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Nov. 22 - Dec. 5, 2017 • Vol. 20 • Issue 22

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UPDATES IN LOCAL BUSINESS

Elias Hajjar (son of Beirut Restaurant’s Labib Hajjar) will open a second location of Poco Piatti in the former Avenue Bistro, at Central Ave. and McCord Rd. The small plates/tapas-style eatery will open Monday, November 27. pocopiatti.com

What’s your favorite food and wine pairing?

Publisher/Editor in Chief

Collette Jacobs (cjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) Lobster and an oaky chardonnay.

UberEATS food delivery is now operating in Toledo. The app-driven service pairs local Uber drivers with area restaurants to let customers order carry-out seven days a week. Currently, 35 area restaurants have Ubered up. For more info, see ubereats.com

Co-publisher/ Chief Financial Officer

Mark I. Jacobs (mjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) Sirloin with Cab Franc.

Editorial

Assignment Editor: Athena Cocoves (athena@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Beaujolais Nouveau with grilled cheese and tomato soup.

Calendar Editor: Mara Kalinoski (calendar@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Sweet red and dark chocolate.

Digital Media Manager Saul T. Jacobs (saul@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Dom Perignon and a Cowboy Ribeye.

Web Guru Ashley Boardman (digitalmedia@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Swiss cheese and riesling.

Contributing Writers: David Maxwell Fine, Kelly Thompson, Eric Hehl, A.S. Coomer, Audrey Blaufuss, Jon Ruggiero, Jason Webber, Jeff McGinnis, Megan Yasu Davis, Johnny Hildo, Christine Senack and Rob Brezsny.

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Production Manager: Imani Lateef (imani@adamsstreetpublishing.com) communion.

Senior Designer: Leah Foley (leah@adamsstreetpublishing.com) steak and merlot.

Designers: Anita Tipton (atipton@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Steak and White or Red Moscato.

Kelli Miller (kmiller@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Lamb and Cab.

Songs of love and hope Jeff Stewart’s new album showcases versatility

By Kelly Thompson

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Locally owned, The Appliance Center, with two stores in Maumee, opened its third area store— “Living” Appliance Center— at 5656 Monroe St. in Sylvania. The 40,000 square-ft store sells appliances, furniture and other items for the home. shopac.com First Federal Bank has opened a new location at 5520 Monroe St., Sylvania. first-fedbanking.com The last Kmart store in metro Toledo, located at 2830 Navarre Ave. in Oregon, will close in late January.

Moe’s Southwest Grill, a fastcasual Mexican restaurant, will open at 5299 Monroe St., near Target and Bar 145.

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The Downtown Toledo YMCA has opened a brand new 11,000 square-foot facility. 300 N. Summit St., 419-729-6035. ymcatoledo.org/dty Rasa Restaurant and Bar has opened at 2633 W. Bancroft St., near the University of Toledo, offering local food, craft cocktails, small batch brews, wines, and a seasonal menu in a contemporary atmosphere. Lunch: 11am-3pm, TuesdayFriday. Dinner: 5pm-midnight, TuesdaySaturday. Brunch (beginning December 2): 9am-3pm, Saturday-Sunday.

419-725-0525. rasatoledo.com The Hollywood Casino has opened a fifth dining establishment named Sequel. The new bar and restaurant offers bistro-style sandwiches and signature cocktails. 1968 Miami St., 419-661-5200. hollywoodtoledo.com Rockstar Karaoke Bar and Pizzeria is now open at 3560 Dorr St., formerly Jax Bar & Grill. The family-friendly restaurant offers $5 pizzas, singing servers and karaoke every night. 5pm2am, Monday-Saturday. 567-702-0630. facebook.com/RockstarBarUSA The family-owned, Lima, OH based restaurant chain Beer Barrel Pizza & Grill will open their sixth location at the Shops at Fallen Timbers on Tuesday, December 5. 419-991-5346. beerbarrelpizza.com

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Advertising Sales Coordinator Jenny Leach (sales@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Medium rare ribeye and Merlot.

Sales Assistant: Eddie Knight (salesintern@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Can you pair coffee and a NY Strip?

Account Executives: Bonnie Hunter (bhunter@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Steamed mussels and Chardonnay.

Kathleen Dewar (kdewar@adamsstreetpublishing.com) BOTA Box Red Wine with cheese and crackers.

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Suzanne Bell (sbell@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Wild Irish Rose and a McDouble Cheeseburger.

Brittany Stahl (bstahl@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Red wine and dark chocolate.

Classifieds Coordinator: Catherine Bohr (classifieds@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Wine and more wine.

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Distribution Ann Harrington (distribution@adamsstreetpublishing.com) A cheeseburger after the Bottle of St. Julian Simply White has been enjoyed.

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ACTIVIST WATCH Angry? Want to see things change?

5:30-8pm. Tuesday, November 28.

Polly Fox Academy’s Dreams for Polly Event The Polly Fox Academy, the only community school in Northwest Ohio devoted to educating middle and high school students who are pregnant and parenting, is also a rarity across the entire nation. Help support this important community resource during an evening of amazing food by Registry Bistro Chef Erika Rapp and a signature #DreamsForPolly drink. Ohio Representative Teresa Fedor will be in attendance. $75.

Registry Bistro, 144 N. Superior St., dreamsforpolly.eventbrite.com 5:30-6:30pm. Wednesday, November 29.

CASA Community and Volunteer Information Meeting Lucas County CASA— Court Appointed Special Advocates— is a nonprofit organization of volunteers who work for the juvenile court judges to help abused and neglected children find safe and permanent homes.

The Lucas County CASA Program, one of the oldest and most respected of the nearly 1000 CASA programs nationwide, has operated in Lucas County since 1980. Learn how to become a volunteer, trained to investigate and monitor child abuse cases, during this meeting. Toledo Lucas County Public Library, 325 N. Michigan St., 419-213-6753. casakids.net 7pm. Thursday, November 30.

Human Trafficking 101 In partnership with the Lucas County Human Trafficking Coalition, join the Toledo Lucas County Public Library for the last event of this interactive program that addresses an issue widespread throughout our community. Oregon Branch, 3340 Dustin Rd., Oregon. 419-259-5250. toledolibrary.org

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4-11pm. Sunday, December 3 40th Holiday with Heart Charity Gayla The Holiday with Heart Charity has worked to provide financial support to the local LGBT community for nearly 40 years. Help support the group’s continued efforts during the 40th annual Holiday with Heart Charity Gayla Sunday, December 3 at the Toledo Club. Enjoy dinner, dancing, and tons of fun. This year, proceeds from the event will benefit The University of Toledo LGBTA Initiatives, YGE Program (Young, Gay, and Empowered) and the Toledo Community Foundation Holiday with Heart Fund. Reservations close on Wednesday, November 29, so make sure to buy your tickets now. $85 for a single ticket. Tables also available.

419-470-3937. Hwhcharitygayla.org 7-8pm. Monday, December 4.

Beverly Block Watch: Lucas County Auditor Featured guest and Lucas County Auditor Anita Lopez will speak about the Lucas County real estate information system, AREIS, and how it can benefit block watch members, as well as the upcoming dog tag registration in December. Please bring a canned good to the meeting as a donation to the “Feed Your Neighbor Program.” The program benefits the Providence Center on Broadway at Western. Toledo Zion United Methodist Church, 2600 Copland Blvd., 419-382-3403. facebook.com/beverlyblockwatch For more events, visit our updated guide at toledocitypaper.com/online/ toledo-activist-opportunities

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May your sweater be ugly and bright

As the weather gets colder, the sweaters get uglier. The public has fallen in love with the obnoxious quality of ugly sweaters— tacky, ruffled, loud, gaudy, sequined, glittered or fringed— prompting the creation of National Ugly Sweater Day on December 15. Prep for the day at Imagination Station’s Think Tank Ugly Sweater Fabrication Workshops at 2pm every Saturday and Sunday in November. Learn sewing basics and how to safely use a glue gun; select from tacky adornments for your own uniquely ugly sweater. These hands-on, intensive workshops are $6 each for Imagination Station members and $8 for nonmembers. Lucas County residents receive a $1.50 discount and free Saturday admission for kids 12 and under with paid adult admission. Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way. 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org

A trolley, jolly time of year

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The holidays are all about tradition, right? Take a ride back in time aboard on old-time trolley during the Downtown 419 Trolley Hop. See holiday lights, downtown highlights and the city’s redevelopment on the tour, and stop by some favorite bars and pubs before ending the evening with a musical light show at Hensville. Festivities start at Manhattan’s (1516 Adams St.), with complimentary appetizers. Alcohol is permitted aboard the trolley, so BYOB or purchase a designated cup, allowed in downtown’s open container districts, at the bar. Rides begin at 6pm, 8pm and 10pm each night. $25. Fridays and Saturdays, November 24 through December 17. For more info, visit downtown419.com

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Every year in Lucas County, approximately 4,000 allegations of child abuse and neglect are investigated. In almost one quarter of those cases, volunteers of the Lucas County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) program, one of the nation’s oldest and most respected CASA programs, lend a caring hand. Lucas County CASA volunteers are everyday citizens trained to work for the juvenile court judges to help abused and neglected children find safe and permanent homes. If you’re interested in becoming one of these volunteers, attend the CASA Community and Volunteer Information Meeting and learn to become an advocate for child victims.

5:30-6:30pm. Wednesday, November 29. Toledo Lucas County Public Library, 325 N. Michigan St., 419-213-6753. casakids.net Free

Working well with others

As technology develops exponentially, the gap between generations seems to increase. How can a baby boomer collaborate with a 25-year-old who grew up with the omnipresent internet? What are the best ways for a tech-obsessed millennial to work with someone struggling with email?

When multiple generations work side-byside in the workforce, it creates obvious challenges— but it can also create unique opportunities, says Mark Pannell (Executive Strategist at The C.J. Anderson Co. and founder of DET x TOL). Learn how to make the most out of Cross Generational Collaboration during Mark Pannell’s talk at Code City. 6-8pm.

Monday, December 4. Code City at Rustbelt Coffee, 119 N. Ontario St., codecity.co Free —AC

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CITY SIDE Standing with Dad

Fathers Rights Organization equipping fathers

By Eric Hehl Being a single parent is a challenge, made more difficult when the legal system seems unfair. That’s one of several reasons Beth Incorvaia, a licensed social worker, founded the Fathers Rights Organization (FRO) from her house in 2014. After watching her husband go through a particularly trying experience with his children from a prior relationship, “I was looking for something, some organization that could provide guidance, or help, or support, and there just wasn’t anything,” Incorvaia says.

Channelling that frustration into something positive, she is intent on helping other dads navigate their way through a court system which often feels heavily stacked against them.

Behind the Gate

Incorvaia says that going through the custody process can be difficult, especially for men. “Dads feel that when they go in they’re behind the gate already. They already have one strike against them, because they’re a man.” With FRO, she has one mission in mind: “We are here to encourage and empower local dads, to help them stay supported, and make sure they are included in their kids’ lives.”

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She states directly that FRO does not offer legal advice though they do have a variety of resources available that help inform and equip clients for the courtroom. “We don’t want them to go in blind. We equip them to better handle the situation.” FRO also offers parenting classes, a neutral location for dropping off a child and picking them up, and supervision services for visitations between dads and children. Due to the high need, Incorvaia says that FRO’s ability to provide supervised visitations is very important as there is usually an extensive wait time, up to two months, at other locations.

A System of Bias

Located in the same office as FRO is Kuleana Counseling and Consulting, operated by Jessica Broz. A certified clinical trauma professional, Broz augments FRO’s services by providing emotional and mental therapy to many of her clients. “If people need the mental health care or counseling I take care of that.” She provides individual as well as family counseling, and the office includes a meditation room.

Beth Incorvaia, founder of Toledo’s Father’s Rights Organization.

Broz says that, through the support groups and parenting classes, she sees fathers gaining skills and confidence.

“People leave here feeling better knowing that they’re not the only ones going through this. They see that they’re not alone, when often they felt they were.

Knowing that there are people and resources they can call upon while going through this is the encouragement that they need.”

Broz reports that, in 2015, 80 percent of custodial parents were moms. “The system doesn’t do this purposefully, it’s the way it’s set up. Societally, we still have this bias, that the child needs the love and attention of their mother, but the father is just as important to that child. They need their mom, of course, but they also need their dad.”

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An Active Presence

Incorvaia says that all the fathers coming to her have one very common trait— “They want to be good dads.

They want to be present, they want to be involved. They want to be an active presence in their kid’s lives.” She says that, since starting in 2014, FRO has helped over 200 different dads.

For those fathers struggling with the system, and the pressure, Incorvaia has a familiar piece of advice. “Don’t give up. [You] can get mentally, spiritually, even financially drained, and walk away.

Don’t walk away. We can help.”

Fathers Rights Organization and Kuleana Counseling and Consulting, LLC 5330 Heatherdowns #205, 419-214-2465. fathersrightsorganization.com

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Dominoes

Who is in the driver’s seat in City Politics?

by Johnny Hildo The dust has settled and the votes are tallied. Except for the late absentee and provisional ballots, which could affect the outcome in a race or two. But we digress.

Here’s what we know so far. The Mayor-elect is not the Mayor, and vice versa. Incumbency has its advantages, unless you are an unknown appointee or facing assault charges. And Toledo is still a big fat doughnut.

One last thing we know. The dominoes are about to fall.

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The first four finishers in the Toledo City Council race were rather predictable. It would be the best known, the incumbents, those with the name recognition of having been on the ballot before. Being bland, white, and from South Toledo is also a plus.

So it is no surprise that the top two finishers were the bland white South Toledoans Sandy Spang and Rob Who?deman. The order doesn’t matter all that much. They both are non-entities on Council. Which means they haven’t done anything to tick anybody off.

Of course the other two real incumbents, Cecilia Adams and Larry “Slugger� Sykes, finished three and four. Oh, wait, what? Slugger slid all the way to sixth? He almost got shut out altogether?

Some might blame his decline on his assault charges just a few short weeks before the election. To them we’d say, think again. Like, back to the last time he was on the ballot.

In Twenty Thirteen Slugger finished fourth in the primary. In the general he slid to seventh on Election Day. Only the provisional ballots boosted him into sixth. And even then, he slid so far that he only won by a scant few votes. After taking his Council seat he accused TPD of racially profiling him. That didn’t win many friends, but it probably influenced some people.

Relax, Slugger. At least there won’t be a recount this time.

Then there’s the darling Dem appointee, Kurt Young.

Unknown by everyone except Dem insiders, he ran a silly and sloppy campaign. Now his silly, sloppy self is back out on the street. Begs the question what yahoo wanted this guy appointed? More on that shortly.

Doughnut hole

In other news, the Toledo electoral map was a big round zero. The outer ring--East Toledo, Point Place, South and West Toledo, out by the mall, all voted Wade. The central city voted PHH. And in much smaller numbers.

That helps explain Slugger’s slide.

And Wade’s decisive victory.

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It also set the dominoes a-toppling.

See, if PHH had won, everything would have been stable. We’d know not just who the Mayor was, but also who the County Treasurer was. Now, not so much.

The race is on to fill Wade’s cushy, semi-retirement seat as the Treaurer.

Who ever gets appointed by the Lucas County Dem Central Committee will have to face election in the fall of next year. It will therefore probably be a current elected official with a campaign machine and track record of raising money. Whose own seat as an elected official would become open.

Rumors have State Rep Michael Ashford as a front-runner. If he is appointed, his seat opens up in January, to be filled by the Dem caucus in the statehouse. Which means, Ashford would have a pretty big say in his own replacement.

Hmmm. PHH lives in Ashford’s district. She was appointed to replace him on Council when he won his first State Rep race and he vacated his Council seat. Could history repeat itself?

Then there’s LC Dem Chair Josh Hughes. We said before this election was in part a referendum on his Party leadership. It’s doubly important that the Dems are unified if Mark Wagoner topples the Stainbrook machine to lead the Repubs and makes them a political power in the County.

So how did Hughes do? He insulted Wade as an “opportunist� and “not a Democrat.� Under his leadership the Party’s endorsed candidate, PHH, lost to Wade, the very candidate Hughes insulted. And they endorsed and appointed a sad sack Council replacement who finished a dismal ninth in the Council race. Yup, Hughes is the yahoo referenced above.

Three pitches. Three strikes. Hit the bench, Josh.

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Why should we recycle?

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“Two big reasons,” says Matthew Franchetti, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Toledo and author of the textbook Solid Waste: Analysis and Minimization, “one, it allows us to reuse resources. The bigger reason is recycling conserves energy, it is less environmentally damaging than taking the raw material from the earth.” Recycling aluminum cans, for example, requires only 6 percent of the energy required to produce aluminum from raw materials.

Toledo’s recyclables placed in curbside recycling toters are taken to Akron, to a ReCommunity Recycling Materials Recovery Facility where they are sorted and separated by a huge machine in a 19-stage process. Non-recyclable materials are removed and sent to the landfill while sorted materials are sold to companies who transform them into new products. ReCommunity, America’s largest processor of recycled materials, has 29 facilities in 14 states.

curbing the cost of recycling Toledo pays $1M annually to process recycled materials. Is it worth it?

By David Maxwell Fine

Contaminants and market forces A costly problem has been non-recyclable materials, like plastic bags and other garbage, in Toledo’s curbside recyclables containers. A recent audit of 66 tons of Toledo’s recyclables found 37 percent either not recyclable or so contaminated they had to be sent to the landfill. “You could have 90 percent of your neighbors doing a model job of recycling,” says Bill Franklin, Toledo’s Commissioner of the Department of Public Service, “and then somebody uses that blue can as a garbage can and pollutes that whole load [of recyclables]. The transfer station will reject it and send that load to the landfill. Don’t put garbage in the blue can.” Franklin explains that reducing the contamination of recyclables to 28-30% would save Toledo $25,000 each month, or $300,000 annually, on its bill to ReCommunity.

Not long ago, Toledo made money on recycling, earning $475,497 for a two year period between 2010 and 2012. “The market is the biggest reason,” says Franklin.

“Recyclables are at a historic market low.”

“China, the largest purchaser of recycled materials, reduced purchases,” says Paul Rasmusson, Director of Public Service. “Two other reasons: cheap oil, and our stream of recyclables contains too much “residue.”

A costly problem : non-recyclable materials, like plastic bags and other garbage, in Toledo’s curbside recyclables containers.

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ast year, the City of Toledo paid ReCommunity Recycling $1.1 million to sort, package and sell curbside-collected recyclables. An increase from a payment of $33,000 in 2012. In 2017, Toledo is on track to pay ReCommunity even more money.

“We continue to look at opportunities to reduce costs for our recycling waste collection,” Mayor Hicks-Hudson stated in an emailed response to the matter. “Recycling is important for reducing the amount of materials entering our landfills.”

Ohio’s recycling rate, according to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has hovered around 30 percent of all our trash over the past 7 years. In 2015, Ohioans disposed of 414,108 tons of garbage, recycling 184,865 tons of it.

Though we recycle more, we also generate more garbage. According to our national EPA, in 1960, each American generated on average 2.68 pounds of garbage per day. By 2014, that had increased to 4.44 pounds each day.

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Toledoans on Recycling

Two Toledo-area Fortune 500 companies, Owens Illinois and Owens Corning, are big buyers of recycled glass, called cullet.

“I recycle. Everyone has a duty to recycle, in my opinion,” says Toledo City Councilwoman Dr. Cecilia Adams. “Additionally, recycling will help preserve the life of the Hoffman Road Landfill… curbside collection is the best method for getting citizens to participate in recycling. Recent stories of contamination of the recycling stream, however, have been disappointing.”

“As mayor,” adds Mayor Hicks-Hudson, “I believe in recycling, but I recognize the need to better educate our community to understand what is recyclable waste.”

“I ordered the larger trash can and the smaller recycling container,” says Tom Waniewski, City Councilman,”and find my recycling container filling up faster than the trash can.”

The City of Toledo looks like it will be paying a lot of money so Toledoans can conveniently recycle curbside into the foreseeable future - so that all your plastic, glass, cardboard, and paper waste gets transformed into new products, saving energy and reusing resources. Toledoans might want to try to make more of an effort to place only the acceptable materials in the blue recycle bins.

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he Green Restaurant Association is an international non-profit focused on bringing sustainability and green practices to the restaurant industry. The organization, operating in 41 states as well as Canada, uses a certification system to encourage environmental sustainability in a variety of areas, such as water, waste, food, energy, and pollution reduction. Check out these ethical and delicious, GRA-certified Green Restaurants around Ohio and Michigan. -dinegreen.com

OHIO Atrium Cafe, Athens ohio.edu/chsp/ahsw/about/community/ cafe.cfm Base Camp Cafe The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, Cincinnati. cincinnatizoo.org C2 Cultural Cuisine Cleveland. c2restaurant.com Kenyon Inn Restaurant Kenyon College, Gambier. kenyoninn.com

Reuse for recyclables Two Toledo-area Fortune 500 companies, Owens Illinois (OI) and Owens Corning, are big buyers of recycled glass, called “cullet. OI seeks to increase its use of recycled glass to 60 percent in its factories world-wide. Owens Corning’s fiberglass insulation is made with 55% to 65% recycled glass content.

“Glass is one of those infinitely recyclable materials,” Says OI’s Global Vice President of Sustainability Jim Nordmeyer, “using recycled glass means we use less of the… naturally occurring raw materials— silica, soda ash, and limestone—.” For every 10% of recycled glass used, OI saves about 3% in energy, and 5% in greenhouse gas emissions. Nordmeyer explains, “Glass is recycled at a rate of about 33%— we’d like to get that much higher. The supply of cullet, the quality necessary, is not sufficient for what we would like to use. There are 10 deposit states,” — where citizens can redeem a glass bottle for 5 or 10 cents— “those 10 states account for about 60% of the glass recycled in North America.”

Phoenix Technologies International, a Bowling Green plastics company, converts plastic bottles into plastic resin pellets which it then sells to about 25 companies.

Phoenix sorts the bottles to filter out impurities, sending the melted plastic through fine-screen filters as it is made into pellets. Phoenix’s factory can process 100 million pounds of plastic bottles each year.

The average market price today for #1 plastic bottles is currently 15 to.16 cents per pound, compared to 2011 when those same bottles went for 35 cents per pound.

Phoenix purchases its bottles from various waste management companies and community sorters. “The price is tied to the price of oil, which currently is very low,” says Lori Carson, director of commercial operations for Phoenix. “Many companies are committed to being more sustainable. How are we going to conserve resources, how are we going to keep things from going to the landfill?”

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Komodo Kingdom Cafe The Akron Zoological Park, Akron. akronzoo.org

Shores Park Cafe The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Powell. columbuszoo.org Table 45 Cleveland. tbl45.com The Grainary The University of Dayton, Dayton. udayton.edu/diningservices The Greenhouse Tavern Cleveland. thegreenhousetavern.com Toss at Kennedy Union The University of Dayton, Dayton. udayton.edu/diningservices

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Mapori Restaurant The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Powell. columbuszoo.org

Arctic Cafe The Detroit Zoo, Royal Oak. detroitzoo.org

Marycrest The University of Dayton, Dayton. udayton.edu/diningservices

Fireside Cafe The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. dining.umich.edu/menus-locations/cafes/ fireside-cafe

North Coast Cafe Cleveland. ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/gb/en/cleveland/cleha/hoteldetail Peirce Dining Hall Kenyon College, Gambier. kenyon.edu

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Twigs at Oxford The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. umich.edu

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To calculate energy savings, visit www.epa.gov/recycle.To see a MeRF in Action, watch a guided tour video of ReCommunity Recycling’s Materials Recovery Facility (MeRF) at recommunity.com/virtual-mrf/ .

Plastic Bottles 30%

Glass containers 34%

In the US, we use 140 million plastic bottles a day. 70 percent of aluminum beverage cans are made from recycled aluminum.

An aluminum beverage can is used, recycled, and back on the shelf as a new can in as little as 60 days.

Aluminum Cans 55.1%

Corrugated Cardboard 89.5%

What percent of these recyclables actually get recycled?

Recycling rates a snapshot

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Business Waste Reduction Assistance Professor Matthew Franchetti heads up the University of Toledo’s Business Waste Reduction Assistance Program, a joint project between the Lucas County Solid Waste Management District and The University of Toledo where UT grad and undergrad students perform no-cost waste assessments for large and medium-sized businesses, then provide the business with a list of recommended solutions.

Recycling Saves Energy!

Recycling 50 aluminum cans saves enough energy to power a laptop computer for 260 hours.

Recycling 50 glass bottles saves enough energy to power a 60-watt compact fluorescent light bulb for 400 hours.

Recycled aluminum now accounts for more over one half of the aluminum used in the United States.

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Steal: Bottle Shop stocks around 20 wines under $12 that the staff all love. Spanish wines in general, are my favorite values. Honoro Vera Organic Monastrell is my go-to, $9.99.

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Artist and polymath Leonardo Da Vinci once said, “The discovery of a good wine is increasingly better for mankind than the discovery of a new star.”

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Did you grow up around wine? Yes I did grow up around wine. Both of my parents came from Sicily and enjoyed wine with dinner. I was allowed sips of wine from the time I was a child.

Have you always loved wine? No, not as a young adult. I first drank beer and vodka until I discovered some really good wine. That love affair is still going on today— until death do us part.

What was your first real wine experience? Drinking Boone’s Farm Strawberry Hill. I am pretty sure I lost my dinner that night.

Vin. It changed the way I ate, drank, and prepared food.

In the world of wine, who do you most admire and why? Who influenced you?

My biggest influences are the women in Toledo who built the local wine culture. I think Eileen Cousino was way ahead of her peers in trying to bring artisan wine to Toledo. Ann Kisin and Diana Kerr Brown, both veteran sales reps in Toledo are who really drew me to wine as a career. Their success and love of what they do still motivate me. They set the standard for level of commitment and hard work that it takes to be successful here. Toledo is a small and therefore very competitive market.

What’s the finest wine you’ve ever had? Chateau Lafite Rothschild, I don’t remember exact vintage, something 90’s. I shared it with a late and great friend, it will always be my finest wine memory and experience.

There’s a bucket of fried chicken in front of you. What are you pairing it with?

Champagne.

You’re at a restaurant and don’t know any of the wines on the list. What do you do? I look for the region. My wife, Betsy and I love Paso Robles and

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What’s the finest wine you’ve ever had? A couple year’s ago I got my hands on a 1977 Petrus. I took it to Element 112 where four of us enjoyed a most beautiful wine with an excellent dinner.

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Did you grow up around wine? Yes. Italian wine was always a big part of family holiday meals and, to be honest, a good red wine pairs great with Italian food.

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chicken, the acidity and effervescence of the champagne helps to clean the oil and fat from your palette. If a true French Champagne is a little out of your price range, go for a Cremant or a Cava. You could also go with an off-dry riesling or if you’re in the mood for a red wine, try a tempranillo.

Steal: Agostino Pavia & Figli “Casareggio” Barbera d’Asti, $9 a glass/ $34 a bottle.

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What was your first wine-related memory? Sitting with my grandmother

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What are your favorite, and least favorite, wine trends? Favorite: More wineries focusing on naturally made wines. Least: Overripe, over extracted cocktail wines.

In the world of wine, who do you most admire and why? Who influenced you? My grandfather was the most influential. Next— Paul Draper, CEO

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Fine wine doesn’t have to be expensive. Sample wines that taste better than their price point during the Penny Pinching Wines tasting at the Bottle Shop. Pours of budget-friendly vinos begin at $3. 5:30-7:30pm.

Thursday, November 30. Bottle Shop at Mancy’s Italian, 5433 Monroe St., 419-824-2463. facebook.com/bottleshopmig

Sip & Diane’s

Remember Syd & Diane’s? The Perrysburg restaurant and grocery story operated by Diane and Sydney Rogers was once a popular destination for local gourmands. During the nine years it was open in the 1980s, the culinary duo kept customers curious and happy. Get a taste of Toledo’s gourmet history during UnWINEd Saturdays with food by Diane Rogers at The Pub at the Paula Brown Shop. Stop in every week to see what kind of fresh, delicious and creative items Chef Diane has prepared to pair with the weekend wine tastings.

11am-5pm, Saturdays. The Pub, 912 Monroe St., 419-241-8100. facebook.com/ThePubAtPaulaBrownShop

Butterbeer and cheer

Want to sip on Harry Potter’s favorite drink? While we can’t promise you’ll be served any butterbeer, we can promise the magic of Hogwarts during the Expecto Bar Crawl.

Wizards, half-bloods, muggles and everyone in between should head to the nearest portkey to be transported to the Warehouse District for an evening of themed drinks, costumes, sorting lanyards, wands and other surprises. Participating bars include Black Cloister, The Blarney, The Bronze Boar, Ye Olde Cock n Bull, Downtown Johnny’s, Fleetwood’s, and more to be announced. $22/online. $35/day of. 3-9pm.

Saturday, December 2. For more info, call 248-762-7960 or visit facebook.com/usepiceventz —AC Rasa is a concept restaurant that looks to give the Glass City a taste of something greener.

The Rasa (which is Sanskrit for “nourish”) concept is simple: offer Toledoans a taste of “fresh, simple, pure and healthy,” per General Manager/ Owner Brent Martin. “We have a pretty aggressive menu— all small plates, bowls and salads. The core concept is health conscious, but we’re not branding it as health conscious because people think healthy food doesn’t taste good, but that’s not the case.”

Food backgrounds

Martin, a local, cultivated his palate by traveling and dining out. “I grew up down the street in Ottawa Hills. I lived here until I was 18 and then I moved to Savannah, Georgia... came back here, lived in New York for a little while and then opened a yoga studio here. Now, this is an extension of that, explains Martin. That yoga studio is the popular Yogaja Yoga in Cricket West, but Martin has also worked in every facet of the restaurant business and has dreamed of opening his own eatery for, as he says, “as long as I can remember.”

Executive Chef Abraham Holmes, a Brooklyn transplant who has been in Toledo for a matter of months, met Martin down in Savannah. He kept in contact with the entrepreneur and, now, moved to the Midwest to help clarify the vision of their “eco chic” restaurant.

Bridging the gap

“There’s a lot of fast casuals here, so we’re looking to bridge that gap from fine dining, because there’s a lot of ‘special occasion’ places and then there’s fast

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casual, but this will be a place that you can hang out, get a meal at a good price that’s handmade, crafted, seasonal and farm-to-table,” Martin said.

“When [Martin] brought me in, he said, ‘There’s steakhouses here and fried food places here, but we don’t have to be that to still taste great. We can be an attraction, a go-to place. The love that we’re trying to put into it is what I want people to taste,’” said Holmes.

Also key: a full bar with craft brews and a wine list (sourced by Martin’s sister, a sommelier) and a full array of fun, interesting cocktails that you likely haven’t experienced locally.

A shared experience

“Really the concept of the restaurant is collaborative, so we’re using artists and artisans and farms. All of our plates are being locally made and handcrafted.

A lot of our stuff [furniture and decor] is being made by local artisans,” said Martin. “So we really want to not just solve a problem for ourselves, like ‘Where do we go to eat?’ but we wanted to solve a problem for the city, for the artists and put a name to these small businesses so we can be more collaborative.”

“The food has to be good, but it’s more about the experience. We wanted people to feel like they’re transported somewhere else,” said Martin. “Every time I go out to eat, that’s what I’m looking for, something chic, something new, where the ambiance is fun and great.”

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Happy hour runs all night at this holiday blowout event, featuring live music, food and drink specials, and previews of upcoming menu items. 4pm-2am.

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Deck the Wreath Wine Trail Various locations

This self-driving tour takes you to wineries along the Lake Erie Shores & Islands Wine Trail, where you’ll receive complimentary appetizers and wine samples.

Includes Chateau Tebeau, Gillig Winery, and Firelands Winery. Noon-6pm, November 24 & 25. $40/person, $50/couple. Reserve your spot at 440-466-4417. ohiowines.org

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Friendsgiving: Wine, Beer, and Game Night The Bottle Shop at Mancy’s Italian

Celebrate Friendsgiving with some delicious seasonal drinks and games with your family and friends. 5:30-7:30pm. Prices vary. 5453 Monroe St., 419-824-2463. facebook.com/bottleshopmig

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Pour yourself some holiday wines as you shop accessories and unique pieces from local artisans.

Noon-10pm. Prices vary. 218 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-931-9946.

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Merlot Tasting Walt Churchill’s Market

Enjoy a selection of merlots, thought to have been named from the French word for “blackbird” in reference to the color of the grape. 2-6pm. Prices vary. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. 419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com

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Holiday Wine Expo Stranahan Theater

Fine wines perfect for the holiday season are featured before the Mannheim Steamroller performance. The Bottle Shop will be present to answer questions. 6-7:30pm. $25/person, $12.50/ Mannheim ticket holders. 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., 419-824-2463. facebook.com/bottleshopmig

Enjoy 12 holiday craft beers while you explore the unique art featured in the gallery. Join the raffle to try for a t-shirt or beer stein. Takes place as part of the Miracle on Main Street. Reserve your spot online.

5-9pm. $25. 5679 Main St., 419-882-8949.

Fine wines and Middle Eastern beers are featured at this annual tasting and silent auction, also boasting appetizers from Beirut Restaurant. Proceeds benefit St. George Orthodox Cathedral. 6-9pm. $50. 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd., 419-475-7054. facebook.com/StGeorgeTOL

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Beer Garden at the Lights Before Christmas The Toledo Zoo

Come out to sample a special new beer at the Bottle Shop. 5:30-7:30pm. Prices vary.

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The biggest and best tasting of the year will feature all your WCM favorites. The selections will be even better and more varied than before. 4-7pm. Prices vary. 26625 Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. 419-872-6900. waltchurchillsmarket.com

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Kris Harvey hosts a tasting of six exquisite luxury wines, from Chardonnay to Bordeaux. Sign up quickly to get a spot. 5-8pm. $75 + tax and tip.

218 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-931-9946.

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Every night at Lights at the Zoo, those with a valid ID can stop by the new Beer Garden located near the Beastro, for some wine, seasonal beer, or a spiked warm toddy. 5:30-8:30pm weekdays. 5:30-9:30pm weekends. Prices vary. 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org/lights

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REEL APPEAL Glass City Screenwriters

Local group meets in support of Toledo film scribes

By Jeff McGinnis Area screenwriters looking for a chance to discuss ideas and test out material with fellow artists have a perfect opportunity every month at the Oregon Public Library.

Glass City Screenwriters, an organization created by area writer Virginia Shine, meets every third Thursday beginning at 6:30pm to share progress, read scripts and, in general, offer support to one another to grow their skills.

“Normally we spend an hour and a half, up to two hours,” Shine said. “I try to share basic formatting information, and of course we all love film so we share our favorites with each other. We also screen the short films we make to get feedback. There is such a diversity of talent and we all want to help build a stronger Toledo film community.”

It starts with the script

The kernel of the idea that grew to become Glass City Screenwriters began when Shine was invited to hold a public reading of one of her screenplays during the inaugural Glass City Film Festival in 2016.

“After hearing my script read by actors for the first time, I thought how much of a help it is to hear the dialogue. It quickly tells you whether something sounds natural or not, so you can make adjustments in the words and the pacing,” Shine said.

“I have been in a general writing group before, but I was the only screenwriter, so I decided to start a local group myself and open it up to the whole Toledo filmmaking community. It all starts with the writing and the script.”

Shine can trace her own writing career back to high school and then to attending classes at the University of Toledo, where she took elective courses in creative writing and literature. After seeing the success of Ben Affleck and Matt Damon in the wake of their screenplay for Good Will Hunting, Shine was inspired to reevaluate her own approach to writing.

“That is when it occurred to me, many of my ideas were very visual, how amazing it would be to write a film and see it come to life. I taught myself screenwriting by reading scripts and books. I completed my first feature

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“The group has become a multipurpose place to share and collaborate on films, but I think our strongest function is still the round-table reading and feedback,” Shine said.

To those who have long dreamed about turning their filmmaking ideas into reality, Shine said she hopes her group can provide guidance to help begin their journey.

“Our group is welcoming, we have people at every level of experience, ready and willing to offer advice in an atmosphere that is laid back while also focused on improvement.”

Sharing and collaborating

Glass City Screenwriters meetings are open to any writers who wish to attend— Shine explains that currently anywhere from seven to 10 regular members meet every month, with new attendees joining frequently after discovering the group through its Facebook page (facebook.com/glasscityscreenwriters).

The Screenwriters are looking for more ways to expand, as well— at members’ request, recently occasional Saturday meetings have been held, and the group is planning a film retreat in coming months where members will work together on a project.

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‘Dr. Caligari’ is in

One of the most influential and mimicked films of all time (yes, Tim Burton, we’re looking at you), the German expressionist silent film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari continues to beat all imitators nearly 100 years after its creation. Championed for its vertigo-inducing art direction and Conrad Veidt’s stunning performance as the tragic somnambulist Cesare, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is truly a once-you’ve-seen-it-you-never-forget-it kind of film. Presented by the University of Toledo’s Fridays on Film series, this special screening will be accompanied by a live orchestra and admission includes popcorn and a soft drink. $10/general. $5/students, seniors and military.

7:30pm. Friday, December 1. UT Center for Performing Arts Center Theatre, 1910 W. Rocket Dr., 419-530-2787. utoledo.tix.com

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Call it anime or Japanimation— just call Howl’s Moving Castle a masterpiece. Written and directed by the great Hayao Miyazaki, the Walt Disney of Japan and the mastermind responsible for other animated classics such as Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away, this Oscar-nominated film is based on a 1986 British children’s novel. It features both an engaging storyline and incredible animation effects that must be seen to be believed. Don’t miss this rare chance to see this enchanting film on the big screen in the final installment of Fathom Events’ Studio Ghibli Fest 2017 series. $12.50. 12:55pm. Sunday, November 27. 7pm. Monday, November 27 and Wednesday, November 29. Franklin Park 16, 5001 Monroe St., 419-472-2324. Fallen Timbers 14 + Xtreme, 2300 Village Dr. W., Maumee. 419-878-3898. fathomevents.com —JW

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The first domestic violence shelter in the United States was established in 1974.

Ten years later, the Sisters of St. Francis founded Bethany House, which has served more than 1,200 individuals and provided more than 200,000 nights of safe shelter for victims and their children escaping domestic abuse in our area. Learn more about these beginnings during the screening of Bread and Roses Too, a documentary about domestic violence and the history of Bethany House. Following the one-hour film, meet local representatives working to end domestic violence.

3pm. Sunday, December 3. Sylvania Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 419-727-4948. bethanyhousetoledo.org Free —AC

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As one person does better, everyone else benefits as well. To push this momentum, we highlight motivated Toledoans who are making a difference in our annual Big Idea Issue every January. This year, we’re asking our readers to tell us who’s Big Ideas to focus in on - the biggest, the boldest and the most impactful.

Do you know someone worthy of attention in our Big Idea Issue?

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Nuts over Nutcracker

Tchaikovsky probably knew he had an instant hit on his hands way back in 1892 when his two-act ballet The Nutcracker premiered in St. Petersburg, but who could’ve predicted more than a century later it would morph into as much of a beloved holiday tradition as candy canes and Santa Claus? For those Nutcracker enthusiasts out there— and you know who you are—this season provides three separate occasions for you to get crackin’ on holiday celebrations.

The Ballet Theatre of Toledo will perform its annual show November 24-26. 7pm, Friday and Saturday. $25-$40. Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St., 419-242-ARTS. valentinetheatre.com For another helping of yuletide cheer, take a short jaunt north to Monroe, Michigan to see the River Raisin Centre for the Arts’ production of The Nutcracker, which CBS Detroit hails as “one of the best places to see ballet in Detroit.” December 1-3. 7pm, Friday. 2pm & 7pm, Saturday. 3pm, Sunday. $20/general. $18/seniors. $15/children. River Raisin Center for the Arts, 114 S. Monroe St., Monroe, MI. 734-242-RRCA. riverraisincentre.org Later in December, the Toledo Ballet will present its 77th annual production with a score performed live by the Toledo Symphony Orchestra. December 9-10. 2pm & 7pm, Saturday. 2pm, Sunday. $26-$55. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., 419-246-8000. toledosymphony.com

And God bless us! Everyone!

Let us skip the humbug and get right to the point, shall we? The fine thespians of the Toledo Rep will perform their 30th annual stage production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Featuring Victorian-era Christmas carols, period-accurate costumes, and an eternally inspiring message about the importance of charity, The Rep’s production of A Christmas Carol remains one of Toledo’s most enduring— and endearing— holiday traditions. $27/adults. $22/seniors. $17/children. December 1-3.

8pm, Friday and Saturday. 2:30pm, Sunday.

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It happened at the World’s Fair

Adrian’s Croswell Opera House is the oldest opera house in Michigan and its production of Meet Me in St. Louis is truly timeless. This stage production, based on the classic MGM film, is a feel-good story about a turn-of-the-century American family preparing for the spectacle and wonderment of the 1904 World’s Fair. $15-$35, based on seating. November 25December 10. 7:30pm, Fridays and Saturdays. 2:30pm, Sundays. The Croswell Opera House, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian, MI. 517-264-7469. croswell.org —JW

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Jokes As Cheesy As The Pizza Home Slice Comedy Night sets the stage for anyone who loves comedy

By Jon Ruggiero

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He’s a local favorite who has been lucky enough to be on the cover of the Toledo City Paper before. He’s been a comic for more than five years, and helped run an open mic night (at Suki— now Royalty— Hookah) that sadly is no more. But that’s why he’s now hosting this fantastic show.

Everyone, please welcome Mike Szar!

Mike loves open mics, but knows there’s one problem when it comes to hosting -: “showing up on time.” For the past few Thursday shows Szar has shown up by 8pm for showtime. If you’re looking to get up on stage, arrive by 7:30 to sign yourself up for stage time.

Seating is a bit limited at Home Slice’s second-floor bar area where the show takes place, so to watch us you should get there early. “I like that it’s intimate,” Szar explains. “I’ve always found tighter spaces to be more conducive for a good show. There is a certain energy that’s hard to reproduce in a large space.”

Your next host is a local hero for many area comedians. Since 2010 he’s been working on his comedy, and started hosting open mics at the now-closed Connxtions Comedy Club. Last year he recorded a comedy album, Goldfish, at the Maumee Indoor Theater, and now he’s a host at Home Slice Comedy Night.

Please give it up for Keith Bergman!

Bergman has been around long enough to know how open mics work.

“So many external factors affect open mics, that’s why they tend to come and go,” he says. “It’s normal to periodically change up venues, nights of the week and formats to keep things fresh.” Bergman has performed in Toledo-based shows on rooftops, in bars, and now at a pizza place.

Those shows have come and gone, meaning “stage time has always been at a premium in Toledo,” Bergman relates.

“This makes our shows feel a little more important and meaningful. I’m always proud of the locals who step up on the stage, especially when audience members express how impressed they are with the quality of the show.”

What about me, Jon, the third host?

Well, I’ve never hosted my own mic before, and I’ve only been a comic for three years. Did you chuckle while reading this article? Then come out to Home Slice Comedy Night where I work with the funniest people I know to entertain you.

Did you hate this piece? Well, if you’re funnier than me, we’ve got seven open spots every week for you to prove it. I hope to see you there.

Thanks, and have a great night! And don’t forget to tip your servers.

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I feel good about it, because you’re the first audience that can’t heckle me.

Recently there has been a dearth of venues that host stand-up comedy in Toledo. That’s why a few interested local comics, Mike Szar, Keith Bergman, and I, started looking for a new place to test our jokes. We found it in Downtown Toledo at Homeslice Pizza, now home to a weekly open mic every Thursday. Let me introduce you to my co-hosts.

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Author and US Army veteran J.D. Vance grew up in Middletown, Ohio and later wrote a juggernaut of a memoir about his working-class roots called Hillbilly Elegy. His unflinching look at the socalled American Dream from the perspective of a segment of the populace often marginalized or ignored attracted champions and detractors on both sides of the political aisle. Vance doesn’t shy away from telling the painful truth about his upbringing and the lives of the people around him and, love or hate the book, Hillbilly Elegy is an unforgettable piece of work. Hear Vance discuss Hillbilly Elegy at Bowling Green State University as part of its Common Read author presentation program. Registration is required. 7pm. Wednesday, November 29. BGSU’s Bowen-Thompson Student Union, 806 Ridge St., Bowling Green. 419-372-9000. bgsu.edu Free —JW

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Poets, writers, slam artists and verbal fencers will test their lingual mettle during the third and final round of SLAM! Battle of the Stages. You don’t need to be a slam artist or vocabulary viceroy to participate, but simply be ready to breathe inspiration into the listeners with what ignites you. Entry is $10, with the winner receiving a $400 cash prize. Only 16 slots remain so don’t hesitate to claim your place on the stage to lay down some lyrical fire. 9:30-11:30pm. Friday, December 1. $5/general admission. $10/vendor tables. The Peacock Cafe, 2007 Monroe St., 419-241-8004. For more info, see the Facebook event.

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How do successful people stay successful? Discover the habits of successful people, by setting and following steps to realize your dreams.

To develop a plan to prevent you from being stuck on the sidelines, Michael E. Carter’s newest book, Think Like It: When Failure is Not an Option, uses practical stories and personal experiences to ask readers one simple question: are you ready for your greatest potential?

If so, meet Carter, a self-empowerment specialist and urban-thought architect, and learn what to do next during a release party for Think Like It. 8pm. Friday, November 24. $20, which includes an autographed copy of the book, along with several other discounts and promotions. Space is limited. Praise City, 1611 Arlington Ave., 419-381-6714. facebook.com/michaelecarterjr —EH

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CITY PAGES Tatum’s Town Honoring Toledo as a stomping ground for jazz

By Audrey Blaufuss

Jazz historian and fanatic Bob Dietsche grew up in Toledo to the rhythms and blues of jazz. Now residing in Portland, Oregon, he dedicated his passion for jazz to capturing the life and history of the genre in Tatum’s Town, which came out this past April. The book contains a collection of stories that tackle forgotten musicians, clubs of all different varieties, and a soul familiar to any lover of jazz, Toledo.

When the love began

Dietsche recalls spending much of his youth at Seligman’s Record Bar (formerly at 1234 Sylvania Ave., now closed), collecting all the jazz albums he could gather, and his grandmother being the first to expose him to the genre.

“My grandmother took me to Disney’s Make Mine Music and the last part of the film featured jazz with animated cats jitterbugging to Benny Goodman,” says Dietsche. “I was only 8 and I could feel the juices.”

Uncovering the history

Covering the period from 1915 to 1985, Tatum’s Town provides a rich lesson on the beginnings of jazz in Toledo. Vital to every musician is a swinging place to play and throughout the book, we learn all about the clubs, from the three-story mansion Chateau de la France, tucked away in the woods off Dorr Street, to the longest-running club, Rusty’s, where all the greats played. If there was one club he could go back to today, Dietsche says that it would be The Jail.

The Jail on Jefferson Avenue was the most bizarre. He writes, “Waitresses in convict stripes and pillbox hats brought the succulent fried chicken and cheese bread, on cardboard plates.

No silverware was allowed.”

Another rowdy spot was Chicken Charlie’s on Lafayette Street where fights would break out regularly.

Despite that, it was one of Art Tatum’s favorite places to play. One iconic jazz venue that Dietsche visited in his youth was Centennial Terrace, which still packs the house. “The first time I went to Centennial was a dream. The big outdoor ballroom was beautiful and I think Woody Herman played that night.”

Recalling the Forgotten

If you ask the jazz lovers of Toledo today about some of the greats, they’d probably mention Claude Black, the other half of the infamous Murphy’s night club duo. Others would note Helen O’Connell and Mary Ann Russo for their powerhouse vocals, or El Myers or Floyd “Candy” Johnson.

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Before becoming an author and a historian, Bob Dietsche was just a young kid in Toledo falling in love with jazz.

Dietsche writes about all of them and many more.

The most underappreciated was the fantastic, yet tragic, Arv Garrison. “I started with Arv Garrison as the focus of the book rather than Art Tatum. His story is new and sad.” After spending two days interviewing Garrison’s wife, Dietsche’s narrative sounds more like that of a close friend than a researcher.

Known for his guitar playing, Garrison was often compared to Django Reinhardt. Born and raised in the Glass City, Garrison made a name for himself after teaching his wife Vivian Garry to play the bass. With the help of a piano player, they formed the Vivian Garry Trio and performed all over from NYC’s famous 52nd Street to the buzzing jazz scene in Los Angeles.

He had all the makings to be a true star, even recording with Charlie Parker. But due to epilepsy, his wife abandoning him, and his tragic drowning in Centennial Quarry, Garrison never got the notoriety he deserved. Hardly mentioned previously, his story and many others are memorialized in this collection.

Tatum’s legacy

Dietsche begins the book with a cast of characters to help keep the names of all the musicians straight.

But no one can forget Art Tatum.

Playing his favorite tune, “Tiger Rag,” on an old church piano, his legacy began when he was only 15. Every artist that crossed paths with him knew he was untouchable, as they were mesmerized, watching him play effortlessly with independent hands.

In Tatum’s Town, Dietsche follows Tatum’s life and how he laid the foundation of jazz in the Glass City by making Toledo the place to play for many upcoming jazz artists.

Tatum’s Town is available to buy through most online retailers.

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Saturday 11.25

Crafts for Christmas - The Toledo Craftsman’s Guild’s annual winter spectacular is here, with crafts, gifts, and decorations perfect for the holiday season. There will be a collection for Toys for Tots. 10am-5pm Saturday, November 25. 11am-4pm Sunday, November 26.

Lucas County Recreation Center, 2901 Key St., 419-842-1925. toledocraftsmansguild.org. Free

Sunday 11.26 Art BazaART - The Collingwood Arts Center hosts their first ever BazaART, featuring local artists and artisans of all mediums displaying and selling their wares. Still accepting artist table reservations. 1-4pm. Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd., 419-244-2787. facebook.com/CollingwoodArtsCenter. Free

Wednesday 11.29 Paint & Pound for Pups - Customize and beautify a wood sign at this event supporting Toledo’s Pet Bull Project. Complimentary snacks and cash bar. Must sign up by 9am Monday, November 27. 6:30-9:30pm. $65. Board & Brush Sylvania, 6725 W. Central Ave., Suite N. 419-245-8516. boardandbrush.com

Thursday 11.30 Soap Make & Take Frankincense & Myrrh with Donna - Learn how to make your own 100% natural cold process soap, and take home a 5oz. bar at the end of the workshop. Registration required.

6-8pm. Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, 19255 W. Portage River S. Rd., Elmore.

419-862-3182. schedel-gardens.org

Friday 12.1 Resin Collage Pendants Class - Learn to make collage pendants in resin, one for you and one for a special gift. All materials provided, but feel free to bring your own paper or inclusions. 7-9pm. $30.

Art & Soul in Cricket West, 3142 Markway Rd. Text 734-751-2698 to reserve your spot. facebook.com/ArtandSoulToledo Glass Art Workshop: BlownOrnament Create a beautiful glass ornament for your tree, under the guidance of an instructor.

6-7pm. $30/members, $40/non-members.

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

Saturday 12.2 Decorative Painting: Poppies on Board - Learn a variety of techniques and create a special piece using a board and acrylic paints. 10am-12:30pm Saturday, December 2 and 9. $65. Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St., 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

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Wine Glass Painting - Donna Ebert instructs as you paint a set of two wineglasses with a beautiful flower design that decorates both the inside and the outside of the glasses.

Registration required. 2:30-5pm. $37.

The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St., 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com Scott Phillips - Star of PBS’ The American Woodshop Scott Phillips will be doing a woodworking demonstration, Q&A, and photo opportunity at Toledo Woodcraft. His show has been broadcasting for over 25 years. 10am3pm. Toledo Woodcraft, 5311 Airport Hwy., 419-389-0560. woodcraft.com Free Workshop Weekend 1: Roadside Basics - This winter workshop covers basic bicycle maintenance and adjustments. Come with your bike or just to listen. Feel free to BYOB. 7:30-9pm. $10-$20 recommended donation. Toledo Bikes, 1114 Washington St., 419-386-6090. toledobikes.org

Sunday 12.3 Tours de Noel - Tour four beautiful houses in the OWE, then stop by the Gift Boutique, grab a snack or coffee, and explore Old West End Antiques. Noon-7pm. $12/presale, $15/ day of, $5/single house ticket. Historic Old West End Neighborhood. 419-244-4921. womenoftheoldwestend.com Make Your Own Mala Bead Necklace Use semiprecious stones to represent the seven chakras in a necklace. Beka Sheehan leads this workshop to help deepen your meditation practice. 2-4pm. $25. Yogaja Yoga in Cricket West, 3145 W. Central Ave., 567-316-0269. yogajayoga.com Pastel Workshop - Learn about color, composition, and technique at this relaxed pastel landscape workshop for artists of any level. Some materials required, check online for list. Registration required. 12:30-4:30pm. $45. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St., 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

Tuesday 12.5 Woodburned Box - Alissa Cox leads this class, where you’ll create a woodburned box using pyrography. All materials provided. 6pm. $30. Hands-On Studio at Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr., 419-902-6800. facebook.com/HandsOnStudio Inking Christmas Ornaments with Maggie - A fun evening of experimenting with alcohol inks on glass ornaments. You’ll take five unique pieces home when you’re done. 7-9pm. $35. Art & Soul in Cricket West, 3142 Markway Rd. Text 419-242-6264 to reserve your spot. facebook.com/ArtandSoulToledo

ONGOING Call For Entries: Glass City Film Festival - The third annual Glass City Film Festival is now accepting original submissions through December 22. Short and featurelength films are welcome, including narrative, documentary, and animation. The extended deadline will be February 2, 2018. All rules and submission information can be found at glasscityfilmfest.com.

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ART TO HEART Developing Connections

Dickerson limits visual distractions by shooting most of his work in black and white: “When I’m really trying to focus on something, black and white is perceived better.

The viewer isn’t focusing on the color.”

Photographer dirtykics finds inspiration on the streets

By Athena Cocoves

“She doesn’t know I took that photo— and those are always the best ones,” says Dickerson. “I was in Chicago and it was windy. I was at this corner and I saw this woman.. she kept looking back and forth. You could tell something was on her mind. She had her back turned, but something told me she was going to turn around again. The moment she did, the wind happened to blow and I took that shot. It captured her mood. She was really looking for someone and couldn’t find them.”

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ive years ago, 35-year-old James Dickerson, aka dirtykics, was a short story writer looking for inspiration. Seeking curious characters, the Scott High School graduate picked up a camera and began walking local streets to capture details to use in his stories. It wasn’t long before he adjusted his focus.

“Everything I work on is a kind of escapism,” says Dickerson. “And photography came out of those character studies. I started paying attention to what was going on all around me.”

Making moments

It doesn’t take very long to notice a theme in Dickerson’s street photography. Featuring portraits of strangers he meets on the streets, his photos are subdued, often in a hazy black and white, capturing a specific and consistent mood. His subjects are vulnerable and open, if only for a brief moment.

“I have a very raw way of doing things,” explains Dickerson. “I capture the person in whatever state they’re in, and hopefully the viewer will be able to understand the mood.”

It’s hard not to. His subjects are relatable— caught in fleeting moments of intimacy, showing hesitant smiles or lost in long stares, they are recognizably undecided, thoughtful, emotional and candid. To capture those moments, Dickerson approaches people he finds interesting.

“I enjoy talking to people. I’m incredibly shy most of the time, but it’s important to have a conversation to know what they’re going through. It helps to listen to get photography that is a bit more meaningful,” he says. “I don’t try to exploit anyone’s weaknesses. I am

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Toledoan James Dickerson started taking photos as a character study for his short stories— but now, he uses photography to tell his stories. looking for characters. You can tell that some people are in a delicate situation.

You see that often in Toledo. I’d never want anyone to feel like I’m putting them on display for pity.”

Timing is everything

While public’s access to capturing images has increased with smart phones and digital cameras, Dickerson’s interest is in analog photography.

“Technology spoils you. When I was shooting with a digital camera, I would just snap away,” reflects Dickerson.

“Sometimes better to do things by hand and not have a whole stack of tools to choose from. I’m a patient person. I never felt that connected to digital photos because I was so quick with things.

When I started using film full time, I was able to develop the patience I enjoy about life. I don’t do any photo manipulation. I like to keep things as raw as possible, and film lets me do that.”

Unlike digital, film is limited, which

Even in color, Dickerson’s photographs maintain a similarly muted mood: “I’ve been putting a focus on my color photography, but I try to approach things a little differently than when I have black and white film in my camera.

With color, I’m looking for certain things.” resources readily available to educate Dickerson embraces. His trusty Pentax himself about the craft. “When I want K2 camera allows twelve exposures per to learn something, I study it. I hovered roll— a restriction that forces him to be around forums, looked at people’s work, more intentional. read books, watched videos, trying to “It’s kind of cool being limited to learn as much as I could,” he says. twelve exposures. You’re not taking Finally ready to develop film, he was random shots, and it makes you a little apprehensive: “Fortunately, I came more disciplined,” he says, adding that across a bag full of undeveloped film at he practiced this intentional approach an estate sale and practiced with that, on a digital camera. “When I was shootbut I completely destroyed a lot of my ing with the digital camera and I would own rolls early on.” approach people, I’d only allow myself Five years later, he has his techniques to take one shot. I’d never look at the down. In May, 2017, Dickerson was the image when I was done. I’d just keep five recipients of The Arts Commiswalking. If I missed it, I missed it.” sion’s Accelerator Grant program and used his funding to explore the world Learning his own lessons of silver gelatin printmaking. While he Dickerson’s approach to his subjects hasn’t left behind his interest in writisn’t the only skill he cultivated on his ing short stories, he has strengthened own. Despite the technical rules, time his focus on photography and definitely requirements and chemistry involved doesn’t want to keep his knowledge a in developing film, the photographer is secret: “Any photographer who wants completely self-taught. to learn about the process, give me a “I spent a lot of late nights teaching shout through Instagram @dirtykics. myself. For about two months straight, I’d like to help other people who want to I was staying up until 2 or 3am after I get involved.” finished taking photos,” he remembers.

Fortunately, Dickerson has worked at To learn more about James Dickerson and see the Toledo Lucas County Public Library his work, visit dirtykics.com or for the past few years and used the instagram.com/dirtykics

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Get into the holiday spirit during Hudson Galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual Cool Yule Exhibit.

Since 2009, Hudson Gallery has showcased buyable wares from local artists that are perfect for gift-giving. This year, see local jewelry

by Ohio artists such as L. Sue Szabo, Regina Jankowski, Katy Mims (South Paw Studios) and more. Celebrate the first night of this two-day exhibit during the Red Bird Art Walk. 5-8pm.

Friday, December 1. 11am-3pm. Saturday. December 2. Hudson Gallery, 5645 Main St., Sylvania.

419-885-8381. hudsongallery.net Free

Holidays in the Artist Village

See works by the hundreds of members of 15 resident organizations in the Artist Village at the Toledo Botanical Gardens during the annual Heralding the Holidays showcase. Shop for unique homemade gifts from glass artists, painters, photographers, potters, jewelers, fiber artists, wood carvers and more. Pick up natural items, like herbs, spices, wreaths and greenery arrangements, as holiday lights guide you through the gardens to open artist studios.

Enjoy live demos and the chance to blow your own glass ornament, all weekend long. December 1-3. 5-9pm, Friday. 10am-5pm, Saturday. Noon-4pm, Sunday. Toledo Botanical Gardens, 5403 Elmer Dr., 419-536-5566. toledogarden.org Free

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Currently living in Washington D.C., Toledo native Sarah Thomas is coming home for the holidays and bringing her photography with her. Check out her newest body of work during her solo show at The Art Supply Depo, Framework with Pane: Solo Exhibition Reception for Sarah Thomas.

Enjoy champagne and light refreshments during the opening reception: 4-6pm on Friday, November 24. On view through January 31, 2018. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St., 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com Free

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Toledoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite twins have filled The Paula Brown Shopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gallery with works as colorful and original as their personalities.

See the psychedelic, humorous, vibrant and surreal paintings by Mark and Michael Kersey, aka MR. ATOMIC, in the gallery through February 2018. The Paula Brown Gallery, 912 Monroe St., 419-241-8100. paulabrownshop.com Free â&#x20AC;&#x201D;AC

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Long Time Coming

“No matter what you do. No matter where you go. No place can take the place of home,” Pilewski sings, ending the chorus of “Glass City Train.”

Toledo is important to Jake Pilewski.

“Where The River Flows” features our beloved, muddy Maumee River as the flowing focal center for the amalgamation of barbershop and Americana.

He’s not only a songwriter singing about the Glass City but also a resident with a podcast: The Snake Pit, with the tagline— “All things homegrown.” On the show, Pilewski hosts an eclectic mix of artistic guests from the 419 to talk about their craft and answer The First Five: first record, first live concert, dream collaboration, craft-related humbling experience and pet peeve.

The show is in its second season, with 32 episodes available for streaming pleasure. While he mostly hosts guests who are musicians, expect to hear from Toledo’s creatives from all walks of life.

An Audible Smorgasbord

If you’ve been around Toledo in the past few years, you’ve probably heard Jake Pilewski’s music. He’s been playing around town for at least a decade with his unique mix of originals and covers as a solo artist or in various local bands.

“It’s been a long time coming,” Pilewski said of Between Then & When, his first recording under the moniker Jake & the Venom. The album, released in September, is available on all major platforms.

Between Then & When’s 10 songs are diverse, separated by style and time.

“Every song is almost in a different genre,” Pilewski said, adding that the songs were written over a number of years. “It was a process where I wrote about two songs a year. In total, I wrote about thirty songs for this album.”

It takes a lot of talent to be that limber musically, to keep the span of years separating the writing of the songs from becoming a distraction.

“I wrote the first two-thirds of ‘The Problem Wasn’t Me’ when I was 19,” Pilewski said of the album’s closing song. “The ending instrumental piece I wrote when I was 22. I’ll be 33 in December.”

Despite the gulf of time, the record is both catchy and mature. No juvenile squandering of unrequited love or overindulgent lyrics of purple prose here, folks. The album twists and turns: from prophetic meditations to Motown; ’70sinspired radio gold to polished barbershop harmonies and doo-wop, and all in under 45 minutes. For all the sonic diversity, the record is fluid and cohesive.

“When The Sky Falls Down,” the record’s opening track, is a melodic discourse on information dissemination.

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Jake & the Venom in the Snake Pit

By A.S. Coomer

Hot off the heels of a newly released album, Toledoan Jake Pilewski stays busy with the second season of his podcast, The Snake Pit. The songwriter explains the song was about what we’re told by the media and social networking and the effect on our relationship with the world.

Sound too political for you? Don’t worry. Being the professional, Pilewski dresses the medicine up with the sweetest coating. Between Then & When is sonically captivating, an audible smorgasbord with something for everyone. The album has beautiful vocal harmonies, including several tracks of self-harmonizing, as well as wonderful instrumentation, including features from prominent local talent such as Jeff Stewart, Joe Woods, Petr Kharchenko, and John “Trumpet Johnny” Grafing.

Preaching love and understanding while leaving room for the in-between, “Nobody Lives Forever” tells us “love has got some answers” but “happiness is measured by the choices we make.”

“Follow Me Down” touches on the epidemic of heroin use; a danceable portrait of the user’s struggle with addiction. “Never Get Away” is the haunted artist looking bleary-eyed in the mirror and ruminating on what he sees. “Moth of Hucker” is the snake eating its tail; a food-chain of melody punctuated with a reverb-soaked whistling that’ll echo around your head for days.

The genres may be multitudinous but the sound of the record is unified.

Pilewski’s distinctive songwriting, a polished mixture of raw emotion and pop sensibility, and his vocal delivery, smooth yet dynamic, are the ties that bind the package together.

The Clarence Smith Community Chorus Presents

A A Communtiy Communtiy Celebration Celebration of of Christmas Christmas

Saturday, Dec. 2nd - 6pm

Franciscan Center, Lourdes University 6832 Covent Blvd. Sylvania OH

Featuring: Featuring:

The Clarence Smith Community Chorus Voices at BGSU Voices of Harmony (Male Barbershop Quartet) Ballet Folklorico Imagenes Mexicans CJ Manning, Jazz Saxophonist ,! % (ƫ .0ƫ 4$% %0ƫ 5ƫ + (ƫ .0%/0/ƫđƫąġĆčăĀ,)

Tickets: $15

You may purchase tickets at the door or online after Oct. 30

For more information contact: 419.283.1434 or 419.243.1958 www.CSCChorus.com or Facebok: Clarence Smith Community Chorus

For more information about Jake Pilewski, including links to the Snake Pit Podcast and Between Then & When, visit jakepilewski.com.

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Highlighted events indicates our picks for the week

wed, NOV 22 ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Fleetwood’s Tap Room: Acoustic DC

ROCK, POP

Bar 145: Noisy Neighbors Ye Olde Durty Bird: The New Fashioned Hollywood Casino: Journey Tribute The Rock Show The Blarney: Bridges Village Idiot: The Nylon Twos Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Arctic Clam

Barr’s Public House: Jason Hudson Duo Mail Pouch Saloon: Fish Fisher

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jeff Stewart Music Go Round: Up Close Concerts presents: Ben Stalets

ROCK, POP

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

Ye Olde Cock ‘n Bull: Sugar Pax Table Forty4: The Bridges Ye Olde Durty Bird: Kids With Knives Bar 145: The Junk Swig: Screams & Whispers Hollywood Casino: Foreigner Tribute Hot Blooded The Blarney: The 25’s

ALTERNATIVE, PUNK

COUNTRY & BLUEGRASS

NINE at Hensville: Elixer Barr’s Public House: Day Before Thanksgiving Party with Picking Kelley

Frankies Inner City: Dream.Repair Release Show with Alchemy 33, Seven Circle Sunrise, Hero’s Revival, Jeffrey Oliver Ottawa Tavern: Bone Folder, Nailed Through, Tugboat, Skin Forest Howards Club H: Casket Co, Harlow Bruce Vermett, Felonious Assault, Black Order

OTHER

COUNTRY & BLUEGRASS

ALTERNATIVE, PUNK Ottawa Tavern: Emo Night

Bier Stube: Name That Tune, Karaoke & Lip Syncing Pat & Dandy’s: Name That Tune

THURS, NOV 23 ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Ye Olde Cock ‘n Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes

ROCK, POP

Ottawa Tavern: WHAM! A Very Thankful ‘80s Night featuring DJ Freddy Crewga Howards Club H: The Patient Zeros

ELECTRONIC, HIP HOP, EXPERIMENTAL Bar 145: Dj ADubb

OTHER

Papa’s Tavern: Open Jam Bier Stube: Karaoke & Lip Syncing

FRI, NOV 24 ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Majestic Oak Winery: Bob & Trez Bozo’s Bar & Grill: Duet To-It Ye Olde Cock ‘n Bull: Barile & May Village Idiot: Andrew Ellis and Friends Sodbuster Bar: Fish Fisher Howards Club H: Bowling Green Album Release with Corduroy Road Mail Pouch Saloon: James Adkins

ROCK, POP

Shawn’s Irish Tavern: Johnny Rod Table Forty4: The Bridges Ye Olde Cock ‘n Bull: Beg to Differ NINE at Hensville: Rick Caswell Bar 145: Fu5ion Hollywood Casino: Jedi Mind Trip The Blarney: Nine Lives Culture Clash Records: The Crashlanders, Salvadore Ross, Wild Savages

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

Barr’s Public House: Zach Kruez Trio Ye Olde Durty Bird: The Good, The Bad, & The Blues

ALTERNATIVE, PUNK

Frankies Inner City: Thankful for NuMetal Bash with The Harbor Divide, Frosted Tips & the Jean Coes, Hence the Wolves, Second String Hero Ottawa Tavern: My Hated Friend, The Lonely Friends, The Exhaust Pipes

Village Idiot: Kentucky Chrome

OTHER

Stranahan Theater: Disney In Concert: The Nightmare Before Christmas with TSO Bier Stube: Karaoke & Lip Syncing

SUN, NOV 26 ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Art and Performance Center of West Toledo: Up Close Concerts presents: James Adkins

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

Village Idiot: Jazz With Bob Rex and Guests Ye Olde Durty Bird: Joe Boes & His Noble Jones

Pub at Paula Brown Shop: Kim Buehler Duo Ye Olde Cock ‘n Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes Barr’s Public House: John Barile & Bobby May The Blarney: Kyle Smithers

ROCK, POP

Swig: Kaiden & Big C

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

Manhattan’s: Jason Quick Solo Ye Olde Durty Bird: Ben Maloney Trio

ELECTRONIC, HIP HOP, EXPERIMENTAL Village Idiot: Wanyama Bar 145: Dj ADubb

OTHER

Stranahan Theater: Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis Papa’s Tavern: Open Jam Bier Stube: Karaoke & Lip Syncing

FRI, DEC 1

OTHER

ROCK, POP

Mad Anthony’s: Radiation Blues Band Memorial Benefit Concert with Sixth Edition, Killer Flamingos, Quartet Bernadette, Radiation Blues Band, Grape Smugglers Village Inn: Bobby May’s Open Jam Bier Stube: Open Jam Night

MON, NOV 27 ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Ye Olde Durty Bird: The New Mondays with Tim Oehlers Bronze Boar: Kyle Smithers

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

Village Idiot: Frank May and Friends Stranahan Theater: Joe Bonamassa in Concert

TUES, NOV 28 ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Ye Olde Cock ‘n Bull: Not Fast Enuff Toledo Museum of Art: It’s Music | Jacob Sigman Table Forty4: Last Born Sons Village Idiot: Angela Perley and the Howlin’ Moons Bier Stube: The Cheeks Bar 145: Brighton Boys

ALTERNATIVE, PUNK

Civic Music Hall: Guttermouth, Koffin Kats, The Atom Age, Gallows Bound Frankies Inner City: Sly Till I Die Christmas Bash with HiZe, Prime Suspects, Ninja 2 Chow, C Fifth, Flaco of 1837IzMee, DTS & Majik Duce, THC Ottawa Tavern: Funkwagon, Focus Free, Cactus Jack Howards Club H: American Spirits

ELECTRONIC, HIP HOP, EXPERIMENTAL

Rocky’s Bar: Kyle Smithers

Culture Clash Records: Ensh, Wave Garden, Rosebud

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

COUNTRY & BLUEGRASS

The Radisson at UT: Jazz@31Hundred with Gunnar Mossblad & Friends Ye Olde Durty Bird: Eric Brazier Trio

ALTERNATIVE, PUNK

OTHER

Bier Stube: Karaoke & Lip Syncing

wed, NOV 29 ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Local Thyme Whitehouse: Duet To-It Ye Olde Cock ‘n Bull: Danny Mettler

Saturday, 11.25 / Stranhan Theater Boys and girls of every age/Would you like to see something strange? If the answer is “Yes,” get thee hence to the Toledo Symphony Orchestra’s presentation of Disney in Concert: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. Come see the modern holiday classic film projected onto the big screen with the musicians of the TSO performing Danny Elfman’s unforgettable score live. Follow the misadventures of the Pumpkin King himself Jack Skellington as he leaves the boredom of Halloweentown to commandeer control of Christmas from “the Sandy Claws”— and the crazy antics that ensue. 8pm. Saturday, November 25. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., 419-246-8000. toledosymphony.com

ACOUSTIC, FOLK

The Frederick Douglass Community Center: Fundraising Concert for DJ Keith Success

OTHER

Majestic Oak Winery: Zak Ward The Claddagh: Duet To-It

THURS, NOV 30

Ye Olde Cock ‘n Bull: Barile and May Majestic Oak Winery: Carolyn Hock Sodbuster Bar: Scott Biddle & Nicole Koury Barr’s Public House: Jason Hudson Duo Mail Pouch Saloon: James Adkins

Frankies Inner City: Crowbar, Tombs, INCITE, Tricounty Terror, Blind Haven, Morkast

ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Bar 145: Ebony & Ivories Dueling Pianos Bier Stube: Name That Tune, Karaoke & Lip Syncing

ELECTRONIC, HIP HOP, EXPERIMENTAL

Swig: King Size Drag

SAT, NOV 25

OTHER

ACOUSTIC, FOLK

COUNTRY & BLUEGRASS

Bier Stube: Karaoke & Lip Syncing Boonie’s Roadhouse: Karaoke

Sodbuster Bar: Ragtime Rick & His Chefs of Dixieland

Jack is back!

Smoke Bar BQ: Mike Brown

OTHER

Huntington Center: Trans-Siberian Orchestra Village Idiot: Friday Matinee with the House Band Bier Stube: Karaoke & Lip Syncing Boonie’s Roadhouse: Karaoke

SAT, DEC 2 ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Bronze Boar: Duet To-It NINE at Hensville: Stella, Manley & Beagle

Give thanks

Saturday, 11.25 / Wesley’s Give thanks with a grateful heart during Reggae Night at Wesley’s, featuring Ras Akkurate. The Jamaican-born artist, now living in Toledo, will bring his signature sound to the stage for a seasonally ppropriate concert of uplifting music.

Go to ToledoCityPaper.com and read the interview with Ras from our 8-30-17 issue.

10pm-2am. Saturday, November 25. Wesley’s Bar, 1202 Adams St., 419-255-3333. wesleysbar.com Free

Electronic experiments

Friday, 12.1 / Culture Clash While pop music today wouldn’t be the same without electronic production, electronic production wouldn’t be the same without its experimental history. Hear three bands that get back to the avant-garde roots of electronic music when Ensh, Wave Garden and Rosebud play at Culture Clash. Headliner Ensh brings his distinct, synth and sample driven artpop sound down from Toronto to share the bill with local acts Wave Garden, the Krautrock-inspired modular synth duo of Jordan Halsey and Caleb Miller, and Rosebud, a noise project from Bone Folder frontman Ben Starrett. BYOB. Donations suggested for touring bands. 6-8pm. Friday, December 1. Culture Clash Records, 4020 Secor Rd., 419-536-5683. cultureclashrecords.com Free

Happy holidays, punk

Friday, 12.1 / Civic Music Hall Feeling a little angsty this holiday season? Between family, “friends” you haven’t seen in years and endless social obligations, we think you deserve to let loose. Take a break from the well-mannered festivities and head to the newly open Civic Music Hall (formerly Realm) for the Punk Rock Holiday Hootenanny. Browse vendors, boutique booths, tattoo artists and more as a seven-band line up plays music way grittier than Christmas carols. Hear Guttermouth (California), Koffin Kats (Garden City, MI), The Atom Age (California), along with Toledo’s own BATHHOUSEBETTY, The Dougouts, Tink and the Tanks, and The Essentials. $18/in advance. $20/at the doors). $23/under 21. Doors open at 6pm. Friday, December 1. Civic Music Hall, 135 S. Byrne Rd., 419-870-1898. facebook.com/civicmusichall —AC

Barr’s Public House: John Barile & Bobby May

Howards Club H: Rizzo Mail Pouch Saloon: Gene Zenz

ROCK, POP

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

Majestic Oak Winery: Slim Table Forty4: Not Fast Enuff Village Idiot: Jeremy Porter & the Tucos Fleetwood’s Tap Room: Caveman & Ryan Ye Olde Cock ‘n Bull: Zodiak Click Sodbuster Bar: Last Born Sons Bar 145: Faction

Franciscan Center at Lourdes: A Community Celebration of Christmas

ALTERNATIVE, PUNK

Frankies Inner City: homegrownups, Getting Out Alive, Hope for the Hollow, Rogue, Cherry Drive, Juxtapose

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Ottawa Tavern: Snowfox’s Winter Ball with Summer School, Bliss Nova, Light Horizon, Civil Hands, Whisper Disco, Emma Lee Blarney Irish Pub: GreenAcre Sessions (Funk)

OTHER

Southview High School: 5th Annual Holiday Hoopla Smoke Bar BQ: Dueling Pianos Bier Stube: Karaoke & Lip Syncing

SUN, DEC 3 ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Majestic Oak Winery: Bob Stevens Art and Performance Center of West Toledo: Up Close Concerts presents: Chloe Wagenhauser & Connor Ward

ROCK, POP

Stranahan Theater: Jim Brickman

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

Village Idiot: Jazz With Bob Rex and Guests

ELECTRONIC, HIP HOP, EXPERIMENTAL

OTHER

Lourdes: Handel’s Messiah Toledo Museum of Art: UT Concert Chorale Village Inn: Bobby May’s Open Jam Bier Stube: Open Jam Night

MON, DEC 4

OTHER

Trinity Episcopal Church: Glass City Singers Rocky’s Bar: Rocky’s Open Jam Hosted By Hazard and Sentle Bier Stube: Karaoke & Lip Syncing

WED, DEC 6

ACOUSTIC, FOLK

ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Bronze Boar: Kyle Smithers

Village Idiot: Andrew Ellis Music Go Round: Up Close Concerts presents: Orlando Finelli Ye Olde Cock ‘n Bull: Danny Mettler

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

Village Idiot: Frank May and Friends

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

TUES, DEC 5

Sodbuster Bar: Ragtime Rick & His Chefs of Dixieland

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

The Radisson at UT: Jazz@31Hundred with Gunnar Mossblad & Friends

ELECTRONIC, HIP HOP, EXPERIMENTAL

OTHER

Valentine Theater: The Ten Tenors, Home for the Holiday Bier Stube: Name That Tune, Karaoke & Lip Syncing

Frankies Inner City: RITTZ, Sam Lachow, Eric Biddines, MBK My Brothers Keeperl, Bolic of 1837izmee

Frankies Inner City: Ces Cru

Join us for our 2018 Season!

January 19 & 20 March 8, 9, 10,11 For More Information & Tickets, visit our website:

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The mane event

Typically, it’s fear that prompts a hair-raising response— but at the Mane Stage Hair Show, it will be excitement that lifts locks. See some of talented hairstylists mix fantasy and design to create incredible, gravity-defying looks during this showcase of skill, hosted by Fingaz, a celebrity hair stylist, TV personality and Toledo native, and Charmaine, from the VH1 show Black Ink Crew: Chicago. $65/VIP. $35/floor. $25/balcony.

7:30-10pm. Saturday, November 25. Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd., 419-215-9249. ariompro.com

Mind your holiday Manors

It isn’t quite the holiday season until the halls are decked in the iconic 32-room Manor House at Wildwood Metropark. For the last 40 years, volunteers have transformed the mansion so families can enjoy activities, decorations, hot cocoa and more during one of Toledo’s classic traditions. Last year, the Georgian Colonial home saw so many visitors that Holidays in the Manor House has been extended this year for an extra week. December 2-17.

Wildwood Preserve Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave., 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Free

Where all your friends will be

The night before Thanksgiving is one of the biggest bar nights of the year. Catch up with all your friends during The Night Before Thanksgiving on Adams. All the bars on the block will be bustling with locals and out-of-towners, offering specials to whet your whistle and get you ready to cure your forthcoming hangover with the next day’s meal.

Stop by The Attic for beer and drink specials starting at happy hour, holiday cocktails, and a special menu. Wesley’s will offer DJs, Georgjz will host a Tree Lighting Ceremony at 10:30pm, Bretz will only charge a buck for cover, and other bars will announce specials soon. Now that’s something to be grateful for. Wednesday, November 29. Adams Street, downtown Toledo. villageonadams.org —AC

Human Trafficking 101 Series - The final installment of the program, presented in conjunction with the Lucas County Human Trafficking Coalition, will bring awareness to this widespread issue. 7pm. Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd., Oregon. 419-259-5250. toledolibrary.org. Free

[misc.]

Shop the Block Holiday Stroll - Shop the block with Sophia Lustig Shops, and enjoy live music from the Kim Buehler Duo beginning at 5:30pm. 4:30-8:30pm. Paula Brown Shop, 912 Monroe St., 419-241-8100. paula-brown-shop.myshopify.com. Free

Saturday 12.2 [art] Annual Christmas Festival and Cookie Walk Come celebrate the holidays with the Annual Christmas Festival and Cookie Walk, which will feature crafters and vendors from around the area. 9am-2pm. Zion Lutheran Church, 8307 Memorial Hwy., Ottawa Lake, MI. 419-410-9380.

Zionlutheranottawalakemi.com

[advocacy] Toy-A-Thon 2017 - Bring a new, unwrapped toy or a cash donation to the Toy-A-Thon, where you’ll help make Christmas bright for children in need. 101.5 The River and 92.5 Kiss FM will be broadcasting the event. 10am-4pm. Franklin Park Mall, 5001 Monroe St., 419-473-3317. shoppingfranklinparkmall.com

[culinary]

Wednesday 11.22 [comedy] Thanksgiving Eve Comedy Show - Comedians Kool Keith & Darrell Banks headline of evening of laughs, music, food, drink, and fun. DJ Big Trav spins. 9pm-2am. $5 cover. Peacock Cafe, 2007 Monroe St., 419-241-8004. Check Facebook for details.

Thursday 11.23 [fitness] Dave’s Turkey Chase 5K - Get some exercise in so you don’t have to feel guilty about that Thanksgiving feast waiting at home! This annual fun run benefits local charities. 9am-noon. $30/ Turkey Chase, $15/1-mile walk, free/Kids Fun Run. WTOL11, 730 N Summit St., 419-248-1111. facebook.com/RunToledo

Friday 11.24 [sports] Michigan vs. Ohio: The Toledo War - In 1835, Michigan and Ohio battled for control of Toledo, and the rivalry continues today. Come learn about the history and cheer on your favorite team for the game! Register online. 6-7:30pm. $4 admission, free for members. Wildwood Preserve, 5100 W. Central Ave., 419-407-9790. metroparkstoledo.com

Saturday 11.25 [misc.]

with 60 lighted floats, plus an appearance by Santa. Parade starts at Anthony Wayne Trail & Ford St., ending at the Maumee Indoor Theater.

5pm. Uptown Maumee, various locations.

419-893-5805. maumeeuptown.com. Free

[community] Small Business Saturday - This weekend, celebrate Small Business Saturday by buying local in Toledo. Various businesses around town will be hosting events and special sales in honor of the loyal community customer base. The perfect chance to experience all the amazing cuisine, art, services, and culture that our area’s small businesses provide!

Monday 11.27 [nature] Winter Birds and Bird-Feeding - Enjoy an indoor presentation on a variety of winter birds you’ll be able to see in the area, and how to attract and properly feed them. Registration required. 6:30-8pm. Whitehouse Village Hall, 6925 Providence St., Whitehouse. 419-877-5383. whitehouseoh.gov.

Free

Thursday 11.30 [music] Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis - America’s beloved holiday music and multimedia tradition is coming to Toledo with Grammy-winner Chip Davis. 8pm. $55-$70.

Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., 419-381-8851. stranahantheater.org

Earnest Brew Works 1st Anniversary Party Join Earnest Brew Works in the taproom as they celebrate their first, successful year with food, drink, and friends. Special anniversary firkins Vanilla Spice Cake White Ale & Chocolate Cake Brown Ale will be tapped, and Earnest beers Evil Ernie Imperial Stout and Fat Bastard Wee Heavy Scottish-style Ale make their debut. 3pm.

Earnest Brew Works, 4342 S. Detroit Ave., 419-340-2589. earnestbrewworks.com. Free

Sunday 12.3 [advocacy] [culinary] Impact With Hope’s International Tea and Gingerbread Party - Build a gingerbread house, enjoy tea, food, and desserts, and check out the Christmas Shoppe for gifts and trinkets. Proceeds benefit those affected by the hurricanes. 12:303:30pm. $30/person or $50/Tea & Gingerbread House package. Hilton Garden Inn at Levis Commons, 6165 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg.

419-878-8548. impactwithhope.org

[misc.]

Tree Lighting & Holiday Open House - Providence Street and Waterville Street will be dressed to the nines for the holiday season during the decorating contest. Visit with Santa, enjoy a Holiday Open House with downtown businesses, watch a parade, listen to live music, and don’t miss the Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6pm. Begins at 3pm. Downtown Whitehouse. 419-877-5383. whitehouseoh.gov. Free

Maumee Holiday Light Parade - The Holiday Hustle 5K, musical entertainment, and activities will be followed by the amazing light parade

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Looking for a quick change of scenery and a taste of something different? Curious about our favorite events going on just a short drive from Toledo?

Visit toledocitypaper.com, or check out our sister publication, Current Magazine (covering Ann Arbor), at ecurrent.com, to explore film, art, music and more.

Here is a list of our top must-attend, out-of-town events:

A hoppy history

There’s a lot of talk today about about brewing beers and craft beers. But you don’t hear much talk about the history of beer. What is the backstory on that bubbly brew in your mug? Learn about the history of Michigan beers during Motor City Brew Tour’s Detroit & Ann Arbor Beer Books History Talk with Liberty Street Brewing Co. Stephen Johnson, author of Detroit Beer — A History of Brewing in the Motor City and owner of Motor City Brew Tours, will be joined by David Bardallis, the author of Ann Arbor— A Hoppy History of Tree Town Brewing. A book signing will follow the discussion. Pre-registration suggested. 7-8:30pm. Thursday, November 30. Liberty St. Brewing, 149 W. Liberty St., Plymouth, MI. 248-825-3085. motorcitybrewtours.com Free

One man’s trash…

… is another man’s comedic treasure. Discover VHS relics found at garage sales, thrift stores, warehouses and dumpsters from across the country during The Found Footage Festival. See a slate of unpredictable, bizarre, goofy and embarrassing videos as the touring show stops at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA) in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Curators Joe Pickett and Nick Prueher will provide live commentary during this cherry-picked showcase of their latest and greatest VHS finds. Ages 18+. $12. 8-9pm.

Friday, December 1. UICA, 2 Fulton St. W., Grand Rapids, MI. 616-454-7000. uica.org

Current literature

Our sister publication, Current, Ann Arbor’s arts and entertainment info source, has announced the winners of its annual Poetry and Fiction contest. Hear from the winning Washtenaw County wordsmiths at the Literati Bookstore, Ann Arbor’s hippest nook for bookworms, during Current Magazine’s Poetry & Fiction Party. Celebrate the submissions with readings by winners, as well as special guests Molly Raynor and Anthony Zick. If time permits, the evening will end with an open mic. Light appetizers and drinks. Readings start at 7pm. 6:30-8:30pm. Wednesday, November 29.

Literati Bookstore, 124 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor.

734-668-4044. ecurrent.com Free —AC

Tuesday 12.5 [misc.]

Flurries of Fun - St. Luke’s Auxiliary presents its 2017 Flurries of Fun fundraiser, where Imagination Station will demonstrate hands-on extreme science and Santa will make an appearance. Ticket includes meal, beverage, and all activities. 6-8pm. $8/ticket, free/2 and under. St. Luke’s Hospital Auditoriums A & B, 5901 Monclova Rd., Maumee. 419-893-5911. facebook.com/StLukesHospitalMaumee

Wednesday 12.6 [misc.]

YPAC Holiday Howler - The Young Professionals for Animals and Conservation host an evening of enjoyment with appetizers, a cash bar, a chance to interact with live animals, and learn about the program. Bring your recyclables for the Zoo’s TerraCycle program. 5:30-7:30pm. $10/person, free/YPAC members. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org/ypac

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Years lived in Toledo: 19 Occupation: Owner of Flying Rhino Coffee (& sometimes Chocolate)

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My story, in one sentence: Love brought me to Toledo where I have had opportunities to work and play resulting in the growth of good friends, wisdom and a deep spiritual connection.

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The best meal I had in Toledo was the half hog head at Degagé with five of my women friends.

Flower Day/Weekend at the Toledo Farmers’ Market is my favorite event of the year.

My favorite piece of local art is Judy Dilloway mural, on 11th and Adams St. The ode to the lateartist was painted by Maura Amato and some of Dilloway’s former students.

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I’m at my most calm in Toledo when I’m connecting to nature, art, or animals, like at the Toledo Zoo. The street I drive on/walk on most often is Adams St. in UpTown.

The best time I ever had in Toledo was at an outdoor Leon Russell concert in the parking lot at the old Westgate Shopping Center because I was new

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to Toledo, it was free, and [my late husband] Ralph and I were standing drinking beer arm in arm and feeling the music.

One thing I’ve always meant to do in Toledo, but haven’t, is sing in one of the big community choirs at Christmas.

If I could change one thing about Toledo, I would create more fun activities on the Maumee River. We are a river town but only a few events happen there.

Most of the time I forget I live near the River. Let’s create some fun events that involve our neighboring cities that are also on the River.

When I’m away from Toledo, I can’t wait to have fresh produce from my farmer friends!

If I knew I could get away with it, I would steal into the Fifth Third Field when it was closed on a warm summer night with a full moon on a Sunday when the bars are more quiet. I would sit in the middle of the field and take in the vast silence, and then I would probably meditate right there.

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When I’m craving sushi, I like to go to Kira Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi. When I’m craving Mediterranean, I like to go to Sidon’s or Beirut. When I crave Mexican, I like to go to San Marco’s downtown. When I’m gluten-free craving pizza, I get Marco’s Pizza— they have the best GF pizza (I’ve tried them all).

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If Toledo had a new motto, it would be “Crossroads of Diversity.”

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Dave’s Running Shop, in participation with WTOL 11 and FOX 36, will host their annual calorieburning event, the Turkey Chase 5K. Proceeds benefit several charities, including The Cherry Street Mission, Hospice of Northwest Ohio and Hannah’s Socks.

Even the younger crowd can get a leg up on the day with a free Kids’ Fun Run at 8:30am. Turkeys need not apply. Registration required.

5K: 9-10:30am. $35, plus $3 registration fee. 1 Mile Walk: 9:15-10:00am. $15, plus $2.50 registration fee. Thursday, November 23. WTOL 11, 730 N. Summit St., 419-882-8524. runtoledo.com

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Run, run, reindeer!

You’ve been listening to festive music and shopping for gifts. Maybe you’ve even watched a holiday movie or two. But nothing gets Christmas started like a run through the decorated streets of downtown Sylvania.

Ring in the season during Miracle on Main Street, which includes a 5K race and a kids’ fun run, hosted by Historic Sylvania. After the run, stick around for a parade, tree lighting and a visit from Santa himself. Registration required. 5K: 4-5pm. $30, plus $2.50 registration fee. Free Kids’ Fun Run: 5:30pm.

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Thursday 11.23 Pre- and Post-Turkey Burn - Get relaxed, healthy, and moving either before or after your Thanksgiving feast. Registration required. 9-10am Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24. Toledo Yoga, 4324 W. Central Ave., 419-531-0006. toledoyoga.com

Tuesday 11.28 Staying Tobacco Free - Need help staying away from tobacco? Come to this weekly support group, taking place in the Tobacco Treatment Center Conference Room. 6pm. Fallen Timbers Medical Center, 5757 Monclova Rd. Suite 28. 419-893-7848. Free

Saturday 12.2 Bach Flower Remedies - Lindsay Samuelson, ND, leads this workshop on the essence of flowers and the impact on our mental state. You’ll make your own 1oz blend to take home. 2-3:30pm. $25.

Yogaja Yoga in Cricket West 3145 W. Central Ave., 567-316-0269. yogajayoga.com

Dodge Rampage $1,000. Call 419-290-2040

2004 Volvo 2.5T V70 Wagon; white w/ natural leather 91 Ford custom van. Original 62K. interior; safe - comfortable - smooth; New tires, shocks, A-C 2 134, brake lines, belt, $5000. Call 419-290-5535 alternator, radiator and hoses. $4,500.

2004 Ford Focus - Sweet heat #419-352-3335 & Remote car starter $2000 OBO. Please call 419-309-5292 2002 Dodge Durango 168k,

4x4; Runs and drives. Can be seen at 1136 Shernan St, Toledo. Call 606-215-4755 2002 BMW K1200LT Motorcycle with Hannigan Trike conversion - Just over 60,000 miles. Excellent condition. Dealer maintained.

Asking $12,000. Offers considered. 734-7900390

MUSICIANS SEEKING Old School Drummer - Looking to join working 50s &

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50’s plus Acoustic/Electric Guitarist looking to Jam for love of music. Call Jeff (419) 262-2184 Lead guitarist seeks

working classic country or 50s/60s band. Please call 419-320-4925 or 419-472-4766

Drummer looking for band, also plays keyboard. 419-754-3030.

Experienced Bass Player - Looking for fill in work. Blues, Classic Rock, Country. Call 419-917-3507 From Classic Country to 50s & 60s Rock & Roll, Blues & Disco, this drummer’s resume

for rent

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FOR SALE Signature Leather Jacket - 2X, 5 sport embroidery sewn designs. Call for more info 419-699-3398 14k Medium sized ladies ring for sale. Made in 1940’s. Center white diamond plus 12 diamonds.

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Services FREE, Health Consults. Contact Health Coach Joe. 419-346-5617.

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2015 Chevy Cruze LT; White; 16,900 miles; tinted windows; still under factory warranty; $13,400. Call 419-779-3857

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FREEWILL ASTROLOGY Week of November 16

ARIES (March 21-April 19):

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many people go fishing all their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after,â&#x20AC;? observed Henry David Thoreau. The spirit of Thoreauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s observation is true about every one of us to some extent, but his epigram is less true for you now than it has ever been. In the coming months, you will know exactly what you want.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20):

I predict that during the next ten months, you will generate personal power and good fortune as you ripen your skills at creating interesting forms of intimacy. Keep in mind: All relationships have problems. Every single one, no exceptions! So you should cultivate relationships that bring you useful and educational problems.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may be entertaining a

next ten months will be an ideal time to revise and revamp your approach to education. To take maximum advantage of the potentials, create a master plan to get the training and knowledge youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need to thrive for years to come. Once you get started, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll quickly find the process becomes easier and more pleasurable.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everything that can be invented has been invented.â&#x20AC;? - Charles H. Duell, Director of the U.S. Patent Office, 1899. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heavier-than-air flying machines are impossible.â&#x20AC;?

- Lord Kelvin, President, Royal Society, 1895. I hope Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve provided some evidence to convince you to be faithful to your innovative ideas and ignore the skeptics, Scorpio.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

conflicted internal dialog. Are you not sure what part of your my to trust? Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my advice: Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no rush to decide. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s healthiest for your soul is to bask in the uncertainty for a while.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The coming weeks will

be a favorable time to have fun fantasizing it your originsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; which can invigorate your spiritual health and attract good fortune into your life. What did you come to this earth to accomplish? Which of your innate potentials have you yet to fully develop, and what can you do to further develop them?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): I

predict that starting today and during the next ten months, you will learn more about treating yourself kindly and making yourself happy then you have in years. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the question I hope you will ask yourself every morning for the next 299 days: â&#x20AC;&#x153;How can I love myself with devotion and ingenuity?â&#x20AC;?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22): This may be the most

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):The

Studies show that a basketball player is most likely to succeed at a free throw if he shoots the ball underhanded, but nobody does because it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look cool. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s invoke this as a metaphor for your life: youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be more likely to accomplish good and useful things if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re willing to look uncool.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In 1991, Aquarius rock

star Axl Rose recorded the song â&#x20AC;&#x153;November Rainâ&#x20AC;? with his band Guns Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Roses. It had taken him eight years to compose it before he had to whittle it down from an 18-minute-long epic to a more succinct ballad.

You should strive to complete work on your personal equivalent of Axlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opus.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): When Thomas Edison was

49 years old, he met the young innovator Henry Ford, who later said Edison was the first person to give him any encouragement.

His approval â&#x20AC;&#x153;was worth worldsâ&#x20AC;? to him. I predict, Pisces, that you will receive comparable inspiration from a mentor or guide or teacher in the next nine months.

miscellaneous horoscope Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever created for you. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appropriate, given the fact that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a multifaceted quickchange artist these days. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are two oracles: 1. If the triumph you seek isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t humbling, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the right triumph. 2. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re given a choice between profane and sacred love, choose sacred.

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WORST. PUZZLE. EVER. Across 1. Model Upton 5. Yokohama product 11. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nothingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going right today,â&#x20AC;? briefly 14. Travel route with no other points 15. Rods 16. Catalan gold 17. Pigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request 18. He played Emiliano in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Viva Zapata!â&#x20AC;?

19. Mini thing 20. Brief openings 22. The Wildcats of the Big 12 Conf.

23. Twitter CEO Dorsey 24. Political commentator Olbermann 25. Ties 27. Philadelphia Soul league: Abbr.

28. Mouse drawn by Lucy Cousins 30. Computer-code abbr.

31. Ă&#x2030;mile who was nominated for the first and second Nobel Prizes for Literature 33. Turn bad 34. Without a trace 35. Quick temper 38. Scooped (out) 41. With a bug 42. Biotech companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s product 46. Actress Barrymore 47. Silvery fish 49. Line test?: Abbr.

50. Forestalled 52. Amherst college, briefly 54. String instrument played sitting down 55. Web portal with a period in their logo 56. Big bet 57. One card 58. Ironclad 60. IM initialism that probably isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening because then youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be away from the keyboard 61. Bring in

62. Pelicans group 63. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an ___â&#x20AC;?

64. Glazed chicken general 65. Look over carefully 66. Plant-to-be Down 1. Suicide bomber 2. Express regret over 3. Burrito ingredient 4. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A film is a terrible thing to wasteâ&#x20AC;? writer 5. Turntable specs 6. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Duh, shoulda thought of thatâ&#x20AC;?

7. Worst possible existence, in a meme, and a hint to six squares in this puzzle 8. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And howâ&#x20AC;?

9. Spoken 10. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hamiltonâ&#x20AC;? genius ___-Manuel Miranda 11. Bread made with olive oil 12. Purpose of a FedEx number 13. Office, e.g.

21. Omega, in physics 23. Teased 25. Christian in clothing 26. Myanmarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s neighbor 29. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shark Tankâ&#x20AC;? shark, for short 32. Under the covers 34. Legally invalid 36. Captainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wheel 37. Got out of town 38. GOP symbol 39. Daily grinds 40. Stick with 43. Parenthetical figure 44. Airbnb charge 45. Lunch heavy on the mayo 47. Packs away 48. Prom rental 51. Labyrinth solutions 53. Nilesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s off-screen wife on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Frasierâ&#x20AC;?

56. Arr. projections 58. BART stop 59. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Young Sheldonâ&#x20AC;? network

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Of all the signs in the zodiac, you Sagittarians are most likely to buy a lottery ticket that has the winning numbers. But youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also more likely than everyone else to throw the ticket in a drawer and forget about it, or else leave it in your jeans when you do the laundry, rendering the ticket unreadable. Please donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be like that in the coming weeks.

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Holiday WineFest 2017

Tecumseh, Michigan’s culinary hot spot— Evans Street Station— poured sips, samples and full glasses of over 60 wines from around the world during their annual wine tasting.

STYLE SENSE

By Megan Yasu Davis

Amaris Johnson

By Megan Yasu Davis

Crystal Davis and Justin Odom.

Shelley Lim, Elizabeth Briegel Kennedy and Paula Holtz.

Kathy Lucha, Janis Montalvo, Thomas Lucha, Elisabeth Montalvo and John Aylward.

Maker’s Mart: Holiday Edition 2017

A night of wine tasting, silent auction bidding, dinner, dancing, and of course the legendary live wine auction, to benefit Mobile Meals of Toledo.

There’s nothing like a quiet evening to relax under a clear sky with platinum stars glowing upon us. During this season, those nights are fewer, but still amazing. Enter Amaris Johnson whose blessed hands create amazing nail designs at Platinum Sky Spa during the week and and tickle the ivories on Sundays as her church’s organist. Her sparkle and shine are harmonious with each outfit she chooses from the crown of her head to the soles of her feet and even at her fingertips.

Being a woman and an organist must take some strategic planning where attire is concerned. How do you decide what to wear?

It is a little difficult at times because I like to wear different styles. Being that I am in the front of the church, I try to be modest so that people can focus on God and not me, but I still maintain my style. With that being said, I have an outfit for every occasion: Sunday morning, work attire, and Friday night date night!

Holley Jackson with Ryan and Shawna Towns.

You change your hair often. Does your hairstyle tell you what outfit you’ll wear or vice versa? I do change my hair often and yes my outfits are based upon my hair. For example, a pixie cut hairstyle would look really nice with a cute fit and flare cocktail dress.

Maya Ruswinkle and Savannah Nine.

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Stephanie Low, Sarah Narburgh and Gabriela Facchini.

As a nail technician, you are creative with designs for your clients, do you use this same approach when selecting pieces for your wardrobe? I actually do! With doing nails, you can put a color with another color and come out with a beautiful design. It’s the same with clothes. A blouse with a pair of jeans or a pencil skirt can change the entire look.

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What are your favorite local places to shop for clothes and accessories? My favorite store would be Bag Me on Dorr Street ner Reynolds. It’s a small boutique that ranges in sizes from petite to plus sizes.

What’s one accessory you can’t go without?

The one accessory I cannot go without probably isn’t considered an accessory. I can’t go without lashes! They are addictive, and once you start wearing them, you can’t stop.

If you sat down at the organ today and began writing a song about your personal style, what would its title be and in what key? I think the title of my song would be “The Curvy Diva” and I would put it in the key of A. What’s your shoe preference, stilettos, wedges or flats? Always heels. I have more heels than I do regular shoes!

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