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Airport highway to the danger zone

Toledo’s newest flight school will make you a Top Gun.

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Surf’s up

Beach Boys bring their ‘Fun, Fun, Fun’ to town.

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D I U E G It’s patio season!

TCP’s picks for the best spots to wine, dine and recline.

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AWESOME ART.

COOL JAZZ. July 10 Toledo Jazz Orchestra July 17 Ramona Collins Quintet

Crosby Festival

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July 31 Clifford Murphy & Friends August 7 Swingmania Allstars August 14 Kelly Broadway August 21 6th Edition August 28 Quartet Bernadette September 4 Gene Parker Quintet

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July 24 Cakewalkin’ Jass Band

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September 11 Morgen Stiegler

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Marketplace changes

Vol. 16 • Issue 9

UPDATES IN LOCAL BUSINESS Optivue Vision has reopened its newly renovated Maumee branch at 485 W. Dussel Dr. 419-693-4444. optivue.com We have new neighbors! Moxie Live, an Art House Pub, is opening Friday, June 6 at 1205 Adams St. at 12th St., next to Wesley’s Pub. The pub will feature a small stage for low-budget plays, concerts, poetry readings and other performances as well as a full-service bar and a small comfort food menu. High schoolers are welcome from 3pm-5pm when no alcohol will be served to hang out after school.

419-320-1075. themoxielive.com Put-in-Bay has a new restaurant—Reel Bar, located in the historic building formerly known as Tony’s. Owned by Andy Christensen and popular island entertainer Ray Fogg, the restaurant and bar specializes in island-themed drinks, fresh fish sandwiches, gourmet burgers and live entertainment. 461 Catawba Ave., Put-inBay. 419-285-1318. reelbar.com Hang those hookah hoses as West Toledo landmark Maxwells Brew has been torn down. The University of Toledo purchased the property to build a high-rise apartment complex with construction tentatively starting in early 2015.

Outskirts Pub & Club, Toledo's only lesbian bar, located at 5040 Lewis Avenue, closed. After a six-year run at two locations, owners Lexi and Johanna Staples will move onto other ventures.

Forest View Lanes, 2345 W. Dean Rd. in Temperance, MI, has reopened new ownership. With 20 automatic bowling lanes, they also boast a pro shop, lounge, snack bar and multiple outdoor sand volleyball courts. 734-847-4915. forestviewlanes.com Health food store Nutrition City has opened at 623 Adams St., providing downtown Toledo with a new spot to purchase health shakes and nutritional supplements. Most products are from global nutrition company Herbalife. 419-408-1514. facebook.com/NutritionCityToledo Tobacco Haven has opened a second location in Maumee at Golden Gate Plaza, in addition to its original location on Alexis Rd. near Lewis Ave. 213 Golden Gate Plz., Maumee. 419-887-1788. tobaccohaventoledo.com 419Deals, located at 1782 Arlington Ave. in South Toledo, has opened up a second location at 3180 Bellevue Rd. near Monroe & Douglas. The store buys, sells or trades new or gently used items, from electric guitars to vacuum cleaners and electronics. 419-823-7779. facebook. com/419deals

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Do you find this sculpture offensive?

Audited by

What is your favorite thing about summer in Toledo?

Phillip Runyan Looks

Publisher/Editor in Chief

like the invitation I sent out for my Cinco de Mayo party later tonight. The theme is, "A little something for everyone."

Collette Jacobs (cjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) Festivals Photo courtesy of Dav The (Adrian, MI) Dai id Panian, ly Telegram

Mark Allen It's a

Rorschach test. You see what you think you see.

Joel Sensenig Yeah,

OK. I'm no prude, and I see no reason a city would have that in public for display. Almost everyone who sees that will think it's sexual, so don't pretend otherwise.

Hannah Miller I see nothing wrong with it; it's art. People get upset about every little thing nowadays.

Yes, the piece speaks for itself. The people of Adrian were wise to move it. It is not well composed and certainly does not edify the human spirit. More offensive than any sexual connotation is the three figures all squashing another figure who is in a somewhat fetal position. Bad art.

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Because I care

In response to Mr. Hildo’s comments (May 7 column), I need to point out that my political affiliation has always been the same--Republican. I have run as an independent because I care about the people in our community and don’t always agree with the party’s directions.

I am running as a Republican for the Board of Commissioners because of my concerns that the current Commissioners hold press conferences on issues that have nothing to do with their jobs.

The community wants to grow and the Commissioners have failed to do this. We need to improve the infrastructure and bring more jobs to this region NOW. We need more regionalization and to partner with the cities and schools to bring more money from the state into this region.

Owning my business in Toledo for over 35 years shows that I care about Lucas County. I want to help us move forward and not just sit around “WAITING FOR THINGS TO HAPPEN”.

—Kevin Haddad

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Blame it on the Dark Star: The 3rd annual Dark Star Jubilee is the perfect festival for the Ohio Deadhead to see excellent music. Headlined by Dark Star Orchestra, the preeminent Grateful Dead tribute band, the Jubilee is a fun experience for music lovers of all ages.

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Swap the day away

Celebrate the end of Bike Month with the 7th annual Mountain Man Bike Swap. Toledo cyclists are invited to bring unwanted bicycles, bicycle equipment and accessories to sell or swap for gear. The event is a perfect opportunity for people to off-load unneeded equipment or to get a great deal on a pre-owned bicycle. Mountain Man will also offer discounts on select new bicycles as well as provide fitting and service for patrons who purchase a used bicycle through the swap. 10am-4pm. $1 to list accessories and $3 to list a bike. Price your own sale items and receive 80% in cash or 100% in Mountain Man store credit. Prices for bike fitting and servicing vary. 2735 N. Reynolds Rd. 419-536-0001. mountainmansportsonline.com

Hunting for ghosts

The Collingwood Arts Center has long been rumored to be haunted—featured in the books Ghost Hunting Ohio and the Haunted Ohio series, the CAC, which opened as a convent 99 years ago, is one of the spookiest buildings in the area. On Saturday, May 24, ghost expert Chris Bores is inviting all aspiring ghost hunters to join him at the CAC for a night of paranormal investigation. At 7:30pm ghost-seekers sign a participant agreement and at 8pm the doors are locked and Bores begins a guided tour of the facilities to show areas of rumored activity. At 9pm, attendees are turned loose to do their own unguided investigation. $35 / $45 day of event. 18+. 2413 Collingwood Blvd.

419-244-2787. To purchase tickets, visit ghosthuntthecac.brownpapertickets.com

Safety first

AAA Northwest Ohio is helping Toledoans celebrate safely this Memorial Day weekend, offering Tipsy Tow service from 6pm Saturday, May 24, through 6am Tuesday, May 27, to all those in an impaired situation to get themselves and their car back home. Simply call 1-800-AAA-HELP (222-4357) and request a “Tipsy Tow”. A tow truck will then take you and your car for a one-way ride up to 10 miles.

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Urban surf and turf

Downtown River Walk showcases nature in a city setting

By Alison Wood-Osmun

Top, OC Prairie Trail; Left, Swan Waves Sculpture, Right, a view of the river The Maumee River and the bluest sky to form a perfect backdrop for the Toledo River Walk at Water Street Station. This downtown trail is a melding of urban life and man-made architecture entwined with the natural world.

Seagulls fly over the walkway’s rails, flags dance in the breeze, and visitors can enjoy riverside views of downtown buildings and the bridges.

For an amazing panorama of the whole area, access the trail between the One Seagate, Fifth Third building at 550 N. Summit St. and the Grand Plaza Hotel at 444 N. Summit St. (park along Jackson St. near Summit). The staircase gives way to an inner grotto with a large fountain and a reflecting pool that captures the art and nature around it. Beyond the grotto, the pathway leads you the sparkling river, past sun dappled trees through Promenade Park and behind Fort Industry Square.

People read, play chess and eat lunch in the seating areas as walkers and runners move along the trail.

Continue on until you cross in front of Owens Corning’s large blue bridge (N. Summit and Washington St.) and pick up the rest of the red-brick Riverwalk that leads about a quarter mile down Summit, ending near the Swan Creek apartments at Lafayette St., before you head back.

As you travel through the Boeschenstein Park section view the fun interpretive sculpture, Swan Waves.

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Take a side trek and leave the River Walk at N. Summit and Washington streets by turning left and crossing Owens Corning’s small red bridge, immediately turning left again onto OC’s Prairie Trail head near the yellow pavilion (open 9am until dusk, no bicycles). This trail, which is handicapped accessible, is a mile long loop of expansive water views and endless fields of native grasses.

A visual delight occurs when the OC building’s curved and mirrored surface picks up reflections of the Maumee River, giving a feeling of being on a causeway surrounded by water. The trail is also a popular running path with stretching and exercise stations. Enjoy the loop and then cross over the bridge and head back (turn right) down the Water Street River Walk to your starting point.

Before ascending the staircase to exit, continue on the path beneath to the MLK Bridge, where the outdoor nautical museum under the bridge highlights the history of Toledo’s river life and industry with colorful signage. Climb the black metal stairs and walk along the bridge to take in a last amazing view of the area.

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Taking Flight

A look inside Toledo’s newest aviation school

by Michael Pierce When Scott Frost decided to get a pilot’s license three years ago, he found it was difficult to do in Toledo. That’s why he recently opened Glass City Flight, an aviation school based at Toledo Express Airport.

Frost owns and operates the business, working alongside flight instructor Justin Harnden.

The estimated cost to earn a private pilot’s license, according to Frost, is $7,500. While that may be out of reach for some would-be pilots, the prospects for a career in aviation can make it a worthwhile investment. “In aviation there are a number of job opportunities, from flying a single-engine plane to flying a 747,” Frost said.

He speculated that about 50% of the people who attend flight school have career-oriented goals, while the rest are hobbyists. Those who fly frequently enough will enjoy the conveniences of being in their own plane, according to Frost. A commercial airline “is basically a Greyhound bus with wings, but private flying is like getting your own car,” he said. The comfort and sense of freedom with flying a private plane appeals to those who can afford the luxury.

Frost is enthusiastic in spreading the word about his flight program. “We have some really exciting things that are occurring through word of mouth,” he said. He sees great potential for the new flight school because of the number of flight clubs already

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People interested in flight clubs also will be interested in getting their license to fly, according to Frost. “The clubs are nice, but I intend to educate people to get their pilot’s license.”

On the first day of class the students go through a meet and greet, where the instructor discusses the individual goals of the student, as well as the basic principles of flight. The student spends about an hour on the ground and an hour in the air. in order to complete the program, students must fulfill 30 hours of flight training with the instructor, 10 hours of solo flying, a written exam, and a flight exam. On average, the program can take anywhere from three months to a year, depending on the student’s individual ability and scheduling.

“Right now we’re teaching the basics for a private pilot – visual flight rules, instrument flight rules, and commercial flight, each in a single-engine aircraft.

Once they get past that point, the student decides what they want to do concerning different aircraft or a specific license,” Frost said. Upon completion of the program, students also have the ability to become certified flight instructors.

For more information contact Scott Frost at 419-407-6101.

11341 West Airport Service Road, Swanton.

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Glass City Flight, based at Toledo Express Airport, will teach you to fly contraptions like this!

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Luck o’the Irish

Irish eyes should cease their smilin’

By Johnny Hildo “If you had the luck of the Irish, you’d be sorry and wish you were dead.”

–John Lennon Yes, Board of Elections member and former Dem Party Chair John Irish, we know. Lennon couldn’t possibly have written those words about you. But the strange, twisted saga of the current Board of Elections speaks volumes otherwise.

Consider the following.

The historic ineptitude of the Lucas County Board of Elections is not only legendary here in the friendly swampy confines. The fact that Ohio is an important swing state in national circles, and that Lucas County is an important swing county that helps determine the outcome of Ohio, means all eyes rest squarely on elections right here in the Great Black Bog. Granted, working for the Board of Elections is a truly thankless job. It’s the rare cuss that actually plays out a full ‘n’ fruitful career in the B of E. The pressure is great and includes an impossible expectation of perfection.

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Still, the pressure is the same in places like Cuyahoga County, whence lives Cleveland and its Dem-leaning suburbs, and they don’t seem to lead the league in lost votes and spittle-flying dysfunction. Nope, the reigning cham-peen in all things hoary and vote-bungling is your own LC B of E.

Glad to Noe ya

This is a quite unpropitious time for such house cleaning, given that the final results of the May 6 election have not yet been certified. And until that happens a new set of leaders for the Dems and GOP cannot be seated. And until they are seated new Party leadership won’t be elected. And until new Party leadership is elected, new recommendations for replacement members of the B o E can’t be made by the parties. Strange days indeed

To be fair, the lovely County of Lucas has also led the League in Republican County Chairman most likely to be indicted by a Federal Grand Jury. Think Tom Noe and his money-laundering contributions to the Re-elect George Dubya campaign. And of course there’s his beautiful wife Bernadette, who was seen tossing out frivolously random voter challenges in the highest Democratic polling places Sunday bloody Sunday back in oh four. She was the chair of the B Which brings us to good soldier John of E at the time.

Irish. Note that above we said Husted These laugh-a-minute hijinx and dirty recommended pulling the plug on three trix set a truly high, or should we say low, of four Board members. The only fool bar for elections behavior down to the left standing was Irish. Husted sez it’s present day. Not to be outdone, current because our Johnny actually asked that GOP high jester Jon Stainbrook has the recommendations from last year be been the comedic foil to any semblance implemented forthwith, but Irish’s moof elections planning by the current B of tion died for lack of a second.

E. Both the actual Board and the day-toFrom afar John seems to have the day operations directors have been filing luck o’ the Irish in this gallery sweeping, through a revolving door of in-and-outhaving survived the purge. But let’s think again hacks, toadies, and ne’er-do-wells. again. No matter who gets appointed to It got so bad that Secre-tarry of State join him on the Board and whatever poor Jon Husted has sent a parade of special suckaz end up being hired to run the B masters and other itinerant observers to of E daily operations, the scrutiny will be poke, prod and make recommendations. intense and intrusive. Shuffling the deck The twenty twelve election was overseen doesn’t change the spots on the cards. from Cbus. A report was issued by a biStainbrook isn’t likely to go away and neipartisan pair just about twelve moons ago, ther are the hopes and expectations for and was duly ignored. sweeping improvement. And improveThe May 6 Primary Election provided ment and the minions of the Stain are the final straw for the good Secre-tarry. pretty much mutually exclusive.

The County of Lucas was the last county Would any thinking person readily volin the state to report results. And there unteer for such a gig? We highly doubt it. was an odd dual track race in Toledo’s So about that luck o’ the Irish thing. It’s Council District Two in which most races time for a quick Irish history lesson. Car were voted on computer but the race to fill bombs aren’t just a drink, in former days Hizzoner Unca Dennis’ council seat was on the streets of Belfast, they exploded. voted on paper ballots. And there was a And black and tans aren’t just beer mixes, near-physical altercation between two historically they Board members. n for Husted followed with a call of “Fisuggestio te la p y it n nis!” He has been provided with an New va arry “off with their heads” recommendation member L from the latest bi-partisan commission, Toledo Council which included past Secre-tarries and VWS2PD. assistants and a former state party chair. kes: 4DR y S Husted quickly sharpened the guillotine, were famous for attacks on civilians and recommending the offing of three of four their property.

Board members as well as both the director You think throwing Johnny I back and deputy director. In other words, all the into the B of E cesspool seems lucky for current leadership, is to be replaced by playhim? To paraphrase John Lennon, not ers to be named later. so much.

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The months of melatonin deprivation

are over! It’s time to enjoy the warm days outside, with food on the plate and drink in hand. While the temperature rises and con-

Manhattan’s 1516 Adams St. 419-243-6675 manhattanstoledo.com

vertible tops are down, spend some time on a patio – after the seemingly unending polar

Up the street from the 9-to-5 grind of downtown Toledo, Manhattan’s boasts a large, full service, dogfriendly patio. The variety of table sizes and twinkling lights allow for a quiet evening for two, while the view of Uptown lets guests spot their friends from the sidewalk and invite them to pull up a chair and join the party.

vortex winter, you deserve it. Here’s our list of the finest local outdoor wining and dining to be found.

Majestic Oak

Winery

13554 Mohler Rd. • Grand Rapids 419-875-6474 majesticoakwinery.com

Swig

219 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg 419-873-6224 swigrestaurant.com

Break out of the small patio mindset and sip on a glass of wine while strolling through seven acres of rolling grass and vineyards. A majestic oak, as in the winery name, is a favorite spot for many customers, says owner Laura Rufenacht.

There’s also a covered shelter with seating.

“Our customers can escape close to home. They come back for the quiet surroundings and a friendly atmosphere,” Rufenacht adds.

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The popular haven for gastropub fare and craft beer enthusiasts has grown so much in popularity that they added a patio covering to utilize the outdoor seating nearly all year long. Live music on the patio adds flair to in-house made charcuterie and comfort food, and the chocolate-covered bacon sundae makes a great treat for a hot day.

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Surrounded by lush greenery, Avenue Bistro’s patio is a secluded gem that you would not expect to find tucked behind a strip mall.

The Central Avenue staple is a hot spot for those who want sophistication in a relaxed atmosphere and a place to be seen. A recently added cover overhead and heaters allow guests to dine al fresco in less than ideal weather.

5th Street Pub’s year-round patio is perfect for enjoying an outdoor feel with indoor amenities. Large windows, installed for the colder months, let guests enjoy the weather while staying warm and cozy. The windows come down in the summer but, with ceiling fans and a roof, patrons can enjoy the sunshine without baking in it.

5thStreet Pub 105 West Fifth St.• Perrysburg •419-931-9933

Avenue Bistro 6710 W. Central Ave. 419-841-5944 centralavenuebistro.com

Chowders N’ Moor 312 South St. Waterville 419-878-9105 chowdersnmoor.com

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It’s not just the famous white chicken chili that keeps both the Waterville locals and other Northwest Ohioans coming back to Chowders N’ Moor. Outdoor seating offers a great spot to try out their family-friendly fare. With colorful picnic tables, palm trees and nautical decor, guests can dine in a relaxed, vacation-like setting without having to travel too far from home.

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Specail advertising section An easy walk from Fifth Third Field and the Huntington Center, the Bronze Boar patio is a prime location for grabbing a beer or a glass of wine before a game or after a concert. Including a wide range of single malt scotches and beers with live entertainment, it’s a weekend destination all its own. Note the Bronze Boar’s historic Warehouse District building, originally built as a horse stable in 1859.

Real Seafood

22 Main St. • 888-456-3463• realseafoodcotoledo.com The patio at Real Seafood, with its twinkling lights, striped awnings and waterfront view, provides the perfect backdrop for enjoying fresh seafood brought in from the Great Lakes and the Gulf of Mexico. At The Docks, Real Seafood’s patio is an elegant dining experience enhanced by the fresh evening air.

Bronze Boar

20 S. Huron St. • 419-244-2627 • bronzeboar.com

Bar Louie

4105 Levis Commons Blvd. Perrysburg • 419-874-9774 barlouieamerica.com After shopping and strolling through Levis Commons, sit and relax on Bar Louie’s patio. On a nice day, it’s a special spot to enjoy legendary specials like $1 burger night, as well as extensive microbrew, wine and signature martini selections. Stop by for happy hour from 4pm to 7pm for drink specials and half price on select appetizers and flatbreads.

Cigar Affair 323 Conant St. Maumee 419-891-0109 Cigar Affair’s “Cigarden” is a smoker-friendly garden terrace perfect for testing its wide selection of Padrons, Perdomos, Olivas and Ashtons. With a location right in the heart of Uptown Maumee, the Cigarden caters to a wide variety of sophisticated cigar aficionados.

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Zia’s

20 Main St. • 419-697-4559 • ziasrestaurant.com

Zia’s intimate outdoor patio on the docks, overlooking the Maumee River, is a prime destination for those who want delicious Italian food with one of the area’s best views. Sitting beneath a cover of lush greenery, outdoor seating combined with Zia’s sophistication make the patio a one-of-a-kind setting for events and dining throughout the summer.

A stone floor, vines growing over wooden beams and a large, brick, fireplace turn the Ciao Italian Restaurant patio into a Tuscan retreat full of character. With an herb garden on site, the fragrances of Italy come alive with Ciao’s focus on a seasonal menu with locally grown produce.

Menu items from nearly every part of Italy should please even the picky palates.

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Find terrific food, friendly service, and local craft beers out on The CafĂŠ patio @ the Oliver House! Great drink specials on the patio after work at Mutz! Downtown Toledo!

The CafĂŠ Mon/Sat 11am/3pm Mutz Mon/Sat 3:30pm/2:30am

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With three Toledo-area locations, El Vaquero has several spacious patios that keep it hopping during warmer months. The Docks location offers a beautiful view of the Maumee River and Downtown Toledo. The Secor Road restaurant, their second Toledo location, boasts a large, fenced-in patio, offering a festive respite from the day’s chaos. A Perrysburg location conveniently off I-475, with a patio out front, rounds out the fiesta trifecta, making it a summer hot spot to meet friends for margs.

El Vaquero

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24 Main St. 419-690-8330 3302 Secor Rd. 419-536-0471

26611 Dixie Hwy 107 Perrysburg 419-872-1230 vaquerorestaurant.com

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Bar 145

5305 Monroe St. • 419-593-0073 • bar145toledo.com

Beginning in June, Bar 145 is bringing back Pinot on the Patio, its popular (and weekly) Tuesday night summertime soiree, best experienced on the bourbon and burger joint’s patio. With a bar that extends onto the patio, Bar 145 offers uninterrupted enjoyment of long-awaited summer weather. Plenty of open space between the high top tables allows customers to relax and mingle, even in large groups. With heaters and a cover during the winter, Bar 145’s enhanced patio can be enjoyed all year long. Guests can delight in special $15 bottles of wine and savor Chef Robbie’s special pairing menu while live acoustic entertainment plays in the background. The chef’s menu, featuring fresh local fruits and vegetables and artisan cheeses, will change weekly throughout the summer, making each event a unique experience. For those enamored with Bar 145’s flagship foods, the establishment will continue to serve customizable vegetarian and beef burgers, as well as a fine selection of bourbons in all price ranges. Mark your calendars for $5 martinis and burgers on Wednesday nights.

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Ye Olde Durty Bird, known as Downtown Toledo’s gastropub and meeting place, especially before or after any downtown event, touts a large patio --a great sunny-day spot to kick back and enjoy one of the Durty Bird’s specialty frozen drinks, summer wine or summer sangria. With a location directly across the street from Fifth Third Field, it’s a perfect way to begin or end a day with America’s pastime.

Firepit Grille

7723 Airport Hwy., Unit A • Holland 419-724-4441 • firepitgrille.com

Ye Olde Durty Bird 2 S. Saint Clair St. 419-243-2473 yeoldedurtybird.com

Firepit Grille’s patio stands out not only because of the year-round glowing fire, but because it can also accommodate 100 people, making it a fun, casual destination for hanging out with a group or hosting an event that retains that backyard barbecue feel. American staple food and an extensive beer and cocktail selection add to the feel just a short drive down Airport Highway.

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Cucina Italiana

5001 Monroe St. • 419-472-1200 • bravoitalian.com

Escape the hustle and bustle of Franklin Park Mall and step inside the elegant and inviting rustic Italian patio of Bravo! Cucina Italiana. It’s a great spot for a drink during happy hour or for spending an evening enjoying summery weather and Italian fare.

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Ventura’s

7742 W. Bancroft. St. • 419-841-7523 • toledostripletreat.com/ventura Open since 1984, Ventura’s authentic Mexican food and famous margaritas are a Toledo favorite and having a patio makes Margarita Tuesdays and a daily happy hour even merrier. The Cajun Chicken Super Nachos, winner of the TCP 2014 Food Challenge, are a great choice for satiating a summer snack fix.

Going above the typical expectations of an Irish Pub, Mulvaney’s Bunker offers live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6pm-9pm followed by a DJ at 10pm. Along with rockin’ tunes, the full menu of appetizers, burgers, sandwiches and more is offered on the patio as well.

With a rooftop covering, the party can keep going despite Mother Nature’s interruptions.

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The refined elegance that makes Mancy’s Italian stand out above the throngs of Toledo-area restaurants transcends onto its brick-lined patio. Its contemporary Italian fare, prepared in an open kitchen letting the aromas of homemade sauces linger through the air, can be enjoyed in a casual setting that’s great for meeting friends and family for a relaxing evening with a cool summer breeze.

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Mancy’s Italian 5453 Monroe St. 419-882-9229 mancys.com

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Stella’s Restaurant & Bar 104 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg • 419-873-8360 • stellasrestaurantandbar.com

After turning onto Louisiana Avenue in Historic Uptown Perrysburg, the red umbrellas on Stella’s patio invite the hungry to enjoy the warmth of the sun while dining in style.

With a new menu under the direction of its new chef, Rob Campbell, and a unique cocktail and drink selection, Stella’s patio is an innovative spot to check out for the first time or return to for a twist on familiarity.

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“Oak Park is Like A Wonderland” Carol Miller, Garden Center Magazine

San Marcos Taqueria 235 Broadway St., 419-244-2373

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719 Galena St., 419-720-0041 sanmarcostaquieria.com

Among the Mexican restaurants in Northwest Ohio, San Marcos stands alone as the only one that began with a couple tables in the back of a Mexican grocery store. Now, the restaurant has grown to include a vibrant patio surrounded by stone bricks with a trickling fountain of water near the center. It’s a great place to spend a sunny afternoon with friends while sharing a pitcher of San Marcos’ margaritas and some delicious beef, chicken or veggie tacos.

2 Miles West of Toledo Express Airport

419.825.1438

OakParkWaterGarden.com For more than 10 years, El Camino’s patio has been a beacon for patrons who want authentic mexican food and legendary margaritas on one of the largest patios in town at the Sylvania Ave. location. The colorful, and occasionally rowdy, patio, with its flowing pitchers of margaritas, is a well-known favorite for guests coming from all over Northwest Ohio.

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El Camino

2500 W. Sylvania Ave., 419-472-0700 2072 Woodville Rd., Oregon, 419-693-6695 551 W. Dussel Dr., Maumee, 419-887-0700 elcaminorealtoledo.com

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The courtyard patio outside The Cafe at the Oliver House is a cozy lunchtime spot to take in the beauty of the historic 19th century architecture while munching on bistro fare in a hip urban atmosphere. If you’re not in the mood for The Cafe’s daily rotation of salads, soups and sandwiches, a fresh bakery item from Petit Fours Patisserie might do the trick while relaxing on the patio.

Oliver House

27 Broadway St.• 419-243-1302 • theoliverhousetoledo.com

The romantic allure of Rosie’s Italian Grille doesn’t end when you step outside.

The elegant patio, with stonework setting and a wall of trickling water gently falling into a fountain, is an escape from the ordinary once guests take their seats. It’s a prime place for enjoying a glass of wine and one of Rosie’s classy traditional Italian recipes.

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The Attic on Adams

1701 Adams St. 419-243-5350 theatticonadams.com

Above Toledo’s Greek staple, Manos’ Restaurant, The Attic on Adams is an Uptown Toledo hub for hanging out and enjoying an ever-evolving list of craft beers, cocktails and in-house infused liquors.

This year the downstairs patio will be filled with flowers and landscaping done by Derek Bunch.

Seating on the patio is already available and will get even better when the patio bar opens on June 16.

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Loma Linda’s

10400 Airport Hwy., Swanton 419-865-5455 toledostripletreat.com/loma

Don’t let the Swanton locale fool you, this familyowned Mexican restaurant has been a margarita mecca for Toledoans for almost 60 years. With a magician on Wednesdays, a mariachi band on Fridays and a top-secret margarita recipe, Loma Linda’s patio is the place to be for a fun, familiar atmosphere.

Forest View Lanes

2345 W. Dean Rd., Temperance 734-847-0415 forestviewlanes.com

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Two miles north of Toledo is a wonderland filled with sand volleyball courts, corn hole games and a full-service patio made for enjoying over 50 menu items, over 50 different types of beers, and live music. If that isn’t enough to make this more than your average bowling alley, stop by on Saturdays or Sundays to test out the Bloody Mary and Mimosa Bar before putting on your game face for Forest View’s recreational activities.

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2807 N. Reynolds Rd. 419-537-1818 grosselectric.com

Whether its a commercial patio or home patio, lighting fixtures from Gross Electric make any patio stand out. Outdoor lighting from the local electrical guru will add curb appeal while helping families take advantage of outdoor spaces after dark. Their selection of unique and stylish fixtures aim to please all tastes.

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Buster Brown’s Big Dog Lounge 313 Conant St. • Maumee • 419-893-0229

With a neighborhood bar feel, pool tables and a patio out back, Buster Brown’s is an unassuming establishment for knocking back a few beers and jawing with friends over who cheers for the better sports team. With live music, karaoke nights and $1 jello shots, Buster Brown’s patio can be relaxing or a party depending on the night.

Degage Jazz Cafe

301 River Rd., Maumee 419-794-8205 historiccommercialbuilding.com

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Just down the street from Uptown Maumee, Degage’s patio, off the first floor of the Historic Commercial Building, is a quiet refuge, great for chatting with a friend or a romantic night out. The tranquil view of tree-lined streets and historic homes is the perfect setting for savoring Chef Joe Jacobson’s locally-sourced cuisine.

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et your fresh, tasty, farm-grown fruits and veggies, pick out some colorful flowers or shop for locally made arts and crafts every Thursday from 3pm to 8pm in picturesque downtown Perrysburg.

The Perrysburg Farmers Market, a popular family attraction since 1998, features more than 50 vendors selling edibles ranging from tomatoes and corn on the cob to fudge and kettle corn.

Hand-crafted items include jewelry, soap and candles. Rain or shine, Thursdays through Oct. 8 at Louisiana Ave. and Front St. in downtown Perrysburg.

Live music is featured on at 7pm, June 5 through August 28 at the Commodore Schoolyard, 140 E. Indiana Ave.

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Swingmania June 12

Captain Sweet Shoes June 19

Blowing Grains June 26

Velvet Jones July 10

Extra Stout July 17

Buck 69 July 24

The New Fashioned July 31

The Eight Fifteens August 7

Hepcat Revival August 14

Kim Buehler and Friend August 21

Common Creed August 28

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Culinary friday, 5.23

BBQ Dinner Chateau Tebeau Winery

Enjoy a flavorful BBQ dinner with pulled pork, brisket, ribs, baked beans and coleslaw. 4-7pm. $13.95. 525 SR 635, Helena. 419-638-5411. chateautebeauwinery.com

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March Against Monsanto Across from Maumee Indoor Theater

Take part in the Slow Foods Movement with this march.

Bring a creative sign and join the local movement to eat more organic, locally grown foods. Noon-3pm. Meet at the parking lot across from the Maumee Indoor Theater at the corner of Anthony Wayne Trail and Conant St., Maumee.

monday, 5.26

Memorial Day Brunch Sauder Village Barn

Celebrate the holiday with a wide variety of fantastic foods and a chocolate fountain. 10am-3pm. $15.29/ children 4 and under, free/ 5-10 year olds, $4.99. 22611 State Rt. 2, Archbold. 419-445-2231. saudervillage.org/Food/barn

wednesday, 5.28

Farmer’s Market Bounty Pam’s Corner

Sunday

Bloody Mary Bar Ye Olde Durty Bird

Every Sunday, make the perfect Bloody Mary from a selection of delicious ingredients. 11am-3pm. 2 S. St. Clair St. 419-243-2473. yeoldedurtybird.com

Tastings wednesday, 5.21

Martini Tasting Class Doc Watson’s

Enjoy sampling a wide variety of delicious martinis.

6:30pm. 1515 S. Byrne Rd. 419-389-6003. docwatsonstoledo.com

thursday, 5.22

May Wine Tasting Ye Olde Durty Bird

Celebrate the first Art Walk of the season with five wine samples accompanied by cheeses and fruit.

Reservations required. 6-8pm. $15. 2 S. St. Clair St. 419-243-2473. yeoldedurtybird.com

thursday, 5.29

Beer Tasting Rocky’s

Sample 6 new craft beers and enjoy a helping of Learn how to make sweet summertime desserts using herbs gumbo. 6-10pm. $10. 4020 Secor Rd. 419-472-1996. and seasonal fruits. Registration required. 6-8pm. $25. 116 10th St. 419-243-2081. pamstoledo.com saturday, 5.31

thursday, 5.29

Cooking Class: Weeknights Made Easy Degage Jazz Cafe

Learn how to create delicious, simple recipes from scratch.

You will go home with new techniques and recipes to make weeknight dinners exciting. Reservations required. 7-9pm. $50 a person/ $80 a couple. 301 River Rd., Maumee. 419794-8456. historiccommercialbuilding.com

Maple and Main Art and Wine Stroll Downtown Sylvania

The stroll will feature a juried art show, entertainment, local restaurants and fine wines. Also on Sunday from 10am-4pm. 11am-7:30pm. Sylvania sylvaniachamber.org

More events online!

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2nd Annual Waterville Pub Crawl Smedlap’s Smithy

The crawl will begin at Smedlap’s Smithy, then head to Chowders ’N Moor, KamWah, Shawn’s Irish Tavern before finishing at Mad Anthony’s Tavern. 21+. Registration required.

5-11pm. $25. 122 Farnsworth Rd., Waterville. 419-8785188. business.watervillechamber.com

monday, 6.2

Chef’s Collective Dinner La Scola

There will be a special guest, Salome Miller from Montes, along with 10 Toledo chefs pairing up to serve 5 courses with 10 paired wines. Reservations required. 6pm. $90 a ticket + tax & tip. 5375 Airport Hwy. 419-381-2100. smashtoledo.com

tuesday, 6.3

Greek Cooking Class Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral Community Center

Learn how to make authentic Greek delicacies. Bring a serrated knife. Reservations required. 6-8pm. $45. 740 N. Superior St. 419-243-9189. holytrinitytoledo.com

Ongoing Culinary Tuesday

Pinot on the Patio Bar 145

Enjoy an evening of fantastic wine with a special chef’s pairing menu, $15 bottles of wine and live acoustic entertainment. 5305 Monroe St. 419-593-0073. bar145toledo.com

Saturday

Tecumseh Farmer’s Market Tecumseh Farm and Craft Market

Check out a wide variety of locally grown veggies and plants as well as delicious baked goods. Saturdays until October.

9am-1pm. 805 S. Maumee St., Tecumseh. 517-424-6003. downtowntecumseh.com

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A bite of comfort

Grilled cheese and tomato soup—the ultimate comfort food combination—is the featured food of Tom + Chee, the first establishment of the Cincinnatibased franchise in NW Ohio. Local owners Tim and Pam Adams offer a wide variety of sandwiches including vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, while the tomato soup is available in three forms: creamy, classic and chunky. The meats are home roasted and the soups, sauces and dressings are made from scratch daily. The kicker—Tom + Chee serves grilled cheese donuts. Hours are Sunday-Thursday, 10am-9pm; Friday & Saturday, 10am-10pm. Tom + Chee, 1639 Tollgate Dr., Maumee. 419-887-1774. tomandchee.com

Not your average American pie

Over the past four years, Earth to Oven Bakery has become a staple at the Toledo Farmers’ Market, winning locals over with delicious homemade pies. With a growing client base, owner Laurie Vincent and her business partner, daughter Veronica, decided it was time to open their own bakery. The quaint Sylvania sweet shop, downtown next to Sodbusters, takes pride in using locally sourced and organic ingredients.

“We try to bake like my mom used to back in the 40s, baking comfort food in a sustainable way with healthy and real ingredients, no chemicals,” Laurie pointed out. Selling cookies, eclairs, pies and an all-organic birthday cake, Earth to Oven Bakery knows all about desserts and local pride. Tuesday-Friday, 9am-5pm; Saturday, 9am-2pm. Perrysburg Farmers Market, Thursday 3-8pm and Saturday at the Toledo Farmers’ Market, 8am-2pm.

Earth to Oven Bakery, 5758 N. Main St. #4. 419-824-0683. earthtooven.com —MLR

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Vintage creepy

The Ohio Theater has two black-and-white thrillers lined up to keep your adrenaline pumping. First, film noir—you know, detectives, trench coats, rainy cities, cigarettes and evil women— doesn't come much better than Detour, a 1945 thriller, reportedly shot in one week on a budget of $20,000. The bare-bones look serves to make the story of one very unlucky hitchhiker all the creepier. When it comes to existential dread, Detour is a diamond in the rough, and a must-see for lovers of hard-boiled cinema.

Second, Tim Burton, the modern gothic director who hangs out with Johnny Depp and takes fashion tips from The Cure claims he learned everything he knows about filmmaking from this silent classic, The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari.

Made in 1920's Germany, it's a stylish psychological horror film about a murderous sleepwalker. And stay until the end—credited as the first twistending in film history. Detour, Friday, May 23. The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari Friday, May 30. 7pm. $5. Ohio Theatre, 3114 Lagrange St. 419-255-8406. ohiotheatretoledo.org—JS

film events Thursday, May 29 Age of Champions This documentary tells the story of five competitors who who discover the power of the human spirit and triumph over the limitations of age at the National Senior Olympics including a 100year-old tennis champion, an 86-year-old pole vaulter and rough-and-tumble basketball grandmothers. 7pm. $10. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor. 734-668-8397. michtheater.org Sunday, June 1

A Will for the Woods This award-winning

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documentary focuses on Ann Arbor psychiatrist Clark Wang as he explores the benefits of natural burials, bodies returning to the earth and fortifying the soil. 1pm. $10. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St, Ann Arbor.. 734-6688463. michtheater.org

Chasing Ice This beautiful and poignant

documentary follows acclaimed environmental photographer James Balog, who has spent years taking time-lapse photographs of glaciers cracking apart. His work serves as powerful reminder of global climate change. 2pm. First Unitarian Church of Toledo. 3205 Glendale Ave. 419-381-6999. uutoledo.org Free

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Short-form comedy Catching up with Jeff Daniels

by Sandor Slomovits

Actors rehearse for The Purple Rose’s Spring Comedy Festival Born and raised in Chelsea, MI, Jeff Daniels is a midwestern boy. And he still lives there. Since founding the Purple Rose Theatre in 1991 Daniels’s contributions to that local performance arts scene have been unmatched. He has written more than a dozen plays that have been produced at the Purple Rose and he pulled up the curtain for two new short plays in the theatre’s Spring Comedy Festival.

Whose idea was it to do this festival?

Guy Sanville (the longtime Artistic Director of the Purple Rose).

Have you done a festival like this before at the Rose?

We did it several years ago. We love comedy and it’s a chance for us, guys like me and David McGregor and Carey Crim, who have written full-length plays and had them produced, to write short stories vs. novels. You still have to have a beginning, middle and an end in ten minutes or fifteen minutes, but it’s a little different than ninety minutes.

It also allows chances for the up-andcoming playwrights. It’s a little less daunting to write something ten or fifteen minutes long than to be saddled with a full length. It’s a way to kind of help them, as well as allow some of us who have written [before], to do something a little different.

And I think the audience enjoys it because we tell them right off the bat, “It’s comedy.

We’re here to entertain you, in a kind of literate way.” It’s a wonderful exercise, to be honest, as a writer.

Let’s talk about one of your new plays for this festival, Anatomy of an Argument.

Based on recent events. [Laughter] I’ve been married to the same woman for almost 32 years.

All right, so you know. [Laughter] The script I saw had the names of some of the actors at the Purple Rose, rather than names of characters. When you were writing

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Anatomy of an Argument, did you have those actors in mind?

Well, they’re the cast. This is a little different. Guy (Sanville) came to me and said, “We’re putting together the Comedy Festival and here’s the cast.” And I said, “OK, well what do you want?”

And The Guitar Lesson kind of came up, it’s a two hander (for two actors) and then what he said was, “I don’t have one for all six actors” and so I just looked at the cast list and kicked it around for a couple of days and then one thing led to another, (laughs).

In the meantime I’d gotten into a pretty good one in my own marriage and so I said, “Oh, there it is, there’s the play.”

Right.

I wouldn’t say it’s tailored to them as actors. It was more just assigning. It’s an instructional seminar for the audience; there are only really two people up there.

There’s a man and a woman.

It’s a little bit like I used to do in high school, also what we called Interpretive Reading at Central Michigan, where two of us would just do whole sections of a book as a performance piece. It’s a little bit like that. You know Tom says, Rusty says, Brian says, but it’s all the same guy basically.

Guitar Lesson [the second play Daniels wrote for the Comedy Festival] is tailored for the young student who is superficial as hell and decides she’s got the blues, and the older guitar teacher, who really wishes he were doing something else with his life. I tailored that for Tom Whalen and for Lauren Knox [two of the actors in the festival cast].

Purple Rose Theatre Spring Comedy Festival’s “Lovers, Liars and Lunatics,” runs through Saturday, May 24. 734-433-7782. purplerosetheatre.org

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Revolution is their name

People say that French and Americans have a healthy distaste for one another, but judging by the blockbuster musical Les Miserables, that might not be true. Based on a novel by Victor Hugo, the musical's popularity has increased steadily over the years, especially after its award-winning 2012 film version.

The main character, Jean Valjean, decides to break parole and redeem himself after serving 19 years in prison for a victimless crime. Unfortunately for Valjean, he's relentlessly pursued

by Inspector Javert, as he becomes swept up in the French Revolution. His quest for freedom transcends nationality and time period in this moving stage version by 3B Productions. 8pm Thursday, May 29-Saturday, May 31. 2:30pm Sunday, June 1. $15. Maumee Indoor Theatre, 601 Conant St. Maumee. 419-897-8902.

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Murder murder choo choo

While it's not exactly the Midnight Meat Train, The Old Road Dinner Train has the culinary and theatrical chops to offer a pleasant ride. Think of the experience as classic dinner theater, served (obviously) on rails, with a comedic and homicidal show as entertainment. This year's murder mystery, Barracuda Bowl 2014, details an entrepreneurial pitch fest gone horribly awry. (Think a live version of television series Shark Tank.) And how's the food? We hear it's to die for. Every Friday, 7pm. Boards one hour prior to departure. $70. 301 E. Adrian St., Blissfield. 1-888-GO-RAIL-1. murdermysterytrain.com—JS

theater events ongoing Proposals The Village Players present Neil Simon's comedy-drama Proposals, a story of the Hines family's eventful stay at their mountain retreat, complete with broken engagements, unexpected reunions, and an unintentionally witty Miami gangster. 8pm. Runs Thursday-Saturday, until May 24. $16. The Village Players, 2740 Upton Ave. 419-472-6817. thevillageplayers.org

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Rust Belt Muse

Sandra Jane Heard Reinvents to Renew

by Christian Usera For British-born artist Sandra Jane Heard, the Midwest’s industrial history is an important element of her new show, Rust Belt Muse, at River Arts Gallery in Perrysburg.

“I chose the title to pay tribute to my locale and the place that I hold dear as the stirring force for my creativity to re-emerge,” Heard said. “I have always been interested in the space and tension between beauty and ugliness, strength and fragility, birth and decay, rise and decline. This area exists within that space, a former industrial power battered and weathered by time, but still exhibiting hints of its former self and offering a simmering chance of renewal.”

The artist views her work as an exploration of a complicated universe that pits current society against the preservation of nature. The destructive relationship between man and nature plays into greater themes in her work, which include the passage of time, nature’s beauty, exploitation, suffering, and renewal. “My main concern is for the envi-

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ronment. My work creates a narrative that shows a cautionary tale about man’s intrusion on the earth. The art has a playful but sinister edge to it. My aim is to connect nature with the human experience.”

A sense of renewal

In keeping with her ecologically conscientious ideas, she painstakingly combines damaged or discarded items with eco-friendly materials showing humanity’s impact on the environment, with the potential of renewal.

“The found vintage objects add a nostalgic quality that connects the work with the past,” Heard said. “I see them as offering a sense of renewal by now inhabiting a reinvented present. I create my works from a diverse palette of collected natural and man-made materials, such as silk yarn, sisal, reeds, paper and found objects. I favor relatable, everyday materials that have been damaged and

Heard’s sculptures speak through nostalic collectibles constructed with intricate detail marred by time. To me, that aids in conveying the infliction of time and experience on the body and mind. My aesthetic is drawn to the imperfect rather than the refined, to fragility rather than strength, and to the common rather than the ideal.”

Heard’s work is highly innovative; “Through the process of experimenting, manipulating and editing, the work begins to take form. It enters a cycle of construction, deconstruction and reconstruction,” She added. “My new works investigate this tenuous tightrope we are walking along in regards to our exploitive relationship with nature, complicated further by constant human conflicts and

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competition for power and resources.”

Sandra Jane Heard’s simple forms of intricate construction aesthetically convey the metamorphosis and evolution of both the modern and natural world.

There will be a tour and artist talk on Thursday, May 29 at 7pm. “Rust Belt Muse: New Work

by Sandra Jane Heard” runs through Friday, June 27. River Arts Gallery, 115 W. Front Street, Perrysburg. 419-874-8900. river-house-arts.com

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Celebrating the arts in Sylvania

Art and music take center stage in Sylvania with a festival and an awards ceremony.

On Friday, May 30, Sister Jane Mary Sorosiak, OSF, will be inducted into the Distinguished Artist Hall of Fame for her mosaics that are displayed throughout Lourdes University and across the nation. Gourmet grazing and the induction ceremony will be held in Sylvania’s Historical Village. Gala tickets $40, two for $75, available by email or phone.

7pm. 5717 N. Main St. 419-882-2135. pnowak@sylvaniachamber.org On Saturday and Sunday, May 31 and June 1, Maple and Main Art Fair will bring art and music to the streets. Now in its third year, the fair features booths of juried artists, a great musical lineup and food from local vendors. 11am-7:30pm May 31,10am-4pm June 1. Downtown Sylvania. 419-517-0118. sylvaniaarts.org. Free

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Calls for Artists

thursday 22 Art Walk The Arts Commission kicks off the

2014 summer season Art Walk’s happening Downtown! 6-9pm. Get the map of venues online at theartscommission.org. Free

friday 23 It's Friday! For $30 enjoy four wines and light

snacks in the Glass Pavilion at 6pm. Then, at 7pm, meet in Libbey Court for a free public tour of the TMA's collection highlights. See complete schedule online. 10am-9pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org.

Free

saturday 24 East Toledo Arts Initiative: Artists in Action

Watch onsite as artists paint 18 designs chosen by a design review board to be applied to trash cans along Main St. from Front St. and Starr Ave. in East Toledo. 12-4pm. LeSo Art Gallery .com. Free

Autism: A Mexican Adventure Closing Reception and Artist Talk LeSo

Gallery presents “Autism: A Mexican Adventure.”This exhibition features a series of 17 panels by Cleveland-based artist Craig Matis, telling the story of a father who takes his autistic son on a journey through Mexico as a way to cope with the recent death of his wife in America.

Using a mixed media technique of folded paper and 3-D pencil drawings, Matis incorporates his own personal experiences with raising a special needs child into a surrealistic narrative. 7pm. LeSo Gallery, 1527 Starr Ave. LeSoGallery.com Free

thursday 29 Tour and Artist Talk: Sandra Jane Heard

Hear the artist speak of her exhibition, Rust Belt Muse (see Art Feature on pg. 38) . 7pm. River House Gallery, 115 W. Front St. Perrysburg. 419-874-8900. river-housearts.com. Free

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The Wood County Invitational Arts Show This yearly event takes place during the Black Swamp Arts Festival on Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7. Deadline for artist registration is Sunday, June 15. Booth fee is $150.

Register at blackswamparts.org Beyond Words In this show, the work of participants will be re-interpreted by a second artist, with the goal of creating an innovative two-part piece. Exhibition to take place in September, date TBA. Application deadline is Monday, May 30. Register at myprizm.com Art of Prevention Condom Art Show Planned Parenthood is seeking artists to create art work using colorful condoms to be sold as part of the fundraiser, Art of Prevention, that will be held at the Parkwood Gallery on Wednesday, October 8.

More info online. 419-255-3730. artofprevention.com Rally for the Arts Harrison Rally Day, Perrysburg’s annual juried art and crafts festival is inviting artists to submit their work by Friday, August 15 to participate in this well-attended event happening on Saturday, September 20. Application and more info available online. 419-324-4758. info@mainart-ery.com

Stroll for art

Take a stroll and maybe take home some fun and affordable art at the 2014 Thursday Art Walks, which start on Thursday, May 22. You can get to know the faces and the places that make the Toledo art scene so vibrant. Galleries and venues in Toledo’s Arts Zone, including Downtown, Uptown, and the Warehouse District, will open their doors and live performers will take to the streets and sidewalks to entertain visitors. The City Paper is taking part in the festivities this year, with our own gallery at Wesley’s Bar and Grill, 1201 Adams St., on the corner of Adams and 12th. Organized by the Arts Commission. 6-9pm the fourth Thursday of the month through September.

Information: theartscommission. 419-254-2787. org/programs/art-walk.

It's Friday! At 6pm in the Family Center,

local ceramic artist Tara Outten will help visitors create flower sculptures out of drying foam. Free glassblowing demonstrations will be held at 3pm, 7pm and 8pm. See complete schedule online. 10am-9pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum. org. Free

Runs through Sunday, November 16. An opening reception is planned for Friday, May 30, 6pm.

Wood County Historical Center & Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green. 419-352-0967. woodcountyhistory.org Free

ASYLUM: Inside the Closed World of State Mental Hospitals Meet & greet and book

Mental Illness: A Community Effort for Prevention, Treatment, and Education A

signing with photographer Christopher Payne at the Wood County Historical Museum to launch his nationally-recognized photography exhibit.

saturday 31 panel of mental health professionals will highlight the history of mental illness and current trends in mental health. The panel is being held in conjunction with the opening of ASYLUM: Inside the Closed World of State Mental Hospitals, a photography exhibit by Christopher Payne (see above). 1pm. Wood County Historical Center & Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green.

419-352-0967. woodcountyhistory.org Free

Community Art Day Create a number of different art projects for $1 at this fun, family-friendly event.

This month's projects are kites, squishy balls and streamers. There will also be free face painting, games and a bake sale. 12pm. Collingwood Art Center, 2413 Collingwood Ave. 419 244-2787. collingwoodartscenter.org/ Free

sunday 1 Grand Opening: Lighthouse Landing Join

in the grand opening of Lighthouse Landing Art, Antique and Craft Mall on Sunday, June 1. Butterfly release and ribbon cutting at 9:45am. Band starts at noon and wood-turning demos by Great Lakes Art LLC. Lindsey Webb and others will help cut the ribbon. Food on site to purchase. 9:45am-4pm.

Lighthouse Landing, 4441 N. Summit St. 419-3502945. Free

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The ‘Fun, Fun, Fun’ never stops Beach Boys to play Centennial Terrace

by David Yonke

It’s been fifty years of “Fun, Fun, Fun”—quite literally—for Mike Love and the Beach Boys.

Love, the lead singer of the Hall of Fame surf band that performs at Centennial Terrace on Saturday, May 24, said in an interview that he came up with the idea for one of the band’s signature hits, “Fun, Fun, Fun,” in the back of a cab early in 1964.

He was riding to the Salt Lake City airport with his cousin, Brian Wilson (who is not touring with the current band), when he got the flash of inspiration.

“I told him we’ve got to do a song about a girl who borrows her dad’s car and instead of going to the library goes cruising and hanging out with her friends,” Love said. “I came up with the concept and all the words and Brian came up with the track—including that great falsetto part at the end that I think is fantastic—and so it’s been fifty years of ‘Fun, Fun, Fun’.”

The long road Reflecting on the Beach Boys’ long and storied career, Love discussed a few notable songs, the group’s relationship with the Beatles, and some thoughts on longevity in the fickle music business.

One of the Beach Boys’ now-classic hits, “Good Vibrations,” was more sophisticated and psychedelic when it came out in 1966 than the simple pop tunes that had made the band famous.

But Love said he never worried it might be too radical for their fans.

“It was an incredibly brilliant track and so unique. It was very avant garde— and it still is avant garde! When I heard it, I said, ‘Wow, this is so different from “Fun, Fun, Fun” and “Surfing USA” and “I get Around” and all the great songs we had up until that time,” he said.

But the Beach Boys wanted to experiment, he said. “We were always up for going out on a limb and sawing it off [laughs]! We didn’t think 100% commercially; we thought artistically in a lot of ways, too.”

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And at the heart of the song, Love’s lyrics fit in with the Beach Boys’ standard repertoire.

“What I got lyrically was, ‘I’m picking up good vibrations; she’s giving me the excitations.’ In other words, boy-girl. So even if the track was strange and unique and different, everybody can relate to the attraction between a guy and a girl,” he said.

In India with the Beatles Love said a song he wrote a dozen years ago that was never released, “Pisces Brothers,” has become a favorite on the current tour. It’s a nostalgic tune, with a video, about the Beach Boys and the Beatles hanging out with the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in India.

“George Harrison and I both had our birthdays [in India]—he on Feb. 25th and me on March 15th of 1968, and so that was a really special time,” Love said. “The song is sort of an appreciation of George, who was a very special person… It’s kind of a trip down memory lane involving a really unique and special spiritual time.”

He said the Beach Boys and the Beatles were rivals, not enemies.

“They weren’t a threat; they were an inspiration,” Love said. “If you’re an athlete and you are playing with anybody who is really good, it makes you rise to your highest level of achievement.”

Looking ahead, he said he was inspired after seeing Tony Bennett in concert a few months ago in Austin, TX. “He’s 87 and he sounds great. He sounded phenomenal,” Love said. “Tony Bennett said he feels as though he’s at the top of his game and it just shows that if you love what you do and people like to hear you perform, then you’re really blessed and fortunate to do what you do and have it appreciated so many years later—in our case, after five decades.”

The Beach Boys will be in concert at 8 p.m.

Saturday, May 24, at Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. Tickets are $29.50 and $55 in advance.

419-381-8851. Etix.com

NEVER A DULL MOMENT. TWO PATIOS FOR SUMMER CHILLIN’ WITH FRIENDS.

ARTISAN PIZZA AND NEW GRILLED SANDWICH MENU.

LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY.

LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH BEER TASTING.

Relax on our cafe style patio out front or our porch out back. Stop by and enjoy good drinks, good folks and good weather.

Our Throwback Friday Cocktail Parties feature Toledo’s best talent. Join us and enjoy great music starting at 8:00 PM.

OPEN MIC NIGHT EVERY 1ST AND 3RD TUESDAY.

Local artists are showcased by music director Joel Hazard. Stop in and hear a variety of songs and styles or bring your instrument and sit in starting at 8:00 PM.

Try one of our 12” artisan pizzas or a grilled sandwich from our flagship menu. Kitchen is open from 6:00 to 10:00 PM Mon. thru Sat.

Sample a flight of eight craft beers for $12 and help yourself to complementary chili, cheese and bread from 6:00 to 10:00 PM.

CHECK OUT OUR AMAZING SUMMER DRINK SPECIALS.

Rockys mixologists serve up refreshing seasonal concoctions at prices you’ll appreciate. Enjoy a summer cocktail with our gang and yours.

The Hippest Little Club In Toledo. Secor And Sylvania Behind Culture Clash Records.

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More Music Online.

Highlighted events indicate our picks for the week

The Men—at the Ramalama Records Birthday Party

Saturday, May 31 / Frankie’s For ten years, Ramalama Records, located in Cricket West near the corner of Central and Secor, has serenaded local eardrums with an eclectic mix of vinyl and CDs. To celebrate the beloved record store’s tenth birthday, Innovation Concerts has booked a band with technicolor taste: The Men. Since the band’s formation in Brooklyn in 2008, The Men have released five albums full of soulful, bluesy indie rock and punk reminiscent of The Replacements. 9pm. $10 advance/$12 door. 308 Main St. 419-691-7464. wearethemen.blogspot.com

Ruth Nichols Five with SPECIAL GUEST the Estar Cohen Project

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Jazz singer and trumpeter extraordinaire Ruth Nichols has been making a name for herself on Toledo's small but vibrant jazz circuit. Her quintet, featuring local guitar prodigy Peter Kharchenko, faithfully interpret French and Brazilian standards in a sensual fashion. This concert will also feature the work of esteemed local songstress Estar Cohen, whose quartet plays both originals and contemporary folk, rock and jazz tunes. 7pm. $10. 3114 Lagrange St. 419-255-8406. ohiotheatretoledo. org—JS

wed, may 21

rock, pop & hip-hop

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Dean Tartaglia Cock n’ Bull: Danny Mettler Open Mic

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Phantoscope Pre-Game / NOA Papa’s Tavern: Bobby May Band Ottawa Tavern: Choir Vandals, Wolves at Bay

JAZZ,BLUES & R&B

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Grand Plaza Hotel: Jazz on the Maumee All-Stars Degage Jazz Cafe: Gene Parker Forrester’s: H-Factor Jazz w/ Hugh Ross Jill’s: Mike Whitty Open Jam

THU, may 22 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic Quimby’s: Elixer Cocoa House: Lee Warren Martini and Nuzzis: Jim from the Bridges Village Inn: Ben Barefoot Cock n’ Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes The Blarney: Chris Knopp

West Side Bistro: The Eric Brazier Trio Degage Jazz Cafe: Ruth Nichols Real Seafood: Kelly Broadway w/ Mike Lorenz

FRI, may 23 ACOUSTIC, FOLK & ETHNIC Basin St. Grille: Calen Savidge Buster Brown’s: Picking Kelley Majestic Oaks Winery: Don Coats

Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

AJ Doolittle’s: The Griswold Band Mainstreet: Siklid Frankie’s: FDA Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jojo Stella Backyard BBQ & Booze: Nine Lives

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Oarhouse: The Smoking Section Bronze Boar: Crucial 420 The Blarney: Kentucky Chrome Martini and Nuzzis: The Bridges Village Idiot: Jack & the Bear Table Forty 4: Quickness Cock n’ Bull: Jeff Stewart and the 25’s Bar 145: Hello My Name Is Holiday Inn French Quarter: Time Trax Ottawa Tavern: Phantasmagoria CD Release Party

jazz, blues & r&b

Angelo’s Northwood Villa: Tom Szor Treo: Ruth Nichols Quartet Degage Jazz Cafe: Sheila Flemming

Dance & Techno Bretz: FreEDM Friday

SAT, may 24 acoustic, folk & ethnic Village Inn: Evan and Nate

Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Centennial Terrace: The Beach Boys West Side Bistro: Mile Marker 1 Mainstreet: Five Horse Johnson European Tour Sendoff Party Backyard BBQ & Booze: Nine Lives Ye Olde Durty Bird: Vintage Mojo Cock n’ Bull: Last Born Sons Holiday Inn French Quarter: Time Trax The Blarney: East River Drive Table Forty 4: Schappy Seconds Bar 145: Your Villain My Hero Bronze Boar: Zodiac Click Martini and Nuzzis: The 25’s Village Idiot: The 815’s Ottawa Tavern: Rollergirl, adoptahighway Frankie’s: Dr. Manhattan

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Degage Jazz Cafe: Ramona Collins Tres Belle: Ruth Nichols Quartet

Dance & Techno

Hart Plaza Detroit: Movement Electronic Music Festival

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SUN, may 25 Acoustic, folk & Ethnic Majestic Oaks Winery: Gene Zenz

rock, pop & hip-hop

Frankie’s: Dr. Manhattan Ye Olde Durty Bird: FUNK ORG PreGame / Andrew Ellis

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Village Idiot: Bob Rex Quartet Caribbean Breeze: The Good, The Bad & The Blues Cock n’ Bull: Dick Lange Blues Jam

Dance & Techno

Hart Plaza Detroit: Movement Electronic Music Festival

MON, may 26 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Earl Cookie PreGame / Joe Woods Village Idiot: Frankie May & Friends

Dance & Techno

Hart Plaza Detroit: Movement Electronic Music Festival

TUE, may 27 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic Ye Olde Durty Bird: Dave Rybaczewski Pre-Game / Dick Lange Trio Village Idiot: Bobby May & John Barile Martini and Nuzzis: Chris Knopp Cock n’ Bull: Steve Kennedy Bar 145: Full Tilt

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

wed, may 28 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Cock n’ Bull: Danny Mettler Open Mic

rock, pop & hip-hop

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Fish Fisher Village Idiot: Birds of Chicago

JAZZ,BLUES & R&B

Grand Plaza Hotel: Kyle Turner w/ Lauren Smith Degage Jazz Café: Gene Parker Forrester’s: H-Factor Jazz w/ Hugh Ross Jill’s: Mike Whitty Open Jam Tres Belle: Uncorked Wine Wednesdays

THU, may 29 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

FRI, may 30 ACOUSTIC, FOLK & ETHNIC Ye Olde Durty Bird: Kyle White Majestic Oaks Winery: Skoobie Basin St. Grille: Ben Barefoot The Local: Calen Savidge Buster Brown’s: Jaime Mills

Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Mainstreet: Endless Envy Oarhouse: Rukus Cock n’ Bull: Nine Lives Treo: Grape Smugglers The Blarney: Mas Fina Holiday Inn French Quarter: Noisy Neighbors Bar 145: The Personnel Bronze Boar: Kids with Knives Martini and Nuzzis: OK Maybe Cocoa House: The Rivets Frankie’s: Blue Midnight Highway

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Johnny Rodriguez Pre-Game / Jamie Mills & Ty Village Inn: Lee Warren The Blarney: Kyle White Cock n’ Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Bretz: FreEDM Friday

Papa’s Tavern: Bobby May Band West Side Bistro: Eric Brazier Trio Plate 21: Fritz Byers Band Cocoa House: The Audiophiles

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Real Seafood: Kelly Broadway w/ Mike Lorenz Degage Jazz Cafe: Damen Cook

Angelo’s Northwood Villa: Tom Szor Degage Jazz Cafe: Skip Turner Band

Dance & Techno

SAT, may 31 ACOUSTIC, FOLK & ETHNIC Majestic Oak Winery: Free Wild Cocoa House: Chris Knopp Basin St. Grille: Cliff Millimen Village Inn: Andrew Ellis The Local: Paper Planes Doc Watsons: Steven and Olivia

Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jason Hudson Pre-Game / Jean Ra Ties

Degage Jazz Cafe: Gene Parker

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Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Degage Jazz Cafe: Cynthia KaayBennett Treo: Quartet Bernadette

SUN, june 1 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Frankie’s: Screaming Females

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Village Idiot: Bob Rex Trio, Caribbean Breeze: The Good, The Bad & the Blues Cock n’ Bull: Dick Lange Blues Jam

MON, june 2 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic Village Idiot: Frankie May and Friends

rock, pop & hip-hop

TUE, June 3 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic Village Idiot: Bobby May & John Barile Rocky’s: Joel Hazard Open Mic w/ Mark Sentle

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Degage Jazz Cafe: Gene Parker

wed, june 4 JAZZ,BLUES & R&B

Degage Jazz Café: Gene Parker Forrester’s: H-Factor Jazz w/ Hugh Ross Jill’s: Mike Whitty Open Jam

Frankie’s: Ces Cru

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Winging it Toledo Zoo / Friday, May 23-Sunday, May 25

Courtesy of th e Toledo Zoo ph oto by

Abigail Shirley This is the year of flight at the Toledo Zoo. Three new bird exhibits are opening May 23—Penguin Beach, Flamingo Key, and ‘Keet Retreat. Next to the aquarium, the new penguin residence offers zoo-goers multiple levels and a “wall of water” to observe those monochromatic friends “flying” underwater. Flamingo Key brings the pink tropical birds back to the zoo for the first time in decades, with more than a dozen members of the flock—technically called a flamboyance— including juveniles and adults. The ‘Keet Retreat features parakeets in dynamic free flight. Weekend activities include live penguin feedings, live music, keeper talks and educational activities throughout the zoo. The event kicks off on Friday at 10am when the penguins strut their stuff down the red carpet. 9:30am. Zoo admission. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. For a full listing of events visit toledozoo.org

Flower power Saturday, May 24-Monday, May 26 / Toledo Farmers’ Market Celebrating the 180th Farmers’ Market Season as well as Memorial Day, Toledo’s 25th Annual Flower Day Celebration adds a floral touch to the long weekend with the premier flower and plant event in NW Ohio. Attendees can browse the wares of more than 60 area growers. Market Day weekend will also include baked goods, produce, meats and crafts. Saturday & Sunday, 8am-4pm; Monday, 8am-2pm. Toledo Farmers’ Market, 525 Market St. 419-255-6765. toledofarmersmarket.com/flower-day—MLR

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wednesday, 5.21 [miscellaneous]

The 5th Annual Ride of Silence - A ride to remember cyclists killed or injured and to bring greater awareness of cyclist rights to use the roadway. An important 8 miles of free, flat riding.

We Are Traffic: Toledo Area Bicyclists, Maumee Valley Adventurers, Maumee Valley Wheelmen.

Keith Webb; 6906 Shooters Hill Rd. 567-225-4032.

WeAreTraffic.org EPIC Toledo Unplugged: UT Rockets Head Coach Matt Campbell will discuss the career path that brought him to his current position and his experiences as one of the youngest coaches in the FBS. He will also share how he uses his leadership skills to derive success from his players and respect from his coaching peers. Light appetizers and a cash bar. Registration required. 5:307:30pm. The University of Toledo: Grogan Room, Savage Arena, 2801 W. Bancroft St. epictoledo.com 2014 People of Vision Award Dinner Toledo-Lucas County Health Department and Dr. Davis Grossman, Health Commissioner will be recognized for outstanding community service and philantropics visions at Prevent Blindness Ohio’s 11th Annual People of Vision Award Dinner. The dinner generates more than $50,000 for sightsaving programs. 5:30pm. Radisson @ University of Toledo, 3100 Glendale Ave. For tickets contact Richard Meeker at 419-327-2020 or rmeeker@ pbohio.org

Girls Night Out - Women from around the city can enjoy wine, sodas and light snacks, alongside fantastical local vendors. All proceeds benefit the Toledo Seagate Food Bank. $5. 6-8pm. Toledo Seagate Food Bank, 526 High St. 419-244-6996.

OpenHack Restarted! - OpenHack is an event where you can come in and work on whatever projects you want, learn from other professionals, and pitch projects to other OpenHackers with an emphasis on group work. 6:30pm. Seed Coworking, 25 S. St. Clair. 419-407-6199. seedcoworking.com

thursday, 5.22 [miscellaneous]

Shop Talk - Today’s Shop Talk and Q&A will feature guest speaker Ed Reiter, retired CEO of Mid Am Bank. There will also be light appetizers provided by All Crumbs Artisan Bakery. Noon.

Collective members, free/non-members, $10. The Mad Ave Collective, 1600 Madison Ave. 419-4729000. madavegroup.com

[comedy]

Dan Grueter - Funny man Dan Grueter takes the stage for a weekend of hilarious jokes and wit.

21+. Thursday, 7pm; Friday, 8pm & 10:30pm; Saturday, 7pm & 10pm; Sunday, 7pm. $12.

Through May 25. Funny Bone Comedy Club, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-931-3474. funnybone.com

WINE TASTINGS 2014 Flock to Penguin Beach for a wine-tasting, hors d’oeuvres, live music and socializing.

Age 21 & up.

Advance ticket required.

Separate fee; Zoo member discount applies.

Friday, June 6 7 - 9pm visit toledozoo.org/wine to order tickets call 419.385.5721, ext. 6001

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[festival]

34th Annual Port Clinton Walleye Fest - With more than 130 vendors from around the nation, the festival will feature music, educational programs and activities, the Walleye Beer Fest and, of course, a parade. Through May 26. Visit website for a complete schedule of events. Main St., Port Clinton. 419-734-5503. walleyefestival.com

[outdoors]

Coffee with the Birds - See what winged jewels decorate the woods as you enjoy a delicious cup of brew. Registration required. 8-9:30am. Wildwood Preserve Metropark, Metz Visitor Center, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

friday, 5.23 [miscellaneous]

New Perrysburg 2014: Car Show and Meet - This Packard only car show and swap meet will feature a variety of vintage, high-class models from one of the most famous automobile brands. Also on May 24. 9am.

The Holiday Inn French Quarter, Perrysburg. 734678-1144. riverraisinpackardclub.com Free Singles Meetup: Dinner at the Oliver House Come and enjoy dinner and meet new young singles. 10pm. Maumee Bay Brewing Company, 27 Broadway St. Penguin Beach - Enjoy a weekend full of wonder from flight themed activities, penguin feedings, a children’s animal show and other related events.

Visit website for full listing of weekend events. See

page 46 for more details. 9:30am. Zoo admission. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org

[outdoors]

Birds of Woodlawn - From migrating to nesting birds, explore the many natural habitats of Woodlawn. Both beginners and experienced birders are welcome. Please bring binoculars and bird guides, if you have them. Also on Friday, May 30. 8:30-10:30am. Woodlawn Cemetery & Arboretum, 1502 W. Central Ave. 419-472-2186. historic-woodlawn.com

saturday, 5.24 [miscellaneous]

25th Annual Flower Day Weekend - Check out the area’s best flower growers and greenhouses.

There will be musical entertainment and fair food.

Through Monday, May 26. See pg. 46 for more information. Toledo Farmers’ Market, 525 Market St. toledofarmersmarket.com Ghost Hunting - The Collingwood Arts Center (CAC) as long been rumored to be haunted and is featured in ghost hunting books. See for yourself what paranormal activity is lurking inside the walls. 18+. See pg. 5 for more information.

7:30pm-1am. $35, in advance/ $45, at door.

Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd.

419-244-2787. collingwoodartscenter.org

[sports]

The Mud Dog Challenge - Unleash Your Inner Courage and test your strength and stamina as you conquer the 3 mile course with over 20 obstacles.

Kids age 5-9 get to run too, on a shortened 1 mile

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sunday, 5.25 [miscellaneous]

Singles Memorial Day Dance Party - Dance the night away with other local singles. There will be two speed dating rounds and a snowball dance mixer. 7pm. $10. Holland Gardens, 6530 Angola Rd., Holland. 734-856-8963. toledosingles.com

[literary]

The Toledo Poetry Museum Presents: The Verse of Nature - Enjoy the great outdoors with some poetry that celebrates, questions, bemoans, praises, or otherwise explores the natural world around us. After a panel of readers are finished, there will be an open mic. 3-6pm. Wildwood Preserve Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave.

monday, 5.26 [festival]

Sylvania Memorial Day Parade - Celebrate Memorial Day with a fantastic parade through downtown Sylvania. 10am. Downtown Sylvania, Main St., Sylvania. 419-882-1500.

[sports]

Toledo Mud Hens - Don’t miss the Mud Hens against the Durham Bulls in this series of home games through Thursday, May 29. Monday, 6pm; Tuesday & Thursday, 6:30pm; Wednesday, 10:30am. 6pm. $10. Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St. 419-725-4367. milb.com

wednesday, 5.28 [miscellaneous]

Lunch N Leads - Join fellow EPIC members for an hour long lunch where you can broaden your business network and make contacts with entrepreneurs and professionals in all sorts of industries. Each lunch is hosted by an EPIC member who has the unique opportunity to do a 15-minute presentation on behalf of their own business or company. 11:45am. Poco Piatti, 3155 Chappel Dr., Perrysburg. epictoledo.com Mad Ave Group Creative Training - This training session is for those who want to learn new techniques for social media and marketing websites. 11am-12:30pm. Free for members / $10 for nonmembers. The Mad Ave Collective, 1600 Madison Ave. 419-472-9000. madavegroup.com

thursday, 5.29 [comedy]

Dave Landau - Taking the stage for one night only, Landau amazes the crowd with his hilarious jokes. 21+. 7pm. $12. Funny Bone Comedy Club, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-9313474. funnybone.com

[education]

StartUp Toledo - Join StartUp Toledo as they talk with Leslie Adams, an internationally renowned artist with a studio on Huron Street in Toledo’s Warehouse District. She will talk about success, failure and the perseverance it takes to achieve her goals. 6:30pm. Manhattan’s Restaurant, 1516 Adams St. startuptoledo.com

[outdoors]

Nature Shoot: Oak Savanna - Oak savannas are a key and rare habitat of the Oak Openings Region. Bring your camera and take photos of many indigenous plant species. Reservations required. 6-8pm. $15. Oak Openings Preserve, 4139 Girdham Rd., Swanton. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

friday, 5.30 [education]

Lunch n’ Learn: We Are Traffic - Take an afternoon for a presentation on bike travel around Ohio and how Toledo can become a more bicyclefriendly community. Keith Webb of wearetraffic. org will be stopping by to talk about road safety.

11:30am-1pm. Seed Coworking, 25 S. St. Clair.

419-297-7705. seedcoworking.com Free

[outdoors]

Wild Fridays: Wade the Rapids - Explore the life under the ancient rocks at Jerome Rapids.

Register for one or all programs in this new series for adults and families with school-aged children.

7-9pm. $3. Side Cut Metropark, 1025 W. River Rd., Maumee. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

[sports]

7th Annual Leadership Golf Outing - Join EPIC Toledo for this popular event that will bring business and community leaders together for a day of golf, networking and fun. Each foursome is selected at random. A light breakfast, all golf fees and lunch are included. Registration required. 8am. $85 for EPIC Members/ $100 for Senior Leaders/ Non-Members. Toledo Country Club, 3949 River Rd. 419-382-3416. epictoledo.com Toledo Mud Hens - Cheer on your home team as the Mud Hens take on Charlotte for a series of games through June 2. Friday, Saturday & Monday, 7pm; Sunday, 6pm. $10. Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St. 419-725-4367. milb.com

saturday, 5.31 [miscellaneous]

Toledo Kennel Club - Over 900 dogs representing over 120 American Kennel Club breeds will compete for Best In Show on both days. In addition, there will be obedience competitions for pre-entered dogs. Vendors for pet related products and food will be on site. 8am4pm. $6, adults/ $5, seniors and $4, under 12 years old. Lucas County Recreation Center, 2901 Key St., Maumee. 419-865-8736.

Psychic Event - Looking for some direction or answers for your life? This event will have seven psychics available for readings, and multiple vendors will be selling items and remedies aimed at improving your well-being. Door prizes will also be awarded. 9:30am-4:30pm. $4 door, $15 for 15 minute reading. America’s Best Value Inn, 2426 Oregon Rd., Northwood. 419-666-2600.

[benefit]

Bike Swap - Bring in an old bike or bike parts to Mountain Man to sell or trade and they will donate some proceeds to the Toledo Bike Co-op. The Co-op will donate a refurbished bike to children’s charities around the area. 10am-4pm. Mountain Man, 2735 N. Reynolds Rd. 419-536-0001.

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Point Place Days Parade - Celebrate Point Place Days with the annual parade. This year’s theme is Pirates of Point Place. Noon. Summit and 131st St. ppbaonline.com

[outdoors]

Outdoor Adventure Expo - Learn all about the outdoor recreation opportunities that Metroparks will be offering this season. The expo will feature informational workshops, hands-on sessions and demonstrations on a variety of topics from archery to geocaching. Local organizations will be there to talk about the many ways you can get outside and get active this summer. Noon-4pm. Side Cut Metropark: Silver Lake Area, 1025 W. River Rd., Maumee. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

sunday, 6.1 [outdoors]

Sunset and City Lights Cruise - Cruise up the Maumee River and view stately homes, yacht clubs and wildlife. Catch a sunset around Walbridge Park and then return to downtown after dark and experience the city lights shimmering on the water.

Snacks included. Reservations required. Sundays through August 10. 8-10pm. $20. Sandpiper Boat at Promenade Park, 120 Water St. 419-537-1212. sandpiperboat.com

road trip

— North of the Line Failure

Sunday, May 25 / Saint Andrew's Hall

Failure never broke big, but their lush mix of arena rock, power pop and psychedelia produced underground must-listen albums such as Magnified and Fantastic Planet. The band broke up in ‘96, with members joining other groups like A Perfect Circle, but now Failure has reunited.

The power trio will play two sets with no opener. An evening of Failure—do not miss it for the world! 7pm. $35. 431 E Congress St., Detroit. 313-961-8961. saintandrewsdetroit.com

Seth Walker

Friday, May 30 / The Ark

This Austin-based singer-songwriter has been mixing honky-tonk blues and New Orleans soul since 1997. After a triumphant run as host of the annual Ann Arbor Folk Fest this January, Seth is returning to Washtenaw County for a proper headlining gig in anticipation of his upcoming record, Sky Still Blue. 8pm. $15.

The Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. 734-7611451. theark.org

How quickly can you tell us a story?

Turn to page 36 for info.

B.B. King

Sunday, June 1 / Michigan Theatre

There are three undisputed Kings in the world of blues—Albert King, Freddie King and B.B. King. At the tender age of 89, B.B. is the only King still alive. But don’t let his age fool you. He can sing as well as he plays and is ranked sixth on Rolling Stones’ list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time. 7:30pm. $35-$60. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor. 734-6688463. michtheater.org—JS

Peace and Love 2014

Saturday, June 7 & Sunday, June 8 / L.A. Cafe

Celebrate creativity, love and acceptance with art, friends, music and food. For two days, enjoy a serene atmosphere with a variety of activities and events at the 6th Annual PeaceFest Art, Music and Food Truck Festival. Along with a varied food truck lineup, this year’s featured artist Jim Hendin, famous for his Motown photography and prints, will be on site and ready to talk about the good ol’ days of soul and rock ‘n’ roll. Saturday June 7 & Sunday, June 8. L.A. Cafe, 5815 & 1/2 Dixie Highway, Waterford, MI. 248-623-1648. Email thepeacefest@aol.com or visit on Facebook at PEACEFEST Art and Music & Food Truck Festival 2014. —MLR

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PLAY BOOK

Shannon Mossing and John Amato took jupmode from dog days to salad days

Jupmode on the Move

A truck, a business and a whole lot of T-shirts I sat strapped to a captain’s chair in a repurposed delivery truck bought off Craigslist last year in Mishawaka, IN. The driver, John Amato, honked and waved to pedestrians as he drove through suburban streets not designed for giant novelty vehicles. People looked up at the truck’s fresh vinyl wrap of candy-colored diagonals.

They cocked their heads, and wondered if they should know this grinning man waving at them from a brightly painted truck.

And they should know him. He’s the owner of one of Toledo’s sparkling, young businesses: Jupmode.

Looks Like Fun

Jupmode makes T-shirts. Lots of Tshirts. All kinds of T-shirts, for softball teams, alumni associations, high schools, middle schools, churches and bar crawls.

They call it a craft screen printing company, making quality shirts for quality people. “It’s something really easy and personal,” said Amato, explaining why people like having T-shirts for every occasion. “T-shirts are timeless.”

Jupmode is pocketed inside an arcade hallway in a long strip mall on South Boundary Street in Perrysburg. Stacks of different colored T-shirts cover the shop, one large room that used to be a drycleaner. In the center of the room, two screen presses, like sideways carousels at an amusement park, push ink through mesh screens onto blank shirts. A long, metal dryer constantly spits out hot Tshirts from a conveyor belt, like Domino’s pizzas.

“It doesn’t seem like a work environment for me,” said Brian Huhn, one of Jupmode’s screen printers. Vintage records often play on a turntable while Amato’s Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Trooper, hops around the shop during late nights of printing. Murals cover two walls, and a third wall displays the company motto in colored string: “If it looks like fun, then it probably is.”

Around the world and back

Jupmode began like an episode of Carmen Sandiego. Amato, a Perrysburg native, graduated from Notre Dame and spent nine months abroad in Paris. He returned home with an idea: a T-shirt that looked like the signature red sweater vest

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of then-Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel. He sent his design to a company in China, and a prototype came back.

Requests from friends sent more orders to China. Then, an official sanction from Ohio State gave Amato free rein to make as many shirts as demanded—which was a lot. He made a deal with a Mexican company to make more shirts, then found another company in India to make them before deciding to make the shirts himself in Toledo. “I didn’t know the first thing about screen printing,” said Amato. But he taught himself, and began creating shirts with licenses from Bowling Green State University and the University of Toledo.

Jim Tressel resigned from his coaching position in 2011, and the Tressel sweater demand subsided. “It’s been a real struggle,” said Amato. Jupmode’s bank accounts dwindled to less than $100, but they pushed forward. “I was determined to make something out of this.” They sold their other collegiate shirts while developing nostalgic Toledo designs like the rediscovered “You Will Do Better In Toledo,” and expanded into a jack-of-allstyles, custom screen printing company.

They hustled for new clients, and landed accounts that had never taken a chance on an independent printer. “Nothing feels like a risk anymore,” says Amato.

Jupmode just upgraded to an automated printer, allowing them to make upwards of 500 shirts per hour. Their first full-time employee, Shannon Mossing, has a bachelor’s degree in fine arts specializing in printmaking and will help manage operations. Their new truck will deliver large orders in full Technicolor. They also plan to sell shirts directly from the truck, like sartorial summer treats.

After printing one night until 8:30pm, Amato sat down with Brian Huhn over a bucket of Budweisers. The iced bottles cooled their sore, paint-covered hands. Jupmode went from a single T-shirt to thousands, from nearly broke to expansion, from one idea to a full business. Amato wondered then if he was living the American Dream. He’s still waiting for someone to tell him he isn’t.

Dorian Slaybod is 28, a local attorney and happily living in Toledo.

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My name is mud

Unleash your inner warrior and test your constitution in the Mud Dog Challenge Obstacle Course, a 3 mile track with over 20 unique obstacles that takes place on Saturday, May 24. The event, which benefits The American Cancer Society, invites friends and family to overcome adversity by attacking obstacles such as balance beams, sand pit runs, mud pits, climbing walls and more! Adults need to sign a waiver while those under 18 will need a parent or legal guardian present the day of the event. New for 2014—a kids 1 mile course for children ages 5-9. Don’t forget to hit the free photo wall to capture before and after looks! 9am. $39 ($15 kids course). The Mud Dog Challenge Grounds, 10631 Airport Hwy., Swanton. 419279-2643. muddogchallenge.com

Call to Place your $10 Car ad here! 419.244.9859

2004 Mustang- 40th

Spring forward

Anniversary Edition Air V-6 Automatic.

Convertible, Clean. No Rust. Stored in Winter. 78,000 Miles. $8,500 Call 419-841-8569 2003 Honda Accord Sedan 4 Cyl. 126,000 miles Well Maintained. $5,500. Call 419-829-7952

Looking for a productive way to spend a Saturday afternoon? The UTMC Pediatric Residents are hosting Spring Into Motion Day 2014 on Saturday, May 31, an all day festival featuring outdoor activities and workshops on ways to stay healthy. For just a $1 entrance fee, participants gain access to games about nutrition, a 1 mile race, nutritious snacks to replenish energy, prizes for top finishers and much more! 1pm. Ruppert Health Center at UTMC, 3000 Arlington Ave. 419-383-4000. utmc.utoledo.edu—GMK

1997 C230 Mercedes-Benz Sedan. Red. Very Clean! Salesman

owned. 141k miles. Call Robert 419-841-1404 or 419-944-4639. $4500 OBO.

1995 Red Chevy Blazer

Well Maintained and taken care of. $3,000 OBO. Call Gene 419-832-6311 or 419-270-6312.

2003 Lincoln Towncar

32,000 miles Ready for the road. $9,000 Call 419-829-7952

2002 Ford Taurus SEL Deluxe Great Car, has 6 cd disc

changer, power windows and locks.

Will not last long at this price!!! Drive away today for only $4584! Call Kenny 567-686-2525

1997 Mercury Cougar

Immaculate condition inside and out.

102k miles, new tires, 30th Anniversary Edition. Gold with 3/4 cloth top. $5000 Final-serious inquires only. First come first serve. Parker: 567-288-3748

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events _________________________

2005 Dodge Dakota SLT

What a Pick Me Up for Summer! You have to see this one in person to believe it is only $8922! Call Kenny 567-686-2525

health and wellness events Tuesdays

Staying Tobacco Free Support Group This is a support group for individuals who need help maintaining a tobacco-free life. For people who have completed group or individual cessation counseling. 7:15pm. ProMedica St. Luke's Hospital, Fallen Timbers Medical Center Conference Room, 5757 Monclova Rd., Maumee. 419-893-QUIT. promedica.org Free

Wednesday, 5.21

Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Health Fair - This event includes a wide variety of screenings (some for a nominal cost) and and information booths featuring more than 40 local and regional organizations. A complimentary light lunch will be provided. Door and grand prize drawings will be held. 10am-1pm.

Stacy's Place (former UAW Hall), 625 Plaza Dr., Fostoria. Free

Saturday, 5.24

Sleeping Bag Yoga - Start your morning with a refreshed body and mind. Bring a yoga mat if you’d like, but your sleeping bag will do quite nicely. Class will be geared toward beginners. Registration required. 9am-10am.

Oak Openings Preserve, White Oak Shelter, 4139 Girdham Rd., Swanton. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Free

Wednesday, 5.28

Speaker on Senior Health Promotion Learn how to protect your loved ones from

elder abuse and financial exploitation. 11am.

Chester J. Zablocki Community Center, 3015 Lagrange St. 419-936-3090.

Saturday, 5.31

Mental Illness: A Community Effort for Prevention, Treatment, and Education - A panel of mental health professionals will highlight the history of mental illness and current trends in mental health. 1-4pm. Wood County Historical Center & Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green. 419-352-0967. woodcountyhistory.org

Saturday, 5.31

Spring Into Motion 2014 - Join the UTMC Pediatric Residents for outdoor activities that will teach fun ways to stay active and healthy all year round. 1-4pm. $1. Ruppert Center UTMC, 3120 Glendale Ave. 419-251-8050.

Saturday, 5.31

Toledo Heart Walk - Throughout the health and wellness expo, Heart Walk attendees may purchase a special non-burning torch, red for heart and white for stroke, for $10 each, as part of the special torch ceremony honoring heart and stroke survivors. 8am. The Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. 419740-6168. huntingtoncentertoledo.com, heart. org/toledowalk

The Thomas M. Wernert Center, For Mental Health Recovery and Support - is

having their 10th Annual Rummage Sale at 208 West Woodruff Avenue at Ashland Avenue (Bus 20) on Friday, June 6, 2014 from 9am - 5 pm. We will be accepting donations of clean, working merchandise until June 5. Sales will include electronics, clothes, small furniture and appliances, knick-knacks, collectibles, children's items, a bake sale and hot dogs, chips and pop. Stop by and check out our great selection and low, low prices! For information, call Stacey at 419-242-3000, ext. 105! See you there!! __________________________

services _________________________

JaM SECTION MUSICIANS SEEKING

Vocalist looking for working

band or to start a band. Has P.A. or other equipment available. Call Felix 567-395-4793

Looking for Acappella groups to

donate time for WBS Booth at Lucas County Fair July 8th-July 13th. 567315-3247

New band seeks mature lead guitarist/singer.

Versatile. Creedence to Keith Urban to Nickelback. For interview call 419-388-0175 Judge Knot 3pc. band looking to play for special events, restaurants or lounges. 419-779-4532

Drummer Looking for

Band Call 419-691-2820. Please leave name and # if unavailable.

DRUMMER looking to join 50s & 60s band or classic country group. Years of experience from night clubs, recordings & live shows. Call 419-698-1097 for more info.

SKELETON CRUE AUDITIONING serious

rhythm guitarists and drummers.

No big hot shot egos. Call A.S.A.P. 419-297-2928 or 419-283-9235. myspace.com/skeletoncrue

Ads For Local Artists are Free!

Ads run for 2 issues and must be renewed after the two issues. You must be: advertising for band members or selling instruments under $200 or just looking to jam. Business related ads run for $20. Limit 20 words per ad; 40 cents per additional word.

Call 419-244-9859 to post your ad!

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Free Classifieds:

Individuals may receive one free 20-word ad per issue (products offered in ads must sell for under $75). Each additional word 40 cents, payment must accompany ad.

Free ads run 1 issue and are reserved for private-parties use, noncommercial concerns and free services.

Line Classifieds: Only

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

ten spot car lot: Only

$10 for 20 word or less that WILL RUN UNTIL CAR SELLS. Each additional word is 40 cents and any artwork is $5 extra. __________________________

Services _________________________

Pet page

Deadlines: Ad copy must

be received by NOON on the Friday prior to publication.

The place to find all your pet needs Call 419-244-9859 to advertise your pets and services for as little as $25 per issue

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

Phone: EMail:

CHINE: 3 yrs. old, white, female

I had a warm home until my people moved & tossed me out. I was cold, hungry, & my beautiful white coat became filthy. The nice people at the shelter cleaned me up & I’m gorgeous again! I was scared at first, but now I’ve come out of my shell... and learned that a scratch under the chin feels really good!

Now I’ve been here so long. I just need a kind person to give me new start. Could that person be you?

419-244-9859

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Refunds: Sorry, NO REFUNDS given.

Misprints: Credit toward future ads.

SEGER: 9 wk. old, tiger & white, female

Muvlaney’s Bunker

NOW HIRING Experienced cooks, bartenders, wait staff Apply in person only. NO PHONE CALLS! 4​ 941 Dorr st. Toledo, OH 43615 __________________________ Reliable and dependable Grass cutter needed with small

lawnmower needed once a week. 419841-1404 __________________________ Lunch server needed Fridays from 11 to 2. Downtown restaurant.

Please e-mail interest and contact information to PamsCorner@bex.net __________________________

Kidz Watch Ltd. - Now hiring

a full time Preschool Teacher. Also have part time - days, evenings, and weekend positions available. Send resume to info@ kidzwatch.net or visit DropInChildCare. com for info __________________________

good servers & dish washer needed at popular restaurant! - Apply in person with

resume to Kyota Ka, 6801 W. Central Ave, Toledo, OH. (419) 841-2070

Roosters Men’s Grooming Center is in

Attention Home Schoolers, Teachers and Moms!

Check out www.crazyGREENfun.com for FREE GREEN print outs and programs! __________________________ Getting Married? Your wedding service performed by me, personalized by you.

Licensed. 419-691-0524 __________________________

FOR Rent __________________________ One Bed Mobile Home Rental $299 a month. West Toledo

Custer Drive between Lewis and Bennett Safe and Clean 419-270-0442 __________________________

Announcements __________________________ Attention Woodward Class of 1979. We are holding

our 35 year reunion August 9, 2014.

Please contact Kathy at whsclassof1979@ gmx.com __________________________ Northwest Ohio Dance Club - Toledo’s Premier Dance Com-

munity. Singles and Couples welcome.

For info visit: www.northwestohiodanceclub.com __________________________

For Sale __________________________ 4 Cemetery lots at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Prime

Location. Accepting best offer. Please call Mark at 419-882-8341 __________________________

help wanted __________________________

Customers Wanted

search of 1 FT Barber, 1 PT Barber and a PT Cosmetologist. Experience Necessary. Please apply online at roostersmgc.com 419-843-4030 __________________________

New/Used Sales & Leasing 419-893-5581

1505 Reynolds Road Maumee, OH 43537 www.jimwhitehonda.com

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I was born under a deck, & the homeowner let us all stay until she saw a fox lurking around, so she brought us to PAWS. I was adopted in 2010, but my caregiver realized she couldn’t afford a cat. So sadly, back I came. I’m a real sweetheart, and I desperately miss having a home and someone to love. Can you be my forever home? these kittens, and one of the most rewarding experiences you can have (other than adopting, of course). PAWS needs foster homes, from those for bottle kittens to moms with newborn babies. We provide the supplies & information, all you supply is love. Call to find out how you can help.

We’re looking for FREELANCE WRITERS. Paid gigs

for Toledo City Paper and/or Toledo Area Parent publications. Email a resume and writing samples to us at editor@ adamsstreetpublishing.com __________________________ Domo Sushi is now hiring for All Positions. Apply in person, no phone calls please. 6725 W. Central Ave. Suite P. Toledo, OH 43617 __________________________ Buster Brown’s is now hiring weekend bartender (Saturday & Sunday).

Please apply in person. 313 Conant St, Maumee, OH 43537. Ask for Katie. __________________________ Meyer’s Auto Wash is Now hiring all positions. Great work environment. Positive attitude required. Fill out application beforehand. Download at meyersautowash.com. Drop off in person at 4340 Heatherdowns Blvd, Toledo, OH 43614 __________________________

Paws and Whiskers

32 Hillwyck Dr., Toledo • Mon-Thr 12pm-7pm, Fri-Sun 12pm-4 pm 419-536-1914 • pawsandwhiskers.org The area’s only all-feline, no-kill shelter, helping our feline friends since 1996.

Hairdressers, Skin Care Specialist or Massage Therapist to join a salon team that

is motivated & involved with the community. Start up incentives & assistance.

Call Merinda @ 419-509-9624. __________________________

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Wellness _________________________ BELLY DANCE- FOR THE FUN OF IT with Aegela, International artist and award-winning choreographer. Women of all ages and shapes welcome. No prior dance training needed. Registering now for classes beginning April 21. $55 for 5-week session. Martin School 10 S. Holland-Sylvania at Hill, Toledo aegela.com 517-918-9547 __________________________

Memorial Day Singles Jamboree The Singles Dance Parties Largest Crowd Of the Year

dependable dealer, dependable salesman

LALIE: 4 yrs. old, dilute tortie, female

It’s time for the pitter patter of kitten feet, & we DESPERATELY needs foster homes for them! Fostering is critical for the survival of

SINGLEs _________________________

Kent Keplinger

My mom was taken in by a nice family who didn’t know she was ready to have kittens!

They couldn’t keep us so they brought us all to PAWS. I think I’m the cutest of all my brothers and sisters, but they may feel differently.

Wouldn’t you like to come see all of us and take one of us home?

Sun. May 25, 2014 - 7pm - Mid. Holland Gardens $10 6530 Angola Rd., Holland, OH www.toledosingles.com

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There is a lot of happiness for everyone. We celebrate Memorial Day, enjoy a new moon and watch Venus and Mercury both change signs.

— BY SUE LOVETT

ARIES (March 21st-April 19th) Leave on

LIBRA (September 23rd-October 22nd)

TAURUS (April 20th-May 20th) You are behind the scenes on the 24th and spring into action about noon on the 25th. Go like a speed demon through the night of the 26th. Thankfully this is a short week. Return to your routine on the 2nd when things run smoothly.

SCORPIO (October 23rd-November 21st)

GEMINI (May 21st-June 20th) Leave work

SAGITTARIUS (November 22nd-December 20th) Starting the 24th there are picnics,

the 23rd and return to your routine (exhausted) on the 27th. A family reunion, a boat ride, a parade and fireworks are all part of your fabulous time. Try to make the 1st a day of rest.

You’ll need it starting the 2nd.

early the 23rd as the weekend is filled with opportunities to socialize. Make a list of goals in between parades, festivals and parties. On the 28th the new moon makes its annual visit to your sign so keep those resolutions.

You leave on the 23rd for a fabulous Memorial Day weekend. Get back late Monday night. Be thankful the work week is only four days. The new moon the 28th shines on education so be ready for graduation parties.

Take a chance and be a winner on the 22nd. At the last minute the 23rd you get an invitation for the weekend. Have a bag packed and head out for fun through the 26th. Wake up, sleepyhead, and get back to work on the 2nd.

parties, boat rides, parades and reunions. Then put your feet up through the end of May. You always roll with the punches so life is easy for you in June.

CANCER (June 21st-July 22nd) All you think of, and plan for, is Memorial Day. Co-workers are included with family and friends. Preparation the 24th and 25th for events at home keep you hopping. Go to the parade and extend celebrations through the 31st.

CAPRICORN (December 21st-January 19th) If you are on the water the 24th and/

LEO (July 23rd-August 22nd) The fun

AQUARIUS (January 20th-February 18th)

begins the night of the 23rd. You may lead a caravan to a special destination for the weekend. A beach? A boat ride? A wedding? A parade? You are energized by the new moon the 28th…and more like a lion than a kitten.

VIRGO (August 23rd-September 22nd)

Have extra cash available for the long weekend.

Travel the 24th through the 26th. Go back to work to rest on the 27th. You get additional responsibilities on the 28th. Put your feet up and relax on the 1st.

or 25th paying your share will be necessary.

You have good luck the 28th and a partnership (business or personal) blooms on the 29th. You are smiling as June begins.

Keep your calendar handy so you won’t miss a thing. You do tend to be absent-minded. There are weddings, graduations and parties over the holiday weekend. Stay close to home and return to work to rest the 27th.

PISCES (February 19th-March 20th) You leave for the holiday weekend on the 23rd. You want to be on or in the water as boating season begins. The new moon the 28th finds you getting your home in shape for more fabulous summer fun.

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 GEMINIS

Gemini is the sign of the twins and it rules communications and transportation.

Both Ford and Chrysler are Gemini companies. Marco Rubio and Donald Trump celebrate. Locally, Ryan Wichman of Channel 11 (weather and storm chaser) Kelly Heidbreder of Channel 13 (also a writer for the Blade) light their candles.

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Across 1. Post-trim powder 5. Inventor whose name is spelled out by the horizontal lines of special characters in this puzzle 10. Naked 14. Fat abbr. popularized

by Rachael Ray 15. Images limited by the Seventh Ecumenical Council 16. Claim 17. West African wardrobe item 18. “The Ant and the Grasshopper” author 19. Like Don Draper 20. Pillar 22. Butterflies 24. Genesis character often associated with masturbation 25. ZZ Top song about butts 26. Thrown together 29. Animal named before Dancer 31. Place that’s full of jerks?

35. Against 37. Novel 39. Textbook unit?

40. Stage character who never appears 41. Board game with fake definitions 44. Words before “hustle” or “limbo” 45. Make out, in the UK 47. ___ Day (Hawaiian holiday) 48. Mr. Smithers, e.g.

50. Pampered 52. Eccentric 54. Businesses in a 2000 financial meltdown 55. Hipster magazine that seems, despite its protestations, persistently conservative 57. Home improvement host Bob 59. Travelocity competitor 62. “I’m ready” 66. Othello, e.g.

67. States, to the French 69. Streaming video device

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maker 70. Bubbe 71. Italian 100 72. Gave a line 73. One looked up to 74. Anti-formalist actress Uta 75. Stylistic periods Down 1. President pro ___ 2. Sneaker brand 3. Shapeshifting Norse god 4. Some washers and arcade games 5. Sporty Mazda two-seater 6. It’s deep, man 7. Optimistic 8. ___-cone 9. Cable channel that covers college sports 10. Buy shots all around?

11. Tel ___, Israel 12. Russo who plays Frigga in the “Thor” movies 13. Units in Physics 101 21. Not invite to the All-Star game, perhaps 23. Storm front?

25. Shady thing 26. What you put away for a rainy day: Abbr.

27. Sierra ___

28. Still-banned ballplayer, to fans 30. Break up the relationship 32. “I love,” in Latin 33. Ancient Irish alphabet 34. Rounded hammer parts 36. Paradise in literature 38. Droll 42. Ang with two Best Director Oscars (or Spike with none) 43. Two-time U.S. Open winner Ernie 46. Be linked to a lot 49. Few and far between 51. Handpicked thing 53. Maid from the movie version of “Clue” 56. Bohemian, now 58. “Now we have to take this outside ...”

59. Erstwhile sci-fi magazine 60. Grim Cormac McCarthy novel, with “The” 61. One-named pop singer/jetsetting idea man 62. “Metropolis” director Fritz 63. Time it takes for the little hand to spin around 64. Source of much cheap modern furniture 65. Bath bubbles 68. Something brewing

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photos by Christine Senack

Interview by Jordan Killam Photo Credit: Mary Larkin

Eleanor Kieser, aka Ellie

Culinary delights

Student/Entrepreneur Dustin Wade, Kristy and John Martin with Kristie Wade

Taste of the Nation Toledo was a smashing success, uniting local chefs with the Glass City foodies in the fight against world hunger.

Mona Qaimari, Baroness-Kelly Keefer, Victoria Perry and Leah Wilson

This fashion-forward 4th grader has many passions including art, cooking, and theater classes, roller skating and biking, cuddling Darling (her kitten) and taking care of her hermit crabs, King Tookie and Fub. She also started a business selling bow ties for girls.

Eleanor picks out the fabrics and a family friend (who happens to be a seamstress) sews them. The ties are all designed from the original bow tie worn by her great uncle Gene, for whom she has profound admiration. Fun fact: Eleanor seldom wears matching socks—on purpose of course!

How did you come up with the idea to make bow ties?

On the first day of school, I decided it would be cool to wear a bow tie. I wanted to be different, basically unique. The only bow tie that we had was my great uncle Gene’s.

After that day, I loved the idea of wearing bow ties, so I wanted other girls to wear bow ties, too.

Have you sold any yet?

We sold them at the Fall Festival and now they are available in the Art Supply Depo (29 S. St. Clair St., Downtown Toledo).

Besides bow ties, do you like to make other things?

Christine Senack, Billie Jo Bialorucki, Ann Marie Mustano, Racquel Warvell, Kristin Bryan-Kinney and Andrea Vicente

Classically trained

Artwork. I like to draw.

You have a very unique sense of style and seem very confident and comfortable in your own skin. What advice would you give to kids your age who are afraid to wear what they want because they’re afraid of being criticized by others?

I would say, “Don’t be afraid to be yourself. It’s ok if you’re different. Your attitude is more important than what you look like. It doesn’t matter what you look like; it just matters how you act.”

Carol Golias Conlan and Kristen Howard

Toledo’s finest visited the Secor Building to enjoy cocktails, cuisine

by Registry Bistro and an auction supporting Toledo Hospital’s Breast Care Center at the 2014 ProMedica Toledo Hospital Foundation Classic.

Josh Rochon, Kristy Folkwein and David Folkwein

Terry J Awls and Annika Thompson

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Denise Shermis and Kristen Mollenkopf

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EXPERIENCE A SUPERSTAR RYAN PELTON

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THIS SUNDAY, MAY �� + �PM FREE SHOW

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You’ve never heard the King like this. Experience the incredible music of the legendary Elvis Presley in the uniquely intimate atmosphere of the H Lounge!

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