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Hey Hildo, Metamorphosizing Bell deserves a break

Your current issue’s political column by Johnny Hildo (Issue Date Dec. 16, 2015) gives an unfair and jaundiced view of former mayor, Mike Bell. As a political observer, Mr. Hildo should recognize that one of the first objectives that any political candidate faces is the task of getting elected. No matter how grand and appealing your plan to turn around the dire circumstances our city and county may be, it doesn’t mean a thing if you don’t get elected. Although Mr. Bell has had to tweak his approach a bit to position himself to appeal to our vastly differing electorate, he has not changed his basic message and personal beliefs.

He’s not a liar, scoundrel or charlatan. What Mr. Bell is experiencing is the metamorphosis necessary to go from a guy who wants to make our little corner of Ohio a better place to live, work and to raise a family, to an electable politician. That effort unfortunately requires a bit more adjustment to your political compass than you or he may like.

Mr. Bell remains a man of high ethics, sound moral character and honest integrity. Those are all vital qualities missing from most elected officials in Lucas county today. I urge Mr. Hildo to give Mike Bell a break. We may not see the likes of this caliber of candidate again in our city for a long, long time.

No pipeline location is the right location Pipelines like Nexus (Issue Date Dec. 16, 2015) and the Rover are not justified and should be stopped. No Ohio customers have been solidified. There is no benefit for Ohioans, and in these days of global climate change, to expand the terribly toxic and water destroying industry of fracking is pure greed. There are more imminent dangers to build these pipelines, such as toxicity of air pollution from the massive air compressor stations that must be built, potential sinkholes that could open up under or near these pipelines once built because of the geology of the area called “karst” and the clearcutting and run-off from the construction itself. More information can be found on the Facebook page, Ohioans Against Pipelines for Export.

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On behalf of the Holiday with Heart Charity Gayla committee, thank you for the pre and post coverage of our 38th annual fundraiser. Because of allied support like yours we raised $21k for our beneficiaries in the Toledo LGBT community.

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Check out our list of local fireplaces, perfect to calm your winter chills.

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— Rick Cornett, Holiday with Heart Committee Host

Marketplace changes UPDATES IN LOCAL BUSINESS The Miracle Mile License Bureau has moved to a new location (3606 W. Sylvania Ave. at Monroe St.) in the same plaza as El Sabor and Davis College, changing their name to Marketplace West Shoppes License Agency.

Previously open to the public, Toledo Trap & Skeet (3150 N. Berkey Southern Rd.) reopened as a private outdoor shooting club in November.

419-829-3178. toledotrapandskeet.com Lucy’s Bar (128 Main St.) has opened in the former location of Iggy’s and Bar EDM. The remodeled bar includes a large dance floor, VIP sections, and room for bands and entertainment. 8pm2am, Friday-Saturday. 419-508-1038. facebook.com/lucysbar128 The lower concourse of Fifth Third Center at One Seagate, (550 N. Summit St.) welcomes Bri’s Bakehouse, a venture of Sabrina Schroeder, currently the pastry chef at Toledo’s Inverness Club.

Coffee, tea, baked goods, and more will be available by the end of January. facebook.com/brisbakehouse

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Balance Grille’s third location will open mid-January in Perrysburg, near the corner of N. Dixie Hwy. and Eckel Junction Rd., by Charlie’s Restaurant, Soto Loft and Costco. 26420 N. Dixie Hwy. 419-874-7777. balancegrille.com

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Chicago restaurant chain, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, will open a new location at 413 Madison Ave. in the former Roulet Jewelers and Murphy’s Jazz Club space, in late spring or early summer. The new location, the second in NW Ohio (also at 4038 Talmadge Rd.) will serve soups, salads and sandwiches.

A new bakery, Kathy’s Confections (2746 W. Sylvania Ave.), serving handmade baked goods from breads and croissants to sweet indulgences like cookies and strudel is open.

The Local (7723 Airport Hwy.), a bar that featured live music, closed its doors December 19.

Joe’s Sylvania Tire & Wheel (6505 Monroe St.), in downtown Sylvania, closed in midNovember after 24 years in business.

Forrester’s on the River (26 Main St.) was forcibly closed on Friday, December 18 for non-payment of rent.

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Want to join the conversation about Downtown Toledo’s growth? Downtown workers, residents and visitors and invited to participate in the growth and development of our city by being a part of the 22nd Century Committee’s development of a Master Plan for Downtown Toledo. Several public meetings will allow for neighbors to give insight and comments to the Committee, which is a publicprivate partnership of 20-30 local government, business, nonprofit, labor and education leaders in Downtown.

Can’t make it to a meeting? The group will staff a storefront office open to the public during lunch on Wednesday and Fridays, beginning January 20. The first meeting: 5-7:30pm, Tuesday, January 29. Toledo-Lucas County Public Library Main Library McMaster Family Center, 325 Michigan St. 419-249-5459. downtowntoledo.org —AC

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Back in the day, a few rich old white guys got together and decided to create this thing called “America.� After the final flourishes of the Constitution were hammered out, someone reportedly asked ol’ Benny Franklin what kind of guvmint had been created. “A republic,� he supposedly replied, adding, “if you can keep it.�

A republic. A guvmint composed of folks elected by we the people to represent us. Elected by we the people. To represent us. Those in elected office are supposed to be placed there by the will of the people. Our choice of elected representatives, elected by us to, well, you get the picture.

That’s the base of our City Politics. A republic. If we can keep it.

one stands for election and loses. And then gets appointed by the incumbent office holders to the very same office they just lost. For example, new candidate Shaun Enright lost the twenty eleven election to Toledo City Council. When Phil Copeland was elected county recorder in twenty twelve, who did Council tap to replace him? You guessed it. Enright.

Even worse, there is the occasional rumbling that it should in fact be that way, that is, a candidate rejected by the voters should be appointed against their stated choice. When Jack Ford passed away early last year there was sentiment expressed that a candidate who finished out of the running in twenty thirteen should be appointed to take his seat. You read that right. Someone voters rejected would make a good choice anyway. Hilarious.

If at first you don’t succeed, get appointed

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How to account for the number of folks in elected office who got there not by being elected by we the people, but by being appointed by their friends and cronies already there? On one hand it’s unavoidable. Electeds move, resign, get elected to something else, or otherwise leave office. Vacancies pop up, and they have to be filled somehow.

That usually means an appointment. We’ve discussed these before in this here column. There were two such appointments to Toledo City Council just last year. Vacancies occurred, and the remaining members of Council voted to appoint someone to fill them. The appointees then had to face the populace in a subsequent election. Fair enough.

Sometimes the appointed choices are approved by the voters, sometimes they aren’t. This past year, one appointee, Scott Ramsey to represent District 4, finished third in the election and was removed from office. The other, At-Large rep Cecelia Adams, ran unopposed and was elected to keep the seat. Ramsey was a small business owner, Adams a thenmember of the Toledo school board.

This is how a republic should function. Ramsey had never been offered for election before. He was appointed, then rejected by the voters. Adams had previously been elected to another office. She was appointed to a new position and approved. These folks were placed into elected office by appointment, then either approved or denied by we the people.

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Such craziness brings us to the strange saga of the Spencer Township Trustees.

In twenty fifteen the three seats were held

by Michael Hood, Shawn Valentine, and the improbably named D. Hilarion Smith. Mr. Smith’s term ended last year, so he had to stand for election to keep the seat.

He lost. The good people of Spencer Township decided they preferred Teresa Bettinger instead. Hilarion out, Bettinger in. That’s how a republic works. End of story?

Nope. Seems Valentine is on deployment as a member of the military reserves and has been since September. At a special meeting called for the last day of the year, Hilarion’s last day in office, he and Hoodie declared Valentine’s seat vacant per state law. Never mind that same law prohibits such action if based on military deployment.

Since the seat was vacant, they reasoned, an appointment was in order. As the only two trustees in attendance, they held the majority, and made their choice.

Who did Hoodie and Hilarion choose?

The obvious choice, friends. They filed the seat with Hilarion his own bad self.

Who had just lost the election. And voted for himself to fill the seat. Which prolly isn’t really vacant at all. Ya can’t make this stuff up. As the saying goes, it’s, er, Hilarious because it’s true.

Hoodie is now a candidate for county commissioner. Bettinger has taken her seat as a trustee. Hilarion is squatting in Valentine’s seat. Is this a republic?

More like a reality show. A bad one.

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movers, shakers & doe building Toled rs o’s future

Some of these names make daily headlines. Others should make the news more often than they do. Prime movers in the development, leadership and social momentum of our city, Like Toledo itself, this is a diverse, even eclectic, group. They all share two things in common; they have big roles in our city and even bigger ideas about what is next.

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Paula Hicks Hudson Mayor, City of Toledo WHY you should know her:

A relative newcomer to city politics the city’s first African-American woman Mayor entered the scene in 2011 as an appointee to a vacant seat on Toledo City Council. A graduate of Spelman College, Colorado State University, and University of Iowa College of Law, after taking over for Mayor Collins she won the office outright in November of 2015.

What she is doing: “Besides working hard to improve and repair our

city’s infrastructure, it is imperative that we change the internal culture of city government. We must strive to integrate across all government enterprises, making our city government more holistic. We also need to look at how we use technology. I intend to make this office paperless. Technology is the key to improving “our communications and efficiency.”

Where she is going: “We need to fix Lake Erie. I realize that this is ambi-

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tious and not just a Toledo problem. However, Toledo was founded because of the meeting of the Maumee and the Lake. It is a vital Toledo resource and we need to move toward Lake Erie’s preservation. This is a big part of my governing philosophy of thinking globally, but acting locally.”

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BIG IDEA: BUILDING COMMUNITIES

The Power Couple: Jason Candle Jason & Nicole Candle

UT Head Football Coach, and Manager of the Women’s Initiative United Way

Why you should Jason was promoted to Head Coach of the UT Rockets after seven years team, (the last four as offensive coordinator), and a 9-2 regular seaknow them: sonwithandthebowl game win. Nicole is from Ventura County, CA., moving here two What are they doing now:

years ago. She has a Bachelor’s in Communications and a Masters in College Student Personnel. She worked in higher education administration and was a 9-1-1 communications dispatcher prior to moving to Toledo, where she works now with United Way.

Nicole:

“I am so excited about the Women’s Initiative. Our mission is to network and mobilize women to become leaders, advocates and philanthropists around issues concerning women and children. We are currently focused on developing two children’s programs, WordShop (a creative writing program) and Imagination Library (a monthly book mailing program).”

Jason:

Where are they going:

“The Rockets already have a rich tradition and success built into their football program. I am looking forward to continuing and building upon that success. We have had an incredible year with our post season win, ranking in the top 25 for several weeks and defeating two power five teams. My job is to cultivate that culture of success, hire a qualified staff of outstanding character, stay academically focused with our student athletes and strive for the ultimate goal of a conference championship.”

Nicole Candle

UT head football coach

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“Being newlyweds we look forward to establishing both our personal and professional lives here in Toledo. We are both committed to the success of the Toledo Rockets, providing the support and guidance that the players need to be successful in all of their endeavours. We think Toledo offers incredible opportunity for anyone who chooses to make this area their home and we are excited about continuing our story here.”

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Executive Director, Equality Toledo

Why you should A graduate of Genoa High School and the son of a Maumee jeweler, Nick spent several years away from the area working know him: on ballot access, and Why Marriage Matters Ohio. He was the chair of Equality Toledo Community Action (lobbying and political arm of Equality Toledo) and became the ED in May of 2015. Besides his work at Equality Toledo, he now is working with and representing Jupmode, known for emblazoning T-shirts with the “You Will Do Better in Toledo” slogan. That company is currently relocating from their offices to downtown along the Adams Street corridor.

“I was only a few weeks into my new role when I started speaking about the June Supreme Court decision. We thought we would be celebrating for many months but within two weeks a couple got turned away for a marriage licence.

From spending so much time with lobbying and education around LGBT issues we realized we now were advocates not just for rights but also for the processes around those rights.”

What is he doing:

“Our efforts in equal rights education and protection have started to pay off. The Family Court asked us to help them retool their forms to reflect the new law. We want to be active in helping other institutions do the same. Although Toledo has had a nondiscrimination statute on the books for some time (since 1998), we know the next hurdle is moving from marriage equality to equality in general, including jobs, lending and housing.”

Where is he going:

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Tom Derosa

CEO, Welltower (Formerly Health Care REIT)

The Director on Dor r St.

Why you should know him: Welltower has a new name and new CEO but it is

not a new Toledo company. Now located on the former Dana campus on Dorr Street just west of Richards Rd., Welltower is a global leader in healthcare real estate, with over $34 billion in assets spread across the US, UK, and Canada. Taking the helm in April of 2014, Mr. DeRosa, 56, has been on the Welltower Board of Directors since 2004. He has also held seats on the boards of four other New York Stock Exchange companies, and brings a belief that innovation and business success stems from a creative mix of personalities, skills, backgrounds and corporate diversity.

What he is doing: “Across the world, there’s a massive need for new health care

Where he is going:

“We’re very focused on addressing the devastating impact of Alzheimer’s disease on people and their families – it’s a looming epidemic that isn’t being talked about enough. We’re actively engaged in creating and promoting solutions for those who suffer from the disease. We believe environments that maintain mobility, nutrition and cognition are best suited to help seniors maintain the highest possible quality of life. In 2016, we will also make a significant philanthropic commitment to support the individuals, families and caregivers facing the daily challenges of Alzheimer’s disease.”

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properties that keep people out of the hospital and promote wellness for an aging population. We are a leader in this area which results in more affordable and higher quality healthcare for everyone. Welltower invested more than $4 billion in 2015 with leading healthcare providers and seniors housing operators across the world. I’m particularly proud of the positive impact our growth is having on the Northwest Ohio economy. This year, we added 50 positions at our Toledo headquarters.”

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Assistant Director, Associate Curator of Ancient Art, Toledo Museum of Art Why you should know him: His Ph.D and Master’s degrees are

from Oxford and he holds Bachelor’s degrees from Dartmouth in art history, anthropology, and mathematics. He came to Toledo from New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art as part of the TMA’s Mellon Fellowship Program. He is co-founder of Art Research Technologies, an art market analytic consulting firm, and has served as an art market and policy analyst for Oxford Analytica.

What he is doing:

“We recently launched a diversity and inclusion initiative to coincide with our board’s decision to enshrine that as a guiding principle for the TMA. A considerable amount of time has gone into exploring how we can rethink our structure and staffing to deliver programming that reaches more varied audiences. With fewer hurdles to new ideas, this museum is an unbelievably exciting platform within this community.”

Where he is going:

“Our next step is to reassess our business model, seeking ways of offering consumable products and increasing our reliance on earned income. Some of these products could be broad and mass market—e.g., merchandise associated with an exhibition like our show The Rise of Sneaker Culture— but others could be more niche, such as the visual literacy consulting services the Museum is currently offering. We have stores of intellectual capital on our staff; one of my ambitions is to activate that expertise and productize it.”

The Art of Business

BIG IDEA: BUILDING COMMUNITIES

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MeganMattimoe Why you should know her:

r a B e h t G N I S RAI

Staff Attorney and Executive Director Advocating Opportunity

Megan Mattimoe founded Advocating Opportunity in 2011, a program which is dedicated to advising and protecting trafficked and exploited persons. AO was the first organization in Ohio to provide holistic, comprehensive, traumainformed legal services to all trafficked and exploited persons.

Through legal advocacy, outreach, community involvement, and education, the goal is to level the playing field and create meaningful opportunity for all those who are trafficked or exploited.

“When dealing with people who have been trafficked or exploited, it is important to let them lead the way. Besides helping our clients deal with legal and social system issues, many of our clients have immediate needs that are not easily handled by the system. Our biggest project is to hire new client advocates. At the moment we have one full time advocate and we are in the process of securing funding for two part time advocates. These professionals will help administer our Health and Wellness program. Our goal is to focus on a holistic solution to our clients goals and needs. Many of the issues and barriers, and subsequently the solutions, lay outside the funding and charter of the justice system.”

What she is doing:

“First and foremost we are working to involve our clients through community partnerships. We have already started working with the Toledo Museum of Art, The Arts Commission, and The Toledo Ballet to provide classes, scholarships, and other opportunities for our clients to participate in things that interest in. These programs help establish relationships outside of our agency, which grounds our clients in the community and helps the community get to know our clients as people. We are also trying to build a best practices model here in Toledo as guidelines for other communities to build upon, putting those practices into action.”

Where she is going:

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Renee Palacinos Executive Director, Family House

Why you should know her:

As Executive Director, Renee and Family House care for and serve over 300 homeless families per year with 36 families in residence at a time (about 800 people total, 500 of them children) With a Masters in psychology and criminal justice, she originally thought she would be working in the criminal justice system. Finding a true passion, she works with families in crisis, especially the kids trapped in generational poverty or who witness abuse and violence in the home.

What she is doing: “We are very proud to have brought back our food and kitchen services, which had been cut due to budget concerns. We had huge community involvement, with Councilwoman Spang and Councilman Ford leading the way for us to reopen our kitchen. Other partners included the Third Baptist Church on Pinewood, The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, the local plumbers union, and Libbey Glass. They all came together to help us. The Maumee Rotary contributed $25,000 to pay for food for a year for our kitchen.”

Where she is going: “I am determined to resurrect our preschool.

It was closed two year ago due to funding and we were serving about 95 kids. With the average age of a homeless child being four, having a preschool back on site is a huge service. Transportation is the number one problem for someone who is homeless. To provide our young residents a good basis to start school right here in our house is the next great service we can do for these kids.”

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Dr. Sharon Gaber Why you should know her: What she is doing:

s ’ t e k Rocission r M ntr olle Co

Where she is going:

President, University of Toledo

Dr. Sharon L. Gaber began her tenure as the 17th president of The University of Toledo in July 2015. A city and regional planning expert, Gaber came to the UT presidency following six years as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Arkansas. Dr. Gaber is the author of 40 peer-reviewed articles researching and analyzing regional and urban planning, public policy, and the social dynamics that affect community decision-making.

“My primary focus is on the students at The University of Toledo. How do we recruit more students to enjoy the wonderful opportunities we have for them here at UT and how do we provide the best resources to our current students to ensure they succeed in their studies and graduate on time? We are investing in the academic and research core of our institution and celebrating the accomplishments of our students, as well as faculty, staff and alumni.

It is an exciting time as the entire campus rallies around this culture of student success.”

“Since I visited the City of Toledo for the very first time I’ve heard people talk about The University of Toledo as a best-kept secret and a hidden jewel in this community. But we do not want to be a secret or hidden. I’m taking that challenge head on to raise the standing of UT on the national stage by championing all of the great stories we have to tell. We have one-of-a-kind programs like the country’s first bachelor’s degree in disability studies and our Human Trafficking and Social Justice Institute. And with the academic affiliation with ProMedica, we are developing one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. UT’s students and faculty are engaged in truly cutting-edge research that will have great impacts on our world. With our community’s support, we’ll build the reputation of UT so that others see what I see – a strong University with an incredible potential for greatness.”

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Guiss Mendelle oz a

Execut ive

Director of Difference

Direct or, Ade

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Why you should know her:

Born in Nicaragua, Mendoza moved to the United States in the late 80’s. Serving for eight years as Director of Programs for Adelante, the area’s Latino & Community Resource Center, Guisselle took the helm of the organization as Executive Director in 2013. Adelante’s wide array of services and programs include Nosotras, providing holistic support services to pregnant Latina woman; Leamos Juntos, an early literacy program to Spanishmonolingual children up to age 5; and the Latino Community Liaison program, helping clients navigate the maze of social and governmental programming available including city government, SSA, and Job and Family Services. The liaison program helps with budget preparation, translation and interpretation services as well as housing/foreclosure and credit counseling.

What she is doing:

“My grandmother always told us to make a difference in your community. Adelante is my direct way of doing that. Our many programs include our Buena Vida (“The Good Life”) program for youth which uses evidence based curriculum to promote healthy lifestyle choices and prevent early onset experimentation with alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use.”

Where she is going:

“I am very excited about becoming president of the newly reconstituted Latino Alliance of Northwest Ohio. Although the name has changed we have been around for over 10 years. We are making an exciting start in bringing together 40 plus members and 13 organizations all as friends of the Latino community. I am also part of the Welcome Toledo Lucas County Steering Committee which welcomes and helps immigrants relocate to our area.”

Dean of College of Medicine and Life Sciences University of Toledo Why you should know him:

Dr. Cooper is another transplant who came to Toledo and stayed. He joined the staff at the then Medical College of Ohio in 1994 and was appointed as Dean of the College of Medicine in 2014. Along with his medical practice, he is a natural academic and prolific researcher. He has authored or co-authored 67 journal articles and recently announced results of a study on the necessity for surgical correction in certain types of hypertension. The 10 year long study was funded by a $20 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, for which he was the principal investigator.

What he is doing:

“The primary project in front of us is the Academic Affiliation with Promedica Health System. We will begin to transition some residents, about 30, into the Toledo Hospital and Toledo Children’s Hospital next summer.

This is a transformational project for UT medical and health science students, faculty at UT, physicians at ProMedica, and the long-term health of the community. This affiliation will provide our learners additional clinical learning experiences that are more varied and more local. The result will be more caregivers and more care options for Northwest Ohio.”

Doctor of Research

Dr. Christopher Cooper

Where he is going:

“We have begun a process for updating the curriculum for our medical students. We are intentionally revising it to give our student the very best educational experience possible. In addition, the College of Medicine is collaborating with investigators from other UT Colleges such as Engineering, Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Health and Human Services, Law and Business on innovative projects.”

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Wedding Guide A quarterly guide where local brides share their weddings, tips and favorite vendors with our readers.

Florist

Beautiful Blooms By Jen

5646 Summit St., Sylvania 419.517.8821 beautifulbloomsbyjen.com Jen was an absolute pleasure to work with. My mother and I met with her and we were completely overwhelmed. Jen, Colleen and everyone at Beautiful Blooms were so helpful in picking out the most beautiful flowers which transformed our reception into a true fairy tale.

Photographer Yana Galanin Photography 419.215.3505 YanaGalaninPHOTOGRAPHY@gmail.com

Yana did our two engagement sessions, a boudoir shoot and our entire wedding day. She is an amazing and extremely talented artist, photographer and great friend. We had so much fun because she makes you feel comfortable no matter the situation.

Most Surprising Moment

Jennifer

& Peter June 6, 2015

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eter and I met while attending the Professional Skills Institute. We became very good friends, graduated, passed our boards and became licensed physical therapist assistants.

Following a trip to Mexico after our graduation, we have been inseparable ever since. Both of us were born and raised in Toledo and could not imagine having our wedding anywhere else! Local vendors helped create the wedding of our dreams. If I could give one piece of advice to brides about to tie the knot, it would be simply to 'chill out!' Yes, this is a big day in your life, but try not to get caught up in minor details.

Some things may not go as planned, but as long as your best friend is waiting at the other end of the aisle, it will be the most perfect day.

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The father-daughter dance! I surprised my dad by picking the song, “Danny Boy,” by the Irish Tenors for our dance. Our family is very Irish and this was easily my favorite moment of the reception, just to have that surprise for him.

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RSVP TODAY FOR A COOKING CLASS! 419.794.8205 Thursday, January 28 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Beef Entrees & Sides Techniques for cooking French style beef, sauces & sides that you can apply to everyday cooking.

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Music

Decorative Sound, Michael Baginski 7410 Valhalla Dr., Maumee.

419.867.6733 decorativesound.com

Decorative Sound is a two for one deal! Not only do they play music, but they also know how to move the reception along. Mike played all the songs we requested while keeping our family and friends on the dance floor.

Cake

Cherry Lane Custom Cakes 3326 Glanzman Rd. 419.377.1273 cherrylanecakes.com

Owner and designer Cindy Woodbury came very highly recommended and was a joy to work with. She showed us different styles of cakes and offered suggestions when needed. Our cake was everything I had envisioned, and the white and red velvet flavors were delicious.

Jeweler

J. Foster Jewelers

Franklin Park 419.473.3300 Fallen TImbers 419.878.9998 jfosterjewelers.com

Jennifer Emerson from J. Foster was amazing. She did an awesome job customizing Peter’s band and helping me decipher what I truly wanted. She was very patient each time I would change my mind (only to come back to what I originally wanted).

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Saturday, January 23, 2016 | 10:00am-1:00pm A solution for the DIY bride-to-be and the overstocked newlywed.

Parkway Place is excited to announce their first ever, "After 'I Do' Sale!" a wedding garage sale from one bride to another.

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shop!

Please join us for a bridal shopping experience. Admission is free but register now and skip the lines at the door!

Go to www. theafteridosale.com

snack!

An array of sweet and savory items will be available for purchase from Parkway Place's wonderful Chef Diane!

sip! farmed. foraged. fresh.

Grab something to sip on while browsing the bridal items available. Be sure to take time to visit our Champagne & Bloody Mary Bar!

sell!

Recently married with wedding items to sell? We would love for you to participate and rent a booth! For just $25.00, you can reserve your spot today! Booth rentals are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Forms must be completed and returned to Parkway Place by January 15, 2016. Booth rental forms can be accessed at theafteridosale.com

To celebrate the New Year, our Chef’s Tasting Menu is $25/guest, when ordered before 6pm.

Offer not valid after 6pm.

Reservations are recommended. Please inquire about Private Dining and Special Events.

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Reception Radisson Hotel at the University of Toledo 3100 Glendale Ave. 419.381.6800 hotels.radisson.com

Transportation Tecumseh Trolley 223 E. Patterson St., Tecumseh, MI. 866.423.3335 michigantrolleys.com

I can not overstate enough how amazing the staff is at the Radisson Hotel. Julie Meltzer in the Sales & Catering Dept. was my savior throughout the entire process. Each and every detail was perfect. We enjoyed citrus glazed chicken and beef brisket for dinner, while guests raved how delicious it was.

When looking for transportation, Pete and I knew we didn’t want to go the traditional limousine route. We contacted Tecumseh Trolley and they had a variety of options to choose from. The driver was very accomodating and the entire bridal party loved the uniqueness.

Church St. Catherine of Siena Parish 4555 N. Haven Ave. 419.478.9558 stcatherinetoledo.com

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St. Catherine’s holds a very special place in my heart, as it was the grade school and church I grew up in. My parents were married there and it meant the world to me to be able to do the same. The church is absolutely beautiful. The staff assisted us by picking out the music for the ceremony, which was so helpful.

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Videographer Fordham Footage 5428 Rymoor Dr., Sylvania.

419.350.6271 fordhamfootage.com I have to admit I was on the fence about getting a videographer, but it was the best decision. To be able to relive our wedding, from the vows to the dance floor, nothing compares to those moments. Chance did an amazing job; and Owner Dale Fordham (who I had not met before), even made a surprise visit, which I loved!

Give her your heart and she’ll give you her hand.

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to GARDEN VIEW FLOWERS! GardenView Flowers is a full service event and wedding floral design business. Covering all your needs from seed to aisle. We offer an entire floral experience - we grow, harvest, consult, design, arrange and deliver your wedding flowers. We grow our flowers with the utmost attention to the integrity of the ecosystem they live in.

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Having a tulle ball gown, I was told wasn’t the easiest dress to have hemmed, which could not have been more right. Atlas Bridal did an amazing job not once, but twice hemming my gown perfectly. The bustle couldn’t have been easier to tie up. Atlas staff were always patient with me and understood whenever I needed something changed.

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From tuxedos to taxes Learn how to join lives and bank accounts, during Love and Money

by Athena Cocoves

FROM THE

Newlyweds get a lot of adviceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kiss every day,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop going on dates,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Never go to bed angryâ&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but what about the cold, hard facts about really making a marriage work?

As unromantic as finances are, money matters, and stepping off the altar on the right financial foot is crucial to a secure future.

How can newlyweds and weddingbound couples become financially literate in the matters that will most affect them?

Where to learn

Reception TO YOUR New Home LIBBEY IS

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HELP YOU

Becky and Steve Locke-Gagnon test their financial knowledge.

As part of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Living Better, Spending Smarter program, audiences will learn the basics of marital finances during Love and Money, a parody of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Newlywed Gameâ&#x20AC;? on Saturday, February 13 from 1-2:30pm.

Audiences will watch as three diverse couples compete for a prize by answering questions about marital finances. A financial coach will illuminate the reasons behind the correct answers for everyone in attendance throughout the evening.

Some questions will be generalâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; like â&#x20AC;&#x153;When should you first discuss financial matters?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; while other questions will be situational, such as: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your partner has only half as much money in their bank account as you do and would like to just share one account with you. What do you say and why?â&#x20AC;?

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The newlyweds

Before the game on Saturday, February 13,- use social media to pick your favorite of the three couples and support them on social media to get the chance to win a raffle prize of your own if your favored participants win.

The first couple, David Mann and Eugenio Mollo say â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our philosophy is all about regular communication - making sure that we're working together to make all the big decisions and living below our means with the small ones."

The second couple, Becky and Steve Locke-Gagnon shared, "My father grew up during the Depression, and he made sure that we did, too! My philosophy is don't spend moneyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; save it for a rainy day,â&#x20AC;? said Becky.

Steve added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wealth money and value are not the same thing. I tell you what's valuable, me and Becky together.â&#x20AC;?

The third couple has not yet been announced.

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Thursday, 1.14

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Campfire Cooking Pearson Metropark

Far beyond Chinese fare From Hong Kong with love

Join Metroparks staff and experiment with different methods of preparing meals around a campfire.

Cooking equipment, food, recipes and instructions will be provided. Registration required. 6:30pm. $8/nonmembers, $6/Metroparks members. 4600 Starr Ave. 419-407-9796. metroparkstoledo.com

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Friday, 1.15

Toledo Flavors Cooking Experience with Chef Drew Ruiz WS Design Kitchen & Bath Studio Owner, Wei â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mikeâ&#x20AC;? Zheng, a master of Asian cooking.

Experience Toledo through food as Chef Drew shares techniques in this hands on cooking class. This presentationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme is: eggsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; not just for breakfast.

Reservations required. 5:30-7:30pm. $50. 901 Jefferson Ave. chef@toledoflavors.com

Sunday, 1.24

Walking into Wei Weiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s small dining room, the soft music, clean, simple decor, and soft lighting, belies the mastery of Asian cooking that is delivered from the kitchen. The simplicity of the dining room aesthetic allows owner and chef, Mike Zheng, to focus solely on the massive menu of Chinese, Vietnamese and Southeast Asian cuisine that entices his guests with exciting flavors.

Chef Alan will prepare four dishes for you showcasing seasonal ingredients, sharing his recipes and knowledge for you to take home and apply in your own kitchen. Feel free to ask questions in the open and relaxed format. Reservations required. Two sessions: 1-4pm & 5-8pm. $55. 110 S. Evans St., Tecumseh. 517-424-5555. evansstreetstation.com

Hong Kong foodie

Growing up in Hong Kong, Mike worked as a cook in a bustling seafood restaurant. Throughout his career, he has partnered with chefs, learning proper cooking techniques for cuisine from several Asian countries.

The Zheng family opened Wei Wei in 2005 as a family business. They now enjoy a decade of serving authentic dishes in the Toledo area.

Wei Wei offers a traditional menu of Chinese-American classics, like General Tsoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chicken, moo shu pork, beef with broccoli, and egg fu youngâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; but the kitchen really dazzles when asked to prepare house specialties. A variety of tried and true staples are accompanied by dishes like cold jellyfish salad, whole flounder with ginger scallion sauce, dungeness crab and roast duck. The menu stretches far beyond Chinese fare, dabbling in Thaistyle curries and noodle dishes, Southeast Asian hot pots, and the prizewinner: steaming hot and fragrant bowls of pho.

A one-Wei street: pho sho

In a nutshell, Pho (pronounced Fa) is a Vietnamese soup with a rich broth, rice noodles, and an array of sliced meats, meatballs and other bits. Pho, predominantly a street food in Vietnam, serves as a breakfast, lunch, dinner or late-night meal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It warms the heart,â&#x20AC;? says Mike, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and is perfect for the cold weather.â&#x20AC;?

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Technique Class: Knife Skills Williams-Sonoma

Keep your culinary skills sharp by mastering basic knife techniques. You will learn how to position the food, the proper way to hold a knife and how to slice, dice and chop. 11am. 5001 Monroe St. 419-475-6368. williams-sonoma.com Free

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The magic in pho lies in the broth.

Mike explains that the broth at Wei Wei takes around nine hours to make is made from a mixture of simmered beef, pork and chicken bones. The broth is then poured over a playful tangle of rice noodles, taking on many variations, depending on which proteins are added.

I sampled the house special pho, the Xe Lua, which had slices of tender brisket, beef meatballs, a beef tripe called omosa and thin strips of braised round steak.

Throughout the soup there were thin slices of fennel, giving the broth a faint anise aroma, and cilantro that gave the bowl a pleasing herbal flavor.

Pho comes with several accompaniments which gives you the option to flavor it as you wish. Crunchy bean sprouts, licorice scented Thai basil, fresh spicy jalapeĂąos, cilantroâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; hot sauce like Sriracha or sambal are the norm.

Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in the mood for pad thai, peking duck, or piping hot pho, Mike Zheng and his family are ready to serve you from their ambitious and adventurous menu.

11am-10pm Monday, closed/Tuesday, 11am-10pm Wednesday & Thursday, 11am-10:30pm Friday & Saturday, noon-10pm Sunday. Wei Wei, 1202 N. Reynolds Rd. 419-531-1117. weiweinoodle.com

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Registration suggested. 6-8pm. $10 donations appreciated. 4441 Monroe St. 419-320-2309.

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There will be six wines and a variety of beer from Thirsty Dog Brewing Co. 5pm/doors, 6-8pm/tastings. $5/six tasting tickets, ladies get their first six tickets on the house for ladies night. 3922 Secor Rd. 419-214-0700. laffsinc.com

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Wine Tasting: Blended Wines Walt Churchillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market

Sample an assortment of blended wines from around the world. Blending creates more complexity and maximizes the expression of wine. 2-6pm. Prices vary. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. 419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com

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Emerging Leaders Council Tap Takeover Paula Brown Shop

Learn about the Emerging Leaders Council and how you can fight for equal justice in the community while you enjoy beer from Catawba Island Brewery and food from Rustyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Road Trip. 5:30pm. 912 Monroe St. ablelaw.org

Beer Pairing & Dinner Aidrianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Enjoy a seven course meal with beer pairings from Summit Brewing Company. Reservations required.

Also on January 22 & 23. 7pm. $89/person. 6060 Renaissance Pl. 419-214-0599. aidrianas.com

Friday, January 22

Arctic Encounter: Wine Tasting Toledo Zoo

Enjoy the finer things in life at a wine tasting event, complete with appetizers and live musical entertainment. 7pm. $40/member, $45/nonmember.

2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org

Saturday, 1.23

Wine Tasting: Australian Wine Tasting Walt Churchillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market

Interesting wines from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Down Under.â&#x20AC;? Sample some of the very best wines from Australia. 2-6pm. Prices vary. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. 419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com

Food Tasting: India and Indonesian Phoenix Earth Food Co-op

Learn all about spices and how to incorporate them into delicious dishes. There will be samples to taste.

Donations are appreciated. 1-3pm. 1447 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-476-3211. phoenixearthfoodco-op.com

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Setting the bar high Chuck’s on Monroe is a step above the usual Baseball, apple pie, and the neighborhood bar— American staples, as comfortable as they are traditional. Take a dash of nostalgia, plenty of hard work, and innovation, and you have the recipe for a classic.

Since 2007, Chuck’s on Monroe has served the West Toledo area great food, cold beers, and a fun atmosphere perfect adults of all ages. Live entertainment, plenty of TVs for sports, and an impressive menu provides Chuck’s patrons with what they crave during a night out— but just a little bit better.

Not your average neighborhood bar Chuck’s is known for having legendary food and drinks specials daily and never fails to provide a friendly, fun night out. Unlike a typical neighborhood bar, Chuck’s on Monroe isn’t a humdrum dive. The newly-updated interior boasts a shiny copper bar top, handmade by owner The Bimrock— “Bimmer” Smarszcz. The colin all its glory. orful glowing bar lights set the mood into the evening, giving bar-goers and diners and upscale feel in an unpretentious environment. The large outdoor bar and patio is a great place to catch up with friends while enjoying the weather of the warmer months. Don’t worry— they have you covered in winter with outdoor heating.

“Chuck’s is friendly and homey. You always feel very welcome,” said Judge Lisa McGowan. “The patio is great, and my family has come after softball games and the kids enjoy playing cornhole outside while the adults talk. It emcompasses everything— you have lunch, a family atmosphere, and the late night stuff.”

A regular with her friend, Kim Kohl, Judge McGowan has enjoyed lunch multiple times a week at Chuck’s since they first opened. “We became regulars immediately,” said Kohl. “It’s so convenient, because it’s right off the expressway— and we both have our menu favorites.”

Keepin’ it fresh, keepin’ it real

Since Simple Natural Deli opened its doors in Mayberry Square in early November, the health-conscious sandwich shop has already earned loyal customers with100% certified organic produce. After working at fine Italian restaurants, Bravo! and Biaggis, Toledoans and Simple Natural Deli chefs/ owners, Louis Lake and Bryan Bonfiglio have joined together to provide top quality ingredients to their customers. With a combined more than 15 years in the restaurant industry, the duo created a menu that includes unique takes on old favorites, such as a ham and cheese sandwich with white cheddar, bacon and dijon aioli. Sandwiches, soups, salads and kids meals are some of the varied offerings. Catering options are also available. 11am-8pm MondaySaturday, closed Sunday. 8261 Mayberry Sq. St., Sylvania.

419-517-4484. facebook.com/SimpleNaturalDeli —BLH

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With winter in full swing, there is no better way to warm up than with a bowl of soup. Cook up your best for the Soup Cook-Off, a tasty event from the kitchens of home cooks. Customers receive three tickets to vote for their favorites with culinary-related prizes for the winners. Live music from Gypsy Luvin begins at 5:30pm for a SOUPendous evening. Chili is not allowed. Please call to register. 4pm Saturday, January 16. $10 donation.

Majestic Oak Winery 13554 Mohler Rd., Grand Rapids.

419-875-6474. majesticoakwinery.com

A dip of delicious

Just because winter is upon us doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a cold, sweet treat. Rachel’s Handmade Ice Cream Club allows you the to savor the sweetness each month, featuring premium seasonal flavors perfect for any time of year. Using organic dairy and natural ingredients, the small batch ice cream is available in an assortment of creative flavors, many of which can be used to make ice cream cocktails of the adult variety. $99/ deluxe sampler, which includes a total of 9 pints, $59/classic sampler, which includes 3 pints and 9 individual portions. Available at Bleak House Coffee, 612 Adams St. 419-740-1125. rachelshandmadeicecream. com —MLR

Plenty to eat If you’re feeling hungrier, and want more than just a snack, soups, huge salads, burgers, sandwiches, wraps and specialty entrees will fill your belly with high-quality ingredients. Chuck’s French Bread Pizza features bread baked fresh daily from The Anderson’s as a quality canvas for their pizza. The House Tenderloin, served with merlot butter, is a decadent, perfectly-seasoned option.

Feel up to a challenge? While many have tried, only a few have succeeded in tackling the colossal sandwich, The Bimrock. Named after Bimmer, the tower of meat and cheese is served with a pound of fries that’s perfect to share with friends. Get your Man v. Food on and conquer the sandwich in 30 minutes to win a $100 gift card.

So, wherever you live in the sprawling Toledo area, and whatever you want— whether it’s a martini and fried green beans served with wasabi ranch dip, or a large draft beer and a towering sandwich— Chuck’s on Monroe welcomes you in with a friendly smile, good service, and great food. You’re always in the neighborhood at Chuck’s.

11am-2:30pm Monday-Sunday. Chuck’s on Monroe, 4477 Monroe St. 419-720-3370. chucksonmonroe.com

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The day the music lives on In Don McLean’s song “American Pie,” McLean declared the day a 22year-old musical sensation died in a plane crash as “the day the music died.” Hear the music in a tribute to the man and his legacy during Buddy Holly— The Buddy Holly Story. More than just the dude that made thick, black-framed glasses cool, Buddy changed the face of rock n’ roll with classic hits, like “Peggy Sue,” “That’ll Be the Day,” “Not Fade Away” and many more. Hear the music and honor his legacy, Thursday, January 21-Sunday, January 24. 7:30pm Thursday, 8pm Friday, 2pm Saturday and Sunday, 7pm Sunday. $35-$85. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-831-8851. theatreleague.com/toledo/buddy

Escape winter chills Want to forget about the harsh weather during a steamy night out with the girls? Get ready to feel summer hot in mid-January during Magic Mike Male Revue— A Ladies Night Out. This tantalizing performance will be ripped, as you enjoy the bulky stage presence of men with full-bodied talents. Whether you’re single and ready to mingle, or have a significant other to lie to (might we suggest, “craft night in with the girls” as a tame excuse?), this one-stop shop for desire is sure to set aside winter chills. Adults 18+ only!

6pm, doors and bar. 7pm & 10pm shows, Saturday, January 16. $20/advance, $40/first 3 rows, $25/day of. The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-3490. valentinetheatre.com

Babes, boys and botox Is it hot in here, or is it just you? Seriously? Are you having a hot flash? Whether you just met Aunt Flow, or have already said goodbye, celebrate the rollercoaster ride of womanhood during The Four Bitchin’ Babes presents: Hormonal Imbalance… A Mood Swinging Musical Revue. This travelling troupe has spent 25 years putting on shows, recording nine albums, and one full length concert DVD so they have perfected the art of (dealing with) menopause. Enjoy the musical revue, the comedy, and the celebration of hearth and home at 7:30pm on Saturday, January 23. $25/general, $22/seniors, $15/students.

River Raisin Centre for the Arts, 114 S. Monroe St., Downtown Monroe, MI. 734-242-RRCA, riverraisincentre.org, fourbitchinbabes.com

Break your education Do you have a limited capacity for breakdancing? Don’t know the difference between hip-hop and rap? Whether you have no idea, or savour the distinction, Hardcore Detroit Presents Hip-Hop 101 will give you the education you need in Motor City subculture by setting in motion a non-stop, interactive break-dance battle under the vision of designer/dancer, Haleem “Stringz” Rasul, winner of a prestigious 2010 Kresge Foundation Artist Fellowship. The group will also offer an introduction to hip-hop dance forms, including popping, locking, dropping and more. Don’t know what all that means? Come to the free show to find out. 7pm Thursday, January 28. The Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org —AC

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Baring it all

Toledo Rep brings Calendar Girls to the stage

by Emily Remaklus

The Toledo Rep bares it all with Calendar Girls, a comedic play, based on a true story, showing the value of true friendship.

The Toledo Rep starts the new year with an award-winning laugh-out-loud comedy reflecting on friendship with a powerful message in Calendar Girls, beginning Friday, January 15.

Based on real life events, and the 2003 Helen Mirren film by the same name, the story revolves around a group of Women’s Institute (WI) members who decide to raise money in memory of their friend Annie’s husband. The gang of gals opt for an unconventional method of charity, creating a calendar featuring the WI women in the nude. When the calendar becomes a success, the fame causes tension between Annie and her best friend, Chris.

“Wonderful True Story” The play’s director, Wes Skinner, said that one of the greatest rewards directing this show is “being able to tell this wonderful true story and show what these ladies were able to achieve.”

This success story started in 1998 when a group of eleven British women, ranging from 45 to 65 years old, created an alternative calendar that sold over 88,000 copies in the U.K., and 240,000 in the U.S. Rather than raising the original goal of five thousand pounds, the women in the course of ten years raised over three and a half million pounds for Leukemia and Lymphoma Research.

Skinner adds, the story “gives us strength to move on and appreciate friendship even more.”

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From England to Toledo One of the more complicated elements of the play is the strength and accuracy of the British accents. “With each region and county, there are various dialects,” explained Skinner. Finding the correct dialect was a little difficult.

Skinner praises his cast’s professionalism and dedication to the show. Some of the actors, who are off-stage for lengthy periods of time, also work as stage crew and help with off-stage elements of the production.

The dedication to this inspiring story is also shown through the Toledo Rep’s collaboration with the Toledo School for the Arts. Students will be making sunflowers (a common symbol throughout the play) to use as props onstage, as well as to donate to patients at a local cancer center.

Calendar Girls, although sure to get the audience laughing, will also leave viewers with “a better understanding of true friendship and the power it has in all [of] our lives, even more so in the face of adversity.”

Production contains brief nudity and some strong language. January 15-17, 21-24. 8pm Fridays & Saturdays, 2:30pm Sundays. $9.75$19.75. The Toledo Repertoire Theatre, 16 10th St. 419-243-9277. toledorep.org

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Big Screen Solidarity

Welcoming immigrants to Lucas County with international film showcase

by Sam Koros

Films from Mauritanian, Hungary, Japan, Mexico, and other countries, will be screened at the Ohio Theatre in celebration of local diversity.

For a second year, a local initiative, Welcome Toledo Lucas-County, will spotlight the diverse cultures that fill the Glass City during the Toledo International Film Festival at the Ohio Theatre, supporting a noble cause. The festival, spanning three Saturdays, beginning January 23 at 4pm, will feature a broad and fascinating selection of films from all over the world, running the emotional spectrum- from thrilling to poignant.

Spirit of solidarity The films (and the countries where they were produced) include Timbuktu (Mauritania), Dancing in Jaffa (Israel-Palestine), Instructions Not Included (Mexico), Gabrielle (Canada), I Wish (Japan), and White God (Hungary). This diverse and compelling selection provides something for everyone. Socially relevant and important to the discussion on immigra-

tion, social inequality and solidarity, the social influence of film is a way to stimulate constructive social change. Commissioner Carol Contrada adds, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Welcome Toledo-Lucas County is proud to sponsor a film festival that promotes our regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vibrancy, celebrates the human creative spirit, and unites diversity in our community through the power of film.â&#x20AC;?

Saturday, January 23: Timbuktu 4:30pm and Dancing in Jaffa 7pm Saturday, January 30: Instructions Not Included 4:30pm and Gabrielle 7pm Saturday, February 6: I Wish 4:30pm and White God at 7pm Tickets per film: $8/advance, $10/door; or $35/all films.

Ohio Theatre, 3114 Lagrange.

419-720-8952. ohiotheatretoledo.org

With open arms Welcome TLC, an initiative building relationships with the immigrant community to make Lucas County more welcoming, works with the Lucas County Commissioners to support economic development and neighborhood revitalization, to contribute to the community conversation (through events like the Film Fest), to provide community services through outreach and education, and to mobilize support from other organizations to achieve these goals.

An international picture â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is important that as a welcoming community, we have an event that features films from around the world because film is a powerful medium that can connect diverse human experiences and promote international understanding,â&#x20AC;? said Lucas County Commissioner Pete Gerken.

The exchange between community building and the arts enhances the dialogue about the diverse spectrum of issues in the immigrant community. The Ohio Theaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique history lends itself to being the perfect venue for the Festival. According to Commissioner Tina Skeldon Wozniak, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The recently revitalized Ohio Theatre and Event Center was historically supported by immigrant and ethnic neighborhoods in North Toledo.

Lucas County is happy to partner in that tradition with the Second Annual Toledo International Film Festival.â&#x20AC;?

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On the road for love

The cinema comes to life during a screening of Lon Chaney’s 1928 romantic tragedy and silent film, Laugh, Clown, Laugh as part of the Toledo Museum of Art’s Sounds of Silents Film and Live Music Series. The picture follows the story of Tito, a travelling circus clown as he tours the country and chances upon an abandoned child.

Naming her Simonetta, Tito decides to raise the young girl as his own. See what happens when Tito’s feelings towards Simonetta turn from nurturing to romantic, as emotion becomes a tangled love triangle, revolving around Tito, Simonetta and Luigi, a wealthy man whose loving advances Simonetta rejected years earlier. The film will be accompanied by an original score, written by composer Frank Pahl, supported by his band Little Bang Theory, as they perform on tiny toy instruments and the historic Skinner organ. 7pm Thursday, January 21. Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

A healthy dose of strange

Dr. Strangelove, a 1964 political satire and black comedy from director and co-writer, Stanley Kubrick, turns a playful focus on the Cold War and the strain between the US and the USSR. Selected as one of the first films to be preserved in the United States Library of Congress’ National Film Registry, the clever picture illustrates the dangers of mutual assured destruction, and has won four Academy Awards and three BAFTA Awards. Don’t miss this still-relevant classic at 7:30pm Friday, January 22. $5. The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-2787. valentinetheatre.com —MLR

Get your film in front of a judge Are you a filmmaker? The inaugural Glass City Film Festival (GCFF), presented by the Ohio Theatre and Event Center, is currently accepting local and international film submissions for the juried festival to be held May 19-21, 2016. Winners will earn trophies and cash prizes. Categories include Best Feature Film (40 min+), Best Short Film (under 40min), Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Screenplay, Best Music Video, and Audience Award. Filmmakers can submit GCFF’s website. $35/if before January 21, $45/by February 18. glasscityfilmfestival.com —AC

theater events Friday, 1.15 Auditions for “All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten” - Cutting Edge Theatre Company is looking for 3 men and 2 women for the Ernest Zulia play, to be performed February 25-27. 7-9pm Friday, January 15 and Saturday, January 16. St. Paul’s Church, 1201 Madison Ave. 419-494-4814. cetc2015@gmail.com Free

Saturday, 1.23 Tuesdays at the Gish - Celebrate the legacy of Cole Porter during the Croswell’s 7th annual all-area high school production. The musical will run for two weekends. Saturday, January 23-Sunday, January 31. 7:30 Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30pm Sundays. $10-$25. Croswell Opera House, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian.

517-264-7469. croswell.org

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Paper Trail from Ottawa Hills to Manhattan A local artist commissioned by an international eyewear company

by Athena Cocoves

An all expense paid weekend in Manhattan, rubbing shoulders with executives of Marchon, an international eyewear company, that was how Steve Wipfli, a Toledo-based paper collage artist began his retirement.

Spotted by Marchon executives during Wipfli’s second year at ArtPrize, Grand Rapids, Michigan’s renowned international art competition, the retired Ottawa Hills art teacher was invited to participate in a challenge. Create a piece of art with materials sent to him by Marchon. After initial drafts and samples, Wipfli was one of seven artists commissioned to create a work for the company’s Manhattan showroom exhibition, Re-Visions of Art, held this past August.

Looks good on paper

Marchon, a New York City-based eyewear distributor, takes on a philanthropic project annually.

Focusing on local and regional artists, the company looked for artists who work with repurposed materials. Marchon scouted Wipfli’s booth and invited him to participate in 2015’s challenge.

“They asked, ‘Would you be interested in creating a piece of art from materials that we would send you?’”, said Wipfli. “ I agreed, and got a box in the mail that included lenses, frames‚ the side-bows to frames, their catalogues, promotional materials, old cases, sample lenses with different tints— all kinds of stuff.

I was to make a sample piece in a month or two. After a few weeks, I got the email back saying I was one of the artists accepted.”

For the next step, Wipfli had to transform his preliminary sample into a larger, more finished piece.

Since Wipfli typically worked with paper, he requested additional paper materials, to complete the his warmhued, kaleidoscopic work, Refraction, currently displayed in the Marchon Manhattan showroom.

The Big Apple of Marchon eyewear

Marchon flew the retired fine arts and choral instructor, his wife, and four children to New York City to live it up for three days in Manhattan, all on the company’s dime. During the complimentary stay, Wipfli and his family had only one commitment: “Marchon had an opening night cocktail party for the artists and their clients and business people.

It was really a beautiful event, they treated us very well,” said Wipfli. “It was fun to see our pieces hanging in this very beautiful, modern setting… I’ve had some small commissions, just from private individuals, but this was on a completely different level.”

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Steven Wipfli instructed choral and taught art at Ottawa Hills High School for 35 years.

Card-carrying artist

Before retiring from 35 years of teaching in June of 2015, Wipfli began creating his own work after school hours. “Teaching art on a daily basis really fuels your creativity. You’re problem solving, all the time. And my artwork became the product of that,” said Wipfli.

Ten years ago, he began making handmade, individual greeting cards, selling over 100 of the cards at Sylvania’s former American Gallery. The small-scale collages of geometricallyshaped multi-hued paper resemble smaller prototypes for his later work.

“I got a little restless working that small, so I gave myself a goal of working bigger, and bigger. And that’s where my current stuff is now,” explained Wipfli. “It’s not all gigantic, but I’ve moved away from the tiny little collages and I’’m doing more framed flat pieces for wall display, rather than as cards.”

In addition to Manhattan, Wipfli’s work can be seen and purchased at Hudson Gallery, Devoon Boutique, and on the summer art fair circuit that originally brought him national attention.

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Wipfli’s piece, Refraction, is made from company catalogues, annual reports and mailers.

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Wednesday, 1.13 Call for Art “50+ Shades of Grey” - Wood County Committee on Aging, Inc. (WCCOA) and The Bowling Green Arts Council invite adults age 50 and older to submit their artwork for “50+ Shades of Grey: An Adult Art Exhibit,” scheduled for February 5-March 3, 2016. Submit by Friday, January 22. wccoa.net Figure Drawing at Tholepin Press - Since 1990, this group his met every Wednesday to practice figure drawing in a relaxed, casual environment with varied poses. Bring your own materials. $10/adults, $7/university students with a current ID, $3/high school students with parental permission.

6-9pm. Tholepin Press, 210 Elm St. 419-243-4944. tholepinpress.com

3rd Thursday Loop - Come explore Downtown Toledo’s amazing arts and cultural institutions, creative community, local businesses, and unique neighborhoods at the 3rd Thursday Loop, each month, year-round! Buses are $1 per event for unlimited rides throughout the evening. 5-9pm.

Downtown Toledo. theartscommission.org Free

Sunday, 1.24 Community Craft-In - Bring your crafty interests and materials, swap skills and show off your speciality or try something new. 9am-5pm Sunday, January 24. $30, includes light lunch, work space, and snacks.

Olander Park, 6930 W. Sylvania Ave., Sylvania 419-882-8313. olanderpark.com Intro to Pastel Workshop - Learn from pastel professional,Mary Jane Erard during short introduction classes. No experience or materials required.

Future workshops in February, March and April.

2-4pm. $35. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

Go West, my friend The wild, wild west— what was once an untamed, emerging frontier has since transformed into a home for many Americans. But, before the West was won, it was one of the world’s greatest muses. View the allure of barren land, high mountains, train towns and mysteries during the Toledo Museum of Art’s newest exhibition, The American West: Photographs of a New Frontier. Nearly 70 photographs from artists like Ansel Adams, Timothy O’Sullivan and Carlton Emmens Watkins share a vision of a land barely known. Friday, January 15-May 15, 2016. Toledo Museum of Art Works on Paper Gallery, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

Landscapes in many shapes

ONGOING: Kelly L. Chalfant - A Solo Exhibition - Nature photography by the Perrysburg resident. Through February 16. 8am-4:30pm. Perrysburg Municipal Building, 201 W. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. mainart-ery.com Free Steven Athanas’ 2016 Wrath o’ Ath Calendar Support local artist, Steven Athanas, all year long with his annual calendar illustrated in his distinctive style. Available at Hudson Gallery. $20 each. 10am-6pm Tuesday-Friday, 10am-3pm Saturday. Hudson Gallery, 5465 N. Main St., Sylvania.

419-885-8381. hudsongallery.net

Oil Paintings by Debra Buchanan and her students - View works by the oil painter and her students from The Art Supply Depo classes through January. 10am-7pm Monday-Thursday, 10am-6pm Friday-Saturday, noon-5pm Sunday. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com Free

Thursday, 1.14

A Black & White Retrospective of Historical Images of the Music of Sam Szor and the Dance of Bud Kerwin - View the memory and legacy of the collaboration between music director, Szor, and choreographer, Kerwin, during the special historical exhibit of behind-the-scenes photos

by Bill Hartough. Through February 29. Toledo Lucas County Public Library, 325 N. Michigan St. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org Free

The Ohio Watercolor Society Travelling Show Opening - Discover some of the best watercolor works from around the state during the exhibit’s stop in Toledo. Through January 29. 4:30-7:30pm.

American Frame Showroom, 400 Tomahawk Dr., Maumee. 419-893-5595. americanframe.com Free

Friday, 1.15 Paint your Dog’s Portrait - Give your favorite family member the treatment it deserves as the instructor shows you how to transform a photo into an acrylic, oil, watercolor or pastel work. Fridays, January 15 and 22. 11am-2pm. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

Saturday, 1.16 Ben Ewy, Streets is Watching: Shoes as Status Symbols from the Ancient World to Today Learn how the shoe has stepped from a status symbol in ancient Greek culture into the object of a sneakerhead’s hunt during this AIGA Toledo lecture, presented by sneaker collector and designer, Ben Ewy. 2pm. The Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Thursday, 1.21

Artist Take-ins for February Exhibition - See your work on the walls at the Toledo Artists’ Club gallery during their February exhibit, “Think Warm”.

Create works with warmth, from fireplaces to palm trees. For specifics, prices, and more information, visit online or call. The Toledo Artists’ Club, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-531-4079. toledoartistclub.com Blade Photos By… - Survey an exhibition of work

by Toledo Blade Photojournalists: Lisa Dutton, Jetta Fraser, Lori King, Andy Morrison, Katie Rausch, Amy E. Voigt, Jeremy Wadsworth, and Dave Zapotosky.

5:30-9pm. Toledo School for the Arts Gallerie 333, 333 14th St. 419-246-8732. ts4arts.org Free

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Fresh Start - The Toledo Artists’ Club has new works, done in a variety of mediums, on display through January 28. 1-4pm Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The Toledo Artists’ Club, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-531-4079. toledoartistclub.com Free Pete Hoffman: A Comic Journey - The late University of Toledo alumni will be featured in an exhibit, with selections of his cartoon art, including his long-running continuity strip, “Jeff Cobb” (19541978) on display. Through May 6. The University of Toledo Carlson Library First Floor, 2801 W. Bancroft St. 419-530-2323. utoledo.edu/library Free Greater Toledo: The City in the World - Celebrate global connections by examining the people and organizations from Toledo who have shaped — and been shaped by — the world. Through May 6. 8am-5pm Monday-Friday. Ward M. Canaday Center for Special Collections at The University of Toledo, 2801 W. Bancroft Rd. 419-530-4480. utoledo.edu/library/canaday Free

Daniel James McInnis

The University of Toledo’s Art Department brings two guest artists at to help students visualize land and landscapes. Daniel James McInnis and Holly Branstner will be in the Center for Visual Art through February 20, with a reception featuring their work on Thursday, January 21. McInnis, a photographer originally from New York and currently based in Perrysburg, has been a professor of photography at Ithaca College, School for Visual Arts, and others.

Branstner, a Detroit-based painter, will showcase her distinctive, figurative style. She will present BLACK NOISE, a series of abstracted industrial Detroit landscapes. McInnis will work within the CVA Clement Gallery while Branster works in the CVA’s Main Gallery. 6-9pm Thursday, January 21. Center for Visual Arts, x 20 Grove Place. 419-530-8300. utoledo.edu Free

#selfie portraits That thing teenagers keep doing with their phones is nothing new. Since humans started making art, creatives have envisioned themselves through self-portraits. With phone cameras, the self-portrait game has certainly stepped up in frequency, adding the catchy name: selfie. Celebrate the mad dash of art history during The Wolfe Gallery’s newest exhibit: Selfies; Invitational Student Show. Smartphone-wielding students, grades K-12, have been invited to show off their selfies for this fun exhibition. See the art and enjoy the experience, weekdays through February 26. Reception 3-4:30pm Sunday, January 31. Maumee Valley Country Day School Wolfe Gallery, 1715 S. Reynolds Rd. 419-381-1313. mvcds.org

Follow the light Acrylics and oils are to painting what light is to photography: the crucial, luminous material that shapes and defines the artist’s image. Explore contemporary uses of the photographic print through its physical and reproductive properties during the exhibition curated by River House Arts, Where Light Goes, opening on Friday, January 22 at the Walter E. Terhune Gallery. On display will be Trisha Holt (Detroit, MI), Ben Schonberger (Detroit, MI), and Eric Zeigler, who teaches photography and digital media at the University of Toledo. Opening Reception 6-9pm on Friday, January 22. Through February 18. Walter E. Terhune Gallery at Owens Community Center for Fine and Performing Arts, 30335 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg. 567-661-2721. owens.edu/fpa/terhune.html —AC

The Fauna of America, by Bryce Denison - The Farmington Hills, Michigan, photographer showcases a wide variety of photos to illustrate the incredible diversity of animal life found in North and Central America. 10am-5pm Friday-Sundays. Through January 31. National Center for Nature Photography at Secor Metropark, 10001 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9793. metroparkstoledo.com Free The Rise of Sneaker Culture - Get an inside look at the popular culture surrounding sneakers in this travelling exhibit. From the athletic shoe of the mid-1880s, to a place in high fashion, follow the sneaker’s steps. Through February 28. The Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

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Highlighted events indicates our picks for the week

wed, jan 13

Jazz, Blues, R&B

The Village Idiot: Boudreaux’s Back Porch

Sodbuster Bar: Andrew Ellis Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Barile and May followed by Distant Cousinz Ye Olde Dirty Bird: Double Tap The Village Idiot: The Eight Fifteens River Cafe & Marina: Elixer Smoke Bar BQ: Gregg Aranda Bronze Boar: Joe Woods Band Chateau Tebeau Winery: Paul Unplugged Local Thyme Restaurant: Picking Kelley Majestic Oak Winery: Skoobie Snaks Dorr St. Cafe: Slim Doc Watson’s: Steve Kennedy & Uncle Mike

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Bar 145: Captain Sweet Shoes

Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Johnny Burt Quartet

Acoustic, Folk Ethnic

Classical & Spiritual

Treo Restaurant: Acoustic Wednesdays Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Danny Mettler Sodbuster Bar: Ragtime Rick Ye Olde Durty Bird: Shawn Sanders

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Gene Parker Jazz Jam Holiday Inn French Quarter: Jazz Nights

thurs, jan 14 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Bar 145: DJ ADUBB Bronze Boar: Steve Kennedy & Open Mic

Acoustic, Folk Ethnic

Smoke Bar BQ: Gene Zenz Ye Olde Durty Bird: Ross Thompson

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Chris Buzzelli Toledo Museum of Art: Jazz Under Glass with the Art Tatum Society

fri, jan 15 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Pat & Dandy’s: Canyon Ridge Bar 145: Cherry On Top Hollywood Casino: DJ Rob Sample Bier Stube: Kentucky Chrome Bronze Boar: Stonehouse Smoke Bar BQ: The Watermelon Men

Acoustic, Folk Ethnic

Majestic Oak Winery: Berlin Brothers Ye Olde Durty Bird: Chris Shutters Dorr St. Cafe: Jamie Mills Doc Watson’s: Jeff Stewart Local Thyme Restaurant: Jess Chateau Tebeau Winery: Lance Horwedel Rocky’s: Michelle Shelton Village Idiot: Nutones Sodbuster Bar: Zak Ward

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Kyle Turner

Classical & Spiritual

Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle: Roman Adventure Bowling Green State University: 58th Annual Honor Band and Directors Clinic: BGSU WInd Symphony

sat, jan 16 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Pat & Dandy’s: Boffo Hollywood Casino: DJ One Tyme The M Lounge at M Osteria: House Weekends w/ Ian Thomas Ottawa Tavern: Indian Opinion Bronze Boar: Jah Rule Quimby’s: Johnny Rod Realm: Kissing Candice Bar 145: Put-In-Bay Invasion with The Killer Flamingos Ye Olde Cock N Bull: The Skittle Bots

Acoustic, Folk Ethnic

Majestic Oak Winery: Gypsy Luvin’ Local Thyme Restaurant: Joe Woods Chateau Tebeau Winery: John Authenreith Quimby’s: Johnny Rod Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jojo Stella Sodbuster Bar: Live Nation Band The Village Idiot: Pat Dailey Band Doc Watson’s: Shawn & Dylan

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Acoustic, Folk Ethnic

Bowling Green State University: 58th Annual Honor Band and Directors Clinic: BGSU WInd Symphony Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle: Roman Adventure

sun, jan 17 Acoustic, Folk Ethnic

Holiday Inn French Quarter: Live Jazz with Gene Parker Ye Olde Durty Bird: Straight Up Jazz Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Tim Oehlers

mon, jan 18 Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: T-Town Rounds

tues, jan 19 Acoustic, Folk Ethnic Pat & Dandy’s: Don Coats Sodbuster Bar: Kyle Smithers Bronze Boar: Ryan Dunlap

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Hector Mendoza Holiday Inn French Quarter: Jazz Nights Ye Olde Durty Bird: Zach Kreuz Trio

Other

Rocky’s: Open Mic with Joel Hazard and Mark Sentle

wed, jan 20 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop Bar 145: Amelia Airharts

Acoustic, Folk Ethnic

Treo Restaurant: Acoustic Wednesdays Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Danny Mettler Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jeff Stewart Sodbuster Bar: Ragtime Rick

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Gene Parker Jazz Jam Holiday Inn French Quarter: Jazz Nights

thurs, jan 21 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Toledo Museum of Art: Film & Live Music: The Sound of Silents: “Laugh Clown Laugh” with Little Bang Theory Bronze Boar: Steve Kennedy & Open Mic

Acoustic, Folk Ethnic Ye Olde Durty Bird: The Gazebo

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Don & Grant Flick

fri, jan 22 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Bar 145: 50 Cent Bier Stube: The Cheeks Hollywood Casino: DJ Rob Sample River Cafe & Marina: Elixer The M Lounge at M Osteria: House Weekends w/ Ian Thomas Pat & Dandy’s: Repo Katz Realm: Toledo Jam Fest Ft. Glostik Willy

Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Travis Aukerman Trio

sat, jan 23 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Ye Old Cock N Bull: Arctic Clam Hollywood Casino: DJ Rob Sample Pat & Dandy’s: High Miliage The M Lounge at M Osteria: House Weekends w/ Ian Thomas Realm: Local Rock Showcase 6 Hands Bar 145: The Noisy Neighbors

Acoustic, Folk Ethnic

Doc Watson’s: Ben Barefoot Chateau Tebeau Winery: Classic Trendz Angelo’s Northwood Villa: Dave Rybaczewski Bronze Boar: Gin Bunny Local Thyme Restaurant: Jaime Mills Majestic Oak Winery: Kerry Patrick Clark Sodbuster Bar: Twin Pfunk Ye Olde Durty Bird: Yosemight

In da club

Friday, 1.22 / Various locations Rapper turned actor turned vodka enthusiast, 50 Cent, will tour the town for a night of promotion indulgence. As the spokesman for EFFEN Vodka, 50 will “Crack a Bottle” and bring the vodka brand’s popular flavors like Original, Black Cherry, Cucumber and Dutch Raspberry to life, more than “Just a Lil Bit” during stops at four Toledo hotspots. #effenvodka. Buy bottles with 50 from 6-8pm.

Joseph’s Beverage Center, 4129 Talmade Rd. 419-472-1421. josephsbeveragecenter.com Sometime between 9pm-2am at the following locations: $25. Bar 145, 5305 Monroe St. 419-5930073. bar145toledo.com. $25/early, $30/at door. Club EVO of Toledo, 519 N. Reynolds Rd. 419-725-6277/ $25/VIP booth. Platinum Showgirls Toledo, 5801 Telegraph Rd. 419-476-4700. platinumshowgirls.com

Jamming into the night Friday, 1.22 / Realm

Switch off the radio and enjoy some live music during the Toledo Jam Fest as a handful of favorites take the stage. Sharing the bill with headliners Glostik Willy, a self-described hippy metal group from Muncie, Indiana, are local groups Reptilian Dojo, a progressive/jam rock band and Bacanno. All ages welcome. 7pm Friday, January 22. $8/advance, $10/at the door. Realm, 135 S. Byrne Rd. 419-214-1005.

RealmToledo.com —MLR

Night moves

Friday, 1.22 / The FARM Looking for an evening of low-key vibes and some seriously great, spaced-out, fuzzy tunes? Join local bands, Secret Space, The Flats, Good Personalities and Outside as they showcase their signature, diverse sounds. The four groups of odd-rockers will come together at The FARM (formerly Bozart’s) to bring you an evening of local talent. Fans of rock, low-fi, indie, and post-rock will be particularly satisfied. 8pm Friday, January 22. $5. The FARM, 151 S. St. Clair St. 419-886-5174. facebook.com/thefarmtoledo —AC

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Paul Vornhagen Quartet

Classical & Spiritual

Bowling Green State University: BG Opera Theatre: Student composed Micro-Operas Toledo Museum of Art: Great Performances in the Great Gallery: Stravinsky in the Peristyle The Franciscan Center: Mozart Violin Concerto

sun, jan 24 Acoustic, Folk Ethnic

Biancat’s Meow: Estar Cohen Project Listening Concert

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Holiday Inn French Quarter: Live Jazz with Gene Parker Ye Olde Durty Bird: Tim Oehlers & Steve Knurek

mon, jan 25 Acoustic, Folk Ethnic Ye Olde Durty Bird: Baccano

tues, jan 26 Acoustic, Folk Ethnic Pat & Dandy’s: Don Coats Sodbuster Bar: Kyle Smithers Bronze Boar: Ryan Dunlap

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Hector Mendoza Holiday Inn French Quarter: Jazz Nights Ye Olde Durty Bird: Lori Lefevre Duo

January 13 • January 26

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Riding in Style

Wednesday, 1.13

Sunday, 1.17

[education]

[sports]

History Lecture: Toledo’s Rich Hockey Tradition - Dan Saevig, former Blade hockey writer and television sportscaster, will discuss Toledo’s rich hockey tradition and share stories of the personalities, the good, bad and ugly, as well as the future of the sport in the community. He will bring a memorabilia display including jerseys, equipment and pictures. Hosted by the Monclova Historical Foundation.

7pm. Monclova Community Center (Ottawa Room), 8115 Monclova Rd., Monclova. 419-861-1336. monclovacommunitycenter.com Free

AJ Archery First Anniversary Celebration - Tour the range and workshop and see what has happened in the past year. There will be an exhibition shooting

by Coach AJ and students, as well as drawings to win lessons or range time. Refreshments will be served. 2-6pm. AJ Archery, 425 Jefferson Ave. 2nd Floor. 419-474-1103. ajarchery.com

Thursday, 1.14 [miscellaneous] Behind The Scenes Of Stranleigh - Ever wonder what is behind all those closed doors? Or, where the maids worked and slept? Take this unique opportunity to see all four floors of the Wildwood Manor House and discover more about what life was like when the historic home was called Stranleigh. Small groups will tour typically closed spaces from the boiler room to the attic. Space is limited. Reservations required. 6-9pm. $10. Manor House Wildwood Preserve Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

[outdoors] Up Late with the Metroparks - For those who have always been curious about what happens in the park after dark, come out and explore alongside a Metropark interpreter. Experience the park like never before with this adventure that will ignite your senses and your curiosity. Also on January 17.

Reservations required. 5-6pm. $3. Wildwood Preserve Metropark Metz Visitor Center, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

Friday, 1.15 [education] AIA-Toledo Society Lecture: “Sorcery in the Soil: Finding Magic at Graeco-Roman Karanis in Egypt” - Individuals in the ancient world frequently employed magic to achieve solutions to everyday problems, as well as unusual crises.

This lecture will focus on archaeological evidence from the Graeco-Roman site of Karanis in Egypt to identify and interpret two groups of magical objects: a burned figurine intended to compel the love of a victim, and a cache of painted bones deposited for mysterious reasons. Drew Wilburn is chair of archaeological studies and Irvin E. Houck associate professor in the humanities at Oberlin College. 7pm.

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

Saturday, 1.16 [spirituality] 21-UP!: Dare to Be Aware - Interested in an adult conversation about relationships at work, home and life? A radical departure from traditional “religion”, 21-Up promises a bold approach to spirituality.

Discover modern insights about of the principles of Truth that reveal the path to inner peace while transcending the debilitating struggle of everyday life. 7pm. Unity of Toledo, 3535 Executive Pkwy.

419-537-1001. facebook.com/unityoftoledo Free

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[outdoors] Adult Winter Learning Series: Metroparks Natural and Cultural Treasures - Enrich your knowledge of the natural and cultural history of our region through this weekly lecture series featuring indoor presentations followed by an optional naturalist led outdoor experience. Reservations required.

2-4pm. Oak Openings Preserve Metropark Buehner Center, 4139 Girdham Rd., Swanton. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Free

Monday, 1.18 [outdoors] Frozen in Time - Take a walk along the canal towpath and learn how winter impacted life - human and wildlife - throughout history. Winter may have frozen the canal, but life along the waterways didn’t stand still. A portion of the program will include a stop in the Heritage Center to warm up with some hot cocoa. Registration required. 10am. $3.

Providence Metropark, 13827 Old US 24, Grand Rapids. 419-407-9701. metroparkstoledo.com

Wednesday, 1.20 [education] AAF Guest Speaker: Jeff Mikitka of Pandora Radio - Regional Vice President of Sales for Pandora Radio’s Central region, Mikitka brings more than 15 years of digital experience to the table.

Prior to joining Pandora, he started his career at AOL, was one of the first 100 employees at Facebook, and most recently came from Disney Online.

Lunch is included. Registration required by January 18. 11:30am-1pm. $20/members, $25/nonmembers, $15/students. The Toledo Club, 235 14th St. 419-866-4199. aaftoledo.org

Thursday, 1.21 [miscellaneous] StartUp Toledo January: Bill Anderson - Join the first StartUp of 2016 and welcome corporatemaven-turned-bar-owner, Bill Anderson (yes, of The Andersons, and yes, of Dale’s Bar & Grill and Dale’s Diner). Bill will share his journey from the boardroom to the bar towel; his successes, challenges, and more than a few words of wisdom for those considering a similar path. 6:30pm. Manhattan’s Pub ‘n Cheer, 1516 Adams St. startuptoledo.com

Free

Friday, 1.22

Wednesday, 1.27 Seagate Convention Center Rev your engines for the Toledo Auto Show during the Cars for Stars Charity Gala. Since 2002, the preview night has exhibited the latest and greatest cars on the market, along with creative concept cars, and entertainment and gourmet food. Proceeds from the gala directly benefit local charities for children. The VIP package includes gourmet food stations, valet parking, and a top shelf bar. For those who are looking for more horsepower, the Toledo Auto Show runs from Thursday, January 28-Sunday, January 31. Charity Gala: 6:30-11pm Wednesday, January 27, $250 pp; Auto Show: 3-9pm Thursday, noon-9pm Friday, 10am-9pm Saturday, 10am-5pm Sunday. $5-$7. Seagate Convention Center, 401 Jefferson Ave. 567-202-5236. toledoautoshow.org —ALD

Saturday, 1.23 [outdoors] Calling All Webelos: Earth Rocks - You walk and drive on it everyday, now learn some things you didn’t know about rocks while completing all the requirements for this adventure. Almost everything you touch, see, taste and feel on a daily basis is tied to the resources contained in the earth.

This is a drop-off program. Parents and leaders are welcome to stay. Reservations required. 1-3:30pm. $8. Farnsworth Metropark Roche de Boeuf Shelter, 8505 S. River Rd., Waterville. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

[miscellaneous] Cat Fanciers Association All Breed & Household Pet Cat Show - This show features the exhibition and judging of cats and kittens throughout both days. Meet the breeds! Fun for cat lovers of all ages! 9am. $6. Gerald Welch Health Education Building at Monroe County Community College, 1555 S. Raisinville Rd., Monroe. 248-393-1986. cfa.org [miscellaneous] The After “I Do” Sale - Planning a personalized, Pinterest-friendly wedding? Get your DIY on and shop from gently used items from newlyweds selling accoutrements of their wedding. Brides-to-be will enjoy growing or selling everything from centerpieces to cute trinkets while sipping drinks from the champagne and Bloody Mary bar. Registration required. 10am-1pm. Parkway Place, 2500 Parkway Plaza, Maumee. 419-794-2121. theafteridosale. com, parkway place.biz

[education] Primitive Shelter Building - In the harshest conditions, shelter can be one of the most pressing needs to survive. Being able to improvise a shelter quickly is a great skill to have in your tool belt. Come prepared to be outside and learn how to use the resources found in the woods to build some quick shelters.

Registration required. 5:30pm. $3. Oak Openings Preserve Metropark, 4139 Girdham Rd., Swanton.

419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

47th Annual Antique Show - More than 90 booths featuring vendors from across the country will be selling quality antiques at various price points for both beginning and advanced collectors.

Hosted by the Maumee Valley Historical Society.

Also on Sunday, January 24. 10am-5pm Saturday, 11am-4pm Sunday.$7/at the door.Lucas Country Recreation Center,2901 Key St.,Maumee.419-931-9096. wolcotthouse.org

January 13 • January 26

[education] Mindful Resume Workshop - Cynthia Snodgrass, career guide and founder of PoweResumes will explain techniques to help revive your career for an abundant new year. Workshop materials provided at no-cost; please bring your current resume, a lap top (but not mandatory) and an active job description/job ad. 11am-1pm. Reynolds Corner Library, 4833 Dorr St. Free

Sunday, 1.24 [outdoors] Full Moon: Mutt Strut - Come out and howl at the full moon with your favorite canine friend. Learn about the full moon in January and discover the nightlife of the park. Dress warm. Dogs must have shots, get along with other dogs and be on a standard six foot lead. Program cancelled if raining. Reservations required. 6-7pm. $5. Sidecut Metropark, 1025 W. River Rd., Maumee. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

Monday, 1.25 [literary] Spinning Stories: Coming of Age-Stories from Adulthood - For as long as humans have been communicating, we have been telling stories. From folklore to fairy tales, radio to religion, stories are the invisible forces that move us. Gather around to share a story with friends, or just listen to the stories shared. Whether it’s a personal anecdote, a fictional or nonfictional tale, cultural folklore or anything in between, bring a story to share that relates to the week’s theme. For ages 18+. 7-8pm.

Toledo Lucas County Main Library, 325 N. Michigan. metroparkstoledo.com Free

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road trip

PLAY BOOK

A dirty, Full House

Friday, 1.15 / Royal Oak Music Theatre

TheYesterday Rise of Sneaker Culture and today— on full display

by Dorian Slaybod

At the opening celebration for the Museum’s newest exhibit, a DJ mixed Snoop Dogg with other vintage hip-hop songs in the main hall. The museum was filled with people wearing their best sneakers.

The party continued into the Glass Pavilion, where 61syx, a hip-hop dance crew from Grand Rapids, Michigan, took turns spinning on their backs and heads.

The crew then judged a sneaker contest where a man with angel-winged Adidas won by a landslide. At the end of the evening, everyone took to the floor, and a dance circle began.

At the far west end of the Toledo Museum of Art, displayed inside glass cases, are not pieces of art, per se, but shoes, more specifically, sneakers. TMA’s newest exhibit, The Rise of Sneaker Culture, shows how athletic shoes have lined the history of sport and leisure, and helped frame popular culture.

releases from many different labels, artists, and designers. The most unique may be a Barack Obama version of the Nike Air Force One, made in 2008 by the artist Jim Lasser in support of Obama’s first campaign, which has President Obama’s face carved into the sole with the message, “A Black Man Runs and A Nation Is Behind Him.”

A vast collection

The exhibit’s collection of shoes, on loan through Toronto’s Bata Shoe Museum, is a collection of history. There are Goodyear sneakers from the 1890s, which are surprisingly contemporary.

They look like an all-black pair of Keds.

You can see the first Converse All-Stars from 1917, which also look very similar to today’s version.

The exhibit is also filled with modern designs and limited releases. There are high culture sneakers from European fashion houses Lanvin and Gucci, cartoon-bright Lebron James sneakers inspired by James’ devotion to the TV show, Family Guy, and dozens of special

Mitten made

Friday, 1.15 / The Ann Arbor Art Center

Music and art merge at GIG: The Art of Michigan Music. More than 20 diverse Michigan artists and musicians will be featured along with an exhibition, which includes concert photography, posters and T-shirt designs. The immersive event will have Michigan music spun on the turntable while Michigan-made Dark Horse Brews are served. Celebrate what The Mitten’s creative community has to offer. Visit Facebook event page for more information. 6-9pm Friday, January 15. The Ann Arbor Art Center, 117 W. Liberty St., Ann Arbor. LifeinMichigan.com

A chance to interact

The shoes in the exhibit are all behind glass, but there are plenty of opportunities to interact with the collection. In the final room of the exhibit, there are well-lit mats for “shoefies” or photos you take of your own shoes. The Museum has been printing the photos that visitors post to Instagram with the hashtag #tmasneakerculture, and placing them along a wall in the exhibit. Another wall has kids’ colored-in drawings of the sneakers that they would like to someday see.

There are connections to the exhibit throughout the museum. The Henri Matisse ceramic tile wall painting on the bottom floor called “Apollo” now has, alongside it, a “sneaker connection” description of an Under Armour sneaker with the same name. “The exhibit showcases shoes in a way that is comfortable for everyone,” said Heather Moran, the Museum’s Hands-On Educational Coordinator.

A sneaker celebration

Classic sneakers meet classic art.

Bob Saget is more than just Danny Tanner, the lovable dad in Full House, and the former host of the family-friendly America’s Funniest Home Videos. After thirty years as a comedian, Saget has released his over-the-top first book, Dirty Daddy: The Chronicles of a Family Man Turned Filthy Comedian, now a New York Times Bestseller. Don’t miss a night of filthy humor with one of America’s favorite dirty dads. Ages 18+. 8pm Friday, January 15. $39.50-$55. Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W. 4th St., Royal Oak. 248-399-2980. —MLR

The Museum is holding a series of events in connection to the exhibit.

On January 16th, shoe collector and designer, Ben Ewy, will be leading a discussion on shoes as status symbols from ancient times until today. The dance group, Hardcore Detroit, will be having a breakdance battle performance on January 28th. And on February 20th, students from Toledo Public Schools will showcase their sneaker-related talents through visual arts, dancing, and spoken word.

Until the end of February, the Museum is asking people to interact with shoes as more than everyday footwear. The Rise of Sneaker Culture is a chance to elevate rubber-soles, to celebrate and debate how they became so important to so many people.

The Rise of Sneaker Cultuer is on display through February 28. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

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A night of jazz

Wednesday, 1.20 / Hill Auditorium at U of M

Jazz musician Wynton Marsalis brings the classical stylings from artists like Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway back to life through his transcendently improvised playing and precise rhythms.

The nine time Grammy and Pulitzer Prize winner will play along with distinguished trombonist Vincent Gardner, during his tour, appropriately titled: Key of Jazz. 7pm Wednesday, January 20. $10+. Hill Auditorium at the University of Michigan, 825 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor.

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There is a lot of action in the heavens now. Mercury is going slowly (thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s communication) until the 25th. You have a three day holiday weekend, a full moon and wish Happy Birthday to Aquarius. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; BY SUE LOVETT

ARIES (March 21-April 19) You are packed early to take off for the three day weekend.

Starting the 23rd every thought turns to your career. The full moon shines on your potential that day and Mercury goes direct the 25th as you climb to the top of that mountain.

LIBRA (September 23-October 22) You are

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You are thinking

SCORPIO (October 23-November 21)

travel and career. The travel will take place the three day weekend. Then on the 19th think career. Make contacts the 22nd. A short trip AGAIN the 23rd and 24th. Mercury moves forward the 25th and you will too.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Finish up holiday

jobs and thank you notes until the 15th. Then the 3-day weekend is quiet if you have your way.

Think about planning a trip the 20th but â&#x20AC;&#x153;thinkâ&#x20AC;? and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t â&#x20AC;&#x153;act.â&#x20AC;? Celebrate at 1:50 PM the 25th when you are back up to speed.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) You really want to stay home the long weekend unless you can get to a sunny sandy beach. On the 23rd your partner surprises you with gifts and you enjoy the full moon. The afternoon of the 25th your world becomes less complicated.

LEO (July 23-August 22) Celebrate on the 14th because you get help taking care of holiday gifts and decorations. Finish it up over the three day weekend. You are back in the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seat the 19th and the guest of honor somewhere on the 24th.

VIRGO (August 23-September 22) Until

the 25th Mercury (your ruling planet) seems to be moving backward. Get a physical check up the 20th. You are fine, but need confirmation.

Your love life improves the 23rd. You are back to normal the 25th!

happy to return to your routine. Travel for the holiday weekend to a new place. A ski lodge?

A sunny beach? The Mall of America to shop?

You think of making changes at home, but wait until the 26th.

Double check all of your communications so you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss anything important. Explore a new place the three day weekend. Be a winner the 22nd. Think â&#x20AC;&#x153;new carâ&#x20AC;? but wait to act until after 2:00 PM the 25th.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 20) You may leave the 15th, return late the 18th

and enjoy the short work week starting the 19th.

The 20th may bring increased income but you spend it all the 23rd. The week of the 25th is happy because you see light at the end of the tunnel.

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19) You may stay home over the three day holiday to catch up on your rest. The full moon shines the 23rd and Venus (the love planet) moves into your sign. Romance is in the air but no commitments now, please!

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18) Start

packing the 13th and get ready to go for the MLK weekend. A ski lodge? A sunny beach? Happy Birthday to you on the 20th. Find pleasure the 23rd when the full moon in your 7th house lights up relationships (old and new).

PISCES (February 19-March 20) From the 14th through the 19th you are a human dynamo.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unusual but Mars, god of war, is doing spectacular things for you. Make plans to rest the 23rd and 24th when the full moon shines on every ache and pain. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re okay the 25th.

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Yark Holiday Party Yark Automotive Group celebrated a successful year with their employees during a western themed evening of fun.

Timothy and Bridget Smith feeling jolly.

5th Annual Christmas Party at Swig

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The Great Art Escape

‘Twas the season for beers, brats, and holiday cheer at the Perrysburg gastropub on Christmas night.

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STYLE SENSE

by Angela Conley

Maya Ramirez

Age: 14 Occupation: Student at Toledo School for the Arts/Fashion Designer Maya Ramirez’s interest in fashion began in third grade, when she learned to sew watching YouTube videos. Creating her own wardrobe empowered her to define her personal style and begin as a fashion designer. Her modern, edgy designs also propelled her to becoming a contestant on the debut of Project Runway Junior, currently airing on Lifetime.

I got into fashion when I started sewing, because before that I was a tomboy. I wanted to wear sweatpants to school, but my mom kind of forced me to wear dresses. Then when I started sewing, I realized I kind of like these [dresses]. Sewing really brought out my sense of style and my design ability.

My personal style is a bit edgy. I mostly lean toward edgy silhouettes, but I like to use more eccentric, interesting fabrics—sometimes girly fabrics—to create my designs.

Maya’s designs can be found on her Instagram page, maya_r_ramirez.

What are three must-haves in your wardrobe?

Nice skinny jeans, a nice fitted black dress, and some sort of neutral jacket, whether it be a leather jacket or blazer.

What do you draw inspiration from?

I draw inspiration from absolutely everything.

Architecture is a big one, different shapes of buildings and things like that. Art, graffiti— I really love graffiti. Different designers… I really like Alexander McQueen and Herve Leger.

Those are probably my two favorites.

Which local places do you shop?

I love Plato’s Closet because you don’t have to spend a lot of money to be fashionforward. It’s probably the place I shop most often. I shop there and mostly a lot of chain [clothing stores].

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For more Maya, Conley has an extra, online exclusive interview with the Project Runway Jr. star. Read it online at toledocitypaper.com

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