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September 11 —, September 24, 2013 Vol. 14 • Issue 18

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UPDATES IN LOCAL BUSINESS Meant to Bead, a full-service bead emporium located at 6536 W. Central Ave., is closing its doors on September 30.

419-842-8183. meant2bead.com

The Director next door

Independent Filmmaker Laura Colella’s latest film, Breakfast With Curtis, has been making the festival rounds for over a year. On Friday, September 13 she’s bringing the award-winning drama to the University of Toledo. Check out our interview with Colella online.

Royal Cravings, a family ice-cream business that has been open in Toledo for nearly 40 years, has moved from Westfield Shopping Center to a new location at 2111 N. Reynolds Rd. next to Schmuckers Restaurant. They are open everyday (except Tuesday) from 1-9pm, except they are closed on Tuesdays. 419-472-5235. royalcravings.com

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21 Pilots

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Also, when TCP visited Bonnaroo in June, we sat down with columbus powerpop duo 21 Pilots right after they played to their largest crowd ever. The boys are on the road now, opening for Fall Out Boy and playing venues like The Palace of Auburn Hills. Our Bonnaroo interview with them is online now.

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The Grape Leaf Diner is opening a new location in Perrysburg on Fremont Pike next to Tuffy Muffler. Owners hope to open the new store-front by the end of September. 419-868-9099. grape-leaf. com And maybe for after dinner, some caffiene? Starbucks is also opening a store on Fremont Pike next to the Holiday Inn. The store is expected to open by the last weekend of September.

419-873-9887. starbucks.com

I hope he tells the "Blood Diamond" joke…

Comedian Doug Stanhope is known for his abrasive, yet socially conscience, comedy style. The former co-host of The Man Show with Joe Rogan, Stanhope uses colorful language and controversial topics to anchor his hilarious routine. On Wednesday, September 25, he is bringing his hilarious show to the Funny Bone here in Toledo. TCP managed to snag an exclusive interview with Stanhope himself, check it out online. ->

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The Steak Escape of Franklin Park/ Westfield Mall is opening a second location in Maumee at the Conant Crossings Center in the south end of the Meijer parking lot. The new restaurant, which specializes in custom-built cheese steak sandwiches, will have seating for 37 customers. Owner Mike Judge expects the new location to open in early October and that he'll start interviewing candidates to hire mid-September.

419-344-3648. steakescape.com

Electronic violinist Kishi Bashi plays Frankie’s on September 26 See pg. 15

Irish Eyes Heavenly Pub, located at 3324 Secor Rd. in Toledo, has closed closed. The owners plan on re-opening the business as an Italian-themed bar by the end of the month. 419-531-2427. irisheyesheavenlypub.com

Correction

In our Locally Grown issue (August 28-Sept 11) we printed that Color Concepts opened their doors in 2011. Color Concepts has actually been going strong since 2001.

We printed that Pinnacle Eye Group performs LASIK eye surgery and fixes eye scratches. The doctors at Pinnacle do not perform LASIK, but they do provide pre- and post LASIK consultation and care.

They treat many disorders of the eye including ocular injuries. In addition, they take pride in providing quality, individualized patient care and not “getting patients in and out quickly” as we inadvertently printed.

Pinnacle Eye Group has three independently owed offices in Lambertville, Perrysburg and Sylvania.

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Animal house

Just like people, there are pets in the community that are in need of food, homes and help. On Sunday, September 15, the Church of St. Andrew United Methodist is hosting its annual 'Pets in Poverty' event, which seeks to raise awareness of the pets in our community who need a loving owner. Wet and dry dog and cat food will be collected along with monetary donations to benefit the Humane Ohio Pet Food Bank. Local animal groups will also be on hand with potential pets for adoption. Pets in Poverty is a family event—there will be a bounce house for the kids along with face painting and a musical performance by Sheltered Reality at 2pm. The festivities begin at noon. Free. Church of St. Andrew United Methodist., 3620 Heatherdowns.

419-266-5607. humaneohio.org

Learning to live together

The Toledo Community Coalition and The Blade have partnered to sponsor a series of public forums that aim to spark a community discussion about race in Toledo. Tim Wise, author of the memoir White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son, will speak on Thursday, September 12 at Woodward High School Auditorium as the featured guest for 'Changing Minds and Changing Lives: Combating Racism.' Wise's lectures are usually discussions of white privilege, institutional racism and racial profiling—organizers hope that his message will cause listeners to open their minds and change their current perceptions of race. Toledo Public Schools students who are members of Young Women of Excellence and Young Men of Excellence will work as greeters at the event. The forum will also feature a panel discussion of community leaders that will follow Mr. Wise's speech. 7pm. Free. Woodward High School Auditorium, 701 E. Central Ave. For more information, email toledoforum@gmail.com—GMK

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Nature’s Best Metroparks in bloom

By Alison Wood-Osmun

Simple Pleasure

It is a wonderfully quiet out of the way place to enjoy a lazy day stroll. The Toledo Metroparks’ Blue Creek Conservation Area’s charm is its beautiful and peaceful simplicity—it is the perfect melding of the natural, unadorned elements of a pond and a pathway alive with plants and wildlife. The 61 acres include the glistening, tranquil Quarry Pond framed with cottonwoods and maples. The shoreline is outlined with large, thick slabs of limestone which have persevered and mark this area as a former limestone quarry. These stones provide fun nooks and crannies for picnicking, fishing and toe dipping (splash war!) at the water’s edge. The pond hosts largemouth bass, blue gill, sunfish, crappies and channel catfish while butterflies, moths and dragonflies weave across its surface.

The one mile dirt/grass packed trail winds its way along the water and through shady groves of oaks and open shrub lined areas. Everywhere there is golden rod, delicate grey headed coneflowers, huge milkweed pods and the melodies of birds, crickets and frogs.

There is also the most gorgeously lush sea of tall mixed grasses I have ever experienced at a Metropark. It is breathtaking. As you come around each curve in the pathway, the grasses appear so high and abundant they seem to caress the horizon. Reach out and run your hand over their feathery softness as you look up and outward to see the grasses blend into a wave of fine wrought seed heads swaying back and forth against a backdrop of sky blue sunshine.

The park is located on the east side of Schadel Rd a quarter mile from the intersection of Neapolis-Waterville Rd and Schadel Rd; look closely for the double wood and metal gates opening onto a blacktopped parking lot.

Open 7 days a week 7am until dark. Ohio fishing license is required, no swimming allowed and dogs must be leashed. For more info go to metroparkstoledo.com

View From Above

Really, absolutely do not miss WGTE Channel 30’s broadcast of the fantastic Earthflight, A Nature Special Presentation every Wednesday through October 9th at 8pm. This visually stunning mini –series highlights the earth’s birds in glorious flight by using specialized aerial camera techniques. This also offers us, the viewers, the awesome opportunity to soar alongside our winged friends and experience a bird’s eye view of the world.

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Eat your heart out, Leslie Knope. While it took the “Parks and Recreation” character almost two seasons to plan and build her park, Toledo’s upcoming PARK(ing) Day will see over 30 parks constructed in less than a day, thanks to the creativity and work of local artists, groups and citizens. As part of the title’s double meaning, the parks will temporarily be set up on metered parking spots Play on the street with along Adams Street, challenging Sept.

20th for the 3rd an us on Friday, nual PARK(ing) Da park crews to be creative within a y limited space.

The event started in San Francisco when design studio Rebar transformed a single parking space into a public park for two hours in 2005. The group’s goal was to revisit how public space can be utilized beyond its conventional uses. The idea quickly caught on, and only eight years later, cities around the world are now hosting PARK(ing) Days open to anyone with an idea.

This will be Toledo’s third PARK(ing) Day. Each event has been hosted by The UpTown Association, and the number of participants has steadily increased every year. Parks have been created by The Toledo School of the Arts, the University of Toledo, TARTA and The Toledo City Paper, among others. Highlights from past installations in Toledo include living statues, a “Creation Station,” a fully-stocked picnic, a string quartet, a balloon farm and a small skiff anchored outside of Manhattan’s.

There will also be live music and food vendors at the event.

PARK(ing) DAY 2013 will run Friday, September 20, from 11am to 6pm on Adams Street.

Applications are still being accepted for parking spots; the fees are $100 for non-profit organizations and $200 for for-profit organizations, with all proceeds going to the UpTown Association. To apply for a park spot or find more info, visit uptowntoledo.org/parking-day or call 419-290-8629.—RA

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Jessup Scott, the newspaper owner who helped establish the University of Toledo, believed that innovative thinking was the key to a successful future. One of the ways UT’s Jessup Scott Honors College holds to this principle—besides invoking Scott’s name—is through its Distinguished Lecture Series, which invites successful personalities from various fields who utilize nontraditional approaches. Famous authors, politicians and journalists have spoken for past series, and that tradition continues this year.

The 2013-2014 series will open Tuesday, September 17, with Salman Khan, founder of the Khan Academy.

His leading-edge education methods incorporate easily accessible technology and self-pacing learning systems. Khan’s ultimate goal is to make world-class education freely available to everyone, and he will discuss the challenges and options modern education faces.

The remaining speakers are no slouches either: famed political consultant James Carville will speak Monday, November 18; Renaissance businessman Richard Rumelt will speak Monday, January 13; and Arizona State University President Michael Crow will speak Monday, March 10.

Each lecture promises to inspire attendees towards Scott’s goal of a successful, innovative future.

All lectures will take place in University Hall’s Doermann Theatre at 7pm. Seating is limited.

One lecture: $25, general admission / $10, student; $100, lecture series. University of Toledo, 2810 W. Bancroft St. 419-530-2738. provost@utoledo.edu or utoledo.edu/honorslecture—RA

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Startup Weekend Toledo brings promise to young entrepeneurs by Matt Breneman

September 20th to 22nd, entrepreneurs and creative minds will be taking over the newly renovated Nitschke Technology Commercialization Complex at the University of Toledo for Startup Weekend Toledo.

No Talk, All Action - Launch a Startup Business in a weekend

Think you’re the next Mark Zuckerberg and want to revolutionize the way people interact? Want to challenge the status quo of the business world with a new innovative concept? Now is your chance to learn more about becoming an entrepreneur and, in one weekend, creating and launching a business.

What is it?

A community of entrepreneurs, business startup enthusiasts, web and software developers, designers, marketing gurus and anyone interested in building a business will come together over the course of a weekend to share ideas, form teams, and launch a startup. Lindsey Danforth, lead organizer said, “This isn’t just a happy-hour. Startup Weekend attracts our community’s best makers and doers…” Judges will include W. Gene Powell, President and Chief Creative Officer of Spoke, Vijay Raghavendra, a Strategy Director at IBM, Anneliese Grytafey, Esq., Senior Program Officer at the Toledo Community Foundation, and others.

Learn through the act of creating

Participants don’t just listen to speakers, but form their own theories while putting them to the test along with other passionate individuals from a variety of backgrounds. A lot of local tech and startup leaders take part in Startup Weekends.

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Zach Kraner survived Startup Weekend last year and has since launched his own apparell and accessory company, Intrinsic Made. He said, "Startup Weekend showed me that you don't have to sit around and wait for something good to come along. With a good idea, good people, and lots of hustle you can make things happen."

How it works

Anyone at the event is welcome to pitch their startup idea and receive feedback from other participants.

Teams form around the top ideas and then it’s 54 hours of business model creation, coding, designing and market validation—complete chaos, in true startup fashion.

Throughout the event you receive one-on-one time with the movers and shakers from around the community who work as coaches and judges at the event. Last year one of the teams caught the attention of Mayor Bell who invited them to his office to discuss their idea further.

Hard work pays off

This isn’t just a fun weekend workshop though, according to Danforth “Globally, over 36% of Startup Weekend startups are still going strong after 3 months. Roughly 80% of the participants plan on continuing to work with their team or startup after the weekend.” Not only will you be joining a global community of over 30,000 Startup Weekend Alumni but also according to Danforth, “you will build long-lasting relationships and possibly walk away with a job or even an investor.”

You don’t have to have a multi-billion dollar idea to come. Behind every Steve Jobs there’s a Wozniak. Maybe you have the skill set like coding or a business sense that someone else can’t bring to the table. The sky is the limit with ideas. Danforth said, “Startup Weekend is de-

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Start us up—never stop

signed to be the most effective platform for growing new businesses from the ground up over the course of the weekend.

A key facet of the weekend - and a central value for participants—is the spirit of complete collaboration, buy-in, and Judges, Gene Powell (above) , ownership. “ Concluding the Anneliese Grytafey and Vijay Raghavendra (below) event, Sunday night the new business ideas will be pitched to a panel of judges. The winning team receives six months of part-time memberships to Seed Coworking. Second place wins a four-hour name and branding workshop with BrandCore. The Third place team gets a two hour Buchanan Nipper "IP Strategy Brainstorm" with IP Attorneys. Fourth place is a two month membership to the UT Coworking space. Additionally, during the weekend attendees will have the chance to participate in a research study by answering 3 short surveys throughout the weekend and receive $20 upon completion! All attendees may pitch an idea at the event.

Attendees must register ahead of time. Tickets are $20-40. To register and for more info, visit toledo.startupweekend.org

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The blotter Pulled from the pages of actual

Damned if you do

The aftermath of the Mayoral primary

By Johnny Hildo

local police reports

ASSume the position

A Toledo man was charged with conveying prohibited items into a detention facility on Saturday, August 31. The suspect allegedly smuggled a cell phone into Lucas County jail by hiding it in his rectum. He was initially stopped and arrested for several traffic citations.

911? I’d like to report a crime

Police have charged a Toledo man with menacing and false use of the 911 system after he reportedly called 911 and threatened to harm officers. The suspect was issued several traffic citations on August 10 and called to threaten officers the same night. He told the 911 call taker that "he was being harassed and he was going to find the officers who gave him tickets and [censored for TCP readers]."

Bible thumper

A Toledo man was charged with aggravated robbery on Wednesday, August 28 after he attempted to rob a Circle K clerk by hitting him with a Bible. Police were able to apprehend the robber at around 4:20am after cornering him by the beer coolers at the back of the store. Fortunately, the clerk was not injured.

Connect four

Bowling Green police responded to a noise complaint at the 1000 block of Fairview Ave. at midnight on Thursday, August 30. The residents were warned for criminal mischief because they had been putting Ikea furniture together too loudly.

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sonal smear job on By the k their chosen canditime you read Tip for Mayor Bell: Gun buybac date to unseat Bell, this, it will all programs work. Get on it. thereby virtually asbe over. Well, suring the incumbent's renot quite, as you’re about to see. election. How can J Mac The demands of deadlines being what ever hope to get back in they are, this column is being written betheir good graces? fore we know the outcome of the SepHe has also turned tember 10th municipal primary election, against his own Party and By now you already know something we a fellow elected Democrat. don’t: namely, which two candidates will How can Party leadership be facing each other in the general electrust his allegiances in the tion for Toledo Mayor come November. future, should he ever atPut another way, since the incumbent tempt to seek political office is almost assuredly one of the two, you now know which challenger will face off again? If she pulls it out and defeats Bell, against Mikey B. Put a third way, you al- her current position as County Auditor will be open for appointment by the Party ready know whether A Lo is in or out.

Since we’re unsure of the eventual Executive Committee. Any hope Joe Mac outcome, we’ll have to write this column may have had of gaining that seat is surely from both electoral possibilities. Did A Lo up in mud slinging smoke. advance to the final round, or did she re- Option two: turn to the Auditor’s office a bit worse for McNamara vs. Bell wear?

Or maybe scenario two has played out, Option one: Anita vs. Bell and Anita lost, leaving Joey to face ol’ Bell That would mean she survived the Bottoms in November. Can she possibly most blistering personal attacks we have throw her support to McNamara after he ever seen in local city politics. Or at least used tens of thousands of dollars in the since the twenty oh one attacks on former attempt to discredit her personally, politiTreasurer and then-Mayoral candidate cally and professionally?

Ray Kest, and his foibles ended up being Will labor reverse course and support indictable.

Joe Mac, after he used the campaign as a A Lo has been accused of mismanag- personal smear job on their chosen candiing personal finances because she has a date to unseat Bell, thereby virtually assurmortgage, car loan and student loans on ing the incumbent's re-election? How can the books. She has been called Toledo’s McNamara believe he will ever be back in Josh Mandel, a relatively obscure refer- their good graces? ence to allegations that State Treasurer And what of the Democratic Party?

Mandel filled his office with his frat bud- Since McNamara focused all his fire powdies and other unqualified undesirables. er against one of their own, how can Party She has been accused of wasting tax dol- leadership ever trust his allegiances in the lars on undeserved pay raises for political future? cronies. Perhaps worst of all, she has even been called Carty on steroids. That one Option three: Collins vs. Bell Wait, scenario two sounds uncannily had to sting a bit.

Her personal accuser has been fellow like scenario one. Try scenario three, in Democrat—and purported nice guy— which McNamara’s mud slinging turns so Councilman Joey McNamara. While Joe many voters off that D. Mike Collins sneaks Mac eschewed taking the incumbent to into second place and faces Bell Bottoms task for policy mistakes, and paid little in the general election. Anita would still attention to other major and minor chal- be really, really mad, as would labor, who lengers for the office, he has spared no would probably swing support to Collins, expense in repeated and often bizarre and the Ds would be so angry at assuring attacks on the fellow challenger from his four more years without a D on the 22nd Floor they would most likely never support own party.

Now that she has beaten him to the McNamara again.

Which sounds uncannily like the first Primary prize, what will he do? Can he two scenarios. possibly attempt to heal the rift he and his We got a message for ya, Joey, baby. political ambition created by doing the unIt seems like you slung so much mud that thinkable and endorsing her in the general large portions boomeranged right back on election against Mikey B.? After he used tens of thousands of dollars in the attempt your own self. We don’t know as we write to discredit her personally, politically and this whether you’re on to November or out professionally? Making her drain large on the street. But it doesn’t seem to matamounts of her campaign funds simply ter Once you decided to go negative, in response mode, thereby giving Bell a we predict you were damned if you did, huge advantage in the home stretch? damned if you didn’t.

If labor organizations disliked Joey before he turned nasty, they like him even less since he used the campaign as a per-

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powered by The 2013 RACE FOR THE CURE

PINK.

‘IN MEMORY OF’ Honoree Denise Soto Lace up your sneakers!

The NW Ohio Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure celebrates its 20th year here in T-town on Sunday, September 29.

TCP introduces you to cancer-kicking survivors who rise above chemo-brain, drainage tubes and hair loss to inspire others to LIVE, LAUGH and hit the pavement for a GRAND cause.

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Encouraged others to “pay it forward”

Denise Soto was a wife, mother, salon owner, hairstylist, and makeup artist but the title most used by those who knew her was that of ‘giver’. Denise lost her battle with breast cancer at the age of 51 in January of 2011. Cancer may have taken her life but it did not defeat the spirit of “pay it forward” she left behind with family, friends, and those fortunate enough to have known her. As many recall, she nurtured and inspired others to rise about their obstacles—even as she was dealing with her own.

Denise used her creative, technical and artistic talents along with her giving nature to come up with answers to the question she continually asked, “How can I help?” She scheduled oncology nights in which she offered cancer patients complementary services, privacy and pampering. Denise instructed her staff on how to encourage and support the people that walked through the doors of the Salon Professional Academy and as she would say “walk them through their fears.”

The acts of “pay it forward” continue in Denise’s honor, even in death, to inspire others to leave a legacy of giving. Family and friends recently honored her with a memorial playground and garden located in the courtyard of the YMCA permanent housing. Many friends and family recall that her love of people and giving grew far faster than the disease she was battling.

Denise Soto left a legacy of giving

Her son, Evan Soto, sums it up best. “I’m probably one of the luckiest people I know, and I’m not kidding. I was adopted in 1988 in Las Vegas by my mom, and that day would forever change my

life. The mom I got was the best thing to ever happen to me, and I don’t go a single day without thinking about her. If anything, losing my mom was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to deal with. This was the woman who gave me a chance and I am the strong person I am today because of her. Now I try to “pay it forward” as much as I can.”

THE 2013 RACE FOR THE CURE

“IN CELEBRATION OF” Honoree Kelli Andres One sweet survivor

Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”

Victor Klam once said, “Even if you fall on your face, you’re still moving forward.”

Either way you look at, Kelli Andres, the honoree for the 2013 Race for the Cure, is “Exhibit A” of how to pick yourself up from the depths of cancer—TWICE—and continue forth with fortitude, faith and fearlessness. Kelli lost her entire leg at age 12 following a osteosarcoma diagnosis in 1977. Years later—33 to be exact—the University of Toledo graduate, wife and mother was forced to Kelli Andres is surrounded by sons Patrick rise to the occasion again and Noah and husband Van when she fell into a stage III breast cancer diagnosis at the age of 45.

Kelli was in the midst of raising two young boys, and miraculously added more “raising” to her full and busy life.

Raising funds and awareness with superhuman determination, prompted friend Chrys Peterson, WTOL news anchor and honorary chair of the Race for Cure, to present Kelli with a pink cape. Kelli continues to demonstrate her powers CONTINUED ON P. 12

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CONTINUED FROM P. 11 of supporting the pink through sharing her story, volunteerism, and adding new members to “Team Andres” that will be out in full force on race day. One of the her favorite endeavors is the annual Confections for the Cure—a sweet event created

by Kelli and friend Liz Allen—featuring pink “delectables” created by local amateur bakers to benefit the Komen Foundation.

Kelli is thrilled to be this year’s honoree. She is reminded that not long ago she found the strength to pick herself up, brush off the fear and inspire others help find a cure. She says, “I am extremely proud to be honored by an organization that is a leading force in ending breast cancer. It also reminds me of how far I have come in three short years from surgery, chemo and radiation in 2010, to raising money and awareness through Race for the Cure.”

Lori Miller

Thriving, surviving and hoping for more time

By Mary Helen Darah “I just wanted to see my babies grow up. All I could do is hope for more time,” says Lori Miller. At 33 years old, Lori was busy raising twins, Ben and Libby, age two, and Zach, age five. Three years prior, a three month old son, Cody, had passed away from SIDS. “I had never done a breast selfexam,” she says, “but something made me do one. I found a lump, and was told to cut back on the caffeine and see what happens. I was getting tired of being told to ‘watch Lori Miller gets a post race hug from Chrys Peterson, and wait’. The lump Lori found in honorary chair for the Race for the Cure August, eventually led to a cancer diagnosis the day before Thanksgiving.

“The doctors told me that after they removed the tumor, and had chemo and radiation that I would be cured,” she recalls, “but I was worried it would come back. I wanted a bilateral mastectomy. I had three kids under the age of six. I wanted to be proactive.” She was told she couldn’t have the procedure because she was considered cured and her insurance wouldn’t cover it.

Lori found a genetic counselor and when her results came back positive for BRCA2, a gene indicating a high risk for breast and ovarian cancer, she received the go ahead from her insurance company to have her ovaries, breasts, and uterus removed along with reconstructive surgeries.

The effects of six months of chemo, seven weeks of radiation and being thrown into early menopause, led to complica-

tions such as lymphedema, tooth loss, and neuropathy in her right foot. “I will try never to complain,” she says, “because I’m still here! Turning the negative into a positive has become my focus. I speak to junior and senior high school girls through the Jewish women’s health organization, Hadassah, and Mercy Health Partners “Check it Out” program. I want them to know the importance of doing their monthly breast selfexams and being their own health advocates. Their jaws drop because I don’t look like a person who survived breast cancer or their grandma who has.”

Lori keeps in amazing shape by teaching group classes and being a personal trainer for the past three years through the Fitness Shack. “I use my experience as a fitness instructor to motivate my clients,” she says. “When they tell me ‘I CAN’T because’, I tell them ‘You CAN because.’ There are very few excuses they can throw my way.”

I just wanted to see my babies grow up. All I could do is hope for more time...

Lori is grateful for the support from the Metroparks of the Toledo Area where she serves as volunteer coordinator. They have allowed her to leave during work (with pay) to volunteer for various organizations. This allowed her to travel to Washington DC to lobby for more efficient ways to pool resources to fight cancer.

Lori ran in the Komen Race for the Cure while in DC and will be running in the Race for the Cure here in Toledo as she has for the past 13 years.

Lori inspires many, especially other single women, who are facing a similar journey. “Being single takes the challenges of the journey to a whole new level,” she says, “and it never goes away. It’s the white elephant in the room. At some point it comes up and you have to get stronger about who you are. It’s hard enough in the dating world without having gone through cancer.”

Ms. Miller is now a 14 year survivor and celebrates this victory with her mother, a 27 year cancer survivor. Her mission remains clear. “I want to be strong for my kids,” she says, “and be here to watch them grow up. You don’t want to wait for a cancer diagnosis to “do better”. That opportunity is right now!”

Julie Christy Never ask “why me”?

Dig deep to find strength

By Christine A. Holliday Fifteen years ago, Julie Christy’s family practice doctor found a lump in one of her breasts. Having concerns, he sent Christy to a surgeon who ordered a biopsy and mammogram. Both were negative.

Six months later, the family physician sent her back to the surgeon to be tested again.

The hospital was reluctant to repeat the tests due to insurance issues. “It wasn’t pretty, but I insisted” she remembers, “It led to being officially diagnosed.”

Julie Christy encourages others “She had a lumpectomy in 1998 and not to give up hope treatment in 1999 and 2000. Seven years later, she found lumps in her other breast.

Choosing “to be aggressive”, she had a bilateral mastectomy. 2007 ushered in breast reconstruction, as well as infections and several hospitalizations. Before the reconstruction was complete two years later, Christy received a diagnosis of Stage IV uterine cancer, which meant more rounds of chemotherapy, two exploratory surgeries and a hernia surgery.

“When I talked to my doctor,” Christy reports, “she said Stage IV Uterine Cancer MMMT Tumor patients usually do not beat this. I asked about all the milestones I would face. She said, ‘At some point, you just have to be right with God.’ I have worked hard toward this…and I think I am getting there.”

Christy was employed full time and running a multi-million dollar project. At first, she hid the diagnosis from her co-workers, fearful that they would think she wasn’t up to the task. Eventually, she began to think of herself as the “poster girl” for the 25 people who reported to her.

Christy has advice for those facing cancer. “Don’t give up before it’s time; this is not just about you, it’s also about those you love.

Learn to lean on others when needed, but dig down To read survivor, Donna Posluszny‘s deep and find your own strength. Only you can get story visit ToledoCityPaper.com yourself through this.

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Help!

The short list of ways to help your pink warrior

Feeling helpless watching a friend or loved one go through the cancer journey?

Toledo City Paper offers this “short list” of services in our area and ideas to assist your pink warrior as they battles through his/her cancer war. Keep in mind, you can never go wrong with a hug, a good laugh, a listening ear or a hand to hold. n Food is always a grand idea. Trying to schedule a group of people to coordinate meals can be as easy as herding cats. Visit takethemameal.com. The website does all the work-except the cooking. n Get a workout and simultaneously show you care.

Physical labor can be tough for someone going through cancer treatment. Grab a rake, snow shovel, or vacuum and lighten your survivor’s load. n Grab your “pink” pal’s shopping list! Become a “Hanukkah Helper” or “Santa Substitute”. Wrapping, food preparation, decorating for the holidays, or help find the perfect costume for their little goblins for Halloween.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE Survivor Tent: ShopKomen: Kids Area: Race Day Registration:

FUN WALK ROUTE 5K RUN/WALK ROUTE

7:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

7:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

7:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m.

7:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.

Survivor Ribbon Photo: (Taken inside Fifth Third Field) Survivor Parade: 5K Race Begins followed by 5K Walk and 1 Mile Family Fun Walk: Race Results: Medal Distribution and Award Ceremony:

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9:30 a.m.

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IT’S not too late to get involved!

Here’s How: HOW TO REGISTER:

Register online at komennwohio.org. Thursday, September 19th at midnight is the last day to register online and have your t-shirt and packet mailed to you.

After September 19th, registration online is still open until Wednesday, September 25th at midnight but packets won’t be mailed out. Instead you will have to pick up your packet at Brondes Ford Maumee (September 26 - 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. September 27 - 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. - September 28 - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) or on Race morning at the Registration table.

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After September 25th, online registration is completely closed. You can register in-person at Brondes Ford Maumee or on Race day and on Race day the registration fee is $45.

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n Make certain your survivor receives their “Breast Cancer Survivor Packet” from the NW Ohio Affiliate of the Susan G Komen Foundation. It will address their particular needs dependent upon what treatment they will be receiving. The Komen Northwest Ohio Affiliate office is a resource for all breast cancer patients. Mary Westphal, executive director says, “We are the breast health powerhouse in Northwest Ohio. We have resources to help not only the survivor but everyone that is affected in the family.”

Visit komennwohio.org or call 419-724-CURE (2873) for information. n Take a breath! The Victory Center, located at 5532 W Central, provides free services for cancer patients and their families. They offer support groups, massage, reflexology, yoga, facials and more. Call 419-531-7600 or visit thevictorycenter.org for more information. n Treat cancer patients to a special spa day at Ahava Ministries, located at 34 S Saint Clair St., in their caring, peaceful environment. The amazing staff will rejuvenate your survivor’s spirit as they massage, manicure, and assist with picking out and styling a wig. It is truly a ministry of love and kindness. Call 800-699-2597 for information visit ahavaspa.com. n Who do you call when your buddy can no longer remember where their eyebrows were located?

The American Cancer Society of course! The “Look Good Feel Better” program will have them doing just that. Mentors are also available to guide them through every step of their journey. For more information call 800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org. n Going through cancer drains you physically and financially. Nightingale’s Harvest, located at 4727 Sylvania Ave. is a small but mighty food bank for cancer patients and their families in northwest Ohio. Visit nightingales-harvest.org or call 419-725-1190. Free pep talks from their effervescent director and founder Lisa Kronbach-Eisenbach are included.

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e h t n o S U C O F Each fall, we round up some of the best upcoming arts-related events, whether pop culture or fine art, including operas, plays, gallery exhibitions and even rock bands, and place them into the Focus on the Arts calendar. Fire up, culture-lovers, this listing gives you our picks through the rest of 2013.

The State of the Arts

Addressing the future of Toledo's most important commodity

by Joseph Schafer

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s of this writing, it has been two and a half years since Detroit, and the automotive companies headquartertered there, embarked on the greatest re-branding campaign in recent memory. Readers may remember the excellent “Imported From Detroit” Chrysler commercial, which starred rapper Eminem and aired during the Superbowl. Chrysler is sticking with their slogan, even after Detroit’s bankruptcy filing. The post-industrial midwest is experiencing a deficit of more than just money—the region has an identity crisis. Neighboring cities, like Detroit, are asking themselves: what will we produce now that the age of the American factory is over?

Toledo has no such crisis. We know what we will produce: art.

Lucas County residents enjoy easy access to a surplus of artistic experiences. Fine art thrives at our internationally-renowned museum, with its cuttingedge Glass Pavilion, as well as at smaller local galleries. On stage, the Toledo Opera and The Toledo Ballet’s events, as well as productions by the Toledo Repertoire Theater and The Village Players prove that America’s oldest forms of entertainment flourish here.

Meanwhile, private studios abound—those in the Secor Building, for example—relatively new and unknown artists, many of them graduates from Bowling Green State University or the University of Toledo, are pumping out high-quality work.

Toledoans are, perhaps, spoiled.

As proof, consider The Arts Commission of Greater Toledo’s biannual Artomatic 419!, which assembles hundreds of creatives of every style in one location and accompanies them with live music, poetry, and smallscale theater performances. The only other event of its kind, the original Artomatic, resides in Washington D.C.

economy around, and because of that, they are easy to ignore and mistreat. Detroit, immediately following its bankruptcy filing, had the Detroit Institute of Art’s collection assessed. An assessment is not a sale, but it’s enough to lead people to breaking a sweat. Great art venues close all the time—R.I.P. 20North—and our opportunities to cherish them can be brief.

The arts give communities a sense of identity. Our museums offer windows into the history of the world.

Events like Art-o-matic and the annual Art Walks give people of all ages, ethnicities and tax brackets a reason to leave their homes and interact. Art levels the playing field, because anyone can appreciate beauty, or ugliness—after all, everyone has an opinion.

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Thursday Final Art Walk Bicycle Bonanza

During the Toledo Arts Commission final Art Walk of the year, there will still be plenty of art, food and music, as well as a Bicycle Bonanza. For more information see our Art note on pg.28. 6-9pm. UpTown, Adams Street.

419-254-2787. theartscommission.org

The easiest way for anyone to support the arts is also the most simple: spend money on them.Want to own a completely original piece of art? Consider that minimum wage is only 7.85 an hour, and that composing sculpture or painting, from sketch to final realization, can take hours. Imagine a piece sold for $300 after forty hours of work—not to mention the materials used, the talent and skill­ the artist would have made slightly less than minimum wage. The price for something local, and completely original, is almost always more than fair.

The state of the arts, in Toledo at least, is strong. It will take continued and increasing support to maintain it.

In 2013, it is easier than ever to connect with artists, and purchase art, through social media like Facebook and Pinterest, as well as through face-to-face interaction. Here are some of the choicest arts-related events in Toledo for the remainder of the year. Thursday, September 12 provides the perfect opportunity to start your own collection: the final Art Walk of the year. Introduce yourself to an artist and support Toledo’s precious commodity by owning a piece of it, imported from nowhere—made right here.

Our art scene, in all of its disciplines, is precious and needs to be safeguarded. The arts will not turn America’s

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Wednesday Trombone Shorty, & Orleans Avenue

The savvy trumpeter/trombonist/composer and his band will perform their unique blend of jazz, funk and hip-hop at the TMA’s Peristyle Theater, courtesy of the Art Tatum Jazz Heritage Society. Tickets available at The Stranahan Box Office. $25-75. 8pm.

Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-381-8851. etix.com

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Wednesday Art of Prevention @ St. Clair Gallery

The Art of Prevention challenges artists to incorporate condoms into new paintings, sculptures, mixed media and other works.

Attendees can then vote on their favorites and possibly make some artistic, prophylactic purchases. The event, sponsored by Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio, will benefit the Toledo Health Center. See our feature on pg.28 for more details. 6-8pm.

Sur St. Clair Gallery, 1 S. St. Clair St. 419-241-7100. sur-stclair.com

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All Rachmaninoff

You may not recognize the name, but you will recognize his music. The Toledo Symphony Orchestra and special guest international pianist Phillipe Bianconi will perform the legendary composer’s final opus, The Symphonic Dances, and his Piano Concerto No. 3. Second show Saturday, September 21. $22-52. 8-10pm. Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St. 419-246-8000. toledosymphony.com

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This experimental multi-instrumentalist, who has toured with indie rockers like Regina Spektor and of Montreal, recently released an EP’s worth of joyous, avant-garde noise rock.

He’ll bring the sound of space-age violin to Toledo on Thursday, September 26. 8pm. $8 advance, $10 door. Frankie’s, 308 Main St. 419-269-9255. www.innovationconcerts.com.

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Wednesday Authors Authors!: Jimmy Santiago Baca

Since learning how to read and write during a five-year prison sentence, American author and poet Jimmy Santiago Baca’s works, like his popular memoir “A Place to Stand,” have garnered him the Pushcart Prize and the American Book Award, among other accolades. Baca will speak about his life and works as part of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library’s Authors!

Authors! series. 7pm. McMaster Center, Main Library, 325 Michigan St. 419-259-5266. toledolibrary.org

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First Impressions: Early Modern Japanese Prints. The Toledo Museum of Art was one of the first museums in America to show modern Japanese prints, so it’s only fitting that they’re coming back for more.

The Canaday Gallery will host 343 modern Japanese woodblock prints, mixing traditional Japanese printmaking techniques with more Western compositional ideas.

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

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Africas—Contemporary Work from the Continent. The always-excellent Hudson Gallery will display over 60 works of contemporary art from Africa, in a variety of mediums from prints to paintings and even textile works. Opens Saturday, October 5, and runs through Saturday, November 2.

Free. 5645 N. Main St., Sylvania.

419-885-8381. www.hudsongallery.net.

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Over 1000 pieces of artwork imported from Israel will be displayed by the Toledo’s Jewish Family Service. An opening gala for sponsors and patrons will take place Thursday, and the exhibit will be open to the public through Sunday, October 20. All the art will be for sale and will support JSA. Open Friday 9am-3pm, Saturday 8am-11pm, Sunday 9am4pm. Congregation B’nai Israel Synagogue, 6526 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. 419885-4461. jewishtoledo.org

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The Toledo Opera takes on Giuseppe Verdi’s masterpiece, “Aida,” a grand and timeless tale of forbidden romance. This was the first opera produced in Toledo in 1959, and this production will feature several world-renowned guest performers. $40-90. 7:30pm. A second showing is scheduled for 2pm, Sunday, October 6. The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-255-7464. toledoopera.org

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Motion City Soundtrack

@ Mainstreet

If you were a teenager during the 00’s, there was no escaping Motion City Soundtrack—their lyrics were on the lips of every pubescent pop punk fan’s lips. The Minneapolis five-piece will bring their twee-core sound back to Toledo on Saturday, October 19. 6:30pm. $18.50 advance, $22 door.

Mainstreet Bar and Grill, 141 Main St. 419-697-6297. www.toledomainstreet.com

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Thursday “For the Devil Tells Me So” Glacity Theatre Collective

For the Devil Tells Me So is a unique domestic-horror experience: the show will take place within an undisclosed Toledo house and the audience will be limited to 10 people per show. The show continues Glacity Theatre Collective’s tradition of performing original, experimental works and supporting local artists. Showings start at 9pm on October 24-26, 30, 31 and November 1. $5, limited tickets. To make reservations and for more info, email meg.aherne7@gmail.com.

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Bozarts, the charming, creekside art gallery in the warehouse district, will display a retrospective of mastermind Jerry Gray’s work from before his Fall 2013 residency program. The main man’s work will be heavily discounted, so to support the arts, here’s a great opportunity. 6pm. Bozart’s Fine Art & Music Gallery. 51 S. St. Clair St. 419-464-5785

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The Toledo Symphony’s annual Halloween Spooktacular will give you goosebumps and the shakes — in a fun way, of course — with terrifying tunes like “The Monster Mash” and the Jaws theme. Kid-friendly activities include an instrument petting zoo and costume parade across the stage. Part of the Toledo Symphony’s Family Series. $75, one adult and one child for the entire series. Kids’ activities start at 2pm, show starts at 3pm. The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-246-800. toledosymphony.com The diversity, talent and production of local art (both privately and publicly) is at an all time high in Toledo. The support from fellow artists, the public, the city and local businesses is a full 360 from where we were just 10 years ago. People are stepping up and others are taking notice and appreciating it as well as recognizing they can do “it” to. I believe in a very short period of time Toledo will become more and more recognized as the incubator and welcoming place that it is, as artists begin to venture out and cultivate relationships in other cities with both galleries and fellow artisans of all types

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The Village Players Theatre presents the acclaimed English play “Lettice and Lovage,” the story of free-spirited tour guide Lettice Duffet’s battle of wits against Lotte Schon by-the-book Preservation Trust inspector. $16 general admission, $14 students and seniors.

8pm. Performances run every Thursday through Saturday from November 1-16. The Village Players Theatre, 2470 Upton Ave. 419472-6817. thevillageplayers.org

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If it tastes like almonds, stop drinking! It might be Arsenic. The Toledo Rep is uniting a stellar cast of local acting matriarchs to present Joseph Kesselring’s classic black comedy, one of the most beloved american plays of this century. Friday, November 8. $20. The Toledo Rep, 16 10th St. 419-243-9277. toledorep.org

Saturday Tribute to Elvis

The King is in the building! Worldrenowned Elvis impersonator Kraig Parker and his Royal Tribute Band will team up with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra to bring you the King’s songs like you’ve never heard them before. $30-70. 8-10pm. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.

419-246-8000. toledosymphony.com

Thursday The Addams Family Dadada dum. Snap! Snap! Everyone knows the theme song, and everyone loves the most morbid family in American pop culture. The Valentine Theater will bring the antics of Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester and the rest to Toledo for one night of horribly good fun. 7pm. $46-65. Valentine Theater.

410 Adams St. 419-242-3490. valentinetheatre.com.

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Saturday Make It-Indie Crafter Fair

The Uptown Association is presenting a fair on the edge, one which offers a little more than your standard knickknacks and baubles. The fair seeks adventurous designs and bold choices at this celebration of all things DIY. 10am-7pm. $1 suggested donation. 1717 Adams St. applications are available online at makeitindie.com

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Saturday The Holiday Loop

The Arts Commission of Greater Toledo won’t let the cold keep you away—the bus loop will take art lovers to every must-see gallery Downtown, Uptown, and in the Old West End, many with special exhibits and displays just for this night. 5pm. Free. 419254-2787. theartscomission.org.

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tattoo artist Toledo native Paul Timman specializes in tribal and Japanese-inspired artwork, and he has inked celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. He will speak about his work and experiences in the Peristyle as part of TMA’s Masters Series. Free. 6pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

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For one weekend only, the Toledo Rep is bringing christmas cheer to the Valentine Theater for its annual winter production of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol.

Featuring lavish staging, this rendition of one of the most beloved christmas stories of all time is frequently a highlight of the Rep’s season. $25. Valentine Theater. 410 Adams St. 419-243-9277. toledorep.org

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Monday James Carville lecture @ UT

One the most famous analysts in politics comes to Toledo. The “Ragin’ Cajun” will discuss his career and experiences as part of UT’s Jesup Scott Honors College Distinguished Lecture Series. All lectures take place in The Doermann Theater in University Hall. Limited seating. $25 general admission, $10 students.

7pm. 2810 W. Bancroft St. 419-530-2738. utoledo.edu/honorslecture

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Saturday The Nutcracker

Tchaikovsky’s timeless and grand musical tale for its 73rd annual production, courtesy the Toledo Ballet and the Toledo Symphony making it the longest running Nutcracker production in the ENTIRE country. Bring the family for an evening of sugar plum fairies, awesome Russian dancing and more. Showings scheduled for Saturday, December 14, at 2 and 7pm, and Sunday, December 15, at 2pm.

Call the Stranahan box office for ticket prices.

Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.

419-381-8851. stranahantheater.org

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What better way to close out a season of arts with the quintessential holiday film? Frank Capra’s 1946 classic, “It’s A Wonderful Life,” shows the positive effect one man can have on an entire town. $5. 7:30pm. The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-2787. valentinetheatre.com

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Seasonal Wine Tasting Ye Olde Durty Bird

Enjoy the combination of art and alcohol! Stop into Downtown Toledo's gastropub during the last Art Walk of the season to taste select, seasonal wines and discuss the artwork on the walk. 6-8pm. $15. 2 S. St. Clair St. 419-243-2473. yeoldedurtybird.com

September 13

1st Annual Suds and Swine Dinner Degage Jazz Cafe

The complete snout to tail experience complete with a seven course meal complete with beer pairings.

The event will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and it will start with cocktails and a silent auction.

Space is limited. 8-10pm. 301 River Rd., Maumee.

419-794-8205. historiccommercialbuilding.com/ degage.php

September 14

Almost Oktoberfest SOMO Park Sylvania

Enjoy fantastic micro-brews from around the nation with live entertainment from the Wheeler Brothers and other local bands. Proceeds from the event benefit area beautification, economic improvement and local service organization grants. 4-11pm. $10.

South of Monroe Street & East of the Wingate Hotel, Sylvania.

September 15

Delicious margs, culinary variety highlights at Te’Kela’s Mexican

by Griffin Messer-Kruse

At first glance, Te'Kela's is not your typical Mexican restaurant. Located in Perrysburg on Dixie Highway, Rte 25 off of I-75, the parking lot is usually so packed full of cars that it is hard to find a spot. The interior decorations are slick and modern—more akin to the layout of a steakhouse than a Mexican joint.

Large screen TVs showing Sportscenter are located on every wall. Mexican pop music blares loudly through multiple speakers, adding to the already lively atmosphere.

But at its core, Te'Kela's is a traditional Mexican restaurant, and a good one at that. Co-owner David Cobian got his start in the restaurant business by managing his father's place, the classic Toledo eatery, El Camino Real.

“I wanted to open my own restaurant after working for a couple years as a manager,” says Cobian. “I learned about the inner-workings of the business—I began to know more than just serving and managing.”

“Most of our recipes are authentic, family recipes that I have learned over the years,” says Cobian. “My favorite is the Patron chicken, but a lot of people tell me they like the Te'Kela Wings. They take the longest to prepare, because they are deep-fried, sauced twice and then grilled.”

As the name would suggest, Te'Kela's offers more than just Mexican food.

They have over 50 different types of premium tequilas available, and their atypical margaritas might be the most unique in town.

“We have a cucumber-mango margarita, a Redbull margarita—we offer more than just your typical flavors,” says Cobian.

After hearing about the different varieties, we couldn't resist—we had to try the mango and strawberry margaritas. After careful evaluation, we decided the mango was better, but both were the right mix of fruity flavor with the sharp bite of tequila. If a quality margarita is the litmus test for a good Mexican restaurant, then Te'Kela passes with flying colors.

Although the food and drinks are what get people in the door, Cobian believes that it is good service that keeps them coming back. “It starts with the service.

Having the right people can carry you a long way. Here at Te'Kela's, we strive to have a friendly environment. That starts with the staff and management—they are the team that keeps it going.”

Te'Kela Mexican Cocina & Cantina, 5481 N. Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg.

419-874-8800. tekelacocina.com

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Harvest Cooking Class Evans Street Station

Evans Street's own Chef Alan will prepare four dishes which showcase seasonal ingredients and share recipes and knowledge good for any kitchen. Wine and beer will also be provided. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions. Reservations required. 5-8pm. $55.

110 S Evans St., Tecumseh. 517-424-5555. evansstreetstation.com

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Holy Trinity Greek Cooking Class Holy Trinity Community Center

Holy Trinity's Greek cuisine experts are very excited to provide hands-on instruction in an upcoming Make & Take cooking class series! With step-by-step instruction, participants will make their own tray to take home.

6-8pm. $45 / $50. 740 Superior St. 419-243-9189. holytrinitytoledo.com

tastings Thursdays

Wine & Cheese Tastings Treo

Every Thursday, adventurous foodies should visit the Treo Wine Bar to sample unique wines and cheeses. Patrons can try four different wines, including some off-list choices, and snack on a fresh cheese platter, a worldwide assortment picked daily. 6-8pm. $15. 5703 Main St., Sylvania. 419-882-2266. treosylvania.com

Oktoberfest The Oliver House

Wine Tasting Saturday

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Beer Tastings Denny’s Beer & Wine Cave

Celebrate Oktoberfest the proper way: with lots of beer! In conjunction with Wander the Warehouse District, finish the day at the Oliver House for a celebration of all things beer. 27 Broadway Ave. 3-10pm. 419-243-1302. theoliverhousetoledo.com

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Cooking Demo with Chef Erika The Anderson's Market

Enjoy this cooking demonstration with Chef Erika. Free. 7638 Sylvania Ave. 419-517-7707. andersonsmarket.com

September 18

End of Summer Tea Maumee Valley Historical Society

Enjoy tea sandwiches, desserts, and tea in the historic Wolcott House. Reservations required. 11am & 1:30pm. $15. Maumee Valley Historical Society, 1035 River Rd. 419-893-9602. wolcotthouse.org

September 19

Asian Fusion Cooking Class The Andersons Market

Learn how to prepare versatile veggie rolls with spicy peanut lime sauce. RSVP 24 hours before class. Visit www.beyondbasicshc.com for more info.

6-8pm. $15. 7638 Sylvania Ave. 419-517-7707. andersonsmarket.com

Harvest Dinner Toledo Botanical Garden

Enjoy this delicious dinner from fantastic local restaurants and businesses. Sample a wide variety of locally grown food tastings and live music.

Proceeds benefits Toledo GROWs. 6-10pm. $75 per person/$200 for 4 tickets/$500 for table of 10. 5403 Elmer Drive. 419-720-8714. toledogarden.org

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Zoo Brew Toledo Zoo

Take part in this refreshing evening as you enjoy a variety of different brews, ranging from pale ales to pilsners. There will also be delicious appetizers and live music throughout the evening. 7-11pm.

Admission to Zoo Brew is $40 ($35 for Toledo Zoo members). 2700 Broadway. toledozoo.org

September 21

Paw-Villion Celebrity Chef Event Tantara Farm

Enjoy a delicious variety of wines. HOM’s Dave the Wine Snob will help you select a bottle of wine. 12-5pm.

House of Meats Wine Shoppe, Alexis Rd. 419-382-MEAT. houseofmeats.com

Check out beer tastings at Denny’s Beer & Wine Cave, featuring new brews every Thursday. 7-9pm. $10.

4400 Heatherdowns. 419-214-0101. thebeerandwinecave.com

Weekends

Wine Tastings J. Trees Cellars

Local winery J. Trees Cellars offers wine tasting every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Their selection includes several whites, reds, desert wines, and ciders—all of them made locally. 12-6pm. 115 N. Main St., Blissfield.

877-304-3254. treeswines.com

ongoing Wednesdays

Westgate Farmer’s Market Elder Beerman Parking Lot

Toledo’s farmers and gardeners bring you the freshest produce, baked goods, cheese, coffee, and more.

Speak directly with the people who grew the food and made the products, and support local farmers and businesses. 3-7pm. 3301 Secor Rd. 419-255-6765. toledofarmersmarket.com

Thursdays

Perrysburg Farmers Market

Visit the Perrysburg Farmers Market for seasonal fruits and vegetables, annuals, perennials, cut flowers, herbs, baked goods, prepared foods, jewelry, crafts and unique gifts. Over 50 vendors. Through October 10. Downtown Perrysburg, Louisiana Ave. & Second St. 419-874-9147. perrysburg-farmersmarket.com

Tuesdays

Sylvania Market

Enjoy the large selection of fresh produce at the Market on Main through October 1st. 4pm-7pm. Historical Village parking lot, 5723 Main Street.

Enjoy a delicious evening with world-renowned chef, cookbook author and restaurateur Susan Feniger. See pg. 22 for more information.

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Eye of the beer-holder

"Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." These wise words from Benjamin Franklin ring as true today as they did during colonial times. On September 14, the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce along with Heidelberg Distributing are hosting Almost Oktoberfest, an all-day party at SOMO Park (south of Monroe, just east of Main St.) in downtown Sylvania in the spirit of the traditional German Oktoberfest celebration. The event will feature unique tastings from micro-breweries across the country—Great Lakes Oktoberfest, Brooklyn Oktoberfest, Sierra Nevada Tumbler Brown Ale and Angry Orchard Hard Cider are just a few of the selections available for patrons.

The party will also have live music by The Wheeler Brothers, an Austin, Texas quintet who combine rock, folk, Americana and blues to create their root-sy sound. 4pm. $10. SOMO Park, Main Street, Downtown Sylvania. 419-882-2135. sylvaniachamber.org/AlmostOktoberfest.aspx Photo by Rob Wagnor

Lucky Number Seven

In the realm of culinary experiences, seven course meals reign supreme. On Friday, September 13, Degage Jazz Cafe & Fine Dining will host the first annual Suds and Swine dinner experience to benefit the local Make A Wish Foundation.

The event begins with a two-hour cocktail and snack reception and continues with a silent auction. All silent auction items will be provided by local businesses including LA Fitness and Mancy's restaurant group, with 100% of the proceeds benefitting Make A Wish Foundation. Afterward, guests will dine on a decadent 7 course snout to tail meal with an expertly selected craft beer pairing to complement each course. Each dish will be introduced by award-winning Chef Joseph Jacobsen with each beer pairing explained by Master Cicerone from Heidelberg Distribution.

Chef Joseph Jacobsen A portion of all ticket sales will also go to benefit Make A Wish Foundation—make sure you register early due to limited seating. 6pm. $90 per person / $175 per couple. DeGage Jazz Cafe, 301 River Road., Maumee. 419-794-8205. www.historiccommericalbuilding.com

Throw me a bone

Susan Feniger might just be the most famous chef from Toledo—over the course of her career she has starred in the Food Network show 'Too Hot Tamales', opened several influential restaurants in Los Angeles, and been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the California Restaurant Association. On Saturday, September 21, Susan and Allan Block will host Feniger at their home on Tantara Rd. for the Paw-Villion Celebrity Chef Event, an evening of amazing food and maybe a few surprises. All proceeds from the event go to benefit the Toledo Area Humane Society. Attendees also have the opportunity to bid on a 14 karat white gold 'paw-vee' diamond dog bone charm that is up for auction. Attire is country club casual. Cocktail hour begins at 6:30pm, seated dinner at 7:30pm. $250 per person, $150 of which is tax-deductible. 4145 Tantara Rd. For tickets, visit toledoareahumanesociety.org or call 419-482-7111.

The power of choice

Calling all Northwest Ohio locavores—Toledo Choose Local, a local non-profit with the mission of teaching people the benefits of buying locally, is hosting their annual meeting on Thursday, September 19 at Caper's. The program kicks off at 5:30 with a meet and greet before moving into the discussions: committee reports, elections, a presentation of the Local Lovers Award and the premier of the new TCL website. Following the program, attendees are encouraged to support the event sponsor and stay for dinner at Caper's.

5:30pm. Caper's, 2038 S. Byrne Rd. 419-241-8440. For more information visit toledochooselocal.org or email info@toledochooselocal.org — GMK

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37th ANNUAL

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2013

GRAND RAPIDS, OHIO

10 AM TO 5 PM

Thousands will gather in the picturesque village for the Grand Rapids Apple Butter Fest on Sunday, October 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Besides the entertainment an music for all ages, the Apple Butter remains the main attraction. Two weeks before the fest, members of friends of the Historical Society gather to stir up four kettles of applebutter at what has become known as the “Big Stir.”

A total of seven kettles of apple butter are made before and during the fest.

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The director next door

Independent filmmaker Laura Colella likes to take her time—it took her eight years to create 2012's award-winning film Breakfast with Curtis, which was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award. Chalk it up to hard work and perfectionism: Colella is a Harvard graduate and a Sundance institute Fellow. Oh, and she also writes, edits and directs all her own films. The talented Colella is coming to the UT Campus and bringing Breakfast With Curtis along for the ride. The film tells the story of two neighbors: one a bohemian bookseller, and the other an impressionable 14-year-old boy. Colella will also present a workshop for UT students during her visit. Friday, September 13. 7:30pm. Free. UT Center for Performing Arts, 1910 W. Rocket Dr. 419-530-2202. utoledo.edu/cvpa/theatrefilm

Buried alive

In 79 AD, the Roman island colony of Pompeii was buried alive in the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. The volcanic ash literally froze the citizens of Pompeii in place, and today the site is an international, archeological treasure trove. Rave Cinemas will screen, for one night only, the film Pompeii Live from the British Museum, an inside look at the museum's exhibition Life and Death in Pompeii and Herculaneum. The film—the first produced by a museum for a major exhibition—screens for one night only, and features behind-the-scenes footage and insights from international experts on Roman history. Wednesday, September 25. 7:30pm.

Fallen Timbers 14, 2300 Village Dr W., Maumee, 419-878-3898 and Franklin Park 16, 5001 Monroe St., Toledo, 419-472-2324. For more info and selected scenes, visit fathomevents.com—JS

film events Immigrant Nation! The Battle for the Dream

WGTE and Way Library will present the documentary film Immigrant Nation! The Battle for the Dream. The film presents the modern immigrant rights movement in 2006 and 2007 by following the struggle of Elvira Arellano, a single mother from Chicago who fought her deportation. Open discussion follows the film. 10:30am. Free. Way Public Library, 101 E Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-874-3135 ex119. waylibrary.info

Thursday, September 12

Miss Representation

This documentary style film features interviews from some of America's most prominent women leaders as they provide an inside look at the media and its messages about women. A panel discussion led by the UT Department of Women's and Gender Studies will follow the film. With November elections just around the corner, members of the League of Women Voters of Toledo-Lucas County will be on hand for voter registration and to provide information on becoming an informed voter. 5:30pm. Free. Nitschke Auditorium, Engineering Complex, The University of Toledo, 1610 N. Westwood Ave. 419-530-8000. womenscenter.utoledo.edu

theater events Friday, September 13

23rd Street

Local theater troupe ETM productions will present a Broadway-style musical drama, written and scored right here in Toledo. Runs through Sunday, September 15. 8pm. $20 advance, $25 doors. The Maumee Indoor Theater. 601 Conant St., Maumee. 419-897-8902. greateasterntheatres.com/maumeehome.asp

Saturday, September 14

Toledo Rep Ed Classes

Are you ready for your close-up? The Toledo Rep is prepared to help with its 2013 theater classes. This year's theme is "Reelin' and Rockin'," and children 7-16 will receive instruction in singing, dancing, acting and theater basics, culminating in a demonstration for friends and family. Classes run every Saturday for eight weeks, from September 14 to November 2. 9am-12pm. $100 per student.

Toledo Repertoire Theatre, 16 10th St. 419-243-9277. toledorep.org

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Monday, September 16

Auditions for American Salvage

Casting call for American Salvage, adaptations of short stories from Bonnie Jo Campbell.

The play will have its world premiere at Owens.

All levels of experience welcome. 4-6 men, 4-6 women wanted. Auditions run by appointment from Monday, September 16 though Wednesday, September 18. Owens Community College, 30335 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg. 567-661-7000. expresstheater.blogspot.com

Ongoing

Last of the Red Hot Lovers

Being a Casanova is harder than it sounds— or so The Last of the Red Hot Lovers would have you believe. Set in the 60’s, the play profiles Barney Cashman, who decides to get in on the sexual revolution in his middle age, and fails in hilarious fashion when his would-be conquests turn out to be a bit more liberated than he is.

Every Thursday through Saturday until September 21. 8pm. $16 adult, $14 students and seniors. The Village Players, 2740 Upton Ave. 419-472-6827. the villageplayers.org

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Cracking the classics

Forbidden Broadway brings laughs at Broadway’s expense

By Megan Aherne The Toledo Repertoire Theatre turns 81 this year and kicks off this season with a musical that roasts the hits of Broadway. The award winning, hysterical musical, Forbidden Broadway, will run for two weekends beginning Friday, September 13.

“I can’t think of a more appropriate production to kick-off a season filled with good humor,” says Eric Hillenbrand, Toledo Rep Artistic Director. None of Broadway’s shows or stars are safe in this “spooftacular” performance written

by Gerard Alessandrini. One of the most fun aspects of the musical is its constant reinvention to keep up with and address the current performances on Broadway.

Recent revisions of the production include spoofs on recent Broadway shows like Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark, Book of Mormon and Death of a Salesman. The Rep’s edition of Forbidden Broadway includes parodies of Les Miserables, Chicago, Hairspray, Wicked, Mamma Mia, Rent, Spamalot, Annie and more. All of these musicals are poked and prodded in a very fun, farcical way during this cabaret style performance.

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when Annie comes out she states, ‘I’m 30 years old tomorrow and I haven’t worked since I played Annie when I was 10’,” says Director Debra Calabrese. “The show moves quickly—there are no breaks in between. We have six people in the show and they just keep rotating who does the next song.”

Forbidden staging Standard musicals, especially on Broadway, revel in grand spectacle, but this production, approaches the design in a very different way, particularly since The cast of Forbidden Bro the show is about making fun of adway’s Greatest hits are ready to skewer your fav the musical. Minimalism helps the piece, orite musical according to Calabrese's directorial conAccording to Calabrese, “It’s one cept. “I actually saw Forbidden Broadway as she wears this crazy little dress that years ago, in a basement in New York and sort of looks like Barbra from the 1960s.” of those things where you just want to Everything is onstage: costume changes, come and relax, [...] enjoy yourself, forwe just laughed the entire night.”

To maintain minimalism, Calabrese stage managers and accompaniment. “I get about what’s happening at home for is “keeping it very sparse, I’ve totally don’t want to make magic, I just want to a few hours and just have a good evening.

That’s what this is all about.” emptied the stage. It’s really raw, and I have fun,” Calabrese states.

The entire production team has had wanted it to be really raw so that the auPremieres Friday, September 13, 8pm. dience has to use their imagination.” Set a lot of fun putting this performance toForbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits will run design, special effects, and the costumes gether and they are very excited to put it through Sunday, September 22. $20. Toledo are portrayed in this way. “The costumes in front of an audience. The cast is ready Repertoire Theatre, 16 10th St. 419-243-9277. are just bits and pieces,” he says, “So to roll with anything thrown at them, intoledorep.org you’ll get the flavor of Barbra Streisand cluding audience participation.

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A prophylactic approach to art on display September 25 at Sur St. Clair Gallery

Safer sex and better art Planned Parenthood survives under fire with the annual Art of Prevention event

by Alexandra Reisner

Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio (PPoGO) is presenting their fifth annual exhibit entitled Art of Prevention at the Sur St. Clair Gallery. Nine artists will be presenting original works made of condoms that, according to Celeste Ribbins, PPoGO's Director of Media and Marketing, "represent their personal interpretations of prevention." The artists will list the value of their pieces at the show, but those interested in taking home their favorite piece of condom-art can negotiate with them. Ribbins' favorite piece from last year, Michaela Kent's black and purple Corset of Prevention, is now hanging in the PPoGO's Columbus headquarters.

Ribbins says this event targets all supporters of Planned Parenthood and anyone interested in learning about responsible family planning. All of the proceeds of this event will go to the Toledo branch of Planned Parenthood, which Ribbins characterizes as "very active" in the area, citing their health center, community leadership council, collaborations with the YWCA and YMCA, and plans to launch a community education program.

Despite dramatic actions by conservatives in the Ohio legislature to marginalize Planned Parenthood in the state, essentially denying them state funding in the budget signed by Governor John Kasich in early August, Ribbins is

confident that Toledo's access to Planned Parenthood's services is secure; "We have known for a couple of years now that there are [...] legislators who have said they want to end funding for Planned Parenthood, so […] we have gone directly to the federal government to compete with the state for those funds. In the Toledo area most of our funding comes from the federal government rather than the state. We are one of 21 health centers [in Ohio], so we have the ability to look more broadly at [...] our health centers so (our funding) is not solely community by community."

Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio has several more events planned for the year, including a rally at the State House in Columbus on October 2nd. Ribbins, though, is particularly excited about this year's Art of Prevention, because it allows PPoGO to interact directly with the community they serve.

"I think it's important for people to understand that regardless of what's going on at the statehouse, it's important for us to know that we have the support of the community. We love to see people at these events.”

The fifth annual ‘Art of Prevention’ art show takes place on Wednesday, September 25, at the Sur St. Clair Gallery, 1 S. St. Clair St. 6pm. $50. To purchase tickets, visit artofprevention.com

Last Chance: The Final Art Walk

Bring your bikes! There's a Bicycle Bonanza being held Uptown during the final ACGT Art Walk. Some of the fun bicycle themed events that will be up and down Adams Street between 11th and 21st, include a decorated bike contest, a scavenger hunt and a pub crawl. Local bike groups will be on hand and you can check out new bike gear from a local bike shop. See what's happening at Manos’ Garden at Jackson and 14th. On foot or two wheels, stop at the Gallery at the Davis Building on 10th at Madison where they are hosting An Evening with the Stars, featuring performance, live demos and the visual arts of emerging local talent. And, not to be missed, enjoy the creative energy of bustling St. Clair Street. Thursday, September 12, 6-9pm. Free. Downtown, Uptown and the Warehouse District. For more info visit theartscommission.org—JT

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Michigan for Modernism (and Dr. Seuss, too)

Everlasting Home/Ephemeral Archive Launch Pad Cooperative is

pleased to present a solo exhibition by the highly talented, Troy, NY-based artist, Emily Dorr, composed of installations derived from naturally occurring forms such as swarms, clusters, and murmurations with themes of fertility, the home, traditional customs, childhood and violence.

After the opening reception, a closing reception and artist talk will take place Friday, October 25. Both events are from 6-9pm. Gallery hours are open by appointment only. Free. Launch Pad Cooperative, 911 Jefferson Ave. launchpadcooperative.com

Final Art Walk of the Year Your last

chance to experience a new Toledo tradition! See pg.

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HOPE- The Carolyn Goforth Memorial Art Show and Auction to Benefit Harbor House

The proceeds of this 2nd annual event help Harbor House provide services and housing to women who are homeless or recovering from addiction. 6:30pm.

Free. Hudson Gallery, 5645 N. Main St., Sylvania.

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It's Friday! Each It's Friday! offers an ever-

changing combination of events for adults and families including free tours, activities, live music, glassblowing demonstrations, wine tastings, and more. This week, make a mini paperweight or attend the Guest Artist Presentation by Amy Ritter. 10am9pm. Free. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000 toledomuseum.org

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The American Gallery will feature the plein air (French for painted outdoors) watercolors of the Monday Morning Painters with a reception from 5-7pm. The show will continue through Monday, October 14. Free. The American Galllery, 6600 Sylvania Ave. 419-882-8949.

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It's Friday! Each It's Friday! offers an ever-

changing combination of events for adults and families including free tours, activities, live music, glassblowing demonstrations, wine tastings, and more. This week, attend the glassblowing demo and join the public tour: Seascapes. 10am-9pm. Free.

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

Art-A-Licious Festival The seventh annual Art-

A-Licious Festival brings two days of art, music, food and fun to the streets of downtown Adrian on Friday, 4pm-10pm and Saturday, 10am-10pm.

Free. Downtown Adrian. artalicious.org

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Cancer Connection of NW Ohio 5th Annual Art Auction The Paula Brown Gallery will hold

an auction of beautiful and unique pieces of art, donated by local artists; proceeds will allow CCNWO to continue providing services to cancer patients and their families free of charge. Wine and light appetizers will be served. A preview of the art and an opportunity to bid will be held during the Art Commission Art Walk on Thursday, September 12.

7-10pm. Free. Paula Brown Gallery, 912 Monroe St. 419-725-1100. paulabrowngallery.com

Harrison Rally Days Join the fun in historic

downtown Perrysburg for a full day of entertainment and art for the entire family presented by the Perrysburg Area Chamber of Commerce. Free.

Louisiana Ave., Downtown Perrysburg. 9:30am-5pm. perrysburgchamber.com

A Midwest Grandma Moses

Octogenarian, Bernadine Stetzel began painting at the age of twelve and has never stopped. The Library House Gallery, in Grand Rapids, OH, has a collection of nearly 130 of the Americana renderings that document her past: family and friends, political events and day to day life in a small Midwestern community.

Stetzel's work, considered to be folk or outsider art by many, has drawn the attention of collectors from across the country. Matt Chambers, the gallery curator, describes her work as "full of joy and humanity and should be seen by all."

See, OUR TOWN: Recollections of Small Town Life in the 1930's-1940's, and meet Bernadine Stetzel at her artist reception on Sunday, September 22 from 1-4pm at the Library House Gallery, upstairs from the (great!) book shop. The show will be running indefinitely. Handicap access available. Gallery hours: Monday-Saturday,10am-6pm. Sundays 12-5pm. Free.

Library House Gallery, 24164 Front Street, Grand Rapids, OH. 419-830-2080. art@libraryhousegallery.com—JT

Mark your calendar to get outta town. While there's plenty to do in Toledo, sometimes it's good to get out of town for a day. Our neighbors to the north have some pretty interesting events well worth the drive-- especially if you enjoy Mid-Century modern art and design. Plan on taking this great opportunity to see some top-notch exhibits featuring icons of this remarkably innovative era without having to go to the Big Apple.

A sculpture by n Check out the traveling exhibition, Adolph Adolf Gottlieb at UMMA Gottlieb: Sculptor, at the U of M Museum of Art (UMMA) in Ann Arbor, showing from Saturday, September 21 until Sunday, January 5. One of the founding members of the Abstract Expressionists, Gottlieb holds an important presence in American art history. Known for his bold images, his sculptures explore the themes of form, color and space becoming three-dimensional versions of his paintings.

And do not leave without seeing UMMA's modest but impressive and well-represented permanent collection of Modern Art. umma.umich.edu n A little further North, nestled in the hills of West Bloomfield, the Cranbrook Art Museum is presenting Michigan Modern: Design that Shaped America. This exhibition depicts the tremendous impact that Cranbrook based designers had on modern design that include such design giants and architects as Eliel and son, Eero Saarinen, Charles and Ray Eames, Florence Knoll, Richard Neutra and Harry Bertoia-to name only a few. Be sure to tour the beautiful grounds and gardens before you leave. cranbrookart.edu/museum n There's more in West Bloomfield at the Art Leaders Gallery on 3086 Northwestern Hwy. The special exhibition, Hats off to Dr. Suess, opens on Friday, September 20 until Sunday, October 6. One of 16 stops across the country, this wellreceived show commemorates the 75th anniversary of Dr. Seuss', The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins, the second of his 46 books. Get a peek at the neverbefore seen 'closet of hats' from the original Cat in the Hat's extensive private collection and view his Secret Art, delightful, little-known original drawings, paintings and sculptures, all available for purchase. artleaders.com—JT

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OUR TOWN: Recollections of Small Town Life in the 1930’s-1940’s Meet painter Bernadine

Stetzel at her opening reception. For more information see above. Free. Library House Gallery, Grand Rapids, OH

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Drink and Draw The Art Supply Depo supplies the model and music. You bring your own beer or wine, ideas, and drawing tools. Get together and draw, have creative dialogue, drink, and collaborate, all media welcome. 18 and up. 7-10pm. $10, $7 with a friend. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

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The Art of Prevention This 5th annual event

is Planned Parenthood's fundraiser featuring fun and unique art objects created from condoms all available for purchase. See our feature on pg.28 for more details. 6-8pm. $50. Sur St. Clair Gallery, 1 South Saint Clair St.

Ongoing

Craig Fisher’s solo exhibit, Etched in Salt, features complex and detailed salt etchings that reflect his fascination between the mechanical and the organic. The show runs through Tuesday, October 15. Free. Perrysburg Municipal Building, 201 W. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. info@main-artery.com

Places I Have Been Local artists, Marcie

Reynolds, Denis Chalwick, Judy Paschalis, J.D. Jensen, Amy Fell and Norma Meir share their personal experiences in various media running through October. Way Public Library, 101Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. myprizm.com

The Glass Experience Try your hand and breath at modern glass blowing with Firenation. 10am-12pm. $75. Firenation Glass Studio and Gallery, 7166 Front St., Holland. 419-866-6288. firenation.com

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Local resale, consignment and antique shop owners share their tips, tricks and wisdom for savvy secondhand shopping.

“Look for pieces that you can refinish or repaint. We offer the option of repainting the items for you at a small fee, but we can incorporate different painting techniques that many are not experienced with doing.”

Diane Ferree,

Repeat After Me...Home Decor

“We monitor current market trends and previously sold items at auctions to determine what’s hot, and then buy accordingly.”

Our art is our furniture!

“We pick high quality pieces that our customers will love.”

Chuck Leffler Leffler’s Antiques

Michelle White

Encore Furniture

“Buy because you fall in love with the piece, it works well where you want to place it or the piece just makes you smile and feel good.”

Sheila Powers Ancestor House Antiques

“When shopping resale or thrift, it’s better to go in with the attitude that if you see a good piece at a good price and it’s the right size, you get it because there is probably only one of each item and it might not be there tomorrow.”

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Good morning Lucas County

Local radio station planning to hit Toledo’s airwaves

By Scott Angles

Kayla Williams, Josh Eppert and Sean Nestor support art through community radio Jazz pianist Herbie Hancock once said “creativity shouldn’t be following radio; it should be the other way around.”

This sentiment appears deeply embedded in the goal of a number of Toledo residents who recently have been hard at work organizing the creation of a lowpower FM community radio station. The Toledo Low Power FM Radio Project has been incorporated as a non-profit group with the moniker TIME, or Toledo Integrated Media Education. TIME is now appealing to the Toledo public to submit radio program content ideas.

During the last year, the members of the Toledo Low Power FM Radio Project have worked to ready their non-profit for the FCC license application process which begins on October 15. The group is actively accepting applications for programs to be included with the FCC application.

Sean Nestor, local activist and Toledo City Council candidate, began drumming up interest for the Toledo LPFM Radio Project earlier this year. He did not initially intend to become so involved in the initiative.

“I’m currently running for city council, I work two jobs, I help run Third Space Community Center, I sit on the board of the Phoenix Earth Food Co-op, I’m on the board of Toledo Choose Local and a number of other grassroots initiatives,” Nestor explained. “I was hoping at the first meeting we held that there would be enough community interest that I could just step back. What actually happened was there was a lot of community interest, but that was all the more reason for me to step forward into the role of a facilitator and help carry this out.”

Locally produced content

“It’s an FCC provision that at least eight hours of our daily content must be locally produced,” TIME board member and mediator Sean Nestor clarified.

“The only criterion that we set early on is that we want this radio outlet to give a voice to underrepresented perspectives.

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LPFM broadcasting does not use as much energy as traditional high-power FM stations, meaning the reception range of the community station will be somewhat limited. However the station’s signal, broadcast at 106.1, should cover most of the Toledo area.

“Since we’re only operating on 100 watts of power, we’re looking at around a five mile terrestrial reception radius,” project member and technology supervisor Josh Eppert explained.

Live online streaming

TIME plans on mediating the issue of reception range by offering live online streaming of its programming. Internet streaming also will enable the station to potentially garner a global audience.

“With internet broadcasting, I see this as an opportunity to reach out to a larger state-wide or national audience,” Nestor explained. “Part of the vision of this is to make a name for Toledo, not just so the people of Toledo can get closer to one another via this medium, but also so we can start building that national reputation that we have needed and somewhat lacked.”

TIME hopes the station will be able to help support local businesses, artists and entertainers, one of the reasons that local radio host Kayla Williams jumped at the chance to get involved with the Toledo LPFM Radio Project.

“While the FCC doesn’t allow us to advertise on LPFM, we can still underwrite our programs,” Williams confirmed, “and that’s good in the sense that we can represent local places that need support.”

Those wishing to become a part of the Toledo LPFM Radio project, or who have an idea for a radio program, are encouraged to contact the group. Application forms for program ideas are available on the group’s Facebook site, acebook.com/ToledoLpfmRadioProject, or you can contact Sean Nestor via email at seannestor@lucascountygreens.org.

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George clinton Fallen timbers / Friday, September 13

I want to get funked up! On Friday, September 13, George Clinton and the Parliament-Funkadelic are coming to The Shops at Fallen Timbers in Maumee. This Friday the 13th blow-out is sure the be the funkiest night of the year—#6 on Spin Magazine’s list of the ‘50 Greatest Bands of All Time’, P-Funk has been rocking out together for 45 years. But in 2013, they still sound as good as ever, and their live performances are a celebration of the trademark P-Funk sound that is often imitated but never replicated. Their sound changed popular music forever—don’t you want a piece of the funk? Openers Dave Carpenter, Flabongo Nation and Arctic Clam—in that order—go on at 5:30pm, George Clinton & P-Funk at 9:30pm. $20. Shops at Fallen Timbers, 3100 Main St., Maumee. 419-514-9817. acousticsforautism.com

wed, Sept 11 JAZZ, BLUES & R&B

Degage Jazz Café: Gene Parker Oarhouse: Dueling Pianos w/ The New Fashioned

Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

The Village Idiot: Old West End Records Adamz Lounge at Bretz: Open Mix / Acoustic Wednesdays

Country & Bluegrass

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Danny Thomas, John Barile Stella’s: Eddie Molina The Blarney: Dave Carpenter

JAZZ, BLUES & R&B

Toledo Botanical Garden: Metro Jazz Voices

Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Frankie’s: Peelander Z Bar 145: The Bridges B-Bop Records / Third Space: Intended Porpoise

The Library Bar: Country Night

THU, Sept 12 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic Table Forty 4: Ben Barefoot Chuck’s on Monroe: Steve Woodley

FRI, Sept 13 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop Wesley’s: Old School Fridays Table Forty 4: The Rivets The Oarhouse: Mas Fina

Bar 145: Lt. Dan’s New Legs H Lounge at Hollywood Casino: 56 Daze Fallen Timbers: George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic The Blarney: Toast & Jam Holiday Inn French Quarter: Nine Lives Bronze Boar: Stonehouse Rocket Bar: The Acacia Strain UT Music Fest: Reel Big Fish, Gold Panda

ACOUSTIC, FOLK & ETHNIC Ye Olde Durty Bird: John Barile Stellas: Meaghan Roberts

JAZZ, BLUES & R&B

Degage Jazz Café: Paul Vornhagen Mancy’s Italian Grill: Skip Turner

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TROMBONE SHORTY AND ORLEANS AVENUE TOLEDO MUSEUM OF ART PERISTYLE / WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

Strap on your dancing shoes and get ready to get down, Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue are going to be serving up their electrified southern hospitality live at TMA’s Peristyle. Fresh off their Tonight Show appearance, this funk/jazz/hip-hop fusion band is going to be tearing it up Wednesday, September 18. The group’s most recent album Say That To Say This drops this month and keeps the feel good musical gumbo churning out in full effect. Toledo, do not miss this show.

Finding a group this unique in a venue like the Peristyle is a once in a lifetime engagement.

Visit the TCP facebook page for a chance to win free tickets. The show kicks off at 8pm, $25 seats, $45 sides, and $75 floor. The Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St. Toledo.

419-255-8000. Etix.com—BD

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Third Space / Friday, September 20.

Earlier this year, New York's most misunderstood transplant, "Johnny B" Azari, after stints with The Dirty Pearls and brooding post-punk outfit Electric black, released his latest solo LP, The Tropic of Entropy. The record comes in a brown lunch bag on an unmarked CD, and it is amazing—forty minutes of holy and poetic blues and alt-country with a sinister twist. These days, Johnny tours the country in a beat up van, and he's bringing his solo act to Third Space Records in Toledo. Fans of Tom Waits and Bob Dylan, don't miss this opportunity to see one of modern music's best-kept secrets. Friday, September 20, 7:30pm. $5. Third Space, B-Bop Records. 137 N Michigan St. 419-535-1234. Download Johnny's newest record (for free) at thetropicofentropy.com continued from pg. 33 Other

Bretz Nightclub: FreEDM Friday

SAT, Sept 14 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

The Blarney: Last Call Heroes Downtown Sylvania: The Wheeler Brothers Bronze Boar: Quickness Ye Olde Durty Bird: Kahootz Oarhouse: Noisy Neighbors Manhattan’s: Buddy Boy Slim & The Blues Rockers Bar 145: A Thousand Julys Mainstreet: The Bricks The Village Inn: High Mileage Holiday Inn French Quarter: Nine Lives Frankie’s: Cosmic Throne Table Forty 4: Captain Sweet Shoes H Lounge at Hollywood Casino: The Rock Show

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Stella’s: Kelly Broadway Degage Jazz Cafe: Daniel Burris

Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Joe Woods The Village Idiot: Old West End Records Adamz Lounge at Bretz: Open Mix / Acoustic Wednesdays

THU, Sept 19 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Whitty & Murphy

Other

Toledo Club: The Blade Chamber Series

MON, Sept 16 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Village Idiot: Frankie May and Friends The Bronze Boar: Open Mic w/ Joe Woods

TUE, Sept 17 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

FRI, Sept 20 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Table Forty 4: Kentucky Chrome T&J’s Smokehouse: Aaron Stark Band

ACOUSTIC, FOLK & ETHNIC Doc Watson’s: Dave Carpenter

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Mike Whitty Blues Mainstreet: Jimmy Thackery & The Drivers

Other

Toledo Museum of Art: All Rachmaninoff Bretz Nightclub: FreEDM Friday

The Village Idiot: Luke-Winslow King

Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Chuck’s on Monroe: Dan Stewart Village Idiot: Bobby May & Jon Barile

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Manhattan’s: Blues Jam With Jeff Williams

wed, Sept 18 JAZZ, BLUES & R&B

Degage Jazz Café: Gene Parker Toledo Museum of Art: Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave.

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Degage Jazz Cafe: Skip Turner

SUN, Sept 22

Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Bar 145: Distant Cousinz The Ottawa Tavern: Clear Plastic Masks

Country & Bluegrass

Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

SUN, Sept 15

Stellas: Johnny Rodriguez Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jamie Mills

Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

The Village Idiot: Bob Rex Trio The Village Inn: 427

Toledo Museum of Art: Music from the War of 1812 Mutz: Mutz Muzik

Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Chuck’s on Monroe: Steve Woodley Stella’s: Eddie Molina The Bronze Boar: Open Mic w/ Steve Kennedy Ye Olde Durty Bird: Elixer (Beatles Tribute) The Blarney: Jamie Mills

Wesley’s: Old School Fridays Oarhouse: Caveman & the Dinosaurs Bar 145: Noisy Neighbors H Lounge at Hollywood Casino: Dem Da Vu The Blarney: The 815’s Bronze Boar: Last Born Sons The Village Idiot: The Nu-Tones Headliners: The Kripkes B-Bop Records / Third Space: Johnny Azari

Other

The Ottawa Tavern: Fangs Out, GoldMINES

B-Bop Records / Third Space: Dean Tartaglia, Curse

Jazz, Blues, & R&B Village Idiot: Bob Rex Trio, Dooley Wilson

The Village Inn: Mike Brown Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jamie Mills & Ty

Other

UT Center for Performing Arts: UT Symphony Orchestra

MON, Sept 23 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Village Idiot: Frankie May and Friends The Bronze Boar: Open Mic w/ Joe Woods

Other

Manhattans’s: Open Mic

TUE, Sept 24 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Chuck’s on Monroe: Jeff Stewart Village Idiot: Bobby May & Jon Barile

Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Mainstreet: Stardog Champion

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Trotter’s Tavern: Jeff McDonald’s Big Band All-Stars Manhattan’s: Blues Jam With Jeff Williams Basin Street Grille: Tom Turner & Slowburn Trio Jam

wed, Sept 25 JAZZ, BLUES & R&B

SAT, Sept 21 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Doc Watson’s: The Microphonics The Village Idiot: Birds of Chicago feat. J.T. Nero The Oarhouse: Broham The Village Inn: Watson St. Loft Bronze Boar: Under Clover Table Forty 4: Fu5ion Frankie’s: Truth Ascension Bar 145: Tricky Dick & The Cover-Ups Mutz: Mutz Muzik Mainstreet: Chavar Dontae, Alex Cuba

Degage Jazz Café: Gene Parker Oarhouse: Dueling Pianos w/ The New Fashioned

Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jeff Tucker The Village Idiot: Old West End Records Adamz Lounge at Bretz: Open Mix / Acoustic Wednesdays

Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop Frankie’s: Roscoe Bandana

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Authors! Authors! Sherman Alexie As part of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library's Authors! Authors! series, accomplished author, poet and filmmaker Sherman Alexie will discuss his work, most of which deals with topics relevant to American Indians. Alexie is best known for his 2007 novel The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, his 2010 short story and poem collection War Dances and his Sundance award-winning screenplay, Smoke Signals. 7pm. $10, general admission / student discounts available. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-259-5266. toledolibrary.org

thursday 12 [miscellaneous] Bicycle Bonanza Ride your bike to the last Art Walk and enjoy the fun designed especially for cyclists including a bike rack scavenger hunt, a Toledo Pub Riders pub crawl, a bike decoration contest, food vendors and much more. 6-9pm. Free. Adams Street in UpTown Toledo.

[comedy] Ralph Harris Enjoy an evening alongside comedian Ralph Harris, best known for his TV specials on Comedy Central Presents and the HBO Half-Hour Comedy Special.

21 & up. Through September 15. Thursday, 7pm; Friday, 8pm & 10:30pm; Saturday, 7pm & 10pm; Sunday, 7pm. $14. Funny Bone Comedy Club, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-931-3474. funnybonecentral.com

Seagate Center / Thursday, September 19

Diamante Awards Join Northwest Ohio's Latino community to celebrate the 24th annual Diamante Awards, which provide scholarships funds and honor individuals and organizations who make significant contributions to the Latino community. Presented by the Sofia Quintero Art and Cultural Center. Reservations required. 6-9pm. The Franciscan Center of Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 419-8243751. sqacc.org/diamante-awards-september-13

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Who’s this “Ted” guy and why is everyone talking about him? Let us clarify: the second annual TEDxToledo Talks will be held at the Seagate Center, Thursday, September 19. TED—which stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design—is a daylong series of speeches by innovators, both known and unknown, making waves in their respective fields. Each speaker is tasked with giving the “talk of their lives,” but here’s the catch: do it in under 18 minutes. The results are often creative, compelling and lots of fun. ReIMAGINE is the theme for this year’s event. Over 20 local speakers will cover topics ranging from education to food to politics to music and beyond, all with a focus on invigorating or re-creating aspects of Toledo for the better. Plus, buying a ticket may also provide entry for one Toledo Public School student. Check out this event that been hailed as the equivalent of sending your brain to a day spa! $75. 10am-5pm. One Seagate, 401 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300. tedxtoledo.com—RA

8th Annual Dealin' for Dogs Don't miss out on an evening of fun and entertainment galore! The evening will include casino games, food, cash bar, silent and live auctions, raffles, music from Suburban Legend and much more. The event benefits Assistance Dogs for Achieving Independence (ADAI), which is a program of the Ability Center. 7-11:30pm. $60 in adv. / $70 door. Tam-O-Shanter Sports and Exhibition Center, 7060 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. 419-885-5733. dealinfordogs.com

food and you will be entered into a drawing for your chance to win fantastic prizes! All dogs must be dog and people friendly and owner must present dog's current vaccinations as well as Rabies Certificate. 11am-4pm. Free except for Grooming Salon. Toledo Petco, 5025 Monroe St. 419-2805588. petco.com

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Dog Daze Festival Families and their four-legged friends can play doggie games, watch a fun dog show and hear Informational Groups as they answer your dog related questions. The Lucas County Dog Warden, Animal House Rescue and Airedale Terrier Rescue and Adoption will also be at the Event. Pamper your dog at the Salon with a $6 nail polish and $15 nail trim and ear cleaning. Bring a can or bag of dog

Wander the Warehouse District Come join us and check out Toledo's favorite urban living spaces, shops, galleries, restaurants, art, music, and brewery tours! 12-4pm. $10. Downtown Toledo, Intersection of South St. Clair St. and Lafayette St. 419-241-5133. toledowarehouse.org/ wander-the-warehouse-district/

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[benefit] Toledo Bikers for Babies This scenic 25-30 mile ride starts at Levis Commons and travels through the country to Napoleon Harley-Davidson. Registration will begin at 10am with breakfast items and coffee. Lunch will be served at Napoleon Harley Davidson. There will be a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and a bike show at the after party. Rain or shine. Registration required.

10am-2pm. Levis Commons Perrysburg, 3201 Levis Commons Blvd. 419-931-8888. bikersforbabies.org

tuesday 17 [education] UT Lecture Series: Sal Khan As part of UT's Jesup Scott Honors College Distinguished Lecture Series, listen to Sal Khan, founder of the Khan Academy. Seating is limited. 7pm. $25 / $10, student / $100, lecture series. University of

Toledo's Doermann Theater in University Hall, 2810 W. Bancroft St. 419-530-2738. utoledo.edu/honorslecture. For more information see pg. 6.

thursday 19 [comedy] Greg Hahn Funny man Greg Hahn takes the Toledo stage for a comedy filled weekend. 21 & up. Through September 15. Thursday, 7pm; Friday, 8pm & 10:30pm; Saturday, 7pm & 10pm; Sunday, 7pm. $12. Funny Bone Comedy Club, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-931-3474. funnybonecentral.com

friday 20 [outdoors] UpTown PARK(ing) Day PARK(ing) Day is a global event where artists and activists transform parking spaces into temporary parks. Stroll UpTown and view over 30 creative park installations on Adams Street.

Uptown Toledo. 11am-6pm. uptowntoledo.org/ parking-day

[miscellaneous] Startup Weekend Toledo Think you have a great idea for a startup? Bring it to Startup Toledo. Pitches will receive feedback, and teams will then have 52 hours to create a complete presentation for local entrepreneurial leaders. Through September 22. 5-8pm. $25-$35.

University of Toledo, Nitschke Complex, 2801 W. Bancroft St. toledo.startupweekend.org See for information see pg. 7.

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Plant Peace University Church / Saturday, September 21 The United Nations Day of Peace is observed annually on September 21—beginning in 1982, the day is dedicated to world peace and the absence of war and violence. On Saturday, September 21, The MultiFaith Council of Northwest Ohio is sponsoring Plant Peace, a local observance of Peace Day at the University Church on 4747 Hill Ave. The event will feature a planting of a fruit-bearing Peace Tree, MultiFaith Prayers for Peace from eight faith traditions, planting a Peace Pole, music, arts, garden tours, and the 5th annual MultiFaith Harvest Festival. Food from the gardens and tableware will be provided—guests are invited to bring potluck side dishes, homemade desserts, or homemade breads, and your own mug for soup.

Free. 3pm. The University Church, 4747 Hill Ave., Toledo. Visit multifaithcouncil.org or contact Judy Trautman at jltrautman@sbcglobal.net for more information. —GMK cont. from pg 36

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Dance for Dimes 2013 Don't miss this fantastic event, benefitting the March for Dimes. With the overwhelming success of last year's event, the Dance for Dimes has moved to a larger venue. Bring your kids, and involve them in your charitable efforts. All proceeds support the March for Dimes' effort to help babies in the local community start life in the healthiest way possible. 3-6pm. The Pinnacle, 1772 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee. 419-891-7325. marchofdimes.com/ohio

Featured Lines Reading Series: Michael Kocinski Local author and poet Michael Kocinski will be the guest reader for this month's Featured Lines Reading Series, hosted by Launch Pad Cooperative. Kocinski will present an extended reading at the gallery and speak with the audience. Reading starts at 8pm. Open to the public. 7:30pm. Free.

Launch Pad Cooperative Gallery, 911 Jefferson Ave. launchpadcooperative.com

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[miscellaneous] Going Beyond Green: Open House This is an opportunity to learn about the Greater Toledo: Going Beyond Green Initiative and provide us with your input. The initiative is a regional sustainability plan, and we would love the community’s input and involvement. 5-7pm. Free. University of Toledo Scott Park Campus, 2225 Nebraska Ave. 419-893-1966 ext. 5. lucascountygreen.com

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roadtrip — Ann Arbor/Chelsea Friday, September 13 Truman

Woodruff's, 36 E. Cross Street, Ypsilanti. woodruffsbar.com Ypsi-based singer/songwriter J.T. Garfield (also of Little Island Lake) describes Truman’s debut last year as an experiment to musically express his interests in science, spirituality and singularity theory. Genre boundaries of “folk, psych-rock, punk” or “metal” all fall away when Truman takes off with an album release party for Ever Changing with support from Decade of Flies and Sunjacket.

Saturday & Sunday September 14 & 15

Additional Performances of "My Name is Asher Lev" $27-$41. Performance Network Theatre, 120 E. Huron St. 734-663-0681. performancenetwork.org Based on Chaim Potok’s 1972 novel, and adapted by Aaron Posner, “My Name is Asher Lev” tells the story of a talented artist growing up in a sheltered Hasidic community in 1950s Brooklyn. When he produces a controversial piece titled, “The Brooklyn Crucifixions,” he must decide whether or not to honor his selfexpression, which might bring shame to his family, community and faith. Saturday, 8pm; Sunday, 2pm.

Saturday, September 21 Cage match

12am. $7. The State Theater, 233 S State St. 734-761-8667. michtheater.org/state Nicolas Cage’s acting skills have long been the subject of debate; some refer to him as the greatest thespian of all time while others point to Con Air and grimace. The State Theater will host a 'Cage Match', a battle to choose between two classic Nicolas Cage films. The first film is Face/Off, John Woo’s 1997 actionthriller starring Cage as a criminal genius who swaps appearances with his rival, an FBI agent played by John Travolta. The second is the Coen Brothers’ 1987 comedy Raising Arizona, which stars Cage and Holly Hunter as a bumbling couple who steal a baby after a plague of infertility. Both films start at midnight. Choose wisely.

Saturday & Sunday, September 21 & 22

1st Annual Ann Arbor Russian Festival Saturday, September 21, 11am-11pm; Sunday, September 22, 1-7pm. Free. St. Vladimir Russian Orthodox Church,9900 Jackson Rd., Dexter, MI,734-475-4590. russianfestival.stvladimiraami.org Whether you call her “motherland” or not Russia is coming to St Vladimir’s Orthodox Church in Dexter, Michigan with their first ever Annual Ann Arbor Russian Festival. The celebration will begin with the ringing of a traditional Russian Bell, and continues for two days of authentic cuisine and crafts. Attendees can spend time in a Tearoom with authentic Russian Sweets, or enjoy live traditional folk music. Those feeling metropolitan can step onto a DJ’d open dance floor, or peruse an art exhibit. The festival will even feature a Vodka Infusion contest, inviting attendees to show off home-flavored Stoli—contestants must register with info@stvladimiraami no later than September 14. Nostrovia!

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As summer comes to a close, it is important to remember to protect your skin from exposure to the sun.

Melanoma is the most serious skin cancer —more than 1 million people are diagnosed with skin cancers each year in the U.S. The annual Safe in the Shade Ohio 5k walk takes place on Saturday, September 14 at Maumee Bay State Park in Oregon, with the goal of raising money for the Melanoma International Foundation. The good news is that skin cancer can be prevented and if detected early, has a 95% cure rate. Walkers will receive a custom t-shirt and goodie bag as well as the chance to compete in raffles for a variety of prizes. 9am. Pre-registration is $20, day of, $25. Maumee Bay State Park, 1750 Park Rd., Oregon - Shelter #3. To register, visit safeintheshadeohio.com—GMK

health and wellness events tues17

Guided Imagery - This class promotes relaxation scenarios that are helpful for bringing a sense of well-being to the body and mind. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket and 2 pillows. Seating is available for those unable to tolerate the floor. 6-7pm.

Free. Oncology Care Specialists, LLC, 4024 N. Holland-Sylvania Road, Suite 7. 419-450-4940.

sun 22

Color Me Rad 5k - Descend on the University of Toledo’s campus for a 5k of color bombardment, where participants get hit with color bombs at set increments during the race. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Arts Commission, Scrap4Art, and Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity. 9am. $35/$55.

University of Toledo, 2801 W Bancroft St. 800-5865336. colormerad.com

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82 Cadilliac coupe very low miles, new vinyl, new brakes, new tires, new battery, no rust, rust-proofed, excellent condition $4800 OBO 419-481-0953

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1994 Lexus LS 400 185K miles

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engine, rebuilt radiator, new brakes & seals, new battery, new tires. $2,500 obo. 419-376-3551

1978 25th anniv. corvette

for sale or trade. 350V8, Maroon/ Maroon. See Toledo Craigslist for pictures. Asking 14K. 419-913-5192

84 Cutlass Supreme - Chocolate

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) You have

to work on Friday the 13 so be careful on the road. The week of the 16 you are torn between the casino and TV at home in the evenings. On the 20 and 21 the casino wins!

So do you! Relax after the 22.

LIBRA

(September 23-October 22)

You are too logical to worry about Friday the 13. By the 19 you find that you need to take better care of yourself. Diet and exercise will help. Changes at work happen the 20.

Happy Birthday to you on the 22.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Life is so good you forget to be cautious on Friday the 13. A festival or sporting event is fun on the 14 and/or 15, You are quiet on the 21 but go out the 22 to enjoy whatever you find! A social butterfly – forget the calories.

SCORPIO (October 23-November 21)

GEMINI

SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 20) There is a party the 11 at noon or

(May 21-June 20) Expect a night out the 11 or 12. You may forget about Friday the 13 unless someone reminds you.

Balance your checkbook the 14. Toss a coin to see which invitation to accept the 21, Try your luck on the 22.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Due to

past experiences you only venture out if you must on Friday the 13. The full moon the 19 shines where you think about travel. You even plan ahead to Thanksgiving and Christmas, Celebrate the fall equinox the 22.

LEO (July 23-August 22) You are tired

and spend evenings at home and then decide to host a Friday the 13 party. On the 19 attention is drawn to your investments. Changes may be needed. A football game is fun on the 21 and your team wins.

VIRGO (August 23-September 22) You

have worked so hard that you just stay under the covers on Friday the 13. Venture out with friends on the 15. Your partner demands attention on the 19 and you comply. Don’t make promises you can’t keep.

Your love life is number one on your list and it gets better on the 11. Ignore Friday the 13.

A festival or football game is fun the 14. Pluto ends its 5 month retrograde period the 20, lifting a huge weight from your shoulders.

after work. Make plans for a Friday the 13 event. Shop for bargains the 14. Money is a big issue after the 16 and you need help to avoid trouble. Think of education after the 23.

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19) You work hard and could ask for more

money on Friday the 13. Defy superstition!

Enjoy friends the 16. Be careful driving the 19. Combine business with pleasure the 22.

Career moves happen after the 23.

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18) Starting the 11 you are filled with energy and enthusiasm. You are jet propelled through the 15. The week of the 16 is a breeze. Financial rewards or dividends arrive the 19 or 20. Be a winner the 22.

PISCES

(February 19-March 20)

Invitations arrive the 11 for the 14 and 15.

Festivals? Football? It is a happy weekend.

Community projects need your help starting the 16. The 21 and 22 are fun-filled. Return to work to rest on the 23.

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.

CELEBRITY VIRGOS

Virgos are best known for their humanitarianism. They tend to be very practical and analytical. Exa,mples are Dr. Phil McGraw and Mike Huckabee. Locally Judge James Bates and Oregon’s Police Chief Mike Navarre celebrate.

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There is something for everyone and most of it is good. Venus moves into the sexy sign of Scorpio, there is a full moon, celebrate the Fall Equinox, and be careful on Friday the 13.

— BY SUE LOVETT

©2013 Ben Tausig

September 11 to September 24

Gay Rights Across 1. Harvard and Yale, e.g.

7. Secret society member, perhaps, briefly 11. Subject of many a rambling, GIF-happy personal site 14. Mathers, on stage 15. "Better sound through research" company 16. Postal motto word 17. Drug paraphernalia for those who aren't sure they want to go through with it?

19. Antagonist 20. Word in a French motto 21. Amalfi Coast city 23. Tales 24. "Argo" shah 26. Spools of sushi?

31. Print casualty of 2012 34. "Informer" rapper 35. "... ___ quit!"

36. Some cell phones 37. Dress (up) 40. Evidence in some exonerations 41. Forget to put in, say 43. Half-asses 45. Unspectacular, unsuccessful batted ball?

49. Bendiness 50. Land surrounded by agua 54. Contaminated water consequence 56. Attach to eat, like a newborn 59. Judah Ben-___ 60. Criminal accomplice with a healthy complexion?

62. ___-rock 63. Cruising 64. The heebie-jeebies 65. Boil stuff 66. Fire 67. Like nobility Down 1. Turn on one's parents, say 2. Mature insect stage 3. Catholic official 4. Pieces of Indian jewelry 5. Sainted emperor called the Thracian 6. Manhub.com content, e.g.

7. Consumer scam watchdog org.

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8. Classic American Chinese pork dish 9. Stand-up comic Patton 10. Place for aging whites 11. Prunes from one's social network 12. Spork, alternately 13. Dairy Queen Blizzard add-in 18. Animal-skin dwellings 22. Nights before big things 25. "K3wl" 27. NYC-based culture site, with "the" 28. Party barrel 29. Burt Reynolds ex Anderson 30. Bird that may be mute 31. Clueless "Skyrim" player, e.g.

32. "Motherhood: The Second Oldest Profession" author Bombeck 33. 2006 Nintendo collection that included boxing, bowling, and golf 37. "___ have to pry the buzzer out of my cold, dead hands"--Ken Jennings 38. "Hollywood Squares" win 39. Big hairy ruminant 42. Prepare, as a dirty bed?

43. Pennsylvania baseball park that might (weirdly) host playoff baseball in 2013 44. Means of paperless travel 46. Old Oldsmobiles 47. Weather Channel meteorologist Maria 48. "Keep your pants on" 51. Sandbar 52. Asshole 53. Put up stakes?

54. Mate 55. Netflix competitor 57. Summer month, in Paris 58. "Home" novelist Morrison 61. Big hairy ruminant

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STYLE SENSE

photos by Christine Senack

Interview and Photo by Jordan Killan

Lord H. Wulfgang, Toledo

Meet Lord H. Wulfgang, who is best known to his friends simply as “Wulf.” He’s a musician, writer, animal lover, and performer who’s been involved in Toledo’s goth scene for years.

Recently, I dropped by his home in West Toledo near Calvary Cemetery, which was full of drawings made by his young daughter.

Quite the juxtaposition --- a guy who looks like he could be Grace Jones’ Goth male counterpart, living in a home filled with so much sentimental decoration. I hung out in his backyard, petted his dogs, and talked fashion.

Rock, Paper, Sizzle We enjoyed the art of album covers at the AIGA Rock, Paper, Sizzle exhibition.

Matt Taylor and Renee Granados

What inspires your style?

The Shakespearian age plays a large part in my style, including its romanticism. I mean, I wake every day and dress according to my emotions; I select black, gray, or white clothing.

You have been involved in Toledo’s goth scene for many years. Tell us a bit about the looks you see out and about.

Sarah Byer, Lila Marty, Andrea DePaoli and Brandon Stammen

Chefs for a good cause

The style that I see most leans more towards the industrial-goth style, which is more fetishes than that of a formal goth style. I’d rather stick with my silk, suede, and denim.

The new look is awesome, though. Can’t hate on that!

The Chefs for Children benefit raised funds for the Arts commission of Greater Toledo, and Toledo Children’s Hospital

How do you acquire unique new pieces?

I do most of my shopping at local thrift stores... great place to find old clothing and material!

Your outfits always seem to have a theatrical quality. Do you truly play a part with each ensemble or are they just pieces you like?

The fancy outfits that I wear are usually worn when I perform out in a band known as “Shadowlounge” and with the other band “Rage&Wulf ”. I also like sporting them when I attend events or special parties. But, overall, I usually dress in my punk-goth clothing and call it a day.

Dawn and Beth Rose

4. Have you ever made your own outfits?

I’ll say that I’ve pieced together an outfit, which gives it its own personality and authenticity.

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Blue suede shoes

Susan Block, Christy Rotter, and Betsy Kelsey

What is better than a vacation? A Shoecation of course! Presented

by Toledo Baby, Shoecations are a fun getaway where shoe lovers travel to find hot and unique shoes! On Saturday, September 28, participants will meet at the DSW Inc in Toledo and then take a chartered bus to three more DSW Inc. stores in Columbus, Ohio. Shoe lovers (passengers) are also asked to donate items to Mom's House of Toledo. 9am departure. $50 plus tax. DSW, Westfield Franklin Park Mall, 5001 Monroe St. 419-509-5336. shoecations.com—GMK

Terry Awls, Joyce Chappell and George Chapman

No Borders Artist Jesse Mireles celebrated his work at the opening of the Without Borders exhibition in the Secor Building.

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Allen and Jesse Mireles

September 11 • September 24

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