night stay”. February 5-7 and April 23-25. For more information or to register, call Jane at 419-381-1956. Commodore Perry Inn and Suites, 255 West Lakeshore Dr., Port Clinton.

Red all over

ST. LUKE’S HOSPITAL HOSTS COMMUNITY BREAKFAST FORUM

On Friday, February 5, St. Luke Hospital’s Auditorium will be a sea of red for the Wear Red for Women Community Breakfast Forum. The free breakfast event, from 7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., encourages women to flaunt this striking color and learn more about heart health. Cardiologists Carolyn Gbur, MD and Jodi Tinkel, MD will share information about cardiovascular disease risk factors, warning signs, prevention and treatment. Hearthealthy screens will also be offered from 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. and from 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Limited seating is available. Make your reservation by calling 419-897-8484 or online at www.stlukeshospital.com.

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POLE DANCE FITNESS, build strength, flexibility and confidence in a fun and relaxed environment. Ladies only. Classes forming now. Pre-registration required. Classes held at 10 S. Holland Sylvania Rd. Suite 302. Call Paulette’s Studio of Dance for more info. 419-6543262 or www.Paulettesdancestudio.com. ________________________ BELLY DANCE – FOR THE FUN OF IT! Shake things up with Aegela, international artist and award-winning choreographer. Women of all ages and shapes welcome. No prior dance training needed. Daytime and evening classes. $55 for 6 week session. Martin School, 10 S. Holland Sylvania at Hill, Toledo. www.aegela. com, aegela@mindspring.com, (517) 918-9547 ________________________ HOT YOGA in Perrysburg uses heat to heal and strengthen. Warm muscles are suppler and result in deeper stretching with less soreness. First visit free. New student special 10 Days for $25! Ongoing AM & PM classes. Visit: www. hotyogawithjoe.com or call 419-8742911 ________________________ MIND, BODY, SPIRIT CLASSES – register now for Reiki classes, Intro to the Chakras, Discovering Your Divine/Soul Purpose and Basic Divination – tools to expand your awareness. Call Marcia at (419) 283 – 4344. ________________________ SMOOTHFLAVA LLC Ballroom classes. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday $8 per session (Monthly memberships available). 1411 Bernath Pkwy (Across form TGIF). For more info 567-277-1353 or 419-514-5784 ________________________ AUTHENTIC YOGA AND MEDITATION. Safe beginners CD/DVD set by Ann Arbor Yoga Master Ema Stefanova. $55. Order at www.yogaandmeditation. com, 734-665-7801. ________________________ INTEGRATION YOGA STUDIO, the Place to Be: Something Fun EVERY Friday – check out the website calendar! Day Retreat 2/6; Workshops: Ayurveda Series on Saturdays, Discover Your Purpose 2/6, Love Potions 2/7, Partner Yoga & Massage 2/13, Pilates 2/20; Restorative Yoga is back! More yoga, drumming & dancing on the website! 4633 West Bancroft (just west of Talmadge). www.integrationyogastudio.com. (419) A-OM-YOGA. yoga.jenn@sbcglobal.net.

TEBA – Toledo Evolutionary Bodywork Alliance: Your Connection to the Greater Toledo Area’s Professional Holistic Bodywork Teachers and Practitioners! Members: Amy Adamczak, Certified Rolfer, Certified Pilates Instructor Caitlin Cousino, LMT, Thai Massage Therapy Shelly DeMeo, Birth Doula, Pregnancy/Therapeutic Massage Andrew Lesniewicz, HypnoTherapist, Counselor Jerry Levin, PhD, LMT Lisa Lutman PT,CSCI - The center at Alternative Physical Therapy Jenn McCullough, Certified Yoga Instructor & Owner Integration Yoga Studio Debra Reis, Nia, Aromatherapy, Healing Touch Isis Rose Magdalena (Tobie Saad) of Acoustic Arcana – CCT, Rose Twin Flame © Reiki, Frequency Attunement and CCT ©, Intuitive Life Coaching, Nontraditional Wedding Services Cathy Skiver, Registered Yoga Teacher Jay Weik, Shobu Aikido of Ohio, Toledo Zen Center.

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Losing weight can be a challenge — one that’s definitely more fun when friends are involved. Local bloggers Rebecca Regnier, from 13abc, and attorney Robin Gorrell talk humorously about diet trends, review products and share healthy recipes at www.doesthisblogmakeuslookfat.com. The website even features “printables” for dieters — what they call “handy dandy wikety wikety wack dieting thingies.” Head to the site next time you’re hungry for some humor and want to “laugh it off.” —GS

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________________________ FREE KID’S CHESS LESSONS k-6 every Sat 9-11am at the children’s library 325 Michigan. For more info 419-259-5231 ________________________

SERVICES ________________________ GIRL’S NIGHT IN – Reserve your date for a night in with friends. We bring the pampering to you. Call now! (419) 283 –________________________ 4344...Marcia - for more details WANTED TO BARTER/TRADE SERVICES. Dry wall and plaster, 38 years experience. Will exchange work with other professions. 419-320-2998. ________________________ ��

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2 BULL RUSSELLS, 1 male, 1 female. Beautiful markings and temperament make great family pet. Has shots and papers, been wormed. 419-825-5758

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________________________ MARANDA’S CAKE SHOP 3d specialty cakes for all occasions. Hours buy appointment. For more information, 419-691-6991 or visit. www.marandascakeshopp.webs.com ________________________

RENTALS

________________________ TOWN HOUSE 3br, 1.5ba, LR, DR, REC RM, garage w/ opener. Washington local. $750 419-885-2347 ________________________ SPACIOUS 1,600 FT. CARRIAGE HOME. Hardwood ﬂoors, 3 bedrooms, deck, chandeliers, electric ﬁreplace. Must pass credit check. $595. 419244-6313 ________________________

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real estate advertising in this paper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, sex, religion, handicap, national origin or familial status. This paper will not knowingly accept any advertising for residential real estate which is in violation of the law. All readers are hereby informed that all residential properties advertised in this publication are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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JAM SECTION MUSICIANS SEEKING

LESSONS

FIDDLE AND UPRIGHT BASS Player

FREE GUITAR LESSONS Rock, Blues, Country, all styles; 30 yrs. experience. Give me a call, what do you have to lose? 419-514-6097.

need for all female Gospel/Bluegrass trio, All About Him. Call Alana at 419-833-8110 for info or audition.

GOLDEN WITH CLASSIC SOUL seeking background singers, male and female. www.goldenclassicsoul. com 419-508-0190. ELECTRIC FOLK-ROCK AND REGGAE/JAM BAND THE

PASSENGERS seeks keyboardist. Vocals or no vocals, come join the band! Call 419-3208951 VOCALIST/SONGWRITER/PIANIST

Available for pop and rock band and seeking other musicians. 517-486-3623

LESSONS, EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTOR. Any instrument, any style.

Contact Mike 419-376-8111.

FOR SALE YORKVILLE AUDIO PRO AMP, 3400. 1200

watts per side at 4 ohms. $200. 419917-3507. THUNDER STRAT.

$199. 419-3925020

Rentals BANDS, ARTISTS, MUSICIANS: REHEARSAL, jam,

SINGER/SONGWRITER/ GUITARIST. AC/DC to

recording and now storage spaces available 24/7 access. No noise restrictions. Call the house of rock 419-346-5803.

LEAD VOCALIST

THE RAVE-ONS are now booking. Vintage Rock and Roll. Call Jeff 419-269-0633.

Foo Fighters. Call Joe 419-867-1848 plays drums and keyboards. Looking for band or musicians. Call 419-691-2820.

ADS FOR LOCAL ARTIST 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; $0.40 per additional word.

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TWO PARAKEETS. One female, one male. Cage included. $30. 419-381-1403 ________________________ ��

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AMERICAN BULLDOG needs new resident, divorced from mate (Dog Below). Needs loving home, likes to be main dog, good guard dog. 419-825-5758

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AMERICAN BULLDOG, Brittany, needs new resident, divorced from mate (Dog above) . Makes loyal pet, friendly and lovable, very smart and spoiled. 419-825-5758

ONE FEMALE CAT, black and white, 8 months old, beautiful and litter trained. $20 419-243-6531

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plans for the 6th and 7th and be flexible. You may retrace a route you took mid-October. The new moon on the 13th has you set new goals. Combine your Chinese New Year celebration with Valentine’s Day. Look for some peace and quiet on the 15th.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) On the 6th, 7th and 8th Venus joins Neptune. Your imagination runs wild. Begin some baking and candy making on the 9th for Valentine’s Day. The new moon on the 13th shines where you plan for an exciting 3-day weekend. Love is in your stars. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You are operating

on all eight cylinders. Avoid making too many plans on the 6th because you may be disappointed. Mercury moves into your ninth house on the 10th so you think TRAVEL. How about a 4-day trip including New Orleans for the Mardi Gras?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) February is a

nice month for you. Your luck is good on the 5th so take a chance. Relax all day the 11th. The new moon on the 13th shines where you plan for financial success. People will be delighted with your homemade Valentine gifts. Indulge on Fat Tuesday.

LEO (July 23-August 22) On the 6th you think

of making a permanent commitment. ‘THINK” but don’t do it. Nobody parties like a Leo so plan early to combine Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day, and the 3-day weekend. This is an opportunity that you should not pass up.

VIRGO

(August 23-September 22) Your

LIBRA

(September 23-October 22) You

imagination works overtime from the 4th thru the 7th. Career issues are important even over the weekend. You are productive the week of the 8th. A new partnership could form after the 11th. The action on the 13th, 14th, and 15th may be overwhelming.

are really looking good. On the 6th and 7th Venus joins Neptune enhancing your creativity. Finish work before the 11th so you can

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) Look at your

celebrate the Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day, and Presidents’ Day weekend in style. You are still smiling on the 16th.

SCORPIO (October 23-November 21) Until

the 8th Pluto argues with Saturn and you are confused about decisions. Get it figured out before the 12th so you can celebrate the triple holiday – the Year of the Tiger, Valentine’s Day, and Presidents’ Day. Do it in New Orleans and celebrate Mardi Gras.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 20) You always know how to roll with the punches and come up smiling. All is well at home. The week of the 8th has a few bumps as your “outside” events interfere with your routine. Be discriminating the weekend of the 13th to avoid problems.

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19)

You get positive vibes from Jupiter and negative ones from Pluto. The sky is the limit if you avoid snap decisions about finances. Lie low on the 6th, 7th, and 8th. From the 9th thru the 15th fun and games prevail. The parties are great, even the parade.

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18) Your imagination is working overtime, even keeping you awake at night. Partnerships may be difficult....just tune out. Put goals and resolutions into effect when the new moon makes its annual visit to your sign the 13th. Do something wild for Valentine’s Day. PISCES (February 19-March 20th) You may

have to watch your weight as Jupiter, planet of expansion, is in your sign. Change your goals from the 3rd thru the 8th. Love makes your world go round after the 11th. Valentine’s Day is a special holiday for you. The object of your affections is fortunate.

Sue Lovett is available for personal astrology readings and private parties. Visit her on the Web at www.suelovett. com or call her at 419-474-6399.

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February 3 • February 16 Where do we begin? Mercury and Venus change signs; we celebrate a new moon, welcome the Chinese Year of the Tiger; party on Valentine’s Day, take Presidents’ Day off and enjoy the Mardi Gras. — BY SUE LOVETT

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Across 1. Elegant dances in 3/4 time 8. Absorbed, as a cost 11. Commercial preﬁx for some winter products 14. “Spider-Man” creator 15. Postal Service creed word 16. Female octopus 17. Press regulations? 18. ___ Lingus 19. Cable letters since 1984 20. 1983 Bill Cosby comedy record 22. TV role for Bamboo Harvester 23. Accusatory question, perhaps 26. Benchmark for a golf-playing clone? 28. Cell “messenger” 29. Being bad, in a way, on Halloween night 31. Superlative sufﬁx 32. Figure skater Kulik 34. Dainty beverage 35. Rode the bench 38. Kibbles, e.g. 40. Supplied, as a body of water 41. Burgled 42. Football’s Jaguars, on the scoreboard 43. Some CBS procedurals 44. Art photographer Goldin 45. Goes through, as laundry 47. Manning whose team missed the playoffs in 2010 48. Condition for some thirsty pre-schoolers at nap time? 51. ___ dictum (passing remark) 53. Memo intro 54. You might buy a bunch of them 56. Spanish aunt 57. “___ of Rambow” 58. One who snitches on people for stealing booze? 62. YHWH 63. Warner Brothers character on a lot of tattoos 64. The longest one in English is the Navy term “ADCOMSUBORDCOMPHIBSPAC” 65. Pepsi diet drink 66. Gp. that may meet in the gym 67. Bedside readings

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Down 1. AOL alternative 2. Follower’s ending? 3. “Aw, hell ___!” 4. Forward in manner 5. Mama Cass’s last name 6. Reading group assigned to discuss “The Jungle”? 7. Darns 8. Like some synthesizers 9. Language test for aliens 10. Sin, say 11. Entourage of a New York civil rights activist? 12. Where Hercules slew the lion 13. How some demo albums may be distributed 21. Mrs. Krabappel 22. Occult believer 23. Paints like an abstract expressionist, perhaps 24. Maumee Bay, e.g. 25. Aviation? 27. Take first steps? 30. Roadside bomb, briefly 33. Blazing 35. Wiping down the pews? 36. Handy 37. “___ With Love” 39. Vintner’s prefix 40. Distant 42. Denver who sang “Saturday Night in Toledo, Ohio” 45. Poem section 46. Big name in rubbery pizza when there’s nowhere else to eat 48. Houston-based oil company 49. “America’s Finest News Source,” with “The” 50. WWII vessel 52. Supports 55. Down with, in Dijon 57. “Interstate Love Song” band, for short 59. Magician’s name suffix 60. “Science Guy” Bill 61. maps.google.fr meas.

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