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UPDATES IN LOCAL BUSINESS

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Opening in early summer, the Warehouse District location of Maddie & Bella Coffee Roasters (44 S. St. Clair in the former Downtown Latte space) will also have a Roastery and Coffee Lab in adjacent space, allowing customers to see the roasting process and innovative brewing methods.

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Marketplace changes

Ready to roll?

Discover Toledo’s mobile kitchens in our Food Truck Roundup.

By Cherise Thomas

Oh, deer

Toledo Metroparks’ effort to control the deer population causes citizen concern.

By Jeff McGinnis

Recording the wild

Contributing Designers: Anita Tipton All hats

Two Toledo Zoo employees win National Geographic short film competition.

By Jon Ruggiero

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Upgrading from its current 2,500 sq foot Sylvania Avenue location, The West Toledo Animal Hospital will move into a 12,000 sq foot facility at 4404 Secor Rd. With plans to open at the end of May, the new space will feature a variety of services, including doggy daycare, grooming and boarding.

Earnest Brew Works (4342 S. Detroit Ave.) plans to open its south Toledo brewery and taproom at the end of the summer, paying homage to traditional beer styles while adding a creative twist on typical ingredients.

The University of Toledo has initiated two large renovation projects.

Savage Arena’s renovations (expected to be completed prior to the 2016-17 basketball season) include new offices and an expansion of the Grogan Room, to create a space for a future nutritional training table for UT’s almost 400 student athletes. The updated Glass Bowl, expected to be completed prior to this year’s football season, will include new concession facilities, a new Stadium Drive facade and a FieldTurf playing surface.

Deciding not to build a traditional market, Toledo’s soon-to-be Whole Foods will be part of the company’s newer “365” concepts. The 365 by Whole Foods store will feature low-cost products as well as other organic and natural groceries.

ProMedica broke ground in mid-April for the new Generations Tower, a 13-story, 302-bed patient care building on the campus of ProMedica Toledo Hospital and Toledo Children’s Hospital. The new tower will eventually replace the 86-yearold Legacy Tower on North Cove Blvd.

Serving hot and cold subs with an impressive lineup of sauces, the sandwich chain, Firehouse Subs, has opened a location at 3246 Navarre Rd. in Oregon.

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Fusion Pitas (4028 Talmadge), will open in late June at the former location of Aladdin’s Eatery. Serving homemade recipes with fresh ingredients, Mediterranean, American and Asianinfluenced pitas, as well as bubble tea.

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A scenic glide

As part of the Toledo Zoo’s newest addition, Expedition Africa: Aerial Adventure Course, guests will have a unique bird’s eye view, 80 feet in the air, of the Africa Exhibit while sliding across a 760 zip-line. The thrill course includes climbing walls, rope bridges and swinging log crossings. The adventure begins Memorial Day. Reservations encouraged. 10:30am-4pm daily. Visit website for pricing packages. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org —CT

Riding in memory

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, “A total of 720 bicyclists were killed in crashes with motor vehicles in 2014.” The Global Ride of Silence rolls eight miles in recognition of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on communal roadways. No registration necessary. Open to the public. Helmets are required. 6:30pm, 7pm/depart Wednesday, May 18. UT Parking Lot 1 North, at the corner of Bancroft and North Towerview Blvd. rideofsilence.org Free —MLR

Gathering for the birds

During Garden Party for the Birds 2, join Shared Lives Studio and biologists from the Toledo Zoo while creating urban bird resources as community members unite to construct an urban prairie and bird mural. The day will fly by while learning about urban birds, meeting a bird from Nature’s Nursery up close, and music, food and drink. Open to the public. 10am-2:30pm Friday, May 20. Manos Community Garden, 14th & Jackson Streets. sls.lottindustries.net Free —MLR

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A glimpse into the past

The Wood County Historical Society is seeking items to include in the 2016 Wood County time capsule, which will be preserved until its removal year of 2075. As a construction project increasing accessibility to the museum nears its finish, this capsule will be sealed during a ceremony later this year. Items are required to be: 3D (not paper), not exceed 14” x 16” x 24” and have some connection to local history. Not all items will be selected, donors must be from Wood County.

Submission deadline is June 1. The Wood County Historical Center & Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green.

419-352-0967. woodcountyhistory.org Free —MLR

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Share the floor with Fedor

With presidential elections on the horizon, it is easy to be nervous about the future. Burnt out on Bernie? Cautious about Clinton? Troubled by Trump? Don’t let political energy give you anxiety— this can be a time of change. Discuss the future with State Representative Teresa Fedor, Chair of the Ohio House Democratic Women’s Caucus, during a Talking Circle facilitated by Fedor at People Called Women.

Join the Steinem’s Sisters lending library, American Association of University Women (AAUW) for the conversation. 2pm Sunday, May 22. People Called Women, 6060 Renaissance Plaza. 419-469-8983. peoplecalledwomen.com Free —AC

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CIVIL SERVANTS

Face it, you’re fed up.

That pothole has rattled your teeth for months. You’ve reported it repeatedly, but nothing gets done.

Same thing with that dead branch on the tree in front of your house. Someday it’ll fall and crush a car, or worse yet, a person in a car. You called it in, but there it hangs, teetering ominously with every breeze.

The grass doesn’t get cut in the park down the block, yet you’ve seen a city truck with someone asleep in it parked nearby. You’ve been cited for building code violations for the peeling paint on your garage, but no one from the City had the decency to stop by and talk to you about it. You read about the raw deal small business owners get when dealing with city inspectors and it rings true.

Then there’s the corruption. Remember a year or so back when it was discovered that someone bought exercise equipment on the city dime, and reported that they had bought “truck parts?” They got a few days paid leave, then went back to work.

For a lot more than you make per year.

And the kickbacks, the sweetheart deals, the cronyism, it’s enough to make you sick.

Why doesn’t the Mayor do something about it and clean house?

Three branches of guvmint

To quote the bard, therein lies the rub.

You see, the Mayor can’t just fire the lot of scoundrels. In fact, only a select few city employees are hired and fired at the will of the Mayor. The rest, who toil deep in the bowels of the bureaucracy but comprise the very face of the City, can’t be summarily dismissed.

That’s because of a little thing called the civil service.

The idea started with the best of intentions. City services are a public good, serving the needs of the community.

Those entrusted with such essentials as road repair, sewer maintenance, and the like, should be skilled professionals.

The last thing we need is political hacks given cushy city jobs at the whim of the politician in power. Instead we need stability, with employees who can do an effective job without worrying about the outcome of the next election.

Enter the civil service. Top level city employees are appointed by whomever sits on the twenty-second floor. But the

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vast majority of the thousands of city employees get their jobs through a neutral process that includes scores on a merit-based civil service exam.

Likewise, once a city worker is employed, they can’t be simply fired.

Not only do most have the protection of a union contract, they also have what is called civil service protection. The idea is to protect them from the ever-shifting political winds so they can simply do their jobs on behalf of the citizenry. It is nearly impossible to fire them without a string of disciplinary actions and a hearing before a special body, the civil service commission. That can take years.

Meanwhile Mayors and their top level directors and commissioners come and go, breaking the chain of command regularly. The average city worker can weather any storm, always with an end in sight. The civil servant knows that there will be a coming change at the top, and they can likely coast toward retirement.

And the average top level bureaucrat knows the futility of challenging the status quo, so they rarely bother to attempt anything as difficult as change.

Effectively there are three branches of governance in Toledo: the administration, which comes and goes; the City Council, which turns over regularly; and the intransigent, inscrutable bureaucracy.

Guess where the power lies? And you know what they say about absolute power. It turns truck parts into exercise equipment.

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Wherefore art thou, Carty?

Term limits are part of the problems, as is voter impatience. Electing new administrations every few years empowers the deeply embedded and untouchable civil service-protected bureaucrats.

But what is truly needed is to elect a Mayor who makes it an avowed mission to take on a bureaucratic culture of incompetence and arrogance. Who doesn’t fear the rigors of terminating a poorly performing employee under civil service protection. Who demands that public service be first and foremost in the mind of every city employee.

Think Carty but without the embarrassing penchant for physical violence.

Wow. You know it’s serious, folks, when we actually sorta, miss the Finklestinker.

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New Metropark Adventures New park features offer spring and summertime fun

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Westwinds Metropark has the area’s first public archery range. Comprised of 172 acres of open and wooded terrain, it features several target areas to hone the skills of novices and pros. Two static ranges offer ground level or elevated platform target shooting from 20 to 75 yards. The real standout is the marvelous 3D archery range. As you walk along the tree lined pathways, you will encounter 13 shooting stations, tucked in among the greenery, and staged with 30 life-like three dimensional animal targets like bison, bobcats, wild turkeys, elk and coyotes which “roam” the area.

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Just in time for spring and summer fun, the Metroparks have several new parks and features for you to explore.

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Looking to give summer your best shot? New area parks are offering archery, boating, trails, and a bounty of other outdoor activities.

Wiregrass Lake Metropark mesmerizes with its crystal clear 4-acre lake with reflections of the trees and the blue sky on its shimmering surface. The lake further entices with delicate floating water lilies, a sweet chorus of singing frogs and a refreshing breeze, beckoning you to relax as you fish for bass, bluegill and catfish from the dock or while strolling the picturesque, grassy trail. Venture into the lake’s center in a kayak or canoe and delight in the graceful, colorful population of dragonflies that flutter around. Reserve a primitive campsite and enjoy all the daytime activities, then as night unfolds, embrace the solitude and peace of the darkness entwined with the songs of crickets and the lake, radiant with star and moonlight.

The park features an EZ launch with an ingenious roller system for kayaks and canoes, allowing you to launch and dock without assistance.

Wiregrass Lake Metropark, 201 N. Eber Rd., Holland.

For a full schedule on park programs, maps, campsite reservations and archery lessons, visit metroparkstoledo.com.

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What inspired you to become a physician? I wanted a career in

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I saw how his patients were considered friends. I heard over and over again from patients (inside the office and out) about the quality of his work. I wanted to be part of it.

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You’d be surprised to know that: It’s been said that no one enters

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KickstaTrolteindgo Glass City Film Festival connects artists and audiences

By Athena Cocoves

Despite talent, ambition and drive, an undiscovered artist still starves for resources. It’s no secret that artistic creation comes with a cost— in terms of time, materials and supplies. And when the expense of a project competes with the means to survive, an artist may yearn for a rich uncle or a generous patron to avoid the choice between art and sustenance.

“Toledo’s a blue collar town, a self-starting town… creativity is in its DNA”.

of documenting online crowdfunding platforms, like Kickstarter, where creatives can easily pitch a project to potential donors with a time-limited window to secure funding.

“I heard some really interesting stories from people who have crowdfunded, and I thought it was a really ripe place. There are passionate people who are creating and funding their dreams [on websites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo], and it doesn’t always go as expected,” says Cooper.

He and Armitage began developing the idea into

– JASON COOPER toledo born director of headlining film Kickstarted

To even the odds, artistic visionaries with strained financial means find success with a little help from their friends. While privileged entrepreneurs born into wealth have relied on this adage since the Renaissance, the means to that end have changed— an online phenomenon and community support allow for your ‘friends’ to be strangers. They just need to like your idea.

Toledo knows all about community support. Here, collaboration is key to overcoming limited resources.

Together, we roll up our sleeves, spit-shine our work boots, and do what it takes to turn concepts into examples of cooperation.

See where creative collaboration is taking us during Toledo’s newest celebration of cinema— the first annual Glass City Film Festival (GCFF). This full weekend of international, independent films will begin with a familiar story of friendship and collaboration, during Toledonative Jason Cooper’s documentary Kickstarted.

Funding the vision

The Festival’s opening night reception will be a homecoming for Cooper, when Kickstarted, Jason’s documentary about online crowdfunding will be the sole feature screened that night.

“I think it’s a movie that will really appeal to the people of Toledo,” says Cooper. “Toledo’s a blue collar town, a self-starting town… creativity is in its DNA. I think the film could potentially inspire a few people to go out and launch their own crowdfunding campaign.”

The film is a joint effort of Cooper and his creative partner, Jay Armitage, whom Cooper met professionally while working at NBC with Armitage’s advertising agency. Cooper approached Armitage with the idea

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The anxiety of accountability

Kickstarted reminds us that there is no singular struggle for resources, especially when your name is the source of capital. Instead of asking potential donors to invest in the future of a finished product, crowdfunding asks people to invest in the future of a vision— making the execution of that vision contractual.

Inventor Dale Constable (pictured) took to Kickstarter to raise $100k.

“When you crowdfund, you’re putting your social equity on the line,” explains Cooper, who says that these platforms have changed the way that things are created.

Makers must be transparent with their micro-investors, which reduces the creative flexibility that most are used to. A creative process cannot change course, and the final product must live up to the expectations which a maker promised— “There’s a lot of social pressure to deliver. If you can’t, you’ve failed yourself, all of these people, and you’ll probably never get a shot to do it again.”

Cooper felt this during the time of his own campaign, saying that, “When we funded we thought we would have it done in just over a year, and it’s taken three years, and that’s not because we didn’t want it to be done in a year— it just took that long for the stories that we were filming to get to where they needed to be. There is a lot of pressure and you have to balance it with your own creative ambitions as you strive to make what you’re going to make.”

Jason Cooper (L) with his documentary’s primary subject, Brad Carter, a musician battling a neurological disease. a feature film and, appropriately, sought funding on Kickstarter. They raised $87k to start the movie from almost 900 backers and began filming in 2013— only four years after the website originally launched.

“At the time we started, the idea [of using online crowdfunding platforms] was very new, fun and fresh, but we knew that novelty could wear off… What [would be] interesting in the long term was… a story about people chasing their dreams, which everyone can relate to,” explained Cooper.

From there, Cooper and Armitage looked at a handful of projects before settling on three stories: A filmmaker named Dallas King; Dale and Fred, a pair of inventors in the desert; and Brad Carter, a musician with a neurological disease eroding his ability to play guitar— whose story is the centerpiece of the film.

“The film follows Carter and his struggles to get beyond a health issue, while at the same time trying to fulfill his musical passion put on hold by a neurological disease,” says Cooper. When Carter secures his funding in the film, he realizes that the financial struggle isn’t the only one he will encounter.

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Democratizing finance

During the process, Cooper discovered that accountability to investors is a major factor in the success of crowdfunding platforms. By democratizing finance through transparent cooperation and sharedinput, accountability is used as capital. This not only provides the makers with a resource to receive funding, but also protects the investments that donors make.

In 2011— early on in the filming process— Cooper came across a company in Long Beach, California promising to make Kobe Beef Jerky and he and Armitage attempted to include them in the film. The jerky boys never responded, but did inform their investors that the company would be featured in the film. Investors contacted Cooper to verify the company’s claims, which quickly led to the discovery of a scam.

“We found out [the company] wasn’t who they said they were, and likely had no intention of ever making what they were promising,” says Cooper. “We helped lead a publicity campaign, reached out to some press, and Kickstarter ended up taking down their page before they money was charged through. In theory, we saved about $100k from being stolen… People might look at [this example] and think fraud is sort of rampant [on these platforms], but I think this is an example of the system working. Backers asked questions and were able to verify that [the company] wasn’t real. As a result, the scam wasn’t successful. “

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Kickstarting Toledo

Crowdfunding is nothing new to Toledo. We’re home to more than a handful of businesses that have looked to online platforms for support. Some local favorites— including All Crumbs Bakery, Kengo Sushi, Black Cloister Brewing Co., and Fowl and Fodder— have the internet to thank for financial backing. Toledo’s collaborative community, looking to many, instead of a few, for financial help is no surprise.

After opening night on Thursday, stick around to see what else the festival offers.

Friday, May 20 BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE

Noon-1:30pm. Lutah

To bring the idea to fruition, Sanchez and other committee members began tapping their individual networks to pool resources. “Everything that has been done so far has been done completely through volunteer effort. Everyone just wants to see it happen so badly. We’ve been encouraging our networks, friends, and anyone who could offer something to try to get on board,” says Sanchez.

2-3:30pm. Unverified* 4-5:30pm. Emerging Filmmakers Block: 9 Short Films Featuring: Lilly Rakas, The Prison Calls, Camera Boy*, Bringing Down the House*, O+AB, Double Sided*, Living Isle*, Bunee, and Pursuit*.

Collaboration is also important to the festival’s venue, the historic Ohio Theater. The theater is an ongoing project for United North, a local community development corporation that has spent the past few years renovating the theater. Sanchez and other festival organizers hope to not only help filmmakers, but also the theater itself: “A goal for the festival is to help spur economic development on Lagrange Street.”

6-7:30pm. Faith, Fasting, Football*

Setting the tone

8-9:30pm. Cinematheque I: Short Films Independent foreign language films.

Featuring: Bus Stop (Korea), Strapped (Sweden), The Knights (Iran), War and Peace (Iran), Gotya (India) and Family Meal (Korea).

Kim Sanchez, Glass City Film Festival coordinator, says that connecting people is the core of the festival.

Saturday, May 21 Noon-1:30pm. Graveyard of the Great Lakes: A Shipwreck Hunter’s Quest to Discover the Past* 2-3:30pm. Fools* 4-5:30pm. Up This Hill* 6-7:30pm. Panel: Resurgence in the Rustbelt Hear from local creatives about the supporting role filmmaking and the visual arts play in our community. Short film: Toledo, My Father*.

HEATWAVE

FOOLS

7-9pm. Surprise Film in “The Old Library” (across the street from the theater)

Pursuit

“Crowdfunding is the perfect tool… it’s said in the film that there are four pillars of making anything: production, marketing, distribution and funding,” explains Cooper. “Production has never been easier, thanks to digital creative tools... that are available to everybody; distribution has never been easier [because of] the internet… and marketing with social media [is open to] anyone. The last thing was the funding, and crowdfunding has opened the opportunity up to anyone with any idea. If they’re willing to put their name behind it in good faith, they can go out and pursue the things they want to do with their lives.”

Cooper looks forward to showing his feature to his hometown, citing a growing arts community as an example of Toledo’s ingenuity and potential.

8-9:30pm. Shots with Filmmakers Block: 6 Short Films Morbid films. Not all art suitable for children.

Featuring: Heatwave*, The Chest*, A Way Out*, Keep it Clean* 10-11pm. Awards & Closing Awards made by Gathered Glassblowing Studios will be given to the best of the fest.

Categories include: feature film, short film, cinematography, editing, produced screenplay, and an audience award.

According to Sanchez, having Kickstarted serve as the opening night feature is no coincidence.

The message of Kickstarted mirrors the goals of the festival.

“The film had an overwhelming response from our screening committee. Because of the content and the drives of the film, we thought it would be a good first impression,” says Sanchez.

“Kickstarted is very true to the rest of the character of the festival. If people only choose to go one night of the three days, I think opening night would be the best choice.”

The evening will also preview the other 29 films featured in the festival, which come from 11 cities and 8 different countries, including France, Korea, and Sweden.

10-11:30pm. Cinematheque II: Short Films Independent foreign language films.

Featuring: Dolphin Skin City (France), The Other Night Factory (France), and The Refugee (Afghanistan).

Living Isle

Kim Sanchez, Glass City Film Festival coordinator, says that connecting people is at the core of the festival. “If you talk with filmmakers around here, they’ll agree that there’s a lot of resources here, but almost no infrastructure, or ways for them to interact with an audience,” explains to Sanchez. “There are other film programs in the area, like the Tree City Film Festival, and we’re trying to build on that energy. It’s a great time for collaboration and getting people involved in film.”

“I don’t think there’s a town in America that’s more right for this sort of opportunity than Toledo. (The city) could sort of use an economic push, and has a lot of self starters and innovative, creative people,” he says. “I think this is something that will really resonate.”

*Films made by Toledo residents or current Toledo natives.

The Glass City Film Festival runs from Thursday, May 19 through Saturday, May 21.

During Opening night, audiences and filmmakers will enjoy a red carpet reception and viewing of Kickstarted, from 6-9pm. Following, the Filmmakers Faction after-party will be held at The Attic (1701 Adams St.), with live performances by Shmotel and Bliss Nova.

Tickets: $60 for an All Event Pass, $30 for a Friday or Saturday day pass, or $10 per screening block/panel.

Ohio Theatre & Event Center, 3114 Lagrange St., 419-261-4088.

Glasscityfilmfestival.com Kickstarter will be available to purchase this summer.

To follow this film, or learn more, visit kickstartedmovie.com For more information on the Glass City Film Festival, see Jon Ruggiero’s article “A ‘reel’ good time” online at toledocitypaper.com

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Culinary Wednesday, 5.18

Cake Decorating Class Way Public Library

Join cake decorating expert Bonnie Williams as she teaches how to decorate an 8” cake with fondant and gum paste flowers. Please bring a rolling pin. Registration required. 10am-noon. $12. 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-874-3135. waylibrary.info

Friday, 5.20

Wine and Dine for Wood County Humane Society Hilton Garden Inn at Levis Commons

Get unleashed for a good cause during this special evening. Guests will enjoy appetizer stations, drinks and live musical entertainment as well as a silent and live auction. Proceeds benefit the Wood County Humane Society. 6-10pm. Advance: $55/each, $100/ pair. 6165 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg.

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Campfire Cooking Oak Openings Preserve

Join Metroparks staff for an enjoyable campfire culinary experience and experiment with different methods of preparing meals around a campfire. Cooking equipment, food, recipes and instructions will be provided; just bring your appetite! Participants are also encouraged to bring their own reusable plate, bowl, silverware and mug to minimize the amount of waste generated. Dress for the weather. Registration required. 7pm. $8. 419-277-0107. metroparkstoledo.com

Saturday, 5.21

Earth to Table with Nico Romo Culinary Vegetable Institute

French Master Chef Nico Romo’s menu will treat guests to a modern taste of Charleston, showcasing the abundant and diverse seafood in his signature interpretations of classic French dishes with delicate Asian touches. Reservations required. 6:30-9pm. $100 + tax. 12304 Mudbrook Rd., Milan. 419-4997500. culinaryvegetableinstitute.com

Tuesday, 5.24

Vino on the Veranda Zia’s

Enjoy a casual wine and food tasting on the patio.

The evening will feature an Old World Vs. New World wine selection and an assortment of Italian appetizers.

Reservations required. 6pm. $39.95 (+ tax and gratuity).

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ONGOING CULINARY Saturdays

Winter Market Toledo Farmers’ Market

Open year round, the market features local produce and meat vendors, as well as handmade artisan goods. 9am-1pm. Prices vary. 525 Market St. 419-255-6765. toledofarmersmarket.com

Thursdays

Wine + Cheese Tastings Treo Restaurant

Sample four different wines with a platter of the day’s chosen cheeses. $15. 5703 Main St., Sylvania. 419882-2266. treosylvania.com

Saturdays & Sundays

Black Kite Brunch Black Kite Coffee & Pies

Start your day of with made-to-order creative breakfast items. 10:30am-2:30pm. Prices vary.

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

Tastings Friday, 5.20

Wine by Glass Pavilion: Tango, Salsa, Cha-Cha: Latin American Wines Toledo Museum Glass Pavilion

Enjoy four wines and light snacks during It’s Friday!

6:30-8:30pm. $25/members, $35/nonmembers.

2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

Rep’s Choice Walt Churchill’s Market

Sara Blakely from Berman Wines will surprise everyone with her selections. 4-7pm. Prices vary.

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

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Sparkling Wines Walt Churchill’s Market

With graduation season approaching, now is the ideal time to focus on that special day with an appropriate sparkling wine. Participants will sample some of the best examples. 2-6pm. Prices vary.

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

Thursday, 5.26

Bread Class with House Baker Cory Berlenkamp Dégagé Jazz Cafe

Learn how to make bread from scratch with Degage’s own Creative Bread Baker.

Registration required. $95/person. 7-8:30pm.

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Sage offers “chef-inspired comfort food,” like the chicken breast sandwich, served with fanned carrots. (Above)

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Experience new wine selections with Mimma from Solo Vino. 4-7pm. Prices vary. 26625 Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. 419-872-6900. waltchurchillsmarket.com

Memorable Wines: Historic Vineyards Toledo Museum Glass Pavilion

Simple recipes, exceptional taste ‘Approachable upscale’ offers fresh, scratch foods in Lambertville

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Enjoy four wines and light snacks during It’s Friday!

6:30-8:30pm. $25/members, $35/nonmembers.

2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

Saturday, 5.28

Rose’ Tasting Walt Churchill’s Market

Roses have become fashionable again and are the perfect wine for spring and summer. Participants will taste wines from Tavel, Provence, Cotes du Rhone and others from around the world. 2-6pm.

Prices vary. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee.

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ONGOING TASTINGS

Your taste buds are in good hands when the owner and executive chef prepares every plate in-house— the same way he did for Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne.

Seeking to fulfill his dream by opening his own restaurant, Temperance native, Andrew Johns, brought his culinary talents back home last October after serving as chef to Marchionne.

Johns began his career at Perrysburg’s Rose & Thistle, and honed his skills for plate design at the Culinary Institute of America (New York). Next, he supervised the kitchen at Tower Café, in the Auburn Hills headquarters of Chrysler, where he fed some 10,000 people daily.

Sage represents a significant change from his culinary history. While he maintains these same standards at his Lambertville restaurant, Johns now personally prepares each dish

Wednesdays

Wine & Dine Element 112

Celebrate Element 112’s Wine Spectator Award and in-house Sommelier with half price wine bottles. 5735 N. Main St. 419-517-1104. element112restaurant.com

Sundays

Bloody Mary Bar Ye Olde Durty Bird

Start your Sunday with live jazz music and a flavorinfused Bloody Mary that you can customize to include your favorite accompaniments, like pickles and bacon. 11am-3pm. 2 S. St. Clair St. 419-243-2473. yeoldedurtybird.com

Get ready for approachable upscale Johns’ describes Sage as “approachable upscale”— an update on the “fast casual” term which became mainstream a decade ago. “I’d say that approachable upscale is somewhat new for our area,” Johns said. “Everything begins in L.A. or New York and then comes this way.”

His influences come clearly, as Sage offers fine dining without a pretentious image.

Johns uses fresh, quality ingredients in simple recipes, allowing him to keep prices reasonable.

An apt description of approachable upscale is the customer favorite— the signature chicken sandwich. The juicy chicken breast was plated with a side of tender carrots, evenly fanned like spears for flair.

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The menu is simple, and that’s part of his plan. Johns accounts for much of the food, with everything made from scratch in house. His commitment to fresh ingredients is seen through seasonal menu changes, farmer’s market veggies and fresh seafood daily.

After enjoying the full spectrum of Johns’ culinary style, we left with a lesson of sage wisdom: “High quality food doesn’t need over-complicated frills... this is chef-inspired comfort food.”

11am-3pm Tuesday-Sunday, 4-9pm Tuesday-Thursday & Sunday, 4-10pm Friday & Saturday.

Sage Steak & Seafood, 8505 Secor Rd., Lambertville. 734-568-6045. sagebedford.com

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Tuesdays Sylvania Market on Main 4-7pm, June 2-October 6 The Municipal lot behind Executive Diner

3-8pm, May 7-October 13 105 W. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg.

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Fourth Saturday of the Month 9am-noon, through September 108 East Main St.

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A sweet addition Downtown is about to get a little sweeter. The Oliver House Cafe will soon feature sugary delights from the Mackinac Island Creamery. Hoping to begin selling in mid-May, The Cafe will include new items like fudge, candies and coffee, as well as an ice cream freezer with the creamery’s most popular flavors.

Along with the confections, the hand-packed ice cream will be offered on menus throughout the Maumee Bay Brewing building. Perhaps in the near future, the cafe will feature ice creams inspired by, and including, some of the house-brewed beer. Cafe at Oliver House, 27 Broadway St. 419-243-1302. theoliverhousetoledo.com

PATIO�OPENING�PARTY JUNE 3rd

Not your average spring chicken Stella’s Restaurant brings customers a re-vamped, fresh spring menu with items that are as creative as they are intriguing. Chef Michael Bulkowski makes sure that each dish features locally selected produce, available at the Perrysburg Farmer’s Market. With a variety of protein entrees, the new seasonal items range from dayboat scallops to an Ohio pork loin, each with impressive sides, newly added appetizers, soups, pizzas and paninis. Stella’s also offers a weekly Sunday brunch, 10am-3pm. Stella’s Restaurant, 104 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-873-8360. stellasrestaurantandbar.com

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3624 SEAMAN RD. OREGON (OAK SHADE GROVE) | 419.593.0092 A lending hand Recognize the achievements made by individuals with autism during Bittersweet Farms’ Spring Wine Tasting. With four campuses around the state, Bittersweet is a private non-profit that “offers services to adults and adolescents with autism delivered in the context of an agricultural community.” This holistic approach has allowed their CSA (community supported agriculture) program to grow. The evening will feature a refreshing spring tasting of wines provided by Veritas Cork and Craft, appetizers from Degage Jazz Cafe and live musical entertainment from local acoustic guitarist Nick Neenan. Bittersweet Creative Arts and Bittersweet Gardens products will be available for sale and Ohio Representative Marcy Kaptur will be recognized for her support in assisting Bittersweet Farms.

6-8pm Friday, May 20. $35.

Degage Jazz Cafe, 301 River Rd., Maumee. 419-875-6986. bittersweetfarms.org —MLR

Your signature dish The Center for Innovative Food Technology (CIFT) and the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) are sponsoring the Ohio Signature Food Contest. Open to the public, contestants will be judged on marketability, integration of local ingredients, and overall consumer appeal. Finalists will then present the food product and a business concept to a panel of judges. Concepts don’t have to be complete, but a clear vision is essential. Winners will receive assistance to eventually get their product on grocery store shelves. Online submissions are due by Wednesday, June 22. ciftinnovation.org —SH

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Faceted local poetry Toledo’s writers are invited to come together in a 10th annual night of poetry presented by PRIZM Creative Community. Big Poetry Night in the Glass City, directed by the University of Toledo’s own Tom Barden, will be set at the 10th Annual Art-a-Fair featuring readings by local poets including Jim Ferris, Nick Muska and Lynne Walker. 5:30pm Thursday, May 19. Lobby, One Seagate 550 N. Summit St. 419-931-8732. myprizm.com Free —KN

Soaring with the arts An avid birder and the poet behind six best-selling poetry collections, Terry Blackhawk, will share her love of nature, writing and art in the reading Plein Air Poetry, featured as part of the Toledo Museum of Art exhibit Keep Looking: Fred Tomaselli’s Birds. One of Blackhawk’s works, The Light Between, depicts the roles that love and nature play in our daily life, explaining the connection between man and nature. 7pm Thursday, May 26. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free —KN

The secret life of a cheapskate After 24 years as a CEO, Jeff Yeager left his career to write. Since 2004, he’s made a name for himself as the “Ultimate Cheapskate.�

Yeager’s special blend of humor, practical advice and frugal living have led him to author four books, including his most recent, How to Retire the Cheapskate Way. Meet Yeager, and learn more about how to spend less, during An Evening with Jeff Yeager, presented by Scrap4Art. Enjoy a buffet, drinks and a silent auction during the informative evening. 6:30-8pm Thursday, May 26. $30, includes a copy of Yeager’s book “Don’t Throw That Away�. Michael’s Bar and Grill, 901 Monroe St. 419-720-2978. Scrap4arttoledo.org

Friends in high places

Want to make sure your creative career lasts? Find a confidant during college and stay in touch— especially when they are well-respected in your industry.

Enter: Lynda Barry and Matt Groening, the BFFs you wish you had. You likely know Barry from her unique graphic novels (One Hundred Demons) and comic strips (Ernie Pook’s Comeek), and you know Groening for creating TV shows, The Simpsons and Futurama. Find out how the former college classmates developed their careers during their Authors! Authors! appearance. Sure you’re excited, but don’t have a cow, man. 7pm Friday, May 20. $10/general, $8/students. Stranahan Theater & Great Hall, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.

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CITY PAGES Making sense with Book Cents

One of the last local bookstores

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Mitch Brooks took over the independent bookstore last fall.

One of Toledo’s last local bookstores, Book Cents houses more than 100,000 used books. Tucked away on Sylvania Avenue near Secor Rd., owner Mitch Brooks welcomes customers to find their new favorite book.

Brooks took over the store last September when the previous owner retired. Since then, sales have gone up, thanks to social media and customer conversations on Facebook. “Our prices are a lot less than what the internet offers,� Brooks says, adding that, “We have a lot of selections that new bookstores don’t have.�

E-books killed the bookstore

In the digital era, it’s easy to download a book with the tap of a finger.

Bookstores are steadily— and sadly— declining. The glowing screen has replaced the turning of real pages.

Brooks isn’t threatened by electronic media, saying “I read an article in The New York Times that regular book sales are going up again. People still like books. They like to turn the pages and pass them along to someone else when they finish reading— things that you can’t do with electronics. People who like real books come here. People still want to do that.�

For now, Brooks plans to just take it easy. “I want to be able to read, sit back, and enjoy a book. I don’t want to work too hard. I just want to make people happy finding books they like.�

As a small business with a low overhead, Brooks is sure that the store will keep going for years, explaining that many stores with a high overhead find it difficult to maintain their business. “If you keep things small and fresh, it will keep people coming back and the doors will remain open.�

Book Cents, 3237 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-593-0093.

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Speaker phone The things we say to a friend on the phone are not exactly what we would say in public— which makes those private phone calls perfect fodder for the stage. During The Six Ages of Women, eavesdrop on 50 years of phone calls between Vicki and her best friend Madge. Enjoy this comedy about love, marriage, kids and more during Unity of Toledo Spiritual Center’s fundraiser. 6pm/reception, with hors d’oeuvres and beverages, 7pm/show.

Friday, May 20. $30/in advance $35/at the door. Unity of Toledo Spiritual Center, 3545 Executive Pkwy.

419-537-1001. unityoftoledo.com

A natural masterpiece

Setting the stage Hosanna never thought to expect betrayal. Growing up as a gay person in 1970s Quebec, she knew what it felt like to be an outsider, but was not prepared to be publicly humiliated by her friends and partner in the gay community. Here, the aging drag queen speaks with her partner Cuirette, a leather-clad biker, about what happened during the ground breaking play “Hosanna” by Michel Tremblay. 8pm Friday, May 20 & Saturday, May 21. $15. University of Toledo Studio Theatre Center for Visual Arts Gallery, 620 Art Museum Dr. 419-205-0409. act419.org

Got it from my momma

After nearly six years of filming, The National Parks: America’s Best Idea tells the story of nature’s most magnificent scenes, from the Florida Everglades and the Alaskan arctic, to Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon. Viewers of this epic Ken Burns documentary will gain an understanding about the people behind the grandeur, the citizens who devoted their lives to preserving the national park system. The Reel Opinions with WGTE Public Media film series.

10:30am Thursday, May 19. Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-874-3135. waylibrary.info, pbs.org/nationalparks Free —MLR

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Saturday, 5.21

this Japanese family drama, a couple learns that their 6-year-old son, Keita, is not their biological child. Ryota begins to question his own values on fatherhood as he must choose between ‘nature’ and ‘nurture,’ a decision that will change their lives forever. 7pm. Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg.

419-874-3135. waylibrary.info Free

Bring your picnic blanket and unwind from the week while watching an environmentally themed, family-friendly movie on the prairie.

Hot dogs and drinks will be provided. Please no pets. 8:30-10:30pm. Kitty Todd Preserve, 10420 Old State Line Rd., Swanton. 419-867-1521. metroparkstoledo.com Free

Reel Art: Like Father, Like Son - In

For better or for worse, we get a little bit more from our parents than just eye color. Quick temper? A love of chocolate? Taste in older men? Michiganborn playwright Matt Letscher’s original play, Gaps in the Fossil Record, explores what exactly gets passed down through the generations when a daughter brings home a boyfriend that mom thinks is a little too old. On stage now through Saturday, May 28. $19-$43. For exact times and prices, check website. The Purple Rose Theatre Company, 137 Park St., Chelsea, MI. 734-433-7673. purplerosetheatre.org

Cinema in the Prairie: Blue Week

A generation of difference From the turn of the century to present day, the experiences of women have changed. How much difference can time make? Peek into the lives of five generations of mothers and daughters through monologues spanning the years 1905 to 2017. From rural Georgia, to suburban Detroit, the sometimessublime and sometimes-hilarious stories of very different women are woven together in the world premiere of “Katherine” by Kim Carney. May 20 through June 12. 8pm Thursday-Saturdays, 2pm Sundays. $20 suggested donation, but every ticket is paywhat-you-can. Theatre Nova, 410 W. Huron St., Ann Arbor.

734-635-8450. theatrenova.org —AC

theater events Wednesday, 5.18

83rd Annual Gridiron Show - The Toledo Junior Bar Association’s yearly comedy show turns the tables on lawyer jokes by putting themselves center stage. The Junior Bar tells us to “Think Capitol Steps, Saturday Night Live, SCTV, The Onion.” 5:30pm/pre-show reception, 7pm/show. $35. Wednesday, May 18. The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-ARTS. valentinetheatre.com

Friday, 5.20 Tomfoolery - Satirical songs from Tom Lehrer’s songbook are turned into a musical revue. 8pm Friday & Saturday, 2pm Sunday. $20/general, $18/students and seniors.

The Village Players Theatre, 2740 Upton Ave. 419-472-6817. thevillageplayers.org Saturday, 5.28

West African Drum & Dance Experience - Listen, dance, and feel the excitement of West African rhythms. Participants are encouraged to bring their own drums or percussion instruments. 4-6pm. $10 suggested donation. Buddhist Temple of Toledo, 6537 Angola Rd., Holland. 567-297-0108. buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

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“Omigod You Guys!�

3B Productions brings Legally Blonde to the stage

by Emily Remaklus It’s going to be very pink, very blonde, and some serious fun. Elle Woods— the infamous Barbie doll attorney from the 2001 movie Legally Blonde— will soon hit the stage, but not in the way you might remember. Get ready to “bend and snap� during 3B Production’s Legally Blonde, The Musical, opening on Thursday, May 26.

Not going out of style

Legally Blonde, The Musical is based off the 2001 movie of the same name, and according to Michelle Johnson, director of the upcoming production, “The musical version follows the same basic storyline as the movie.� Though, there are a couple notable differences, including new characters, and a Greek chorus that appears throughout the show to act as Elle’s personal cheerleaders.

The musical follows Elle Wood, a pink-loving, blonde sorority girl, who gets dumped by her boyfriend because he feels she is not serious enough. To prove him wrong, Elle follows him to law school and challenges everyone’s expectations.

Following the movie’s massive success, the musical opened on Broadway. Since then, the show has been produced across the globe.

A comedy with heart

With such a fun show, it can be hard to narrow down a favorite part, but the musical offers a few moments special to Johnson, saying, “I absolutely love the opening number, ‘Omigod, You Guys!’ This upbeat production number sets the tone for the entire show. The sisters of Delta Nu are preparing to present Elle with a signed card to congratulate her on her pending engagement to Warner Huntington. I also love ‘Gay or European’ in Act 2,� says Johnson.

Cheeky and entertaining, the musical comedy also has heart and a particular message. Johnson explains, “Legally Blonde shows that everyone has an opportunity; they just have to be willing to work for it.�

Thursday, May 26-Sunday, May 29. 8pm Thursday-Saturday, 2:30pm Sunday.

Tickets: $13 students/seniors, $15 general seating, and $17 preferred seating; An optional wine and cheese buffet prior to performances for an additional $5 fee.

The Maumee Indoor Theatre, 601 Conant St., Maumee. 3bproductions.org/tickets.html

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The care and maintenance that go into beautiful African-American hairstyles is an art. Looking to tame— or pump up— your textured tresses? Pick up some pointers from experts during the Natural Hair Salon Fair as a panel of local stylists and makeup artists answer your questions and share some tips and tricks. This evening is part of the Mott Mane Mondays program, put on by the Friends of the Mott Branch Library, as a resource for styling hair. 6-8pm Monday, May 23. Mott Branch Library, 1085 Dorr St. 419-259-5230. toledolibrary.org Free

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Love the handmade movement? Long before Pinterest, makers learned trades by oral explanation. See reenactors dive into age-old crafts with the arts of blacksmithing, basket weaving, woodcarving, spinning, leather tanning, and more during the 31st Lost Arts Festival. View craft demonstrations, hear music, and revisit early Ohio’s frontier during this special festival. Military demonstrations and authentic camp housing will also be on site.

Friday, May 20-Sunday, May 22. Noon-6pm Friday, 10am6pm Saturday, 10am-5pm Sunday. $10/per carload, or $5/ adult, $2.50/children. $15/campers and blanket traders. Seven Eagles Historical Education Center (Located just one mile from the Maumee River at 16486 Wapakoneta Road, midway between US Rt 6 and OH Rt 65”). 419-509-0095. seven-eagles.com

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Thanks to the internet, artists have a bounty of galleries and exhibits seeking original work.

Do you have work you’d love to see on a gallery wall, but you aren’t sure where to start? Learn how to ace the submission process for a gallery or show during the May Artists’ Meet & Greet. Artists and guest speakers will divulge tips and tricks, and discuss successes and failures, to give you a jump start for the summer art exhibition season. 6-8pm Wednesday, May 25.

Ann Arbor Art Center Gallery 117, 117 W. Liberty St., Ann Arbor. 734-994-8004. annarborartcenter.org Free

Designing a safety net

Art Corner Toledo, supported in part by Lucas County Board of Commissioners, is seeking mural designs for the entrance to Zepf Center’s new Youth Runaway and Homeless Shelter on Woodruff Avenue (the rear wall of 2005 Ashland Ave., pictured above), to be named “Safety Net.” Current and former homeless youth have suggested design elements to be incorporated in artists’ submissions for the mural.

Themes include: silhouettes or handprints showing the target age ranges for the space (10-17), warm colors, a rainbow, arrows to the door, diverse cultures, and a safety net. For more specific guidelines, please see the facebook page for “Art Corner Toledo (ACT)”. Submission deadline is June 2. For more questions, email Rachel Richardson at artcornertoledo@gmail.com —AC

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T-Town Tassel burlesque performer Jeri “Ruby Jade” Hoffmann is a first-time competitor.

Miss Fabulous Flora blooms with confidence A pin-up pageant with a garden of diversity

by Athena Cocoves

From the cheeky image posted up in World War II army barracks to present day, the pin-up girl has maintained her red-lipped, high-waisted place in pop culture— though her role may have changed. Instead of waiting to be seen, the modern day pinup girl looks to herself and her friends for validation and empowerment.

“Pin-up has been a huge help in making me more confident and accepting of myself,” says Lindsy Buser, who first got involved in the community last summer. To give back and to introduce Toledoans to the world of pin-up models and competitors, Buser has organized Miss Fabulous Flora 2016— a pageant with a floral theme, which Buser says illustrates the different shapes, sizes and colors of women. Each participant must incorporate a handmade floral element into her outfit to honor the theme of botanical beauty.

Sprouting up

Event organizer, Lyndsy Buser, has spent the last year immersing herself in the pin-up community.

Buser first entered the retro-fashioned world when she took a class from her good friend, Alfie Jean, a jazz singer and model. Buser says her confidence was at a lull, and her friends encouraged her to take one of Jean’s classes.

“A big part of Alfie Jean’s class is empowerment and self love, and that’s really important to a lot of the ladies that show up,” says Buser. The class taught “the basics”— signature hair and makeup, poses, and vintage accessorizing.

After taking one class, Buser took another, and eventually donned vintage dresses, thrifted heels, and red lipstick to have professional photos capture her newly-developed image.

A garden of difference

The theme of self-improvement is shared by Toledo-native, Bri “Stella Swoon” Gibson, a nationally known pinup model who has helped Buser organize the Miss Fabulous Flora pageant.

Gibson has since been nationally published in magazines, winning a handful of pageants.

Gibson explains that the community is unified by a common goal of improvement, saying, “It’s neat… everyone is there for the same reason, and you can connect with them on a very intimate level right off the bat.”

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To those who might be nervous about the competitive edge— or contend that a competition and self-acceptance conflict— Buser says not to worry, “The pageant’s whole tone is laid back, positive and all about having fun...

Participation takes courage.”

In addition to crowning Miss Fabulous Flora 2016, and two runner ups, the pageant will also award a “Pin-up’s Pick”— allowing the participants to vote for another contestant.

“It’s important in a competition to have people win and have efforts be acknowledged. You can learn and grow from what others do… [the competitors] put a lot of time, money and energy into it, and they can learn [from rankings].”

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Thursday, 5.19 Localeyes with Dan Wilkins - Dan Wilkins, Director of Special Projects at The Ability Center of Greater Toledo, joins TMA Docent Mary Karazim for a tour of sources of Wilkins’ inspiration. 6pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org. Free Gallery Talk: Avian Art and Birding in the Galleries with Paula Reich Paula Reich, the Toledo Museum of Art’s head of interpretive projects and managing editor, leads a birding trip through the Toledo Museum of Art galleries in search of twoand three-dimensional birds. 7pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org. Free

Friday, 5.20 Intro to 3D Modeling - Test out the 3D printer at Bowling Green’s BiG Fab Lab and learn how to make Lego bricks. For more info, see online. 7pm. BiG Fab Lab, 1234 N. Main St., Bowling Green. 419-971-4244. bigfablab.com Culture Clash T-Shirt Design Contest Deadline - Design a t-shirt for the record store before it is turned over to the Facebook public for a week of voting. The winner will get their shirt design printed and will receive a $150 gift certificate to the store. thecultureclash.com Free

Monday, 5.23

Friday, 5.27 GAPP Artist Talk: Jiyong Lee - Studio artist and educator, Jiyong Lee, has led a glass program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale since 2005. 7pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org. Free

Saturday, 5.28 Color Wheels Community Bike Ride: Nature Ride - Join a Toledo Museum of Art guide on a bicycle ride through downtown and the surrounding area’s natural spaces, with a focus on flora and fauna. Space is limited and preregistration is required; to sign up, email rspeegle@ toledomuseum.org or call 419-255-8000 ext. 7448.

Meet at Glass Pavilion Parkwood Entrance. 10am.

Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org. Free Sumi Brush Painting - Artist Peter M. DeWood will lead a workshop on the practice, teachings and techniques of Zen Buddhist calligraphy and brush painting. Students should bring sumi brushes if possible, at least 12� in length. The instructor will, however provide brushes and ink. Each participant should have a pad of cold press watercolor paper no smaller than 18x24� with preferably 30 sheets, and at least 20. 2-5pm. $20. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

11th Annual May Group Shoot Collingwood Arts Center and host Boyd Hambleton host a day of photography, open to any and all models, photographers, MUA’s, stylists, videographers and vendors in and around the area. 18+ only. 10:30am-6:30pm. $25/photographers and models who pre-pay. $15/escorts and assistants who pre-pay. Day of: $35/photographers, $25/models, $15/ escorts and assistants. Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. 567-249-8925. brownpapertickets.com/event/2541121

Burgers & Brushes at Bar145 Create a wall worthy piece of art and enjoy a burger with Uncork the Artist. 4pm. $40.

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Yusuf Lateef Fire Sale - The Toledo artist will hold an afternoon sale of his paintings.

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Stamped cards & papercrafts - Get prepared for celebrations that summer brings, like graduation, weddings, picnics, babies and birthdays. Six projects will include cards, a money/gift holder and treat container with the treats. Use a variety of techniques and embellishments to make your projects sparkle and shine, including sequins, glitter, dry and heat embossing, die cuts, and more. $20. 6:308:30pm. The 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St. 419-874-4174. 577foundation.org

Localeyes with Rob Krain - Rob Krain, Executive Director at the Black Swamp Conservancy, joins TMA Docent Tonda Wiles Koszycki, for a tour about Krain’s inspiration.

6pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org. Free

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John T. Adams: Rock, Rhythm and Blues in Black and White - See the diverse faces of Toledo’s music scene through the lens of local black-and-white photographer John T. Adams during his exhibit at The Paula Brown Gallery. Through June 11. 20% of proceeds during the exhibit will be donated to the Black Swamp Blues Society. Paula Brown Gallery, 912 Monroe St. 419-241-8100. paulabrownshop.com Free

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The Toledo Jazz Orchestra will bring The Beatles back to life, featuring Steven Athanas’s vocals.

Steven Athanas’ Long and Winding Road Local frontman to perform Beatles tunes with Toledo Jazz Orchestra

by Jeff McGinnis

Like many who came of age in the 60s, Steven J. Athanas became a Beatlemaniac.

Despite growing up in a music loving family, it was John, Paul, George and Ringo who inspired the Toledo native, and longtime lead vocalist of local bands (including, most well known, the Homewreckers) to take to the stage.

“As a kid, I had a Beatles Fan Club with my brother and this guy who looked like W.C. Fields,” Athanas said, remembering his childhood. “My brother and I started playing music. He got the guitar and left me to do the singing— for better or worse.”

Hello Goodbye

Now, Athanas’ musical career comes full circle as he prepares to perform some of the Fab Four’s most iconic songs with the Toledo Jazz Orchestra (TJO), as part of the “Music of the Beatles and More”.

“I was just flattered and honored to be asked by them [to accompany]. They’ve got quite a reputation around town, so it was pretty cool that they asked me,” Athanas said of TJO.

With A Little Help From My Friends

Athanas has had some experience performing Beatles’ music— during his almost four decade run as an area music mainstay, he has occasionally covered some of the Fab Four’s tunes. But Athanas admits to having some butterflies for this chance to perform with a classic, brassy orchestra like Toledo Jazz.

“I have to adjust myself to the aura, if nothing else, of a big orchestra. I’m pretty excited, but there’s an element of fear about that.”

The Beatles won’t be the only group paid tribute to that evening— contemporaries of the Fab Four will also be represented, though Athanas is reticent to reveal the non-Beatles song he will also be performing as part of the show. Harry Connick, Jr.’s lead trumpeter, Roger Ingram, will play with the band, as well, deepening the event’s talent pool.

“I’ve never considered myself a singer, per se, but an entertainer,” Athanas said of his stage presence. “So what I may lack in singing ability, I make up for being a fool onstage. That’s the way it’s always been, from day one.”

Paying Tribute

Now, at the twilight of his performance years, he said Athanas is honored to pay tribute to the band who inspired him-- in music, and in life.

“I swear, someday I’m going to write a book about how every facet of my life has been affected by the Beatles,” Athanas said.

8pm Saturday, May 21. $23-$33/adult or ADA seating, $8-$33/student. The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. toledojazz.org

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Roger Ingram— lead trumpeter for Harry Connick Jr.— will bring a brassy element to the performance.

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wed, may 18 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Bar 145: Captain Sweet Shoes

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Josh Whitney Treo Restaurant: The Shutters/Gramza Project

Jazz, Blues, R&B

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

thurs, may 19 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Bar 145: Battle Of The “Cover” Bands Cocoa House Lounge: Elixer Ottawa Tavern: Day of the Dead Listening Party

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

sun, may 22 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Village Inn: Bobby May & Friends Jam Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Genre Ties Majestic Oak Winery: Martin Koop

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Holiday Inn French Quarter: Live Jazz with Gene Parker Ye Olde Durty Bird: Straight Up, Lauren Deporre Singers

mon, may 23 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Ye Olde Durty Bird: The New Mondays

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Barile and May followed by Beg to Differ Black Forest Cafe: Maifest ft. The Alex Meixner Band Majestic Oak Winery: Skoobie Snaks Treo Restaurant: Stonehouse Chateau Tebeau Winery: Lance Horwedel

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: The Good, The Bad & The Blues Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Straight Up

sat, may 21 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Hollywood Casino: Billy Joel/Elton John Tribute Pat & Dandy’s: Canyon Ridge Quimby’s Food & Spirits: Elixer Fleetwood’s Tap Room: Ben Stalets Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Hundred Dollar Baby, Organized K-OS Bronze Boar: Last Born Sons Frankies Inner City: Human Juicebox, Stereo Story, Woodpecker’s Pass, Equipment, Blue Walls

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Smoke Bar BQ: Don Coats Quimby’s Food & Spirits: Elixer Majestic Oak Winey: Mojoe Boes Treo Restaurant: Twinpfunk Chateau Tebeau Winery: Classic Trendz

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Bubba Wilson & the Powerhouse Toledo Museum of Art: American Guild of Organists Toledo Chapter The Valentine Theatre: Music of the Beatles and more Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Don & Grant Flick with Jacob Warren

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Joe Woods Trio Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Estar Cohen Project

sat, may 28 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Bier Stube: Distant Cousinz Smoke Bar BQ: The Eight-Fifteens Fleetwood’s Tap Room: The Flutter & Wow Hollywood Casino: Hairmania Pat & Dandy’s: High Mileage M’Osteria: House Weekends w/ Ian Thomas Frankies Inner City: Like A Storm, Cover Your Tracks, Flatline Revival, Harlow, Reject the Silence Bar 145: Tricky Dick & The Cover Ups Ottawa Tavern: Community Center, Cryface

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Jazz, Blues, R&B

tues, may 24

Jazz, Blues, R&B

fri, may 20

Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Barile and May followed by Not Fast Enuff Majestic Oak Winery: Brad Burkhart Chateau Tebeau Winery: Paul Unplugged

Pat & Dandy’s: Don Coats Bronze Boar: Ryan Dunlap

Village Idiot: Frankie May And Associates Bronze Boar: Kyle Smithers Treo Restaurant: Kyle Smithers

Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

The Village Idiot: Angela Perley & the Howlin’ Moons Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Distant Cousinz Shaun’s Irish Tavern: Elixer Fleetwood’s Tap Room: Vox Vidorra Bar 145: Fu5ion M’Osteria: House Weekends w/ Ian Thomas Frankies Inner City: Inner Circle Avenue, Nuaudio, Kid Grizzly, PftP, Secondhand Love Cuffs Mail Pouch Saloon: Johnny Rod South End Grille: KATCH Ye Olde Durty Bird: Ryan Dunlap, Katy’s Randy Cat Pat & Dandy’s: Streetwize Ottawa Tavern: The Nightbeast

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Andrew Ellis Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes Bronze Boar: Jason Hudson Treo Restaurant: Zak Ward

Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Hector Mendoza

Hollywood Casino: Jagged Edge Treo Restaurant: Last Born Sons Bar 145: Rock Candy

Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Elixer Realm: Wednesday 13 wsg Elete

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Fish Fisher, Jazz Rutter and Friends Treo Restaurant: Petr Karchenko & Rick Caswell Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Gene Parker Jazz Jam

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wed, may 25 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Handmade Toledo: A Film In Color, Daniken, Awesome Job, Hung From The Rising Sun Bar 145: Hot Mess

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Treo Restaurant: Barile and May Ye Olde Durty Bird: Dave Carpenter Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes Plate 21: The Fritz Byers Band Bronze Boar: Jason Hudson Smoke Bar BQ: Mike Brown Ye Olde Durty Bird: Old State Line Treo Restaurant: The Tim & Steve Show

Jazz, Blues, R&B

M’Osteria: Pop Up Toledo presents Ramona Collins Quartet Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Gene Parker Jazz Jam

thurs, may 26 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Bar 145: Battle Of The “Cover” Bands Sixtyten: Sixtyten Showcase feat. Mike Scott, Flat Earth Agenda, and 100 Million Bright

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Scott Parnell

Country & Bluegrass

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Old State Line

fri, may 27 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Toledo Harley-Davidson: Toledo Bike Week Pat & Dandy’s: Beef Carvers Hensville Park: Chase Bryant Bier Stube: The Cheeks Frankies Inner City: Cool Side Of The Pillow, Colour Rise, Missing In Cincinnati, Paint Me A Disaster, Broken Down Beaten Under Fleetwood’s Tap Room: Adrian + Meredith Bronze Boar: Fling Culture Clash Records: Florist w/ Good Personalities

Majestic Oak Winery: Carolyn Hock Shaun’s Irish Tavern: Elixer Bronze Boar: Joe Woods Band Treo Restaurant: Rick Caswell & The Soup Kitchen Band Chateau Tebeau Winery: Barile & May

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Ayla & Matt DeChamplain

Country & Bluegrass

Huntington Center: James Taylor

sun, may 29 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Realm: Mushroomhead with special guests Sumo Cyco, Madame Mayhem, and Product Of Hate, and The Convalescence.

Frankies Inner City: Convictions, Into The Wild, The Scarlett Letter, Glascity, The Harbor Divide, Travail Ottawa Tavern: Somos, Mat Kerekes (Citizen), The Flats, Dean Tartaglia (Secret Space), The Circus Act

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Majestic Oak Winery: Bob & Trez Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Genre Ties Ye Olde Durty Bird: NO2 Trio, Kyle Smithers

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Holiday Inn French Quarter: Live Jazz with Gene Parker

mon, may 30 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Ye Olde Durty Bird: The New Mondays

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

The Village Idiot: Frankie May And Associates Bronze Boar: Kyle Smithers

tues, may 31 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic Pat & Dandy’s: Don Coats POP Grille: Johnny Rod Treo Restaurant: Ross & Kaiden Bronze Boar: Ryan Dunlap

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Banding together

Wednesday, 5.25 / Handmade Toledo Handmade Toledo is back with more shows “after dark”. Special guests from New Jersey, A Film in Color, will blend ambient and rhythmic instrumentals. They’ll be joined by Toledo favorites: the psychonautic Daniken, fuzz rock band, Awesome Job, while two-man band, Hung From the Rising Sun will bring doom-metal to the stage. 7pm Wednesday, May 25. $5.

Handmade Toledo, 1717 Adams St. 419-214-1717. handmadetoledo.com —AD

Studio sessions

Thursday, 5.26 / Sixtyten Studios Feel the bass and enjoy the atmospheric sounds of three local acts at Sixtyten Recording Studio’s Showcase. Flat Earth Agenda will play their unique blend of drum and bass, progressive, ambient rock.

Two other performing bands will also release albums: 100 Million Bright, which uses vibraphone– similar to a xylophone— and singer-songwriterTo Murder a Machine (Mike Scott). No cover, but donations suggested. 8pm Thursday, May 26. Sixtyten, 6020 Wales Rd., Northwood. 419-276-9349. sixtytensessions.com —AC

From Skid Row to Toledo Friday, 5.27 / Toledo Harley-Davidson

To get the riding season rolling, witness the iconic stage presence of the former Skid Row lead vocalist Sebastian Bach during Toledo Bike Week’s Kick Off Party. The heavy metal singer has been busy since 1996 when he went solo, appearing on TV and Broadway, his most recent studio album, Give ‘Em Hell was released in 2014.

Ohio Bike Week is statewide, May 27-June 5. All ages show. 5:30pm/ doors on Friday, May 27. $10/advance, $15/day of, $35/VIP. Toledo Harley-Davidson, 7960 West Central Ave. Tickets are available at Toledo and Signature Harley-Davidson, Culture Clash Records or ohiobikeweek.com. —MLR

Rocking after hours Friday, 5.27 / Culture Clash Records

Just because the doors are closed for the day, doesn’t mean the music needs to stop. During this special after hours performance, New York rock-contemporaries, Florist, will transport the audience with airy melodies, supporting their recently released debut album, The Birds Outside Sang.

Opening for the Brooklynites is local dream pop group, Good Personalities. Show is BYOB. 8-11pm Friday, May 27. Donations are appreciated.

Culture Clash Records, 4020 Secor Rd. 419-536-5683. thecultureclash.com Free —MLR

Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Gene Parker Jazz Jam

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road trip An ageless automobile

Saturday 5.21 & Sunday 5.22

A wheel-y celebration

Sunday, 5.22 / Sylvania Public Library

[outdoors]

Wheel-enthusiasts of all kinds will take to the streets during The Sylvania Slowryders Celebration. This hour-long cruise through downtown Sylvania to Burnham Park is the perfect way to ride into the season among friends, family and other admirers. At the end of the journey, riders will partake in contra dancing while satisfying their hunger with offerings from local food trucks. 4pm Sunday, May 22. Sylvania Public Library, 6749 Monroe St., Sylvania. facebook.com/sylvaniaslowryders —MLR

Batty Night Hike - Explore the park with experienced bat researchers from BGSU. Use bat detectors to search out these creatures of the night, and learn how to identify one species from another based on their echolocation calls. Registration required. 8:309:30pm. Secor Metropark, 10001 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9710. metroparkstoledo.com Free

Saturday, 5.21 [literary]

The market in bloom

Open Book with E.N. Joy - E.N. Joy is the author of “New Day Divas,” “Still Divas,” “Always Divas,” and the “Forever Divas” series, coined “Soap Operas in Print.” She is an Essence Magazine best-selling author, who once wrote secular books under the names Joylynn M. Jossel and JOY. Her children’s book, The Secret Olivia Told Me, received a Coretta Scott King Honor from the American Library Association and was acquired

by Scholastic Books selling almost 100,000 copies. 1pm. Kent Branch Library, 3101 Collingwood Blvd. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org Free

Saturday, 5.28-Monday, 5.30 / Toledo Farmer’s Market The 27th Annual Flower Day Weekend at the Toledo Farmer’s Market is the largest and most anticipated flower and garden event in NW Ohio. Combining two Market Days (Saturday and Monday), and a Flower Day (Sunday), this three-day event features 30 of Toledo’s best greenthumbs, artisans and live music. 8am-4pm Saturday, May 28-Monday, May 30. Toledo Farmer’s Market, 525 Market St. 419-255-6765. toledofarmersmarket.com Free —KN

Sunday, 5.22

A rivalry of pop-proportions

[miscellaneous]

Sunday, 5.29 / Club Evolution

Downtown Sylvania Car Show - More than 150 magnificent cars will be on display. There will also be food, shopping in the downtown boutiques and children’s activities. 10am-3pm. Downtown Sylvania. 419-882-2135. sylvaniachamber.org

Make your way to one of Toledo’s hippest nightclubs to celebrate two of the world’s most recognized and remembered pop idols during the Prince vs.

Michael Jackson Party (Part 2). The Vertigo Band, DJ Dre Willis and other local celebrities, will be in attendance to rock you through the night. Are you team MJ or team Prince?

Come dressed in your sequins and pearls and be ready to show off your ‘moonwalk’ during one of the dance contests. Along with themed drink specials, there will also be prizes awarded for best costume. 8pm-midnight Sunday, May 29. $20.

Club Evolution, 519 N. Reynolds Rd. clubevolutiontol.com —SH

[benefit]

Leader of the Lakes - The Leader of the Lakes program is designed to introduce the public to maritime industry leaders from around the Great Lakes. For the first event of the educational series, hear from Rear Admiral June E. Ryan, Commander of the Ninth Coast Guard District, U.S. Coast Guard.

A lunch is also available. Registration required.

2pm. $45/members, $50/non-members. National Museum of the Great Lakes, 1701 Front St. 419-214-5000. inlandseas.org

Thursday, 5.19 [education] Veggie Garden Primer with Vicki Gallagher of 577 Foundation - This class will offer something to any level of gardener who wants to plant, grow, and harvest some of their own food, as well as the security of knowing how and where it’s grown.

Registration required. 6:30-8pm. Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, 19255 W. Portage River S. Rd., Elmore. 419-862-3182. schedel-gardens.org

[miscellaneous] StartUp Toledo May: Maya Ramirez from Project Runway Junior - Maya was mentored

by Tim Gunn, rubbed elbows with First Lady Michelle Obama, and went on to win the first-ever Project Runway: Junior. Maya will recount her experience on the show and talk about her future plans. 6:30-9pm. Toledo School for the Arts, 333 14th St. startuptoledo.com Free

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Friday, 5.27 [education] Star Party - Join the Toledo Area Astronomers for an evening of star watching. TAA members set up their telescopes so you can look at the stars, moon and other astronomical objects.

Bring your own scope; canceled if cloudy or raining. This event is for individuals who live in Sylvania Township and the City of Sylvania. For all ages. See the website for more information.

8:30pm. Sylvan Prairie Park, 8601 Brint Rd., Sylvania. olanderpark.com

Saturday, 5.28 [education]

Bark in the Park - Fetch your sneakers and grab a furry friend for a 1.5 mile journey at our new facility in Maumee, Ohio. Bark in the Park is one of the Toledo Area Humane Society’s largest fundraising events and attracts more than 2,000 walkers. The donations raised help provide care for over 5,000 animals that pass through the shelter every year. 10am. Toledo Area Humane Society, 1920 Indian Wood Cir., Maumee.

419-891-0705. toledohumane.org

First Siege 1813 - Re-enactors from the U.S. and Canada commemorate the First Siege of Fort Meigs by recreating authentic military camps and tactical demonstrations. Experience timeperiod camps, musket and cannon demonstrations, battle re-enactments, hands-on activities, and more. Also on Sunday. 9:30am-5pm. $9/ adults, $8/seniors (60+), $5/students, $1/OHC members, free/ages 5 and under. Fort Meigs, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg. 419-874-4121. fortmeigs.org

Friday, 5.20

Wednesday, 5.25

[outdoors]

[literary]

[education]

Sanger Branch Friends of the Library Book Sale - Browse from a wonderful variety of genres. Through Sunday. 1-4:30pm Friday, 9am4:30pm Saturday, 1-4pm Sunday. Sanger Branch Library 3030 W. Central Ave. 419-259-5370. toledolibrary.org

Lifelong Learning Interfaith Dialogue - The Lourdes University Lifelong Learning Program is pleased to offer “Peace, Justice and Violence: Where Does Faith Fit In?” An interfaith dialog with members of the Christian, Jewish and Muslim communities. Featured speakers include Father James J. Bacik, Rabbi Alan Sokobin, Th.D., D.D., J.D.; and Dr. S. Amjad Hussain. Registration required. 9:30am-12:30pm. $12. Lourdes University Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 419-824-3707. lourdes.edu/lifelong

Wednesday, 5.18 [education]

Whether you call it a beetle or a bug, the VW is an iconic automobile. Enjoy all forms of the VW, from buggies and race cars to true originals built from scratch, during the Michigan Vintage Volkswagen Festival. The two-day festival will feature several hundred cars and live musical entertainment from the Magic Bus Band.

9am-3pm. $5/spectator fee, $15/car pre-registration, $20/door. $15/car show entry. Riverside Park, Ypsilanti. 734-483-6071. mvvc.net —AD

[miscellaneous] Drums at the Rapids: Miniature War Gaming Conference - Fight epic battles as many time periods are represented, from Roman wars to WWII. Warfare on the land, sea, and air will be recreated on tabletop battlefields. Also on Saturday.

9:30am. $12/single-day pass, $18/two-day pass.

Fort Meigs, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg.

419-874-4124. visitperrysburg.com Friday Night Cruise In - During the Historic Perrysburg’s Cruise In, all makes and models of automobiles are represented. Free registration, driver’s pool, prizes, music, 50/50 raffle and more. Register at the event or at O-Deer Diner, 416 Louisiana Ave. 6pm. Commodore Schoolyard, Perrysburg. visitperrysburg.com

[sports] Archery 101 - Archery 101 has two sessions for the novice. Get the tools to safely navigate the range, become familiar with basic archery equipment and start working on precision and accuracy. Registration fee includes 2 sessions (May 25 & June 1). Please register only if you can attend both. Only Metroparks equipment may be used. For ages 16+. Registration required. 6pm. $44. Pearson Metropark, 4600 Starr Ave., Oregon. 419-407-9701. metroparkstoledo.com

May 18 • May 31

Color Wheels Community Bike Ride - Join TMA’s Manager of Programs, Scott Boberg, for a slow roll tour that will showcase the natural environment in the city center and make stops at various natural features and parks in the downtown Toledo area.

Riders are asked to meet at the Glass Pavilion Parkwood Entrance. 10am-1pm. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

[miscellaneous] Hayes Presidential Center Centennial Celebration - The nation’s first presidential library, the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, is celebrating its 100th birthday with a weekend of events. Visit website for a full schedule.

Through May 30. 9am-5pm. Spiegel Grove, Fremont. 419-332-2081. rbhayes.org

Monday, 5.30 [miscellaneous] 90th Annual Memorial Day Celebration Honor the war veterans of Woodlawn—including some who served in the Civil War—with a memorial service and family celebration. Refreshments will be served following the traditional ceremony, which features a 21 gun salute, music, marching and more. 10am. Historic Woodlawn Cemetery, 1502 W. Central Ave. 419-472-2186. historic-woodlawn.com Free

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• Under the old Bridge in Waterville is my secret spot.

• I always brag about Toledo’s art scene. • When I want to unwind I go to the Durty Bird (I LOVE that place). • (2) To find inspiration, I go to the Toledo Museum of Art. • The first three words that come to mind about Toledo are: lots. of. art.

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Spring into health Join the Toledo University Church and UT HealthGrows for a health-focused workshop. During Take Home Herbal, attendees will work closely with spring herbs like dandelion, nettles and lemon balm. The instructors will demonstrate how to make herbal medicines, known as tinctures, by soaking herbs in alcohol to extract the nutrients. Those who RSVP will go home with containers of herbs and their very own tinctures. Workshops are held every third Saturday of the month.

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Outdoor Adventure Expo - Trained instructors will lead sessions in fishing, archery, kayaking, canoeing and more. Attendees will enjoy music, food trucks and outdoor industry exhibitors. 10am-4pm. Side Cut Metropark, 1025 W. River Rd., Maumee. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Free

Thursday, 5.26 Yoga in the Vineyard - Shelia Watson of Bee Free Yoga will lead this hour long class in the vineyard. Participants will also have the opportunity to enjoy a glass of wine. Rain or shine. 6:30-8:30pm. $15. Majestic Oak Winery, 13554 Mohler Rd., Grand Rapids.

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For SALE/trade Roland E-09 keyboard $200, Black Yamaha fretless bass guitar KBX260F with Peavey bag $200, Create BT15 bass amp with Behringer bass graphic equalizer BEQ700 $75. Bill 419-865-5112 Yamaha keyboard YPT- 300 for sale. $150 or trade for drum set. (419) 754-3030 Fender Squire Guitar, will trade for computer tower, Dell or another. #419-699-3398 Ads For Local Artists are Free! Ads run for 2 issues and must be renewed after the two issues. You must be: advertising for band members or selling instruments under $200 or just looking to jam.

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help wanted Doc Watson’s is hiring

servers & kitchen help, nights & weekends. Experience not necessary, but dependability & motivation is required.

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Caregivers needed for Guardian Angels Home Health

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events mom2mom is not just another mom’s group. Moms, are you looking for an encouraging atmosphere to meet other women and gain practical insights on strengthening your family? mom2mom is for women with children of all ages. We meet the first Wednesdays of each month (9/9 - 5/4) from 9:15-11:15 AM at Christ the Word Church, 3100 Murd Rd, Sylvania. Check us out at www. facebook.com/mom2momtoledo Celebrate Recovery is a Christ centered Recovery program for anyone with hurts, habits and hang-ups Every Tuesday 7 to 8pm North Point

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) Party invitations

are rolling in by mail, e-mail, and telephone. Be careful on the 21st. Your love life looks good the 24th. Your energy level increases the 27th as you prepare for a happy and busy holiday weekend.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) On the 18th ask

your partner for help physically and financially.

Life gets easier on the 20th. Extravagant plans are put into place for you to celebrate Memorial Day from the 26th thru the 31st. It will be perfect.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Happy Birthday

bags and leave the 27th to spend the holiday weekend with friends and/or relatives probably on or in the water.

SCORPIO (October 23-November 21) You

discover some unpaid bills on the 20th. Look at the figures and put a plan into action the 22nd.

Mars moves into your sign the 27th and you energize friends and family for the holiday. Not a quiet minute until the 31st!

SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 20) The full moon shines on you the 21st so

to you the 20th. The full moon the 21st lights up your partnership. The weight of the world is lifted from your shoulders the 22nd; love moves in the 25th and happiness is yours through the 31st.

you take over. Starting the 23rd you crack the whip and make the holiday decisions. You love parades, picnics and boat rides. Pack the fun stuff in your suitcase. GO!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Take a chance

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19)

and be a winner the 19th. You are happy and healthy! Your attention starting the 24th focuses on Memorial Day. Entertain close to home on the waterfront, on a boat or in a shelter house with tons of food.

Contact friends the 19th and 20th, set holiday plans and get them confirmed the 22nd. Go to work early the 24th. If all goes well you can leave the 25th and return late the 30th ---exhausted and short of money.

LEO (July 23-August 22) Invitations for wed-

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18) Get

dings and graduation parties are pouring in. Reply to them after the 22nd. You want to leave late on the 26th and return the 30th after fun in the sun for the entire Memorial Day holiday weekend.

VIRGO (August 23-September 22) The full

moon the 21st shines where you live, so get the place in shape. Starting the 22nd make plans for the remainder of May. Confirm holiday invitations for every day and night from the 27th thru the 30th.

LIBRA (September 23-October 22) You

invitations you receive in order, but make no firm plans until the 22nd. Your love life looks great after the 24th but career issues need attention the 27th. Relax and do whatever makes you happy over the holiday.

PISCES (February 19-March 20) Take a

chance and be a winner on the 19th or 20th.

On the 21st begin to make plans for the holiday weekend. Short trips and local parties begin the 27th and last thru the 30th. A nice end to a happy month.

are more talkative beginning the 21st. Your love life improves the 22nd thru the 24th. Pack your

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419-474-6399. suelovett.com

CELEBRITY GEMINI Politicians Marco Rubio, Donald Trump, Bobby Jindel and Rudy Guiliani are all Geminis. They often have more than one claim to fame. Locally Jerry Anderson is an auctioneer and Channel 11 newscaster; Ryan Wichman is a storm chaser and Channel 11 weatherman; and Carty Finkbeiner has been a Democrat, a Republican, and an Independent. Variety is the spice of their lives!

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We wish Happy Birthday to Gemini; enjoy a full moon; see Venus and Mars change signs, CELEBRATE Mercury going direct and the Memorial Day Holiday. —BY SUE LOVETT

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Lourdes University’s annual scholarship fundraiser brought 500 guests together to celebrate higher education.

You wouldn’t expect that the 5’ 9” tatted guy at the mall, in the Ralph Lauren tee, packs a punch in the ring as a featherweight professional boxer. Signed to Roc Nation Sports, a company owned by style-setter Jay-Z, Tyler McCreary has the great fashion sense to fit right in. A Toledo native, who began boxing in 2003 (at the age of 10) McCreary evolved from baggy jeans to slim-fit jeans during his boxing career.

What is a typical outfit when you head out for the day? I like to wear my jeans; mainly slim fit jeans, in black. My sneakers are my passion and I just have to throw on a baseball cap.

I notice that you have on a pair of jeans with tattered spots that have snake-skin patterns underneath. Where did you find those? My big brother from another mother, celebrity producer Mally The Martian, picked them up at Barney’s New York and mailed them to me as a gift.

So you mentioned that you love your sneaker collection. What kind of sneakers do you own? I have a lot of Air Max, Jordans and Air Force Ones. Whatever I see that I think looks really good, I buy it and find a matching outfit to go with it later.

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If money weren’t an option, what would your ultimate outfit be? If I could get anything, it would be a nice pair of Balmain jeans, a really fly bomber jacket and some Maison Margiela shoes.

You started your own “The Golden Child” t-shirt line after your ring name, will those be available for sale soon? Yes most definitely! I ran out of tees at my last Toledo match in December, but I will have some more for my fight this month.

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