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National fashion retailer Gabriel Brothers Inc. is opening a new Gabe's store in Toledo at 5223 Monroe St. next to Target. Gabe’s specializes in discount name brand clothing. The company plans to hire 150 employees and the store's grand opening is set for Thursday, November 14.
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The Toledo Zoo has received $146,000 in grant money to help pay for renovations to its historic Aquarium, which it plans to reopen in 2015. The
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money, which was contributed by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, will help pay for life support systems for the aquarium's interactive touch tanks. The Toledo Area Humane Society is planning on operating their own thrift shop, with a tentative opening date of October 12. The 5,000 square foot space will include items like clothes, furniture, home goods, pet supplies and even a cat room for adoptions. 1920 Indian Wood Cir., Maumee. 419-891-0705. toledoareahumanesociety.org
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Toledo’s 1st Annual Film Festival bringing independent horror shorts the Collingwood Arts Center on October 4th. Ian Hubbard not only caught the glitz and the glam as Toledo turned tinsel town, but he also spoke with festival founder Gabe Rios-Hannon about laying the festival’s foundation.
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Fresh off the release of their new single "Inside Out" Pop-punk mainstay Motion City Soundtrack's fall tour gears up to tear through Toledo's MainStreet Bar and Grill on October 19th. Lead singer Justin Pierre spoke with Brandon Doriot about the bands revved up new sound, struggles with substance abuse, and replacing a bandmate after 11 years.
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From fashion and hair care to lifechanging questions about the universe, our Editorial Staffer and City Paper Guru, Marisa Rubin, knows what’s up, like a stylish female Socrates. She’s just that sweet. She’ll be answering the toughest questions in our new column, Marisa Explains it All!
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Hop on the magic TARTA bus
Few things in life are as frustrating as missing the bus—sometimes missing one stop can throw a monkey wrench in the whole day. Fortunately, TARTA has taken the guesswork out of public transportation with their brand new TARTA Tracker. The new program uses predictive technology and GPS tracking to help riders find the closest stops, view realtime route information, find out exactly when the bus will arrive and alert the rider of any delays. Riders can use their personal computer or mobile device to visit TARTAtracker.com to view the interactive map or call the TARTA Tracker hotline at 419-243-RIDE (7433). You can also arrange to have recorded schedule interruption alerts sent to your phone by an automated message or text. The downside—you’re running out of excuses for missing the bus.—GMK
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Savoring Autumn’s Glory Leaves change, the outdoors still remain By Alison Wood-Osmun
Mary Densic kayaking near the Rossford Marina Get out there and drench yourself in the season’s crisp air, dazzling sunshine, pure blue skies and our gorgeous Midwestern autumn palette of rich oranges, yellows and reds.
Water Views
The Northwest Ohio River Runners (nworr.org) recommends some great autumn kayak/canoe outings. Winona Anderson calls her Watervilleto-Fort Meigs Maumee River loop “one pretty fall season paddle to get away from it all with two sets of water rapids for a bit of fun.” Start and finish at Mary Jane Thurston State Park’s public launch (1466 St. Rte. 65, McClure, OH, parks.ohiodnr.gov/ maryjanethurston). Mary Densic launches onto the Maumee from the Rossford Marina (300 Hannum Ave., Rossford rossfordohio.com/ marina) and says that for a relaxing paddle with wonderful views, “stay along the shoreline to enjoy the trees changing color and to see deer, waterfowl and turtles.” The Huron River is a favorite of Dave Zobler who launches at the Dexter-Huron Metropark (6535 Huron River Dr., Ann Arbor MI, michigan.org/property/dexter-
huronmetropark), where the area resembles the beauty and isolation of northern Michigan without the drive. “The paddling is great,” says Dave, “just enough water movement and several gentle water level changes to give you a little rush along the way.”
Camping Out
There are oak trees awash in a flush of oranges and reds, a glowing campfire to snuggle up to and endless trails to hike and ride. Tent camping at the newly opened Oak Openings Metropark’s White Oak Campground is the perfect way to live and breathe the fall season. For reservations and fees go to metroparkstoledo.com
Seasonal Cruise
Do yourself a favor and take a Fall Color Cruise on the Sandpiper. There isn’t a better time to take a trip down the Maumee River, with outstanding panoramic views of our Toledo skyline awash in autumn’s best. Saturdays and Sundays October 12 & 13, 19 & 20 Departures at 1pm and 4pm. Visit sandpiperboat.com for more info, fees and to make reservations.
Leaf Heaven
The University of Toledo’s Stranahan Arboretum is a 47-acre site that delivers incredible fall color, like being in a living art gallery. There are over 500 ornamental trees whose finely sculpted branches are covered in lush foliage. Walk the pathways and breathe in the fresh earthy smell while colorful leaves rustle over head and gently swirl to the ground. My favorite is the blazing red of the paperbark maples. 4131 Tantara Rd. Toledo, Monday-Friday 9am-3pm utoledo.edu/nsm/arboretum.
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The GMO war
Activist Danny Cobb organizes protest against genetically modified food
Inside the march against Monsanto by Michael Pierce On Saturday, October 12, an estimated 3.5 million people are expected to gather in protest against multinational, biotech giant Monsanto. The worldwide event, scheduled in over 600 cities, aims to spread information about the controversial company. This is the second March Against Monsanto event in 2013; on May 25, a 400-city global protest took place with an estimated two million participants. Higher numbers expected for this second 2013 march lead to claims that public concern about the company is growing. Monsanto is known for its widespread proliferation of genetically modified plant cells, or GMOs, as well as products like Glyphosate—the chemical agent of their top-selling weed killer, Roundup. They also formulate GMOs that contain built-in pesticides and that are resistant to their herbicidal products. Activists voice concern that the company denies the negative environmental impact of its products in addition to its refusal to identify, by label, genetically-modified products. They, along with other biotech companies, invested over $45 million in a recent “anti-labeling” campaign, claiming that labeling their products would cause consumer prices to rise. The powerful company’s reluctance to disclose information about the hazards
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of their products is demonstrated by the millions of dollars spent lobbying the US government for protection. Earlier this year, President Obama signed into law the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act. A section of the bill has been referred to by many as the Monsanto Protection Act because it contains a provision that prevents courts from being able to stop the production and sale of GMOs, even if such products are
proven harmful. It’s no secret that there is a revolving door between Monsanto, the FDA and the EPA, as numerous individuals who’ve held authoritative positions at Monsanto have also held positions with those government agencies. The concern is that we’re witnessing the consolidation of corporate and state power, which is why people need to be
Say no to GMO Local businesses are joining the fight for proper food labeling this October. On Saturday, October 12, Health Foods by Claudia will donate five percent of their daily sales toward the Non-GMO Project, a non-profit organization whose focus is educating the public about GMOs in our food supply. Five percent of sales will be donated along with proceeds from a raffle. Customers can do their part to donate by purchasing a tote bag filled with non-GMO’s, with 100 percent of the proceeds from each tote going to Label the Truth Ohio, a non-profit organization, coordinated by
Claudia David-Roscoe, co-owner of Health Food’s by Claudia. Label the Truth wants to pass a constitutional amendment in the 2014 Ohio general election that would require GMO foods to be labeled. The amendment needs 600 thousand signatures to reach the ballot. “We are here to educate, inspire and to take action,” Claudia says. Check out labelthetruth.org for more information on how to be a part of this movement. Health Foods by Claudia, 3904 Secor Rd. 419-474-2400. healthfoodsbyclaudia.com—MLR
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concerned. This issue goes beyond politics and the worn-out rhetoric of conservative and liberal ideologies. The real issue is one of human dignity and respect. These are a few of the reasons why activists around the world are uniting in protest. Host Danny Cobb, along with Toledo city council-hopeful Sean Nestor, will speak at the Maumee event. “This is a peaceful awareness protest rally. People should make and bring their own signs. Artists, dancers, and entertainers of all kinds are welcome,” says Cobb. Musical performances from Earl Cookie and The Vintage Mojo are also set to take place. Saturday, October 12, at 1pm, in the parking lot across from the Maumee Indoor Theatre at 601 Conant Street. march-against-monsanto.com
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The Stars & Strokes
City Paper's guide to the Mayor's race by horoscope & handwriting Astrology by Sue Lovett, Handwriting Analysis by Maria Luna
VO T E R ’S G
During the primary they were opposed by Democrats Lopez and McNamara. Lopez is a Leo and McNamara is an Aries – both strong fire signs – whose flames were extinguished by the two water signs, Bell and Collins. Bell and Collins are running as independents with the unions hurrying to support Collins and the Republicans recommending Bell. Both candidates want to retain their independence, but appreciate whatever support they can get.
Michael Bell
D. Michael Collins
Pices February19–March 20
Pisces sign Mike Bell was born on March 19, 1955. The sun was in the sign of Pisces but we must look at the position of the moon and eight planets to get a complete picture. The moon was in the sign of Capricorn which enables him to control his feelings. Interestingly enough the City of Toledo is a Capricorn City, incorporated on January 7, 1837. This connection qualifies Mayor Bell to do what he feels is best for the city as a whole, even if his actions are not popular with the residents.
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Cancer June 21–July 22
Cancer sign Mike Collins was born on June 30, 1944. He is a Cancer and the moon was in the sign of Libra. He definitely is a family-oriented patriotic man and he is able to negotiate as his experience has shown. There is an eclipse on November 3 which seems to favor Collins but on Election Day November 5 the alignment looks better for Bell. This will be a very close race… that is in the stars!
Astrolgoy by Sue Lovett
Sue Lovett has practiced Astrology since 1971. She is available at cosmicoutlook.com and routinely contributes to the City Paper with her Sign Language column (See p.54).
Mr. Bell’s letters are neat, which indicates that he is a profound thinker. A lot of thought that takes place before he puts his final ideas on paper. Along with high intelligence, Mr. Bell demonstrates steadfast, reasoning with attention to details. This is a man who commands authority, with an ability to arrange ingenious ideas, objects and thoughts into a meaningful pattern. The pressure on his script indicates his sincere determination. His middle zone letters are even which shows that he is able to organize with his keen concentration. This writer likes everything in the proper place. The rounded thread writing shows his willingness to listen to others’ needs. The upper zone is directed with some end strokes, indicating a sensitive and intelligent person that has experienced some disappointment in his life, contributing to the formation of his present personality. Mr. Bell’s writing shows that he is proud of his position, as well as his successes. While being a competitive individual, he is social, with opinions based on intelligence and common sense. The upper zone reaches above the mundane. This individual has the ability to analyze people and situations. He is a fast and down mikebellfortoledo.com to earth thinker; an individual who wants to get right to the point mayormichaelbell as his vertical orientation of letters reveals a beautiful balance 1807 friends between the head and the heart. He lives his life as if always on a journey. @mikebell4tol 724 Followers
Mr. Collins is active, ambitious and future oriented; goal driven with an expansive, fast thinking mind, he possesses self-confidence. His writing shows vitality, will power and maturity. He enjoys reaching out to other people, and accomplishes goals through his great communication skills. This writing sample displays his abilities to get along well with others and to maintain an open-mind. He has a great interest in others, as well as environmental activities. The sample demonstrates an even balance between his emotions and his mind. He has a reserved manner and reasons things out clearly. His letter slant indicates that his head controls his heart, and that he is in clear control of his emotions. The even spacing of his letters reveals that he has great respect for his fellow man. His right trend delivers his leadership potential with a combination of goal and directed-ness. The garlands indicate a caring, sociable, energetic, articulate and resourceful person. He is an “all systems go” individual, as well as a great team player. The firm lower case letters reveal the ability to complete assignments with high ethical standards, being careful about details. The dynamic movement of letters shows an enterprising spirit, with the ability to identify objectives and to achieve them. His right trend conveys his keen comprehension and creative ideas in meaningful patterns to produce creative outcomes. Also, his ability to grasp new concepts, originate and enact ideas with opinions are based on intelligence and common sense.
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Maria Luna leanred handwriting analysis from renowned analysts Felix and Janice Klein in 2010. She owns and operates In Depth Handwriting Consultants and can be contacted at northcoastlunas@sbcglobal.net
The blotter Pulled from the pages of actual local police reports Ground control to major drunk
A Bowling Green man was warned for disorderly conduct on Thursday, September 19 after police found him in the middle of Wooster St. attempting to conduct traffic. The obviously intoxicated man claimed that he was just trying to flag people down to play pool.
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An unknown suspect stole a mailbox from a house in the 1000 block of Clough St. in Bowling Green around 11am on Saturday, September 21. The victim called police at around 1am to report that the mailbox had 'magically' reappeared on his porch. The victim became angry after police refused to fingerprint the mailbox and further investigate the crime.
This isn't Walmart!
Police are investigating a burglary that occurred on Sunday, September 22 in the 2000 blockof Caledonia St. An unknown suspect allegedly broke the basement window and stole laundry detergent, a case of pop and napkins.
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Khan!!
On Wednesday, October 2, a known Toledo suspect is accused of stealing 30 year old Star Trek memorabilia including 3 Star Trek watches from his friend. The victim was letting the suspect stay with him at his home at the time.
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Seismic activity
Blowing up the mountain in City Politics By Johnny Hildo It may not be visible to the naked eye, but it’s there. Major fault lines run through the seemingly smooth surface. Deeper still, there runs a river of molten lava, hissing and spitting with furious energy. The pressure builds silently. It builds ever so slowly. And then, BOOM! The pressure shatters the calm surface, the splits blow open, and the lava spews forth, engulfing everything in its path. No, we’re not talking about the geology of earthquakes and volcanoes. We’re talking about City Politics.
Fault lines
Actually, the splits are often quite visible. The Ds have had their infamous rifts, most notably in oh five when Carty ran against the incumbent Mayor Jack Ford. Labor unions split over that one, with some backing the Fink and others favoring Smilin’ Jack. The Rs split has been more recent, with battles over Party leadership and candidates with deep Repuglican roots hiding behind the slimy label of “Independent.” But most of these rifts have been smoothed over in the past year, with the Ds playing nicely in the sandbox under the leadership of Ron Rothenbuhler, the Rs getting along with their erstwhile “Independent” types, and the unions finding solidarity in the threats posed by the incumbent Guvnah, John Kasich. The latter Kumbayah moments have been most notable. Nothing brings factions together like a threat to survival. The challenge posed by SB 5 in twenty eleven, and the resulting Issue Two fight to repeal it, brought the labor movement together like nothing before. Now states to Ohio’s west and north have passed so-called “Right to Work” legislation that could deal a final death blow to the ability to organize workers.
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Toledo’s unions have made defeating John Kasich and his possible backing of similar legislation in Ohio their top priority. That translates pretty easily into putting a big fat target on the back of Toledo’s incumbent mayor, Hizzoner Mikey P. Bell. Kasich has referred to ol’ Bellbottoms as his “buddy,” the only mayor of a large Ohio city that stood with him in the Issue Two fight. Bellbottoms has further angered unions by declaring City contracts null and void when he first took office and pushing to privatize refuse collection. The fear is a re-elected Mikey P. will campaign actively with Kasich next year, giving him free rein in Ohio’s fourth-largest city. Bell also would likely back a “Right to Work” initiative and push for further privatization of City services, potentially reducing union jobs in the public sector. Unions across the city agree. Bell has got to go.
estion. Burning qu aged Is A Lo now too dam tor? di to be re-elected Au That call first manifested itself in another split, whether to back Anita Lopez, as most unions did, or D. Mike Collins. Now that A Lo tripped over her own inability to construct coherent sentences and didn’t pass the Primary test, the unions are regrouping solidly behind Collins. The next step was to bring the Democratic Party along for the ride. See, due to a number of structural failings, most notably having two horses in the race that split a large aggregate vote total, no Ds cleared the Primary Election on the road to November. What is a solid Democratic voting bloc to do? Labor pushed hard for the local Ds to throw their support to Collins. But in a contentious Executive Comm meeting, the motion lost by a one-vote margin.
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So the Ds couldn’t get a candidate through to challenge Bell, then wouldn’t back the remaining prolabor “Independent” candidate despite the urging, pleading, and threats of organized labor.
Pop goes the weasel
BOOM! The pressure has shattered the calm surface, the split has blown open, and the lava is coming hot and heavy. Yvonne Harper, former Executive Director and leader of the Ds screening committee, who openly spoke out against the Collins endorsement, has been ousted. She is fighting mad, as is a large segment of the African American community. It might look a bit curious that Rothenbuhler, the nominal head of the Ds and a white male, remains in place, while Harper got thrown into the volcano. Also in the center of the fissure is good ol’ Smilin’ Jack, a Bell supporter in oh nine, who has turned his allegiances and really wants Bell defeated. Ford didn’t screen with Harper’s committee for the Party endorsement, and has had previous run-ins with Harper. He has been courted actively by the Party to join the endorsed slate, and by candidates to throw his support their way. Meanwhile, the unions are split over whether to continue support for the Democratic Party that didn’t see things their way, and leadership in the African American community is split over how to react to Harper’s ouster and Ford’s alleged role in the decision. These are two important segments of the D electorate. Stay tuned, folks. The lava from this political Krakatoa has just begun to flow.
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Why did you want to have a makeover? I always try to play around. I have a set look and I just wanted to see how something else would wear. It was a chance to have a professional’s input and to try something new- it is a welcomed new look. I went with my old look for years. Going into my 30s, I figured it was time for something new. Whats your favorite part of the new look? Definitely the hair. It looks awesome. She lined up my beard very perfectly. When I do it, it looks uneven, but now it looks great. I lost 122 pounds in the past year and a half, and I still have a few more to go. This makeover is the perfect opportunity to jumpstart my confidence, to continue getting healthy and to look good. What do you like to do in your free time? I am a big fan of movies and new shows on TV. I have been getting back into reading lately. I love my Kindle. I just started the Game of Thrones series.
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Also, my stand-up comedy. I started my stand-up in April, 2010. A friend of mine’s band was performing. Across the room, I saw a sign with Zach Galifianakis on it. It was an open mic poster, and his face caught my attention. Looking back now, I realize how god-awful I was on my first time up, but I still left with confidence. Toledo has a lot of things to offer, like bands and artists, but we also have this grassroots comedy scene that should be supported just like the other forms of art. It makes the city better. It gives the city more entertainment, a place to unwind and laugh, and forget about your day. Go out and find the comedians.
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Why did you want to have a makeover? Everyone likes to make fun of my ruggedness. I thought it would be a fun change. I’ve been rocking my ‘stache since Mustache November last year, so its been awhile. Its about that time again, but I plan on growing my beard this year.
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What is your favorite part of your new look? Honestly, the mustache… I like the way they made it look. They dyed it to match my actual hair color… so no more random reds and grays. What do you like to do in your free time? Ride bikes… hunt, camp… pretty much anything outdoors. Action type stuff that you can look good doing while rocking a mustache and a beard. Do you have any plans post makeover? I plan on staying cleaned up like this … more of a gentleman look. A clean cut look is good for me to try out. My girlfriend, Shannon, likes this version of me, she can see my face more now and she loves it.
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Why did you want to have a makeover? I haven’t taken any time for myself in quite a while; 2013 in particular has been a really tough year. I’ve been super busy with life - work is stressful, and a makeover sounded like a good opportunity for some “me” time. It felt good to relax a little and make myself feel good. If I look and feel good, maybe the people around me will feel good as well.
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What is your favorite part of your new look? Definitely my hair. It is a red ombre, red on top and it turns into blonde. My hair feels amazingly soft and I can run my fingers through it without wincing. The facial was great, too. Afterward, I felt as if I looked like a younger version of me. I was glowing.. What do you like to do in your free time? Well, when I have free time… I like to run and be active, I really enjoy being outside. I like to play with my kids and just enjoy the simple, fun things in life. I also love to travel, but who doesn’t? Do you have any plans post makeover? I am going to keep up with my new look. My husband and I are going to Atlanta this weekend, and I am so excited to show off my makeover at his business function. I am also going to take time for myself once in awhile. It’s a great feeling to be pampered and just relax. It was definitely a great experience.
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M a r c u s Z a pata Pa u l e t t e
Owner / Trainer, Definition Fitness 6919 W. Central Ave 419-720-5838 www.sylvaniafitness.com
Owner/ Creative Director, Paulette’s Studio of Dance 4853 Monroe St. 419-654-3262 www.dancetoledo.com
Best advice: Move it or lose it! My mantra: Have courage & strength. Best thing about my job: Inspiring and challenging people to be the best that they can be at every age. My workout routine is already built into my daily job. What recharges my battery: Spending a day driving race cars at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Fitness routine: Starts with a walk at Wildwood Metropark with my dogs. Workouts including Aerial Yoga, Pole Dance Fitness and Ballroom dancing at my studio. Health food always found in my fridge: Lots of fruits & vegetables, Greek yogurt, wheatgrass, nuts, Corona and limes. The one item that’s changed my life: My juicer. Best advice I’ve ever received: Be yourself. Guilty pleasure: Handel’s Ice Cream by the quart with a bag of sugar cones.
Best advice: Don’t get caught up setting unrealistic goals, most people will fail or give up because of this reason. Remember, Rome wasn’t built overnight. Give it time, it’s better to have a steady and consistent approach for long term, life changing results. My mantra/words I live by: Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. I believe that if everyone lived with a similar attitude, we’d have a much friendlier society. Best thing about my job: I live out my passion. I love helping people create a new lifestyle. I also get to meet some very cool people. Most of my clients are in medical and professional fields so they always have good stories to keep me entertained. What recharges my battery: Date night with my wife. We love going out for sushi. I also enjoy golf on a nice mild day. Fitness routine: I usually workout 5 days per week. I tend to stick with the classic bodybuilding routine since you do different body parts each day. I am certified in CrossFit, so I incorporate a little fast paced Olympic stuff in as well. Health food always found in my fridge: My fridge is dominated with health conscious foods -- chicken, steak, eggs, brown rice, quinoa, greek yogurt, fresh fruit and veggies. Required reading: “The Maker’s Diet” by Jordan Rubin. I’ve always been into fitness and working out, this book opened my eyes to dietary health. My wife had crohn’s disease and this book was given to us by our pastor. After applying what this book taught us, her crohns was in full remission. It’s amazing how we usually focus on the outside while ignoring the inside. Best advice you’ve ever received: Be patient. I’ve been told that since I was a kid, so it’s funny how I still hear it now. I have a tendency to let my mind run wild, I always have to stop myself and stop looking at the end game. Guilty pleasure: Cabernet, and chocolate cake. Those two things are my demise. Every now and then, the fat kid in me takes over and the next thing you know, I’m 3 glasses deep and ordering dessert.
G r e gg S c h wa r t z R e gg i e P e a c o c k Majestic Lifestyle & Fitness 618 Adams St 419-276-8129
Best advice: Live to be fit for life. My Mantra/words to live by: I can do this. Best thing about my job: Helping others stay focused. What recharges my battery: My morning meditation. Fitness routine: Daily stretching with vigorous cardio and upper and lower body muscle toning 3 days a week. Health food always found in my fridge: Veggies, apples and lean protein. My latest obsession: Showing everyone the wonders of a healthy lifestyle. Required reading: Any wellness materials including the Toledo City Paper. Best advice you ever received: Nothing is impossible Guilty pleasure: Ice cream
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Owner and Certified Fitness Specialist, American Mobile Fitness 2727 Holland Sylvania, Suite H 419-351-1381 www.AmericanMobileFitness.com
Best advice: You are never too old to get back into shape. You can build muscle up to 100 years of age. Never give up. My mantra/words I live by: “Success looks a lot like hard work.” -Ashton Kutcher Best thing about my job: I get to help people reach their goals and make their day-to-day living better. What recharges my battery: Sitting out on the lake in my boat. Fitness routine: Workout every day and eating right will lead to success. Burn more calories off than you consume. Health food always found in my fridge: Salad. My latest obsession: It’s football season! Required reading: “Younger Next Year” by Chris Cowley. The one thing that’s changed my life: Tearing my ACL playing football in high school led me to my successful career today. Best advice I’ve ever received: Never stop improving. Guilty pleasure: Mr. Freeze.
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D r . Ch r i s t o p h e r P e r ry Co-Founder of the Toledo Clinic ENT Sinus Center of Excellence
Orthodontist, Drs. Simon, Haerian, Ludwig Orthodontics
5800 Park Center Court, Suite C 419-724-8368 www.ToledoClinicENT.com
6407 Monroe St., Sylvania 419-882-1017 www.perfectbraces.com
Best advice: Smile often and enjoy your family and friends. Best thing about my job: I get to meet really awesome people and learn fun things from them. When patients tell me they love our practice it makes me smile. What recharges my battery: A quick jog, family, my wife. Fitness routine: Jogging, biking, snowboarding, skiing, the climbing gym with my 4-year-old son. Health food always found in my fridge: Tomatoes, cucumbers, fruit. Best advice I’ve ever received: You can always do better. Guilty pleasure: Flying and chocolate.
Best advice: Treat others like you would like to be treated. Best thing about my job: The privilege of making people look and feel better. What recharges my battery: Mission work in Honduras. Fitness routine: Focus T25. Health food always found in my fridge: Kefir. The one item that’s changed my life: John 3:16. Best advice I’ve ever received: Be slow to speak, slow to become angry, quick to listen. Guilty pleasure: Scotch.
Dr. Andre Haerian Ma r i e H a j j a r Russel
Yoga Instructor and Director, It’s Yoga International 135 N. Michigan St. 707-934-5818 www.itsyogatoledo.com & www.itsyoga.com
Best advice: Take 3 breaths, in and out of your nose, any time of day, but for sure when things get “hectic.” It takes the edge right off -- just like having a glass of wine in the middle of the day. My mantra: I am stronger than I think I am. Best thing about my job: Collaborating with people all over the world and being barefoot most of the day. What recharges my battery: Hands down, handstands! Fitness routine: Daily Rocket Yoga because it includes everything: breathing and moving to work up a sweat and relax my nervous system, stretching and lengthening so my muscles are long & toned, arm balancing so that I feel light and remember to have fun, and abs so that I’m strong in the middle and can eat and drink what I want! Health food always found in my fridge: Broccoli, I eat it almost every day. My latest obsession: Laying in my hammock in the back yard with a good book and breathing in the fresh air. It soothes the soul for sure. Required reading: “Ashtanga Yoga Manual” by Larry Schultz. You can buy it in the lounge at It’s Yoga Toledo or online at www.itsyoga.com. The one item that’s changed my life: A slow juicer by Omega - yum! Green juice daily is good for EVERYTHING. It gives energy, cleanses, balances body weight, makes your skin glow and its delicious. Add kale, romaine lettuce, green apples, celery and cucumbers for a health cocktail. Best advice you’ve ever received: You get what you give. Guilty pleasure: Watching Friends on Netflix and reading terrible romance novels.
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D r . Nad e e m K ha n Dentist, Great Smiles Family Dentistry 4646 Nantuckett Dr. 419-843-8095 www.greatsmilesfamilydentistry.com
Best advice: Always keep up with your cleaning visits every six months. Seventy five percent of people look at the smile first, so it can enhance you socially and career-wise. My mantra: We cater to cowards. We also do oral cancer screening. Many people do not realize that mouth cancer is the sixth most common cancer in America. Best thing about my job: To see people that come in with discomfort and pain and we make them feel better and to see their smile after we accomplish that. What recharges my battery: I work with a great team and staff. We are very friendly and compassionate. It motivates me to do the best we can for our patients. Health food always found in my fridge: Grapes and kiwi. My latest obsession: Running. I run at least two miles or more three to four times a week. Required reading: “Outliers” by Malcolm Gladwell. It’s a book that came out a few years ago about trying to be the best at what you do. Best advice I’ve ever received: Hard work overcomes any deficiency. I always believe in hard work. Guilty pleasure: Chocolate. I love chocolate.
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Dr. Frank Barone
D r . G e o r g e N a m ay Dentist, George Namay DDS
Plastic Surgeon, Evolv Medical Spa
6800 West Central Ave. Suite A-1 419-843-7884 www.georgenamaydds.com
2000 Regency Ct., Suite 204 419-720-2008 www.frankbaronemd.com
My mantra/words I live by: Do the right thing, no matter the consequence. Best thing about my job: Experiencing a successful reconstructive procedure or aesthetic program improves the quality of a patient’s life. What recharges my battery: A phone call (not asking for money) from one of my children. Fitness routine: Asylum/Insanity workout videos in my garage. (I need to be more consistent.) Health foods always found in my fridge: Fish oil, Greek yogurt, flax seeds, probiotics. My latest obsession: Encouraging patients on becoming functionally younger by applying the new science of aging with fitness, nutrition and commitment.
Best advice: You don’t have to floss all of your teeth... just the ones you want to keep. My mantra/words I live by: I try to appreciate the time I have with my kids, even the frustrating times, because they will be grown and gone soon. Best thing about my job: I love what I do so I actually enjoy going to work every day. What recharges my battery: Spending time with my family and being on the water. Fitness routine: I try to work out every day...OK 3 times a week....if I’m lucky. Health food always found in my fridge: Yellow peppers. My latest obsession: Candy Crush. I wish I never started. Health/well-being related book recommendation/required reading: “Living To 100: Lessons in Living to Your Maximum Potential at Any Age” by Thomas T. Perls and Margery Hutter Silver. The one item that’s changed my life: Door to Door organics. They drop a box of local organic veggies off at our door once a week. My kids love it. Most of the stuff gets eaten before it makes it to the fridge. Best advice I’ve ever received: If my mom or my wife will get mad, it’s probably not a good idea to do it. Guilty pleasure: I love Gummy bears, just don’t tell the dental board.
Required reading: “The Blue Zones” by Dan Buettner. One item that’s changed my life: Operation Smile: The experience of volunteer surgery overseas on children with facial deformities … unbelievable! Best advice I’ve ever received: Other things may change us, but we start and end with the family (my father’s words). Guilty pleasure: Walking down the fairway on any links course in Scotland/Ireland with my friends. Single malt Scotch anytime!
Ta m a r a D . Willingham
L.Ac, Dipl. O.M., LMT, Tamara TCM: Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture Clinic 27068 Oakmead Dr., Perrysburg 419-345-4996 www.TamaraTCM.com
Best advice: Life is not personal, and it is short. Live your dreams. My mantra/words I live by: Never, never, never give up. I can, I will, I am. Best thing about my job: I love my work so much that it isn’t like work at all. It’s like visiting friends all day. I love this medicine. The herbal formulas are beautiful when you understand what they do. It’s a bonus to watch and be part of people gaining health and reaching their greatest potential. Health/well-being related book recommendation/required reading: “The Book” by Alan Watts is what I’m reading now. “The Art Of Forgiveness, Lovingkindness, and Peace” By Jack Kornfield, is great book for meditations. One of my favorites other than my TCM books is “The Prophet” by Kahlil Gibran. The one item that’s changed my life: Computers -- more specifically my iPhone. How did we ever survive without these amazing machines?! Best advice I’ve ever received: The mind is a lousy master. Other words of wisdom: A patient said to me, “I’m only a human...” How true - and a simple way to keep perspective. Guilty pleasure: Honestly, I don’t do much I feel guilty about. If you feel guilt over a behavior then it’s time to stop. I can say I’m not a purest.
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Jon Frankel, DDS D r . B rya n R o y e r
Dentist, Jon Frankel, DDS General & Cosmetic Dentistry 5012 Talmadge Rd., Suite 100 419-474-9611 www.jonfrankeldentistry.com
Chiropractic Physician, Harmony Chiropractic Center, Inc. 3829 Woodley Rd. 419-517-5055 www.BestToledoChiropractor.com
Best advice: Balance your life between work, play, family and spirituality, but not in that order. My mantra/words I live by: Live it up; life is too short not to enjoy. Best thing about my job: Making people smile and enjoy going to the dentist for the first time in their lives. What recharges my battery: Friends, family and work-outs. Fitness routine: Weight training three times a week at Fitness 4 All and cardio when I can get it in. Health food always found in my fridge: Protein shakes, Zango, omega fish oils and organic berries. My latest obsession: Personal awareness and fitness. Best advice I’ve ever received: A wise man once told me, “I don’t want to be 99 and say to myself I should’a…” Guilty pleasure: Mr. Freeze.
Sarah Stierman, M.D. Dermatologist/ Dermatopathologist, Dermatology Associates, Inc. 12780 Roachton Rd., Ste. 1, Perrysburg 419-872-0777 www.dermatologyassociatesohio.com
Best advice: Persistence is key. The road to success is anything but a straight line. My mantra/words I live by: “Compassion is not religious business, it is human business. It is not luxury, it is essential for our own peace and mental stability. It is essential for human survival.” --Dalai Lama XIV Best thing about my job: I get to help people doing what I love. Dermatology is a little bit of everything—it’s medical & surgical, kids & adults, acute & chronic problems. It’s challenging and constantly keeps me on my toes. What recharges my battery: I have a 3-year-old and a newborn at home, so “me” time is a precious commodity. Taking a warm bath, driving the scenic route, or getting in a short workout are luxuries these days. Fitness routine: I really enjoy lifting weights. When I started strength training, I amazed myself at how strong I was. Now, I’m hooked. Health food always found in my fridge: Greek yogurt, almond milk, & flax seeds. My latest obsession: Clean eating. Don’t eat anything your great grandmother wouldn’t recognize as food. Required reading: “In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto” by Michael Pollan. The one item that’s changed my life: My Vitamix blender. Best advice I’ve ever received: Your parents are, quite possibly, the smartest people in the world. Value them. Guilty pleasure: Good dark chocolate & red wine.
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Best advice: Always seek balance in your life. Sometimes you just have to take stock of what’s happening in your life and realize if you’re getting too much of one thing and not enough of something else you need to make a conscious effort in order to change that. My mantra/words I live by: Ayn Rand said “Stillness is the antithesis of life.” Now believe me, I enjoy a lazy Sunday afternoon as much as the next person, but the idea that movement is important in our life is something that should never be forgotten. Movement stimulates your brain in ways that thinking alone cannot. It’s movement that drives an infant’s brain to develop properly and staves off dementia and depression in adults. Best thing about my job: The feeling that you get is incredible when you help someone to finally raise their arm high enough in order to give you a high five or help someone run 10 miles for the first time without pain or when you can actually help a stroke victim to reduce the panic attacks they get whenever they go outside. It’s totally not humble to say this, but I know that I change my patient’s lives on a daily basis. Some people want to just be able to get through the day without pain. Some people want to become active and lose weight but it hurts too much to move. Some people have a goal like finishing a half marathon or completing an Ironman. Over the course of treatment, I am able to watch some people go from being totally down in the dumps to being expressive, emotive and even happy. What recharges my battery: I’ve been an instructor in Anatomy & Physiology in General Biology at Owens Community College for several years and I love watching my students when they learn something new. But even more so, I love going to seminars and learning new things. I love adding new tools to my toolbox in order to help my patients. I am totally overeducated and I have way more certifications than the average chiropractor does because I do more continuing education than most chiropractors do. When I come back to the office, I am acting like a total geek by using what I learned over the weekend. Fitness routine: I try to get up and run a few days a week in the morning. I’m not what you would call a “runner” and I really hate the mornings, but I know it’s something that I need to do. What I really enjoy is taking Shaolin Kung Fu at Temple of the Dragon. The classes are an amazing workout and you improve your balance, strength and flexibility along with training with weapons and learning self-defense. Health food always found in my fridge: Vegetables, especially peppers with hummus. My latest obsession: I have an interest in neurology and I ended up achieving Board Certification in Chiropractic Neurology a few years ago. My wife and I decided to adopt and while researching it, we found that childhood behavioral disorders, like ADHD and dyslexia, are more common in adopted children. I decided to take coursework in childhood behavioral disorders.
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Required reading: I really recommend “Paleo Diet” by Loren Cordain. For those interested in childhood neurobehavioral disorders like ADHD autism dyslexia and the like, the two books that I would really recommend are “Reconnected Kids” and “Autism” by Dr. Robert Melillo. Best advice I’ve ever received: When I started Shaolin Kung Fu classes a few years ago, the head instructor said something that really made sense. He pointed out that while my job does have some physical aspects to it, it’s not a job that is labor intensive. I have to be in my head a lot at work to figure out what is wrong with someone and what is the best thing to do to help them. He said that in order to do better with the mental work you have to push yourself physically to improve your overall health. Guilty pleasure: I have a bit of a sweet tooth, especially when it comes to chocolate and brownies. If it is a dark chocolate brownie that happens to be a corner piece, I can’t turn it down. Okay to be honest there’s a lot of stuff that I have a hard time turning down but I’m working on it.
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Dr. Colleen Olson, MD Pediatrician, Mercy Pediatrics Maumee 1657 Holland Rd., Suite A, Maumee 419-606-0581 www.mercyweb.org
Best Advice: You can have results or excuses but you can’t have both. My Mantra: Just do it. Best thing about my job: The innocent, beautiful children and their smiles. What recharges my battery: Spending quality time with my children and going to church. Fitness routine: Running three to four times a week. Health food always found in my fridge: Apples and baby carrots. The one item that’s changed my life: Jesus. Best advice I’ve ever received: You cannot make other people happy. You can only make yourself happy and control how you react to others. Guilty Pleasure: Ice cream.
Victoria Louis, OD S ta c y D e B r u y n e Marketing Coordinator/ Public Information Officer, Lucas County Health Department 635 N. Erie St. 419-213-4143 www.lucascountyhealth.com www.gettheleadout5k.com
Best advice: Challenge the known and embrace the unknown. Challenging myself allows me to learn more about my talents, what I can give to others and what I can do in life. My mantra: Keep your head up and your heart open. Don’t be afraid to smile and meet new people! Best thing about my job: I get to work in two completely different industries with Public Health and Emergency Management. One day I could be working on flu clinics, and the next working with police and fire on a full scale exercise. What recharges my battery: Usually a good run at Wildwood Metropark will get me ready to take on a new task. There’s something about the open air and a hard run that can make you think clearly. Fitness routine: Right now I’m mixing running with boot camp and Zumba. Health food always found in my fridge: Since I’m allergic to dairy, almond milk is always stocked up in my fridge. My latest obsession: I just started boot camps with Nick Beakas at his Personal Training Studio. I’m addicted, and if I wasn’t so sore, I’d go every day. Required reading: “Marathoning for Mortals” by John Bingham and Jenny Hadfield. This book saved me when I trained for my half-marathon two years ago. The one item that’s changed my life: I was in a car accident two years ago that left me unable to run or walk properly. I spent 8 months in physical therapy, spent over $5,000 and wasn’t any better. I started practicing Bikram Yoga, and within two months my knee was healed. Best advice I’ve ever received: You may fail, and feel like a failure, but you will always be successful - you just have to believe in yourself. Guilty pleasure: Unfortunately, that would be a fountain Coke or fries from McDonalds.
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Optometrist, Cherry Vision Center 6600 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania 419-517-7106 www.cherryvisioncenter.com
Best advice: Have your child’s eyes examined by an eye doctor by age one. Problems at this age are rare, but if present, they are more likely to cause permanent damage and are usually not detected during a routine, pediatric well visit. Best thing about my job: Making people’s vision better and educating them about their eye health. What recharges my battery: Cheering my son on in hockey and watching my daughter’s dance routine. Fitness routine: Running and yoga two to three times a week Health food always found in my fridge: Fruits and vegetables. Don’t forget to eat your carrots! My latest obsession: There are many new and single-use (one day) contact lenses available that greatly improve eye health and comfort and I am recommending them to all of my patients. The one item that’s changed my life: My college classmate informed me about optometry school and that changed my direction in my career path. I was planning on genetic research until then. Best advice I’ve ever received: Protect your eyes from UV light from childhood. Guilty pleasure: Dark chocolate and red wine
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Lookin’ Good R o b i n F o r s t Owner of Pyure Salon and Spa
3355 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee 419-861-4000 www.pyuresalonspa.com
Best advice: Do what makes YOU happy. My mantra/words I live by: Honesty is the best policy. Best thing about my job: The amazing people I work with. What recharges my battery: A day in the Spa. Fitness routine: I work out with some of the girls from my BNI Group - not as much as I should - but its better than never at all. Health food always found in my fridge: Protein Shakes. My latest obsession: Acupuncture to relieve stress at Serenity Health and Wellness Center. Kylie Roach is amazing. The one item that’s changed my life: My inversion table - Its right in my bedroom and I use it a few times a week. My back feels great afterwards. Best advice I’ve ever received: Just go for it! Guilty pleasure: Hot fudge sundaes.
Merinda Marcinkowski
Hairdresser/Owner of Creative Excellence Salon 2600 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-472-1454 www.creativeexcellencesalon.com
Best Advice: Pay it forward. You never know when you’ll need it! My mantra: Positive attitude changes everything! You have to give it away in order to keep it! Best thing about my job: I am given the opportunity to enhance the existing beauty of every guest to my chair. I am given daily the ability to change the way someone feels about themselves and help them on their journey of life. What recharges my battery: Taking continued education classes to give my guests the best available hair services and sharing the knowledge with my co-workers, giving back to my community and spending time with my family, friends and, especially, my granddaughter Riley! Health food always found in my fridge: Yogurt. My latest obsession: Reading and posting positive quotes. I have them hanging in the backroom of my salon. We have to stay positive in order to achieve our dreams. Health/well-being related book recommendation/required reading: “Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway” by Susan Jeffers. The one thing that has changed my life: Accepting there is no “I” in the word “team.” There’s always someone or something to help you through your life’s journey. Best advice I’ve ever received: The things in life that mean the most never come easy but are worth the hard work and the wait. Communication is the key to all relationships in your life. You have to love yourself before you can love another person.
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Charlie Soto
Owner, The Salon Professional Academy 116 W. South Boundary St., Perrysburg 419-873-9999 www.thesalonprofessionalacademyperrysburg.com
Best advice: “This is life, not a rehearsal so don’t hold back” and “Don’t forget to forgive yourself first”. My mantra/words I live by: Let your life be a testament of your beliefs. In other words, practice what you preach. Best thing about my job: Providing our students with a foundation for a career built on sound business fundamentals and principles and then watching them apply what they’ve learned at TSPA while they build successful careers. I have a newfound appreciation for the need to bridge the generation gap in order to fully understand and enjoy this amazing group of people. What recharges my battery: The never-ending quest to preserve my wife’s legacy. [Denise Soto passed away in 2011 from breast cancer.] Also, I love when a new group of students begin their education at TSPA and then listening to them talk about their hopes, dreams and aspirations. Finally, raising my 11-year-old daughter, who I believe has already figured out the mysteries of life. Fitness routine: Run 3-5 miles, 5 days a week and 20 minutes of resistance training exercise every day. Health food always found in my fridge: Fruits and veggies, especially berries, bananas and broccoli. My latest obsession: A disciplined exercise routine and protein shakes daily. Required reading: “Intuitive Living” by Alan Seale. The one item that’s changed my life: Denise’s influence taught me a lot about living a purposeful life, the need for a spiritual connection to a higher being, compassion without prejudice, to enjoy success with humility while accepting disappointments as life lessons, having grace and courage in the face of death and expressing love without reservation or fear. Best advice I’ve ever received: “Trust your intuition and be patient for change”. “You alone are in charge of your happiness.” “If at first you don’t succeed, skydiving is not for you.” Guilty pleasure: An occasional bag of Circus Peanut candy.
Janet S. Harrington Owner/Manager, InVisions Salon and Spa 4903 Dorr St. 419-214-0099 www.invisionssalonandspa.com
Best advice: When information is not profitable, don’t bother to share it. My mantra/words I live by: Live by faith. Best thing about my job: Making a difference in the lives of others. What recharges my battery: Stimulating people and conversations. Fitness routine: Walking/dancing. Health food always found in my fridge: Yogurt and spinach. My latest obsession: Ballroom dancing. The one item that’s changed my life: My iPhone. Best advice I’ve ever received: Seize opportunity. Guilty pleasure: Shoes.
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Angie Scott
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6595 Secor Rd., Ste. 3, Lambertville 734-568-6100 www.skinbyfaces.com
 Best Advice:  Always be positive. I am a big believer in karma; you get what you give. Best thing about my job: My staff ! I couldn’t do it without them. And that I get to do what I love every day. What recharges my battery:  I really look forward to spending Sunday afternoons golfing with my family. Fitness Routine: Pilates at Pilates Central three times a week, cardio and weight training at Renegade Fitness twice a week, and hopefully at least one weekly yoga session at It’s Yoga. Health food always found in my fridge:  Almond Milk My latest obsession: Dr. Lipp lip balm - it is truly the best moisture-replenishing lip product ever made. Required reading: “The Tipping Point� by Malcolm Gladwell.  It’s an incredibly fascinating book about human behavior and how a small idea can cause influential changes in society and the way people think. It makes you look at life and business a little bit differently. The one item that’s changed my life: Entrepreneurship. Best advice I’ve ever received: Worrying never changes the outcome. Plus, it causes wrinkles. Guilty pleasure:  The Food Network.
Owner, Optical Arts
2934 W. Central Ave. 419.535.7837 www.OpticalArtsInc.com
Best advice:   Watch out for the color in your  frames.  The correct color can help  you look healthier.   Glasses come in all shapes and a well thought out shape can give you an up-lift, make you look thinner and younger. Ask to see this in our consultation.  When you have the right glasses, you can look and feel like a whole new person.  If you look great in your eyewear, you will feel great. Best thing about my job:    Having people see the world like they have never seen before.   There are so many new developments in lenses that we can customize the eyewear to enhance your vision.  There is comfort in being able to see. What recharges my battery:   Hearing all the wonderful compliments our customers get and how many people say they can always tell when they see  glasses that came from Optical Arts. Another great feeling is when people tell us they still get compliments on their older pair of glasses even after they get a new pair. Guilty pleasure:  Dark Chocolate.
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Physician/CO-Owner, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons, Inc.
6910 Airport Highway, Holland 419-277-2372 www.facebook.com/ModernChicSalonSpa
Best advice: Your hair is the accessory you never take off, so choose a look that enhances your natural beauty. Mixing textures, like leather and lace, is trending in fashion so don’t be afraid to mix earth tones and jewel tones at your next color appointment. My mantra/words I live by: Kindness is always fashionable. Best thing about my job: Research shows that hairdressers are the happiest! My clients are an outlet for creativity and I have the opportunity to make my guests look good and feel good after visiting my salon. Some appointments can be challenging, but this industry is very rewarding. What recharges my battery: Traveling to take advanced education, new lipstick and eyelash extensions! Fitness routine: Riding my hot pink Schwinn beach cruiser. Health food always found in my fridge: Orgain Kids Chocolate Nutritional Organic shakes. My daughter loves them! My latest obsession: Dermaplaning and meditation. The one item that’s changed my life: Organic Spray Tans! Best advice I’ve ever received: I think the best advice we get is when we are kids. My parents always told me don’t be afraid to make mistakes and whatever you do, do it with passion. Guilty pleasure: Making cookies with my daughter just to eat the dough. Ashlee Griggs (right) with her mother and
2865 N. Reynolds Rd., Ste 250 419-534-6551 www.bodyandfacenaturale.com
Best advice: You will be judged by the way you respect and treat others. Too often I see/hear arrogance in others and that is rarely rewarded. My mantra: Always do your best! I may not be able to solve every problem, but giving 100% effort, I know that I have done what I can do for that person. Best thing about my job: The people I meet, both co-workers and patients. It’s a constant source of enrichment. What recharges my battery: Time spent with my family. Fitness routine: I try to run/walk/ellipse every day combined with a weight training routine. Health food always found in my fridge: Spinach – baby spinach makes a great salad. My latest obsession: Training for a 5K race. The one item that’s changed my life: Smart phone – I didn’t have one until recently and am now amazed at the convenience. Best advice you’ve ever received: Never give up. Guilty pleasure: Detroit Tigers baseball and chocolate chip cookies!
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Angela M. Pa r t o n
Owner, Solutions for Hair for Men and Women LLC 4352 W Sylvania Ave Suite J 419-843-4247 www.solutionsforhair.org
Best Advice: Live every day like it’s your last. Best thing about my job: Giving individuals their self esteem back by making them look beautiful with the best hair they never had! What recharges my battery: Friends and family. Fitness Routine: Personal training with my best friend Jimmy Momany at Ironworks Gym. Health food always found in in my fridge: Spinach. My latest obsession: Pole dance fitness at Paulette’s. The one item that’s changed my life: Honestly, my work. I feel so good changing people’s lives. Guilty pleasure: Chocolate chip cookies and doughnut cake
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Some things last forever
Fall Wedding feature 2013
Quarterly guide where local brides share their weddings, tips and favorite vendors with our readers.
Keri & Jason
From wedding dress to wedding cake and everything in-between, we walk through one perfect day with
AUGUST 17, 2013 St. Rose Church
The Gown Shop I can’t recommend Stacy Fork and The Gown Shop enough. Located in Ann
Arbor, The Gown Shop has a vast selection of beautiful gowns from exclusive designers. I originally thought I would be trying on at least 50 dresses, but I found my dream gown after six! Stacy was able to communicate with me and figure out exactly what I liked. I knew when tears came to her eyes after I put on my gown that this was the one. I left The Gown Shop wishing that every bride could have the same experience that I did. My bridesmaids came with me to help pick out accessories, and I loved that they were able to be a part of the experience. My dress was a dream come true, and I have Stacy to thank for that. See display ad page 31
THE REGISTRY
Sheffield Road
I was so excited to register at Sheffield Road—I had been eyeing the “Vietri, Incanto White” dinnerware ever since shopping there for a friends wedding. I also fell in love with the timeless Beatriz Ball solid silver frames, which I can’t wait to fill with my wedding photos. I loved the frames so much that I ended up buying one for each of my bridesmaids! See display ad page 36
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Belle Amour Bridal They provided the dresses for the bridesmaids and flower girls—all Bill Levkoff Chiffon dresses, but the bridesmaids picked different styles that were flattering to each of them. They were all the same color, Petal Pink. See display ad page 36 Cont. on pg. 30
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Bridal Makeup by Natalie.
Nobody in the area does makeup quite like Natalie Pohercki. She is one of the few local make-up artists who uses the airbrush technique “It should look natural,” she said, “like your everyday self with enhancements of your features.” One of Jason’s biggest fears was that my makeup would be overdone and that he wouldn’t be able to recognize me. Bridal Makeup by Natalie assured me that this wouldn’t be the case. I looked like myself, just smoother and bolder, which made the groom very happy. See display ad page 32
Soto Loft & Signature Spa
This was an ideal place to start the morning—we had a center table in the salon where the bridesmaids could snack on bagels and sip on mimosas. They managed to get 7 bridesmaids, my mom and myself all done in just an hour and a half. Soto had all hands on deck that morning. Senior Stylist Mary Wilson, who created my updo, did a fantastic job. I didn’t want something puffy and prom-esque. She really nailed the style I envisioned for me and my bridesmaids. See display ad page 36
Showcase Video Productions
Having a videographer record my wedding was a top priority from the start. The ability to see the day through the eyes of a guest is something that can’t be captured any other way. Aaron and his team are great because they have multiple package options to choose from. See display ad page 30
In Bloom Flowers and Gifts My budget for flowers was relatively small and I didn’t want a ton of flowers
everywhere, just simple touches that would look graceful and elegant. I received a great recommendation to use In Bloom. They are creative and think outside the box—which is exactly what I wanted! I showed Kendra a few images of the floral style that I liked, and told her I wanted the flowers to look like they were fresh-picked from the garden. She had great ideas on how to incorporate that into the centerpieces while considering my budget and preferences. See display ad page 33
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Considering Lilies
Kim is one of the most experienced photographers in the area, and she came highly recommended by other wedding professionals. After looking at samples of her work, I knew that she was the one who I wanted to capture our day. She makes her clients feel comfortable, talks over plans in advance and takes phenomenal pictures. Kim doesn’t charge by the hour, which was a relief considering my wedding started at 11am and ended at 11pm. She always reassured us, “I’m yours for the day, just tell me where to be and when.” Jamie, a second photographer working with Kim, was amazing as well. See display ad page 36
THE CAKE
Eston’s
We knew that Eston’s would be doing our cake right from the get-go. My husband isn’t even a “cake guy”—and he devoured the samples I brought home to him. We loved every flavor, but finally narrowed it to three (key lime, lemon-berry and white). I recommend trying every flavor—you won’t be disappointed! Not only do they taste amazing, but they look picture perfect too. I wanted fresh flowers as a topper, and they worked directly with my florist to iron out the details for me. The cake tasted amazing and they were a pleasure to work with. See display ad page 35
Decorative Sound
DJ’s do more than just play music—they are primary hosts of your reception. Michael Baginski of Decorative Sound did an outstanding job in all aspects of the night. He even asked me ahead of time what my bridesmaids’ dress color was, because he wanted to match their dresses with his tie and pocket square. He brought a great vibe and energy with his personality, and the dance floor was packed! Jason and I are big dancers, so it was great that we were able to do a lot of visiting with our guests without having to leave the dance floor. See display ad page 37
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Uppercase Design I took a lot of ideas from Pinterest, which was
one of the details that greatly interested Jason. Kelly sat down with us to figure out each of our likes and dislikes. She came up with a custom design incorporating each of our tastes and the styles that we both loved. She was also able to tie in the theme with our programs, tables numbers and escort cards—it all turned out beautifully. See display ad page 35
Bee for the Day
I had so many concerns before my day. Will everything go as planned? Did I remember to tell the vendors everything? I was a big ball of nerves, until I handed the day over to the Bees to take care of it. I wouldn’t call myself high maintenance, but planning a wedding and making sure it all goes as planned is a full time job. But I already have a full time job. They spoke with all my vendors to ensure that everyone was on the same page. Upon arrival at the reception we discovered that the backdrop was made with the wrong color linens. Without missing a beat, Heather called the decorator back to the hall and insisted that she swap out the pink backdrop with the white one we had requested. See display ad page 37
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Glass City Lovers
Marissa & Michael celebrated their hand-crafted day at the elegant Toledo Club
JUNE 8, 2013 St. Patrick’s Historic Church
Wendy Kromer Confections & Academy CAKE
from Sandusky, Ohio. Not only does Wendy have amazing baking skills but her attention to detail made our wedding cake perfect. I sent Wendy pictures of the lace detail of my dress as well as the crystal work. This helped with her inspiration and she developed a seven-tier cake that was an absolute masterpiece! Wendy also made the chocolates for my bridal shower favors. She personalized them with our monogram and all of my Philadelphia friends thought the chocolate was to die for. See display ad page 36
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Michael and I met in 2005 while attending Villanova University. We were friendly but did not have a close relationship. Then in 2007, a mutual friend of ours thought we would make a good couple and decided to set us up while at a party. We’ve been together ever since! Michael proposed September 20, 2011 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. I went to Gallup Park under the impression that I was going to meet a friend after work. When I arrived at the park, I walked straight to the bathroom to change out of my work clothes without even noticing that Michael was standing around the corner. I even said to my friend, “Tomorrow is our 4 year anniversary, and I don’t think Michael will be proposing anytime soon”. Little did I know, Michael was standing outside and heard my comment. Once I walked out of the bathroom I saw Michael standing on the Huron River boat dock that was covered in rose petals. He took me by the hand as we walked onto the dock where he got on one knee and asked me to be his wife.
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CANDY BAR
Tout Sweet
We had a candy bar set up for our guests as a favor. The display was breathtaking and the candy was divine. We still have wedding guests asking about the candy and where they can get more.
DRESS
Kleinfeld Bridal My dress was a Pnina Tornai. The dress was all Chantilly
lace with a sweetheart neckline and dropped waist that was embellished with Swarovski crystals. My headpiece was made of matching crystals. The whole experience was amazing and I felt like a princess throughout the fitting. I went with my parents, as I wanted them to experience the moment with me. After we picked out my dress, we went to The Plaza Hotel where we had champagne and celebrated saying ‘yes’ to the dress! After my dress came in, my mom and I traveled back to Kleinfeld on three separate occasions for my fittings. The alterations department was just as fantastic as the consultants that helped me pick out my dress. I would highly recommend this experience to any bride to be.
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RECEPTION ,
The Toledo Club The Toledo Club is timeless and stunning, an excellent venue for an elegant wedding. The food, cocktail
hour and service were fantastic. I was extremely pleased with how they accommodated us for our event. See display ad page 35
FLORIST
Keith Brooks
transformed our ceremony and reception into magical spaces. He helped us coordinate our colors to ensure everything matched perfectly. He can make a dream into a reality when it comes to design.
of Uppercase Designs
KELLY HENRY Our wedding was so coordinated because of Kelly’s design work. I cannot name everything she helped with, but I know we had over 25 personalized items. Her special touches included our invitations, programs, and a huge number of monogrammed items. Kelly pays an enormous amount of attention to detail and wanted everything to be perfect for us. Her flexibility and talent helped make our wedding so memorable. See display ad page 35
PHOTOS
GRAND LUBELL
Grand Lubell did our photography for our engagement photos, rehearsal dinner, wedding day photos, and the photo booth at our reception. Our outdoor engagement photos were beautiful and the photo booth at our reception was a huge hit! See display ad page 36
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WEDDING COORDINATOR, BRITTANY CRAIG
Crowning Celebrations There are not enough words to describe how absolutely amazing Brit-
tany Craig and her crew are. Our wedding would not have been as detailed, personalized, and as magical without the talent and dedication to perfection of Crowning Celebrations. Brittany was able to provide us with suggestions for vendors and helped us stay organized. With Michael and I living in New Jersey and my parents living in Northern Michigan, Brittany was able to meet with all of our vendors. Without Brittany, I know our wedding would not have been as perfect as it was.
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culinary
Friday, 10.11
Amazin' Grazin' The Pinnacle
Enjoy a delicious dinner while helping to financially support some four-legged friends. This event will feature a fabulous live & silent auction and three delicious grazing stations. Purchase tickets at door. Dinner and auction proceeds benefit Maumee Valley Save-A-Pet. 7-10pm. $35 per person/$60 per couple/$240 per table of 8. 1772 Indianwood Circle, Maumee. 419-537-9663. maumeevalleysaveapet.org
Saturday, 10.12
The Bash4 Imagination Station
Tip your glass to science! The Bash4 will feature Las Vegas flair bartenders mixing science-themed drinks, performance painter David Garibaldi, food from over 20 local restaurants, live music, auctions and more. Imagination Station will also be open during this adults-only event, so let your inner scientist run wild! Proceeds will benefit Imagination Station. 1 Discovery Way. 7pm. $85, general admission; $100, admission and two drink tickets. 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org
Sunday, 10.13
Vanilla 101 Williams Sonoma
Hands-Off Cooking Williams Sonoma
Discover the time-saving value of slow cookers, food processors and bread machines. Reservations required. 11am-Noon. Free. 5001 Monroe St. 419475-6368. williams-sonoma.com
Evans Street Cooking Class Evans Street Station
In the business of bees
Sticky and sweet rules at A Drop of Honey in Grand Rapids By Alia Orra
Follow Chef Alan as he prepares four savory dishes using seasonal ingredients. Video screens make sure no one misses a step. Wine or beer pairings will be provided. Registration required. 5-8pm. $55. 110 Evans St., Tecumseh, MI. 517-424-5555. evansstreetstation.com
tastings Friday, 10.11
Fresh Impressions: New Vintages Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion Enjoy four wines and light snacks. 2445 Monroe St., Toledo. 6:30-7:30 pm. $20 members/$30 nonmembers, plus tax. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org
Saturday, 10.12
Discover multiple uses for vanilla and sample different styles. Reservations required. 11am-noon. Free. 5001 Monroe St. 419-475-6368. williams-sonoma.com
Monday, 10.14
Cooking Class w/ Chef Chris Nixon The Andersons Market
Learn from the best in Toledo! Element 112 Executive Chef Chris Nixon, winner of Best Chef in our 2013 Dining Guide, will hold a cooking class. This nationally acclaimed chef will teach cutting edge techniques that are helping him shape Toledo's food scene. 6-8pm. $25. 7638 Sylvania Ave. 419-517-7707. andersonsmarket.com
Thursday, 10.17
“Vino & Vittles in the ‘Ville” Garden Smiles by Carruth Silver Lining Gallery
This fundraising event for the Victory Center will travel between two stores, located on Mechanic Street in Waterville, Ohio. This event features appetizers at the Silver Lining Gallery, a fire pit for marshmallow roasting, conversation, and desserts at Garden Smiles. See more on pg. 39.
JDRF Wine Gala The Fresh Market
Enjoy an evening of great wine and great food benefitting JDRF, the world's leading organization in support of type 1 diabetes research. The Fresh Market will host an exclusive event featuring fabulous wines alone with crab cakes, shrimp cocktail, distinctive cheeses and more! TFM is also offering a 15% discount on all wines purchased at the event. 8-10pm. $25. 3315 W. Central Ave, Toledo. 419-873-1377. nwohio.jdrf.org
Friday, 10.18
Craft Show/Bake Sale St. Anne’s Hospital
Visit the third floor conference center to purchase jewelry. holiday crafts, decor, baked goods and more. Proceeds will benefit the Mercy Family Fund and the Mercy Mission Fund. 8am-4pm. Free. 3404 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-407-2663. mercyweb.org/st_anne.aspx
Saturday, 10.19
Americana Breakfast Glass City Cafe
Enjoy this delicious Americana Breakfast with live music from local folk stars Tim Oehlers, Gil Hernandez and Mike Gramza. 1107 Jackson St. 419-241-4519.
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Ha Ha’s for Ta Ta’s Original Gravity Brewing Company
Help fight breast cancer while enjoying food and laughter. 5-11pm. Free comedy show, regular menu prices and no cover charge. 440 County Street, Milan, MI. 734-269-1336. ogbrewing.com. See more on pg. 49.
A Drop of Honey’s products are harvested directly from the owner’s 900 bee hives.
Tuesday, 10.15
Tasting: Bordeaux Maumee Wines
Whites and reds from both sides of the bank and plenty of hors d’oeuvres. 6:30-8:30pm. $30. 2556 Parkway Plaza. 419-893-2525. maumeewines.com
Friday, 10.18
Jam Tour Walt Churchill's Market Maumee
This is our kind of jam! Stonewall Kitchen will stop at Churchill’s as part of their Jam Tour, where jam lovers can try free samples of the company’s popular Wild Maine Blueberry Jam. 7:30am-9pm. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. 419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com
Saturday, 10.19
Cranes, Colors & Cabernet Festival Sandhill Crane Vineyards
A great autumn tradition, this festival is equal parts flight and fancy. Watch flocks of cranes descend upon the Haehnle Bird Sanctuary throughout the day, then sample a delicious selection of Cabernets straight from the cellars. 11am-7:30pm. 4724 Walz Rd., Jackson, MI. 517-764-0679. sandhillcranevineyards.com
Monday, 10.21
March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction The Pinnacle
For Emily and Ronald Householder, honey isn't just a term of endearment—it's the family business. Emily's one-year-old Grand Rapids boutique, A Drop of Honey, stocks its shelves with products sourced strictly with that golden, sticky-sweet fluid. Jarred honey, soaps, beeswax candles, lip balms, along with a small selection of beekeeping equipment and instructional books, fill the shop. This sounds simple enough, except for the fact that nearly all of the shop's inventory is sourced from the 900 hives Ronald tends to on their farm. Ronald, a second generation beekeeper at Householder Apiaries, became the inspiration for A Drop of Honey after Emily watched him brave the hordes year after year (with nothing but denim to protect him when the temperatures were too hot for fussy costumes). Always fascinated by his unconventional line of work, she thought others might be, too.
The 20th Annual Toledo Signature Chefs Auction will showcase the culinary talents of local chefs while raising money to support the March of Dimes. Each chef will present a signature sampling for event patrons and donate a unique package to be sold during the auction. Business attire. Silent auction and tastings at 6pm, program & live auction at 7:30pm. 6pm. $75 per person/$1500 per table. 1772 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee. marchofdimes.com/ohio
"Before I married a beekeeper, I had never met one before," Emily says. "I kept telling [Ronald] we should open [a shop] so we could talk to other people who didn't know anything about it." On a shopping excursion in Grand Rapids, she got her chance when she noticed an available building for lease. On a whim, the former costume designer and makeup artist snapped up the space. She opened in October of last year, and touts the benefits of honey in her boutique five days a week—both its antiseptic qualities and its ability to brighten a mood. "It's really the ultimate food source," she says. A Drop of Honey is a challenging juggling act for the parents of eight, but the opportunity to offer customers a taste of their unique profession was worth it, according to Emily. And with all this sweet talk, one can't resist asking: do people in the business of bees still call each other honey? "All the time," Emily says, laughing. "Everyone's ‘honey.’" A Drop of Honey, 24195 Front St., Grand Rapids, OH. 419-581-1213 www.facebook.com/adropofhoney Open Tuesday thru Friday, 12-5pm and Saturday, 11am-5pm.
Celebrity Wait Night Zia's
Toledoans will be served by local celebrities during Heart & Soul: Caring for Our Community, which will help raise awareness for mental illness. Tickets include a three-course meal, and there will also be a 50/50 raffle and silent auction. Proceeds benefit Northwest Ohio Psychiatric Hospital and the Thomas M. Wernert Center. Reservations required. 6-9pm. $35 per person. 20 Main St. 419-242-300x107. heartandsoultoledo.com
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The Spirits of October
Get into the fall spirit with these delicious bourbon and beer tastings at The Toledo Museum of Art. Spirits Tastings include perfectly paired hors d’oeuvres and four samples of perfectly brewed beer (on Oct. 10 & Oct. 24) and aged bourbon (on Oct. 17). No reservations required, limited number of tickets available. 6:30-8:30pm. Members, $20; nonmembers, $30. Tickets are available at the Information Desks. Café Terrace Room at the Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000 ext. 448. toledomuseum.org—MLR
Two Places, One Benefit
Bring your appetite to Vino and Vittles in the ‘Ville, a fantastic fundraiser benefitting The Victory Center of northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. Since 1996, the center has been a fantastic resource for individuals living with cancer, their caregivers and family members. On Thursday, October 17, listen to live music from local bluegrass band Deepwater, and have conversation around a fire pit. Enjoy delicious appetizers and desserts, as well as coffee, wine and hot mulled cider, perfect for fall. There will be raffle tickets and door prizes, courtesy of Garden Smiles and Silver Lining Gallery. 10 percent of the event’s proceeds and 100 percent of the raffle proceeds will be donated to The Victory Center. The event will travel between Garden Smiles and the Silver Lining Gallery. 5-8pm. Free. Garden Smiles at 211 Mechanic St. and Silver Lining Gallery at 122 Mechanic St., Waterville. 419-878-5412. thevictorycenter.org
From Blue Collar to Brew City
Known for it’s sports teams, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and inches of snow, Cleveland has been a major player in the craft brew industry for decades. Local innovators, brewmasters and chefs have created a culture unlike anywhere else. The 5th annual Cleveland Beer Week, October 18-26, will feature more than 350 craft beers showcasing local breweries. On the 18th, five different Cleveland neighborhoods participate in the Collaboration Kick-Off, offering attendees samplings of small batch brews. Brewzilla, the final Brew Week event on October 26, will highlight more than 70 breweries. Visitors can enjoy a Belgian Beer Garden, perfectly paired appetizers and receive a 3 oz. custom glass. During your Cleveland Beer Week jaunt, don’t forget to check Ohio City, Cleveland’s up-and-coming brewery district. Proceeds from the five Flagship Events benefit the Malone Scholarship Fund, which provides higher education opportunities for regional youth. Tickets are limited for Flagship Events; please purchase them in advance. For more information on featured breweries and events, visit clevelandbeerweek.org
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film events Thursday, October 10
The More the Merrier
Set in Washington DC during the height of WWII, a wartime housing shortage leads to romance, naturally, in this Academy Awardnominated rom-com. Thursday, October 10. Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-874-3135. waylibrary.info Free
Saturday, October 12
Paranormal activity
The documentary, Pursuit of the Paranormal, makes a case for the existence of an afterlife, and reportedly features a conversation with the dead. There will be a ghost hunt after the screening. Hosted by director Chris Bores. Film, $11.99; Ghost Hunt, $50. 2413 Collingwood Blvd. 419-244-2787. pursuitoftheparanormal.com. See pg. 49 for more information.
Tuesday, October 15
Cineposium
Check out new short films crafted by BG’s Department of Film and Theatre students, covering diverse genres and styles. Q&A sessions will be interspersed between films. 7:30pm. Bowling Green State University, Gish Theater in Hanna Hall, 1001 E. Wooster St., Bowling Green. 419-372-2618. bgsu.edu/gish. Free
Tuesday, October 22
Impact Movie Night
This four-film series highlights local causes. Seats are free but first come, first served. Email to reserve seats. Donations are encouraged, proceeds will benefit the non-profit hosting the film. Film schedule: Wartorn 1861-2010 at 6:15pm, The Blind Side at 6pm, My Sister's Keeper at 8:30pm, and Sex and Money at 8:15pm. Maumee Indoor Theatre, 601 Conant St., Maumee. 419-897-8902. impactmovienight.wordpress.com. Free
Healthcare, doctored
Despite advances in medical technology, the American healthcare system still fails many individuals. Doctored, a searing documentary presented by Northwest Ohio Chiropractic Physicians, follows several people—including an Olympic gold medalist— who are trapped into becoming pill-popping clients, generating revenue for pharmaceutical companies. Thursday, October 10. 7pm. $5. Maumee Indoor Theatre, 601 Conant St., Maumee. 419-724-5433. doctoredthemovie.com
Festival within a festival A monumental occasion
On December 18, George Clooney will release the historical drama film Monument Men. Based on the book The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History, the film tells the true story of how Allied soldiers—including former Toledo Museum of Art director Otto Wittmann—saved priceless art from destruction during WWII. Author Robert Edsel, who penned Monuments Men, will lecture at TMA about his book, and the rescue of precious art during wartime. Thursday, October 10. 6pm. The Peristyle, Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free
Urban legends, dissected
The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is proud to present the 9th Annual Film Focus Festival. Don’t miss The Festival of Shorts, which features nine short films covering topics from Dracula to prom to cursed books and more. The following week’s screening, will be the emotional and social documentary The Light In Her Eyes, a documentary and official juried selection from the Dubai International Film Festival. Festival of Shorts, October 14 at 6:15pm; The Light In Her Eyes, October 21 at 6:30pm. Main Library, 325 Michigan St. 419-259-5200. toledopubliclibrary.org Free —JS
Myths and folklore are more than old stories found in musty books or tales passed to children from grandparents around the campfire. We hear modern folk stories—tall tales, urban legends—every day, on the street corner, on the bus or the internet. Maybe you know a few of them: drinking soda while eating pop rocks will make you explode or that fabled tabloid superstar Bat Boy. University of Toledo professor Dan Compora will make a visit to the Way Public Library for a discussion about urban legends and our affinity for re-telling them. Tuesday, October 15. 7pm. Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave. Perrysburg. 419-874-3135. waylibrary.info. Free —JS
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The devil is in the details
Glacity turns theater into a haunted house ... or is it the other way around? By Scott Angles It goes by many names. The French call it la Veile de la Tous-saint. In Italy, it is la Vigilia d’Ognissanti. In Gaelic it goes by Samhain. Regardless of how it is spelled, the holiday known in America as Halloween is celebrated in virtually every culture around the globe. In theme with the season of frights, ghosts and ghouls, Toledo’s very own Glacity Theatre Collective has engineered a performance guaranteed to chill the blood of the most stalwart fans of the horror genre. The production, titled “For the Devil Tells Me So,” is the brainchild of Glacity Theater Collective’s Assistant Artistic Director Megan Aherne, who wrote the script with colleague Sean Koogan. The play chronicles the final moments of a family’s struggle with their daughter who is possessed by the devil. “I have always loved horror movies about demonic possession,” Aherne said. “I had the idea about a year ago and let it simmer in a notebook. I started talking about the idea to some friends, I was encouraged, and the ball started rolling.” Glacity Theater Collective’s motto is “theatre in your face,” meaning that their performances are bold; “For the Devil Tells Me So,” certainly bolsters this claim. Not only is the play both gory and shocking, but the format will also be quite novel as well.
Toledo, therefore we are only able to hold 10 audience members at a time, and there will only be one performance per night.” The audience will be guided through the house by the family’s butler, enabling them to witness the chilling events of the family’s demise. “By placing this performance in a house, there is an element of realism that is unable to be achieved in a typical haunted house or stage production,” Aherne explained. “This allows for the evocation of fear in a completely different, possibly deeper way. It is almost as if we are creating a live horror movie that the audience can and will interact within.”
Actors four and lots of gore
The play’s cast includes four local actors. William Toth will play the role of the butler, Ashley Stephens will play the mother, Jamie Wilson the father, and Elif Erturk will act as the possessed daughter, Eris. Local artist John Juan will handle the show’s myriad of gory special effects. “‘For the Devil Tells Me So’ is not for the faint hearted or weak of stomach,” Aherne cautioned. “There will be violence, vulgar language, offensive content, sexual innuendos and blood.” For these reasons, the play can only be viewed by mature audience members, 18 years or older. The show’s location will remain secret until you purchase a ticket.
Set in a secret location
“The location of the show is secret and will be revealed to the purchaser of a $10 ticket,” Aherne explained. “Once the ticket is purchased, you will receive an invitation with location/parking information. I am able to say that it is a domestic performance in a house in
October 24-26 and October 30-November 1 at 9pm. $10 Tickets are limited to 10 people per show. Glacity Theater Collective accepts reservations for any of the performances, and are currently selling tickets. For ticket reservations, contact Megan Aherne at meg.aherne7@gmail.com.
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Friday, October 18 Anything Goes Romantic mishaps aboard a luxury ocean liner, the S.S. American, in this classic musical. Through Sunday, October 20. October 18-19 at 8pm and October 20 at 2:30pm. $10 adults, $5 children. Maumee Indoor Theatre, 601 Conant St., Maumee. watervilleplayshop.org
Friday, October 11 Deathtrap A playwright finds himself inside a murder mystery in Ira Levin’s twisted chiller Deathtrap, presented by the Lourdes Drama Society. 8pm on Friday, October 11; Saturday, October 12; and Sunday, October 13; 2pm on Saturday, October 12. Seating is limited, Saturday, October 19 advance tickets available. 8pm. $10/$8. Lourdes 6th Annual Theatre Express Franciscan Center Theatre, 6832 Convent Blvd., Twenty-four actors will perSylvania. 419-517-8881. Auditions form brand new plays by six Standing on Casting call for The Village Players’ playwrights. Each play will Ceremony: production of The Queen of Bingo. be written, staged and then The Gay Marriage Auditions will be held Sat., Oct 12th and performed in a 24-hour time Plays The Actors Sun., Oct. 13. The Village Players Theatre, frame. Owens Community Collaborative Toledo 2740 Upton Ave. 419-472-6817. College, 30335 Oregon Rd., presents a series of thevillageplayers.org Perrysburg. 567-661-7000. plays celebrating recent expresstheater.blogspot.com LGBT marital rights advances in this one-nightFriday, October 24, only fundraiser for EqualityToledo. A “wedding” Hello Dolly reception will follow the performance. Tickets This beloved romantic comedy follows available online, proceeds will benefit Equality Dolly Levin, a matchmkaer in search of Toledo. 7pm play, 9pm reception. $15 for play, her own perfect, wealthy match. Featuring $40 for play and reception. Play location: Village Sally Struthers as Dolly. Runs until Sunday, Players Theatre, 2740 Upton Ave. Reception: October 27. 8pm. $28-58. Stranahan Theater, Mansion Wiew Inn, 2035 Collingwood Blvd. 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-381-8851. equalitytoledo.org theaterleague.com
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Stripping? Foxy
Alright, so the films aren’t nearly as sexy as the tagline suggests, but you’re reading aren’t you? And you should be—UT is presenting two vicious one-acts as part of its fall season. Strip Tease and Fox Hunt are both charged and political one-act plays by Polish master Slawomir Mrozek, who passed away earlier this summer, and whose work is rarely performed on our side of the pond. Both numbers use comedy and music to mask brutal satire of frigid Polish society—a society not so dissimilar from our own. Both one-acts will run back-to-back Friday, October 11. Runs through Sunday, October 20. 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday. 2:30pm Sundays. $12 General Public, $10 Faculty, Staff, Alumni & Seniors, and $5 Students. Center for Performing Arts, UT Main Campus, Towerview & W. Rocket Blvd. 419-530-2375. utoledo.edu/BoxOffice
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Defining “Undefined”
Art of two innovative artists at the Secor Gallery by Jan Thomas
Smoke-fired vessel by Karen Roderick-Lingeman Bringing together the work of two well-known, seasoned artists who work in different mediums is a successful recipe. The Secor Gallery, downtown on Jefferson Avenue (in the former Secor Hotel, now housing artist studios, gallery space and the creative cuisine of Registry Bistro), will host the exhibition, deliberately entitled "Undefined". The show features the natural, handbuilt ceramic bowls of Karen Roderick-Lingeman and the autonomic paintings and drawings by the ever-versatile artist Skot Horn. The exhibition, which opens with an artist’s reception on Saturday, October 12 from 9-11pm, runs through Friday, November 8. Both veteran area artists sport impressive resumes, with references to international, national and regional exhibitions, as well as work included in many private and public collections.
Smoked color
Skot Horn’s lively abstraction of color described as a Renaissance man, making amazing art from any medium he touches. He attributes this to his creative environment as a child. "My mother and father instilled all of their children with aesthetic sensibilities. [Besides painting] woodworking, musicianship and singing were all a part of home life," Horn says. The paintings and drawings in this show portray his mastery of color and composition with a playful, yet skillful, command of spontaneous style. About his work, Horn says, "Allowing intuition to guide my hand has led to many personal insights and unexpected discoveries in search of my own personal truth." "Undefined" masks the boundaries of interpretation and promises a show that will not disappoint. Energy and color Reception Saturday, October 12. 9-11pm. Free. Adorning the walls of the gallery, the Runs through Friday, November 8. Secor Gallery artwork of Skot Horn adds additional en425 Jefferson Ave. 419-514-7496. ergy and color to the show. Horn can be facebook.com/secorartists Roderick-Lingeman's substantial, widely splayed bowls combine rough finishes reigned in by the distinct style of her forms. The open face interior surfaces of her vessels present subtle layers of luscious colors surrounded by unglazed rustic exteriors. Smoke-firing the pieces achieves a slightly blackened finish, dulling the colors of the interiors and smudging the natural color of the exterior clay. In her artist statement, Roderick-Lingeman refers to a lifetime of extensive travel as the impetus of her work. "The impressions and stories that inspire my artwork are as much a part of the art as the physical piece itself." Her vessels offer both an unpretentious serenity and subtle stimulation of color—reminiscent of a Rothko painting—pleasantly enhancing her work’s rustic aesthetic.
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Beastly art
Yikes! River House Arts is getting wild this Halloween season. In honor of the 50th anniversary of American writer/illustrator Maurice Sendak's acclaimed children's book Where the Wild Things Are, the Perrysburg gallery is presenting the exhibition, Gone Wild: Mischief, Three Beasties in Rob Vamdevelt’s Monsters Monsters and Mayhem. Take a playful romp with creatures, fiends and friendly beasts created from the bizarre imaginations of artists Cre Fuller, Lauren Pfund, Andrei Rabodzeenko, Robert Vanitvelt, Elkerr, Leslie Adams and Steven Athanas. This quirky, kid-friendly show opens October 4 and will run through November 8 with a gallery reception on Friday, October 18 from 6-9pm. Free. River House Arts, 115 W. Front Street, Perrysburg. 419-874-8900. river-house-arts.com
Buggie art
Levis Commons is crawling with bugs—Big Bugs! An assembly of nine monstrously large hand-crafted insects, created by Long Island sculptor, David Rogers, will be dwelling in the Perrysburg shopping center for the entire month of October. Photos do not do the creatures justice—they need to experienced in person The sculptures, constructed of natural assorted woods and formed tree saplings, deserve to be studied and appreciated as art—their textures, David Rogers sculpted this titanic ant the construction and enormous scale that dwarfs the viewer (think Honey, I Shrunk the Kids) is nothing less than amazing...and unnerving. They’re giant bugs—creepy, maybe, but definitely cool. Celebrate the eeriest month of the year with Big Bugs. Runs through Thursday, October 31. Levis Commons,3201 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-931-8888. shopleviscommons.com—JT
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events Thursday 10 Jules Webster: Hello Color/Aloha Nikki The
exhibition will feature an installation of ceramic artwork by Jules Webster, owner & operator of The Art Supply Depo, and an encore installation of drawings by Nikki Jean Eggerstorfer. Stop by and say hello to colorful new clay creations by Jules and goodbye to Nikki, as she embarks on her next endeavor: Hawaii. 6-9pm. Free. The Art Supply Depot, 29 South St. Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com
Friday 11 Ebb & Flow: Cross Cultural Prints Explore the global influence of Japanese printmaking in the 20th century and the exchange of ideas between Eastern and Western cultures with this exhibit of 60 works. Exhibit runs through Sunday, January 5. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-2558000. toledomuseum.org
Artoberfest TMA is the place to be on Artoberfest.
Stop by the Glass Pavillion to enjoy traditional Oktoberfest hors d'oeuvres and live music, and sample German beers and wines. Sponsored by Circle 2445, a young professionals group associated with TMA. Discounted tickets available for members. See ad on pg 43 for more information. 7-10pm. $35 advance, $40 door. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum. org/circle2445
TVC Cancer Survivor Art Show Area cancer
patients share all types and varieties of art expression and will be present to also share their stories at this exhibit at the Victory Center's annual event. Friday, October 18 from 5-8pm and Sunday, October 20 from 2-4pm. Free. The Victory Center, 5532 W.Central Ave., Suite B. 419-531-7600.
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Athena's 110th Annual Juried Exhibition
One of the finest sponsors of female artists and artwork, the Athena Art Society will host their juried exhibition at UT's Center for Visual Arts (connected to TMA). Exhibit runs through Friday, November 8. 5-6:30pm. Center for Visual Arts, 620 Grove Place. 419-530-8300. athenaartsociety.org
It's Friday! Enjoy the various events for adults and families, including free tours, activities, live music, glassblowing demonstrations, wine tastings, and more. Check online for complete schedule. 1-9pm. Free, $4 donation suggested. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org
Saturday 12 Art in the Barn Come for an evening in the barn. Graze on light appetizers and delicious desserts while you enjoy a live auction with one of a kind art pieces created by area artists and performing artists from Next Stage and Clark Ausloos. 6:30-8:30pm. $10 in advance / $15 at door. Serenity Farm Equestrian Center, 21870 Lemoyne Rd., Luckey. 419-833-1308.
Wednesday 16 New Art and Sound, an exhibition of multimedia works by Terry Adkins, George Lewis and Pamela Z, opens with a performance by Pamela Z in the Dorothy Uber Bryan Gallery. The exhibit runs through November 17. 7pm. Free. Bowling Green State University. gallery.bgsu.edu
Thursday 17 Israel at 65: A Celebration of Art This
impressive collection features over 1000 original paintings, lithographs, etchings and more created by 100 artists from Israel and around the world. All the artwork is for sale, with proceeds benefiting Jewish Family Service. A wine and cheese reception is scheduled for Thursday, October 17. 4-9pm. $50. Open to the public Friday, October 18 through Sunday, October 20. Congregation B'nai Israel, 6525 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. 419-517-8400. cbitoledo.org
Ellen Smith’s tete a tete Overture II & One Year Anniversary Closing Reception Help LeSo Gallery celebrate its one
year anniversary and 10th exhibition, with Overture II. The exhibit features the works of over 50 artists and more than 60 works of art both 2D and 3D, as well as an artist talk. 7-9pm. Free. LeSo Gallery, 1527 Starr Ave. LeSoGallery.com
School's Out! Retired Art Teachers finally have
time to work in their favorite medium. The American Gallery will be showing works by 9 Northwest Ohio teachers featuring paintings, collages, sculptures and pottery by Duane Bastian, Bruce Chesser, Judith Greavu, Judy Kahle, Lanna Pendleton Hall, Sue Ladd, Pamela MacGregor, Ruth Summers, Mary Ellen Taylor; representing Colleges, High Schools and Elementary Schools. Opening artist reception 4-6pm. Gallery hours: Monday & Saturday, 10am-5pm, Tuesday-Friday, 10am-6pm, Sunday, closed. Runs through Tuesday, November 19. Free. American Gallery, 6600 Sylvania (at McCord), Sylvania. 419-882-8949.
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Drink and Draw The Art Supply Depo supplies the
model and music. You bring your own beer or wine, ideas, and drawing tools to get together and draw, have creative dialogue, drink, and collaborate. All media welcome. 18 and up. 7-10pm. $10, $7 with a friend. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St. 419720-6462. artsupplydepo.com
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It's Friday! The TMA’s ever-changing combination
Fresh Impressions: Early Modern Japanese Prints This exhibit revisits TMA’s landmark
of events for adults and families, includes free tours, activities, live music, glassblowing demonstrations, wine tastings, and more. Tonight's special events include an after-hours flashlight tour. Check online for complete schedule. 1-9pm. Free, $4 donation suggested. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org
6th Annual Pumpkin Blow This pumpkin
season enjoy glassblowing demonstrations by Leonard Marty, master glass instructor at the Toledo Museum of Art. 6-10pm. Free. Firenation Glass Studio and Gallery, 7166 Front Street, Holland. 419866-6288. sales@firenation.com
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exhibition of the 1930’s, showcasing 343 gorgeous woodblock prints that helped popularize the genre of shin hanga (new print) in the United States and Japan. Runs through Wednesday, January 1. Free. Toledo Museum of Art, Canaday Gallery, 2445 Monroe St. Free. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org
Africas-Contemporary Work from the Continent Don’t miss this outstanding exhibit
of contemporary artwork of African artists at the Hudson Gallery. Gallery Hours: Tues-Fri ,10am-6pm Sat, 10am-3pm, runs through Saturday, November 2. Free. Hudson Gallery, 5645 Main St., Sylvania. 419-885-8381. hudsongallery.net
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Staying power: The Hard Lessons Detroit rockers fly above the seas of cynicism by Jeff Milo
The Hard Lessons would like to thank you. Singer/guitarist Augie Visocchi and singer/keyboardist Korin Visocchi see you, their fans, as the biggest reason they’ve endured past their recent 10-yearanniversary. “There are fans who’ve grown up with us at this point,” says Augie, looking back to when the HLs were born in a dorm room at Michigan State in 2003. “Most bands never make it.” Actually, Toledo provided them vital, hospitable support “from day one,” he adds. The wedded Detroit pop/rock duo have made a lot of friends down here (at Frankie’s, particularly, and with bands like Mind Fish and Silent Lions), and they consider this, essentially, their new home away from home. If they’ve seemed somewhat silent lately on the circuit of stage-rocking and album-dropping, it’s because they’ve been day-jobbing as music instructors at a metro -Detroit area school while also raising their first child, Santino, into toddlerhood. Reflecting upon the last decade, Augie zeroed in on the fickle nature of Detroit’s music scene. “I feel there’s a silence about what we’ve done,” he said, suggesting their role as a “coalescing” band for their home scene often goes unmentioned. “We were probably one of the most exposed bands in Detroit six years ago and we paid the price for it, getting to those heights, like, selling out venues and headlining, to that breaking point of ‘Oh! These guys again?’”
Ten years gone
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from scrappy soul-rockers into a keen reworking of power-pop. Their charm, early on, came from how relatable they were. You saw them sweat on the stage, where they often pulled out all the stops. Their hearts were on their sleeves—which is endearing, but still, that’s the likeliest place to get one’s heart broken. “We never had a chance to be cynical,” Augie says, “we True garage heroes: (L-R) Aug were barely old enough to get ie Visocchi, Korine Visocchi and Mark Dawson into the bars we were playing in when we started. We were so grateful! I just wanted to get into the place and now I get to headline it?” The dude spent his 21st birthday in a legendary garage-rock venue with sleeve that they didn’t realize it, but they ended up sura handful of people in the booths, including Jack White, viving longer than any of the other bands there. Love us watching the Wild Bunch, soon to be the Electric Six. “It or hate us,” he surmises, “we were something people sounds like fan fiction about shows. We were those fans, could rally around.” when we started.” They wrapped a 7” single, coming soon, on Gang-
Feedback and backlash
Augie recently watched the Pearl Jam documentary Twenty (2011) and identifies with their unique predicaments—and back-biting—discovered after attaining certain success. “[Pearl Jam] came along at the tail end of a hip scene happening in a particular city ... ” (i.e. 1991: Grunge in Seattle / similar to HL scene in 2001: Garage-rock in Detroit) “... and they got big to the point where some who had come before them started questioning their integrity ... and they were so heart-on-the-
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plank records. (The flip side features a Stooges cover.) Local drummer Steve Warstler plans to join them this month, while they’ll also debut a music video shot around Detroit’s famous Heidelberg Project. They’re writing and recording new works, going back to their origins, fittingly: “raw, sloppy guitars, Farfisas, vintage organs” and lots of feedback. Saturday, October 19. 9pm. $5 (advance), $8 (door), Frankie’s Inner City, 308 S. Main St. 419-693-5300. frankiesinnercity.com
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wed, OCT 9 JAZZ,BLUES & R&B
Degage Jazz Cafe: Gene Parker Grand Plaza Hotel: Clifford Murphy
Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic
Manhattan’s: Mike Corwin Cock n Bull: Open Mic w/ Danny Mettler Ye Olde Durty Bird: Steve Kennedy Martini and Nuzzis: Jeff Stewart Adamz Lounge: Open Mix
THU, OCt 10 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic
The Blarney: Steve Kennedy Barr’s Public House: Jake Pilewski Stella’s: Eddie Molina Table Forty 4: Ben Barefoot Cock n Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes Casa Baron’s: Dave Carpenter Martini and Nuzzis: Brock and Joey
Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop Bar 145: Virtually Odd
Jazz, Blues, & R&B
Manhattan’s: Quick Trio Ye Olde Durty Bird: Ross Thompson & The Urban Jazz
FRI, OCT 11 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop
Wesley’s: Old School Fridays Mainstreet: Flashlights Frankie’s Inner City: The Comeback Rocky’s: Lady Song Bird Cock n Bull: Distant Cousinz Duncan’s: Josh Boyd & the VIP Band Bier Stube: Bourbon Street Table Forty 4: Kyle White Hollywood Casino: Dave Carpenter Martini and Nuzzis: Zodiac Click
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Bar 145: Neon Black The Village Idiot: Polka Floyd Ottawa Tavern: The Fight Within The Blarney: Nine Lives The Oarhouse: The Lebowskis Kosmo: Four Twenty Seven Bronze Boar: Stonehouse Headliners: Sound of the Stereo
ACOUSTIC, FOLK & ETHNIC Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jeff Stewart Barr’s Public House: Nate Roberts Stella’s: Elixer
Jazz, Blues, & R&B
Manhattan’s: Frosbite Blues Band
Dance & Techno
Mutz Pub (at the Oliver House): Mutz Muzik
SUN, Oct 13 Jazz, Blues, & R&B Village Idiot: Bob Rex Trio, Dooley Wilson
Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic
Dance & Techno
Other
SAT, OCt 12 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop
Bar 145: Hot Sauce Committee The Oarhouse: Own It Duncan’s: Buster Strange Village Inn: Mt. Fuji & The Eruptions Cock n Bull: Jeff Stewart & the 25’s Frankie’s: Bigger Than Jesus Headliner’s: Boogie Matrix Mechanism The Blarney: Nine Lives Ottawa Tavern: The Miracle Vitamins The Village Idiot: Kentucky Chrome Bronze Boar: Bush League
Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic
Pat n Dandy’s: Dave Carpenter Martini and Nuzzis: Jason Gross and Joe Woods Treo: Clarence Clamwater & Friends Ye Olde Durty Bird: Ben Barefoot Stella’s: Brian Bocian Barr’s Public House: Audiophiles
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Frankie's Inner City / Thursday, October 17
Jazz, Blues, & R&B
Treo: Straight Up! Trio Manhattan’s: The Good, The Bad & The Blues
Bretz: FreEDM Friday
Village Inn: Mike Brown
Owens Community College: Owens Concert Band Fall Concert Lourdes University: Fall Music Showcase
MON, OCT 14 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic
Village Idiot: Frankie May and Friends The Bronze Boar: Open Mic w/ Joe Woods Manhattan’s: Open Mic
TUE, OCT 15 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic
Cock n Bull: Chris Knopp Village Idiot: Bobby May & Jon Barile Ye Olde Durty Bird: Open Mic Night
Jazz, Blues, & R&B
Manhattan’s: Blues Jam With Jeff Williams
Detroit-born rapper and producer Black Milk— real name Curtis Cross—is one of the brightest and most creative hip-hop artists in the game. His new record, 'No Poison, No Paradise', drops on Tuesday, October 15, and critics are already singing its praises. Two days later, he brings his unique production and aggressive flow to Frankie's Inner City for a night of hip-hop and experimental rock. Black Milk cites some of his main influences as J. Dilla, A Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul—and let’s just say the student learned the lessons of his teachers. 9pm. $13.50. Frankie's Inner City, 308 Main St. 419-693-5300. frankiesinnercity.com—GMK Basin Street Grille: Tom Turner & Slowburn Trio Jam Degage Jazz Cafe: Gene Parker
wed, OCT 16 JAZZ,BLUES & R&B
Degage Jazz Café: Gene Parker Grand Plaza Hotel: Kyle Turner & Clifford Murphy
Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic Adamz Lounge: Open Mix Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jamie Mills Cock n Bull: Open Mic w/ Danny Mettler Manhattan’s: Cliff Millimen Treo: Barile and May
Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop
Frankie’s: The Icarus Account Mainstreet: Kingsfoil Martini and Nuzzi’s: Paper Planes
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Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic
Treo: Americanos The Villlage Idiot: The Nu-Tones The Blarney: Last Born Sons Bronze Boar: Crucial 420 Manhattan’s: Jeff Williams Group Bier Stube: The Cheeks
Barr’s Public House: Andrew Ellis Stella’s: Eddie Molina The Blarney: Dave Carpenter
ACOUSTIC, FOLK & ETHNIC
THU, OCT 17 Ye Olde Durty Bird: John Barile Table Forty 4: Cliff Millimen
Jazz, Blues, & R&B
Longhorn Saloon: Jam Session Manhattan’s: Manhattan’s Jazz Trio
Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop
Frankie’s: Black Milk Cock n Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes
FRI, OCT 18 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop
Wesley’s: Old School Fridays The Oarhouse: Kentucky Chrome Mainstreet: Cute Is What We Aim For Headliners: The Lonely Friends Quimby’s: 427 Table Forty 4: Distant Cousinz Cock n Bull: The Rivets
Rocky’s: Shawn Sanders Ye Olde Durty Bird: Joe Woods Barr’s Public House: Elixer Stella’s: Tom Turner
Dance & Techno Bretz: FreEDM Friday
SAT, OCT 19 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop
Mainstreet: Motion City Soundtrack Headliners: Demonshifter The Oarhouse: Josh Boyd & VIP Band Duncan’s: All 4 It! Ye Olde Durty Bird: The Correll’s Frankie’s: The Hard Lessons Tres Belle: The New Fashioned Cock n Bull: Joe Woods Band continued on pg. 48
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Village Inn: Jamie Mills
MON, OCT 21 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic
Village Idiot: Frankie May and Friends The Bronze Boar: Open Mic w/ Joe Woods Manhattans’s: Open Mic
Toledo Symphony Orchestra plays “Frankenstein” Toledo Museum of Art / Friday October 18
Mary Shelly's classic novel "Frankenstein" has inspired a sea of horror books and films since it was first published in 1818—but did you know it is also the inspiration for great classical music? On Friday, October 18, and Saturday, October 19, at the TMA’s Peristyle Theater, join the Toledo Symphony Orchestra as they bring the deranged "Frankenstein!!" to life through both music and storytelling. Featuring the TSO's own Bob Clemens as chansonnier, the program highlights a variety of ghoulish classics. From Arnold's “Tam O' Shanter Overture” to Gruber's “Frankenstein!!” and Bach's “Toccata & Fugue,” this jam-packed show has a little bit of everything. Tickets are available at toledosymphony.com. 8pm. $22-$38. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-246-8000—GMK continued from pg. 47 Bronze Boar: Under The Covers The Blarney: Last Call Heroes Bar 145: Tricky Dick & The Cover-Ups Village Inn: High Mileage Manhattan’s: Mo Joe Boes
Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic Stranahan Theater: Gaither Vocal Band Meyer Theater: Crystal Bowersox Table Forty 4: Calen Savage Stella’s: Brian Bocian Treo: Andrew Ellis & Lucky Lemont
Dance & Techno
Mutz Pub (at the Oliver House): Mutz Muzik
Other
Peristyle @ TMA: Frankenstein!! Bier Stube: Karaoke Lair Lounge: Karaoke
SUN, OCT 20 Jazz, Blues, & R&B Village Idiot: Bob Rex Trio, Dooley Wilson
TUE, OCT 22 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic
Cock n Bull: Jeff Stewart Village Idiot: Bobby May & Jon Barile Ye Olde Durty Bird: Open Mic Night
Jazz, Blues, & R&B
University of Toledo: UT Jazz Ensemble Manhattan’s: Blues Jam With Jeff Williams Basin Street Grille: Tom Turner & Slowburn Trio Jam Degage Jazz Cafe: Gene Parker
Other
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wed, OCT 23 JAZZ,BLUES & R&B
Degage Jazz Café: Gene Parker Grand Plaza Hotel: Eric Dickey & Co.
Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic
Adamz Lounge: Open Mix The Village Idiot: Old West End Records Ye Olde Durty Bird: Kyle White Cock n Bull: Open Mic w/ Danny Mettler Martini and Nuzzis: Brock and Joey
Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop
Frankie’s: Alpha & Omega, Vanna
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The Concert A Tribute to ABBA The Valentine Theater / Friday, October 19
Love them or hate them, there’s no denying that Sweden’s ABBA, the disco group du-jour of the late 70’s and early 80’s, crafted some of the finest pop tunes to ever grace our ear-holes. From “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme” to “Dancing Queen,” all their songs, both obscure and billboard-toppers, packed the kind of melodic punch that stays in your memory. The Concert - A Tribute to ABBA features original members of the ABBA band, bringing their sugar-coated sound to The Valentine as part of the theater’s annual fundraiser gala. Friday, October 19. Dinner starts at 6pm. Concert begins at 8pm. $125 for dinner & concert, $75 for concert only. The Valentine Theater, 400 Superior St. 419-242-3490. valentinetheater.com—JS
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Who ya gonna call? The Collingwood Art Center / Saturday, October 12 Visit the Collingwood Arts Center for an evening of eerie and ghostly happenings. The center will host a 2-part event with a screening of the groundbreaking documentary, Pursuit of the Paranormal, followed by a ghost hunt of the CAC. During the first part of the night, 6-8pm, view the Documentary film, which showcases a 90-minute conversation with a spirit, captured on film. The screening is followed by a meet and greet and mini-lecture. Directly after, at 9pm, the first ever ghost hunt and tour of the Collingwood Arts Center begins! The Center, completed in 1905, is known for its many hauntings and folklore ghost stories. Bring your own ghost hunting equipment and photo ID. Waivers are required to be signed at check-in. 18+. Film screening, $11.99; Ghost hunt, $50. Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. 410-244-2787. collingwoodartscenter.org—MLR
wednesday, 10.9 [miscellaneous] Lake Erie Fearfest You don't want to miss the nationally recognized Ghostly Manor and all new haunted encounters from around the world. Lake Eerie Fearfest is 6 acres of non-stop haunted action, including 4 legendary haunts with Ghostly Manor, as seen on The Travel Channel's Best Places I've Ever Been. Through October 31. 7:3011:30pm. $15-$35. Ghostly Manor Thrill Center, 3319 Milan Rd., Sandusky.
[comedy] Two Buck Yuks Two Buck Yuks is a weekly stand-up series featuring rising stars from around the Midwest. Lineup: Zach Martina, Darnell Anderson, Jeremy Rowland, Jeff Horste, Kent Tucker, Robert Kemeny, Cody Cooper, LJ White, Keith Spurlock and Carl Johnson. Ages 21+. 8pm. $2 cover. The Blarney Irish Pub, 601 Monroe St. 419-418-2339. theblarneyirishpub.com
thursday, 10.10 [education] Pink Sneakers With the mission to promote healthy lifestyle of breast cancer survivors through education and physical activity in mind, University of Toledo's Center for Health and Successful Living has created the PINK SNEAKERS walking program! Tuesdays & Thursdays through November 21st, the breast cancer survivors walking group will meet at Ottawa Park [weather permitting]. Noon-1pm. Ottawa Park, Toledo. 419-530-5199. utoledo.edu/centers/chsl. Free
colorful Hawaiian shirt. A chance to win free admission coupons by spinning the Hula Hoop the longest. 8pm-midnight. $8. Holland Gardens, 6530 Angola Rd., Holland. 734-856-8963. toledosingles.com
[benefit] Amazin' Grazin' Enjoy a delicious dinner while helping to financially support some four-legged friends. This event will feature a fabulous live and silent auction & three delicious grazing stations. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Dinner and Auction Proceeds benefit Maumee Valley Save-A-Pet. 7-10pm. $35 per person/$60 per couple/$240 per table of 8. The Pinnacle, 1772 Indianwood Circle, Maumee. 419-537-9663. maumeevalleysaveapet.org. Read more on pg. 38.
saturday, 10.12 [miscellaneous] 2013 Masquerade Ball Check out the 2nd annual Masquerade Ball, a free event filled with live entertainment, food and refreshments, all in support of the LGBT community. Discount hotel rooms are available under Masquerade Ball. 8pm-2am. Former Hilton Hotel (on UTMC Campus), 3100 Glendale Ave. 419-806-3295. Free The 2013 Throwback Calling all zombies, ghouls and other creeps—it’s time to bust a move! Raise the roof during Main Street Bar and Grill’s Throwback party, featuring ONLY old school hip-hop tunes. Attendees are encouraged to dress in their most scandolous costumes for a monstrous night. 8pm. $5. 141 Main St. 419-697-6297. toledomainstreet.com
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Medical Marijuana Expo Learn more about the efforts to support Ohio’s Cannabis Rights Ammendment. There will be presentations by representatives from pro-cannabis rights and information groups, including Cheryl Shuman, founder of Beverly Hills Cannabis Club. There will also be vendors and live music from Boogie Matrix Mechanism. All ages welcome. 7pm. $5 advance (at Loonar Station or online), $7 door. 4500 N. Detroit Ave. 419-693-5300. headlinerstoledo.com
Earthquake: Evidence of a Restless Plane Explore how earthquakes and fault lines have changed the Earth's landscape throughout time, from the separation of Pangea 200 million years ago to the devastating 1906 San Francisco earthquake. Experience it through UT's Ritter Planetarium's full dome projection screen. Through October 25. 7:30pm. $7, adults; $5 UT community, seniors and kids 5-12; free, kids 4 and under. University of Toledo, 2801 W. Bancroft St. 419-530-2650. utoledo.edu
[miscellaneous] Hawaiian Luau This luau offers guys an opportunity impress the ladies by wearing their wildest, most romantic and most
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[outdoors] Family Fun Weekend Get into the autumn spirit with apples, cider, donuts and kids activities. There will be a hayride, a straw maze and games for the whole family. Also on October
One night only, a laughing matter Nitschke Auditorium / Saturday, October 19 Sex trafficking in the U.S. is a serious problem, one which The Daughter Project, a northwest Ohio-based non-profit that provides shelter for sex-trafficking victims, intends to combat with a night of laughter. On Saturday, October 19, help raise the much needed funds to benefit TDP while having a good time laughing with your friends and family during the secondannual Free to Laugh comedy show. This family-friendly national comedy concert has raised over $200,000 with previous shows to help girls that call sex trafficking shelters their home. 100% of every ticket sold directly benefits The Daughter Project. This year's show features comedians Leland Klassen, Bob Stromberg and Carlos Oscar. TDP is currently the only licensed group operating shelters in the state of Ohio for youth survivors of sex trafficking. Shows are at 5pm & 8pm. $20. Nitschke Auditorium at the University of Toledo, 1610 N. Westwood. thedaughterproject.org—MLR 13. 11am-6pm. Hoen's Greenhouse and Garden Center, 1710 Perrysburg-Holland Rd., Holland. Free
Westwood, Toledo. thedaughterproject.org. See above for more infomation.
sunday, 10.13
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DSAGT Buddy Walk (Toledo) October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month and the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Toledo (DSAGT) is celebrating with the annual Buddy Walk. The fun-filled festivities begin at noon with the 1 mile walk at 2pm. Participants will have opportunities to win prizes in a raffle and through team awards. Noon-5pm. $15. Shops at Fallen Timbers, 3100 Main St., Maumee. theshopsatfallentimbers.com/events
Holiday Camp Fundraiser at Indian Creek Camel Farm The farm is home to over 200 exotic animals, and the farm's main attraction, camel rides! The event will feature kids activities, food and face painting. All proceeds benefit Holiday Camp, a Monroe County based non-profit organization that provides a summer camp full of enrichment activities for individuals with disabilities. 10am-3pm. $5. Indian Creek Camel Farm, 2740 Consear Road, Lambertville. Contact Regina at, reginawhalen@aol.com for more information.
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Secor Open Road Party No more orange construction cones and merging into one-lane, the wait is over—construction on Secor Road between Central Avenue and Monroe Street is complete and ready for traffic. The event will feature a beer garden, giveaways and delicious food vendors. The block party will also include a haunted house, a ladder truck from The Toledo Fire Department, and an animal replica from The Toledo Zoo. Along with the road-opening parking-lot party, shuttles from the University of Toledo will bus attendees to the Glass Bowl for a tailgate party and the Rockets’ game against Navy. 11am-11pm. Elder-Beerman parking lot, 3301 Secor Rd. 419-724-6350. facebook.com/SecorOpenRoadParty
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Urban Homesteading Mound Culture. This technique of building raised beds over rotting wood has been around for centuries in Eastern Europe and Germany creating more space for nutrients and water in the soil. Find out how you can eliminate yard waste, conserve water & create usable soil rich in organic materials. Leaders: The 577 Foundation, in conjunction with Lucas County Soil & Water, Olander Park. Limit: 30. 6:30-8pm. $10. 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-8720305. 577foundation.org
thursday, 10.17 [miscellaneous]
Girls Night Out Grab your friends for this monthly event featuring great food, shopping and exploring new places. 5-8pm. Downtown Grand Rapids. grandrapidsohio.com.
friday, 10.18 [benefit]
10th Annual Cool Cat Strut Halloween Party Get into the Halloween spirit with Paws and Whiskers! Come dressed for the occasion in your favorite costume! There will be prizes for best costume (single or couple) and best cat costume! Enjoy dinner, a silent auction, a raffle and a cash bar. 7-11:30pm. $25/$40 couple/$150 table of 8. St. Clement’s Hall, 2990 Tremainsville. 419-536-1914. coolcatstrut.com
saturday, 10.19 [comedy] Free 2 Laugh Free 2 Laugh is a national comedy concert event that has raised over $200,000 to help girls in sex trafficking shelters across our country. This will be their second annual show in Toledo to benefit The Daughter Project. 5-10pm. $20. The University of Toledo, 1610 N.
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sunday, 10.20 [benefit] Racing for Recovery Be a part of the 12th annual 5k run + walk and 10k run. The event will feature a costume contest, prize drawings, refreshments and a DJ. Lourdes University , 6843 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 419-824-8462.
tuesday, 10.22 [education] One. For. Ten. Panel For every 10 people executed as a penalty imposed by the criminal justice system, one is exonerated after spending an average 10-year sentence. Three exonerated death row inmates will discuss their stories and experiences. Presentation in The McQuade Law Auditorium on UT's campus. University of Toledo, 2801 W. Bancroft St.. 12pm. 419-530-2628. law.utoledo.edu
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Watch Me Move: The Animation Show-
Few things resonate with young and old like the magic of animation. Watch Me Move: The Animation Show builds off that passion by chronicling years worth of celluloid. The documentary showcases popular and innovative animation techniques from over 100 short and feature length films, including works from industry legends like George Melies, Pixar, Chuck Jones, Studio Ghibli and more. Special presentations will be held at the Detroit Film Theatre in conjunction with the exhibit. Showings start Sunday, October 6, and run until Sunday, January 5.
$20/$10 kids ages 6-17, $15 for groups of 15 or more (discount tickets available until November 17), DIA members, free. DIA hours, Tues.-Thurs., 9am-4pm; Fri., 9am-10pm; Sat. & Sun., 10am-5pm, closed Mondays. Detroit Institute of Art, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI. 313-833-7900. dia.org
Monday, October 7 EMBED
The gallery on Main Street of all things clay, is hosting an exhibition of the work of artist, Shirley White-Black, entitled EMBED. Combining new ceramic forms with various media has interesting results; White-B Gallery, 335 S Main Street, Ann Arbor. Hours: Mon-Thurs,12-8pm, Fri/Sat,12-9pm,Sun,12-5pm. 734-662-7927. claygallery.org
Saturday, October 12 & Sunday, October 13 Tecumseh Appleumpkin Festival
Now that leaves are falling and the air is brisk, enjoy this fantastic festival including all things apple. There will be live entertainment on Pearl Street and delicious food from local vendors. The kids will enjoy rides and carnival games, complete with inflatables and arts & crafts. The Antique Street Fair will be open alongside the Arts & Crafts Show, featuring handmade creations from around Tecumseh. Free parking. Saturday, 9am-6pm; Sunday, 10am5pm. 517-424-6003. downtowntecumseh.com
Sunday, October 13 Big Bad Voodo o Daddy
Swing masters Big Bad Voodoo Daddy have played their contemporary version of 1940s and 50s swing across the U.S. for the last 25 years. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is one of the most originally funky bands of the 90s—with their 8 full-length albums, they also recorded the opening theme for the sitcom 3rd Rock. Their newest release 'Rattle Them Bones' continues their swinging legacy—get ready to boogie. 7pm. $35. The Ark, 316 S. Main St. 734-761-1800. theark.org
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PLAY BOOK A strategy guide to Toledo Gay bars and das boot by Dorian Slaybod
Bretz Bar 2012 Adams St.-check your worries at the door “Why are you here, then?” I have asked myself that question almost every day for a year. Why am I single and living in Toledo? No kids. No warrants. I could feasibly go anywhere. I could move into a tent town in North Dakota and frack for a living. I could make donuts in Portland. I could join the Columbus boom of jobs and luxury condominiums. But I’m here, in Toledo, living out my untethered years in a city that no one has fought over since President Andrew Jackson forced a compromise with Michigan in 1836. I’m here, and I’m having a hell of a time. I wasn’t the one asking the question this time. I was at Bretz, a gay bar on Adams Street—on the night of the Gay Pride festival— and this particular man could not understand why I was there if I was straight. “Why are you here if you aren’t gay?” he asked. He was trying to set up his single guy friend, and I was in the way. Toledo is one of those places where people stick to what they know. Southsiders go to south side bars. East-siders burn down east-side bars. And, apparently, straight guys don’t go to gay bars. “I came with a friend,” I said. It was the easiest way to avoid a conversation on the raucous dance floor with a Miley Cyrus dance remix blasting through both my ears. I’ll provide him with sensitivity training next time. Bretz is a wild time on any given Thursday. Drinks are cheap and accented with food coloring. The dance floor is open and non-criticizing. The drag queens are confrontational in a non-threatening, the-
atrical kind-of-way. And the music never stops. So, on a Saturday, on the gayest night of the year, the place was more electric than a live wire. Only a half-hour earlier, I was playing rigged carnival games at the GermanAmerican Festival. This was where I burned my mouth with freshly-fried funnel cakes and soothed my wounds with German draught Dopplebocks in a bootshaped glass. Fields were full of sauerkraut and schnitzel. People were strapped in lederhosen and suspenders. Toledo has more festivals than weekend days on a calendar. And if you’re single or a politician, you go to all of them. It was the best Saturday I had had in awhile. I danced to techno remixes of every song Ryan Seacrest will play on the radio. I watched a pretzel eating contest that—I swear to you now—I will enter and win next year. I caught up with friends while we waited in port-o-potty lines and during the cheap cab ride between venues. I had more fun than I knew what to do with. In Toledo. Toledoans often say that Toledo is a great place to grow up, and to raise a family. But what about all those years in between? Did these people all live somewhere else and then move back like salmon when they were ready to spawn? Did they just go to Mud Hens games every night until they felt like it was time to settle down? There must be more, right? Yes. Yes, there is. And I’m going to tell you about it.
People were strapped in lederhosen and suspenders. Toledo has more festivals than weekend days on a calendar. And if you’re single or a politician, you go to all of them.
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Dorian Slaybod is 27, a local attorney, single, and happily living in Toledo.
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An estimated 1 out of every 10 adults reports some form of depression, but many people still don’t quite understand this tragic illness. On Thursday, October 10, the University of Toledo will participate in National Depression Screening Day by providing free depression screenings for students, faculty, staff and community members. Held in the Student Union Trimble Lounge, the screenings ask a variety of questions that focus on different areas of mental health and make people more aware of their symptoms. 11am. University of Toledo Student Union, Trimble Lounge. 419-530-2426. utoledo.edu. Free.
Double vision
The eyes are one of the most sensitive and complicated organs in the body—which is why it’s important to make sure you know the facts about vision. From October 18 through November 13 at the Main Library, the 'Wild About Eyes' kiosk will be available for kids (and curious adults). The interactive display is a joint venture between the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery and Prevent Blindness Ohio. The kiosk, a small, four-sided display that combines important eye health and safety themes into of its panels, will be set up in the Children's Library area. Get on down and learn the innerworkings of vision. 1pm. Free. Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary. org.
The goddess within
The transition from summer to autumn is one of the most beautiful times of year. But caught up in the bustle of day-to-day, few of us take time to appreciate the transformation inherent in the seasons’ shift. On Tuesday, October 15, the Harmony in Life Center presents 'An Evening with the Autumn Goddess.' Hosted by Deb Swingholm, this class celebrates the seasonal change and is a tribute to the cultures who use autumn to celebrate and commune with their ancestors. According to the Center, "the Divine Feminine readies us for change. She offers magic, healing and the promise of new growth." 6:30pm. $15. 5747 Main St., Sylvania. 419-517-0047. harmonyinlifecenter.com—GMK
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ARIES (March 21st-April 19th) Hopefully
LIBRA (September 23rd-October 22nd)
TAURUS (April 20th-May 20th) There is a
SCORPIO (October 23rd-November 21st)
you are lucky enough to have Columbus Day off work resulting in a 3-day weekend starting the 12th. Football? Festivals? Shopping? Control your temper on the 18th. Beware of being forgetful starting the 21st.
Shop on the 9th and 10th but save the receipts because you will exchange some things. Combine business with pleasure the 12th. Your partner may be difficult the 18th. Be patient. Some frustration shows up the 21st.
special event the 13th which you cannot miss. On the 15th catch up on all communications. There are emails and letters to answer. Secrets come out the 18th. Double check everything beginning the 21st.
Bet on the game the 11th and win! Pay attention at work the 15th – the boss is watching. The full moon the 18th highlights your home. Every dust bunny shows. You get weird calls, texts, and emails starting the 21st.
GEMINI (May 21st-June 20th) You are
SAGITTARIUS (November 22nd-December 20th) You lead a group for a 3-day
busy but you follow rather than lead. A surprise awaits you the 13th. On the 18th you get calls from long-lost friends and relatives. At 6:29 AM the 21st Mercury retrogrades. Problems begin with snail-mail, email, computers, etc.
weekend starting the 12th if Columbus Day is a holiday for you. On the 15th get your home in shape (not your favorite thing) so you can host a full moon/eclipse party the 18th.
CANCER (June 21st-July 22nd) Hard work is made easier by noon the 11th when someone comes to your rescue. A fall festival is fun the 13th. You are totally busy the 16th and in the public eye the 18th. Keep plans to a minimum starting the 21st to avoid mix-ups.
CAPRICORN (December 21st-January 19th) A celebration may be in order the 11th
LEO (July 23rd-August 22nd) Go to a new place on the 12th and 13th. Extend the fun if you don’t have to work Columbus Day. The full moon and eclipse the 18 shine on more travel plans. Make the reservations before Mercury slows down on the 21st.
AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18) Go to Happy Hour the 9th. On the 12th and 13th do whatever pleases you. Go back to your routine the 15th and look carefully at your budget the 16th. Your partner helps! Entertain at home the 19th and/or 20th.
VIRGO (August 23rd-September 22nd)
Just party the 11th and 12th. There is work to do the 13th but you are such a workaholic it is a pleasure. Spend the week of the 14th watching for financial gains. Relax the 19th and 20th at a new place, perhaps with a new person.
or 12th. Money looks better the 14th so put some in your “rainy day fund.” Career issues need attention the 18th. Prepare for problems to arise when Mercury slows down the 21st.
PISCES (February 19th-March 20th)
Make a list of plans for the remainder of October. You are quiet the 12th and 13th. Your partner gets feisty the 15th so keep your guard up. Balance your checkbook the 18th. You are still ahead of the game financially.
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 LIBRANS
Librans’ symbol is the scales, often difficult to balance. They seek peace and quiet. A touch of something oriental in their home will bring them good luck. Famous Librans include Faith Hill, Nicole Richie and Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey. Locally Kimberly Newman of Channel 11 and Jim Telb, retired Lucas County Sheriff celebrate.
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The good news is that we celebrate Columbus Day; Mars moves into the hard-working sign of Virgo; and we see the light of the full moon and a lunar eclipse. The bad news is that Mercury retrogrades. — BY SUE LOVETT
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The Good Guys Across 1. Like content from the @Horse_ebooks account on Twitter 5. Nigerian currency 10. Twisted the truth 14. Guthrie at Woodstock 15. Image transmitter 17. Battery unit? 18. Second U.S. astronaut in space, after Alan Shepard 19. Old New York socialite name 21. Big name in synthesizers 22. Jazzy composer of the early 20th century 28. Skeleton opening? 29. Wall climber 30. Certain social networking update 32. Korean subcompact since 2000 35. Big ball 36. Gangster who coined a term on September 26, 1933, when he yelled “Don’t shoot, [67Across]!” 41. Butt-related 42. Echolocating devices on submarines 43. Minority Leader Nancy 46. Navy noncom 47. Pirate’s body? 50. Journalist who published info leaked by Edward Snowden 54. Anthony’s partner in talk radio 55. Mail, e.g. 56. Pioneering black sportscaster 62. IV alternative 63. One’s home, often 64. It recently confirmed that Voyager 1 has left the solar system 65. Got everything right on 66. Two-time loser to Graf at the US Open 67. See 36-Across Down 1. Columnist Dan 2. What some third-wave feminists identify as 3. Very 4. Car driver? 5. It might be spiked during the holidays 6. “Much ___ About Nothing” (“Simpsons” episode) 7. Announcement from an invisible friend? 8. Scrupulousness 9. Perpendicular to this answer
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10. Claypool of Primus 11. Recent Tea Party targeter 12. Socialist Bolivian president Morales 13. Like every Toledo mayor since 1989, other than Bell 16. When horror movie scenes are generally set 20. Washington football team QB, to fans 23. “___ Almighty” 24. Eddies’ cousins 25. They may be garnished 26. Emphatic type: Abbr. 27. Invalid 31. “Hey, I’ve been wanting to bring this up ...” 32. One of the lesser Kardashians 33. Billy Joel’s “___ to Extremes” 34. Dope quantity 36. Chart (out) 37. Rare blood type: Abbr. 38. Give a ring 39. Kitten’s scruff 40. Stockholm currency 44. Frenches, in England 45. Enters, as data 47. Hype man for the titular dish in “Green Eggs and Ham” 48. Kid’s book character whose portrait hangs in the Plaza Hotel 49. Mrs. Rocky Balboa 51. Easy putt 52. Skywalker, e.g. 53. Squeeze the juice from, with “out” 56. Model Carangi played by Angelina Jolie in a biopic 57. “___ Builds Levee Out Of Poor People To Protect Convention Site” --The Onion 58. First lady? 59. H.S. equivalency exam 60. South Africa-to-Egypt dir. 61. Some capts.-to-be
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Cynthia of Cynthia’s Catering surrounded by her helpers
September 29th Vin Devers Autohaus
STYLE SENSE
The 2013 Dining Awards
Amy Garber, Patent Agent
Foodies and restaurateurs united at The City Paper’s first annual culinary bash. Nick Waclawski, Nicole Foster, Aleha Almester, Jimmy Pitzen
Amy is known among friends to wear highwaisted spandex pants with a fur stole and pillbox hat—to go out for ice cream. Not one to obsess over current trends, Amy's vintage collection is vast and eclectic— ranging from prim and proper 1950s gowns to tacky-chic 1980s jumpsuits. Finally, she swears by one key event for vintage-hunting in Toledo: The B’nai Israel/Etz Chayim Sisterhood Rummage Sale.
Interview by Jordan Killam
Tell us about how you found this dress?
My sister, Rachel, lives in Los Angeles, and every time I visit her, I pop into "Iguana Vintage." It's a funhouse of vintage fashion, and the prices are reasonable to boot. I found this emerald gem there. The contrast detail of the gold on green is so tasteful and glamorous.
Where do you typically find your favorite pieces?
My most cherished pieces are hats that my maternal great-grandmother wore in the 1920s, fashion gloves that my Bubbee (paternal grandmother) wore in the 50s and 60s, and purses from my mother's extensive collection. I’m lucky to come from a strong bloodline of fashionable women who also happen to tend to be hoarders. My best source of vintage and retro clothing in Toledo is the B'nai Israel/ Etz Chayim Sisterhood Rummage Sale. Those elegant Jewish ladies throw the sale twice per year, for the fall and spring seasons.
What advice would you give to someone who wants to build a great vintage collection?
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Figure out the fashion era that flatters your body type the most and stick with it. Once you have acquired several pieces that you adore, use them as a guide to broaden your search. Don't be scared to spend more money on vintage items than you would at Forever 21; they are better made and will last much longer. This advice is for men: you can never have enough vintage ties or sunglasses.
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George W. Hayes, Jr. and Julia Echols with Ant & Shanel Garrett Mark & Kendra DeBruine
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