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Marketplace changes

UPDATES IN LOCAL BUSINESS Holland Discount Pharmacy, located at 909 S. McCord Rd., held its grand opening on Saturday, February 15. They offer free home delivery and one-on-one service for customers. 419-865-7777. Toledo has a new home for used furniture, and appliances. Kelly's Corner, located at 4731 South Ave., is open. They will also buy your old goods and even make trades for merchandise in the store. 419537-9107. facebook.com/pages/KellysCorner-the-Storehouse All Crumbs Bakery re-opened on Friday, February 21 after being temporarily closed since July. The store specializes in artisan breads and pastries. 1745 Talbot St. 717-203-8743. allcrumbsbakery.com. Hazzard County Bar & Grill, located at 2640 Laskey Rd., has closed. Looking for a new rib joint? Two BBQ restaurants are coming to town—Smoke Bar BBQ, located on 2556 Tremainsville Rd. in the former Monettes building (419-2140404, facebook.com/smokebarbq) is open and Backyard BBQ & Booze, in the former Big’z Bar at 2600 Sylvania Ave, hosts their grand opening on Monday, March 3. Sukit Hookah has relocated to 1919 Monroe St. in downtown Toledo. 419-7250850. sukithookahs.com. Theo’s Mediterranean Cafe opened in December at 840 N. Summit St. The store is run by Jami Arvantis along with her mother Joanne and father Ted, who owned the former Theos restaurant for 16 years from 1980 to 1996. 419-255-3166. facebook.com/pages/Theos-Taverna-ToledoOhio. After many years at their Summit St. location, Fritz & Alfredo’s Mexican/German restaurant has relocated to 1007 McCord Rd. in Holland near the Spring Meadows shopping plaza. 419-727-9775. facebook. com/ArturosFritzAlfredos. Ka-Bloom Flowers and Gifts has opened at 6625 Maplewood Ave. off of Main St. in Sylvania. 419-824-0777. kabloom.com Bobby V’s American Grill, located at 8165 Airport Hwy. in Holland, has closed. The National Center for Nature Photography at Secor Metropark has closed for renovations until September. The gallery will re-open with new exhibits as well as additional gallery space. 10001 W. Central Ave., Berkey, OH. 419-407-9757. metroparkstoledo.com

Hot for a song As a musician, I am aware of the hold these organizations have over club owners and restaurants. I have watched them over the past 40 years do the same thing. I know people who are composers of music that many other people perform. They get royalties from these companies and, for some, this is their only income in their old age. It is usually from other artists recording their songs. I will never feel bad about that. What I don't understand is that no one ever comes in and looks for set lists to determine whose music is being played. No one keeps track of anything. How do we actually know these companies are actually doing what they say they are? Just another way to keep locally working musicians from making a decent wage for their years and financial investment in their art/craft. Performing is a skill as well as being

able to present musical material in a coherent and acceptable manner for the audience. Equipment is expensive and any musician is lucky to have enough to pay for Affordable Health Care, let alone transportation and upkeep. -Ellenie Ash This is ridiculous. I'll bet he doesn't argue with the company that delivers his booze. $10,000 over 11 years. What is that, $75 per month? What? Are you kidding me and he is complaining about this cheap fee for something that enhances his business. He thinks $30 a year is a reasonable fee? Screw him! He doesn't deserve music. In fact, he shouldn't be allowed to have music. He doesn't qualify! -MNEWLAND

If Toledo had it’s own olympics, what would some of the events be?

Alison Dowling VanRynen Run

through the trail at Wildwood without being bit by a mosquito!

Linda Edelman Milk, bread and eggs supermarket dash.

Julie Heigel Sanderson How

Stacey Jay-Smith Red light challenge- how many cars can avoid getting caught by red light cameras. Parking spot dash - who will steal the parking spot from the person waiting for it the longest.

about a Decathalon of visiting 10 of the wonderful attractions that make Toledo an awesome place to live?

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Madison Avenue Collective aims to jump-start the Creative District By Laura Kretz The Madison Avenue Marketing Group Brown, who values sharing knowledge (MAMG), is growing a new initiative: the with other local marketing firms. Madison Avenue Collective (1600 Madison Michael Seay, director of SensoryMax Ave.), providing a working space for local (an agency of MAMG), agrees with Brown. writers, designers and all creative talents “This is an asset for the community. This to share ideas and connections. The idea is also a resource for any agency or comfor the collective sparked when the pro- pany; they can work directly with the crecess of searching for the right freelancers ative online and in-house.” to offset MAMG’s work overload became Though the collective just kicked off strenuous. “If you are creative, this is the a couple months ago, there are already best place for you,” says Jerry Brown, twenty online members and three private founder and owner of MAMG and the idea offices booked. behind the Madison Avenue Collective. Ben Bohland, managing partner at “We decided it was silly going through this Two Point Recruiting, LLC, a local recruitpain all the time. Why not create an area ment firm, has one of the private offices. that we can go and say Bohland takes advanhere’s good talent whentage of the recording and Membership Details ever you need it,” said sound studios available Brown. for his video productions, Free until April 1st After that, $49 a quarter or Joining the collective and has collective mem$159 a year is two faceted. The onbers help with editing. Online portfolio line membership show“Having an office is a cases the freelancer’s huge pull for me. I need Workspace Membership portfolio and gives acthe space to shoot promoOpen Desk / $95 a month Designated Desk / $229 a cess to job postings from tional videos for my busimonth MAMG and other marness and for my clients,” Private Office / $375 - $1,375 a keting members. The said Bohland. “For the month (12-month term) workspace membership price you can’t beat it.” Sign up for an online memberprovides customized opCreative district ship, free until April 1st, at tions for desks and priWorking with the ToMadisonAvenueCollective.com, vate office space, each ledo City Council and the or schedule a tour and reserve with unique advantages. UpTown Association, the your workspace by calling The right Madison Avenue Collec419-472-9000. tive is part of the moveenvironment ment to establish downThe second floor town’s Creative District. of the Madison Avenue building is spacious and conducive to a The district includes Madhouse Creative collaborative environment. Its natural LLC, Toledo Museum of Art, and art lighting creates energy, while its modern schools such as Toledo School for the Arts take, with standing desks, reflect its for- and Madison Avenue School of Arts. The creative community can look forward thinking. And like any office, workspace members can hold client meetings ward to two workshops a month, focusing in the conference rooms and have mailing on creative techniques as well as how to services provided, all to build the freelanc- run an efficient business. Speakers include high level media and marketing exer’s business. The collective’s talent is open to all perts, such as Mark Reiter, owner of Level agencies, who can contact the freelancer 2 Audio and Jeff Winke, president of The directly. “That’s best for the talent,” said Successful Behavior Institute.

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The future is now

During his tenure at the sixteenth president of Arizona State University, Michael M. Crow has led the transformation of that institution into one of the nation's best public metropolitan research universities by implementing his new model, "The New American University." On Monday, March 10, Crow will speak at the University of Toledo as a part of the University's Jesup Scott Honors College Distinguished Lecture Series. Crow will discuss how ASU has expanded its academic infrastructure while including a broad demographic of students and creating maximum societal impact. Crow has also worked as an adviser to the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce and Energy on matters of science and technology policy. 7pm. $10. Doermann Theater (University Hall), 2801 W. Bancroft St. 419-530-2738. utoledo.edu/honorslecture/

Aerial acrobatics at Airtime Trampoline By Alison Wood-Osmun

Soup at hand

Submissions and proposals for the 4th annual Toledo SOUP are now closed, but the exciting crowd funding event will be held on Sunday, March 9 at Toledo School for the Arts in the Flying Pig Cafe. Toledo SOUP awards micro-grants for the best idea for community projects, services or businesses. Each idea selected will receive a micro grant between $500 -$1,000. Past recipients include Glass City Pedicabs, Art Around Town and Art of Hope. Attendees will donate $5 to a communal basket while they eat soup, listen to the business proposals and then vote of their favorites. The winner leaves with the funds collected in the basket. 5pm. $5. TSA, 333 14th St. toledosoup.com—GMK

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Airtime’s trampoline courts put a bouncy spin on exercise

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This is an ultimate fun experience -- a loud, exciting, energetic place where everyone is literally bouncing off the trampoline covered floors and walls in the 30,000 square foot Airtime Trampoline and Game Park. As an activities-with-atwist venue, catering to all ages, it serves up a unique and fantastically cool way to play dodge ball, dive into a mosh pit (with Olympic grade form) or just jump and propel yourself across a room full of trampolines. “The popular basketball trampoline court (AT Jam Session) takes the game to a whole new level and gives everyone a chance to take some slam dunk shots,” states General Manager, Robbie Banks. Raising the bar on an old favorite, New Skool Dodgeball intensifies the game’s strategy like never before as you try to outmaneuver your friends or co-workers. For safety, Airtime has staff monitoring the designated areas for each different age group and Bank advises, “When jumping, everyone should know their physical limitations and abilities.” I found the trampolines to be much tighter and springier than the usual backyard versions, so bend your knees. Buy the AT grip socks ($3). They really do help you maneuver. Otherwise, you will have to jump barefoot. Young families, children and teens are in abundance on Saturday mornings/afternoons. Those that prefer time sans young ones, would be best advised to go during the daytime or evenings through the week or Saturday/Sunday evenings. Weekend nights feature trampoline dance parties with Armchair Voyage local bands and DJ’s. Tune into the Outside Television Airtime is located at 662 E. Big Beaver Rd. Channel or via outsidetelevision.com; it Troy, MI 248-918-0909 (one hour twenty minlets your spirit soar, your feet wander the planet, and your eyes take in the beauty utes from Toledo. AT will soon open another location in Taylor, MI 35 minutes from Toledo). of the outdoors without leaving your chair Open Tues- Thurs 3pm - 9pm $12/hr and on these cold days. I am beyond amazed Fri-Sat 10am -11pm Sun 10am -8pm $14/ at the ever evolving camera technologies hr. airtimetrampoline.com. Fill out the on-line which allow viewers to be in the moment waiver (required) beforehand to save a half with people (just like us) surfing, skiing, hour’s worth of wait time when you arrive. climbing and hiking in every remarkable, scenic corner on our breathtaking world.

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Get the best naked-eye view of Jupiter over the next few weeks by looking up into the sky throughout the evening at the brightest point of light. The largest planet in our solar system won’t be this visible in the northern hemisphere sky again until 2026. Access binoculars to see three of Jupiter’s four moons, appearing as tiny stars on either side of the planet.

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How many ways can you DoToledo? By Johnny Hildo Face it, Toledo. We’ve got a problem. Put it this way. Picture what comes to mind when you read “The Big Apple.” Hot on the heels of that title spill forth terms like The City that Never Sleeps, Broadway, Times Square, Donald Trump and Rudy Giuliani, neverending energy and stimulating diversity. Try another one. The Windy City. Chicagoland USA, the City of Big Shoulders, working class grit and the Magnificent Mile, Capone and Boss Daley. Catch your breath and get ready for a third rush of urban get-up-and-go. DoToledo! Sorta falls flat on the ol’ ear drums, huh? We’ve got a problem. Our branding stinks.

Destination unknown

It wasn’t always that way, mind you. English-speaking people across the world have heard the exclamatory, “Holy Toledo!” A reference to the many churches in our fair city or an ironic jab at the Prohibition years when our proximity to Chicago and Detroit made us a great way station for underworld rum-running. It’s much more poignant and recognizable than “DoToledo!” Then there’s the old standby, “The Glass City.” The modern glass industry began in Toledo, as Edward Libbey, Michael Owens and Edward Ford converged on our city due to its abundant resources, as well as its location on transportation routes. The float glass industry started with the eponymous Libbey-Owens-Ford. Libbey started a cut-glass and now dinner glass behemoth in Libbey Glass, and Owens started what became Owens-Corning and the bottle manufacturer that became Owens-Illinois.

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Industrial glass manufacturing in Toledo led to the development of the Art Glass movement at the Toledo Museum of Art, endowed by Libbey’s fortune. Alas, LOF, bought by a British company, has largely left the region. O-I moved from downtown to Levis Commons. Simply stated, “Glass City” sounds like a paean to the past rather than a rallying cry for the future. But “DoToledo?” That sounds downright X-rated. Yet that’s the best a long term, well-funded rebranding initiative could come up with. It was quickly dropped in favor of the equally bland and unremarkable, but at least G-rated, “Destination Toledo.” Go to dotoledo.org and you’ll reach the Destination Toledo website, of the Convention and Visitors Bureau. Don’t type in dotoledo.com or you’ll go to a strange site with a sponsored link to Ohio and Michigan strippers. And we don’t mean paint strippers, either. Nope, that link takes you to the site of Samantha Roxy, who promises “The Absolute BEST in Erotic Entertainment.” A great motto in its own right. The Destination Toledo site has a clip art-style logo with a bridge, baby elephant, fish, fireworks and the equally unassuming motto, “Live.Learn.Work.Play.” The site suggests, with accompanying pictures, things to do in the Toledo area. Among their suggestions are to check out jazz at Manhattan’s, which no longer has live music, with an inviting picture of deceased pianist Claude Black playing at the former Murphy’s jazz club, which closed in 2011. The site also suggests going to Raceway Park, which closed late last year. Most of the rest of the ideas are still in operation, so

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don’t get the impression that Destination Toledo is dwelling on Toledo’s demise. Which brings to mind the shortlived suggested motto, “ToledOH!”, using the Homer Simpson expletive.

Motto mishmash

Of course, other groups selling the Toledo region to potential investors have their own mottoes. Consider the Regional Growth Partnership website - “Building a high tech, high performance economy!” Or the University of Toledo, enticing prospective students with “More ways to create your future!” Or the Port Authority, reminding folks of “Global access through the Port of Toledo!” Of course, these pale in comparison to the branding sprung on visitors to the at Toledo.oh.gov. “Welcome to the City of Toledo!” Or the more comprehensive admonition from the City’s Facebook page, “You'll do better in Toledo not just because of our culture, education and diversity, but because of those who make up our amazing City!” And then there’s the redundant efforts of the folks over at toledoregion.com, who have one-upped the DoToledo peeps with “Live.Work.Learn.Enjoy.” with the subtle substitution of “Enjoy” for “Play.” Sheer genius! But fear not, gentle readerz. A rejuvenated rebranding effort is again underway, for obvious reasons. Will it be the 100-year old “You Will Do Better in Toledo,” as some including Hizzoner Uncle Dennis have suggested? Or something else as yet unrevealed? We wait with bated breath. Anything is better than the current mishmash of uninspired drivel. Except for the Samantha Roxy site. That’s fine as is. DoToledo, indeed.

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Best of Toledo Award Party. Friday, March 7. You chose the best, and here they are, Toledo City Paper's Best of Toledo 2013. Readers voted for these big kahunas. Long may they reign.

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Italian Restaurant

Grub Hubs Best Local Eateries

Mancy’s Italian mancys.com

Runner up: Rosie’s Italian Grille

BBQ

Shorty’s True American Roadhouse mancys.com/shortys

Seafood Restaurant

Real Seafood Company

Runner up: City Barbeque

realseafoodcotoledo.com

Runner up: Bluewater Grille

Burger Joint

Burger Bar 419

Steakhouse

burgerbar419.com

Mancy’s Steakhouse

Runner up: Bar 145

mancys.com

Runner up: Rockwell’s

Chinese

Wei Wei

facebook.com/pages/weiweichinese Runner up: QQ Kitchen

Soup

Chowders ‘N Moor chowdersnmoor.com Runner up: Stella’s

Diner

Star Diner

Bakery

Runner up: Mayberry Diner

Bakery Unlimited

bakeryunlimitedtoledo.com

Fine Dining

Runner up: The Baker’s Kitchen & Thrush’s Bakery (Tie)

Mancy’s Italian mancys.com

Runner up: Element 112

Sushi Restaurant

Kyota Ka

Food Truck

kyotoka.com

Rosie’s Rolling Chef

Runner up: Spicy Tuna

rosiesrollingchef.com

Runner up: Taco Truck

Best Food Truck

Monday

Toledo Children’s Hospital Entrance #3

Tuesday

St. Clair and Madison Levis Sq. - Downtown

Wednesday

Regency Court Talmadge near Laskey

Thursday

St. Clair & Madison Levis Sq. - Downtown

Friday

3103 Executive Pkwy off Central Avenue

Rosies Mobile Chef is definitely the largest food truck in the city—if you were at last year’s Zombie Pub Crawl, you probably saw the gigantic gourmet kitchen parked outside of The Attic slinging Hot Mama Bread to tipsy Toledoans. The premiere food truck offers an abridged (but just as tasty) version of the classic Rosie’s menu including savory lobster mac and cheese and French dip sandwiches. During the week, around lunchtime, you can find the truck either Toledo Hospital, Levis Square downtown, Regency Court on Talmadge near Laskey, or at 3103 Executive Parkway.

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Mexican Restaurant

El Camino Real

elcaminorealtoledo.com Runner up: El Vaquero

Best Local Professionals

Hot Dog

Socialite

rudyshotdog.com

girlintheglasscity.com

Rudy’s Hot Dog Runner up: Tony Packo’s

Thai Restaurant

Bangkok Kitchen

bangkokkitchenmaumee.com Runner up: Rose Thai

Indian Restaurant

Christine Senack Runner up: Kristen Mollenkopf

Religious Leader

Pastor Lee Powell (Cedar Creek Church) cedarcreek.tv

Runner up: Ben Snyder (Cedar Creek Church)

Tandoor of Toledo

Local Hipster

Runner up: The Indian Jewel of Toledo

dustinameryhostetler.com

tandooroftoledo.com

Middle Eastern Restaurant

The Beirut

beirutrestaurant.com Runner up: The Grape Leaf Diner

Pizza

Marco’s Pizza marcos.com

Runner up: The Original Gino’s Pizza

Tea Shop

Elaine’s Tea Shoppe

wildorchidteas.com/blog/

Dustin Hostetler

Runner up: Ryan Bunch

Community Role Model

Chrys Peterson

Runner up: Mike Bell

Best Toledoan you love to hate

Carty Finkbeiner Runner up: Mike Bell

Person we miss

Carty Finkbeiner

Runner up: Clara J’s 219

Runner up: Mike Bell

Independent Coffeehouse

Lawyer

Black Kite Coffee and Pies facebook.com/BlackKiteCoffee Runner up: Plate 21

Beach Bunnies & delicious DUDES

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Real Estate Agent

Donna Friesner (Danberry Realty) danberry.com

Runner up: Greg Cassidy (Flex)

Professor

Clint Longenecker (University of Toledo) utoledo.edu Runner up: Steven Christman (University of Toledo)

Electrician

Dad Patchen

dadpatchen.com Runner up: Schnieder and Sons Electric

Plumber

Mike Petrie (Petrie Plumbing) 419-382-5380 Runner up: Anthony Wayne Sewer & Drain

Best Community Role Model

Chrys Peterson When she recently announced her retirement from WTOL after twenty years as a news anchor, Toledo collectively shed a tear. In her tenure, Peterson has acted as our community conscience. “I had a wonderful role model in my mother and other people who live by the golden rule. I try to treat others with respect and leave the world a better place than where I found it,” Peterson said.

TV Titans Best Local Media, Journalist Media Journalist

Taylor Dungjen taylordungjen.com

Runner up: Mary Helen Darah

Sportscaster

Dan Cummings (WTOL Ch. 11) toledonewsnow.com

Runner up: Dave Holmes (WTVG Ch. 13)

Weathercaster

Jay Berschback (WTVG Ch. 13) 13abc.com

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Anchor Duo

Diane Larson & Lee Conklin 13abc.com

Runner up: Chrys Peterson & Jerry Anderson

Local TV Station

Best Local Facebook Page Smash Toledo

WTVG Ch. 13 13abc.com

Runner up: WTOL Ch. 11

Radio Station

92.5 KIss FM 925kissfm.com

Runner up: 99.9 K100 FM

Morning Show

Morning Rush with Kiss FM 925kissfm.com

Runner up: Bob & Tom WIOT

Local Facebook Page

Smash Toledo

facebook.com/SmashToledo Runner up: Girl in the Glass City, Christine Senack

Local Twitter account Toledo Tweets twitter.com/Toledo_Tweets

Runner up: Patrick #supthickey

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With 8,512 likes, Smash Toledo has a staggering number of loyal Facebook followers. And with good reason—Smash Toledo is the ‘go to’ food blog. The blog’s stamp of approval is as important as the all-mighty Yelp review in boosting local business. Founded by Josh Wagy, Smash Toledo’s website and Facebook page curate the best restaurants and dishes around town for rabid foodies in search of their next culinary adventure. The Facebook page photos can only be described as “food porn.” Continued on p.14

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PRIMO Docs Best Local Healthcare Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Frank Barone frankbaronemd.com

Runner up: Dr. Jeff Kessler

Doctor

Dr. Henry Naddaf toledoclinic.com

Runner up: Dr. Kelly Emch

Dermatologist

Drs. John & Tim Anders andersderm.com

Runner up: Dr. Hope Mitchell

Ear, Nose and Throat

Drs. Oliver Jenkins and Christopher Perry toledoclinicent.com

Runner up: Dr. Allan Rubin

Best Alternative Healthcare Harmony Chiropractic Center Bryan D. Royer, DC Since beginning his career in 2005, Dr. Bryan D. Royer has provided the people of Toledo, Sylvania and the surrounding areas with top notch chiropractic care at Harmony Chiropractic Center. After learning he had been voted Best Alternative Health Care Provider for the second year in a row, Royer said “I am honored to win this award for two consecutive years and I would like to thank my patients, the people of Toledo and the readers of the City Paper for recognizing me.”

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Eye Doctor

Dr. Dino Costa toledoeyemd.com

Runner up: Dr. Stephen Reed

Alternative Health Care

Dr. Bryan Royer (Harmony Chiropractic) harmonychirocenter.com

Runner up: Serenity Health and Wellness Center

Dentist

Dr. Jon Frankel

Vet

Runner up: Dr. Nadeem Khan

sylvaniavet.com

jonfrankeldentistry.com

Dr. Bob Esplin (Sylvania Vet) Runner up: Dr. Bart Soeder (Heatherdowns Vet)

Orthodontist

Drs. Simon, Haerian and Ludwig Orthodontics perfectbraces.com Runner up: Dr. Kay

Chiropractor

Andrew Wright (ABA Family Chiropractic) abachiropractic.com

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Runner up: Dr. Brian Royer

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BIG GURUS BUSINESSES, organization & Schools High School

Bank

Huntington

huntington.com Runner up: Fifth Third

Whitmer High School

Design Firm

Runner up: Central Catholic

ulrichpinciotti.com

washloc.k12.oh.us

College

University of Toledo utoledo.edu

Runner up: BGSU

Suburban Downtown

Perrysburg

Runner up: Sylvania

Festival

Ulrich Pinciotti Design Runner up: Madhouse

Landscaper

Omni-Site Ohio

facebook.com/pages/Omni-Site-Ohio/ Runner up: Black Diamond Lawn & Garden

Dry Cleaner

Lasalle Cleaners lasallecleaners.com

Runner up: Twin Oaks Cleaners

German American Festival

Place to Adopt a Pet

Runner up: Old West End Festival

toledoareahumanesociety.org

germanamericanfestival.net

Institution to Show Off

Toledo Area Humane Society Runner up: Planned Pethood

Toledo Museum of Art

Local Grocery

Runner up: Toledo Zoo

waltchurchillsmarket.com

toledomuseum.org

Thing Toledo Needs

More Downtown Development Runner up: Trader Joes

Charity

Cherry Street Mission cherrystreetmission.org

Runner up: Toledo Humane Society

Walt Churchillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market Runner up: Sautter's Markets

Ethnic Grocery

Sofo Foods

shopsofos.com Runner up: San Marco's

Natural Food Store

Health Foods by Claudia healthfoodsbyclaudia.com

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Hotel or Motel

Hilton Garden Inn (Levis Commons) hiltongardeninn.com

Runner up: Holiday Inn French Quarter

Wedding Venue

Toledo Art Museum toledomuseum.org

Runner up: Toledo Club

Event Planner

Bee for the Day beefortheday.com

Runner up: Elite Events

Florist

Bartz Vivano

bartzviviano.com

FAR OUT FASHION Best Local RETAIL Best New Store

Gabe's

mygabes.com Runner up: Art Van

Locally owned Women's Boutique

Lady C Distinctive Ladies Fashion ladycshop.com

Runner up: Sophie's Sister/Sophia Lustig

Locally owned Men's Boutique

Neil's Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shop neilsmensshop.com

Runner up: V Couture

Runner up: Hafner Florist

Caterer

Michael's Cafe & Gourmet Catering michaelsoftoledo.com

Resale Shop

Clothes Mentor clothesmentor.com

Runner up: Plato's Closet

Runner up: Premier Catering

Limo Service

Childers Limousine Service

Thrift Shop

Goodwill

goodwillnwohio.com

Runner up: Birmingham Limousine Service

Runner up: Salvation Army

Romantic Getaway

Tailor

Belamere Suites belameresuites.com

Runner up: Maumee Bay State Park Lodge

Phyllis Sheets (My Shop on Rugby Drive) myshoponrugbydrive.com Runner up: Ali Awada

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Jewelry Store

Furniture Store

haroldjaffe.com

artvan.com

Harold Jaffe Jewelers

Art Van

Runner up: David Fairclough

Runner up: Banner Mattress & Furniture Co.

Eye Wear

Paint Store

Optical Arts

opticalartsinc.com

Runner up: Van Optical

Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Color Concepts benjaminmoore.com

Runner up: The Andersons

Greenest Business

Liquor Store

phoenixearthfoodco-op.com

josephsbeveragecenter.com

Runner up: Sweet Cheeks

Runner up: Pauken Wine & Liquor

Greenhouse

Smoke Shop

hoensgreenhouse.com

thecigaraffair.com

Runner up: Whiteford Greenhouse

Runner up: Loonar Station

Mall

Photographer

shoppingfranklinparkmall.com

momentsbyjem.com

Runner up: Shops at Fallen Timbers

Runner up: Man Overboard Images

Spiritual Shop

Psychic / Astrologer

Phoenix Earth Food Cooperative

Hoen's Garden Center & Landscaping

Franklin Park Mall

Reger's Church Supplies & Religious Gifts regers.com

Runner up: Angela's Angels

Home boutique

Paula Brown Shop paulabrownshop.com

Runner up: Lily's at Levis

Antique Store

Leffler's Antiques lefflersantiques.com

Runner up: Maumee Antique Mall

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Joseph's Beverage Center

The Cigar Affair

Jem Photography

Janet Amid

janetamid.com Runner up: Kimmie Rose

Pet Grooming

Karnik Pet Lodging and Dog Daycare karnik.us

Runner up: Sylvania Vet

Place to Buy a Car

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TUBULAR TRANSPORTATIOn Best Local TRANSPORT Best Airport Toledo Express Airport It’s not a behemoth, it’s an underdog and it’s ours. Parking is a breeze and there’s not the hour long trip before your trip. With incredible deals to Florida, California, Chicago and New York, it’s easy to navigate from car to plane and you won’t be waiting in security forever.

Airport

Toledo Express Airport toledoexpress.com

Runner up: Detroit Metro Airport

Carwash & Detailer

Hair Stylist

russautowash.com

pyuresalonandspa.com

Russ’ Auto Wash

Amy Colvin (Pyure)

Runner up: Expresso Car Wash

Runner up: Maryann Johnson (Willow Creek Salon)

Auto mechanic

Women’s Salon

Tireman

thetireman.com Runner up: Majestic Auto

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Pyure Salon and Spa pyuresalonandspa.com

Runner up: Reve Salon and Spa

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Aesthetician

Angie Scott (Changing Faces) Runner up: Katie Pelz

Men’s barbershop

Rooster’s Men’s Grooming Center

Best Day Spa Reve Salon and Spa

roostersmgc.com Runner up: Lady Jane’s

Day Spa

Reve Salon and Spa revesalonandspa.com Runner up: Pyure

Wellness Center

Serenity Health & Wellness serenityspamaumee.com

Runner up: Wildwood Promedica

Nail Salon

Pyure

pyuresalonandspa.com Runner up: Jonathon Khoi Nail Spa

Yoga Studio

Tonic

tonicmaumee.com Runner up: Bikram Yoga Toledo

Dance Studio

Paulette’s Studio of Dance dancetoledo.com/

Runner up: Inspire Dance Company

Massage Therapist

Joanie Donavan (Ultimate Mind Body)

Reve Salon and Spa stands out among other local salons, both literally with its size and, as well, due to its full line of innovative services. The five-story building is home to 20 cutting stations, a central color bar, eight pedicure spas and six nail booths as well as a retail boutique and cappuccino bar. Owner Carmen Gauer-Wigmans’ uses her extensive experience and travel to make sure Reve’s clients receive world-class treatment without having to leave the Toledo area.

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Runner up: Meghan Alexander (Simply Massage)

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Personal Trainer

Athletic Club

renegadefitnessbootcamp.com

promedica.org/wildwoodathleticclub

Chris & Jen (Renegade Fitness) Runner up: Nick Beakas Personal Training

HANG TEN Hot spots Best Local PUBS Best New Bar

Social Gastropub socialgastropub.com

Runner up: 5th Street Pub

Irish pub

Blarney Irish Pub

theblarneyirishpub.com Runner up: Claddagh Irish Pub

Wildwood Athetic Club Runner up: Planet Fitness

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Best Bar to Network in

Bar145°

bar145toledo.com Runner up: The Attic

Best Girls Night Out Bar

Bar145°

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Sports Bar

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College Bar

Jake’s Saloon (419) 725-1234

Runner up: Chasers

Gay Bar

Bretz Nightclub

facebook.com/bretz.bar Runner up: RHouse

Trivia Night

Strip Club

Platinum Showgirls platinumshowgirls.com

Runner up: Hush Showgirls

Best bar that makes you Feel like you’re not in toledo

Hollywood Casino

hollywoodcasinotoledo.com Runner up: Barr’s Public House

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar buffalowildwings.com

Runner up: Ralphie’s Sports Eatery

Country Bar

Sneaky Petes’s Saloon

facebook.com/pages/Sneaky-Petes-Saloon Runner up: Uncontested

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Best Girls Night Out Bar Bar145° Since opening in 2012, Bar 145 has cemented itself as one of Toledo’s hottest spots for young professionals to enjoy gourmet burgers, craft beers and high-end cocktails. The gastropub is packed pretty much every night of the week, making it the perfect locale for a girls night out. Bar145 also caters to fans of live music–local bands grace their indoor stage every weekend night and their patio is packed to the gills in the summer. Whether you just want a few glasses of wine or to rip shots until closing time, Bar145 has you covered–cheers! Continued on p.28

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rippin riffs Best Local music

High School Band

Whitmer

washloc.k12.oh.us/whitmer Runner up: Anthony Wayne Generals

Best Band

Open Mic Night

eightfifteens.com

bierstubetoledo.com

The Eight Fifteens

Bier Stube

Runner up: The Rivets

Runner up: The Bronze Boar

Live Music Bar

Best Blues & Jazz

villageidiotmaumee.com

reverbnation.com/chrisshutters

The Village Idiot

Chris Shutters

Runner up: Bar145

Runner up: Jeff Williams

New Act

Hip Hop

thebradberries.com

rainewilder.com

The Bradberries

Raine Wilder

Runner up: Own It

Runner up: B. Wills

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Best Band The Eight Fifteens Named after the time that they usually take the stage, local rockers The Eight Fifteens are one of the few bands on Toledo’s bar circuit that frequently plays original material—the Toledo-born quartet (two guitars, bass and drums) released their debut album “Lost Transmission” in January 2012. Their sound combines high-energy modern rock instrumentation with a lighter, almost Beatles-esque sense of melody. They play close to 100 shows in the Toledo area each year, leaving you with no excuse for not checking out Toledo’s most talented band as voted by City Paper readers. Continued on p.32

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Singer

Music Teacher

jeffstewartmusic.com

freewebs.com/donandrachelcoats/aboutdon.htm

Jeff Stewart

Runner up: Chris Shutters

Jason Kelley (Book That DJ) bookthatdj.com

Runner up: DJ Javia (Javia Rios)

Recording Studio

Little Elephant Recording Studio littleelephantlive.com

Runner up: Firefly Studios

Local Music Store

Durdelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

durdels.com Runner up: Rettig Music

Don Coats

Runner up: Justin Roaders & Ray Novak (tie)

Art titans Best Local Art Supporter of Local Arts

The Arts Commission theartscommission.org

Runner up: Toledo School for the Arts

Independent Gallery

Hudson Gallery hudsongallery.net

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Local Art Event

Crosby Festival of Arts toledogarden.org

Best Gallery Hudson Gallery

Runner up: Art Walks

Art Photographer

Seth Foley

sethfoley.photoshelter.com Runner up: Tina Gionis

Tattoo Artist

Sailor (Rob) Woody iatattoo.com

Runner up: Steven “Fish” Warner

2d Artist

Skott Horn

Runner up: Jerry Gray

3d Artist - Richard Reed Runner up: Tom Lingeman

Literary Artist -

Kayla Williams, Lorraine Cipriano Runner up: Michael Koykenski,

Local Theater Group

The Toledo Repertoire Theatre toledorep.org

Runner up: Children’s Theater Workshop

Live Theater venue

The Valentine Theater valentinetheatre.com

Runner up: The Toledo Repertoire Theatre

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Place To Buy Local Art

Bowling Alley -

Runner up: Hudson Gallery

timbersbowling.com

American Gallery

Timbers Bowling Lanes Runner up: Southwyck Bowling Lanes

Gallery for Art

The Toledo Museum of Art

Martial Arts Studio

Runner up: Hudson Gallery

kempomania.com

toledomuseum.org

Kempo Martial Arts Center

Mavricks Best athletes

Runner up: All American Karate

Local High School Coach

wersellsbikeandskishop.com

Jerry Bell (Whitmer)

Runner up: Greg Dempsey (Central Catholic)

Bike Shop

Wersell’s Bike and Ski Shop Runner up: Reggie’s Bike Shop

Ballet

High School Team

Toledo Ballet

washloc.k12.oh.us/whitmer

Runner up: Cassandra’s Ballet School

Whitmer Panthers

toledoballet.net

Runner up: Central Catholic Fighting Irish

Best Martial Arts Studio Kempo Martial Arts For over 30 years, Kempo Martial Arts has been developing youths and adults into well rounded, healthy individuals both physically and emotionally. The instructors use martial arts based self-defense and conditioning programs as well as the latest exercise science and training technologies to help students reach their fullest potential. Sensei Tom Nehring and his fellow instructors train students from all over Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan to be powerhouses of discipline, confidence and overall fitness.

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tastings

Saturday, 3.1

Tea Tasting Elaine’s Tea Shoppe

Taste prime black teas side-by-side for an eye opening experience. Registration required. Green tea tasting on March 8. 2-4pm. $10. 3115 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-885-1515. wildorchidteas.com

Wine Tasting: Fairy Tales, Fables & Flowers The Toledo Zoo: Nairobi Pavilion

Enjoy delicious food, cooking demonstrations, live music and of course, fantastic wine. 21+. Tickets must be purchases in advance. Reservations required. 7-9pm. A cocktail tasting, entitled Once Upon a Vine, will be held on Friday, February 28. $40, members/$45, nonmembers. 2700 Broadway. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org

ONGOING TASTINGS Wednesdays

Wine Wednesdays Anderson’s Sylvania Market

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

Thursdays

Wine Tasting The Anderson’s Toledo & Maumee

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

Wine & Cheese Tasting Treo Restaurant

Sample superb wines paired with cheeses from around the world. 6pm. $15. 5703 Main St., Sylvania. 419-882-2266. treosylvania.com

Saturdays

Taste New Beer Anderson’s Sylvania Market

Be informed on the world of beer with a fantastic beer sampling, cheese pairing and discussion. 2-4pm. Price varies. 7638 W. Sylvania Ave., Sylvania.

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Lovely Valentine Sweetness 577 Foundation

Learn how to make easy and versatile confections with a variety of options using sweetened ricotta, walnuts other fillings. Registration required. 1-4pm. $20. 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-872-0305. 577foundation.org

The Great Gatsby: Roaring 20s Soiree Degage Jazz Cafe

Enjoy a 20s-era cocktail menu with perfectly paired snacks. Roaring 20s attire is encouraged. 7pm. $85 per person/ $160 per couple. 301 River Rd., Maumee. 419-794-8456. historiccommercialbuilding.com

Once Upon A Vine The Toledo Zoo

Escape the cold for a magical night that will feature vignettes themed from popular fairy tales. See note on pg. 39. Reservations required. 6:30pm. $250. 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org

8th Annual Glass City Beer Fest Lucas County Recreation Center

More than 40 breweries will show off their most famous brews. See more on pg. 35. 7-11pm. $25-$35. 2901 Key St., Maumee. 419-724-BREW. glasscitybeerfest.com

Saturday, 3.1

Glass City Wine Fest Seagate Convention Center

Featuring vino and food from area restaurants. See more on pg. 35. Noon-9pm. $25-$40. 401 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300. glasscitywinefestival.com

Gluten-Free Eating The Anderson's Sylvania Market

Collective consciousness Local chefs come together for a cause Photos by Christine Senack

by Laura Kretz

This seminal and food tour will teach you everything you need to know about gluten-free cuisine. Registration required. 9:30-11am. 7638 W. Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. 419-517-7707. andersonsstore.com

Tuesday, 3.4

Cooking Class The Anderson's Sylvania Market

Guest Executive Chef Onnie Reed of Mancy's Bluewater Grille will demonstrate some of the restaurants most popular dishes. Registration required. 6-8pm. 7638 W. Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. 419-517-7707. andersonsstore.com

Wednesday, 3.5

Soup! Pam's Corner

This hands-on class will include four different soups, including lobster bisque. 6-8pm. $35. 116 10th St. 419-243-2081. pamstoledo.com

The Chef’s Collective lined up at Registry Bistro before preparing a multi-course mystery meal.

Friday, 3.7

Middle Eastern Cooking Class 577 Foundation

Learn how make delicious Middle Eastern cuisine, complete with fresh spices and fantastic recipes. Registration required. 1-4pm $20. 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-872-0305. 577foundation.org

Pierogi Dinner The P.R.C.U.A. Hall

Enjoy the cuisine of Poland with a fantastic pierogi dinner. 4-8pm. 5255 N. Detroit Ave. 419-531-8658.

Fish Fry Fridays Majestic Oak Winery

Taste delicious fried fish with live music at 6pm. Fridays through April 11. 5:30pm. 13554 Mohler Rd., Grand Rapids. 419-875-6474. majesticoakwinery.com

Saturday, 3.8

Baking Breads The Anderson's Sylvania Market

Learn how to make a variety of oven fresh bread with baking expert Mary Blaisdell. Registration required. Also on March 9 & 10. 9-11am. 7638 W. Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. 419-517-7707. andersonsstore.com

Sunday, 3.9

Notch Up Your Garden 577 Foundation

This class will provide you with information and techniques to grow produce. Registration required. 2-4pm. $20.

Cooking Class with Chef Alan Evans Street Station

Chef Alan will show how to create delicious dishes with seasonal ingredients. Reservations required. Also on March 23. 5-8pm. $55. 110 S. Evans St., Tecumseh. 517-424-5555. evansstreetstation.com

Monday, 3.10

Adult Cooking Class Treo Restaurant

Create flavorful dishes straight from Thailand. Reservations required. 6:30-9pm. $25. 5703 Main St., Sylvania. 419-882-2266. treosylvania.com

Tuesday, 3.11

How To Cook on a Budget The Anderson's Sylvania Market

Join Chef Saundra Irvine as she leads a class on how to cook on a budget. Registration required. Also on March 12. 6-8pm. 7638 W. Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. 419-517-7707. andersonsstore.com

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On their night off, eleven Toledo chefs cook delicious food for friends and guests. They raise some funds for charity, but mainly enjoy the camaraderie of cooking together. The Chefs Collective is a group of area chefs who host bi-monthly dinners. One member of the group hosts the dinner at their restaurant and determines the theme for the meal. Each chef is then assigned responsibility for a small course and then the entire group assists in assembling the meal. “It’s so much fun working with your peers rather than having to be in charge,” said Chef Rob Campbell, founder of Chefs Collective. “Everybody is so selfless and jumps in. You don’t even have to ask someone to help you because they’re already helping you before you even ask.” However, attendees do not know the menu ahead of time. “You don’t know what’s going to happen when you show up,” said Chef Mike Rosendaul, executive chef at The Toledo Club and participant in the collective. “We give you an idea behind it but you won’t know what you are having until it’s on the table in front of you.” Courses from November’s Thanksgiving themed gathering included stroganoff mushroom salad, cranberry and turkey consomme with pumpkin ravioli, oyster stuffing with bacon and hubbard squash, as well as pumpkin cream brûlée. The idea for the collective came to Chef Campbell after watching an Anthony Bourdain show. In an episode, Bourdain joined ten chefs who closed a restaurant for the day in Spain and cooked for one another. That show inspired Campbell to take the concept a step further to create

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multiple courses. He began talking with other Toledo chefs about two years ago, asking if they would be interested in teaming up for wine dinners. Last summer the notion evolved into full course meals. So far, there have been three dinners: the first one was a beer theme at Revolution Grille, and the second was at Registry Bistro, featuring wine from Bonny Doon Vineyard. The third dinner was held in January at The Gathering in Findlay, with the theme of “Mead & Smoke.” “The basic concept is to first hang out together and have fun, and then make some great food,” said Chef Rosendaul. The camaraderie between the chefs is apparent with these dinners, as they share ideas on cooking techniques and styles, as well as exchanging information concerning purveyors and ingredients. Tickets are already sold out for the next dinner, to be held at the beautiful and historic Toledo Club on Sunday, March 16. The chefs will be preparing their course to go along with their assigned wine and cheese, the theme for the evening. The Chefs Collective’s future is undetermined. And that’s just what Chef Campbell prefers. “We’re trying to stay away from rules. We’re kind of letting it happen and letting it evolve on its own. We don’t really know where it’s going to go. I think everyone’s pretty much open to letting it kind of work itself out.” To find out more about the Chefs Collective, check out their upcoming dinners, photos and videos on their Facebook page at facebook.com/ chefscollectivetoledo.

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Flavors in full bloom

In the spirit of Spring, the Toledo Zoo's Nairobi Pavilion will bloom with floral displays as part of their Spring Alive: Fairytales, Fables & Flowers weekend. The Zoo's Executive Chef Sam Misiura will demonstrate how to create a billionaire’s bacon wrapped pork tenderloin with jalapeno honey glaze. Wander the gardens and enjoy an after-hours wine tasting. 21+. Reservations required. For a full list of weekend activities, visit the Toledo Zoo's website. Saturday, March 1. 7-9pm. Zoo members, $40/non-members, $45. Toledo Zoo: Nairobi Pavilion, 2700 Broadway St. 419-385-6001. toledozoo.org

Taste, sip, indulge

Beer lovers will enjoy the 8th Annual Glass City Beer Festival. More than 40 breweries gather to show off popular blends, with over 175 beers to choose from. Special VIP tastings from 6-7pm which include six more taste tickets than the 12-taste general admission. Along with the brew samples, grab a bite to eat from a local food vendor on site. Tickets available at all Andersons stores. Friday, February 28. 7-11pm. $25-$35. Lucas County Recreation Center, 2901 Key St., Maumee. 419-724-BREW. glasscitybeerfest.com —MLR

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Audrey's darkest hour

Audrey Hepburn's status as a beloved film star continues today—how many sorority house walls are still adorned with posters of her? Hepburn’s most riveting film might be Wait Until Dark, the suspense-thriller that netted her a Best Actress nomination. In the film, Audrey plays a blind woman who is accosted by a criminal troupe led by a murderous Alan Arkin. Things go from nail-biting to terrifying quickly, but the most shocking thing about the film is Audrey's sweet-buttough character. Seeing her turn the tables on her oppressors is most satisfying. Friday, February 28, 7:30pm. $5. The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-3490. valentinetheatre.com

Making a killing

Re-think Ernest Hemingway and the movies. A short story by the literary titan inspired The Killers, a hard-boiled 1946 noir as two ruthless hitmen roll into a small American town to kill “Swede,” a mysterious man played by Burt Lancaster. Through a series of flashbacks, and after a detective investigation, the film teases out exactly who “Swede” is, why men want him dead and—most importantly—where they hid the loot. Known for its stark photography and excellent acting, the film was selected as a historical treasure by the Library of Congress in 2008. The trip to Bowling Green is well worth the time to see why it is a treasured classic. Tuesday, March 4, 7:30pm. Gish Film Theater in Hanna Hall, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green. 419-372-2531. bgsu.edu Free —JS

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"Europe A-Z" Video Travelogue

Expert excursionist Judy Pfaffenberger will present a video travelogue across Europe. Beginning in the Azores of Portugal, then on to northern Spain, France and picturesque Zeebrugge on the coast of Belgium. 2pm. Way Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-874-3135. waylibrary.info Free

saturday 1

Sacred Steel Movie Premiere

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screen, featuring some of the greatest African American Steel Guitar players of the Sacred Steel Tradition. Christian Comedian Shakeeta “Sugar Foot” Brown will open prior to the film presentation. Meet & greet some of the musicians as they autograph tapes at the merchandise table. 4pm. $5. Maumee Indoor Theater, 601 Conant St., Maumee. 419-243-0564. sacredstrings.com

monday 3

Frida

Frida chronicles the life of Frida Kahlo from her complex and enduring relationship with her mentor and husband to her illicit and controversial affair with Leon Trotsky, Frida Kahlo lived a bold and uncompromising life as a political, artistic and sexual revolutionary. 8:30pm. Haigh Auditorium in the Center for the Visual Arts, Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. launchpadcooperative.com Free

saturday 8

Titanic

James Cameron's Academy Awardwinning Titanic is a love story for the ages—set on the historic sinking ship, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Scientists will have Titanic-related activities in the lobby for 30 minutes before the show starts. Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 6:30pm. $5 per person. 419-242-2787. valentinetheatre.com

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Lindsey Denhem, Derrick Jordan, Katie Zarecki, Ryan Christopher Zarecki and Jason Leupold star in this light-hearted spin on affairs and love

Infidelity in two acts

Bad romance abounds in The Thing About Men by Michael Pierce Toledo’s historic Valentine Theatre has hosted many inspiring productions. Coming Friday, February 28 through Sunday, March 16, the 85-seat Studio-A theatre will be home to production of Joe Dipietro’s vivacious 2003 musical comedy The Thing About Men. “It is a very engaging musical concerning the inner workings of marriage and relationships,” says director James Norman. The Toledo production’s cast of five includes Derrick Jordan, Katie Zarecki, Ryan Christopher Zarecki, Jason Leupold and Lindsey Denham. The musical is based on the 1985 German screenplay “Men” by Doris Dorrie, with music by Jimmy Roberts. The story's two acts take place during the summer months in an unspecified American city. Tom Ambrose (played by Derrick Jordan) is a top-level advertising executive who is having an affair with his co-worker Jessica (Lindsey Denham). Tom’s wife, Lucy Ambrose (Katie Zarecki), is also committing infidelity – she is sleeping with a long-haired bohemian painter named Sebastian (Ryan Christopher Zarecki). In Act One, Lucy confesses her infidelity to Tom. Out of desperation, Tom decides to spy on Sebastian. He winds up living with Sebastian after responding to his post for a roommate. Tom introduces himself to Sebastian with a fake name—Milo—and agrees to pay the full rent. This is an offer Sebastian can’t refuse. The two begin living together and discover that they have much in common; a friendship ensues. In Act Two, Tom continues to remain incognito, managing a tough balanc-

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ing act, as Lucy remains unaware that Tom and Sebastian have befriended one another. Meanwhile, Sebastian doesn’t know that his roommate is his lover’s husband. Low on cash, Sebastian decides it’s time to get a corporate job. Tom helps him put together a solid resume for a graphic artist position. As luck would have it, Sebastian winds up landing an interview at Tom’s advertising company. This is where the truth comes out, as Tom’s identity is revealed. Lucy discovers the great lengths Tom has endured in order to win her back; she is so touched that she agrees to give their marriage another try. Tom and Sebastian remain friends. The musical represents a light-hearted and whimsical observation of the common perceptions of how men and women act when they are weaving in and out of relationships and love affairs. Those who enjoy this type of romantic comedy will certainly get a laugh out of this production. Norman is excited to present this piece: “It is very funny with great music. This is a very talented cast and I can't wait to share them with Toledo audiences.” Keep in mind, this is a show for mature audiences. Opens on Friday, February 28, and runs through Sunday, March 16. Performances will take place on weekends only: Fridays and Saturdays beginning at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. The Studio-A theatre at the Valentine is accessed from the Adams Street entrance. $20. The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-3490. valentinetheatre.com

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Who wants to be an American Idiot?

In 2006, Green Day’s American Idiot, an epic concept album in the vein of The Who's Tommy, lit up the charts and reinvigorated pop-punk music. The album was so successful that it spawned this Broadway production, now on tour and coming to the Stranahan. American Idiot follows the musical odyssey of three disaffected suburban youth whose lives are torn between apathy, passion and, of course, rock and roll. The Tony Award-winning play features an onstage band and all the music from the American Idiot album, as well as a few surprise cuts. Sunday, March 2, 3pm, 7:30pm. $28-68. Stranahan Theater. 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-381-8851. stranahantheater.org

Truth hurts

The Village Players are getting classic on us. Their next production, The Liar is a seventeenth-century farce by French playwright Pierre Corneille. Its premise, however, still sounds hilarious in modernity: what happens when a pathological liar meets the woman of his dreams? Cases of mistaken identity, secret engagements and even a faked pregnancy will keep the audience guessing when the next ridiculous fib will come. Friday, March 7, 8pm. Runs Thursdays through Saturday until March 22. $16. The Village Players, 2740 Upton Ave. 419-472-6817. thevillageplayers.org—JS

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Stealing Home Family-friendly comedy

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We Did It For You Members of the

American Association of University Women will be performing We Did It For You, a production written by Dr. Thea Iberall about women gaining rights, and the women who were there first hand to witness it. 1pm. $15. Notre Dame Academy Auditorium, 3535 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-787-8258. aauw.org

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Sweet Charity Sweet Charity is

a tender, poignant and funny look at the adventures of the “lady of the evening” who always gives her heart, and her earnings, to the wrong man. The show features a script by Neil Simon, and choreography by Bob Fosse. 7pm. $46-$66. Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-3490. valentinetheatre.com

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Critical acclaim

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Stealing Home, by Pat Cook, finds the funny in a funeral home. All proceeds will help three local food pantries with 15% of monetary donations being saved for a diga-well in Africa fund. There are no advance ticket sales. Runs through Sunday, March 2. 7:30pm Friday and Saturday, 1:30pm Sunday. Price of admission is a non-perishable food item. Waterville United Methodist Church, 102 N. Fifth St., Waterville. 419-254-2787. watervilleumc.org

Zadie Smith has written four novels, and every one of them can touch you. Ten years ago, Granta Magazine (a literary review) called her one of their 20 young authors to watch. In 2006, Time magazine called her British immigrant-drama, White Teeth, one of the 100 best novels of the 20th century (well, from 1905 to 2005, but who's counting, really?). The ToledoLucas County Library is bringing Smith, a towering literary figure, to the Stranahan. Wednesday, March 5, 7pm. $10. Stranahan Theater. 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org—JS

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Blowing down the house

Tagliapietra has been moulding glass into beauty for 70 years. more on creating as an independent studio artist. Expanding his technical resources by combining modern experimentation with centuries-old Italian techniques, Tagliapietra made artistic decisions in front of the furnace seeking "spontaneous perfection" as part of the process. During his 70-year career, the Italian master glass blower has created magnificent works, raising the international standards of glass craftsmanship and gaining world wide admiration from artists and collectors alike.

Dale Chihuly called him “perhaps the worlds greatest living glassblower." That's some serious respect coming from the “rock star” of glass. Lino Tagliapietra, who will visit the TMA Glass Pavilion in March, is an internationally recognized premier artist. Born in Murano, Italy, where he exhibited prodigal talent at an early age, Tagliapietra began an apprenticeship with glass master, Archimede Serguso at the age of twelve. A dozen years later he earned the prestigious title of maestro spending the next twenty five years perfecting his craft with the best Italian Muranese glass companies. His influence on the art glass studio movement in the United States began with his collaboration with Chihuly, who visited Murano in 1968, when they began to share technique secrets. In 1979, Tagliapietra was invited to teach at the renowned Pilchuck Glass School in Washington State. Working with unfamiliar tools and speaking no English, Tagliapietra created unique pieces of glass using techniques that had rarely, if ever, been seen in the United States. He imparted that traditionally guarded trade knowledge of Italian glassmaking to American artists.

Experiments and innovation

In the 80s, Tagliapietra began to concentrate less on teaching and designing for glass manufacturers and

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Hot glass demos by Maestro Lino Tagliapietra by Jan M. Thomas

The dialogue continues

As part of the Guest artist Pavilion Project(GAPP), the Toledo Museum of Art is offering the rare opportunity to view Maestro Tagliapietra at work in the Glass Pavilion Hot Shop. GAPP, was specifically designed to encourage visiting artists to be inspired by the TMA's collection and promote dialogue within the glass and art communities. Glass artists and those who appreciate great works should not miss this event. Ticketed public demonstrations will be held from Wednesday, March 26 through Friday, March 28 for $30 per session, mornings, 9am-noon and afternoon sessions 1-4pm each day. These sessions promise to be a sellout, call 419-255-8000 ext. 7448 during Museum hours to purchase tickets. Toledo Museum of Art's Glass Pavilion, 2445 Monroe St. toledomuseum.com

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HAIR-do

Hair. We all have it; we obsess about it, cut, shave, color and style it. LeSo Gallery’s Brad Scherzer curator of the exhibition HAIR, has challenged artists to use the fruits of our follicles as the subject for art. The 40-plus works of art on display, featuring a diverse collection of artists from throughout the US, include printmaking, paintings, drawings, sculptures, video, photography, cut paper and collage. The artists express their relationship with hair as a subject, medium or substrate. The opening on Friday, March 7 from 7-9pm will also feature live models exhibiting the hair creations of several local stylists and artists. Participate in the An auburn-powered piece closing reception/artist talk on Friday, March 21 from 7-9pm. Fol- from Leso’s HAIR exhibition lowing the opening, gallery hours will be Saturdays and Sundays 12-4pm. Parking is available along Starr Ave. and across the street at the Toledo Sports Center. LeSo Gallery,1527 Starr Ave. LeSoGallery.com

Black + White = big fun

Save the date for the best art party of the year. The Arts Commission of Greater Toledo’s annual The Mix fundraiser with the theme Black + White, is happening at the Park Level of One Seagate on Saturday, March 15, 7:30pm-1am and promises to be a blast. Enjoy eclectic entertainment by Petr Karchenko, Charlie Baran y Grupo Gringo and groove to Toledo's best DJ's. Wonder at the visual surprises from Trevor Stone, partake in scrumptious grazing from outstanding local eateries with libations from the cash bar and join in on fun raffle prizes and opportunities to own cool art from the silent auction. Proceeds from The Mix: Black + White will benefit the Arts Commission's programs including Young Artists at Work (YAAW), Art Walks and Gallery Loops, Artomatic 419 and the Parkwood Gallery. Purchase tickets online: $75 General Admission, $125 VIP. The Mix: Black + White, One Seagate, 550 N. Summit St. 419-254-2787. theartscommission.org–JMT

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Beginning Watercolor Painting On Thursdays

beginning Feb 27-April 3, painting sessions taught by Harry Daugherty at the Whitehouse Village Hall will include a short lecture, demo and handout. Advance registration is required. 6:30-8:30 pm. $15 per class or $90 for all. Whitehouse Village Hall, 6925 Providence St. 419-877-5383. whitehouseoh.gov

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Not Manet's Type Presented by Kelsey Winiarski; Not Manet's Type covers topics such as beauty ideologies through Modern Art. 1pm.The Women's Center at BGSU, 107 Hannah Hall, Bowling Green. bgsu.edu/offices/women/index.html Free It's Friday! Enjoy various events for adults and

families, including free tours, activities, live music, glassblowing demonstrations, wine tastings and more. See visiting artist, Dani Herrara, 6-7pm. Check online for complete schedule. 10am-9pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-2558000. toledomuseum.org Free

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Painting with Encaustics This class is a follow

up / advanced methods class for those who have taken the Painting with Encaustics Workshop, or for those who have previous experience working with encaustic paint. All materials provided. Please register online. 1-4pm. $55, ages 15 and up. Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

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stylistic hair creations of several local stylists and artists. Closing reception/artist talk: Friday March 21 (see Art Note), 7-9pm LeSo Gallery, 1527 Starr Ave. 12-4pm. lesogallery.com Free

Ology Extended: Opening reception The second in a series of member artist shows. Ology Extended features new work by artists Julia LaBay and Hannah Lehmann. On display through Saturday, April 19, their work explores the use of natural history imagery and themes as a means of self-reflection and exploring themes involving labor, consumption and human emotion. 7-9pm. Launch Pad Cooperative, 911 Jefferson Ave. launchpadcooperative.com Free It's Friday! Open until 9pm, the TMA offers a day

of art, live music, demos, talks and other art-related events for adults and families. The band, Extra Stout will perform from 6:30-8:30pm. Go online for complete schedule of events. 10am-9pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

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Painting Classes with a Twist Explore your creative side with painting parties held every Saturday. Go online to register and to see the painting for the evening. 7-10pm, $35. Uncork the Artist, 5228 Monroe St. 419-283-2487. uncorktheartist.com

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March Creative Workshop: "Writing off the Page In this writing workshop, the class will

be working to incorporate creative written work into original 2-D or 3-D works of art. All levels of experience welcome. Please register online. 2-4:30pm. $12/$10 with a friend, ages 13 and up. Art Supply Depo, 29 S .St. Clair. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

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Life in the Mafia

DJ Paul of Three 6 Mafia holds his head up by Joseph Schafer

DJ Paul (center) will lead hip-hop heathens Da Mafia 6ix to Toledo Here's a brief recap of DJ Paul's accomplishments: as part of hip-hop crew Three 6 Mafia, the emcee and producer has recorded two Platinum-selling records as well as won an Oscar for Best Original Song. In November he released a mixtape as Da Mafia 6ix, featuring every member of Three 6 Mafia except his partner in rhyme Juicy J, who has embarked on a successful solo career. Shortly after the mixtape release, Lord Infamous, Paul’s older brother and fellow Three 6 member, passed away. Paul is still dealing with the loss, but is taking Da Mafia 6ix on the road anyway. The group plays Toledo on Thursday, March 6. The City Paper spoke with Paul about his loss, as well as his upcoming tour and new album.

On the tour's Toledo stop

We've got a guitarist and a DJ. […] It's one of the first days of the tour. We call those the 'Virgin Days.' This is Da Mafia 6ix's first tour, and my first tour with a lot of these numbers. We used to do promotional tours that only lasted a month, but this tour is 50 shows in 55 days. I don't get a day off, because I have to fly to South by Southwest (a music festival in Austin). […] The set list is going to be mostly Three 6ix Mafia songs that people want to hear. We have to play “Stay Fly,” “Poppin' My Collar.” We might play “Hard Out Here for a Pimp,” (Paul's Oscar-winning song) but we don't usually.

On which members of Three 6 will come to Toledo

Gangsta Boo is going to be there, so will Crunchy Black, Koopsta Kniccaa, and a special appearance by Lord Infamous. We're bringing his casket out; we're bringing it to every show. I wanted him to be there. I'm that kind of guy—a weird, kinda creepy kind of guy. I had to pay a lot of money to get an extended tour trailer that would fit his casket and all of the merch.

On dealing with his brother's passing

I'm doing good. I kind of expected it, so it didn't hit me so bad. I keep my phone on all night, because I knew one day I would get the call. He escaped death so many times, from getting into car accidents, to

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run-ins with the police, to getting robbed. We used to call him the cat because he had so many lives. He was the nicest guy, and he really didn't care about anything except his kids. He wasn't a very materialistic person. On that night, I finally turned my ringer off, because I was tired of people calling me. So the next day, Twitter and Facebook knew before I did. A couple of tears came down, and then they stopped. People told me it was ok to cry, that I didn't need to be a tough guy, but I was just prepared for it.

On a new Da Mafia 6ix album

It's going to sound like the earlier Three 6 Mafia material, but meaner and crazier. It's going to sound like the old stuff, but turned up. […] We've got vocals in the can. He (Lord Infamous) had vocals in the can, so he'll be on the record. He has three kids, so we need to take care of them. His royalties will go to them. I'm going to put the money in an account and give it to them when they turn eighteen. We're going to bring the album out on June sixth: 6/6. And do you know what the fourteen (2014) represents? We've lost one, and there's four still standing.

On his success

You can bring things into existence by thinking them. When I was a kid, around nine, I used to watch Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous with Robin Leach on an old black and white television. Well, just a few weeks ago I Instagrammed a picture with me, Robin Leach, Criss Angel and Flavor Flav, we were hanging out in Vegas. I would stay up all night watching that show and said 'I want to own a Rolls-Royce and live in Beverly Hills.' Well, in 2004 I bought my first Rolls-Royce, and in 2006 I moved to Bel Air. I think the same thing happened with Tupac and Biggie (Smalls); they both talked about getting killed so much that they talked it into existence. The MAfia 6ix play Toledo on Thursday, March 6, 7pm. $20 advance, $25 door. Mainstreet Bar and Grill, 141 Main St. 419-697-6297. toledomainstreet.com For the new single from The Mafia 6ix, “Go Hard,” visit citypaper.com

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Skillet

Thursday, February 27 / The Huntington Center When it comes to contemporary hard rock on the radio, it seldom comes harder than Skillet. Here's a few reasons you should consider seeing their tour stop at the Huntington Center: the Tennessee-based Christian riff machine, centered on husband and wife duo John and Korey Cooper, has released eight albums and been nominated for two Grammys. Their 2009 album, Awake, debuted at #2 on the billboard chart and went Platinum. Rock and roll isn't a popularity contest, but ‘over one million copies sold’ can't be wrong. Their tour features supporting acts Third Day, We as Human, Jamie Grace, Peter Furler and Morgan Harper Nichols.7pm. $33.9111.75. The Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300. huntingtoncentertoledo.com—JS

Elvis Aaron Presley, Jr. Saturday, March 8 / Meyer Theater

Elvis Aaron Presley, Jr. claims that he is an illegitimate son of “The King” himself—while the DNA tests are inconclusive, the performer’s talent and ability to replicate his “father’s” music is undeniable. On Saturday, March 8, Presley, Jr. will perform a set of Elvis’s signature rock and roll classics at Monroe’s Meyer Theater. Whether or not he is truly the son of Elvis (at least a dozen people have claimed so since his passing), his concerts are a near-perfect recreation of a classic Elvis Presley show. 7:30pm. $22-$32. La-Z-Boy Center, Meyer Theater. 1555 S. Raisinville Rd., Monroe. 734-242-7300. monroeccc.edu/theater—GMK

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Sunday, March 9 / The Village Idiot

wed, Feb 26 JAZZ,BLUES & R&B

Degage Jazz Café: Gene Parker Northview High School: Northview Jazz Festival Oarhouse: Dueling Pianos w/ The New Fashioned

Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Adamz Lounge: Open Mix The Barn Bar: Gene Zenz Deetz BBQ: Slim and Slam Ye Olde Durty Bird: Earl Cookie Village Idiot: Andrew Ellis Cock n’ Bull: Danny Mettler Open Mic

Hollywood Casino: The Homewreckers Oarhouse: Mas Fina Ye Olde Durty Bird: The 815’s Table Forty 4: Suburban Soul Holiday Inn French Quarter: Time Trax Cock n’ Bull: Nine Lives Bar 145: The Bridges The Bronze Boar: ACME

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

ACOUSTIC, FOLK & ETHNIC

Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Barr’s Public House: Kyle White Stella’s: Jason Hudson Doc Watson’s: Tye & Jaime

Degage Jazz Café: Paul Vornhagen

Classical, Spiritual

Peristyle Theater @ Toledo Museum of Art: Classics Series - The Brahms Project

SAT, march 1 Frankie’s: The Patient Zeros The Barn Bar: Haywire Oarhouse: Bush League Hollywood Casino: My 80’s Vice

Ye Olde Durty Bird: New Orleans Party Asylum Thirsty’s Pub: 427 Duncan’s: Zodiac Click Sycamore Grove: Swamp Kings Holiday Inn French Quarter: Time Trax Bronze Boar: Last Born Sons Bar 145: The Bridges Wesley’s: What’s Next Cock n’ Bull: Noisy Neighbors The Blarney: The Pinup Project Ottawa Tavern: Vice, Life for a Life

THU, Feb 27 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Treo: Shutters/Gramza Project Ye Olde Durty Bird: Kyle White Table Forty 4: Zak Ward Barr’s Public House: Randy McIntyre The Blarney: Jaime Mills Cock n’ Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes Stella’s: Eddie Molina

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Longhorn Saloon: Jam Session

FRI, feb 28 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

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Acoustics for Autism, a day-long concert that features over a dozen local artists is back for its 7th year in a row. Presented by Project iAm, proceeds from the event will go to benefit families affected by autism by supplying information, support, resources and financial assistance. Musical performers for this year include Arctic Clam, The 815’s and Barile and May on the Village Idiot Stage as well as Kelly White, Old State Line and Paper Planes on the Buster Brown’s Stage, plus many more. The event runs until 2am and will also include a silent auction in the heated tent behind Buster Brown’s. 12pm. Village Idiot & Buster Brown’s, 309 Conant St., Maumee. 419-514-9817. For a full musical lineup and information on how to donate, visit acousticsforautism.com. Free admission, but donations are welcome.

Wesley’s: Old School Fridays Bier Stube: The Cheeks Treo: Jack & the Bear Fat Fish Blue: 427 Frankie’s: Bethesda

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Treo: Post Modern Blues Band Degage Jazz Café: Cynthia Kaay-Bennett

Rocky’s: Open Mic w/ Joel Hazard & Mark Sentle Cock n’ Bull: Elixer

Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Treo: New Orleans Party Asylum

Classical, Spiritual

Peristyle Theater @ Toledo Museum of Art: Classics Series - The Brahms Project

Dance & Techno

Bar EDM: Back to the Vinyl

SUN, march 2 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Duncan’s: Therapy w/ Scotty Gressler Oarhouse: Bush League Thristy’s Pub: 427 Sycamore Grove: Swamp Kings

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Village Idiot: Bob Rex Quartet Ye Olde Durty Bird: Whitty & Murphy

Classical, Spiritual

St. Michaels Church: Organ Recital Tecumseh Center for the Arts: The Irish Rovers

MON, march 3 Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Whitty & Murphy

Dance & Techno

Cla-Zel Theater: Carl Stone

TUE, march 4

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Trotter’s Tavern: Jeff McDonald’s Big Band All-Stars Manhattan’s: Blues Jam With Jeff Williams Basin Street Grille: Tom Turner & Slowburn Trio Jam Hollywood Casino: The Brad McNett Jazz Quartet Degage Jazz Café: Gene Parker

wed, march 5 JAZZ,BLUES & R&B

Degage Jazz Café: Gene Parker Forrester’s: H-Factor Jazz

Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Adamz Lounge: Open Mix Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jamie Mills Cock n’ Bull: Danny Mettler Open Mic

THU, march 6 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Rosie’s Italian Grille: Don and Rachel Coats Papa’s Tavern: Bobby May & Frankie May and Friends The Bronze Boar: Open Mic w/ Steve Kennedy Ye Olde Durty Bird: Dave Carpenter The Blarney: Rick Whited Cock n’ Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes

Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Village Idiot: Bobby May & Jon Barile

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Mainstreet: Three 6 Mafia Frankie’s: The Multiple Cats

Longhorn Saloon: Jam Session

FRI, march 7 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Wesley’s: Old School Fridays Bier Stube: BOFFO Frankie’s: Empires Hollywood Casino: Cruisin’ Ye Olde Durty Bird: The River Kings The Blarney: Nine Lives Bronze Boar: Beg to Differ Fat Fish Blue: Kids with Knives Holiday Inn French Quarter: Green Eyed Soul Toledo Museum of Art: Extra Stout Table Forty 4: The Nu-Tones Bar 145: Arctic Clam AJ Doolittle’s: Thunder Road Mancy’s Italian: Elixer

Dance & Techno Bretz: FreEDM Friday

SAT, March 8 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Stones Throw: Kitty Glitter Ye Olde Durty Bird: The Bradberries Hollywood Casino: East River Drive Sycamore Grove: Rizzo Fat Fish Blue: Kids with Knives Meyer Theater: Elvis Aaron Presley, Jr. Oarhouse: Bush League Holiday Inn French Quarter: Green Eyed Soul AJ Doolittle’s: Gene Z Hamway’s on the Main: Elixer

Dance & Techno

Bar EDM: Subculture w/ Ian Thomas

Classical, Spiritual

Franciscan Center: Mozart and More Series - Brandenburg Finale

SUN, march 9 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Duncan’s: Therapy w/ Scotty Gressler

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Village Idiot: Bob Rex Quartet Ye Olde Durty Bird: Ross Thompson & The Jazz Mix

Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic The Village Idiot: Acoustics for Autism

MON, march 10 Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Straight Up!

Tues, March 11 Jazz, Blues, & R&B

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

Wed, March 12 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Adamz Lounge: Open Mix Cock n’ Bull: Danny Mettler Open Mic Ye Olde Durty Bird: Sweet Tea Lite

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Degage Jazz Café: Gene Parker Forrester’s: H-Factor Jazz

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The furs-a-flyin' Degage Jazz Cafe/ Saturday, March 8 Get your paws on the dance floor! Join Paws and Whiskers Cat Shelter as they host a fur-tastic event: A Purrfect Evening. The night will consist of lively jazz tunes from local favorite, The Lori LeFevre Trio with Chris Buzzelli, as well as delicious appetizers. There will also be a silent auction with proceeds benefitting the shelter and its feline friends. Saturday, March 8. 7pm. $35, advance/$40, at door. Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Langley Hall, 301 River Rd., Maumee. 419-536-1914. pawsandwhiskers.org

Surf's up! The Premier/ Friday, March 7 The votes have been tallied, and the winners are in! It's time for our annual awards event, and this year, we'll be ridin' the party wave. With a surfing theme, the Best of Toledo 2013 party will bring winners, determined by Toledo City Paper voters, together for a radical night of dance, delicious food and, of course, recognition. Get stoked and bring along your favorite bros and beach-bunnies for a hang-ten good time. Friday, March 7. 6:30pm at The Premier, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd. $25 per ticket/Reserved tables (of 10), $300. To purchase tickets, call 419-244-9859. toledocitypaper.com —MLR

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wednesday, 2.26 [education] Advanced Digital Scrapbooking - Learn tricks and techniques to help you create a visually beautiful digital scrapbook. You’ll take home a CD that includes many digital scrapbooking supplies. Registration required. Hours are subject to change, call ahead. 6-9pm. $59. Arrowhead Park Learning Center, 1724 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee. 567-661-7357. owensworks.com

[education] Black History Month Celebration - Students at Lourdes will celebrate Black History Month through poetry, song, dance performances and a presentation on the Civil Rights Movement. 5:30-7:30pm. Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 419-824-3825. lourdes.edu Free

thursday, 2.27 [comedy] Greg Warren - Laugh along with comic, Greg Warren, most recently seen on Comedy Central Presents and Last Comic Standing. 21+. Through March 2. Thursday & Sunday, 7pm; Friday, 8pm & 10:30pm; Saturday, 7pm & 10pm. $12. Funny Bone Comedy Club, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-931-3474. funnybone.com

[miscellaneous] StartUp Toledo - This month, StartUp Toledo welcomes the Honorable Mike Bell former Toledo Mayor and Fire Chief, as he shares his experiences of leading Toledo and learn what he plans for the next chapter of his life. 6:30pm. Joenstas Gallery (former 20 North Gallery), 18 N. St. Clair Street. startuptoledo.com Free

friday, 2.28 [miscellaneous] EPIC Toledo’s 7th Birthday Bash - EPIC Toledo will be celebrating another year of excellent programming with a Mardi Gras party. Sip on a Hurricane, enjoy appetizers from area restaurants and dance to fantastic live entertainment. 7-11pm. $20 (includes a complimentary drink). The Pinnacle, 1772 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee. 419-243-8191. epictoledo.com

[miscellaneous] Valentine’s Dance - Mingle and dance to Top 40 hits spun by your two professional DJs. 8pm. $8. Holland Gardens, 6530 Angola Rd., Holland. 734-856-8963. toledosingles.com

[literary] Story Slam - Come and tell true stories that relate to the theme of On The Road. The stories should be no longer than 5 minutes, and storytellers may not use notes. 7pm. Way Public Library: Main Level Café, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-874-3135 ext. 112. waylibrary.info Free

saturday, 3.1 [education] Preservation of Artifacts - Explore the science of preservation and just how corrosive the environment around you can be. You will learn how to preserve a delicate artifact so that it can last for generations. Registration required. 11am-3pm. Regular Admission Prices. Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way. 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org Continued on p. 52

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[education] eBooks for the Nook - This class will guide you through browsing, borrowing and downloading titles to your device. Although not required, it is recommended that you bring your Nook and a laptop to follow along. 3:30-5pm. Main Library: McMaster Center, 325 Michigan St. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org Free

[education] Open House at Professional Skills Institute - Discover why PSI is the right choice for your education and the first step to a rewarding career. Noon-3pm. PSI Campus, 1505 Holland Rd., Maumee. 419-720-6670. proskills.edu Free

[outdoors] Open House: Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge - Discuss ideas and review the refuge’s hunting and fishing programs. 10am-noon. Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 14000 W. State Route 2, Oak Harbor. 419-898-0014. fws.gov/refuge/ottawa Free

[sports] Toledo Walleye vs. Greenville Road Warriors - Enjoy a night of hockey as the Toledo Walleye match the Greenville Road Warriors. Also on March 2 at 5:15pm & 7:15pm. Prices vary, see website. The Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. 419-321-5007. toledowalleye.com

sunday, 3.2 [benefit] Oscar Night 2014 - The red carpet will be rolled out for a spectacular night filled with fun, dancing, music, glamour and the best food and drinks in town! Guests will witness the Academy Awards on the big screen and cheer for their favorite movie. 6-10pm. $100. Owens Center for Fine & Performing Arts, 30335 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg. 419-3292573. redcrosstoledo.org

[miscellaneous] Sauder Village Bridal Show - Wedding professionals from throughout the region will showcase every resource a bride will need to plan a memorable wedding. saudervillage.org/bridal

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monday, 3.3 [miscellaneous] Melt & Pour Soap Creations - Learn about using melt & pour soap bases and add color, scent & additives to make customized & beautiful soaps. Registration required. 6:30-8:30pm. $30. 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-8720305. 577foundation.org

wednesday, 3.5 [sports] Toledo Walleye vs. South Carolina Stingrays - Enjoy a night of hockey as the Toledo Walleye match the South Carolina Stingrays. 7:15pm. Prices vary, see website. The Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. 419-321-5007. toledowalleye.com

thursday, 3.6 [comedy] Nick Griffin - Don’t miss this fantastic stand-up. Through March 9. Thursday & Sunday, 7pm; Friday, 8pm & 10:30pm; Saturday, 7pm & 10pm. 7pm. $14-$19. Funny Bone Comedy Club, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-931-3474. funnybone.com

friday, 3.7 [miscellaneous]

We tallied the votes to present the Toledo City Paper’s Best of Toledo 2013. Bring along your favorite bros and beach-bunnies for a tidal wave of fun. See pg. 50 for more details 6:30pm. $25. Premier Banquet Hall, 4480 Heatherdowns at Key St. 419-244-9859. toledocitypaper.com

[miscellaneous] Monster Jam - Don’t miss out on the biggest four-wheeled performers around, the Monster Jam! The 12 foot tall custom designed trucks, race and rip through the Huntington Center during their 2014 tour. 7:30pm. Prices vary, visit website. Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300. huntingtoncentertoledo.com

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[benefit] Cheers at Chandler - Enjoy appetizers, donated by Chandler Cafe, a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction. All proceeds benefit the Toledo Ballet. 6:30-8:30pm. $20. Chandler Cafe, 5648 N. Main St., Sylvania. 419-471-0049. chandlercafe.com

saturday, 3.8 [miscellaneous] Blackjack - Learn the knowledge of different Blackjack games; both single & multiple deck player concepts. Registration required. 5:30-7:30pm. $10. 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-872-0305. 577foundation.org

[benefit] A Purr-fect Evening - Join Lori Lefevre and the Chris Buzzelli Trio for an evening of dancing, appetizers and a fantastic auction. Proceeds benefit Paws and Whiskers. 7pm. $40. Dégagé Cafe, 301 River Rd., Maumee. 419-536-1914. pawsandwhiskers.org Titanic at the Valentine Theatre - Spend an extra special night watching Titanic at the historic Valentine Theatre in downtown Toledo. Get to the theater early for Titanic-related activities in the lobby for 30 minutes before the show. 7pm. $5. Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-3490. valentinetheatre.com

[festival] Spring Festival of Crafts - Be inspired by the fantastic variety of crafts, gifts and decorations that local crafters and artists have made. Drop off household and food items to benefit the Toledo Seagate Food Bank. Also on Sunday, March 9, 11am-4pm. 10am-5pm. Stranahan Great Hall, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. toledocraftsmansguild.org

[miscellaneous] 7th Annual Steppin’ Out - Put on your funky shoes and bid on fantastic student and professional art, vacation packages, home furnishings, music and more. Proceeds benefit the Toledo School for the Arts. WTOL’s Jerry Anderson will be the guest auctioneer. 6-9pm. $45/ $400 (table of 10). The Park Inn, 101 N. Summit St. 419-246-8732.

[outdoors] Travel Circle: Backpacking In Rocky Mountain National Park - A special guest speaker will present a slideshow of places around Rocky Mountain National Park. All are also welcome to hike or ski at 1pm before the event. 2:15-3pm. Oak Openings Preserve: Lodge, 5230 Wilkins Rd., Whitehouse. 419-270-2919. mvadventurers.org Free

[miscellaneous] 40th Annual Buckeye Beer Collectibles Show With over 150 vendor tables, there will be a wide variety of fantastic signs, steins, cans and bottles, as well as antique brewery advertising collectibles. 9am-2pm. $3. UAW Hall, 5411 Jackman Rd. BCCA.com

[miscellaneous] Holy Toledo Winter 2014 Rubik’s Cube Competition - Toledo’s first Rubik’s Cube tournament will feature competitors from around the nation as they compete in a range of events, including a 6x6order cube, feet solving, and, of course, the classic 3x3 Rubik’s Cube. All ages and skill levels are welcome. All competitors are required to bring their own puzzles. Lunch is included in the registration fee. Registration required. 8:30am-5:30pm. $15, online/ $20 at the door. Ottawa Hills High School Library, 2532 Evergreen Rd., Ottawa Hills. ohspa.digitalpto.com Continued on p. 54

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roadtrip — North of the Line Michigan Firehouse Museum / Saturday, March 8

Michigan Firehouse Museum Comedy Jam It is once again time for the Michigan Firehouse Museum Comedy Jam. The evening will be filled with laughter, as this year’s featured act, comedian and prankster, Tom Mabe, entertains the crowd with his electric personality and quick wit. The event will also feature engaging exhibits that teach the history of firefighting and help promote fire safety. The museum itself is housed in an original 1898 firehouse with a restored bunk area, brass pole and horse-drawn steamer. A cash bar and free valet parking will be available. Reservations are required and can be made through the museum. Saturday, March 8. 7pm & 9:30pm. $30/$40. Michigan Firehouse Museum, 110 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti. 734-547-0663. michiganfirehousemuseum.or

Sunday, March 9 / Detroit Institute of Arts

Samurai: Beyond the Sword

Perhaps no icon of Japanese history has captured the western imagination more or in a greater way than the Samurai. From the films of Kurosawa to the art of the Meiji period, the image of the armored noble swordsman carries a special charm. The Detroit Institute of Arts will present an exhibit of authentic samurai artifacts, including armor, swords, paintings, ceramics and more. Runs through Sunday, June 1. Free for Wayne, Oakland and Macomb county residents and DIA members. For all others, $8 for adults, $6 for seniors ages 62+, $4 for ages 6–17. Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit. 313-833-7900. dia.org

Monday, March 10 / The Michigan Theater

Pat Metheny Unity Group

Even if you don’t recognize his name, you’ve heard his music. Pat Metheny, with three gold albums and twenty Grammys under his belt, is one of the most decorated jazz guitarists of all time. After forty years in the industry, both as a solo artist and as a session musician for artists like Joni Mitchell and David Bowie, Metheny’s learned a thing or two. 8pm. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor. 734-668-8463. michtheater.org

Monday, March 10 / The Palace of Auburn Hills

Arcade Fire

Depending on who you ask, Arcade Fire is the only rock band that matters right now. The Grammy-award winning group’s last album, Reflektor, a double-sided wallop of socially conscious progressive dance-rock, hit #1 on the charts. The group’s first tour in support of it promises to be a kaleidoscopic circus. 7:30pm. $60.50. The Palace of Auburn Hills, 6 Championship Dr., Auburn Hills. 248-377-0100. palacenet.com

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sunday, 3.9 [benefit] Acoustics for Autism - Project iAm presents its 7th annual benefit concert. Proceeds benefit local families affected by Autism. See pg. 47 for more details. Noon. The Village Idiot, 309 Conant St., Maumee. 419-514-9817. acousticsforautism.com

[miscellaneous] Greater Toledo Train & Toy Show - This firstclass show will feature over 250 dealers varying in expertise in trains and toys from all eras: plastic, tin, die-cast, pop culture and so much more. 11am-3pm. $6-$8, ages 12 and under are free. Owens Community College: Perrysburg Campus, 30335 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg. 419215-4181. toymasters.org

monday, 3.10 [literary] Songwriting Crash Course If you’re a song writer looking to improve your composing, performing, and marketing skills this is the class for you. This course is for beginners and more experienced musicians. Registration required. Session 2 is on March 17. 6-9pm. $249. Owens Community College, 30335 Oregon Rd. 1-800-466-9367. owensworks.com

[education] UT Lecture Series: Michael M. Crow - Part of UT’s Jesup Scott Honors College Distinguished Lecture Series, Michael M. Crow, the sixteenth president of Arizona State University, will discuss his career and experiences. Limited seating. 7pm. $25 / $10, student / $100, lecture series. University of Toledo: Doermann Theater in University Hall, 2810 W. Bancroft St. 419-530-2738. utoledo.edu/honorslecture

tuesday, 3.11 [education] Girl Develop It: How to Build a Website: HTML & CSS for Beginners (2-Day Workshop) This class will guide you through the basics of HTML and CSS and answer any questions about building your own website. Please bring your laptop and charger to both class sessions. Also on March 13. Reservations required. Session 2 on Thursday, March 13. 6-10pm. $80. Seed Coworking, 25 S. St. Clair Street. girldevelopit.com

Ongoing Event [education] Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition - Takes a journey back in time and experience the legend of Titanic. The galleries feature real artifacts recovered from the ocean floor along with room re-creations and personal stories. TuesdaysSundays until June 15. 10am-5pm. $15.50$19.50. Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way. 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org

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“A City Rebrewed”

A New Roast for the historic Beverly Neighborhood by Dorian slaybod Healthy cities look timeless. Storefront awnings rotate with restaurants selling the taco du jour, while the faceless facades of office towers maintain their sheen as they continue to pocket the day’s burgeoning firms. Old neighborhoods and new neighborhoods meld in continuity. The Rust Belt did not decay skylines so much as it dried up urban interlocutors. Through decades of slow emigration, neighborhoods became disconnected by metropolitan bald spots. So, when people kept telling me that I needed to check out Plate 21 in South Toledo’s Beverly neighborhood, it felt like they were telling me to travel to another city, even though it was only an eight minute drive away on the Anthony Wayne Trail.

In the Beverly neighborhood

Plate 21, located on Rugby Drive, off of Detroit Avenue and housed in a two-story former pharmacy, is a hidden neighborhood gem. The hardwood floors still have markings from the original soda fountain. The back wall is decorated with intricately designed, custom glass blocks fired in the Toledo Museum of Art’s Glass Pavilion. Inside, the place was filled with studying medical students, a women’s knitting club, a young family sharing kale edamame salads and fruit smoothies, and a teenage couple competing with each other to see who can stare more deeply into the other’s eyes. Behind the counter are baristas with clean, attractive faces that could blend in as supporting characters on a CW Network drama series. The organizer of this caffeinated conclave is city councilwoman, Sandy Spang. Spang is quick and confident. She bounces between answering questions from her staff to asking questions of her customers with the brisk ease of a stage performer. “Have you ever ‘experienced’ one of our cappuccinos?” Spang asked me. I told her, “No,” and then frantically Googled on my phone for “How to talk about coffee and not sound like an idiot.” Spang ordered us each a cappuccino, a macchiato and a “pour-over”—a cup-bycup method of making drip coffee where

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hot water is poured directly onto the coffee grounds by hand. The cappuccino came in a palm-sized mug with a tree designed into the steam-foamed top. The foam coated my tongue with freshly roasted espresso and burnt sugars. The texture was thick and meaty; drinking it gave me the same satisfaction as one gets when tearing into a steak with a fork and knife. The macchiato came in a much smaller mug because it had a more equal ratio of milk to espresso. Its coffee flavors were more immediate, and it burst with tastes of cocoa beans and sweet cream.

A pour-over favorite

But my favorite was the simple pourover. I tried a blend of Kenyan and Ethiopian beans, both roasted in Grand Rapids, Michigan just days before. It was vibrant, with muted berry fruits and steady, mild bitterness. Every sip was fresh and colorful. It tasted like Juan Valdez produced a party drink to be sold outside a reggaeton concert at a Colombian night club. The centerpiece of the shop is a handdrawn map of “Plate 21” from the 1940’s, which shows the connected neighborhoods for that plate of the city. “I live in Plate 21!” Spang told me. She grew up there too, as do the couples who come there to shoot engagement photos, or pick up their “Plate 21” onesies that the shop gives out for free to newborns. “It’s about relationships,” said Spang as she described her business model. As I drove along Beverly Drive on my way home, it struck me how closely the neighborhood still modeled the Plate 21 map from over a half-century ago. “At our heart, we are a neighborhood place,” said Spang. Her neighborhood has become a destination. Plate 21 is not a renovation of a decaying neighborhood, but instead, is a reinvestment into a city that has begun to reconnect itself. M-F 6am-7:30pm, Sat 7:30am-3pm. 3664 Rugby Dr. 419-385-2121. plate21.com Dorian Slaybod is 27, a local attorney, and happily living in Toledo.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) Handle a problem with diplomacy the 26th. Mars slows down on the 1st. You lose some steam. By Fat Tuesday you are ready for a Mardi Gras party. Think of spring cleaning the 6th but forget about it when you lose sleep on the 9th.

LIBRA (September 23-October 22) If you carry something oriental, like a small piece of jade in your pocket or purse, it will bring you good luck. On the 5th think of fun and games. Relax 24 hours a day but you will still miss that hour of sleep the 9th.

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SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 20) Be patient. You may want to go to New

goals early March and discuss your progress with a partner (personal or professional). Take snacks to the Mardi Gras party on the 4th. Shop conservatively on the 8th and 9th and remember to set your clock forward. happily as Mercury goes direct. You slow down when making social plans. Your work is interfering with your play! You make it to the Mardi Gras party on the 4th and another event on the 8th. Rest on the 9th.

(October 23-November 21)

February ends on a happy note. Take a chance and be a winner on the 1st. Your good luck continues and you enjoy a Mardi Gras party the 4th. Go someplace new the 8th and 9th. Even if you are still smiling, you need more sleep.

Orleans to see the Mardi Gras parade. Anything is possible for a Sagg. On the 6th Jupiter ends its retrograde period. Celebrate! You won’t even complain about the time change.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) There are more

billionaires under your sign than any other. With Jupiter in your sign now you have many opportunities. Skip the Mardi Gras party and catch up on things at home. Be ready for the time change and don’t be a sleepy head.

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19) Finish that new project by the 28th. You lose steam the 2nd when Saturn, your ruling planet, retrogrades. Stay out of the spotlight until the 5th. Then do some volunteer work the 8th and/or 9th. Stay strong! Keep working!

LEO (July 23-August 22) You have some

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18) You

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PISCES (February 19-March 20) Put resolutions into effect when the new moon makes its annual visit to your sign on the 1st. Plan a trip to New Orleans to see the Mardi Gras in person. Take the 9th and 10th off to catch up on your sleep. Enjoy!

really big plans for March. You could pack your bags and head for the Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Remember you have to lose an hour of sleep on the 9th. Think of a good excuse if you’re late for work.

(August 23-September 22)

Mercury goes direct the 28th and you celebrate. You are the only sign of the zodiac that looks forward to spring cleaning. Put your cleaning plans on hold until the 8th. Remember you lose an hour of sleep the 9th.

are busy working on your financial situation. Improvement shows March 1st and continues if you keep your spending under control. Starting the 5th Venus brings you love and recognition. You are truly blessed.

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 PISCES

They tend to be like sponges. They easily absorb the thoughts and feelings of everyone around them. They only make mistakes if they try to be TOO realistic. Examples are Alec Baldwin, Mitt Romney, and Drew Barrymore. Locally Kristin Emery and Jeff Smith of Channel 13 celebrate, along with former Mayor Mike Bell.

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3. Person offering their wavy hair to someone in need? 4. Like some people with elevated BMI 5. Undercover surveillance vehicle, perhaps 6. Fantasy sports proposal 7. Stylist in charge of dealing with complicated cuts? 8. Seconds, of a sort, for a ruminant 9. “Mama Tried” musician Haggard 10. Some Art Deco works 11. To date 13. Speeder’s stat 14. Answer to a problem with bobs? 15. Pinkies, e.g. 19. “Get $5 off on your haircut by getting tight waves”? 22. Big name in classical guitars 24. Rubbish collector, to a 41-Down 25. It gets ripped off at concerts 26. Sports governing body with HQ in Z¸rich 28. Plan, with “out” 33. Money earmarked for neatening up one’s hairline with a razor? 34. Assess, as a runner 35. Austin, TX festival 38. iPad platform 41. “Mate,” usually 47. Is judged to be 48. Two-time presidential loser to Dwight 49. Modest skirts 50. Fender guitar wood, notably 52. Carrier renamed in 1997 55. “C’___ la vie!” 57. Wind on a line 58. “The Bravest,” briefly, in the Big Apple 60. Agent, briefly 61. “The Big Bang Theory” channel

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Interview by Jordan Killam

Eleanor Yee

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Eleanor Yee is a healthcare professional and a domestic diva rolled into one. When she’s not serving up delicious gourmet meals for family in her home, she delights in re-imagining vintage baubles and frocks inherited from her mother. Eleanor blends love and respect for her roots with her past to create truly original ensembles.

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I inherited this rabbit fur jacket along with several minks from my mother. My mother was able to pull off wearing furs and very big pieces of jewelry, even though she was only 4’10”. I recall that she was always “well put together”- clothing well coordinated with accessories. Many of my large pieces of jewelry were also inherited.

You mentioned your mother’s dramatic outfits influenced your style. Do you have any of her old frocks?

My mother liked “glitter.” I still have a number of her beaded dresses from the 50s and 60s, along with some traditional Chinese ‘chongsom’ (traditional Chinese dresses, fitted with a high collar).

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We hear you have a knack for resurrecting old jewelry to make new pieces. What advice would you give to someone who is about to get rid of lots of baubles?

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It is always a good idea to save your old jewelry, real or costume. Much of the costume jewelry pieces I have from my

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Your collection of accessories is pretty impressive. Tell us a story of how you acquired your most favorite item.

My most favorite pieces of jewelry come from varied places—my favorite earrings are large silver and agate clip-ons purchased in Cancun, Mexico. I like to wear these with my necklace of cinnabar beads my mother purchased in San Francisco’s Chinatown years ago. These I wear with my favorite orange, pink and black cardigan. My favorite bracelet (silver vine cuff) is from Brighton.

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