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June 14 - June 27 • Vol. 20 • Issue 09

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Breeding the Law

Checking up on the Ohio legislation causing outrage among animal rights activists: Senate Bill 331.

By Kelly Thompson

100 Years of Art History

Toledo Federation of Art Societies’s history and development.

By K.A. Letts

Deprive Your Senses

As TrueREST Float Spa opens in Levis Commons, we reflect on the local history of floating.

By David Fine

Digital Media Manager Saul T. Jacobs (saul@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Cold Brew and swimming pools.

Caught up in the Crossfire

Web Guru Ashley Boardman (digitalmedia@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Eating smoothie bowls in my air conditioned house.

Toledo’s professional paintballer, Carl Markowski.

By Jeff Klima

Contributing Writers: KA Letz, Kelly Thompson, David Fine, Sean Nestor, Michael Pierce, Emily Jacobs, Eric Hehl, Christine Senack, Emily Jacobs, Rob Brezsny, Johnny Hildo

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Toledo Indoor Garden recently purchased Secor Lanes and will convert the bowling alley into a retail garden and home brewing store.

Toledoindoorgarden.com Signs are now up at the Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel, indicating the riverfront property is close to completion. A reopening date has not yet been set, but is expected later this summer. facebook.com/renaissancetoledo Cliffs Natural Resources Inc., the largest iron ore mining company in the United States, has announced plans to build a production plant in East Toledo in the Ironville Terminal— with a $700 million investment in the Toledo area. The plant will create 130 permanent jobs and about 1,200 construction jobs over the next two years

Lickity Split has re-opened. It closed last August after a car crashed into the ice cream shop.

2021 Glendale Ave., 419-382-3285. facebook.com/lickitysplit419

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After two decades of catering and, recently, selling baked goods alongside food trucks in downtown Toledo, Jera Stewart has opened her first brick-and-mortar Jera’s Heavenly Sweet inside of One SeaGate, in the former location of Bri’s Bakehouse.

550 N. Summit St., 419-699-2158. facebook.com/jerasheavenlysweet The Sears store on Central Ave., near Secor Rd., will close in mid-September.

The Auto Center will close in late July.

Liquidation sales will be held at both stores. 3048 Central Ave., 419-535-3311. Sears.com

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The Lansing-based Eyde Company, has purchased the 4 SeaGate building for $13.3 million. The Michigan developer currently owns One Lake Erie Center and the Tower on the Maumee, which is being transformed into a luxury apartment building. Eyde.com

The historic Lonz Winery, once the nation’s largest producer of wine, has reopened after 17 years as the centerpiece of Middle Bass Island state park.

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Manabigama Pottery Center will relocate from Bowling Green to Swanton. manabigama.com

Chubby’s American Grill, a Toledo-owned sports eatery, has opened its second location in Sylvania at 7050 W. Central Ave., in former Max & Erma’s location near Meijer. chubbysamericangrill.com

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UPDATES IN LOCAL BUSINESS

The Swanton Coliseum roller skating center has closed after 65 years.

The recently-retired exectuive director of the Ohio ACLU looks back at 27 years of fighting for freedom.

By Sean Nestor

Advertising

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We asked local artist Vivian Morrison to bring her surreal, colorful and bright style to our cover this issue.

The illustrations she created for us are the perfect complement to summer fun.

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ACTIVIST WATCH Angry? We get it.

Now do something about it.

Activists in Toledo are busy. Join them.

6-7:30pm. Wednesday, June 28 Junction Empowerment Series 2: The Power of an Education Find out what Toledo Public Schools are doing for the Junction neighborhood, and how schools and neighbhorhoods can build a stronger relationship. Keynote speaker is TPS Superintendent Dr. Romules Durant.

Frederick Douglass Community Center, 1001 Indiana Ave. 6:30-9pm. Thursday, June 29 Pride Month Letters Black and Pink Toledo, which works to support LGBT prisoners, is hosting an evening of writing letters to incarcerated members of the LGBTQ community. Snacks, drinks, cards and supplies will be provided.

Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave. 10-11am. Monday, July 3 All Hands on Deck Activists from the six states bordering the Great Lakes and Canada will come together to hold hands by the shoreline in an effort to raise awareness about the importance of protecting and monitoring the largest group of freshwater lakes in the world.

Attendees are invited to wear a blue or green t-shirt. Maumee Bay State Park, 1400 State Park Rd., Oregon.

7-8pm. Wednesday, July 5 Keep Abortion Safe and Legal Happy Hour Network and plan with pro-choice activists on the first floor patio.

The Attic on Adams,1701 Adams St. 1-4pm. Saturday, July 8 Western Lake Erie Sierra Club Meeting The Sierra Club’s Western Lake Erie group advocates for clean water, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and public transit. Learn about local environmental concerns and plans for upcoming outings.

Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave. 7-9pm. Monday, July 17 Abolish Slavery Movie Series: Amazing Grace The Daughter Project’s series of films on the subject of slavery, both historical and modern, will feature Amazing Grace, a drama centered on the British slave trade in the 18th Century.

Toledo Calvary Church, 1360 Conant St. Maumee.

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Breaking from theme’s, like Star Wars Day and Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band Night, the Toledo Mud Hens tackle a serious subject: heroin, with Hens and Heroin. The ball club has pledged 100 percent of the proceeds from the evening to helping with area addiction recovery. The Mud Hens collaborate with Team Recovery for this second team event to aid with heroin abuse. When the Hens take on the Gwinnett Braves, there will be bounce houses, games, food and information on heroin and addiction help. A panel about addiction will be held at 5pm at Hensville before the game starts at 7pm, followed after the game, by a free Facing the Demons sober concert at Hensville. 5pm-11pm. Thursday, June 29. Fifth Third Field, St. Clair St., See Hens VS Heroin on Facebook for more information. —JK

UpTown’s Outdoor Refreshment Area (ORA) began last summer. Now, the Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) has been launched— opening up more options to adults with open containers. The DORA district features twenty-four locations between the boundaries of Lafayette, Erie, Adams and Summit Streets. Coupled with the Outdoor Refreshment Area (ORA) block of Adams Street, between the boundaries of 11th and 21st streets, Toledoans can enjoy booze outdoors from Noon until 1am, seven days a week. Just make sure you follow the rules: • Both areas require designated cups, which hold up to 16 oz. of an alcoholic beverage.

• The DORA and the ORA have different cups. You cannot carry one to the other.

• You cannot carry your cup back inside— once the cup is outdoors, it must remain outdoors.

• Within the DORA, these cups are allowed between noon and midnight, seven days a week.

• Within UpTown’s ORA, the cups are permitted between 5pm and 1am, Monday-Friday and Noon-1am on Saturday and Sunday, or during special events that fall on a weekday. —AC

The Easter Bunny returneth

If someone hasn’t made this guy Toledo’s official Native Son yet, they ought to. Undefeated boxing legend-in-the-making, Robert Easter Jr., returns to his hometown to battle Russian, Denis Shafikov. Defending his IBF lightweight title and his 19-0 professional boxing record, 14 of Easter’s wins have come by knockout. An alternate on the U.S. Olympic boxing team in 2012 and trained by his father, a former boxer, Easter Jr. is looking to put Toledo on the boxing map. Shafikov’s record is 38-2-1.

Check out our interview with Easter Jr. online at toledocitypaper.com. He has what it takes to do it again. 7pm. Friday, June 30. $37-$227. Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300. huntingtoncentertoledo.com.

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Plus c’est la même chose Change is overrated

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Call us naysayers. Call us curmudgeons. Call us doom and gloom sticks in the mud.

Whatever. This is how we see it.

Last column we made the case for why Toledo Mayor Hicks Hudson shouldn’t be mayor. Let her shower you with flowers and rainbows, we brought the never ending rain clouds.

That doesn’t mean she shouldn’t be re-elected, though. Huh? Well, as the erudite French say, “the more things change...”

We could also say the grass is always greener, or dance with the girl what brung ya, or some other folksy wisdom from this side of the pond. Whatever.

The point is, neither of PHH’s high-profile opponents should be mayor either.

Let them tell you all the reasons they’d do a bang up job. Here’s why they’re all wet.

Let’s take her fellow D Wade Kapszukiewicz first. Here’s why he shouldn’t be Mayor of Toledo.

1. Wade plays fast and loose with the facts. Ol’ Wade has made a living lately berating PHH for alleged fiscal mismanagement. Wade touts his own record as County Treasurer, saying he balances a $500 million budget “to the penny.”

Don’t believe the hype. Wade’s office just collects the money from County tax payers, they have no oversight over the County budget. The Commissioners do that. And the money in/money out is continuous and ongoing, meaning the budget is “balanced” for one split millisecond, just at the instant the Commissioners approve it. From there it’s awash in constant uncertainty.

Contrary to what he’d have you believe, Wade has not been in any position remotely like being Mayor of Toledo.

The budget is complex, the workforce massive and diverse, the physical plant sprawling and in various states of disrepair. Wade’s office doesn’t deal with anything so difficult and complicated.

He shouldn’t be learning on the job.

Look what happened when D Michael and PHH had to do that.

Wade’s tough fiscal talk is so much fluff and gruff, but it’s simply not true.

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2. Wade has no real-world experience. Born and raised in Toledo, he went away to college, then came back and...went straight into politics.

Wade has never held a private sector job. He was been sucking the public teat his entire adult life. He has never had to work for a living. Heck, we challenge you to find him in his office on any given day. Overpaid and underworked is a great gig if you can get it. Instead, his staff runs the office while he does whatever people like him do.

How can he relate to the work-a-day Joe Six-pack Toledoan? He can’t, because 3. Wade is an odd duck. He’s too caught up in numbers and policy to relate to the average person. Wade is a policy wonk, content to sift through arcane treatises for just the right solution. That makes for a good behind-thescenes guy. That’s not what we expect in a Mayor. He needs to be a cheerleader, the front of the parade, not in the basement reading statistics.

Granted, Wade could conjure up a down home side, even if it is disingenuous, because 4. Wade is too personally ambitious. He views this race as a stepping stone, which is why he can’t just wait until PHH is term limited in four years. He doesn’t really want to be Mayor, he wants to be elected to a statewide position, or to Congress.

He’ll have one eye on his political standing and another on building name recognition elsewhere. That doesn’t leave many eyes on the status of the old Froggy Bottom.

We’d have to rely on his administration to take over for the mayor in absentia. And who might they be, these minions running the City? Wade’s friends, including the old Paula Ross wing of the local Democratic Party, will be in the driver’s seat? Lordy begordy let’s hope not.

These are just a few of the reasons Wade shouldn’t be mayor.

Two down, one to go. Batten down the hatches, Tommy W., the storm clouds are heading your way. Until next we meet.

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Mike says that seeing Erin walk down the aisle was “Surreal. After seven years of dating and boating together, it was special to have her walking down the sandy aisle at our favorite lake.”

“I thought I knew exactly what dress I wanted, but I never found the picture in my head on a hanger. When I tried on a dress my friends chose I laughed at how much fabric it had,” says Erin.

“Luckily my sister Kristie works in the fashion industry and explained that we could remove layers. As I watched her smooth the skirt down in the mirror, I suddenly burst into tears because the picture I had in my head was coming to life. “ CONTINUED ON P. 8

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We visit the Catawba Island, Port Clinton, and Lake Erie Islands each summer as we are boaters. We wanted to find a place that would show our guests why we love the area so much and Dock’s Beach House was it! We cannot say enough good things about the whole Dock’s experience. They have an amazing restaurant and bar for guests to hang out at during the day, along with their own beach with Jet Ski rentals.

For photos, the couple chose Luckybird Photography based on their website portfolio. “I feel in love with their photos and they described themselves as laid back, which we are too,” says Erin. “We had a lot of the planning conversations with Lindsay. She was attentive and creative and really kept in mind what we wanted during the picture-taking process. Michelle was the main photographer and she really had an eye for great shots. She captured the scenery we wanted to show off to our friends and family and we love all of our pictures!”

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What’s your personal floral style? Personally, I love more of a boho

gardeny feel. Right now I’m into mixed colors of bright blooms. It’s also fun to see new elements incorporated into something unique and different, like fruit stems, cacti, geometric shapes. That said, tight arrangements of all blooms, and no greenery, can be perfectly modern in the right setting.

What do you love most about your job? My favorite part is seeing

the couple’s vision come to life. It’s so important to me that I make the bride and groom happy and create exactly what they are looking for. I love seeing the bride excited, as her vision is translated into the proposal, during the initial consultation. The best part is hearing how much they loved the flowers after the wedding is said and done.

How do you determine a couple’s floral style? I can tell quickly what style they are going for. Typically, couples bring in photos of bouquets and centerpieces they like. If not, I’ll show my past work. I’ll ask questions about what they do, and not,

Some of my favorites include using bouquets as part of the centerpieces, transferring ceremony decor for the reception, using small bud vases and votives for centerpieces, and hava few different centerpieces at different prices.

How does seasonality impact my florals? Some flowers are definitely are more seasonal than others, but we always have recommended substitutes if a certain flower isn’t available. For example, everyone loves peonies, but they are very seasonal, so we recommend subsituting big garden roses.

What kind of inspiration should I bring to my florist? Photos— whether they are tear outs from magazines or on your phone— are important. A goof florist should critically look at your photos and take notes to understand your style.

like to clairfy their style.

What’s the first step I should take in deciding what kind of florals I want? It’s important to decide your color scheme first. From there, start researching and finding photos of favorite bouquets and decor to use as inspiration.

Where does your inspiration come from? Daily observations! I’m constantly paying attention to the details around me to balance an on-trend style with my own unique spin. I’m constantly analyzing and keeping notes so I can continue to improve for my clients How can I maximize my budget for blooms? A lot of couples have strict budgets, so I am always exploring unique ways to save and spread budget around.

What are the most popular wedding flowers? Everyone loves peonies (but we use a lot of beautiful garden roses if peonies are not in season). Dahlias, especially the Cafe au Lait variety, are very popular. We can get them locally, but they have a short season (towards the end of the summer). I find myself using a lot of ranunculus in bouquets and centerpieces. To me, they are the perfect wedding flower and are available in many colors.

What new trends should I look out for? Big, wide bouquets with trailing ribbons are on trend right now. I’m also seeing the cascade-style becoming more popular.

Floral jewelry is huge right now— gold cuffs, rings, necklaces. These pieces are so unique and can be tailored to any color.

It may seem odd, but carnations are being used more often in centerpieces. A lot of people turn their noses up at carnations, but there are beautiful varieties that look great in both flowy and tight centerpieces.

Where can I save, and where should I splurge, with my florals? Splurge on your bridal bouquet! This is going to be in the most photos and will have a lot of eyes on it.

Save by keeping your bridesmaid bouquets more simple— they don’t need as many flowers as you, and if you have a lot of bridesmaids, the cost can add up quickly!

What’s worth renting, and what’s worth buying? Many people think we do just flowers— that couldn’t be further from the truth. We also help with linens, chairs, ceiling treatments, lighting and other decor.

Some shop around for a proposal with a low price point. Keep in mind, one proposal may cost less than another because of the flowers or size of the pieces. If you want to use a specific florist, but their proposal came in higher, ask how you can get it down to be within your budget.

I am always willing to work with brides who want to cut down their final cost.

We have a lot of rentals, such as different styles of vases, candelabras, and other decor. Often, a couple will see a vase they like and, if we don’t have it, I will buy it to place in our rental inventory after their wedding, or any other special event we do, such as bridal shower, baby shower, birthday party, anniversary parties, among others. photo credit: SANDY HAAS PHOTOGRAPhy

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Although DaShe and Larone now live in Georgia, they travelled back to her hometown for their wedding: “I always said that my husband would have to come to my city when we got married. I am so proud to be from Toledo. We had our rehearsal dinner at my parent’s home. Our mothers came together and made sure we had a full spread of food and we just ate, presented thank you gifts to our bridal party, and relaxed! There is no place like home!”

DeShe’s Tips and Tricks:

Make sure you hire a coordinator and let the coordinator do their job!

“The best word to describe our vision for the wedding was royalty.

Our colors were navy and gold; both are very strong. When my wedding planner (T. Michelle Events) asked what we wanted for décor, I just told her lots of gold— especially at the reception.”

Have fun throughout the process and try not to get too stressed.

Do whatever makes you happy. At the end of the day, you are the one that has to reflect back and be able to smile and say “That was the best day of my life!”

Brandywine offers two gorgeous outdoor ceremony locations from May until October that accommodates up to 170 guests.

Our ballroom is perfect to suit your wedding reception up to 230 guests, anytime of the year.

Our course and intimate garden create the perfect backdrop for photos that will last a lifetime.

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Fresh Air, Water and Land Compiled by Eric Hehl and Emily Jacobs

1. River Lures Kayaking

419-832-0989. Riverlureskayaking.com

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iver Lures offers two kayak rental launch points for riverside fun. Visit Farnsworth Metropark (8505 S. River Rd., Grand Rapids) and the recently-opened Middlegrounds Metropark (111 Ottawa St., downtown Toledo) to enjoy a fun, relaxing trip downriver. Rent single or tandem (two) person kayaks for day paddling on the Maumee. For those wanting to view the river from terra firma, they also offer bicycle rentals so riders can pedal their way along the scenic riverside Towpath Trail. —EH

FRESH AIR

Keep your head above water by catching some fresh air with adventures on the Maumee River:

2. The Sky’s the Limit

Flyboard and Jetpack Smiles 335 N. Superior St., 419-346-5803. Flyboardandjetpacksmiles.com

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ooking for a water-fueled adrenaline rush on the Maumee River? Flyboard and Jetpack Smiles offers the next level. “I can teach anyone to fly within minutes,” says Paul Sagert, owner and operator. “Every kid wants to fly like a superhero, and I can help make that happen.” With water-powered jetpacks, flyboards (the equivalent of a water-powered skateboard), and even jet-ski rentals, the river becomes a launch pad for extreme adventure and excitement. —EH

3. Suzie Q’s Canoe Livery & Campground 523 E. Riverview Ave., Napoleon.

419-592-0519. suzieqscanoelivery.com

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uzie Q’s Livery offers kayaks, canoes, and even jet-skis. For those seeking the ultimate chill experience on the Maumee River, you can rent a tube, step into the water, and let your mind drift with the current. For larger groups and parties they also have pontoon boats available. When you’re all done with your day in the water you can dry off with some laser tag, or their escape room. Rounding out the experience, Suzie Q’s also has a campground with sites directly on the river, to turn a day adventure into an overnight experience. —EH

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Friday, 8 Saturday, 9

14th Annual Toledo Lighthouse Waterfront Festival Enjoy the sights and sounds of summer as you explore this festival, featuring boat rides, a silent auction, live music, food, arts and crafts, children’s activities, and of course, the gorgeous lighthouse. 10am-7pm. Prices vary.

Maumee Bay State Park, 1400 State Park Rd, Oregon.

419-691-3788. toledolighthousefestival.com

Tuesday, 11 Lucas County Fair

Rides, games, live music, crafts, animals, food, gardening, and even a rodeo make this the perfect summer event. Runs through July 16. 9am11pm. $6/admission after 3pm, free/12 and under, $5/ride ticket per person per session, $8/all-day ride pass. Lucas County Fairgrounds. 1406 Key St., Maumee. 419-893-2127. Lcfair.co

JUNE Tuesday, 4

Independence Day (1813 Style) Celebrate the 4th with traditional cannon firings, historical reenactments, music, and activities for the entire family. Noon-5pm. $8/adults, $7/seniors, $4/students, free/5 and under, military, and OHC members. Fort Meigs Historic Site, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg.

419-874-4121. fortmeigs.org

Red, White, KaBOOM Fireworks Celebration The Blade’s annual 4th of July display will feature synchronized to music on radio station WRVF 101.5 The River. and lots of colorful fireworks bursting over the Maumee. Fireworks begin at 10pm. Downtown Toledo. toledokaboom.com. Free

Friday, 7

Red Bird Arts District First Friday Art Walks: Red White & Brew

Independence Day meets local culture at this month’s event. Experience all that Sylvania has to offer in the world of local art, music, dining, and shopping, with special exhibits and offers.

5-8pm. Downtown Sylvania.

419-517-0118. redbirdarts.org. Free

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Thursday, 13 Jazz in the Garden

Saturday, 8 Rapids Rally Days

Shop for arts and crafts, snack on chicken bbq, and take a ride on the trolley at this downtown summer shindig. The festival will feature a children’s art area and activities for all ages. 10am.

Downtown Grand Rapids. grandrapidsohio.com. Free

Toledo Museum of Art Block Party The 4th Annual Block Party arrives this month with a tidal wave of live music, local food, and entertainment.

This year’s theme is based on the Museum’s season of Grecian Art, so get ready to enjoy Greek dancing, refreshments, and tunes. 6-10pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org. Free

Sunday, 9

Music Under the Stars The family favorite concert series begins with the theme ‘Hooray for the Red White and Blue’. Grab a snack from the Main Plaza before you enjoy a relaxing evening of music with the Toledo Symphony concert band. Also takes place Sundays: July 16, 23, and 30. 7:30pm. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org. Free

Saturday, 15 Glass City Con 2017

Fans of anime and video games will delight in Toledo’s 7th annual convention, filled with cosplay, gaming, special guests, entertainment, and more.

Saturday and Sunday, 10am-4pm. Preregister for $20/Anime Fan tier, $30 Otaku tier, $100/Otaking tier. SeaGate Convention Center, 401 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300. Glasscitycon.com

Metroparks Bike Tour If you have the soul of an adventurer and a love for exploring the Metroparks, grab your bike and helmet and meet up with fellow crusaders for the 29th annual tour. There are four routes to choose from, ranging from 15 to 100 miles. Snacks will be provided.

Registration begins at 7am. Prices vary. Fallen Timbers Middle School, 6119 Finzel Rd., Whitehouse.

419-482-8225. Mvadventurers.org

Equality Toledo Loves Love Fest Local bands, drag performers, DJs, and theater troupes will dazzle you in front of the famous love mural as you celebrate Pride. 5pm. $5. The Love Wall, 1209 Adams St. 419-407-6225. equalitytoledo.org

Listen to the soothing sounds of summer jazz as the 2017 season kicks off.

Bring a blanket or chair, some wine, and a picnic, or peruse the on-site vendors. 6:30-8:30pm. $10/admission, $5/TBG members, free/12 and under.

Season passes are $80/adults, $40/TBG members. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. toledogarden.org

Toledo African American Parade

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Sunday, 16

Get swept away by a whimsical weekend of balloon flights, live music, and GLOW events at the second annual Balloon Race. Proceeds from the festival will go to Girls on the Run, empowering young women through scholarships and equipment for local schools.

Runs through July 16. 6am. The Town Center at Levis Commons, 3201 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-931-8888. Check Facebook or shopleviscommons.com for details. Free

Bring a chair or blanket to relax and enjoy the acoustic stylings of local band Bliss. Also on July 23 and 30.

4pm. Wright Pavilion on the towpath, Maumee River, Grand Rapids.

616-439-4747. grandrapidshistoricalsociety.org. Free

The Glass City Balloon Race

Bring the whole family to this community celebration of rich culture, history, heritage, and life. 9am-noon. Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union, 1441 Dorr St., 419-255-8876. Check Facebook for details. Free

Rhythm on the River

Straight No Chaser/Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox This double feature packs a punch with two upbeat bands. Straight No Chaser puts a spin on a capella, and Postmodern Jukebox reimagines your current favorites as number one singles from the sixties. 7:30pm. $30-$80. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721 x6001.

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Sunday July 9

Paddle Palooza Festival Canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, and more are in store at this year’s festival. Experts will be present to help you make the most of your day on the waterfront. Don’t forget water and weather-appropriate attire.

11am-4pm. Maumee Bay State Park, 1400 State Park Rd., Oregon. 419-8367758. Check Facebook for details.

Friday July 14

Downtown 419 Rooftop Party Celebrate summer right with a bird’s eye view of the city, music by DJ One Tyme, and light food on the roof of the Main Library. Cash bar available. 21+. 7-11pm. $10. Toledo Lucas County Public Library, 325 N. Michigan St. downtown419.com

July 16-17 Toledo Air Show

Take to the skies with the annual showing of aircraft, with air and ground displays 9am-5pm. $35/adult at gate, $30/adult in advance, $26/kids 5-12 at gate, $22/kids in advance, $10/seniors and active & retired military, free/ children 4 and under and military in uniform. Toledo Express Airport, 11013 Airport Hwy., Swanton. Contact info@ toledoairshow.com for information.

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Monday, 17 Sunday, 23

Wednesday, 19 6th Annual Riverfest

Celebrate the summer with fireworks, live music, a softball tournament, a children’s area, and a 21+ beer garden.

Parking is available at Eagle Point Elementary School, and shuttle service begins at 6pm. 4-11pm. $1/admission to beer garden. Veterans Memorial Park/ Rossford Marina, 300 Hannum Ave., Rossford. rossfordba.com.

Wednesday, 19 Sunday, 23 Ohio Chautauqua

Get to know important historical figures from Ohio through live history performances, audience activities, music, education, and more entertainment. This five-day cultural festival is family-friendly, and brings back the magic of the traditional Chautauqua events from Ohio’s past. Runs through July 23. Rossford Veterans Park and Marina, 300 Hannum Ave., Rossford.

1-800-293-9774. ohiohumanities.org

Thursday, 20

Friday, 21

Art Loop: Support Your Local Artist

2017 Pizza Palooza

Explore the culture and beauty of Downtown at the monthly Art Loop.

Local offerings include visual arts, crafts, music, food, and entertainment, making this a can’t-miss Toledo staple.

5:30-9:30pm. $1.25/wristband with unlimited bus rides. Downtown Toledo.

419-254-2787. theartscommission.org.

Free

Rooftop Comedy at Hensville

LPGA Marathon Classic Get your golf on at the annual weeklong event, featuring a variety of LPGA events and crowd-favorite local food vendors. 7:30am. $60/weekly grounds ticket, $180/weekly clubhouse ticket.

See website for more prices. Highland Meadows Golf Club, 7455 Erie Ave., Sylvania. 419-882-7153 marathonclassic.com

The Lego Batman Movie at Fleetwood’s

10 local pizzerias battle it out for the people’s votes at this Toledo summer staple. Enjoy lots of pizza, live music, and children’s activities. Friday, July 21st, 5-11pm. Saturday, July 22nd, 4-11pm. $6/adults, $4/kids 5-12, free/ kids 4 and under. Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania.

419-882-2135. Sylvaniachamber.org

Saturday, 22

A night of belly laughs is in store at Hensville, with stand up comedians from around the region performing in a fun outdoor setting. This month’s headliner is Indianapolis comic Nate Gropp, and the evening will be emceed

by Keith Bergman. 8-9:30pm. Fleetwood’s Tap Room, 28 N. St. Clair St. 419-724-2337. hensvilletoledo.com. Free

Dragon Boat Learning Festival

This cultural celebration includes dragon boat racing, a Summer Learning Village with family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and traditional Chinese performances. 7am. International Park, East Bank of the Maumee River. 419-242-2122.

Toledodragonboat.org. Free

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to watch this funny family favorite on a huge outdoor screen. Popcorn and refreshments will be available.

9-11:30pm. Fleetwood’s Tap Room, 28 N. St. Clair St. 419-724-2337. hensvilletoledo.com. Free

Sunday, 30 Art on the Mall

Over 100 booths of artwork will be on display. Take home a one-of-a-kind piece, from photos to woodwork to jewelry. 10am-5pm. University of Toledo, Centennial Mall, 2801 W. Bancroft St., 419-530-2586. utfoundation.org. Free

Toledo LGBT Unity Picnic Show off your pride and allyship at this event chock-full of music, food, prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and more.

Noon-6pm. $10, cash only. Vienna Park, 286 Vienna Rd., Temperance, MI. Check Facebook for details.

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WATER Soak up the fun of summer and swim into something cool:

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4. Centennial Quarry

5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-885-7106 Centennialterrace.org

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urrounded by rock cliffs and averaging 22 feet deep, springfed Centennial Quarry offers diving platforms, water toys and swim rafts. For those who would rather keep their head above water, the quarry also has a sandy beach, volleyball courts and a basketball court. —EM

5. Maumee Bay State Park

1400 State Park Rd., Oregon. 419-836-7758. parks.ohiodnr.gov/maumeebay

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his 1,336-acre recreational facility offers a little something for everyone. Maumee Bay boasts two sand beaches, one on Lake Erie’s shore and one on a small lake within the park. Forgot the cooler? There’s also a concession area, as well as changing booths.

Besides swimming, other activities include camping, boating, fishing, golf and hiking trails through meadows, woods and marshes. —EM

Grab a blanket, pack a picnic and get the lay of the land at a lush area locale:

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6. Marblehead Lighthouse

110 Lighthouse Dr., Marblehead. 419-798-2094.

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he Marblehead Lighthouse was built in 1821, and remains the oldest lighthouse in continuous operation on the Great Lakes. Not unsurprisingly, it is a popular destination for photography and tours. The lighthouse grounds are perfect for a low-key picnic with stunning views of Lake Erie, nearby islands and passing birds and watercraft. The lighthouse is open 12pm-4pm every day until September 4. Cost to climb the lighthouse is $3 for adults and children ages 6 and up (free for children aged 6 and under). Visit the Keeper’s House and Livesaving Station museums at no charge. —EM

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“Bone broth� sounds more bizarre than it is. Essentially a fancy stock, bone broth can also be used as the delicious, liquid base for many dishes, like soup, risotto or stew. While some brave epicureans and health enthusiasts sip cups of bone broth to promote wellness, knowing how to simmer animal bones to create a savory liquid is a good way to boost health and save money.

Learn how to make bone broth during a workshop at Bassett’s Health Foods.

1-2pm. Saturday, July 8. Bassett’s Health Foods, 3344 Secor Rd., 419-531-0334. Check the event out on Facebook. Free —AC

Culinary

Meating God

Carnivore? Head to Henry County to stuff your belly with fire-blessed racks of ribs during the Henry County Rib Fest.

Gorge on the offerings of 12 different grill lords, slake your thirst with cold beer and stagger around to the live music provided by the appropriately named Walk of Shame.

5:30-11pm. Friday, June 30. $5.

611 N. Perry St., Napoleon. 419-592-1786. henrycountychamberofcommerce.org –JK

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Friday 6.30

Truckin Bozo’s Watermelon Roast Truckin Bozo’s Bar & Grill at Sommers Ridge

Get a yummy summer treat at the annual watermelon roast, with food and drink specials and plenty of parking available. 3-6pm. Friday, June 30 through Sunday, July 2. 3491 Latcha Rd, Millbury.

419-705-6286. Check Facebook for details.

Saturday 7.1

Mud Hens Rooftop Craft Beer Tasting Rooftop and the Armory at Fleetwood’s Tap Room

Sip on delicious craft beer, help yourself to the all-you-can-eat buffet, grab a souvenir gift, and enjoy an on-the-house ticket to the Mud Hens game with the purchase of your admission. 6-8pm. $45/ticket, $35/for designated drivers. 28 N. St. Clair St., 419-724-2337. hensvilletoledo.com

Sunday, 7.2

Well-balanced

Since opening their first Balance Pan-Asian Grille location in February 2010, owners Prakash Karamchandani and HoChang Jang have seen hard work pay off. Now with three restaurants, and two more in the works, Balance is receiving the national recognition they deserve. Balance has been honored as the #1 Asian Fast Casual Brand in the industry by FastCasual.com. In addition, the co-owners were included in the Top 24 Executives category. balancegrille.com –AC

Brunch at the Groves The Groves at Monroe Golf and Country Club

Every Sunday, treat yourself to an array of goodies including fruit, salad, salmon, bacon, sausage, pancakes, french toast, omelets, Belgian waffles, entrees, desserts and pastries. Reservations accepted. $18.95/adults, $17.95/seniors, $10.95/ children ages 5-12. 611 Cole Rd., Monroe, MI. 734-241-5190. monroe.golf

Friday 7.7

Food Truck Friday Maumee Farmers Market

Grab some grub from local food trucks and listen to live music from talented regional artists and bands.

Stop by the Maumee Market at E. Broadway & Conant Sts. after dinner to peruse the local products and produce. 5-9pm. Corner of E. Wayne & Conant Sts. Check Facebook for details. Free

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Pour One Forward Mail Pouch Saloon

Samuel Adams and Mail Pouch Saloon have partnered to throw a party in celebration of our nation’s veterans. If you’re a service member, stop by for a cold one on the house.

Ask bartenders for more information.

Noon-11pm. 102 W Main St, Haskins.

419-806-7616. Check Facebook for details. Free

Saturday 7.8

Annual Blueberry Picking and Picnic Johnston Fruit Farms

At this family-friendly event you can pick some fresh blueberries, then enjoy them right away with your picnic at Johnston’s Fruit Farm Market and Petting Zoo. 9:30am-12:30pm. 2790 US-20 ALT, Swanton.

419-826-1453. Check Facebook for details.

Wednesday 7.12

Italian Wine Dinner Manhattan’s Pub ‘n Cheer

Enjoy the wines and cuisine of Italy, featuring selections by Casa Setaro. Registration required.

6pm. Price TBA. 1516 Adams St. 419-243-6675 . Check Facebook for details.

Sandpiper Musical Dinner Cruise Jefferson St. Dock at Promenade Park

The 100-passenger boat hosts this monthly event, offering music by Kerry Patrick Clark with Hungarian fare from Tony Packo’s. All cruises are BYOB. Upcoming dates include: August 16 and September 13. $37. 6:30pm. Downtown Toledo.

419-537-1212. Sandpiperboat.com

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Far Niente Wine Tasting and Pairing The Pub at Paula Brown Shop

Savor the wines of Napa Valley and delicous food pairings this week at the Pub. Reservations required. 6:30pm prompt. $118/person. 912 Monroe St. 419-241-8100. paula-brown-shop.myshopify.com

Friday 6.30

Great Gatherings Tasting Walt Churchill’s Market

Come out to this tasting, featuring wines that pair with grilled foods and bbq. Get excited for a special, surprise guest. 4-7pm. Prices vary.

22625 Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. 419-872-6900. waltchurchillsmarket.com

Saturday 7.1

Wine Tasting The Pub at Paula Brown Shop

Come out and enjoy a weekend wine tasting with a delightful variety, at the Pub. Every Saturday during business hours. Noon-8pm. Prices vary.

912 Monroe St., 419-241-8100. paula-brown-shop.myshopify.com

Born in THE USA Holiday Wines Walt Churchill’s Market

Celebrate the Fourth of July with world-class wines made in America. 2-6pm. Prices vary.

3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. 419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com

Wednesday 7.5

Wine Tasting Manhattan’s Pub ‘n Cheer

Manhattan’s will be hosting a tasting of a fine selection of wines. Reservations required. 6:30pm. $25. 1516 Adams St., 419-243-6675. Check Facebook for details.

Friday 7.7

Wine and Craft Beer Tasting Corks Wine and Liquor

Enjoy a selection of delicious wines at this tasting led by Captain Will. Every Friday night. 5pm-7pm.

27250 Crossroads Pkwy. Ste. A., Rossford.

419-872-6800.

Wines From Rhone Walt Churchill’s Market

Sample wines from Southern France with Diana Kerr-Brown of Vintner Select. 4-7pm. Prices vary.

26625 Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. 419-872-6900. waltchurchillsmarket.com

Saturday 7.8

California Cabernet Sauvignon Walt Churchill’s Market

Summer burgers are meant for California Cabernets.

Cabernet Sauvignon and beef— a perfect pairing.

2-6pm. Prices vary. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee.

419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com

Ongoing

Wine Tasting Majestic Oak Winery

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

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Take In This Takeout

Photo credit: Pizza Cat

Pizza Cat is about keeping the Colony weird

By Jeff Klima

All dining should be this simple

Pizza Cat owner Matt Wojtowicz reinvents pizza sales one cat shirt at a time Pizza Cat owner Matt Wojtowicz has several special skills in life— making delicious pizza is one of them, but another is real estate predictions.

Setting up his takeout pizza joint in the Colony, an area of Toledo near Central Ave. and Monroe St., he’s anticipating the explosion of business from nearby developments being orchestrated by Promedica (which include a major hotel and apartments). To be fair, he’s worked in the area and loves the community vibe; everything Promedica brings to the Colony is just added toppings on Wojtowicz’s little slice of life.

Another of the entrepreneur’s skills is marketing. He’s versed in cheap and effective, believing in word of mouth advertising, but he also knows how to involve pop culture in his promotions— cats eating pizza is a popular meme in social media and he was able to build his business by connecting with the existing fan base. “It’s a huge branding presence that’s all free, basically,� Wojtowicz said.

Don’t let the brisket pizza pass you by Well, there is a price for hopping on the popularity brandwagon. To secure the PizzaCat.com domain name, he’d have to pony up $2500— money that just isn’t in the kitty, so to speak. For the time being, he’s content with the sublime KeepColonyWeird.com.

The actual “Pizza Cat� name comes from his owning a bunch of cat shirts (gifts from his mom) that he would wear regularly when working over at The Colony’s Gino’s Pizza, eventually earning himself the nickname. “It rolled from there, Wojtowicz said. “As far as it becoming an actual business, every time I’ve tried to have a job, I’ve been fired or left under weird circumstances. I like to be the boss.�

One of a kind

Pizza Cat, which opened May 19, looks to go next level by appealing to the folks that really care about community— Wojtowicz pledges that there will never be another Pizza Cat franchise. He

wants all the money to stay local— as in, his beloved Colony area. To make sure the entire region gets to sample the Pizza Cat wares though, he’s begun collaborating with businesses to operate pop-up spots. In short, he’ll have someone take orders at a business like Earnest Brew Works and then run the cooked pizza over as soon as it’s ready. If you want pizza-to-go immediately, your choice is limited to four 12-inch options: cheese, pepperoni, the manager’s special and the daily special. But if you’re willing to wait around six minutes for them to cook it, your options expand to include a variety of pies. You can also enjoy sodas, cupcakes and the majesty of a fold-over sandwich packed with fresh ingredients, if that’s your thing.

Charity cat

Charity is a huge component of the Pizza Cat philosophy. Dedicating three percent of all net sales to charities that help the community, one percent goes to the Toledo Area Humane Society, one percent goes to Food for Thought, one percent goes to the Ronald McDonald House (local chapter) and then an extra percent gets turned into an employee profit sharing program designed to teach his (currently 10) employees the value of business and teamwork.

The grub

The North End Brisket Pizza and the Adams Street Veggie Pizza (named and designed by the folks at The Attic) are the two most popular options, but new

Pizza Cat is big on supporting local artists and local business ideas for pies reveal themselves nightly.

If you like to spice things up a little, ask for them to make your pizza “Colony Style,� which adds free garlic butter, parmesan, crushed red pepper flakes or Frank’s Red Hot sauce.

One of Wojtowicz most interesting collaborations is working with the Toledo Hemp Center on developing a hempcrust pizza. No, it won’t get you high, but it is the sort of outside-the-box fun that defines a pizza place that really understands the community and is willing to work with customers to make their lives a little tastier and a little more weird — exactly what Toledo needs from a new pizza place.

Pizza Cat, 4034 Monroe St. 11am-midnight, Sunday-Thursday; 11am-4am, Friday-Saturday.

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A luminous stage

Cutting Edge Theatre Company will celebrate the young company’s accomplishments during their 2nd Annual Luminous Light Soireé Fundraiser. Experience a special performance by company actors, a sneak peak of their upcoming season, and the announcement of their Friend of the Arts winner. Enjoy hor d’oeuvres, drinks by Jeffrey Foor (head bartender at Barr’s Public House), and a silent auction. $35 per person, or $65 per couple. Please reserve your seat in advance, space is limited. 6-10pm, Saturday, July 8. Dermatology Associates of Ohio, 12780 Roachton Rd., Perrysburg. 419-704-6184. cuttingedgetheatre.org

History puts on a show

What happens when you mix theater and history? Sometimes, you get terrible period pieces. Other times? You get Ohio Chautauqua, a 19th-century tradition of bringing history to life through a five-day celebration of music, education and performances full of audience participation.

Enjoy daytime activities, interesting lessons and unique performances that bring icons like Marie Curie into present day. Head to Milan from June 27-July 1 for the last stop on Ohio Chautauqua’s big tent summer tour. Schedule varies. See online for more information. Milan Public Square, Milan, OH. 1-800-293-9774. ohiohumanities.org/ohiochautauqua/milan-2017 Free —AC

Coping with Creativity Taking the torture out of genius

By Athena Cocoves

It don’t mean a thing…

If you ain’t got swing dancing experience.

Join the Toledo Ballroom for Beginner Ballroom, Latin and Swing Group Classes every Thursday night. The evenings begin with a short, one-hour introductory workshop from 7-8pm, offering basic techniques and moves to novices and beyond.

After the class, enjoy a social dance party from 8-10pm. No registration or partner required.

Group class (includes social dance party): $15/ per couple. $25/per person. Social dance party only: $10 per person. 7-10pm, every Thursday evening. Toledo Ballroom, 6365 Monroe St., 419-690-3897. toledoballroom.com

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Event organizer Jess McKeller believes in the power of dance to help heal: “Dance therapy is about feeling your movement, being aware of your body.”

In a 1963 interview with The Paris Review, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Katherine Anne Porter made a poignant proclamation: “I think I’ve only spent about ten percent of my energies on writing. The other ninety percent went to keeping my head above water.”a Porter’s admission rings true for many artists. Mental illness and creativity often ride in tandem. And while many artists find their craft to be a form of therapy, the complex relationship between the two mentally taxing exercises is hardly one of cause and effect. For every tortured genius who drowns in their art— from van Gogh to Sylvia Plath and Leo Tolstoy to Virginia Woolf— there’s a genius, like Porter, who uses it to find her way to the surface.

Jess McKeller, a dancer and social media coordinator at the Ohio Theatre & Event Center, believes that there is a bounty of buoyancy in art— and creative expression shouldn’t be a flotation device reserved only for those those with genius. On Saturday, July 1, McKeller is inviting both the artistically gifted and those challenged by mental illness to a multimedia event: “Coping and Creativity: Entertain, Enlighten and Empower.”

The art of anxiety

Noting a flood of neuroscientific studies performed in the last decade, McKeller firmly believes in the link between mental illnesses and creativity: “The part of your brain that ‘suffers’ from mental illness is the creative part of your brain.”

However, McKeller focuses on the power of art to help adjust: “I don’t think anyone necessarily suffers from mental illness. It’s an illness, yes, but I don’t think you suffer from it unless you let yourself… I learned to cope through crafting, writing, dancing and poetry… and now, I want to share this method with everyone.”

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To do so, McKeller began reaching out to anyone with a story to share, posting online and at local mental health centers. She then selected participants based on “a mixture of their relationship with the art and their backstory of how art has helped them. Some of the artists featured have bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, are recovering addicts, have children with mental illness… and some just want to help out and raise awareness.”

Finding the right movement

Keller sees awareness as key to the event: “The specific community around the theater has a very high rate of addiction and mental illness.

I wanted to bring awareness to the community and show the people with those ailments ways to cope with their issues.”

Providing further support is therapist Kate Leonard, who will speak about the relationship between mental illness, addiction and coping through art.

McKeller encourages people coping with mental illness who don’t consider themselves to be artists to remember a simple truth: “Anyone can make art… anything you do can be artful as long as you put your creativity into it... it doesn’t mean it will be good, it doesn’t mean you will like it, but it is still art.”

Pouring your feelings and fears into your art is hardly a requirement. As Keller says: “You don’t have to create your feelings. Just create something.”

7-9pm. Saturday, July 1. $5.

Ohio Theatre & Event Center 3114 Lagrange St., 419-255-8406.

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Sucking the Fun Into Writing

Are you not a multihyphenate in life? Would you like to be? Join local attorney, author, speaker and advocate Diana Patton for her Code City talk, ‘Find Your Why’. Specializing in the fields of creativity, entrepreneurship and tech, Code City is a forum for networking and tech innovation in the Glass City, encouraging meeting with other like-minded people to figure out how you can collaborate to get your dreams out of your head and into the stratosphere. Patton, who calls herself a Social Justice and Integrative Health Advocacy Coach, will help provide the blueprint that can inspire your dreams. 6-9pm. Monday, July 10. Rust Belt Coffee, 119 N. Ontario St., codecity.co. Free

Novelist Sara Dobie Bauer makes vampire angst a laughing matter

By Jeff Klima Sara Dobie Bauer has a lot going on— not only is she a legitimate author, she’s also a model, an outspoken mental health lecturer/advocate and a fan of all things dark and sinister (and Benedict Cumberbatch). These attributes manifest themselves in her writing, particularly Bite Somebody and the just-released sequel, Bite Somebody Else. The continuing story of Celia, a girl who thought she was getting a life of glamour when she gets bitten by a vampire, but ends up awkward and employed at a gas station in Florida, Bite Somebody Else is a hilarious tale about the frustrations of being undead and pregnant.

When you lived in Toledo, where were your area hangouts? Everywhere, al-

though my bar-hopping favorites were Bronze Boar in downtown Toledo, Fat Jack’s in Perrysburg, and The Village Idiot in Maumee. I’m also a big Mud Hens fan.

What was your favorite thing about growing up here? Everyone is so nice.

Since growing up in the Midwest, I’ve lived in Charleston, SC, and Phoenix, and although I loved both those places, I missed the chatty nature of Midwesterners. Around Ohio, you know your neighbors. You party with your neighbors. Even strangers in bars are nice.

Kindness is a rarity you don’t miss until you move away.

Why set your book in Florida as opposed to, say, Toledo? The easy an-

swer: there isn’t a big, sunny beach in Toledo. I thought up the Bite Somebody series while drinking a rum punch on Longboat Key in Florida. I was maybe a little buzzed when it occurred to me: “This would be a silly place for vampires to live.” Since the series is silly, it just fit. Plus, Longboat Key is full of great dive bars and colorful characters. I go down there every year for a pilgrimage of sorts, so most of the locations (and some of the

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The Toledo-native, who graduated from Perrysburg High School in 2000, now lives outside Cleveland and devotes herself to writing full-time. She’s grateful to the Rocky Horror Picture Show and its message of “Don’t dream it, be it,” for helping her cope with depression and cites Christopher Moore as a stylistic inspiration. Her goal is to live in a Tim Burton film, so if any of that sounds like your cup of blood, you’d probably do well to get lost in her enchanting books. And if you ever get turned into a vampire, you’d do well to copy her excellent template for spending an eternity amongst the living.

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Author Sara Dobie Bauer soaks up comedic fantasy with a sequel to Bite Somebody. people) in the Bite Somebody series are real—especially The Drift Inn. It’s so old school, you can still smoke inside there.

Quickly becoming one of the most celebrated authors in Ohio, Martha Conway specializes in historical fiction with a strong humanist focus. On June 20, she released her latest novel, The Underground River, about a pair of cousins who join the abolitionist movement. Conway will read from her latest effort at the Maumee Branch Library and discuss the novel’s relationship with historical Ohio. Her first novel, 12 Bliss Street, was nominated for an Edgar Award.

7-8pm. Wednesday, July 12. Toledo Lucas County Public Library Maumee Branch, 501 River Rd., Maumee. 419-259-5360. toledolibrary.org Free

Art for dummies

Snark rules in Grayson Perry’s Playing to the Gallery: Helping Contemporary Art in Its Struggle to Be Understood, the Toledo Museum of Art Book Club’s selection this month. Perry, an artist known for his ceramic vases and his proclivity towards crossdressing, has penned a humorous aid to getting the layperson to appreciate art in its assorted forms. Join other book and art enthusiasts to discuss this work and then take a tour through the museum to view relevant works. Limited copies of the book are available to borrow from the TMA Library. No previous membership is required to join in the discussion, but registration is requested. 5:30-6:30pm. Tuesday, July 11.

Toledo Museum of Art Art Reference Library, 2445 Monroe St., 419-254-5770. toledomuseum.org Free

How did you originally come up with the idea for Bite Somebody? I’ve al-

ways adored vampire books, going all the way back to when I read Interview with the Vampire in sixth grade.

I know vampires are supposed to be all charming and charismatic. But … what if they’re not? What if an awkward human just becomes an awkward vampire? The vampires in the Bite Somebody series are just weird people who happen to drink blood. They suffer from bad first dates, wardrobe malfunctions, and crazy landladies— just like the rest of us. They also fall in love.

What’s some advice for people who want to be authors? Develop thick

skin, and don’t compare yourself to other people. Find a good group of first readers who will read your early drafts and tell you what needs fixing. Pick and choose what advice you take, because some people are just full of sh*t.

If you were a vampire, how would you spend your eternity? I would read a

lot, learn to play the violin, and swim with sharks. I’d probably adopt a hundred nocturnal puppies. I’d wear my sunglasses at night, party like a rock star, and eventually burn up on a beach in Belize.

Pick up Bite Somebody Else or its predecessor Bite Somebody via any major bookseller and visit Sara August 4-6 at Rust City Book Con (Detroit Marriott, 200 W. Beaver Rd. Troy, MI.) where she’ll be doing signings. Keep updated on Sara’s work and events at saradobiebauer.com.

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The Lives Behind Politics

The other guys

Quick! Who is Ozzy Osbourne’s drummer? Who plays bass for Rob Zombie? You can name major performers like Bon Jovi, Alice Cooper and Billy Joel, but can you name the people who provide the backing sound? Hired Gun, a one-night only special from Fathom Events, is a documentary about the music industry’s biggest unknowns— the professional performers who fill holes in a band when the regular quits or gets sick.

Their story is nomadic, oftentimes showing up the day of a show, experiencing the thrill of performing in front of an arena full of screaming fans, and then disappearing back into obscurity. Now some of the biggest hired guns in the biz are getting their due with this fascinating tribute featuring interviews with some of the most well known names in music.

7:30pm. Thursday, June 29. $15. Franklin Park 16, 5001 Monroe St., 419-473-3317. fathomevents.com

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What happens when fossil fuels run out?

By Sean Nestor

War film

If you need to be reminded of what courage looks like, join the Walbridge Branch Library for their showing of Unbroken.

The true story of Louis Zamperini, a World War II bombardier who spent 47 days at sea when his plane crashed and then he was taken captive by Japanese forces. A harrowing story, from a screenplay by the Coen Bros. and directed by Angelina Jolie, Unbroken is based on the 2010 nonfiction book by Laura Hillenbrand, Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption. 6:30-8:30pm. Thursday, July 6.

Wood County District Public Library Walbridge Branch, 108N. Main St., 419-666-9900. wcdpl.org Free —JK

Herb E. Smith and Tom Hansell interview Carl Shoupe, activist and member of Kentuckians For The Commonwealth, in Benham, Kentucky.

Coal has always been political. A What are the biggest cultural century ago, miners were at the foremisconceptions people have about front of battles between workers and miners? I feel like especially in major bosses in the burgeoning industrial media outlets, coal miners are seen as union movement. Today, the decline heroes and saints— brave men going of mining jobs has put coal at the forein to provide for their families doing front of a new battle— one that, on the a dangerous job, which isn’t entirely surface, pits environmentalists against dishonest. Then there’s the other side working families. Are good paying jobs that portrays them as ignorant people and a healthy environment mutually clinging to a dying industry or drug exclusive? addicts who can’t get After Coal is a stirbetter work— which The people who ring film about how also isn’t entirely families, dependent should be responsible dishonest. on the coal industry, There were for making sure the are adapting to its numerous people land and the people ongoing decline. It’s I worked with who are taken care of an earnest attempt to were college eduput politics aside and cated. I worked with don’t live there. consider the human guys who even had impact of our counlaw degrees, but try’s changing economic and environbecome miners because they wanted mental needs. to stay close to their families and work The Ohio Theatre screens the docuwhere they grew up. mentary Saturday, July 8, featuring When it comes to the politics of it, author Gary Bentley, who worked as a it’s not that mining families agree with Kentucky coal miner for twelve years. everything that is being said, or that We spoke with Bentley to find out what they’re voting against their own interviewers can expect to learn. ests. It’s that they’re out of a job and that’s all they know to do about it.

What is your background with mining? I worked for twelve years as How do the miners you’ve worked an underground miner. I started after with balance out their interest in having a clean environment with high school to pay for college. It was having a good paying job? It comes the normal, expected thing to do, but up a lot. It’s a very complicated issue I didn’t think much of it until my first because people want clean water and day underground. clean air, they want the land to look Working underground, you only have decent and be usable when the proabout 36-48” of vertical clearance in cess is done, but the mining companies most places. When your light goes out, aren’t run by people in those commuit’s a darkness you just can’t experinities. Companies based in St. Louis, ence anywhere else. There’s no shred Pittsburgh, Florida, run them. The of light peeking out from anywhere. people who should be responsible for Much of the time, you can’t see your making sure the land and the people hand in front of your face, and your are taken care of don’t live there. eyes can see shadows that play tricks on you.

3pm. Saturday, July 8. $10.

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Like mother, like daughter

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Carol Imes Luscombe, a prolific Toledo printmaker, imprinted a lesson of creativity on her daughter, Kathryn Kian. Now a San Francisco-based artist, Kain will return to her hometown to join her mother for an exhibition of collaborative works, Rushes, Sedges & Grasses. The mother-daughter exhibit of monotypes, that the duo worked on simultaneously, features local flora and the wetlands of southwestern Lake Erie. Join the family of creatives for opening night: 6-8pm, Friday, July 7. Through August 11. Hudson Gallery, 5645 N. Main St., Sylvania. 419-885-8381. Hudsongallery.net Free

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle to Create -

Learn how to turn waste into treasure at this unique art class. Use recyclable materials to create a work of art. Registration required.

4-6pm. $4. Lamb Center at Side Cut Preserve, 1025 W River Rd, Maumee. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

Final Days of Evan St. Jasthane’s Astounding Sideshow - It’s your very last

Pull up a chair

chance to see the imaginative paintings and poems of Steven J. Athanas. Exhibit ends on Friday, July 30. 10am-6pm. 5645 Main St., Sylvania.

419-885-8381. hudsongallery.net. Free

The classic idiom gets a new meaning when artist, author and professional craftsman, Bim Willow hosts his annual, all-day furniture-building workshop at the Hands On Studio at the Toledo Botanical Gardens. Pull together wicker, twigs, sticks and branches to create a chair of your own with the man made famous for his signature “Gypsy Twig Furniture.” Pricing for this workshop varies, depending on the project you choose.

No prior experience required. For more information, contact Kelly Savino at ksavino@bex.net, 10am-4pm. Saturday, July 8. Hands On Community Studio, 5403 Elmer Dr., 419-546-5566. toledogarden.org/education

Friday 6.30 Marathon Reading of James Joyce’s Ulysses - Come to the final installment of

this marathon weekend, ending with a performance of the Molly Bloom soliloquy. Contact programs@toledomuseum.org if you want to participate. 11am-9pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Crafternoons: Jewelry Fun - Your time schedule is the only limit at this creative, dropin program. Materials provided. RSVP required.

Noon-3pm. The Catharine S. Eberly Center for Women, Tucker Hall, University of Toledo, 2120 Campus Dr., 419-530-8570. Check Facebook for details. Free Firenation Glass’ 15th Anniversary Party - The Holland glass art studio celebrates

15 years with a day of drinks, activities and art demos from Toledo glass artists, including artists from Firenation, Gathered Glassblowing Studio, and more. 4-10pm. Firenation Glass, 7166 Front St., Holland. 419-866-6288.

Firenation.com Free

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Party— but don’t knock over that vase!

Sunday 7.9 Workshop: Macrame Plant Hanger - Create your own beautiful

hanger and take home a plant to be displayed in your work. All materials provided. BYOB. Registration required.

11:30am-1:30pm. $65. Handmade Toledo, 1717 Adams St., 419-214-1717. handmadetoledo.com

Intro to Pastel Workshop -

Aspiring artists are welcomed to this introductory course on pastels with award-winning instructor Mary Jane Erard. Materials provided. 18 and over. Noon-2pm. $35. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St., 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

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the focus of this introductory course to artistic foundation and techniques. 4-6pm. $5/session.

Jose Martinez Memorial Galeria, Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center, 1225 Broadway St. 419-241-1655. squacc.org

Burgers and Brushes - Take your pick of canvas or two glasses and get painting. You’ll also receive $10 off any future in-studio Uncork the Artist class. Admission includes materials, instruction, and an appetizer buffet. 6:309:30pm. $45. Bar 145, 5305 Monroe St., 419-593-0073. uncorktheartist.com

Thursday 7.6

Alcohol Inks with Stephanie Scigliano

Drawing Class - Portraits and portraiture are

Unboxed: The Berlin Painter - Find out

exactly how a TMA exhibit is planned and installed at this behind-the-scenes tour and exhibition preview of The Berlin Painter and His World.

Check out our art note for more information. Limited space, registration required. 6:30-7:30pm. $10/nonmembers, free/members. The Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

Saturday 7.8 Painted Clovers Vintage Market: Summer Bash - This open air market

features over 100 vendors selling beautiful furniture, decor, clothing, jewelry, and other trinkets. Come find the perfect handcrafted addition to your home. $5/admission, $4/if you donate a nonperishable item, free/12 and under.

Wood County Fair, 13800 W. Poe Rd., Bowling Green. paintedcloversvintagemarket.com

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Head to the Toledo Museum of Art for their annual Community Block Party, a celebration of art, fun, food and friends on Saturday, July 8. Enjoy entertainers, demos and raucous creativity. The TMA Block Party is on the same day that the museum debuts The Berlin Painter and His World: Athenian Vase-Painting in the Early Fifth Century B.C., a touring exhibit which includes 84 vessels and statuettes, on view through October 1. Party: 6-10pm. Saturday, July 8. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free —AC

Learn different ways of using these colorful inks on a variety of materials. Registration required.

6:30-9pm. $30/nonmembers, $28/members.

Hands On Studio at Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr., 419-902-6800. Check Facebook for details.

Drink and Draw - A relaxed and fun-filled

evening is in store when you stop by this monthly event, where you can paint or draw a nude model. Music, friends, and art combine to make this class a highlight for up-and-coming artists.

BYOB and drawing tools. 7-10pm. $10. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St., 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

July 8–Oct. 1, 2017 Free for Musuem members 2,500 years later, an anonymous artist gets his due.

The Berlin painter and his World: Anthenian Vase-Painting in the Early Fifth Century B.C. has been organized by the Princeton University Art Museum. Major support for this exhibition has been provided by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation; the National Endowment for the Arts; and the Leon Levy Foundation.

Ongoing ‘Momentum’ Juried Competition Call for Artists - Want to show your love for Toledo

and support the waterfront revitalization effort?

Submit up to 13 pieces of your original work in glass or a glass-related medium for the upcoming Momentum festival. Deadline is Monday, July 17. Guidelines found online. Momentum Juried Competition, 1838 Parkwood Ave. Suite 120., 419-254-2787. theartscommission.org

The Toledo showing is made possible in part by

Jim and Gregory Demirjian Princeton University Alumni of Northwest Ohio

With additional support from our 2017 Exhibition Program Sponsor

Generous gifts received in memory of Kurt Luckner

Greek, Attic, attributed to the Berlin Painter, Red-figure volute-krater A, Achilles and Kektor; B, Achilles and Memnon (detail), ca. 490 B.C., Ceramic, h. with handles 63.8 cm, h. to lip 56.4 cm, diam. 46.9-47.2 cm, diam. foot 23.6 cm, The British Museum (E 468 / GR 1848,0801.1). © The Trustees of the British Museum. All rights reserved.

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Feeling the Pulse Since 1999 WGTE’s Electronic Currents Showcases the Spectrum of EDM

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When Friday night arrives and you’re looking for something adventurous to do, here’s a suggestion: tune in to public radio. Seriously. While WGTE FM 91.3 in Toledo is often associated with classical music, on Friday nights from 10pm to midnight, the station hosts Electronic Currents, an EDM (electronic dance music) show that has pulsated across the local airwaves for nearly two decades— delivering carefully curated playlists of deep house cuts, trance, techno, and other sub-genres.

Since 1999, host Richard Paton has curated sets for the local radio station that continue to chronicle the evolution of EDM. “I strive to bring a particular ambience to the show,” says Paton.

“Each track is put in place so that the whole thing fits together, as if it were a DJ set. I’m always expanding the boundaries of what I include, because I like pretty much all forms of dance music.”

Coinciding with digital music and the development of the famous 808 and 909 drum machines, electronic music and

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its many sub-genres were born out of the onset of the digital revolution in music in the 1980s. Much of what began in the underground clubs of Chicago and Detroit would expand throughout the ‘90s and become a hit in Europe before exploding into the US mainstream in the 2000s.

Big names like Portishead, Daft Punk, The Chemical Brothers and countless others were born out of innovations that took place in these different scenes. “In the ‘90s, when I visited the UK, I would hear this kind of music on BBC Radio 1, and it was in all of the major clubs like Cream in Liverpool and Heaven in London. For some reason, it struck a chord with the European audience,” says Paton.

Access to the Public

Today, with EDM styles blending into pop music across the globe, it’s easy to get lost in the mix. Lucky for Toledo, Paton continues to push the boundaries of local public broadcasting by making many lesser known musical revolutionaries more accessible. “I think it shows the real value that public broadcasting has, in making art accessible to more people,” says Paton. “To me, this kind of music is just as important as classical, jazz, or any other genre.”

Paton spends hours every week in search of the right playlist for the show, and “After 19 years, it’s still such a thrill to come across new tracks that have a great rhythmic and emotional quality to them,” he says. “I think it shows that the music is still evolving.”

Tune in to Electronic Currents on FM 91.3 every Friday from 10pm until midnight.

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Highlighted events indicates our picks for the week

wed, june 28 ROCK, POP

Frankie’s: Free Throw, Homesafe, Heart Attack Man, Shitty Neighbors, Tranquility

ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Barile & May Local Thyme: Duet To-It

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jeff Stewart

COUNTRY, BLUEGRASS

Sodbuster Bar: Ragtime Rick and His Chefs of Dixieland

OTHER

Pat & Dandy’s: Name That Tune Bier Stube: Karaoke Contest and Name That Tune The Claddagh: Name That Tune

THURS, june 29 ROCK, POP

The Village Idiot: The Zimmerman Twins Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes The Blarney: Chris Knopp Ye Olde Durty Bird: Kaiden Chase

ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Plate 21: The Fritz Byers Band Manhattans: Kyle Smithers Chuck’s on Monroe: Tony Salazar NINE at Hensville: Tim Oehlers The Bronze Boar: Jason Hudson Dales Bar and Grill: MUDDY Mancy’s Italian Grill: Witness Protection

ELECTRONIC, HIP HOP

Realm: Electric Patio with Ghettoblaster and Shaun Russell

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

The Summit: Jazzy Party with the H-Factor Jazz Show Ye Olde Durty Bird: Baccano

OTHER

Levis Square: Lunch at Levis with Katie’s Randy Cat Main Library: Fu5ion Bier Stube: Karaoke Contest Hollywood Casino: Battle of the Bands Bar 145: DJ Jay Herbert The Pub at Paula Brown Shop: Blues & Rock Open Jam Session Chateau Tebeau Winery: Open Mic Night with David Lester Howards Club H: Open Mic

FRI, june 30 ROCK, POP

Bier Stube: BOFFO Pat & Dandy’s: Rukus Bar 145: Imposter In Effect (Beastie Boys Tribute) NINE at Hensville: Joe Woods Hollywood Casino: The Rock Show Ye Olde Durty Bird: Beefcarvers The Blarney: Organized K-OS Club Soda: Sonic Temple wsg/ Sweet Revenge The Pub at Paula Brown: The Kirbys

ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Bozo’s Bar and Grill: Duet To-It The Bronze Boar: Shane Piasecki Table Forty4: Calen Savidge Chateau Tebeau Winery: Paul Unplugged

ALTERNATIVE, PUNK

Frankies: Black Pussy, MOBILE DEATHCAMP, The Deadbeat Moms, Mujaw Creek Ottawa Tavern: Big Thief, Twain, The Shakin’ Shivers Howards Club H: Into the Storm, Jigsaw Youth, Casket Company Realm: Klashing Black

ELECTRONIC, HIP HOP

Wesley’s Bar and Grill: Old School Fridays 18th Anniversary Jam - Original Stylin

COUNTRY, BLUEGRASS

The Village Idiot: The Eskimo Brothers Centennial Terrace: Ryan Hurd and Brothers Osborne Hensville Park: Michaela Anne Ye Olde Durty Bird: Picking Kelly

OTHER

Bier Stube: Karaoke Contest Wesley’s Bar: Old School Fridays

SAT, JULY 1 ROCK, POP

The Bronze Boar: Kids With Knives Table Forty4: Stone House The Blarney: Distant Cousinz Howards Club H: Red White & Booze Party with The Dirt Road DJ

ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Majestic Oak Winery: DC Taylor Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jason Quick Chateau Tebeau Winery: Rick & Amber The Pub at Paula Brown: Kyle White

ALTERNATIVE, PUNK

Ottawa Tavern: Secondhand Love Cuffs, Little Pink, Motel Stories, Jake Pavlica Frankies: Black Market Rx. Blue Walls, Ve’Ton, Tugboat, Riley Sager, Mindless Matters, Suave Da Kid, Kids & the Rangler

COUNTRY, BLUEGRASS

NINE at Hensville: Joe Vasquez & the Bourbon Gentlemen Bar 145: Nashville Crush The Village Idiot: Kentucky Chrome Realm: Midwest Tejano Summer Jam: Illusion, Dezeo, Azteca

OTHER

Bier Stube: Karaoke & Lip Syncing Howards Club H: Karaoke

SUN, JULY 2 ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Ross Thompson The Blarney: Rick Whited

ALTERNATIVE, PUNK

Ottawa Tavern: Landon Tewers, World War Me, Wide Awake, Hollow Skies, The Silent Move Frankies: Corey Feldman & The Angels wsg/ goLab

Vesta Collide, Thousand Below, I, Embodiment, The Melon Collies

TUES, JULY 4 COUNTRY, BLUEGRASS

Hollywood Casino: Fresh Horse (Garth Brooks Tribute)

OTHER

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

WED, JULY 5 ROCK, POP Music go Round: Shawn Sanders

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

Main Library: The Zac Kruez Band

COUNTRY, BLUEGRASS

Sodbuster Bar: Ragtime Rick and His Chefs of Dixieland

OTHER

Pat & Dandy’s: Name That Tune The Claddagh: Name That Tune Bier Stube: Karaoke & Lip Syncing and Name That Tune

THURS, JULY 6 ACOUSTIC, FOLK

The Village Idiot: Tim Oehlers Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes Ann Arbor Liberty Plaza: Sonic Lunch Sodbuster Bar: I Got a Phone Call: An Acoustic Duo with Joe Reiner and Don Proctor

OTHER

Levis Square: Lunch at Levis with The Bradberries Papa’s Tavern: Buzz Anderson and the Steak Dinners Open Jam Bier Stube: Karaoke & Lip Syncing Chateau Tebeau Winery: Open Mic Night with David Lester Howards Club H: Open Mic

FRI, JULY 7 ROCK, POP

Toledo Museum of Art: Gwilym Simcock Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Genre Ties (Open Bues Jam) Village Idiot: Bob Rex and Friends

Bar 145: Noisy Neighbors and Claire Cooper Toledo Museum of Art: Alright Ghandi Table Forty4: Lloyd Wredd Trio The Blarney: Scott Fish Group Pat & Dandy’s: Caveman & Dinosaur Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Arctic Clam Club Soda: Joel Hazard and Open Jam Party Bier Stube: The Villains Realm: Lifeforce CD Release Party wsg/ The Silent Move

COUNTRY, BLUEGRASS

ACOUSTIC, FOLK

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

Hollywood Casino: Brett Young NINE at Hensville: Ric Caswell & Isaac Snyder

Mail Pouch Saloon: Duet To-It NINE at Hensville: Dave Carpenter Chateau Tebeau Winery: Barile and May

OTHER

ALTERNATIVE, PUNK

Our Brothers Place: DJ M-Sax Open Mic Nite Bier Stube: Jam Night/Open Mic Hensville Park: 80s Party featuring 56DAZE

MON, JULY 3 ROCK, POP

The Village Idiot: The Nylon Twos

ACOUSTIC, FOLK

NINE at Hensville: Duet To-It Ye Olde Durty Bird: Dave Carpenter Hensville Park: Laith Al-Saadi

Centennial Terrace: Shinedown Frankies: Stretch, Into Bliss, Tourist Trap, The Old Adage, Safehouse

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

Third Street Cigar: Scott Ellison

COUNTRY, BLUEGRASS

The Village Idiot: Radio Free Honduras with Old State Line The Pub at Paula Brown Shop: Halfweed Hollywood Casino: Shania Twin (Shania Twain Tribute) Sodbuster Bar: Cactus Jack at the Red Bird Art Walk

Free Music Fridays Toledo Museum of Art. Through July.

Head to the Toledo Museum of Art on Friday evenings in July for free music, part of the It’s Friday! series. On Friday, July 7, Alright Gandhi will perform experimental pop; on July 14, Old State Line will bring their mix of bluegrass and Americana; Ramona Collins brings her legendary jazz vocals on July 21; and The Grape Smugglers will mix R&B, rock, blues and soul on July 28. All shows are from 6:30-8:30pm on Fridays. The Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. Toledomuseum.org Free —AC

Cosmos Concerts Sunday Toledo Zoo. Through july.

Want to get outdoors and enjoy the night sky? The Toledo Zoo’s Concert Under the Stars is a series of concerts held over four Sundays in July featuring performances by the Toledo Symphony Orchestra and special guests. On Sunday, July 9, get patriotic for Hooray for the Red, White and Blue; on July 16, Old, New, Borrowed and Blue; on July 23, World Tour 2017; on July 30, Made in America.

7:30pm. Sundays in July. Toledo Zoo Amphitheater, 2 Hippo Way., 419-246-8000. toledosymphony.com Free –JK OTHER

Wesley’s Bar: Old School Fridays Bier Stube: Karaoke Club Soda: Joel Hazard’s Open Jam Night

SAT, JULY 8 ROCK, POP

Majestic Oak Winery: Noisy Neighbors Fleetwoods Tap Room: Last Born Sons Bar 145: 4th Day Echo Table Forty4: DC 3 Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Sugar Pax

ACOUSTIC, FOLK

NINE at Hensville: Calen Savidge Pat and Dandy’s: Josh Boyd

ALTERNATIVE, PUNK

Frankies: Spose, Shane Reis, GOD.DAMN. CHAN., HiZe, Proficey Ottawa Tavern: Digisaurus, Bliss Nova, Human Juicebox, Klashing Black

COUNTRY, BLUEGRASS

Hollywood Casino: Shania Twin (Shania Twain Tribute) The Pub at Paula Brown Shop: Mojoe Boes and His Noble Jones The Village Idiot: Andrew Ellis Chateau Tebeau Winery: Kevin Van Sickle

OTHER

Toledo Museum of Art: Block Party The Blarney: Book That DJ Bier Stube: Karaoke & Lip Syncing

SUN, JULY 9 ROCK, POP

Centennial Terrace: Rob Zombie Art & Performance Center of West Toledo: Shane Piasecki Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum: Rocket Tones

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Genre Ties (Open Bues Jam) Village Idiot: Bob Rex and Friends

COUNTRY, BLUEGRASS

Hensville Park: Granger Smith ft. Earl Dibbles Jr

OTHER

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

TUES, JULY 11 ACOUSTIC

Village Idiot: John Barile and Bobby May

ALTERNATIVE, PUNK Frankies: Okilly Dokilly

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

Club Soda: Great Gatsby Party with Swingmania

OTHER

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

Wed, july 12 ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Village Idiot: Jake Pilewski

COUNTRY, BLUEGRASS

Sodbuster Bar: Ragtime Rick and His Chefs of Dixieland

OTHER

Main Libray: Just Kiddin’ Around with Chuck and Elisa Hage Pat & Dandy’s: Name That Tune The Claddagh: Name That Tune Bier Stube: Karaoke & Lip Syncing and Name That Tune

ALTERNATIVE, PUNK

Frankies: Light Up The Sky, Youth In Revolt,

W E H AV E I T A L L O N L I N E ! C O M P L E T E M U S I C E V E N T S AT T O L E D O C I T Y PA P E R . C O M www.toledocitypaper.com

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road trip Thursday 7.6

Light Up The Sky

From cannonball contests in the pool to getting sandy at the beach, there’s something about summer that makes us all feel like a kid again. Watch the sky light up with dynamic, colorful displays during local Independence Day firework celebrations. Unless stated otherwise, all firework displays are free and begin at dusk.

[comedy] Impractical Jokers ‘Santiago Sent Us’ - Get ready to laugh until your sides split with the improv comedy group, who will perform pieces related to the crime boss character Santiago from their TruTV show. 8:30pm. $57.50. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. thetenderloins.com

Saturday, July 1

Oregon - Part BoomFest, which includes live music, a car show, activities for kids, food and drinks. German American Festival Complex (Oak Shade Grove), 3624 Seaman Rd., 419-260-2678. oregonohio.org

2nd Annual Flag City Daylily Tour - Surround yourself with natural beauty on self-guided tours of six flourishing daylily gardens. After exploring each diverse location, stop by one of Findlay’s famous ice cream joints to cool off. Through Sunday. 10am-6pm. Various locations in Findlay, map online. 419-889-8827. pplantpeddler.com

Holland - Springfield Township Freedom Celebration will offer a beer garden, live entertainment, small amusements and games from 5-10pm. Homecoming Park, 7807 Angola Rd., 419-867-1532. springfieldtownship.net

Monday, July 3

Sylvania - The Sylvania Star Spangled Celebration offers live music, dancing, clowns, kids’ activities, food and drink from 7pm-midnight. $5/general. $3/children under 12. $5 parking, per car. Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., 419-882-1500. centennialterrace.org

Perrysburg - Perrysburg Star Spangled Banner Fireworks will be displayed over the river. Fort Meigs, 29100 W. River Rd., 419-874-9147. Visitperrysburg.com

14th Annual Toledo Lighthouse Waterfront Festival - Stop by the nautical arts & crafts section, take a boat ride, and listen to some live music while enjoying the fresh waterfront air. Includes food, silent auction, and children’s activities.

10am-8pm, Friday, July 7 and Saturday, July 8.

11am-5pm, Sunday, July 9. Prices vary. Maumee Bay State Park, 1400 State Park Rd., Oregon.

419-836-7758. toledolighthousefestival.com

Toledo - The Blade’s Red, White, KABOOM offers fireworks at 10pm, synchronized to music on radio station WRVF 101.5 The River. toledokaboom.com

Mayberry Days - A week full of live music, an art fair, painting classes, a dog show, and much more will culminate with fireworks on Monday at 10pm. Shoppes of Mayberry Square, Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-885-8787. Check Facebook for details.

[culinary] Free Pancakes for 70 Years of Service - To celebrate the opening of their new community cafe, Cherry Street Mission is hosting a day full of free, delicious pancakes. A brief press conference will be held at 10am to reveal the new name and logo. 7am3pm. Life Revitalization Center, 1501 Monroe St., 419-242-5141. Check Facebook for details.

Free

Thursday 6.29 [music] 12th Annual River Raisin Jazz Series - Listen to the sweet sounds of soul jazz guitarist Chris Standring at this week’s concert.

Additional performers and locations available online. 129 Lounge, 129 E Front St., Monroe, MI. 734-241-4008. riverraisinjazzfestival.org. Free

Saturday 7.1 [culinary] Catawba Island Brewery 4th Anniversary Party - Celebrate CIBC’s anniversary with happy hour specials, food trucks, games, live music, and win prizes in the hula hoop contest. On Sunday, July 2. 1pm-midnight. Catawba Island Brewing Co., 2330 E. Harbor Rd., Port Clinton.

419-960-7764. catawbaislandbrewing.comFree

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Lunch at Levis - Summertime in Toledo means local food trucks, live entertainment, and a relaxing afternoon downtown with the return of this Thursday event. This week, local band The Bradberries will captivate crowds. 11:30am-1:30pm. Levis Square Park, 435 N. St. Clair St. Check Facebook for details. Free

[outdoors]

Tuesday, July 4

[misc.]

[music]

Saturday 7.8

Maumee - Enjoy a community picnic with live entertainment from 5pm until the fireworks. Downtown Maumee. maumeeuptown.com/fourth-of-july-fireworks

Wednesday 6.28

[outdoors]

[sports] Primetime MMA at Fostoria Fireworks - Come see Dakota Davis at this special exhibition fight, then stay for the fireworks and celebraton. $25.

Fostoria United Labor Hall, 625 Plaza Dr., Fostoria.

Doors at 6, fight at 7pm. 567-232-0966. Check Facebook for details.

Sunday 7.2 [misc.]

The Great Zambini Brothers - Witness the wonder of the world’s worst aerialists at this fun show. Also featuring the Birds Eye View Circus and Stone Productions. 3:30pm. $10/at the door, $7/in advance.

Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd.

419-244-2787. Collingwoodartscenter.org

Monday 7.3 [misc.]

Rock-N-Blast Rooftop Party - Watch a series of stunning fireworks light up the sky after the Mud Hens game from the stadium or the rooftop of Fleetwood’s Tap Room or NINE. ‘The Voice’ finalist Laith Al-Saadi will perform. 6-11pm. $35/rooftop ticket, $45/dugout ticket.

Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St., 419-725-4367. milb.com

Wednesday 7.5 [music] Library Brown Bag Lunch Series - Don’t forget your lunch, lawn chair, and friends when you attend this outdoor treat. This week’s performers are the Zac Kruez Band featuring Michelle Shelton. Also on July 12, 19, and 26. 12:15-1:15pm. Main Library, North Lawn, 325 Michigan St., 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org. Free

[sports] [advocacy] Second Annual Run for Love - Walk or run a 5K, stop by one of the hair-donation stations, partake in free yoga, and explore other activities at this fun and worthwhile event. Benefitting children’s cancer organizations, including the Ronald McDonald House. 8:30am. $27-$40/prices vary, information on the event website. Hensville, Downtown Toledo. therunforlove.com

Sunday 7.9 [sports] Spiegel Grove Squires Vintage Baseball Game The Squires will go head to head with the Stemtown Stinkers of Green Springs during this good old-fashioned ball game. 2pm. Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums Spiegel Grove, Fremont.

419-332-2081. rbhayes.org. Free

Monday 7.10 Sylvania Book Club - Join fellow bibliophiles at this monthly gathering for discussion, debate, and appreciation. July’s selection is Go Set a Watchman, the long-awaited sequel to Harper Lee’s acclaimed novel To Kill a Mockingbird. Copies of the book are available at the Sylvania branch.

7-8pm. Sylvania Branch Library, 6749 Monroe St., Sylvania. 419-882-2089. toledolibrary.org. Free

[film] 5th Annual Toledo Jewish Film Festival - It’s closing night of this annual event, and you’re invited to a special double feature of ‘Hummus the Movie’ and ‘The Last Blintz’. Popcorn and water will be available. Free parking. 7pm. $7/per film per person. Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., 419-724-0361. jewishtoledo.org

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Looking for a quick change of scenery and a taste of something different? Curious about our favorite events going on just a short drive from Toledo?

Visit toledocitypaper.com, or check out our sister publication, Current Magazine (covering Ann Arbor), at ecurrent.com, to explore film, art, music and more.

Here are some of our favorites:

Glass near the Glass City Fans of National Public Radio are going to want to head to Ann Arbor when Ira Glass visits the Power Center on July 1. Presenting his touring lecture, Ira Glass: Seven Things I’ve Learned, the radio host of NPR’s popular This American Life (and the hit podcast Serial that was started by the show) will be bringing a special brand of education to the A2 crowd. With 4.4 million listeners around the world for a show that relays stories of real people and their everyday experiences, Glass has collected some key lessons that he will reveal to the audience. Starting out for NPR when he was an intern in 1978, he’s worked every job on every show for the network and started the NPR tentpole program, This American Life, in 1995. 8pm.

Saturday, July 1. Tickets start at $50. Power Center, 121 Fletcher St., Ann Arbor, MI. 734-657-3327.

Bard-y party Celebrate your love of all things Elizabethanera when the Shakespeare Fest goeth offeth in Jackson, MI. The official Shakespeare Festival of Michigan, this multi-week festival will present much merrymaking with presentations of The Taming of the Shrew and Julius Caesar. Performances of the shows will be split between Jackson’s Baughman Theatre and the Village Theatre in Canton, MI. Casual fans of Shakespeare will recognize The Taming of the Shrew as the source material for the modern comedy 10 Things I Hate About You, while Julius Caesar gave birth to the immortal line, “The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves.� Check the website for special Community Night promotions that offer two for one ticket deals. Expect to pay $40/per show or secure a flex pass to all three shows for $105. Showtimes vary. Thursday, July 6-Sunday, August 13. Baughman Theatre, 2111 Emmons Rd., Jackson, MI. Village Theatre,50400 Cherry Hill Rd., Canton, MI. 517-787-0800. jccmi.edu –JK

New Maumee "EGINNER 4AI #HI CLASSES of Taoist Tai Chi Society will start on 4UESDAY !UGUST ST FROM n AM at The Ballroom Company, 2319 S. Detroit, Maumee, OH 43537 New Monclova "EGINNER 4AI #HI CLASSES of Taoist Tai Chi Society will start on 7EDNESDAY *ULY TH FROM n PM at Monclova Community Center at 8115 Monclova Rd, Monclova, OH 43542 s TOLEDO OHIO USA TAOIST ORG

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TOLEDO ACCORDING TO...

Micah Joseph Risher Owner/Operator of Wesley’s Bar (1201 Adams St.) & Yer Mom’s House Of Eats (316 N. Michigan Ave., across from the Main Branch of the Library) Years lived in Toledo: 1978-1987, 2001-Present

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July 31st - August 7th 10am - 11pm daily

Food s Rides s Events Daily Shows:

Franzen - Exotic tigers, performing elephant Valley Exotics Petting Zoo Marvelous Mutts Dog Show Glass Blower

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Saturday, August 5 at 8:30 pm - Three Dog Night concert Sunday, August 6 at 7:30 pm - Combine Demolition Derby Monday, August 7 at 7:30 pm - Demolition Derby

Small businesses, locally owned restaurants, and venues for local artists and crafters are the places in Toledo I’m most proud of.

To buy tickets: Call (419)352-0441 or www.WoodCounty-Fair.com

The best meal I had in Toledo was the Omakase at Kengo’s Yakitori & Sushi.

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Wood County Fairgrounds 13800 Poe Rd. Bowling Green, OH 4340

My favorite piece of local art/architecture is either The Pythian Castle or Ted’s Hamburgers.

I’m at my most calm in Toledo when I’m having wine or whiskey while walking on Adams Street, surrounded by the city I love and the people who call it home.

Pride Toledo is easily my favorite annual event. The only thing in the closet on Adams Street is ignorance.

The best time I ever had in Toledo was on my 39th birthday because I drank and smoked and laughed and danced all night at Wesley’s and Manhattan’s with people I love most in the world, got spanked by the male revue at Georgjz419 and capped the night with drunk grub at Freeway Diner… and never got sick.

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One thing I’ve always meant to do in Toledo, but haven’t, is go streaking.

If I could change one thing about Toledo, I would sink money into improving the school system and developing young minds. If we aren’t bettering ourselves as a species then we merely live to exist.

If I knew I could get away with it, I would run for mayor...but who has time for that headache?!?

The best view in Toledo is midnight at Zombie Crawl on Adams Street from the roof of the Toledo City Paper Building.

www.toledocitypaper.com

4 When I’m away from Toledo, I can’t wait to have the food at Beirut when I get back.

A business Toledo needs (but doesn’t have) is a camping/ hiking/backpacking/ mountaineering center.

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The Toledo business you’ll most likely find me at is Wesley’s Bar, because they haven’t opened a dispensary here yet.

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The best ice cream in Toledo can be found at Charlie’s Ice Cream on Sylvania Ave.

The most underrated thing in Toledo is how goddamn great Toledo is.

There’s something for everyone, even the mouth breathers.

The most overrated thing in Toledo is how Promedica is “saving downtown”. Things have been getting bad ass in Uptown/Downtown for the last 10 years. We know what we need and we’re building it ourselves.

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Glow run

When it comes to exercise, are you lost in the dark? Guide your own way during The Under the Mallard Lake Moon 5k. Don glow sticks and join the Toledo Roadrunners and run or walk a 5k course after dark. Glow sticks will line the routes to provide safe passage through the woods at night. Registration required. $5/general. Free/children under 5. 9:30-10:30pm. Sunday, July 9. Meet at Buehner Center in the Mallard Lake Area. Oak Openings Preserve Metropark, 4139 Girdham Rd., Swanton. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

Planting knowledge

Whether you love gardening or just want to enjoy some time outside, volunteer at the Toledo Botanical Gardens during a Sunday Short Hort. On July 2, the morning horticulture session will feature native plants. Bring your own gloves, gain a little knowledge and enjoy the fresh air. Meet in the conference room. Upcoming sessions: August 6, September 3 and October 1. 9:30am-Noon. Sunday, July 2.

Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr., 419-536-5566. toledogarden.org Free —AC

health and wellness events Thursday 6.29 Yoga Therapy Workshop for Adults, Teens, Tweens, and Kids - This program is designed to improve skills and provide strength and empowerment to anyone looking to treat mental health issues.

Pre-registration required. Times vary based on age group. $100 for the 5-week workshop.

Joe’s Yoga and Fitness, 29101 Hufford Rd. 419-345-0885. Joesyogafitness.com

Sunday 7.9 Find Your Hygge - Find your inner happiness at this retreat combining yoga, crystal healing, crafts, refreshments, and new friendships. Bring a yoga mat, water bottle, and a baked treat to share. 11:30am4:30pm. $50. Lamb Center, Side Cut Metropark, 1025 W. River Rd., Maumee. Check Facebook for details.

Call to Place your $10 Car ad here! 419.244.9859

Honda 2004 Alum.

Wheels 15x625, Complete Set Good condition! $100 Call 419-475-1100

2002 Silver Hyundai Elantra- Original owner, great runner, clean. 133k miles. Blue books for $3700 selling for only $3000. Call 419-309-3444

Honda Accord $900. Call 419-290-2040

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

Dodge Rampage $1,000. Call 419-290-2040

2002 Ford Taurus SESGood condition, many new parts with receipts available. Daily driver. 115k miles $3200 419-932-5311 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue- 3.5 liter V-6. Maroon/ Grey leathers 142k miles. Priced to go! $2650 419-309-3444

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1959 Chevrolet Apache 3/4 Call 419-461-6770 ton pickup truck - Many new parts. Runs and looks good. Asking $8500. Offers considered.

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Rockettones are looking for a lead guitar player who sings 50s, 60s & Doo Wop. Over 50 yrs old / No Country Players / No Alcoholics Call 419-280-4148 50’s plus Acoustic/Electric Guitarist looking to Jam for love of music. Call Jeff (419) 262-2184 Lead guitarist seeks

working classic country or 50s/60s band. Please call 419320-4925 or 419-472-4766

Lessons SPANISH LESSONS - Have you always wanted to understand, read & speak Spanish?? Well now you can!!

Experienced tutor available - Affordable rates - Ages 5 thru 100. Call or text 419-509-0058

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Live concert shows. Call ASAP 419297-2928 ask for Jack Flh. Find us on Myspace.com/Skeletoncrue, Facebook & Youtube!

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

Limit 20 words per ad; 40 cents per additional word.

For Sale Gas Dryer $75 / Gas Stove $75 / Dishwasher $75 - Call Joe 419308-4360 1 HP 220 Pool Circulating Pump w/ leaf catcher $75. Please call 419-382-0687

Services FREE, Health Consults.

Contact Health Coach Joe. 419-3465617.

Help Wanted The Plaza 2520 Monroe Street Taking Applications for Efficiencies, 1, & 2 Bds. Rent Based on Income By appointment.

Please Call 419-244-1881

Moody Manor 2293 1/2 Kent St. Taking Applications for 2, 3 & 4 Beds Rent Based on Income June 12-15 from 9:00a-11a & 1:00p - 3:00p Please Call 419-241-6985

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2005 BMW K1200LT Motorcycle with Hannigan Side Car - Less than 12,000 miles. Excellent condition. Asking $9500. Offers considered. 734-790-0390

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CANCER (June 21-July 22): When Leos rise above their habit

selves and seize the authority to be rigorously authentic, I refer to them as Sun Queens or Sun Kings. When you Cancerians do the same -- triumph over your conditioning and become masters of your own destiny -- I call you Moon Queens or Moon Kings. In the coming weeks, I suspect that many of you will make big strides towards earning this title. Why? Because you’re on the verge of claiming more of the “soft power,� the potent sensitivity, that enables you to feel at home no matter what you’re doing or where you are on this planet.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): This is a perfect moment to create a new tradition, Aries. You intuitively know how to turn one of your recent breakthroughs into a good habit that will provide continuity and stability for a long time to come.

You can make a permanent upgrade in your life by capitalizing on an accidental discovery you made during a spontaneous episode. It’s time, in other words, to convert the temporary assistance you received into a long-term asset; to use a stroke of luck to foster a lasting pleasure.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Physicist Freeman Dyson told Wired magazine how crucial it is to learn from failures. As an example, he described the invention of the bicycle. “There were thousands of weird models built and tried before they found the one that really worked,� he said. “You could never design a bicycle theoretically. Even now, it’s difficult to understand why a bicycle works. But just by trial and error, we found out how to do it, and the error was essential.� I hope you will keep that in mind, Taurus. It’s the Success-Through-Failure Phase of your astrological cycle.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you should lease a chauffeured stretch limousine with nine TVs and a hot tub inside. You’d also be smart to accessorize your smooth ride with a $5,000-bottle of Château Le Pin Pomerol Red Bordeaux wine and servings of the Golden Opulence Sundae, which features a topping of 24-karat edible gold and sprinkles of Amedei Porcelana, the most expensive chocolate in the world. If none of that is possible, do the next best thing, which is to mastermind a long-term plan to bring more money into your life.

From an astrological perspective, wealth-building activities will be favored in the coming weeks.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may not realize it, but you now have a remarkable power to perform magic tricks. I’m not talking about Houdini-style hocus-pocus. I’m referring to practical wizardry that will enable you to make relatively efficient transformations in your daily life. Some of the possibilities: wiggling out of a tight spot without offending anyone; conjuring up a new opportunity for yourself out of thin air; doing well on a test even though you don’t feel prepared for it; converting a seemingly tough twist of fate into a date with destiny. How else would you use your magic?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Feminist pioneer and author Gloria Steinem said, “Writing is the only thing that, when I do it, I don’t feel I should be doing something else.� Is there such an activity for you, Virgo? If not, now is a favorable time to identify what it is. And if there is indeed such a passionate pursuit, you should do it as much as possible in the coming weeks. You’re primed for a breakthrough in your relationship with this life-giving joy. To evolve to the next phase of its power to inspire you, it needs as much of your love and intelligence as you can spare.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): One of the 21st century’s most entertaining archaeological events was the discovery of King Richard III’s bones. The English monarch died in 1485, but his burial site had long been a mystery. It wasn’t an archaeologist who tracked down his remains, but a screenwriter named Philippa Langley. She did extensive historical research, narrowing down the possibilities to a car park in Leicester. You’ll have success in a mode that’s not your official area of expertise. Sharp analytical thinking will lead you to the brink, and a

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less rational twist of intelligence will take you the rest of the way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The tides of destiny are no longer just whispering their message for you. They are shouting. And what they are shouting is that your brave quest must begin soon. There can be no further excuses for postponement.

What’s that you say? You don’t have the luxury of embarking on a brave quest? You’re too bogged down in the thousand and one details of managing the day-to-day hubbub? Well, in case you need reminding, the tides of destiny are not in the habit of making things convenient. And if you don’t cooperate willingly, they will ultimately compel you to do so. But now here’s the really good news, Scorpio: The tides of destiny will make available at least one burst of assistance that you can’t imagine right now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In my dream, I used the non-itchy wool of the queen’s special Merino sheep to weave an enchanted blanket for you. I wanted this blanket to be a good luck charm you could use in your crusade to achieve deeper levels of romantic intimacy. In its tapestry I spun scenes depicting the most love-filled events from your past. It was beautiful and perfect. But after I finished it, I had second thoughts about giving it to you. Wasn’t it a mistake to make it so flawless?

Shouldn’t it also embody the messier aspects of togetherness? To turn it into a better symbol and therefore a more dynamic talisman, I spilled wine on one corner of it and unraveled some threads in another corner. Now here’s my interpretation of my dream: You’re ready to regard messiness as an essential ingredient in your quest for intimacy.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your word of power is “supplication� -- the act of asking earnestly and humbly for what you want. When practiced correctly, “supplication� is indeed a sign of potency, not of weakness. It means you are totally united with your desire, feel no guilt or shyness about it, and intend to express it with liberated abandon. Supplication makes you supple, poised to be flexible as you do what’s necessary to get the blessing you yearn for. Being a supplicant also makes you smarter, because it helps you realize that you can’t get what you want on the strength of your willful ego alone. You need grace, luck, and help from sources beyond your control.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In the coming weeks, your relationships with painkillers will be extra sweet and intense. Please note that I’m not talking about ibuprofen or acetaminophen or aspirin. My reference to painkillers is metaphorical.

What I’m predicting is that you will have a knack for finding experiences that reduce your suffering.

You’ll have a sixth sense about where to go to get the most meaningful kinds of healing and relief. Your intuition will guide you to initiate acts of atonement and forgiveness, which will in turn ameliorate your wounds.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t wait around passively as you fantasize about becoming the “Chosen One� of some person or group or institution. Be your own Chosen One. And don’t wander around aimlessly, biding your time in the hope of eventually being awarded some prize or boon by a prestigious source. Give yourself a prize or boon. Here’s one further piece of advice, Pisces: Don’t postpone your practical and proactive intentions until the mythical “perfect moment� arrives. Create your own perfect moment.

DEFY EXPECTATION Across 1. Video game classic with the catchphrase “He’s heating up�

7. Pinterest president Kendall 10. Band letters 14. “Isn’t that fan-cy!�

15. Like a moody teen, maybe 16. Hilltop view 17. Folks at the Wayne Manor family reunion?

18. Our prof’s helper might?

20. It’s knot-worthy 21. Unground oats, say 22. Before, archaically 23. Its symbol is an omega 24. Short and thickset owl?

27. Melodramatic sadness 28. French accord 29. “Be on the lookout� announcement, briefly 30. Total fruitcake 31. ___ Hall 34. FAQ fodder 38. Employs a civil wrong when all other civil wrongs failed?

42. Parisian pop 43. Go from paper to plastic 44. Hobby collector’s purchase 45. “I never sleep, cause sleep is the cousin of death� rapper 48. Obesity meas.

49. Swelling treatment 50. Sharpen some hamburger?

55. ___ es Salaam 56. Listening device 57. Was sick 58. Endings of turns in some game apps 59. Argument about whether “shooby dooby doo� or “de dop too wah� is better?

61. Slogan for some of those on the left, and, if read a different way, an explanation of this puzzle’s theme 64. Scorer John 65. Córdoba uncle 66. Showered in the spring

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67. ___-Ball 68. Maj. that involves loads of writing 69. Festival settings

Down 1. San Francisco’s ___ Hill 2. Punt’s spot 3. Highness measurer 4. CNN’s Tapper 5. Boxer/conscientious objector 6. Chess piece 7. Tank resident 8. Cry during paintball 9. ‘90s sitcom about the Mitchell family 10. Letters on a Crest tube 11. “Girls� actress Zosia 12. Emergency light 13. Urban ___ (Ohio State football coach) 19. Convertible cover 21. Shredding equipment?

23. Confess 24. Peer of McGwire 25. Ans. opposite 26. Closing words?

32. Cheer for cape work 33. Picked up, as a perp 35. “And how!�

36. Stewed chicken dish 37. Playful swimmer 39. Outlook folder 40. “Me too!�

41. Weekend-beginning initialism 46. Massive tank in the first Hoth battle of “The Empire Strikes Back�

47. Islamic worshiper 50. Bridge positions 51. Czech diacritical mark 52. Get the word out?

53. Pixieish 54. Make misty 58. Home of roughly 60% of the world 60. CafĂŠ beverage 61. They cover their tracks: Abbr.

62. Consume 63. Saint’s Hail Marys, at times

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FREEWILL ASTROLOGY

STYLE SENSE

Interview by Megan Davis

photos by Christine Senack

Heather McDonell with Jeff and Christine Slade of PNC Bank, a major sponsor of Zoo-To-Do

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ZOOtoDo

The Toledo Zoo’s annual black tie fundraising gala turned guests into party animals.

Talya Lytle

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Fashionista, Foodie and Fro Bearer Day to day, Talya will be found coordinating transportation from TARPS to vans for individuals served by A Renewed Mind Mental Health & Behavioral Center. Whether dispatching drivers or scheduling pick-ups, efficient multi-tasking ensures the daily schedule’s flow. That type of coordination speaks to her fashion sense.

Maria Fowlie, Christina Ramsey, Jenny Gorkowski, Ionne Simmons and Nadia Packard.

Whitehouse Cherry Fest

Her fashions are often multi-textured with combinations of bold colors and whimsical prints. Her signature bold lip colors are as much a part of her fashion as her unique headgear and handmade accessories. She views her Afro-textured hair a part of her fashion statement with tiny, velvet-like locs peeking out from the “Boy George” bowler hat or the African Adinkra Headwraps she rocks.

Define your personal style:

My daily style depends on how I feel when I wake up. It’s a mixture of things, vintage, hiphop and eclectic.

The annual neighborhood festival celebrated summer with fireworks, parades, amusement park rides, performances, and the crowd favorite, cherry pie.

What is your stylespiration?

I am inspired by current trends as well as Ebony, Essence and InStyle magazines. No matter what the trend is, I’ll always add my own vintage flair to make it perfectly me. My style icon is actress Tracee Ellis-Ross, and the places I visit locally also give me ideas.

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Which local shops do you frequent for clothing and accessories?

I absolutely love t-shirts and vintage tees, so not only do I frequent all the local thrift stores, I love JupMode Uptown and BagMe on Dorr St.. For accessories, I enjoy shopping from local handcrafted jewelry makers and Etsy online shops, or from people I meet on Instagram, Facebook.

You frequently wear henna art on beautifully manicured hands. Who helps with that?

Artist Afreen has done my Henna tattoos a few times. They are beautiful and they smell wonderful. The herbs and essential oils in the henna is therapeutic in a way. My nail technician is Shontelle Bryant, but lately, I’ve been doing them myself.

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What advice do you have for someone developing their personal style?

Just be yourself! If you really like a piece of clothing or an outfit, buy it— it is for YOU! Someone may not like what you’re wearing, but that’s okay as long as you’re comfortable with it. Be you because not being yourself is identity theft!

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