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MARKETPLACE CHANGES

Below is a list of our staff, members of “the media,” a group that our President has deemed to be “among the most dishonest people on earth.”

UPDATES IN LOCAL BUSINESS

What’s your big idea for the new year?

The Toledo-area craft beer scene is growing, with a few additions planned for 2018:

Publisher/Editor in Chief

Collette Jacobs (cjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) MORE SELF CARE.

Wild Side Brewing Company will open at 24194 Front St., in Grand Rapids, OH, on March 1.

419-389-2776. wildsidebrewing.com

Co-publisher/ Chief Financial Officer

Mark I. Jacobs (mjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) LIVE BY WHAT YOU TRUST, NOT BY WHAT YOU FEAR.

Editorial

Assignment Editor: Athena Cocoves (athena@adamsstreetpublishing.com) LAUGHING HARDER AT JOKES I ONLY FIND MILDLY FUNNY Editorial Assistant: Courtney Probert (cprobert@adamsstreetpublishing.com) WORKING HARDER THAN I EVER THOUGHT I COULD. Digital Media Manager Saul T. Jacobs (saul@adamsstreetpublishing.com) AN APP THAT TRACKS THE LOCATION OF YOUR TV REMOTE. Web Guru Ashley Boardman (digitalmedia@adamsstreetpublishing.com) USING TWITTER MORE. Intern Morgan Kovacs.

What A Disaster

The Disaster Artist is chaos in recreation. Read the review of the recreation of The Room before seeing the original at the Ottawa Tavern on Sunday, January 27. (Read more on pg. 27).

By Jared Rasic

Contributing Writers: Crystal Jankowski, Kelly Thompson, Michael Pierce, Sean Nestor, Jeff McGinnis, Jared Rasic, Mara Kalinoski, Megan Yasu Davis, Johnny Hildo, Christine Senack and Rob Brezsny.

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Production Manager: Imani Lateef (imani@adamsstreetpublishing.com) LOOK OUT FOR ONE ANOTHER. Senior Designer: Leah Foley (leah@adamsstreetpublishing.com) F.C. - IT’S ALL I CAN SAY RIGHT NOW! Designers: Anita Tipton (atipton@adamsstreetpublishing.com) FIGURE OUT A WAY TO HAVE GOOD TASTING WATER TO DRINK

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The Toledo Opera brings Giuseppe Verdi’s masterpiece Rigoletto to an area stage for the first time in 10 years on Friday, January 26. 2pm on Sunday, January 28 at The Valentine Theatre

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Sales Coordinator Jenny Leach (sales@adamsstreetpublishing.com) I CAN HANDLE THIS.

Account Executives: Bonnie Hunter (bhunter@adamsstreetpublishing.com) TRYING TO DECIDE WHAT TO BE WHEN I GROW UP. Kathleen Dewar (kdewar@adamsstreetpublishing.com) CRYPTOCURRENCY. Lindsay Greene (lgreene@adamsstreetpublishing.com) SMILING EVEN MORE. Suzanne Bell (sbell@adamsstreetpublishing.com) TO REMAIN DEBT FREE.

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Kroger has begun offering their meal kit offering, Prep+Pared™, at Toledo-area locations. The meal kits include fresh ingredients and chefinspired recipes, with prices starting at $14. The area Krogers include: 2257 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd.; 1435 Reynolds Rd., Maumee; 1094 N. Main St. Bowling Green; 4633 Suder Rd.; 3462 W. Sterns Rd., Lambertville, MI; 27332 Carronade Dr. Perrysburg; and 8730 WatervilleSwanton Rd. Waterville. preppared.com Two new restaurants have opened in a new plaza, located at 1902 Front St., near the intersection of Conant St., in front of Meijer in Maumee: Tony Packo’s Maumee has opened their fifth Toledo arealocation, and second restaurant with a drive-through. tonypacko.com Wingstop has opened their second regional location. wingstop.com CoreLife Eatery also plans to bring their second regional location to the plaza, expected to open in early 2018. Corelifeeatery.com Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, at the Franklin Park Mall has closed, with the steakhouse chain Black Rock Bar & Grill planning to open in the space by summer 2018.

One of Ohio’s oldest gay bars, Bretz nightclub, at 2012 Adams St., has closed after 30 years.

The Chinese restaurant Wei WeI Noodles, at 1202 N, Reynolds Rd., has closed.

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Classifieds Coordinator: Catherine Bohr (classifieds@adamsstreetpublishing.com) JUST KEEP SWIMMING.

Aardvark Screen Printing & Embroidery, at 123 S. Main St., in Bowling Green, has been remodeled and will reopen on January 31.

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I Rise, Toledo

The YWCA’s second annual Unity March aims to bring people together on Saturday, January 21.

By Crystal Jankowski

Brittany Stahl (bstahl@adamsstreetpublishing.com) GIVE MORE. Katie Emans (kemans@adamsstreetpublishing.com) WORKING AT ASCP.

Patron Saints Brewery, a small operation by Toledoans Aaron Grizaniuk and Eric Pfohl, will open at |4730 W. Bancroft #8, near Talmadge Rd., in a plaza shared with American Kenpo Karate, near Ottawa Hills.

The operation reached over $7k more than their $10k crowdfunding goal and the taproom will be open on Friday and Saturday nights upon receiving their licenses. patronsaintsbrewery.com

NINE, one of the two restaurants that opened with the Hensville complex in 2016, will close to rebrand. They are expected to open in several months with a new menu, name, concept and a

Sales Assistant: Eddie Knight (salesintern@adamsstreetpublishing.com) DEVISE A PLAN TO AVOID THE POTHOLES ON THE AW TRAIL. Sales Manager: Amy Rough (arough@adamsstreetpublishing.com) TO REALLY START LIVING AND HAVE NO MORE REGRETS.

Inside the Five Brewing Company will open spring 2018 in the former space of Treo Restaurant, 5703 N. Main St. in downtown Sylvania. The brewpub is owned by former NFL players and Michigan State teammates, Chris Morris and Brandon Fields, along Fields’ wife, Katie. facebook.com/insidethefivebrewing

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I’ll Not Be Silent: Discussing the Complexities of the Sexual Harassment Crisis - The Press Club of Toledo and

the Public Relations Society of America NW Ohio Chapter will host a panel and Q&A on the topic of sexual harassment. Panelists include: Tonya Rider, former TPD Detective, now on the FX series “Cold Justice”; Lucinda Weller, of Legal Aid of Western Ohio; attorney Patricia Wise; and a representative of the Toledo Police Department’s Special Victims Unit. Sixtime Emmy Award recipient and Associated Press Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductee Chrys Peterson will serve as the moderator.

RSVP suggested, contact nwohioprsa@gmail. com. Price with breakfast from Pam’s Corner included: $20/members of the PRSA or Press Club of Toledo, $30/non-members, and $10/ students. $10/for non-members uninterested in breakfast option.

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All events are free, unless otherwise stated.

7-10pm. Friday, 1.19.

Diversity Dinner - Join Afreen for Dinner to eat, to laugh, to network, and to have fun. $15 tickets cannot be purchased at the door and are available on Eventbrite only. Quality Inn Perrysburg I-75, 10621 Fremont Pike. 419-8743101. artistafreen@gmail.com 3:30-6pm. Sunday, 1.21.

YWCA I Rise Unity March - I Rise, Toledo

and the YWCA will host Toledo’s second annual Unity March, beginning at the Toledo Loves Love wall at 1209 Adams St. east on Adams St to end at Trinity Episcopal located at 316 Adams St. facebook.com/toledoirise 2:30-4pm, Wednesday, 1.31

Rain Garden Initiative Open Meeting - Rain gardens are important to local water

systems, ecosystems, and humans alike. Come learn about the initiative and how you can become involved. Reynolds Corner Public Library, 4833 Dorr St., facebook.com/raingardentoledo

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CITY POLITICS Meet the new boss

Same as the old boss

by Johnny Hildo

Mayoral inauguration

Commemorate with Wade Kapszukiewicz at his Our City, Our Future Inaugural Celebration. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, desserts and bar snacks throughout the evening. Live music and dancing will accommodate this cocktail attire event. Tickets include two complimentary drink tickets. VIP includes admittance to the reception at The Heights rooftop bar featuring a complimentary open bar. $75-$300. 6-11:30pm.

Saturday, January 20. Toledo Renaissance Hotel, 444 N. Summit St. 419-244-2444. electwade.com

Global climate disruption

Are you an advocate for bettering our environment? Do you believe in global warming and its effects on the world? Join Dr. Andy Jorgensen’s lecture on Global Climate Disruption: How Do We Know? What Can We Do?, presented by Science Alliance for Valuing the Environment, Inc. (S.A.V.E.).

7:30-9pm.Tuesday,January 23. Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 419-824-3691. lourdes.edu. Free

Fast pace mentoring The sky is the limit

Looking at famous monuments such as Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids, you may or may not have known that they were built to align with the stars. Ever wonder what else the sky can tell you? Discover the patterns from the sun, moon and stars, and how you can use them in your daily life at Lourdes University’s event, Appold Planetarium Presents— Compass, Calendar, Clock. Enjoy music from the Toledo Symphony Orchestra 30 minutes (7pm) before the showing. $4-$5. 7:30-9pm. Saturdays, January 20 & 27, and February 10 & 24. Appold Planetarium, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania.

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Speed dating meets mentoring at Women of Toledo’s event,M.o.M.’s (Mentoring on the Moment) Speed Mentoring. Connect with as many as 20 industry leaders with any business related questions and problems with the goal to meet as many mentors as possible within the ond-and-half hour time limit. If you need some advice or direction, no matter your level of experience or the industry you’re in, you will leave the meetings with new networks and connections. Free for mentees, $30 for supporters. 5-7:30pm. Tuesday, January 23. Sip Coffee, 3160 Markway Rd. 419-377-5457. womenoftoledo.org

Merry New Year, Guyz n Galz!

The New Year brings a spirit of eternal hope. New beginnings and long called-for endings. A blossoming forth of new opportunities. A renewal of the soul.

Then there’s City Politics. Where it seems the only thing new is the same ol’, same ol’.

Not this year! The voters have demanded a change at the top of the City, sweeping out the administration of one Paula Hicks Hudson and ushering in the young, the fresh, the freakishly different Wade Kapszukiewicz. Dramatic change is in the air!

Except that it isn’t.

We’re number two!

Wade promised to end the age-old practice of political patronage, whereby political friends and cronies are rewarded with plum jobs, without regard to merit. Wade instead promised an exciting team of policy wonks like himself building a grand new vision on the twenty-second floor.

Who has he tapped to lead this team of bright young minds?

As of this writing, no one. That’s right, after a two month transition, and two full weeks into a new administration, Wade hasn’t found anyone to be his Chief of Staff. He has, however, inexplicably appointed two Deputy Chiefs of Staff. Deputies to a leader to be named later.

One of these co-Number Twos without a Number One is Karen Poore, a former member of his leadership team as County Treasurer, former Treasurer of the LC Democratic Party, and political friend and crony. The other is Abby Arnold, holdover from the PHH admin, daughter of former Chair of the LC Dem Party John Irish, and political friend and crony.

But wait! Rounding out the fresh new team of brilliant young minds, here’s the legislative coordinator,Gretchen DeBacker a former judicial candidate and Wade’s campaign manager, political friend and crony. So there’s that.

Old familiar faces

Speaking of PHH holdovers, Wade has kept her Director of Public Utilities, Director of Public Service, and Police

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and Fire Chief. Wade says he’s going to find a new Director of a couple other units, but hasn’t figured out who yet. So those divisions limp along with lame duck leaders from the old PHH days who know their days are numbered, but don’t know how big the number is. And some units have no leader in place at all.

The more things change, Wade, old chap, well, you know the rest of that phrase.

Change is coming in Economic Development and Finance, though. Wade and his campaign, ummm, leadership team have said a national search is underway for Directors of these departments so critical to the advancement of the City.

They have had nearly three months to find these transformative leaders. And have come up snake eyes.

In the meantime, Finance has all the same yahoos from the PHH days who fumbled the ball on the $8.2 million parked in the Debt Service Fund. And Economic Development has no leadership, just lower level PHH refugees.

The one change Wade has made is in a new Director to lead the diversity efforts of the City. He has searched high and low and found PHH aide Alan Bannister, who is a refugee of the failed Hillary campaign who then found a safe haven with PHH. And now Wade. Oh, and Wade paid back a political debt by appointing a new head of inspection.

So that’s the Wade revolution so far.

Promises and lofty words, while filling his administration with political friends, PHH refugees, and players to be named later. In the meantime, water pipes continue to burst and the City’s scourge of violent crime continues seemingly unabated.

Merry New Year doesn’t really begin to express our joy. More like, is that all you got?

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MOVING TOLEDO FORWARD

Toledo’s made better by the people in it. Here are some movers and shakers who made the kind of impact of 2017 that will make our 2018 the best year yet.

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Jason and Kelli Daniels celebrated their ten year anThis husband and wife team work to improve niversary this past fall, and professional development and community that’s also how long they’ve engagement skills for current and future leaders. been working together at their company, Jayramon LLC. Jason started Jayramon before they were married, but the two found themselves doing similar projects and having similar passions so they decided to merge together and form the company as an LLC. “We were both working more traditional jobs before we got married”, says Kelli.

“But we decided that bringing our work together would maximize and compliment our strengths.”

The duo work with individuals and companies to foster better leadership skills and to improve community engagement. “The main way that we help contribute to businesses, not just in Toledo, but in the midwest region, are to develop the leaders in their organizations – not just at the top, but at every level”, says Kelli.

“We do everything from one-on-one consultation with clients to large seminars”,

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says Jason. “What we’re really known for is providing on-site workshops with companies in both nonprofit as well as on the corporate side.”

The two have found a niche, working directly in-house with their clients. “One of the things that’s really exciting is working with our clients on their innovative ideas – not just to launch a product, but to get new ideas and initiatives off the ground”, says Kelli.

They also host several sizeable events every year. Their signature event, the African-American Professionals and Allies Conference, known as L.I.F.T. (Leadership, Influence, Focus, and Talent) features guest speakers from around the midwest and provides an opportunity for aspiring young African-American entrepreneurs to develop professional skills and to network. “We had it in October this past year, and in 2018 we’re coming back to do it again and we’re already starting to talk to speakers to help build the platform for what will likely be another three day conference”, says Jason. “We’re also looking to go online with the conference, so for the first time people will be able to attend the conference virtually.”

—Michael Pierce

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Taking an art historical background to the general public is no simple task, but with the help of his Brian Kennedy’s staff at the Toledo Museum of Art, he’s helped Toledo learn what it truly means to see by asking: “How do we read what we see?”

“To put this in simple terms, visual literacy is the ability to understand what you see,” explains Kennedy. “But I don’t see it as a skill. Visual literacy uses skills to develop an ability to consume what we seem visually. We see millions of images every day, so we understand them only if we apply our mind to them. And that means we have to slow down and think about what we’re seeing. Then, once you’ve thought about the image, you begin to create a memory of it. That’s the process we’ve started to engage here in Toledo.”

Whether it’s through accessible exhibitions— like The Rise of Sneaker Culture (December 2015 - February 2016), or helpful tips throughout the TMA’s galleries— Kennedy’s commitment to enhancing this skill is everywhere. Including the outside of the Museum’s property.

“I was looking out of my office for several years before I really started to observe Monroe Street— from the Plaza Apartments right outside my office, all the way down to the water down at Owens Corning,” Kennedy reflects. “After seeing

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it, you start to analyze it and think about what you can do. Once you go through that analytical stage you can start to rewrite the image [Monroe Street].”

In “rewriting” the image, Kennedy got involved in the formation of a Monroe Street Corridor Committee to enhance the road. In 2012, sculptures by Jaume Plensa were added to the property, murals began appearing down the strip, and the work isn’t done: “Next year is going to see considerable development right down to the water…” Kennedy hints.

In addition to immediate, perceptible changes, Kennedy and his staff at the TMA have brought the concept of visual literacy to sectors in Toledo unassociated with art. Working within clinical practices and the business sector, visual literacy has enhanced our ability to communicate and understand.

“As communicative, social beings, humans are collaborative, and what helps us to be more collaborative is the capacity and to better understand what we do individually. So that certainly drives my personal partnerships and pursuits. This is an activist strategy, it is not for its own sake. The reading and understanding is one thing, visual literacy asks you to help change and transform an image. I think that’s a metaphor for something going on in Toledo right now, and we’re excited to be a part of it.”

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Why you should know her:

Coach Tricia Cullop’s tenure as coach of the University of Toledo women’s basketball team has brought the program to new heights.

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Coach Cullop comes from hard work and success; her high school career during the late ‘80s made national news in USA Today, and her record at Purdue through the early ‘90s helped earn her induction to the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. When she arrived at the University of Toledo in April 2008, she says the “integral pieces” for success—great players—were already in place. In her first year as head coach, the Rockets went from being picked last in preseason polls to second overall in the division, and the team has been moving up ever since.

“Our chemistry was just exceptional,” Cullop remarked on that first turnaround year, and said it was that same chemistry, along with work ethic, that has since brought the team it’s great successes. She is humble about her accomplishments, and credited the other coaches and staff for their support, including Assistant Head Coach Vicki Hall. “I tell all of our players that just getting to know each other, appreciating differences, and truly loving each other as teammates . . . if you can do that, you’ll go the extra mile [on the court],” she said.

Entering her tenth year as head coach with six post-season banners and a slew of championship wins, Cullop cited last year’s Mid-American Conference (MAC) championship win as one of her best memories. The team is currently defending its title at Savage Arena on the UT campus from now until the end of February. “The coaches teach the players, but I’ve learned a heck of a lot from the players who’ve come through our program,” Cullop said. “I’m extremely grateful to the University of Toledo, because these last ten years have been a lot of fun, and even though we’ve had some ups and downs, I wouldn’t trade this experience for anything.”

See the UT women’s basketball full season schedule at utrockets.com.

—Kelly Thompson

Why you should know him: Jordan Valdiviez is a self-

described “conduit,” connecting people with ideas to resources and like minds. As operations manager at the University of Toledo’s Launchpad Incubator, he also acts as a translator for businesses and the tech industry.

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Operations Manager, Launchpad Incubator at the University of Toledo

jordan VALDIVEZ UT’s Launchpad Incubator is a gem in the local tech community. One of the incubator’s biggest events, the annual Pitch and Pour, invites businesses and individuals to pitch their idea to investors, Silicon-Valley style. Valdiviez helped organize the Pitch and Pour event (he was sure to give credit to Incubator director Jessica Sattler), but his day-to-day is mostly spent as the communications point between businesses in the Toledo area who need something Valdiviez knows how to get. “They may need interns, or to meet with a finance person or a legal person, and I work with the other staff at Launchpad to coordinate those resources,” Valdiviez explained.

His background in media and video production and a variety of outside interests (e.g.: cooking and gardening) makes him a well-rounded candidate for a job that requires

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good business and tech savvy. “[Working in the tech sector] can be all-consuming; it requires 100% of your energy,” he said. “To have the level of concentration and dedication that we see in [more insular tech companies] and put that into a social arena is a challenge,” he said.

But it’s a challenge Valdiviez seems made to meet, as the tech industry continues to boom in the Midwest. “Tech takes a lot of time, a lot of growth [. . .] a lot of magic,” he said. “There’s been a lot of articles online talking about the Midwest becoming the next Silicon Valley. I’m not sure. I’d like it to be, it’s a very hard thing to predict. So we’ll see.”

Check out the Launchpad Incubator and upcoming tech events at utoledo.edu/incubator.

—Kelly Thompson

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Why you should know her: She gives a voice to non english-speaking immigrants and their families so that they can feel safe and be successful.

Executive Director Water for Ishmael

janelle METZGER

For the last 15 years Janelle Metzger has worked with Water for Ishmael to provide a safe and effective learning environment for immigrants of all ages and backgrounds living in the Toledo area. “We started english classes for women with onsite babysitting – and that was around my dining room table and in my basement”, she explains.

Living in the US and not being able to speak English has a serious detrimental impact on one’s ability to navigate and make sense of the community. It’s a scary prospect, but a dangerous reality that many immigrants face when they come here. “One of the most important things when you come to a new country is to be able to communicate in that language, and so that’s one of the biggest things that we focus on”, says Metzger. “If you don’t speak English, how do you go to the emergency room? Help your kids with homework? Get a better job?

Your options are pretty limited, and it’s even more difficult if you’ve got a family to feed.”

Over the last year, Water for Ishmael began to take their services a step further – by offering to go directly into the homes of those in need.

“This past fall, we created a program for refu-

gee kids to help them with homework and to gain English skills, and in order to be more flexible, we decided to take our volunteers into the homes”, Metzger explains. “We realized that a lot of Muslim immigrants, particularly women, are unable or uncomfortable to go to classes to learn English because of not knowing anyone or not having anyone to watch their kids. So there were some natural barriers, culturally and lifestyle-wise, that didn’t work for them.”

Simple things, like playing card games with the kids and their family can be a big help.

“We’ll do activities like playing uno with the kids to help them learn numbers. It’s great to see the parents interacting with their kids and everyone learning together in their home”, says Metzger.

Though she started the program from the ground up and has seen it grow throughout the years, “I’ve never felt like this is about me or by me”, says Metzger. “I really feel like it’s about what god wanted to do in this city and the fact that he cares about people.”

—Michael Pierce

Terry Lodge does not attempt to disguise his working class roots. He dresses plainly, doesn’t mind having a beer, and liberally shares sardonic quips about politicians and large corporations. And it’s no surprise that when working class people need help, they often find a friend in Terry.

The breadth of his work is stunning. In 1997, he worked with Ralph Nader to fight Carty Finkbeiner’s $232 million “corporate welfare” package to Jeep.

In 2005, when Neo-Nazis returned to Toledo two months after the riots they sparked, he successfully defended peaceful protesters arrested for the crime of assembling in groups larger than two. And in recent years, he has fought the State of Ohio to keep Capital Care Network, Toledo’s last remaining abortion clinic, open.

But his most notable battles have been in the field of environmental law.

Since passing the bar in 1978, he has ceaselessly fought nuclear power plants, mountaintop removal, pipeline construction, and fracking wells.

“I grew up in a small town with a huge coal power plant and have long been intrigued by energy policies that systematically destroy the Earth,” said Lodge.

“The devastating supply chains to produce electricity have long been unsustainable, destructive of workers, communities, water and air. “ So, what about the biggest environmental problem on the minds of Toledoans – Lake Erie?

Decades of experience have led Terry to the belief that the environmental laws already on the books aren’t enough. Instead, he says we need to develop a new legal framework – one that recognizes the nature we depend on as having rights, rather than simply being property. To that end, he’s helping a local grassroots organization, Toledoans for Safe Water, initiate a new law called the Lake Erie Bill of Rights.

“Giving large, regional natural systems like watersheds and forests a right to exist and be protected and sustained for all time makes much more sense that issuing permits to destroy them, bit by increasingly large bit, for one generation’s profit.”

He says the Lake Erie Bill of Rights isn’t just about protecting the Lake, but about reaffirming what it means to live in a democracy.

“It says that the corporate state no longer has the controlling say in how a valuable common resource will be managed, because all of us are named as Lake Erie’s guardians. So people, not corporations, will be able to directly confront systematic poisoning of our common water.”

—Sean Nestor

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Why you should know him:

Toledo’s foremost environmental lawyer, Terry Lodge is now setting his sights on Lake Erie

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Since the gym’s inception, Jones has coached kids into more than just good athletes; he teaches kids to be students and responsible individuals.

Charles Conwell, a regular at Soul City Boxing, took a trip to the 2016 Rio Olympics after coming up in Jones’s gym, a great victory that Jones says has increased community interest in the gym and its programs over the past year. Soul City has partnered with organizations like the Toledo Mud Hens, whose computer donation allowed students to study and receive tutoring after school.

Overall, the mission of Soul City is straightforward: it “gives kids without a place to go a place to go.” Although Conwell’s Olympic achievements were a huge public success for the program, Jones stressed that the future of Soul City is all about remaining humble. “We deal with a lot of people who are in poverty,” Jones said. “A lot of kids in my neighborhood, all they know is gang life, and once you take them out of that, and show them it’s not the right place to go, you give them a structure,” he said. Individuals age 5 through 18 are welcome, and classes are also available for adults.

The gym is seeking sponsors willing to assist with the cost of building utilities and transportation for athletes. Individual donations are accepted on the gym’s website, soulcitygym.com.

—Kelly Thompson

Why you should know him:

Roshawn Jones founded Soul City Boxing & Wrestling Gym in 2009, after a large funding cut to public school extracurricular programs left many kids without a place to go.

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58th Mayor of Toledo

For a politician, Kapszukiewicz is surprisingly humble. When we visited him on his first day in office— with books and boxes strewn during the fresh move— the Mayor was eating donuts, drinking coffee, and proudly talking about anyone but himself. To Mayor Kapszukiewicz, it’s his team that is the primary focus. Speaking in first person, the Mayor’s pronoun of choice is consistently “we.”

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“When I feel as though we’ve accomplished a lot, I think that is because we worked so hard during the transition to make sure we were ready to hit the ground running,” he explained. “We are going to try things when I’m mayor.

We’re going to dream big, and we’re going to try. We’re going to make mistakes, but when we make mistakes, we’re going to learn from them. We are not going to be content to sit back and let the world happen to us.”

Like Toledo itself, the Mayor describes himself as scrappy: “I am someone who can become single minded in focus. I suppose there could be some negatives to that as I reflect on my style, but what it also means is that when I have a goal in mind, I will tenaciously pursue it until I achieve it. I didn’t think at all about the mayor’s office until after the election, then we started focusing.”

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Why you should know him:

But now he’s here. Sitting in the big chair on the 22nd floor of One Government Center, and while his proud team seems unsurprised, the Mayor’s humbleness is infectious: “I could easily be characterized as a pointy-headed bookworm…. and pointy-headed bookworms don’t often win elections… but my attitude is to work my hardest and do my best. I would not have been disappointed if I lost this race, I would be disappointed if I didn’t try.”

Fortunately, the Mayor knows how to try— and trying is his primary focus.

When we first spoke to him in 2014, we asked him what inspired him to make Toledo a better place. Four years ago, he said: “There’s a real ability with creativity and vision to create whatever Toledo we want. Enough communities have reinvented themselves with the assets that they have and Toledo can do it too.”

First elected as Lucas County Treasurer in 2004, Kapszukiewicz changed state law in 2010 to allow for the creation of county land banks. On January 2, 2018, he was sworn in as the 58th Mayor of Toledo.

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Hearing those words now, the Mayor is both shocked and happy— “Those sentiments have never been more relevant than they are now for Toledo.

The future is not given to us or anyone, it has to be earned. We have the ability to create something brand new, and we’re going to try to make sure that happens.”

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Immigration rights activist

Executive Director of Harvey House

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Realizing that there’s a lack of assistance for displaced members of the LGBTQ community, Angela Boday took charge in 2014 by creating Harvey House. Through various fund-raising efforts, Boday and her team were able to create a space for LGBTQ youth to develop a sense of security and community. “When we started this project, we were focusing on homeless LGBTQ youth”, says Boday. “We have been contacted by homeless teens or teens that were about to be homeless, and we’ve had to do the best we can to direct them because we’re not in a place to house anyone right now.”

While they are unable to house the kids themselves, there is now a safety net through the Zepf Center. “They have ten beds for kids, but they are the only homeless shelter for youth in Northwest Ohio”, says Boday. “Even (standard) homeless shelters for youth are very lacking in our state, but they’re even more lacking in Northwest Ohio.”

Harvey House is one of the only places in Ohio to offer this kind of assistance. Boday explains, “The only other place like this is in Columbus. We’re the second in the state.”

In March, 2017, Harvey House began their services for kids. “We always said that we would never tell anybody ‘no’. We’re not real strict on that”, says Boday. Since last spring, they have interacted with 75-80 kids between ages 12-19. “This proves to us that there is a need for something like this in our area”, she explains.

Sometimes it’s as simple as needing someone to talk to.

“We talk to at least one new kid a week”, says Boday. “Even if we never meet them, we have kids reaching out to us through text message and instagram. Many are just looking for advice or to get a feel for what we’re about.”

Other kids regularly attend group sessions or events and have found a place to thrive in an environment where they can feel accepted for who they are. “Most of these kids, when they started coming here, didn’t know each other at all, but they have since built their own Harvey House family”, says Boday.

— Michael Pierce

ACTIVISM

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Why you should know her:

An advocate for undocumented immigrants, Vera is building a platform to help others speak out

You may have seen Veralucia. She’s all over Toledo, frequenting local restaurants and community events. Her thick glasses, short crop of curly black hair, and huge smile are hard to miss. And though many people know her, few know that she spent much of her life as a undocumented immigrant.

After moving from Peru when she was eight years old, her family’s visas expired. Out of safety concerns, she learned to keep quiet about her status. Then in 2013, when the Blade sought to do a story on immigrants with college aspirations, she was the only one willing to be profiled publicly. The vitriol that story inspired moved Veralucia to become an activist.

“It was the comments - the hate spewed at me that sort of pushed me to do more. I was determined to change the narrative, and I was determined to help change policy,” she explained. “I hate when people tell me to go home. I am home.”

Veralucia has become a vocal advocate for the undocumented, acting as a voice for those who often cannot speak up.

Willing to risk backlash with the hope of building bridges, she has “outed” herself in public forums like TEDxToledo and Spoken Toledo. She also helps undocumented individuals navigate public services which can be dangerous due to their status – including law enforcement.

“Police Chief Kral has stated publicly that officers will not contact ICE [immigration authorities]. But I know for a fact that they are, because people who have been stopped for routine traffic get deported a few weeks later.”

She has plenty of walk to match her talk. In 2015, she worked at the Farm Labor Organizing Committee, helping migrant farmworkers. In 2016, she helped organize a pro-immigration rally that drew hundreds outside of a Donald Trump appearance at the Huntington Center. In 2017, she joined the board of Equality Toledo, representing LGBT immigrants who face multiple layers of discrimination.

This year, she plans to provide a safe space for the undocumented through the media. Her latest role is as the elected Chair of the Board of We Act Radio, WAKT - a new community radio station that broadcasts on 106.1FM. She hopes to create a media outlet that will discuss the undocumented on fair terms – and offer them a safe place to share their stories.

—Sean Nestor

Why you should know her:

Through her work at Harvey House, Angela Boday shows LGBTQ youth that they’re not alone.

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Andrew planned a detailed scavenger hunt all based around special memories the two had in Cincinnati. Each place had a clue that Emily had to solve in order to go to the next location. The last site was a park where Emily’s sister set up the final scene. It had a lot of personal touches and she was hiding behind a tree to capture the moment. After the proposal, they had dinner with an amazing view of the city.

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What made your wedding special?

The personalized details made it special. It was important to have our family participate in the wedding ceremony at the church. We had guests sign vinyl records for the guestbook since Andrew is very musical. All of the table names were from a location we had visited together such as hiking trails or cities. Andrew played some songs with the band, which was very special.

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I knew I wanted a lace dress and something that was not too extravagant. My dress had a sweetheart neckline with a belt.

Wedding venue: Our Lady of Lourdes.

Wedding reception venue: Valentine Theater.

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Sarah & Brandon

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Sherry Age: 28

Occupation: Program Supervisor.

Three words to describe your partner: Witty. Thoughtful, Genuine.

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What was your first impression of your partner? He was shy, but kept laughing at everything I was saying (I didn’t think I was that funny for how much he was laughing, and he looked at me like I’ve never been looked at before.)

Sherry Age: 35

Occupation: Army Operations Officer.

Three words to describe your partner: Beautiful. Funny. Thoughtful.

What was your first impression of your partner? She was spunky and interesting.

I just wanted to get to know her more

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Who popped the question, and how?

The iconic Golden Gate Bridge has been one of our favorite spots and we went hikinup to this perfect view of the Bridge.

I noticed that there were “locks of love” like they have in Paris. I mentioned to Brandon that I thought it’d be cool to bring a lock and leave it next time we’re here. The following week, as we were hiking to the spot, Brandon ran back to the car and snagged a lock he had that lock in his car for years, so I didn’t think anything of it, but Brandon said, “So you wanna do this lock your love thing?” We walk down and lock the lock on the rope with others, then Brandon said, “We locked our love!” I kissed him and was about to walk away when he says, “If that doesn’t do it... maybe this will...” and then he got down on one knee.

What made your wedding special?

We had so many loved ones travel near and far for our special day. The wedding party alone had so many states: New York, Ohio, Arizona, California, Florida, and Louisiana.

We had more guests spread throughout even more states, with definitely every time zone covered.

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Table numbers were locations that were special to the couple: the spot they had their first kiss, their first apartment, first vacation, etc. The cards told a mini story of why the place was special.

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It’s a tradition in Sarah’s family to travel to the same bridal shop in Michigan to pick out a wedding gown. “I honestly didn’t know what style I’d like. I just wanted lace and simple,” she said. Once she put the dress on, she knew it was the one. It was a high neckline and the beading was beautiful. “A bit more “blinged out” than I thought I was going to go for, but when ya know, ya know!”

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For a bridal shower, party, or pre-wedding celebration, Clara J’s is the perfect place to let women be women and enjoy everything about the uniquely feminine qualities they will bring to their marriage.

Set up a lunch and proper tea for a large gathering, or enjoy a daily lunch with the girls (served 11am-2pm, Tuesday-Saturday) for more intimate conversation and generational advice from the friends and family in any bride’s life. Shop The Neapolitan Gift Shop for gifts, accessories, and fabulous finds for the bride-to-be in your life.

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Last year, Atlas Bridal won Best of Toledo’s Best Bridal Shop. “Winning this award meant so much to us,” said Fairchild. “We were celebrating our 90th year in businesses and this recognition was truly the cherry on top.”

How do you know when you’re done for the day?

I’m usually the last one to leave and it’s usually after close.

To work, I need: my Atlas Team! I couldn’t do this without them!

I got my start: working at the bridal shop when it was on Lagrange Street while attending nursing school. At the time, Atlas was owned by my friend’s family, the Szaroletas. I graduated from Mercy’s program with my RN degree and then worked at the former Mercy Hospital for almost three years.

I was approached by my friend Lynn when her parents wanted to retire.

I ended up partnering with Lynn and her sister Lorrie. I bought them out about 15 years ago.

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Over 50 breweries from around the country toast to the new year at the popular craft brew showcase. There’s something for everyone, including a whopping 250 featured beers and ciders, live music and delicious nosh. General admission includes 15 taste tickets, each good for one 3-ounce pour and a souvenir sample cup. Saturday, January 20 from 5-9pm. $35/advance, $45/day of, $55/VIP ticket. Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St., 419-725-4367. hensvilletoledo.com

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Looking for a way to stay warm this weekend? Why not let a little alcohol heat you up at Market on the Green’s second beer sampling event? The event will be held in the upstairs teaching kitchen with samples of Angry Irishman, Turkeyfoot Creek Creamery, Boochy Mama’s Probiotic Tonic, Charqui Jerkey, Toledo Flavors Food Tours and Monteleone Peppers along with four samples of Short’s Brewing Company. If that isn’t enough to convince you to go, perhaps the fact that the event is only $5 can sway you. That is a small price to play for a cozy booze jacket. jacket. $5. 6-8:30pm. Saturday, January 18. 1806 Madison Avenue. 567-585-0055. facebook.com/ProMedicaMarketOnTheGreen

A table for two (or just you) This September, Revathi Chillapalli (pictured right) will celebrate 14 years of business, selling groceries and ready-toeat foods, at Deepam India Deli and Food Market.

Indian cuisine can be intimidating.

That’s what Revathi Chillapalli, owner of Deepam India Deli and Food Market, discovered when she first opened the hybrid deli/grocery 14 years ago.

“Today, I’m seeing a lot more non-Indians come in to try and enjoy Indian food,” Chillapalli explains.

“When we first opened that wasn’t the case. (People)didn’t know what it was, they thought it was greasy, oily, spicy. . . we are none of the above.

Our food is like homestyle cooking.”

Attracting new customers

Deepam carries a large selection of prepared curries, rices, and other dishes, prepared fresh every day— “we never open a can or a bag, everything you see here is hand cut”, says Chillapalli.

As well, they offer a wide array of spices, ready-to-eat foods, snacks, condiments, and fresh produce and the largest selection of teas in the area. The wide collection of groceries and an impressive deli case has attracted the community, forging regular customers over the years.

“People come here for various reasons. Some of them come for health reasons, because Indian spices all have health benefits, and they also come for advice,” says Chillapalli, adding that vegetarians and vegans are drawn to the cuisine’s vegetarian dishes. “My customers talk to me about how to prepare the food and I love to help them find what works for their specific needs.

It’s not just a store, there’s a lot of interaction going on here. I’m so proud of our individualized service.”

Chillapalli frequently fields calls from homecooks attempting new recipes as well as those new to the cuisine. She is more than happy to offer advice. “The first thing I do with someone who is new

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is spend about 15 minutes with them… explaining the basic ingredients, the spices we use, and what each dish contains. Then I offer to let them taste. We explain, we let them explore, and then they buy. We haven’t lost a single customer that way and it’s how we build the business.”

Fresh fare, high standards

With a brisk deli carry-out business Deepam has grown beyond individual or family meals. With a wholesale license from the Ohio Agricultural Department, they also supply local hospitals. To keep up that license Deepam is required to meet a higher standard of cleanliness and health than just a restaurant. “So far, so good,” says Chillapalli.

For those looking to enjoy a meal at home, both meat-eaters and vegans will not be disappointed by the fresh fare: “People talk about the farm-to-table approach as a new emphasis, but we’ve been doing that for centuries. Ever since we opened it has been farm-to-table. We always support the city by doing business locally and hiring local people. It’s all local and fresh here.”

Do you need to learn how to make solo meals, or want to create a romantic dinner for you and your partner? Maybe you’re looking into healthier eating to support a New Year’s resolution. Well, the Library has you covered with the Cooking for 1 or 2 demonstration, covering heart-healthy options for your diet, shopping tips, and handy tricks when preparing smaller portions. You’ll never make too much pasta again! Tuesday, January 23 from 6:30-7:30pm. Sanger Branch Library, 3030 Central Ave., 419-259-5370. toledolibrary.org. Free, but registration required.

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Include the plentiful assortment of piquant cheeses we offer, domestic or imported, as an Hors d’oeuvre or appetizer. Sautter’s carry them all, from creamy Bries to bold Parmigiana Reggiano.

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Chillapalli has offered regular cooking classes for those curious about the cuisine. Overwhelmed by interested prospective students, she now offers the option to schedule your own class. Up to ten people — at $35 per person, which includes the food, recipes and class instruction — can schedule a Thursday evening of cooking, learning, and, eating.

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Pints for Pits Sidelines Sports Eatery and Pub

Bring in the Pints for Pits flyer - or show it on your phone - and 20% of the proceeds from your special meal will be donated to the Lucas County Pit Crew rescue. Flyer can be found on Facebook. Official mugs and LCPC gear will be on sale from 4-9pm. 11am-11pm.

2111 Mellwood Ave., 419-474-0000. sidelinessportseatery.com. Free

Access Denied: Food Deserts and Disabilities Frederick Douglass Community Association

This documentary follows Washieka Torres, disability rights activist and scholar, as she speaks to Mississippi residents with disabilities about their lack of access to food. A panel discussion with the Ability Center follows.

Sponsored by the Lucas County Green Party and Toledo Food Not Bombs. 2-5pm. 1001 Indiana Ave., 419-244-6722. fdcatoledo.org

Saturday Sessions With The Wine Director The Bottle Shop at Mancy’s Italian Learn the basics of professional wine tasting, including wine-making foundations, elements of wine, and identifying palates. Limited spots; advance registration required. 2-4pm. $30/person, $25/wine club members. 5453 Monroe St., 419-824-2463. facebook.com/ bottleshopmig

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Come celebrate the release of Bell’s Brewery’s newest brew, Hopslam. Also featured are Taniana, Wild One, Two Hearted, Bells Amber, and Lager O’ The Lakes. A brewery representative will be on site to answer questions. 4-11pm. 28 N. St. Clair St., 419-724-2337. hensvilletoledo.com. Free

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DJ Rob Sample’s Monthly Beer Tasting Bottle Shop at Mancy’s Italian

Unwind with a fun evening of DJ Rob spinning tunes and selecting a delicious slate of brews for you to try at this monthly tasting. 5:30-7:30pm. Pours begin at $1. 5453 Monroe St., 419-824-2463. facebook.com/bottleshopmig

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Wednesday 1.24

Bordeaux Wine Class Zinful

Dan Thomas hosts this class, where you’ll discover the sweet reds and whites hailing from France’s most popular wine region. Registration required. 6:30-8pm. $50/person, $45/wine club & household members.

218 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-931-9946. Check Facebook for details.

Sunday 1.28

Hops and Poses Orchard Inn

Instructor Renee Small leads this combination yoga class-and-beer tasting. Drinks will be sold before and after the event. RSVP required. 11am-noon. $10.

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Blending Seminar Party Zinful

Create your very own bottle of blended wine, using tips and techniques shared by the Zinful staff. Price includes seminar and tasting, cheese and crackers, all supplies, and one bottle of your blended wine. Advance registration required. 6:30-9pm. $50/person, $45/ wine club & household members. 218 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-931-9946. Check Facebook for details.

Bordeaux, Bourgogne, Burgundy: French Wines Toledo Museum of Art

Gather in the Glass Pavilion for an evening of light refreshments and the chance to sample four French wines. Part of the Wine by the Glass Pavilion series.

6:30-8:30pm. $25/members, $35/non-members.

2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

Saturday 1.20

Interesting Wines From Down Under Walt Churchill’s Market

Check out what the southern hemisphere has to offer with an exploration of bottles from Shiraz to Reisling to Grenache. 2-6pm. Prices vary. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. 419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com

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Odd Side Ales Tasting Walt Churchill’s Market

Wes from Odd Side Ales in Grand Haven, MI stops by to present samples of brews like Diggity Dank Juice, Apricot Dank Juice, Sinister Stout. 4:30-6:30pm.

Prices vary. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee.

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MMM Tasting Walt Churchill’s Market

This tasting focuses on a scrumptious trio of red wines: Merlot, Malbec & Mourvèdre. 4-7pm. Prices vary. 26625 Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. 419-872-6900. waltchurchillsmarket.com

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Toledo Museum of Art

At this session of Wine by the Glass Pavilion, you’ll enjoy light snacks and four samples of wines, from Chardonnay to Cabernet. 6:30-8:30pm. $25/ members, $35/non-members. 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

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REEL APPEAL Try Out Some “Shorts in January” Area filmmakers showcase mini-films at Maumee Indoor Theatre

By Jeff McGinnis PHOTO COURTESY: M.J. KOLESZAR.

Members of the Ohio filmmaking community come together to showcase their work at the “Shorts in January” event taking place at the Maumee Indoor Theatre on Friday, January 19.

Featuring 16 films by 9 different local filmmakers, the event is the brainchild of Resurrection Films’ M.J. Koleszar, who will showcase three of his own films that evening, including the world premiere of his “Skinling.”

“I thought, wouldn’t it be great if we could just get everyone together, have one big night so everyone can showcase their stuff. Those of us who [don’t] have anything new, or maybe only have a few new things, rent the space to be cost effective and everyone splits the costs,” Koleszar said.

In addition to the creative spirit that the films represent, Koleszar sees the event as demonstrating how Toledo filmmakers have begun to come together and support each other as a community.

“I want to see Toledo be like Cleveland or Detroit, where we actually have a bigger filmmaking community, and it’s kind of more noticed.”

Enlarging filmaker circles

For those looking for something a little more intense, look no further than Capture1 Studios’ contribution, “Mental State: Revelation.” Running at a whopping 37 minutes long, the short focuses on a young girl having recurring nightmares about a pair of men electrocuting her.

“We tried to throw a bunch of different feelings and emotions into the movie to get someone to enjoy it. Instead of just making a typical action-adventure type

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M.J. Koleszar of Resurrection Films.

Koleszar first formed his own production company in 2004.

of movie, we decided to invent kind of an odd storyline and throw that on top of it to make it unique,” said Matt Erman of Capture1 studios who edited and was the cinematographer of the film, directed by his collaborator Chris Page.

“All I Do is Dream of You”

Pair a film voted by the American Film Institute as one of the greatest movies with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra for a totally dreamy one-night performance of Singin’ in the Rain. The 1952 musical will come to life on the big screen with the TSO backing up the acclaimed score. $26-$66. 8pm.

Saturday, January 20. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., 419-381-8851. Stranahantheater.org

“O hi, Mark!”

“The Disaster Artist” has hit the big screens, letting everyone who loves James Franco know all about the 2003 cult classic, The Room. Considered the “worst movie ever” by critics (read: haters), the quirky indie-drama is the best bad movie of all time. Compare it to Franco’s ode during this Sunday screening. 7pm-midnight. Sunday, January 21.

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“I hope it makes our filmmaker circle a little bigger,” Erman said of Shorts in January. “The bigger our network can get, the more successful I think it can be.

But I also hope that it shows that you can take a relatively small budget and a relatively small crew and make something that has a little bit higher of a bar to it.” $7. 6:30pm. Friday, January 19.

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No jokes about it

Comedy is funnier off the cuff— hear some of Toledo’s most hilarious performers during The Monthly Improv Show on the final Friday of every month, consistently playing to sold out audiences in The Valentine’s Studio A Theatre. The first 2018 show will feature veteran players Erin Kanary and Nick Morgan, who have each spent over a decade honing their comedy skills on the famed improv stages in Detroit, Chicago, and New York. Each show is created based on a single audience suggestion and features special guests. $10. 10pm.

Friday, January 26, The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St., 419-242-2787. valentientheatre.com

In the water

Race and poisoned water are the subjects of “Flint”, a new drama by Jeff Daniels which will make its world premiere at the Purple Rose Theatre on Thursday, January 18. Turning the focus on the regional Flint water crisis, Daniels’ new play has already garnered attention as a must-see this theater season. Thursday, January 18 through Saturday, March 10. Prices and times vary, see online. Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. 734-433-3673. purplerosetheatre.org

Just a little edgy

Last July, the Cutting Edge Theatre Company’s Luminous Lighting Soiree featured local voices and talent in a funny, emotional song cycle. Check out the reprisal of the performance— featuring all new performers— or hear if for the first time during the two-night only show of EDGES. $20. 8pm. Friday, January 19 and Saturday, January 20.

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CITY PAGES Migrating, celebrating

A night of Scottish delight

‘Lust for Life’ celebrates regional arts

By Kelly Thompson

“With merry sangs, and friendly cracks / I wat they didna weary / And unco tales, and funny jokes / Their sports were cheap and cheery.” Robert Burns may have been describing the revelry of Halloween, but we don’t have to wait ‘til October for some merry tunes, laughter and cheer.

For the second year, the Black Cloister celebrates the renowned poetry of Burns through music, drink, and camaraderie with Robert Burns Night. Vocal ensemble whateverandeveramen perform Burns’ poetry and traditional drinking songs while attendees enjoy cocktails and brews. Ticket includes one pour. $15. 6-9pm. Sunday, January 21. The Black Cloister, 619 Monroe St., 419-214-1500. facebook.com/blackcloister

Showing love in a difficult world

What does it mean to have a lust for life?

On Saturday, January 20, a free, oneof-a-kind event will answer that question. ‘I Got a Lust for Life’: The Unique Words and Sounds of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan is an exploration of the African American Great Migration, through panel discussion, poetry performance and musical tribute.

Coming together

Kimberly Mack, an associate professor in African American literature at the University of Toledo, was a catalyst behind the event, along with her UT colleague Mysoon Rizk, associate professor of art. Mack explained that the program “comes out of a desire to document and celebrate the synergies between literature and music [ . . . ] and Toledo and Detroit, and the ways in which creative expression in these regions reflect the impact of the African American Great Migration.

“We also want people to see that literature and music made by people in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan share more in common across discipline and space than might be immediately assumed,” Mack said.

The event’s traveling setup and free admission makes for a unique opportunity for attendees.

“We are hopeful that [free admission] will encourage people to move between the two cities and attend both events,” Mack added. “And, taking the long view, perhaps this will encourage people who might not normally move between the cities for arts events, to do so in the future.”

Rizk, who also serves as director for the Roger Ray Institute for the Humanities, said she hopes the event will lead to similar opportunities in the future. “Both Toledo and Detroit are at exciting junctures in their respective

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histories, each having endured depression, each undergoing cultural revival, and each offering audiences many exciting opportunities for engagement,” she said. “If nothing else, we hope this program provides new opportunities for networking and collaborating among residents of northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan.”

Sponsored by The Roger Ray Institute for the Humanities and the University of Toledo, the event starts in Detroit and ends in Toledo, with buses shuttling between the cities. Transportation is free, and Toledoans can catch the 8am bus from the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library Main Branch (325 N. Michigan St.) to Wayne State. A panel discussion opens the event at 10am on the Wayne State Campus at Schaver Recital Music Hall (480 W. Hancock St., Detroit), and includes Ben Blackwell, Third Man Records co-founder, and jazz singer Ramona Collins.

Being an LGBTQ child or teenager can be very tough.

And many parents aren’t sure of how to provide adequate support and assistance in navigating the world. Author and Michigan State University professor Telaina Eriksen faces the challenge head-on in her book Unconditional: A Guide to Loving and Supporting Your LGBTQ Child, covering a variety of topics, including bullying, the coming-out process, providing support, communication strategies, finding LGBTQ-inclusive communities, and advocacy.

Come meet Eriksen at a special reading and discussion at Gathering Volumes Bookstore, and pick up her empathetic guide to supportive parenting. 2-4pm.

Saturday, January 20. Gathering Volumes, 196 E. South Boundary, Perrysburg. 567-336-6188. gatheringvolumes.com. Free

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At 12:30pm a shuttle will depart from Schaver to the Toledo-Lucas County Main Library where author Tyehimba Jess (pictured above) will read from his 2017 Pulitzer-winning work Olio that depicts the lives of black performers in the early 1800s.

At 6pm, the event will move to the Toledo Museum of Art for a panel session that will include Tad Weed, associate professor of jazz piano at the University of Toledo, Detroit-based opera singer Frances Brockington, and award-winning Detroit poet M.L. Lieber. There will also be a musical tribute to Toledo jazz legend Jon Hendricks.

Register for the free event via Eventbrite (tinyurl.com/y966bnuz), or via the Facebook event. A separate event is linked for free shuttle bus signups [tinyurl.com/ybycrm5p].

Wayne State University Schaver Music Recital Hall, 480 W. Hancock St., Detroit. Toledo-Lucas County Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St.

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“Art has the ability to heal wounds— especially gifted art. It’s someone saying ‘I want you to have something beautiful that I sweated over,’” says Barbie Huffman, founder of Midwest HeArt. “You can look at it and see the effort put into it just for you.”

Huffman, 33 and a longtime Toledo artist and activist, recently formed the organization. Attending the (L-R) David Kuznicki, documentarian; Barbie Huffman, Women’s Convention in Detroit, she learned about the President; Elizabeth Mohler, Vice President; Laura Goodwin, Secretary; Matt Russell, documentarian. difficulties many refugees face when attempting to communities. settle in America. “It was very sobering Support for Midwest HeArt is support and inspirational.” for a stronger, more welcoming commu“Midwest HeArt is dedicated to nity, says Mohler. “We all have to work providing arts and crafts to the refutogether. Without a strong foundation, gee population in Toledo, so that their how can we grow?” houses can feel more like homes— and to send the message that they are welJourney comed here,” says Huffman, who acts The public debut of Midwest HeArt, a as president of the organization. one-night-only gallery show, Journey, on Elizabeth Mohler, 26, heard about Huffman’s idea from a mutual friend and immediately signed up to help.

“My mother is from the Philippines, and when I was growing up in Omaha, Nebraska with her, she was involved with a Filipino association that welcomed anyone. It’s so important for communities to welcome people from other countries,” said Mohler, who has previous experience organizing for nonprofits and is now the organization’s vice president.

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Saturday, January 27 at Central Academy of Ohio on Kenwood Blvd., will display art donated from over a dozen local artists recruited by Huffman— including Nate Masternak, Jennifer Black, and Andrea Baker. Attendance is free, with refreshments provided by Food Not Bombs and music by local talent Nick Reno.

At Journey, refugees will be invited to meet and fraternize with members of the local art scene— and to take home art that they like, without cost. Huffman hopes to make this an annual event and for the group to organize more events, such as a family art day, and to fundraise for partner organizations.

6:30pm. Saturday, January 27 Central Academy of Ohio, 2727 Kenwood Blvd., 419-343-3447.

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ART NOTES Thursday 1.18

Lens on learning

An art exhibition is shining some light on what some may call an underrated topic.

“Lens on Learning; A Social Documentary of Developmental Disabilities” displays a photography project created by BGSU students who captured the lives of developmentally disabled individuals served by the WCBDD (Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities) who live, work and contribute to the community. Some photography subjects were mentored, giving them the opportunity to create their own pieces. You can view the exhibit now through February 15 during normal library hours.

Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg.

419-874-3135. waylibrary.info Free

100 Purses 100 Years - The HeART gallery will display a unique collection of handbags chronicling the changing role of women between 1880 and 1980. January 18, 19 and 20. HeART Gallery at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 428 N. Erie St., 419-243-4214. heartgalleryandstudios.com. Free

Friday 1.19 EAR | EYE: Listening and Looking, Contemporary Music and Art - The TMA presents an evening of music, visual art, and discussion as part of their collaborative series with the BGSU College of Musical Arts.

7-8:30pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org. Free

Saturday 1.20 Ohio String Art - Enjoy coffee and cupcakes while working on a string art project - an Ohio string piece on a wooden board. Reserve your spot now. 11am-1pm. $35/person. Glass City Cupcakes, 3326 Glanzman Rd., 567-316-7202. facebook.com/glasscitycupcakes

Thursday 1.25 Artist Showcase: Staci SteadmanThe self-taught Toledo artist, inspired by wildlife and the beauty of women, will show her work.

Special musical guests— folk artist Sleepy (lKyle Tansel), and indie rock songwriter Equipment (Nick Stoup)— will add to the ambiance. 4-7pm.

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Friday 1.26 Make Your Own Massage Candle This special candle makes the perfect gift for your partner this Valentine’s Day. Using a soy wax mixture, essential oils, shea butter, and more, this sensual massage candle workshop will also earn you 20% off your V-Day flower order. Limited spaces, so reserve yours today. All materials provided. 4-5pm. $25. Thistle & Thorn, 2852 W Sylvania Ave., facebook.com/LavenderBayLLC

Create with crafting

Feeling crafty? Practice your niche at Fiberworks Orphans’ Open Crafting get together. Be sure to bring your needle crafts with you. Projects include knitting, crocheting, lace making, and more. 10am-5pm. Saturday, January 20. Heatherdowns Branch Library, 3265 Glanzman Rd., Meeting Room B. 419-259-5270. toledolibrary.org Free —CP

Saturday 1.27 Kokedama Pop-Up Class - Learn the Japanese string art of Kokedama by making your own unique piece. Tickets include all materials, a succulent, instruction, and refreshments. Hosted by Resouled. Limited spaces, reservations required. 4-5:30pm. $25. Art & Performance Center of West Toledo, 2702 W. Sylvania Ave., 419-913-9010. facebook.com/succulentstomakeusmile Featured TMA Women in Glass: Loraine Ruetz - Hear more about the Toledo Museum of Art’s Fired Up: Contemporary Glass by Women Artists exhibit (on view through March 18) during glass blowing demonstrations with artist Loraine Ruetz. 1-5pm, Saturday and Sunday. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org. Free

Sunday 1.21 Oil Painting with Patrick - Patrick McGee leads a 6-week course on the principles of oil painting, from paint-mixing techniques to the fundamentals of color theory, and everything in between. All materials provided.

Registration required. 1-3pm Sunday, January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, and 25. $150. Art & Performance Center of West Toledo, 2702 W. Sylvania Ave., 419-806-8615. Check Facebook for details.

Pastel Workshop - Award-winning artist Mary Jane Erard leads you through the basics of painting landscapes with pastels, covering composition, color, and technique. Some materials required, check online for full list.

12:30-4:30pm. $45. Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St., 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

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Spinning the pot

If you’re not afraid to get your hands a little dirty, The 577 Foundation is offering adult pottery classes for ages 18 and up. Beginners, advanced, and all levels in between are welcome.

Learn and understand the techniques of pottery making including slab, pinch, coil, and extruder. $120. 9:30-11am. Every Wednesday from January 31 through March 7. 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-874-4174. 577foundation.org

Chad Stanton Demonstration - Stanton displays some of his woodwork during this demonstration, where he’ll share useful tips, explore projects that don’t require major tools, and demo beautiful hand-cut dovetails. A Q&A will follow if time permits. 11am-3pm. Toledo Woodcraft, 5311 Airport Hwy., 419-389-0560. facebook.com/WoodcraftToledo

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Witchtown: Movie Release PartyCome see the official premiere of Toledo-made, independent horror film “Witchtown”, funded

by Kickstarter and made by local artists. Win prizes in the raffle beginning at 6pm; film begins at 7pm. 6-10pm. Black Cloister Brewing Company, 619 Monroe St., 419-214-1500. facebook.com/blackcloister Gelatin Printing - Instructor Kelly Savino shows you this simple but exciting monoprinting technique at a workshop where you’ll create your very own piece. Registration required. 2-4pm. $30. Hands-On Studio at Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr., 419-902-6800. facebook.com/HandsOnStudio

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Deep into the light

Photographers and photography buffs– Explore the modern approaches of photographic images at University of Toledo’s exhibition Where Light Goes. This exhibit will delve into the approaches of examination of physical properties, reproduction, vulnerability, and its uncertainty as an “instrument of truth.” From 7-9pm on Friday, February 2, a panel discussion will be held at the Toledo Museum of Art Little Theater by Dr. Robin Reisenfeld, curator of works on paper for the Toledo Museum of Art, will feature Gallery Director Brian Carpenter, and the exhibit’s three artists; Trisha Holt, Ben Schonberger, and Eric Zeigler. On view through Friday, February 16.

UT Center for the Visual Arts, 620 Art Museum Pl., 419-530-8300. utoledo.edual/svpa/art

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LISTEN HEAR

(L-R) Chloe Wagenhauser, Connor Ward, and Chloe’s twin sister Anna.

Fresh, Folky and Focused Chloe and the Steel Strings dive into the Toledo music scene

By Mara Kalinoski

Local folk band Chloe and the Steel Strings aren’t the most seasoned musicians, but their newness only makes them more exciting to watch as they boldly enter Toledo’s music scene.

Twenty-year-old twin sisters Chloe and Anna Wagenhauser, along with 22-yearold Connor Ward, make up the dreamy folk trio. Though the band is young in more ways than one— they only formed in March of 2017— that fact belies their comfortable stage presence and effortless energy.

Chloe and Anna have been playing music for most of their lives, performing briefly as a band called Up for Interpretation during their time in high school. A Cleveland native, Ward provides backup vocals and bass guitar, bringing along his experience from playing with bands from his hometown. The three met in 2016, and after encouraging each other’s musical pursuits, decided to combine their passions into a single project.

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“We’re trying to reach a broader audience, and it’s hard to do that when you only play original songs,” says Anna, “so we usually play five covers and one original, and we’ve found that it’s a good ratio. By the time we play the original, the audience is paying attention and really listening to it.” As their audience expands and word of their music spreads, they plan on adding more original tunes to their set list.

The magic of their music relies heavily on melodic vocals— think Swedish sister duo First Aid Kit for comparison.

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Influences from Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, Sheryl Crow, Norah Jones, and Alanis Morissette are evident in the band’s light but emotional folk vibe. Their EP, an eight-track self-titled album recorded at Toledo’s Firefly Studio, ranges from sugary pop-inspired tracks to tunes influenced by ’90s grunge, all through the unique female-centric filter.

“We want to keep it simple,” says Anna. “Chloe’s lyrics are what we want to shine; we don’t want the instruments to overpower the vocals.” And the album does shine, drawing you in with heartfelt lyrics, simple and lovely instrumentation, and fresh but familiar melodies.

Branching out

The band is gathering steam as the months go by. The Wagenhausers and Ward are working on filming their first music video, for the opening track of their album, Face the Day. They have played at many local venues, including Ye Olde Durty Bird, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, SIP Coffee, Howard’s Club H in Bowling Green, and are booking shows in Cleveland and Detroit.

“There’s a lot of hard rock and punk music in Toledo,” says Anna, “but there is a scene for softer rock and folk; it’s just not as prominent.” The Wagenhausers and Ward love being based in the 419 and have received great feedback from the community, with about 25 regulars attending most of their shows, a number, no doubt, that will rise as they continue playing the music they love.

Upcoming shows include Cleveland’s Beachcliff Tavern at 8:30pm on January 20, and Toledo’s SIP Coffee at noon on Sunday, January 28. No cover. Check out Chloe and the Steel Strings and buy their album online at facebook.com/ Chloeandthesteelstrings.

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Highlighted events indicates our picks for the week

WED, JAN 17 ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Music Go Round: Up Close Concerts presents: Kaiden Chase Village Idiot: Andrew Ellis Ye Olde Cock ‘n Bull: Danny Mettler Ye Olde Durty Bird: Ross Thompson

ROCK, POP

Bar 145: Last Born Sons Howard’s Club H: Mark Mikel and Playtime Pals #19

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

Sodbuster Bar: Ragtime Rick and His Chiefs of Dixieland

OTHER

Bier Stube: Name That Tune, Karaoke & Lip Syncing

THURS, JAN 18 ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Village Idiot: Ben Stalets Barr’s Public House: Asa Danekind

ROCK, POP

Ye Olde Cock ‘n Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes Manhattan’s Pub ‘n Cheer: Manhattan’s 15th Birthday Party

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jason Quick Trio

ALTERNATIVE, PUNK

ROCK, POP

Bier Stube: BOFFO Bar 145: Radio Tokyo Ye Olde Cock ‘n Bull: The Bridges Hollywood Casino: Fu5ion The Blarney: Beg To Differ

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

Village Idiot: Lou Reed Tribute Ye Olde Durty Bird: Laura Rain & the Caesars Barr’s Public House: Jason Hudson Duo

COUNTRY, BLUEGRASS

Sodbuster Bar: Ind’grass Truckin’ Bozo’s Bar and Grill: Riverbend

HIP HOP, ELECTRONIC, EXPERIMENTAL

Frankies Inner City: KOGA, Jmet, Nzime, Zazier, Joe Jones, RJ Ghoul

ALTERNATIVE, PUNK

Howard’s Club H: American Spirits, Action Adventure, Honey Creek Civic Music Hall: ekoostik Willy, Baccano

SUN, JAN 21 ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Art and Performance Center of West Toledo: Up Close Concerts Presents: Kerry Patrick Clark

ROCK, POP

Ye Olde Cock ‘n Bull: Genre Ties

Civic Music Hall: Saving Abel, Felonious Assault, Rise Up, R.M.O., Flush

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

OTHER

ALTERNATIVE, PUNK

Bar 145: Dj ADubb Ottawa Tavern: Huff’s Hits Howard’s Club H: Open Mic Thursdays

FRI, JAN 19 ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Fleetwood’s Tap Room: Dave Carpenter Ye Olde Cock ‘n Bull: Barile and May Sodbuster Bar: Andrew Ellis The Blarney: Toast & Jam Barr’s Public House: Joe Woods Doc Watson’s: Bobby May Majestic Oak Winery: Distant Cousinz Duo Frog Leg Inn: Norts and Manning Rocky’s Bar: Jeffery Oliver

ROCK, POP

Bar 145: Larger Than Life Ye Olde Cock ‘n Bull: The Bridges Hollywood Casino: The Rock Show Howard’s Club H: Beg To Differ Truckin’ Bozo’s Bar and Grill: Last Nation Band

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

Village Idiot: Luke Winslow King Ye Olde Durty Bird: Katch

ALTERNATIVE, PUNK

Ottawa Tavern: The Essentials, American Spirits, 2nd Mile Society, Vester Frey Frankies Inner City: The Sunday Post, homegrownups, Jeffrey Oliver, Cherry Drive, Vicious Holiday

OTHER

Maumee Elks Lodge: Swingmania

SAT, JAN 20 ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Fleetwood’s Tap Room: Duet To-It Doc Watson’s: Jon Roth Majestic Oak Winery: Engine 19 Frog Leg Inn: Jerome & Rob

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Bob Rex Quartet

Frankies Inner City: September Mourning, Night Argent, Secret Tree Fort, Emma Lee

OTHER

Black Cloister Brewing Company: Robert Burns Night with whateverandeveramen.

Bier Stube: Open Jam Night

MON, JAN 22 ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Ye Olde Durty Bird: The New Mondays with Alex Baird from The Casket Company

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B Village Idiot: Frank May

ALTERNATIVE, PUNK

Ottawa Tavern: Queensway, sanction, Near Death, Nailed Through, Tugboat

TUES, JAN 23 JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

Village Idiot: Bobby May and John Barile Ye Olde Durty Bird: Damen Cook & Gene Parker

OTHER

Howard’s Club H: Karaoke Tuesdays

WED, JAN 24 ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Village Idiot: Andrew Ellis Ye Olde Cock ‘n Bull: Danny Mettler

ROCK, POP

Bar 145: Steve Kennedy & Uncle Mike Howard’s Club H: Mark Mikel and Playtime Pals #20

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

Sodbuster Bar: Ragtime Rick and His Chiefs of Dixieland

OTHER

Bier Stube: Name That Tune, Karaoke & Lip Syncing

THURS, JAN 25 ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Village Idiot: Jake Pilewski Barr’s Public House: Calen Savidge

ROCK, POP

Ye Olde Cock ‘n Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Groove Plexus

OTHER

Bar 145: Dj ADubb Howard’s Club H: Open Mic Thursdays

FRI, JAN 26 ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Fleetwood’s Tap Room: Calen Savidge Ye Olde Cock ‘n Bull: Barile and May Barr’s Public House: Jeff Stewart Local Thyme: Duet To-It Frog Leg Inn: Steve Kennedy

ROCK, POP

Bier Stube: Grape Smugglers Bar 145: Splendid Chaos Ye Olde Durty Bird: Vintage Riff Ye Olde Cock ‘n Bull: Distant Cousinz Hollywood Casino: Jedi Mind Trip Doc Watson’s: Slim Rocky’s Bar: Last Born Sons

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

Village Idiot: Barile May Band The Blarney: The Overton Project

COUNTRY, BLUEGRASS

Majestic Oak Winery: EZ Pickenz Truckin’ Bozo’s Bar and Grill: Haywire

ALTERNATIVE, PUNK

Ottawa Tavern: Watching for Foxes, My Hated Friend, Grubby Paws, Industrial Sunglasses Frankies Inner City: Nuaudio, Gutterball, Wizard Vision, Paco Is Desperate, Snowball Antics Howard’s Club H: Lord Worfin, American Spirits, Reflex Machine

OTHER

Sodbuster Bar: The Simon Carter Reunion

SAT, JAN 27 ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Fleetwood’s Tap Room: Chris Knopp Doc Watson’s: Dan Stewart Majestic Oak Winery: Don Coats Frog Leg Inn: Gil Hernandez GBSBrewing Company: Duet To-It

ROCK, POP

Ye Olde Durty Bird: The New Fashioned Ye Olde Cock ‘n Bull: Noisy Neighbors Hollywood Casino: Venyx

COUNTRY, BLUEGRASS

JIGS AND REELS

Looking for some good ol’ Irish entertainment? Fill the night with jumps, jives, and jigs with the Toledo Irish American Club show in Maumee. Opening the stage is The Ardan Academy of Irish Dancers, and Tóraígh An Sonas. As their first time in Toledo, the main act, The Drowsy Lads, will finish the night off with reels, songs and a grand finale. $12-$15. 6-10pm Saturday, February 10.

Maumee Indoor Theatre, 601 Conant St. 419-897-8902. greateasterntheatres.com

JOIN THE BRUNCH BUNCH

The weather outside has been frightful, but Rasa is offering something that will make mornings more delightful. Every Sunday in January, come and enjoy an Easy Listening Brunch with DJ Benny Goodtimes & Friends and Funky Records. On the menu are jazz, soul, doo-wop, pop, and bossa nova tunes, along with a delicious selection of food, tonics, mimosas and Bloody Marys. Reservations are accepted. 11am-2pm. Rasa, 2633 West Bancroft St., 419-725-0525. rasatoledo.com —CP

SUN, JAN 28 ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Art and Performance Center of West Toledo: Up Close Concerts Presents: Jeff Tucker

ROCK, POP

Ye Olde Cock ‘n Bull: Genre Ties

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Lori Lefevre Johnson

ALTERNATIVE, PUNK

Frankies Inner City: Human After All, Violet Isles, Vexatious, Scoop Miller

Village Idiot: Kentucky Chrome Barr’s Public House: Picking Kelley Truckin’ Bozo’s Bar and Grill: Jimmy Ray Seibers Band

OTHER

ALTERNATIVE, PUNK

ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Ottawa Tavern: Detain, Breaking Wheel, LAW, BREACH, DEMONIZED Frankies Inner City: BATHHOUSEBETTY, Tink and the Tanks, Lip, Straight Broke, Louie T. and the DangerBirds Howard’s Club H: Silence In The Stars, Tangled Cords, Teach them to Crawl The Blarney: Katie’s Randy Cat Civic Music Hall: Sunz Of Sam, Snake Head Ritual, Erie Death Rattle

COUNTRY, BLUEGRASS

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Picking Kelley

Bier Stube: Open Jam Night

MON, JAN 29 Ye Olde Durty Bird: The New Mondays with Tony Salazar Jr.

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

COUNTRY, BLUEGRASS

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Microphonics

OTHER

Howard’s Club H: Karaoke Tuesdays

WED, JAN 31 ACOUSTIC, FOLK

Music Go Round: Up Close Concerts Presents: Calen Savidge Village Idiot: Andrew Ellis Ye Olde Durty Bird: Fish Fisher Ye Olde Cock ‘n Bull: Danny Mettler

ROCK, POP

Bar 145: Tony Salazar Howard’s Club H: Mark Mikel and Playtime Pals #21

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

Sodbuster Bar: Ragtime Rick and His Chiefs of Dixieland

OTHER

Bier Stube: Name That Tune, Karaoke & Lip Syncing

Village Idiot: Frank May

TUES, JAN 30 JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

Village Idiot: Bobby May and John Barile Rocky’s Bar: Laurie Swyers Blues Jam

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ROAD TRIP

THE BIG TO DO

Sunday 1.21 [advocacy] YWCA I Rise Unity March - The second annual Unity March winds from the Toledo Loves Love Wall to Trinity Episcopal in support of our community, comprising all different races, ethnicities, orientations, religions, genders, and abilities. 3:30-6pm. Love Wall, 1205 Adams St., facebook.com/toledoirise. Free

Tuesday 1.23 [education]

MANHATTAN’S BIRTHDAY PARTY Thursday, January 18

Manhattan’s is celebrating its 15th year of bringing cheer to Adams Street. Don’t let the winter blues keep you from enjoying the luau themed party. Grab your grass skirt and Hawaiian shirt, but leave your winter weather dread at home. The party will feature live music, games, door prizes, and specials all night long. The party starts at 4pm. Thursday, January 18. Manhattan’s Pub ‘n Cheer. 1516 Adams Street. 419-243-6675. facebook.com/ ManhattansToledo Free

Thursday 1.18

Saturday 1.20

[education]

[politics]

Now Hear This! Perrysburg Veterans in War and Peace - As part of the 2018 Bentley Lecture Series, local historian Richard Baranowski will present a talk on Perrysburg veterans. Check online for the schedule of Military Roundtables.

7pm. Fort Meigs, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg.

419-874-4121. fortmeigs.org. Free

Wade Kapszukiewicz Inaugural Weekend Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz invites the whole city to help celebrate with activities including a VIP reception, a multi-faith prayer service, and a free family fun day at the Main Library. Enjoy live performances, community art projects, and interactive and educational stations. You can also stop by the ProMedica booth for check-ups and screenings. Saturday, January 20 and Sunday, January 21. Various locations. ourcityourfuture.org

[technology] TNewTech: Internet Of Things - Come hear about the future of the internet, technology, and our role in it, and get the chance to meet some prominent Toledo players in the tech and development sectors. Registration required. 5:307:30pm. Launchpad Incubation at the University of Toledo, 1510 N. Westwood Ave., 419-530-6164. facebook.com/LaunchPadIncubation. Free

[literature] Art Book Club Discussion and Tour - Join discussion about the extraordinary book “Stoned: Jewelry, Obsession, and How Desire Shapes the World” by Aja Raden, and enjoy a tour of the Glorious Splendor exhibit. Advance registration required. 5:30-7:30pm. Libbey Court at Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-254-5770. toledomuseum.org. Free

[theater] Annapurna - Named after a Himalayan mountain, the drama Annapurna goes through the journey of love, reflecting on both highs and lows. See how the Village Players bring a unique touch to a bittersweet comedy about love and loss during two weekends of performances. $18/general. $16/seniors and students. January 18-27. 8pm, Thursday-Saturday. 2pm. Sunday. The Village Players, 2740 Upton Ave., 419-472-6817. thevillageplayers.org

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[advocacy] Access Denied: Food Deserts and Disability in Mississippi - Join Washieka Torres, Disability Rights activist and scholar, as she speaks to people with disabilities about their access, or lack of, to foods in the state of Mississippi.Sponsored by the Lucas County Green Party and Toledo Food Not Bombs. 2-5pm. Frederick Douglass Community Association, 1001 Indiana Ave., 419-244-6722. facebook.com/lcgreens Free

[misc.]

Global Climate Disruption: How Do We Know?

What Can We Do? - Dr. Andy Jorgensen presents a free public talk on climate change and environmental issues. Sponsored by the Science Alliance for Valuing the Environment. 7:309pm. Franciscan Center at Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 419-824-3515. lourdes.edu. Free

[misc.]

Escape the Manor House - Beat the clock at this exciting, nature-themed escape room with challenges, riddles, and adventures. Dress for indoors and outdoors. Reservations required.

5:30pm, 6:45pm, 8pm. $18/non-members, $14/ members. Wildwood Preserve, 5100 W. Central Ave., 419-407-9790. metroparkstoledo.com

[education] Tuesday Talks: Rigoletto - Join Toledo Opera as they engage in a discussion of Rigoletto from the perspective of the performers. Curated by Sara Jobin with special guests from the show. Wine reception follows ($10 suggested donation). 5:30-6:30pm. Secor Gallery, next to Registry Bistro, 144 N Superior St., 419-255-7464. facebook.com/toledoopera. Free

The Women’s March Michigan looks to capitalize on last year’s impactful and massive Women’s March protest by uniting again one year later to reflect on progress made and encourage even more for a better future for all. As women make up less than 25% of the legislature in Michigan, the event will recognize women running for office in Michigan ranging from local school boards to the governor’s office, acknowledging that if women want to be represented they must run for office. 2-5pm. Sunday, January 21. Michigan State Capitol. 110 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI, 48933. Or 1-3pm, January 21. Marquette. 112 S 3rd St. Marquette, MI. womensmarchmichigan. org Free

[health] Homemade Elderberry Syrup with Willow Moon Botanicals - Join herbalist Sarah Williams from Willow Moon Botanicals for this workshop on making elderberry syrup, a classic cold and flu remedy as well as a general immune tonic. Take home a sample of the syrup made in class, as well as the recipe and herbs to get your own batch started at home to bolster your wellness through the cold weather. $35/per person. $45/per couple (one take-home). 6-7pm. Boochy Mama’s Probiotic Tonic, 130 10th St., 567-3182240. facebook.com/boochymama

Travel Circle - Listen to local speakers as they share travel experiences, then go for an optional walk or cross country ski. Refreshments provided.

January 20: Rambling Around Manhattan, Staten Island and Brooklyn. January 27: Four of our Western National Parks – Their 100th Anniversary.

2:15pm. Toledo Metroparks, various locations.

419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com. Free

Friday, 1.26

[literature] [misc.]

Saturday 1.27

I Got a Lust for Life: The Unique Words and Sounds of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan - This gripping program explores the impact of the African American Great Migration on music, literature, and culture through poetry readings, panel discussions, and live performances. Registration required. Bus tickets available for transportation between the venues. Kicks off at 10am Saturday, January 20.

Various locations, Toledo, OH and Detroit, MI. facebook.com/HumanitiesInstituteToledo. Free

WOMEN’S MARCH MICHIGAN 2018

Rigoletto - The Toledo Opera brings Giuseppe Verdi’s masterpiece Rigoletto to the area stage for the first time in 10 years. $40-$90 7:30pm on Friday, January 26. 2pm on Sunday, January 28. The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419255-7464. toledoopera.org

[advocacy] Dealin’ for Dogs - Proceeds from this event, featuring live music, casino-style gambling, and yummy food, benefit children and adults with disabilities through the Assistance Dogs for Achieving Independence program. 6:30-10pm. $40. Owens Community College, 30335 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg. 419-885-5733. abilitycenter.org

January 17 • January 30

41ST ANN ARBOR FOLK FESTIVAL FIRES INTO DECADE FIVE

Birthed in 1977, The Ark’s annual fundraiser, The Ann Arbor Folk Festival, returns to U-M’s Hill Auditorium for two dynamic nights of folk and roots music on Friday, January 26th, and Saturday, January 27th. Featured acts on Friday include: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, JJ Grey & Mofro, Lori McKenna, Stephen Kellogg, Dead Horses and Chastity Brown. Saturday’s acts include: John Prine, Aimee Mann, Mountain Heart, Birds of Chicago (pictured above), The Cactus Blossoms, and The War and Treaty. Joe Pug will emcee both nights. $42.50$200, one night. $75-$360, both nights. 6pm, doors.

6:30pm, show. Friday, January 26 and Saturday, January 27. Hill Auditorium, 825 N. University, Ann Arbor. 734-763-TKTS. theark.org

[advocacy] January Mail Processing/Letter Writing and Mandated Reporting discussion - Join Black and Pink Toledo for their monthly mail processing and letter writing event. Write to prisoners, eat some snacks, and plot the downfall of the Prison Industrial Complex. 1-3:30pm. Kent Library, 3101 Collingwood Blvd., 419-259-5340. facebook.com/ blackandpinktoledo Free

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SOCIAL STUDIES Easy Listening Brunch

Rasa Restaurant and Bar served fresh tunes and fresh fare during this first funky brunch. Check it out again at 11am on Sunday, January 21 and January 28.

Dhawi and Dave Pienta

Rebekah Zimmerman and Megan DeBruyne

DJ Benny Goodtimes, aka Ben Cohen

Brunch crunch

Jeremy Link, Douglas Kampfer, Andrea Sevilla, Natalie Lanese, and Kaetlyn Obey

LaScola’s brunch is back— with a bountiful buffet of sweet, savory, and boozy selections to choose from.

Paul Thomas with his mom, DeAndra

Rachael Kim and Tiffany Tucker.

Craving more brunch?

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$CAR LOT

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Health on a budget

Thinking of eating organic? Join experienced dietician, Charmaine Bassett of Bassett’s Health Food Store in an informative discussion on Organic Wellness and Your Food Dollar. On a budget? No worries. This seminar will provide tips and tricks to eating clean and healthy, without breaking the bank. Learn about Community Supported Agriculture, and how to use your food dollar wisely. Register online. 6:30-8pm Wednesday, January 24. Oregon Branch Library, Meeting Room A, 3340 Dustin Rd. 419-259-5250. toledolibrary.org

2002 SILVER HYUNDAI ELANTRA- Original owner, great runner, clean. 133k miles. Blue books for $3700 selling for only $3000. Call 419-309-3444

2002 FORD TAURUS SESGood condition, many new parts with receipts available. Daily driver. 115k miles $3200 419-932-5311 2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE- 3.5 liter V-6. Maroon/ Grey leathers 142k miles. Priced to go! $2650 419-309-3444

HONDA ACCORD $900. Call 419-290-2040

Call to Place your $10 Car ad here! 419.244.9859

DODGE RAMPAGE $1,000. Call 419-290-2040 91 FORD CUSTOM VAN. Original 62K. New tires, shocks, A-C 2 134, brake lines, belt, alternator, radiator and hoses. $4,500. #419-352-3335 2002 DODGE DURANGO 168k,

4x4; Runs and drives. Can be seen at 1136 Shernan St, Toledo. Call 606-215-4755

2002 BMW K1200LT Motorcycle with Hannigan Trike conversion - Just over 60,000 HONDA 2004 ALUM. miles. Excellent condition. Dealer maintained.

Asking $12,000. Offers considered. 734-790Wheels 15x625, Complete Set Good condition! $100 Call 419-475-1100 0390

Workshop on ice

It doesn’t matter if you’re a novice or an expert fisher, all anglers are welcome to attend a Free Ice Fishing Workshop lead by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

Learn the basics of ice safety, equipment, bait, and technique.

All needed materials will be provided. Any attendees over 16 will require to have a fishing license. Registration required by January 25. 9am-12pm Saturday, January 27. Sportsmen’s Migratory Bird Center pond on Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, 13229 W. State Route.

2, Oak Harbor. 419-898-0960. wildlife.ohiodnr.gov–CP

2015 CHEVY CRUZE LT; White; 16,900 miles; tinted windows; still under factory warranty; $13,400. Call 419-779-3857 2004 VOLVO 2.5T V70 WAGON; white w/ natural leather interior; safe - comfortable - smooth; $5000. Call 419-290-5535 2004 FORD FOCUS - Sweet heat & Remote car starter $2000 OBO. Please call 419-309-5292 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE LATITUDE. Very good condition.

60,000 miles. Power locks/windows. $14,900. Call 419-559-6101 CALL TO PLACE YOUR $10 CAR AD HERE! 419.244.9859

$��TenSPOT CAR LOT Call to Place your $10 Car ad here! 419.244.9859

JAM SECTION

health and wellness events Thursday, 1.18 Herbs to Uplift the Winter Blues - You’ll make two custom, organic tea blends to help you fight the winter blues and flus. Help combat seasonal depression or any other cold-weather afflictions you might be feeling. 5:30-6:30pm. $30/person. Boochy Mama’s Probiotic Tonic, 130 10th St., 567-318-2240. boochymama.com

Saturday, 1.27 Yoga at TMA: Monroga in the Cloister - Spend the morning relaxing in the beautiful Cloisters with a special yoga session. Spots are limited, so reserve yours today. Sponsored by Circle 2445. 10:30-11:30am. $20/non-members, $15/members. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

MUSICIANS SEEKING

BASS PLAYER AVAILABLE 50s & 60s Rock n Roll. Call Ralph @ 567277-1140

OLD SCHOOL DRUMMER

SKELETON CRUE

Looking to join working 50s & 60s or country band. Call Sam 419345-8295 50’S PLUS ACOUSTIC/Electric Guitarist looking to Jam for love of music. Call Jeff (419) 262-2184

Now auditioning rhythm 2nd lead guitar, vocals, possible keyboard talents.

We do original rock, and have new booking agent. Call us ASAP! 419-2972928. Find us on Facebook & videos on YouTube! myspace.com/Skeletoncrue

LEAD GUITARIST SEEKS

EXPERIENCED BASS PLAYER

working classic country or 50s/60s band. Please call 419-320-4925 or 419-472-4766

Looking for fill in work. Blues, Classic Rock, Country. Call 419-917-3507

SINGER LOOKING TO JOIN VOCAL GROUP / band. Extensive experience. Please call 216-254-6928.

Ask for Reggie

VINTAGE 70S YAMAHA FIELD DRUM - Will sell for $150 - Call 419-

DRUMMER/VOCALIST looking for band. 419-754-3030 EXPERIENCED BASS PLAYER - Looking for fill in work. Blues, Classic Rock, Country. Call 419-917-3507 FROM CLASSIC COUNTRY TO 50S & 60S ROCK & ROLL, Blues & Disco, this drummer’s resume includes honky tonk bars, TV, recordings and live shows. Call Sam 419-345-8295

FOR RENT

FOR SALE 475-1100

Ads For Local Artists are Free! Ads run for 2 issues and must be renewed after the two issues. You must be: advertising for band members or selling instruments under $200 or just looking to jam.

Business related ads run for $20. Limit 20 words per ad; 40 cents per additional word.

HELP WANTED NOW HIRING cooks. apply in person Monday-Friday 1p-4p. 1515 S Byrne Tol, OH 43617

GEORGE MANCE COMMONS 2050 Warren Street

A Housing Community for the Elderly and Disabled Accepting Applications for 2 & 3 BD Apts.

Appliances Furnished Utilities included in rent.

Rent based on income.

Accepting Applications Jan. 18 & 19 From 9a-11a Please Call 419-246-4740

HELP WANTED Mathematics Teacher (Toledo, OH) Dsgn, write, & use lesson plans; teach Math to HS students; prep students for math related competitions & standardized tests; coord school math fairs &/or extracurricular activities as assigned; employ technology practices to strengthen the instructional process; help students assess & enhance their study methods & habits; do formal & informal testing to evaluate student success; establish communication rapport w/ parents, students, administrators, & other teachers; gather, manage & maintain all reports, records, & other docus reqd; be active in faculty & professional meetings, educational conferences & assist in staff committees as necessary. Bach’s deg in Math Edu or Math plus OH State teaching license in Math for grades 7-12 reqd; M-F, 40 hrs/wk; Send resume (by mail only) to Aydin Kara, Horizon Science Academy-Toledo, Inc., 2600 W Sylvania Ave, Toledo, OH 43613.

FOR SALE 14K MEDIUM SIZED LADIES RING FOR SALE. Made in 1940’s. Center white diamond plus 12 diamonds.

419-699-3398 DOG AGILITY EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: $39 each. Please call 419265-9053 BRASS/COPPER LARGE INDOOR PLANTER. Stands on lion’s feet.

Circa 1975. $275. Large Oriental Lady Painting $75. Please call 419475-9885

SERVICES FREE, HEALTH CONSULTS. Contact Health Coach Joe. 419-346-5617.

SERVICES NEEDED HANDYMAN NEEDED! Looking for an honest & dependable to assist w/ small projects from time to time.

Please call 419-243-6531.

SERVICES OFFERED Looking for elder gentlemen that requires care, i.e., cooking, shopping, bathing, etc. Please call Rick @ 419615-8779. References available.

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FREEWILL ASTROLOGY Week of January 11

I’m happy to inform you that life is giving you permission to be extra demanding in the coming weeks — as long as you’re not petty, brusque, or unreasonable.

Here are a few examples that will pass the test: “I demand that you join me in getting drunk on the truth;� “I demand to receive rewards commensurate with my contributions;� “I demand that we collaborate to outsmart and escape the karmic conundrums we’ve gotten ourselves mixed up in.�

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Are

you familiar with the phrase “Open Sesame�? In the old folk tale, “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves,� it’s a magical command that the hero uses to open a blocked cave where treasure is hidden. I invite you to try it out. It just may work to give you entrance to an offlimits or previously inaccessible place where you want and need to go.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20):

While thumping around the Internet, I came across pointed counsel from an anonymous source. “Don’t enter into a long-term connection with someone until you’ve seen them stuck in traffic,� it declared. “Don’t get too deeply involved with them until you’ve witnessed them drunk, waiting for food in a restaurant for entirely too long, or searching for their phone or car keys in a panic. Before you say yes to a deeper bond, make sure you see them angry, stressed, or scared.�

CANCER (June 21-July 22):

My high school history teacher Marjorie Margolies is now Chelsea Clinton’s mother-in law. She shares two grandchildren with Hillary Clinton. Is that something I should brag about? Does it add to my cachet or my happiness? Will it influence you to love me more? No, nah, and nope. In the big scheme of things, it’s mildly interesting but utterly irrelevant. The coming weeks will be a good time for Cancerians like you and me to renounce any desire we might have to capitalize on fake ego points like this.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If I

were your mentor or your guide, I’d declare this the Leo Makeover Season. First I’d hire a masseuse or masseur to knead you firmly and tenderly. I’d send you to the nutritionist, stylist, dream interpreter, trainer, and life coach. I’d brainstorm with the people who know you best to come up with suggestions for how to help free you from your illusions and infuse your daily rhythm with twenty percent more happiness. In conclusion, I’d be thorough as I worked to get you unlocked, debugged, and retooled.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “It takes an extraordinary person

to carry themselves as if they do not live in hell,� says writer D. Bunyavong. In accordance with the astrological omens, I nominate you Virgos to fit that description in the coming weeks. You are, in my estimation, as far away from hell as you’ve been in a long time. If anyone can seduce, coax, or compel heaven to come all the way down to earth for a while, it’s you.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In

accordance with the astrological omens, I encourage you to move the furniture around. If you feel inspired, you might even want to move some of that old stuff right out the door and haul it to the dump or the thrift store. Hopefully, this will get you in the mood to launch a sweeping purge of anything else that lowers the morale and ĂŠlan around the house. The time is ripe, my dear homies, to free your home of deadweight.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

When he was 16 years old and living in New York, Ralph Lifshitz changed his name to Ralph Lauren. That was probably an important factor in his success.

Would he have eventually become a famous fashion designer worth $5.8 billion dollars if he had retained a name with “shitz� in it? With Ralph’s foresight as your inspiration, Scorpio, consider making a change in yourself that will enhance your ability to get what you want.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In 1956, the prolific Spanish

poet Juan RamĂłn JimĂŠnez was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. The award committee praised his “high spirit and artistic purity.â€? The honor was based on his last thirteen books, however, and not on his first two.

Waterlilies and Souls of Violet were works he wrote while young and still ripening. As he aged, he grew so embarrassed by their sentimentality that he ultimately tried to track down and eradicate every copy. I bring this to your attention, Sagittarius, because I think it’s a favorable time for you to purge anything from your past that you no longer want to be defined by.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A rite of passage lies ahead.

It could and should usher you into a more soulful way of living.

I’m pleased to report that this transition won’t require you to endure torment, confusion, or passive-aggressive manipulation. In fact, I suspect it could turn out to be among the most graceful ordeals you’ve ever experienced— and a prototype for the type of breakthrough that I hope will become standard in the months and years to come. Imagine being able to learn valuable lessons and make crucial transitions without the prod of woe and gloom.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20):

The Kalevala is a 19th-century book of poetry that conveys the important mythology and folklore of the Finnish people. It was a wellspring of inspiration for English writer J. R. R. Tolkien as he composed his epic fantasy novel The Lord of the Rings. To enhance his ability to steal ideas from The Kalevala, Tolkien even studied the Finnish language. He said it was like “entering a complete wine-cellar filled with bottles of an amazing wine of a kind and flavor never tasted before.� According to my reading of the astrological omens, Pisces, in 2018 you will have the potential of discovering a source that’s as rich for you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19):

PUT IT ON THE LINE Across 1. Othello pieces 6. Barrier that should you cross boiling oil will likely be poured on you 10. Actor Sebastian of “I, Tonya�

14. Loosen, as laces 15. Doing nothing 16. “Kickstart My Heart� metal band, for short 17. Boiling ___ 19. Fair thing 20. Point in the dining room 21. Family vehicles that move tons of shit 22. Like weak tea 23. Philadelphia Soul league 25. Small sheepdog, familiarly 26. Talking ___ 32. Leaves off 33. Some city bonds, for short 34. Scarborough of MSNBC 37. Contributed (to) 38. Home to Spaceship Earth 39. “Hamilton� narrator 40. It follows twelve 41. With a bad outlook 42. “Guardians of the Galaxy� director Gunn 43. Pressure ___ 46. He succeeded and preceded Churchill 48. Breaks in the program 49. Head kerchief 50. Hits the slopes 53. Award given out by Prometheus Global Media 57. Actor Wilson 58. At close range, and a hint to this puzzle’s theme 60. Pick up a Kindle 61. “Incoming!�

62. Muhammad’s birthplace 63. Stately trees 64. Old flat-bottom boats 65. “Hypothetically...�

Down 1. HVAC tube 2. Cross initialism 3. Blow away 4. One who’s likely seen all the Academy Award nominees 5. Brief moment 6. Catching aid 7. “Garfield� bowser 8. They’re given to the poor 9. Gym top 10. Interview before the interview 11. Track and field event 12. Tax cheat’s nightmare 13. In dire straits 18. Netflix rival 22. The thing I’m doing 24. Some scores in the 23-Across 25. Minor incision 26. Bouncing stick 27. Rial estate?

28. Set up a Periscope, say 29. Louvre Pyramid architect 30. Bit of old gold 31. Fancy mushroom 35. Android build that came after Nougat 36. Prefix with while 38. Alternately 39. Staff marking for what’s played with the left hand 41. Blood type: Abbr.

42. 49ers CEO York 44. African antelopes 45. Extremely big 46. Love to bits 47. Sweat lodge freebie 50. Like kimchi and kefir 51. Pistol’s recoil 52. Comic book artist’s supplies 54. Resinlike substances 55. Cuzco founder 56. “Go ahead�

58. Kissing on the street, briefly 59. Obesity-measuring metric: Abbr.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Three centuries ago, Capricorn genius Isaac Newton formulated principles that have ever since been fundamental to scientists’ understanding of the physical universe. He was also a pioneer in mathematics, optics, and astronomy. And yet he also expended huge amounts of time and energy on the fruitless attempt to employ alchemy to transform base metals into solid gold. Those efforts may have been interesting to him, but they yielded no lasting benefits. You Capricorns face a comparable split. In 2018, you could bless us with extraordinary gifts or else you could get consumed in projects that aren’t the most productive use of your energy. The coming weeks may be crucial in determining which way you’ll go.

TOLEDO ACCORDING TO...

Sydney “Discokitty” Parker

Years lived in Toledo: 23 years Occupation: Yoga Instructor/ Performer/ Entrepreneur My story, in one sentence: I'm a dope chick, with fly vibes.

One song lyric to describe my ideal self: "I dreamed it all ever since I was young They said I wouldn't be nothing Now they always say congratulations" My hair: My entire wardrobe is complementary to my hair color(s), because it is full of variety and is a form of self-expression. I have many styles and textures of fabric, and loving the freedom that exists in change, I change whenever I feel like it.

Go-to outfit: Every piece of clothing I have I find joy in owning. Regardless of what I choose, I feel I am always expressing a piece of happiness and comfort from the inside out.

Favorite local shop: Floral Pursuit (on St Clair St. in the Warehouse District, downtown). I love plants and I love their candles. I support local as much as possible! However, most of my clothes are made in USA, from small artists around the country, or thrifted pieces. I choose clothing that represent integrity and are sustainably sourced.

Closet inspiration: I love psychedelia, sparkles, holographic shine and texture! The ’60s & ’70s era is an influence. Skilled tie-dye craftsmanship, visionary artwork and velvet inspire my everyday style.

Best thing I’ve eaten: Vegan tacos at Yer Mom's House.

The street I drive on/walk on most often is: Easily, Adams Street.

The best view in Toledo: On top of the LaSalle Building.

The reason I am most proud of myself right now: I am overcoming limiting belief patterns that have held me in mental bondage, not allowing me to follow my dreams or feeling like a failure before I have even begun. I am stepping into a new way of thinking and it is clearly changing my outlook, the people I am surrounded by, the opportunities coming my way, and the way I feel about myself and my current situation.

The best time I ever had in Toledo: Honestly, my best nights in Toledo are having small groups to my place and enjoying snacks, drinks and good conversation with close friends.

If I could change one thing about Toledo: it would be people being intimidated of downtown at night. I also acknowledge this is shifting, but still.

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If I knew I could get away with it: I would do some killer graffiti on a building, but I'm too scared.

When I’m craving a matcha latte, I go to Claro Coffee.

The artists and musicians I love: Justin Berry (photographer/videographer) and Michael Neumann (photographer) are incredible artists who I admire as people.

The Toledoan I most admire is Sharon Kirpke. Sharon is an incredible yoga instructor and her willingness to love, accept and inspire those around her is contagious. What she has shared with me on and off the (yoga) mat, I carry with me daily, in my life and when I teach.

The thing I truly need to let go of: worrying what other people are going to think and allow myself to be the biggest, best, most expansive version of myself I can create.

The hardest decision I have made in the past year was: ending a meaningful relationship.

As much as I loved this person, our paths were moving in different directions, and even though we aren't together, I still feel the love.

Hunter or gatherer: Ah, I’d like the think I would be a gatherer, but my personality in essence is a hunter.

My first kiss in Toledo: was in first grade.

I kissed Travis Schuster on the cheek, and he looked grossed out, and I was a little embarrassed, but shrugged it off ‘cause that’s what a boss girl does.

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