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the time he was a teenager, Jon Hendricks was singing regularly on the radio with Tatum.
“It was like singing with the Chicago Symphony behind you. It was incredible,” Hendricks said, recalling his collaboration with Tatum.
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z Jaz seemingly ordinary Monday night in Toledo, Ohio, became extraordinary when jazz legend Jon Hendricks took the stage at Crystal’s Lounge at the Ramada Inn. Dynamic and stylish in an iridescent pink jacket, the 93-year-old Hendricks possessed an exuberance men of any age would envy. Hendricks treated the audience to his original style of jazz vocalese, a form which adds lyrics to instrumental songs and replaces instruments with vocals. Hendricks is also considered to be the creator and one of the best practitioners of scat singing, which involves vocal jazz soloing. “I hold my hand like I am holding a tenor saxophone. I move my fingers like I am playing the saxophone. It’s a childhood pretense that I used to bring me closer to the tenor saxophone, so that is the sound that comes out of my throat,” Hendricks explained.
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Jazz legend Charlie Parker encouraged Hendricks to travel to New York and look him up. “Once you heard this guy [Charlie Parker], you heard the best America had to offer . . . and Art Tatum, and Count Basie, and Duke Ellington. We’re a rich nation, artistically, here in the United States. And [Parker] is one of the reasons why,” Hendricks said. People remember Charlie Parker as a main practitioner of bebop, but Jon Hendricks’ wife Judith, herself a New Yorker, argues that all roads to that particular jazz style lead back to Art Tatum, and consequently Toledo. “[Jon Hendricks and Art Tatum]were in competition a lot. Sometimes Art won, sometimes Jon won. Some of the most outstanding musicians would come to see Art Tatum. He is responsible for what bebop really was. Because Charlie Parker was in New York when Art was playing there, and he saw Art and practiced that style on his saxophone, Parker became one of the proponents of be-bop, but it was through Art Tatum,” she explained. Judith added, “And Jon changed what jazz vocalizing would be. He expanded it to an orchestral concept. Bebop came
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through Art Tatum into the world. And this new type of singing came through Jon into the world. This all comes from Toledo. This quiet place. This sleepy kind of town.” Jon Hendricks elaborated, “It’s influenced the whole country. Art Tatum brought a high class of musicianship through the music that he created. It came into the area of symphonic music. Jazz out of Toledo is like symphonic music because then everyone tried to play with the preciseness and correctness and the beauty of Art Tatum. Art raised the standard of music so much higher. It’s made the standard of Midwestern musicians a lot higher.” During the Monday night show at Crystal’s Lounge, Jon Hendricks also told some riveting anecdotes in-between songs about the revolutionary jazz pianist Thelonious Monk. He later said about his work with Monk, “I got to associate with Monk’s vision. Monk’s music was like it was written by a six-year-old child, yet it is some of the most complex, impossible music. Monk was a 6’4” child. His songs, when you listen to them, at first, they are so simple. In fact, they are startling in their simplicity. But then, as you play them over, you hear more and more to them. They are very complex. He made up his own chord structure. You can’t even find it written down. Monk is a most unique person. A most unusual person . . . He was a very serious man. When I got to know him as a musician, I realized how serious he was.”
ebop came through Art Tatum into the world. And this new type of singing came through Jon into the world. This all comes from Toledo. This quiet place. This sleepy kind of town.”— Judith Hendricks
The next chapter After Hendricks performed that Monday night, The University of Toledo (Ohio) Vocalstra (an “orchestra of voices” composed of students and professionals in the Toledo area who study under Dr. Hendricks) took the stage. It was moving to see Hendricks watch his students. At his age, many would have retired, but Hendricks continues to pass on his knowledge of jazz and original performance style to musicians-in-training.
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A former student of Hendricks’, Atla DeChamplain, is a professional jazz vocalist who completed her masters in Music Performance at UT in 2012. “I still can’t believe that I got to study with Jon Hendricks. In my opinion, he is the best jazz vocal improviser that has ever lived. Jon is a treasure among jazz musicians, and a true American innovator. He is not only respected among jazz vocalists, but he is loved by instrumentalists as well.
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Beyond the University, Kay Elliott, executive director of the Art Tatum Jazz Heritage Society, is a tireless advocate for jazz in the city. “Toledo has this history of jazz that is as good as any place in the country, maybe better, because of Art Tatum . . . his mother worked at hotels to support them. She would bring him piano rolls for the piano. He was doing it all by ear,” Elliott said. She is hopeful about the future of jazz in the city, and acknowledged not only the history our city has, but the potential. “Toledo has a wonderful, rich group of jazz musicians. We have so many younger musicians who are just sensational,” she said. Elliott also pointed out that the contemporary jazz scene in Toledo is a vibrant one. Often, jazz performance in Toledo is years ahead of other cities, especially in identifying and supporting innovative talent. “We had Trombone Shorty here ten or twelve years before anyone knew who he was . . . he then opened for Lenny Kravitz and filled the show. Later, in Paris, Lenny opened for him,” she explained.
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“When I first came to Toledo twelve years ago, it was for the opportunity to work with the great Jon Hendricks, and develop a comprehensive jazz program at the University of Toledo. What I found was a town that still supported jazz and offered many places to play jazz. The jazz scene throughout the U.S. has changed, and Toledo has reflected that change. Today, jazz is less appreciated in the U.S. than in Europe and the far east. Fortunately, there is still a small but supportive scene here. There are less large jazz venues, but there are still places to play for the young jazz musician to hone their art. UT asked me to work with Jon to develop a great jazz program. I think we have done that,” Mossblad stated.
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around town, such as The Grand Plaza, where the Art Tatum Jazz Society hosts jazz jams on Tuesdays; The Toledo Club (for special events and fundraisers), and as a part of a larger varied music roster at places such as dowtown’s Ye Olde Durty Bird. The one venue that is completely centered around jazz, not in Toledo but in Maumee, is regarded highly by all in the community—Dégagé Jazz Cafe.
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“As a musician, it’s easy to get frustrated, put yourself down, and hinder your own progress. But Jon’s tremendous success is a constant reminder that men and women are capable of profound, incredible and beautiful things,” she said.
hose of us who are still here and still performing, I do believe, that we are the jazz keepers. Young people will learn from their elders. They will keep it moving. ” — Ramona Collins
concerts support The Mary Ann Russo Jazz Memorial Scholarship, providing funding for private vocal jazz lessons at the Toledo School for the Arts, several student grants to attend the BGSU New York Voices Summer Jazz Camp, and an annual senior scholarship.
The jazz musicians that play aren’t just a phenomenon of the past. They’re relevant, and what they have to give is a set of music knowledge that’s invaluable. “We’re still alive and well. We’re still working. We’re older, but we’ve still got something that people want to see,” Collins said. And Jon Hendricks shows no signs of slowing down. “He really gets into the
When it comes to the future of jazz in Toledo, with educational programs and performances, Collins knows the value of innovation in the current jazz community. “Those of us who are still here and still performing, I do believe, that we are the jazz keepers. Young people will learn from their elders. They will keep it moving. They will refresh it in some way and put their own spin on it . . . but it will still be jazz if they have respect for the music. We work with younger musicians because we love their energy and can share our knowledge,” she explained.
adrenaline of the stage. It’s always there,” his wife Judith stated. As a non-native Toledoan, Judith Hendricks speculated on what makes her husband’s hometown so fertile for creativity, specifically in terms of jazz. “A lot of things seem to develop in this town. There’s a quality of life here that can be conducive to the odd soul who will take it somewhere and do something. A certain quietude, a certain stillness helps to create that. “How does that happen? How does that work? People in the Midwest can be very conservative-minded and there’s an element of repression, so that if you’re a rebel, you’re going to really rebel. I think that is part of the story here, artistically,” Hendricks said. And part of understanding that story is honoring the past. As Collins put it, “I’ve always thought that we should have a sign outside Toledo that says ‘Toledo, Ohio: Home of Jazz Legend, Jazz great . . . Art Tatum’.” If we’re able to recognize Toledo’s proud jazz legacy, we can better support this community’s creative future.
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Collins’ son Brett is a Librarian Specialist at The Art Tatum African American Resource Center at the Kent Branch Library. Her mother, the late Alice (Collins) Carter, was a jazz pianist/singer. The Collins family has a deep love of jazz. “There’s a lot of music that I have performed over the years. But there’s just something special about jazz that’s calmer—that makes people really sit and listen,” Collins said.
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Local pharmacies stand tall beside corporate giants by Chris Watson
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he Pharmacy Counter on South Byrne Road sits within a twomile radius of four national chain pharmacies. Anson’s Pharmacy is nestled in a small business area in the shadow of Levis Commons. Monroe Pharmacy is almost directly across the street from a new CVS store on Douglas Road. These and other dedicated pharmacies are not only in operation, but are flourishing in the shadow of corporate giants. With almost every large discount department store, grocery market, and buyers’ club warehouse providing prescription coverage, small independent pharmacies have great competition. However, there are several reasons why they succeed.
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Although physicians initiate care, it’s the pharmacist who helps patients execute their health care plan. “It’s not just about getting a drug and putting it in your hand,” said Bryan Coehrs, director of Pharmacy Operations at The Pharmacy Counter. “We help our customers manage long-term and chronic care with tools like specialized packaging and medical calendars. We also seek ways to combine medications and decrease the dosage frequency without losing effectiveness,” he explained. These customized services assist in making sure patients are adhering to a medication routine, and can also help ease the impact of medication side
effects and care plans on daily life. Factors such as eating, exercise, rest cycles, and dual health conditions all play a role in taking medication. Local, dedicated pharmacies have the time and training to help you with these variables. It is much more than just prescription processing. As we age, our health care needs evolve. This process of evolution includes differing medications, dietary needs, medical aids and in some cases, monitoring devices. All of these changes require a pharmacist to educate, train, resupply pipelines, and above all, have patience with the customer. “Our patients are friends and family,” said Lap (Stanley) Chu, owner and Pharmacist-in-Charge of Anson Pharmacy. “We take time to know both our customer’s care plan, and to know them personally.” As care plans are modified by their doctor, the impact is often felt in other areas of the patients’ life. “A customer doesn’t have to repeat their story every time they visit us. We remember them,” Chu claimed. That capacity simply doesn’t exist at the CVS drive-through window.
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Pharmacists like Stanley Chu of Anson Pharmacy provide customized care to patients.
tively stable no matter where you go,” Coehrs said. Since the sole aim is to serve the pharmaceutical and health aid needs of their customers, these local pharmacies feel like a health care destination. Their services are never subordinated by corporate concerns. “Even our cash prices are often better than big chains . . . we don’t have the overhead,” Chu explained. Accessibility has become one of the primary reasons seniors are using dedicated pharmacies. It is true that most local pharmacies don’t have extended hours.
But, they also aren’t located in a store built like a labyrinth. Parking is an advantage to these pharmacies as well; parking lots are smaller and less crowded, and wait time is reduced. It’s a win-win. Above all, these local, dedicated pharmacies are just that: dedicated. They are concerned with the pharmaceutical and medical supply needs of their patients. It is a purposeful and effective distinction. “Our customers,” Chu said proudly, “are never prescription numbers.”
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Sylvania Library 6749 Monroe St. 419-882-2089. toledolibrary.org
Dr. Gary Smith will teach helpful techniques of how to relieve knee and shoulder pain. 2pm. Free
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Association and Hospice of Northwest Ohio Caregiver Groups St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 9144 Lewis Ave. 1-800-272-3900.
Learn more about the disease as you discuss your experiences with others. 5:30-7:30pm. Thursday Gateway to Wellness
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The University of Toledo Scott Park Campus Classroom Center, 2225 Nebraska Ave. 419-530-3142. utoledo.edu
This event provides a place for families impacted by mental illness or drug and alcohol addiction to find resources and info. The third Thursday of each month. 6-7:30pm. Free
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Dr. Gary Smith will discuss how to reverse the effects of Autoimmune Disease. 2pm. Free sunday
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Learn which plants can be used as food, medicines and how to incorporate them into your daily life with this hands-on class. Registration required. 2-4pm. $25.
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Do the pretzel-like twists of yoga intimidate you? Not everyone has the same ability to play contortionist, but everyone can benefit from an exercise in mindfulness. Yoga Chair is a short and gentle mid-day class offered by Zen in the District. Every Thursday from 12:15-12:45, the yoga studio opens its doors to yogis looking for a relaxed and easy break. Use a chair as a prop for stretching, standing and slow movements. Call, email or see online for more information, class times and prices. Zen in the District, 1700 Canton Ave., 200, above Wittenberg Bail Bonds on the second floor. 419-244-4936, zeninthedistrict.com The Holy Yoga series, presented by the Lial Renewal Center, combines the mind, body and spirit in meditational exercise with a focus on Christian Scriptures. Participants of this Christian yoga will practice prayer with contemporary Christian music. The class will help yoga beginners worship the Father, Son and Holy Spirit by using relaxation and breathing techniques, strength, flexibility, balance and circulation. Please register by January 2, 2015. $75/series, or $14 per session. 2-3pm on Tuesdays, January 6 through February 10. 419-304-8530. lialrenewalcenter.org
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Being a quitter is typically frowned upon, but some habits are good to break. Ready to stop smoking for good? If you’ve tried in the past, you know how difficult this process can be. Those who want a little extra support can find refuge in a small group that is going through the same struggle. New Beginnings Healing Center specializes in health for the body and spirit, and will offer small group smoking cessation programs throughout January. Saturday, January 3, Sunday, January 4 and Sunday January 25. The cessation sessions will include tips, tools, acupuncture, visualization and a reinforcement CD to keep the practice alive at home. Individual appointments are also available upon request. $100/group session. New Beginnings Healing Center, 202 N. McCord Rd. 419-861-7786, nbhctoledo.com
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Getting good eats at Glendale Garden Cafe by Christine A. Holliday
Comfort food and a friendly atmosphere come together at Glendale Garden Cafe.
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o restaurant manager likes to hear complaints. But at Glendale Garden Café, manager Muhittin Akdeniz doesn’t mind. “The only complaints we get are that customers are too full to have desserts. That’s a good thing . . . it means they are enjoying our food,” he explained. And there is plenty to keep diners happy. The 11-page menu gives the long-time chef a chance to excel in several categories: pasta, chicken, international favorites, steak and BBQ, as well as breakfasts, soups, salads and appetizers. Homemade desserts, from pies to cakes to puddings and baklava, are the perfect top-off to meals eaten in-house or ordered for carry out. A Senior menu offers a variety of favorites with the option of an extra plate to split a meal ($1) and an extra side dish ($1.95). Golden Buckeye cards are accepted anytime, except during weekday lunch hours, 11:30-1:30 Monday-Friday. Akdeniz notes that 70 percent of the regular customers are seniors who choose to eat several meals each week—in some cases, two meals a day—at the restaurant. “It’s meatloaf on Mondays, ribs on Thursdays, weekends, prime rib dinners on Friday and Saturday. Our customers appreciate that there are no canned or instant foods on our menu,” he said. Nancy Heaney comes once or twice a week with her husband Fred and their friends Sharon and Dave Mall. Nancy comes for the “melt-in-your-mouth” Swiss Steak, and Sharon can’t resist the liver and onions special on Tuesdays. Their husbands joke that there’s no reason to cook at home
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when they can come to GGC, get good food, and have enough to take home for another meal. All four say they like supporting a local restaurant, and after 20 years, appreciate their personal relationships with the waitresses. “If they see us coming in the door, they have our favorite beverages at our table before we sit down,” Fred Heaney says. “That’s good customer service!” The variety of foods has drawn Burt and Glenda Cousino to the restaurant twice a day since it opened in 1994. Burt appreciates that the restaurant is kind to senior citizens. “I tell the owner that he wouldn’t have any customers if he outlawed walkers, canes and wheelchairs,” he laughed. The owners, Mustafa Ilgin and his wife Candi, also own the Reynolds Garden Café at 1220 S. Reynolds Road. While the GGC is open seven days a week throughout the day, including dinner, the Reynolds Road location is open for breakfast and lunch only, including a Sunday breakfast buffet. The menus at both locations tell of Mustafa’s love of cooking, a love that was developed in his mother’s kitchen in Turkey. The diners’ smiles, the number of return customers, and the popularity of the catering from each location indicate that he learned well.
The Glendale Garden Café is at 2521 Glendale Avenue near Detroit Ave. 6am-9pm Monday-Thursday, 6am-9pm, 6am-10pm Friday and Saturday, 7am-3pm Sunday. 419-382-1011, gardencafe.com.
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FOOD
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Walleye Winter Brewfest Fifth Third Field
406 Washington St. 419-725-9255, toledowalleye.com/winterfest
At the inaugural Toledo Walleye Winter Brewfest, beer lovers will sample more than 250 beers from over 50 area breweries while listening to live music and entertainment on the main concourse of the stadium. 5:30pm/VIP ticket holders, 6pm/ general public, Friday, January 2. $35/ advance, $45/day of, discounted tickets for designated drivers. thursday French
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Bistro Dinner Dégagé Jazz Cafe
301 River Rd., Maumee. 419-794-8205. degagejazzcafe.com
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2015 Chili Cook-Off Lighthouse Landing 4441 N. Summit St., Point Place. 419-214-0331. Dktreasures@bex.net
Help decide which team makes the best chili. If you’d like to enter, registration is required by January 10. 5-7pm. $20/contestant entry fee. Toledo vs. Cleveland Chef Dinner
ONGOING
Wednesdays & Thursdays
Thursdays
Sit and Sip Days
Wine Tasting
8216 Erie St., Sylvania. 419-297-9919. sweetshalomtearoom.com
Hot soup for cold days
12304 Mudbrook Rd., Milan. 419-499-7500. culinaryvegetableinstitute.com
A handful of chefs from both cities will present one course of a collaborative dinner to guest judges, ultimately deciding which sister city has the greatest culinary minds. Reservations required. 6pm. $100/person + tax and gratuity.
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The Culinary Vegetable Institute
Learn how to make comforting foods full of French and winter flavors. 7-9pm. $55/person, $90/couple.
Sweet Shalom Tea Room
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by Pat Nowak When the days are short and the snow is blowing, is there any better way to warm up than a hot bowl of soup? Soup is versatile—it can be as light as chicken soup, or as hearty as chili. The history of soup is probably as old as the history of cooking. The act of combining various ingredients in a large pot to create a nutritious, filling, easily digested, simple-to-make food was inevitable. It was the perfect choice for both sedentary and travelling cultures; rich and poor, healthy people and invalids. Soup and its variations—such as stews—evolved based on taste and the availability of local ingredients. Today, we see New England chowder, Spanish gazpacho, Russian borscht, Italian minestrone, French onion, Chinese wonton and Campbell’s tomato—all of them variations on the same theme. And from that, the distinction in taste is limitless. A pinch of sea salt here and the addition of vegetables, cheese, or beans there, and you have an extensive catalogue of soup recipes. I live in a neighborhood where women love to cook, but more importantly, they like to experiment with new recipes. I asked some of them to share their recipes. No need to fret about those chilly, winter days—these soups will hit the spot.
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C ALENDA
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Walleye Winterfest Youth Hockey Tournament - The Toledo Walleye and Playmaker Sports USA, LLC have partnered together to launch the inaugural Walleye Winterfest Youth Hockey Tournament. Championship games will be played at the outdoor rink at Fifth Third Field. Admission to tournament games is free. Through January 4 at various locations. A full schedule can be found at toledowalleye.com/tournament.
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Glass Blowing Workshop - Get blown away during Winterfest! Hot glass demos during Open House: 7-10pm Friday. Create your own hand-blown mug or glass during two glass-blowing workshops: 3-5pm Saturday and Sunday. $55. Gathered Art Gallery & Studios, 23 N. Huron St. 419-262-5501. gatheredartgallery.com
saturday 3
[miscellaneous] Tour ProMedica’s Future Downtown Office - Learn about the historical Toledo Steam Plant and see what ProMedica has in store to help revitalize the downtown area. Free hand warmers to the first 500 people. Tours of the plant are available from 11am-5pm. The Toledo-Edison Steam Plant is located at Madison and Water Sts. in downtown Toledo.
[sports]
Outdoor Hockey - At noon, watch as the Bowling Green Falcons take on the Robert Morris Colonials, marking the Falcon’s first time playing an outdoor hockey game. $15. Then, at 4:30pm, catch the Winterfest Alumni Showdown featuring teams from Toledo and Fort Wayne. Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St. 419-725-9255. toledowalleye.com
monday 5 [art]
My Abstract Adventure - Alice Oswalt will show off her captivating, colorful paintings. Through January 30. 7am-3pm Mondays, 7am-4pm Tuesday-Friday, 7:30-3pm Saturday. Downtown Latte, 44 S. Saint Clair St. 419-243-6032. downtownlatte.com Free Create, Craft, & Coffee Series - Relax during four separate crafty Monday mornings; start with a hand painted “family established” sign, next try a wooden painting of your home state, then make a “to-do” list with matching clips and end with an acrylic painting of a birch tree. Attend as many as you would like. Mondays 5, 12, 19, 26, 9:30-11am. $25 per class, $85 for the series. Create Art Studio + Workshop, 422 E. Louisiana Ave, Perrysburg. 419-873-6240. createperrysburg.com
Sunday
tuesday
[family]
[comedy]
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Temo Perez - Large and colorful paintings from the Mexican artist. Through Monday, February 16. 8am-4:30pm Weekdays. Perrysburg Municipal Building, 201 W. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-324-4758. mainart-ery.com Free
Saturday
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Worlds Largest Mitten Chain
4th Annual Stand Up Toledo
Wine & Paint Class
Help put Toledo on the map with recognition in the Guinness Book of World Records for the world’s largest mitten chain. The collected mittens will be donated to the Salvation Army for those in need of a little winter warmth. 2:30pm. Summit St. 419-725-9255. toledowalleye.com
Comedy magic of Christian Grisier and Jake Dickey, Owen Thomas, Dan Simon, Kool Keith, Keith Bergman, Reese Leonard, Dominic Baker and Mike Szar. 7pm. $15/ advance, $20/at door. Maumee Indoor Theatre, 601 Conant St., Maumee. standuptoledo.com
Relax with light hors d’oeuvres and a glass of wine while painting a set of four wine glasses. 11:30am-1:30pm or 6-8pm Tuesday. $40. Chateau Teabeau Winery, 525 State Rt. 635, Helena. 419-680-0386. chateautebeauwinery.com
tuesday 6 [art]
Winter Session Adult Clay Classes - The Toledo Potters Guild will open up the studio for ten weeks of pottery classes for adults. Registration required. 6:30-9pm Tuesdays or Thursdays. $160.50/guild members, $175/returning students, $187/ new students Toledo Potters’ Guild, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-535-6937, Kelly Savino. ksavino@bex.net toledopottersguild.org
[education] Ask a Patent/Copyright/Trademark Attorney - Learn about intellectual property laws. The first Tuesday of the month. 7-8:30pm. Toledo Lucas County Public Library, 325 Michigan St. toledolibrary.org Free
ries. 10am-noon. Free for members and first time visitors. Franciscan Center at Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. lourdes.edu
saturday 17 [miscellaneous]
Shop the After Christmas Sales - Take a group bus trip to the windy city for a day at the Chicago Premier Outlets to take advantage of the after Christmas sales. Non-refundable deposit and registration required by December 31. 6am-11pm. $85. Various Chicago stores. Call for
more information and to register. Candace: 567-249-9099 or Alina: 419-944-1686
Friday 23
[miscellaneous]
Great Lakes RV Dealers Show - The show will feature the latest models of recreational vehicles available in one convenient location. 10am-9pm Friday, 10am-9pm Saturday, 10am-5pm Sunday. SeaGate Convention Centre, 401 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300.
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WEDNESDay 7 [education]
Investment Group - David Patton, First Vice President Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, answers questions about investing and the stock market. 1:30-2:30pm. Sylvania Senior Center Willow Room, 7140 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. 419-885-3913.
saturday 10 {education]
Living the Dream: Camp For Women Speakers include: Chrys Peterson, former anchor of WTOL-11, Kim Radison, entrepreneur and certified dream manager; and Karen Shulman, training manager for Principle Business Enterprises. Registration required. 8:45am-2:30pm. $69/single; $59/two or more. Franciscan Center at Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 419-824-3971. lourdes.edu
sunday 11 [comedy]
Lewis Black - Popular comedian Lewis Black will take the stage for his The Rant is Due Part Deux tour. 7pm. $39.50-$49.50. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-381-8851. stranahantheater.com
friday 16 [education]
U.S. Foreign Policy: Mock Presidential Debate - Part of Lourdes University’s Lifelong Learning Program lecture se-
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[art] Ship to Shore and Back Again: The Archaeology of Coasts - Explore author Ben Ford’s research on the history of coasts as a destination and boundary. CoSponsored by the Archeological Institute of America-Toledo Society. 7:30-9pm. Toledo Museum of Art Little Theater, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. taa.toledomuseum.org
Saturday 24 [miscellaneous]
Tie One On 2015 - Ticket sales from the Toledo Rockets vs. Bowling Green Falcons game benefit prostate screenings. 7pm. $20/students, $100/scarf or bow tie with a ticket. Savage Arena, 2801 W. Bancroft St. utoledo.edu/tieoneon
sunday 25 [art]
Gallery Talk: Speaking Visual: Learning the Language of Art - Halona NortonWestbrook, Mellon Fellow and curator of the exhibition Speaking Visual: Learning the Language of Art, gives a tour of the show. Speaking Visual uses works from the Toledo Museum of Art collection to teach visitors methods and approaches for interpreting art. Meet in Gallery 18. 2-5pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org
tuesday 27 [education]
S.A.V.E. presents: Urban Farming Ministry - The Science Alliance for Valuing the Environment (S.A.V.E.) Inc. presents a lecture on “Urban Farming Ministry” with Bryan Ellis, Land Manager at The University Church. 7:30-9pm. Franciscan Center at Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. lourdes.edu Free
saturday 31 [miscellaneous]
Casino Night - Enjoy an evening of slot machines and tables with professional dealers. Ages 21+. Brought to you by the Jewish Federation Campaign Cabinet. 7-10pm. Congregation B’nai Israel, 6525 Sylvania Ave. Free
Music
Thursday 1
Toledo Sings Songs: Toledo Area SingerSongwriters Preform - Area singer-songwriters perform live. 3-4pm. The Toledo Museum of Art; Great Gallery, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledolibrary.org Free
Thursday 15
Florida Georgia Line - With special guests Thomas Rhett & Frankie Ballard. Admission Fee/Ticket Price: $36.75, $56.75 7:30-11:30pm. Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave.
Friday 16
Toledo Symphony Classic Series: Beethoven Triple - Seven remarkably accomplished instrumentalists join the TSO for works by Beethoven and Spohr. 8-10:30pm. Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theatre, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org
Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band - With a five-decade long career, Bob Seger brings his American rock & roll sounds to Toledo. 7:30pm-11pm. Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. 419-321-5007.
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Joshua Bell in Concert - Often referred to as the "poet of the violin," Joshua Bell is one of the world's most celebrated violinists. He continues to enchant audiences with his breathtaking virtuosity, tone of sheer beauty, and charismatic stage presence. 8-10pm. Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St. 419-246-8000.
Film
Awaking life
A fairytale from a faraway land will gracefully take the stage at the Valentine Theatre, as the ballet classic Sleeping Beauty is performed by the Russian National Ballet Theatre. Beautiful music, costumes and dancing will enchant all ages. The production will closely follow the traditional fairytale, so audiences only familiar with the Disney animation will be treated by a magical performance very new to them. 7:30pm Thursday January 8. Tickets start at $38. Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-ARTS. valentinetheatre.com
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Silent Movie Night - Laugh to some Charlie Chaplin as Lynne Long plays along on the piano. Pemberville Opera House, 115 Main St., Pemberville. 419-287-4848. pembervilleoperahouse.org
Sunday 4
The Sound of Silents: Film and Live Music Series - Vladislav Starevich's early 20th-century sit motion animation films, accompanied by Little Bang Theory, a three-member band playing tiny, child-size instruments. 2pm. Toledo Museum of Art GlasSalon, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free
Friday 9
Gone with the Wind - As part of the Silver Screen Classics, enjoy this favorite film. 7:30pm. $5. The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-2787. valentinetheatre.com
Dangerous love
Young couples often get themselves in a little trouble—movie theater kissing, skipping curfew and forgetting to call back friends. While this is expected, some couples take it to the extreme. Enter Bonnie and Clyde, notorious criminals who took the country by storm. The love story of the dangerous duo will soon hit the stage during Bonnie and Clyde, a new musical supported by a popcountry score and performed by the Ann Arbor Civic Theatre. 8 pm Thursday, January 15-Saturday, January 18, 2pm Sunday, January 18. $25/general, $22/seniors, $13/students. UM’s Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre, 911 N. University, Ann Arbor, MI. 9am-4pm, Monday-Friday. 734-9710605, a2ct.org — AC photo by Aaron C. Wade
Friday 16
Notorious - Hitchcock's spy thriller still indulges romance and excites audiences. As part of the Silver Screen Classic series. 7:30 pm. $5 The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St.. 7:30 pm. $5. 419-242-2787. valentinetheatre.com
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50 Shades! The Musical Parody - Certifiably a laugh riot. Fans of the series will blush, skeptics will laugh. 8pm. $29 and up. Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-ARTS. valentinetheatre.com 50shadesthemusical.com
MET Opera: The Merry Widow - Enjoy The Metropolitan Opera's live performance of Lehár's classic operetta comedy featuring art nouveau sets. 12:55pm. $24/ adult, $22/senior, $16/child. In two Cinemark locations: Franklin Park 16 and XD, 5001 Monroe St, and Fallen Timbers 14 + Xtreme, 2300 Village Dr. West Suite 1700, Maumee. cinermark.com
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The Man with a Movie Camera - This experimental documentary explores urban life in Soviet Russia. Toledo Museum of Art GlasSalon, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free
Saturday 24
Silver Screen Classics - Watch the classic, 1993 American science fiction film Jurassic Park, directed by Steve Spielberg. 7pm. $5, $7.50/if purchased online. Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-3490. valentinetheatre.com
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World Dance Party - The Toledo Symphony Family Series presents a variety show of local, international dance companies. Activities at 2pm, Concert at 3pm. $25/ adult, $10/child. Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-ARTS. valentinetheatre.com toledosymphony.com Moon Over the Brewery - Four actors relate to feeling lonely and different in this warm and funny play. Through January 25. 8pm Fridays and Saturdays. 2pm Sundays. $12/adults, $10/seniors and students. Fremont Community Theatre, 1551 Dickinson St., Fremont. 419-332-0695. fremontcommunitytheatre.org Blithe Spirit - When a worldly novelists asks an eccentric clairvoyant to perform a seance, the results are unexpected and haunting. Through January 25. 8pm Thursday and Saturdays. 2:30pm Sundays. $19.75/general, 17.75/seniors, $9.75/
students, $4.75/to age 12. Toledo Repertoire Theatre, 16 10th St. 419-2439277. toledorep.org Greater Tuna- Greater Tuna is the hilarious comedy about Texas’ third smallest town, where the Lion’s Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies. The eclectic band of citizens that make up this town are portrayed by only two performers, making this satire on life in rural America even more delightful as they depict all of the inhabitants of Tuna - men, women, children and animals. 8pm Saturday, 2pm Sunday. Valentine Theatre (Studio A), 400 Superior St. 419-242-2787.
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Disney’s Beauty & the Beast - The classic love story is set to music with fantastic sets and beautiful costumes. 7:30pm Friday, 2:30 and 7:30pm Saturday. $43 and up. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-381-8851. stranahantheater.com
Thursday 29
Taming of the Shrew: A Dinner Theater Presentation - Dine on Italian fair and enjoy one of Shakespeare’s early comedies. Through February 1. 7pm Thursday-Saturday, 2:30pm Sunday. Price TBA. Toledo School for the Arts, 333 14th St. #4. 419-246-8732x226. ts4arts.org
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treaming options and quick digital/ on-demand home video releases continue changing the landscape, but there will always be something special about the theater experience. Happy New Year!
(Release dates subject to change)
Dramas
The inspiring dramas God’s Not Dead and Heaven is For Real make great impacts while Son of God chronicled Jesus’s life in this expanded film based on five episodes from the popular The Bible television series.
Book Adaptations
Book adaptations were plentiful with Maze Runner and Gone Girl.
January 6
Get on Up - Chadwick Boseman stars in this biopic about soul singer James Brown, directed by Tate Taylor (42). Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Jill Scott, and Dan Aykroyd co-star. Left Behind - Nicolas Cage headlines this action thriller as an airline pilot while the world encounters the Rapture described in the Bible. Based on the bestselling book series written by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye. The Longest Week -This comedy romance stars Jason Bateman, Olivia Wilde, Billy Crudup, and Jenny Slate.
Sequels
It was definitely a sequel-skewed year where audiences got second helpings with: The Amazing Spider-Man 2, How to Train Your Dragon 2, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Dumb and Dumber To, Dolphin Tale 2, Rio 2, Think Like a Man Too, Planes: Fire & Rescue, Muppets Most Wanted, 22 Jump Street and 300: Rise of an Empire.
Musicals
Music abounded with, Jersey Boys, Into the Woods, Annie, Grace Unplugged, The Song, Get on Up and Jimi: All is by My Side.
Food Cinema
While Chef and The Hundred Foot Journey cooked up some good cinema.
Unique Filmmaking
No Good Deed - Idris Elba, Taraji P. Henson, and Leslie Bibb star in this thriller about a mysterious stranger tormenting a family. The Identical - Ray Liotta, Ashley Judd, and Seth Green star in this dramamusical that spans from the 1930s to the 1970s.
Unique filmmaking showcases included Grand Budapest Hotel and Boyhood, which was filmed with same actors over several years.
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A Walk Among the Tombstones - Liam Neeson stars in this thriller based on the bestselling novels about a private eye tracking a group of killers in New York City.
The Worst
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The Zero Theorum - Director Terry Gilliam helms this visionary drama about a genius seeking the meaning of life. Christoph Waltz, Tilda Swinton, Ben Whishaw, and Matt Damon star.
Sport Films
Sports themed films included When the Game Stands Tall, Million Dollar Arm, and 23 Blast.
The Boxtrolls - This animated adventure centers on loving creatures who raise an orphan boy. Lucy - Scarlett Johansson stars in this action thriller about a woman in a tough situation who gets incredible powers. Morgan Freeman co-stars.
Animated Films Action
While action films included, The Equalizer, Lucy, John Wick, Divergent, November Man and Expendable 3.
Reboots
Transformers: Age of Extinction moved towards their rewarding international box office and became the first billion dollar grossing film not to have a Hollywood premiere in the U.S. Filmmakers continued “rebooting” familiar franchises with Godzilla, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Maleficent and Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit.
While animated films included The Nut Job, The LEGO Movie, The Penguins of Madgascar and Mr. Peabody & Sherman.
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Good Experiences
Seeing Interstellar, Big Hero 6, Unbroken, Guardians of the Galaxy, American Sniper, Fury, X-Men: Days of Future Past, and Edge of Tomorrow was a much better experience.
Holiday Releases
Holiday offerings included The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, Exodus: Gods and Kings, and Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb.
January 2015
Strong.
Before I Go to Sleep - This dramatic thriller, an adaptation of Steve Watson’s novel, stars Nicole Kidman, Colin Firth, and Mark
Fury - Brad Pitt headlines this amazing World War II action drama which follows an experienced tank squad. The Judge - Robert Downey Jr., Robert Duvall, Vera Farmiga, Vincent D'Onofrio, and Billy Bob Thornton star in this legal thriller about a successful lawyer defending his estranged father, a small town judge.
January 2015 Film Release Calendar
(Release dates subject to change)
Taken 3 - Liam Neeson returns in this popular action-thriller film series (1/9).
Blackhat - Michael Mann directs and writes this cyber-crime thriller starring Chris Hemsworth and Viola Davis (1/16).
Escobar: Paradise Lost - Josh Hutcherson stars as a young surfer who meets a woman who is the niece of drug lord Pablo Escobar (1/16). Paddington - This family film, adapted from the popular book series, follows the famous talking bear, voiced by Ben Whishaw (Skyfall) in London, England. Nicole Kidman, Sally Hawkins, Imelda Staunton, and Jim Broadbent co-star (1/16). Spare Parts -Jamie Lee Curtis, Marisa Tomei, and the husband-wife acting team of Alexa and Carlos PenaVega star in this inspiring drama about a group of students forming a robotics club (1/16).
Still Alice - Julianne Moore stars in yet another tour-de-force performance as a woman who starts forgetting words. Kristen Stewart, Kate Bosworth, and Alec Baldwin co-star (1/16). The Wedding Ringer - Comedians
Kevin Hart and Josh Gad (Olaf ’s voice in Frozen) team up in this comedy (1/16).
Black Sea -This submarine thriller
involves a risky voyage for gold and stars Jude Law (1/23).
The Boy Next Door - Jennifer Lopez,
Ryan Guzman, and John Corbett star in this thriller involving a school teacher and a younger man (1/23).
Mortdecai - Johnny Depp stars in this all-star crime comedy caper with Gwyneth Paltrow, Ewan McGregor, and Paul Bettany (1/23). Strange Magic -This fantasy film was co-written by George Lucas and follows fairies, goblins and imps (1/23). Black or White - Kevin Costner and
Octavia Spencer star in this family drama as a mixed-race family find the best situation for their little girl. (1/30)
Project Almanac-This sci-fi thriller centers on a time machine built by a group of teenagers (1/30).
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