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Vol. 14 • Issue 15

Adams Street Publishing Co. If you could design your own t-shirt, what would it say?

Publisher/Editor in Chief

Collette Jacobs (cjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) i have issues

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UPDATES IN LOCAL BUSINESS

I have a major complaint here in Toledo about the TARTA bus system.

I am a regular passenger and I am fed up with what’s been going on around town. Today, for example, it was storming like nobody’s business. The bus is coming and it passes me by with the bus driver waving his hands in the air as if he can't do a thing about it. Reason being, orange construction barrels do not permit drivers to pick passengers up “for their safety” in construction areas.

What are we as passengers supposed to do?! Walk all the way home? Spend $20 to $30 for a cab?! I am soaked and I am pissed.

I ride the bus from downtown to the Heatherdowns/Key area to get to work.

These orange barrels and cones at construction sites have left people standing at the bus stop as drivers zoom right on by.

What if there was an emergency and your only means of transportation depends on you getting on that bus and making it on time? Too bad, you’re screwed — because Mr. Driver isn’t allowed to pick you up at your stop.

I’ve been riding the bus for years now because I cannot afford a vehicle. Bus drivers have jobs because of people like myself. If I had a car I wouldn’t have to

Enjoy modern styling in a historic venue when Kevin Charles Productions, a premiere full-service salon, opens their newest location in downtown Sylvania next month. The architecturally beautiful new spot will focus exclusively on specialty parties (like bridal showers) while the current salon, at 6626 Monroe St, will continue to offer a full line of services. 5649 Main St. (next to J & G Pizza Palace). 419-882-3400. www.kevincharlesproductions.com

worry about wrapping my entire daily schedule around the bus. Believe me, if you haven’t ridden a bus, please do it.

Leave your keys at home, plan your life around a bus — which is often not on time — and take a ride. Stand outside in the blazing 80 to 90 degree weather, have people stare at you like you’re homeless or about to carjack them, and then board that puppy.

They make it seem so glorious in the advertisements, but believe me, it’s not.

Glass City Cupcake Factory is joining in on the gourmet sweets craze starting Sat., July 28 with non-traditional offerings like ancho chile pepper cupcakes. Look out for vegan and glutenfree goodies, too. 3344 Secor Rd. (in the same plaza as Cafe Marie).

—Earl D. Shelton

via e-mail

Editor’s note: We called Steve Atkinson,

Black Kite Coffee is bringing locally-owned cups of caffeinated goodness, tasty sweet and savory goods (pork and kimchi empanadas, anyone?), and black-clad baristas to their new Old West End cafe.

2499 Collingwood. Facebook.com/ BlackKiteCoffee/info.

TARTA’s marketing director, to find out the official policy regarding those everpresent orange barrels. “Typically we will stop at the closest intersection that doesn’t have construction,” Atkinson said. No automobiles are allowed to stop in a construction zone. “[We do] what we can to best accommodate [passengers] without making an unsafe stop within a construction zone.” Atkinson said the construction zone changes are noted on TARTA’s website.

An update in Dorr St. and Secor Rd. makeover news: bookstore giant Barnes & Noble has opened in the University of Toledo's Gateway Project. The two-story location is the third edition of the franchise in the city. Corner of Dorr St. and Secor Rd. www.barnesandnoble.com.

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Shoe in

Stikii Shoe Company has kicked off the Red, White and Shoe Drive in an effort to collect Toledoans’ gently used adult and children’s shoes and redistribute them to those in need. “The shoes that are stuffed in the back of the closet that you didn’t even mow the lawn Tony Martinez (left), marketing manager, and Joe Chew, owner, CEO and inventor of Stikii in yet — those are the shoes we’d like to see on other people’s feet,” says Stikii marketing manager Tony Martinez. Tie the shoe strings of donated shoes together or place the pairs in grocery bags and drop them off in the boxes labeled Red, White and Shoe Drive at all Computer Discount, Stikii and Toledo Chuck E. Cheese locations through Labor Day. 419-720-8322. stikii.com. —AO

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Wishing for more

Spend a fine evening and do a little bit to make some dreams come true for children with life-threatening illnesses, as the Make-aWish Foundation and Applebee’s present the annual Make-a-Wish Gala on Wednesday, August 8. 27 local restaurants will give live cooking demonstrations, with plenty of food for all. Bid on silent auction items donated by area businesses, including furniture, artwork and gift cards to local favorites like The Andersons and Claddagh. At $10 per person, it’s more affordable than many similar benefits, but just as much fun. “I’m on a mission,” says tireless organizer Lynne Carroll. “I want to grant as many wishes as possible.” With a good turnout, she’s hoping to provide for four or five children. “Miracles do happen every day,” she says. $10 donation required at the door. 6-8:30pm. Holland Gardens, 6530 Angola Rd., 419-244-9474. —MD

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Seed sharing

Coworking gains momentum downtown

by Julian Garcia The traditional office workplace can be stifling not only physically but also creatively (Of course, that’s certainly not the case here at Adams Street Publishing!). Coworking has become a progressive alternative. A shared office space for independent workers, coworking helps reinvigorate freelancers and serves as an incubator for creative problem solving and collaboration. Seed Coworking, 25 South St. Clair St., is one of the latest such hubs in Toledo. Located in the Warehouse District, the newly renovated facility provides a unique environment for professionals to work independently or share ideas and resources with others.

Seed is aiming to grow into a coworking community, according to its founders Jamie Wright, Gene Powell and Don Miller. The self-confessed “cool tech nerds” are all presidents of different local technology companies who think outside the limited confines of the traditional cubicle and want to encourage collaboration and networking between individuals and technology businesses. Seed has wi-fi, a crisp modern layout with open office space, a conference room and a cool kitchenette.

Anyone interested in utilizing the facility can stop in and check it out before deciding to become a member. Membership fees provide access to the space ranging from 24/7 to one day a month and are priced from $25-$175 monthly with no longterm obligations. Members also get the opportunity to attend networking events like poker or movie nights.

For more information or to become a member visit www.seedcoworking.com or call 419-407-6199.

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Gene Powell, Don Miller, and Jamie Wright (above), creators of Seed Coworking, and the space where freelance creative types thrive (below)

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Loud and proud

Toledo Pride Executive Director Lexi Staples chats with TCP about the August 11 festival By Alia Orra Lexi Staples, as serious as she is funny, peppers conversations covering topics from pub stories to social justice with the word “dude.” The owner of the lesbian pub club OutSkirts with the surfer accent is also at the helm of Toledo Pride, the celebration of the LBGTQA community (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and allied), taking place the weekend of August 10. She spoke to TCP in anticipation of the event.

What’s the secret to running a successful lesbian pub and club?

The key is to be the only one in town.

What will people see you doing during Toledo Pride?

I will be running, literally. Through the entire event. Basically the whole day of the event I just put out fires.

How did you come up with the idea for a Pride event?

It is my baby, but it’s not a new idea.

It’s just not something that Toledo was doing.

People from this city go to Pride events all over the country. For our Toledo Pride event we’re pulling people from Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, all the surrounding areas.

How do you market it in other cities?

We went to Columbus this year [with what] we call street teams. We go to all the different Pride events to get people to our event. It has worked really well. We were hop-

ing for 1,000 people the first year; we ended up with 2,500. This year we're looking for 8 to 10 thousand people. Columbus gets 230,000 people, which is [huge]. My hope for Toledo Pride is to have the numbers get to 20,000 by year five. And I think we can. We’re a strong enough city to do that. By year 10 we want to be at 100,000.

Did you ever get frustrated trying to get this going?

Yes. [The frustration] is a common theme in my brain … my girlfriend might disagree, but it’s so worth it. The bar [OutSkirts] has kind of turned into our office.

Is there a higher goal besides the fun aspect?

I guess the way that we’re working is more towards awareness. This is a population that is in many ways discriminated against, and I don’t think that people realize the extent of that discimination. Beyond that, I think Toledo is pretty supportive of our community. People from every walk of life come — everyone from straight married couples to priests. We have a huge amount of support in the allied community — people that are not necessarily gay, but they care about the cause.

Is it hard being a lesbian in Toledo?

It’s not as difficult as it is in other places.

When I’m in Toledo, I feel pretty comfortable.

[Travelling] you start to realize how good you have it. I had one lady yell at my mom when we

were on our way back during a driving trip to Florida because we went into the bathroom together. [She] was like “He is too old for you to be bringing into this restroom!” I am boyish in the way that I look — I don’t know how to say that without sounding creepy, [but] I’m very used to people accidentally calling me sir. Whereas my mom and my partner aren’t as used to it, so they’ll be more defensive. In Toledo I don’t think it’s that people know me, it’s just people are more exposed here. Toledo doesn’t make me feel weird. I don’t feel like I’m going to go into the girl’s restroom and get yelled at.

What was your ‘coming out’ experience like?

[My parents] always taught [my siblings and I] from the time we were very little that it was okay to be whoever you wanted to be — that wasn’t anything to be ashamed of. Even though I was raised in that very accepting environment, I was still extremely nervous when I figured out [in high school] that [being gay] was something that wasn’t a choice for me. I was Bedford’s prom queen in ’98, even though they told me if I was selelcted by my fellow students, they might not let me have it.

You sound like you were ahead of your time.

For me it was just kind of vindication.

Even if [my classmates didn’t] all accept me for who I am, enough of [them did] that it let me embrace who I was. I wore a tux to prom and took a girl, so it was completely obvious.

[The school didn’t allow us] to go together or buy a couples ticket, so we went as friends.

Do you feel equality will be achievable in your lifetime?

I don’t think it’s necessarily achievable in my lifetime — you see how much struggle the anti-racism movement still has. But I think that we are definitely moving in a direction that is very fast-forward paced, and I think that I’ll be able to be legally married in my lifetime, and I think that’ll be legally recognized in all 50 states. I think that it’s definitely getting more comfortable for the LBGT community in general.

What’s the worst pickup line you've heard at OutSkirts?

Oh dear God. “How do you like your eggs in the morning?” That would be it, right there. And it actually worked that night. It was a straight dude making out with a really cute lesbian. And I was like, dude, well done.

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Toledo Pride 2012 Events

toledopride.com Friday, August 10 • Nite Glo 5K - Runners, walkers, and roll-

ers wield glow sticks in this kickoff at the University of Toledo. Registration/check-in at 6pm, UT Centennial Mall.

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Highlighter party at OutSkirts, 9pm.

1515 W. Laskey Rd. 419-476-1577.

Saturday, August 11 • Pride Parade - The LBGTQA communi-

ty marches in support of equality for people of all sexual orientations. Noon, Levis Square, N. St. Clair St. between Madison Ave. and Jefferson Ave.

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After party at OutSkirts, 9pm.

1515 W. Laskey Rd. 419-476-1577.

Sunday, August 12 • Family Sunday Funday - The event goes

family-friendly with an ice cream social and water balloon fight at Owens Community College. 12-4pm.

• Prom at OutSkirts, 7pm. 1515 W. Laskey Rd. 419-476-1577.

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Modern Romans The crisis spreads

By Johnny Hildo

Hey all you suburbanites, exurbanites and other assorted denizens of the far flung estates! Yeah, y’all, safe in your hermetically sealed bungalows, checking your net worth on the Internet and voting your conservative values. Thought you were immune from the effects of a society that has lurched frightfully to the right? Think again. First, a cautionary tale for bedtime, kiddeez.

Once upon a time there was a republic named Rome.

It was composed of citizens freely exercising the franchise to choose their leaders. But the electioneering became nothing but show, a method for the wealthy elite to pad their portfolios with political victories. Soon these grasping businessmen on the make led the republic into massive imperial conquests, creating a standing army which was revered and lavished with praise.

Eventually the trappings of the republic were deemed too cumbersome and Rome was converted into a true empire, with violence and bloodlust replacing reason and fellowship as methods to gain favor. Sport became an orgiastic celebration of violence, the military reigned supreme over civilian governance, the economy relied more and more on imported slave labor, and problems were repeatedly solved through war against perceived enemies from without and within.

You know how it all ends. The empire overextended, the citizenry grew overly reliant on luxury and gore for their pastimes, and Rome collapsed from its own reactionary successes.

Sound familiar?

here in the Swamplands through domestic violence turned murderous and problems solved by gunfire using all-too-available weaponry. But now the disease is spreading.

Consider the following: on July 13th a woman and her sister were shot and killed in Blissfield, allegedly by a decorated war veteran identified as the former boyfriend of one of the women. On July 21st a man holed himself inside a Lambertville house with a gun, allegedly shooting at law enforcement officers, demanding to speak to his wife, with whom he had a domestic dispute in Toledo the previous night.

On July 22nd a woman was shot and killed in Perrysburg Township, and the main suspects include her estranged boyfriend who is the father of her infant daughter.

See a trend? In about a week and a half, three acts of gun violence perpetrated by men related to domestic disputes. All three in the “safe” parts of the area, far from the Toledo’s urban core.

Let the bodies hit the floor

That’s a mere ten days worth. The long-term reality is in fact much worse. Domestic violence has been a problem since, well, before America was a republic. But the violence has turned overtly murderous, and it should now be obvious the crisis is spreading.

Some might argue that these acts were completely random.

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Crossing the Rubicon

Fast forward two thousand plus years.

We live in a society that actually has to debate whether torture is humane, whether assault rifles should be easily available to everyone, whether pre-teens should be executed, and whether women should be allowed to make decisions about their own bodies. These are issues the rest of the civilized world has decided long ago.

But they aren’t from ‘Merica! The land of the free and home of the brave, where we don’t prosecute war criminals, we reelect ‘em!

We have written repeatedly in this column about the escalation of violence in our society and how it manifests itself

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have nothing to do with a culture that cele- brates violence, that denigrates the agency of women, that venerates gun ownership, that seeks solutions to complex international problems in military campaigns.

We think they would be wrong. When folks are surrounded by cultural messages in which reason and fellowship are treated as liabilities, that separates folks into simplistic categories of us and them, when might is trumpeted as the road to making right, we fear deadly outcomes of personal disputes become a natural outgrowth.

Just ask the ghosts of Rome where that leads.

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Devicious

Reddish Printing Jüpmode

SAY IT IN

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Local T-shirt designers take a DIY approach to small business and promoting the Glass City

By Julian Garcia

espite rankings listing Toledo as a miserable, poor, unhealthy or brain-drained city, pride in Toledo is on the rise. Maybe that pride sustains us, or maybe the boost in morale coincides with the city’s revitalization. Either way, spend time in Toledo and you’ll feel the pride in our beloved city. It’s evident in the number of new nightlife opportunities and restaurant options downtown, and also noticeably in the growing phenomena of people repping Toledo hard with their fashion.

Local busineses Devicious, Reddish Printing, Glass Wear and Jüpmode are some of the T-Shirt printing companies in the city not only producing stylish urban designs, but also cultivating proud feelings in a city on the brink of resurgence. These companies share in the spirit of American entrepreneurship while proudly promoting their Toledo roots.

TCP talked to these young entrepreneurs to find out what it takes to jump start a small business and the community that supports it.

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Devicious

Micah Lindenberger and Matt Taylor are two graphic designers who started Devicious as a means to let their creativity flourish in an area they both really loved and knew had a niche market — urban indie t-shirts. Their graphic tees are design-focused and incorporate pop art with patterns, geometric shapes and nature themes to create a style that is organic yet hip and modern.

“We’re constantly drawing,” says Lindenberger. “We’re constantly turning in T-shirt ideas to each other and have many different designs.”

The two screen print all of their shirts themselves in the shop at Dynamic Design, a company on Main Street in the East side where both were employed as designers.

Devicious items have been featured in some local retail stores, and the company has

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HOW TO SILK SCREEN Ever wonder how your favorite shirt was printed? TCP stopped by Jüpmode and Reddish Printing to try our hand at silk screening. We were surprised how a complex science makes for a relatively easy process. Not only was it very interesting to learn, but silk screening was also a really fun experience, especially with cool guys like John Amato and Max Reddish.

Step 1

A blank silk screen is covered in a watersoluable, photo-sensitive emulsion.

From far right: Micah Lindenberger and Matt Taylor hocking their wares enjoyed a steady stream of online sales. Mainly, the guys can be seen selling their wares at different art events around town.

“We are asked to go to a lot of events, so we do a lot of local stuff. Lately, we’ve done a lot of events in collaboration with the Art Supply Depo.”

Lindenberger and Taylor have expanded into screen printing tote bags and coozies while also designing stickers and pins. One of the coolest designs they use on stickers and pins is a graphic of the word “Ohio” with the letters “H” & “I” in the shape of the state.

Shop Devicious’s entire online store featuring products from tote bags to graphic tees & hoodies and also follow their blog at www.devicious.com.

Reddish Printing

Max Reddish ventured into screen printing after years trying to figure out what to do professionally. His family owns a sporting goods company, Reddish Contact Sports Supply on the East Side, which offered custom screen printing, but was not doing the printing in house. He decided to create a side business, Reddish Printing, and has never looked back.

“I invested a lot of money right off the bat into the company.” says Reddish. “I was working 12 to 15 hour days in a factory, which sucks, building window screens by hand. It was either this or bust.”

A bulk of his business is custom designs for local recreational sports teams, company promotions and event shirts. Max began printing shirts with slogans promoting Toledo to build his company and the move really paid off.

“The idea for the Toledo shirts, besides marketing my business and promoting Toledo, has always been going out to the Farmer’s Market, going out to the Art Walk, going out to all the festivals and drawing people to them,” says Reddish. “If I’m on Facebook and tell people I’ll be here selling T-shirts, it sometimes draws people to the event who normally wouldn’t Max Reddish of Reddish Printing be there.”

His “BORING PEOPLE HATE TOLEDO” shirt has really taken off, a popular musthave for downtown’s hipster set.

“The best way to promote and build your business,” Reddish says, “is to promote and build your community too.”

Step 2 A design is printed on a transparency or tracing paper and placed onto the silk screen. There is a transparency for every ink color. The screen is then exposed to UV light, hardening the emulsion everywhere except the parts covered by the design.

Step 3

The screen is hosed off, removing the emulsion that was covered by the design. Now ink will only filter through the design.

Step 4

The screen is attached to a press. A style of shirt along with the color of ink is selected. Amato and Reddish each use a plastisol ink which, when hardened, grips the individual strands of fabric making a more durable print.

The shirt is placed under the press and ink is pulled with a squeegee-type tool to cover the entire design. Then the excess ink is wiped away, leaving a wet print on the shirt.

This part of the process may be repeated according to the number of colors selected and complexity of the design.

Step 5

Now the printed shirt is placed in an industrial dryer (like a pizza oven!) to dry and harden and when it drops out, you’re ready to put it on and show off your Toledo pride!

Check out Max’s designs at www.reddishprinting.com or call 419-290-5384 to make an appointment for custom shirts. Reddish Printing, 410 Main St.

Jüpmode

“Excuse the mess,” John Amato says upon entering his warehouse/printshop near downtown Perrysburg. Amato owns and operates Jüpmode, a full-service custom screen printing business. Virtually gutted, there was something humbling about a space where actual work is being done and furnished with items salvaged from around town, like the work tables Amato proudly points out he picked up for $2 at the St. Francis DePaul building auction downtown.

“I was afraid to be the first one to bid [on the tables] when they started off at $5.

Nobody was bidding. When they restarted the bid at $2, I raised my hand.”

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There are shelves stockpiled with shirts, some waiting to be printed and some ready to be sold surrounding a silk screen press, dryer oven and those tables, ready for packaging assembly.

Jüpmode was started seven years ago on an idea Amato got while watching an Ohio State football game with his dad and brothers. He said someone should make a t-shirt to replicate former OSU head coach Jim Tressel’s famous sweater vest style, like the novelty tuxedo shirt. His father said, “You do it.” From there Amato bought the licensing from OSU to produce the shirts and had them made overseas. He got more ideas and saw the potential with collegiate licensing, so he expanded to get the license for the University of Toledo, Bowling Green State University and the University of Michigan. After observing the process of silk screening, Amato decided to invest in his own equipment and print shirts himself.

Now he could use his creativity to explore John Amato of Jüpmode ideas outside of college sports.

One day Amato and a friend were going over ideas for shirts and he loved the saying “You’ll Do Better in Toledo” (from an old sign hanging up at Wesley’s Bar on Adams St.).

They decided to print them and see the response. “It took a while to catch on. I started selling them at the Old West End Festival and people started talking about them,” says Amato. “It really has succeeded past any expectation I had for it. I think it’s because you see this movement of Toledo pride right now.”

Jüpmode acquired the licensing for historic Toledo products and companies like Tony Packo’s, Tiedtke’s and Buckeye Beer, and followed the “You’ll Do Better in Toledo” shirt with the equally powerful “We’re Strong for Toledo” shirt.

“I have an emphasis on the history of Toledo,” he says.

“I think we have a really great history, and it’s a reminder of what we were and what we are striving to be. We may not be the manufacturing center we once were, but we still have those high expectations. I think right now what we are seeing is elevating our standards for what we want in the city of Toledo. We are setting the new standard with a lot of the young people here, and the Toledo pride shirts reflect that.”

PROJECT T-shirt

TCP INVITES THE DESIGNERS TO COMPETE

Reddish Printing

Devicious

To add a special dynamic to the story, we invited local designers to take part in a Toledo City Paper T-shirt Design Contest. The criteria was pretty simple. The TCP logo needed to appear somewhere in the design, even if only on the sleeve. And the design had to be hip and artsy to reflect the style of our readers. Due to unfortunate scheduling conflicts Glass Wear had to sit the contest out, but we still got three great designs by Devicious, Jüpmode and Reddish Design. The entries were all really cool and the decision was tough, but Jümpmode’s design ended up winning over our staff.

Browse through pages of unique collegiate apparel and historic Toledo T-shirts at www.jupmode.com, or call John for custom prints at 419-356-7024.

THE WINNER

Jüpmode

Glass Wear

Tim Marshall and Brandon Erickson approach production for their T-shirt company, Glass Wear, differently from the other guys. Instead of silk screen printing, Glass Wear uses hot peel ink transfers for their designs. Marshall and Erickson will meet at a local coffeehouse to brainstorm designs and come up with a sketch. They then plug the sketch into design software on a computer and send the design to a company in Illinois, which prints the ink transfers. This allows Tim and Brandon the freedom to heat and print the shirts on the spot with an ink press. It allows more flexibility for them and the customer when out live printing at events. Customers can decide the color and style of shirt and design and have it made in minutes.

“Customers get to help design the shirt,” says Tim, “which gives the shirts more personality.”

Glass Wear’s designs are almost exclusively pro-Toledo designs. One features the silhouette of Downtown Toledo’s skyline with roots growing out of the bottom. Another is

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a play on the famous “I [heart] NY” shirt and replaces the heart with the shape of Ohio and reads “I [shape of Ohio] 419.”

Glass Wear also goes a step further to promote Toledo by donating a $1.50 of every shirt sold to a community partner in need, helping people of the area too, as one of their shirts reads “RISE UP TOLEDO!”

Find out where Tim and Brandon will be printing next at www.facebook.com/GlassWear or call 419-450-9982 for more information.

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culinary [sunday, august 5] Summer Vegetables/ Williams-Sonoma Learn to prepare dishes with fresh vegetables that will highlight the colors and tastes of these nutritious accents. The class will focus on appetizers, salads and even a dessert (sweet corn ice cream anyone?).

10am. Free demonstration with samples. 5001 Monroe Street.

419-475-6368. www.williams-sonoma.com.

[saturday, july 28] Donut Eating Contest/ Whitehouse Farmer’s Market If you ever needed an excuse to down a dozen Wixey bakery donuts, this is it!

The person who can eat the most will be crowned the donut-eating champion of 2012 (one for each age category, from under 6 to adults).

10am. $2-$5; advance registration required.

Whitehouse Farmers’ Market, corner of Providence St. and Wabash Cannonball Bike Trail, Whitehouse. 419-877-5383. www.whitehouse.gov.

high spirits

[wednesday, july 25 & thursday, july 26] Belgian Style Tasting/ Beer and Wine Cave Enjoy a night conversing with Norm Heineman of Bowling Green Beverage on Wednesday, with samples of Belgian style beers both days.

6-8pm. $10-$15. 4400 Heatherdowns (at Key).

419-382-6221. www.toledomeatsandmore.com

[wednesday, august 1] Founders Beer Tasting/ Doc Watson’s

Clockwise from top left: Registry Bistro’s earth-tone interior; the deliciously salty crispy scotch olives and saffron aioli; bibb and green bean salad with plums and goat cheese

A fine balance

Sample six different beers, along with a keg of Devil Dancer (the only bar in town to have a keg of the stuff!). There will be samples of food to enjoy, too. $15 in advance. $20 at door.

1515 S. Byrne Road. 419-389-6003. www.docwatsonstoledo.com.

Registry Bistro’s high-minded dining By Alia Orra Midway into my meal at Registry Bistro, I realized something: I was having a “moment.”

It was the first real epiphany I’ve had as a food writer. With other restaurants, there is the way I’m supposed to feel about the food I’m eating, and then there is how I actually feel. At Registry Bistro the two coincided in a way that made me pause, unsure of what to do next — tweet the news? Take a food porn photo and upload to Facebook? Jump on my chair a la Katie Holmes’s ex?

I was experiencing the talent of Chef Erika Rapp, whose hands make dinner less about sustenance and more about pleasure. Like Ratatouille’s Remy (minus the health department violations), her magical ability to turn a mere vegetable into a source of wonder forces even the most skilled writer to fall into cliches.

The girl is a force of nature in the kitchen (I warned you), trained at the Culinary Institute of America (the Harvard of the food world) with stints in the kitchens of the now defunct Diva and the Toledo Museum of Art. In June she fulfilled a

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dream and opened Registry Bistro with her mother, Vickie.

Her menu, upon first glance, presents a list of animals most Toledoans probably don’t spend a Friday night planning to eat.

But Rapp is so skilled you can be sure she’d make grilled skate wing (a kind of sea ray — one of the delicacies on the menu) the most pleasant kind of seafood you can eat. The idea of rabbit pot pie ($16) was at first sketchy to me and my dining partner. Our server insisted — “it’s milder than chicken!” — and after about three bites I was ready to begin hunting bunnies in my own backyard if it meant more of this gourmet comfort food.

Registry Bistro’s interior is reflective of Chef Erika’s inventive take on food.

The restaurant’s balcony windows (if you concentrate hard enough you can pretend you’re in Paris), copper leaf ceiling and rotating art displays all work together to make you feel that you are dining somewhere important. To be honest, the impression isn’t misplaced — it’s fair to say Rapp and her mother Vickie’s restaurant deserves the fanfare given to

[saturday, july 28 & saturday, august 4] Wine Tasting/ Walt Churchill’s Market Chef Erika Rapp with mother and partner in casual fine dining, Vickie Findlay’s Revolver, the now-closed smalltown restaurant written about in the likes of the Wall Street Journal. Rapp seeks to give an experience in fine dining that will wow us; that she chooses to do so in her hometown, and not in one of the bigger cities so adept at pulling our talent away, is a bit of good fortune that makes foodies like me thankful.

Registry Bistro, 144 N. Superior St. (in the Secor Building).

419-725-0444. registrybistro.com

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Enjoy the summer heat at the patio bistro, and try your hand at creating wine and food pairings with the samples on hand (like raw oysters). 12-5pm. $7-$12. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. 419-794-4000. www.waltchurchillsmarket.com.

[wednesday, august 8] Meet The Winemaker/The Oliver House Meet Elizabeth Clark of Airlie Winery in Monmouth, Oregon as she talks with wine lovers and gives them a taste of her West coast vinos. There will also be elegant appetizers and a chance to purchase autographed bottles of your favorite selections. 6-8pm. $15. The Oliver House, 27 Broadway Ave. 419-243-1302. theoliverhousetoledo.com.

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World-class wining and dining

It’s a golden opportunity to meet a true star of the wine world — and enjoy some fine dining, too — as Randall Grahm, owner and vintner of Santa Cruz, California’s Bonny Doon Vineyard, comes to town for a pair of events on Saturday, August 5. First, Walt Churchill’s Briarfield in Maumee presents a tasting with Grahm from 12 to 3pm — a great chance to talk wine with a master. But that’s just a prelude to the first winemaker dinner at Chef Erika Rapp’s new restaurant Registry Bistro at 6 pm, featuring all the fine food you’ve been hearing about paired with Grahm’s landmark American wines. Toledo deserves a place on the culinary map, and Grahm, Rapp and Walt Churchill’s are helping you find it. Walt Churchill’s, 3320 Briarfield, 419-794-4000. Registry Bistro, 144 N. Superior St. Dinner $60.

419-725-0444. www.registrybistro.com.

Bonny Doon owner and vintner Randall Grahm

The tastiest showdown

No more pressing issue faces us today than choosing the area's finest pizza — and that issue will be faced head on Friday and Saturday, July 27-28 at Centennial Terrace at the annual Pizza Palooza, presented by the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce and the Sylvania Area Joint Recreation District. Thousands of guests will vote for their favorite pizza from nine area vendors while enjoying live music and fun family activities. Guest judges will pick a winner, and your vote can decide the People’s Choice. And don't miss the media and corporate pizza bake-off on Friday afternoon — the City Paper will be there repping with our pizza expertise. 5pm-12, Friday, 4pm-12, Saturday. $5 adults, $3 children. 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-882-1500. www. centennialterrace.org.

Sweet news

We got a little surprise at the City Paper office one Thursday — pushup style cake pops from Perrysburg’s 7 Little Cupcakes.

(They were sent as part of the fun press materials for SandTastic! at Levis Commons.) We dug the fun, colorful confections, and had a chat with proprietor Janee Carpenter, who sells her baked goods at Nedley’s Hershey Ice Cream on South Boundary. Carpenter always baked for friends and family, but launched the business upon becoming pregnant with her seventh child (the seventh little cupcake — hence the name!). She ran 7 Little Cupcakes strictly out of her home for nearly three years, before getting the opportunity to sell at Nedley’s, which she provides with fresh product every day. You can still order directly, though — check out the website for the selection of cupcakes, cupcake sandwiches, festive wedding cakes and a lot more.

200 E. South Boundary, Perrysburg. 419-252-0858.

TCP’s own Jake Lee was giddy as a kid www.7littlecupcakes.com. —MD when 7 Little Cupcakes’ delivery arrived

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DISHING IT OUT

2012

Indulge Your Appetite!

We’re a city of people who love to eat — some may even accuse us of being restaurant addicts. But all that dining out leads to some valuable food knowledge, which is why we’re looking for our readers’ opinions this year for our 2012 Dining Guide. Below is the ballot. Tell us your favorites ... just don’t stain the ballot with ketchup. Then check out the winners in the Dining Guide issue Sept. 19!

HEALTHY DELIGHTS SEE AND BE SEEN Best Place to Be Seen

BRINGIN’ THE BOOZE Best Road Trip Restaurant

GETTIN’ SERVED

(specify names of servers & restaurant)

Best Chef ________________________________________________

BE SPECIFIC. If you tell us the most addictive appetizer in town is “fried cheddar bits,” we will not know where to find them. Don’t leave out important details like restaurant name and location.

THINK LOCAL. We’ve always been the champions of the little guy, and this is no exception. Please consider locally-owned establishments only.

FIRST TIMES’S A CHARM. You may only vote one time.

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ANSWER AT LEAST 10. It’s kind of like those bubble exams in high school-fill in less than 10, and we won’t even count it.

Name:

TELL US HOW TO REACH YOU. Name, address, phone number and e-mail must be included to prevent fraudulent votes.

City/State/Zip:

NO BALLOT STUFFING. NO PHOTOCOPIES.

Age:

Address: Phone number: Email:

All ballots must be received by 5 pm, August 31st. Toledo City Paper will not share your personal information with any third party.

Vote online at www.toledocitypaper.com

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Mail to: Dining Guide

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CITY SIPS

Whether you’re into keeping things cool or getting fired up, these local bars and restaurants have the daring drinks and creative cocktails you’re looking for to get your evening going right. Meet the bartenders mixing things up. Photos by Dennis Oblander

Bar Louie

Shana Cook, Bartender

Coconut Mint Lemonade

If you were stranded on a desert island, this is the drink you'd want with you — a mix of coconut vodka, fresh-squeezed lemon juice, pure cane syrup, fresh mint leaves and coconut water.

What lessons have you learned behind the bar?

You know, I think that working as a bartender has taught me a lot. I see the ups and downs of life — it's a great time as long as you keep a hold of yourself. There's a lot of observing.

And it's definitely not for the faint of heart.

No. [Laughs.] It's a battleship back there. If you asked any of our bar staff we can show you our arms and legs and hands, we are bruised and battered. But I think our team is so good behind our bar that we kind of pull each other together; we're like a family.

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Mancy’s Italian

— John Jacob, bartender at Mancy’s Italian

John Jacob Bartender

Barrel-Aged Rye Whiskey Manhattan

This drink of dry rye whiskey, Maraschino liqueur, the highend sweet vermouth Carpano Antica Formula, and Fee Brothers old-fashioned bitters is prepared then barreled for 3 months. By the time it’s in your glass, Mr. Jacob will have garnished with sour cherries — from Hungary.

Are you an old-school bartender?

I’m absolutely a classic bartender. I follow the recipes as closely as possible, but I still stay in touch with the new, breathing life into old drinks and getting to see how flavors pair together and what the new school is doing.

It’s quite interesting. I prefer to make the older, hard-tofind, rare drinks. That’s why I try to study pre-prohibition drinks.

Sounds like the only thing missing is the arm garters.

[Laughs.] It’s a niche I’ve carved out for myself. If they want to drink a classic — something timeless and from yesteryear — they know they can come to me and I’ll give them an outstanding drink.

MANCY’S ITALIAN 5453 Monroe St. 419-882-9229 www.mancys.com

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Burger Bar 419 Nichole Hayman Bartender

Moscow Mule

Your choice of vodka, a squeeze of fresh lime juice, fresh ginger and ginger beer are poured over ice — cold and invigorating, just like its namesake.

What's the craziest thing you've seen bartending?

When I was 21, I was bartending at a place near UT. We did shots that we lit on fire. One night we decided we just wanted to light everything on fire, so we lit the entire bar, which was made of marble, and it stayed lit for a while. As a new-ish bartender, I was like "Oh my God!" I still do flaming shots, even at Burger Bar 419.

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How do you memorize so many drinks and the people who order them?

I'm insane. I remember phone numbers from people I knew in kindergarten. I have an exquisite memory — I'll remember drinks I've served to people who've come in only once six months ago. I think having a photographic memory is an absolute perk if you're a bartender.

BURGER BAR 419 4400 Heatherdowns Blvd.

419-724-5844 www.burgerbar419.com

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Chowders ‘N Moor

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Justin Hickman Bar Manager

Razz A Tini

Just talking about the Razz A Tini is refreshing — it’s a shaken up mix of raspberry and lemon vodka, with splashes of lemonade, pineapple juice, and Sprite, all garnished with a slice of pineapple and its leaf.

What's the secret to being a good bartender?

It's definitely learning the customer's name. I think that's the number one most important thing, because everybody wants to feel like they belong somewhere. It's always nice to go where everybody knows your name. [Laughs.]

Nice Cheers reference. What makes the bar the place to be?

The nicest and coolest thing about the bar is that it's a nice place to relax, but it's also a nice place to vent without having to pay for therapy. If anyone wants to be a psychologist, they should do a class of bartending — you never know what you're going to hear.

Chowders ‘N Moor 7723 Airport Hwy., Holland 419-491-0098 312 South St., Waterville 419-878-9105 www.chowdersnmoor.com

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Star Bar & Grille El Camino Real Rachel Lorenzen Bartender

Samantha Thompson Bartender

Margarona

They don't reveal their secret recipe margarita's ingredients, except to say it's mixed with an icy Corona, garnished with lime and enjoyed with the tang from a salt rim glass

Startini

The Star Bar's take on the classic cocktail features vodka, the orange tang of triple sec, pomegranate juice, and champagne, all garnished with a slice of orange.

What do you love most about bartending?

Star Bar has been my favorite place to bartend because the clientele is so diverse. I meet so many people it's almost like I'm on a night out. It's a really fun job.

What are you like when you're behind the bar?

When I'm there I just get into work mode, and everything changes. I'm in the zone. I like to have things organized and everything under control. I don't really have time to dance behind the bar, but when I hear my favorite song play I have been known to sing.

[Laughs.]

Star Bar & Grille 5215 Monroe St. 419-724-7901 www.starbarandgrille.com

What are some of the perks of bartending we’re too tipsy to notice?

Being able to people watch is one of the perks. People are drinking and having a good time, and we sometimes know interesting things that happen.

What’s your soundtrack of choice for a night of bartending?

I love blues, country, rock, electronic.

I love ZZ Top. If I hear any ZZ Top song it kind of gets me going.

El Camino Real 2500 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-472-0700 www.elcaminorealoh.com

Rocky’s

Justin Carnes, Bar Manager

Why do you think you've stuck with bartending for 14 years?

You meet a lot of interesting people. I'm kind of a people person, and I'm a bit of an entertainer. I talk it up, I tell jokes. We hang out. Especially at Rocky's; it's a great place to do that.

Asian Pear Martini

This versatile summer refresher is a mix of Smirnoff Pear Vodka, sour apple schnapps, and a splash of sour. www.toledocitypaper.com

What's the most fun you've had behind the bar at Rocky's?

We do so many fun things there it's absurd. We've done everything from a throwback Friday cocktail party to hosting stand-up comedians. Anything we can think of to bring our clientele together and have a good time. We really try to cater to our customers — that's why we have a pretty loyal following.

Rocky’s

4020 Secor Rd. 419-472-1996 Facebook search: Rockys Bar

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Mutz at Oliver House Amanda Schmidt, Bartender

What's the craziest thing you've ever seen while you were behind the bar?

This guy was dancing on the bar [and as] he was pulling off his shirt, [he] fell into the tap handles. He pushed all the taps forward, so there was beer flowing everywhere. And he knocked over all the fruit I just cut.

Summer Stinger

A light American wheat ale with a tiny "sting" of spicy saaz hops that complements local honey, organic lemon peel and grains of paradise. It's not heavy, and the crisp citrus taste is perfect for this summer's record-breaking temperatures.

There's a skill to pouring a beer right?

You can't just place it under the tap.

Tilt the glass a little bit and when the beer gets close to the top straighten it up and leave about a thumb width's of head. I definitely have people say all the time, "Can you fill it up a little more?" I have to tell them it's supposed to have a little bit of head.

Mutz at The Oliver House 27 Broadway Ave. 419-243-1302 theoliverhousetoledo.com

Registry Bistro Taylor Jaskolski Head Bartender

Citrus Reviver

This refreshing summer drink is a modern take on the Corpse Reviver #2, the classic cocktail invented by famed prohibition-era bartender Harry Craddock of the American Bar at London's Savoy Hotel. Registry Bistro's take on the Reviver features London dry gin, Lillet Blanc and absinthe, as well as citrus juices and marmalade.

What's the inspiration behind Registry Bistro's drink creations?

When we come up with a new drink, it's of the utmost importance that the flavors of the drink reflect the season and complement the flavors of the food we're serving.

What have you learned from working with a highly trained chef?

Chef Erika taught me a lot about handcrafted cocktails. At Registry Bistro, we don't use flavored liquors, we muddle fresh produce and herbs on the spot and utilize high quality liquors, liqueurs and aperitifs to focus the drink's flavor. It's definitely a more romantic way of making a cocktail.

Registry Bistro 144 N. Superior St. 419-725-0444 registrybistro.com

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El Vaquero Stacy Birrell Bartender and server

Clamdiggers Brenda Williams Head BarTender

Booty Call

This drink is as sexy as its name — a mix of Smirnoff Orange Vodka, Malibu Rum, pineapple juice and a splash of strawberry daquiri, shaken on the rocks.

You've been a bartender for 16 years. What drew you to the business?

I started at 21 years old. It's either you like it or you don't — and I love it. It's like you're working a party all the time. That's my high.

What's the story behind the Booty Call?

One night we had a bunch of girls come in, and none of the girls would drink beer. We did a taste test, and one of the girls tried the drink and said "If a guy bought this he'd definitely get booty from me." That's when the Booty Call was born!

Clamdiggers of Toledo 2605 Broadway Ave. 419-381-1140 Facebook search: Clamdiggers of Toledo

Trotters Tavern

Tequila and triple sec make for a sweet and sour combination that quenches. Opt for a salt or sugar rim to finish off this green treat.

What do you like most about your job?

It's corny, but I like making people happy. It's nice giving people what they want after a long day — a nice cold margarita. I don't even feel like I'm working when I'm here.

What do you think is behind the mystique of the margarita?

I think [it's popular] because it's refreshing. It's sweet. It doesn't kill you with the tequila, but at the same time it is strong enough so it's not masked by a bunch of different fruity juices. You get your money's worth with the El Vaquero margaritas.

Ashley Wise Bartender

El Vaquero 3302 Secor Rd. 419-536-0471 www.vaquerorestaurant.com What quality has helped you last 10 years as a bartender?

I can have a conversation with a tree. I could talk to anybody, really, about anything, and I meet a lot of interesting people. Being in the bar industry keeps me entertained.

What's the typical conversation like between you and the customers?

Bartenders are like therapists. Our business is 75 percent regulars, and they're very loyal. A lot of the people are like family; they know my story and I know their story.

Trotters Tavern 5131 Heatherdowns Blvd.

419-381-2079 trotterstavern.com

Cruzan Confusion

The appeal of this drink isn't confusing — four kinds of rum (dark, light, mango and coconut), lemonade, pineapple juice, tonic and a splash of Coke are stirred over ice for a sweet summer refresher. www.toledocitypaper.com

Lime Margarita

It's corny, but I like making people happy. It's nice giving people what they want after a long day.

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Gavin Degraw with Colbie Caillat Spend an evening with Gavin DeGraw and Colbie Caillat at the Centenniel Terrace.

Performance begins at 7:30pm. $27.50-$52. Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania.

419-882-1500. www.centennialterrace.org

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ARTS IN THE GARDEN

Browse art for sale while enjoying live entertainment, arts and crafts activities for all ages, and more. 11am-5pm.

Free and open to the public. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-536-5566. www.toledogarden.org

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Look at me! I can run on the beach! (girly giggle) JAMIE FARR TOLEDO CLASSIC

Come see the world's best LPGA players like Paula Creamer, Morgan Pressel, Michelle Wie, Se Ri Pak and more take to the green and raise money for local charities. Visit the website for the full schedule of events and tee times. Daily and weekly passes are available from $15-$50. Highland Meadows Golf Club, 7455 Erie St. Sylvania.

419-531-FARR. www.jamiefarrtoledoclassic.com

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VILLAGE GARAGE SALE

Over 40 homes will be participating in this community yard sale. Come out for unique finds and a fun day of searching! Locator maps available at the Log Cabin Visitors Information Center. 9am-5pm. 24165 Front Street, Grand Rapids, Ohio. 419-832-7520. www.grandrapidsohio.com

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ROUNDHOUSE BAR’S BARTENDER OLYMPICS

The Olympics find a new twist with the Roundhouse Bar’s Bartender Olympics. Competition will include a parade, lighting of the Olympic torch and skits and theatrics by local bars and restaurants. 7pm.

Put-in-Bay. 614-619-0858. www.putinbay.com

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SUNSET JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL

Take in an evening of live jazz music, wine, beer, tasty treats and a juried art show. 2-9pm.

Grand Rapids Towpath. 419-276-0749. www.grandrapidsohio.com

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RUG HOOKING EXHIBIT

Recognized as one of the best exhibits of traditional hooked rugs in the country, the 2012 Sauder Village Rug Hooking event promises to be the best ever. Highlights include hundreds of additional rugs on display, featured guest teachers, rug hooking demonstrations, workshops and vendor booths. 10am-5pm. Sauder Village, 22611 St. Rt. 2, Archbold.

419-446-2541. www.saudervillage.com

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Join in the fun at this summer’s hottest 21 and over dance party at this three-stage, multi-band event. Music from the 70s, 80s, 90s and today’s hits will be playing the whole night. Party from 7pm-midnight.

Admission $25. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way (off the Anthony Wayne Trail).

419-385-5721. www.toledozoo.org

NWO Hopheads Festival:

August 3 Craft beer is taking over the Quarry. Spend the evening sampling beers and enjoying great food while taking in live music. 7pm-midnight. $25 for 20 samples, souvenir cup and admission to the event. Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-882-1500. www.centennialterrace.org

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German-American Festival:

Erie County Fair:

August 7-12 Enjoy live musical performances, watch a truck pull, or enter the variety of showmanship contests. There's plenty to do at this festival with food and activities for everyone. Gates open by 9am.

Sunday 10am. Gate admission $7. Erie County Fairgrounds, 3110 Columbus Ave., Sandusky. 419-625-1000. www.eriecountyohiofair.com

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CHICAGO

Rock superstars Chicago will be taking the stage at this one-ofa-kind performance.

Concert begins at 8pm. $34.50-$72. Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania.

419-882-1500. www.centennialterrace.org

ROCK N ROAR

July 30-August 6 Enjoy juggling performances, cheerleading competitions, food, rides and a musical performance by Gretchen Wilson ($20-$27.50). Gate admission begins at 8am. General admission tickets: $6. Children 9 and under free. Wood County Fairgrounds, 13800 W. Poe Rd., Bowling Green. 419-352-0441. www.woodcounty-fair.com

August 24-26 Celebrate German heritage with continuous live music, a Hummel lookalike contest and parade, along with great food and drinks. Friday, 6pm-1am; Saturday, 2pm-1am; Sunday, 12-11pm. General admission tickets: $7. Children 12 and under free with adult. Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Rd., Oregon. www.gafsociety.org

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Wood County Fair:

August 10-12 It's the beloved annual celebration of the skies, as dozens of hot air balloons sail into view. Mass balloon flights happen all three days of the festival. There's a kids fair with inflatables and games, helicopter and balloon rides, a classic car show, a 5K run and plenty of food vendors serving the summer snacks you love. Friday, August 10-Sunday, August 12. Emory Adams Park, South Blanchard St., Findlay. www.flagcityballoonfest.com

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ANTIQUE BICYCLES

Antique bicycles will be on display at this fun, historical event. Join the Wheelmen as they display and demonstrate almost 100 high-wheeled bikes. There will also be musical entertainment from the Village Strings as they play Celtic, Irish, Scottish and folk music. Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 11am-4pm. Bike parade each day at 2pm. Sauder Village, 22611 St. Rt. 2, Archbold. 419-446-2541. www.saudervillage.com

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KROGER FOOD DRIVE DAY

Flag City BalloonFest

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Edmond Bartholomew Merriweather IV rather enjoys playing the fiddle.

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ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, JR.

With its beautiful story and catchy Caribbean inspired score, "Once on This Island, Jr." is a feast for the heart, mind, an soul. The highly original and theatrical Caribbean adaptation of the popular fairy tale "The Little Mermaid" garnered eight Tony nominations for its Broadway run. Tickets $4.75-$9.75. The Toledo Repertoire Theatre, 16 10th St. 419-243-9277. www.toledorep.org

August 21-26 Take in live music at the grandstand from Lonestar, shop at flea markets, and watch races and 4-H competitions at this fun event. Gates open at 10am.

General admission tickets: $8. Sandusky County Fairgrounds, 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont. 419-334-4877. www.sanduskycountyfair.com

Go Green at Fifth Third Field!

Bring three non-perishable food items and receive a free Mud Hens/Kroger reusable shopping bag. (Game is versus the Durham Bulls.) Plus, there will be a postgame giveaway of sunflower seeds and a fireworks display. Tickets begin at $9. Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St. 419-725-4367. www.milb.com

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CAR SHOW

Take a stroll down Main Street while browsing classic cars. There will also be musical entertainment by Cruisin Zeake, along with food and family fun. 10am-1pm.

The Shops at Fallen Timbers, 3100 Main Street, Maumee.

419-878-6255. www.theshopsatfallentimbers.com

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(Missed the Justin Bieber World Tour.

Cried tear drops of Jupiter for a week.)

TRAIN

Come to the Zoo to watch Train put on a live performance as part of the Summer Concert Series.

Special guests Mat Kearney and Andy Grammer will also be performing. Concert begins at 7pm. $39.50-$65. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way (off the Anthony Wayne Trail). 419-385-5721. www.toledozoo.org

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DUKES OF SEPTEMBER

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ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION: HOW DO YOU CHOOSE COLOR?

Learn how workers from different visual fields choose color at this round table discussion. An interior designer, a Jeep color manager and a TMA exhibition designer will be on hand. 7:30-8:30pm. No cost. The Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. www.toledomuseum.org

Dukes of September featuring Michael McDonald, Donald Fagen and Boz Scaggs will be bringing the amphitheater to life with this rock and soul concert performance. The concert will include a variety of covers, as well as hits from the members’ careers.

Performance begins at 7:30pm. $39.50-$79.50. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way (off the Anthony Wayne Trail). 419-385-5721. www.toledozoo.org

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80S EXPLOSION DANCE PARTY

Go back in time and party in style at this 80s Explosion Party! The fun begins at 9pm.

General admission $25, VIP Table (10 people) $300. Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-882-1500. www.centennialterrace.org

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FASHIONABLY LATE

Raise money for charity by dancing under the stars to live music. This great night will include a cash bar and concessions; all money raised will benefit the Gretchen Gotthart Skeldon Fund. 7pm, rain or shine. $20. Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-882-1500. www.centennialterrace.org

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Barbershop Sing Join the Men of Independence Barbershop Sing as these vocalists perform barbershop, swing, jazz and traditional favorites. The group’s innovative harmonies are sure to please all audience members. 10am-5pm.

Adults $15/children $8. Sauder Village, 22611 St. Rt. 2, Archbold. 419-446-2541. www.saudervillage.com

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TEAM GHOST RIDERS

Not only will you get to take in a game against the Indianapolis Indians, but you'll get to catch a performance by Team Ghost Riders – Cowboy Monkeys.

This group of sheepdogs and monkeys provide an entertaining traveling act for all. Tickets start at $9. Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St.419-725-4367. www.milb.com

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ANNUAL LABOR DAY BASH AT THE BAY WEEKEND

The island’s most popular entertainers will be performing at multiple venues at this 3-day event. Soak up the final few days of summertime during this weekend of festivities that will conclude with fireworks. Put-in-Bay. 614-619-0858. www.putinbay.com

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Stephanie McGee Bar manager

Flirtini

Bravo’s specialty martini features Absolut Raspberry, Bacardi 03, splashes of pineapple and cranberry juice, and a fitting final whirl of Prosecco, an Italian sparkling white wine.

What made you want to start bartending?

I was actually very interested in chemistry when I was younger. I kind of felt bartending was similar to chemistry in school — I get to test things with the different liquors and recipes. I have a Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University. I actually started bartending when I was going to school there, and I ended up falling in love with it and never left the industry.

If you could have a drink with any Toledoan, who would it be?

The mayor — he comes in to Bravo.

I would definitely ask him what sort of obstacles he overcame to get to where he is. He's really inspiring and seems like a very personable person.

I'm attracted to that because I do like to talk a lot!

BRAVO 5001 Monroe St. 419-472-1200 www.bravoitalian.com

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Bourbon Root Beer Float

This twist on the childhood classic gets an upgrade of Bulleit Bourbon, Jones root beer and a scoop of maple pecan gelato from Ann Arbor's Zingerman's.

If you could have a drink with any Toledoan, who would it be?

Julia Bates, the county prosecutor. I just think she's fascinating. I'm in law school right now, and she really inspires me to follow in her footsteps.

Law school! How do you manage all those late nights?

It was crazy, but I did it. Bartenders learn confidentiality, because we listen to people's problems and secrets. When I was stressed with school, working actually made me feel better. I come in and it's a fun, positive, upbeat atmosphere.

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Gavin Degraw with Colbie Caillat Spend an evening with Gavin DeGraw and Colbie Caillat at the Centenniel Terrace.

Performance begins at 7:30pm. $27.50-$52. Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania.

419-882-1500. www.centennialterrace.org

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ARTS IN THE GARDEN

Browse art for sale while enjoying live entertainment, arts and crafts activities for all ages, and more. 11am-5pm.

Free and open to the public. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-536-5566. www.toledogarden.org

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Look at me! I can run on the beach! (girly giggle) JAMIE FARR TOLEDO CLASSIC

Come see the world's best LPGA players like Paula Creamer, Morgan Pressel, Michelle Wie, Se Ri Pak and more take to the green and raise money for local charities. Visit the website for the full schedule of events and tee times. Daily and weekly passes are available from $15-$50. Highland Meadows Golf Club, 7455 Erie St. Sylvania.

419-531-FARR. www.jamiefarrtoledoclassic.com

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VILLAGE GARAGE SALE

Over 40 homes will be participating in this community yard sale. Come out for unique finds and a fun day of searching! Locator maps available at the Log Cabin Visitors Information Center. 9am-5pm. 24165 Front Street, Grand Rapids, Ohio. 419-832-7520. www.grandrapidsohio.com

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ROUNDHOUSE BAR’S BARTENDER OLYMPICS

The Olympics find a new twist with the Roundhouse Bar’s Bartender Olympics. Competition will include a parade, lighting of the Olympic torch and skits and theatrics by local bars and restaurants. 7pm.

Put-in-Bay. 614-619-0858. www.putinbay.com

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SUNSET JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL

Take in an evening of live jazz music, wine, beer, tasty treats and a juried art show. 2-9pm.

Grand Rapids Towpath. 419-276-0749. www.grandrapidsohio.com

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RUG HOOKING EXHIBIT

Recognized as one of the best exhibits of traditional hooked rugs in the country, the 2012 Sauder Village Rug Hooking event promises to be the best ever. Highlights include hundreds of additional rugs on display, featured guest teachers, rug hooking demonstrations, workshops and vendor booths. 10am-5pm. Sauder Village, 22611 St. Rt. 2, Archbold.

419-446-2541. www.saudervillage.com

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Join in the fun at this summer’s hottest 21 and over dance party at this three-stage, multi-band event. Music from the 70s, 80s, 90s and today’s hits will be playing the whole night. Party from 7pm-midnight.

Admission $25. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way (off the Anthony Wayne Trail).

419-385-5721. www.toledozoo.org

NWO Hopheads Festival:

August 3 Craft beer is taking over the Quarry. Spend the evening sampling beers and enjoying great food while taking in live music. 7pm-midnight. $25 for 20 samples, souvenir cup and admission to the event. Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-882-1500. www.centennialterrace.org

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German-American Festival:

Erie County Fair:

August 7-12 Enjoy live musical performances, watch a truck pull, or enter the variety of showmanship contests. There's plenty to do at this festival with food and activities for everyone. Gates open by 9am.

Sunday 10am. Gate admission $7. Erie County Fairgrounds, 3110 Columbus Ave., Sandusky. 419-625-1000. www.eriecountyohiofair.com

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CHICAGO

Rock superstars Chicago will be taking the stage at this one-ofa-kind performance.

Concert begins at 8pm. $34.50-$72. Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania.

419-882-1500. www.centennialterrace.org

ROCK N ROAR

July 30-August 6 Enjoy juggling performances, cheerleading competitions, food, rides and a musical performance by Gretchen Wilson ($20-$27.50). Gate admission begins at 8am. General admission tickets: $6. Children 9 and under free. Wood County Fairgrounds, 13800 W. Poe Rd., Bowling Green. 419-352-0441. www.woodcounty-fair.com

August 24-26 Celebrate German heritage with continuous live music, a Hummel lookalike contest and parade, along with great food and drinks. Friday, 6pm-1am; Saturday, 2pm-1am; Sunday, 12-11pm. General admission tickets: $7. Children 12 and under free with adult. Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Rd., Oregon. www.gafsociety.org

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August 10-12 It's the beloved annual celebration of the skies, as dozens of hot air balloons sail into view. Mass balloon flights happen all three days of the festival. There's a kids fair with inflatables and games, helicopter and balloon rides, a classic car show, a 5K run and plenty of food vendors serving the summer snacks you love. Friday, August 10-Sunday, August 12. Emory Adams Park, South Blanchard St., Findlay. www.flagcityballoonfest.com

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Antique bicycles will be on display at this fun, historical event. Join the Wheelmen as they display and demonstrate almost 100 high-wheeled bikes. There will also be musical entertainment from the Village Strings as they play Celtic, Irish, Scottish and folk music. Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 11am-4pm. Bike parade each day at 2pm. Sauder Village, 22611 St. Rt. 2, Archbold. 419-446-2541. www.saudervillage.com

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ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, JR.

With its beautiful story and catchy Caribbean inspired score, "Once on This Island, Jr." is a feast for the heart, mind, an soul. The highly original and theatrical Caribbean adaptation of the popular fairy tale "The Little Mermaid" garnered eight Tony nominations for its Broadway run. Tickets $4.75-$9.75. The Toledo Repertoire Theatre, 16 10th St. 419-243-9277. www.toledorep.org

August 21-26 Take in live music at the grandstand from Lonestar, shop at flea markets, and watch races and 4-H competitions at this fun event. Gates open at 10am.

General admission tickets: $8. Sandusky County Fairgrounds, 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont. 419-334-4877. www.sanduskycountyfair.com

Go Green at Fifth Third Field!

Bring three non-perishable food items and receive a free Mud Hens/Kroger reusable shopping bag. (Game is versus the Durham Bulls.) Plus, there will be a postgame giveaway of sunflower seeds and a fireworks display. Tickets begin at $9. Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St. 419-725-4367. www.milb.com

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CAR SHOW

Take a stroll down Main Street while browsing classic cars. There will also be musical entertainment by Cruisin Zeake, along with food and family fun. 10am-1pm.

The Shops at Fallen Timbers, 3100 Main Street, Maumee.

419-878-6255. www.theshopsatfallentimbers.com

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TRAIN

Come to the Zoo to watch Train put on a live performance as part of the Summer Concert Series.

Special guests Mat Kearney and Andy Grammer will also be performing. Concert begins at 7pm. $39.50-$65. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way (off the Anthony Wayne Trail). 419-385-5721. www.toledozoo.org

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ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION: HOW DO YOU CHOOSE COLOR?

Learn how workers from different visual fields choose color at this round table discussion. An interior designer, a Jeep color manager and a TMA exhibition designer will be on hand. 7:30-8:30pm. No cost. The Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. www.toledomuseum.org

Dukes of September featuring Michael McDonald, Donald Fagen and Boz Scaggs will be bringing the amphitheater to life with this rock and soul concert performance. The concert will include a variety of covers, as well as hits from the members’ careers.

Performance begins at 7:30pm. $39.50-$79.50. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way (off the Anthony Wayne Trail). 419-385-5721. www.toledozoo.org

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80S EXPLOSION DANCE PARTY

Go back in time and party in style at this 80s Explosion Party! The fun begins at 9pm.

General admission $25, VIP Table (10 people) $300. Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-882-1500. www.centennialterrace.org

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FASHIONABLY LATE

Raise money for charity by dancing under the stars to live music. This great night will include a cash bar and concessions; all money raised will benefit the Gretchen Gotthart Skeldon Fund. 7pm, rain or shine. $20. Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-882-1500. www.centennialterrace.org

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Barbershop Sing Join the Men of Independence Barbershop Sing as these vocalists perform barbershop, swing, jazz and traditional favorites. The group’s innovative harmonies are sure to please all audience members. 10am-5pm.

Adults $15/children $8. Sauder Village, 22611 St. Rt. 2, Archbold. 419-446-2541. www.saudervillage.com

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TEAM GHOST RIDERS

Not only will you get to take in a game against the Indianapolis Indians, but you'll get to catch a performance by Team Ghost Riders – Cowboy Monkeys.

This group of sheepdogs and monkeys provide an entertaining traveling act for all. Tickets start at $9. Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St.419-725-4367. www.milb.com

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ANNUAL LABOR DAY BASH AT THE BAY WEEKEND

The island’s most popular entertainers will be performing at multiple venues at this 3-day event. Soak up the final few days of summertime during this weekend of festivities that will conclude with fireworks. Put-in-Bay. 614-619-0858. www.putinbay.com

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film events [Saturday, July 28]

The Dark Crystal

Simple twist of fate

With a tale that goes where no story of rock n' roll has gone before, the Valentine Theater continues to get edgy during its Silver Screen Classics series on Friday, August 18 with Hedwig and the Angry Inch. The musical drama is based around Hedwig, a transgender rock star raised in Communist-controlled East Berlin who uses his mother's identity to flee to the States with an American soldier. Hedwig has a series of bad luck experiences — her sex change surgery is poorly done and the American soldier leaves her. She then flings her energy into a rock band and, after being surpassed by her song-stealing protege, things get interesting — to say the least. $5. 7:30pm. Valentine Theater, 410 Adams St. 419-242-2787. www.valentinetheatre.com —SR

Jim Henson‘s fantasy epic The Dark Crystal doesn’t take place a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, but like Star Wars it takes the audience to a place that exists only in the imagination and, for an hour and a half, on the screen.

Midnight. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 734-668-8463. www.michtheater.org

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The Grateful Dead Birthday Celebration In celebration of what would be Jerry Garcia’s 70th birthday, this special commemoration offers an inside look into the life of one of the most popular and storied bands in the history of American music. $12.50. 7pm.

Fallen Timbers, 2300 Village Drive West. 419-878-3898.

concession stand BRIEF REVIEWS ON NEW FLICKS

Beasts of the Southern Wild ★★★★ What It’s About: A little girl named Hushpuppy (played with aplomb by Quvenzhané Wallis, who is a fantastic discovery) lives with her family in an isolated community called The Bathtub, which looks and feels like a post-apocalyptic warzone.

But wouldn’t you know it— The Bathtub is located in the good ol’ USA, just outside of New Orleans. Hushpuppy tries to get along as best she can in this lost world and “speaking” to the nearby fauna in code in this astonishing tale of survival.

What We Like: With the possible exception of Terry Gilliam’s overlooked “Tideland,” this is one of the only films that has ever really captured the special optimism and spirit that only children possess. Based on a play by Lucy Alibar, “Beasts of the Southern Wild” occupies the space between inspiring and heartbreaking—and the result is just pure magic. Truly an astonishing achievement.

Opens at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor on Friday, July 27.

Moonrise Kingdom ★★★★ What It’s About: It’s the early ‘70s and a pre-teen boy and pre-teen girl fall in love and run away from their Scout camp and odd home, respectively, to meet up and build a life together on a New England island. A hapless scout leader (Ed Norton), the girl’s odd parents (Bill Murray, Frances McDormind) and a lonely sheriff (Bruce Willis) form a search party to find the young lovers.

What We Like: Since this film is shaping up to be the art house hit of 2012, you may have already seen this when it played in Ann Arbor. If not, get thee to the Levis Commons theater, because this is a really cute, quirky film, filled with great art direction (not since “Punch Drunk Love” has color been used so creatively in a film) and goofy fun, courtesy of the always clever Wes Anderson.

Now playing at Rave Motion Pictures Levis Commons 12 —JW

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Coming to grips

With death, art and themselves

by Sandor Slomovits

What’s the play’s underlying theme or meaning?

I think it’s a play about people trying to connect with one another. The characters are either dealing with grief, or questioning where they’re going in their lives, either personally or artistically, and because of that they’re trying to reach out to one another. The play takes place in New York in the 1980s and it was a time during the Reagan era when a lot of artists were questioning many things; is my art really art or is it an economic enterprise? How much freedom can you have artistically in a society that seems to be veering more towards consumerism?

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Do you think these were issues with which Wilson himself may have been struggling?

It’s hard to say when or how much, biographically, a play is about a writer. Wilson was always very guarded about details of his personal life. But I’ve always gotten the feeling that the play is very personal for him.

Robbie has just drowned, but it seems that all of the characters are... …already sort of adrift.

Robbie’s death is the catalyst for all the characters’ questioning where they’ve been and where they’re going. Especially Anna, because she’s a dancer in her thirties, her physical prime is over and she’s moving into wanting to be a choreographer. Her boyfriend, Burton, is a writer also questioning the direction his writing is going. The characters are not quite old, but they’re not quite young anymore. They’re moving into some kind of maturity. Pale, Robbie’s older brother is a very, very volatile character. He’s sort of blue collar, he’s the non-artist in the group, but he’s very perceptive and sensitive. At the heart of the play is a love story that’s really touching in that it’s two people, Anna and Pale, who are very attracted to one another, but are very different, and coming from very different places, and it takes them a long time to come together. The mix of all of these people makes for a fascinating evening of theater.

Burn This runs August 2 - September 2 at The Performance Network, 120 E. Huron St. $25-$41. For more information, call 734-663-0681 or visit www.performancenetwork.org.

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The Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Lanford Wilson’s 1987 play, Burn This, is the Ann Arbor Performance Network’s summer presentation, running from August 2 - September 2. The action of the play is set in motion by the death, in a boating accident, of Robbie, a young gay dancer.

Burn This is peopled by Robbie’s roommates, Anna, also a dancer, Larry, an advertising executive, Anna’s boyfriend, Burton, who has repeatedly proposed to her, but to whom she has not been able to commit. Bursting into this group comes Pale, Robbie’s older brother.

Ray Schultz, who will direct Burn This, his third show at the Ray Schultz Network, talks about the play.

Quetta Carpenter and Darrell Glasgow battle tragedy in “Burn This” at the Performance Network in Ann Arbor

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New life

The Toledo Museum of Art takes the ambiguity of art to the next level as dancers, musicians and poets combine forces in the performance Collider on Friday, July 28.

Taking place in the lower promenade of the Peristyle that features the art of Sol LeWitt, Ohio Dance along with musician Elainie Lillios breathe creative interpretation into some TMA favorites. Expect simultaneous solos, dancers that vanish and masterful music. Free. 3pm.

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

A special composition by Elainie Lillios will begin the dance

theater events [Saturday, July 28]

Ivan and Adolf: the Last Man in Hell

The latest entry in the Toledo Repertoire Theater’s Edgy Rep series, playwright and philosopher Stephen Vicchio wrings comedy and pathos from an odd pairing. Adolf Hitler and Dostoevsky’s Ivan Karamazov pass the time together in the afterlife, wondering who will be the last to escape. Owens Community College Center for the Fine and Performing Arts, 30335 Oregon Rd. 419-243-9277. www.toledorep.org

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[Friday, August 10]

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

When Milly takes her seven rowdy brother-inlaws to a barn-raising they meet six women they decide they want to marry. Well instead of a-courtin’, the boys go a-bductin’ and kidnap the young ladies. The Croswell, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian, MI. 517-263-6868. www.croswell.org. Through August 19.

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If you build it, they will gather

Gathered Art Gallery & Studios keeps its doors open and art all-inclusive By Julian Garcia Our May 2 issue contained a story on the opening of Gathered Art Gallery & Studios, the latest in a long line of art glass galleries in Toledo. The gallery’s mission is to create a place for artists to gather, exchange ideas and techniques, and ultimately to celebrate art glass.

Outside the gallery’s N. Huron location, directly across from Fifth Third Field, a modest sign reads BLOWING GLASS TODAY COME INSIDE. Any day of the week

1: A blowpipe is dipped into an

oven that holds at 2150 degrees and "gathers" (another play on the studio's name) a dollop of molten glass.

the public can wander into the studio and observe glass blowing. We caught up with the studio's three resident artists Adam Goldberg, Eli Lipman and Mike Stevens to have them walk us through the process of creating a piece of art glass.

Gathered Art Gallery and Studios, 23 N. Huron. 419-356-3703. www.gatheredartgallery.com

2: The "gathered glass" is rolled into

"frit," which consists of tiny shards of colored glass. The different colored frit is what provides art glass with an array of colors.

5: The glassblower

3: The end of the pipe is reintroduced into

a reheating oven called the “Glory Hole,” as Adam Goldberg demonstrates above. This oven also maintains a temperature of 2150.

The oven reheats the glass to a temperature that allows it to be malleable. This is repeated throughout the entire glass making process.

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(technically known as the gaffer) blows a small amount of air into the blowpipe and caps the end of the pipe with his thumb.

This allows the air to expand into the molten glass creating a bubble, making it hollow.

6: The glass is reheated

at intervals to keep it at a working temperature. An assistant, in this case Eli Lipman at left, is often used to blow air into the piece at a pace determined by the glass blower. Having an assistant blow allows the gaffer to work the piece, simultaneously making it larger, evening out the thickness of the glass, and giving it its desired shape.

4: The molten glass is rolled out

on a "marvering" table to give the object its basic shape. Traditionally the tabletop was marble; nowadays stainless steel is commonly used.

8: The artist then heats the 7: Once the glass is the size and shape the

artist desires, another blowpipe (or a solid metal rod known as a punty) is dipped to gather a small bit of molten glass and stuck on the end of the bubble. This will be the bottom of the pitcher. The original blowpipe is broken off, leaving an opening that the gaffer will shape into the top of the pitcher.

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opening repeatedly, allowing him to gradually shape the lip of the pitcher until it is thin and even. The assistant gathers a tiny dollop on a blowpipe and blows a bubble into it, shaping it until it is long and hollow. This will become the handle.

9: The glass is attached

to the side of the piece and pulled with tweezers to form a handle.

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10: A blowtorch is used to heat

up one area on the rim to make it molten. This area is then pulled with the tweezers to shape the spout. Now the pitcher is complete!

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2445 Monroe St. 419.255.8000 www.toledomuseum.org

Bowling Green Gallery Hop. This event, which

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Downtown. 419-254-2787. www.acgt.org

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events friday 27 Doodle: A Community Drawing Exhibition.

For the last two months, museum visitors have pumped out some spontaneous and creative doodles on napkin, which will be the focal point of this exhibition. Toledo Museum of Art, Community Gallery, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. www.toledomsueum.org

sunday 29 Art on the Mall. This year marks the 20th

anniversary of The University of Toledo’s Art on the Mall. A total of 105 artists along with food vendors, children’s activities, live pottery demonstrations and musical entertainment will be featured at this year’s extravaganza. UT’s Centennial Mall, 2801 W. Bancroft St. 419-530-2586. www.utoledo.com

Create a glass strawberry in the Hot Shop at 6, 7 & 8pm. Free Club Friday music from Toledo’s Voodoo Libido on the Peristyle Terrace from 6:30-9:30pm.

Free public tours of the Jules Olitski exhibition at 7 & 8pm, and free glassblowing demonstrations at 7, 8 and 9pm. Hear a rare demonstration of a uniquely American instrument invented by Ben Franklin with a glass harmonica concert at 7:30pm.

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Mr. Atomic. New and old, vibrant and surreal paintings from Michael and Mark Kersey, the twin brothers that paint under the moniker Mr. Atomic. Toledo Public Library Main Location, 325 N. Michigan. 419-259-5200. www.toledolibrary.org A napkin doodle submitted to TMA by Kelly Barfield

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Dark Visions 3. Curated by photographer Boyd Hambleton, the show features work by Amanda Marie, Jeff Beach, Lore-li Photography and Todd Parnell, among many others. You must be 18 to attend. Collingwood Art Center, 2413 Collingwood Art Center. 419-244-2787. www.collingwoodartscenter.org.

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The Amazing Art of Robert Heindel. Born in

Toledo, Heindel worked as an illustrator through the 1970s — designing covers for the likes of Time Magazine — and brought that precision to his ballet paintings. Sur St. Clair Gallery, 1 S. St. Clair. 419241-7100. www.sur-stclair.com

Prologue v. 2.0. The new co-op has expanded the work in the gallery. Launch Pad Cooperative, 911 Jefferson Ave. www.launchpadcooperative.com

Free drawing in the Sculpture Garden at 7pm.

Glassblowing demonstrations at 7, 8 & 9pm. Free public tours of the For the Birds exhibition at 7 & 8pm. Hear some homegrown Toledo hip-hop with a free Club Friday performance by Great Lakes Crew on the Peristyle Terrace from 6:30-9:30pm.

And, as always, free glassblowing demonstrations at the Glass Pavilion all evening long.

Photo: Michael Cullen

is held the first Friday of each month, showcases Bowling Green’s vibrant art scene, and provides an opportunity for the public to view exhibits, watch artist demonstrations, listen to live music and more.

Main Street, Bowling Green. 419-806-9116.

ongoing exhibitions

Jules Olitski, With Love and Disregard, through August 26 Revelation: Major Painting by Jules Olitski, continues in the Canaday Gallery. This

exhibition, organized by Kansas City’s Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, showcases the late Olitski’s bold, large-scale work, which uses broad fields of color to subtle emotional effect.

Smokin' cats

You've probably seen the smoking cats displayed as posters and graffiti around town. The artist behind those, JV, has much more in his arsenal and will be displaying a wide variety of his work — including new pieces — at the Toledo City Paper for the August 9 Art Walk. The second Thursday Art Walk series includes more than 15 venues in the Uptown and Warehouse Districts. Diverse locations and artists, talented musicians and surprise buskers is what the night is all about, so swing downtown and hit the streets. Downtown, Uptown and Warehouse Districts.

419-254-2787. www.acgt.org —SR

Picture perfect

Learn how to give a digital image more than a fleeting life on the web. In The Art Supply Depot’s new Photo Transfer Basics class, those with a penchant for snapping and posting pics (which, in these Facebook-saturated times, includes pretty much everyone) can learn how to turn their photographs into works of art. Photo transferring is a technique that can be used to make handmade greeting cards, collages, and mixed media — you can even put the images onto wood or canvas. The workshop is for adults only. $82 (includes materials). 11:30am-3:30pm. Sat., July 28. The Art Supply Depot, 29 S. St. Clair Street, Toledo. 419-720-6462. www.artsupplydepo.com. —AR

Walking down a dream

With a style that's equally playful and ominous, Vivian Ivey's vibrant paintings of cartoonish children are wildly surreal and ambiguous.

Her work will be on display at Collingwood Arts Center starting August 3, with an opening reception from 7-10pm. Ivey, a resident of the CAC, graduated from Eastern Michigan University and has played in the Toledo bands Snarly and The Space Gypsies. Light refreshments will be served. Free. Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd.

419-244-2787. www.collingwoodartscenter.org.

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From left: Brenda Maria Castellani, Gabby Grumelot, Josh Ward, James Graham and Conor Curran as the five-piece The ‘Leles, but only Grumelot and Ward are touring

Across the map

The 'Leles tour on their diverse new album by Scott Recker It would have been easy for The 'Leles to slip into a pigeonhole. People dig the ukulele-fueled playful folk, and rightfully so, but that's not the only thing the Toledo duo (expanding at times to five-pieces) wanted to be associated with. Actually, they never really thought about searching for a sound. And being scatterbrained has paid off, allowing them to push their style to new places; their debut, Let Us Rest! Let Us Move!, is a disheveled mix of freewheeling, dark, happy and desperate songs that bust genres and don't look back. It keeps you on your toes and that's exactly why it works. Before they left town on a tour that stretches to the Pacific Northwest, Josh Ward and Gabby Grumelot swung into the TCP office to talk about being versatile enough to have fans from ages 6 to 60, why most children's music is lame and the benefits of their evolution.

How did the idea to base a band around ukuleles surface?

Josh: In 2010, at Ground Level Coffee House, there was a whole little scene happening with acoustic and original music. Gabby was playing by herself or with her brother and I was just there watching or playing with Stately Mane and she played "Home," which is on the album, and I thought, 'I want to play that song.' And then I got a ukulele.

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On the album you cover a lot of emotional territory, from lighthearted love songs to relationships being ruined by drugs.

What's your songwriting process?

Josh: This is definitely a compilation. Some of the material Gabby wrote years ago. But, these are the songs we have been playing and cultivating into The 'Leles sound. But, most of them we wrote separately.

Gabby: But, when we started playing them together they evolved. Once you get other people in there they take another turn.

Josh: Lyric wise, I like this album because a lot of people see us as [musicians that] just have fun and dance around and play Kazoos and stuff, which is awesome, but there is a serious side. We did get some good contrast, especially with love [songs].

We have some scorn love songs, some Idon't-want-to-think-about-you songs.

Do you think that's why you appeal to both kids and adults; that versatile ability to be whimsical and goofy, but at the same time have those smart, emotional lyrics?

Gabby: I think that's pretty accurate.

It has something to do with the simplicity.

I think the younger kids, they enjoy the things that are a little easier to digest, but at the same time, if you listen to a lot of kid-specific stuff it's ...

Josh: … pretty cheesy. Kids don't need that either.

Gabby: Adults don't want to listen to that stuff either. So, [our sound] is right there in the middle; it works for younger people, but there's enough meaning, and interesting things going on in the melody that keep people's attention.

You guys have added members and expanded your sound. How has that exploration pushed you creatively?

Gabby: A person or an instrument, anytime either comes in, it's a new piece.

It totally widens the dynamic of the song and adds a whole new perspective to the picture.

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Josh: None of us ever had a set idea of what the sound was. We never had a concept of what The 'Leles were supposed to be. And just through time and with people's personalities and the instruments — keeping it whimsical, but keeping it structured enough — it's evolved into its own little 'Leles sound. Which, I don't think if we were actually going for, we would have gotten to.

Gabby: It's not the type of thing we could have strived for, it just kind of happened.

You can buy The 'Leles new album, Let Us Rest! Let Us Move!, at The Art Supply Depo and B-Bop Records.

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Crosby, Stills & Nash Toledo Zoo / Tuesday, July 31 Whatever you do, don't yell out "Ohio." It's Neil Young's song and David Crosby will flip out. I watched it happen the last time they came. But, even without the Y, CS&N can still kill it live. They shell out some of the best harmonies you'll ever hear as the trio effortlessly travels through their body of work. These musicians have been on the road together for a long time and still radiate captivating energy; you're going to see legends continuing to push themselves as artists. $37.50 - $75. 7:30pm. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way (Anthony Wayne Trail entrance). 419-385-4040. www.toledozoo.org. —SR

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Ye Olde Durty Bird: The Eight Fifteens

JAZZ,BLUES & R&B

Degage Jazz Café: Gene Parker 151 on the Water: Open Mic Aqua Lounge (Grand Plaza): Jazz on the Maumee Hollywood Casino: Brad McNett Jazz Quartet

Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic Potbelly: Don Coats Village Idiot: Old West End Productions Fusion: Open Mic w/ Todd Anthony South End Grill: Bobby May & Jon Barile Tres Belle Lounge: Steve Jad Bar 145: Dan Fester

Country & Bluegrass

Toledo Main Library: Rodney Parker and Liberty Beach

Other

Mickey Finn’s Pub: Open Mic Mulvaney’s Bunker: Karaoke Mutz Pub (at the Oliver House): Open Mic Manhattan’s: Open Mic Bier Stube: Karaoke

THU, july 26 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Swig: The Eight Fifteens The Roadhouse: Mas Fina Headliners: ABK, DJ Clay, JO2 Hollywood Casino: East River Drive Walbridge Park: Skoobie Snaks

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Dégagé Jazz Café: Leo Darrington The Blarney: The Last Born Sons Manhattan’s: Quick Trio Stella’s Resteraunt: Eddie Molina Village Idiot: TCP Steepwater Band

Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Rosie’s Italian Grille: Don and Rachel Coats Papa’s Tavern: Bobby May & Frankie May and Friends The Bronze Boar: Steve Kennedy Tres Belle Lounge: Ryan Dunlap

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Ye Olde Durty Bird: Nicole and Mick

Dance & Techno

The Distillery: DJ Mark EP

Other

Mutz Pub (at the Oliver House): Karaoke Bier Stube: Karaoke Bronze Boar: Open Mic w/ Steve Kennedy

FRI, july 27 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Wesley’s: Old School Fridays Frankie’s Inner City: Legacy, Strangers to Wolves, The Golden Dawn, East Highland, Beneath the Sands, A Violent Perfection Bar 145: The Bridges Hollywood Casino: After Midnight Mutz Pub (at the Oliver House): Breaking Ground Woodchuck’s: The Grubbs, Blue Hook, Funkin’ Wagnalls

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

SAT, july 28 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Stranger Danger Frankie’s Inner City: Tropic Bombs, OnceOver, Garret Warren, Kisses for Charity Cock N’ Bull: Nine Lives Mickey Finn’s: Rittz, Raine Wilder, MC Habitat & Draw Blood, Hize Bar 145: The Bridges The Bronze Boar: See Alice The Blarney: Arctic Clam Hollywood Casino: Drop 35

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Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Rosie’s Italian Grille: Skip Turner Tres Belle Lounge: Jason Hudson Trio Dégagé Jazz Café: Cynthia Kaay-Bennett Manhattan’s: The Good, the Bad & the Blues Holiday Inn French Quarter: Andrew Ellis Trio Doc Watson’s: John Barile and Bobby May

Mancy’s Italian Grill: Skip Turner Tres Belle Lounge: Jason Hudson Trio Dégagé Jazz Café: Cynthia Kaay-Bennett Manhattan’s: Steven Woolley & Suburban Soul Holiday Inn French Quarter: Andrew Ellis Trio Fat Fish Blue: Cont-Nuite Band Stella’s Restaurant: CJ and Company Treo: Post Modern Blues

Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

ACOUSTIC, FOLK & ETHNIC

Mutz Pub (at the Oliver House): DJ Nate Mattimoe

Rosie’s Italian Grille: Mitch Kahl Pizza Papalis: Chris Knopp Ye Olde Durty Bird: Ben Barefoot, The Eight Fifteens Swig: Don Coats, Acoustic Magic Sundown Cantina: Jaime Mills The Bronze Boar: Joe Woods Trio The Blarney: TCP Meaghan Roberts

Country & Bluegrass Village Idiot: Kentucky Chrome

Other

Rhouse: Karaoke Bier Stube: Karaoke Little Theater (TMA): Glass Armonica

Cheers Sports Eatery: Chris Knopp Table Forty4: Acoustic Magic Pizza Papalis: Acoustic Beatles Tribute with Elixer Avenue Bistro: Dave Carpenter Swig: Paul Fritsch Nick and Jimmy’s (Black Swamp): Jaime Mills Treo: Jack & The Bear Stella’s Restaurant: Kyle White

Dance & Techno

Other

Bier Stube: Karaoke

SUN, july 29 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

The Roadhouse: The Moon Dogs Hollywood Casino: TCP The Bridges Band

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Village Idiot: Afternoon Jazz With Bob Rex /The Eight Fifteens

Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic Oarhouse: Bobby May & Jon Barile Tres Belle Lounge: Clif Millimen

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Bier Stube: Karaoke Our Brother’s Place: Karaoke

MON, july 30 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Village Idiot: Frankie May and Friends The Bronze Boar: Chris Knopp Hollywood Casino: TCP Johnny Rodriguez

Other

Manhattans’s: Open Mic The Bronze Boar: Open Mic w/ Chris Knopp

TUE, july 31 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Bar 145: Hey Monea Village Idiot: Eliot Lewis Toledo Zoo: TCP Crosby, Stills and Nash

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Trotter’s Tavern: Jeff McDonald’s Big Band All-Stars Manhattan’s: Open Blues Stage w/ Slowburn

Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic Sundown Cantina: Jaime Mills Potbelly: Tom Drummonds Tres Belle Lounge: Clif Millimen Cock N’ Bull: Chris Knopp

Other

Claddagh Irish Pub: Karaoke The Bronze Boar: Karaoke Bier Stube: Karaoke

wed, Aug 1 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Centennial Terrace: Gavin DeGraw & Colbie Caillat Village Idiot: TCP Macpodz and Sophistafunk

JAZZ,BLUES & R&B

Degage Jazz Café: Gene Parker 151 on the Water: Open Mic Aqua Lounge (Grand Plaza): Jazz on the Maumee

Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Potbelly: Don Coats Village Idiot: Old West End Productions Fusion: Open Mic w/ Todd Anthony South End Grill: Bobby May & Jon Barile Toledo Main Library: Tony Rios and the Baila Rico Dancers Manhattan’s: Meaghan Roberts Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jeff Stewart

Other

Mickey Finn’s Pub: Open Mic Mutz Pub (at the Oliver House): Open Mic Bier Stube: Karaoke

THU, aug 2 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Frankie’s Inner City: Emmure, Legion, Crowns Aside, I Envision Apollo, The Cities Beneath Us Bar 145: Hello My Name Is Village Idiot: Mike Merrit Band TCP Mickey Finn’s: Unknown Hinson

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Tres Belle Lounge: Jason Hudson Dégagé Jazz Café: Leo Darrington Manhattan’s: Quick Trio

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Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Rosie’s Italian Grille: Don and Rachel Coats Papa’s Tavern: Bobby May & Frankie May and Friends The Bronze Boar: Steve Kennedy Ye Olde Durty Bird: Ben Barefoot Swig: Jack Schilb. Greg Aranda

Dance & Techno

The Distillery: DJ Mark EP

Other

Mutz Pub (at the Oliver House): Karaoke Bier Stube: Karaoke Bronze Boar: Open Mic w/ Steve Kennedy

FRI, aug 3 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Wesley’s: Old School Fridays Mickey Finn’s: Gashes, People Being Human, Bikini Babes Headliners: Sixx Digit, Weep the Beldam, The Plauges, Chas, Wreck Shop, Origix & D.C. A.J.’s Doolittles: Nine Lives Bar 145: Trailer Park Ninjas Ottawa Tavern: The Pass, The Strong Talk, Thirty Three & 1/3 Village Idiot: Polka Floyd Holiday Inn French Quarter: Double Dare Mutz Pub (at the Oliver House): Eight Fifteens

TCP

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Mancy’s Italian Grill: Skip Turner The Bronze Boar: Swampkings Manhattan’s: Stonehouse Treo: MightHaveBen Dorr Street Cafe: Andrew Ellis & Lucky Lemont Dégagé Jazz Café: Doug Horn

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Village Idiot / Wednesday, August 1 You don’t need a guitar to be a jamband. Just ask the innovative five-piece the Macpodz; the Ann Arborites have been lighting up nationwide venues and acclaimed festivals with their feel-good fusion that throws world music in a blender, spitting out a funky, openminded groove with no hint of pretension. They hit the jackpot in terms of the timeframe of forming their quirky experiment — dance music is at a generational high, and they offer an alternative to electronic. $10. 10pm. 309 Conant St., Maumee. 419-893-7281. www.villageidiotmaumee.com —SR Continued from pg. 33

ACOUSTIC, FOLK & ETHNIC

FOUNDERS TASTING · 6 SAMPLES PLUS FOOD PAIRINGS · 4 FOUNDER’S TAPS �INCLUDING DEVIL DANCER TAPPING LATER THAT NIGHT�

August 1st at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $15 in advance $20 at the door

$2.50 PINTS – EVERY SUN. & MON. 23 beers on tap, including Bell’s, Founders, Maumee Bay, Great Lakes and Rivertown.

NAME THIS TUNE EVERY THURSDAY. Good clean fun & prizes too! Free!

1�2 OFF APPETIZERS Every Sun-Wed after 9pm

HAPPY HOUR

Rosie’s Italian Grille: Mitch Kahl Pizza Papalis: Chris Knopp Cheers Sports Eatery: Chris Shutters Table Forty4: Joe Woods Band Mancy’s Italian: Dave Carpenter Ye Olde Durty Bird: Kyle White, Steve Mullan Band Swig: Jason Laporte, Gingerlove

Other

Rhouse: Karaoke Bier Stube: Karaoke

SAT, aug 4 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Frankie’s Inner City: Annual Rick N Roll Cock N’ Bull: Luke James & the Theives Table Forty4: The Eight Fifteens Centennial Terrace: Eddie & The Edsels Bar 145: Neon Black The Bronze Boar: Beg to Differ Ottawa Tavern: Pomegranates, Kitten, We Love You Holiday Inn French Quarter: Double Dare Ye Olde Durty Bird: Pilot Rock

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Rosie’s Italian Grille: Skip Turner Tres Belle Lounge: Jason Hudson Trio Village Idiot: Bourbon Street Band Dégagé Jazz Café: Doug Horn Treo: What’s Next; TCP Raq the Casbah

Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic Swig: Johnathan Bohner

Dance & Techno

Mutz Pub (at the Oliver House): DJ Nate Mattimoe

Other

Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic Oarhouse: Bobby May & Jon Barile

Other

Bier Stube: Karaoke Our Brother’s Place: Karaoke

MON, aug 6 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic TCP

Other

Manhattans’s: Open Mic The Bronze Boar: Open Mic w/ Chris Knopp

Rhouse: Karaoke Bier Stube: Karaoke

SUN, aug 5 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Frankie’s Inner City: Earth Crisis, NRR, Professor, DemonShifter

Village Idiot: Frankie May and Friends

TUE, aug 7 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop TCP

Centennial Terrace: Chicago

Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Sundown Cantina: Jaime Mills Potbelly: Tom Drummonds

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Village Idiot: Afternoon Jazz With Bob Rex /The Eight Fifteens Star Bar: Andrew Ellis TCP & Lucky Lemont

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Trotter’s Tavern: Jeff McDonald’s Big Band All-Stars Manhattan’s: Open Blues Stage w/ Slowburn Degage Jazz Café: Gene Parker

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Festivals/SPIRITUAL/Orchestras/ Music your parents like

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Other

Jazz On the Maumee, 5pm-7pm. $15. The Grand Plaza Hotel will be hosting a series

Claddagh Irish Pub: Karaoke The Bronze Boar: Karaoke Bier Stube: Karaoke

of jazz performers for Jazz On the Maumee. In addition to live performances, the event also includes a cash bar and free valet parking. The first performer will be the extraordinary young pianist Josh Turner. There will be special perks for Art Tatum Jazz Society Members.

The Grand Plaza Hotel, 444 N. Summit St. www.arttatumsociety.com

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friday, July 27

Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Glass Armonica Concert, 7:30pm-8:30pm. Free. Invented by Benjamin Franklin in 1761 and favored by Mozart, the glass armonica—which has no relationship to the harmonica—was outlawed in Europe for a time because of its unusual sound, described as a cross between the cello and the flute. Come to the Toledo Museum of Art to see the classic instrument revived as Dennis James helps set in motion an international resurgence of an instrument that was virtually extinct 30 years ago. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. www.toledomuseum.org

Highland Meadows: Nine Lives Frankie’s Inner City: Goldhouse

JAZZ,BLUES & R&B

Degage Jazz Café: Gene Parker Bier Stube: Ragtime Rick and the Chefs of Dixie Land 151 on the Water: Open Mic Aqua Lounge (Grand Plaza): TCP Jazz on the Maumee Centennial Terrace: Night Session Big Band Star Bar: Andrew Ellis & Lucky Lemont

Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic Potbelly: Don Coats Village Idiot: Old West End Productions Fusion: Open Mic w/ Todd Anthony Bar 145: Dan Fester

Other

Mickey Finn’s Pub: Open Mic Mulvaney’s Bunker: Karaoke Mutz Pub (at the Oliver House): Open Mic Manhattan’s: Open Mic Bier Stube: Karaoke

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Unknown Hinson Mickey Finns / Thursday, August 2 Unknown Hinson isn't the first to parody 1950’s country western stars, but he might be the best. His dark spin on the spoof is pretty epic; he claims to be a hillbilly vampire, has chops and blacked-out teeth, and casts out some of the most hilarious, filthy twang out there. If it reminds you of Early Curly on the Adult Swim cartoon series Squidbillies, that's because he is the voice of the absurd slimy hick. $18 in advance / $20 at the door. 7pm. 602 Lagrange St. at Huron.

419-246-3466. www.mickeyfinnspub.com—SR

Tony Rios and the Baila Rico Dancers, 12:15-1:15pm. Free. The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library closes out The 2012 Brown Bag Summer Concert Series with a little Latin flavor as Tony Rios plays south of the border tunes to spice up your lunch hour. North Lawn of Main Library, 325 Michigan St. 419-259-5200. www.toledolibrary.org

thursdays, July 26 & August 2

Jazz in the Garden, 6:30pm.$6 members/$7 students & seniors/$8 general. Enjoy music from some of the area’s hottest jazz musicians in the beautiful setting of the Toledo Botanical Garden. Ramona Collins Group entertains on July 26 and the Toledo Jazz Orchestra plays August 2. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-536-5566. www. toledogarden.org

sundays, July 29 & August 5

Music Under the Stars, 7:30pm-9:30pm. Free. With the Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre as

your setting, you can unwind on a warm Sunday evening as you enjoy great music performed by the Toledo Symphony concert band. Each show features a fun musical theme that your family is sure to enjoy. July 29 brings conductor Jason Stumbo and special guest Voices of Harmony. August 5 will present conductor Rodney Dorsey. Save gas and take TARTA for $1! Check routes & schedule online. The Toledo Zoo, 2700 Broadway.

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Trunk Show - The bead store, Meant to Bead will be having a trunk show showcasing a huge assortment of vintage, ethnic, and antique beads. Marina Gionis is a local bellydancer who made all her own costumes and jewelry. The trunk show will be showcasing all the beads she has collected over 40 years from around the world and will be available for sale. The trunk show will open National Dance Day on July 27 and run through August. Meant to Bead, 6536 West Central Ave. 419-842-8183. www.meant2bead.com

saturday 28 [ education ] Ancient Ohio Landscape Speaker Presentation Bradley T. Lepper, the curator of Archaeology for the Ohio Historical Society in Columbus, will give a special presentation. The Newark Earthworks are the largest set of geometric enclosures and mounds in the world. Find out why the Hopewell tribe built such monumental works. No registration required. 1pm. Secor Metropark, 10000 W. Central Avenue, Berkey. 419-407-9700. www.metroparkstoledo.com

monday 30 [ festivals ] Wood County Fair - Enjoy juggling performances, cheerleading competitions, food, rides and a musical performance by Gretchen Wilson ($20-$27.50).

July 30-August 6. Gate admission begins at 8am. $6. Children 9 and under free. Wood County Fairgrounds, 13800 W. Poe Rd., Bowling Green.

419-352-0441. www.woodcounty-fair.com

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Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way (off the Anthony Wayne Trail). 419-385-5721. www.toledozoo.org

tuesday 31 [ education ] Owens Community College’s Learning Center Open House - Area residents are invited to learn about and explore the many educational programs, services and resources available at Owens Community College’s Learning Center at The Source as the academic institution serves as host to an Open House event. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with representatives and pick up information about such educational services as new student orientation, placement testing, admissions and advising, as well as learn about the College’s academic programs and resources available within the Schools’ of Arts and Sciences, Business, Health Sciences, Nursing, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, and Technology. 12-3pm. Free. The Source, 1301 Monroe St. 567-661-2732. www.owens.edu

Tea at Stranleigh: Summer Tea - Sip on specially made tea and munch on delicious sandwiches and desserts while overlooking the blooming Shipman Garden. Set at the Stranleigh Manor, the event will also provide live musical entertainment.

No registration required. 12-2:30pm. $9. Wildwood Preserve, 5100 West Central Ave. 419-344-4765. www.metroparkstoledo.com

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with a cold treat. Bring your own beach supplies.

Registration required. 12pm-3pm. Free for Sylvania residents; $5 per car for non-Sylvania residents.

Olander Park, 6930 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania.

419-882-8313. www.olanderpark.com Toledo’s Longest Ice Cream Sunday - Help build Toledo’s Longest Ice Cream Sundae! Ice cream and toppings will be provided, but help is needed with building and eating it. 2:30pm3:30pm. West Toledo Branch Library, 1320 Sylvania Ave. 419-259-5290. www.toledolibrary.com

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Afternoon of Sun and Fun - Olander Park Swim and Beach Facility welcomes you for a great afternoon at the beach. Create a craft and chill

wednesday 1 [ miscellaneous ] Summer Bash with Crys Peterson - Enjoy free beach access, boat rentals, and a dinner at 6:30pm. Also, bring the kids for crafts and stories, s’mores, and a bat stroll. Crys Peterson will be joining the fun at 7pm. Registration required. 9am8pm. Olander Park, 6930 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania.

419-882-8313. www.olanderpark.com

friday 3 [ miscellaneous ] Rock N Roar - Join in the fun at this summer’s hottest 21 and over dance party at this three-stage, multi-band event. Music from the 70s, 80s, 90s and today’s hits will be playing the whole night.

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N.W.O. Hopheads Craft Brew Festival “Craft of the Quarry” Centennial Terrace / Friday, August 3

Come celebrate the first Annual N.W.O. Hopheads Craft Brew festival at the Centennial Quarry. Enjoy a variety of beers from well-known local microbreweries such as Maumee Bay Brewing Company, Great Black Swamp Brewing Company, as well as regional favorites such as Great Lakes Brewing Company and Columbus Brewing Company, and many more. The event will also feature local live music and food. 7pm-12am. Pre-sale packages available for $25; $10 admission at the door; Ala carte ticket pricing available. Must be 21 or older to enter. Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-882-1500. www.centennialterrace.org—TO

[ sports ] Toledo Baseball History Celebration - Cheer on the MudHens as they play the Rochester Red Wings while wearing throwback uniforms from the 1883 Toledo’s, the first professional baseball team in Toledo. The jerseys will be auctioned off silently on the Main Concourse during the game. Proceeds will go to charity. 7pm. Tickets start at $9. Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St. 419-725-4367. www.milb.com

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[ miscellaneous ] Antique Bicycles - Antique bicycles will be on display at this fun, historical event. Join the Wheelmen as they display and demonstrate almost 100 high-wheeled bikes. There will also be musical entertainment from the Village Strings as they play Celtic, Irish, Scottish and folk music. Also, there’s a bike parade each day at 2pm. Saturday, 10am5pm; Sunday, 11am-4pm. Sauder Village, 22611 St. Rt. 2, Archbold. 419-446-2541. www.saudervillage.com

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sunday 5 [ miscellaneous ] Arts in the Garden - Browse a wide selection of art for sale while enjoying live entertainment, arts and crafts activities for all ages, and more. 11am5pm. Free and open to the public. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-536-5566. www.toledogarden.org

tuesday 7 [ festivals ] Erie County Fair - Enjoy live musical performances, watch a truck pull, or enter the variety of showmanship contests. There’s plenty to do at this festival with food and activities for everyone.

August 7-12. Tuesday, 8am-8pm; Wednesday, 9am-9pm; Thursday-Friday, 8am-9pm; Saturday, 9:15am-9pm; Sunday, 10am-9:30pm. $7. Erie County Fairgrounds, 3110 Columbus Ave., Sandusky. 419-625-1000. www.eriecountyohiofair.com

wednesday 8 [ outdoors ] Metroparks Seniors: Gone Fishin! - Spend a lazy afternoon at the old fishing hole casting for bass and sipping lemonade. Metroparks will provide all equipment and bait. Registration required.

2pm. Oak Openings Preserve Metropark, 4139 Girdham Rd., Swanton. 419-407-9700. www.metroparkstoledo.com

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Shake it out

Ancient dance meets calorie burn in bellydancer KayLouise’s Le Chat Noir dance studio (located inside INPROCESS, a local arts and wellness shop). The performer (who prefers to go by her stage name) reveals the techniques in her weekly bellydance classes. “It’s suitable for women of all shapes and ages, and it’s low-impact,” she says. The classes attract those interested in this feminine, exotic form of exercise — the studio even sells coin hip scarves if you're ready to unleash your inner Shakira. Beginning classes are every Wednesday and cost $35 per month. 6-7pm. 2662 Woodville Rd., Northwood.

419-280-3674. www.kaylouise.com. —AO

health and wellness events wed25

The Weight of the Nation - Watch a screening of Children in Crisis, a film from HBO’s documentary series Weight of the Nation. The film will be shown at Owens Corning’s Panther Hall, and focuses on the issue of childhood obesity.

Enjoy healthy hors d’oeuvres and engage in a panel discussion with community leaders following the film. 6pm-9pm. Registration required. Owens Corning Headquarters, One Owens Corning Parkway (Off Summit Street).

419-254-4715. www.unitedwaytoledo.org

ongoing Mondays

Beginning and Gentle Yoga - Classes cover releasing stress through deep breathing and body/mind awareness, gradually increasing strength and flexibility and proper body alignment. All levels of fitness welcome. 7:30pm.

Six weeks for $75. It’s About Movement Yoga Studio, 26597 N. Dixie Hwy., The Shoppes at RiverPlace, Perrysburg. 419-868-9199. www.itsaboutthemovement.net

Thursdays

Art of Healing Practices - The Therapeutic Action Plans (TAP) Center helps people access, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate their distinct health and wellness. During these

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sessions participants learn different cultural healing practices as well as techniques to heal mind, body and spirit. Registration is required for space is limited. TAP Center 4334 W. Central Ave. Suite 219, Toledo. 419-382-9577 Premier Care Nicotine Treatment - The Premier Care Nicotine Treatment Center will be offering a Quit Smoking class. The class, held every Thursday, will last approximately 90 minutes and cover issues such as self-help smoking cessation methods and how to open a smoking cessation dialogue with a family member or friend. A question and answer session will immediately follow the classes.

Registration required. 6:30pm-8pm. Premier Care Nicotine Treatment Center, 4349 Talmadge Rd. 419-475-2521. www.premiercarenicotinetreatment.com

Mondays & Saturdays

Yoga Brent - Learn and develop yoga poses in 90 degree heat while also enjoying optimistic philosophical thoughts and relaxing music. This class is open to all ages and skill levels. Every Saturday, 9:30-11am and every Monday, 7:308:30pm. Zen in the District, 1700 Canton Ave., Ste. 200. 419-283-4766. www.yogabrent.com

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Vocalist also play drums and keyboards.

Looking for band. Call 419-691-2820

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) You may want

to take a few irons out of the fire and go to a hot beach somewhere on July 28th and 29th.

Some of your goals need to be changed by the light of the full moon on August 1st. Seek and find peace and quiet at home on the 4th and 5th.

need answers? get 'em @ toledocitypaper.com

There is a full moon on August 1st and there will be another on the 31st called a “Blue Moon.”

On August 7th Venus moves into the home-loving sign of Cancer. Check your sign below.

— BY SUE LOVETT

LIBRA (September 23-October 22) You

face challenges on July 25th and 26th. Finish it all up so you can be gone from the 27th to the 30th. August begins with a full moon drawing attention to fun and games. Complete things at home by August 4th and 5th, because you are off and running again.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) From July 26th to 30th Venus aligns with Saturn, so your judgment is sound and life is good. On August 1st you think about making a career move. Talk it over on August 4th and try to wait until Mercury goes direct on August 8th. Enjoy the food wherever you go.

SCORPIO (October 23-November 21)

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You are bored but get ready for some excitement July 28th and 29th. Then the full moon on August 1st shines where you travel. Begin a long weekend that day and return on the 5th. Venus moves into your second house of money on the 7th.

Woopee!

SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 20) You need excitement and it finally comes

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Don’t miss

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19)

any of the parties on July 27th and 28th. Are you ready for two full moons in one month?

Your emotions run high as August begins and ends and you try to stay in control. Parties and festivals take up most of your time. You are charming.

LEO (July 23-August 22) You want to travel

on July 28th and 29th. Get written confirmation to avoid problems. August begins with a full moon in your seventh house highlighting partnerships and new projects (for better or for worse). You are the king or queen constantly.

VIRGO (August 23-September 22) From July 25th through 31st you make sure to fulfill all of your obligations. Your mission in life is to be of service to others. On August 1st, the full moon shines where you work. On August 4th and 5th help out at fundraisers and festivals.

Mars is giving you tons of energy but you have trouble harnessing it. Plan for the upcoming holiday early. On July 25th and 26th take a great summer trip. On August 1st the full moon lights up your home. Every dust bunny shows — get busy!

back on July 28th and 29th. Begin August on the phone, the internet, or just running out the door at the drop of a hat. Stay close to home on August 1st and 5th. On the 7th take a quick look at your investments.

You complete a big project before July 27th.

Celebrate through the 31st. The full moon on August 1st shines where you earn (or spend) money. You have warm fuzzy feelings until the 5th. Then get back into cold dark reality.

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18) On

July 28th and 29th you get help from an associate or partner. Your ruling planet Uranus is at odds with Pluto the entire month of August.

Some days you feel someone pulling the rug out from under you … and that could happen!

PISCES (February 19-March 20) Starting July 26th through 29th only FUN is in your stars. The full moon on August 1st brings calls from long lost friends and relatives. Contact them on the 4th and 5th to set up your social schedule. On the 7th Venus tells you to make home improvements.

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

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

CELEBRITY LEOS

There are only two signs of the zodiac – Leos and everyone who wishes they were. They were born in the spotlight and looking at themselves in the mirror in the delivery room. A few of the famous ones include actresses Jennifer Lopez and Sandra Bullock, as well as TV journalist Scott Pelley. Locally Dan Cummins, Channel 11’s chief sportscaster, is a Leo.

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Eh? Eh? Across 1. Home of the metal band Acrassicauda 5. Things on a cat's penis 10. Tiara-wearing man who's not entirely comfortable with homosexuality 14. Defender of NAMBLA 15. Mims' "This is Why ___" 16. Sex column topic 17. Sites for fly-fishing sausage parties?

19. Toledo Roadrunners race length 20. Messed up the math, say 21. CPR class student 22. Former Homeland Security honcho Tom 25. Stack of cash in a bondsman's office?

30. MPEG alternative 31. Personals ad abbr.

33. In crystal form, it's rock candy 34. Spanish phrasebook phrase 36. Soak, to a Brit 37. ___-bitty 38. With 49-Across, shout from a millennialist Benjamin Moore?

41. Without dilly-dallying 42. Fella 43. Skyrocketed 45. Camera or gun holder 47. BS 48. The ___ War (1932 Australian military/wildlife control effort) 49. See 38-Across 51. Like Elvis, later on 53. Bodily code 54. Throwdown 56. Castle protector 58. Lingerie shop motto?

63. "What ___ is new?"

64. Hip-hop producer Just ___ 65. Buxom Betty 66. Scheming giggle 67. Made fun of 68. Took a picture of Down 1. Final words of a Cartesian statement 2. Amp connector named for the company that invented it 3. Tennis score word 4. "The Caine Mutiny" captain

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5. Ethiopian coin 6. Blob on a slide 7. "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" spinoff 8. ___ choy (stir-fry veggie) 9. Cherry and Dorr, e.g.: Abbr.

10. He played Kesuke Miyagi 11. Words before a round of rock, paper, scissors 12. Important god in paganism 13. Big deer 18. Nate's love interest on "Six Feet Under" 21. And what have you: Abbr.

22. '80s movie exclamation 23. Former Piston Allen now playing in Turkey 24. Small-time restaurant crime 26. "Time ___ the essence" 27. Noted portrayer of Dracula 28. Thinks highly of 29. Hans Augusto or Margret of "Curious George" fame 32. City for a great bowl of pho 35. Cabinet choice 36. Shithole 39. Like some yoga classes 40. What Kraftwerk appeared as, in concert 41. Letters on some churches 44. Owed 46. Anti-drug spot, perhaps: Abbr.

47. Stop altogether, as spending 50. Songwriters' org.

52. Tells terrible jokes, perhaps 55. Strung together 56. "I could take it or leave it," slangily 57. Brazil 2014 cry 58. "Great Society" prez 59. Mobile state: Abbr.

60. "Very cool!"

61. A.A. Milne marsupial 62. Post-tryst brand

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STYLE SENSE

Jen Zalecki, Wendy Shock-Miller, Kyle Newham, Carol Garrison & Amy Meyer

Paradise island

Supporters of the Sylvania Schools Athletic Foundation danced the night away at A Night In Paradise at Centennial Terrace and Quarry to the tunes of cover band 2 HOUR Delay (the apt title for a band of Sylvania Schools teachers!).

Dainya Connelly-Lestock and Tracey O’Neal Hooker enjoy the island theme.

Photos by Christine Senack

Bachelor party

This year’s annual party celebrating the city’s sexiest singles was at Star Bar & Grille on Thursday, July 19.

Our bachelors and bachelorettes held nothing back in their attempt to win the crown!

by Alia Orra

Meg Piotrowski,

massage therapist

We found Meg enjoying a stroll downtown for a June Art Walk and entertaining a few double takes in her sheer getup. TCP loves a risktaker, so we stopped her for a chat.

Photos by Kyle Lee Tate

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You probably already know this, but your outfit is completely see-through.

I thought I may be a little risque today. But what I have on was kind of the thing on all the [spring] runways — there were a lot of sheer looks.

Bachelorette Of The Year Becky Gilsdorf strikes a pose on the red carpet with her fellow singles, Hochan Jang and Becky Fitts.

Are you always so daring?

I'm not a risk taker per se, but an individual for sure.

Where did you get your purse? It's a very eyecatching accessory.

It's from Vietnam. My soon-to-be sister-in-law gave it to me [as a souvenir]. I put it on at the last minute, and everyone's been loving it.

What do you think Toledo is in need of, fashion-wise?

Just a little more creativity, a little less jeans.

Andrell Hall, James Jakubec, bachelor Dan Lemle, & Sarah Mazur

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