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July 3 -July 30, 2019 • Vol. 22 • Issue 13

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Toledo is now home to a self-serve wine bar. Taste Wine Bar, now open at 6801 Central Ave. in the plaza with Kyoto Ka, offers 20 wines on tap and a variety of special events, including live music, Uncork the Artist and yoga classes.

419-517-0515. thetastewinebar.com Four Fires Meadery has opened. For more information on this new meadery, read our article at toledocitypaper.com.

1683 Lance Pointe Rd., Maumee.

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The owners of Catawba’s Twin Oast Brewing Co. have purchased the Mon Ami Winery, located at 3845 E. Wine Cellar Rd., in Port Clinton. First opened in 1937, the Mon Ami is Ohio’s second oldest winery. The new owners hope to strengthen the historical businesses and “bring old-world winemaking traditions back to the winery,” according news releases. monamiwinery.com Bleak House Coffee has closed its 612 Adams St. location in downtown Toledo and will open in a new space at 3057 W. Bancroft, next to the Rockets Bookstore and Ferdos by the UT campus. bleakhousecoffee.com Pampered Pets at 4853 Monroe St., near Bob Evans, has closed.

Know of any changes in the area? Send them to editor@adamsstreetpublishing.com

ON THE COVER: Philadelphia-based Misfits Market is making healthy food affordable and accessible by shipping boxes of farm-fresh fruits and vegetables rejected by grocery stores. Learn about the company’s mission to curb food waste on p.8. Cover photo courtesy of the Misfits Market.

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Designers: Anita Tipton (atipton@adamsstreetpublishing.com) CHERRIES.

Spring Meadows Shopping Center is now home to a SafeSplash + SwimLabs Swim School, featuring a full-size indoor swimming pool, plus two small pools, and a wide range of swimming lessons. The new swim school is located at 1510 Spring Meadows Dr. in Holland between Ashley Furniture and Carter’s.

419-370-2801. safesplash.com

The seemingly ill-fated corner site at The Docks has a fresh coat of purple paint and a new tenet: Hamburger Mary’s, a San Francisco-based LGBT-friendly burger restaurant chain that offers drag queen shows, karaoke nights, and bingo.

The forthcoming Toledo location is looking to open in August. 26 Main St., facebook.com/toledomarys

In our last issue (6-19-19), the profile on Fair Housing Center President and CEO Marie Flannery incorrectly stated that Flannery studied under Shanna Smith in California. To clarify, Smith was an instructor at the NFHA’s Fair Housing School when Flannery studied there in 2013.

Katie Emans (kemans@adamsstreetpublishing.com) CUCUMBERS.

Senior Designer: Leah Foley (leah@adamsstreetpublishing.com) WATERMELON AND APRICOTS.

A 1987 E-One pumper fire engine has been transformed into the Ladder 419 Beer Truck, which offers 10 taps and a climbin cooler, with a focus on local breweries.

The rentable truck can be reserved for private parties, festivals and public events.

419-318-8840. tapped419.com

In addition, the Wedding Guide (6-19-19) featured a photo without credit. That photo (on pg.18 of the issue) was taken by Mary Pencheff Photography.

CITY WATCH

Get involved. Democracy is not a spectator sport.

Monday, 7.8

Twylite Thursdays: Gateway Youth Development - Support this important nonprofit that provides a transitional independent living option for youth in need during an evening of food, fundraising, entertainment and fun. $10. To purchase tickets, contact Ka’Trice Perry at 419-378-9899. 5-8pm. The Pinnacle, 1772 Indian Wood Cir., Maumee. facebook.com/ GatewayYouthDevelopment

Volunteer Training for Love Fest 2019 Are you interested in volunteering during Equality Toledo Loves Love Fest, on Saturday, July 13? Learn how you can help during this evening training. 6-8pm. Equality Toledo, 440 Floyd St., 419-407-6225. equalitytoledo.org

Saturday, 7.13

Department of Homeland Security at Glendale/Heatherdowns 2 Glanzman Neighborhood Watch Meeting - Agents from Port Clinton will discuss the areas they cover and their responsibilities as members of the agency. 7-8:15pm. Heatherdowns Library Branch, 3265 Glanzman Rd. 419-259-5270. toledopolice.com

Thursday, 7.11

Open House and Sign Making - Stop by to learn about F.A.A.D. (Families After Addiction and Death) and the Team Recovery organization. There will be food, you’ll meet the group members, and have the chance to make signs. 6-9pm. Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 W. Central Ave. 419-561-5433. theteamrecovery.org

Thursday, 7.18

Great Toledo Clean-Up - Join Keep Toledo/ Lucas County Beautiful, the Girl Scouts and Toledo Parks and Rec to help clean up our parks. Cleanup supplies and a free lunch at Bay View Yacht Club with food from Balance will be provided. 9am-noon. Find locations on the event page. 419-213-2254. RSVP by July 5 at eventbrite.com/greattoledocleanup.

Wednesday, 7.17

Aurora Project Site Visit - The Women’s Initiative is leading a visit to the United Way funded Aurora Project, a housing and life skills program for homeless women and children.

Take this opportunity to learn about what the organization does for our community. 9-10am.

Aurora Project, Inc., 1035 N. Superior St. 419-254-4677. RSVP at eventbrite.com.

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Green Drinks - Enjoy casual conversation during this networking event for locals who share an interest in sustainability and improving the community. The mixer begins at 5pm with a 30-minute tour of the Toledo Spirits Distillery. 5-7pm. Bellwether at Toledo Spirits, 1301 N. Summit St., facebook.com/ LucasCountyGreen

Saturday, 7.20

Wood County Humane Society Concert Series - This Mewvement & Subwoofers series is a fundraiser with live music, drink specials, a raffle, cornhole tournament and adoptable animal showcase. Don’t miss it! 4:30pm. Howard’s Club H, 201 N. Main St., Bowling Green. Contact andreas4585@yahoo.com with questions and for tournament registration by July 15.

Thursday, 7.25

Twylite Thursdays: Ruthie’s Angels Support this local nonprofit that provides holistic wellness services to those in need during an evening of food, auctions, raffles, live music and fun. $10. 5-8pm. The Pinnacle, 1772 Indian Wood Cir., Maumee. To purchase tickets, visit ruthies-angles.com

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One Giant Leap

On July 20th 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin set foot on the moon, a monumental achievement in our nation’s history. Celebrate their legacy with One Giant Leap: 50th Anniversary of the Lunar Landing, an event that includes building and launching water rockets, educational talks about spacecraft engineering and gravity-defying experiments! Teachers, active military and children under two get free admission.

Admission is $2 to $12. Begins at 10am.

Saturday, July 20. Ends at 5pm. Sunday, July 21.

Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way. 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org —EH

Put up your dukes

Toledo’s Day in the Sun Celebration marks the 100th anniversary of the historic Fourth of July fight between boxers Jack Dempsey and Jess Willard, Toledo’s most famous sporting event. The Professional Boxing Night portion of the celebration includes historical displays and fights with local boxers Robert Mumford, Jr., Antwan Jones, Elias Moreno and Terrance Jarmon. $25. 7-10pm.

Saturday, July 6. SeaGate Convention Centre, 401 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300. ticketmaster.com —EH

African American Parade and Festival

The 2019 Toledo African American Festival kicks off with a parade beginning at the Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union and ending at the SeaGate Centre with a performance by Cofunkshun— “The Heroes of Funk.” The Festival continues on Sunday with The Zapp Band and R&B singer Angela Winbush. $15. Parade begins at 10am.

Saturday, July 20. Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union, 1441 Dorr St. Festival begins at 1pm on Sunday, July 21. SeaGate Centre, 401 Jefferson Ave. Call Dana at 419-255-8876 for details. ticketmaster.com —EH

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CITY POLITICS

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HISTORIC DOWNTOWN PERRYSBURG

Something rotten in City Politics

by Johnny Hildo The Grand Old Man of T-Town politics is hanging it up.

Peter Ujvagi, the ol’ P.U., has announced his current term on Toledo City Council will be his last. He’s not seeking re-election, and will not be on the ballot for District 3 this Fall.

Thus ends the curious saga of P.U.’s most recent foray into the ever murky waters of City Council. A long-time councilman beginning back in the 80s and 90s, P.U. made the shift to higher office in the aughts. He ran for and won election to a seat in the State House in twenty oh two. He held that seat through the remainder of the aughts.

When term limits kept him from continuing at the state level, he had a soft landing, as lifers in elected office often do. He was appointed by the friendly members of the Lucas County Commissioners to be County Administrator, thus cementing a fat public pension.

Then came the fateful year of 2015.

District 3 Council Rep Mike Craig was prevented by term limits from seeking another term. The seat, representing P.U.’s beloved East Toledo and parts of the Old South End, would be open.

From what we hear, no one went looking for P.U. to run. Perhaps someone younger, someone fresher could be persuaded to campaign for the seat?

If you believe that was ever likely, you haven’t been paying attention. No one was looking for P.U., perhaps, but he showed up nevertheless. He ran and won, but in the closest of the district council elections that year. As we chronicled in our rundown of district seats up this year, it was far too close for comfort for a known entity like ol’ P.U.

Battling uphill

In fact, we predicted an uphill battle for re-election this fall right here in these precious column inches. We noted that he had ticked off some of his formerly staunchest supporters, including those in powerful labor unions.

Undaunted, P.U. sought and obtained the endorsement of the LC Dems for the seat.

He looked rarin’ and ready to go. The campaign was off and roaring, until...it wasn’t. And now it’s gone. Petitions must be filed by mid-July to run for the seat, and P.U. swears he’s out of the running.

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He claims he’s bowing out to take care of his health problems. Pardon the play on words, but sorry, P.U., this excuse stinks. What health problems do you have that you didn’t have four years ago?

Or twenty years ago, for that matter?

Don’t get us wrong. We hear running for office takes a toll on anyone’s health.

We would understand anyone declining to put themselves through the thankless wringer of elective politics.

But that excuse simply doesn’t hold water with P.U., who has been involved in City Politics since before most of us were born. He’s put himself through the wringer repeatedly, and has never been a picture of health.

Fear of the ballot box

P.U. also sez he’s not intimidated by his Republican opponent Glen Cook, who almost upset him four years ago, or erstwhile convicted felon Bob McCloskey,who is reportedly eyeing another run at the seat he held until his indictment for bribery. McCloskey shouldn’t be much of an opponent, given the apparent fact that, as a felon convicted of bribery, he’s probably not eligible for the seat.

It’s much more likely that P.U. doesn’t want the battering he’d endure if his former supporters turned nasty. Or the embarrassment at the polls he’s likely to face. And the resultant smearing of his legacy. He’d rather go out on his own terms than be turned out by the voters. A loss is no way to go off into the sunset. Just ask He Who Shall Not Be Named.

Only one thing remains to be seen.

Who will emerge from the shadows of the Dems to seek the seat, now that P.U. is out of the way?

Here’s a fearless prediction. Mike Craig jumps back into the mix and wants his old job back.

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Free

In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held in the Juliet Beck Auditorium, 140 E. Indiana Avenue.

Please bring a chair or a blanket

July 11 The Beverly Hairbellies

July 18 Quartet Bernadette

July 25 Cindy Slee & the Rhythm Method

August 1 Night Sessions

August 8 The Grape Smugglers

August 15 Suburban Legend

August 22 The Cake Walkin’ Jass Band

August 29 The Madison Avenue Band

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CITY SIDE Celebrating “Toledo’s Day in the Sun”

Series of events honor the 100th anniversary of the Willard/Dempsey fight

By Jeff McGinnis It has been called the most brutal fight in boxing history, and it took place in the Glass City.

On the 4th of July, 1919, heavyweight champion Jess Willard, the man who had dethroned the legendary Jack Johnson in 1915 and who had killed an opponent in the ring two years prior to that, faced the challenge of the relatively diminutive Jack Dempsey. In interviews, Willard had boasted the fight would be “the easiest of my career.”

Dempsey had other ideas, knocking Willard down seven times in the first round en route to a win via TKO at the beginning of the fourth when an exhausted Willard was unable to leave his corner. A capacity crowd estimated at over 90,000 viewed the legendary bout in a temporary stadium built at Bay View Park, just off of modern-day Summit St. Now, a century after the record audiences took in the most spectacle, the Toledo History Museum and Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz are taking the lead, promoting on a series of events commemorating “Toledo’s Day in the Sun.”

The center of the sporting world

“The Willard/Dempsey fight happened at a time when boxing was huge,” said Brent Schmidt, Board Member and Trustee for the Toledo History Museum.

“It was one of the biggest sports in the United States at that time. And for Toledo to host (the fight), and then the next year, 1920, (Toledo hosted) the U.S. Open. It was a really big time for Toledo in sports.”

The anniversary celebration began on June 13, with a block party featuring a sneak preview of the History Museum’s exhibit with numerous artifacts and photographs from the match. (The exhibit officially opened to the public on June 20.)

“We have some actual artifacts from the fight— tickets, photographs, programs,” Schmidt said. “We have a couple of the bells that were possibly ringside during the fight. And then we have a very impressive photo gallery of high-quality images of the fight. And there’s also an American flag that flew at Bay View that day.”

The main event of the celebration, though, begins on July 4th itself, with a free event held at Detweiler Park featuring music, food and a small recreation of the arena built at Bay View with a live choreographed recreation of the bout

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performed by actors, giving attendees a taste of what the historic moment would have been like. (An evening of professional boxing matches will also be held two days later at the SeaGate Centre.)

A connection to history

The event is a very personal one for Mayor Kapszukiewicz, who grew up in Toledo hearing tales about the bout from his grandfather, who attended the event when he was only five years old.

It was Kapszukiewicz who suggested the Museum celebrate the anniversary, and the Mayor was the point person raising the money from private sponsors to hold the event.

“I raised $50,000 of private money to sponsor this event— I don’t want anyone to think that there was any taxpayer money that has gone into this.

Goodness knows we need to use every penny of taxpayer money to fill potholes and do things like that. So this was entirely funded by private donations, from groups like Columbia Gas, Huntington Bank, places like that,” Kapszukiewicz explained.

“He’s been leading the charge on this, and he was in contact with the Toledo History Museum back, like, in January, and that’s when this ball started rolling,” Schmidt said.

Both Schmidt and Kapszukiewicz said they hope modern Toledoans enjoy a look back at a moment where their city was at the epicenter of the sporting world.

“While our city has changed dramatically over the last 100 years, our recognition of this event shows that Toledoans still remember our past and Toledo’s contributions to our national history. It is a great reminder that Toledo was and is a national contributor in many different respects,” Schmidt said.

“I think it’s important for folks, Toledoans, to know about this event that took place in their city, and what it means about their past— and where Toledo might be headed in the future,” Kapszukiewicz said.

For more information on the Toledo History Museum, visit: https://www.toledohistorymuseum.org/. For more information on the Willard/Dempsey celebrations, visit: https:// toledo.oh.gov/news/toledo-s-day-in-the-suncelebration-announced/. Footage from the bout can be seen at: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=X3BTycNuY44

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Box of Rejects Misfits Market makes an impact with oddball produce

By Athena Cocoves

Making of a misfit

For a contemporary startup, the business model of Misfits Market is shockingly simple. The Philadelphia-based company buys “misfit” produce from, mostly regional, farms and then packages it in colorful boxes to send to weekly customers. Boxes— 10-12 lbs. and 18-20 lbs. of mixed organic fruits and veggies, priced $23.75 and $42.50, respectively— are filled with more than just “bad apples.”

Providing a healthy variety is an important part of the Misfits Market mission. “Generally, each box is pretty well rounded in terms of having different types of fruits, leafy greens, root vegetables, etc, that comprise your core diet. We try to provide a well-rounded mix. Most of the produce tends to be in season, but not always,” explains Ramesh. “Since we work with farms around the country you might end up with mangos and avocados in the winter. We are able to provide a diverse mix for everyone.”

While the diversity might surprise customers and push them out of their comfort zone, Ramesh says that earning a new appreciation for overlooked varieties of produce is part of the business’s philosophy: “There’s a lot of ways to tackle food waste, and one of the ways you can do that in your own household is by being a bit broader in terms of what you’re willing to cook with.

Misfits includes recipe cards in their boxes, maintains an educational blog that highlights fruits or vegetables included in the weekly box, and hosts recipe contests.

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an you curb food waste and make affordable, fresh produce more accessible by shipping grocery store rejects to customers across the country? One company thinks so, and has set out on a humble mission to prove it.

Meet Philly’s 27-year-old socially-conscious entrepreneur, Abhi Ramesh, the CEO & founder of Misfits Market.

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In the fall of 2017, Ramesh visited an apple farm in eastern Pennsylvania which formed a shocking realization: a large chunk of farmer’s produce was thrown away at the end of the season. And it’s not because they were “bad apples.” They were just imperfect— too big, too small, “suffering” from slight scaring or other aesthetic issues. These imperfections assured they would be rejected by grocery stores.

The farmer told Ramesh the apples were “misfits” and, while many were given away, most would just get tossed.

“It was a classic lightbulb moment,” Ramesh explains. “I live in Philly, and there’s a lot of people in neighborhoods here that don’t have access to fresh produce. Realizing that so much produce was going to waste was the spark that led me to dig into the issue. If a single small farm in eastern PA has these issues, what happens at every other farm around the country?”

Ramesh travelled around the country to talk to farmers and quickly discovered the apple farm’s problem was not unique— nature doesn’t create symmetrical, grocery store-approved items and most of a farmer’s yield isn’t picture-perfect.

“The same thing was happening at every farm we contacted.

There’s a subset of food that they couldn’t sell for reasons that you and I would find somewhat irrational, and the produce would get tossed. So we decided to do something about it, while also tackling the problems of food waste and food accessibility, with Misfits Market.”

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What the h#ck is that?

It only takes a quick walk around the farmers market to find a variety of this oddlyshaped root vegetable, kohlrabi. Sure, it looks weird, but the taste is fantastic with a texture reminiscent of cabbage and broccoli. So, what can you do with it? Almost anything. The veggie is versatile and can be eaten raw (may we suggest a slaw), roasted (which achieves a mellowed-out flavor), steamed (then try mashing it in with your potatoes), just to name a few of our favorite ways.

We asked TCP readers about their favorite items and vendors at the local farmers markets. Here’s what they had to say: “I love to buy is fresh veggies like tomatoes and zucchini. I love to make stuffed zucchini!”

— Jane Elekonich “I love getting my breakfast at the Downtown Farmers Market on Saturday morning— Bea’s Blend coffee, Holey Toledough and, of course, stopping by Baubles by Bev to check out their pretties.” — Jan Walters

One problem at a time

In five years, Ramesh hopes that Misfits Market will become a national brand, with distribution and packing centers to match the pace of their evergrowing customer base. Currently, the company delivers to the Northeast region, serving 15 states, including Ohio, but Ramesh anticipates more growth.

“Our goal is to solve the problems of food waste and food accessibility and affordability at a scale that creates a lasting impact. For us, that scale is at least national. We’d like to be able to service every ZIP code in the United States and provide fresh, affordable and healthy food that is sourced in a way that also tackles food waste and food inefficiency.”

“All Crumbs. Chocolate crescent. So good.”

— Debbie Thacker “I love going to the Toledo Night Farmers Market to get awesome veggies to make kebobs on the grill! I’m a grilling machine! Thanks, Toledo City Paper!” — Matty Mckown

Naive, in a good way

Some generations might find Ramesh’s approach naive, but he doesn’t see that as a bad thing. “I think that the recent generation of entrepreneurs has been naive in a good way,” he says with a laugh. “We look at big problems that exist today that everyone faces and try to solve it. Previous generations might have seen these issues as structural problems that society faces and thought, ‘what can we do about it?’ But we try and maybe seven times out of ten it doesn’t work, but that’s ok. Three times of out ten it did.”

If the worse thing you can do is try to make a difference, you can’t be doing that badly.

“I think the problems that I am interested in solving, are massive foundational issues surrounding health, nutrition, food access and transportation. They represent massive categories of customer spending that haven’t been touched in a long time. I think there’s a lot of innovation that can be done that will impact millions of households across the country.”

With Misfits Market, Ramesh creating an effective solution for a problem that affects a specific sector of business and applauds others that do the same. “The food supply chain is incredibly complex and there is so much waste and inefficiency. If something perishable is being passed on ten different times before it gets to you, there’s going to be a lot of issues in that ecosystem. It’s a huge problem that can probably be approached in at least 30 different ways, and I think that’s what needs to happen. We can’t expect to solve the entirety of the problem on day one, but if everyone chips in and if we continue to make progress, eventually we will solve a big chunk of it, enough to make a difference.”

To sign up for Misfits Market, or to learn more, visit misfitsmarket.com.

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local markets Tuesday

Sylvania 4-7pm (June – October) Maplewood Avenue, Sylvania downtownsylvania.org/ farmers-market/

Wednesday

Bowling Green 4-7pm (May – October ) 201 S. Main St., Bowling Green | 419-354-4332 downtownbg.org/farmersmarket Westgate Toledo 3-7pm (May – October) Sears Parking Lot 3440 W. Central Ave. | 419-531-2451 toledofarmersmarket.com/ westgate-market

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“Parrish Farms for eggs, sausage links, and chicken. All Crumbs Artisan Bakery for a pretzel croissants. Parran Farms for veggies.

Flying Rhino for coffee.” — Megan Bruss “Parran Farms. Best corn, Freeze it off the cob for great corn in the winter.” — Chris Beuhler “The Saturday downtown market with a pretzel croissant treat from All Crumbs.”

— Emilie Renee “All Crumbs’ pretzels at the downtown market!” — Eryn Thacker “Flying Rhino Coffee is always a treat at the Toledo Farmer’s Market!” — Michelle Lynn For a full list of vendors participating at the Toledo Farmers Market, visit toledofarmersmarket.com/vendors

Whitehouse 4:30-7:30 (July - September) Waterville & Providence St. 419-877-5383. whitehouseoh.gov

Thursday

Perrysburg 3-8pm (May - October) Downtown Perrysburg, Indiana & Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg 419-874-9147 | perrysburg-farmersmarket.com

Tecumseh, MI 9am-1pm (May - October) 132 W. Chicago Blvd.

517-423-3740 tecumsehfarmersmarket.com To see more regional farmers markets, visit our comprehensive roundup at toledocitypaper.com

Saturday

Downtown Toledo 8am-2pm (May – November) 9am-1pm (December – April) 525 Market St., Toledo | 419-255-6765 toledofarmersmarket.com

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Revisiting Every year, our readers vote to determine the “Best of Toledo.” Readers vote for almost 200 categories to advise where to shop and who is the best at what they do. In February, we announced the 2018 Best of Toledo winners and runner ups. This recap highlights some of the Best of Toledo.

2018

BEST HOME REMODELING/ IMPROVEMENT

Dunright Building Services

When it comes to professional work, quick services and quality materials, Dunright Building Services stands out among the rest.

From exterior door replacement and fiber cement siding to the installation of vinyl windows, the fully licensed and insured company offers fair pricing and hassle-free experience that keeps customers coming back for home improvement needs.

The 2018 categories, and winners, that recieved the most votes: LOCAL GROCERY: Walt

PIZZERIA: The DELI: Barry

Original Gino’s Pizza

Bagels

HOT DOGS: Rudy’s DONUTS:

Churchill’s Market

Hot Dog

Wixey Bakery

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2000 Regency Ct #201.

419-948-DERM (3376) braviaderm.com

For world-class skincare, whether cosmetic, surgical or medical, Dr. Matthew Molenda and his staff at Bravia is the trusted choice for Toledo City Paper readers. The Toledo-native was named Best Dermatologist, and he has the experience and professional career to prove it as a board-certified dermatologist and Cleveland Clinic-trained plastic surgeon specializing in Mohs and Reconstructive Surgery for skin cancers on the face.

BEST DENTIST

Dr. Jon Frankel Frankel Dentistry

5012 Talmadge Rd, #100 419-474-9611 jonfrankeldentistry.com

BEST DERMATOLOGIST

Over 70 years of serving the Toledo community, Frankel Dentistry has always been known for its clean, comfortable environment and caring staff.

These attributes continue with Dr. Jon Frankel. His practice is great for children and adults alike with cosmetic and restorative procedures— like crowns and implants— and cancer screenings as well as general dentistry to maintain strong oral health. No wonder readers have voted Jon Best Dentist year after year.

Bravia Dermatology

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If your house could talk to you, it would communicate through its windows and doors. Are your windows drafty? Do they stick when you open or close them?

Do they fog up? Or, are they just plain ugly? Listen to what your windows and doors are saying— it’s time for a replacement.

Dunright Building is Northwest Ohio’s trusted source for vinyl replacement windows and exterior door replacement services. The Toledo City Paper’s 2018 Best of Toledo winner for Best Home Remodeling, Dunright has years of experience in the home improvement industry and creates a hassle-free process that customers love.

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Dunright offers a wide variety of styles and options for exterior doors and windows, including energy efficient models that will add value to your home and decrease your monthly energy bills. Talk to Dunright today to find an option that will match your home and your style perfectly.

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BEST GYM AND PERSONAL TRAINER

LBs Circuit Training

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2715 W. Central Ave., 419-279-5921 lbscircuittraining.com

Weekly 7-10pm LIVE Music, Volleyball, Pool Games & Fun!

For two years in a row, readers have voted LBs Best Gym and Best Personal Trainer. If you are looking for a no-judgment gym and personal trainer, LBs Circuit Training is the way to go— they’ve won Best Gym and Best Personal Trainer two years in a row. The gym, and everyone who works there, makes you feel welcome. The classes are challenging, yet doable for those new to workout routines and for experienced fitness veterans alike. It’s the perfect place to shed some LBs.

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6904 Salisbury Rd., Maumee OH | 419.865.2393 Since 1989, Dr. Frank Barone and his staff at evolv have helped combat beauty’s fragility through medically-supervised skin care, high-end products with non-surgical and surgical aesthetics. Readers trust evolv for their commitment to helping Toledoans look and feel beautiful by making each experience as unique as their patients, earning them the Best Plastic Surgeon award for three years running.

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BEST PLASTIC SURGEON

evolv Plastic Surgery & Medical Aesthetics

2000 Regency Ct. #204.

419-720-2008. evolvmedicalaesthetics.com

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Drink beer in Toledo by sipping on some M Bay brews? Since 1995, the Maumee Bay Brewing Co. has crafted seriously balanced beer, from stouts to light lagers with plenty of limited edition releases. The iconic Toledo brewery always has something on tap worth pouring over, which has earned them the Best Brewery title three years in a row. While you’re at the Oliver House, make sure to visit other voter favorites— Rockwell’s Steakhouse and Lounge, the runner up for Steakhouse three years running, and Mutz Sports Bar, last year’s runner up for Karaoke Night.

Daily specials, more TVs than you can count and six area locations make Sidelines the top choice for Toledo City Paper readers looking for a brew, a bite and a game. From beer and burgers to hearty salads and cocktails, this much-loved local franchise ensures that your evening is a win— even if your team loses.

BEST SPORTS BAR

Sidelines Sports Eatery & Pub

Various location.

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27 Broadway St., 419-243-1302, mbaybrew.com

MOST VOTES

ITALIAN RESTAURANT: Rosie’s MEAT/BUTCHER SHOP: House

Italian Grille

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SUBURBAN DOWNTOWN: Perrysburg STEAKHOUSE: Mancy’s

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THE STATS FOR 2018 667,877 votes with 44,017 people voting, an average of 3497 votes per category.

Best of Toledo voting engages more than 10% of the of Lucas County population!

Our team feels so lucky, we get do to what we love,

Thank you for voting us

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10 years in a row!

MAUMEE 4359 Keystone Dr. Maumee, OH 43537 419.887.1247

LAMBERTVILLE 7928 Secor Rd. • P.O. Box 860 Lambertville, MI 48144 734.854.6221

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Brandywine Country Club

S Y LVA N I A 6407 Monroe St. Sylvania, OH 43560 419.882.1017

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6904 Salisbury Rd., Maumee.

419-865-2393. Brandywinecc.com

Since 1967, Brandywine has offered private Club members the ultimate experience— an 18-hole Arthur Hills designed Championship Golf course, private golf lessons, fine fare, event hosting options and more.

Our readers love Brandywine so much that they’ve voted them Best Country Club for two years in a row. They also have a fantastic brunch at Champions Bar & Grille, so console yourself there if your golf game goes... off course.

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CLEANERS

Summer, Sun & Your Skin RECOMMENDATIONS:

• SPF 30+ Sunscreen should always be a part of your morning routine, especially on your face and exposed areas - even on cloudy days.

• Apply sunscreen 15-30 minutes BEFORE going outside. Re-apply sunscreen at least every 2 hours or after swimming, sweating, etc.

• Wide-brimmed hats will protect your scalp, face and ears.

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SIDELINES - LAMBERTVILLE 8116 Secor Rd., Lambertville, MI (734) 856-5050

SIDELINES - MAUMEE 1430 Holland Rd., Maumee, OH (419) 897-5050

SIDELINES - MELLWOOD 2111 Mellwood Ave., Toledo, OH (419) 474-0000

SIDELINES - SYLVANIA 6060 Renaissance Pl. Toledo, OH (419) 724-1800

SIDELINES - TELEGRAPH 5806 Telegraph Rd., Toledo, OH (419) 724-0097

SIDELINES - NORWALK 230 Milan Ave, Norwalk, OH (567) 743-9392

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BEST BRIDAL SHOP

Atlas Bridal Shop

3TH 1 Y L JU L UNTI N O NO HT G I N D MI

4895 Monroe St., 419-474-9119.

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When it comes to the big day, Toledoans trust Atlas Bridal for their attention to detail and more than 90 year legacy of excellent customer service. Since 1927, Atlas Bridal Shop has made local brides look as special as they feel with a spectacular variety of wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, mother’s gowns, tuxedos and wedding accessories. Toledoans have shown their trust in this iconic local business by voting Atlas Bridal the Best Bridal Shop for two years in a row, and voting their head seamstress, Jo Hafner, as the Best Tailor/Seamstress during our 2017 Best of Toledo awards.

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Visit one of our THREE locations today!

8253 Mayberry Square Sylavnia, Ohio 43560 419-824-3399

2155 S. Byrne Road Toledo, Ohio 43614 419-381-1113

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3606 W Sylvania Ave., 419-724-9177.

2155 S Byrne Rd., 419-381-1113.

8253 Mayberry Square S., Sylvania.

419-824-3399. mayberrydiners.com

Serving breakfast and lunch, this diner’s commitment to serving the best breakfast in town never fails. Their extensive menu stretches from simple meals like eggs and hashbrowns to hearty omelets and griddle favorites.

With three area locations, we aren’t surprised readers all over town voted this staple Best Diner in 2016 and again in 2018.

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Come see what all the hype is about and join our #GoodVibesTribe!!

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BEST HOLISTIC HEALTH CENTER

Toledo Hemp Center

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“CBD” is more than just a buzzword— it’s a safe, effective and popular pain reliever. The natural compound, found in cannabis and hemp, is trusted by doctors and patients alike. A visit to the Toledo Hemp Center will provide additional information, with a wide selection of hemp products and a mission to educate locals, Toledoans of all ages have found relief, and a better quality of life, at the Center since 2013, voting them Best Holistic Health Center for two years in a row.

TOLEDO HEMP CENTER Medical Marijuana Dr. 419-210-1922

Specializing in Various Hemp based products:

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FREE CBD DOG tREatS to area dog owners to help with firework anxiety.

Toledo Hemp Center helps hundreds of pets, including dogs & cats as well as horses with many ailments including daily pain.

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For again recognizing Dr. Frank Barone at evolv as the area’s leader in Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery!

“We are dedicated to improving patients’ quality of life. We believe in trust, transparency and compassion.”

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Food and drink are serious business. So, we ask our readers when we want to know who makes the best use of local ingredients, what food truck is the best, where to find the best craft cocktail selection, or when a restaurant is worth the drive.

Help us identify the best in Toledo’s food scene by selecting your favorites, in nearly 100 categories, during our 2019 Dining Guide voting.

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GLASS CITY BUZZ

Ringing the Bell with High Spirits Local distillery Toledo Spirits takes over the boutique cocktail bar experience with Bellwether

By Michael Pierce The Vistula neighborhood along North Summit Street is home to some of Toledo’s gems. The aged industrial section of townhouses more than Toledo’s oldest neighborhood.

At 1301 North Summit Street, Toledo Spirits, a local distillery, has made a name for itself with highly innovative craft liqueurs. “We started this project in 2013 and by 2014 we got our license”, says CEO and co-founder Andrew Newby. By the summer of 2015, they were selling out of their barrel-aged Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, a hops-flavored whiskey.

Enter Bellwether

On May 16th, Toledo Spirits opened the doors to Bellwether— a cocktail bar in the distillery that serves as an outlet for their creations. “Reception has been great,” says Newby. “Toledo is starving for more places where it’s all about the cocktail.” Their aim, he explains, is to “Set new standards for the cocktail experience – everything from the glass to the ice and where the ingredients come from and how they’re handled.”

Having the distillery on site gives them an edge when it comes to the cocktails they create. “We think about our spirits in terms of the cocktail – the ingredients that we want to see in the drinks, we’ll use when we make the spirits”, says Newby.

“For us, it’s all about how we can elevate the cocktail scene.”

Meaningfully sourced

Apples from Macqueen’s, herbs from Herbaceous, and grain from Shared Legacy, among many others, are some of the locally sourced ingredients. However, Newby explains that “It’s not local for the

sake of being local; it’s more like ‘hey, this person is growing organic rye, what can we do with that?’” This method is what makes their product stand on the top shelf. Their strawberry vodka, Heart of Glass, for example, “It is so awesome because strawberries from Northwest Ohio are extremely unique,” says Newby.

A little help from our friends

In order to pull this off, Toledo Spirits brought in two individuals well-versed from the local bar scene. Bar manager Adam Sattler is in charge of overseeing operations— from co-creating menu items to make sure that guests have a great experience. And seasoned bartender and world traveler Dan Phillips takes the lead behind the bar.

“We really liked what these guys have been doing around town, elevating the bar scene on Adams Street, so we brought them in before we even opened to help set the standard and move the idea and style of Bellwether forward,” says Newby. “I’m continually impressed with them and everyone on the team and their level of professionalism.

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With a side of music

Bellwether is also booking some music to round out the experience. Cellist Jordan Hamilton of Southwest Michigan performs on July 17th. “We also want to be known as the space that houses some lofi, acid jazz types of music,” says Newby.

The role of the sound plays into the atmosphere of the space.

$5 EVERY MONDAY

We are excited for Patio season!

$5.00 Beer and Wine $7.00 Signature Cocktails $6.00 Whiskey Singles

For more info and to keep up with Bellwether, visit toledospirits.com

Call for Reservations 419.866.8466 • 3355 Briarfield Blvd • Maumee, OH 43537

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POPPERS Summer Clambake

Reserve your tickets for the Brim House Chef’s Table Clambake curated and prepared by Chef Aaron Lawson. His version of the clambake is sure to please diners who appreciate his ability to apply a modern approach to a classic summer meal.

Limited to 26 seats, so reserve ASAP. $85 for eight courses, each with a wine pairing. 6:30-9:30pm.

Thursday, July 11. Brim House, 444 N. Summit St. 419-243-7664. toledocitytix.com

Tequila!

Fleetwood’s Rooftop Bar will be transformed into a tequila tasting hot spot complete with a taco bar.

The Rooftop Tequila Tasting will offer up beef and chicken tacos, cheesy nachos and other tidbits while your tickets get you four samples of tequila and one specialty cocktail. Bottoms up! Check in at The Armory when you arrive. $45. 6-8pm. Thursday, July 18. Fleetwood’s Rooftop Bar, 28 N. St. Clair St. 419-725-4367. ticketreturn.com

Plat8 chef’s dinners

Plat8 is now offering special chef’s tasting menus every Tuesday, with past items including hits such as leeks with whipped goat cheese and a pork tenderloin with English pea puree and kimchi. The farm-to-table restaurant is also featuring specialty cocktails like their Midsummer Solstice martini. We’re sold! Options are likely to change every week. Call or follow Plat8 on social media for updates. $30. Every Tuesday. Plat8, 4330 Central Ave. 419-214-0370. plat8toledo.com

Jordan Hamilton’s got spirit

The Last Gasp Collective and Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra cellist hits Toledo Spirits’ Bellwether for a show that transcends genre. The songwriter incorporates hip hop, folk and soul which intermingle with classical music. Hamilton always brings a new take, a far cry from the expected. Entry fee includes a cocktail or mocktail. $35. 7-10pm. Wednesday, July 17. Toledo Spirits Company, 1301 N. Summit St. 419-662-9521. toledospirits.com —EH

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TUESDAYS

Some Like it Hot Hot Pot and Asian Grill, must-try communal dining

by Erin Holdence

By Erin Holden

For some, the idea of cooking your own food at a restaurant negates the whole purpose of going out— couldn’t we do this at home? When it comes to dining at Hot Pot and Asian Grill the answer is “not exactly.”

Inspired by the Chinese tradition of communal hot pot meals, tables have induction cooktops to allow each diner to cook their own meals, though there are plenty of ready-to-eat options also available on their menu. My dining companion decided to try his hand at playing hot pot chef for the evening, while I was tempted by the stone bowl meals, selecting the seafood bibimbap.

Fried tofu+bibimbap=bliss

While we waited for our meals, we snacked on fried tofu dipped in a seafood sauce, a rich, thick, slightly sweet accompaniment for the crisped triangles of soft, creamy tofu.

My seafood bibimbap arrived in a hot stone bowl that continually cooked the rice, creating a crunchy treat at the bottom of the bowl. The squid, crab sticks, shrimp, zucchini, seaweed, shredded carrots, mushrooms and sprouts were topped with a sunny-side-up egg and dusted with sesame seeds. The “hot sauce”, which came on the side, was more of a mild chili sauce. Poured over the stone bowl concoction, the sauce provided a little extra kick and also made a satisfying sizzling sound when it hit the still-ovenhot bowl. This is a meal that will be ordered again. For. Sure.

Get cooking

There are lots of options to choose to create hot pot meals. First, choose your broth flavor from seven options that include pickled cabbage, vegetable, and “rejuvenation”— an invigorating mixture of superfoods swirling around in bone broth. Craving some heat, we tried the Szechuan Spicy Pot with Szechuan peppers, chili and other condiments. The “medium” spice level is not what I would

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consider a Midwest medium. Get the mild if your spice tolerance is low.

Selecting the items to cook in our hot pot, the Jumbo Combo of two meats, one seafood, and five ingredients classified as “other” seemed appropriate. And here’s the reason you can’t just do this at home— you will never be able to compile the variety of ingredients that are offered on this menu. There are 50 additions to choose from in the “other” category— ramen noodles, tofu, quail eggs, and yam knots, to name a few— and my partner narrowed it down to the ones he most wanted to try: pork dumplings, Asian sausage, fresh Udon noodles, sliced lotus and shiitake mushrooms. The menu offers a number of combos, but diners can also select a broth and add any desired ingredients, if your pocketbook allows.

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Taking instruction

Diners critical of hot pot restaurants complain that the instructions are nebulous, and that is likely true. There was a guide on the menu suggesting how long to cook the vegetables, meat and seafood, but we found that it took much longer than the suggested time (after all, every ingredient is so different it is difficult to fit them into broad categories like “seafood— one minute”).

I will say that my dining partner was struggling, his udon noodles flopping awkwardly out of the hot pot as he tried to make sure that the Asian sausage was cooked adequately. My advice is to put in all the vegetables and noodles first, then the meat and finally the seafood, and, then, cook everything for at least five minutes (even the seafood).

When we tried the ingredients with the broth served over rice, we were very pleased with how the meal turned out. We decided to end the night with a couple of scoops of green tea ice cream, which was sweet and satisfying.

Our first hot pot experience was a success. For our next trip to Hot Pot and Asian Grill, we’ll walk in like seasoned chefs, our kitchen timers at the ready.

Open 11am-9pm. Tuesday-Thursday.

11am-10pm. Friday-Saturday. Noon-9pm.

Sunday. 4038 Talmadge Rd. 419-214-0600. facebook.com/hotpottoledo

$5 Chicken Chunks Name That tune @ 7pm

Wednesdays

$1 OFF All Draft Beers 1/2 price apps

Thursdays

Trivia @ 7pm

Sundays

Kids eat free until 6pm Industry Night starts @ 7pm

Free Appetizer with purchase of

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Culinary Events

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Thursdays

Lunch at Levis Square Levis Square

Score fare from local food trucks while enjoying live music from 11:30am-1:30pm on Thursdays through September. 300 Madison Ave., 419-249-5494. facebook.com/ DowntownToledo Free

Evening Tasting Bottle Shop at Mancy’s Italian

Explore traditional wine techniques and modern innovations in the international world of wine.

Prices vary. 5:30-7:30pm. 5453 Monroe St., 419-824-2463. mancys.com/#bottleshop

Sunday, 7.7

Korean Fried Chicken Pop-Up Balance Pan-Asian Grille

Visit the downtown location for a special menu offering fried chicken, fried cauliflower, Korean Ramen and fun sides. DJ Bishop Ramiz will spin tunes. BYOB. $10, ticket amount goes toward your order. Menu item prices vary. Reservations required. Noon-3pm. 215 N. Summit St. 419-243-2222. facebook.com/balancegrille

Friday, 7.12

419.740.6151 1757 Tremainsville Rd. Toledo, OH 43613 Preplanned Funerals May Be Transferred.

Vegetable Showcase: Tomato Dinner Culinary Vegetable Institute The world-renowned Culinary Vegetable Institute (CVI) will host an unforgettable six-course dinner highlighting the versatile tomato. Each part of the fruit will be used in a variety of flavorful ways. $120 all inclusive. 6:30pm.

12304 Mudbrook Rd., Milan. 419-499-7500. culinaryvegetableinstitute.com

Friday, 7.12 & Saturday, 7.13

Four Fires Meadery: Grand Opening Weekend Four Fires Meadery

The area’s first meadery debuts with a weekend full of live music, limited bottles, 16 taps and more. 4-11pm, Friday. 11am-11pm, Saturday.

1683 Lance Pointe Rd., Maumee.

4fmeadery.com Free

Wednesday, 7.17

Four Star Dinner Final Cut at Hollywood Casino

Elegant cocktails will be paired with smoked chicken poutine, fried pork belly and other savory dishes served in a buffet style. $50.

1968 Miami St. 419-661-5200. hollycasinotoledo.com

Friday, 7.19 & Saturday, 7.20

9th Pizza Palooza Centennial Terrace

Check out a melting pot of Toledo area pizza places, vote for your favorite and enjoy live music. $4-$6. Kids under 4 are free. 5-11pm, Friday. 4-11pm, Saturday. 419-885-7106. centennialterrace.org

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Tastings

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Fridays

Wine by the Glass TMA GlasSalon

Take a tour around the world of wine, with a different wine region featured each week, paired with freshly prepared hors d’ oeuvres. (No event on July 5) $25 for members, $40. 6:30-8:30pm.

Toledo Museum of Art, 2455 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

Sundays

Wine Tastings Basil

Each week features a different theme, highlighting select wines of the world paired with snacks made fresh in the Basil kitchen.

Reserve your space at the table. (No tasting 7. 17 or 7.21) $35. 5-8pm. 3145 Hollister Lane, Perrysburg. 419-873-6218. basilpizzaandwinebar.com

Friday, 7.12

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Midwest Wine Tasting Walt Churchill’s Perrysburg

Sample popular wines made right in the Midwest and Great Lakes Regions. 11am-2pm. Prices vary.

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

Thursday, 7.18

Green Drinks Bellwether at Toledo Spirits

Toledo Sustainability Commission will host a community conversation on the organization’s ongoing efforts and offer a tour of the Distillery.

5-7pm. 1301 N. Summit St. 419-213-4530. lucascountygreen.com Free

Friday, 7.26

Craft at the Quarry Centennial Terrace

Sample from over 150 beers while enjoying live music. Pair your craft with food and snacks. $35. $15/designated driver. 7-11pm. 419-885-7106. centennialterrace.org

Firkin Frenzy Earnest Brew Works

Firkins, small-batch brews, offer a ton of flavor.

Popular Earnest Brews on tap will include Watermelon, Blueberry, Sauerkraut and Elvis.

Prices vary. 4-11pm. 4342 S. Detroit Ave. 419-340-2589. earnestbrewworks.com

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Taster’s Choice with Mattimoe & Folk Toledo Spirits Company Enjoy cocktails at the Bellwether while enjoying a set by these local DJs featuring soul, rocksteady, funk, Latin and more. Also on Friday, July 26. No cover. 8pm-midnight. 1301 N. Summit St., 419-662-9521. toledospirits.com

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Saturday Live Entertainment

Join us on July 6 & 7 at Maumee Bay State Park

16th Annual Toledo Lighthouse Waterfront Festival Sunday Live Entertainment

Over 50 artists and crafters Silent Auction with landscape boats Lake Erie Glass Expert sharing history and tips Lighthouse tales and stories Children's Activities Great Food

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FILM NOTES

REEL APPEAL

Tia and Tio movie night

Nothing says summer in the city like an outdoor movie night with snow cones, tacos and popcorn!

The Sofia Quintero Art and Cultural Center is showing Selena in Nana’s Garden for a Tacos with Tia and Tio Movie Night complete with performances of Selena’s music from Yvonne Ramos-Ybarra of Yvonne y Fuego. 8-11pm. Friday, July 19. Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center, 1225 Broadway St. 419-241-1655. sqacc.org Free

Sharing Their Stories Toledo filmmaker DeSanto to premiere documentary on suicide

By Jeff McGinnis

One small step for man

PHOTO CREDIT: MICHAEL DESANTO.

Watch the inspiring documentary CAPCOM GO! The Apollo Story in full dome at Ritter Planetarium in celebration of the Apollo 11 moon landing’s 50th anniversary. The experience of watching this “one giant leap for mankind” on the planetarium’s huge screen is the perfect way to introduce a new generation to this historical moment, and for space history buffs to immerse themselves in the detailed account of the Apollo 11 journey. $5-$7. Free for children under four. 8:30pm. Every Friday until July 26. University of Toledo Ritter Planetarium, 2855 W. Bancroft St. 419-530-2650. utoledo.edu —EH

Rev your engines

Cars are a central part of the American — and, especially, the Midwestern — experience. Through Life is a Highway and Find One in Every Car, the TMA is spending this summer celebrating and examining that pivotal role in our art, culture, and imagination. These films show cars as a means, through adversity and disillusionment, to change one’s scenery, circumstances, and even destiny. These Saturday screenings will provide entertaining, educational opportunities for visitors of all ages. 7.11, Duel (1971). 7.18, Two-Lane Blacktop (1971). 7.20, The Crowd Roars (1932).

7.25, Vanishing Point (1971). 7.27, The Grapes of Wrath (1940). $5-$7. 7pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org —SE

Brandon Ramirez (left) and Jessica Bangkok (right) talk about their experiences in the film Seven Stories. The interviews depicted in the movie were filmed in 2015, with the final cut of the film not completed until now.

“It’s crossed my mind before that I don’t want to live in this world where I can’t be happy with myself.”

Jessica Bangkok looks straight into the camera, the black and white clips underlining the stark nature of her spoken words, giving voice to the thoughts and doubts that thousands of individuals around the country deal with on a regular basis. And by speaking openly on video, she’s spreading an important message— it’s okay to talk about these issues. You’re not alone.

Jessica is one of seven interview subjects that comprise Seven Stories: Suicide, Love and Hope, a new short documentary by Toledo filmmaker Michael DeSanto. The film will premiere on Saturday, July 27 at the Sanger Branch Library at 2 pm.

Learning

“We rounded up a group of people from different backgrounds, who shared stories about their experiences with suicide in general,” DeSanto said.

“If they had friends who had committed suicide, if they had thoughts themselves, or in one case, one person who had attempted. Basically, just sharing their stories with the rest of us, so we can learn from that.”

The film was the brainchild of DeSanto’s friend and collaborator Dillon Koprowski, who four years ago expressed a desire to do an in-depth project on the subject of suicide and its impact on individuals in the Toledo area. “He rounded up the people because they were all people that he knew. And we got together, shot some interviews, and the project kind of fell by the wayside,” DeSanto explains.

DeSanto kept the footage of those interviews while he worked on other projects over the years. But, the fact that emotional testimony by those seven individuals sitting as archives bothered

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him. “I wanted to do something about it because it is such an important subject to talk about. So I took the footage and created a documentary.”

Impact

The original idea of the film was to use the interviews as part of a larger piece. The finished product is exclusively made from the interviews, which makes it impactful— no frills, no distractions, just seven people speaking openly about their experiences.

“We were trying to find a way to do it in a way that would have the most impact,” DeSanto said. “I wanted people to talk right to the camera because, they’re talking directly to people out there who might be having suicidal thoughts, who might have other issues.

And I figured the best way to get that across is to have somebody talk right to you.”

The final cut of the movie only took DeSanto about a week to finish— three days to edit the footage, and four more showing the final product to friends and collaborators for feedback. The end result is a simple, powerful piece on a subject that isn’t discussed often, although that discussion is warranted considering how many Americans take their own lives every year. (In 2016, nearly 45,000 people committed suicide in the U.S., and it’s believed that the real number of suicides is underreported.)

“I hope people listen. I hope people learn something from it. I hope people feel more comfortable expressing their feelings. Because this affects a lot more people, it affects many more people than you realize,” DeSanto said.

“Seven Stories” premieres at 2pm on Saturday, 27 at the Sanger Branch Library. The event will feature a Q&A with the filmmakers.

Admission is free.

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CURTAIN CALL “The Arts Thrive Here.”

Lakeside Theatre Company is strong for Toledo

By Amy Campbell Mary Boyer and her best friend, Mary Aufman, have spent more than 40 years acting, directing and teaching in New York City. Both have numerous stage, film and TV credits, including Boyer’s recurring role as Pat Warren— aka Crazy Eyes’ mom— on Orange is the New Black.

So how did they end up in Toledo?

“We’ve always said we wanted to start a regional theater,” Boyer said. “For years we were so busy in New York, and we finally said ‘time is moving on so if we’re going to do this, we’ve got to do it.’”

A year later, they’re launching The Lakeside Theatre Company, which will stage its first production at the University of Toledo’s Center Theatre in July.

You’ll do better in Toledo

They chose Toledo as the home of TLTC based, in part, on their roots in the region. Aufman grew up in Pittsburgh, and Boyer is a Toledo native who graduated from St. Ursula Academy then went on to the University of Detroit, where the two met. Boyer, who is one of 10 children, said proximity to family appealed to both women.

“We’d been away from our families for a long time,” she said. “And coming from such a big family I thought, well, they could fill the theater for one night.”

Ultimately, the strength of Toledo’s arts community was the deciding factor,

Mary Boyer and Uzo Aduba from Orange Is the New Black.

Venue variety

Mary Aufman, managing director.

Boyer said, citing the city’s community theaters, symphony, opera and ballet company.

“The arts thrive here,” she said, “So we settled on Toledo.”

The company’s first production is The Heiress written by Ruth & Augustus Goetz and inspired by the Henry James novel Washington Square. Made into a movie starring Olivia de Havilland in 1949, the story is driven by the tension created when a child’s choices conflict with parental expectations.

“Even though it takes place in the 1850s,” Boyer said, “it really is universal.”

Rather than waiting until they had their own performance space to get TLTC up and running, Boyer and Aufman, artistic director and managing director, respectively, decided to stage productions at different venues around the area.

They’ve been so successful at securing performance dates that they have a total of three productions scheduled yet this year— The Heiress at UT, then two more at the Maumee Indoor Theater— and three more plays chosen for 2020, with locations pending. The venue changes are an interesting twist that can help keep the experience fresh for theater-goers, Boyer said.

“Try different pieces in different spaces and everything changes,” she said. “We’ll be jumping from a big spectacle with The Heiress to a very intimate piece at the Maumee Indoor. That’ll be a leap for our audience, and we’re excited by that.”

THEATER NOTES Cutting Edge

The Cutting Edge Theatre Company’s 2019 Summer Soiree is your chance to get to know the fourth Friend of the Arts and Artist of the Year, both of which will be announced at the party. Beginning with a champagne toast, the event offers up food by Chef Beth Anne, a wine pull, live performances and a cash bar. Party on and celebrate local artists! $25 per person. $40 per couple. 6pm. Saturday, July 6.

Nederhouser Community Hall - Olander Park, 6930 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-704-6184. brownpapertickets.com

On Broadway

Do you aspire to be on Broadway? The 2019 Summer Musical Theatre Intensive class offers you a chance to learn what it takes to succeed from Lisa and Michael Lang, two Broadway performers that have more than 25 years of experience in musical theatre. The program is open to Toledo Ballet students, but nonToledo Ballet students can be accepted via private audition. Email Lisa for more details. $408. Begins at 10am. Monday, July 15.

Ends at 4pm. Friday, July 19. Toledo Ballet, 5327 Monroe St. lmayer-lang@ artstoledo.com. toledoballet.net

Live and in Technicolor

Epiphany Lutheran Church and All Saints Lutheran Church are leading production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, the biblical story referencing Joseph’s coat of many colors, his prophetic dreams and his betrayal by his brothers. With tunes like “Those Canaan Days” and “Close Every Door,” the score is a little bit country and a little bit rock and roll. $12-$20.

7:30-9:30pm. Friday, July 26. Saturday, July 27.

Friday, August 2. Saturday, August 3. 2-4pm.

Sunday, August 4. Epiphany Lutheran Church, 6430 Far Hills Ave. 419-536-5986. Search Epiphany Players at showtix4u.com.

Violet

In this musical with folk, bluegrass, and gospel melodies, the titular character has a disfigurement that she will do anything to have healed— even if it means putting her faith in the hands of a remote televangelist.

Violet is hoping for miraculous healing. The musical is based on Doris Betts’ short story, “The Ugliest Pilgrim.” $15-$40. Runs Friday, July 12 to Sunday, July 21.

2:30pm on Sundays. 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

The Croswell, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian, MI. 517-264-7469. croswell.org/violet

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Working with the pros

TLTC has a contract with the Actors’ Equity Association, the union for livetheater professionals, which means it can draw on existing relationships with professional actors including students at Boyer’s MTB Studio in New York.

“MTB is a great platform to launch on, but we want TLTC to be its own entity,” Boyer said, noting that as it becomes established the company will increasingly draw on local and regional actors to fill roles and work alongside the professionals.

“That takes the level of the work with the local actors to wonderful new heights,” she said.

The Lakeside Theatre Company’s production of “The Heiress” runs Thursday-Sunday, July 2528 and August 1-4, at the University of Toledo Center for Performing Arts’ Center Theatre.

For times and ticket information, visit thelakesidetheatrecompany.com.

We hear Trevor Noah loud and clear

The Daily Show host Trevor Noah is bringing his Loud and Clear Tour to the Toledo Zoo Amphitheater, and we couldn’t be more excited. Noah’s standup is a refreshing take on Americans’ idiosyncrasies, and his reflections as a South African who grew up during apartheid are enlightening. Don’t miss your chance to catch his live standup special! $35-$89.50. 8pm. Friday, July 19. Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre, 2700 Broadway St. 419-385-5721, Ext. 6001. ticketmaster.com

All hail King Baby

Actor, writer, and standup comedian Jim Gaffigan is known for his self-deprecating, family-friendly humor, which Toledoans can experience live during his Quality Time Tour! Sit back and enjoy his famous high pitched audience monologue and his penchant for turning the ho-hum experiences of everyday life into comedy gold. $47.50-$89.50. 8pm. Friday, July 31. Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre, 2700 Broadway St. 419-385-5721, Ext. 6001. ticketmaster.com —EH

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BOOK NOTES Meet the press

Meet University of Toledo Press authors and get your copies of their books signed at this free open house event.

UT Press authors are known for specializing in the history, culture and heritage of the Glass City, so you’ll get to pick their brains about a variety of subjects. Check their website for updates on the details. 7-9pm. Friday, July 19. University of Toledo - Carlson Library, 2801 W. Bancroft St. 419-530-2311. utoledopress.com Free

Rhythm and floetry

Rise above your stage fright and show off your poetry prowess at the Poetryspeaks Poetry Slam! Participants will have a chance to win $75 with first place and $50 for second place. The deadline to enter is July 4. $15 entry fee. 6-10pm.

Thursday, July 11. Hill Street Blues Cafe, 3535 Hill Ave. floeticlydivine@gmail.com. 567-202-4647.

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Man on the moon

Perrysburg native and New York Times bestselling author Douglas Brinkley will lead a discussion of his book, American Moonshot: John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race, a book released this year in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. The accomplished writer, presidential historian and conservation advocate focuses on Kennedy’s New Frontier aspirations and accomplishments, though readers can look forward to reflections on the politics and culture of the era as well. 6:30pm. Wednesday, July 10. Commodore Building, Beck Auditorium, 140 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-874-3135. waylibrary.info

Uncloistered Poetry

Share a Calvino’s pizza with friends and enjoy a glass of wine as you listen to the poetry of Maxine Pruiett, Michael Hackney and Tanasio Loudermill.

The event offers free coffee from Glass City Roasters for you to sip as you take in vivid imagery from the talented open mic readers. Donations are encouraged for The Ability Center of Greater Toledo. 6-9pm. Sunday, July 14. Calvino’s Restaurant and Wine Bar, 3143 W. Central Ave. 419-531-5100. calvinostoledo.com

The Great Gatsby

Embark on a discussion of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, a novel that pairs well with the Toledo Museum of Art’s most recent exhibit— Life is a Highway— in that the book uses cars as symbols of opulence and greed. This TMA Art Book Club meeting is sure to be an engaging discussion of the roaring 20s and the limitations of the American Dream. 5:30pm.

Tuesday, July 23. Toledo Museum of Art Reference Library, 2445 Monroe St. To register, call 419-254-5770. toledomuseum.org Free —EH

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Patio Guide Raise your spirits and enjoy some fresh air while visiting one of the city’s best patios.

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CITY PAGES We Want to Believe

Adult Day Services

Haunted Ohio chronicles the paranormal activity of the Buckeye State

By Erin Holden Ghosts, monsters, UFOs, vampires and poltergeists— you can travel to every corner of the world only to find that we all make an effort to explain the unexplainable, to make sense of the difficult questions about the nature of life and death. Charles A. Stansfield Jr., a retired geography teacher who has published 15 textbooks, found that every U.S. state has myths and legends that correspond to the cultural geography of that place. Ohio is no exception.

In Haunted Ohio: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Buckeye State, Stansfield writes about historical figures from the assassinated President James Garfield to the characteristically pleasant spirit of Bob Hope; however, there are some truly grisly stories in the collection about monsters that are all too real (for example, the story of Cleveland murderer and rapist Ariel Castro was added to this second edition). Whether you are a true believer in the paranormal, or consider yourself to be “an open-minded skeptic,” as Stansfield does, Haunted Ohio is a telling book of folklore that speaks volumes about our culture, our values and our fears.

Universal stories

Stansfield, who began his Haunted series with New Jersey, has written books about eight states. All of his collections begin by consulting Works Progress Administration guides. “They recounted these old stories,” he says. “The state guide bibliographies give me more references for old history books and, eventually, people started telling me ghost stories. Some of them did come from people who lived in or traveled through Ohio.”

He finds strong ties between the historical and geographic background of the states and their ghost stories, but what might be most fascinating about these tales is their universality. “Every group of humans out there— it doesn’t matter what race, ethnicity, or continent— tells ghost stories,” Stansfield says. Collecting them for more than 17 years, he has come to see patterns that help him categorize them. There are allegorical stories, guardian angel (or guardian ghost) stories. Then there are stories where we try to explain diseases or disasters.

“We can speculate on the nature of life and death in a sort of arms length way,” Stansfield says of the purpose of these paranormal stories. “It’s a semi-joking approach.

Part of it is a romantic belief that we don’t

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know everything that there is to know.”

Though he considers himself a skeptic, he thinks it’s his ability to listen without judgement that enables people to share their own ghost stories with him. No one wants to be accused of lying or being mentally unstable, so they often keep these stories to themselves for years.

Our region’s haunts

Haunted Ohio has a section devoted to Columbus and the Western Heartland, where readers will find stories of Black Swamp monsters, UFOs, Confederate Army spirits and a Westerville witch whose farm was tended by the Devil’s cohort of sinners. There’s a little something for every reader, even if you don’t “want to believe.” Written by a teacher of geography and a history buff, the book is a reminder of Ohio’s rich history, one of the main reasons that Stansfield wanted to explore it in the first place.

Though Stansfield has never seen a ghost (and doesn’t want to), he doesn’t discount the possibility that there are truths in some of these tales.

“It’s a philosophical conundrum— the absence of proof isn’t proof,” he says of the existence of ghosts. “Just because I don’t see them, it doesn’t mean they don’t exist.”

You can find Haunted Ohio and other books from this series at Rowman.com.

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ART TO HEART Jeannine Dailey, a former University of Toledo Art Instructor and muralist.

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Beyond Sight

The Eyes of Artists celebrates works of visually impaired painters

By Jason Webber Real art comes from the soul. Just ask local artists Jeannine Dailey, Mike Sager, and Dave Wisniewski. Three artists that paint with passion, skill, and vigor. And all three are legally blind.

The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio and American Frame Gallery have teamed up to present The Eyes of Artists exhibit, which features the works of these three acclaimed visually impaired painters. The nearly 30-piece exhibition will continue throughout July, with all pieces available for purchase.

Sight Center goals “Our goals with The Eyes of Artists are threefold,” said Sight Center Development Coordinator Tim Tegge. “First, we want to celebrate these talented artists who find ways to express their creativity in spite of having a severe vision impairment. Second, we hope to inspire others who are visually impaired to do whatever it is that they love to do.

Finally, we want to spread the word that The Sight Center offers a unique blend of programs and services that can help people of all ages work, learn, play and live independently with permanent vision loss.”

All three local artists have earned rave reviews for their works. Dailey is a former University of Toledo art instruc-

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tor, who runs her own mural painting business. Her work has been displayed at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Sager is a third-generation artist from Napoleon, whose artwork was included in the 2017 and 2018 Holiday Greeting Card Collection at the Cleveland Sight Center. Toledo native Wisniewski is nationally reknowned for his vivid western scenes and cowboy imagery, and his work is currently on display at Sylvania’s Fuller Art House, located at 5679 Main Street.

Tegge said that all three artists have been Sight Center of Northwest Ohio clients. He hopes The Eyes of Artists shows that vision loss and impairment doesn’t mean limiting one’s creativity.

“We want (people) to be inspired and to believe that anything is possible,” said Tegge. “A physical limitation does not limit a person’s dreams, creativity, goals or passions if they persevere and have the right tools.”

An artists reception for the The Eyes of Artists exhibit takes place on Thursday, July 11 from 5:30-7:30pm.

On view through the end of July.

American Frame, 400 Tomahawk Dr., Maumee.

For more information, visit The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio at sightcentertoledo.org.

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ART EVENTS At the Galleries

Life As a Tapestry: An Exhibition of Four Women The featured artists in the group exhibition are Cary Okoro, Dani Herrera, Meridith Ridl and Natalie Lanese. The gallery space is filled with a series of multimedia work that highlights each artist’s unique style, each work complementing the next.

A common thread of powerful womanhood runs through the show. On view now through July 17.

Fuller House Arts, 5679 Main St., Sylvania.

419-882-8949. fullerarthouse.com Free Agency II - This group exhibition features the work of artists Jordan Buschur, Nikki Eggerstorfer, Trisha Holt, Natalie Lanese, Crystal Phelps, Lindsay Scypta and Jessica Tenbusch. On view through July 20. River House Arts, 425 Jefferson Ave. 419-441-4025. riverhousearts.com Free

Steele exhibit

Tuesday, 7.9 Oil Painting Course - This six-week course, led by instructor Deb Buchanan, will focus on techniques, tools and vision to expand student knowledge of oil painting. $250. 6-8:30pm, Tuesdays 7-9 through 8-13. Fuller Art House, 5679 Main St., Sylvania.

419-882-8949. fullerarthouse.com

Saturday, 7.13 NorMa Makers Market - Browse dozens of artisan makers and crafters at this outdoor fair.

Birch & Vine, Beans Blooms, Fangboner Farms and more. 11am-4pm. Sylvania Historical Village, 5717 Main St., Sylvania. 419-517-5533. sylvaniahistoricalvillage.org Free Poison Garden - A solo 3D exhibition feature the work of Toledo artist Phybr will open at River House. Wander the gallery, exploring the sculptures following an artist introduction. 6-9pm.

River House Arts, 425 Jefferson Ave. 419-441-4025. riverhousearts.com

Sunday, 7.14 Floral Watercolor Painting - Create a stilllife floral using watercolor paint. All materials provided, take home your work. $30. 3-5pm.

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

Wednesday, 7.17

Life is a Highway: American Car Culture - The Museum’s newest exhibition brings together over 100 works that identify with everyday life and the automobile. The Canaday Gallery is filled with memorabilia, photos, large scale paintings, multimedia video and more. Through September 15. The exhibition is a ticketed event, but the TMA offers free admission on Thursdays from 6-9pm. $7-$10. Toledo Museum of Art, 2455 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

Art Events

Friday, 7.5 Ornamented by Lindsay Scypta Opening Reception - Meet the artist during the opening night of this new solo exhibition of porcelain works. On view through Saturday, July 27. 6-8pm.

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

419-885-8481. Hudsongallery.net Free

Monday, 7.8 Sofia Quintero Exhibition Opening - Artists Jessica Flores and Katrina Flores will show their colorful works at the Martinez Memorial Galeria through August 16. Come to the reception from 5-8pm. Sofia Quintero, 1225 Broadway St. 419-241-1655. sqacc.org Free

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Self-taught Colorado artist John Steele brings his oil paintings of western landscapes to the 20 North Gallery. The artist, who lives with Parkinson’s disease himself, is donating 20 percent of his sales to the The Michael J. Fox Foundation for research. Of Steele Painting: Western Landscapes by John Steele, the artist says he hopes “in some way that the viewer can see what I saw—feel the wind and smell the sage.” The reception on the opening day of the exhibit includes free appetizers and a cash bar. Noon-4pm. Friday, July 12. 20 North Gallery, 18 N. St. Clair St. 419-241-2400. 20northgallery.com Free

Interactive installations Art on the Mall

Now in its 27th year, the University of Toledo Alumni Association’s Art on the Mall is a summer favorite for good reason. The outdoor art show has more than 100 artists selling their pieces in an eclectic mix of media from glass works and acrylic paintings to woodwork and jewelry. After admiring the artistry on display, enjoy live jazz at the music tent, then hit up the beer garden or food court. There’s also a Young Artist Area for children who are feeling creative! 10am-5pm.

Sunday, July 28. University of Toledo Centennial Mall, 2801 W. Bancroft St. 419-530-2586. toledoalumni.org Free

Birch Panel Painting - Decorated a birch panel using acrylic paint. The theme is ‘birds nest.’ $35.

6-8pm. Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

Thursday, 7.18

This month’s art loop is all about interactive art installations and performances by local artists and, of course, shopping participating vendors’ vast selection of one-ofa-kind pieces. You’ll have plenty to see as you stroll downtown or make use of the Art Loop bus to get from one location to the next. $1.25 exact change for bus. 5:30-9pm.

Thursday, July 18. Art Loop Hub is at Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way. 419-254-2787. theartscommission.org/artloop

Artists talk glass

In this Toledo Museum of Art Artist Talk, meet Lisa Zerkowitz and Boyd Sugiki in the GlasSalon as they discuss their medium, specific works and a breakdown of their one-week master class experience in an enlightening free lecture. 7-9pm. Friday, July 19. Toledo Museum of Art GlasSalon, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free— EH

Handmade Floral Arrangement Class - Create two floral arrangements using colorful flowers.

One will be donated to a senior at Wallick Oak Leaf Village. Reserve a spot by 7.11. $65. 6-7pm.

Beautiful Blooms by Jen, 5675 Main St., Sylvania.

419-517-8821. beautifulbloomsbyjen.com

Friday, 7.20 Landscape Drawing - Instructor Paul Brand will lead a three-hour charcoal drawing course in the TMA galleries. $60-$70. 1-4pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2455 Monroe St. 410-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

Wednesday, 7.31

Yusuf Lateef & Radiant City Closing Reception This is your last chance to see the dual exhibition, Black Matter and Hear. I Am. 5:30-9pm. The Paula Brown Shop, 912 Monroe St. 419-241-8100. facebook.com/paulabrownshop Free

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SNEAKERS. THE NEW BLACK.

Earth, Wind & Fire Funky since the ‘70s

By L. Kent Wolgamott

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Considering where he’d been the day before, Verdine White was up early when I called him recently at 8 a.m.

California time. “We just got back from Europe yesterday,” White said from his Los Angeles home. “We did festivals for 50,000, 60,000 people. We’re still one of the most popular groups out there.”

The “we” that White refers to is Earth, Wind & Fire, the group founded by White’s older brother Maurice, which Verdine joined in 1970.

By the mid ‘70s, Earth, Wind & Fire was one of the most popular bands in the world, riding a string of hits that ran from 1975’s No. 1 smash “Shining Star” through “Sing a Song,” “Got to Get You into My Life,” “Boogie Wonderland” to 1981’s “Let’s Groove.”

After four decades and with over 90 million albums sold, EW&F is still going strong, playing music that feels fresh and contemporary, in shows that are widely praised around the globe.

“We have to thank my brother Maurice for that,” White said. “He was the originator, the creator of the band. He put something together that ended up being timeless. The music’s been everywhere. It’s part of the soundtrack of the lives of multiple generations. We see it every night.”

Reverberating pop

That music, a mix of pop, funk, soul, R&B and rock with shades of jazz, Latin and Afro-pop, sparked a revolution in black pop in the ‘70s and continues to reverberate through pop music today.

“It’s a fusion of styles,” White said. “In the beginning, we actually did more jazz, then put in R&B, then pop, then rock. That came from Maurice. He was definitely the leader, putting it all together made it really sound universal and unique at the same time.”

While White wouldn’t commit to any specifics, he said it’s likely that Earth, Wind & Fire will be making a new album following this tour. It would be the band’s first since 2014’s “Holiday” and also its first since Maurice White’s death in 2016.

Maurice had suffered from Parkinson’s disease for several years before his passing, and had stopped touring with the band. But, Verdine said, he continued to have input into the music.

When the remaining members of EW&F go into the studio, Verdine explains, Maurice has them ready to go.

“He trained us very well, so we’re very confident,” White said. “He was a great teacher and big brother. He was as cool as they come.”

Just keeping it moving

As we talked, I asked Verdine to reflect on Earth, Wind & Fire’s success — and the legacy that has put the group in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, earned a Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award and praise from the likes of the late Miles Davis, Quincy Jones and Alicia Keys with music that influenced generations of artists including Beyonce and Justin Timberlake. But White rebuffed my efforts to get him to wax nostalgic or evaluate the group’s place in music history. “We don’t do that,” he said. “We just keep it moving.

We’re very appreciative of the past, but we’re not looking back.”

So, in the spirit of keeping it moving, Verdine, what do I tell concertgoers to expect from Earth, Wind & Fire’s shows this summer. “Tell ‘em they’re going to feel better after than they did coming in and they might not be able to sleep that night,” he said. “We have to have an exciting show. The audience has to enjoy themselves. And they will, it will be fun.”

Earth, Wind & Fire performs at the Toledo Zoo Amphitheater at 7:30pm on Wednesday, July 17. Tickets start at $45.

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Highlighted events indicates our picks for the week

TUESDAYS One Seagate: Concert Series The lunch hour comes alive with live music by the fountain at One Seagate.

11:30am-1:30pm. One Seagate.

419-249-5494. facebook.com/ downtowntoledo Free

WEDNESDAYS Maumee Branch Library: Brown Bag Concert Series Held this year on the lawn of the this annual lunchtime live music series is held on Wednesdays at 12:15pm.

501 River Rd., toledolibrary.org/ brownbag. (various) Free Wesley’s Bar: Old School DJs (dance, hip hop)

THURSDAYS Toledo Botanical: Jazz in the Garden Performances by Toledo Jazz Orchestra, Lori Lefevre-Johnson and the Cakewalkin’ Jass Band are on the schedule for July 11, 18 and 25. $5-$10.

6:30-8:30pm. toledogrows.org Levis Square: Lunch at Levis Enjoy great local music, entertainment and local food trucks during the lunch hour. 11:30am-1:30pm every Thursday in the downtown park. 300 Madison Ave. 419-249-5494. facebook.com/ downtowntoledo (various) Free Downtown Perrysburg: Music at the Market Live family-friendly music hosted at the Commodore Gazebo every Thursday during Farmers Market hours, rain or shine. 7-8pm. Louisiana & Indiana Ave. perrysburg-farmers-market.com. (various) Free

WED 7.3 Durty Bird: Max Boyle (acoustic, covers)

THUR 7.4 The Heights: Carmen Miller (pop/vocal) Levis & Lilac’s: Ashley Kelley (acoustic, covers)

FRI 7.5 Civic Hall: David Victor (Boston, Styx), RMO, Bad Ether (hard rock) Durty Bird: Buzz Anderson Project (jazz, covers) Hollywood Casino:Imposters in Effect Fans of the defunct Brooklyn group The Beastie Boys will get a kick out hearing the tracks performed live. 8pm.1968 Miami St. 419-661-5200. facebook.com/ impostersineffect (hip hop) Free Howard’s BG: Groove After Dark with Matt Truman Ego Trip, DJ UglyFatWoman (alternative/punk, rock) Levis & Lilac’s: Hector Mendoza (acoustic) Ottawa Tavern: Ryan Roth & the Sideshow, Drew Joseph, Miller & the Hunks, Mango Tree, Emma Lee (rock, songwriter)

SAT 7.6 Basil Wine Bar: Chris Knopp (acoustic, covers) Centennial Terrace: Get The Led Out Rock and roll may be dead, but the music lives on. Get down to the greatest hits of Led Zeppelin. $26-30. 8pm.

419-885-7106. gtorocks.com (rock) Durty Bird: Chloe & the Steel Strings (country/rock, covers) Frankie’s: Full Borer, Bathhousebetty, Bladder Smasher, Sick Jeans, Splitt Second, Mean Ocean, North to Nowhere (hard/rock) Hines Farm: Black Swamp Blues Society Concert with Big Al and the Heavy Weights and Jonny Reed and the House Rockers (blues, rock) Levis & Lilac’s: Addison Schmidt (acoustic)

SUN 7.7 Basil Wine Bar: Steve Kennedy (acoustic, covers) Brew House: Chloe & the Steel Strings (country/rock) Durty Bird: Straight Up (jazz, covers) Ottawa Tavern: The Abbey Elmore Band, Muddy, Jake Pilewski, Seth Anthony (alternative/rock, songwriter) Reynolds Arboretum: Being Grateful Get comfy on the lawn for an outdoor show with the Grateful Dead tribute band in the heart of the Historic Old West End Neighborhood. 6-8:30pm. Delaware & Robinwood Ave. toledooldwestend.com (jam/rock) Free

MON 7.8 Fuzzy’s Taco: Jake Pilewski (acoustic, covers) Howard’s BG: Alexandra Kay (country/rock, songwriter)

TUE 7.9 Howard’s BG: Laurel & the Love-In (alternative/rock, pop)

WED 7.10 Basil Wine Bar: Tim Oehlers (acoustic, covers) Durty Bird: Amelia Airharts (pop/rock, covers)

THUR 7.11 Durty Bird: Swingmania (big band, covers) Levis & Lilac’s: Kristi Marie (acoustic, covers) Frankie’s: Matt Truman Ego Trip, Local Creature, Drew Joseph (alt/punk/rock) Original Tony Packo’s: Cakewalkin’ Jass Band (jazz, swing) Ottawa Tavern: The Brandino Extravaganza, Funk Factory, Ma Baker (jam/rock, songwriter)

FRI 7.12 Civic Hall: Live Bullet Detroit (Bob Seger tribute) Durty Bird: Hector Mendoza (jazz/pop, acoustic) Hollywood Casino: Amelia Airharts (pop/rock, covers) Levis & Lilac’s: Melissa & Scott (acoustic, covers)

SAT 7.13 Basil Wine Bar: Matt Havers (acoustic, covers) Brew House: Backyard Muriel (acoustic rock) Centennial Terrace: 90’s Dance Party (dance, DJ) Civic Hall: Keller Williams (jam/rock, acoustic) Durty Bird: Green Acre Sessions (jam/rock, covers) Frankies: FromDaBottom, Wavy Inc, EastUp, Tsk333, Quazaar, Xoie, more (rap, hip hop) Hensville: Phillip Phillips (acoustic rock, songwriter) Hollywood Casino: Diezel Jenkins (pop/rock, covers) Howard’s BG: Tree No Leaves, Fuzzlove (jam/rock, alt/rock) Levis & Lilac’s: Kattar & Konwinski (acoustic, covers) Ottawa Tavern: dream.repair, Lakepoint, Zak Nevers, Sadsace, Took too Much, Somewhere in Athens (various) Third Street Cigar: Dirty Lies (blues, rock)

SUN 7.14 Durty Bird: Twenty Twenty Four (jazz, covers) Basil Wine Bar: Tim Oehlers (acoustic, covers)

TUE 7.16 Durty Bird: Dueling Pianos (variety) Hensville: Gov’t Mule What began as a side project for Allman Brothers guitarist Warren Haynes, blossomed into 20 years of wild tours, psychedelic memories and music. $25. 6:30pm. 406 Washington St. 419-725-4367. mule.net (jam/rock)

WED 7.17 Durty Bird: Hector Mendoza (jazz/pop, covers) Bellwether at Toledo Spirits: Jordan Hamilton The Michigan cellist and songwriter returns to Toledo for an intimate concert at the new tasting room and bar at Toledo Spirits. $35. 7-10pm. 1301 N. Summit St. 419-662-9521. jordanhamiltonmusic. com (classical/jazz, songwriter) Frankie’s: Gideon, Varials, Ghost Native, Habitual Gloom (hard/rock, metal) Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre: Earth, Wind & Fire The popular dance, soul and contemporary R&B ensemble will rock the Zoo Wednesday. $45+. 7:30pm.

2700 Broadway St., 419-385-5721. earthwindandfire.com (blues/soul, dance)

THUR 7.18 Durty Bird: Nate Kester Group (jazz, covers) Levis & Lilac’s: Barile & May (acoustic rock)

FRI 7.19 Durty Bird: Ross Thompson, Max Boyle (acoustic rock, covers) Frankie’s: T-Jaks and the Oddities, Automatik, Weez (rap) Hollywood Casino: Josh Squared (pop/rock, covers) Levis & Lilac’s: Norma Jean (acoustic, covers) Ottawa Tavern: Poet, Knightheart, Celestia Lynn, Gen Z (various) Promenade Park: Killer Queen The tribute band plays the hits of Freddie Mercury in all their glory. $15-$45.

6:15pm. 250 Water St.419-321-500. promenadeconcerts.com (Queen tribute) Third Street Cigar: Scott Ellison Band (blues, rock)

SAT 7.20 Basil Wine Bar: Jeff Stewart (acoustic) Durty Bird: Jake Pilewski, New Fashioned (acoustic) (jazz/pop, covers) Frankies: Bailey of the 9th District, Dez Lacuda, Tony Patron, Worldplay AD and more (hip hop, rap) Hollywood Casino: Camille Marie (pop/rock, covers) Howard’s BG: Mewvment and Subwoofers The New Fashioned and Green Acre Sessions will perform at the Wood County Humane Society fundraiser concert. $5.

7-10pm. 210 N. Main St. 419-352-3195. woodcountyhumanesociety.org Levis & Lilac’s: Addison Schmidt (acoustic, covers) Ottawa Park: Summer Concert Series TBA (rock, pop) Ottawa Tavern: Fif Element, Ghiftd, Defonix, JMO (rap, hip hop)

SUN 7.21 Basil Wine Bar: Dooley Wilson (Delta blues) Brew House Coffee: 3Rings Left (folk, acoustic) Durty Bird: Jason Quick Trio (blues, jazz)

DIANA ROSS CONCERT FRIDAY, 7.12 / PROMENADE PARK

There ain’t no mountain high enough to keep us from seeing Diana Ross at Promenade Park. Don’t miss out on your chance to see the iconic singer at this downtown concert series, where you can sing along to hits like “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “I’m Coming Out,” and more. $25-$30. Gates open at 5pm. Show begins at 6:15pm. 400 Water St. 419-321-5007. promenadeconcerts.com —EH

FREE YOUR MIND Friday, 7.26 / Promenade Park

KELLER WILLIAMS Saturday, 7.13 / Civic Music Hall

En Vogue brings their 90s R&B/ pop vibe to downtown Toledo’s Promenade Park. Embrace the nostalgia and hear the talented trio’s powerhouse vocals live. $15-$45. Gates open at 5pm.

Show begins at 6:15pm.

400 Water St. 419-321-5007. promenadeconcerts.com —EH

Part jazz, part funk, part reggae and everything in between, Keller Williams is difficult to define and keeps you moving.

Be ready to hear impressive, energetic guitar riffs with a genre mix that will keep you on your toes. $20-$30. Doors at 7pm.

135 Byrne Rd. 419-724-8000. etix.com —EH

MON 7.22 Fuzzy’s Taco: Microphonics (acoustic, covers)

WED 7.24 Durty Bird: Tim Oehlers (acoustic, covers)

THUR 7.25 Civic Hall: From Ashes to Ashes, Palisades, Awake at Last, The Funeral Portrait (hard/rock) Durty Bird: Twenty Twenty Four (jazz, covers) Levis & Lilac’s: Dave Carpenter (acoustic, covers)

FRI 7.26 Durty Bird: Straight Up (jazz, covers) Hollywood Casino: Not Fast Enuff (pop/rock, covers) Levis & Lilac’s: Ryan Roth (acoustic) Ottawa Tavern: Funk Factory, Liquid Thickness (jam/rock)

SAT 7.27 Basil Wine Bar: Asa Danekind (acoustic, covers) Brew House: John Barile (acoustic rock) Durty Bird: Dueling Pianos (variety) Hollywood Casino: Vintage (pop/rock, covers) Ottawa Park: Summer Concert Series TBA (rock, pop)

Ottawa Tavern: Ancient Elephant, Funk Factory, Human Juicebox, Los Capybaros (rock, various) Over Yonder Concert House: Reckless Saints Reckless Saints perform at the DIY concert house in the OWE. $12. 7pm.

Contact for address. facebook.com/ overyonderconcerthouse Third Street Cigar: Blues, Brews and Brats The lineup includes Pat Lewandowski, The Good the Bad and the Blues, Dwayne Dopsie and Tommy Castro. 6-11:30pm.

Third Street Cigar, 20 N. Third St., Waterville. 419-441-0020. thirdstreetcigar.com (blues, rock)

SUN 7.28 Basil Wine Bar: Kyle White (acoustic) Centennial Quarry: Homegrownups (alternative/rock) Durty Bird: Hector Mendoza (acoustic) Huntington Center: Travis Tritt, Charlie Daniels Band (Southern/rock)

MON 7.29 Fuzzy’s Taco: Gene Parker (jazz)

TUE 7.30 Durty Bird: Nate Kester Group (jazz/blues, covers)

WED 7.31 Basil Wine Bar: Tim Oehlers (acoustic) Brew House: Open Mic (acoustic) Fuzzy’s Taco: Creole Jazz (jazz)

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ROAD TRIP

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

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

LOVE IS LOVE

Saturday, 7.13-14 / The Love Wall Experience an evening of live local entertainment — bands, drag performers, theater companies, DJ’s and more — at Toledo’s famous LOVE WALL! Equality Toledo Loves Love Fest 2019 celebrates queer culture and the community. Your donation at entry benefits Equality Toledo’s ongoing efforts to educate the public and create a safe, creative environment for the LGTBQ+ community. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. $5 3pm-midnight. 1209 Adams St., 419-407-6225. equalitytoledo.org —SE

ON THE BLOCK

Saturday, 7.13 / TOLEDO MUSEUM of ART Party outdoors with the crowd at the Toledo Museum of Art’s annual outdoor block party.

The 6th annual TMA Block Party combines family-friendly entertainment, food, and music for a memorable experience. This year’s entertainment includes: DJ Big Lou, the Mayor, Ramona Collins and Glass Fire Performance Troupe. Dozens of other mobile performers will be in the crowd during this outdoor event that welcomes thousands of visitors.

6-10pm. 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free —SE

Here are a few of our favorite July must-attend, out-of-town events: Toledo Air Show - Watch jaw-dropping aerial performances by both military and civilian pilots, get a close look at all kinds of aircrafts, and more, at this two-day show that will have airplane enthusiasts soaring. Times and prices vary. 11013 Airport Hwy., 419-386-2828. toledoairshow.com

Thursday, 7.18 [lit] Authors! Authors! Daniel Silva - Bestselling author Daniel Silva will give a talk about his career and novels that include The Fallen Angel and Portrait of a Spy. $25. 7-9pm.

Bowsher High, 2200 Arlington Ave. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org

Friday, 7.19 [festivals] Firefly Nights Festival - Enjoy music, outdoor dining, shopping, a farmers market, vendors, and more, in Bowling Green. 6-10pm. fireflynightsbg.com. Free

Saturday, 7.20 Looking for Independence Day celebrations?

Find parties, fireworks and more explosive 4th of July fun online at toledocitypaper.com

vary. 10am-6pm, Saturday. 11am-5pm, Sunday.

Maumee Bay State Park, 1400 State Park Rd., 419-691-3788. toledolighthousefestival.com

Sunday, 7.7 [stage]

Thursday, 7.4 [festivals]

Toledo’s Day in the Sun Celebration Commemorate the 100th anniversary of the historic Jess Willard vs. Jack Dempsey fight that took place on July 4, 1919, with a family-friendly day-long event. For more events related to “Toledo’s Day in the Sun,” see our article on on p.6 and online at toledocitypaper.com 11am7pm. Detwiler Park, 4001 N. Summit St., 419-936-2020. toledo.oh.gov. Free

Friday, 7.5 [art]

Red Bird Art Walk - Head to downtown Sylvania for more than 20 art venues, businesses and restaurants hosting openings, exhibitions, live music and special events. 5-9pm. Main Street downtown Sylvania, 419-885-8381. redbirdarts.org. Free

[lit]

Poetry Slam - The Truth Gallery will host “The Freedom of Speech” Poetry Slam competition.

A prize of $300 will be awarded. $20 for artists registration. $10 admission. The Truth Gallery, 1811 Adams St. 419-243-0007. thetruthtoledo.com

Saturday 7.6 [festivals]

Toledo Lighthouse Waterfront Festival - Take boat rides to the Toledo Lighthouse and build sand castles on the beach. This great waterfront festival has a photo contest, silent auction, arts & crafts vendors, food and kid’s activities. Prices

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Miss Georgjz 2019 Pageant - Celebrate the reign of Miss Georgjz 2018 Deja D. Dellataro and watch as the next Miss Georgjz is crowned during this loud and proud drag pageant. 8pm.

Georgjz419 Fun Food & Spirits, 1205 Adams St., 419-842-4477. facebook.com/GeorgjzToledo

Monday, 7.8 [environment]

Going Green on the Green - The non-profit Keep Toledo Beautiful will host an afternoon of environmental education activities at Hensville. Enjoy presentations, live music and family activities.

3-7pm. Hensville, 406 Washington St. 419-213-2255. ktlcb.org Free

Tuesday, 7.9

[festivals] Toledo Music Fest - The 20th festival features the best in local rock music with bands including Issues, Like a Storm, Through Fire, Castle No Kings, Caffeine Addicts and 35 other acts. $20-$30. Doors at 1pm on Saturday and ends at midnight on Sunday. Civic Music Hall, 135 Byrne Rd. 419-724-8000. etix.com

Monday, 7.22 [education] ADA Zoo Day - Celebrate the 1990 passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act by spending a day at the Toledo Zoo with the Ability Center of Greater Toledo. Check out the local resource fair, explore the exhibits, and check out the new ProMedica Museum of Natural History. Free with Zoo admission, and admission is free for Lucas County residents until noon. 10am-noon. Toledo Zoo & Aquarium, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org

Saturday, 7.27 [education]

[festivals]

Saturday, 7.13

Standing at Water’s Edge - In this third installment of National Geographic Live at the Toledo Museum of Art, Cristina Mittermeier will discuss how indigenous cultures take care of their natural surroundings. $5 for children under 12 to $25 for nonmember adults. 7-9pm. Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St. 419255-8000. toledomuseum.org

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[misc]

161st Annual Lucas County Fair - Live music, classic fair games and rides, delicious food, livestock, and more, offers endless family fun.

Through Sunday, 7.14. Times and prices vary.

Lucas County Fairgrounds, 1406 Key St., Maumee. 419-893-2127. lucascountyfair.com

Apricot Fest - Twin Oast Brewing will host a festival on their 60-acre farm in Port Clinton, featuring fresh apricots, craft beer, a vendor market, kids zone and live music with Dave Pahanish and The Lovers. First 100 visitors will be free. $5.

1-11pm. Twin Oast Brewing, 3630 Catawba Rd., Port Clinton. 419-573-6126. twinoast.com

Toledo Night Market - The open-air market will showcase makers, crafters and live music at the Market. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. $3-$5. 6-11pm. Toledo Farmers Market, 525 Market St. 567-316-0041. toledonightmarket.com

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Have some mo pop Detroit’s 2019 Mo Pop Festival features

headliners Vampire Weekend, Lizzo, Tame Impala, Ella Mai, and many other artists.

When you’re not getting autographs from your favorite musicians or shopping for merch, you’ve got to experience the unique entertainment this festival has to offer. From the Mo Arcade and Craft Bazaar to the Detroit Dart Club festival battleground, there’s no shortage of things to do while also seeing your favorite bands. See the website for lineup details and ticket pricing. Saturday, July 27 to Sunday, July 28. West Riverfront Park, 1801 W. Jefferson, Detroit, MI. ticketing@ mopopfestival.com. mopopfestival.com —EH

Northern exposure Get up north for the

12th Farmblock Festival benefiting

the Dan Schmitt Gift of Music and Education Fund. The three-day festival features bands from all over the Great Lakes Region. The lineup is huge including OHMME, Kansas Bible Company, Heavy Color, Talking Ear, The Go Rounds, Joshua Davis, Seth Bernard, The Antivillains and Luke Winslow-King. In addition to the music, community workshops will be held on the festival grounds and organic food will be available for purchase from the Farmblock Dream Kitchen. $25-$80. All day Friday, July 26 through Sunday, July 28. Farmblock Festival, N. Farmers Block Rd., Allouez, MI. farmblockfest.com —SE

The Main event

Once a year, Downtown Ann Arbor transforms into one of the biggest top quality art fairs in the country— the Ann Arbor Art Fair.

Drawing artists and art lovers from all around the country, the 60th annual festival spans 30 city blocks and features more than 1000 artists, making it one of the oldest and most prestigious continuous art festivals in the nation. See Ann Arbor’s local culture shine.

July 18-21. 10am-9pm, Thursday-Saturday.

Noon-6pm, Sunday. Downtown Ann Arbor. theannarborartfair.com Free —AC

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Kirsten Koschnitzke started Snowfox Photography in 2015, although she has been taking photos since her dad let her use his digital camera when she was a little girl. Her main focus is capturing moments to preserve real memories.

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Kirsten Koschnitzke, of Snowfox Photography.

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Chloe and The Steel Strings

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Photos by Christine Senack

Crosby Festival of the Arts

Artists and art-lovers alike flocked to the Toledo Botanical Gardens for one of the area’s largest outdoor juried fine art festival.

Christie Cooper with Karl, Ann and Heidi Link.

Samantha Peatee and Laura Walsh.

Jennifer Kelly and Morgan Meloni.

Bonnie Streeter and Paula Enos.

Shayna Lindley and Andrea Price.

ZOOtoDo

The Toledo Zoo’s annual party for purpose turned guests into party animals.

Andrea Kenney, Bre Caldwell and Ruby Halter Adrienne Patterson with Janelle and Alex Pedroza

Kati and Kyle Hunt with Richard and Ebonie Jackson

Abby and Godfrey Lewis Chelsy Barker and Kelsey Schiel

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By Brendan Emmett Quigley (www.brendanemmettquigley.com)

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Week of July 4

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancerian voice actor Tom Kenny has played the roles of over 1,500 cartoon characters, including SpongeBob SquarePants, Spyro the Dragon, Jake Spidermonkey, Commander Peepers, and Doctor Octopus. I propose that we make him your role model in the coming weeks. It will be a favorable time for you to show your versatility; to demonstrate how multifaceted you can be; to express various sides of your soulful personality.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): When the universe began 13.8 billion years ago, there were only four elements: mostly hydrogen and helium, plus tiny amounts of lithium and beryllium. Now there are 118 elements, including five that are key components of your body: oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus. All of those were created by nuclear reactions blazing on the insides of stars that later died. So it’s literally true to say that much of your flesh and blood and bones and nerves originated at the hearts of stars. I invite you to meditate on that amazing fact. It’s a favorable time to muse on your origins and your ancestry; to ruminate about all the events that led to you being here today—including more recent decades, as well as the past 13.8 billion years.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Most American women couldn’t vote until a hundred years ago.

Women in Japan, France, and Italy couldn’t vote until the 1940s. Universal suffrage has been a fundamental change in how society is structured. Similarly, samesex marriage was opposed by vast majorities in most countries until 15 years ago, but has since become widely accepted. African American slavery lasted for hundreds of years before being delegitimized all over the Western world in the nineteenth century. Brazil, which hosted forty percent of all kidnapped Africans, didn’t free its slaves until 1888. What would be the equivalent of such revolutionary transformations in your own personal life?

According to my reading of the astrological omens, you have the power to make that happen during the next twelve months.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): IGemini musician Paul Weller is famous in the UK, though not so much elsewhere. According to the BBC, he is one of Britain’s “most revered music writers and performers.� To which I say: revered, maybe, but mentally healthy?

Not so much. He bragged that he broke up his marriage with his wife Dee C. Lee because “things were going too well, we were too happy, too comfortable, everything seemed too nice.� He was afraid that “as a writer and an artist I might lose my edge.� Don’t you dare allow yourself to get infected with that perverse way of thinking, my dear Gemini. Please capitalize on your current comfort and happiness. Use them to build your strength and resilience for the months and years to come.

LEO (July 23-August 22): Leo author Donald Miller reminds us that fear can have two very different purposes. On the one hand, it may be “a guide to keep us safe,� alerting us to situations that could be dangerous or abusive. On the other hand, fear may work as “a manipulative emotion that can trick us into living a boring life.� After studying your astrological indicators for the coming weeks, Leo, I have come to the conclusion that fear may serve both of those functions for you. Your challenge will be to discern between them; to know which situations are genuinely risky and which situations are daunting but promising. Here’s a hint that might help: trust your gut feelings more than your swirling fantasies.

VIRGO (August 23-September 22): Why do flocks of geese fly in a V-formation? Because to do so enhances the collective efficiency of their travel. Each bird generates a current that supports the bird behind it. Let’s make this phenomenon one of your power metaphors for the coming weeks. What would be the equivalent strategy for you and your tribe or group as you seek to make your collaborative efforts more dynamic and productive? Unforeseen help will augment any actions you take in this regard.

LIBRA (September 23-October 22): “A conversation is a dialogue, not a monologue,� mused Libra author Truman Capote. “That’s why there are so few good conversations: due to scarcity, two intelligent talkers seldom meet.� That cynical formulation has more than a few grains of truth in it, I must admit. But I’m pleased to tell you that I suspect your experience in the coming weeks will be an exception to Capote’s rule. I think you have the potential to embark on a virtual

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binge of rich discussion and intriguing interplay with people who stimulate and educate and entertain you. Rise to the challenge!

SCORPIO (October 23-November 21): In accordance with astrological rhythms, you are authorized to make the following declarations in the next two weeks: 1. “I refuse to participate further in this situation on the grounds that it might impinge on the expansiveness of my imagination.� 2. “I abstain from dealing with your skepticism on the grounds that doing so might discourage the flights of my imagination.� 3. “I reject these ideas, theories, and beliefs on the grounds that they might pinch, squash, or deflate my imagination.� What I’m trying to tell you, Scorpio, is that it’s crucial for you to emancipate your imagination and authorize it to play uninhibitedly in the frontiers of possibilities.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 21): Dear Sagittarius: I invite you to make a copy of the testimonial below and give it to anyone who is in a position to support your Noble Experiment. “To Whom It May Concern: I endorse this Soulful Sagittarius for the roles of monster-tamer, fun-locator, boredom-transcender, elation-inciter, and mountaintop visionary. This adroit explorer is endowed with charming zeal, disarming candor, and abundant generosity. If you need help in sparking your enthusiasm or galvanizing your drive to see the big picture, call on the expansive skills of this jaunty puzzle-solver.�

CAPRICORN (December 22-January 19): Life will conspire to bring you a surge of love in the coming weeks—if you can handle it. Can you? Will you be able to deal adeptly with rumbling love and icy hot love and mostly sweet but also a bit sour love?

Do you possess the resourcefulness and curiosity necessary to have fun with funny spiritual love and runningthrough-the-labyrinth love and unexpectedly catalytic love? Are you open-minded and open-hearted enough to make the most of brilliant shadowy love and unruly sensitive love and toughly graceful love?

AQUARIUS (January 20- February 18): I don’t endlessly champion the “no pain, no gain� theory of personal growth.

My philosophy holds that we are at least as likely to learn valuable lessons from pleasurable and joyful experiences as we are from difficult and taxing struggles. Having said that, I also think it’s true that our suffering may lead us to treasure if we know how to work with it. According to my assessment, the coming weeks will bring one such opening for you.

To help you cultivate the proper spirit, keep in mind the teaching of Aquarian theologian and author Henri Nouwen. He said that life’s gifts may be “hidden in the places that hurt most.�

PISCES (February 19-March 20): The Japanese word “wabi-sabi� refers to an interesting or evocative imperfection in a work of art that makes it more beautiful than if it were merely perfect. “Duende� is a Spanish word referring to a work of art that gives its viewers the chills because it’s so emotionally rich and unpredictably soulful. In the coming weeks, I think that you yourself will be a work of art with an abundance of these qualities. Your wabi-sabi will give you the power to free yourself from the oppressive pressures of seeking too much precision and purity. Your duende can give you the courage you need to go further than you’ve ever dared in your quest for the love you really want.

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Smashing Cancer

Smashing Toledo is hosting a Smashing Cancer Golf Tournament at the Toledo Country Club, for teams of four (or for individuals to be matched with a group of new friends) for the event. The tournament includes a cash bar, food after the event and prizes, with all proceeds benefitting the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. $125. Registration begins at 1pm. 2-9pm. Sunday, July 28. Toledo Country Club, 3949 River Rd. Joshuawagy@ gmail.com. Smashingtoledo.com —EH

Health Aid for all

Every summer, Toledo’s chapter of Universal Health Aid arranges for volunteer doctors to do free checkups for community members, and it’s that time again. Make sure to stop by the free health clinic that serves up to 100 patients every year, a valuable gift to the community from this nonprofit organization. 9am-1pm. Saturday, July 20. Wayman Palmer YMCA, 2053 N. 14th St. Message on website for more details. uhatoledo.org —EH

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JAM SECTION MUSICIANS SEEKING JAM SESSION PIANIST/SINGER seeking

health and wellness events Monday, 7.8

Pole Fitness Course - Strengthen your core, arms and legs with acrobatic pole fitness and dance with a goal of instilling positive self esteem and building a mind-body connection. Choose from once or twice a week class. $75 for Mondays or Wednesdays. $125 for both days. The course runs for four weeks from 6-7:15pm. 7.8 - 7.31.

Paulette’s Studio, 4853 Monroe St. 419- 654-3262. dancetoledo.com

Tuesday, 7.23

Sound Healing - Harmonic Healer Mike Tamburo (Crown of Eternity) will bathe the room in sound using tibetian singing bowls and gongs.

Sound therapy has been used in eastern kedicine for millennia. $30-$35. 7-9pm. Yogaja Yoga, 3145 W. Central Ave. 567-343-5569. yogajayoga.com

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Lead Guitarist/Singer for Duo’s.

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SKELETON CRUE

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HELP WANTED SHAREPOINT SOLUTION SPECIALIST II (mult openings in Toledo, OH): Provide development & implementation of SharePoint sites & applications w/ minimal supervision. Work w/ end users to define business reqmnts, convert them into technical reqmnts & implement the solution following the S/W development life cycle. Resume to: Annette Foght, Dir of Recruiting & Talent Mgmt, Heartland Employment Services, LLC dba HCR ManorCare, 333 N. Summit St, Toledo, OH 43604. Ref Job: #RC212626.

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EXPERIENCED BASS PLAYER Looking for fill in work. Blues, Classic Rock, Country. Call 419-917-3507

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HELP WANTED

OUTSIDE SALES REP You know Toledo. You’re hungry to join a growing, fast-paced and fun team with a ton of potential. You prize integrity, hard work, and savor the opportunity to learn. You have sales experience (and if not, you’re such a great communicator that you seem to create meaningful relationships with nearly everyone you talk to). You’re comfortable warm calling, but you’re in your absolute element cold calling.You’re reliable and accessible. You’re open to accepting constructive feedback and finding a rhythm. For you, there’s no such thing as a tough sell. Adams Street Publishing is looking for a rockstar sales professional who can expect to enjoy robust support booking appointments and winning sales. A competitive spirit is a must, as is a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. We’re excited to work with the right person who shares our vision and values. Welcome aboard.Send resume with references to mjacobs@adamsstreetpublishing.com.

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HELP WANTED

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New puzzles, children’s paperbacks, Danielle Steel, Stephen King, and more books as low as 3 for $1. Visit us at 8484 Brown St. Ottawa Lake, MI 49267, give us a call at 419-344-4415, or email us at Nblack726@aol.com.

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EDUCATION/ CAREER TRAINING AIRLINES ARE HIRING – Get FAA approved hands on Aviation training.

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LINE CLASSIFIEDS: Only $20 per issue for 20 words or less. Each additional word is 40 cents each and any artwork is $5 extra.

DISPLAY CLASSIFIEDS: Display classifieds with a box may be purchased for $25 per column inch. Photos are accepted with ads for an additional $5 per photo.

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PAYMENT: Payment must be received before an ad can be placed. We accept checks, cash, money orders and credit cards (Visa/Mastercard/American Express).

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LESSONS

AUTOS WANTED

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EDUCATION/CAREER TRAINING AIRLINES ARE HIRING – Get FAA approved hands on Aviation training.

Financial aid for qualified students – Career placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 877818-0783

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