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Shineology Organic Juicery and Live Food Emporium is open at 130 10th St. Offering organic fruit and vegetable juices and raw foods, the shop has a variety of cleansing combinations for every palate. 7:30am-3:30pm MondayFriday, closed weekends. 419-386-1059, shineologyjuice.com.

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Downtown Toledo has another reason to choose a healthy diet. Shineology Organic Juicery and Raw Food Emporium opened on Monday, December 1, and it was worth the wait. View photos of the new shop onthe TCP Facebook page.

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The future of supermarket shopping is here, and Grocery Heroes is working to get fresh produce, dry goods and all kinds of food to those who can’t seem to get to the store. Meant for “time-strapped executives,” “working parents,” and “housebound seniors,” Grocery Heroes is an online service that allows you to order from a local grocer with delivery to your door. Customers register online with name and address. Participating area stores include FoodTown at 2725 W. Central Ave. and Walt Churchill’s Market, 26625 Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. groceryheroes.com.

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Holiday touring

The Old West End neighborhood is proud to honor the 25th Anniversary of the Tours de Noel. At 4pm on December 6, see a tree and gazebo lighting at the Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum at Robinwood and Bancroft Sts. On December 7, enjoy historic house tours, a Cookie Walk, and a Gift Boutique featuring local vendors, at First Congregational Church on Collingwood at Virginia. Noon-7pm Sunday, December 7. $12/in advance, $15/day of. 419-360-2151. womenoftheoldwestendinc.com —MLR

TOLEDO’S NYE kick-off

This New Year’s Eve, celebrate another year of greatness at a fantastic event on Wednesday, December 31 at The Grand Plaza Hotel in downtown Toledo. Dancing, live entertainment, an hors d’oeuvre buffet, a midnight champagne toast and Balloon Drop are planned. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Toledo City Paper is a proud sponsor of this event. Tickets at NewYears EveToledo.com, Beauty Bar (2919 W. Central Ave.) and Serenity Health & Wellness (1685 Lance Pointe Rd.). Tickets $55/GA through December 17, $65/GA from December 18-24, and $75/GA December 25-30. 7pm, 444 N. Summit St. — KT

Getting in Santa shape

Santa Runs, popular in December all over the U.S., have now arrived in UpTown Toledo. Join this holidaythemed fitness event in your best elf shoes or Santa hat—unlike competitive 5k races, fun is the name of the game. Proceeds will benefit the new UpTown Green at 1900 Madison Ave., where the race starts. Wearing red is strongly encouraged. Relax at the Toledo Club afterparty with fellow runners and members of The UpTown Association, 235 14th St. Register at runsignup.com. 9am, Saturday, December 13. uptownsantarun.org. — KT r? rada your ’s on cussion t a h W is r the d @TCPApe Join llow o f d an

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Holiday peace

Nature offers beauty this season by Alison Wood-Osmun Take a breather from your fast-paced holidays to gaze upon the beauty and peacefulness of nature this season, much like Robert Frost in one of his most well-known poems, “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening.”

Nature’s holiday respite

Meld into the velvety shadows and pools of soft radiance that only a full moon can cast on a naturalist-guided Full Moon Walk at Secor Metropark. Mingle in the quiet, tree-lined paths in the dappled light to see nocturnal wildlife and to hear their footfalls, wing beats and melodic calls.

December 6th, 5:30pm to 6:30pm meet at Secor Park’s National Center for Nature Photography parking lot.

Slow down and enjoy an intriguing field study hike, Night Life Naturally at Stranleigh, 6-8pm December 11 at Wildwood Metropark, starting at the Metz Visitor Center. This insightful and informative naturalist-led outing delves into the history of the Stranahan estate grounds and the surrounding wooded areas, while revealing the beauty and mystery of the park’s nocturnal wildlife.

5100 W. Central Ave. For all Metropark programs, visit metroparksprograms.com and for park maps go to metroparkstoledo.com

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Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening Whose woods these are I think I know.

His house is in the village though; He will not see me stopping here To watch his woods fill up with snow.

My little horse must think it queer To stop without a farmhouse near Between the woods and frozen lake The darkest evening of the year.

He gives his harness bells a shake To ask if there is some mistake.

The only other sound’s the sweep Of easy wind and downy flake.

The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.

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New play comes to the Center for Performing Arts UT’s Department of Theatre and Film will perform a translation of the August Strindberg play, Miss Julie, Dec. 5-7. The play depicts gender and class struggles in the person of Miss Julie, who longs to escape the stifling structure of her Victorian lifestyle and begins a dangerous flirtation with one of her father’s servants - one that could cost her more than her status. Curtains go up at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, and Saturday, Dec. 6. The play begins at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7.

Order tickets online via http://www.utoledo. edu/cocaevents/cpaboxofficeinfo.html or over the phone, 419.530.2375

Tie One On Update Keeping with the five-year tradition of UT’s prostate cancer awareness initiative, a Tie One On pregame reception is scheduled to coincide with the UT’s men’s basketball game against Bowling Green State University Monday, Jan. 26.

In an effort to expand awareness to more than just one day a year, UT has added something more. During each home game during the 2014-2015 men’s basketball season, cancer survivors have been selected to receive front-row seats.

During timeouts, they will be recognized for their fights against the disease. If you want to join the fun this year visit utoledo.edu/tieoneon

University photographer Dan Miller snapped a few photos of University Hall and Centennial Mall during one of the year’s first snowfalls.

UT receives major SSOE gift to elevate entrepreneurship in engineering

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he University of Toledo College of Engineering has received a substantial multi-year gift from Toledo-based engineering, architectural and construction management firm SSOE Group to further nurture entrepreneurial mindsets among UT engineering graduates.

“Not only has SSOE greatly contributed to the design and beauty of so many buildings at The University of Toledo, but the firm has long been a great partner of the College of Engineering,” said Dr. Steven LeBlanc, interim dean of the college.

LeBlanc said the gift will go toward supporting UT’s Engineering Technopreneurship Initiative, a specialized training program designed to assure that engineering graduates develop an entrepreneurial mindset, whether they would choose to pursue their careers within established organizations or in startups.

“SSOE is pleased to continue our long association with the UT College of Engineering with this multi-year commitment to the University and the Engineering Innovation Fund,” said Tony Damon, CEO and president of SSOE. SSOE’s gift will be used to design, assemble and implement a sustainable framework starting the freshman year while promoting the areas of design, entrepreneurship and technology commercialization. The framework will initially be centered around an enhanced freshman design experience, LeBlanc said.

“SSOE is an international organization headquartered in northwest Ohio, and this leadership gift speaks to its commitment to the future of this community,” said Vern Snyder, UT vice president for institutional The Relevant University highlights the role of advancement. the Rocket Nation in our community and beyond.

“This is an example of how two organizations can work together to elevate innovation and entrepreneurship and caliber of the professional work force in our region to the benefit of the entire community,” said UT Interim President Nagi Naganathan. — By Jon Strunk

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Learn through experiences.

Don’t just study the legal process — experience it through The University of Toledo’s paralegal studies degree program. In a state-of-the-art mock trial courtroom, you can learn by doing as part of a legal team. Your instructors are practicing legal professionals, and you’ll gain valuable experience during an internship. UT’s unique program offers what others can’t — giving you the competitive edge after graduation.

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Owner Gary Wagner, far left, with the staff of Music Go Round

Rock, recycle, repeat New music shop provides fresh experience for Toledo musicians

by Catherine McGowan

After 35 years in the automotive electronics business, Gary Wagner decided to take what he previously considered a hobby and turn it into a business. His first memories of playing music harken back to early childhood, sitting with his grandmother at the piano. This experience only amplified his interest, and from high school on he has played piano and guitar in local groups such as Venyx, Booyah!, and The Old Dogs.

“Reuse, Recycle, Rock” is the motto at Wagner’s newly opened shop, Music Go Round. Buying and selling only used instruments, the shop is an oddity in a city where most music shops sell both new and used gear. This results in a unique inventory, where shoppers can browse many one-of-a-kind items.

Some of these include a custom-built guitar from California luthier Jorge Pasaye Gonzalez, a vintage early-1950’s Rickenbacker double-neck steel guitar, and a Sovtek MiG 60 tube lead amp.

Music Go Round started accepting merchandise at the end of August and had its grand opening on October 16.

Another aspect of Music Go Round that sets it apart from other music shops in Toledo is that it provides more for customers than just buying and selling instruments. While also selling musical accessories and equipment, the store has space set aside for recording and education. Teachers rent practice rooms for lessons in the back of the shop, and musicians can record in the studio.

Although the shop will not sell musical groups’ promotional merchandise, Wagner is looking to get involved with musicians in the Toledo area. “Some of the ideas we have include sponsorship of local bands and music events, promotion of local CD releases, a link to local music on our website, and providing access to recording resources for demos.” Wagner said.

Music Go Round is in Joseph’s Shopping Plaza, 4119 Talmadge Rd. 10am-8pm Monday-Friday, 10am-7pm Saturday, noon-5pm Sunday. 419-214-0560, musicgoroundtoledo.com.

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The blotter Pulled from the pages of actual local police reports

Unexpected hitch

After a white van drove up to a Toledo man on November 10, he approached the vehicle, expecting to receive a ride.

Instead, the driver robbed him at gunpoint of $312 and his cell phone and fled the scene.

Everyone is on Facebook

On November 7, a man stole a leather jacket from Millennium Fashions in Toledo. The suspect tried the jacket on and then told the clerk he was going to get something from his car. When the clerk asked why, the suspect showed a gun hidden in the waistband of his pants. The clerk later identified the suspect from an image on Facebook.

Follow your nose

On November 14, a Bowling Green resident reported a vehicle burglary.

The thief took a Garmin GPS valued at $250 and a bottle of Victoria’s Secret ‘Night’ perfume.

Minor injuries, a major mistake

On October 31, a Toledo woman experienced only minor injuries after a train struck her vehicle. The woman drove around downed crossing gates and the train failed to stop immediately as the conductor did not realize he had hit a vehicle. The woman was transported to Toledo Hospital for treatment.

Virtual democracy Of turnout and football in T-Town

by Johnny Hildo

That was a November to remember, all right. One for the record books. In like a whimper and out like a whine.

Sorta begs the question: Just what do folks care about anymore?

To start from the beginning, here in America, we pride ourselves on being the beacon of democracy, where the people rule. We have the right to participate in choosing our leaders. No blue blood required; anyone with the talent and the determination can represent us, if we choose.

That includes Guvnah John Kasich, he Aye, as Hamlet famously said, there’s of the ill-fated attempt to squelch unions a the rub. If we choose. scant few years ago. Kasich ‘won’ the laBallot box blues bor-friendly bastion that is Lucas County, You might have heard by now that a with almost fifty-one percent of the vote. little thing called a democratic “election” Of course, with only thirty-four perwas held early last month. If you weren’t cent of registered voters casting ballots, aware, you’re not alone. Barely over one- that means more like seventeen-and-athird of registered voters in Lucas County half percent of all possible votes were cast bothered to make a decision on who sets for the grand architect of SB 5. policy in our fair state for the next four Put another way, over eighty percent years. Ergo, it’s more of the same, as all of registered voters chose not to vote for incumbents were re-elected. the Guvnah.

As Jefferson said, that doesn’t matter.

Kasich forms the government for those who chose to participate.

In Lucas County, that means Kasich represents those where the vote totals were highest, in the western suburbs and areas of Toledo closest to them. Folks in the central city and older parts of Toledo, plus the older suburbs, voted at a much lower clip.

In some areas, less than ten percent of registered voters took a brief few minutes out of their day to exercise democracy.

And the policies coming out of Columbus will likely leave them in the lurch for the Guvnah’s next term.

Perhaps people have become too jaded to believe that voting makes a difference.

Maybe they think the “choice” comes down to Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dummer. Certainly there was little inspiration coming from Kasich’s erstwhile opponent, the bumbling Ed Fitzgerald, to motivate folks to come out and vote.

Maybe people are tired of delegating decisions to these hacks and want to take matters into their own hands in a dramatic show of direct democracy!

“We in America do not have government by the majority.

We have government by the majority who participate.”

-- Thomas Jefferson

Takin’ it to the streets

That could explain why Toledo was the home to two major street protests following the little-noticed election. Folks who don’t believe voting makes a difference decided to take their grievances directly to the Man! What’s more, these two protests were both in the same week, drawing tens of thousands off their couches and into the

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streets. First, folks flooded the Lucas County Courthouse to protest perceived injustice in the lack of indictment of a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri. Then, a huge crowd of workers and supporters jammed local Wal-Mart stores on Black Friday to protest perceived ill-treatment of Wal-Mart associates by Wal-Mart’s billionaire owners.

Except, not so much. Both these protests, attended by folks from across the region, drew a few dozen people at most.

Seems direct democracy isn’t that much of a draw these days either.

Okay, maybe people just don’t think policy-making is that important and instead make their democratic choices in other ways. Consumer choices, maybe that’s where democracy lies in the early Twenty-First Century.

Folks were too geared up for Black Friday to bother voting or protesting. Who cares about Wal-Mart workers when we can get low, low prices every day?

Nope, even consumerist decisionmaking was at a low watermark this year.

Retailers saw a trickle of on-site spending instead of the hoped-for flood. Too jaded to vote, too cynical to protest, too burned out to shop.

There was one glimmer of hope, though. Late in the month, over 100,000 people showed up to voice their respective support in the all-important decision of Ohio State-versus-Michigan, which still represents a small percentage of people who live in those states. And it’s actually a sad comment on what it takes to make people care about something larger than themselves these days.

What gives? Are we all too buried in our own little lives and our online virtual profiles to think any of the rest of it matters?

If so, what sort of democracy do we really live in? We’re reminded of another purported quote from the founding of America. Ben Franklin was asked what sort of government America would have.

“A Republic,” Franklin replied.

“If you can keep it.”

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These business owners have done more than just make a living; they have invested in our community, making it richer with their native heritages and innovation.

Clockwise from top left: (top left): Joseph Sofo, founder of Sofo Foods, c. early 1970s. (top right): Sutas Pipatjarasgit, founder of Magic Wok, and his wife Nucharee.

They met on a plane on the way to the States in 1968. (bottom right): The Hajjar family. (bottom left): John Shousher, local real estate investor, was a founder of Toledo’s first mosque in 1954.

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THE GLASS CITY’s IMMIGRANT ROOTS

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photos by Michael Nemeth oledo is replete with immigrant culture. It surfaces in our churches, mosques, groceries, restaurants, events and festivals. And in a time when immigration is a hot-button issue, entire weekends in our city are dedicated to ethnic celebration—not a summer Saturday goes by in NW Ohio without commemoration of an immigrant culture. Ethnic diversity is woven into the fabric of our city.

Beneath that fabric are core threads of businesses and families that have added more than just cultural diversity to our city’s tapestry. These business owners have grown Toledo, adding to our employment and strengthening the foundation of the local base, acting as leaders in the city and in their industries. They have done more than just make a living here; they have invested in our community, making it richer with both their native heritage and individual innovation.

The following four businesses, now multi-generational, have transcended their small, neighborhood status to become regional and even international in their reach. Yet, their roots lie here in our city and they are remembered for those roots. These immigrants came to Toledo to create better lives for themselves. They stayed to build a better community for all of us.

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The Pipatjarasgit Family Magic Wok

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utas Pipatjarasgit came to New York from Thailand in 1968 with $300. His road to franchise success didn’t start at his first Magic Wok. He started cooking in a restaurant in New York while he also tended bar, drove a taxi, and worked in a factory.

When he decided to raise a family, he moved to southeast Michigan and made several attempts to start restaurants.

With a solid desire to own his own business, he partnered locally to open Gourmet of China here in Toledo.

Although successful, Sutas had a vision to open a restaurant where fast, healthy entrees were prepared in an open kitchen design. When he sold his half of that restaurant, he took the money and invested in the first

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The Sofo Family

(L to R): Joseph (Jr.) and Michael Sofo carry on the family’s 60-year tradition, expanding from a single Toledo storefront to become one of the largest ethnic food distributors in the country.

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ntonio Sofo left Bagnara, Italy at age 14 and sailed to New York City with one thing on his mind: making a better life. He shoveled coal for the E.W. Bliss Company, a manufacturer of machine tools in Brooklyn, worked hard to get himself established, and married an Italian woman, Carmela. When the New York factory closed, the family moved to work in one of the company’s Toledo facilities in the 1940’s.

After their son returned from the war in Korea, the family took a risk. Longing for native Italian meats and cheeses, they decided to procure Italian imports from Detroit and bring them back to Toledo. The popularity of those epicurean delicacies morphed into Sofo’s first storefront, located in the 3200 block of Monroe Street near the Toledo Museum of Art. The product base was simple: quality imported hams, meats, cheeses and olive oils. Antonio manned the store, son Joe drove the truck for deliveries; Carmela, who spoke very little English, ran the register.

Now in its third generation, Sofo Foods is no longer a simple mom-and-pop operation. “My dad worked with Joe,” says Sofo’s Marketing Specialist Angie Rombach. “I worked at the retail store in high school and have been with Sofo Foods for 25 years.”

The specialty market at 5400 Monroe St. is only a small part of their current business. Sofo’s is now one of the largest ethnic food distributors in the Midwest, with distribution centers located in Toledo as well as Indiana, Georgia, and Texas. Sofo Foods has more than 350 employees and its own brands of specialty imported and domestic products.

The company has long-reaching community roots as well. It is a major supporter of The National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame, Helping Hands of St. Louis, and the Make A Wish Foundation. Sofo Foods puts an emphasis on food charities as well, including the Cherry Street Mission and the NW Ohio Food Bank.

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Labib Hajjar The Beirut Magic Wok in Toledo, which opened in 1983 in the food court of Franklin Park Mall. When he opened his second location, complete with a drive-through, his pattern of success was set.

Not satisfied with just the Magic Wok concept, the family has taken advantage of other opportunities. “Tropical Grill and Juices started when space opened up in the Franklin Park mall,” said Tommy Pipatjarasgit, who has owned and operated the stores since 2000. “We had the idea of serving healthy wraps and smoothies with the motto of ‘eat healthy, live happy.’”

A second Grill is now open in Taylor, MI and smoothies are now sold at all Magic Wok locations as well.

One of their innovative concepts is serving school lunches. “We currently serve a handful of schools,” said Tommy.

The lunches are parent-funded and provide a range of menu choices including their famous egg rolls a la carte. “We’ve been doing it for more than 15 years and the kids love it.”

The Magic Wok now has eight locations in Toledo, two in Michigan, and three internationally in Bahrain.

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he Beirut may not have the national TV sitcom reputation of some local eateries, but to Toledo residents it is equally beloved. Labib Hajjar came from Lebanon to the states go to school and study agriculture. His intention was to go into farming, but he found his way to Toledo less grandly, in 1974. “I got lost on the way to Cleveland. There wasn’t an exit to the turnpike yet,” he remarked.

His cousin was an engineer and invented a special oven to make pita bread. Together, they started Beirut Bakery, that also sold Mediterranean dishes to go. Labib bought the restaurant from a previous owner that had been a bakery customer, and established his first eatery. “I loved that place,” he said, fondly.

“I cannot say enough about the people who work with us.”

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Established in 1977 under joint ownership of Labib Hajjar and Riad Abou-Arraj, Beirut Bakery moved from its original 86-seat location at 4040 Monroe St. to its current location, a 200-seat facility.

Beirut Restaurant remains a regional favorite.

In 1989 Byblos was opened on Reynolds as a partnership within the family. By 2002, Labib opened the original Poco Piatti on Monroe Street as well, hoping to serve health-conscious menu choices in small, sharable portions. In 2006, Labib’s son Elias, who studied hospitality management at Ohio State University, opened Poco Piatti in its current location at Levis Commons in Perrysburg.

The Beirut is a strong local charity supporter including Share Our Strength Taste of the Nation, ProMedica charities, and is the major benefactor of the Red Cross Oscar Night fundraiser. “We support many local schools as well,” Labib stated. “This is our home.”

Labib shares his praise. “I cannot say enough about the people who work with us,” he claimed proudly. “My wife Karyn, my partner Riad, Elias, Hussein and Don . . . between us, we have over 200 years of experience in our kitchen.” That experience shows—The Beirut received the Best Ethnic Restaurant in Ohio Award in 2012.

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In 1978, after membership growth stretched the E. Bancroft facility to the limit, Shousher helped secure and plan the 48-acre campus that has become one of the icons of Perrysburg Township: the mosque and Islamic Center of Greater Toledo, as opened in 1983. The Center has been a staple of the Muslim and Interfaith communities ever since, working to promote freedom of religion. “We try to promote mutual understanding of our cultures and foster acceptance of our differences,” Shousher said.

This is no small task, and Shousher has been tireless in his efforts. His work as a Multifaith and Multi-Cultural Ambassador was recognized when he became a 2013 inductee into the Heroes of Compassion Gallery for Toledo. Shousher’s longstanding work has also been passed along to his children, who remain well-rooted in the city. His son Hussein is an engineer and president of GEM, Inc.; his son Mo, now deceased, was a well-known lawyer and constant voice on Toledo’s WIOT for more than 30 years. Hussein has three daughters; Lila, Mona and Mariam, all of them employed in Toledo.

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Charity ..........................................................

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Community Role Model .....................................

Best Toledoan ..................................................

Best Toledoan you love to hate ...........................

Best use of contaminated water .........................

Cultural White Knight .......................................

Local Claim to Shame .......................................

Place to Volunteer ............................................

Politician .......................................................

Sailors and Crew

Plastic Surgeon .............................................

Doctor .........................................................

Dermatologist...............................................

Ear, Nose and Throat Doctor.............................

Eye Doctor.....................................................

Dentist..........................................................

Orthodontist..................................................

Chiropractor..................................................

Audiologist...................................................

Lawyer.........................................................

Bank............................................................

Real Estate Agent...........................................

Professor.......................................................

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Handyman....................................................

Ad Agency....................................................

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Acupuncturist................................................

Insurance Agent............................................

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Antique Store................................................

Furniture Store..............................................

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Psychic.........................................................

Pet Grooming................................................

Pet Supply Store............................................

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Place to Buy a Car..........................................

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Womens’ Salon..............................................

Aesthetician (Skin Care).................................

Mens’ Barber Shop.........................................

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Strip Club................................................

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Great Galleys Burger Joint.............................................

Steakhouse...............................................

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Hot dogs..................................................

BBQ.........................................................

Pizza.......................................................

Diner.......................................................

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Chinese Restaurant....................................

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Supporter of the Local Arts..........................

Independent Gallery..................................

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Bowling Alley............................................

Martial Arts Studio.....................................

Bike Shop.................................................

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by Kevin Moore

Black Frog Brewery is a hidden gem. The Holland-based startup, housed in the garage of owner Chris Harris, has thousands of drivers pass by everyday without the slightest idea of what is fermenting in the area’s newest Chris Harris’ brews are now brewery. available at The Andersons.

Harris walked down his driveway to offer a broad smile and a strong handshake. “I hope With all the proper documents in you like beer,” he said. He gave a tour of order, this “nano-brewery” began brewing the small space that he and his father on September 1. On October 18, Harris built together on one side of his garage. shipped his first order of 10 cases (roughly An insulated fermentation chamber, 100 bottles) to The Andersons on Talmadge kept at a steady 68 degrees, is where Road. The order sold out in a week. all the action happens. Returning to the “I couldn’t be more ecstatic! The love anteroom, stacked bins feature labels everyone has been giving me is amazing. such as “Barley” and “Malt.” A 22-ounce I knew I made good beer, but it’s such a bottle sits on a table, sporting a tan label good feeling to have that validated,” he that reads “Amphibian APA.” said.

He poured a glass for each of us.

Harris’ process is simple: “I’ve been brewing for four he brews what he likes. Thus, the years,” he said. “I started with initial Black Frog lineup is the a little Mr. Beer kit. My wife Amphibian American Pale got me a wine kit earlier, Ale, Froglicious Honey but it just took too long.

Porter, and Cream of the I made my first beer 30 Frog Cream Ale. These days later. I thought, craft beers, part of ‘Behold! I have made Harris’ Hometown beer.’ Like any new Series, are available hobby, I threw myself at the Andersons into it. Eventually, I store on Talmadge started venturing into Road, and will make my own recipes.” their way into other My sample of Andersons locations Amphibian APA was soon. coffee-caramel colored “The Andersons with a thin layer of have been terrific white foam on top, full of partners to work with,” body and slightly sweet.

Harris said.

“I started working Looking ahead, with different grains to see Harris wants to expand his what I liked and settled on selection to include more sweeter honey malts,” he continued.

“I was hooked! But I could never drink all tributes to the Frog City as well as a this beer so I started giving it to friends for separate International Series to honor the global craft beer culture. He plans feedback. Everyone liked it.” on expanding his humble brewery into a Harris arrived at an epiphany, larger space next year to begin kegging leading to a question for every hobbyistfor local restaurants and bars. Harris’ turned-entrepreneur: “Man, I wonder if I long term dream is to move his brewery can make a living doing this?” into a storefront with a tap room where In early 2013, he consulted with the he can have a beer with Toledoans who local chamber of commerce to develop a share his passion. business plan. Like most new ventures, the “I love talking to people. I love drinking major costs are encountered upfront, and beer. This is like living the dream.”

Harris started working overtime at his job with the Social Security Administration to For more information about Black Frog Brewery, visit blackfrogbrewery.com, save money. A big break came in July facebook.com/BlackFrogBrewery, 2013, when Governor Kasich reduced the or @BlackFrogBrewer on Twitter. state brewing license fee from $4,000 to $1,000.

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Culinary Wednesday, 12.3

Help Bake Cookies Collingwood Presbyterian

Help bake cookies for the 12/7 Christmas Cookie Walk.

Dinner will be provided. 5:30pm. 2108 Collingwood Blvd. 419-246-9333, toledooldwestend.com

Festive Feast The Toledo Zoo

Happy Badger Brunch Black Kite Coffee and Pies

Enjoy a unique menu of the freshest ingredients at this sit-down, made-to-order brunch. 10:30am-2:30pm.

2499 Collingwood Blvd. 419-720-5820. facebook.com/BlackKiteCoffee

Tastings Thursday, 12.4

Feel the holiday spirit with a buffet style feast, familyfriendly seasonal entertainment and photos with Santa.

6-8:30pm. Monday-Wednesday through December 17. $35/adults, $25/ages 2-11. 2700 Broadway St. 419-385-4040, toledozoo.org

Friday, 12.5

Dickens’ Dinner The Toledo Club

Join the Toledo Club, the Toledo Repertoire Theatre and the Valentine Theatre for a story-inspired bountiful buffet with live music before The Rep’s performance of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at the Valentine.

Transportation will be available for $5/person from the Toledo Club to the theatre. Reservations required. 5:308pm. $60/dinner and show, $45/dinner only. 235 14th St. 419-254-2961. toledorep.org

Saturday, 12.6

International Tea & Gingerbread Party Hilton Garden Inn

Enjoy an assortment of food, desserts, and steaming cups of fragrant teas; decorate a one-of-a-kind gingerbread house. Two sessions: 11:30am & 3:30pm. $25/adults and children, $45/tea and gingerbread house package. 6165 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg.

419-931-8888. isohimpact.org

RSVP BYOB Dinner Party #6 Happy Badger Cafe

Enjoy a menu of high-quality foods and live musical entertainment. Vegetarian option available. Reservations required. 7-9:30pm. $30. 331 N. Main St., Bowling Green. 419-352-0706.

Holiday Baking Maumee Bay Kitchen and Bath

Learn how to make perfect holiday desserts and breads that will impress your guests. Reservations required.

10am-noon. $20. 5758 N. Main St., Sylvania. 419-8824390. maumeebaykitchenandbathsylvania.com

Saturday, 12.13

7th Annual Cookie Walk St. George Cathedral Fellowship Hall

Pick from a wide selection of traditional holiday and ethnic cookies. 10am-4pm; lunch available from 11am2pm. $10/pound for holiday cookies, others are sold separately. 3754 Woodley Rd. 419-475-7054.

Italian Cooking Maumee Bay Kitchen and Bath

Learn how to make authentic Italian foods with Moussa Salloukh of LaScola and Burger Bar 419. Reservations required. 6-8pm. $30. 5758 N. Main St., Sylvania. 419882-4390. maumeebaykitchenandbathsylvania.com

Ongoing Culinary: Saturdays

Local Produce Toledo Farmers’ Market

A highlight of Toledo’s Warehouse District, this market features high quality, home-grown produce and hand crafted items. 8am-2pm. 525 Market St. 419-255-6765. toledofarmersmarket.com

Saturdays & Sundays

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Beer and Wine Tasting Flick’s Package Liquor, Inc.

Sample the latest delivery from Stone Brewery and Mangria. 5-7pm December 4; 1-3pm December 6.

3320 W. Sterns Rd., Lambertville. 734-854-2000. flicks4fun.com

Hebrew Happy Hours Fusion Bistro

Join Young Jewish Toledo for a drink and a good time. 6-9pm. 3136 Markway Rd. 419-724-0362. jewishtoledo.org

Friday, 12.5

Holiday Tea At Stranleigh Wildwood Preserve: Manor House

Guests will enjoy a morning tea with musical entertainment, followed by a leisurely stroll through the fabulously decorated Manor House before it opens to the public. Reservations required. 10:30am-12:30pm. $25. 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-344-4765. metroparkstoledo.com

Wednesday, 12.17

Holiday Tea Wolcott House Museum

Teatime will include a variety of tea sandwiches and aromatic holiday teas. Guests will sit at elegantly set tables inside the beautiful historical Wolcott House.

Registration required. 1:30pm. $15. 1035 River Rd., Maumee. 419-893-9602. wolcotthouse.org

Ongoing Tastings: Tuesdays

Tasty Tuesdays Veritas Cork & Craft

Come in after work and taste six different beers with a different weekly theme. 5:30-7:30pm. $10. 505 Jefferson Ave. 419-214-9463. veritastoledo.com

Wednesdays

Wine Wednesdays The Andersons Market

Sample 2 oz. samples of wine while listening to live jazz music. 6-8pm. Price varies. 7638 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. 419-517-7707. andersonsmarket.com

Thursdays

Wine Tasting Paula Brown Shop

Sample top-quality wines. 5-7:30pm. $1 per taste/$4$5 glasses of wine. 912 Monroe St. 419-241-8100. paulabrownshop.com

Fridays

Friday Tastings Walt Churchill’s Market

Sample a variety of flavorful wine. 4-7pm. 26625 Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. 419-872-6900. waltchurchillsmarket.com

Saturdays

Saturday Beer Tasting Andersons Market

Get informed on what is happening and developing in the world of beer while tasting the latest store highlighted brews. 2-4pm. Prices vary. 7638 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. 419-517-7707. andersonsmarket.com

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The holiday season commences at Treo with their 7th annual Christmas by Candlelight Dinner. The menu, created by Chef Brett McIntosh, boasts a 6-course holiday-inspired feast. Begin with hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres, like lobster-stuffed mushrooms with clarified herb butter and cherry and bourbon glazed meatballs, followed by beautifully plated main courses and a pumpkin mousse spice cake dessert. The sommelier will select the perfect wines to pair with each course. Reservations required. Cocktails and hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres begin at 6pm, dinner starts promptly at 7pm on Tuesday, December 9. $75, includes tax + tip. Treo Restaurant, 5703 Main St., Sylvania. 419-882-2266. treosylvania.com

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Christmas grandeur

Step into the late 19th century for the 14th annual Victorian Christmas Tea and Open House at The Matthew Brown House, one of the most beautiful homes in the city. The classy holiday fete will feature fragrant teas, paired with seasonal foods, all served on fine china and elegant linens. Hosted by the Historic Vistula Foundation, a nonprofit organization with the mission of preserving historic properties, the tea and open house takes guests back in time to revisit some of Toledoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s old world charm.

Proceeds benefit the Historic Vistula Foundation. Sittings take place at 11:30am, 1:30pm and 3:30pm on Friday, December 12; 11am, 1pm and 3pm on Saturday, December 13; 12:30pm, 2:30pm and 4:30pm on Sunday, December 14. The Matthew Brown House, 1107 N. Superior St. 419-266-8039. historicvistulafoundation.org

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Looking for the perfect holiday nibble, or perhaps a stocking stuffer? Keeping things local, Rachel Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s incorporates a rotating selection of seasonal Maumee Bay Brewery beer and Maddie & Bella Coffee for two inspired popcorn flavors. Rachel Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creative popcorns, locally popped using coconut oil and non-GMO kernels, can now be found at Corkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fine Wine & Liquors, Flickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Package Liquor and both Churchillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s locations.Shipping is available.

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The Von Trapps return

The Maumee Indoor Theatre is alive with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music, the subject of almost 50 years of performances. The classic musical tells the story of a woman, the governess for the children of a Naval officer widower, after she leaves an Austrian convent. 2pm, 4:30pm, 7pm Sunday, December 14. $5.

Maumee Indoor Theatre, 601 Conant St., Maumee. 419897-8902. greateasterntheatres.com/maumeehome —MK

Popcorn for thought

As the weather gets cold, Way Library invites visitors for film screenings that are a different kind of cool. Have some Reel Talk on Thursday, December 11, at 10am, after the screening of Champagne for Ceasar. The 1950 comedy centers around an unsuccessful genius who uses a game show to seek revenge on a business owner who previously rejected him.

As a part of Reel Art@Way, Quartet will be screened at 7pm Friday, December 12. A comedy-drama from 2012, Quartet is based on a play about retired opera singers.

Audiences may remember The Village Players performing the same play this past September. Way Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-874-3135. waylibrary.info Free —AC

film events Saturday, 12.6

Independent Film “Defiant” - Enjoy

the premiere of Defiant from local filmmaker Josh Runyan. 7pm & 9:15pm. $7. Maumee Indoor Theatre, 601 Conant St., Maumee.

419-897-8902. greateasterntheatres.com/ maumeehome

Sunday, 12.7 Toledo Stories - Enjoy a screening of WGTE’s two most popular documentaries from their Toledo Stories series, Let’s All Go Down to Tiedtke’s and The Trianon, The Paramount and Kin Wa Low: The Best Nights of Our Lives. 2pm. Maumee Indoor Theatre, 601 Conant St., Maumee. greateasterntheatres.com/maumeehome Free

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Wednesday, 12.10

The Vatican Museums 3D - For the first time ever, see the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel in Ultra HD 4K/3D. Two of the leading alternative cinema providers, Fathom Events and SpectiCast have joined forces with SKY Productions for a technologically advanced view of some of the world’s most prized works of art. 7pm. $15/adult, $14/students and seniors, $13/ages 11 and under. Franklin Park 16, 5001 Monroe St. 419-472-2324. fathomevents.com, thevaticanmuseumsincinemas.com Sunday, 12.14

The Sound of Music - Enjoy a screening of the classic 1965 film. Showtimes: 2pm, 4:30pm & 7pm. $5. Maumee Indoor Theatre, 601 Conant St., Maumee. 419-897-8902. greateasterntheatres.com/maumeehome

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theater events Saturday, 12.6

Baptized in laughs

The Croswell Christmas Spectacular - A holiday musical revue with a cast of nearly

Blasphemous broadway smash aims to convert audiences at The Stranahan

by Brandon Doriot

50 singers and dancers. 7:30pm December 6; 2:30pm December 7, 13 & 14; 7:30pm December 12 & 13. $15+. The Croswell Opera House, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian, Michigan. 517-264-7469. croswell.org

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Book of Mormon paints a snarky picture of the faith.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s likely youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been hearing about The Book of Mormon and probably not the Joseph Smith â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;magical glassesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; version.

The play, penned by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, has been the toast of critics since its Broadway debut in 2011, earning 9 Tony awards, a Grammy and heralded by the New York Times as â&#x20AC;&#x153;The best musical of this century.â&#x20AC;? And now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s making a stop in Toledo at the Stranahan Theater for an 8-show runâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; just in time to bring us a healthy dose of heresy for the holidays.

Hello! Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to talk to you about our Lord Jesus Christ

The show is centered around the journey of two missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Elder Price and Elder Cunningham and their journey to spread the good word of the Book of Mormon. The faithful and rising Church Star Elder Price, hoping to land a sweet gig proselytizing in Orlando, FL, is shocked when he is partnered with Church black sheep, Elder Cunningham, and stationed in Uganda. Upon arrival, they learn that a healthy helping of faith might not be the answer in the war-torn, AIDS-ridden plains of Africa.

While that brief synopsis might lead you to expect a venomous deconstruction of the Mormon religion in typical South Park fashion, the show actually paints a surprisingly warm, albeit sharp and snarky, picture of the faith. Not to say you shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect the show to be

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Open Auditions, The Hound of the Baskervilles - Auditions will be held for

the Valentine Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Studio A production of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Hound of the Baskervilles.â&#x20AC;? No advanced preparation is necessary, and sides will be available for cold reads on each audition day.

12-4pm Saturday, December 6 & Sunday, December 7. Show dates are March 6-8, 13-15, 27-29, 2015. 410 Adams St. Info at 419-242-3490, ext. 15, or ecottle@valentinetheatre.com.

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419.475.7054 Traditional Holiday Cookies $10lb Ethnic Cookies (Sold Separately) Lunch Available 11:00 - 2:00 Elevator Access Bookstore will be open for your shopping pleasure

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pushing the envelope of raunchiness, but its real genius covers the spectrum from filthy to philosophical, delivering not just a hilarious caricature of one of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quirkiest religions, but a satire of all organized religion. In fact Parker has described the show as,â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Atheistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love letter to religion.â&#x20AC;?

Though the South Park duo is known for always-offensive and foul-mouthed cartoon antics by four small town kids ripping through pop culture, Parker and Stone both have a background in musicals.

Starting in college by raising 100k to produce and film the campy cult classic Cannibal: The Musical (now viewable on Netflix) and all the way to an Academy Award nom for Blame Canada, a song from the 1999 South Park movie, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve proven their ability to pull a song out of off-color humor. Those chops, coupled with their upbringing in the very Mormon-friendly state of Colorado, are the basis for the show.

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The playâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original Broadway-run tickets have been notoriously difficult to acquire and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s looking like Toledo is no exception. If you want to get seats, you need to act fast; a Stranahan Theater box office representative stated, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easily been the fastest selling ticket of the year, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on pace to sell out every show.â&#x20AC;?

Get your tickets for The Book of Mormon at theaterleague.com/toledo/BookofMormon, or call the Stranahan Theater box office at 419-381-8851.

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Christmas Miracles

Since 1951, Amahl and the Night Visitors, a short opera, has entertained audiences telling the tale of a poor, crippled shepherd boy who runs into three kings on their way to see the newborn Jesus. Miracles happen when the boy offers his only crutch to baby Jesus as a gift. This family-friendly Christmas story is sure to spread feelings of hope. 7pm December 5 and 4pm December 6. $15. Thomas B. and Kathleen M. Donnell Theatre, Wolfe Center for the Arts, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green. 419-372-2531. bgsu.edu â&#x20AC;&#x201D;MK

Louise after death

One of the most significant American sculptors, Louise Nevelson, will be resurrected through the Actors Collaborative of Toledo at 7pm Thursday, December 11 in the Little Theatre at the Toledo Museum of Art. ACT will perform Edward Albeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Occupant, an unconventional two-person play exploring the life and identity of Nevelson through an interview with The Man, played by Heath Huber and a deceased Louise, played

by ACT founding member, Barbara Barkan. An uncompromising interview explores her identity as a woman and its impact on her experimental and masculine sculptures. Following the production, a talk with the two actors and director will furVia Facebook ther explore the playâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intense, reflective themes. At 6:30pm Thursday, December 4, John DuVall will guide a TMA tour of the works of Louise Nevelson. For more information on the group, visit facebook.com/ActorsCollaborativeToledoAct. Since the mid-80s, the Toledo Repertoire Theatre has enchanted audiences with its annual production of A Christmas Carol. Director Debra Ross Calabrese continues this year with the Toledo tradition. Debra promises â&#x20AC;&#x153;subtle changes for people who have seen it before and a great production for those new to the story.â&#x20AC;? A revamped set promises a seriously spectacular stage. Paired with a story tweaked from one of Charles Dickens's original scripts, the timeless tale will come alive with nearly onehundred locals, beautiful costumes and classic carols. 8:00 pm, Friday and Saturday, December 5, 6. 2:30, Sunday December 7. $27/adults, $17/children .The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams Street, Toledo. 419-242-34900. toledorep.org

Sleepless in shorthand

Soon, student playwrights, directors and actors will push through sleep deprivation and creative challenges to perform and produce one-act plays. University of Toledo students will be assigned based on theater specialty the night before showtime to kick off the 9th Annual 24 Hour Plays.

Playwrights will choose two props and then work with local playwright Eric Pfeffinger to craft a quick masterpiece. Actors and directors will then be tasked with quick memorization. Chair and associate Professor of Theatre, Dr. Edmund B. Lingun, describes the process as â&#x20AC;&#x153;an established method for creating plays in 24 hours.â&#x20AC;? Audience members will witness the unexpected, delightful creations and decide the winner by applause. 7:30pm, Saturday, December 13. $5/general, $3/ students and seniors. The Ohio Theater, 3114 Lagrange St., 419-720-8952, utoledo.edu/commarts/theatrefilm/currentseason â&#x20AC;&#x201D;AC

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This production marks the Toledo Balletâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 74th year performing the renowned play and is accompanied by the Toledo Symphony Orchestra. Theater-goers will enjoy a familiar looking setâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Claraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home looks exactly like the Manor House at Wildwood Metropark. This production also features local celebrity cast members like radio personality Denny Schaefer of 3WMFM, Promedica CEO Randy Oostra, and retired Blade editor and Vice President, Tom Walton in the role of Mother Ginger. Toledo Public Schools Superintendent Romules Durant will be featured as Mother Ginger in the student performance.

The performance will include principal roles played by members of the Miami City Ballet. 11am Friday, December 12 (student performance), 2pm and 7pm Saturday, December 13, and 2pm Sunday December 14. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; JK

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Toledo Writes: Readings by Toledo Area Writers - Ryan Bunch, performing

Stories of sincerity

and literary arts coordinator at The Arts Commission, hosts an evening of readings by local writers. 7:30-8:30pm. Toledo Museum of Art Little Theatre, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

A Toledo-born author on honesty and relationships

by Athena Cocoves

Toledo author Robert Flanagan has Press earlier this strong ties to the city. He grew up in a one- year, Story Hour the bedroom apartment above an Irish bar catalogues and grill near the corner of Monroe Street lives and minds Photo by Nora Flanagan and Detroit Avenue. He wrote throughout of 11 very different characters through his life and graduated from Central third-person narrative. The thoughts of old men, young men Catholic High School. and reflective in a seemingly apologetic and those in-between After joining the U.S. way. However, the author is not interested The thoughts of old are all represented, Marine Corps reserve, in apologies or morbid fascination, instead Flanagan received his men, young men and with meditations on he wants the reader to listen, engage, love, loss and struggle.

B.A. from the University those in-between are Although Flanagan understand and laugh. of Toledo and his M.A. Flanagan has two stage plays, Jupus from the University of all represented, with does not present an Redeye and Version 2.0; one essay, Essay: Chicago. meditations on love, optimistic message, he What You Learned in Boxing; a novel, is not cynical. Rather, In his works, Maggot; another collection of stories, loss and struggle.

Flanagan lays real Flanagan’s immersion Naked to Naked Goes, and five books of experiences on the table in Toledo's workingpoetry, all available for purchase. class culture is obvious. and invites his readers With a unique voice and well-crafted, Without embellishment, the author’s to take what they wish. thoughtful works, the seasoned writer tone is straightforward, putting truth Despite the difficult lives of his receives immense praise. After 30 years before tact. To call him a realist seems complicated characters, the author as Director of Creative Writing as Ohio inaccurate; he has no agenda except for a maintains a certain softness throughout, Wesleyan University, Flanagan is currently concern for sincerity. providing moments of both tenderness retired, writes full time and resides in His newest collection of works, and violence. Despite difficult situations, Delaware, Ohio.

Story Hour & Other Stories, presents all of the characters seem to want to do Flanagan in his authentic, believable and the right thing, but with limited options.

For more information on Robert Flanagan or to Flanagan’s characters are self-aware reflective style. Published by Bottom Dog purchase his works, visit robertflanagan.com.

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Enter the museum, sit back and relax while a specially curated group of local poets explore Story Lore: An Exhibition of Narrative Poetry.

Writers, hand-picked by Ryan Bunch, local writer and performing and literary arts coordinator for the Arts Commission, each provide a unique approach to narrative. The evening’s writers all have strong ties to the community, often with a history of education and community-based organizing. Featured authors who will join Bunch include Nick Muska, Owens Professor Leonard Kress, University of Toledo Professor Timothy Geiger, Michael Kocinski, and Toledo School for the Arts Instructor Justin Longacre. The narrative-based poems will be accessible for people with all levels of literary knowledge. 7:30pm Thursday, December 4. Toledo Museum of Art Little Theater, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000, toledomuseum.org Free

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Celebrate the start of winter with local poets and warm cider. On Saturday, December 13, Winter Poems will offer you the chance to take some time out from holiday activities and focus your energy on the change of seasons. The celebration will begin at 5:30pm with baked goods, crafts and poetry chapbooks from local poets and the first sale of a series of handmade chapbooks, 100 Thousand Poets for Change Toledo. Portion of the proceeds will benefit Sylvania Avenue Neighbors, in an effort to obtain non-profit status. Starting at 6pm, an hour of open mic will give local writers the chance to take the stage for short readings. The evening’s events are sponsored by Sylvania Avenue Neighbors and 100 Thousand Poets for Change Toledo. 5:30-7pm Saturday, December 13. Ausburg Lutheran Church, 1342 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-478-2374, SANeighbors.org Free —AC

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Local artist Michelle Duni goes against the norm

by Melissa Krueger Toledo native and artist Michelle Duni by spring, 2015. “The art is pretty close is no stranger to swimming against the to being finished . . . I need to move to current. Duni describes her family as production,” Duni said. She has shown “strictly in the medical field,” so pursuing pieces at Artomatic, the Art Supply Depo and a self-created pop-up shop called Mew art has made her a selfGallery, as well as perceived black sheep.

Handmade In her college years, Toledo for she went from Maker’s Mart. majoring in Biology She is looking for to English Literature new shows in the before deciding to take future and also a different route. “If you wants to illustrate have a gift and don’t use children’s books. it, it’s kind of a sin,” she When she’s not explained. Art is Duni’s creating her intricate gift and she definitely and lively pieces, Duni uses it. can be found working Since childhood, in the University of Duni has been Toledo Medical creating. “My mom Center would give me a Emergency pen and paper in Room or church to keep me rocking out quiet,” says Duni. as a member From then on, her of The Dirty love and talent for art Damn Band. blossomed. Her pieces Her advice for include a lot of ink drawings young artists trying to and watercolors, favorite make it along with others mediums for inspired images Duni’s Possessed Fox attempting to achieve their for childrens’ books. As her dreams: “Don’t let anybody negatively next challenge, she would influence you if it’s something you really like to take on oil paintings. want to do.”

Duni is currently working on a 50-page comic called Scatterbrained. She is See more of Michelle Duni’s artwork at hoping to have it in her “hot little hands” michelleduni.tumblr.com.

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Friday, 12.5

Saturday, 12.13

Heralding the Holidays - The Artist Village

DIYpsi - Handmade art, craft beer, creative food,

will be turned into a festive winter market for this annual celebration, with open houses at the Artist Guild and holiday surprises. 5-9pm Friday; 10am-5pm Saturday; noon-5pm Sunday. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-536-5566. toledogarden.org Free

live music and more than 50 of the best indie artists in Ypsilanti all in one place. 11-6pm Saturday and Sunday. Riverside Art Center, 76 N Huron St., Ypsilanti. diypsi.com Free

Sunday, 12.14 Winter Festival of Crafts - Pick up that last minute holiday gift, decoration or something for yourself. Homemade fair by members of the Toledo Craftman’s Guild. 10am-4pm. Franciscan Center at Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd. toledocraftsmansguild.org Free

Saturday, 12.6 ‘Tis the Secor - The Secor Building artists

open their studios and offer free local art and entertainment for their 8th annual holiday celebration. UT 3D and 2D art students will host a show on the sixth floor. 5pm-10pm. Secor Building, 425 Jefferson St. 419-514-7496. facebook.com/ secorartists Free

Tuesday, 12.16 Personalized Painted Pottery All Day Long!

UT Art Student League Holiday Art Sale - As

Stop in all day to make a holiday gifts. Please purchase items in advance online to reserve inventory. 10am-7pm. Price per piece. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

part of ‘Tis the Secor, enjoy a fantastic selection of student work for sale from the University of Toledo College of Communication and the Arts. 5-10pm.

Secor Building, 425 Jefferson St. 419-530-8300. utoledo.edu/cvpa/art Free

Ongoing:

ArtsX BGSU Showcase - Annual showcase of

Taste of India: Group Show of Contemporary Indian Art - Paintings and drawings by nine

faculty, staff and student talent and community creations. ArtsX will run December 7-17 with many special events, including art sales, demos and comedy improv. 6-10pm. Bowling Green State University Campus Dorothy Uber Bryan Gallery, 1000 Fine Arts Center, Bowling Green.

419-372-2531. art.bgsu.edu/ArtsX Free

contemporary artists. Through December 24.

8-4:30pm Weekdays. Perrysburg Municipal Building, 201 W. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-324-4758. mainart-ery.com Free

Our Town: Recollections of Small Town Life in the 1930s and 1940s - Paintings by

TAA Curator and Artist Gallery Talk - Halona Norton-Westbrook, Mellon Fellow and curator of the 95th Toledo Area Artists Exhibition, is joined by some of the selected artists for a discussion of works featured in the show. 3-4:30pm Saturday and Sunday. The Toledo Museum of Art Libbey Court, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

artist, book illustrator, and Tiffin-native Bernadine Puffenberger Stetzel. Through December 19. 8:304:30pm weekdays. Maumee Valley Country Day School The Wolfe Gallery, 1715 S. Reynolds Rd. 419-381-1313. mvcds.org Free

Professional Development Workshop for Artists - TMA and the Toledo Federation of Art

Societies will host this legal discussion of copyright and fair use. 10-11:30am Saturday. From 1-2:30pm Sunday, explore the Call for Entry system. The Toledo Museum of Art Room 128, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000, toledomuseum.org Free

Make a Gift: Paint a Holiday Ornament

Learn about different kinds of brushes and ceramic under-glaze as you dazzle a 3” round ornament ball. All ages. Register online. 6-9pm. $20. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

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Tuesday, 12.9

Local artist Biz Drouillard's work will appear in Bleak House Coffee, 612 Adams St., through December 31.

Alice Oswalt and Biz Drouillard at Bleak House Coffee - Paintings by Oswalt and new

mixed media sculptures by Drouillard. Through December. 7:30am-4pm weekdays; 9am-2pm Saturday. Bleak House Coffee, 612 Adams St. 419-740-1125. facebook.com/bleakhousecoffee

Free

Friday, 12.12 Gallery Talk: Insight: Contemporary Sensory Works - Adam Levine, assistant director of the

Toledo Museum of Art and curator of InSight: Contemporary Sensory Works, leads a tour of the exhibition. 7-8pm. The Toledo Museum of Art Libbey Court, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

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While other gallery shows are dedicated to holiday gifts, visitors to River House Arts will experience exploratory and innovative fine art with Passion and Adornment, featuring the sculptural jewelry of Amy Rings by Amy Beeler, at Passion and Ad ornment Beeler. An award-winning, Oregonbased silversmith, Beeler will present 21 works of exaggerated and engrossing jewelry that gallery co-owner Paula Baldoni describes as “an exploration of the intersection of jewelry and sculpture . . . rooted in [Beeler’s] long-standing fascination with botanical forms.”

Working with silver as the primary medium, the inclusion of materials such as Tahitian pearls, 14k gold, jasper and human hair will excite adventurous fashionistas. Holiday shoppers are welcomed, as Amy also presents wearable, affordable works. Opens Friday, December 5 with a reception from 6-9pm. Through January 17. 11am-6pm, Tuesday through Saturday. River House Arts. 115 W Front St., Perrysburg. 419-874-8900, river-house-arts.com.

Sharing space

For the sixth year in a row, Hudson Gallery will present Cool Yule, the annual exhibit of local artists featuring handcrafted items great for holiday gifts. 26 different artists share the gallery space, presenting works of ceramic, glass, paintings, prints and more. Hudson Gallery will also host a Jewelry Trunk Show, including the work of Katy Mims, Sue Szabo and Regina Jankowski, from 5-8pm Friday December 5, and 11am3pm Saturday December 6 as part of the 5th annual Sylvania ArtTrail. Through January 3rd.

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10am-3pm, Saturday. Hudson Gallery, 5645 N. Main St., Sylvania. 419-885-8381, Untitled by Candra Boggs, at Cool Yule hudsongallery.net.

Hit the trail

Sunday, 12.7 Pop-Up Class: Hand-Printed Scarf - Fun and relaxing, learn how to make a unique scarf with new, old or recycled t-shirts. All ages. Register online. 2-4:30pm. $40. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

Experimenting with the silver platter

Linda Harer at The Art Supply Depo - Oil paintings by the local artist. Through December.

10am-7pm Monday-Thursday; 10am-6pm Friday; 10am-5pm Saturday. Noon-5pm Sunday. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com Free.

Columbus Arts Festival Visual Artist Applications - The 54th annual festival will

occupy the Downtown Riverfront mid-June 2015.

Applications accepted in 16 types of media for 300 booth spaces. Due January 16, 2015. columbusartsfestival.org/apply

The 5th annual Sylvania ArtTrail offers up the best of the Sylvania art community with 14 different stops. Visit studio spaces, shop at galleries and see incredible professional art, as part of the two day event sponsored by the Sylvania Community Arts Commission. New this year, Sylvania Schools will feature a Pop-Up Art Gallery (5679 Main Street) to showcase local, developing talent. Main Street will light up for the holidays, offeringmulti-stop opportunities to get a taste of what the town has to offer while providing holiday shopping. 5-8pm Friday, December 5; 11am-3pm Saturday, December 6, Downtown Sylvania. sylvaniaarts.org

Rarities from India

Contemporary works by Indian-based artists in Taste of India are the highlight of the exhibition through Main Art-ery, a Perrysburg arts organization. A diverse, colorful collection of works curated by Justin Marx, owner of Kala Fine Arts, the organization’s curated, rotating public art exhibits are displayed in the Perrysburg Municipal Building. Nine working artists from the Indian cities of Madras and Kolkata are featured with selections ranging from detailed, cultural paintings to mixed-media contemporary pieces. The works are highly emotive, demonstrating a range of responses from the creators who have lived in the aftermath of India’s 1947 independence from Pakistan. 8-4:30pm, weekdays through December 24. Perrysburg Municipal Building, 201 W. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. mainart-ery.com — AC

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Hallelujah!

Celebrate musical greats at the Idiot Friday, 12.5 & Sunday, 12.7 / The Village Idiot

Satisfaction guaranteed

Friday, 12.5 / Hollywood Casino Hear the infamous tunes of Mick and the Boys as Satisfaction, the Rolling Stones Tribute Band, takes the stage for a night of British rock, taking you back to the 60s and 70s with major hits like Paint It Black, Gimme Shelter and I Can’t Get No. Ages 21+. 9pm Friday, December 5. No ticket necessary. Hollywood Casino, 1968 Miami St. 419-661-5200. hollywoodcasinotoledo.com —MLR

Join a unique celebration of one of the 20th century’s greatest songwriters.The Village Idiot will host A Tom Waits Birthday Celebration, featuring the music of Jennifer Westwood and the Handsome Devils—a lineup including former and current members of local greats Stabbing Westward, The Sights, Whitey Morgan, Deadstring Brothers, and others. $10 cover. 9pm Friday, December 5.

Feed your ears and your face while raising some green for Feed Your Neighbor, a Toledoarea charity dedicated to fighting hunger in our region. Raise Some Cash, Vol. 5, is a live-music fundraiser, featuring local greats Dave Carpenter, Kentucky Chrome, Old State Line, The Thirsty Houligans, Locoweed and Minglewood Labor Camp. $5 suggested donation. 2-8pm Sunday, December 7.

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SUNDAy, 12.7 / The Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle

Listen to the tunes of one of the world’s most popular and well-known musical works, the 18th century set of memorable melodies includes Handel’s iconic masterpiece Messiah among many other famous musical moments.

2pm Sunday, December 7. $35/GA, 50% off/children and students, 20% off/group of 10+. Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theater, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Steve Kennedy & Mike Harshman The Village Idiot: Andrew Ellis Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Danny Mettler Bar 145: Joe Woods

Bar 145: Calen Savidge Smoke Bar-BQ: Gene Zenz The Local: Chris Shutters The Distillery: Kyle White The Village Idiot: Bobby Bare Jr. The Blarney: Rick Whited Chateau Tebeau Winery: David Lester Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes Rosie’s: RC/DC The Bronze Boar: Steve Kennedy Papa’s Tavern: Bobby & Frankie May & Friends Quimby’s Food & Spirits: Elixer

Other

Country & Bluegrass

Jazz, Blues, R&B

A.J. Doolittles: The New FashionedDueling Pianos Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Gene Parker Grand Plaza Hotel: Jazz on the Maumee

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Black Kite Coffee and Pies: Open Mic The Blarney: Toledo’s Best Singers Karaoke Laffs Inc.: Live Band Wednesdays Mutz (at the Oliver House): Open Mic Night

THU, dec 4 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Stranahan Theater: Toby Mac

Other

Mutz (at the Oliver House): Karaoke Treo Restaurant: Open Jam Sessions

FRI, dec 5 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Frankies Inner City: Mark Rose (of Spitafield), Bob Nanna (of Braid and Hey Mercedes), Jon Walker (of Panic at the Disco), Warren Franklin, The Miracle of Vitamins, Wearebrothers

Hollywood Casino: Satisfaction: Rolling Stones Tribute Band followed by DJ Rob Sample Frankies Inner City: Chicago Afrobeat Project Bar 145: The Menus

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Willie Rough & Peter Kharchenko

Do you hear what I hear?

Sunday, 12.14 / Valentine Theatre

Celebrate the holiday season with an evening of holiday cheer and classic tunes as Central Catholic High School presents the Sounds of Christmas. This joyfully triumphant performance includes the Central Catholic Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, Gospel Choir, Concert Band, String Orchestra and the Irish Dance Team. 3-5pm Sunday, December 14. $10/general admission, $7/balcony, $5/ student tickets available at Central Catholic prior to event. Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-3490. valentinetheatre.com —MK

Treo Restaurant: Smuggler’s Trio Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Terrace: Estar Cohen Project, Rejoice Handbell Choir Rocky’s: Ruth Nichols Trio

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Sodbusters: The Aaron Stark Band The Distillery: My Sister Sarah Table Forty 4: Meaghan Roberts Band Third Street Cigar: Tom Turner The Bronze Boar: Stonehouse Chateau Tebeau Winery: John Authenreith Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Barile and May followed by Eight Fifteens The Blarney: The Bridges Angelo’s Northwood Villa: Tom Szor The Bier Stube: Kentucky Chrome Bleu Smoke: Saran Brosch Mancy’s Italian Grill: Elixer

Country & Bluegrass

Rock N Whiskey Saloon: Kentucky Straight

Other

The Village Idiot: A Tom Waits Birthday Celebration

SAT, dec 6 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop Bar 145: That 80’s Band

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Swingmania Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Cynthia KaayBennett

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Ye Olde Durty Bird: Hepcat Revival Mancyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Italian Grill: Skip Turner DĂŠgagĂŠ Jazz Cafe: Lori Lefevre

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Treo Restaurant: Stonehouse Chateau Tebeau Winery: Paul Unplugged Table Forty 4: Elixer The Blarney: The Bridges, Toraigh an Sonas The Bronze Boar: Beg to Differ The Distillery: Pop Fiction Angeloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Northwood Villa: Tom Szor Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Sugar Pax

Classical & Spiritual

Stranahan Theater: Amy Grant with the Toledo Symphony

Country & Bluegrass

Glass City Cafe: First Saturdays with Old State Line Rock N Whiskey Saloon: Rodney Parker The Village Idiot: Boudreauxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Back Porch

Dance & Techno

Mutz (at the Oliver House): DJ Nate Mattimoe

Other

Mutz (at the Oliver House): Karaoke Iggyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (formerly Bar EDM): Motek

SUN, dec 7 Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Tim Ohlers, TSA Rocks Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Tore Down Blues Band Jam

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic Majestic Oak Winery: Johnny Rodriguez

Classical & Spiritual

Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle: Handelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Messiah Franciscan Center: Seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Greetings by Lourdes Music Department

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Ice Carving Demonstrations - While visiting the Lights Before Christmas, enjoy cool ice-carving demonstrations as experts create impressive works of art from large blocks of ice. 3pm. Also on December 11 & 18. Zoo admission. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org

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Holiday Lantern Tour - Experience a turn-of-thecentury Christmas at Sauder Village! A costumed guide takes small groups on a candle-lit journey to meet historic characters. Guests will experience the holiday customs and celebrations of the 1900s. Registration required. Tours last roughly 90 minutes and will be repeated every half hour. Also on December 6, 12 & 13. 4-8:30pm. Members: $10/adults, $6/children; Non-members: $12/adults, $7/children (3 and up). Sauder Village, 22611 State Route 2, Archbold. 800-590-9755. saudervillage.org

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Saturday, 12.6 [miscellaneous] Holiday Happenings - A horse-drawn carriage will bring Santa to Sylvania. He will head to the Historical Village where he will be available to hear childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wish lists and for photos. Free cookies and hot chocolate at the Historical Village Carriage House. 4:30-7:30pm. Sylvania Historical Village, 5717 N. Main St., Sylvania. 419-824-0100, cityofsylvania.com Free Old West End Commons Park Tree & Gazebo Lighting - Kick off the holiday season with the community for a beautiful tree lighting with refreshments and entertainment. 4pm, Robinwood and Bancroft Sts. Free

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The Mystery of the Christmas Star - In the planetariumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest holiday show, visitors will journey back 2000 years to Bethlehem and discover a scientific explanation for the star the wise men followed to find the baby Jesus. Fridays and Saturdays, through December 20. 7:30pm. $5/ adults, $4/ages 12 and under and students. Appold Planetarium at Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 419-517-8897. lourdes.edu

Sunday, 12.7 [miscellaneous]

3rd Annual Holiday Shopping Expo - Choose from more than 60 crafters with everything from Christmas decorations to jewelry and health products. Free gift wrapping will be available. Visitors are asked to bring a canned good for the Perrysburg Christians United Food Pantry. 11am-4pm.

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Wednesday, 12.10 [miscellaneous]

EPIC Toledo Lunch ’n Leads - Broaden your business network and make contacts with entrepreneurs and professionals from a variety of industries. Each event will feature a special presentation.

11:45am. Ye Olde Durty Bird, 2 S. Saint Clair St. every second Wednesday of the month and Poco Piatti, 3155 Chappel Dr., Perrysburg every fourth Wednesday of the month. epictoledo.com

Paula P. Comedy

Thursday, 12.11

Saturday, 12.13 / Royal Oak Music Theatre

Known for her brand of spontaneous observational humor, Poundstone first stood up in 1979, and she’s been cracking jokes on stage ever since. Her pre-performance ritual: “I like to shower, because I want to give the crowd the deluxe. I slap on some red lipstick and glance at some notes. I like to have one or two things in my head that I am looking forward to telling the crowd.” 7:30pm Saturday, December 13. $29/ advance tickets, $35/at the door. Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W. Fourth St., Royal Oak, MI. 248-399-2980. royaloakmusictheatre.com —RC

The Bad Plus

Sunday, 12.21 / Cliff Bell’s

From Igor Stravinsky’s “The Rite Of Spring” to Freddie Mercury’s “We Are the Champions,” from “Smells Like Teen Spirit” to “My Funny Valentine,” The Bad Plus covers a lot of ground. The trio’s original songs ride the eccentric and oddly rhythmic lead of Dave King’s drum work, which shapes the form and direction of their performances. On tour with their latest album, Inevitable Western, The Bad Plus continues their musical adventure. 5pm & 8pm on Sunday, December 21. $25/backside of the bar, $30/dining room area. Cliff Bell’s, 2030 Park Ave., Detroit, MI. 313-961-2543. cliffbells.com —BB

Monday, 12.8 [miscellaneous]

Sweet Harmony Holiday Performance - Get ready for the holidays as Sweet Harmony, a women’s a cappella ensemble, entertains the audience with seasonal songs. Refreshments will be provided. 7-8pm. Sylvania Library, 6749 Monroe St., Sylvania. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org

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Tuesday, 12.9 [sports]

Toledo Walleye vs. Gwinnet Gladiators - Cheer on your home team as the Walleye challenge the Gladiators to the ice. 7:15pm. Ticket prices vary.

Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300. toledowalleye.com

[miscellaneous]

StartUp Toledo Holiday Party - Celebrate the spirit of the holidays with StartUp Toledo and special guest Amanda Zuehlke of Toledo Streets Newspaper. 6:30pm. Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion, 2445 Monroe St. 419-244-8000. startuptoledo.com Free

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Friday, 12.12 [miscellaneous]

Winter’s Ball Dance Party - Celebrate winter with fantastic music and dance lessons as you mingle with other local singles. 8pm. $8. Holland Gardens, 6530 Angola Rd., Holland. toledosingles.com

[comedy]

Rich Vos - Best known from NBC’s hit reality show Last Comic Standing, Rich Vos is one of the most exciting headlining comedians in the country. Ages 18+. 8pm & 10:30pm. Also on December 13. $15.

Laffs Inc Comedy Club, 3922 Secor Rd. 419-214-0700. laffsinc.com

Saturday, 12.13 [miscellaneous]

Wonderfully Different Christmas Traditions - Come in and keep warm out of the blustery weather! The original 1893 one-room schoolhouse is delightfully decorated for holiday visitors. During this open house, enjoy refreshments and learn about the jolly Christmas traditions from all over the world. String some popcorn for the tree at Oak Grove School and make a Victorian ornament to hang on your own tree. Registration required. 11am. Wildwood Preserve, 5100 W. Central Ave., Toledo. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Free

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Cat Fanciers Association Cat Show - Join Just Cat-In-Around Cat Fanciers for a judged cat show that will feature pedigreed cats and kittens. 9am5pm. Also on December 14. $6/adults, $5/seniors, $4/kids, free/under age 6. Line Drive Sports, 2901 Key St., Maumee. 248-393-1986. cfa.org continued on p. 50

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Toledo Walleye vs. Kalamazoo Wings - The Walleye challenge the Wings to a match on the ice.

7:15pm. Prices vary. Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300. toledowalleye.com

Sunday, 12.14 [miscellaneous]

Hanukkah Palooza 2014 - Celebrate the Festival of Lights with a Hanukkah rock concert, a special themed dinner and holiday activities. 4-6pm. $15/family before December 5, $20/family after December 5. Congregation Temple Shomer Emunim, 6453 Sylvania Ave. 419-724-0368. jewishtoledo.org Holiday Open House - The Visitor Center of Fort Meigs hosts War of 1812 soldiers and civilians who will provide demonstrations and answer questions about the War of 1812 and camp life. Enjoy handson activities, holiday music and refreshments. Open 12-5pm; Open House hours 1-4pm. Fort Meigs, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg. 419-874-4121. fortmeigs.org

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His main tools are a table saw, a bandsaw and a chop saw. Their cutting is quick and severe. He bought the table saw at a discount, after the prior owner carelessly cut off four of his fingers. When the saws are in use, clouds of wood dust fill up the room. Gorey handed me a breathing ventilator and goggles to strap to my face.

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To find more materials, we drove to what looked like a FEMA disaster, a detour after following a Craigslist ad for “free wood.” Debris sat in a city-blocksized pile under the moonlight. Gorey dug and pulled, testing the strength of planks that still had nails and insulation attached.

He handed me one with beautiful smokestripes banded to it, like a raccoon tail. It reminded me of something Gorey told me back at his shop, about how all wood carries a story, even if you don’t know what it is.

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Ecumenical Bereavement Support Group Learn how to better face the holiday stress and anxiety in the midst of grief. 3-4:30pm. St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Parish, 4201 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-724-4772. toledostpats.org

SWEAT + SIP + SHOP - This holiday shopping event features gift specials, libations, and a free Barre/Yoga class. 5:30-8:30pm. Tonic, 2221 River Rd., Maumee. 419-794-4044. tonicmaumee.com

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Jingle Bell Run 5K - Be a part of the largest holiday 5K race series aimed to fight arthritis.

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Uptown Toledo 5K Santa Run - Ring in the holiday season with a fun run through the art district. Proceeds to benefit the Uptown Green Park. Ages 16+. Costumes are encouraged. The race ends at The Toledo Club, 235 14th St. 9am.

Uptown Green, 1900 Madison Ave. uptownsantarun.org

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) You are full

of energy. Be careful driving as you rush to many parties on the 6th. On the 8th, 9th and 10th you are on top of the world. Work is necessary on the 13th so you can address cards, wrap, ship and mail on the 15th.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) On the 3rd

LIBRA

(September 23-October 22)

You are the most elegant sign of the zodiac.

You started shopping Black Friday and want it completed by the 6th. Wrap gifts and decorate your home the 8th and 9th. Go to the Post Office early the 13th as there are parties later.

and 4th you are totally excited about the season. Look at your finances the 6th so you can rest easily as you shop. Finish it up by the 10th because there are parties the 13th and 14th. You take homemade hostess gifts.

SCORPIO (October 23-November 21)

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Make an

SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 20) You win the prize for “most excited”

effort to finish shopping by the 5th. The full moon on the 6th is IN your sign so watch your driving. Sleep late the 7th and start fresh the 8th. Stay near home the 13th to address cards, wrap gifts, and ship the 15th.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Okay, you

made it thru Thanksgiving so jump start yourself to get ready for Christmas. Cross items off your “to do list” before events the 6th and 7th. More parties afternoons and evenings the 13th and 14th are exciting.

LEO (July 23-August 22) Your December

calendar is full of events, work, and shopping all because you are King or Queen of the zodiac. The full moon the 6th lights your way to the mall and then to parties. Buy gift certificates the 13th and 14th to save time.

VIRGO (August 23-September 22) Your

mind is on overload until the 6th. Then work on your list early and party like a maniac the 7th. Get up early every morning the week of the 8th. There are parties the 13th and 14th.

Get cards mailed the 15th.

You think of the “good old days” as you decorate your home and wrap gifts. Finish it all by the 10th to concentrate on your social schedule. There are three (maybe four) parties from the 12th through the 14th.

in December. The fun begins the 6th and 7th. Get up early every day the week of the 8th. There is so much to do and your enthusiasm may be challenged. Life is great after the 14th.

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19) You slow down the 4th and take your

time party-hopping the 6th and 7th. Shop at noon and at night until the 10th. Make a list of what needs to be done BEFORE the 16th.

It is overwhelming but you can do it.

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18)

Thanks to Mars you are off and running.

You have no patience for anyone who tries to slow you down. Shop between parties the 6th and 7th. Starting the 8th get up early, and stay up late to shop, wrap, and address cards.

PISCES (February 19-March 20) Make your list and check it twice. Entertain at home the 6th. Theweek of the 8th finish wrapping gifts and writing cards. Shop the 13th and 14th because you have completed other projects. Mail everything the 15th.

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CELEBRITY SAGITTARIANS

They are such a happy group. They can sometimes get into trouble for being a bit aggressive and “different” but they always make us smile.

Miley Cyrus and Kaley Cucco celebrate. Locally Katie Holmes and Diane Larson of Channel 13 light candles. .

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So much goes on in the sky and, as it reaches us, we all respond in different ways. Mars, Venus and Mercury all change signs; Jupiter slows down, and we enjoy the full moon.

— BY SUE LOVETT

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35. Skier’s transport on slopes that need to update their machinery 37. Sides of a bootleg tape, maybe?

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STYLE SENSE

photos by Christine Senack

Art rebels

PRIZM presented its 23rd annual Salon Show Exhibition Awards and Opening Reception on Friday, November 21.

Judges Leslie Adams and Barbara Miner attended amongst artists rejected by the TAA show, including Aaron Pickens, who took Best of Show.

Aaron Pickens

Interview by Jordan Killam Photo by Matt Taylor

Sarah Thomas

Photographer; Sales Associate at The Art Supply Depo; Photographer’s Assistant at Mary Wyar Photography Sarah Thomas lets her art invade her wardrobe, but not the other way around, as she often chooses to wear the color palettes derived from her work. Her striking red hair sets the stage for clever style choices, which always seem to enhance her natural beauty. This lady knows color and form— and she knows how to make it all work in her favor for each look she creates.

For you, do photography and fashion ever intersect?

Holiday happenings

Artisan crafters and DIYers were just part of the festivities on Saturday, November 22.

Maker’s Mart and the annual Holiday Loop gave shoppers plenty of options to shop local this season.

My professional manner as a photographer is reflected in how I dress. However, fashion is not reflected in my work. Overall, my style sense is subtle, sophisticated, and minimal. The color palettes I choose to wear are closely related to my photography prints, mainly natural colors or colors complementary to my red hair.

What is your favorite outfit?

I don’t really have THE favorite outfit, I have certain styles for particular situations. As long as I feel good in what I’m wearing and it gives me a ‘kick-ass’ attitude for the day, I’m happy.

What themes are you exploring with your own work?

Norm Heineman and Manos Paschalis

To put it in simple terms, my work relates to and considers the man-versus-nature turmoil in the landscape.

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