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Adams Street Publishing Co. What’s your biggest gripe in the office? Go ahead, RANT!

Publisher/Editor in Chief Co-publisher/ Chief Financial Officer

Mark I. Jacobs (mjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) People that fail to follow the process. Plan the work, Work the plan.

Taking the place of Tres Amigos Cantina in Lambertville, in the former location of Mike’s Southwest Grill, The Mason Jar (8504 Secor Rd.) brings bar food and drinks with big style. Using locally sourced meats, The Mason Jar creates rustic burgers and menu items from scratch.

Editorial Assignment Editor: Marisa Rubin (mrubin@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Empty coffee pot on the burner— it smells like burning. Arts and Entertainment Editor: Athena Cocoves (athena@adamsstreetpublishing.com) “stop laughing about that. this is serious.” Digital Media Manager Saul T. Jacobs (saul@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Being expected to work. Alan Sculley, Mara Kalinoski, Alison Woos-osmun, tom konecny, johnny hildo, seth weber, Sue Lovett, Christine Senack, Monique Ward

Art/Production Production Manager: Imani Lateef (imani@adamsstreetpublishing.com) What happened to my Tanzania Peaberry coffee!? #hatersgonnahate Senior Designer: Leah Foley (leah@adamsstreetpublishing.com) By the rights afforded me— I plead the 5th. Graphic Designer: Ashley Crapsey (acrapsey@adamsstreetpublishing.com) People complain too much.

Opened in June, the Cut & Style Studio (2117 W. Sylvania Ave.) is a destination beauty boutique, offering everything from spa treatments to hair cuts.

Keepin’ it weird

More than just a satirical musician, Weird Al brings his tour to the Glass City. By Alan Sculley

Local Band Profile: HGH HGH combines the influence of area bands into one supergroup. By Mara Kalinoski

Contributing Designers: Anita Tipton I’m in a zen state of mind. no gripes here.

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We have your inside peek into the Glass City Comic Con, July 16-17. By Tom Konecny

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Now open, Three Dog Bakery (5236 Monroe St.) offers freshly baked treats, pastries and birthday cakes for dogs, as well as toys, pet food, and novelty items for both dogs and cats.

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Last week, the city’s new Greyhound Station (415 Emerald Ave.) opened at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza in downtown.

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Potbelly Sandwich Shop will open a second NW Ohio location in mid-October at 413 Madison Ave. in the space formerly occupied by Roulet Jewelers and, prior to that, Murphy’s Jazz Club.

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Area metroparks offer more than just trails By Megan Henry

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Fresh Thyme Farmers Market (5105 Monroe St.) has opened in the former location of Office Depot, selling fresh produce, deli meats and cheeses, and a butcher shop.

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Office Assistant: Kelli Mistry

Featuring an eclectic menu, the recently opened Smokehouse Bistro (7625 W. Sylvania Ave.) features the best of both casual and upscale dining, with items like 28-day aged steaks and pulled pork, as well as salads and fresh seafood.

Bur-go, an extension of Bar 145, will open near the forthcoming Whole Foods 365 on Secor Rd. With plans to open in the fall, the fast-casual concept restaurant will feature the same great burgers served at Bar 145.

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Mountain Man Sports (2735 N. Reynolds Rd.) is under new management. The new owner and former employee, Mark Armstrong, will continue to sell the same great products, including bikes, snow sports equipment and outerwear.

The Waterville technology integration firm, TEKIN Systems, has purchased the regional alarm company Ruco Alarm.

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UPDATES IN LOCAL BUSINESS

Mac & Tong’s (4330 W. Central Ave) has closed its doors. Considered a Toledo hidden gem, the casual fine dining restaurant offered a variety of steaks, wine and seafood.

Collette Jacobs (cjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) staff that don’t use the recycling bin.

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Celebrate American independence the old fashioned way at Sauder Village this 4th of July weekend. Bring your patriotic pride to Ohio’s largest living-history village and experience early American culture with activities like making hand-cranked ice cream, playing old-fashioned games and listening to patriotic songs played on the reed organ. On July 4th, starting at 11am, witness the U.S. District Court Naturalization Ceremony, swearing in new U.S. citizens, on the Village Green. July 2-4. 10am-5pm Saturday, noon-4pm Sunday, 10am-5pm Monday. $16/adults, $10/students, free/ ages 5 and under and U.S. veterans and active military. Sauder Village, 22611 Ohio 2, Archbold. 419-446-2541. saudervillage.org —AS.

One man’s trash…

Remember those antique items locked away in your attic, covered with a layer of dust? Well, whip out that feather duster for your 15 minutes of fame! The History Channel show, American Pickers, is travelling to Ohio this summer looking for those specialty items (and family heirlooms) you forgot about. The pickers are seeking vintage toys, movie memorabilia, military items, vintage musical equipment and clothing. A full list of desired items can be found online. If you, or someone you know, has a fascinating collection, send in a lead (with photos) to americanpickers@cineflix.com, 1-855-OLD-RUST. —MLR

This town was made for walkin’

Founded in 1833, Toledo is a city filled with rich history and culture. The July installment of the Discover Downtown Toledo Walking Tour will jaunt through the UpTown district, a vibrant urban neighborhood just east of the historic Old West End. The recently added UpTown Green is a 2.5-acre serene park area within the district. Adding to the allure of the neighborhood is ProMedica’s Market on the Green, a recently opened full-service grocery store. See what this quaint community is all about. Noon-1pm Saturday, July 9. UpTown Green, Madison Ave. at 18th St. —MLR

A summertime hybrid

With summer in full swing, the Black Swamp Hosta and Daylily Society is ready to display their blooms during the Daylily Expo, featuring an informational discussion on hybridizing at 2pm, followed by a 3pm tour of the lush botanical gardens, including two nationally recognized Display Gardens. Open to the public, this flora-focused event highlights hybrid plant species, and the historic daylilies— predecessors to many blooms on display. There will also be free raffles, special daylily cuisine and floral displays. 1-4pm Sunday, July 10. Toledo Botanical Garden’s Conference Center, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-308-6603. americanhostasociety.org Free —MLR

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A lord, a witch and a healing focus

A world of magic inside Once in a Blue Moon By Marisa Rubin A “blue moon” actually occurs once every two and half years, as a second full moon of the month, occurring in 41 months per every hundred years. Inspired by that magical lunar occurrence, Rick “Shadow” Werner, or Lord Shadow to the masses, opened the new age metaphysical Wiccan gift store, Once in a Blue Moon. The store offers everything from candles and incense to hand crafted daggers, crystals and specialty literature. Originally located on Sylvania Avenue near the Westwood Theater, the store is now on Monroe Lady Darkest and Street (near Jo-Jo’s shop owner, Lord Original Pizzeria), Shadow, heal the offering more space world through for literature, clothing, Wicca. crystals and jewelry sections than the previous location. The store, which represents human opened about three and energy. The most commonly purhalf years ago, is familiar Many of the chased items are pentacles, to the Wiccan community. items in the store a protection amulet repreYears ago, two of Toledo’s are handmade, senting air, fire and water elder witches, Lady Circe including candles and and a star which repreand Lady Taliesin, had sents human energy. incense— they also a store about five doors take custom orders down called The Boutique for personalized of the Unusual. daggers, wands and robes. An inclusive community, Wiccans A growing coven, heal through the use of nature, a growing community utilizing crystals, stones and candle Born and raised in Toledo, Lord burning. “People come into the Shadow began learning Wicca in store in a saddened state of mind, the 70s, and earned the title “Lord” and we try to help them, sometimes 15 years ago, when the presence with certain stones to broaden their of the Wiccan community was less day or a particular candle to help pronounced. The Wiccan religion them become grounded,” says Lady focuses on nature and energy— Darkest. Lord Shadow states, “We healers of the Earth. are healers of the Earth. Trust us, if Influenced and inspired by the you were here all day with us you’d city’s head witch, the late Lady be amazed by the number of people Circe, “She was the big thing in we help on a daily basis.” Toledo. She was the head of the witches and I asked her if I could Learn the ways start a group called the Northern of the elders Spirits Coven of Witches,” reflects Once in a Blue Moon hosts a Lord Shadow. The coven met weekly meeting of the Northern at the Collingwood Arts Center, Spirits Coven of Witches, open to the but outgrew the space. Now, the public, Sunday evenings from 6-9pm. coven meets every Sunday at a The meetings include classes for space adjacent to Once in a Blue each degree within the coven: first Moon to teach Wicca 101— the degree (neophyte), second degree different candle colors, the gods and (Lady or Lord), third degree (the goddesses. right to openly practice) and fourth degree (Elder). The first four weeks Behind the doors are free, after that there is a fee of Lord Shadow explains that the $10 per month. store is “about healing, energy and Wicca.” The most commonly Once in a Blue Moon, purchased items are pentacles, a 4348 Monroe St. 419-810-1478. protection amulet representing facebook.com/once-in-a-blue-moon air, fire and water and a star which

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Unrealistic Expectations = Frustration2 City Government

Great expectations What you want isn’t what you get By Johnny Hildo

Politics is about people’s expectations. The voters want certain basic things from elected officials. They want to feel like their voices are heard. They want city services provided in an efficient manner. They want government to be responsive to their needs. The electorate wants people in power who can do all those things. They vote for those they perceive can best meet their justifiable expectations. Lately, though, it seems like voters’ expectations have become outsized, bordering on the impossible. Voter anger is the result. But that comes as a natural result of wanting what you can’t get. Here are some examples.

Damned if you do

All winter long we heard the whining and complaining about the streets. Potholes that break axles. Sinkholes that swallow cars. The voice of the people was loud and clear. Fix the damn streets! Now there are orange barrels all over town. Douglas Road is closed, Central Avenue is a nightmare. Bridges are down to one lane, major thoroughfares have become slalom courses. Hey, T-Town, what did you expect? You thought mebbe the rough roads would just magically disappear without some inconvenience? A magic wand would be waved and the streets would suddenly be smoothed out? Sorry, folks, you can’t complain about potholes and then whine about the road construction needed to fix ‘em. You expected the impossible. Example numero dos. Mayor Paula HH. People complain that she isn’t dynamic. She’s too wonkish, muddling around in the bureaucratic details of her position. She hasn’t come through with pizzazz. She hasn’t had any breakthrough Big

Ideas, focusing instead on what she calls “good governance.” Hey, T-Town, what did you expect? Paula has spent a lifetime working as a bureaucrat. She was legislative aide to City Council, Director of the Board of Elections, and legal counsel in the state budget office. Her career has been spent deep in the bowels of government. You thought mebbe she’d magically transform from stagehand to superstar overnight? She’s built her life on good governance. She isn’t about to change from wonk to shamwow anytime soon.

You get what you pay for

For good measure, one last example. With a couple outlier exceptions, Toledo City Council is a less-than-inspiring muddle of puddin’-heads. A bunch of retirees, some fuddy-duddies, and a couple of off-brand rejects. Several barely have high school educations, and many have little practical experience to bring to the task. The few that can swim with their heads above water are the rarity, lost in a sea of mediocrity. Hey, T-Town, what did you expect? Council members are paid a pittance to operate a budget close to a billion dollars. Pay a part-time wage, get a part-time effort. Old folks and pensioners are mostly what you get. Add to that the intense pressure, constant scrutiny, and impossible expectations, and it takes a special breed of masochist to seek elected office in the first place. You see the result. You should have expected it. So there you have it, folks. Have unrealistic expectations, keep getting frustrated. There’s only one known cure. Dose of reality, anyone?

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and m isbeh ave Readers dish on what grinds their gears

Written by Toledo Locals

Bored? Try branching out

The fact that it’s a blue collar town with little to do, and yet most of the folks from the suburbs seem to hang with their own socioeconomic strata. People could learn a lot more from others if they didn’t just hang out with people like themselves. —Ryan Gebers

It’s no secret that we love Toledo. Hey, we’re kind of obsessed. But it’s not just infatuation— it’s real love. Deep love. Which means we see our city for what it is— potholes and all. Communication is key for an open, honest relationship. So, once a year, we take off our rose-colored glasses and ask our readers to rant about what they think dirties the glass, pointing out the problems, concerns, and the just plain annoying issues Toledoans puts up with. From money problems, to rants about resources, and cultural complaints, we’re showing off some of the dirt that our readers pointed out.

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A few questions for our city 1) Why is the Hollywood Casino not located downtown? 2) Why doesn’t the Hollywood Casino have marina access on the river? 3) Why is the best outdoor venue, Promenade Park, being converted into a parking structure on RIVER FRONT PROPERTY? 4) Why is the city not developing incentives for the area across the access road from the docks where there is vacant space, a street, and parking with night lighting. 5) What is the city doing to incentivize renovating the abandoned buildings downtown? 6) Incentives for entertainment, other than bars downtown at night? —Matthew Benedict

Water you going to do about it?

I get very upset when we live in this beautiful community on this beautiful Lake Erie shore and people don’t utilize our waterfront. For example, Maumee Bay is often practically empty. It’s gorgeous. I would love to see people utilize what we have here in the summertime. It’s hard to match in any other community. —Randi Damman

July 29 • July 12

Tuition is just one of the many college costs

College students are eligible for government assistance when it comes to paying for school tuition. But they don’t help pay for other things like housing, food or textbooks (unless you have money left over from tuition— but even that won’t cover it). Most, if not all students, are forced to get loans, which leaves them in debt for years after graduation. And unless the student is working 20 hours a week or is working at school under the federal work study program, they can’t even get food stamps. — Julie Wuertz, Owens Community College Student

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I can’t take people who bitc h about our city but don’t do anything to help change it. —Angela Conley

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The city needs to crack down on the war on drugs. Make stricter laws and open more places for rehab. Instead of allowing people to destroy themselves and their families, why can’t Toledo open cool, safe places for addicts to get help? Like a Dave and Buster’s for opiate abusers— filled with professional support and recreational games instead of alcohol. Maybe then it’ll be “cool” to get clean? —Scott Helppie

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Where’s that money going?

A couple of concerns…

How about the fact that the city generated significant revenue with traffic radar guns and can’t fix the streets, or better yet, they hide in places to clock speeders but apparently have no access to particular areas if there was, let’s say, an emergency or needed to pursue a criminal. —Bryce Kennedy

How about the city not making Costco pay ANY taxes? How about the polling places in the South End that are two miles away from where people live, while others can walk two blocks to a polling station in a neighboring district? Why can’t UT name a building after GLORIA STEINEM and blow up the women’s studies department? Why are the people in Old Orchard so damned uptight? Every time a black person in a tracksuit JOGS past my window, people blow up the Old Orchard blockwatch and describe a black man jogging down the road who is probably casing our houses. NO. He’s JOGGING. Why do so many people here hate on Toledo so much and then tell anyone else who complains about Toledo to move? Why don’t YOU move? —Beth Powder

You’re not fooling tax paying voters

Unfortunately it is getting to be the time of year again when fixed income, tax paying voters are asked to approve painful new taxes. It irks me that the bureaucrats in charge of selling these taxes to the public would stoop to the slight-of-hand-snake-oil-salesman-tactic of putting a new tax under an old tax shell and moving them around real quick hoping that we won’t be able to remember which tax is where. Do the tax bureaucrats really think that we are so stupid that we can’t figure out that renewing an expired tax, no matter how well-meaning, is a new tax— pure and simple. —Rick Davis

Where are the police?

Senseless officials for a sensible issue

When we were petitioning for the Sensible Marihuana Ordinance last year, none of the elected officials (besides Theresa Gabriel) would back us. All the other members of council as well as the Mayor gave us the same lip service— they personally support it, but wouldn’t back it publicly. They either thought it would be too controversial, or that it couldn’t be enforced. So, we moved ahead without them, and it ended up passing with 70% approval (hardly controversial) and being enforced (according to the Blade and numerous anecdotes we’ve heard since its passage). It’s amazing how spineless and out of touch our local elected officials are. —Sean Nestor

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Are you Toledo enough?

“Toledoans” love to live in suburbs, for some awful reason, and are always referring to places like Sylvania and Maumee as “Toledo.” If you don’t pay taxes in Toledo, you’re not a Toledoan. Plain and simple. Go back to your strip mall. —Collin Stegeman

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Why isn’t there a greater police presence near the Government Center area downtown? What happened to the community policing program that had the Toledo Police Department and Sheriff’s Dept. patrolling downtown? We have an extreme problem with two carry outs— City Grill and Jennifer’s Snack— that attract less than desirable individuals who party the day away in front of those stores. People have been knocked down, had their cell phones/purses/bags and even their lunch stolen! People are followed to their cars at 5pm by people wanting “bus money”. TPD knows about this but nothing happens. WTH? —Victoria Case

Trashing our city’s pride

What about trash being all over the city? When I go other places I don’t see tampons, used condoms, condom wrappers, pop bottles, bags and wrappers all over town. I wish this city would take some pride in itself. —Destiny Marie

July 29 • July 12

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FIREWORKS ROUNDUP Celebrate Independence Day with a bang! All fireworks shows start at dusk, but of course, arrive early for the best viewing spots. Friday, 7.1 Holland:

Community Homecoming Park, 7807 Angola Rd., Holland.

Saturday, 7.2 Swanton:

Monroe:

Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 7pm/celebration. $5.

Maumee:

Swanton High School Football Field, 601 N. Main St., Swanton.

Corner of Conant St. and E. Wayne St., Downtown Maumee.

Waterville:

Perrysburg: Fort Meigs State Memorial, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg. 3pm/celebrations, 10pm/fireworks. Free

Independence Day Free Family Festival and Fireworks Waterville Primary School, 457 Sycamore Ln., Waterville.

Woodville:

Trail Marker Park, 300 Cherry St.

Sunday, 7.3 Sylvania:

Marina District, Riverside Dr. 2pm/celebration, 10pm/fireworks

River Raisin Independence Day Festival Over Lake Erie Sterling State Park, 2800 State Park Rd., Monroe

Wauseon: Biddle Park,

Bowling Green:

Put-In-Bay:

BGSU Intramural Fields, 326 N. Mercer Rd., Bowling Green

Findlay:

Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1017 E. Sandusky St., Findlay

Oak Harbor: Downtown Oak Harbor. 5pm/celebration

Monday, 7.4 Downtown Toledo: Red, White & Kaboom

Tiffin:

Hedges-Boyer Park, 491 Coe St., Tiffin.

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1000 Biddle Park Dr., Wauseon.

South Bass Island, downtown harbor

Port Clinton:

Water Works Park, E. Perry St. (SR 163)

Tuesday, 7.5 Whitehouse Founderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Day Celebration: Village Hall, 6925 Providence St., Whitehouse.

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Fiery eats and divine drinks at BGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Reverendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s By Tom Konecny

Craft Beer Tasting on the Rooftop Fleetwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tap Room

Friday, 7.1

Friday Night Cookout Majestic Oak Winery

Celebrate Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday with a rustic hog roast, complete with all the trimmings. 5-8pm. $15.95+tax. 525 SR 635, Helena 419-680-0386. chateautebeauwinery.com

Step back in time to the 1950s during an afternoon tea complete with tea sandwiches, appetizers, root beer floats and of course, refreshing tea. Reservations required. Fridays through July. Seatings at 11am & 2:30pm. 8216 Erie St., Sylvania. 419-297-9919. sweetshalomtearoom.com

Beer & Wine Pairing: Al Fresco Schedel Arboretum & Gardens

Jonesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desire to offer a huge drink selection was a local game changer, serving an expansive assortment of microbrews, specialty beers, seasonals, domestics and imports. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are definitely one of the first â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;beer barsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in this area,â&#x20AC;? he said. Craft cocktails are also available. Jones sources ingredients from local markets and plans to open another location. Reverendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is the real deal, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be back. Jones is preaching to the choir. 4-9pm Tuesday, 4-10pm Wednesday-Friday, 12-10pm Saturday, 3-9pm Sunday. Bar hours: open until 2am Thursday-Saturday. Reverendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar & Grill, 130 E. Wooster St., Bowling Green. 419-352-0400. reverendsbarandgrill.com

Jazz Brunch: Art Tatum Jazz Society Toledo Museum of Art GlasSalon

This summer Sunday tradition features Dave Kosmina with New Orleans Party Asylum and an inspired morning menu. 11am-1pm. 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

Tuesday, 7.12

Candy Class Cake Art Supplies & Bakery

ONGOING CULINARY

Learn about the many health benefits of wine. Reservations required. 4:30-6pm. $25. 218 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-931-9946. zinfulwine.com

Tuesday, 7.12

Summer in Italy Wine Tasting Smokehouse Bistro

Hosted by Wine Trends, this 5-course dinner will feature creative dishes, each paired with the perfect wine. Reservations required. 6:30-8:30pm. $40. 7625 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. 419-517-2171. facebook.com/SmokehouseBistroSylvania

ONGOING TASTINGS Wine Night Evans Street Station

Enjoy Â˝ priced bottles of wine. 4-10pm. Prices vary. 110 S. Evans St., Tecumseh. 517-424-5555. evansstreetstation.com

Wine Wednesday Dziaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Irish Pub

Thursdays

Enjoy 1/2 price beer and $1 oysters. 5pm. Prices vary. 5735 Main St. 419-517-1104. element112restaurant.com

Wine & Health Zinful

Wednesdays

Learn the basic techniques of candy making. Registration required. 6pm. $35. 2858 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-472-4959. cakeartssupply.com

Oysters & Beer Element 112

Formal Tea Sweet Shalom Tea Room

Saturday, 7.9

Enjoy three tiers of Al Fresco-style bites each paired with a sample of beer or wine. Personal chef, Jennifer Schuerman, will share take home recipe cards and details on the beverage selections. The gardens will be open prior to the pairing for guests to enjoy. Reservations required. 6:30-8:30pm. $40. 19255 W. Portage River S. Rd., Elmore. 419-862-3182. schedel-gardens.org

Sunday, 7.10

Drinking paradise

The focus of this tasting will be to expand horizons beyond the popular varietals of Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon. 2-6pm. Prices vary. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. 419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com

Friday, 7.8

Thursday, 7.7

The atmosphere is relaxed, as college students, families, business types and locals are all welcome to meld together.

ABC Wine Tasting Walt Churchillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market

Saturday, 7.2

Hog Roast Chateau Tebeau Winery

Heavenly eats and devilish drinks live in harmony at the downtown BG hotspot, Reverendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar & Grill.

Savor some tasty suds and enjoy watching Mud Hens baseball from the rooftop. Visit website for full details. 6-8pm. $43, $33/designated drivers; already purchased a game ticket? Add $31, $21/designated driver. 28 St. Clair. hensvilletoledo.com

Saturday, 7.2

Enjoy a bottle of wine (or four drinks per couple) alongside a hearty grilled rib eye steak or wild caught salmon, cooked to your preference. Also on July 15 & August 19. Reservations required. $32.50/person. 13554 Mohler Rd., Grand Rapids. 419-875-6474. majesticoakwinery.com

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We tried several of the most requested items. The Smoked Ruby Red Trout BLT is a faultless combo of smoked trout, arugula, remoulade, tomato and pepper-dusted bacon. The Chimichico, is a fried pulled pork tortilla stuffed with rice, cheese and tomato, was topped with melted queso and smoky salsa. This isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bar food. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fine dining without the fuss. Fittingly, Jones serves his meals on tin trays, not fine china, consistent with the eateryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s laid-back style.

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Enjoy live music at the gathering of the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best food trucks. 11:30am-1:30pm. Prices vary. Madison Ave. and N. St. Clair Street. downtowntoledo.org

If weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re to choose our afterlife destination, most of us would prefer a place filled with angels. But, if you have a penchant for devilish drinks and monster eats, then hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a strong case for heading south, to Bowling Green, where Reverendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar & Grill transforms typical bar food into something fit for otherworldly appetites. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a comfortable spot for anybody and everybody,â&#x20AC;? explains Garrett Jones, executive chef and partner.

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Jones grew up in mid-Michigan and attended Ohio Northern University, then sharpened his skills at the New England Culinary Institute. His brother, who attended BGSU, helped him pick the restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s location in 2007. Originally named Reverend Chicoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (Jonesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s college nickname), the barâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name was shortened to avoid being mistaken for a Mexican eatery. Among his aptly named â&#x20AC;&#x153;Garden of Eatinâ&#x20AC;? salads or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sandwiches of Salvation,â&#x20AC;? the menu options go beyond traditional fare with clever tags and actually live up to their â&#x20AC;&#x153;heavenly foodâ&#x20AC;? billing.

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The tastes of Toledo Hit the pause button on your Netflix food show binge and experience a culinary adventure in real life. The mother/daughter team of DiAnn and Mallory will share craves of local cuisine during Toledo Flavors Food Tours. The moderately-paced walking tour visits a handful of downtown Toledo eateries sampling food and drink along the way. Throughout the tour, architectural, cultural and historical information will be discussed, making this foodie expedition special. Registration required. Thursdays & Saturdays through September. 11am-2pm. $42/adult, $30/ages 12 and under. Meets near Superior and Washington Streets (exact meeting location provided with ticket purchase). 866-736-6343. toledoflavors.com

Ready to eat Do you crave a home cooked meal but just don’t have the time or energy? Zavotski Custom Meats & Deli has you covered with their Heat and Eat single-serving meals. Made fresh daily from family recipes, the newly expanded take-home meal selection includes 22 different options, from chili mac to jambalaya. Perfect for those on-the-go or as an easy meal for those unable to motivate for kitchen duty. Locally owned by Kim and Dave Zawacki, the Polish market celebrates its 10th anniversary this November. Zavotski Custom Meat & Deli, 2600 W. Sylvania Ave. # 101. 419-720-5225. zavotski.com

Creatively pressed Take a break from the ordinary breakfast of bacon and eggs with one of Bleak House Coffee’s Belgian waffles. Made in house every Saturday morning, the creative flavors are an effective persuasion to get out of bed— from banana nut bread waffles to apple cinnamon, even chocolate chip cookie dough. Flavors rotate weekly, with as many locally sourced ingredients as possible. What is breakfast without coffee? For an extra dollar, you can add a cup of the coffee shop’s quality brewed Joe— the perfect waffle companion. According to Bleak House, #weekendsareforwaffles. 9am-2pm (or while supplies last). $10/waffle order (usually), add a small coffee for $1. Bleak House Coffee, 612 Adams St. 419-740-1125. facebook.com/bleakhousecoffee —MLR

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CITY PAGES A Tour Through Toledo’s Comic Book Scene How four local comic shops are thriving By Seth Weber

JC’s Comics N’ More owner, James Collins, shows off two collector’s comics: Fantastic 4 #4 and the first issue of The Walking Dead. It’s good to be a comic fan in Toledo. Not only because of the number of comic shops, but also due to the dedication the owners of those shops have to the community. On Toledo’s south side is Monarch Comics, owned by Steve Shufritz and managed by Ed Katschke, ensuring a warm welcome. Katschke says his favorite thing about working at the shop is the connections he makes with patrons. He likes to engage in conversation with customers and considers many to be close friends. “People can get all this material online. Possibly, for even cheaper prices,” Katchke said. “But the reason people keep coming back to comic shops is because there are very few places where people can indulge in their hobby with a group of like-minded individuals.”

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Darryl Dean, owner of Toledo Game Room, provides a social forum for aficionados. The Game Room has plenty of comics, but a big draw is the tabletop RPGs, one of which is 30 feet long. Those who come to buy comics find people playing various games with intricate figurines and backdrops. Dean encourages customers to come in for chat nights on Thursdays, when comic fans relax and talk about, what else, comics. “If you went to 100 other comic book stores, they probably don’t have chat nights,” Dean said. “They don’t have a place where customers can mingle with other customers.”

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Those looking for Japanese anime and manga should stop by Toledo’s newest comic shop, Seann’s Anime and Comics, owned by Seann Eschrich. Like Toledo Game Room, Eschrich has tables in his shop, where he hosts weekly Friday night Magic: The Gathering games. Close by Seann’s Anime and Comics is Toledo’s oldest comic shop— approaching its 40th anniversary— JC’s Comics N’ More. The shop, wall-to-wall comics— both new and back issue— as well as figurines from countless pop culture franchises. James Collins, who runs the shop, has had people from all over the country visit the shop, amazed at his collection. Despite the close proximity of Toledo’s comic shops, they’re all doing good business. Eschrich sees that as proof of the strong the comic book fan-base in Toledo. “The fact that we have four, fully sustainable comic book stores, says a lot about Toledo,” he said. “Some larger cities only have one, maybe two.” Monarch Comics, 4400 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-382-1451. Toledo Game Room, 3001 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-475-3775. JC’s Comics N’ More, 6725 W. Central Ave. 419-531-6097. Seann’s Anime and Comics, 5805 Monroe St. 419-720-9544.

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1962 Malibu Beach, and Chicklet Forrest wants to join the surf crowd. The perky tomboy has made friends with some key surfers, and sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ready to ride some big waves. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only one problemâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; she has a split personality, and can be a littleâ&#x20AC;Ś psycho. Find out what happens during Psycho Beach Party, a comedy, horror, offBroadway play in the vein of Hitchcockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s psychological suspense thrillers. This PG-13 production is the Monroe Studioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spotlight After Hoursâ&#x20AC;? production. Enjoy fun in the sun and a little mystery. July 8-10. 8pm Friday-Saturday. 3pm Sunday. Spotlight Studio Stage, 105 E. Front St., Monroe, MI. 734-755-0482. facebook.com/SpotlightStudioMonroe

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Head to Grand Rapids for their 2016 summer musical, The Wizard of Oz. The classic story will feature a large cast in the directorial debut for local, Hayley Babcock. Enjoy the production, sponsored by the Historical Society of Grand Rapids, during the historic townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rapids Rally Days weekend. $10/adults and seniors, $8 /ages 18 and under. Tickets available at Washers Laundromat and Antiques on Front St. in Grand Rapids. 7:30pm Friday, July 8 & Saturday, July 9. 2:30pm Sunday. July 10. Grand Rapids Historic Town Hall Opera House, Grand Rapids, OH. grandrapidshistoricalsociety.org

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Nowhere near Kansas What would The Wizard of Oz be like if the story began in Detroit and ended at a circus? The classic American story is served with a peculiar approach during The Wizard of Odd, where Dorothy and the gang head to The Odditoriumâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; a place where everyone becomes who they truly areâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; it is certainly no place like home. A boy from Detroit becomes Dorothy, his best friend turns into Toto, and the duo meets up with a magical freak show circus led by a mysterious wizard. This magical production features burlesque, circus and sideshow performers. 8pm/doors, 9pm/show. Thursday, July 7-Saturday, July 9. $16, or $20 for two. Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. 419-244-2787. Visit Facebook event page for more information. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;AC

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Celebrate Northwest Ohioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history with a book signing and photography exhibit during downtown Sylvaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Red Bird Arts Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First Friday Art Walk. Check out photos of baseball in Northwest Ohio and meet John Husman, author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Baseball in Toledoâ&#x20AC;? and Ken Levin, author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll do Better in Toledoâ&#x20AC;?, as both will be signing books for readers. 5-8pm Friday, July 1. Sylvania Historical Village, 5717 N. Main St. 419-517-5533. redbirdarts.org Free â&#x20AC;&#x201D;AC

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The playwriting scene in Toledo is small, yet hopefully growing,â&#x20AC;? says DeChristopher. The limitations of Toledo did not hinder him. FUSION, a theater company in Albuquerque, New Mexico, holds a short works contest once a year, inviting playwrights around the world to submit their one act plays. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are a lot of theaters hosting 10-minute short play festivals now and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re are popping up everywhere. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good way for playwrights to get their foot in the door. This is one of the biggestâ&#x20AC;Ś They sell out every night which is amazing for a one act festival.â&#x20AC;? This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme, strange bedfellows, is a topic likely to inspire comedic moments. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really like farce and I also really like short form,â&#x20AC;? said DeChristopher. His play, Juno Agonistes, was selected from about 500 submissions from around the world. Seven plays were deemed winners and put into production during FUSIONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Sevenâ&#x20AC;? short works festival, which took place June 9 through the 12. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The play is about a middle aged couple and the woman is completely over the relationship,â&#x20AC;? explains DeChristopher. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s another night in a hotel room and when her significant other leaves she has this incredible fantasy. It plays out, and surprisingly, her fantasy comes true at the end of the play.â&#x20AC;?

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Jazz in the Garden Sink into summer with jazz tunes in the beautiful setting of the Toledo Botanical Gardens. Bring a blanket or chairs and a group to enjoy the evening outdoors. Thursdays through September 8. 6:30-8:30pm. $10/GA, $5/TBG members, free/under 12. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-563-5566. toledogarden.org

Friday, 7.8-Sunday, 7.10 Beginning Friday, 7.1 It’s Friday! Music Outdoor Summer Series Enjoy the summer evening with a cool drink, delicious small plate eats and an eclectic array of music. In case of rain, concerts aren’t cancelled, they simply move inside! Fridays through July 22. 6:30-8:30pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Saturday, 7.2 Rock the Docks With live music, dancing and fantastic foods, this outdoor tented evening is the perfect start to the summer season. 7pmmidnight. Riverfront at Louisiana Ave., Downtown Perrysburg. visitperrysburg.com

Lagrange Street Polish Festival Toledo’s Polish Village invites you to its annual celebration of Polish heritage with another year of family friendly entertainment. Lagrange St. will be transformed into a beer garden along with a polka tent. Visitors can enter to win many contests, have a great time with friends and family and enjoy being Polish for this weekend. 5-11pm Friday, noon-11pm Saturday, noon-7pm Sunday. $5/GA, $3/Sunday, free/ages 8 and under. polishfestival.org

Saturday, 7.9 Classics on Main Car Show Exhibit and show off your vehicle at the 15th Annual Classics on Main Car Show. The show is open to all years and models from Pre-war to Customized. Come out and see beautiful classic cars, rain or shine. Noon-4pm. Downtown Bowling Green, 130 S. Main St. classicsonmainbg.com Free

Monday, 7.4

One SeaGate Summer Concert Series The One SeaGate Courtyard is a beautiful venue for music and a lunchtime break. Not only are you in the courtyard looking over the reflecting pond and Propylaea granite sculpture, but you’re only steps away from the Maumee River. Tuesdays through August 30. 11:30am-1:30pm. One Seagate Courtyard, 555 N. Summit St. Free

Tuesday, 7.5 WWE Smackdown Watch big name wrestlers go head to head at the Huntington Center. Witness the action in person at this live event, to be recorded and aired on national television at a later date. 7pm. $22-$102. Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. 419-321-5007. huntingtoncentertoledo.com

Cigar Cruises on the Sandpiper Check out the new developments along the riverfront and enjoy a 2 hour smoke on the water. Bring your own cigars! Bring your own picnic and beverages. 7pm-9pm. $19. Reservations required. The Sandpiper Boat Dock at Promenade Park, 120 Water St. 419-537-1212. sandpipeboat.com

Beginning Sunday, 7.10 Music Under the Stars Unwind on a warm Sunday evening and enjoy great music performed by the Toledo Symphony concert band. Each show features a fun musical theme that the family is sure to enjoy. Visit the concession stands for special treat during the show. Sundays through July 31. 7:30pm. Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre, 2700 Broadway St. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org Free

Tuesday, 7.12-Sunday, 7.17 LPGA Marathon Classic The Marathon Classic presented by Owens Corning & Owens-Illinois has made hopes and dreams come true for many NWO children through money raised for non-profits. The tournament attracts all ages to watch the greatest female golfers in the world compete. Various start times. $15+. Highland Meadows Golf Club, 7455 Erie St., Sylvania. 419-531-3277. marathonclassic.com

Tuesday, 7.12-Sunday, 7.17 158th Annual Lucas County Fair The Lucas county Fair continues to create fun for the entire family. Stop by over the weekend and enjoy live music, classic fair games and rides, delicious food and more. Lucas County Fairgrounds, 1406 Key St. lucascountyfair.com

Fireworks Cruise Have prime seats for the fireworks spectacular and enjoy a cruise and snacks. Reservations required. 6pm. $50. The Sandpiper Boat Dock at Promenade Park, 120 Water St. 419-537-1212. sandpiperboat.com

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Sunday, 7.10

Saturday, 7.9 & Sunday, 7.10 Lighthouse Waterfront Festival Take boat rides to the Toledo Lighthouse and build sand castles on the beach. This great waterfront festival has a photo contest, silent auction, arts & crafts vendors, food, and kid’s activities. 10am-8pm Saturday, 11am-4pm Sunday. Admission is free, boat rides are an additional charge. Maumee Bay State Park. 1750 State Park Rd. #2. 419-691-3788. toledolighthousefestival.org.

Saturday, 7.9 Rapids Rally Days Stroll downtown and enjoy a chicken BBQ, a play performed by community members, sidewalk sales, tractor/ trolley rides, children’s art area and activities for the entire family. 10am-5pm. Downtown Grand Rapids, OH. 419-832-1106. grandrapidsohio.com Free

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Wednesday, 7.13 & Wednesday, 7.27 Verandah Concert at Spiegel Grove An 80 foot verandah is the stage for this unique event that takes place at the home of the 19th President of the United States, Rutherford B. Hayes. Bring your own seats. 6:45pm8pm. Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Spiegel Grove, Fremont. 419-322-2081. rbhayes.org Free

Friday, 7.15- Saturday, 7.16 Glass City Burger Battle Find out who will be crowned the Glass City’s best burger featuring specialty hamburgers from 8 local restaurants. Entertainment all weekend long with The Bradberries, The Flex, The Free, and Air Margaritaville. 5-11pm Friday, 3-11pm Saturday. $15/adults, $8/ages 4-12, free/under 4. Saturday after 6pm $20/ adult, $12/child. Centennial Terrace, 5883 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-381-8851. centennialterrace.org

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Saturday, 7.2 Saturday, 7.23 & Sunday, 7.24 10th Annual Kelleys Island Film Festival Movies shown at the Old Town Hall and at the Kelleys Island Ball Diamond on both days. Fun family event with the Kelleys Island Fire Department, the Kelleys Island Audubon Society and the Kelleys Island EMS selling treats and beverages to complement your viewing. 419-746-2281. Kelleysisland.com

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Friday, 7.29

Metroparks Bicycle Tour. The Metroparks Bicycle Tour allows participants the chance to experience scenic visuals throughout Northwest Ohio. Visit website for route location and start/ end times. Registration required. 7am. 6119 Finzel Rd., Whitehouse. 419-482-8225. mvadventurers.org

Craft at the Quarry Sip on a delicious craft beer and sway to the music at this year’s craft beer festival. With 150 beers to chose from and great food to eat, your taste buds are sure to thank you. 21 and older only. 7-11pm. $10/Admission, $5/5 samples, $12/15 samples, $22/25 samples. Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-885-7106. centennialterrace.org

Friday, 7.22 Jim Gaffigan “Fully Dressed” Actor, writer, producer, Grammy nominated comedian, New York Times best-selling author, top touring performer, and multi-platinum selling father of five Jim Gaffigan will be wearing more than his birthday suit this summer as he packs up the tour bus and hits the road with his family for his live “Fully Dressed,” arena and theatre tour. 8pm. $47.50-$79.50. Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre, 2700 Broadway St. 419-835-5721. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org

Sunday, 7.31

Tyler Farr 8pm. $30-$37. Centennial Terrace, 5883 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-381-8851. centennialterrace.org

Saturday, 7.9 The Avett Brothers 8pm. $40-$45. Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre 2700 Broadway St. 419-835-5721. toledozoo.org

Saturday, 7.9 Get the Led Out 8pm. $20.50-$28. Centennial Terrace, 5883 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-381-8851. centennialterrace.org

Annual Art on the Mall One of the area’s most anticipated and well attended art events, enjoy browsing booths of many local and regional artists. 10am-5pm. The University of Toledo Centennial Mall. 2801 W. Bancroft St. 419-530-2586. Utoledo.edu Free

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Thursday, 7.21 The Beach Boys 8pm. $51-$58. Centennial Terrace, 5883 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-381-8851. centennialterrace.org

Sunday, 7.24 Trace Adkins 8pm. $49. Hollywood Casino, 1968 Miami St. 419-661-5200. hollywoodcasinotoledo.com

Saturday, 7.30 1964 - The Tribute 8pm. $35. Centennial Terrace, 5883 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-381-8851. centennialterrace.org

Pizza Palooza Who has the best pizza in Northwest Ohio? Come and find out at the annual Pizza Palooza— a people’s choice and judge’s award will be bestowed on the best pizza. Enjoy a slice and listen to some live music under the sun.5-11:30pm Friday, 4-11:30pm Saturday. $6/adults, $4/ages 5-12, free/4 and under. Centennial Terrace, 5883 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-381-8851. Centennialterrace.org

Weird Al Yankovic 7:30pm. $37.50$65. Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre 2700 Broadway St. 419-835-5721. toledozoo.org

Toledo Air Show The Toledo Air Show is the first of its kind for the Toledo area in more than 10 years and will feature the Thunderbirds, the air demonstration squadron of the United States Air Force. The lineup for the Toledo Air Show will include other military air demonstration teams, civilian air demonstration teams, and displays of military aircraft and equipment from across the Department of Defense and the Ohio National Guard. 9am-5pm. $10$125. Toledo Express Airport, 11013 Airport Hwy. 419-243-8251. toledoairshow.com.

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Wine & Shine Car Show Register your car into the show or just come out and see the cars. Prizes will be awarded at 3pm by Judges, Exhibitors and People’s Choice Awards. There will be dash plaques, driver only drawings, raffles & vendors. Food will be available and DJ Mike Mitchell will entertain all day long. 11am-3pm. $10/ registration. Majestic Oak Winery, 13554 Mohler Rd., Grand Rapids. 419-875-6474. majesticoakwinery.com

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Saturday, 7.23

Kelley’s Island Fest This weekend event is full of family friendly entertainment. Festivities will start early on Friday as vendors set up shop in Memorial Park. A variety of family entertainment will span the weekend. Don’t miss the Christmas Parade, fireworks, live entertainment, evening street dances, games and more. Visit website for entertainment schedule and event prices. Memorial Park, 112 Division St., Kelleys Island. Kelleysisland.com.

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Learn how climate change can cause environmental disasters by screening Climate Refugees, hosted by Welcome ToledoLucas County and ToledoLucas County Sustainability Commission. The 2010 documentary, which took three years to create, covering 48 countries, illuminates climate change, transforming it into a human problem with repercussions felt around the world. A panel discussion with experts on climate change will honor World Refugee Day, June 20. 6pm Wednesday, June 29. Ohio Theatre and Event Center, 3112 N. Lagrange St. 419-720-8952. climaterefugees.com Free â&#x20AC;&#x201D;MH

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Sit & Tell, and stay for a while Pull up a chair By Athena Cocoves

It’s what you hear when you’re asked to join a roundtable discussion, or a welcoming sentiment inviting you to stay awhile. “‘Pull up a chair,’ It’s an invitation to talk,” mused Jenn Stucker, co-president and community outreach coordinator of AIGA Toledo, an organization for professional designers. Inviting someone to talk is more than just a gesture for Stucker— it’s the basis of her most recent community art effort, the Sit & Tell Project, currently displayed in temporary exhibitions throughout Toledo.

Saving a seat

The Sit & Tell Project is a community effort involving over 100 visual artists and storytellers who collaborated to design chairs inspired by stories of strong women.

June 18-July 2,

National Museum of the Great Lakes (1701 Front St.)

July 2–July 16

Collingwood Arts Center (2413 Collingwood Blvd.)

July 16–July 30

Sofia Quintero Arts & Cultural Center (1225 Broadway St.)

July 30–Aug 13

the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library (325 Michigan St.) Aug 13–Aug 27, at the Ohio Theatre (3114 Lagrange St.)

Aug 27–Sep 9

Seed Coworking (25 S. St. Clair St.)

Sep 2–Sep 17

Frederick Douglass Community Center (1001 Indiana Ave.)

“Mothers and grandmothers don’t get the accolades they should, so this is a nice way to honor them,” says Stucker. The project began in March, but Stucker had been preparing for several years. In 2012, a five thousand dollar unrestricted grant, was awarded to Stucker and The Arts Commission from The Blade and the Toledo Community Foundation for her public art project ‘You Are Here’,where artist-designed “dots” connected Toledo locations. To combine these resources, Stucker began considering themes for a project, inspired by funding and the opportunity to work with MTS Seating, a Temper-

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(L-R) Artist made chairs for stories told by locals: Mitch Ansara for Alaa Alsadeh, Jenn Stucker for Kirstey Wilson, and Zach Minnich for Yusuf Lateef. ance, Michigan based industrial seating company. “I was thinking a lot about conversation and landed on the phrase ‘pull up a chair,’” explained Stucker. “The idea of conversation led me to storytelling. I learned about World Storytelling Day (March 20) and its 2016 theme ‘strong women.’” From there, Stucker worked with The Arts Commission to identify eight key Toledo neighborhoods. On World Storytelling Day, teams set up at community landmarks in those neighborhoods and invited Toledoans to share their stories of strong women. 100 stories were collected and each story was individually assigned to selected artists, who were allowed one month to transform the tale into a design to be printed on MTS donated chairs.

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The 100 stories range in content— some focusing on a family member or a mentor, and others on a historical figure— but all maintain a positive tone, says Stucker. The very personal, and often emotional, stories provided a unique challenge for the participating artists. “The biggest struggle was trying to find a way to interpret the story in a way that I could share it in my own style,” says Stephanie Austin, a participating artist and owner of 32nd Designs. “Trying to adapt your style to someone else’s story is difficult. As much as you want to put your spin on it, you have to honor their story.” Like the invitation for conversation that is the basis of the project, Sit & Tell uses dialogue to create something meaningful for both the individual and the community. To see all of the chairs, or hear the stories, visit sitandtell.com. The project’s Instagram (@SitAndTell ) also posts one chair a day. All 100 chairs will be on view at the Toledo Museum of Art in this fall for a temporary exhibit (date TBA). Once the Sit & Tell Project is complete, each chair will be available for purchase during a silent auction, to be held online.

June 29 • July 12

ONGOING:

Thursday, 6.30

Saturday, 7.2

Drawing on Nature - Draw from nature found in the Window on Wildlife area at Wildwood Preserve. Basic supplies included. 11am-noon. $3. Wildwood Preserve, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

Make & Take Suncatcher Class - Want to try out a stained glass project? This three hour class will take you through the fundamentals including cutting, grinding, foiling, and soldering to make a sun catcher of your choice from one of our many patterns. All supplies included. Reservation needed. 12:30-3:30pm. $35. Toledo Stained Glass Guild, 5403 Elmer Dr., Bldg. 12. 419-381-1251. marthafoster12@gmail.com

Localeyes with Andrew Weber - Join photographer Andrew Weber and TMA Docent Gretchen Rohm. for a tour of sources of Weber’s inspiration. 6pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org. Free Afterhours Tours: Plensa at Twilight - Stroll through the Sculpture Garden for a tour of Jaume Plensa’s incredible figurative sculptures. Visitors will be led by a docent for a flashlight-lit tour of the illuminated sculptures. Enjoy a drink and conversation prior to the tour. Space is limited, reserve your spot in advance. 7-9pm. $20/non-members, $15/members. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

Call for Artists: Third Annual Swanton Juried Fine art Exhibit & Sale - Nearly $4,000 in prizes will be available, in nine adult and four youth categories, along with three youth scholarships. Exhibit to be held October 22-23. Submissions due August 12. swantonareacoc.com Adam Grant: Art for Life - Solo paintings by the late Adam Grant, a Toledo artist and former Polish citizen, who used his art to survive and defy the Nazi genocide of the Holocaust; his later paintings are a testament to the power of art and life. At the newly re-opened 20 North Gallery. Through September 30. Noon-4pm, Wednesday-Saturday, and by appointment. 20 North Gallery & Venue, 18 N. St. Clair St. 419-241-2400. 20northgallery.com Free

Wednesday, 7.6 Have your artwork critiqued - Instructor Paul Brand will review your work. Bring up to three drawings and/or paintings for a critique and discussion. Any 2D medium, any subject. $10. 11am-1pm. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

Friday, 7.8 CEU Colored Pencil Class: In Bloomin’ Color Artist, Katie Delay, will spend the four-hour workshop exploring color and its application using Prismacolor colored pencils. Learn how to control value and intensity and explore the versatility of colored pencils using various solvents to achieve different end results. 10am-2pm. $5. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

Sunday, 7.10 Intro to Pastel Workshops - Try out the medium during a short intro class with pastel professional Mary Jane Erard. 2-4pm. $35. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

Saturday, 7.9 Exhibition Talk: “Scaling Sculptures: Exploring Artistic Playgrounds” - Learn about playgrounds developed by artists to encourage creativity and physical activity. Discussion led by Toledo Museum of Art Mellon Fellow Christina Larson. 2pm. Toledo Museum of Art Little Theater, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org. Free

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Call for Artists: Art Walk on the Bay - For those interested in getting a booth or tent for The Point Place Art Walk, to be held October 1, submit applications by September 1. pointplaceartwalk@yahoo.com for more info. A Celebration of the Life and Art of Robert “Bob” Mazur - Abstract works by the late Bowling Green State University art professor. Through July 9. American Frame Showroom Gallery, 400 Tomahawk Dr., Maumee. 419-887-8033. For more information, lindseyh@americanframe.com, or artschool@bgsu.edu Free

Cary Ferguson Art Exhibit & Reception - Cary Ferguson of Ferguson Gallery in Marblehead will exhibit works in her exhibition, “Seasonal Expressions”. Through October. 3-5pm. Schedel Arboretum & Gardens Brown Welcome Center McAlear Gallery, 19255 W. Portage River S. Rd., Elmore. 419-862-3182. schedel-gardens.org Free

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Nudes and booze

Interested? Don’t worry, The Art Supply Depo’s Drink and Draw sessions aren’t skeevy. Though, they can be a little sketchy, unless you’d rather paint, use pastels, or another medium. As the name indicates, Drink and Draw invites local creatives— from skilled masters to the artistically-challenged— for a fun, informal three-hour session with a nude model and music. Participants will practice human anatomy drawing with short gestural poses. While there’s no instruction, creative dialogue and collaboration is encouraged. Adults age 21 and older can bring their own supplies and beer or wine on the first Tuesday of every month. 7-10pm Tuesday, July 5. $10. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com By Lydia Horvath

Spread your American wings

Percussive art

by Yuji Hiratsuka

Before Independence Day, get a dose of some independent artists in downtown Sylvania during the Red Bird Arts District’s First Friday Art Walk. Toast with specials on craft beers at this celebration of all things “Red, White & Brew” with gallery exhibits, live music and pop up shows at creative venues. Check online for a full list of participants and special events. 5-8pm (plus plenty of after-hours fun) Friday, July 1. Red Bird Arts District, Downtown Sylvania. 419-886-8381. redbirdarts.org Free

We might not have the same ideas, we might not say the same things, but there’s one language everyone can speak: rhythm. So, what better way to bring the community together than an effort to give Toledo’s North art exposure? All ages are invited to participate in the Bucket Drum Circle at the Ohio Theatre. Organized by Toledoan Tyler Fowler, the afternoon will offer live music, community speakers, a drum circle workshop and art gallery featuring a variety of works by local artists. This event is planned in partnership with The Arts Commission, through the Creative Placemaking Initiative to engage neighbors with interactive projects that reflect the culture and creativity of the community. 4-8pm Friday, July 1. Ohio Theatre & Event Center, 3114 Lagrange St. 419-261-4088. For more info, visit Facebook event page. Free —AC

Our First Friday picks for July: Scenic Route Opening Show at River Centre Gallery (5679 Main St.), featuring work from Larry Golba, Phil Fisher and Natalie Guess. In addition, artist Doug Glover of Burton, Michigan’s Redline Brewing Company will serve specialty brews. The classic film, Jaws, will be screened at 9pm. Graphic Realities Opening Show at Hudson Gallery (5645 Main St.), featuring work by Janet Ballweg, Jean Gumpper, Yuji Hiratsuka, Karen Kunc and Art Werger.

JuLY 19th 6:00PM-8:00PM PERFORMING LIVe

Jonny RODRIGUES Free burgers and hot dogs beer and wine available

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June 29 • July 12

The Avett Brothers are Zooin’ it Talking with the folk rock band By Alan Sculley

(L-R) Joe Kwon, Scott Avett, Bob Crawford and Seth Avett— The Avett Brothers— showcase their eclectic sound from their latest release, True Sadness.

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The Avett Brothers have been on quite a musical journey over the past decade, going from a trio playing acoustic guitar, banjo and stand-up bass to what is now a seven-member lineup that has built considerably on the group’s scrappy, stripped back acoustic beginnings. The big shift came with the 2009 album, “I and Love and You.” Produced by Rick Rubin, the Avett Brothers have retained their acoustic foundation, but broadened their instrumental and stylistic reach so they can’t be classified as folk or acoustic. The next two albums, 2012’s “The Carpenter” and 2014’s “Magpie and the Dandelion,” continued down that path. Seth Avett, who started the group with his older brother, Scott, in 2000, explains, “True Sadness,” represents another leap forward for the group. “This one’s a major one in terms of me reframing what I think the (band) sounds like,” Avett said of “True Sadness”. “We are opening ourselves up further in the aesthetics, to have no boundaries while staying heavily rooted in some version of story telling.” “True Sadness,” released June 24, is the most sonically adventurous, instrumentally diverse— and the most stylistically varied— album yet from the group. Recorded with the sevenmember touring band (bassist/fiddle player Bob Crawford, drummer Mike Marsh, keyboardist Paul Defiglia, cellist Joe Kwon and fiddle player Tania Elizabeth), the songs touch on a myriad of styles, from stomping pop to jangly folk-rock with hints of epic westerns Even with that variety, the release includes many songs with the acoustic folk-rock foundation that defined the group’s early days.

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Influential input

The two brothers remained the songwriters on “True Sadness,” but Avett said the other band members brought their influences and ideas to the table. For the most part, he said, the songs developed organically as the other musicians got involved. “We have a very good, very natural sort of rhythm where Scott and I are able to present our visions for a song,” Avett said. “You just have faith in the players and you don’t have to micromanage everything… we all have enough experience where we can come to a great agreement, normally without saying anything at all.” That musical chemistry has been developed through four-plus years of touring. And while shows of recent vintage demonstrate that the sevenmember lineup is plenty potent live, Avett feels the group has plenty of room to grow. “We have not really fully embraced what is possible here with this band. I mean, seven people, with several multiinstrumentalists, there’s a lot that can be done,” he said. “Sometimes it starts feeling like we really could be presenting something with a lot more breadth than we have so far,” Avett said. “Now, we’re committed to our original material. But man, it’s fun to dig into something that is really out of our comfort zone, and realizing we can actually present it because of this band.” 8pm Saturday, July 9. $40+.Toledo Zoo Amphitheater, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org

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Highlighted events indicates our picks for the week

wed, june 29 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Frankies Inner City: Trophy Wives, Sleep On It and Marina City, Conway, Paint Me A Disaster

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Alone Time The Village Idiot: Andrew Ellis Treo Restaurant: Barile & May Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Danny Mettler Plate 21: The Fritz Byers Band Sodbuster Bar: Ragtime Rick & His Chefs of Dixieland Swig: Rick Caswell & Isaac Snyder Woodland Park Shelter: Perrysburg Brown Bag Lunchtime Concert series

Jazz, Blues, R&B

South End Grille: Black Ice Band Wednesday Jams Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Gene Parker Jam Session

thurs, june 30 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Frankies Inner City: I Set My Friends On Fire, Alive/Alone, Roots Like Mountains, Into The Wild, Glascity, Seeking For Deception Bar 145: Last Rebel Planet Levis Square: Lunch at Levis Square Concert Series Chuck’s On Monroe: Reggae Dave and Chuckie Wood

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes Bronze Boar: Jason Hudson The Blarney Irish Pub: Jeff Stewart Swig: Jess & Dustin Chateau Tebeau Winery: Open Mic Night with David Lester Treo Restaurant: Tim Oehlers

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Amelia Airharts followed by Mark Sentle Trio Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Yatafari Makuanneh

Classical & Spiritual

The Roadhouse: Kentucky Chrome

fri, july 1 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Ottawa Tavern: Conscious Pilot, GreenAcre Sessions Bier Stube: Distant Cousinz The Village Idiot: The House Band Toledo Museum of Art: It’s Friday! Outdoor Summer Series with It’s Essential The Blarney Irish Pub: Joe Woods Band Hensville Park: Phil Dirt and The Dozers Bar 145: Swagg Ye Olde Durty Bird: The Twisting Tarantulas

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Barile and May Local Thyme Restaurant: Carolin Hock Bronze Boar: Decent Folk Table Forty 4: Double Tap Mancy’s Italian Grill: Elixer Tilted Kilt: Fish Fisher Pat & Dandy’s: Johnny Rodriguez Majestic Oak Winery: Zak Ward

sat, july 2 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

The Farm: CytoBlast Super Semi Patriotic Jam Bash Angelo’s Northwood Villa: Dave Rybaczewski M’Osteria: House Weekends w/ Ian Thomas Table Forty 4: Organized Kaos Bar 145: Radio Tokyo Riverfront at Louisiana Avenue: Rock the Docks Frankies Inner City: Second String Hero wsg/ Tranquility, Woodpecker’s Pass

Oregon Boomfest at Oak Shade Grove: Eddie Money, Bad Company, Arctic Clam Toledo Harley-Davidson: SoulofuS band Centennial Terrace: Tyler Farr

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Tilted Kilt: Dave Carpenter Local Thyme Restaurant: Kaiden Chase The Blarney Irish Pub: Katie’s Randy Cat Majestic Oak Winery: Noisy Neighbors

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Post Modern Blues Band

sun, july 3 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Village Inn: Bobby May & Friends Jam Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Genre Ties Backyard BBQ & Booze: Ryan Dunlap Majestic Oak Winery: Tim Oehlers

Jazz, Blues, R&B

The Village Idiot: Jazz Featuring Bob Rex And Friends Ye Olde Durty Bird: Kaiden Chase & The Foundation Fleetwood’s Tap Room: Soulful Sundays

mon, july 4 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Village Idiot: Frankie May and Associates Bier Stube: Open Jam Session Downtown Toledo: Various artists during Red, White, Kaboom

tues, july 5 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop Howard’s: El Escapado

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Swig: Andrew Ellis Village Idiot: Bobby May And John Barile POP Grille: Johnny Rod Sodbuster Bar: Kyle Smithers Bronze Boar: Ryan Dunlap One Seagate Courtyard: One SeaGate Summer Concert Series

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Ben Maloney & Friends

wed, july 6 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Bar 145: Captain Sweet Shoes The Roadhouse: Crossover Band Ottawa Tavern: Oxymorrons wsg Stretch, Gauldan Blvd. Frankies Inner City: Richie Ramone wsg The Waltz, The Dougouts, Los Jacks

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Treo Restaurant: Acoustic Wednesdays The Village Idiot: Andrew Ellis Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Danny Mettler First Presbyterian Church of Maumee: Glass City Steel Sodbuster Bar: Ragtime Rick & His Chefs of Dixieland Swig: Rick Caswell & Isaac Snyder Ye Olde Durty Bird: Tim Oehlers

thurs, july 7 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Bar 145: Battle of the Bands Finale Chuck’s On Monroe: Reggae Dave and Chuckie Wood The Roadhouse: Retro Rhythm Kings

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Andrew Ellis Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes The Blarney Irish Pub: Rick Whited Levis Square: Lunch at Levis Square Concert Series

fri, july 8 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Ben Barefoot & the Handshakes Bier Stube: The Cheeks Ottawa Tavern: Hawthorne Heights, Cross My Heart, Civil Hands, Goodbye Blue Skies, Second String Hero The Village Idiot: The House Band M’Osteria: House Weekends w/ Ian Thomas Toledo Museum of Art: It’s Friday! Music Outdoor Summer Series Pat & Dandy’s: On The Roxx Bar 145: Splendid Chaos

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Barile and May Table Forty 4: Dunlap and the Tires Quimby’s Food & Spirits: Elixer Majestic Oak Winery: Gypsy Luvin’ Local Thyme Restaurant: Joe Woods Swig: Tom Drummonds

Visually musical

Thursday, 7.7 / Toledo Museum of Art GlasSalon American artist Fred Tomaselli has given visuals to audibles— he created album artwork for Phish’s 11th studio album, Joy, and he was also a mixed media contributor for The Wilco Book, an artistic exploration for the alt-rock band of the same name. In celebration of Tomaselli’s exhibition, Keep Looking: Fred Tomaselli’s Birds, currently on display at the Toledo Museum of Art, visitors can share in the artist’s love of music during Hear This, a Toledo Listening Party. This communitydriven record party invites the public to bring their favorite song on any format (vinyl, cassette, CD, MP3 etc.) to share during the event. 7pm Thursday, July 7. Toledo Museum of Art GlasSalon, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free —MLR

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Toledo Museum of Art: Wendell Harrison Jazz Ensemble

Sat, july 9 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Bar 145: Boy Band Review (Hot Sauce Committee) Ottawa Tavern: Stu Hamm Stranahan Theater: Get The Led Out M’Osteria: House Weekends w/ Ian Thomas Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Last Call Heroes Ye Olde Durty Bird: The New Fashioned Table Forty 4: Sugar Pax

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Bronze Boar: D3C Majestic Oak Winery: DC Taylor Barr’s Public House: Elixer Pat & Dandy’s: Gregg Konop Local Thyme Restaurant: Zak Ward

sun, july 10 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Ottawa Tavern: High Waisted wsg Shell, Human Juicebox, Earl Cookie & The Galactics Frankies Inner City: Nonpoint, Failure Anthem, You Are A Toy, Reject The Silence

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Village Inn: Bobby May & Friends Jam Majestic Oak Winery: Brad Burkhart Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Genre Ties Bar 145: Joe Woods Band

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: The Jason Quick Trio Fleetwood’s Tap Room: Soulful Sundays

mon, july 11 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Ottawa Tavern: He Is Legend wsg Tropic Bombs, Light Horizon

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

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

tues, july 12 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Village Idiot: Bobby May And John Barile POP Grille: Johnny Rod Bronze Boar: Ryan Dunlap Maumee Branch Library: Music By the River One Seagate Courtyard: One SeaGate Summer Concert Series

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jason Hudson & John Potts Sodbuster Bar: Jeff McDonald’s Big Band All-Stars

Bop and jive in the garden

Thursdays, 7.7-8.8 / Toledo Botanical Garden

Cool down with some smooth jazz on warm summer evenings with the Toledo Botanical Garden’s Jazz in the Garden as the very best local jazz cats perform both big band and unique arrangements throughout the summer. Featured acts include the Toledo Jazz Orchestra (July 7) and jazz musician Gene Parker (July 14)— adding a bit of soul. Sit back, relax and let the aural waves wash over the peaceful serenity of the gardens. Visit website for a full schedule of performers. BYOB. 6:30-8:30pm Thursdays, July 7-September 8. $10. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419536-5566. toledogarden.org —KN

An emo evening

Friday, 7.8 / The Ottawa Tavern In celebration of an entire decade since their revered second album, If Only You Were Lonely, the Dayton, Ohio post-hardcore, emo band Hawthorne Heights brings their tour to the Glass City. Originally scheduled to play locally on June 16, the band rescheduled the July show due to picking up some dates with Blink 182 on that band’s highly-anticipated, and sold-out, tour. Tickets for the original Toledo date will be honored at the door. Local bands Cross My Heart, Goodbye Blue Skies, Civil Hands and Second String Hero are also on the bill. 7pm Friday, July 8. $13/advance, $15/at the door. Ottawa Tavern, 1817 Adams St. 1817 Adams St. innovationconcerts.com —MLR

The roar of music Sunday, 7.10 / Toledo Zoo

Add a little roar and rumble to your hot summer evenings and head to the Toledo Zoo for their Music Under the Stars Summer Music Series. Taking place at the historic open-air amphitheatre, every Sunday evening through July the Toledo Symphony Concert Band performs a different theme, from classical favorites to all-American hits. These free family-friendly evenings also feature concessions like ice cream, popcorn and hamburgers, as well as sit-down dinner service from 5-7pm at The Beastro, the Toledo Zoo’s gastropub. Visit website for a full schedule of musical themes. Sundays through July 31. 6pm/gates open, 7:30pm/performance, there is a minimal fee for Zoo parking. Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org Free —MLR

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road trip Wednesday, 7.6

Hairy competition

[festival]

Thursday, 7.7 / Way Public Library

Baby-faced boys have been transforming themselves into lumberjack-like men for the Battle of the Beards, presented in celebration of Perrysburg’s Bicentennial. Only beards of the highest caliber will survive: upon entry, contestants were clean shaven and have grown their beards in preparation of judgement day, July 7. With a chance to win $100 in 5 different categories, this contest is a true test of beard-growing prowess. 7pm Thursday, July 7.Way Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-874-3135. waylibrary.info —KN

Wednesday, 6.29 [miscellaneous] Aegela and the Joy of Dance - Join Aegela as you learn about Middle Eastern dance, music and culture. Come experience this expressive art form and participate in a rhythmic musical session! This program was made possible by the generous support of Directions Credit Union and The Library Legacy Foundation. 1:30-2:30pm. Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org

[outdoors] Get Out Alive - Participate in fire building, shelter building, and learn some basic strategies and tips for wilderness survival. Program will be held outside, dress appropriately. Registration required. 6-8:15pm. $5. Oak Openings Preserve, 4139 Girdham Rd., Swanton. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

Thursday, 6.30 [miscellaneous] Twylite Thursdays - Good music, tasty drinks for a good cause. The cover includes a chef bar dinner, entertainment and a donation to Ruthie’s Angels, a nonprofit wellness organization committed to helping those with chronic sickness in financial need with access to massages, acupuncture, counseling, hypnotherapy, yoga, and many more wellness services 5-8pm. $10. The Pinnacle, 1772 Indian Wood Cir. 419-891-7325. pinnaclecpwevents.com

Friday, 7.1 [outdoors] Friday Night Cruise In - Enjoy watching classic cars, both originals and modified, as they cruise through historic Perrysburg. Fridays through October 14. 6pm. Commodore Schoolyard, 140 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-810-3877. visitperrysburg.com Free

Saturday, 7.2 [sports] Bubba Blackwell Stunt Show - Bubba Blackwell is the only Daredevil to Break ALL of Evel Knievel’s jumping records, (14 semi trucks,15 tour buses,20 cars) on the same type of motorcycle, a Harley-Davidson XR750. 11am-5pm, stunts at noon & 2pm. Toledo Harley-Davidson, 7960 W. Central Ave. 419-843-7892. toledohd.com Free

[outdoors] Discover the River Cruise - Journey down the Maumee River and see the new Veteran’s Glass City Skyway Bridge, Toledo’s busy port, the shipyard and the dry docks. Bring a picnic brunch if you wish. Registration reqired. 10am-noon. $17/adults, $9/ kids under 12. Sandpiper Boat, Jefferson St. Dock. 419-537-1212. sandpiperboat.com

[festival] Rock the Docks - Happy 200th Birthday Perrysburg! Outdoor tented event includes live music, dancing, and adult beverage sales. 7pm. Riverfront at Louisiana Ave. visitperrysburg.com Luna Pier/Pepsi Freedom Fest - It’s a party all day celebrating Luna Pier’s annual freedom fest. The day starts out with garage sales and live entertainment, and ends with an amazing firework celebration. Great food and fun. 8am-10:30pm. Luna Pier, Luna Pier Rd., Michigan. facebook.com/Luna-Pier-Michigan Free

Tuesday, 7.5

Blissfield River Raisin Festival - Celebrate 33 years of summer fun along the beautiful River Raisin. Through July 9. Ellis Park Bachmayer Park, Box 136, Blissfield. blissfield.net Free

Friday, 7.8 [festival] Lagrange Street Polish Festival - Polish heritage and culture will be celebrated at this annual festival in the Polish Village on Lagrange Street. All entertainment and festivities are family friendly. A festive weekend through July 10. 5-11pm Friday, noon-11pm Saturday, noon-7pm Sunday. $5/general admission, $3/ Sunday, free/ages 8 and younger. Lagrange St., 3106 Lagrange St. polishfestival.org

Saturday, 7.9 [miscellaneous] Classics on Main Car Show - Enjoy checking out fancy cars during the 15th Annual Classics Car Show. All makes and models, both in mint-factory condition and customized. Registration is required If you’d like your car to be displayed. Noon-4pm. $12/preregistered, $15/day of show. Bowling Green, Main St. classicsonmainbg.com

[sports] Carpathia at Toledo United - Toledo United plays host to one of the PLA’s historic clubs when it welcomes Carpathia. Come out and watch TUFC’s final home game of the regular season as it fights for PLA Tournament seeding! 7:30pm. $8.24/adult, $6.17/ ages 14 and younger. Springfield High School, 1470 S. McCord Rd. brownpapertickets.com Color Wheels Community Bike Ride: Historic Toledo - Meet outside the Glass Pavilion Parkwood Entrance. TMA’s popular bicycle rides return for another season of thematic explorations of Toledo. 10am. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Sunday, 7.10

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WWE Smackdown - Be a part of wrestling history with the return of WWE to Toledo. This event will be taped and premiered on the USA network at a later date. 7pm. $22-$102. Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300. huntingtoncentertoledo.com

Cloistered Poetry - Every 2nd Sunday of the month, the brewery features an open mic with featured readers. 6pm. Black Cloister Brewing Company, 619 Monroe St. toledopoet.com

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Whitehouse Founders’ Day Celebration - Meet your family and friends and unwind with Mother Nature, great music, food, fun and fireworks. This is a perfect location to watch— the beautiful colors reflect off the water for twice the viewing pleasure. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy this family event. 6-10:15pm. Whitehouse Village Hall, 6925 Providence St., Whitehouse. 419-877-5383. whitehouseoh.gov

Monday, 7.11

Trade N Post - Join the Old West End neighborhood for a special flea market, complete with food trucks and live musical entertainment. 11am-4pm. Agnes Jackson Reynolds Arboretum, corner of Robinwood and Delaware. Visit Facebook event page for more information.

Looking for a quick change of scenery? 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.

Friday, 7.1-Sunday, 7.10 LGBTQIA in America: Spin

This month, Detroit-based playwright, actor and artist-in-residence at the University of Michigan Musical Society Emilio Rodriguez unveils his original play, Spin, courtesy of Theatre Nova. The play, set in a homeless shelter for LGBTQIA teens, follows the two main characters, Mila and Angelo, as they struggle with the realities of being a gay person of color in America. Incorporating spoken word poetry and hip hop, Rodriguez’s dramatic work, with splashes of levity, will impart audiences with a better understanding of contemporary America. Directed by Kennikki Jones. 8pm Thursdays-Saturdays, 2pm Sundays. $20. The Yellow Barn, 416 W. Huron, Ann Arbor. 734-635-8450. theatrenova.org

Sunday, 7.3

Dr. Strangelove Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

A comedy about nuclear war, made just prior to the Cuban Missile Crisis, from the director Stanley Kubrick. Also plays Monday, July 5 at 7pm. Presented by the Kerrytown Market & Shops Summer Classic Film Series. 1:30pm. $8-$10. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor. 734-668-8463. michtheater.org

Tuesday, 7.12

The Decemberists

Portland-based band The Decemberists are still riding the momentum of their critically acclaimed album What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World (2015). The band’s indie-folk sound has them headlining gigs across the country and even a spot on the series finale of Amy Poehler’s show Parks and Recreation. Last year they also released the five-song EP Florasongs, displaying the band’s range and success in evolving their sound. 7pm. $35-$55. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor. 734-668-8463. michtheater.org

Thursday, 7.21-Sunday, 7.24 57th Annual Ann Arbor Art Fair

Voted Washtenaw’s “Best Annual Event,” by Current magazine readers, the four-day long event includes The Street Art Fair, the State Street Art Fair, the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair, and Ann Arbor’s South University Art Fair – four distinct celebrations running at the same time. With nearly 500,000 visitors, the eye-popping art created by both seasoned artists and amateurs will spark creativity within you. As a special foodie-celebration, nosh on some mobile cuisine during the festival as well as the Townie Street Party kick-off on Monday, July 18. Through Sunday, July 24. 10am-9pm Thursday-Saturday, 10am-6pm Sunday. 734-994-5260. artfair.org Free

Saturday, 7.23 & Sunday, 7.24 MoPop Music Festival

The Mo Pop Festival invades the 20-acre West Riverfront Park hugging the Detroit River with music, as well as Michigan vendors, food trucks and a sense of community throughout the weekend. Bringing the Motor City alive with headliners like Haim, Father John Misty, G-Eazy, and The Head and the Heart, the music will echo along the banks of Windsor, Canada. July 23-24. $109.50/both days. West Riverfront Park, 1801 W. Jefferson. Detroit. mopopfestival.com

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[outdoors] Where in the World? Geocaching Adventure Explore your Metroparks on an exciting GPS-led scavenger hunt. Participants will learn some basic GPS skills and have a chance to find hidden caches. No geocaching experience necessary; GPS units will be provided. Registration required. 6-8pm. $5. Swan Creek Preserve, 4659 Airport Hwy. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

LPGA Marathon Classic - The tournament, first held in 1984 at Glengarry Country Club (presently Stone Oak Country Club), moved in 1988 to Highland Meadows Golf Club, a traditional course with narrow fairways and well-bunkered greens. Watch as some of the best women golfers face off for the 2016 title. Presented by Owens Corning & OwensIllinois. Through July 17. Prices vary/adults, free/ages 17 and under with a paying adult, free/active and retired military, police and firefighters with valid ID. Highland Meadows Golf Club, 7455 Erie St., Sylvania. marathonclassic.com

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Tuesday, 7.12 [outdoors] Cigar Cruises - Cruise down the riverfront while enjoying a two-hour smoke break. Bring your own cigars. Registration required. 7-9pm. $19. Sandpiper Boat, Jefferson Street Dock. 419-537-1212. sandpiperboat.com

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Name: Adam Levine Age: 29 Occupation: Assistant Director and Associate Curator of Ancient Art at the Toledo Museum of Art Toledoan since: 2013

When I am feeling a bit too much of Saturday night on a Sunday, I can always rely on (1) Nick & Jimmy’s to make my day better. When out of towners visit us, I always take them to Kengo Sushi & Yakitori. If money wasn’t an object, I would buy and develop every property on Monroe Street between the Museum and the Maumee River. The last store I went to is Pasquale’s (best shoe repair place I’ve ever been to). (2) Pho Viet Nam ( on Upton) is my secret spot.

2 I always brag about Toledo’s people— the nicest there are anywhere.

The hardest thing about living in Toledo is how unaware people are of this place nationally, but the best thing is the cost of living.

When I want to unwind I go to any (3)Metropark for a run. The first three words that come to mind about Toledo are comfortable, inexpensive, and opportunities. Too many people think Toledo is challenged, but they are wrong because our circumstances present great opportunities. The street I drive/walk on most often is River Road. Going to Wildwood Metropark makes me feel like I am out of town. The Old West End Festival is my favorite annual event. My favorite neighborhood is downtown.

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DIY Aromatherapy - Learn how to make scented soy candles and bath salts in the library’s first DIY aromatherapy class. Registration required. 6:30-7:30pm. Sylvania Branch Meeting Room, 6749 Monroe St., Sylvania. 419-882-2089. toledolibrary.org Yoga in the Vineyard - The class includes a glass of wine or craft beer to be enjoyed after the yoga session. Rain or shine. Also on July 28 & August 25. 6:30pm. $15. Majestic Oak Winery, 13554 Mohler Rd., Grand Rapids. 419-875-6474. majesticoakwinery.com

Beginner Trail Running Training - This training series can help you build endurance and speed. Participants will have the opportunity to join in group training sessions twice a week. Registration required. 5-6pm. Wildwood Preserve Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Free

Saturday, 7.9

Yin Yoga Workshop - Yin Yoga targets the areas that are not normally exercised very well in a more active style of asana yoga. With the aim of increasing circulation in the joints and improving flexibility, this is a more meditative approach to yoga. Suitable for all levels of students. 11:30am-12:45pm. Tonic Maumee, 2221 River Rd., Maumee. 419-794-4044. tonicmaumee.com

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) The whole month

LIBRA (September 23-October 22) You

of July we would have to hire help for you to make a mistake. You could leave early on the 1st and return late on the 4th. A four-day week is fabulous. You may be gone again the 8th, 9th and 10th.

should have gotten home late on the 4th on time to set your schedule for the four-day week. Venus, your ruling planet, moves into the party sign of Leo on the 11th followed by Mercury on the 13th.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Get your bag packed so you can take off on the 1st and celebrate right thru the 4th when the new moon shines where you communicate. Thankfully, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a short week. On the 11th all emphasis shift to your home. You may be thinking of remodeling.

SCORPIO (October 23-November 21) The

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Get your bags

SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 20) If all went according to plan, you are still on

packed because the activity in your horoscope is go-go-go. The new moon on the 4th shines where you spend money and worry about it tomorrow. Venus and Mercury move into your 3rd house so stop worrying about money.

new moon on the 4th of July shines while you are still on the road. It is possible that you extend your holiday until you need to return to your regular routine on the 11th. Then concentrate on being practical.

your trip of a lifetime. The new moon on the 4th falls into your 8th house which hopefully brings you unexpected money. Be on the go the 9th and 10th.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) You are the boss this month. You are not used to it but get a lot of help because this is your favorite season. Make a list of goals and resolutions to put into effect when the new moon makes its annual visit to your sign on the 4th.

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19)

LEO (July 23-August 22) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Happy Days are here againâ&#x20AC;? is your theme song for July. You would almost have to hire help in order to make a mistake. No not all month, but at least till the 15th when you may get packed for a trip that is far, far away.

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18) The new moon on the 4th of July is in your 4th house where you need to work. You may march in the parade or even there early to help others. The four-day week helps as you sleep in on the 9th and 10th.

VIRGO (August 23-September 22) If all

PISCES (February 19-March 20) It appears

went according to plan you march in the parade on July 4th. Then you enjoy having time to rest on the four-day week. You stay fairly close to home the 9th and 10th to get the place in shape. You may enter out to buy flowers on the 11th.

You are happiest when you are in charge. The new moon on the 4th is in your 7th house so partnerships are going well. You organize others to pass out literature, wear t-shirts as you prepare for the next election.

that you want to stay in your home for the holiday. You either march in or watch the parade. Take a chance and be a winner on the 8th or 9th. You can use the money. On the 11th your love life improves making you smile.

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CELEBRITY CANCER Jamie Farr and George W. Bush and Urban Meyer all celebrate. Locally Michael Ploger of Channel 24 and Robert Shiels of Channel 11 also light their candles.

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STYLE SENSE

Toledo Museum of Art Community Block Party

Interview by Monique Ward

Guests enjoyed a party, featuring hands-on art activities, artist demonstrations, music and more, on the TMA campus on Saturday, June 18.

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Age: 47 Occupation: Banquet/Catering Manager & Event Specialist at The Toledo Club

Guests partied like animals during the Zoo’s biggest fundraiser on Friday, June 17.

Nancy LaFountaine, has been working in the private club industry since 1996 and, most likely, has had a hand in planning at least one event that you have attended over the past 20 years. Whether it be a golf outing at Stone Oak Country Club or a wedding at The Toledo Club, Nancy is the creative mind behind the event. Affectionately known by her high school nickname, Kiki, when out with her friends, LaFountaine has a shoe collection to rival that of any female celebrity. She also owns an extensive array of vintage furs that she has been collecting ever the past 8 years.

Where do you get your style inspiration? My mother and my grandmother, who both have a classic sense of style. They don’t follow the latest trends, but instead wear what is comfortable and looks good. How does the work you do affect your fashion choices? The Toledo Club is a traditional,

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professional environment so I can’t wear avant garde outfits when I am working there. As a catering manager, clients trust me with their weddings, large corporate events and graduations, so I have to project an image that they are comfortable with, and as I have to walk up and down stairs, I can’t wear the 5-inch platforms that I love.

So you have a shoe obsession? Since I’m a shorter woman, I love to wear my heels! I have over 200 pairs of shoes. I especially love my wing-tipped oxford shoes for ladies— I have over 10 pairs in different colors and styles. If I’m wearing a business suit, I can put on one of my cute flats. When I go out to dinner, I put on a pair of strappy heels or a Mary Jane. I believe that a nice pair of shoes complete any outfit. If the designer of your dreams could style you for a day, who would it be? Coco Chanel. You can buy a Chanel suit today, and 10 years from now people would still ask where it came from as if it was the latest fashion.

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What is the one item in your wardrobe that you cannot live without? I have this one shirt dress in 5 different colors. I can dress it up at a corporate event with a blazer. In the winter months, I can put it on with leggings and boots. In the summertime, I can wear it with flip-flops and a ball cap.

Who do you most inspire with your fashion sense? My only granddaughter, London, who is four years old. She enjoys playing ‘”Fancy Lady” with me and all my clothing, not just a closet full, but a whole bedroom full in my house. Andrew and Princess Bryson with Lamont and Philicia Allen.

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