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Adams Street Publishing Co. It’s hard to narrow down Toledo’s best dining spots, but here are some of our faves. Log onto toledocitypaper.com to find out which category they win in our gluttonous little hearts.

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ESTON’S AND PETIT FOURS (BEST CAKES AND FROSTING EVER!)

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GARDEN INN STEAKHOUSE - LOVE THAT KNOTTY PINE

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MYLES STREET BAKERY

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DIVA - JIM, IF YOU READ THIS, TAKE A HINT, WON’T YOU? Metro Music Coordinator: Emily Rippe (erippe@toledocitypaper.com)

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Correction The human mannequin in the body painting photo in our Art Notes section (“Body by Cartier,” September 2 – 15) is Jasmine Crutchfield.

ACOUSTICS FOR AUTISM PLUGGED IN W/SKID ROW CITY BEAT: THE BLOWING GRAINS SAFE SCULPTURES

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Ron “Crawdaddy” Crawford 1953-2009 Take one of Don King’s fur coats, throw in a dash of voodoo-kissed, Southern-fried N’awlins jazz, add a drop of Robert Johnson’s demonic blues blood, a touch of Prince-like dandyism, and throw it all into Screaming Jay Hawkins’ coffin. The emerging creature was Ron “Crawdaddy” Crawford – one of Toledo’s true blues legends, who departed this mortal coil for that great jazz lounge in the sky on Saturday, September 19.

Crawdaddy (Ron Crawford who?) wasn’t someone you met; he was someone you experienced. Whether onstage with his band Crawdaddy and the Blues Connoisseurs or sitting in with Toledo blues scholar John Rockwood and his band Voodoo Libido, you couldn’t take your eyes off Crawdaddy, and not just for his brilliant purple suit and feathered derby. This cat oozed the blues, baby. Possessing a voice that jumped from low baritone to a high shriek, Crawdaddy gave you the same chill you got from B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters, or Watermelon Slim— that realization that you were in the presence of a one-of-a-kind blues performer.

Toledo City Paper had a long-running friendship with Crawdaddy, who never failed to impress us with his joy, kindness (he often performed at charity concerts), and irrepressible love for life. Thanks for the music and memories, Crawdaddy.

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Dale Sheppard Best personal trainer

Training by example Native Toledoan Dale Sheppard puts the “personal” in personal trainer. Begun as a personal interest in fitness after his time in the Marine Corps, Sheppard pursued a Dietetic Degree and Exercise Science Degree. For the past 13 years, he has worked as a personal trainer. In December 2006, he opened Quick Fit — a gym that specializes in 30-minute circuit training workouts.

After spending many years working in larger, more traditional gyms, Sheppard says Quick Fit is in a way “a little different and a little bit unique.” Surprisingly, Sheppard frequently does the exercises with his client. “We’re more engaged in the workouts; more involved in the workout.” People can stay amazingly motivated when they have their own personal coach working right beside them.

Quick Fit offers personal training, doubles training, and even group training. Instructorled classes, such as “Boot Camp Quick Fit Style” are also available. Still not motivated to get into Quick Fit founder Dale Sheppard shape? They offer a Pay To Lose promotion. That’s specializes in short but intense right. They will pay you for each pound you lose! personal training sessions Motivated now?

Sheppard summed it up best by saying, “We give clients an experience, not just a workout.” Quick Fit will soon be opening a second location in Perrysburg. Get up and out Toledo! You’re running out of excuses NOT to get in shape.

7601 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. 419-517-5035/www.quickfitohio.com. Hours are Mon – Fri 6a.m.-9p.m., Sat - Sun 8a.m.-2p.m.

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Greener gardens

Thinking about making a garden and want to do more to help the environment?

Jay Brewster, a registered landscape architect, hosts “How to Design & Install a Rain Garden” on T h u r s d a y, October 15, 7-9 p.m. Rain gardens are specifically designed to absorb runoff water from driveways, roofs and other impervious structures in your yard. They act as a bio-filtration system that reduces runoff into sewers and streams, and limits the pollutants and chemicals that make their way into our natural water. The class will be held in the Whitman Center in Temperance, MI (7777 Lewis Ave). For more information or to register, contact Mary Lunn at Monroe Community College, 734-384-4330.

UTilizing the sun

When it comes to paving the path toward using alternate energy sources, The University of Toledo makes the grade. UT recently installed 8 acres of solar panels, as well as its first wind turbine on the Scott Park campus of technologies. The solar panels produce nearly as enough energy to operate The Scott Park Campus. However, at night and during cloudy days, the college uses energy from traditional utilities. Chuck Lehnert, Vice

President of Construction explained, “The goal is to work with other corporate partners to start a storage project so we can utilize energy other than when the sun’s out.

The end goal is to neutralize our carbon footprint.”

For more information, visit UT’s website at www.utoledo.edu.

Owens gets wind of alternate energy source

In their continuous effort to become more green, Owens Community College has decided to do more than just use green energy sources. In addition to installing its first wind turbine, Owens has implemented a Wind Turbine Installation and Maintenance Technician certificate program. The 33 foot wind turbine helps power the Industrial and Engineering Technology buildings, and is used as an experiential learning tool.

18 unemployed or dislocated workers will be able to learn about the wind turbine through the new hands-on program, in an attempt to find new job opportunities. Owens also plans to install a 130 foot wind turbine in the near future that would also be a part of the new hands on learning program.

For more information call 567-661-7357.

—RB

Party on!

DOWNTOWN WHITEHOUSE WELCOMES EVENT PLANNING COMPANY, INVITE! EVENTS

Downtown Whitehouse is always open to a party, thanks to its newest business, Invite! events. The 4-yearold event planning company stepped out of owner Heather Baker’s home in September to set up permanent shop in the downtown area for hosting events.

Baker earned a public relations degree from Anderson University with the goal of becoming an event planner. When Invite! Events became a reality, Baker ran the business out of her home to accommodate her family.

“I wanted to be there to take care of my (three) kids. As they grew up and the business got bigger, I was able to open up the new site in Whitehouse,” Baker said.

The new facility provides space for unique additions, including a full Wixey Bakery with hot chocolate and hot teas, and a showcase for local artists’ paintings.

In the past, part of the event planning process was finding a venue for the party. Now, all events can be hosted in the Whitehouse location, and the interior can be decorated to fit the client’s desires.

UT’s new solar panels span 8 acres on the Scott Park campus.

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“Every month we will change the theme,” Baker said, “I’m really excited about that.”

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Possible themes include pumpkins in October and goldfish in June.

Still, if the client has an idea in mind, the venue could be set up to fit their idea.

“We don’t like the cookie cutter approach,” Baker said “We try to find out who the person is, and look at the budget and come up with a creative idea to make it a huge success and show their personality.”

Consistent with this creative approach, Baker says she sometimes prefers working with lower budgets because it forces her to be more creative to come up with a great party. Invite! works with every budget and has done weddings from $1,000 to $30,000.

“I think people will be really impressed with our events and how much we try to make the party theirs,” Baker said.

So bring in whatever party you envision, and Invite! Events will help you get the party started.

Open Tuesday through Saturday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., additional hours for events. 419-265-1466/ heather@inviteevents.com.

—RB

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Keep it moving

Longer lines at airport security checks are just one of the many effects of terrorist threats. To explain how terrorism affects the movement of goods in Northwest Ohio, the Toledo chapter of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals will host an event on Tuesday, October 13 at Claddagh Irish Pub. Agent Shannon Coats of the FBI and former Chief of Police, for the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority Mark Fisher will be guest speakers. Both speakers will present on the different forms of terrorism and how it can disrupt operations, specifically for local corporations. $25 CSCMP members, $30 nonmembers, $20 students. Registration starts at 5:30 p.m. To register or for more information, contact Lindsey Danforth at 419-266-0125 or cscmptoledo@gmail.com.

Walk 4 women

Warm up your walking shoes, the 2nd Annual Walk 4 Women takes place on Saturday, October 17 from 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. The event features kids activities, a raffle, and a 5K walk at Westfield Franklin Park.

All proceeds benefit the women and children of Aurora House, a comprehensive housing and life skills program that empowers homeless women and their children. $20 preregistration/$25 day of event.

Pre-walk activities start at 7:30 a.m. For more information, contact the Aurora Development Office at 419-244-3200.

—GS

Maumee’s historic homes welcome all

Maumee’s history is a long and rich one — evident when looking at its homes and buildings.

The Maumee Senior Center is hosting the 2009 Maumee Historic Home tour to showcase some of the city’s beautiful architecture.

The tour will be held Saturday, October 10, noon to 5 p.m., and will consist of 6 homes dating back to the early 1900s as well as The Commercial Building on River Road. The Glass City Opera will also be providing entertainment throughout the tour.

Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 day of. For more information or tickets contact the Maumee Chamber Office at 419-893-5805, or the Maumee Senior Center at 419-893-1994.

—RB

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Bald for bucks Toledoan raises funds unconventionally for staff holiday party

by Christy Penka A less than fruitful economy has forced Toledo residents to get creative when it comes to raising funds for their favorite local causes. Whether it be by rolling up their sleeves to wash cars or dancing at a soiree, despite the tough times Toledo has kept the spirit of giving in mind.

The economic crisis hasn’t lowered the spirit of Toledo resident, Lynn Carroll, who plans to shave her head as a fundraiser.

Her cause? A staff holiday party for the employees of Arbors at Sylvania. Carroll hopes to raise more than $1,500. “Arbors at Sylvania is an awesome place to work, and I want to put a smile on everyone’s face,” said Carroll. Carroll serves as a life enrichment coordinator and hopes that this party will make her co-workers feel extra special.

“The administrators and staff are a pleasure to work with. I just want everyone to feel special this season, despite the tough times.”

Carroll plans to make the cut at a public event Friday, October 16, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. A plethora of fall activities are set — bobbing for apples, apple passing, pumpkin painting, a three-legged race, a pumpkin pie eating contest and for those

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On October 16, Lynn Carroll will shave her head for an extra special holiday season. willing to dare the autumn temperatures, there will be a water balloon toss as well.

All of the activities will lead up to the main event, when the K100 radio station team will shave Caroll’s head.

As the donated funds rise, Carroll hopes Toledoans will continue to be supportive in helping her staff have some well-deserved fun. Check out Carroll’s “after” photo at www.toledocitypaper. com. For more information about the cause or to make a donation, contact Carroll at 419-351-9389.

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Vote early and often

Bottom of the barrel First things first. When we wrote about the T-Town elections, we had no idea the 12th position in the race for Toledo City Council would cause such consternation.

The top 12 Primary finishers qualify for the November 3 general election. The top six in November get elected. Less than 200 votes separate some guy named Mark Clark and youngster Terry Biel, which could lead to a mandatory recount.

Mark Clark has that creepy rhyming quality we so enjoy, but he was squeaked out by that nonentity named Biel--unless the recount proves otherwise.

Seriously, has anyone heard of either of these guys? History shows the odds of rising from 12th place in the primary to a seat on Toledo City Council about the same as the odds of Carty being re-re-reelected. He’s not in the running. Neither are Clark and Biel.

As we predicted, Terry Shankland slithered through the primary, based on continuous ballot presence and voter fatigue. Which chaps our shorts to no end. Fortunately he has the same shot at winning in November as Biel and, ummm, who? Oh, never mind.

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Howe? Kidd? Kelly? Ross? Who cares

That won’t stop us from speechifying.

We called ‘em as we sawed ‘em, and we’re ready to face da music. Following is the scorecard of our peerless prognostications. We aw’right.

FORGET THE BOARD OF

It’s not over ‘til the fat lady sings.

So they say. For the record, Linda Howe, nominal head of the LC Bored of Elections, is not obese so despite the fact that she’s a lady, alas, the singing must wait for a mandated recount. The September 15 primary election results ain’t over, folks.

Votes were counted and lost and found and counted. Soon to be recounted. In a few scientifically significant precincts.

Which could result in a subsequent complete recount. Possibly throwing the whole shebang into question.

ELECTIONS DIRECTOR.

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Nothing’s sacred in SwampTown politics

by Johnny Hildo

A few other seldom heard-ofs will be on the November ballot as well, but whatever.

Missing will be Opal Covey. As expected, God has infinite patience. We must await our prophetess until the time is right.

Like, maybe never?

Top o’ the heap As we predicted, Mike Bell and Keith Wilkowski passed muster and will be on the ballot for Mayor in November. We like both these Polar Bears.

We look forward to lively exchanges in candidate forums, which will differentiate between the policy wonk and the glad hander. Which ever is which..

It frightens us to see FOCers (Friends of Carty) and FOKers (Friends of Kest, as in Ray) surrounding Bell. We wonder where the FOJers (Friends of Jack, as in Ford) fall, given that Wilkowski betrayed Ford in the ‘05 primary but Bell’s buddies include prominent FOCers. Dem Party split, anyone?

We bid the rest of the former mayoral candidates a fond, meaning thankful, fare thee well.

Can you believe Jim Moody finished third? This sets up a strong run for Moody for Sylvania Township trustee. It should be easier for Moody and his family, considering he actually lives there.

D. Michael Collins’ abrasive, angry demeanor ran a weak fourth, which didn’t slow him down a bit. We still refuse to trust anyone who goes by an initial. At least Ben Konop’s YouTube explosion was in the first person. You go, Ben! The top six finishers in the Council race were incumbents, former incumbents, and wives of incumbents. Ludeman, Sarantou, McNamara, Copeland, Steel, and Gerken, in that order.

In tough times you go for what you know.

Instead of random names on a ballot. Or so it seems.

Same ol’, same ol’ The one prediction we whiffed on was so completely obvious, so on the money that we hang our head in shame for having missed it. Issue 2? We told ya it would fail. Mayor’s race? Nailed it. Council race? Yeah, right.

Seriously, though. It was an election.

In Lucas County, Ohio. Forget the Board of Elections Director. Howe? Kidd? Kelly? Ross? Who cares One thing you can always count on. There will be ballots lost, forgotten, thrown in the back of a van, shoved in a corner, put in a closet, or otherwise mishandled. Of course. But not to worry.

They all get counted eventually.

Or do they...

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Toledo unites for Domestic Violence Awareness Month Every October, America focuses on domestic violence as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In Northwest Ohio, thousands of people deal with domestic violence every day — every 28 minutes in Lucas County, 911 dispatchers receive a distress call related to domestic violence.

Throughout the month of October, local activists and nonprofit organizations are presenting several public events to help raise awareness about this oft-misunderstood and underreported social disease.

If you or someone you know is stuck in a domestic violence situation, call the Toledo Police Domestic Violence Unit 24 hours a day at 419-245-3717.

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OTHER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVOCACY/SUPPORT GROUPS

Independent Advocates help domestic violence victims begin new lives by Jason Webber

Family and Child Abuse Prevention Center 419-244-3053/fcapc.org

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n Monday, September 14 at approximately 2:32 p.m., Rachel Richardson posted the Toledo/Lucas County Victim-Witness following entry on her Facebook wall: “(I am) Assistance Program relieved to have a new prosecutor, and to not 419-213-4591 feel the need to put him on blast after a meeting The Link (24-hour crisis intervention) with he and the victim in a criminal domestic 419-352-1545 violence case this morning. he only, kind of, Ohio Domestic Violence Network blamed her for getting beat up by her boyfriend. (directory of emergency shelters) so far, so good...”

1-800-934-9840/ODVN.org As one of the cofounders of Independent Advocates, a court advocacy agency providing National Domestic Violence Hotline assistance to local victims of domestic violence, 1-800-799-SAFE Richardson often posts such sentiments on her online social network pages.

But she wishes to God she didn’t have to.

“We have a serious problem with domestic violence in Toledo,” says Richardson, seated across from Independent Advocates’ other cofounder Rebecca Facey. “And we have a “If a victim (is a complaining witness in) a serious problem with the abusers thinking they criminal domestic violence case in Toledo Municipal can get away with it.”

Court and then needs to go to Domestic Relations This social advocacy tag team founded court to get a civil protection order and so on, IA Independent Advocates (IA) in November 2007 provides the victim with the same advocate for all of as a way to help women who have been victimized those cases,” says Richardson. “It cuts down on the by domestic violence maneuver through the Rebecca Facey and Rachel Richardson take the message of Independent confusion and runaround for the victim. We keep court system, which can be a daunting and often Advocates to the streets at the 2009 Old West End Festival parade. the process streamlined and straight.” frustrating world. Domestic violence charges Independent Advocates provides all services are often dropped if the victim fails to appear in domestic violence charges against a spouse or household free of charge and the organization was granted court and many of them don’t out of fear of retaliation member. From coaching the victims on their legal nonprofit status in July of this year. Earlier this year, by the abuser, or feeling they cannot leave their abusive options to helping them file for child custody to the Richardson and Facey closed their Spitzer Building situation due to financial constraints. divorce proceedings, the two work with the individual office and became roommates in order to keep their costs complainants every step of the way, ensuring they are down.

That’s where Richardson and Facey come in.

“We need to let these women know they do have properly protected and treated fairly by the legal system.

“We get a lot of support from our community, and we’ve options and they don’t have to tolerate (the abuse),” says Since founding the organization, the women have helped tightened our proverbial belts to make this work,” says more than 200 women through IA’s court advocacy Richardson.

Richardson. “We’re two people with limited resources.

It’s a long, often complicated process, but Richardson program. They also have taught domestic violence But we need to get the message out to victimized women and Facey love what they do. They even have matching awareness and presentations on healthy relationships to that they have options.”

IA logo tattoos. When the two first met, they were more than 1000 people. They also will assist with anything both working as case workers at another advocacy else the victim needs to start a new life, from helping with Independent Advocates is hosting a fundraising resumes and job leads to finding a new place to live. organization, which both declined to name.

Independent Action Party (“Where Art and Advocacy According to Richardson, the main thing that “We started IA out of frustration. At the old Meet for Activism”) on Saturday, October 10 from 8 separates Independent Advocates from other court organization, we were encouraged to count our clients p.m. - midnight at the former Blade printing warehouse advocacy groups is their policy of working with the rather than serve them,” says Richardson.

(201 Morris St) near the Oliver House. There will be a domestic violence victim through the entire legal process, silent auction, live music and cash bar. $25 (advance), Through IA’s court advocacy program, Richardson from criminal court to domestic relations court or any $30 (door). 567-202-1741/www.iatoledo.org and Facey work alongside women who are pressing other legal proceeding.

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W ide awake

Municipal Court Presiding Judge Timothy C. Kuhlman discusses the legal aspects of domestic violence by Jason Webber

New stage drama heightens awareness about domestic violence by Jason Webber

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unicipal Court Presiding Judge Timothy Kuhlman has presided over hundreds of domestic violence cases in his courtroom throughout the years. Toledo City Paper spoke with him about the legal side of domestic violence cases ... and why this social problem continues.

A University of Toledo Urban Affairs Center study shows that more than two-thirds of domestic violence cases get dismissed. Why is this?

Because the victims fail to appear in court.

Classically, domestic violence is a crime committed without witnesses. It usually happens behind closed doors in one’s home, and the only witness the city has is the victim. If the victim is not in court, the city can’t go forward. Say the cops (respond to a domestic violence call), walk into a home and arrest the man.

They’re there and see (the woman) has a black eye, but the man says she got drunk and fell down. The cops don’t know; they weren’t there. It’s very difficult to pursue a case without the victim present. If they don’t appear in court, most of the time (the case) gets dismissed.

Why do so many people stay in abusive relationships?

An abusive relationship is a two-part issue. You have the batterer who has a problem — the desire to control someone else. They use all sorts of noncriminal tactics to do this -— isolating the victim from family, financial abuse (taking their paycheck, not letting them work), verbal threats, intimidation.

When it gets to the level of threat of harm, it becomes a crime. On the other side, you have the victim, who usually suffers from Battered Woman Syndrome. This is an entire way of thinking that doesn’t allow that person to get out of the abusive relationship. It has a lot to do with low self esteem. When you talk to women with this syndrome, you hear lots of statements like “it’s my fault” or “I deserved it.” When you have an abusive relationship, you have two people who need to implement new ways of thinking.

Unfortunately, abuse is often generational. People who were raised in that kind of environment often think that’s how you show love and the process repeats itself.

What do you think about court advocates?

Court advocacy groups often look at the courts and see a system that doesn’t help a domestic violence victim in the way that we would like to see them helped. They come to us and ask “What can you do to make this better for the victim?” I say, “Nothing.”

I want to be clear on what everyone’s role is. What the courts can do for the victim is ensure that their rights allowing for safe access to the courts are being upheld. People have traditionally looked to judges to deal with the issue of domestic violence, but we need to look at the social network that’s there to provide support to both victims of domestic violence and the abuser. The court’s part is to provide a fair forum (for both parties), but to really address this problem, we cant solely look to the criminal justice process — the real change will only take place out of the court system. We do what we can to give the victim a fair opportunity to present their case. But the system is impartial and it should be. The advocates want a system that favors the victim, but the courts are not about that. Both sides must have a fair opportunity to present their case.

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aJuan Turner’s new play aims to wake up Toledo to the reality of domestic violence.

“Even today, (domestic violence) is still a taboo topic,” says Toledo-based playwright Turner, whose production Wake Up debuts at the Maumee Indoor Theater Saturday, October 3.

“Domestic violence goes on more than people know and it’s still something that is not discussed very openly.”

Wake Up, the fourth stage play Turner has written and produced, draws upon the physical and verbal abuse he suffered during his childhood in Flint, Michigan. “(This play) allows me to take my abuse and put a positive spin upon it.”

In addition to writing and directing Wake Up, Turner also plays one of the main characters — Andre Mitchell, a bitter former superstar athlete who abuses Nikesha (Kamesha Atkins), his girlfriend and the mother of his child. The play explores their complicated relationship and the need for both parties to “wake up.” “(Andre) has no love for himself, so it is impossible for him to love his girl,” says Turner, who wrote the play to coincide with Domestic Violence Awareness Month. “He needs to wake up and understand the choices he’s made in his life and the consequences of those choices. She needs to wake up because she’s being abused, and she needs to come around to realizing that his behavior is unacceptable.”

Turner says his ultimate goal with Wake Up is not only to shine a spotlight on domestic violence, but also to make his audience think about their choices in life.

“Life is all about the choices we make,” says Turner, who originally titled the play Choices. “We have to understand that every choice we make leads to a consequence. Wake Up looks at two people who are making a series of wrong choices. I want this play to empower men and women who have an issue (with domestic violence) to look within themselves to try and change their behavior.”

Wake Up opens at the Maumee Indoor Theatre (601 Conant St.) on Saturday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m. $10 (advance)/$15 (at the door).

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READ ‘EM AND WEEP LOCAL STATISTICS ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN LUCAS COUNTY A domestic violence call is made to 911 every 28 minutes.

A person is charged with domestic violence every 2.6 hours.

A person is booked on a domestic violence charge every 3.1 hours.

Approximately 18,000 emergency domestic violence calls are made to 911 each year.

Approximately 2,200 domestic violence charges are filed in the Toledo Municipal Court each year. In 2004, domestic violence charges comprised 28% of the criminal docket in the Toledo Municipal Court.

Approximately 87% of all domestic violence charges filed in the Toledo Municipal Court involve male perpetrators.

Women represent approximately 85% of all domestic violence victims.

The average domestic violence arrest costs the City approximately $2,000. The City’s criminal justice response to domestic violence costs about $4.4 million a year.

This figure does not include the cost of other interventions such as health care services, mental health services, shelter services, lost wages and productivity, victim advocacy, child protective services and batterer intervention programs.

In 2004, Lucas County taxpayers spent over $3.3 million to house domestic violence offenders in the Lucas County Jail, the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio, and the Juvenile Detention Center.

Since 2003, there have been 64 confirmed domestic violence-related homicides and/or suicides in Lucas County.

In 2007, domestic violence was the leading cause of murder in Lucas County, representing 9 of the 17 homicides that year.

Over 1,000 civil protection orders are issued by the Lucas County Domestic Relations Court each year.

The cast of Wake Up takes a break from rehearsal.

Facts provided by Gabrielle Davis, director of the University of Toledo College of Law Domestic Violence Clinic.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month events SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 JuJuan Turner’s ‘Wake Up,’ stage drama about the effects of domestic violence from local playwright Turner. 7:30 p.m.

Maumee Indoor Theater, 601 Conant St. $15. 419-467-3281/ www.newlifetheater.com MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 2009 Annual Silent Witness Unveiling, memorial and tribute to Toledo-area women murdered by their domestic partners in the past decade. Sponsored by the BGSU Women’s Center.

6:30 p.m. Dayspring Assembly of God Church, 17360 N. Dixie Hwy., Bowling Green. 419-372-7227/ www.bgsu.edu/offices/women Community Forum to End Domestic Violence/Sexual Abuse, certified domestic violence abuse counselor CeCe Norwood leads this public forum/discussion on the effects of domestic violence and what we can do to stop it. Bring a brown bag

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lunch. 11:30 - 1 p.m. Elizabeth House (located on Notre Dame Academy property), 3837 Secor Road. 419-729-0245/ www.mynirvananow.org THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 Domestic Violence on the College Campus, discussion and presentation from Lynn Jacquot, Director of the YWCA Battered Women Shelter, about how college-aged women can protect themselves from intimate partner abuse. 12:30 p.m. Jane Eberly Eager Conference Room, Tucker Hall 180.

419-530-8570 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 Independent Action Party, fundraiser for Independent Advocates, featuring music, local art exhibits and demonstrations, and locally produced/grown food. Former Blade printing warehouse, 201 Morris. 8 p.m. - midnight. $30.

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Over the years, we’ve highlighted your favorite local restaurants in our annual Dining Awards, and, dear readers, we hope you’re hungry for more! Thanks to your hundreds of ballots, we have a heaping helping of the most delicious and happenin’ restaurants and bars in the Toledo area. So grab a fork and settle in for a sample of the Glass City’s best!

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winners best new restaurant shai mediterranean cafe

Fresh and fast, Shai Mediterranean Café (5236 Monroe St. 419-593-0083) has stolen the hearts of Toledo area diners since opening in December 2008. Their diverse menu — from Mediterrean favorites like Chicken Shawarma and Shish Tawook Platters to sandwiches and vegetarian options — are simple, delicious and reasonably priced.

Levis Commons’ J.B.’s Sarnie Shoppe (4195 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-931-1080) wraps up the number two spot with quality sandwiches, comforting soups and fresh salads.

best place to pop the question

mancy’s steakhouse

TCP readers know that a special question deserves a very special place. Before popping the question, they head to Mancy’s Steakhouse (953 Phillips Ave. 419-476-4154/www.mancys.com), where over 200 kinds of carefully cellared wines calm the nerves and fine dining makes make the evening an experience.

Real Seafood Co. (22 Main St. 888-456-3463/ realseafoodcorestaurant.com) is next to host lovebirds looking to tie the knot.

best outdoor patio el camino real

The inside of El Camino Real (2500 Sylvania Ave. 419-472-0700/ elcaminorealoh.com) boasts vivid colors and authentic décor, but beyond the doors is where the party’s at. An expansive deck, full bar and live entertainment make it the perfect place to catch some “sol.”

Chuck’s (4477 Monroe St. 419-720-3370/ chucksonmonroe.net) new patio, with poured concrete countertops, intelligent LED lighting and comfortable seating, comes in as the runner-up.

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chef

tim childers

at basin st. grille Outstanding. Outstanding, this guy. It’s little wonder why TCP readers voted Basin St. Grille Chef Tim Childers as the best chef in Toledo. Not only does he make some of the meanest Cajun dishes in the region – try his bacon-wrapped barbecue jumbo sea scallops if you don’t believe us – but Childers has cooked for the area’s best restaurants during his 14 years of practicing the culinary arts. He was the founding sous chef at Mancy’s Bluewater Grille, a supervisor at Maumee Bay Brewing Company, and a cook at Diva (Gosh, how we miss that place!), and Detroit’s Rattlesnake Club. Most recently, he worked as a chef at the now-defunct Rouge Bistro in Sylvania. If you’ve never sampled Childers’ work—like, say, his delectable calamari tossed with herbs and almonds—get to Basin St. and taste what all the fuss is about.

runner up: john wesley at encore

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restaurant that best says “toledo” tony packo’s

There’s no denying it — one look at the celebrity signed bun lined walls and you know you’re in Toledo. That’s why Tony Packo’s (5827 Monroe St. 419-472-9300/tonypackos.com) packs in the votes as the best rep for T-town.

Their authentic Hungarian hot dogs and “Old World” Chicken Paprikas make us proud to claim all 5 Toledo area locations as our own.

It’s easy for folks to feel at home at Nick & Jimmy’s (4956 Monroe.

419-720-3370/nickandjimmys.com). Their homemade soups and sandwiches and laidback atmosphere brought them into second place.

healthiest restaurant

shai mediterranean cafe Shai Mediterranean (5236 Monroe St. 419-593-0083) proves that healthy food doesn’t have to compromise taste.

None of their food (with the exception of the French fries) are frozen and you can watch your food be cooked to order. A varied menu of smoothies, organic coffee drinks, nutritious platters and vegetarian dishes make eating right a treat. Try their veggie wrap, a combo of fresh veggies with only 7 grams of fat.

Following second is Organic Bliss (3723 King Rd., Sylvania. 419-517-7796/ organicblissmarket.com), Sylvania’s gem for organic and natural foods.

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best highfalutin dessert the melting pot

The Melting Pot’s (58396 Monroe St. 419-885-6358/meltingpot.com) desserts are so top-notch, eating them is a true experience. “Dip into something different” with their Cookies ‘n Cream Marshmallow Dream, Flaming Turtle (chocolate, caramel, and pecans flambéed tableside) or Bananas Foster fondues. Or unwind with an after-dinner drink suited for any sweet tooth, including the Mint Kiss, Crème Brulee Martini and White Chocolate Cappucino.

TCP readers sweet talk Basin St. Grille (5201 Monroe St. 419.843-5660) by putting them in the second spot.

best place to be seen doc watson’s

South Toledo’s Doc Watson’s (1515 S. Byrne Rd. 419-389-6003/docwatsonstoledo.com) may not be ritzy, but TCP readers know it’s still the best place to be seen. We’re guessing it’s because of its welcoming neighborhood bar vibe. From their homemade foods to their daily specials, Doc Watson’s knows how to make people feel good and have fun.

With its unique ambiance and the theatrics of the hibachi style dining room, Sakura (5294 Monroe St. 419-843-1300/sakuratoledo.com) heats up Toledo as the runner up.

best creative cakes/pastries cake in a cup

Big tastes come in small packages at Cake in a Cup (3801 W. Central Ave. 419-491-1104/cakeinacuptoledo. com) Over 30 flavors rotate through the menu each month, and tasty masterpieces like Pretty in Pink (a celebration of strawberry), Lemon Cream (a citrus cake with a zesty creamy frosting finish), and Black Bottom (dark chocolate with a baked-in chocolate chip cheesecake frosting) are baked fresh daily.

If that doesn’t satisfy your sweet tooth, head to runner-up, Estons Gourmet Creations (6600 W. Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. 419-885-9442/ estonsgourmetcreations.com), where seven layer signature cakes, cheesecakes, cupcakes, and brownies abound.

best breakfast for the sunday morning hangover star diner

Regretting a night of legendary debauchery? Star Diner (multiple locations/419-472-8300) serves up the tastiest homemade remedies with their large-portioned breakfast platters. And, even if you spent all your money drinking, their menu items are reasonably priced.

Doc Watson’s (1515 S. Byrne Rd. 419-389-6003/ docwatsonstoledo.com) sizzles in second with their breakfast sandwiches, omelets and skillets.

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hottest

bartender cori nusbaum at doc watson’s

True “hotness” comes from within— that natural, spicy charisma the Jazz Generation referred to as “it” or “moxie.” Doc Watson’s bartender Cori Nusbaum most definitely has “it,” as evidenced by the number of votes she received by TCP readers in our “Hottest Bartender” category.

Vivacious, outgoing, and friendly, Nusbaum’s the kind of mixologist that you tip more than 20 percent.

Best of all, she loves her job and her regular customers. “I really love working here,” says the 22-year old Oregon native. “This place is so great.

I love everyone I work with. (Doc Watson’s) is the Cheers of Toledo.”

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best place to unwind after work doc watson’s

After a long day on the clock, it can be hard to give up hard earned money for a fun night out. But Doc Watson’s (1515 S. Byrne Rd. 419-389-6003/ docwatsonstoledo.com) daily homemade food and drink specials — Power Hour, Happy Hour, all you can eat deals and more — are an affordable way to take the edge off.

Russ’ Lounge (5329 Dorr St. 419-536-5326) takes it easy as the number two spot to unwind.

silliest/wildest waitstaff hooter’s

Maybe it’s their swimsuit contest, their extra-friendliness — or maybe just the bright orange shorts. Whatever it is, the staff at Hooter’s (4782 Monroe St. 419-473-8661/ hooters.com) has it.

Next up on the “staff gone wild” list? Maumee’s Village Idiot (309 Conant St., Maumee. 419-893-7281/ villageidiotmaumee.com).

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best place to have dinner after a show

bravo! cucina italiana Before the curtains open, Toledoans dine at Bravo! Cucina Italiana (5001 Monroe St. 419-472-1200/ bravoitalian.com), where hearty dishes of pizza and pasta settle you in for a comfortable night of fine entertainment.

The Elephant Bar (5001 Monroe St. 419-474-5061/elephantbar.com), with its theatrical and colorful atmosphere, entertains and delights in the number two spot.

best mom & pop owned restaurant inky’s italian

Even if you’re not Italian, you feel like family when you step into Inky’s Italian Foods (3945 North Detroit Ave. 419-476-0500/inkysitalianfoods.com). The Incorvaia brothers opened Inky’s in 1957, and since then, little has changed, including the family recipes and the 50-year-old restaurant sign. Known for their thin crust pizza and comforting pasta dishes, it has the family charm that Toledoans love.

Next of kin is J & D’s (1534 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-476-5013), feeding and treating Toledoans just like family.

best expense account lunch mancy’s steakhouse

When it comes to wowing a potential client, Mancy’s Steakhouse (953 Phillips Ave. 419-476-4154/mancys.com) knows how to get the job done. The intimate setting and exquisite culinary offerings creates a hazy line between business and pleasure.

J. Alexander’s (4315 Talmadge Rd. 419-474-8620/jalexanders.com) is the next place TCP readers go when swiping the company card.

best place for late night dining fricker’s

When the belly starts rumbling after the sun’s gone down, Fricker’s (multiple locations/ frickers.com) is ready to quell your hunger. Chicken wings, burgers, tenders and more are served up at several Toledo area locations until the kitchen closes at 1 a.m.

Coming in second is Doc Watson’s (1515 S. Byrne Rd. 419-389-6003), serving night owls with a special late night menu Friday – Saturday, midnight – 1 a.m., Sunday 11 p.m. – midnight.

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most expensive, but so worth it bluewater grille

With a menu full of the finest fresh seafood — swordfish, lobster, mussels, Atlantic salmon — and a wine list that stretches with American and international wines to pair with any dish, it’s easy to rack up a tab at Bluewater Grille (461 W. Dussel Dr., Maumee. 419-724-2583/ mancys.com). But, Toledoans know the superior dining is worth every penny.

Mancy’s Steakhouse (953 Phillips Ave. 419-476-4154/ mancys.com) is second for splurging on supper.

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best road trip restaurant country charm

If you’re hitting the road, you better head West, towards Country Charm Cafe in Metamora (110 E. Main St. 419-644-9600). This small town café delights with home-cooked meals at reasonable prices, making it the perfect roadside stop.

Want to get out of T-town, but save on gas? Shucker’s Restaurant in Swanton (14260 Airport Hwy. 419-825-5502) claims the number two spot for dining after driving.

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best waterfront restaurant navy bistro

Navy Bistro (26 Main St. 419-697-6289/cousinosrestaurants.com) splashes into the number one spot for the dining room with a view. Looking onto the Maumee River and the Toledo skyline, it’s the place TCP readers go when they want delicious food and something pretty to look at.

Their neighbor, Zia’s (20 Main St. 419-697-7138/ziasrestaurant.com) is the next to feed our senses with divine Italian dishes and an excellent waterfront view.

best restaurant we wish was still open rouge bistro

When Sylvania’s Rouge Bistro closed its doors, hearts broke, stomachs growled and couples looking for a special night out were at a loss. The elegant atmosphere and fresh, seasonal menu made for fine, yet comfortable dining.

The Cooker Restaurant is the second place Toledoans are hoping for a comeback.

best bartender

matt macallister at nick & jimmy’s

Matt MacAllister knows how to serve ‘em. After growing up in the family restaurant biz and getting 6 years of experience under his bartending belt, the 27-year-old now keeps it flowing at Nick and Jimmy’s (4956 Monroe St. 419-472-0756/nickandjimmys.com).

When he’s off the clock, you may catch him downing his signature drink “the MacAllister,” a double Jameson with – “it’s got to be” – Vernors.

You can catch Toledo’s second favorite man behind the counter, Jakes Gentry, at Doc Watson’s (1515 S. Byrne Rd. 419-389-6003/docwatsonstoledo.com.)

best happy hour the distillery

The Distillery’s (4311 Heatherdowns 419-382-1444/ thedistillery.com) drink specials are so good it’s no wonder the party never stops. Power hour every day from 8-9 p.m. and early power hour every Wednesday and Friday from 5-6 p.m. boast $1 domestic beer bottles and mixed well drinks.

We’ll drink to that!

And how about another round for Sports Venue (7625 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania 419-517-1044/sportsvenuebarandgrill. net)? This Sylvania bar hails the runner-up spot.

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best

martini/ bloody mary sakura

‘Tis little wonder readers voted Sakura as having the best martini list in the region.

Consider the long-stemmed bird they teasingly call the Nasty Girl Martini. Made with Jose Cuervo Especial, peach Schnapps and pineapple juice, this babe is the Mae West of adult beverages – regal and classy ... and makes you feel like doing naughty things. Sakura’s ‘tini menu has something to shake up all tastes, whether you want something sweet (Key Lime Martini), something dry (Saketini) or something unexpected (Sakura FunTini, made with vodka, rum and two juices).

Speaking of unexpected, we were a bit skeptical when we saw they also won ‘Best Bloody Mary,’ but one taste and we were fundamentalist believers. This sinus-clearing concoction wakes up your taste buds with just the right touch of bite. We know where we’re going the next time we need a little of the hair of the dog.

runner-up (martini): basin st. grille runner-up (bloody mary): frogtown johnnie’s

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best toledo bar doc watson’s

What’s not to love about a bar that has daily, weekly and even monthly food and drink specials? Not only does Doc Watson’s (1515 S. Byrne Rd. 419-389-6003/docwatsonstoledo. com) keep the drinks flowing, they serve up mean breakfasts, hearty hamburger lunches, and full dinners of steaks and pastas. Three cheers to Doc’s for keeping our bellies and pocketbooks always happy!

Chuck’s (4477 Monroe St. 419-720-3370/chucksonmonroe.net), a neighborhood bar with a life of its own, is next on the list for best bars in T-town.

best sylvania bar the village inn

In Sylvania, The Village Inn (4984 Holland Sylvania Rd., Sylvania 419-882-0338/viroadhouse.com) lures visitors with a hard-to-miss sign that promises the essentials — beer and food. Their large patio and varied menu (one for Cougar fans and one for Wildcats) are just as enticing.

When there’s no more room at the Inn, TCP readers hop into Frogtown Johnnies (6725 W. Central Ave. 419-843-2999).

best maumee bar dale’s

You don’t have to know football to feel welcome at Dale’s (322 Conant St. 419-8933113). All you have to know is, no matter what, you’re a Buckeye fan. Maumee’s corner bar is famous for its sports garb lined walls and peanut shell covered floors.

Across the street, the Village Idiot (309 Conant St. 419-893-7281) serves the “creative class” with plenty of booze and pizza.

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best oregon bar yeeha’s

It may be across the water, but TCP readers know that the trip to Yeeha’s (3150 Navarre Ave. 419-691-6880/yeehas.com) is worth it for some fun. Whether you’re playing cornhole on their spacious patio, jammin’ to live entertainment, or just enjoying a steak dinner, they have something for everyone. And, their courtesy shuttle service (to pick you up or take you home) is the first of its kind in the area.

Buffalo Wild Wings (3555 Navarre Ave. 419-691-9453/ buffalowildwings.com) flies into second with their hot wings and cold drinks.

best perrysburg bar bar louie

Not your average neighborhood bar, Bar Louie (4105 Levis Commons Blvd. 419-874-9774/ restaurants-america.com) in Levis Commons takes the cup as Perrysburg’s finest. We’re guessing it’s the warm, hip vibe that plays out in everything from the real woodwork and stone pillars to the unique specialty cocktails. If it’s a meal you’re after, Bar Louie’s got bite — their burgers, sliders, pizzas and sandwiches are perfect for satisfying any appetite.

In downtown Perrysburg, Stella’s (104 Louisiana Ave. 419-873-8360/ stellasrestaurantandbar.com) comes in next with its extraordinary taste – from the design of its atmosphere to the entrees, steaks and sandwiches that fill its menu.

best bowling green bar

uptown downtown sports bar & deli With two floors of entertainment, BG’s Uptown Downtown Sports Bar & Deli (162 N. Main St. 419-352-9310/myspace. com/uptowndowntownbg) is filled with fun from top to bottom. 21 and over guests can enjoy the sports bar atmosphere of Downtown, with its 18 plasma TVs, pool tables and pay-per-view sporting events. Uptown welcomes 18 and over guests with a dance floor, welcoming everything from Top 40 hits to R&B tunes.

Nate & Wally’s Fishbowl (149 E. Wooster 419-353-3209/myspace.com/nateandwallysfishbowl. com) swims into second place as a BG favorite.

best appetizer the beirut

Ah, The Beirut (4082 Monroe St. 419-473-0885/beirutrestaurant.com) ... where Mediterranean specialties like warm grape leaves, creamy hummus, and fresh fattoush have delighted Toledo area diners since 1977. The best part about their appetizers is the potential to sample a variety of their flavorful and wonderfully seasoned dishes.

Arriving in second is Basin St. Grille (5201 Monroe St. 419-843-5600), serving up delicious appetizers from their Southern-inspired menu.

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best restaurant wine selection mancy’s steakhouse With its six-page wine list, Mancy’s Steakhouse (953 Phillips Ave. 419-476-4154/ mancys.com) proudly boasts Toledo’s most extensive wine selection. Many of their red wines are stored in the cellar, suspended high above the main bar. And, with such a wide variety, diners can find the perfect glass for any taste and budget.

best restaurant beer selection granite city

With a name like Granite City Food & Brewery (2300 Village Dr. Maumee 419-878-9050), you’d think it’d be the place to go for the perfect brew. And, with a full shelf of handcrafted micro-brewed beers, it certainly lives up to the name. From Northern Light Lager to Brother Benedict’s Bock, each beer offers something different, and is accompanied with a list of complementing menu items.

Granite City fans also appreciate the Mug Club, a reward program for frequent visitors.

Doc Watson’s (1515 S. Byrne Rd. 419-389-6003/ docwatsonstoledo.com) gets a toast for its spirits as the second best line up of unique and flavorful brews.

Ciao! Ristorante (6064 Monroe St. Sylvania. 419-882-6014/ ciaorestaurant.com), led by Certified Sommelier Eric Arsenault, is “secondo” for their carefully selected wine selection.

best margarita el camino

It’s not the first time El Camino Real (2500 Sylvania Ave. 419-472-0700/elcaminorealoh. com) has claimed the top spot for their margaritas, and we’re guessing it won’t be the last. TCP readers love the flavor and “strength” of El Camino’s cocktails. Stick with the traditional or go tropical with their

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strawberry, raspberry, peach, mango or passion fruit flavors.

For a blueberry margarita, Toledoans head to Ventura’s (7742 W. Bancroft 419-841-7523/toledostripletreat.com) where flavors like Italian, Maui, Mango and more helped them take runner-up spot for best margarita.

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service

rockwell’s steakhouse and lounge Servers refilling your water before you even realize you need a refill. A kitchen that understands and accommodates the Sally Albrights of the world who need everything “on the side.” No wonder TCP readers elected Oliver House cornerstone Rockwell’s as home to the best service in Toledo. But what makes this service so special? According to Assistant Manager Ellie Barnett, a Rockwell’s server understands that they’re not just performing a job— t Yoho and assistan wn Da r rve se they’re part of a long ll’s Rockwe ett manager Ellie Barn tradition ... one that must be preserved.

“Our servers understand that we have some of the highest standards (in the restaurant business),” said Barnett. “Not only do we want our customers to literally have the best dining experience they’ve ever had, but we understand that we have a responsibility to maintain the integrity of this location. The Oliver House is the oldest working commercial building in Toledo, and it’s more than just a job here—it’s a part of us.”

Mark Smith, a server for 14 years, concurs: “The thing that sets us apart is consistency. People tend to stay here once they get trained because they want to work for the best.”

runner-up : doc watson’s

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Cooking up the impossible

Toledo area chefs compete in fundraiser for local agencies

By Gina Sares Rice, peanut butter, canned meats, dry beans — they may not sound like ingredients for a gourmet meal, but a handful of Toledo area chefs are up for the challenge.

Using these ingredients and other food bank items, local chefs will compete in Dinner: Impossible on Sunday, October 18, 7 p.m. at Hilton Toledo.

The premiere event, hosted by the Harbor House and Toledo Seagate Food Bank, will challenge individuals to create impressive dishes using food bank items, supplemented with each chef ’s spices, sauces and additions.

Donna Perras, Executive Director at Harbor House, was inspired with the fundraising idea from watching one of her favorite shows, Dinner: Impossible on Food Network. Perras was looking for a unique event idea that would help Local chefs choose a random box to raise awareness and funding for the lodiscover their possible ingredients for cal agencies.

Dinner:Impossible.

Complete with the element of surprise, chefs from local places — including Grumpy's, 3100 Restaurant (at the Hilton), Brandywine Country Club, Maumee Chop House, The Beirut, Grape Leaf and Owens Community College Food, Nutrition and Hospitality classes — chose a random box filled with food bank items.

Participating chef Jennifer Shemak from Grumpy's was excited to find frozen chicken thighs in her box of ingredients. Other items included rice, rice krispies, peanut butter, green beans and sliced carrots. The recipe for her entry came quickly to mind — a Gluten-Free Asian Chicken Salad, with a side of rice krispie crackers.

Chef Jennifer will join other competing chefs who will bring their prepared dishes to the event, where local judges will vote on their favorite. There will also be a People's Choice Award for grazing guests.

In addition to raising money and awareness of a local cause, Chef Jennifer says the event also proves that "you can be creative with food." And, despite limited resources, it is possible to have a delicious, gourmet meal.

Tickets for the gala event are $45, and food donations will also be accepted at the door for the Toledo Seagate Food Bank. The event will also feature a silent auction. Proceeds will support Harbor House, an organization that assists homeless and chemically dependent women in recovery by gaining self-sufficiency and a productive place in society.

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Graze-ful giving

Maumee Valley Save-A-Pet is raising funds for their four-legged friends with an event that’s in very good taste. Their 2009 Amazin’ Grazin’ Auction and Dinner on Friday, October 16 at 7 p.m. at Central Park West Banquet Facility will satisfy grazers with a smorgasbord of delicious items from around the world.

Auction items, such as jewelry, toys, food, and art, will also be available for bid. The event will benefit Maumee Valley's foster program and the shelter. $35/person, $60/couple, $240/table of eight. For tickets, to donate, to become a sponsor or for more info, call 419-537-9663.

Wine and wishes

Vices and virtues usually don’t mix, but the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northwest Ohio has found a way to combine good fun with doing good. Vines & Vices, on Thursday, October 1 from 6 p.m. 10 p.m., will treat taste buds with scrumptious hors d’oeuvres and delectable desserts paired with wines to raise money for the Foundation.

Hosted outdoors at The Town Center at Levis Commons, the event, which has drawn over 500 supports in past years, will feature an allyou-can-eat menu prepared by Levis Commons

Maumee Bay Brewing Company left us over a year ago, but is now back with renewed sense of self. Described as a “basement bar” by manager Neil Kovacik, Mutz has a more casual feel than other establishments in the Oliver House.

Its distinct atmosphere creates a nice balance for a variety of experiences. Eat at Rockwell’s, enjoy a sweet dessert at Petit Fours, then dip down to Mutz to catch the end of the game.

This laid back atmosphere is complete with pool tables, air hockey, arcade games and, of course, a cold Buckeye. Stop by on Thursdays for Karaoke and brick oven pizzas. 27 Broadway St., Toledo. 419-243-1302.

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restaurants. “It’s a great opportunity for the Foundation to reach out to a new group of people and for us to come together as a community,” says Melissa Rozik, the Foundation’s Special Event Coordinator. Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased online at www.shopleviscommons.com.

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Sampling Japanese traditions

Preserving the harvest

To celebrate autumn and traditional Japanese culture, Elaine’s Tea Shoppe is hosting Japanese Fall Festival Tea on Saturday, October 3. From 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Porter will share her knowledge of Japanese history, including Geishas and the Kimono, with the opportunity for guests to try on a Kimono. A variety of Japanese foods, such as Fruit Sushi and other finger desserts, will accompany traditional Japanese teas like Japanese Sencha, Genmaicha (or popcorn tea), and Kyoto Cherry Rose Festival tea. $25. Reservations are required.

419-885-1515.

Have a craving for peaches after its season? The Ohio State University Extension is helping you demystify the science of food

Cocoa concoction

Chocolate lovers are making a toast to

Bar Louie’s newest martini, The Caffeinator.

Made with Van Gogh Double Espresso Vodka, Butterscotch Liqueur and cream, the sweet, sippable dessert is a rich favorite. And, it features a new unique garnish — the Cholive. The skewered dark chocolate truffle is made with dark chocolate and filled with a decadent Vermont whole cream ganache. Bar Louie is one of the first to feature this innovative garnish, made by The Cholive Company in Milwaukee, WI. 4105 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-8749774/www.restaurants-america.com/barlouie.

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Welcome back, Mutz

The wait is over. Mutz is back and better than ever. This extension of the

high spirits

Tastings at the Beer and Wine Cave

[ wednesday, september 30 ]

Tastings take place Wednesdays 6-8pm, Thursdays 5-7pm. $10 beer, $15 wine.

Beer and Wine Cave, 4400 Heatherdowns. www.toledomeatsandmore.com.

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Pumpkin beers and Fall wines

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Great beers from various states and wines from around the globe

October 14-15

Breckenridge Beer Tasting and find your style of wine

Chicks for Charity Wine Tasting

6-8pm. Gather your friends for a Chicks night out and sample some of the lovely wines available at The Andersons. Tasty treats will be offered to accompany the various wines. $15 per ticket ($5 of each ticket sold will be donated to The Victory Center). Tickets may be purchased at The Andersons Maumee location at the Customer Service Counter.

The Andersons, Illinois Ave. Maumee.

[ wednesday, october 3 ]

Island Wine Festival

11am-6pm. Representatives from wineries across the United States will be on hand for festival goers to sample more than 250 award-winning wines. Great food, a display on the history of island wineries, and winery and grape related merchandise will also be avaialble. $5, includes souvenir wine sampling glass with admission. The festival takes under the Big Top downtown in DeRivera Park.

11am-6pm. Put-in-Bay.

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Vines and Vices

6-10pm. Vines and Vices will boast wines to please every palate, as well as scrumptious hors d’oeuvres and delectable desserts provided by Levis Commons restaurants. Tickets are $50 per person. Please contact Melissa at Make-A-Wish for more information or call 419-244-WISH. The Town Center At Levis Commons, 3215 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg.

culinary [ monday, october 5]

Let’s Do Lunch

7-8pm. The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is introducing a series of three programs geared toward parents and families interested in living a greener lifestyle. This program will discuss how to pack a healthy lunch that’s better for your family and the planet. Meet other families and, as always, bring your own tips.

419-259-5209. www.toledolibrary.org.

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preservation with their workshop on Sunday, October 5.

The free event, held at Sanger Library from 6 -7:30 p.m., will teach techniques like canning, freezing and drying fresh fruits and vegetables. It will also discuss how to choose the best preservation method, tools of the trade, and the importance of food safety.

For more information and to reserve your spot, call the OSU Extension, Lucas County, at 419-213-4254.

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Big Reds

5-8:30pm. Enjoy a selection of four big, bold red wines. $10. Aficionado Wine & Cigars, 26567 N. Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. www.aficionadowineandcigars.com.

[ wednesday, october 7]

Dillon House Victorian Tea

1-3pm. One of Fremont’s finest examples of Victorian-era architecture is the setting for a formal tea. The elegance of the 19th-century is re-created for guests at the historic Dillon House, built in 1873.

Featured performer Karri Danner entertains on dulcimer. Advance reservations are required.

Seating is limited. $20 adults, $12 children. 800-998-7737. www.rbhayes.org. Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Spiegel Grove Corner of Hayes and Buckland, Fremont.

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N O I ACT EBBER

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ACTION, KIDS! The Toledo region’s next generation of filmmakers will display their cinematic talent at the High School Filmmakers Festival, which will be held in the Festival McMaster Center of the Main Library on Saturday, October 10 at 1 p.m. Admission is free and seating is limited, so arrive early!

Carleton “Cap” Averill II, festival co-founder

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Friday, October 9 Opening Night Gala (black tie), The big kickoff for the cinematic event of the year. Food, cash bar, meet and greet with the festival organizers, promoters and talent. $60. 7 p.m. Tickets at Valentine box office Opening Night Screening, The show opens with a great block of short films, beginning at 8 p.m. Film subjects range from a botched assassination attempt (filmed in Downtown Toledo by director Cole Simon) to a documentary from Darin Hohman about BGSU’s Spirit Crew.

Saturday, October 10 Call of the Wild, Festival co-organizer Richard Iott executive produced this family-friendly adaptation of Jack London’s wilderness classic, starring Christopher Lloyd of Back to the Future and “Taxi” fame. 10 - 11:30 a.m. Free admission.

Screening 1A, A four-hour block of films, including a special screening of Glass City, a cinematic love letter to Toledo from local filmmaker Cole Simon, Le(s)banese, a documentary about gay women in Lebanon, and Nice Knowing You, a film from Toledo native Joe Burke about saying goodbye to college friends. See ticket info below. 1 - 5 p.m.

In/Significant Others, New feature from acclaimed director/producer John Schwert, this film examines the lives of different people in different cities who are all interconnected somehow in the same homicide investigation. See ticket info below. 3:30 - 5 p.m.

Screening 4, This block of small features includes a film from Spain (Because There Are Things That We Never Forget)) about a ball kicked into an “evil old lady’s yard” and the dire consequences, and stopmotion animated short The Anchorite, a surreal piece about a homeless muralist. See ticket info below. 9 - 10:30 p.m.

Be advised there’s much, much more going on than what is printed here! Visit www. blackswampfilmfestival.com for a full schedule.

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Sunday, October 11 My Stepdad’s a Freakin’ Vampire, Comedy feature from director David Matheny about his bloodsucking new daddy. See ticket info below.

1 - 2:30 p.m.

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Screening 7, Block of five films, including two features from festival co-organizer Cap Averill — the world premiere of A View from the Mountain, Averill’s new documentary about the mountains between Colombia and Mexico, and Thunder On the Farm, a nature documentary that has been shown on PBS stations across America.

See ticket info below. 2:30 - 4 p.m.

Awards Gala, The top films of the festival will be honored at a special ceremony at The Oliver House. Averill and Iott will determine the winning films, and there will be a ‘People’s Choice.’ $25.

4:30 p.m.

Ticket info: Full festival pass (with award ceremony): $30, (excluding awards ceremony): $20, All-day pass (student/senior): $10, All-day pass (adult): $15, Any single screening block/feature-length film: $6 For tickets, call the Valentine Theatre at 419-242-2787 or visit valentinetheatre.com

FILMMAKING 101 Want to learn the tricks of the cinema trade? Be sure and attend these FREE educational seminars.

Saturday, October 10 - 2:30 p.m.

“The Digital Revolution and its Effect on Making and Distributing Films: A Post Production Perspective” Saturday, October 10 - 5:00pm “Made in the Midwest: How to make a movie in Northwest Ohio” A panel discussion with local filmmakers Saturday, October 10 1 – 5 p.m.

Technical Demonstrations with Jeff Barkleage

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Marcy, Michael & Me Catching the Detroit premier of Capitalism: A Love Story with Rep. Marcy Kaptur and Michael Moore by Andrew Spahr Michael Moore has not been permitted to enter GM’s Renaissance Center for more than 20 years. The Detroit premier of his latest film set the stage for another showdown between RenCen security and Moore, who finally gained entry after much convincing. Moore’s latest

muckraking documentary Capitalism: A Love Story is a call to action, drawing out the absurdity of recent bail-out packages and the havoc the recession is causing in Middle America.

Moore connects the dots between the bank bailouts, massive job-losses, home foreclosures and the drastically widening gap in socio-economic status. Throughout the film, he ties these problems to a more systemic argument against unbridled capitalism and the moral challenges presented to the citizens of the United States.

Michael Moore and Marcy Kaptur discuss Capitalism: A Love Story at a private screening in Detroit

also playing

[ monday, october 5 ] Blind, 6:15pm. True love really is blind in this

Toledo’s own Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur plays a significant role in this film, providing fiery opposition to the bailout and the incestuous relationship between the U.S. Treasury Department and Wall Street. Many times throughout the film, I found myself with a proud smile on my face that the voice of Northwest Ohio was being represented in a loud way, without political rhetoric but with sheer common sense.

Rep. Kaptur provides a unique context from inside the Capitol, detailing the politics of fear employed by the Bush

administration leading up to the bank bailout vote and the subsequent lack of accountability.

She provides a veteran voice condemning the extent of corruption in the financial system and affirming the right of homeowners to challenge the legality of foreclosure proceedings.

TCP staffers Danielle Suffron and Andrew Spahr According to Mr. Moore, kick it with Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur Marcy has been a big hit with audiences at the LA premier Regardless of your political affiliation, and the other film festival screenings.

Capitalism: A Love Story is worth Enough with the details.

The viewing. Right or Left, big guy or little guy, fundamental theme of Michael Moore’s you’ve felt the effects of this recession. latest documentary is really pretty simple Moore’s latest film certainly answered -- with a widening economic gap between some pretty important questions for me; the big guys and the little guys, it is I’ll be shopping for a pitchfork in the inevitable that there will always be more near future...as soon as I get my next little guys. So if the little guys don’t like paycheck. that the big guys are gambling at the Special thanks to Rep. Kaptur for the Wall Street Casino with their homes, jobs, health, families, savings, education and invitation to attend the premier. communities ... ORGANIZE! In the Q&A section following the screening, Moore Capitalism: A Love Story opens at Levis and Kaptur teamed up to talk to the many Commons Showcase Art on Friday, people at the premier about getting out October 2. and taking activism and engagement in the democratic process seriously.

Victorian era fairy tale about the relationship of a fierce sightless young man and his equally strong willed albino nurse and companion. Part of the Library’s Film Focus independent film series. Free.

Toledo-Lucas County Downtown Library, 325 Michigan.

[ wednesday, october 7 ] Inside Looking Out, 4pm. In this short film,

several persons who have early state Alzheimer’s disease talk openly about the impact of the disease on their lives, about their feelings and about how they are coping. A discussion will follow the film viewing. www.nwoalz.org. 419-537-1999.

Lucas County Public Library Heatherdowns, 3265 Glanzman.

[ sunday, october 11 ] Road to Bali, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and

Dorothy Lamour star in a tuneful, colorful comedy in the South Seas. Presented by The Lyric Photoplay Society. Show times are 4:30 and 7:30pm. Maumee Indoor Theater, 601 Conant St., Maumee.

[ monday, october 12 ] Alternative to Slitting your Wrist, 6:15pm. A docu-

mentary about doing things ... as opposed to doing something worse. After being admitted to a psychiatric ward due to severe depression and suicidal thoughts, Lowery compiled a list of things worth living for, and upon his release, decided to do each one. Part of the Library’s Film Focus independent film series. Toledo-Lucas County Downtown Library, 325 Michigan.

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Totally radical wedding, dude

It’s pronounced ‘cotton’

In 1940, more than 20,000 citizens and soldiers were massacred by Russian forces near Poland’s Katyn Forest. The Oscar-nominated film Katyn examines the heartwrenching story behind this dark historical chapter. Katyn won awards at film festivals all over the world last year, but the film has not screened in Toledo ... until now.

In honor of Polish Heritage Month, the Polish-American Community of Toledo (PACT) is sponsoring a special showing of Katyn on Sunday, October 4 at 4 p.m. at the Maumee Indoor Theater (601 Conant St.). Polish food and wine will be served after the film. $5 (PACT members admitted free).

Tickets can be purchased at the door or at Ski’s PolishAmerican Restaurant (5834 Monroe St., 419-882-1199) —JW

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Sort of an American Graffiti for Gen Xers, The Wedding Singer remains one of Adam Sandler’s best movies. And the Broadwayhit stage musical that it inspired is pretty darn good, too — a fun, sweet, romantic romp that makes all of us who came of age during the Reagan years smile broadly ... and cringe recalling that we thought crimped hair looked cool.

But, like a Poison song, it’s nothin’ but a good time when "The Wedding Singer" comes to the Stranahan from Thursday, October 1 through Sunday, October 4. Dig out that Members Only jacket from the attic (or steal it back from your son) and come party! $46/$41/$20. 419-381-8851/ www.stranahantheater.com

‘Clean’ sweep

J.D. Lawrence might need a therapist after he completes his one-man touring stage production of The Clean Up Woman. Lawrence plays seven different characters in this comedy/drama about an overworked female news anchor whose husband is tempted sexually by the new housekeeper. Not only does Lawrence play seven characters — including one scene where three of the characters are onstage at the same time-but he also wrote, directed, and composed the music as well. How does he keep it all straight? Find out when “The Clean Up Woman” sweeps into the Stranahan Theater on Thursday, October 8 at 8 p.m. $27/$32. 419-3818851/www.stranahantheater.com

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Shel gets naughty

Generations of young people have grown up with poet/illustrator Shel Silverstein’s funny poems about the joys and pains of childhood (A Light in the Attic, Where the Sidewalk Ends) and Lord knows how many first book reports were written about his existential children’s book The Giving Tree. But when the kids went to bed, Shel brought out his adult side, writing racy song lyrics for artists like Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show (“Freaker’s Ball”) and Marianne Faithfull (“The Ballad of Lucy Jordan”). He even wrote an album of R-rated sea shanteys with Great Lakes troubadour Pat Dailey.

To kick off its new season of Edgy Rep Readings, the Toledo Rep is hosting An Adult Evening With Shel Silverstein, a reader’s theater production of seven mature audience plays written by the late writer, including One Tennis Shoe, Bus Stop, The Best Daddy and others. Like all Edgy Rep Reading performances, this is strictly for mature audiences. Come see the other side of Shel on Saturday, October 10 at 8 p.m. at the Owens Community College Center for Fine and Performing Arts. Arrive at 7:30 p.m. to enjoy the pre-show reception. Free. 419-243-9277/ www.toledorep.org —JW

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Bang! Pow! Boom!

TMA LitGraphic exhibit explores the graphic novel as high art

by Meg Sciarini Following the success of film adaptations such as Sin City, 300 and Watchmen, graphic novels have moved out of the local comic shop and into mainstream pop culture.

The Toledo Museum of Art’s LitGraphic exhibit, opening Friday, October 2, examines the rise and acceptance of the graphic novel— essentially a novella-length comic book.

LitGraphic explores the history, diversity and art behind the longform comic, displaying original artwork from some of the genres most important works including Art Spiegelman’s Maus, a Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel, which discusses and illustrates, through animal characters, Speigelman’s father’s account of surviving the Holocaust.

Original artwork from Neil Gaiman and Marc Hempel's The Sandman will be exhibited at LitGraphic

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“We believe many who may not be regular art museum visitors will find this exhibition fascinating,” says Tom Loeffler, curator for the exhibit.

Graphic novels now receive the same attention given to more traditional forms of literature. Time magazine recently included Alan Moore’s graphic novel Watchmen in their list of the 100

Best Novels of the 20th Century.

Not the comic books you pick up at the newsstand, these works are a merging of art and literary technique that expands traditional storytelling.

A series of panels from Peter Kuper's Topics such as war, graphic novel The System loss, and the human condition are explored via the medium. LitGraphic Watchmen and the Batman classic The includes pieces from Niko Henrichon, Dark Knight Returns. whose book Pride of Baghdad tells the “Although I have developed a great Iraq-based story of lions being freed appreciation for the graphic novel, I from a zoo after the 2003 bombings by was never a comic book fan,” says the U.S. The novel, an allegory for the Loeffler. “Comic books, like Archie, decline of Iraqi society after being freed deal with lighthearted subjects and the from Saddam Hussein’s Baath Party by illustrations reflect that fact. Graphic the American invasion, won the Imagine novels deal with adult issues and Games Network (IGN) Award for “best emotions." published novel” in 2006.

LitGraphic also includes original artwork from Neil Gaiman and Marc Hempel’s The Sandman, the recipient of the World Fantasy Award and one of the few comics to chart on the New York Times Bestsellers list alongside

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Fictional Fun Halloween is still almost a month away, but first you have another agonizing costume decision to make — what are you wearing to the Toledo Museum of Art’s Literati! party? In honor of the Museum’s three new exhibits for October (LitGraphic, Storybook Stars, and Word Play), TMA is throwing a glitzy party celebrating the artistry of literature. The party goes down on Friday, October 9 from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m — and revelers are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite fictional character. Should I go as Rorschach from Watchmen or Patrick Bateman from American Psycho? Decisions, decisions. Free for Museum members, $20 for non-members. 419-254-5771/ www.toledomuseum.or seurg —JW

Go take a walk!

The Ann Arbor Art Walk turns 10 this year. You’re invited to one of Lake Erie West region’s largest creative parties.

Mosey to Downtown Ann Arbor for one last walk/bike-friendly arts hurrah before autumn takes hold. On Friday, October 5 and Saturday, October 6, all of A2’s best art galleries, exhibition spaces, and independent art studios will open their doors to provide a tour of the facilities that produce that special Ann Arbor creative energy. There are literally dozens of participating venues on the ArtWalk (the online program spans more than 40 pages!), so visit www.annarborartwalk.com for a map and list of venues.

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B-zone Bozart’s Fine Art and Music Gallery (151 S. St. Clair) is rapidly becoming a staple Toledo creativity den. Owner Jerry Grey serves up a funky stew of great multimedia art and music, and the new “B Here Now” exhibit, opening Friday, October 2, is a great sampling. This marks the first group exhibition at Bozart’s, showcasing visual art from some of Toledo’s most acclaimed artists — Adam Russell, Har Simrit Singh, Yusef Lateef, and Kelly Lever. Come by for the opening night party at 5:30 p.m., featuring plenty of music and artistic fellowship. 419-464-578 —JW

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events wednesday 30 Art Lectures: Art in the Dark - Shedding New Light on ‘Blackness’, 4:30pm. Melissa Kempke will discuss innovative South African artist William Kentridge, describe his cinematic techniques for projecting drawings in time, and explore the connections between his art and politics, including the history of South African apartheid. Art History student, Eric Sobel, will present a lecture on the works of David Hammons. By manipulating light and mass (or lack thereof), Hammons recalls the theatrics of Yves Klein, addressing racism in the process, along with museum practices and assumptions about black artists. Free. UT Center for Visual Arts, 620 Grove Place. 419-530-8300. www.utoledo.edu/as/art.

friday 2 Athena Art Society Fall Exhibition Reception, 4:30pm. A closing artist’s reception will be held for the 2009 Annual Fall Juried Art Exhibition presented by the Athena Society. 419-254-2787. www.acgt. org. Parkwood Gallery, 1838 Parkwood Ave.

friday 9 Glass Pumpkins Workshop, 6-8pm. Larry Mack of Lars Glass Originals will take you step by step through the process of creating beautiful glass pumpkins. $105 per person. All cancellations are subject to a $20 administration fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations within 48 hours of the scheduled workshop. Ages 18+. 419-866-6288.

Firenation Glass Studio & Gallery, 7166 Front St. www.firenation.com.

monday 12 The Magic of Tanzania, 5:30-8:30pm. The Great Lakes Consortium for International Training and

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2445 Monroe St. 419.255.8000 www.toledomuseum.org

Development and the Arts Council Lake Erie West will present "The Magic of Tanzania."

The event will include an exhibit of art by thirteen women artists from Tanzania East Africa, a Tanzanian fashion show by designer, Fatma Amor Hamad, a silent auction, food and refreshments. This event is being held in conjunction with National Arts and Humanities Month. $17. 419-530-8572.

Franciscan Theater and Conference Center, Lourdes College, Sylvania.

it’s friday October 2 Features glass flower and flameworking sessions, tours and and a lecture on the LitGraphic exhibit, pop folk performed by Dan and Don, glass blowing demonstrations and a wine tasting. Open until 10pm. Admission is free, a fee applies for some activities.

October 9 Enjoy glass flower studio sessions, a hammered cuff bracelet class, glass blowing demonstrations and the Literati! party (see pg. 38). Open until 10pm. Admission is free, a fee applies for some activities.

exhibitions [ ongoing ] Review / Preview, The show consists of paintings, ceramics, jewelry and sculpture, featuring the local, regional and international artists who have been the core of 20 North’s exhibitions over the past 17 years — as well as a preview of artists to be featured in the upcoming 2009 - 2010 season. 20 North Gallery, 18 N. St. Clair Street. Through October 10.

Soft, The exhibit features art by painter Amy Seifert and printmaker Michelle Carlson. Madhouse Gallery, 1215 Jackson. Through October 16.

Ceramics Illuminated, The Blair Museum of Lithophanes owns the world’s largest collection of this magical 19th century porcelain art form. The Museum was founded in the 1960s by Laurel Blair, Toledo area realtor. Exactly one hundred years after his birth on September 6, 1909, the Museum is hosting a world-class special exhibition titled Ceramics Illuminated and sponsoring a party. Special tours can be arranged at other times by prior appointment. A small fee will be charged to view the special exhibition. Blair Museum of Lithophanes, Toledo Botanical Gardens, 5403 Elmer Dr. www.lithophanemuseum.org.

ongoing exhibitions Gathering by Ellen Jantzen showing at the Vessels exhibit in the Walter E. Tehrune Gallery.

Vessels, Six Toledo Artists and six artists from the Los Angles area look at the classic vessel form with contemporary eyes. These artists showcase the best of the West and the Midwest. www.owens.edu. Walter E Terhune Gallery, Oregon Rd. Northwood.

Through October 31.

Feed the Soul – Feed the Hungry, ‘Feed the Soul’, features artists Daniel Stewart, Lynn Southward, Jennifer Bandeen and the Athena Art Society. In addition, ‘Feed the Hungry’ highlights various artists with the Empty Bowl Exhibition. Visitors to the galleries are encouraged to bring non-perishable foods, canned goods and/or toiletries to benefit Lenawee County food pantries. 517486-4591. www.flatlandersculpture.com.

Flatlanders Art Gallery, 11993 E. US 223, Blissfield. Through November 15.

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Northwest Ohio Camera Club Council: The World Up Close, The exhibition features several area camera clubs who joined together to create works showing the world from different viewpoints. Photographers concentrated on creating works that deal with the themes of intimacy and smallness. Through November 15.

Chihuly Toledo!, The exhibition is grounded in the studio glass movement, born nearly 50 years ago with the legendary “Toledo Workshops” at the Toledo Museum of Art. The first of several events leading up to the Museum’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of the studio glass movement in 2012, this exhibition offers rarely seen master works from TMA’s extensive collection of Chihuly’s work. Through November 29.

LitGraphic: The World of the Graphic Novel, Graphic novels (think comic books for grownups) explore topics that range from thought-provoking to heart-wrenching to risqué.

Explore the history, diversity, and tremendous popularity of this ever evolving art form. Through January 31.

Storybook Stars: Award Winning Illustrations from the Mazza Collection, See 120 enchanting illustrations from artists who have won major awards for their work in children’s books. Through January 31.

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wednesday 30 [ benefit ]

Forever Wild, The event features music, poetry and slides of Jim Stoltz’s 27,000 miles of wilderness walking. The event benefits the Dr. Brundage UT Lake Erie Scholarship Fund sponsored by the Western Lake Erie Waterkeeper Association. $15.

419-691-3788. 7pm. First Unitarian Church of Toledo, 3205 Glendale Ave Toledo. www.westernlakeerie.org.

Breast Cancer Awareness Create-A-Bracelet, Create a bracelet from handmade lampwork art glass beads by Hager Studios and a variety of pink beads. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the N.W. Ohio Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

10am-7pm. Bonita Bead Boutique, 215 Conant St. Through October.

[ spiritual fitness ]

Zen Buddhist Evening Practice, This traditional Zen Buddhist Wednesday evening practice at the Toledo Zen Center includes liturgy, Zen meditation, a talk and discussion. 7:15pm. Free will offering of $10 suggested. Shobu Aikido of Ohio, 6537 Angola Rd., Holland. 419-861-1163. www.toledozen.org.

Tarot Card Readings, Liz Hazel does mini tarot and astrology readings every Wednesday night.

5pm. Manos Restaurant, 1701 Adams. www.kozmic-kitchen.com.

the event will benefit the American Diabetes Association. $8 for the general public and $5 for Owens students. www.owens.edu/bsu/index.html.

6-9pm. OCC Center for Fine and Performing Arts, 30335 Oregon Rd. Perrysburg.

[ education ]

thursday 1

Financial Management, Transitioning from college to the rest of your life is one of the hardest financial struggles of young adulthood. Learn the correct ways to manage your finances and prepare for the post-college financial road ahead.

1:30-3pm. Bowling Green State University, 1000 Fine Arts Center, Room 1218. www.bgsu.edu.

[ outdoors ]

[ singles ]

Schedel Evening Guided Garden Tour, Learn historical information about Schedel plus detailed information on trees and flora on the 17 acre garden estate. Reservations are required. $12.

419-530-2586. 5:30 pm. Schedel Gardens and Arboretum, 19255 W. Portage River South Rd., Elmore.

Glass City Singles Elegant Lady Contest, First Prizes, $25 the next 5 runner ups will receive a free admission coupon. 8pm-11:30pm. Gladieux Meadows, 4480 Heatherdowns Toledo.

[ miscellaneous ]

Fifi’s 29th Anniversary Luncheon, Celebrate Fifi’s 29th anniversary with a luncheon and fashion show by Elegant Rags. $20. Call for reservations. 419-866-6777.11:30am. FiFi’s Restaurant, 1423 Bernath Parkway. www.fifisrestaurant.com.

friday 2 [ benefit ]

Red Carpet Fashion Show, Area residents are invited to experience the latest in glamour, fashion, dance and music in support of diabetes awareness and research.

All proceeds raised from

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[ miscellaneous ]

Hispanic Chamber EXPO, The event hosts shops, vendors, and sponsors and features keynote speaker, Ms. Angela Reyes – founder and Executive Director of Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation. Everyone is welcome. The event is free but the luncheon is $25 and requires registration. For further information or vendor opportunities call: 419-255-3595. 8am. Owens Community College, Oregon Rd. Northwood. www.nohc.com.

saturday 3 [ benefit ]

Harvest of Thanks, The Northwestern Ohio Food Bank’s premier annual fundraiser benefits their critical mission to end hunger in our community.

Enjoy entertainment by the KGB Band, along with live and silent auctions of many exciting items.

For sponsorship or ticket information call 419-242-5000. 6pm. Gladieux Meadows, 4480 Heatherdowns Toledo.

Be the Valentine’s Valentine friday2 Even if you don’t know the name Marvin Hamlisch, you certainly know his work — the man won the Pulitzer Prize for “A Chorus Line,” three Oscars for film score work, four Grammys and four Emmys. Oh, and a Tony.

And now — Toledo’s got him. Hamlisch will perform at the Valentine Theatre’s annual fundraising gala, beginning at 7 p.m., with dinner and dancing after his performance. Tickets for this one-night-only event are going fast, so don’t dawdle, buy your tickets now (many sections are already sold out). $175.

419-242-2787/www.valentinetheatre.com — JW

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Puppet master! friday9 Like Andrew Dice Clay and Dane Cook before him, comedian Jeff Dunham has reached a stardom normally reserved for rock stars. This gifted ventriloquist, now selling out arenas across America, recently landed his own show on Comedy Central, and clips of his performances have reached more than 350 million views on YouTube. Dunham and his posse of puppets — including the infamous Achmed the Dead Terrorist — will descend upon the Lucas County Arena on Friday, October 9 at 8 p.m. If you’re unfamiliar with Dunham, hit up YouTube — and prepare to laugh. $43.50. 419-321-5007/ www.ticketmaster.com — JW

Race For Victory, The 5K run/3K walk will benefit The Victory Center, which supports and educates cancer patients and those closest to them by providing free programs and services in NW Ohio and SW Michigan.

Sponsored by the Student Academy of the American Academy of Physician Assistants at the University of Toledo.

10am. Swan Creek Metropark, 4659 Airport Highway Toledo. www.utoledo.edu/studentaffairs/hsc/ stulif/saaapa/2009_race_for_victory.

[ festivals ] Apple Butter Festival and Craft Show, Enjoy apple butter making, picking your own apples, cider making, a craft show, pony rides, horse and wagon and kiddie rides. Live entertainment, apple pie contest, Christmas gift barn, Martha’s Country Gifts, bakery will also be featured. 419-865-2916.

Saturday 11am to 6pm, Sunday 10am to 6pm MacQueens Orchards, Garden and Gunn Rd Holland. www.macqueenorchards.com.

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Fall Color Cruises, Enjoy a 2-hour cruise with hot cider and donut doles while experiencing the quiet vistas and stately homes and the beauty of the river in its Fall glory. Saturdays and Sundays the first 3 weekends in October. Departures at 1 and 4pm. Adults $19, Kids under 12 - $9.

Reservations Required. Promenade Park, Sandpiper Dock.

Perennial Exchange, Bring labeled plants and gardening paraphernalia and receive tickets for exchange for other items. Everyone, even new gardeners with nothing to share, will receive tickets. 419-243-4857. 8:30am. The Original Sub Shop and Deli, 402 Broadway St.

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Tiffin Flea Market, Recognized as one of Northwest Ohio’s premiere flea markets, there is something for everyone at Tiffin Flea Markets, including glassware, furniture, collectibles, antiques, produce, sports cards, music items, and books. Free admission and free parking, along with good food, are included. 419-474-9613.

9pm-4pm. Seneca County Fairgrounds, 100 Hopewell Ave. Tiffin.

Collectors’ Toy Fair, Saturday Noon-4 pm, Sunday 8 am-1 pm . Saturday admission: $12 (Good for Sunday too); Sunday admission: $7.

Tam O’Shanter Sports Complex.

sunday 4 [ benefit ]

[ wednesday ] Westgate, 3pm-7pm Elder-Beerman parking lot, Secor and Central [ thursday ] Mayberry Square (Sylvania), 3pm – 7pm Centennial just south of Erie Perrysburg, 3pm-8pm Downtown on Louisiana Avenue

be downloaded at the DSAGT website at www.dsagt.org. 419-241-2221. $15 for adults and $8 for children. 10am. University of Toledo - Rocket Hall, Corner of Dorr and Secor.

West Side, 3pm-7pm Church of Our Saviour parking lot, 2820 Alexis (near Whitmer HS)

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[ saturday ] Downtown Toledo, 8am–2pm Market Street between Erie and St. Clair

Autumn Gardening Workshop, Do you want to plant some spring bulbs, try growing garlic, or start a compost pile? Fall is the time to do all that. Don’t send those last grass clippings and raked leaves to the landfill, use them. Learn to use the bounty of organic materials you have to prepare your garden for next spring. Come to class prepared to go outside and take home some bulbs. $10. 419-874-4174. org. 2pm. The 577 Foundation, 577 River Rd. www.577foundation.

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Buddy Walk, Price includes a t-shirt, lunch and a day full of fun, including pedal cars, a blow-up obstacle course, games, face painting and more.

This fun walk benefits the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Toledo. Registration forms can

farmer’s markets [ tuesday ] Augsburg Church, 3pm-7pm 1342 W. Sylvania Ave.

Glass City Record Show, Buy, sell and trade LPs, CDs, 45s and more. $1. 419-874-1725.

10am-4pm. Knights of Columbus Hall, 4256 Secor Rd.

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NW Ohio Silent Witness Project Unveiling Ceremony, The Silent Witness Project is comprised of life sized wooden silhouettes representing girls and women from NW Ohio whose lives ended violently by their partners. 6:30pm / www.bgsu.edu/offices/women. 6:30pm. Dayspring Assembly of God Church, 17360 North Dixie Highway.

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From “German” to “German American”, Celebrate German-American heritage by participating in a program that will explore German contributions to American identity, including food traditions. Guest speaker Dr. Nathan Crook, Cultural Anthropologist and Assistant Professor of Communication at the Defiance College will speak about the process of Americanization for German emigrants and the cultural contributions this group has made to the United States, the Midwest, and to Ohio. Attendees are encouraged to bring copies of a “German” family recipe to share.

Free. 419-352-0967. 7pm. Wood County Historical Center and Mueseum, 13660 County Home Rd Bowling Green. www.woodcountyhistory.org.

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Thursday, Oct. 8 Touchstone Awards

Saturday, Oct. 10 So You Think You Can Dance at Lucas County Arena

TCP has a handful of nominations in the mix.

Wish us luck!

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wednesday 7 Green House Gases and Seasons in Lake Erie Climate, The Fall banquet with Lake Erie and Sierra Club updates features speaker, Brent Lofgren PhD, addressing climate change and Lake Erie.

The event begins with a social half hour followed by dinner and program. $25. Call for reservations.

419-691-3788. 6pm. Friendship Park, 2930 131st St. Visual Art Journaling and Vision Board, Learn the basics of visual journaling and decorate your own in this two class workshop. First class October 7, second October 21. $25. 6-8pm. Scrap4Art, 1501 Adams St.

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October Green Drinks Take a tour of the brewery with like minded individuals relating to our environment and love for beer. 419-290-1259. www.greendrinks.org. 5:30-8:30pm. Maumee Bay Brewing Company, 27 Broadway St.

thursday 8 [ comedy ]

Ron White, Comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White is best known as the cigar smoking, scotch drinking funnyman from the Blue Collar Comedy phenomena comes to Tiffin with his new stand-up show Behavioral Problems. $45.75. 419-448-8544.

7:30pm. The Ritz Theatre, 30 S. Washington St. Tiffin. www.ritztheatre.org.

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Resurrection Dance Theatre of Haiti, Through traditional Haitian dance and drumming, performers explore themes of human rights and liberation while celebrating the history and culture of their country. Proceeds benefit the St. Joseph’s Home for Boys and the Sisters of St. Francis ministry. $10 in advance or $12 the day of the show, a special matinee performance will also be presented for the reduced price of $5 in advance or $6 at the door. 419-885-3211. www.sistersosf. org. 7pm. The Franciscan Center of Lourdes College, 6832 Convent Blvd.

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Touchstone Awards, Join nationally renowned media professionals to celebrate excellence in journalism and community service. 6pm. The Toledo Club, 235 14th St. www.pressclubtoledo.com.

friday 9 [ benefit ]

Adopt American Network, This dinner and auction benefits the Adopt America Network which has placed more than 3,500 children into loving families. www.adoptamericanetwork.org Stranahan Great Hall, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.

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Bill Bellamy, The former host of MTV’s hot video/ interview show, MTV Jams, Bill blends an eclectic mix of street culture, music video sound bites and locker room observations that have placed him well at the head of the new generation of funny men. Friday 7:30pm and 10:30pm, Saturday 7pm

Dancing to the new arena saturday10 Construction has wrapped on the Lucas County Arena ... and it’s time to dance! For one of its first events, the Arena is hosting the national tour of So You Think You Can Dance, the live version of Fox’s popular reality talent show. Featuring dozens of dancers from the show’s six seasons, the show will tap, twirl and turn into the Arena for one-night-only on Saturday, October 10 at 7:30 p.m. So glad this place is finally finished! $46/$41/$20 419-474-1333/www.ticketmaster.com — JW

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Enter ‘Sandman’ monday5 Neil Gaiman, a literary Renaissance man, is well-known for his genre-defining comic book series Sandman, screenplays, and his recent New York Times bestselling children’s novel The Graveyard Book, but Gaiman has done it all — journalism, liner notes, even a Duran Duran bio. Expect rock star-style mania when Gaiman comes to the Stranahan on Monday, October 5 as part of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library’s Authors! Authors! series. Be advised — Gaiman will not be signing books (or Tori Amos CDs), but autographed book plates will be available to the first 150 people in line after his talk, beginning at 7 p.m. This is THE pop culture event of the month, so don’t miss it! $10. 419-259-5266/ www.toledomuseum.org — JW

and 10pm, Sunday 7:30pm. $24. 419-931-3474.

Fat Fish Blue Home of the Funny Bone, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd. Perrysburg. www.fatfishblue.com.

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AdWORKS 2009, AdWORKS is a half-day exhibition and seminar focused on providing non-profits and local businesses of all sizes, access to the best local advertising and marketing resources.

See website for a full list of events. 419-8664199. 10:30am-5pm. The Toledo Club, 235 14th Street Toledo. www.adworkstoledo.com.

saturday 10 [ benefit ]

Independent Action Party, The fundraiser for Independent Advocates features live music from local musicians Lori Lefevre-Johnson, Kim Buehler, Sarah Cohen, and the Cheap Celebutantes, a silent art auction with pieces donated by local artists, including Richard Reed, Mary Weiss, Katina Zilcomo and several others. Guests will also be wowed by Magician Dorian Grey throughout the evening. Local restaurants and philanthropic cooks will donate appetizers and desserts. There will also be a cash bar. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. www.iatoledo.org. 567-202-1741. 8pm. Old Blade Warehouse, 201 Morris St.

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Calla Lily Educator’s Award, This luncheon is sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. and goes to award 10 educators who have dedicated themselves to helping students succeed. For complete information call 419-539-9550 or visit www.tps. org. The Pinnacle, 1772 Indian Wood Circle.

[ festivals ] Fall on the Farm, Returning to the old style festival the event features games, train rides, straw maze, pumpkins, crafts, and much more.

10am-5pm. Bittersweet Farms, 12660 ArchboldWhitehouse Rd. Whitehouse.

Oktoberfest, Held in DeRivera Park, this traditional German festival features live German music and polkas, as well as authentic food including beverages and desserts prepared by island businesses. Put-in-Bay.

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U.T. Rockets Football, The Rockets take on divisional rivals Western Michigan. 419-530-GOLD. 7pm. Glass Bowl, University of Toledo.

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Wine Cheese and Jewelry, Enjoy wine and cheese while you shop The Traveling Jewelry Queen’s jewels. 10% of all sales go to benefit The Victory Center. Call for reservations. 419-3438579. $10. 5:30-7:30pm The Victory Center, 5532 W. Central Ave. Suite B. Country Garden Club Holiday Trunk Show, The Holiday Trunk Show has helped raise funds that are given, as grants, to help accomplish the vital mission of promoting knowledge of horticulture, stimulating interest in conservation and historic preservation, encouraging community education and participating in civic planning and planting programs. The net proceeds from the Show benefit local projects that will make a difference not only in our lives but in those of generations to Carranor Hunt and Polo Club, 502 East Second St. Through October 14.

tuesday 13 [ health ]

How Healthy Can You Get?, The foods you choose can dramatically affect your health. Even those who think they are choosing healthy, organic, life supporting foods may inadvertently be making choices with harmful effects. Learn how to easily lose weight, prevent and reverse disease and bring more vitality into your life through simple lifestyle changes. For more information on this event, please call Mercy For Animals’ Toledo Regional Coordinator, Heather Gillen, at 419-304-4948. 6pm-8pm. Toledo-Lucas County Public Library Heatherdowns, 3265 Glanzman.

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WED, SEP 30 JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B TCP

Degage Jazz Cafe: Gene Parker Trio Murphy’s Place: College Night SouthBriar Restaurant: Ray Heitger’s N’Orleans Dixieland Jass Jam

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC Grumpy Dave’s Pub: Acoustic Wednesday w/ John Damn and Dan Lambert TCP Howard’s Club H: Bruce Lillie & Cory Hillman Treo's: Bobby May and Jon Barile

DANCE AND TECHNO Avalon: Wenz Daze Open House Night Martini and Nuzzi’s: DJ Matt Legend The Bronze Boar: DJ Jim The Distillery: Rock Star Wednesdays

OTHER TCP Mickey Finn’s Pub: Open Mic w/ Mouths of Dogs The Roadhouse: Karaoke Woodchuck’s: Karaoke w/ Georgia Peach Yeeha’s Bar & Grill: Karaoke Night

THU, OCT 1 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP Bronze Boar: River Edge Grumpy Dave’s Pub: Fangs Out w/ Dr. & The Priest TCP Nate and Wally’s Fishbowl: What’s Shakin’? Indie/Electro Showcase w/ Champions of Breakfast Ottawa Tavern: (41G)rind w/ Shane Shirey The Village Idiot: 500 Miles to Memphis

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B Degage Jazz Cafe: The Cakewalkin’ Jass Band Murphy’s Place: Open Mic TCP SouthBriar Restaurant: Jeff McDonald’s Big Band Revival Party TCP The Roadhouse: The Good, The Bad, The Blues

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ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC TCP Attic on Adams: Sing Along w/ Sarah Papa's Tavern: Bobby May and Friends Pizza Papalis: Jason Hudson The Blarney Irish Pub: Jeff Stewart

DANCE AND TECHNO Avalon: Temptation Thursdays Doc Watson’s: Live DJ Route 66 Kitchen: Live ‘70s and ‘80s R&B DJs South End Bar and Grille: DJ Jesse Dorr TCP Wesley's Bar: Radio Rebellion w/ DJs Zohn Grookshier, Ian Paradise and Cookie Brown Yeeha’s Bar: Ladies Night w/ DJ Young Buck TCP

OTHER Manhattan’s Restaurant: Real Magicians Mutz Pub (at the Oliver House) Karaoke w/ Georgia Peach

FRI, OCT 2 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP Bronze Boar: See Alice Clazel Theatre: The Recipe Frankie’s Inner City: All Ages Matinee: Fear Before w/ The Color of Violence Grumpy Dave’s Pub: The Falling Spikes Holiday Inn French Quarter: Green Eyed Soul Howard’s Club H: Shaggus TCP Ottawa Tavern: Dirty Damn Band Pizza Papalis: Oktoberfest ft. Boffo TCP The Blarney Irish Pub: 2nd Annual Oktoberfest in the Warehouse The Blue Devil: Running With Scissors TCP The Omni: Nevermind (Nirvana Tribute) The Roundhouse Bar: Empire Drift The Zodiac: Gabe Vitek & the Ivory w/ The Thornbirds, Walk Before You Crawl and The Steel Vines Woodchuck's: The Motherbirds w/ The Dr. & The Priest and Sidetracked

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Ground Level Coffee House: The Soul Hustle Band Main Street Bar and Grill: Bobby May and Dry Bones Revival Manhattan’s Restaurant: Quartet Bernadette Murphy’s Place: Anna Givens

COUNTRY AND BLUEGRASS The Village Idiot: Kentucky Chrome

DANCE AND TECHNO Avalon: All Request Friday Night Frankie’s (Historic Lower Basement): Goth Industrial Night w/ DJ Rage The Daily Grind: ‘60s Dance Party The Distillery: DJ Party TCP Wesley’s Bar: Old School Fridays w/ DJs Folk, N. Mattimoe and Todd Perrine

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Avalon: Artbeatz

SAT, OCT 3 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP Bronze Boar: Crucial 420 TCP Flying Bean: Easy Onset Frankie’s Inner City: MC Chris w/ Whole Wheat Break and I Fight Dragons Ground Level Coffee House: Highmay Michigan Tavern: MAS FiNA Mulvaney’s Bunker: City Limit Sundown TCP Ottawa Tavern: Rock on Adams w/ Fangs Out, Falling Spikes and Death Rays TCP Pizza Papalis: Oktoberfest ft. Boffo The Blarney Irish Pub: 2nd Annual Oktoberfest in the Warehouse The Blue Devil: Running With Scissors Woodchuck's: Wretches w/ Myndcrym, Funeral Sickness and Triaxeme

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B Degage Jazz Cafe: Derrick Gardner Main Street Bar and Grill: Bobby May and Dry Bones Revival Manhattan’s Restaurant: Jeff Williams Group

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ART TATUM: CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TOLEDO’S JAZZ GREAT

MAIN LIBRARY/SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 Art Tatum is one of the most well-respected and noteworthy musicians to hail from Toledo. And with good reason. Born in 1909, Tatum was a child prodigy, who, despite being nearly blind, could play the piano like nobody’s business. One hundred years after his birth (and nearly 53 years since his passing), Tatum lives on in the hearts of fans as one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time. To commemorate the local legend, the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is hosting Art Tatum: Celebrating 100 Years of Toledo’s Jazz Great on Saturday, October 10 from 7-11 p.m. The event will feature noted pianist/vocalist Johnny O’Neal, who portrayed the Toledo native in the Hollywood film Ray, showing Tatum as an inspiration for Ray Charles. The Library’s Art Tatum celebration will also feature music by Charles McDaniel and Keith Bernhard & More Jazz Messengers. Refreshments, dancing, and other fun activities also available. Proceeds benefit the Art Tatum African American Resource Center at Kent Branch Library. $30 per person, $50 per couple. Main Library, 325 Michigan St. 419-259-5340/ www.toledolibrary.org.

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UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN Lineup: Tim Burkart- Drums Joe Burkart- Guitar Malori Izbinski- Bass Seth Anderson- Guitar Time together: Established 2007, playing live shows since February 2008.

Influences: “We all have a hand in writing songs and lyrics,” Seth explains. “But I think being from Ohio has a bigger effect on us than anything else.“ The band is most often compared to groups like Hot Water Music, Jawbreaker, Small Brown Bike and Alkaline Trio, or just weird mishmashes of those bands.

COUNTRY AND BLUEGRASS TCP

Attic on Adams: Rock on Adams Bluegrass Octoberfest w/ The Blowing Grains and Kentucky Chrome

DANCE AND TECHNO Mutz Pub (at the Oliver House): Old School DJs

OTHER The Omni: Vertigo Saturday

SUN, OCT 4 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP TCP Headliners: Night of the Living Shred Tour: Born of Osiris w/ All Shall Perish

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC Flaming Pit BBQ: Chris Shutters

MON, OCT 5 ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC The Village Idiot: Frankie and Friends

DANCE AND TECHNO Route 66 Kitchen: Live ‘70s and ‘80s R&B DJs

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Ground Level Coffee House: Open Mic Night Manhattan’s: Open Mic

TUE, OCT 6 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP TCP Frankie’s Inner City: Westbound Train w/ Ego and the Maniacs and El Blanco Diablo Holiday Inn French Quarter: Jackpot

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B Degage Jazz Cafe (downstairs): Gunner Mossblad Degage Jazz Cafe (upstairs): Rusty’s Jazz Orchestra

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Most embarrassing moment on stage: The band doesn’t take themselves too seriously, so they really don’t have any “embarrassing moments,” unless you count Seth’s consistent breaking of guitars.

Favorite venue to play: Frankie’s Inner City. The venue (with the help of Broc, Jay, Ashley and Larry) allows USMB do what ever they want, show wise, including playing in the basement and the occasional band practice. The band sites Castle Sunshine house shows in Bowling Green and the Southgate House in Cincinnati as the runners up.

Sound: They have been called a melodic hardcore band with twang, an aggressive band from when pop-punk wasn’t a dirty word, and four ska kids trying to sound like Against Me!

The members of Unsinkable Molly Brown all have a hand in writing their songs, which they perform at local venues like Frankie's Inner City.

Favorite kind of fan/audience member: Anyone that has fun at a live show. USMB is just as comfortable in a basement as they are on a stage, and they just want to have a Murphy's Place: Glenda McFarlin TCP SouthBriar Restaurant: Mike Whitty

Favorite original song or cover song to play?

All of them. The band is proud of all the songs in its lineup.

“Each song is fun or important in its own way, but luckily we don’t have enough songs to really cut anything out,” Seth said.

Murphy's Place: Clifford Murphy and Claude Black

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC JJ's Pub: Bobby May & Jon Barile

DANCE AND TECHNO Bronze Boar: DJ Jim The Distillery: ‘80s and ‘90s Nite DJ Party

OTHER TCP Manhattan’s Restaurant: Broadway at Manhattan’s Rhouse: Karaoke w/ DJ Georgia Peach South End Bar and Grille: Open Mic w/ Chris Shutters

WED, OCT 7 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP Avenue Bistro: Don and Rachel Coats Holiday Inn French Quarter: Jackpot

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B Degage Jazz Cafe: Gene Parker Trio Murphy's Place: College Night SouthBriar Restaurant: Ray Heitger’s N’Orleans Dixieland Jass Jam

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC South End Bar and Grille: Mark Mikel The Village Idiot: Nate and Evan

DANCE AND TECHNO TCP Avalon: Wenz Daze Open House Night Bronze Boar: DJ Jim Route 66 Kitchen: Live ‘70s and ‘80s R&B DJs

OTHER Manhattan’s Restaurant: Broadway at Manhattan’s Mickey Finn’s Pub: Open Mic w/ Mouths of Dogs The Roadhouse: Karaoke Woodchuck’s: Karaoke w/ Georgia Peach TCP Yeeha’s Bar & Grill: Karaoke Night

party. Their favorite (and most loyal) fans are fellow musicians from local bands such as Ten Bars North, the Infernal Names, Big Fat Japan, the Express Local and the Fight Within.

Gig list: Unsinkable Molly Brown’s next show is Monday, October 19 at Frankie’s with Strung Out, the Flatliners and Pour Habit. They also have some shows in the works in BG, Lansing, Mich., and Illinois.

Band’s performance in 5 words or less: Blood, sweat, energy, sing-a-longs and whiskey.

Website/contact info: www.myspace.com/usmollybrown

THU, OCT 8 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP Bronze Boar: Joe Wood Band Frankie’s Inner City: Hit The Lights w/ There for Tomorrow Holiday Inn French Quarter: Jackpot TCP Howard's Club H: Riotgod w/ Friends of Bill Wilson, High Gears, PB Army and Black Irish TCP Nate and Wally’s Fishbowl: What’s Shakin’? Indie/Electro Showcase w/ Eat Sugar

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B Degage Jazz Cafe: The Cakewalkin’ Jass Band Manhattan's Restaurant: Tom and Kyle Turner Murphy's Place: Open Mic SouthBriar Restaurant: Jeff McDonald’s Big Band Revival Party

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AVALON/FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 Innovator Entertainment Group and Digital Dissent Productions present a showcase of the arts to inspire the masses on Friday, October 2.

Artbeatz — the fall installment of Toledo’s newest art, poetry and turntableism movement — is a celebration of creativity featuring local artists, writers and DJs. Presenters include artists from the Student Art Glass Association of BGSU, Toledo’s Poet Laureate Joel Lipman, the notorious DJ Simplicity and other homegrown movers and shakers in the music and arts scenes. Come out and support your local arts & entertainment. 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. $5. Avalon, 25 S. Huron. www.myspace.com/ avalontoledo.

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ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC Attic on Adams: Sing Along w/ Sarah Pizza Papalis: Kyle White TCP The Blarney Irish Pub: Rick Whited

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OTHER Doc Watson’s: Name That Tune Manhattan’s Restaurant: Broadway at Manhattan’s Mutz Pub (at the Oliver House): Karaoke w/ DJ Georgia Peach TCP Ottawa Tavern: Old West End Records Showcase w/ DJs N. Mattimoe and Mighthaveben

FRI, OCT 9 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP Bronze Boar: Russel Martin and the Relics TCP Frankie’s Inner City: Super 8 Bit Brothers w/ GoLab

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SARA WATKINS CLAZEL THEATER/ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10

Sara Watkins may have a somewhat typical name, but she has the repertoire of a distinguished fiddle player. Best known as a founding member of the Grammy award-winning acoustic band Nickel Creek, Watkins has proven herself again and again to be a widely sought after musician — not just for her finger-plucking skills, but also for her amazing vocals.

Watkins has guest-starred as a fiddler and vocalist on albums

by Bela Fleck, The Chieftains and Ben Lee. Now, two years after the disbandment of Nickel Creek, Watkins has released her self-titled debut album, produced by John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin (who reportedly told Watkins a couple years ago that if she didn’t let him produce her record, he would never speak to her again). Released earlier this year, the album has received critical acclaim due to the “realness” of Watkins’ style. It’s not like she has to prove herself any more, but now other aspiring singer-songwriters have a lot to measure up to.

Sara Watkins plays at the Clazel on Saturday, October 10 at 7 p.m. $12 advance, $15 doors. 127 N. Main St., Bowling Green.

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Degage Jazz Cafe: Wess

"Warm Daddy" Anderson Main Street Bar and Grill: Bobby May and Dry Bones Revival Manhattan's Restaurant: Frostbite Murphy’s Place: Anna Givens

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC Freebird Lounge: Chris Shutters Papa's Tavern: Chicago Crystal Pizza Papalis: Dave Carpenter The Village Idiot: John Barile and Bobby May

DANCE AND TECHNO Avalon: All Request Friday Night TCP Dexter’s Jamaican Club: Jump-Up Friday Frankie’s (Historic Lower Basement): Goth Industrial Night w/ DJ Rage TCP Plush: Grand Opening Party Wesley’s Bar: Old School Fridays w/ DJs Folk, N. Mattimoe and Todd Perrine

OTHER Ottawa Tavern: Real Magicians

SAT, OCT 10 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP Attic on Adams: thE32nd w/ Spirits of the Red City and Dooley Wilson TCP Culture Clash: Instore w/ Spirits of the Red City, tbE32nd and the Prodigious Daniel Strange and Friends (5 p.m.)

Ottawa Tavern: The Fairly Handsome Band The Bronze Boar: Dave Carpenter and the Jaeglers

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

Forever Wild, 7 p.m. Enjoy music, poetry and slides by Jim Stoltz's 27,000 miles of wilderness walking. Event benefits the Dr. Brundage UT Lake Erie Scholarship Fund sponsored by the Western Lake Erie Waterkeeper Association. For more information, 419-691-3788. First Unitarian Church of Toledo, 3205 Glendale.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7

Any Wednesday Acoustic Jam, 7 p.m. All musicians are welcome to attend this open jam (the first

Wednesday of each month). Complimentary snacks and beverages provided. $3 musicians, $5 everyone else. www.mansionviewtoledo.com. Mansion View Inn, 2035 Collingwood Blvd.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10

La Clemenza dl Tito...plus Haydn, 7:30 p.m. The Toledo Symphony's Mozart and More series kicks

off with a conductorless orchestra. Program includes Mozart's "Overture to La Clemenza di Tito," Dvorak's "Wind Serenade," and Haydn's "Symphony No. 101." For ticket information, 419-246-8000/ www.toledosymphony.com. Franciscan Theatre & Conference Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania.

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Main Library: Art Tatum: Celebrating 100 Years of Toledo’s Jazz Great Manhattans Restaurant: Bob Rex Trio Murphy's Place: Kelly Broadway Pizza Papalis: Andrew Ellis and the Setting Sons

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC TCP Clazel Theatre: Sara Watkins The Blarney Irish Pub: Celtic Cross

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Mutz Pub (at the Oliver House): Old School DJs Route 66 Kitchen: Live ‘70s and ‘80s R&B DJs

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SUN, OCT 11 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP Bozart's: thE32nd w/ Spirits of the Red City, Sarah Cohen and The Prodigious Daniel Strange and Friends

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B TCP

Owens Community College Center for Fine Arts: Stanley Cowell’s Tribute to Art Tatum

DANCE AND TECHNO Route 66 Kitchen: R&B Slow Jam Sundays w/ DJ Dave

MON, OCT 12 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP TCP Woodchucks: Host Echo w/ Tides and Faux Pas

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B

OTHER Manhattan’s: Open Mic hosted by Chris Knopp, featuring Spirits of the Red City

TUE, OCT 13 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP

Holiday Inn French Quarter: Double Dare TCP Ottawa Tavern: We Were Lovers

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B Degage Jazz Cafe (downstairs): Gunner Mossblad Degage Jazz Cafe (upstairs): Rusty’s Jazz Orchestra

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC TCP

Pizza Papalis: Dave Carpenter

Murphy’s Place: UT Jazz Night

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FREE CLASSIFIED ADS One (1) free 20-word classified ad per issue. Free ads include noncommercial concerns, free services, products being sold for less than $150.

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_______________________ U OF MICHIGAN FOOTBALL TICKETS great seats 419-376-9472 _______________________ REDWOOD DINETTE 2 upholstered chairs on casters perfect condition call 419-691-5864 _______________________ 3 FT BY 5FT DRAFTING BOARD. With paragon machine. $100. 419381-1675 ________________________ BEAUTIFUL OAK COMPUTER CABINET/DESK like new. $125.

419-381-1251 ________________________ FREE FIREWOOD you cut down my tree and haul it away. 419-381-1675 ________________________ DORM SIZE FRIGE 2 years old $70 4.3 cubic feet. 419-536-1936 _______________________

ANNOUNCEMENTS

________________________ ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH FALL RUMMAGE SALE the women of st. Paul's Episcopal Church will hold their annual FAll Rummage Sale on Tuesday, October 6 from 9am to 7pm and on Wednesday October 7 from 9am to 1pm.

The Sale will be held at the church located at 310 Elizabeth Street in Maumee. All Day Wednesday, single items half price or $5 bag/ $10 bag in The Boutique ________________________ LIBBY HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES OF 76'-79' REUNION Nov. 27, 2009 at Park Inn Hotel grand ballroom.

Downtown Toledo. Contact Francine Coogler-Boyd 419-250-0491; Keith McCoy 419-917-1310 ________________________ LIBBY ALUMNI TAILGATE PARTY October 3rd 12pm in the Hawley street lot. Lunch and ticket $10 contact Sandra 419-380-8145 ________________________ LONGABERGER BUS TOUR Oct. 10, 2009 Call for details 419-389-5135 ________________________

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FOR SALE _____________________________ BISTRO SET Two Stools & Oak table. $150.

Black tv/stereo stand. $50 Both in mint condition 419-754-4640 _____________________________ ALGIE'S CUSTOM-MADE DOG AND BIRD HOUSES. Custom Built for client's needs. Please call 419-324-6319 _____________________________ SEWING MACHINE Model Brother LS 2125 $45 419-393-6839 _____________________________ DOUBLE BED & 4 DRAWER DRESSER w/ attached mirror $100 419-381-1251 _____________________________ OAK TABLE with 2 leaves and 6 chairs.

Excellent condition. Paid $800 Asking $275.

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PAID FOR BY ROZ MAROVITZ

________________________ FROGTOWN FROGGY MUSEUM now Available by apppointment! Import Industry Sq. Suite 1A Call 419-944-8806 ________________________

ATTENTION TOLEDO DIY ARTISTS! The Attic on Adams wants you to come down on Sunday afternoons to exhibit—and sell—your creative wares.

Artisan Sunday is your chance to hang out at Uptown’s hippest pub while giving your muse a chance to shine. Call Amelia at 419-243-5350 for information. 17th and Adams (above Manos) ________________________ GLASS CITY RECORD SHOWS buy - sell - trade Sunday October 4th 10-4pm K of C Hall 4256 Secor Admission $1 419-674-1725 ________________________ ANN ARBOR ANNUAL ART & CRAFT SHOW “CRAFTING WITH GRACE” Saturday 17th 9a-4p 2898 Packard Rd. Ann Arbor www. newgrace. org 734-477-6888 x221 Featuring 50+ artists & crafters, concessions, bake sales, live WAAM broadcast in am., admissions $3, no stollers please. Free door prize drawings. ________________________ APHASIA SUPPORT GROUP meets at Dazy Aphasia Centre, 2940 Douglas Rd. Toledo 43606. Every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. The group is for stroke survivors with Aphasia & their caregivers. ________________________ DISCUSSION CIRCLES for women incest and child sexual abuse survivors.

Meets twice monthly. (419) 729-0245 or www.mynirvananow.org. ________________________

PERSONALS ________________________ SINGLE WHITE JULIETTE seeks single white mature Romeo. For friendship, concerts, plays and shows. Petite, feminine, lovable and affectionate.

419-346-3782. ________________________

NOTICE ________________________ INNOCENT Danny Brown via DNA P.O. Box 12485 Toledo, OH 43606 or prosecutor Julia Bates 419-213-4700 ________________________

SURROGACY

________________________ SURROGATE MOTHERS NEEDED FROM OHIO: Carry couples biological babies, prior birth experience required.

Generous compensation.

1-888-363-9457, www.reproductivelawyer.com Melissa B. Brisman, Esq., LLC 77 Market Street / Park Ridge, NJ ________________________

EDUCATION ________________________ DRAWING & PAINTING INSTRUCTION from professional artist on Saturday morning at the Secor Building Studios. 419-345-8980. www.ivankende.com ________________________

TRINITY CHURCH THRIFT SHOP Adams & St. Clair. Women's, Men's and Children's Clothing. All Proceeds go to local charities. Monday & Thursday 9:30a-3p ________________________

HIP HOP FOR KIDS CLASSES STARTING NOW 419-309-1610 ________________________

BIBLE WAY YOUTH DEPT. presents Friday At The Movies. Every first Friday of each month at 7pm. Free Admission, juice and popcorn. 2335 Collingwood. ________________________

ADULT BALLET - TUES 8PM ADULT BALLET - WEDS 8PM 419-309-1610 ________________________

HOMESCHOOL DANCE COMBO CLASS FRIDAYS 1:30PM-2:30PM ________________________

WANTED TO BUY ________________________

BELLY DANCING BEGINNERS WELCOME THURSDAY 7PM-8:30PM $30/ MONTH 419-491-7271 OR 419-309-1610 ________________________

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FOR SALE ________________________ MEDICAL COLLEGE NEIGHBORHOOD house for sale 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom with attached full Apartment with large living room suitable for renting. Call 419-343-6345 ________________________

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________________________ LOVELY 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT in historic Old West End. Sunroom, hardwood floors, appliances, off street parking, laundry onsite. Include heat and water. $500 a Month. Call 419241-1930 ________________________ GOLF AT MYRTLE BEACH condo avail. Sept and Oct. 419-343-6345 ________________________ 1BEDROOM UPPER DUPLEX close to UT & Toledo hospital $395/mo. plus deposit 1725 Mansfield 419-376-9472 ________________________

APARTMENT AND ROOMS FOR RENT Quiet, clean. Laundry facilities.

Utilities all paid. Inquire at 419-215-7759 or 419-508-2187 ________________________ 425 13TH ST. Between Adams & Jackson. Apartments and rooms. 1 block from police sub station. 3 blocks from Library . Clean, quiet, remodeled apartments. Free Parking. vet. discount.

Application fee $5. 419-508-2187 or 419-215-7759 ________________________

BUYING OLD HAND TOOLS: One item or a shop full. Not sure what you have? Please call anyway, Cooper at 419-382-5865 ________________________ DIABETIC TEST STRIPS.Will pay up to $10/box. Same day cash. Call Dale.

419-707-2369 or Patsy 419-708-0914 ________________________

AUTOS/MOTOS

________________________ 2004 VOLVO S60 2.5T AWD, 33 MPG Hwy, Fully loaded, silver exterior, black interior (both immaculate). Asking $12,000. 59,000 miles 2nd executive owner. Garage kept. Mostly hwy. miles.

4 new all-season performance tires added Feb. 09. Wife making husband reluctantly sell for SUV. 419-376-2113 ________________________

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UPTOWN LIVING – ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT $540/month 321-325 16th Street. Spacious, unique, hardwood, two bedroom apartments with character offers space and convenience of Uptown living, must see! Heat paid, 419-843-4178 for appointment ________________________ IN THE HEART OF IT ALL.... 2 bedroom apartments located by the new Toledo Sports Arena, Fifth Third Field and the Sea Gate Convention Center.

Stop talking about living and live where you can experience life! Call today for your personal tour 419-242-0500 ________________________

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EXPERIENCED SERVER WANTED come in person 11:30-2:30 or evenings.

Kyoto Ka 8601 West Central near McCord behind Tim Hortons ________________________ UPSCALE COMMISSION SALON in Maumee is looking for a massage therapist and stylist who is passionate about their career and loves to have fun.

Work in a salon with professionals who share your commitment to excellence & education. Are you this person?

If so contact 419-861-4000. www. pyuresalonspa.com ________________________ RESIDENTIAL SPECIALISTS Progessive agency looking for individuals with experience to support and work with persons with developmental disabilities.

Experience in behavior management a plus. Applicants must be 18 years old and above with good driving record and clean criminal record. Benefits, training and career advancement are available. If interested, pick up an application at 330 S. Reynolds rd. Suite 15 or fax resume to 419-536-6701 ________________________ THE OMNI is looking for Entertainers: Mimes, Tarot readers, jugglers, stilt walkers, fire breathers, tumblers, etc. If you have a unique gift or talent we may want you. Call 419-535-6664 or email : omnineal@gmail.com ________________________ THEATRE TECH STAFF NEEDED. The Toledo Rep is looking for some talented backstage volunteers to help with performances. Different levels of skill are acceptable. We need lighting & sound crew as well as running crew. Call Aggie at 419-243-9277.

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________________________ OWNER OPERATOR- OTR. Great Pay & Miles Dedicated lanes Available with Good Performance! 2 yrs. Min Exp 419727-1777 www.logoslogisticsinc.com ________________________ LOOKING FOR A MORNING barrista Monday thru Friday 6:30 am -10 at Petit Fours Patisserie & Cafe, now located at 27 Broadway, at the Oliver House.Entrance located on the Ottawa Street side.

Please apply in person. Questions call Liz Grosjean @ 419-724-4477 _______________________

PETS ________________________

TWO LITTER BOX TRAINED HOUSE KITTENS. Black & white and tiger, about 5 months old. Free to a good home.

419-243-6531. ________________________ PEACOCK CHICKS $15. Adult Mandarin Ducks $50 a pair. 419-865-1613 ________________________

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JAM SECTION MUSICIANS SEEKING BASSIST NEEDED for Empire Drift Call

419-392-2072

A SINGER/SONG WRITER/GUITARIST.

Looking for a band. ac/dc to foo fighters. Call Joe. 419-867-1848

OLDER, EXPERIENCED BASS PLAYER AND DRUMMER seeking rock/blues

band. serious players only contact John 419-490-5695 or tom 419362-6807 PROFESSIONAL GUITAR PLAYER

Vocals or no vocals, come join the band. 419-3208951 GUITARIST NEEDED to join band. 60's rock to new wave & originals 419-472-4766 GUITAR PLAYER SEEKS

working old time rock n’ roll band. Call Keith at 419392-5020

FOR SALE

seeking band specifically interested in original rock and roll material.

Willing to play limited cover music.

Musical influences include SRV, John Mayer, Kenny Wayne Shepard, RUSH, Rage, Incubus, Foo Fighters, and more. For more info, contact Matt @ 419-654-2052

strap $400 419-944-2704

KEYBOARD PLAYER NEEDED Electric

VINTAGE CITY has recently moved

folk-rock and reggae/jam band. "The Passengers." seeking keyboardist.

TWO BANJOS 5 string

Hondo Banjo $140 Tenor Banjo with hard case $75 419-352-3761

BUNDY SELMER TENOR SAX from the 80's case &

locations! BUYING - TRADING - SELLING - ALL Musical Instruments

and Equipment!

419-720-8080 1724 S. Reynolds Rd. in plaza next to Record Exch. & Miss Cue

LESSONS EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTOR

any instrument & any style. contact mike 419-376-8111

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

Rentals BANDS, ARTISTS, MUSICIANS: REHEARSAL, jam, recording and

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

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. Business related ads run for $20. Limit 20 words per ad; $0.40 per additional word.

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Proudly in the red

AHA HOSTS GO RED FOR WOMEN LUNCHEON

For over a century, heart disease has been the leading cause of death in American women. The American Heart Association is helping women band together to celebrate the power they have to beat their #1 killer.

The Go Red for Women lunch on Friday, October 16, at the Crowne Plaza in Downton Toledo provides an inspirational and informative atmosphere to encourage women to become champions of health. Gladeen Roberts, RN, BSN, PhD, president of ProMedica Continuing Care Services Corporation, with over 38 years of experience in the field of health care management, will chair the event. Tickets are $75 or $600 for a table of 10. Contact the Toledo office at 419-740-6180 to RSVP by October 9. www.americanheart.org.

Demystifying H1N1

WOOD COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT HOSTS COMMUNITY FORUMS

With all of the hype of H1N1 influenza (formerly known as swine flu) in the news, it may be hard to determine what is true about the virus and what we can realistically do to prepare for it. The Wood County Health Department is helping people demystify the virus with a series of community forums. The forums are open to the public and questions are welcome after the presentation. Citizens can also submit their questions ahead of time by sending them to psnyder@co.wood.oh.us. The forum is free, with free parking also available. Thursday, October 1 at the Bowling Green Simpson Building (1291 Conneaut Rd., Bowling Green) and Tuesday, October 6 at the Northwood Community Room (6000 Wales Rd., Northwood). For more information, call the Wood County Health Department at 419-352-8402 or 419-244-1610.

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Log onto www.toledocitypaper.com or call 419-244-9859 to post your ad! _________________________ POLE DANCE FITNESS, build strength, flexibility and confidence in a fun and relaxed environment. Ladies only. Classes forming now. Pre-registration required.

Classes held at 10 S. Holland Sylvania Rd. Suite 302. Call Paulette’s Studio of Dance for more info. 419-654-3262 or www.

Paulettesdancestudio.com. ________________________ BELLY DANCE –Shake things up this fall with Aegela, international artist and award-winning choreographer. Women of all ages and shapes welcome. No prior dance training needed. Daytime, evening, weekend classes begin September 14. $55 for 6 week session. Martin School, 10 S. Holland Sylvania at Hill, Toledo. www. aegela.com, aegela@mindspring.com, (517) 918-9547 ________________________ GENTLE BELLY DANCE for all Ages - Wed 7p Advanced Drills and Technique Thur 730p - $45/month or $15/class - NOW accepting bellies of ALL SHAPES and SIZE - "Everybelly's Welcome!" - KayLouise & Mesmeric Belly Fusion - www.myspace. com/bellydancetoledo - 419.280.3674

_________________________ HOT YOGA in Perrysburg uses heat to heal & strengthen Warm muscles are suppler and result in deeper stretching with less soreness. New Student Special 10 Days for $20! Ongoing AM & PM Classes. visit: www.fitnesswithjoe.com or call 419.874.2911 ________________________ INTEGRATION YOGA STUDIO, the Place to Be: Fall Yoga Schedule Includes: Kundalini, Anusara, Vinyasa, Hatha, Senior, Kids, Pre-natal, Family, & Lunch Hour (Downtown). Also: African Dance with ALMA Dance & Drum, Soul Djembe Drumming Lessons, Nia, Outdoor Yoga at Toledo Botanical Garden. Osho Meditation 9/18 & 9/25. Fall Equinox Ceremony 9/19. Kirtan with Mike Cohen & Friends 9/19. Aromatherapy 101 Workshop 9/26. 4633 West Bancroft (just west of Talmadge). www.integrationyogastudio.com. (419) A-OM-YOGA. yoga. jenn@sbcglobal.net. ________________________

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You may need some help because overtime is in your stars from the 30th through the 4th. You host a special party on the 4th and your original ideas are appreciated. You are slow on the 5th and the 7th so plan accordingly. A weekend away the 8th and 10th is fun.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You are in a

happy mood the 30th through the 3rd. An old friend comes back by the light of the full moon on the 4th. From the 5th through the 10th both twins are full of energy. Catch up on routine chores the week of the 12th. Jupiter lights up your goals on the 13th.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) You are busy

tying up loose ends and getting your home in shape. The full moon on the 4th shines where you live. Entertain there! Start work after noon on the 5th for best results. With the moon in your sign the 10th and 11th spend those days anywhere you choose.

LEO (July 23-August 22) Start to straighten

out your finances on the 30th. The full moon on the 4th whispers “travel” so make plans. You love festivals, football, and pumpkin pies. There’s lots of fun on the 10th and 11th. Put a gold star on your calendar the 13th when Jupiter gives you carte blanche.

VIRGO (August 23-September 22) Make plans early for a three-day weekend starting the 2nd. On the 5th you can celebrate completing projects you began the last two weeks in September. A permanent agreement is made on the 6th. The 10th and 11th are definitely all play and no work.

LIBRA

(September 23-October 22)

your life. Mercury moves into your sign on the 9th making you self-centered. Jupiter moves into your house of “making whoopee” on the 13th – so you do.

SCORPIO (October 23-November 21) Take

a chance and be a winner on the 1st. On the 3rd and 4th some hard work is necessary, making you unhappy. Cheer up on the 5th when your common sense rules your emotions. You are a big winner on the 10th and 11th and you always share the wealth.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 20) On the 4th you party and have more fun

than you ever imagined. You have trouble getting up on the 5th but are still smiling. On the 10th and 11th you get whatever you want. On the 13th Jupiter goes direct ending some of the frustrations you have felt for the last four months.

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19)

Run those errands on the 1st and 2nd so you are free to fulfill social obligations on the 4th. Your partner is still pushing you on the 5th and 6th.

Life gets easier on the7th and 8th. You are off to a new place the 10th. Your love life is great on the 12th and 13th.

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18) The planets are telling you to learn new methods and avoid shirking responsibilities. You spend recklessly on the 3rd and 4th. Weird thoughts the week of the 5th are followed with action on the 10th. Thanks to Jupiter your optimism returns BIG TIME the 13th.

PISCES (February 19-March 20) You whis-

tle a happy tune on the 30th. A long weekend from the 3rd thru the 5th is perfect. Shop in person or do it on e-bay then. When you speak on the 9th, everyone listens. Be a winner on the 10th or 11th or both. Get set for hard work the week of the 12th.

Sue Lovett is available for personal astrology readings and private parties.

Visit her on the Web at www.suelovett. com or call her at 419-474-6399.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) You are a bit wild and crazy on the 4th when the full moon is in your sign. Every move you make is noticed.

The week of the 5th you hurry to finish up routine projects. On the 9th someone else suggests weekend plans and you decide to follow the leader..

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September 30 • October 13 There are surprises by the light of the full moon on the 4th. Great news comes in from Mercury and Jupiter by the 13th. Check your sign below. — BY SUE LOVETT

All Knotted Up ACROSS 1. Ways 6. Fake 10. Various CBS forensics spinoffs 14. Overfill with food 15. UV filter in sunscreen 16. Padlock fastener 17. Nymph-chasing deity 18. Profess 19. Flexible blade 20. RV that runs on inexpensive fuel?

23. Animal likely to catch plenty of elk?

26. Origin of all things, in Judaism 27. Letters preceding a subjective statement 28. Spots for acute treatment at the Toledo Hospital 29. Hallucinogen since the 1950s 30. Exciting periods, briefly 31. Deer ___ 33. Many Punjabi gurus 35. Team leader who calls the same play every time?

40. George of the Open Society Institute 41. State with major floods in 2008 44. Lifting units: Abbr.

47. U.S. state with a secessionist movement 48. Reggae god 51. By way of 52. Smith’s role, in “Men in Black” 54. Vehicles for moving racers from track to track?

56. Generally good advice, and a hint to this puzzle’s theme 58. Goidelic language 59. “___ think so?” (sarcastic query) 60. Turned down 64. “A woman with the morals of a man,” per the Urban Dictionary 65. Thug 66. Like an elk 67. Herb amts.

68. Sports broadcaster with a “Classic” channel 69. Try to figure out where that smell is coming from

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DOWN 1. Airer of the original David Frost/Richard Nixon interviews 2. In the vein of 3. Wee one 4. “The Creation” composer 5. Red ___ (Jamaican brew) 6. Jerks that can’t be helped 7. “___ heart!”

8. Genesis victim 9. Clothing impresario who bought Barry Bonds’ record-breaking home run ball 10. Onc ward treatment 11. Noted queer poet 12. Spotter’s words?

13. Origins of all people, partially 21. It.’s continent 22. Word before male or dog 23. “Kid tested, mother approved” cereal 24. Record label sued by Yoko Ono in 2006 25. Years and years and years 29. Shot, for short 32. Dogtag wearers 33. Paris possessive 34. Focus of Toledo’s Imagination Station: Abbr.

36. “With God, All Things are Possible,” e.g.

37. Go by appearances, perhaps 38. Barry Bagels fish spread 39. Jay-Z, self-appointedly 42. Be champ 43. Remote pair?

44. Most in-style, say 45. Female breakdancers 46. Accompanies inside 48. The “J” in J.S. Bach 49. Mayo to mayo 50. Cat-like scavengers 53. Russian rejections 54. Intelligence community technique 55. Thing flashed at Woodstock 57. Aussie jumpers 61. Old-timey clock topper 62. Northern laborer 63. ___ Leppard

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TCP's singles party Featured bachelors and bachelorettes from our latest issue gathered at the OMNI with friends and other singles for a night of fun mingling. After crowning the Most Eligible Bachelor, Eric Strayer, and Most Eligible

An adult evening

Bachelorette Christine Senack, both tested their hand at love with TCP's The Dating Game.

The Mansion View Inn hosted An Adult Evening of Shel Silverstein, with readings of the author's works.

TCP's Most Eligible Bachelorette Christine Senack smiles with Amy Brodbeck.

TCP's Most Eligible Bachelor Eric "Turnpike" Strayer (far right) lounges with friends in a spacious OMNI booth.

Happy Independence Day! El Camino Real celebrated its ďŹ rst

Richard Clark, Sara Clark, Meghan Pifer, and Zen Placruz enjoy a tribute to Shel Silverstein.

Always in fashion Robin Chlebowski and Dawn Randall enjoy a night of food, drinks and mingling.

Toledo's TONI&GUY Academy celebrated their Grand Opening on September 17 with a ribbon cutting, social hour and tours.

Mexican Independence Day on September 16 with plenty of food, drinks and music. Folkloric dance by El Corazon

RIGHT: Erika Quillen, Krissy Bilus, Cara Cooper, and Lauren Wiard

de Mexico and a ceremony led by Carla Soto were part of the festivities.

TCP's Nate Schank, Owner Jesus Angel, Tony Pawlak of Treu House of Munch, and Kevin McGreevey from Anheuser-Busch gather for a celebratory evening.

GM Employess soak up the sun on the outdoor patio at El Camino.

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