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Marketplace changes Hey TCP, Nice article (The 1/15 Big Idea Toledoans). My concern is that it may adversely affect future efforts because you acknowledged me more than all the support and help I have received.

Anything I have done, I have had the support of employees in my businesses as well as family and community help especially for events with the military.

While bringing the Vietnam Wall to Toledo may have been my idea, our community collectively raised more

than $40,000 to make the event a success, along with countless hours from over 50 individuals. For our community to improve, we ALL need to work together and no one should take all the credit.

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Two Toledo restaurants have closed— Zoe’s Lounge at 1801 N. McCord Rd., and the Elbo Room, at 3515 W. Alexis Rd.

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Fresh off a Grammy win for Best Country Album, Zac Brown Band is undeniably one of the biggest acts in the country music world. Staff writer Griffin Messer-Kruse had the chance to talk with drummer Chris Frey about life on the road and recording with the legendary Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters, Nirvana).

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This week marked the end of an era in the Toledo arts community. On Tuesday, January 21, The Collingwood Arts Center announced the end of its artists in residency program. The City Paper visited the CAC shortly after the eviction announcement, where we were given unfettered access into locked parts of the 108-year-old building.

ELITE Toledo, a physical therapy treatment center specializing in orthopedic and sports injuries, is now open, located inside of Definition Fitness, 6919 W. Central Ave., Sylvania. 419-564-1738. toledophysicaltherapy.com/elite-difference.html Toledo City Council has approved a $27 million project to create apartments and dorms that will house 500 University of Toledo students. Three proposed buildings will be sited with one at Westwood and Dorr, another building near Secor on Dorr and the third building at the old Maxwell’s Brew site on Westwood and Bancroft.

We have new neighbors! Bleak House Coffee has relocated to 612 Adams St. and is now open. 7am - 5pm, Monday through Saturday. 419-740-1125. bleakhousecoffee.com

Rock n’ Roll all night

Rock of Ages, an 80's themed tribute to one of America's wildest decades, comes to the Stranahan on Thursday, February 6.

Freelance writer Christian Usera had the chance to speak with star actor Dominique Scott about his dual love for hair-metal and the performance stage.

Corrections We incorrectly listed the address of the Tilted Kilt. The restaurant is located at 2200 Maple St. Suite 320 in the Fallen Timbers Mall. tiltedkilt.com 419-878-7200.

One of our Big Idea Toledoans name’s was

misspelled. Kapszukiewicz is the correct

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Kabob It, a local Mediterranean restaurant inside the Franklin Park Mall, has added an additional store in Bowling Green at the corner of Wooster and Main St. 419-720-7899. facebook.com/ kabobit

Grappa’s Italia Ristorante (formerly Irish Eyes) has closed and reopened as the West Side Bistro. Brian Gump, former manager of B. Gumps 101, will be managing the restaurant. Open interviews for bartenders and servers are Tuesday-Friday from 12-4pm. 3324 Secor Rd. 419-531-2427.

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Looking for extra sports training and conditioning? Strike Zone Sports Training, located in the Great Eastern Shopping Plaza in Northwood, is now open. The facility is equipped for training from the collegiate to the professional level, including baseball, weight training and adult fitness. 1660 Woodville Rd. Rm 8, Northwood. 419-787-0832. szsportstraining.com

spelling of the Lucas County Treasurer and Land Bank founder’s last name.

Also in the Big Idea Toledoans story in our last issue, we incorrectly listed the Cherry Street Mission’s website. The correct web address is cherrystreetmission.org.

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Rapunzel’s Lice Boutique, located at 2525 N. Reynolds Rd. #6, is open.

The business guarantees a non-toxic, “one and done” head lice treatment.

419-214-0414. rapunzelslice.com Bar EDM, a new music venue located on the east side of Toledo, will open on Saturday, February 1 with a concert

by Wuki (of InnerPartySystem). The venue plans to cater to fans of electronic dance music by booking DJs and electronic music producers. 128 Main St. baredm.com. For tickets to Wuki, visit ticketmaster.com.

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During the entire month of February, Humane Ohio is offering to spay female cats for a special rate of $20 as part of their "Beat the Heat" promotion. The heat cycles of female cats typically take place during the spring, so spaying in the winter can prevent unwanted litters during "kitten season." 3131 Tremainsville Rd. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 419-266-5607 or visit humaneohio.org

Is it possible to trade a paperclip for an entire house in Saskatchewan? Just ask Kyle MacDonald (right), Guinness World Record holder for Most Successful Internet Trade, and this year’s speaker at Inspire Toledo. The event, hosted by the Junior League of Toledo, takes place on Thursday, January 30 at 6pm at Parkway Place. MacDonald, who managed to barter his way from paperclip owner to homeowner, will discuss starting small, thinking big and how to have fun while achieving your dreams. The event will also feature appetizers, a full dinner, cash bar and a silent auction. All proceeds to benefit the Junior League of Toledo. 6pm. $80. 2500 Parkway Plaza, Maumee. 419-474-6262. juniorleaguetoledo.org

Tied down

The University of Toledo’s annual Tie One On event is back, but with a twist—this year, attendees will attempt to join the Guinness Book of World Records for the most bow ties tied simultaneously. The party will take place on Wednesday, February 5 in Savage Arena when the UT men’s basketball team faces rivals Bowling Green.

Participants will attend a meet-and-greet in the Fetterman Athletic Training Facility where they will receive their tie and then attempt to break the world record.

Proceeds to benefit cancer care, awareness and outreach at the University of Toledo Medical Center. 7pm. $100 donation (includes bow tie, ticket to the game, and reception). $20 for UT students. Savage Arena, University of Toledo. 419-351-0763.

Visit utoledo.edu/tieoneon to register and participate in the silent auction to have your name placed on the back of a player’s warm up jersey.

Digital book worms

Still bewildered by your iPad, tablet or Kindle? The Main Library is offering free classes on how to download free eBooks to your mobile devices. Thursday, January 30 at 6:30pm learn how to borrow and download eBooks to the Kindle. On Saturday, February 8 at 3:30pm learn how to download all eMedia, from eBooks to music and videos, to a mobile device or laptop. All classes are free and will take place in the McMaster Center. Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org—GMK

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Shaking off the permafrost Enough Polar Vortex, go to a park

By Alison Wood-Osmun

2014 marks my fifth year of writing for the Toledo City Paper. During that time, I have had experiences that have been my favorites, some that have changed me and expanded my view of life in Toledo. Many have just been over-the-top fun. All of these adventures have allowed me (and hopefully you) to follow new paths. So throughout this year, I will be highlighting and sharing

additional information about these activities in a section of the Field Guide entitled Fifth Anniversary Favorites, as well as forging ahead with new experiences for everyone to enjoy. As my favorite quote (right) implies, it’s a new year, so please see Toledo with new eyes, and vow to discover something new —make your life in the Glass City adventuresome.

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Side Cut Metropark’s Wagener The park is also the best place for those Hill is a one-sided sledding incline who like wide-open areas with some genthats not too steep; a favorite with children tle slopes (over the golf course) for cross and parents for its gradual descent. Use country skiing and snowshoeing (more a saucer to spin down the hill at a slower nature, less people) There are many flatspeed or a flat sled to fly over the mogul ter terrains for beginners too. The lodge set off to one side. This is the best racing rents adult and children’s ski equipment hill as the incline’s width allows several by the hour for a nominal fee.

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Tidy Town

Old-fashioned values for T-Town

By Johnny Hildo The first month of the Mayoral administration of our dear Uncle Dennis is fast drawing to a close. Never ones to give a politician a fair fighting chance, we feel compelled to offer our possibly premature and probably slanted assessment of his performance so far.

Putting it bluntly, he’s old fashioned.

That estimation probably comes as no surprise. We’ve been harping on the aged nature of both Hizzoner and his closest Finkly advisers since they slunk into power last election season. But hear us out, gentle reederz. We have come to the conclusion that old-fashioned values aren’t always so bad.

Leave it to Dennis

Let’s start with D Mikey C.’s campaign obsession with tasking Block Watch and other such groups with making Toledo a “Tidy Town.” Picking up unsightly litter along our highways and byways to make us seem like a place where citizens take pride is a laudable goal.

But really, kidz, when’s the last time you heard someone under the age of seventy use the word “tidy?”

It sounds like something from a 1950s commercial for kitchen cleaning products. You know, the adverts that reinforced the gender stereotype of the overworked housewife whose wifely chore of keeping a tidy household is made oh so easy by those wonderful scrubbing bubbles?

And who thereby keeps her breadwinner hubby smilin’ and cheerful?

It’s a relic of a sexist, racist age, just like the word “tidy” itself. Throw in “spic and span” and we fear an administration that is mostly friendly to old, white men, just like the era it comes from.

The initial acts of the Uncle Dennis administration seem to bear out those fears.

He has shuffled the structure and moved folks around, resulting in the demotion or removal of most of the women and all of the Black folks from the outgoing Bell administration. The rare exception is the promotion of William Moton as Chief of Police, but he will enter forced retirement in a year, and Hizzoner has moved around Deputy Chiefs to make Moton’s obvious successors both, Surprise! White men.

This at a time when the voters of Toledo righted the representative imbalance on Toledo City Council. Before the election, the appointment of an at-large seat and inability of the major parties to recruit anyone but men resulted in a twelve-seat Council with only two African Americans and two women. The election ushered in a council with five representatives from the Black community and four women. Still

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not exactly representative of the Swamp but much better than Uncle Dennis has done.

The question has to be asked. If you truly look for the best talent in a diverse City, how do you only end up with a bunch of white guys? You make your administration look like a 1950s commercial, that’s how.

Toledoberry, RFD

Now consider the upside of Uncle Dennis’ old-fashioned values. Like integrity, and a true zeal for the public interest. And a real concern for your hometown above all things outside.

When it comes to integrity, this former beat cop has it in spades. His decisiveness in declaring the recent Level Three Snow Emergency likewise illustrated the deep concern he has for public safety. While former administrations would have likely dithered and ceded control to the County authorities, our Uncle Dennis jumped headlong into the fray.

There’s something folksy and wholesome about Dennis’ approach to his office.

Like his declaration that from now on all City-funded flights will originate from our hometown Toledo Express Airport.

Never mind that Dennis’ Chief of Staff Herr Reinbolt quickly declared in Grinch-like fashion that time and cost would be further considerations. We trust Uncle Dennis when he says he will use city funds to prop up public assets.

Most recently, Uncle Dennis has declared his resolve to restrict the widespread use of Cityowned vehicles by members of his administration.

Folks who just might possibly need to go out at night on the odd chance they might be needed at a water line break or some such nonsense have been allowed to drive to and from work for years in a Company car daily. Dennis sez those cars are rarely used for such City business, and amount to a subsidy for employees’ trips home and back to their City jobs again. A better use of funds would be simply reimbursing employees’ use of their own cars on the rare times they are needed for City emergencies. Common sense wisdom, much as you’d expect from your favorite Uncle.

The jury is still out on the direction Uncle Dennis’ stuck-in-the-Fifties mindset will take us. Here’s hoping he can accentuate the down-home values while curbing the racism, sexism, and xenophobia underlying them.

If he can, perhaps he can truly enact his new slogan, one that’s even older than his mid-century values.

You will do better in Toledo.

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based on size and the kind of publishing rights required. According to Candilora, ASCAP charges based on the location’s stated occupancy per the fire code, as well as the way music is transmitted in each venue. Those locations that only play recorded music pay a smaller fee than those that play live music. And for those establishments that play both recorded and live music, ASCAP offers a discount on the fee for recorded music.

Other factors play into each bar’s specific yearly fee as well, including the number of nights per week music is performed, and whether or not a cover is charged.

Candilora said that the average fee paid equates to $600 a year, which gives the venue free reign to play any of ASCAP’s 8.5 million songs, an agreement he believes is very logical.

“For the most part we’re talking about $1.50, $2 a day. So when I hear places say they can’t afford to use music in their establishment I kind of chuckle to myself, because the bartender probably makes more than that in tips in the first thirty minutes of working,” Candilora said.

“And others say, well I don’t understand why I have to pay for music, but it’s not their property. If you want to play music for free, write your own music.”

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Music is expected at Toledo’s bars and restaurants that people give little thought to what venue owners go through in order to legally provide live or recorded tunes. While live shows can draw in crowds, and recorded music provides a musical backdrop to a night out, bar and restaurant owners pay a price in order to play that music in their establishments.

Publishing rights organizations charge annual fees to any establishment that plays music written by organization members. The fees provide income to the musicians who composed the songs.

Because songs are copyrighted material, anyone who transmits them publicly needs to obtain performance rights from the copyright holder, or their representative, the publishing rights organizations.

Venues can be charged performance rights fees by more than one licensing organizations that each charge hundreds of dollars a year. The total can add up quickly. Payment companies like the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI), and the smaller, less

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prevalent Society of European Stage Authors (SESAC), has left some Toledo bar and restaurant owners cash strapped.

“You can try to fight those guys off, but they can come back and threaten to sue you and they can win, because they apparently have the law on their side,” Phil Barone, owner of Rosie’s Italian Grille, said. “I just think it seems like it’s a little bit of a scam.” ASPAC distributes these fees to their members as royalties after deducting operating expenses (currently 11.3%). Although, there are many factors in determining how much is allocated to each member. Some music is obviously played more often than others.

Bar and restaurant owners are required to pay music licensing companies if they play any copyrighted music publicly in their establishments, whether it is recoreded and played through an per iPod or a jukebox, or if they have live shows that include performances of copyrighted songs. The bands that perform cover songs do not incur any fees from licensing organizations, but venues do not have to pay for the performance of original music.

ASCAP Although ASCAP is fully aware that many venue owners across the country concur with Barone, the 100-year-old company is steadfast in its mission to provide payment to its members. Vincent Candilora, the Executive Vice President of Licensing for ASCAP, explained that the fees are in place to help songwriters receive compensation for their work. After ASCAP deducts its own operating expenses from the money collected, which is currently 11.3 percent, all of the fees are distributed to its members as royalties.

“What we’re licensing is the public performance of copyrighted musical composition,” he said. “So the songwriter is the party that we are licensing for, they created the song, it’s their property, and when someone uses somebody else’s property, normally you need their permission and normally you pay them something.”

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After collecting the yearly fees from venues across the country, Candilora explains that they look at various factors are used to determine how those fees are allocated to ASCAP members. “Now with today’s technology, we electronically listen to around 2500 radio stations around the country 24/7 365 days a year, so we have an incredible amount of information on what music is popular and what’s being used by radio. And then we use that as kind of a proxy for what’s being played in bars and restaurants,” he said. Musicians can also report to ASCAP where they have heard their songs played or performed, and the company surveys and collects reports from background music services to further round out the gathered information. “We try to get the best data we can, and that’s what we base distribution on,” Candilora said.

Regardless of ASCAP’s explanation of why bars and restaurants pay their annual fees, the owners of these establishments still feel the pinch. And Barone explained that because he has to pay both ASCAP and BMI hundreds of dollars a year, he has less money that he’s able to allocate to the musicians who actually play in the bar. “I try to talk them (the licensing entities) down a little bit because I don’t have music every night,” he said.

“But I’m actually cutting out most of the music, because by the time you pay the musicians, which they deserve … and by the time you pay ASCAP and BMI, is it

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really worth it? If there was less money going out I think it would be an easier decision to keep the musicians. But it’s a tough decision.“ With bars shying away from keeping live music in heavy rotation because of the high costs of paying performers as well as music licensing companies, musicians b looking for performance venues are hit with troubles. Matt Beier, from local cover band The Rivets, said that although he understands the need to pay the creators of songs, a problem arises when that keeps bars, restaurants and coffee houses from being able to pay local musicians.

“It’s complicated for me. I respect that the artists who perform and write music are entitled to get their due for it,” Beier said. “But it’s expensive to provide live music. Paying musicians on top of having to pay places like ASCAP is a real problem.”

MUSIC DRAWS A CROWD But when it comes to charging venues for their use of live or recorded music, Candilora said it really benefits the establishments because they are able to keep a constant stream of music going, and not have to greet their customers with silence. “It’s the power of music.

Music will draw a crowd,” he said. When it comes to choosing a place that has music playing, or one that is silent, Beier agrees that the availability of music is much more appealing to customers. “It is markedly different to walk into a room that has pleasant music playing above the hum of the equipment,” he said.

“It feels like you’re walking into a storage facility if you just hear a refrigerator buzzing. You can hear other people’s conversations and it’s very uncomfortable.”

The ability to listen to music inside an establishment not only keeps customers happy and coming back but, frequently, it’s what attracts them to a location in the first place, especially if the venue is new and just starting to make its mark.

One Toledo bar-owner, who requested to remain anonymous in order to protect his identity and the identity of his bar from music licensing organizations like ASCAP and BMI, said that without music his business would immediately suffer.

“It’s kind of a scary thing because you want to book bands, and I book bands every night,” he said. “If I got rid of that element, it would take a lot out of the business. But at the same time I can’t really afford to pay these different companies hundreds of dollars if not thousands of dollars a year. It’s just preying on my business.”

This particular bar owner is currently not paying any fees to ASCAP or companies like it. Taking a large chunk of money out of his establishment each year would make it harder for his small bar to thrive. Although he has so far avoided any issues with music licensing companies, it’s a fear that constantly plagues him. “It’s just one of those dreaded things that kind of hangs over you, like you don’t know if the guillotine is going to fall and get you,” he said. “Every dime counts when you’re just starting out, so a dime diverted to any other expense can be cataclysmic.”

This bar owner not only fears the repercussions these fees could have on his own establishment, he fears how they will affect the local music scene and local businesses in general. “If you have things that are policed it threatens local musicians by taking away their venues and you’re threatening local businesses by taking away their money,” he said. “They’re just trying to take my money. Of course I want them to go away.”

Another local bar owner offered his thoughts on music licensing fees, but only under the promise of anonymity as well.

After being advised by attorneys that the fight was not winnable. This bar owner begrudgingly agreed to pay both ASCAP and BMI their yearly fees.

“I think it’s basically extortion, at least to the level that they take it,” he says. “They try to gouge you any way that they can.

And they have courtroom precedent to basically push little guys around, and that makes it tough. The fees are relatively sub-

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stantial for little places that only have music a couple times a week.”

And just like several other bar owners in town, he is now faced with the decision to continue paying ASCAP and BMI or to forgo the use of their licensed music. “It’s a constant struggle to decide whether to continue to pay them or to just discontinue live entertainment,” he says.

DAY THE MUSIC DIED At least one downtown Toledo establishment is enjoying a break from paying the yearly music licensing fees. Manhattans, in Toledo’s Uptown District, no longer features live musical entertainment, which means owner and general manager Zach Lahey no longer has to pay any performance fees. And although he decided to do away with live music in order to focus more on the restaurant’s cuisine, he said cutting music licensing fees from the budget was a plus. “It didn’t really have an impact on our decision, but it was a nice little bonus to not have to pay these fees” Lahey said.

Lahey estimates that in the 11 years those that Manhattans has featured live entertainment, he’s spent over $10,000 just on music licensing.

When ASCAP, BMI and SESAC first contacted him to collect fees, he was put off that they threatened legal action and penalties if he didn’t license music through them.

“It’s hard being an independent business, and the way they went about it with threats and

strong arming was really a disincentive to being a live music venue,” he said. “If the cost was reasonable, like 30 bucks a year that wouldn’t be a big deal.”

With live music and the ability to play recorded music that is protected by licensing organizations, Lahey had to seek out other options to keep Manhattans from going silent. He settled on working with Madison Avenue Collective, which provides satellite radio to the restaurant. Manhattans now has access to approximately 30 different satellite channels, and although unpopular songs can’t be skipped, licensing fees were included in the cost of the satellite transmissions, so Lahey can breathe easy.

But with ASCAP set to celebrate its 100th anniversary this February, and BMI entering its 75th year in business, it doesn’t appear that music licensing fees will be going away anytime soon. And although many bars are cutting down, or stopping live music all together, Matt Beier is sure that the local music scene will still survive. “Musicians will always keep rocking,” he said.

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Stephanie Harmon

Owner, Bumble Olive Oil Com pany

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ct: High-quality extra virgin olive oil that is low in fatty oil can have a smoke point as high as 425 degrees fahrenheit, similar to many other coo king oils. In reality, any type of coo king oil that reaches its smoke poin t can burn and become unhealthy for you.

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Marie Russel

Instructor at It’s Yoga

MYTH:

I’m too overweight and not strong enough to try yog a.

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MYTH:

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Fact: Yoga is for everybody and every body! It’s not competitive and no one is going to judge you on your personal journey. Anyone of any age focused on fitness or wellness can benefit from yoga. Whether one attends class to become more flexible or even wants to lose weight, yoga, the union of mind, body and breath, will keep you mentally and physically strong.

4853 Monroe Street • Toledo, OH, 43623 419-345-3964 • yogatoledo.com Class schedules vary, call or check website for details

Jon Frankel, DDS

MYTH:

Owner Jon Frankel Dentistry

If my teeth and gums don’t hurt I’m fine.

Fact: Decay and gum dise ase can be silent. Regularly sch eduled, preventative care visi ts are vital for detecting sma ll problems before they bec ome big issues. A healthy mou th promotes a healthy body. Visi ting the dentist at least every six months for a thorough exam, xrays and cleaning is importa nt.

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er Chiropractor Harmony Chiro practic Chiropractic ca re is only for ba ck pain

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A Couple of Vegans

Two vegans find the local hot spots you don’t want to miss

By Craig and Shannon Mossing

BALANCE

A vegan couple that loves to eat and explore what the Toledo food scene has to offer, shares these delicious finds. We are here for the dedicated animal rights activists, plant based foodies, diners that enjoy the occasional meatless meal or the people that are just curious about a vegan lifestyle.

Both Toledo born, the authors married and stayed in Toledo because there are exciting things happening in this vibrant community, especially when it comes to food, and they wanted to be a part of it. Loving to cook but also loving to dine out, it didn’t take long for them to realize that finding a

good vegan meal meant leaving chain restaurants behind.

Recently, there has been a noticeable shift in the responses of servers and chefs to vegan menu requests. Society is adjusting to the idea of veganism and people are seeing it as less of an oddity and more of a healthy option. People are asking more questions about what they are eating and where it comes from.

BALANCE PAN-ASIAN GRILLE

GRUMPY’S

ORGANIC BLISS

DÉGAGÉ

The ingredients at Balance are fresh and paired perfectly with unique sauces making every dish a flavorful experience.

The staff knows what dishes can be made vegan and the website has a Vegan option section that simplifies ordering takeout. With seasonal specials, Build Your Own Bowls and an ever-changing menu, our taste buds never get bored. We always begin our Balance meals with Vegan Pot Stickers, filled with a mix of veggies, wrapped in a seaweed purse and flash-fried. Bangin' Noodles are a classic favorite, with vegan noodles, carrots, mushrooms, pea-pods, caramelized onions, peanuts, scallions, cilantro, lime and tofu. There is a lot to love about that dish. A new item on the menu, that we're obsessed with, is the Thai Guy tofu, brown rice, carrots, pea-pods, spicy Fresno peppers, bean sprouts, and an amazing, creamy peanut sauce. Balance is also known for their awesome tea bar, which is also vegan friendly. We are currently hooked on the strawberry green tea with blueberry pearls!

Open Everyday 11am-9pm 5860 W. Central Ave. · 419-578-7777.

514 The Blvd., Maumee. · 419-893-9999 balancegrille.com.

DÉGAGÉ JAZZ CAFE

Dégagé Jazz Cafe has an entire menu page dedicated to vegetarian and vegan options, and we have enjoyed familiarizing ourselves with it. One of our favorite items is the Vegan Cheezy Weezy grilled cheese, which is incredible, regardless of your menu proclivities. This sandwich has a combination of melted vegan cheeses, braised onions, fresh spinach, and heirloom tomatoes served on locally sourced cracked wheat bread. While the Weezy is only available at lunch, it is worth the trip. Our favorite dish on the dinner menu is the Vegan Hot Mess which is a sandwich with locally sourced seitan (a vegan meat substitute), vegan apple slaw, vegan cheese and their house vegan barbeque sauce served on a toasted bun.

Monday-Closed Tuesday-Thursday 5pm-10pm Bar open until 12am Friday-Saturday 5pm-11pm Bar open until 1am Sunday-CLOSED historiccommercialbuilding.com/degage.php

GRUMPY’S

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For the downtown vegan, we recommend Grumpys’ Homemade Sweet Potato Vegan Burger with kale chips. This burger, like everything Grumpy’s offers, is fresh and inventive.

The burger patty, made of sweet potatoes, is served with avocado, red onion and Dijon mustard on a whole wheat bun. A tip to all the vegans out there: Grumpy’s has vegan and gluten free pies made to order! We were lucky enough to be there when a test run of a vegan blueberry and nectarine pie was available and have never had a better pie.

Monday-Friday 8am-2pm 34 S Huron St · (419) 241-6728 grumpys.net

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ORGANIC BLISS DELI

When we are in need of cake for a special occasion, cookies for a friend, or a pastry for no good reason, we head to Organic Bliss Deli and Bakery. Entirely gluten free but not entirely vegan, they use as many local, natural, and organic ingredients as possible and seem to welcome the challenges of food restrictions and allergies. Vegan cakes and cookies can be ordered to meet size and flavor specifications.

We have tried their vegan chocolate cake with vanilla frosting, the vegan vanilla cupcake with strawberry frosting, vegan cinnamon swirl bread and vegan sugar cookies, and we loved them all! They seem to always have vegan options available but call ahead to see what's been made that day.

Storefront Monday-Friday 10am-6pm Saturday 10am-5pm Drive-Thru Monday-Friday 7am-6pm Saturday 10am-5pm 3723 King Road Sylvania 419-517-7799 organicblissmarket.com

COCINA DE CARLOS

A Mexican restaurant making a huge effort to accommodate vegans is Cocina de Carlos in Perrysburg, where freshness is a priority.

Intentional about cooking with water instead of oil, allowing the flavor of the ingredients to stand out, we ordered the Vegetarian Don Charly with no cheese. Half of a grilled ripe pineapple and filled with grilled mushrooms, onions, pineapple chunks and vegan chorizo. We love that they have a vegan protein substitute and the grilled portobello mushroom that comes on top is one of the best we’ve ever had.

Monday-Friday 11am-9:30pm Saturday 11am-10:30pm Sunday 11am-9pm 27072 Carronade Dr, Perrysburg (419) 872-0200 cocinadecarlos.com

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tastings

Wednesday, 1.29

Wine Dinner Element 112

This tasting will feature wines from southern France, complemented by Chef Nixon’s special five course tasting menu. Reservations required. 6pm. $165 (includes tax and gratuity). 5735 N. Main St., Sylvania. 419-517-1104. element112restaurant.com

Thursday, 1.30

Beer Premier 21 Beer Tasting Rocky's

Sample a flight of 8 craft beers and enjoy complementary southwest chili, cheese and bread. 6-10pm. $12. 4020 Secor Rd. 419-472-1996.

Thursday, 1.30

Thursday Wines The Boulevard Market: The Market Kitchen

Taste fantastic sicilian wines and foods. 102 E. Chicago Blvd., Tecumseh. 6:30-8pm. $5. 517-423-6000. boulevardmarket.com

Thursday, 1.30

Cooking Class: 1 Step Energy Bars The Anderson's Market

Learn to make simple, one-step energy bars to help get you through your day. Reservations required. 6-8pm. $15. 7638 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. 419-913-7328. beyondbasicsHC.com

Monday, 2.3

Adult Cooking Class Treo Restaurant

Let Chef Brett McIntosh light up your taste buds as he teaches all about Thai cuisine. Reservations required.

6:30pm. $25 (excludes tax and tip). 5703 Main St., Sylvania. 419-882-2266. treosylvania.com

Tuesday, 2.4

Sushi Class The Anderson's Sylvania Market

Join Aung Saw, expert and trained sushi chef, as he teaches the art of sushi rolling (it isn't as hard as you think). 6-8pm. $25, includes a wine pour and discussion. 7638 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. 419-517-7707. andersonsstore.com

Wednesday, 2.5

Homemade Whole Grain Breads 577 Foundation

Using a simple technique, bake delicious, whole grain breads without special equipment. Registration required.

6:30-8:30pm. $20. 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-8720305. 577foundation.org

Saturday, 2.8

Fresh Loaf Bread Baking The Anderson's Sylvania Market

Learn from a baking expert the easy techniques to making delicious breads of various styles. 9am. $10. 7638 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. 419-517-7707. andersonsstore.com

Saturday, 2.8

Love The Garden and Labyrinth Clara J's Tea Room

This tea party will be hosted as The Norma Stark Memory Garden and Labyrinth Benefit Tea. Reservations required.

1-2:30pm. $40. 219 W. Wayne St., Maumee. 419-8970219. clarajsat219.com See pg. 24 for more information.

Saturday, 2.8

3rd Annual Chocolate Lovers Festival Christ Community Church

Events include chocolate tasting, music, coffee, as well as fantastic raffle drawings. 1-5pm. $10. 303 W. Fourth St., Genoa. 419-855-4017. facebook.com/ChocolateLoversFest

Sunday, 2.9

Green Kale Dinner/Grünkohl Dinner Black Forest Cafe at Oak Shade Grove,

Enjoy delicious German fare. A cash bar will be available.

Reservations required. 12:30-3pm. $17.50/ages 12 and under, $8.75. 3624 Seaman Rd., Oregon. 419-872-2603.

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Tuesday, 2.11

Homemade Pasta Class The Anderson's Sylvania Market

Join Chef Saundra as she teaches how to make delicious handmade pasta and accompanied sauces.

No need for a pasta rolling machine. In addition, there will be pasta for sale. 6-8pm. $25, includes a wine pour and discussion. 7638 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. 419-5177707. andersonsstore.com

Tuesday, 2.11

Irish Red Beer Release The Oliver House

Maumee Bay's drafts will run red with beer. 6-10pm. 27 Broadway St. 419-243-1302. theoliverhousetoledo.com

culinary Wednesdays

Wine Wednesdays Anderson’s Sylvania Market

Taste, relax, listen and learn. Join friends or make new ones while you sample flavorful wine, tasty food and listen to live jazz music. Enjoy 2 oz. samples of delicious wines every week. 6-8pm. Price varies depends on cost of bottle. 7638 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-517-7707. andersonsmarket.com

Thursdays

Wine Tasting The Anderson's Toledo & Maumee

Enjoy delicious samplings of wine each week, 6-8pm at The Anderson's Toledo, 4701 Talmadge Rd. & 5-7pm at The Anderson's Maumee, 530 Illinois Ave. Price varies. 419-473-3232, 419-891-2700. andersonsinc.com, andersonsstore.com

Thursdays

Wine & Cheese Tasting Treo Restaurant

Sample superb wines paired with cheeses from around the world. 6pm. $15. 5703 Main St., Sylvania. 419-8822266. treosylvania.com

Saturdays

Taste New Beer Anderson's Sylvania Market,

Get informed on what is happening and developing in the world of beer. Join the Anderson's staff for a fantastic beer sampling, cheese pairing and discussion.

2-4pm. Price varies. 7638 W. Sylvania Ave., Sylvania.

419-517-7707. andersonsstore.com

ONGOING CULINARY: Tuesdays

Bacon Fat Tuesday Burger Bar 419

Stop in during the first or last Tuesday of the month, and you will have the option of frying your food in pure, delicious, it-might-not-be-healthy-but-I-don’t-care bacon fat. 11:30am. 4400 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419724-5844. burgerbar419.com

Thursdays

Mix-N-Mingle Ye Olde Durty Bird

Looking for a place to unwind after work? Thursday nights, the 21 and up crowd can hang out, enjoy some fantastic dishes and drinks, and be entered to win awesome prizes. 5-9pm. 2 S. St. Clair. St.419-2432473. yeoldedurtybird.com

Saturdays

Downtown Toledo Farmers’ Market Warehouse District

The indoor market features high-quality, locally grown produce and hand crafted items. Heated in the winter.

See more in Playbook (pg. 35). 7am-1pm. 525 Market St. 419-255-6765. toledofarmersmarket.com

Sundays

Bloody Mary Bar Ye Olde Durty Bird

Make the perfect Bloody Mary from a selection of delicious ingredients. 11am-3pm. 2 S. St. Clair Street.

419-243-2473. yeoldedurtybird.com

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Triple threat event

Sexy Food, Sexy Body, Sexy Lifestyle, a two-night event presented by Spicy Tuna Sushi Bar and Serenity Health and Wellness Center, is the triple threat of events. The evening will feature allyou-can-eat sushi and Asian fusion cuisine, wine tasting and a fantastic charity. This stand-up cocktail event includes live music from Kristi Marie & The Audiophiles on Monday, and Whiskey Business on Tuesday night. Interactive complimentary services such as a massage station and a Photo Booth are supplied by the events’ sponsors. All raffle ticket proceeds will go to the Alzheimer's Organization. February 3 and 4. 6-9pm. $35+ tax and fees (tickets are good for one night only and are available at Spicy Tuna or Serenity Health). Spicy Tuna Sushi Bar & Grill, 7130 Airport Hwy., Holland. 419-720-9333. spicytunasushi.com

Love The Garden and Labyrinth Tea

With spring around the corner, Clara J's invites the public to introduce the Norma Stark Labyrinth Garden (normastarklabyrinth.com), with a refreshing benefit tea. The afternoon will include a dessert tea and tea room sweets, including the popular Clara J's shortbread cookie. Inspired by the Chartres Cathedral Labyrinth, the largest ever built in France, the Norma Stark Labyrinth Garden is the perfect place to meditate and experience the calm of nature. Proceeds from the Dessert Tea will benefit the maintenance of the garden.

Afterward, head to Perrysburg and walk the labyrinth (weather permitting). Saturday, February 8. Reservations required. 2-4pm. $20. Clara J's Tea Room, 219 W. Wayne St., Maumee.The Norma Stark Memory Garden and Labyrinth, 345 W. South Boundary, Perrysburg. 419-897-0219. clarajsat219.com

Paint it Forward

At this non-traditional fundraiser, you will have the opportunity to make a fantastic piece of art while raising money for a great cause. In an effort to raise money for the Relay for Life and the fight against cancer, Uncork The Artist invites you and your friends to have fun painting while indulging in wine and hors d'oeuvres. Instructors will be on-hand to help, no talent or experience is necessary. Art supplies and canvas will be provided. Advanced ticket purchase is required. Saturday, February 1. 5-9:30pm. $55. Forrester's On The River, 26 Main St. 419691-2626. forrestersontheriver.com, theanswerforcancer.com —MLR

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film events friday 31

Casablanca

As part of its silver Screen Classics series, The Valentine will show Casablanca. This classic from the golden age of Hollywood merges romance and film noir, as refugees from Nazi Germany struggle to find passage to America while drinking themselves silly in Morocco.7:30pm. $5. The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-3490. valentinetheatre.com

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Mud

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Friday, March 7th AT PREMIER CATERING (ACROSS FROM STRANAHAN THEATER)

This 2012 film is the story of two adolescent boys who stumble upon Mud (Matthew McConaughey), a fugitive living in an abandoned boat tangled up in a tree on the swampy backwaters of the Mississippi River. A venomous snakebite, a risky rescue, and a dramatic shootout follow in this thrilling but emotionally rewarding coming of age tale. 2pm. Way Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-874-3135. waylibrary.info Free.

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He said she said… with swords

Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa's film Rashomon has been called the gateway drug to Kurosawa's work, and Japanese film in general. The film was a staple of art house cinema in the 50's—hence the reason the Valentine is screening it as part of their Arthouse Film Series. The film tells the story of a robbery gone wrong from three points of view—a Japanese noblewoman, the bandit who robs her, and the murdered samurai who died in the robbery. Toshiro Mifune's performance as the bandit made him a star in Japan. Postmodern, dramatic and beautifully shot, Rashomon is the work of a master director excelling in all areas. Sunday, February 9, 2pm. $5. The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-3490. valentinetheatre.com

The downward spiral

You want one reason to go see Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo? In 2013 The American Film Institute called it the best mystery film of all time. More importantly, it's my favorite movie. Ever. Jimmy Stewart plays a detective with a serious fear of heights tasked with tailing a trophy wife who may or may not be possessed. He quickly finds himself obsessed with her, and unsure of what is real and what is fiction. Kim Novak's performance is the ultimate Hitchcock femme fatale; less hot-and-cold than blazing-and-frigid. Saul Bass's legendary title sequence inspired the credits to the television series Mad Men. Dear readers, it does not get better than Vertigo. Friday, February 7, 7:30pm. $5. The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-3490. valentinetheatre.com—JS

Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide

Watch this PBS series and international broadcast, shot in 10 different countries.

Inspired by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn's book, the documentary series introduces women and girls who are living under some of the most difficult circumstances imaginable—and fighting to change them. 5:30pm. Health Education Building, Room 100, Health Science Campus, 3000 Arlington Ave. 419-5308570. utoledo.edu/centers/eberly Free.

theater events

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Blue/Orange

Set in a London psychiatric hospital, this performance centers around an enigmatic patient scheduled for release who believes he is the son of an African dictator. This Olivier Award-winner for Best New Play (2001) blurs the line between sanity and madness while tackling unsettling topics like race and power.

Friday, January 31 and Saturday, February 1. 8pm. BGSU, Eva Marie Saint Theatre, Bowling Green. 419-372-8171. bgsu.edu/ departments/theatrefilm/ Free.

Wolf gang

City paper readers may be familiar with the 1984 film version of Amadeus, which won an Oscar for “best picture.” A smaller number may know that the film was based on an early Broadway version of Amadeus, which was sadly underperformed. Enter the Toledo Symphony Orchestra, who will present the staged version of the musical accompanied by a live accompaniment of music from the film. This performance will conclude Amadeus: the Genius of Mozart, a two-month long celebration of the composer’s life. The program marks a continuation of the Symphony’s highly-successful collaboration with the University of Toledo College of Visual and Performing Arts.

The play tells the story of famous composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, his rise to fame, his fall from grace, and his rivalry with fellow composer Salieri. The musical highlights the genius of the composer's musical instincts without skimping on his lewd, party-loving lifestyle—in many ways he was the world's first rock star. Amadeus's score is culled from many of Mozart and Salieri's best pieces, from operas like The Magic Flute to Mozart's unfinished Requiem in D Minor. The play is directed by Cornel Gabara of UT, and presented by his Glacity Theater Collective. Theater lovers will rarely have another opportunity to hear so many pieces of the 16th Century master's music performed at once.Friday, February 7 and Saturday, February 8, 8pm. $37-22. The Peristyle, The Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St.419-246-8000. toledosymphony.com —JS

Ms. behind-the-scenes steps forward

You may not know her name, but chances are Ashley Eichner, a Toledo native, has helped organize an event that has enriched your life. As part of the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo, she's helped organize Artomatic 419! since its inception.

Outside of her obvious dedication to Toledo's artistic community, she's a prolific local poet, performing in the annual Back to Jack poetry celebration of Jack Kerouac's life. Eichner will read a string of originals at Launch Pad Cooperative as part of its Featured Lines reading series. Wednesday, February 12, 7:30pm. Launch Pad Cooperative, 911 Jefferson Ave. launchpadcooperative.com Free.—JS

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CALL FOR ARTISTS: Maple and Main Art Fair

Call for volunteers

Attention art enthusiasts. The Arts Commission of Greater Toledo is looking for volunteers for their spring and summer events, including Art Walks, Gallery Loops, fundraisers and the Soundtrek music festival. Training sessions will be held, beginning Wednesday, February 19, 6pm.

The Arts Commission of Greater Toledo, 1838 Parkwood Ave. To reserve a training slot, call 419-254-2787. theartscommission.org

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Participants will choose a beautiful bowl handmade by a local artist, available for $10, $20, or $30 and then fill the bowl with a soup of their choice.

Sandwiches and salads are also available for purchase. 100% of the proceeds go to the Lenawee County Salvation Army Soup Kitchen. 11am-2pm. $10-$30. Evans Street Station, 110 S. Evans St., Tecumseh. 517-424-5555. evansstreetstation.com

friday 31 Art Lecture: Varujan Boghosian

Varujan Boghosian, nationally known sculptor of assembled found objects and currently on exhibit at the TMA, will discuss his work with Museum Director Brian Kennedy. 7:30pm. The Little Theater, Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-2558000. toledomuseum.org Free.

It's Friday!

Enjoy the various events for adults and families, including free tours, activities, live music, glassblowing demonstrations, wine tastings, and more. Meet in Libbey court at 7 and 8pm for free guided tours through the museum's vast collection.

Check online for complete schedule. 10am-9pm.

Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-2558000. toledomuseum.org Free.

Artists are invited to submit entries to this one-of-a kind juried art fair in historic downtown Sylvania, Ohio. The art fair, in its third year, is located at Maplewood and Main on beautiful treelined streets with a live music stage and local food purveyors. The deadline for applications is Monday, March 31. To submit entries, go to www.zapplication. org/event-info-public.php Maple and Main Art Fair, 6616 Monroe St. #9, Sylvania. 419-517-0118. sylvaniaarts.org

Altered Books Contest

The Waterville Branch Library seeks books that have been rebound, painted, cut or modified by artists. Entries accepted through Saturday, February 22. Waterville Branch Library, 800 Michigan Ave. Waterville. 419-878-3055. toledolibrary.org

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Love, Lust, and Scandal Flashlight Tour

See the Museum in a whole new light on an afterhours flashlight tour of the collection’s most sensual pieces. 9pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free.

friday 7 It's Friday!

During It's Friday! TMA opens its doors later, and provides several activities. At 6:30pm enjoy a solo act by local rocker Dean Tartaglia in the GlasSalon at the Glass Pavilion. See pg.29 for more details.

Check online for complete schedule. 10am-9pm.

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

Opening Reception: Picturing Thailand

Enjoy refreshments and art at the opening reception of Picturing Thailand, an exhibition of photographs by Elliot Charney. For more information, see note below. Runs through Friday, February 21. 7pm. LeSo Gallery, 1527 Starr Ave. 937-726-3953. LeSoGallery.com Free.

saturday 8 Artist Talk: Casey Jex Smith

Casey Jex Smith, who has new drawings and video currently on display for “Voices and Visions,” creates narratives that exist in the intersection between fantasy-gaming, religion, and modernist abstraction. 7pm. Launch Pad Cooperative, 911 Jefferson Ave. launchpadcooperative.com Free.

Heart Workshop

Make a one-of-a-kind handblown glass heart at Firenation's Heart Workshop. No experience necessary. Paperwork and deposit required. 10am1pm. $50. Free for Circle 2445 members. Firenation Glass Studio and Gallery, 7166 Front Street, Holland.

419-866-6288. firenation.com

Ongoing Numbers

African women’s beauty unmaksed at the Main Library Women of the New Tribe

Jerry Taliaferro’ s traveling collection of black and white photographs study of the spiritual and physical beauty of the black woman. Runs through Friday, February 28. Gallery, Main Library, 325 Michigan St. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org Free.

Winter Warmth

An eclectic mix of prints and paintings by local, regional and national artists. Runs through Saturday, February 15. Hudson Gallery, 5645 Main St., Sylvania. 419-885-8381. hudsongallery.net

Free.

The Sandusky Cultural Center hosts an exhibit of mixed media, including paintings sculptures and jewelry, centering on the theme of numbers in our everyday lives. Runs through Sunday, February 16. The Sandusky Cultural Center, 2130 Hayes Ave, Sandusky. 419-625-1188. sanduskyculturalcenter.org

Photo credit: Andrew Weber

saturday 1 Toledo Artist Exhibit

Celebrate Black History Month with Kent Branch Library, home of the Art Tatum African-Amercian Resource Center. Original works of art will be on exhibit throughout the month. Runs through Friday, February 28. Kent Branch Library, 3101 Collingwood Blvd. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org Free.

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Valentine

The bits and pieces that make up Boghosian’s creation

Trash to treasure

Alternatives

While guys are struggling to come up with something fun to do with their romantic others, we're compiling a list of not so common activities to do on Valentine's Day.

Thailands vistas and tea combined—at LeSo Gallery

Wonder and awe in Thailand

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Photographer, Elliot Charney presents the beauty of Thailand and its ancient culture in his exhibition, Picturing Thailand, showing at LeSo Gallery.

Charney, recipient of the 2013 Toledo Museum of Art's Palmer Scholarship, spent two months of photographic exploration in Thailand capturing eloquent images of a foreign people, land and culture from the perspective of an unknowing traveler.

Charney brings light to Thai landscapes and cultural scenes, accentuating their beauty without making them seem ‘oriental’ or ‘exotic.’ Opening reception on Friday, February 7, 7–9pm; gallery hours 12-4pm Saturdays and Sundays. A closing reception/artist talk will be held on Friday, February 21 from 7-9pm. Parking is available along Starr Ave. and across the street at the Sports Center. LeSo Gallery, 1527 Starr Ave. lesogallery.com—JMT

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One man's junk is another man's art; Armenian mixed media artist, Varujan Boghosian haunts junk shops and antique stores in search of found objects including children's toys, flags, shoes and sheet music to create playful, imaginative collages and sculptures. The exhibit, through Sunday, May 25 in the Toledo Museum of Art's Wolfe Gallery mezzaPhoto by Andrew Weber nine, was inspired by Greek mythology and other literary interests. Boghosian juxtaposes objects in surprising combinations that invite multiple interpretations using humor, imagination and symbolic imagery. Through Friday, April 18, visitors can see a representation of his workroom with found objects waiting to be used and can try their hand at creating their own assemblages.

On Friday, January 31 at 7:30 pm, Varujan Boghesian will discuss his work with Museum Director Brian Kennedy in the Little Theater. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-2558000. toledomuseum.org—JMT

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A lion’s heart

How Dean Tartaglia is taking his music career to its limit

by Michael Pierce When it comes to aspiring musicians all make frequent guest appearances, deresiding in Toledo, very few have the livering a blend of many genres into one drive and ambition of Dean Tartaglia. that’s eclectic enough for elitists while Those paying attention to the regional still palatable for a wider audience. music scene have heard his music. His The dynamic duo motto: “If you work hard at it you’ll get As a duo, Tartaglia and Klein have your credit eventually.” Born in Morris- actively pursued wider success for two town, New Jersey, he moved to Toledo years, record contract or no: “We’re at a young age and graduated from St. not waiting around to get credit for Francis de Sales High School in 2008. it, we’re becoming our own bosses.

Now, at 23, TartaWe’re the ones glia’s musical cre“Make your own rules that decide what dentials are imand play your own game. is good and what pressive. In 2012 isn’t.” They selfhe graduated from Stick to your vision.” released their Ohio University debut album with a Bachelor of “The Parliaments” just over a Music in saxophone performance. year ago, and over the last 12

Varied experience

For a while he was the frontman in not just one band, but two: Mind Fish and Silent Lions. He has also played saxophone with the local Toledo band Gold and Detroit’s The Sights. In all, Dean has performed on 9 albums – a handful of which were self-produced. He has worked with producers Eddie Ashworth and Jim Diamond, as well as Electric Six guitarist Zach Shipps; he is no stranger to the Detroit music scene. In the fall of 2012 he went on a European tour with The Sights, supporting Tenacious D. He’s done about a dozen other tours here in the US and has performed in nearly 500 shows. There’s no doubt about one thing: over the last five years Dean has kept busy. His recipe for musical success is “make your own rules and play your own game. Stick to your vision.”

At the moment, his primary project is the Silent Lions – a two-piece outfit rounded out by the hard-hitting and precise drum work of Matt Klein. Dean mostly plays bass, but the synthesizer, saxophone, layers of distotion pedals, and haunting vocals play a role in shaping the sound. With loud rock music at the core, elements of electronic, soul, and hip-hop

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months they’ve watched their fan base grow, playing over 100 shows in cities throughout the Midwest and along the east coast.

Tartaglia’s work is paying off. Recently, Silent Lions released a promotional song through Popmatters, one of the most trafficked music websites. The hype behind Silent Lions is reaching a fever pitch.

On Friday, February 7 Dean will perform solo at the Toledo Museum of Art in the glass pavilion from 6:30 to 8:30 as part of the Art Museum’s first Friday of the month music series. The museum has welcomed several local musicians as part of the program, but never a solo set by a musician so young as Tartaglia—the set is a testament to his hard work ethic.

The set will be performed unplugged and include a mix of old and new songs from his catalog of music spanning the past 5 years. This performance is, essentially, a pre-show before the release of Silent Lions’ second album “The Compartments”, which will take place later that night at the Ottawa Tavern (1815 Adams St., no cover). In commenting on the current era in music, Dean remarked, “It’s a really great time just to try a bunch of

Silent Lions Tartaglia (L) and Klein (R): Toledo’s most promising indie rock duo things and ways of doing things. Toledo is a great city to find your craft and hone your vision.”

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Wednesday, February 5 / Huntington Center

Revolverfest

Saturday, February 1 / Headliners Presented by Innovation Concerts, Revolver Electronic Cigarettes and Larry Flint’s Detroit Hustler Club, Revolverfest 2014 is an all-day extreme rock concert that features multiple stages and fantastic bands. The festival is headlined by Saving Abel, a Mississippi-based quintet that combines riff-heavy hard rock with sexually charged lyrics.

Also featuring Breaking Grace, Three Years Hollow, In Theory, Illumira, Flatline Revival and more. Buy $5 bracelets at the door to enjoy samples at the Chili Cook Off—the first 50 people to buy the wristband get a free Revolverfest t-shirt.

3pm. $12. Mainstreet Bar, 141 Main St. 419-693-5300. For a full performer lineup, visit innovationconcerts.com.

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Zac Brown is one of the hardest-working musicians in country music—his concerts feature rotating setlists, premier stage production and an electrifying backing band that deftly segues from genre to genre throughout their performances. Fresh off a recording studio session produced by the legendary Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters), the Zac Brown Band trucks into Toledo on Wednesday, February 5 for a night of country-fried rock and roll. Known for his feel-good hits like “Chicken Fried” and “Toes,” Brown has won Grammys for Best New Artist and Best Country Album for his record ‘Uncaged’. Don’t miss the City Paper’s exclusive interview with Zac Brown Band drummer Chris Frey at toledocitypaper.com/music. 7pm. $56.35 - $86.25. Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300. zacbrownband.com

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The Virtually Odd Saturday, February 8 / International Boxing Club

Formed in October of 2012, The Virtually Odd is one of the hottest top 40 cover bands in Northwest Ohio. On Saturday, February 8, they will bring their high-energy set of cover tunes to the International Boxing Club in Oregon. A cash bar and concessions will be available and all proceeds will go to benefit the International Boxing Club. Ages 21 and up. 9pm. $10. International Boxing Club, 535 Earlwood Ave., Oregon. 419-244-8955. ibctoledo.org —GMK

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W E H AV E I T A L L O N L I N E ! C O M P L E T E M U S I C E V E N T S AT T O L E D O C I T Y PA P E R . C O M Highlighted events indicates our picks

wed, jan 29 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Frankie’s: Sammy Jo’s Bday Party w/ Goodbye Blue Skies

Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Adamz Lounge: Open Mix Black Kite: Ben Miller Meyer Theater: Jeff Daniels Ye Olde Durty Bird: Stephen Woolley Bar 145: Captain Sweet Shoes

JAZZ, BLUES & R&B

Degage Jazz Café: Gene Parker Grand Plaza Hotel: Cliff Murphy & Friends

Other

Oarhouse: Dueling Pianos w/ The New Fashioned

THU, jan 30 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop The Local: Chris Shutters Open Jam

Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic Table Forty 4: Zak Ward Stella’s: Eddie Molina Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jaime Mills Homeslice Pizza: Andrew Ellis Cock n’ Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Degage Jazz Café: Mike Whitty & Clifford Murphy Longhorn Saloon: Jam Session

FRI, jan 31 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Wesley’s: Old School Fridays Bier Stube: High Mileage Oarhouse: Mas Fina Table Forty 4: Nine Lives Club Soda: Bush League Hollywood Casino: Ani Band Bar 145: Hot Sauce Committee AJ Doolittle’s: Bourbon Street Cock n’ Bull: Arctic Clam The Bronze Boar: Acme Rocky’s: Scoobie Snax Buster Brown’s: Alvin Feighner Band

ACOUSTIC, FOLK & ETHNIC Potbelly: Jaime Mills Frankie’s: Chris Mills Doc Watson’s: John Barile & Bobby May Homeslice Pizza: Andrew Ellis Stella’s: Jeff Stewart Ye Olde Durty Bird: Ryan Dunlap

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Degage Jazz Café: Cynthia KaayBennett

Barr’s Public House: Jason LaPorte Table Forty 4: Dave Carpenter Stella’s: CJ Manning

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Degage Jazz Café: Sheila Flemming Hamways on the Main: J-Bone & Friends

Dance & Techno Bar EDM: Wuki

Other

Lair Lounge: Toledo’s Best Singers Karoake Huntington Center: ‘Beatles Night’ featuring Elixir

SUN, feb 2 Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Village Idiot: Bob Rex Trio, Dooley Wilson Ye Olde Durty Bird: Whitty & Murphy

MON, feb 3 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

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

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Whitty & Murphy

TUE, feb 4 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Cock n’ Bull: Chris Knopp Village Idiot: Bobby May & Jon Barile Ye Olde Durty Bird: Open Mic w/ Steve Kennedy

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Trotter’s Tavern: Jeff McDonald’s Big Band All-Stars Basin Street Grille: Tom Turner & Slowburn Trio Jam Degage Jazz Café: Gene Parker

wed, feb 5 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic Adamz Lounge: Open Mix Ye Olde Durty Bird: Chris Knopp Cock n’ Bull: Open Mic w/ Danny Mettler

Country & Bluegrass

Huntington Center: Zac Brown Band

JAZZ, BLUES & R&B

Degage Jazz Café: Gene Parker Grand Plaza Hotel: Clifford Murphy’s 82nd Birthday Bash

THU, feb 6 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Dave Carpenter & The Jaeglers

Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic Table Forty 4: Ryan Dunlap Barr’s Public House: Chris Knopp Stella’s: Eddie Molina Cock n’ Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes The Village Idiot: Shawn Sanders

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Hamways on the Main: Clifford Murphy & Mike Whitty Meyer Theater: The Monroe Big Band Degage Jazz Café: Straight Up!

Dance & Techno Bretz: FreEDM Friday

Other

Lair Lounge: Toledo’s Best Singers Karoake VFW Post 2510: Cocktails & Karoake

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

SUN, feb 9

Longhorn Saloon: Jam Session

FRI, Feb 7 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Wesley’s: Old School Fridays Table Forty 4: Nine Lives Club Soda: Skoobie Snaks The Ottawa Tavern: Silent Lions Record Release Party AJ Doolittle’s: Thunder Road Cock n’ Bull: Beg 2 Differ Bronze Boar: Stonehouse

ACOUSTIC, FOLK & ETHNIC Ye Olde Durty Bird: Ben Barefoot & Frank May Potbelly: Jaime Mills Barr’s Public House: Jim Filipiak Stella’s: Brian Bocian Bar 145: Breaking Ground Buster Brown’s: The Bob and John Mancy’s Italian: Elixir

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop Oarhouse: Nine Lives Club Soda: The Itch Band

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Fat Fish Blue: Black Swamp Blues Society Presents: Tinsley Ellis Ye Olde Durty Bird: Ross Thompson & the Urban Jazz Collective

MON, feb 10 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

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

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Straight Up!

TUE, feb 11

Degage Jazz Café: Sheila Landis Hamway’s on the Main: Dan & Don

Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Classical, Spiritual

Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Peristyle @ TMA: Toledo Symphony presents ‘Amadeus: In Concert’

sat, feb 8 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Oarhouse: Nine Lives Ye Olde Durty Bird: Sweet Tea Band Table Forty 4: Distant Cousinz Club Soda: 56 Daze Sycamore Grove: The Itch Band Bronze Boar: Last Born Sons The Village Idiot: Vandolah Cock n’ Bull: The Rivets AJ Doolittle’s: Johnny Cash Tribute Show Rocket Bar: Aliver Hall

Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic Barr’s Public House: Andrew Ellis Stella’s: Pete Fetter

Frankie’s: The Damn Choir

Cock n’ Bull: Jeff Stewart Ye Olde Durty Bird: Open Mic w/ Meaghan Roberts

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Trotter’s Tavern: Jeff McDonald’s Big Band All-Stars Basin Street Grille: Tom Turner & Slowburn Trio Jam Degage Jazz Café: Gene Parker

wed, feb 12 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Adamz Lounge: Open Mix Ye Olde Durty Bird: Stephen Woolley Cock n’ Bull: Danny Mettler Open Mic Mutz: Earl Cookie

Other

Oarhouse: Dueling Pianos w/ The New Fashioned

Dance & Techno Bretz: FreEDM Friday

SAT, FEB 1 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Mainstreet: RevolverFest The Roadhouse: Two Hour Delay Oarhouse: Mas Fina Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jeff Stewart & the 25s Frankie’s: Dusty McFly Club Soda: Bush League Sycamore Grove: Zodiac Click Band Howards Club H: Magnosaurus Cock n’ Bull: The 815’s Bronze Boar: Kids With Knives Bar 145: The Personnel The Roadhouse: 2 Hour Delay

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2014 Greater Toledo Auto Show Thursday, February 6 - Sunday, February 9 / Seagate Convention Centre

Come see the wide variety of automobiles on display, with hundreds of makes and models, including the latest innovations in transportation design and concept vehicles of the future. The weekend will also feature the Mud Hens’ mascots, Muddy and Muddonna, as well as Matt The Balloon Guy, who can make anything out of balloons. Find a stuffed Muddy the Mud Hen around the show and then post a picture of him to Twitter using #FindMuddy to be entered to win a prize, like tickets to see the Redwings or an Ipad! A concession stand will be available. Visit toledoautoshow.org for the schedule of events and a list of featured manufacturers. Feb. 6, 3pm-9pm/ Feb. 7, noon9pm/ Feb. 8, 10am-9pm/ Feb. 9, 10am-5pm. Adults, $13/Students, $4/ Seniors (55+), $4 on Friday from Noon-5pm only/Ages 12 and under, free. Seagate Convention Centre, 410 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300. toledo-seagate.com

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Inspire Toledo - This year the Junior League of Toledo presents Inspire Toledo, promoting effective action and leadership to improve the community.

The event will be headlined by Kyle MacDonald, author of One Red Paperclip: Or How an Ordinary Man Achieved His Dream with the Help of a Simple Office Supply. The night will also feature appetizers, a full plated dinner, cash bar, and silent auction.

Funds raised will support the Junior League of Toledo to promote voluntarism, develop the potential of women, and improve the community. See note on pg.4. 6pm. $80. Parkway Place, 2500 Parkway Plaza, Maumee.

Singles Dance Party - The night's theme: the King and Queen Singles Ice Breaker. During the night, gals receive a red face card and guys are handed a blue face card, then they find the matching card. 8pm. $8. Holland Gardens, 6530 Angola Rd., Holland. 734-856-8963. toledosingles.com

[education] Unveiling the Appetites and Anxieties Behind Food, Film and Women's Studies - This presentation, led by Dr. Cynthia Baron, will go over

SNL in TOL Thursday, February 6 Sunday, February 9 / Funny Bone Comedy Club

NBC's Saturday Night Live, currently in its 39th season, is a comedic institution. The SNL Package tour stops in Toledo for a high energy night, featuring Dean Edwards and Brooks Wheelan. Edwards joined the SNL cast in 2001, and is well known for his impressions of Michael Jackson, Wayne Brady and Chris Tucker. Wheelan, hailing from Iowa and the featured player for the 39th season of SNL, has been a face of the prestigious Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal in 2012, as well as being named one of Comedy Central's Top 10 Comics to Watch. Thursday, 7:30pm/ Friday, 8pm & 10:30pm/ Saturday, 7pm & 10pm/ Sunday, 7:30pm. $15-$22. Funny Bone Comedy Club, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-931-3474. funnybone.com —MLR

the crucial role of food studies since the 1980s.

The research behind the discussion acknowledges that food has become an important cultural and research topic, showing connections with research in women's studies. 1-2:30pm. The Women's Center at BGSU, 107 Hanna Hall, Bowling Green. bgsu.edu Free

[education] eBooks for the Kindle - This class will feature a demonstration on a Kindle eReader and guide you through finding Kindle eBooks, borrowing, and downloading them to your device. See note on pg.4. 6:30-8pm. Main Library: McMaster Center, 325 Michigan St. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org Free

saturday, 2.1 [miscellaneous] Downton Abbey: Behind-the-Scenes - Downton Abbey fans will love chatting about the show, the characters and the time period. Bring a tea cup and wear a costume or hat to add to the fun. Cathy Kamenca, WGTE's TV Program Coordinator, will share behind-the-scene peeks and prizes. Registration required. 2-2:30pm. Waterville Branch, 1032 S. McCord Rd. & 800 Michigan Ave., Waterville. 419-878-3055. toledolibrary.org Free

[miscellaneous] Travel Circle: Safari to Tanzania - A special guest speaker will show a slideshow of places around Tanzania. All are also welcome to hike or ski at 1pm before the event. 2:15-3pm. Wildwood Preserve: Metroparks Hall, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-270-2919. mvadventurers.org Free [education] Mercy College Open House - This is an opportunity for perspective students to see what Mercy College has to offer in the field of medicine.

10am-noon. Mercy College, 2221 Madison Ave. 419-251-1313. mercycollege.edu Free

[benefit] Paint it Forward - Help raise funds for the Relay for Life of Oregon at this fundraiser, hosted by Forrester's and Uncork the Artist. No previous experience with painting is required. All skill-levels will have fun while helping a great cause. Advanced ticket purchases are requested. 21+. 5-9:30pm. $55. Forrester's on the River, 26 Main St. 419-2612559. theanswerforcancer.com

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[literary] Groove is in the Heart: The Truth About Love The featured speaker will be Charmaine Galloway, a local author whose poetry and novels focus on women and self-esteem. Other local writers will also be reading original work on the topic. After the readings there will be a free raffle of work by local artists. Refreshments provided. 2-4pm. Sanger Branch/Toledo Lucas County Public Library, 3030 W. Central Ave. 419-509-1249.

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[sports] Glass City Rollers Home Derby Bout - Bring the whole family to the derby bout and watch Toledo win! 7pm. $11/ages 10 & under, free. International Boxing Club, 525 Earlwood Ave., Oregon. glasscityrollers.com

[sports] Toledo Walleye vs. Elmira Jackals - Watch as the Toledo Walleye take on the Elmira Jackals.

7:30pm. Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300. huntingtoncentertoledo.com

monday, 2.3 [miscellaneous] "Travels to Morocco" - Bill Hilt and Nancy Patterson will describe their experiences traveling in Morocco. The presentation will focus on half a dozen cities and discuss the country’s culture and education. Refreshments provided. 7pm. Way Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-8743135. waylibrary.info Free

[miscellaneous] Songwriting Crash Course - If you're a song writer looking to improve your composition, performance and marketing skills, this is the class for you. Recommended for beginners and experienced musicians. Registration required. Ages 14+. Mondays through February 24. 6-9pm. $249. Owens Community College, 30335 Oregon Rd. 1-800-466-9367. owensworks.com

tuesday, 2.4 [education] Blackjack: Casino Style - Learn how to play different Blackjack games; both single and multiple deck player concepts. 6-9pm. $10. 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-872-0305.

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[education] Computer Basics - This course will go over how the computer operates, as well as how to use the mouse and keyboard. Other topics include computer care, data storage, internet searching and document organization. Tuesdays through February 18. 5:30-8:30pm. $45/free for UT Students.

Catharine S. Eberly Center For Women: Tucker Hall, 120 Campus Rd. utoledo.edu/centers/ eberly/programs

roadtrip — North of the Line Hill Auditorium / Friday, January 31 & Saturday, February 1

Ann Arbor Folk Fest

The most prestigious folk festival in Michigan returns for two nights of mixed acoustic-electric bliss, including sets from Neko Case, Justin Townes Earle and Ingrid Michaelson to Patti Griffin, Jeff Daniels and Iron & Wine, along with Ann Arbor locals Appleseed Collective and The Crane Wives (left). 6:30pm each night. $35-47.50 (one night) $60-85 (both nights). Hill Auditorium, 825 N.

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[benefit]

[benefit] Tie One On - Help UT pursue recognition from the Guinness Book of World Records for the most bow ties tied simultaneously, while helping raise funds for cancer research. Register at utoledo.edu/tieoneon. See Graffiti on pg. 4. 7pm. $100. University of Toledo: John F. Savage Arena, 2801 W. Bancroft St. utoledo.edu

The 2014 Fur Ball - Help celebrate the Toledo Area Humane Society's 130th birthday. The evening will include a delicious meal and live entertainment. Pick up a birthday surprise, mingle with a few furry friends or buy your Valentine a mystery package from the silent auction. Black tie optional attire. 5:30pm. $130. The Pinnacle, 1772 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee. toledoareahumanesociety.org

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eBooks from Your Library - Featuring a demonstration of the OverDrive Media Console app, this class will guide you through navigating, borrowing and downloading eMedia to a device or computer.

Bring your compatible mobile device or laptop to follow along. 7-8:30pm. Oregon Branch, 3340 Dustin Rd., Oregon. 419-259-5250. toledolibrary.org Free

2014 Bowl For Kids' Sake - Come to the biggest bowling party of the year. There will be snacks and prizes while helping to provide children with mentors through the Big Brothers Big Sisters program.

Minimum team pledge, $250. 11am. New Glass Bowl Lanes, 5133 Telegraph Rd. 419-243-4600. bbbsnwo.org

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[miscellaneous] 2014 Greater Toledo Auto Show - Hundreds of makes and models will be on display, including the latest innovations in transportation design.

See note on pg 32. Through February 9. February 6, 3pm-9pm/ February 7, noon-9pm/ February 8, 10am-9pm/ February 9, 10am-5pm. Seagate Convention Center, 410 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300. toledo-seagate.com

February Book Sale - Thousands of books will be for sale, including a great selection of new and used adult fiction and nonfiction titles, plus children’s and young adult books. Books are sold by the bag, and bags are provided at the sale.

Prices are $15 for a large bag and $5 for a small bag; items may also be purchased individually. All proceeds benefit Way Public Library. 10am-2pm.

Way Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg.

419-874-3135. waylibrary.info Free

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[sports] Professional Bull Riders - Witness 40 of the world’s top athletes, followed by the men who dare to ride them. The Professional Bull Riders visit Toledo seeking valuable qualifying points for the finals. Also on February 8. 7:30pm. Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300. huntingtoncentertoledo.com

saturday, 2.8 [benefit] 10th Annual Heart & Soul Benefit - Help raise awareness for mental illness while erasing the stigma associated with it. The evening will consist of a silent and live auction, dinner, cash bar and fantastic live entertainment. All proceeds benefit the Northwest Ohio Psychiatric Hospital and the Thomas M. Wernert Center. To purchase tickets, contact Kimbery Bair. 6:30-10pm. $40. The Bird Cage at Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St. 419-806-2681.

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University Ave. 734-761-1818. theark.org/ann_arbor_folk_festival

The Michigan Theater / Thursday, February 6

Degenerate Art Ensemble

Degenerate Art Ensemble's work is inspired by punk, comics, cinema, nightmares and fairy tales driven by the energy of live music and their style of visceral movement theater and dance.

These immersive meditations tear away the waking world, expressing unimaginable possibilities. 4pm. The Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor 734-668-8463. michtheater.org Free.

Eastern Michigan University, Quirk Spoonberg Theater / Wednesday, February 12

The Shape of Things

In this dark romantic comedy by writer/director

Neil LaBute, Evelyn, dates and transforms her classmate, Adam, physically and mentally—and

not always for the better. 9pm. $7-15. Eastern Michigan University, Quirk Spoonberg Theater, 900 Oakwood St., Ypsilanti. 734-487-1220. emich.edu

Helmet Stern Auditorium / Thursday, February 6

Diane Seuss Poetry Reading

Award-winning poet Diane Seuss will read a collection of her poems as part of the Zell Visiting Writers Series. Her third collection, Four-Legged Girl, is forthcoming from Graywolf Press in 2015. Her second book, Wolf Lake, White Gown Blown Open, received the Juniper Prize for Poetry and was published in 2010. 5pm. University of Michigan Museum of Art, 525 S. State St. 734-764-0395. umma.umich.edu Free.

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Intensive Manuscript Writing Class At Way Library - This is a studio-oriented fiction workshop that includes a critique of manuscripts for publication submission. The workshop is designed for individuals seeking professional feedback and leads for publication venues. 1-4pm. $55-$65. Way Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg.

419-874-3135. waylibrary.info

[education] eBooks from Your Library - This class will guide you through navigating, borrowing, and downloading eMedia to a device or computer. Bring your compatible mobile device or laptop and follow along. 3:30-5pm. Main Library, McMaster Center, 325 Michigan St. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org

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[miscellaneous] Travel Circle: The Baltic Nations, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia - A special guest speaker with a slideshow of places around The Baltic Nations, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Hike or ski at 1pm before the event. 2:15-3pm. Wildwood Preserve: Ward Pavilion, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-270-2919. mvadventurers.org Free cont. on pg 30

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[miscellaneous] Learn to Read Tarot - Learn how to give accurate and insightful Tarot card readings with instructor Audrey Stone. Audrey has been reading and teaching the Tarot for over tens years. 4-week series, Saturdays through March 1. 9:30am. $25 per class.

Biggby Coffee Shop, Cricket West, Secor & Central.

567-343-9538.

[outdoors] Trees in Winter - Appreciate the beauty of trees in winter with Denise Gehring on a winter walk.

Bring a magnifying glass if you have one. 10:30am.

Stranahan Arboretum, 4131 Tantara Rd., Sylvania.

419-841-1007. utoledo.edu/nsm/arboretum

sunday, 2.9 [benefit] Family Bowl-a-Thon - Help support free programs for cancer patients, from newborns to adults. 100% of proceeds stay in the local community. Noon. $10 on website, $15 at the door. Nzzew Glass Bowl Lanes, 5133 Telegraph Rd. cancerconnectionofnorthwestohio.com

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PLAY BOOK One night on Conant Exploring Maumee’s bar scene

By Dorian Slaybod

Three American bars stand together on Conant Street in Maumee like bulwarks protecting Midwestern culture. After all other businesses in Uptown close for the evening, they remain open. There is a live music venue/pizza joint with different bands playing every night, a pool lounge/ karaoke bar that serves $1 Jell-O shots, and a family restaurant/Ohio State sports bar that encourages you to throw peanut shells on the floor. Together, they form the Maumee Pub Crawl: a 164-foot trek through three wildly different environments of entertainment. To travel to one is human, but to go to all three is divine.

Stop 1: The Village Idiot,

309 Conant St. A laughing jester welcomes you into The Village Idiot. He is the spirit of the place, and his portrait is plastered on the walls along with framed vinyl records and posters of classic American musicians.

Behind the stage is an oversized photo of Johnny Cash flipping the bird. “There is a common thread about people that are music fans,” said John Schafer, who owns The Village Idiot with his wife, Nikki. Jon is an incorrigible music fan, and he hires a different band to play each night of the week.

When Jon talks about music, his eyes flicker behind his black, boxy frames like wood burning behind a glassed-in fireplace.

Jon is not alone in his excitement. The V.I. is one of the few excuses hipsters use to leave the Old West End, or that Sylvania parents use to extend their bedtimes and make the twenty-minute highway journey.

Jack White of the White Stripes has been spotted navigating the jukebox on a couple of occasions. If you are not drawn to the V.I. for the music, then the dozens of Ohio and Michigan beers will enchant you. And if not the beer, then the pizza.

The roasted garlic and fresh sausage pizza is the best thing I have eaten yet in 2014. It was sweet and seasoned, and lightly charred from the brick oven. Pizza is the only food they serve. “We focus on one thing,” said John. And for one small moment, John actually forgot about the music.

Stop 2: Buster Brown’s Lounge, 313 Conant St.

Stumble seventy-two feet from The Village Idiot and you will be greeted by Buster Brown’s Lounge. It is located in a Nineteenth Century theater, that became a dance club in the 70’, and now it looks like a bar. Miller and Budweiser neon signs hang on the walls. Pool tables are the centerpieces of the two rooms. Locals crowd the place like they live there.

“Hopefully you feel at home here, even the first time,” said Buster’s owner, David “Zeke” Zalenski. Zeke sports a silver

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beard, and his voice is thick like rope.

Zeke first came to the bar ten years ago to pursue the manager, Katie Myer, and they have been together ever since. Zeke bought the place last June, and Katie still manages it. They love their bar. They grin when they talk about the new bench cushions they installed, or the charity events they hold for children with autism. And they are both still amazed by the strange, wonderful Saturdays that have become karaoke night.

Anything goes at Buster Brown’s karaoke night, both regarding content and talent. I have heard a stunning rendition of “Stand by Me” by a young man trying to impress a first date (it worked). A woman’s tune-deafness made Alice in Chains sound even more morose than the 90s grunge swamp they came from, and Destiny’s Child took on a whole new life when in the hands of a 6’5” white guy wearing a Detroit Lions jersey. All of the non-performers are free to order a Budweiser and a green Jell-O shot, and just watch.

The Village Idiot (above) is one of the three bars to see in Maumee, alongside Buster Browns and Dale’s Bar & Grill Dorian Slaybod is 27, a local attorney, and happily living in Toledo.

Stop 3: Dale’s Bar & Grill,

322 Conant St. Dale’s Bar & Grill has the warm cleanliness of a family restaurant, if you overlook the piles of peanut shells on the ground. Families will fill the place to eat cheeseburgers and chicken chunks while watching whatever games are playing on the countless TV’s. And Dale’s does not hide who the home team is: there is so much Buckeye propaganda covering the walls that they have to tack Ohio State flags to the ceiling. A mural depicting Ohio State football is painted in the back room.

Dale’s manager, Melissa Hensley, knows everyone’s name, and everyone knows hers. “How was your run tonight?” she asked one customer as he sat down at the bar. “You always take your leftovers home!” she told another customer that admitted he was trying to lose weight by eating less. “Everyone in Maumee grew up going to Dale’s” said Melissa. Dale’s is a home outside of home, a place that knows you as well as you know it. So are the other two Uptown bars, whether you are from Maumee or anywhere else.

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Through the glass ceiling

The Catherine Eberly Center for Women’s empowerment program continues this winter with the Women’s Success Series, a nine-week class that is designed to guide women on the path to personal and professional development. Each week, women will be discussing topics to help identify career possibilities, determine educational progress and prepare themselves for a successful future. Monday, February 3-Monday, March 24, 11am-1pm or 6-8pm. Check in for all classes at Tucker Hall, Room 0168, 2120 Campus Dr. Call 419-530-8570 or visit utoledo.edu/centers/eberly to register for the class. Free.

Silent killer

Heart disease is the number one killer of women— killing more women than all forms of cancer combined.

Many women fail to notice the symptoms of heart disease until its too late, which is why the disease is called the silent killer. On Friday, February 7, the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement is asking all women and those who love them to celebrate National Wear Red Day. The hope is to raise awareness for living a healthy lifestyle and ‘speaking red’ by spreading the message that heart disease is affecting more women every day. Wear red and show the world that you are part of a movement. Visit GoRedForWomen.org or call 419-740-6167 to find out more.

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health and wellness events wednesday, 1.29 Health Insurance Marketplace Expo The expo will allow individuals and families who need insurance to learn about available plansdirectly from providers. Representatives from several insurance companies as well as community marketplace navigators will be on-hand to answer questions and assist with enrollment.

6:30pm. ProMedica Toledo Hospital, 2142 N. Cove Blvd. promedica.org

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friday, 2.7 CPR & Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Class Successful completion of this class yields a twoyear certification in adult, child and infant CPR and AED. Registration required. 1-5pm. $10. UT Student Recreation Center, 2801 W. Bancroft St. 419-530-8570. utoledo.edu

tuesday, 2.11 Sugar Blues Suffering from the Sugar Blues? If you are constantly craving sweets and want to understand why or want to gain control without will power or deprivation, join in an interactive lecture and a natural sugar tasting, sponsored by the Weston Price Foundation. 6-8pm. No fee for the classes, but a $10 donation is appreciated. Grace Lutheran Church, 4441 Monroe St. WAPFToledo.org

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There is a new moon for new beginnings; Venus goes direct so our love lives get better; we welcome the Chinese New Year of the Horse; look for the Groundhog’s shadow; and curse Mercury going retrograde. — BY SUE LOVETT

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Celebrate the Chinese New Year so much you forget about the groundhog and rest until the 3d. Then you are off and running to conquer the world. Relax on the 7th; socialize on the 9th; negotiations begin the week of the 10th.

LIBRA (September 23-October 22) You are on a great schedule beginning the 31st and appreciate the easy days and nights. Whatever may have gone wrong in January will be corrected this month. Enjoy social events on the 8th and 9th tremendously.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) The new moon

SCORPIO (October 23-November 21) You

GEMINI (May 21-June 20 The new moon on

SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 20) Traveler that you are, you take a mental

on the 30th shines on your career. Pop a cork to celebrate the 31st when Venus goes direct.

Watch the groundhog on TV, not out in the cold.

A dream comes true on the 5th. On the 10th begin plans for Valentines Day. the 30th may bring money. The Chinese New Year of the Horse the 31st is a good excuse to eat out. After the 6th don’t hide under the covers, but double-check appointments. Shop on the 9th and attend at least one party.

flight to usher in the Chinese New Year. Rest the 1st and 2nd so you are bright-eyed and bushytailed the 3rd, 4th and 5th. There is an exciting weekend the 8th and 9th.

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19)

LEO (July 23-August 22) You celebrate the

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18) You should celebrate the Chinese New Year which ALWAYS starts on YOUR new moon. Get up early to see the groundhog the 2nd. Work is challenging the week of the 3rd. Go someplace new the 8th or 9th…..or both.

VIRGO (August 23-September 22) There

PISCES (February 19-March 20) Go to a fabulous party to celebrate the Year of the Horse.

You are on top of your world. Enjoy the companionship of others the 1st and 2nd. You slow down on the 6th. Begin now to make plans for the three day weekend.

Year of the Horse on the 31st. Then you rest on the 1st and 2nd. You won’t get up even to see your own shadow. Do as much as possible the 3rd thru the 6th. Then play on the 8th and 9th but call ahead to confirm times.

is financial planning to do by the 30th and party planning by the 31st. You do something you have never done before on the 1st and 2nd.

Mercury slows down on the 6th which could slow you down too.

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host or enjoy a party to welcome the Chinese New Year of the Horse. Get up early to see if the Groundhog sees his shadow the 2nd. You are “THE BOSS” the week of the 3rd. Then on the 8th romance surrounds you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Host a Chinese

New Year party to celebrate the Year of the Horse as well as Venus going direct. February will be a pleasant month for you. Travel is highlighted as well as success in business and personal dealings.

The Big Case

As you approach the Year of the Horse you investigate relationships between various signs.

Your motto in February is “It’s all about ME.” Command respect and accomplish miracles.

You work very hard.

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

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

CELEBRITY AQUARIANS

They are such original people and there are unusual events when the sun is in this sign. Bubble Wrap was introduced and the Website You Tube was launched. Garth Brooks and Sarah Palin celebrate as do Mallory Moore of Channel 11 and your astrologer, Sue Lovett.

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1. Cookbook conversion chart abbr.

4. Guy de Maupassant novel published in English as “The History of a Scoundrel” 10. Adam’s family member 14. Court 15. Mick’s first wife 16. Science fiction achievement award name 17. Two-time Super Bowl MVP quarterback 19. One who can do no wrong, perhaps 20. Support for the arts?

21. WHO concern since the early 2000s 23. Site of tension between the Koreas 24. Hiccup 27. “You ___!” (“Natch!”)

29. Respectful Japanese title 30. Highest place where trees grow, on a mountain 33. Cheddar 35. Wet spot of sorts 36. Feature shared by “iPhones” and “ObamaCare,” and what can found in 17-, 30-, 43-, and 59-Across 41. Sam who did not direct the 2013 reboot of “Evil Dead” 42. “The Divine ___” (Bette Midler debut) 43. Modern gaming machines 46. “I Can ___ Cheezburger?”

49. O.J.’s “Naked Gun” co-star 50. One in an open, say 53. Reuters rival, for short 54. Humorist Bombeck 56. Top 57. Celebrate a championship by destroying your city, say 59. Gawk 62. Spiny African plant 63. Releases gas, perhaps, as a volcano 64. The French way?

65. Chastity device 66. Luisiana, e.g.

67. Thing spread in bed: Abbr.

Down 1. Twitter friends, casually 2. Toyota mid-sized coupe 3. “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” monster-balladeers 4. Hoops 5. “Ich bin ___ Berliner” 6. Limited group of computer connections, briefly 7. Spanish liqueur

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8. QB Donovan dissed by Rush Limbaugh a year before taking his team to the Super Bowl 9. “With you there” 10. What yellowfin tuna may be sold as 11. Nirvana fan?

12. Swelling head issue 13. Interweb amusement, as it were 18. 2009 NYC Marathon winner Keflezighi 22. Lengths of leather for shaving 25. Fancy-pants British prep school for boys 26. Kunis who is reportedly Ashton’s girlfriend 28. Thing submitted to an insurance company 31. Swedish city across the water from Copenhagen 32. Certification for aliens: Abbr.

33. Rickrolling, “I Like Turtles,” etc.

34. Baseball bird 36. Hip-hop impresario Gotti 37. Grinding tool 38. Where one might see sea stars 39. Put in a footnote 40. Part of AMA, ALA, or ADA 44. “Yes ____, Bob!” 45. Ring-tailed animals at the Toledo Zoo 46. They’re gonna do what they do so just turn your head away and hold your palm out 47. Directorial phrase 48. So psyched 51. Human trunk 52. “The monster is coming this way!”

53. Modern airport profilee (*sigh*) 55. Stand next to 58. Electronic musician Four ___ 60. Compound banned from some plastics, for short 61. Crew’s best guess: Abbr.

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STYLE SENSE

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Joshua Monroe & Kyle Csortos

Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Day Celebration

Mental Health Tech & Freelance Graphic Designer Josh likes ties, neon, and the 80’s. Kyle is more zen and monochromatic, and admits to looking up to Josh due to his adventurous fashion sense. While Josh may not always fit into Kyle’s clothes, this duo tries their best to share as much as possible, wardrobe-wise. Their fashion goals are different: Kyle is about comfort and Josh is about pizazz, but they make it work!

Guest at the event took time to reflect and celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the diversity and unity in our community.

Tony Rios, Kristian Brown and Dr. Lloyd Jacobs

Be honest! Do you have an item in your wardrobe that you have worn twice (or more) in a row without washing just because it’s so perfect?

Josh:

I feel like all of my jeans fall under that category. And any vibrantly colored shirt where I don’t want the color to fade.

Kyle: If I’m being completely candid and honest, it would be my green-yellow sweatpants. They are just ridiculously comfy.

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Interview by Jordan Killam Photo by Renee Granados

You two live together. Does that mean no item of clothing or accessory is off limits for borrowing? If so, what is your favorite item to steal? Kyle: Yes!

I love rummaging through Josh’s clothes.

He has a lot of nice clothes. My favorite items that I wear all the time are his black, dress boots and most of his graphic tees.

Olivia Holden and Romules Durant

Kyle Csortos (l) and Josh Monroe (r)

Josh: Unfortunately, I don’t have my pick of the litter when it comes to Kyle’s clothes. We have different body types, he’s slimmer where I am boxier, and so it’s harder for me to find something of his that fits my body well.

Which fashion decade speaks to you most?

Kyle: I don’t have a specific decade that

speaks to me. I never over think my outfit.

I just wear what’s comfortable and go from there.

Josh: I really love the 80s: skinny ties, neon, graphic tees, etc. The 80s were just so much fun and To see the full fearless. People wore what they wanted and interview, visit . om didn’t care if it looked toledocitypaper.c ridiculous.

Maggie O’Connell, Claudia Vercellotti, Melissa Teifke Pollock, Moussa Salloukh and Judi Grodi

Taste of the Nation Preview Party

Taste of the Nation is an annual benefit dedicated to ending childhood hunger. At this preview party, ticket ambassadors heard more details about the event, and are ready to start selling tickets to what’s sure to be a sold out gala.

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