Toledo City Paper 12/2/15

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At the border of rock and country sits Michigan band Last Call. Lead singer Bob Zubkoff talks about the sound that is making his group a hot ticket in the area.

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Paula Poundstone’s secret to success: being herself Comedian Paula Poundstone has always enjoyed talking to the audience. Here’s how it became a big part of her act.

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Steamers Coffee Bar, at Secor and Sterns in Lambertville (3500 Sterns Rd.), opened in mid-November. This new coffee bar and cafe sells specialty coffees and pastries, Republic of Tea products, and roasted beans, along with Holey Toledough donuts. 7am-4pm Monday-Friday, 8am-3pm Saturday, closed Sunday. 3500 Sterns Rd., Lambertville.

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Zavotski Custom Meats and Deli has brought their Polish marketplace and meat selection to a second location in South Toledo, near The Stranahan Theater. 8am7pm, Monday-Saturday. 10am-4pm, Sunday.

4400 Heatherdowns Blvd. (in the plaza with Shawn’s Irish Tavern), 419-725-9752. zavotski.com Aidriana’s, a joint venture between Mike Sader, of BG’s former Cohen and Cooke, and JR Hernandez, previous executive chef at Knuckleheads in Grand Rapids, Ohio has opened in the location of the recently-closed American City Diner. The new restaurant offers farm-to-table, prix-fixe tasting menus, as well as a la carte options and vast wine selections. 11am-10pm, Tuesday-Thursday.

11am-11pm, Friday-Saturday. 10am-3pm, Sunday brunch. 419-214-0599. 6060 Renaissance Place. aidrianas.com

The magic of the season

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Warehouse District coffee lovers rejoice: Maddie & Bella Coffee plans to open their new location before the holidays. Housed in the former Downtown Latte locale (44 S. St. Clair St.) maddieandbellacoffeeco.com, facebook.com/maddieandbella

The Toledo Ballet celebrates the 75th anniversary of the The Nutcracker.

The company has brought the joy and excitement of the season to the Toledo area every year, since its first performance in 1941.

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The Perrysburg-based gift and home decor shop, Sheffield Road, has opened their second location, at 5625 Main St., in downtown Sylvania. 10am-5:30pm, MondayFriday. 10am-4pm, Saturday. 419-824-8222, sheffieldroad.com

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Kobe Bay has opened as the Docks’ newest offering. The fine dining restaurant offers an extensive wine list, sushi, hibachi and chinese fusion selections, and over 300 seats. The trendy atmosphere and Asian-fusion cuisine is led by Chef Lee, who has prepared meals for Presidents Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton while in office. 5-9pm, Monday-Thursday. 5-10pm, Friday. 4-10pm, Saturday. 4-9pm, Sunday.

18 Main St., 419-464-0299. facebook.com/ Kobe-Bay-151213168564347 Jane Wurth, owner of Ragazza, will open Bowinkles, a children’s boutique in downtown Sylvania in open early 2016.

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The recently-closed, Waterville-based wine mecca, Zinful, is set to continue serving local wine enthusiasm by opening a tasting boutique on Louisiana Ave. in downtown Perrysburg. zinfulwine.com Perrysburg-based wood fired brick oven pizza place, 5th Street Pub, is set to open their Sylvania location on Monday, December 14, in the former Hamways On The Main location at 5577 Monroe St., 419-517-5311. 5thstreetpub.com ProMedica Ebeid Institute Market on the Green, is scheduled to open Wednesday, December 9, bringing affordable and healthy food to the Uptown neighborhood.

1806 Madison Ave. facebook.com/ ProMedicaMarketOnTheGreen Georgiz Food and Spirits is set to open in the former location of The Moxie in midDecember. 1205 Adams St., 419-982-8810. facebook.com/GeorgjzToledo Barada’s Restaurant, which offered mediterranean food at 5215 Monroe St., has closed.

Falcon Family Restaurant will celebrate their grand opening with a ribbon cutting at 11am on Tuesday, December 8. 1021 S. Main St., Bowling Green. 419-819-4494. facebook.com/FalconFamilyRestaurant

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Rarely do passersby have the chance to see the interior of the many architecturally beautiful homes of Toledo’s historic Old West End neighborhood. During Tours de Noel, visitors are invited to step inside the Victorian-era homes, decorated for the holiday season. Sponsored by the Women of the Old West End, proceeds from the tour help benefit community restoration projects. Along the tour, enjoy stops at local hot-spots like Black Kite Coffee & Pies. Noon-7pm Sunday, December 6. Begins at First Congressional Church, 2315 Collingwood Blvd. 419-360-2151. womenoftheoldwestendinc.com —MLR

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Holiday with Heart Charity has worked to provide financial support to the local LGBT community for nearly 40 years. This year, the University of Toledo and Holiday with Heart join forces to continue their trail-blazing efforts. At the 38th Gayla, dinner and drinks will be served with dancing, a photo booth and a night of lively entertainment. Proceeds raised at this year’s event will benefit HIV awareness programs, treatment and establishing an inclusive shelter for homeless youth.

4-11pm Sunday, December 6. $75. The Toledo Club, 235 14th St. 419-470-3937. hwhcharitygayla.org

Let’s talk business

Starting your own business doesn’t sound like a simple task— because it’s not. To facilitate new business, the Secretary of State’s office is sending a representative to lead the Making Yourself Legal conversation, an opportunity for small business owners to ask questions about Ohio’s regulations.

Join other entrepreneurs to ensure that businesses of tomorrow aren’t breaking the rules inadvertently. Bring a flash drive! 11:30am-1pm Monday, December 7. Main Library, 325 N. Michigan. 419-259-5209. toledolibrary.org —ACG

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The young and the restless Glass ceiling in City Politics

by Johnny Hildo

Oh, those golden years. The glorious ‘Aughts, when it was great to be young and alive in City Politics.

Huh?

Yep, it was different back then. Elected office, long the province of Grumpy Old White Men, was opened to the twenty-andthirty-somethings among us. Young, fresh Democratic faces like Anita Lopez and Wade Kapszukiewicz broke into entrylevel positions on boards of education. Each soon moved up the ladder to be elected to county-wide office while still young and fresh. Youngsters like Karyn McConnellHancock and Ellen Grachek, Joe McNamara and Lindsay Webb, Frank Szollosi and Adam Martinez all made their way onto Toledo City Council. Vallie Bowman-English was elected Toledo Clerk of Courts. Even the GOP elected relatively youthful candidates to office, including John Birmingham on Council and Maggie Thurber as Clerk of Courts and then County Commissioner.

Fast forward to twenty fifteen. Lopez and Wade K. are still in county-wide office, slowly aging and getting less relevant.

Among the young folks who took over Council, only Webb is still there, and her age now starts with a four. The only thirtysomething on Council is Matt Cherry.

Grachek and McNamara still work for the City, albeit in other capacities. The rest are out of City Politics altogether. Ditto Maggie Thurber.

What happened?

Barrier numero uno.

Party leadership.

A decade ago, both major parties actively recruited viable, young candidates. The Dems especially worked hard to identify and elevate a diverse group of new voices.

The results were undeniable, as listed above.

Then Dem leadership fell into a doldrums of in-fighting and malaise, such that by twenty thirteen there were only two endorsed candidates running for Council. The younger candidate, Shaun Enright, finished out of the running. The winning candidate, Steven Steel, is in his fifties, and even at that age, is still among the youngest members of Council.

GOP head Jon Stainbrook, to his credit, has repeatedly recruited young candidates to run for office. Unfortunately, he recruits the same ones over and over.

And they keep losing. Heck, Alfonso Narvaez has lost so often he has stopped running, and he’s only in his twenties.

Barrier number two. Lack of entry level positions.

What can a young person run for? It takes time to build name recognition and a reputation with voters. It’s difficult to start at a high level office. It makes sense to start at school board or council, like many

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Winner of the candidates of a decade ago.

But school board doesn’t pay and is a thankless job at that. Council only pays a half-time salary for what is effectively a full-time job. What young person can put their career and family on hold for under twenty-eight large a year? Not many, which is why even those who run and win don’t stay long.

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One of the biggest barriers to young candidates is the generation of politicos that refuse to die. The opening in Council District 3, created by the term limits on Mike Craig, was a perfect opportunity for new Dem leadership to elevate a Millennial Mind to city leadership. Instead we got retread Peter Ujvagi, who actually raises the Council’s median age. And the race to fill the at-large seat on Council was not a race at all. Only one candidate ran, Cecilia Adams, which means no one ran who can do The Whip. Or likely even knows what it is.

County Recorder Phil Copeland and Prosecutor Julia Bates could step aside to allow a new generation of leaders to emerge. Not gonna happen. The race for Toledo mayor included a bunch of old folks, including Zombie Carty and the Undead Mike Bell. The youngest candidate was in her mid-fifties.

What is to be done? First, the major political parties must do a better job of finding good, young candidates who can win and break them in to the political process.

Second, we must create attractive, entrylevel elected positions that young folks can fill. Third, the undead glass ceiling must be shattered. Oldsters in office must set a retirement date, and help recruit the next generation to take their place.

Meanwhile, the minds of the young are going to waste. We can’t afford that in City Politics. Let the zombie war begin!

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Not to miss holiday experiences

The old and new mix in Hope Lutheran Church’s recreated 1st century Bethlehem Village — where you can take a selfie with a camel!

by Alison Wood-Osmun

I recommend these activities should not be missed during the holiday season.

Village life

It doesn’t matter what cultural and religious beliefs you hold near and dear, venturing through the bright red wooden doors of Hope Lutheran Church this holiday season will transport you to the village of Bethlehem (circa 1st century) where you will experience what everyday life was like during what many believed to be the fulfillment of a great prophecy.

clay pots and tend to the live chickens, goats and llamas all in the manner, culture and dress of the time period.

Walk the labyrinth on the east side of the building, too. Free hot beverages served in the hospitality tent near the exit.

1-6pm Saturday, December 12 & Sunday, December 13. Hope Lutheran Church, 2201 Secor (at Bancroft-look for the red door and bell tower).

Before going inside, visit the live camel that waits outside the door (she loves selfies— so have your camera ready). While waiting for the Roman officials to register you for the census, enjoy the village’s hospitality with music and dance. Once inside the village, you will be immersed in the sights, sounds and aromas of this colorful, vibrant marketplace. Stop and talk to the friendly villagers who love to share their skills and knowledge.

It is fascinating to watch and learn as they grind wheat, weave fabric, make bread, infuse oils with herbs, make

December’s peaceful radiance

Stop amid the season’s hustle and bustle and be still for a moment. Breathe in the cold, crystalline air while gazing upward into the night sky and just let yourself float into the quiet and peace of the expansive universe. Behold the breathtaking Gemini’s Meteor Shower, (December 4-17), which is considered the most dazzling meteor shower of the year.

The shower will peak between December 13 and 14 with a cascade of eighty to one hundred multicolored shooting stars per hour with the best viewing right after sunset.

Celebrate the longest night of the year, the Winter Solstice on December 22, with some holiday star and planet viewing.

Bask in Jupiter’s pure white light throughout the month. It will sit

low in the east at sunset and rise higher by 9pm. Look for Mars’ yellowish orange glow high in the east between 2am and sunrise.

For a downloadable and printable December night sky map, go to popastro.com and click on the young stargazers’ link or download a smart phone/ipad app like Google Sky or Sky Safari, and then hold your phone/iPad up to the sky and watch as the magic of the universe unfolds.

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A Phenomena in Culture TMA exhibit focuses on sneakers

by Tom Konecny

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n Sunday, November 1, Kourtney Kardashian unveiled brother-in-law Kanye West’s Yeezy Boost 350 in Moonrock (a marbled gray) on Instagram, giving sneaker fans everywhere a measly two weeks to prep their web browser to purchase the highly-anticipated shoe. When the official release date came on November 14, the $200 Yeezy design sold out in one minute.

To those who wear the same shoe daily, this is likely a surprise. To sneakerheads everywhere, the quick-sale was unprecedented, but unsurprising as a major moment in the sneaker’s complex design, history and immense cultural significance.

The Rise of Sneaker Culture, a new exhibition opening on December 3 at the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA), traces this remarkable evolution from the 1830s to today’s Yeezy-mania. The exclusive show will stop in four cities, arriving from Brooklyn, and concluding with stops in Atlanta and Louisville.

“It’s a really different exploration of the historical and social development of sneaker culture, and the introduction of the high fashion sneaker,” said Halona Westbrook, TMA associate curator of contemporary art. “It’s a fun show for us, and we try to vary our exhibitions. Some are very scholarly and academic for a specialized audience, and some shows reach out to the community more.”

A culture rated

While sneakers once solely served a specific purpose and function, they have become equal parts fashion statement and cultural signifier.

“Our generation has athletic needs, but [sneakers are] also stylish,” said YuMing Wu, founder/Editor in Chief of Sneaker News, based in New York City, who owns almost 1,600 pairs of sneakers.

The black hats and track suits once synonymous with legendary hip-hop group Run D.M.C. are weighted equally with their white, laceless Adidas with the sneaker’s tongues pushed up. Soon after the signature look was promoted by the group’s 1986 song “My adidas” they became the first non-athletes to sign a sneaker deal— solidifying the relationship between music and fashion.

“The Air Jordans really changed sneakers as we know them today,” said Wu. “I would really say the [first design of the] Air Jordan I in 1985 was the defining moment in sneakers that changed the game and made [sneakers] a culture.”

“My favorite thing about sneakers is that I consider them mass-produced sculptures,” he said. “I truly believe that they are art in themselves.”

Leading with function

Sneakers remain popular almost everywhere. While we often refer to them as “tennis shoes,” or “kicks,” they’re known as “trainers” in England, and still “joggers” or “runners” in other parts of the world.

Also a hot topic in sneaker culture: brand loyalty.

“One of the things to take away [from the exhibit] is that there [are] different people who are loyal to different brands, but really, when you step back and look at it, I really wouldn’t say that there is one dominant brand,” Westbrook said.

Holger von Krosigk, editor-in-chief and founder of Sneakers Magazine in Cologne, Germany, believes that Nike remains the global king.

He names the yet-to-be-auctioned Self-Lacing Nike Mag— inspired by actor Michael J. Fox in the film Back to the Future— as the most coveted of them all, but also cites the Adidas Yeezy as a “very hyped” shoe, and KITH NYC’s shoe, devised by celebrated designer Ronnie Fieg, as a “hot collaboration”.

Validating the TMAs upcoming exhibit, “Sneakers are a celebration of sports history and innovation,” von Krosigk said. “Performance is behind every aspect of the culture, even behind most of the shoes that we believe are all about fashion. Whether it’s a classic white tennis shoe, a more bulky 90s runner, or a futuristic basketball boot, every sneaker looks the way it looks because it was functional at the time it was designed. Sneaker history is an amazing set of clues and quotes from the past.”

Westbrook agrees that it’s the design and chronological story that will surprise guests when they see the shoes on display.

“The beautiful designs, and [the] variations of designs of sneakers, and how they evolved over 100 years [can be surprising],” she said.

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Collecting kicks

As with any passion, fans find the item highly collectible. Serious sneaker collectors, or “sneakerheads,” get hyped by the thrill of the shoe hunt— even if it ultimately means never wearing their treasures. The greatest signifier of a sneakerhead collection: a move rapper Fat Joe made during an episode of MTV Cribs in 2014, licking the shoe’s sole, safely clean out of the box, sans dirt or grime. Talk about fresh.

“There’s some pairs I like to look at more than wear,” said Nyle Olds, a Toledoan who has travelled through Ohio and Michigan to amass his 150 pair collection, neatly organized and carefully packed in original boxes on display shelves.

But when he does decide to wear one of his special, distinct pairs in public, does he get noticed?

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The adidas x Run-D.M.C. 25th Anniversary Superstar (2011) was a collaboration between the brand and band to celebrate 25 years since the release of the Run-D.M.C. song “My Adidas.”

“A true Jordan person would know exactly what they are,” he said, with a grin.

Once in 2011, Olds waited in line for 13 hours to acquire the coveted white Air Jordan 11 model.

“I’ve been collecting pretty hard core for six years,” said Olds, 22, who has seen fellow collectors as young as 13 along with some in their 40s. “The fun part is the hunt…. the thrill of trying to find them.”

Olds’ most prized possession is a pair of Air Jordan 13 Bins: One of only 1000 pairs sold, with the limited edition shoe valued at $2k.

Olds also has several Y-3s, a higher niche-end shoe line from adidas done in collaboration with Japanese fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto, though the Air Jordan line is what started his collection and what he remains in pursuit of.

“It’s the history,” Olds said. “Last year, [Jordan] made more money selling shoes than he did (in salary over) his entire basketball career. I know when [Air Jordans] started coming out in the 80s, they didn’t sell out. But, I guess it’s just when someone had it as a kid, and the shoe comes out [now again], it holds a high sentimental value. It’s just the nostalgia of it.”

Wu also asserts that he believes Jordans’ shoe line exploded because of timing.

“It was a perfect storm of the the biggest athlete, the greatest shoe design of all time, and the greatest marketing company of all time,” Wu said. “And, in the heyday, there was a perfect [commercial] director [Spike Lee] that just put the whole line into the history books.”

Wu also contends that sneakers are designed, in part, with collectability in mind.

“Some of the so-called limited-edition sneakers are made to be collectible.

But, in terms of what’s available at this point, a lot of the collaborations and designs have collectability, style and performance,” he said.

Wu cites original Chuck Taylor Converse shoes as possibly the most iconic— they are also the longest running shoe series— as well as Nike’s “iron waffle” shoes and game-worn versions used by, who else: Michael Jordan.

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The Pierre Hardy Poworama (2011) was limited to 500 pairs and paid homage to Pop Art of the 1960s, with a focus on American icon, artist Roy Lichtenstein.

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Feeling the vibe

Bringing beats out of the box and into the space

by Athena Cocoves Hip-hop, a truly American art form, is central to pop culture, difficult to establish the boundaries of its influence, and its influences. Drawing from deep jazz traditions, and international percussive styles, the bones of hip-hop are the beats. In conjunction with the Toledo Museum of Art’s Sneaker exhibit, comes a Midwestern exploration of beatmaking culture, Beats: out of the Box // A Look at Contemporary Electronic and Hip-Hop Production from Chicago and Detroit on Friday, December 4 in the TMA’s Glass Pavilion.

Worth the wait

The Midwest stands in the middle of a rich history of electronic production. Techno, which is what most think of when they consider “electronic music”, was born in Detroit.

Coming to the TMA for Beats out of the Box will be Detroit producers, the heat-making Doc Illingsworth and soft, electro-weirdo, Pastel Arsenal.

The Converse Rubber Shoe Company All Star/Non Skid (1917) is the company’s first shoe endorsed Chuck Taylor, who later became the main name associated with the brand.

Sev Seveer, Beats out of The Box

Hailing from Chicago, coincidentally the birthplace of House music, will be the spaceytextured Tewz, and two producers from the Push Beats beatmaking collective, Cōs and Sev Seveer.

The eclectic line up provides a diverse look at what beat making culture is about— a community of crate-digging record junkies who live for pairing “where’d you find this” samples with nuanced sonic approaches, textural collages, and the head-in-the-clouds sounds that drift seductively off of The Island of the Lotus Eaters.

Most important to production: honoring your influences, and uniquely contextualizing them in a way that maintains the producer’s thumbprint.

The Converse Gripper (late 1940s-early 1950s) was created from army duck cloth, but was not intended for the battlefield— instead, these sneaks were geared toward field sports.

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The exhibit is organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum in downtown Toronto, Canada, an international collection of over 13,000 shoes and related artifacts. Many items also come direct from the archives of manufacturers Adidas, Converse, Nike, Puma and Reebok.

The Rise of Sneaker Culture runs Thursday, December 3–Sunday, February 28, 2016.

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

You’ve probably heard Nelly’s classic radio banger, “Air Force Ones,” but rap has a long history of referencing sneaker culture. These are some of our favorites: 2Pac feat. Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman, “California Love”: In LA we wearing Chucks not Ballys Beastie Boys, “Shadrach”: More Adidas sneakers than a plumber’s got pliers Ghostface Killah, “Apollo Kids”: A pair of bright phat yellow Air Max/Hit the racks stack em up/Son $20 off no tax Nas, “The World is Yours”: Suede Timbs on my feet makes my cypher complete The Notorious B.I.G., “Suicidal Thoughts”: It don’t make sense, goin’ to heaven with the goodiegoodies/Dressed in white, I like black Timbs and black hoodies Pusha T, “Grindin”: Gucci Chuck Taylor with the dragon on the side Viktor Vaughn, “Saliva”: And just for the kicks make ‘em gel like ASICS Jadakiss, “Run”: My Timbs start feeling like they Nike Airs on me Kanye West (the ultimate rapper with sneaker references), “Run This Town”: Reebok baby you need to try some new things/Have you ever had shoes without shoe strings?

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“I’ve making beats since 2005, and I’ve been making good beats since 2010,” said a laughing Troy Brundidge, who produces under the Sev Seveer moniker.

Brundidge, who started with Apple’s entry-level software, GarageBand, and has since moved on to more sophisticated software, like Qbase, says his style really picked up once he got into hardware, or analog synths like SP-404s, under guidance from older beatmakers he met in college.

“I had huge mentors at the time, DJ Limbs and Spinitty... they sort of put me on the right course for making beats. I really value my influences, and it’s a really big part of my music and coming into myself,” said Brundridge.

Like jazz, beat makers play with history to create something new, sculpting their tunes in a relaxed but deliberate way. Brundridge represents something true to beat making culture— a balance of integration and identity.

“I don’t draw influence from other beat makers,” said Brundridge. “I love to see cats do their thing. But for me, I’m trying to flip symbols and sounds in a real interesting way. My goal is to make people think differently with my music.”

Visualizing the patterns

As part of Beats out of the Box, local, cross-disciplinary experimental artist, Asha Tamirisa, will provide a visual element to the evening. While Tamirisa typically works with sound and image, she will supply projected animation during the performances. Part of the animation will be prepared prior to the performance, but the rest will be audio-reactive, creating an environment that is abstract and colorful.

“I want people to listen more than watch,” said Tamirisa. “I really like thinking about pattern and texture. It’s really fun to work with other people who are making sounds so I can just think of the visual component of it, and kind of bring out some of those things that I notice or feel in the sound, the general character... the fun challenge is to think about and find what will visually compliment it.”

Don’t miss the free performance, 6:30-8:30pm Friday, December 4. Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org facebook.com/events/

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The Original Sub Shop & Deli A story of sandwiches and love

Wednesday, 12.2

Pierogi Winter Dozen Sale The P.R.C.U.A. Hall

The Echoes of Poland Folk Song and Dance Ensemble Inc. will be having their annual Pierogi Winter Dozen Sale. Cheese, Kraut, Potato, and mixed options.

Order today for pickup on December 4. $9/dozen.

December 4 pick-up: 10am-6pm. 5255 N. Detroit Ave. 419-475-6262 or 419-531-8658.

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Wednesday, 12.2 Maureen Brogan began frequenting the Original Subway Shop & Deli a few years ago. During her visits, Brogan took advantage of the shop’s lending library, available to customers who wish to spend the afternoon with their noses in a book and a sub in their bellies. The reading led to conversations about the books with owners Sarki and Jackie David.

At that point, the shop had been open for more than 30 years. Jackie had been trying to convince the very passionate and hard-working Sarki to retire, but he wouldn’t budge. Maureen told the owners “that I’d buy a lottery ticket and if I won, I’d give them a million so they could go play with their kids in Washington State and I’d stay around to run the shop!” They chuckled about it, not knowing that part of the dream would come to fruition (sadly, however, not the lottery winnings).\

Moonlight & MIstletoe Toledo Zoo

This adult-only event includes a festive feast buffet, seasonal entertainment, an animal encounter and admission to the beautiful Lights Before Christmas.

Reservations required. Wednesdays through December 16. 6-8:30pm. 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org

Thursday, 12.3

Cooking Class: Baking Pastry Degage Jazz Cafe

Learn some basic baking techniques and how to make the perfect pastry. Registration required.

6:30pm. $83.95 per person. 301 River Rd., Maumee.

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The charming and historic Original Sub Shop & Deli building on Broadway Street.

the bread), Turkey Foot Creamery in Wauseon, and local farmer’s markets.

The Original Sub Shop & Deli also does catering for Black Cloister Brewery and supplied sustenance for Startup Toledo’s Weekend this past year.

So, you wanna buy With the help of Maureen’s two a sub shop? employees, James Langton and Lydia It was July 18, 2015 when Maureen Grondin, the shop cranks out fresh sides received a message on Facebook from like tabouli, coleslaw and potato salad each Jackie David, requesting a meeting. day. With colder outdoor Jackie wanted to retire. temperatures, there is “It was great timing more emphasis on because my previous homemade soups. jobs were all being Grondin, or “The eliminated. Artomatic Soup Whisperer”, 419 was over and I was as she is known looking for the next around the shop, has thing,” said Brogan. concocted delectable After the meeting, butternut squash, Brogan felt inspired Chinese chicken and motivated. She corn chowder, and wanted to run the habanero tomato place, “I didn’t want the soups. shop to be closed even The sandwiches, for one day after they however, still take were gone, so I told center stage. Popular them I would just jump Owner, Maureen Brogan, holds the choices include the in and keep it going,” Italian sub and new Italian sub a customer favorite Brogan remarked. offering, Chevre, goat cheese with roasted To Brogan’s delight and amazement, red peppers, grilled onions, mushrooms the Davids were sold on her proposition. and tomato.

Sarki retired a week into her new gig, but Maureen stocks atypical sandwich Jackie stayed on for a month to help her shop beverages, like local Boochy Mama get acclimated. “Jackie told me, ‘I’ll leave kombucha, delicious Fentiman’s Rose when my little bird can fly.’ I couldn’t ask Lemonade, and a bitter, sparkling hopfor a better friend or mentor,” said Brogan. water soda called Hopwater.

Shortly after, Brogan signed contracts that So far, Maureen has been humbled solidified her ownership of the business by the positive reception of her new and the building that housed it. ownership. When asked about her hopes the future of the shop, Maureen’s Sub Maureen (and company) for outlook is simple: “ I want to offer a warm, At present, Maureen runs The welcoming, delicious place you come to Original Sub Shop & Deli with the same just as much for the friendliness as you do menu items from the Sarki and Jackie for the food.”

David-era. She carries on the tradition 11am-6pm, Monday-Saturday. Original Sub Shop, of purchasing from local businesses, like 402 Broadway St. 419-243-4857. originalsub.com All Crumbs Bakery (which supplies all

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Authentic Indian Cooking 577 Foundation

Spice up your kitchen with a lesson on traditional Indian cooking. Learn the basic steps to prepare a delicious chicken curry and how to use Indian spices. Registration required. 6-8:30pm. $20.

The 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg.

419-872-0305. 577foundation.org

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Friday, 12.11

Bordeaux Wine Dinner Element 112

Enjoy a traditional seven course Bordeaux tasting menu featuring wine pairings at the Chef’s Table.

Reservations required. 6pm. $250. 5735 N. Main St., Sylvania. 419-345-0339. element112restaurant.com

Saturday, 12.12

Holiday Food & Wine Show Walt Churchill’s Market

Let the market help make your holidays delicious with ideas, recipes and tastings. There will be live holiday music by three high school choirs. 11am-4pm.

Both locations: 26625 N. Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg.

419-872-6900 & 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee.

419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com

Tastings Wednesday, 12.2

A Cup Of Christmas: Holiday Tea At Stranleigh Wildwood Preserve Metropark

Feel the Christmas spirit and enjoy sipping on delightful holiday tea while snacking on appetizers. Registration required. 11:30am-2:30pm. $25. 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-344-4765. metroparkstoledo.com

Friday, 12.4

Making Spirits Bright Culinary Vegetable Institute

Enjoy a bountiful buffet inspired by A Christmas Carol accompanied by live music. 5:30pm and 6:30pm seatings. $37/per person members, $40/per person non-members. 419-254-2961. valentinetheatre.com

Celebrate the world of cocktails at this walk-around tasting of old-fashioned Prohibition-era recipes reinvented with a new spin, rooted in culinary wizardry.

The evening includes tastes of 5 contemporary cocktails each with a small bite designed as a pairing.

Reservations required. 6pm. $64.05. 12304 Mudbrook Rd., Milan, OH. 419-499-7500 culinaryvegetableinstitute.com

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Saturday, 12.5

Dickens’ Dinner The Valentine Theatre

Festive Feast Family Nights Toledo Zoo

Enjoy a delicious holiday buffet complete with the Zoo’s famous hot chocolate and baked goods in our lavishly decorated Lodge before taking in the Lights Before Christmas display. There will be familyfriendly crafts, an animal encounter and a photo with Santa. Reservations required. Also on December 8 & 14. 6pm. $25-$35. 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org/festivefeast

Tuesday, 12.8

8th Annual Candlelight Dinner Treo Restaurant Enjoy a delicious five course holiday

dinner and wine pairing by candlelight. Reservations required. 6pm/appetizers, 7pm/dinner. $65. 5703 Main St., Sylvania. 419-882-2266. treosylvania.com

Thursday, 12.10

Annual Cookie Auction Bavarian Sports Club

Homemade foods make the holiday season go round— especially dessert. At the Annual Cookie Auction, you will have the opportunity to pick up some delectable cookies. Drop off cookie donations (2 dozen minimum in clear wrap) between December 9 and December 11. Donations for raffle basket are appreciated. Auctions begin at 1pm on Saturday, December 12-7pm on Sunday, December 13, 2102

Port Tasting Walt Churchill’s Market

Port is a Portuguese fortified wine produced exclusively in the Duro Valley in the northern provinces of Portugal.

We will feature Ruby, Tawny, LBV’s, as well as Vintage Ports. 2-6pm. Prices vary. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. 419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com

Thursday, 12.10

Ladies Night Wine & Craft Beer Tasting Laffs Inc.

Guests will receive six tasting tickets to sample a selection of wine and craft beer. 6pm. $5/gentlemen, free/ladies. 3320 Secor Rd. 419-214-0700. laffsinc. com

Thursday, 12.10

Affordable Cabernet Night Andersons

Try before you buy! Sample 20 cabernets, all under $35. 4701 Talmadge Rd. 419-473-3232. andersonsstore.com

Saturday, 12.12

Bordeaux Tasting Walt Churchill’s Market

Colette Comeau, from Aquitaine Wine, Importers of Classic Fine Bordeaux will be on-hand to answer questions about the wines that exhibit true “old world,” styling and are amazing examples of the best of Bordeaux. 2-6pm. Prices vary. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. 419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com

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Travel back to Toledoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Victorian days during the Historic Vistula Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 15th Annual Victorian Christmas Tea and Open House. Guests will enjoy the antique architecture of the historic Matthew Brown House, fully decorated for the holidays. Tea and delectable treats served on fine china and linens, complemented by a hand-selected tea. The open house will feature a raffle for a Twelve Days of Christmas Tea Santa, designed by Margaret Cook.

Reservations required. 11:30am, 1:30pm & 3:30 pm on Friday, December 11; 1pm & 3pm on Saturday, December 12; 2:30pm & 4:30pm Sunday, December 13. $30. Matthew Brown House, 1107 N. Superior St. 419-266-8039. historicvistulafoundation.org

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Two years ago, local poets Lorraine Cipriano and Kayla Marie Williams, joined forces to create Women Unbound, a literary series for women poets in the Ohio/Michigan area. Celebrate their hard work and community during Women Unboundâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Two Year Anniversary Celebration. Williams and Cipriano will both read their work and then invite other women and girls, ages 10 and up, to join them for an open mic. There will also be complimentary refreshments and raffle prizes. Visit Facebook for more information. 2-4pm Saturday, December 5. Sigmond Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave. Free

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Cutting Edge Theatre Company is building on big dreams

by Athena Cocoves Nearly 30 years ago, Sylvania-resident, Stephanie Dennehy, began her career in theater as a dancer. She has since worked as an actor, model, choreographer, director and producer. In January 2015, she began her newest venture— directing her own company, Cutting Edge Theatre.

“My love of theater knows no bounds,” said Dennehy, laughing. “I’ve worn so many different hats that… I think I’ve become more able to see things differently.

[In terms of my values] professionalism is number one, and consistency, committedness, and, of course, being cutting edge. That’s what I want to bring [to the Toledo area].”

Speaking from experience

Dennehy grew up in Michigan and went to Western Michigan University on a dance scholarship, and has since worked and performed with professional regional theater companies, like Purple Rose Theatre, Ann Arbor’s Performance Network and the Michigan Shakespeare Festival, among others.

“For years, I was a theater gypsy and just went wherever the show was. 13 years ago, I met my husband while we were working at The Croswell Opera House and we moved to Toledo,” said Dennehy. “When I got here I could direct and choreograph community theater and college, but I couldn’t do any professional acting.”

In Toledo, Dennehy spent her time working with local companies, including The Toledo Repertoire Theater, 3B Productions, and later became an educator for Ohio’s Northwestern Thespian Conference in 2006. Despite maintaining a busy schedule, Dennehy still missed the higher level of professionalism that helped develop her skill set. She founded her own company in 2014.

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“It’s always been in my mind to have a professional group that I could call my own, but I didn’t have the impetus to do it until 2014, when I had two pretty disheartening experiences in the theater world as an actor,” said Dennehy. “I was frustrated and found myself complaining a lot, and angry. So, around Christmas last year, I thought, ‘If I wait another 10

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Cutting edge ideas

With only a year on the ground, Cutting Edge Theater Company has offered adult and teen acting classes, as well as private lessons, and has enjoyed two successful showcases and performances at the newly-formed Red Bird Art District Art Walks. Dennehy has also been approached by playwrights who want her to produce and workshop their original works with the company.

Dennehy is also interested in bringing American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation into the company’s work.

“20 years ago, I saw Children of Eden at Stagecrafters [in Baldwin, MI] and they had interpreters in costume that were each assigned to an actor. That experience has stayed with me for 20 years,” said Dennehy. “So, we’re going to do a meet and greet to see what the response is.”

Cutting Edge Theatre is also currently eyeing a Sylvania location to create a permanent home. Dennehy is interested in a more contemporary stage set up, like a black box theater, where the audience would surround the stage.

“Eventually, I’d like to do one musical, one play, and one new work a year,” said Dennehy. “With Cutting Edge, we want to produce professional level theater productions with local talent.”

Join the Cutting Edge Theatre Company for their Inaugural Gala, which will feature music, performances as guests enjoy catered hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and drinks. 6pm, Friday, December 4. $60/at the door, $90/for couples.

Olander Park’s Nederhouser Community Hall, 6930 W. Sylvania Ave. For those interested in ASL classes and performances, a meet and greet for the deaf, hard of hearing, and integrated interpreters from 6-7:30pm, on Tuesday, December 15 in the Community Room at Interlink, 1002 Garden Lake Pkwy., Toledo. RSVP via InterlinkNWO@ gmail.com, 419-494-4814, cetc2015@gmail. com, cuttingedgetheatre.org

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Humbuggin’ out

Wednesday, 12.2 Dirty Dancing - Experience the heat and passion during the unprecedented live performance. Feel the rhythm, beginning Tuesday, December 1-Sunday, December 6. $43+. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-381-8851. broadwayintoledo.com

Friday, 12.4 The Laramie Project - 8 actors will portray over sixty characters in this play, drawn together through hundreds of interviews conducted in the town of Laramie, Wyoming. November 20-22, December 4-6.

7:30pm, Fridays and Saturdays. 2pm, Sundays. $15/general, $10/seniors, military, and UT faculty, staff, and alumni. $8/student and children. The University of Toledo Center for Performing Arts, 2801 W. Bancroft St. 419-530-ARTS. utoledo.edu/comm-arts/theatrefilm

Ol’ Scrooge is back at it again during The Toledo Repertoire Theatre’s 30th production of A Christmas Carol. Paul Causman will portray the grouchy Ebenezer Scrooge for the 13th consecutive year, and director Deb Calabrese, who started working with the production in 1987 and has been the director for the past seven years, will breathe new life into the traditional story. Discover the true meaning of Christmas.

Friday, December 4-Sunday, December 6. 8pm Friday & Saturday, 2:30pm Sunday. $25/adults, $20/seniors, $15/child. The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-2787. valentinetheatre.com

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Little Women - The Village Players host Central Catholic high School’s fall production. 7:30pm, Friday December 4 and Saturday December 5. 2pm, Sunday December 6. $10/general, $5/students, faculty, staff, and seniors. The Village Players Theatre, 2740 Upton Ave., 419-472-6817. thevillageplayers.org

Housed in the Collingwood Arts Center, the Bird’s Eye View Circus enhances the center ring with incredible acrobatics. And they open the big top to beginners. Throughout December, Bird’s Eye will host mini workshops and classes, allowing novices the chance to experience trapeze, learn aerial silks, hoops and more. Check out the daring students’ performance, Shadows in the Snow, a winter-themed student and teacher showcase. Limited seating, please reserve space early. 7pm & 9pm Saturday, December 5. $5. Collingwood Arts Center Room C116, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. 928814-2030. birdseyeviewcircus.com

Saturday, 12.5 Scott’s 2nd Chance b4 Christmas - A Gospel version of A Christmas Carol will hit the stage for a spectacular night of singing, dancing, and the holiday spirit. 7pm. $15/in advance, $17/at the door. Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. 419-244-2787. brownpapertickets.com/ event/2404864

Friday, 12.11 Funnyversary - Celebrate Delightful Art With Dee’s first year with a comedy extravaganza, featuring comedians Kyle Grooms, Rob Wilfong, TJ Warner, and Aaron Kozbial. $10. 8-11pm, Friday and Saturday.

Delightful Art With Dee, 137 N. Michigan St. delightfulart.org

Saturday, 12.12 Can’t Touch This - Children’s Theatre Workshop presents a story of time travel and the search for inspiration. 5pm, Saturday. 2pm, Sunday. $8/general admission, $6/students and seniors. Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. 419-244-2787. brownpapertickets.com/event/2468650

The Wait Wait is over Legendary comic and author, Paula Poundstone’s stop in Toledo is almost here. Known for her witty and intellectually observational humor, Poundstone has made a name for herself with her unique brand of stand up comedy since the 80s. Currently, Poundstone is a frequent panelist on NPR’s weekly news show, Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me, and for lending her distinctive voice to the main character of Disney Pixar’s film “Inside Out”. Don’t miss her unique Toledo performance at 8pm, Friday, December 11. $28-$50.

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75 years of Mother Ginger and friends The Toledo Ballet is proud to present their 75th annual performance of The Nutcracker — the longest running production of Tchaikovsky’s classic Christmas story in the country.

Get a behind the scenes look of TB’s legacy of The Nutcracker in The Toledo Museum of Art’s exhibition, Degas and the Dance, with memorabilia, photos, costumes and more. 2pm and 7pm Saturday, December 12 & 2pm Sunday, December 13. $25-$55. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-381-8851. toledoballet.net

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Honoring a legend Celebrate the life of local theater legend, Jennifer Rockwood, during this special event. Don party attire and share stories of her love and genius with our community, including past students, family, friends. Please RSVP by emailing ashley@thegoldloop.com with “JRock” as the subject. 3pm, Sunday.

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Since October, the business collective has put on monthly First Friday art walks. The turn-outs have been great so far. Barb Hudson recalls â&#x20AC;&#x153;hordes of people, with big smiles on everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s faces.

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

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Saturday, 12.5 Monclova Fine Arts Show - Find a unique holiday gift at this local art show, featuring more than 25 artists. 10am-5pm. Monclova Community Center, 8115 Monclova Rd., Monclova. 419-861-1336. monclovacommunitycenter.com Free

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No previous experience required. Additional workshops: Wednesday, January 6; Sunday, February 7; Wednesday, March 2. $45 each.

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

Saturday, 12.12 DIYpsi Holiday Market - 80+ artists showing off handmade goodies, including artisan food and drink on four floors. $1. 11am-7pm, Saturday and Noon6pm, Sunday. Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti. 734-480-2787. diyspi.com

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Secor season Support your local artist during the 9th Annual ‘Tis The Secor holiday party and art sale. In the heart of downtown, resident studio artists, The University of Toledo student artists, and other local artists will showcase their work and will be accompanied by local bands. 3D art students from The University of Toledo will feature a UT3D Exhibition of sculpture. Shop from over 30 vendors and lock down your holiday gifts during this fun party. 5pm-midnight, Saturday, December 12. The Secor Building, 425 Jefferson Ave. 419-514-7496. facebook.com/ events/172608433084158 secorartistnet@ gmail.com

Serious craft Join The Toledo Craftsman’s Guild for the Winter Festival of Crafts. Since 1972, the Guild has joined a community of professionals and artisans committed to high quality handiwork.

Craftsmen from The Guild will show off locally made items perfect for holiday gifts, or a treat for yourself. Revel in the impeccable quality and holiday cheer. 10am-4pm Sunday, December 13. Lourdes University Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 419-842-1925. toledocraftsmansguild.org Free

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Hines Farm blows the blues harp Lazy Lester joins locals, Buddy Boy Slim & the Blues Rockers, for Winter Blues Fest.

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Bluesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rediscovery of Lazy Lester saved his legendary harmonica skills from obscurity.

Buddy Boy Slim (aka Tim Healy) and Lazy Lester have something in commonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; they were both inspired by the music of legendary blues harpist Little Walter. The pair will soon headline the Winter Blues Fest at Griffin Hines Farm, a place whose history goes back to the fifties.

Discovering the music At ten years old, Healy discovered Little Walter on a Chess Records recording featuring Muddy Waters. Lazy Lester was struck by one of Walterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s albums nearly three decades earlier.

But the result was the same. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I heard it on the record and thought, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;that is so f***ing cool,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; I want to get that sound. So, I bought a harp for $3.50 and started playing,â&#x20AC;? says Healy, a lifelong Toledo resident.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I tried to play along to the record,â&#x20AC;? he chuckles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In time, you figure out it takes harps in different keys and that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many positions. It was a long learning process.â&#x20AC;?

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Playing music has been a hobby of Healyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s since the 70s. In fact, he first played Hines Farm in 1973 with Big Jack Reynolds. Now that Healy has retired from the construction trade, he has more time to dedicate to his half-century-long passion.

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To hell with music (and back)

By the late 60s, Lester had given up on the industry and retreated to Pontiac, Michigan, where he subsisted doing manual labor ranging from truck driving to logging and road construction.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where Healy met Lester. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was before he got rediscovered again in the late 80s,â&#x20AC;? Healy says, recounting meeting Lester and other blues cats in Pontiac. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a country guy from Louisiana who likes fishing and gumbo and country music.â&#x20AC;?

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Other artists to record his songs include Dwight Yoakam, the Fabulous Thunderbirds and the Flamin Groovies.

A capable multi-instrumentalist, Lesterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best known for his harp work.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a fine songwriter whose music cross-pollinated swamp pop, blues, Cajun and country. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s released music into his seventies, his latest being 2011â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s You Better Listen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lesterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a real guy with a real persona and his head is not big like a watermelon,â&#x20AC;? says Healy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He likes to fish and he likes to tell stories.â&#x20AC;?

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Highlighted events indicates our picks for the week

WED, dec 2 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Danny Mettler Sodbusters: Ragtime Rick Ye Olde Durty Bird: Sarah Brosch

Creative Arts at the 301: Skip Turner Band

Classical & Spiritual

Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Hector Mendoza

Toledo Museum of Art: Christmas at the Peristyle Epworth Methodist Church: Christmas Concert: What Sweeter Music Collingwood Arts Center: Scott’s Second Chance B4 Christmas

Other

Other

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Black Kite Coffee and Pies: Open Mic The Bier Stube: Karaoke Laffs Inc: Karaoke with Book That DJ Ottawa Tavern: Open Mic

thurs, dec 3 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Clazel Theater: Live Wire Concert Series with Open Mike Eagle

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Bronze Boar: Steve Kennedy Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes

Jazz, Blues, R&B

South End Bar and Grille: Jeff McDonald’s Big Band All-Stars Ye Olde Durty Bird: John Potts Trio Owens Community College Center for Fine and Performing Arts: Owens Jazz Express Concert

Other

sun, dec 6 Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: KMB3

Classical & Spiritual

Bowling Green State University: Bowling Green Philharmonia Epworth Methodist Church: Christmas Concert: What Sweeter Music Bowling Green State University: Handel’s Messiah - University Choral Society & TSO Trinity Episcopal Church: UT Symphony Orchestra Concert

Other

The Bier Stube: Karaoke

mon, dec 7 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Ye Olde Durty Bird: New Mondays

The Bier Stube: Karaoke Laffs Comedy Club: Open Mic Contest Clazel Theater: Open Mike Eagle Live Wire concert Series Bronze Boar: Steve Kennedy & Open Mic

fri, dec 4 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

The Anchor Inn: 427 Bier Stube: The Cheeks Ye Olde Cock n Bull: The Eight Fifteens The M Lounge at M’Osteria: House Weekends w/ Ian Thomas Howard’s: Indian Opinion Toledo Museum of Art GlasSalon: It’s Friday Music | Beats: Out of the Box Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jack & the Bear Sodbuster Bar: Last Born Sons Realm: Rookie of the Year, City Under Siege, Ryan Dunlap, Sam Tolson, Kyle Smithers, In Details Bar 145: Shake Shake Shake Bronze Boar: Stonehouse Rocky’s: Zodiac

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Barile and May followed by Eight Fifteens Sodbuster Bar: Last Born Sons Chateau Tebeau WInery: Tom Turner Treo Restaurant: Ind’grass

sat, dec 5 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Diehn American Legion: Post 468: 5 O’clock Rush band Griffin Hines Farm: Winter Blues Fest The M Lounge at M’Osteria: House Weekends w/ Ian Thomas Local Thyme: Johnny Rod Bronze Boar: Last Born Sons

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Chateau Tebeau Winery: Barile & May Majestic Oak Winery: Cindy Slee & Aaron Keaster Local Thyme: Johnny Rod

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jojo Stella

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The Bier Stube: Karaoke Buster Brown’s: Karaoke

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ciao!: Chris Brown and Candice Coleman

Other

Bronze Boar: Kyle Smithers & Open Mic The Local: Open Mic

tues, dec 8 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Amelia Airharts Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Joe Woods

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Joe Woods Sodbuster Bar: Kyle Smithers

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ciao!: Chris Brown and Candice Coleman

Classical & Spiritual

The University of Toledo: UT Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble Concert

Other

The Bier Stube: Karaoke

WED, dec 9 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Danny Mettler Sodbusters: Ragtime Rick

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jason Quick Trio

Other

Black Kite Coffee and Pies: Open Mic The Bier Stube: Karaoke Laffs Inc: Karaoke with Book That DJ Ottawa Tavern: Open Mic

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thurs, dec 10 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Bronze Boar: Steve Kennedy Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes The Village Idiot: Kelley McRae

Jazz, Blues, R&B

University of Toledo: Jazz Holiday Concert South End Bar and Grille: Jeff McDonald’s Big Band All-Stars Ye Olde Durty Bird: Lori LefevreJohnson The University of Toledo Performing Arts Recital Hall: UT Jazz Concert Series: Jazz Holiday Concert

Other

The Bier Stube: Karaoke Bronze Boar: Steve Kennedy & Open Mic

An evening of country Thursday, 12.10 / Huntington Center

December brings holiday cheer— and some country flair as CMT on Tour: Brett Eldredge & Thomas Rhett— Suits & Boots, makes a stop in Toledo.

Both performers have seen recent success, separately producing studio albums and releasing chart-topping singles, including Rhett’s “It Goes Like This” and Eldredge’s “Beat of the Music.” As an additional treat, season four winner of The Voice, Danielle Bradbery, will be included as a special guest.

7:30pm Thursday, December 10. $25+. Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300. huntingtoncentertoledo.com —BLH

fri, dec 11 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

The Bronze Boar: Decent Folk Realm: Feed Toledo Music Fest Bier Stube: High Mileage The M Lounge at M’Osteria: House Weekends w/ Ian Thomas Rocky’s: Johnny Rod Mutz: Kids with Knives Ye Olde Durty Bird: Last Born Sons Howard’s Club H: Skeleton Crue, Label Me Lecter

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Barile and May followed by The Bridges Rocky’s: Johnny Rod Chateau Tebeau Winery: Mark of Classic Trendz The Village Idiot: Radio Birds, Strangetowne

Classical & Spiritual

Westgate Chapel: Bethlehem Experience Toledo Museum of Art: Great Performances in the Great Gallery | Rejoice Handbell Choir

Holiday melodies Saturday, 12.5 & Sunday, 12.6 / Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle

Christmas at the Peristyle is back for it’s yearly installment of exceptionally performed holiday tunes. Santa will share the stage with the Children’s Choir of Northwest Ohio and Toledo Opera Chorus. 3-4:30pm Saturday, December 5. $25.

Popular since the 1700s, enjoy a performance of Handel’s Messiah by the Toledo Symphony Orchestra as they combine with the Toledo Choral Society and BGSU’s choruses to deliver booming vocal melodies with flawless strings. Conducted by Richard Napierala. 2-4:30pm Sunday, December 6. $35. Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St. 419-241-1272. toledosymphony.org toledochoralsociety.org —ACG

sat, dec 12 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Ottawa Tavern: Slashing Through the Snow Realm: The Plot in You

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Chateau Tebeau Winery: JD Owens Christmas Show

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Damen Cook & Friends Mancy’s Italian Grill: Skip Turner Band

Classical & Spiritual

Westgate Chapel: Bethlehem Experience Stranahan Theater: Toledo Ballet’s 75th Anniversary Nutcracker

Other

Rocking the weather Saturday, 12.12 / The Ottawa Tavern

Put your rocker boots on, it is time for Thrashing Through the Snow, as four heavy-hitting bands take the stage for a night of ultimate metal. The lineup includes Holland, Ohio rock group Lost in Chicago, Cleveland’s hardcore group Konipshun Phit, suicide/drug rock posse Megaton Hammer and self-proclaimed Toledo swamp metal crew Mujaw Creek. Heavy guitar riffs will warm the evening air with high energy rock-n-roll. 8pm Saturday, December 12. $5. The Ottawa Tavern, 1815 Adams St. —MLR

The Bier Stube: Karaoke Buster Brown’s: Premier Karaoke

sun, dec 13 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic Majestic Oak Winery: Don Coats

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Clifford Murphy & Michael Whitty The Toledo Club: Songs for Our Sister: Jingle Bell Jazz!

Classical & Spiritual

Stranahan Theater: Toledo Ballet’s 75th Anniversary Nutcracker Epworth United Methodist Church: Toledo Chorale Society presents: Gaudete! (Rejoice)

Other

The Bier Stube: Karaoke Rosary Cathedral: Rosary Cathedral Concerts

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mon, dec 14 Other

Bronze Boar: Kyle Smithers & Open Mic The Local: Open Mic

tues, dec 15

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ciao!: Chris Brown and Candice Coleman Ye Olde Durty Bird: Eric Brazier

Other

The Bier Stube: Karaoke Rocky’s: Open Mic Night with Joel Hazard and Mark Sentle

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Jeff Stewart Sodbuster Bar: Kyle Smithers

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Ending a long break Saturday, 12.5 Seagate Convention Center

A con— It’s a social event, where you can connect with new friends and everyone appreciates the gaming world. It’s a fantasy, where you can assume the identity of your favorite anime character. Toledo Anime & Gaming Fest (TAG) is back for the first event since 2011. Costume competitions, gaming rooms and tournaments will keep everyone engaged. Plan your outfit now! 11am-midnight Saturday, December 5. $5. Seagate Convention Center, 401 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300. glasscitycon.com —ACG

Take up some make-up Sunday, 12.13 Ramada Toledo Hotel & Conference Center The world of make-up has jumped the “au natural” focus and transcended into the world of artistic design. At Make-Up Wars 2015 the boundaries of professional make-up and competitive expertise mesh as area experts face-off in three categories: Beauty Beat (glamour), Au Naturale and Fantasy Face. Winners in each category, decided by masters in the make-up industry, will receive cash prizes and the coveted title. 4-9pm Sunday, December 13. Ramada Toledo Hotel & Conference Center, 3536 Secor Rd. 567-343-0336. positivpromo@gmail.com Visit Facebook event page for more information. —MLR

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Wednesday, 12.2 [miscellaneous]

Lights Before Christmas - During the holiday season, the zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland with more than one million lights, over 200 images of some of your favorite animals, ice-carving demonstrations on Thursday evenings, carolers, holiday treats, the Swanton Area Railroad Club model trains, and visits with Santa in the Indoor Theatre. Also on display will be the 85-foot Norway spruce, adorned with more lights than the famous Christmas tree in New York City’s Rockefeller Center. Through January 3. 3-8pm Sunday-Thursday, 3-9pm/Friday & Saturday. $15/ adults, $12/kids and seniors, free/children under two. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org

[comedy]

Game Show Blitz Dinner - It’s your chance to “Give your final answer” and “Play the Feud” Four of television’s best-loved game shows mashed up into one team competition that everybody loves!

You don’t have to be a trivia genius to win Game Show Blitz offers opportunities for everyone to win.

5pm/doors, 7/game show. Laffs Inc., 3922 Secor Rd. 419-214-0700. laffsinc.com Free

Thursday, 12.3 [miscellaneous]

Tours of the Wolcott House - Docents will lead visitors around the complex, explaining the WellsWolcott legacy and pioneering traditions presented within the context of an early nineteenth to early twentieth century recreated village. Due to popular demand, the Downton Abbey exhibit has been extended through the end of 2015. The exhibit, based on the popular PBS series, displays original gowns and decorative art from 1900 through the “Roaring 20’s.” Tours are at 12:30pm & 2:30pm. $3/adults, $2.50/seniors, $1.25/students, free/ members. Wolcott House, 1035 River Rd., Maumee.

419-893-9602. wolcotthouse.org

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Friday, 12.4 [miscellaneous]

Heralding the Holidays - A free, three-day winter celebration centered around family, art, holiday cheer, commerce, and community. Wander around the Toledo Botanical Garden and the Artist Village winter market. 5-9pm Friday, 10am-4pm Saturday, noon-6pm Sunday. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-536-5566. toledogarden.org Free

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[comedy]

Bruce Bruce - Along with appearances in various stand-up comedy specials and as the spokesman for Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits, Bruce Bruce was also the host of BET’s ComicView. Through December 6. 8pm & 10:30pm Friday, 7pm & 10pm Saturday, 7pm Sunday. Toledo Funny Bone, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-931-3474. funnybone.com

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Owen Benjamin - Benjamin has appeared on The Tonight Show, Comedy Central Presents, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and Punk’D. Owen’s one-hour standup special, High Five ‘Til It Hurts, premiered on Comedy Central in Summer 2013 to terrific reviews. 7:30pm & 10:30pm Friday, December 4 & Saturday, December 5. $15. Laffs Inc., 3922 Secor Rd. 419-214-0700. laffsinc.com

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Saturday, 12.5 [miscellaneous]

Shadows in Snow - Come see your local circus school students and teachers show off their hard learned skills in aerial silks, trapeze, partner acro and more. Solo, duo, and group acts by youth and adult students in a winter themed environment.

Light snacks and drink provided! Each show is about an hour long with students performing.

7pm & 9pm. $5 (in person), $6.17 (online).

Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd.

419-244-2787. brownpapertickets.com/ event/2464524

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Holidays in the Manor House - Ring in the holidays this year by taking part in one of northwest Ohio’s most festive holiday traditions. For 40 years, community volunteers have decorated the Manor House at Wildwood. Take a free tour of the home and see what new ideas they’ve come up with this year. Be sure to visit The Andersons Welcome Tent and make a s’more over a campfire. Also visit Holidays in the Hall at nearby Metroparks Hall, where there are new displays, programs and food options this year. 10am. Wildwood Preserve, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Free

Friends of the Library Book Sale - Browse used books, audio books, CDs, DVDs, and much more.

Proceeds benefit special programs and library improvements. 10am-2pm. Tecumseh District (temporary location across the street from the Library), 212 N. Ottawa St., Tecumseh.

517-423-2238. tecumsehlibrary.org

Sunday, 12.6 [outdoors]

Metroparks Mutts Chili Hike - Take a brisk afternoon hike with your four-footed friend followed up by a steaming bowl of chili with all the fixings and treats for the dogs, too. Dogs must have shots, get along with other dogs and be on a standard 5

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foot leash. Registration required. Co-sponsored by MetroBarks. 3:30pm. Oak Openings Preserve, 4139 Girdham Rd., Swanton. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Free

[miscellaneous]

Festival of Lights Parade - Carriage Rides and Sing Along at Maplewood Park and surrounding areas, followed by a parade at 5pm. The main event is a tree lighting ceremony with the arrival of Santa Claus. 4-7pm. Downtown Sylvania. cityofsylvania.com Free

Tuesday, 12.8 [miscellaneous]

1st Annual Holiday Trunk Show and Live Cigar Auction - Food, beverages, cigars, and entertainment, followed by a live cigar auction. The entertainment for the evening will be Pattrick Przysiecki, a four-time international magic champion.

Purchase tickets at The Cigar Affair or The Blarney.

6pm. $25/advance, $35/day of. The Blarney Event Center, 601 Monroe St. 419-891-0109.

Friday, 12.11 [education]

AIA-Toledo Society Lecture: Kate Liszka, Gems in the Desert: Living, Mining and Surviving in the Egyptian Eastern Desert - Kate Liszka, adjunct professor of archaeology at Princeton University, presents a talk about an archeological gem in the desert: Wadi el-Hudi. 7pm. Toledo Museum of Art Little Theater, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

[outdoors]

Birds of Woodlawn - Document the birds, from migrating to nesting, and explore the many natural habitats of Woodlawn. From beginners to

experienced birders, all are welcome. Please bring binoculars and bird guides, if you have them. Note that inclement weather may cancel a walk. Fridays, 8:30–10:30am. Historic Woodlawn Cemetery, 1502 W. Central Ave. 419-472-2186. historic-woodlawn.com

[comedy]

Eric Rivera - With quick wit, commanding stage presence, and charisma, Rivera is a favorite at comedy clubs, events, and colleges throughout the country. Erik’s TV appearances include the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, MTV Tr3s and Comedy Central. Erik has performed at The Hollywood Latino Laugh Festival alongside Carlos Mencia, Gabriel Iglesias, and Last Comic Standing winner Felipe Esparza, winning the Diamonds in the Rough Award. 7:30pm & 10:30pm Friday, December 11 & Saturday, December 12. $15. Laffs Inc., 3922 Secor Rd. 419-214-0700. laffsinc.com

[miscellaneous]

Bethlehem Experience - Enjoy a live and interactive display that will take you back over 2,000 years of biblical history. 6-9pm Friday, 5-9pm Saturday. Westgate Chapel, 2500 Wilford Dr. westgatechapel.org Free

Sunday, 12.13 [miscellaneous]

Fort Meigs Holiday Open House - War of 1812 soldiers and civilians will be on hand to provide demonstrations and answer questions about the War of 1812 and camp life. Enjoy holiday music, refreshments, hands-on activities and shop the museum store for unique holiday gifts. Noon-5pm/ site open, 1-4pm/open house. Fort Meigs Visitor Center, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg.

419-874-4121. fortmeigs.org

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PLAY BOOK Reset

Playing to win at Toledo’s first barcade

by Dorian Slaybod I played the early 90s classic arcade game, NBA Jam, against Jeremy Fitzgerald, one of the owners of Toledo’s new “barcade,” Reset. Late in the game, my hall-of-fame Center, Patrick Ewing, caught fire and started draining 3-pointers— an example of the suspended ultra-reality that video games can offer. Despite my run, Fitzgerald told me, “I never lose at this game,” and with 4 seconds left, his Golden State Warriors hit a deep-corner shot to pull ahead. Fitzgerald shouted, I slumped, and we both walked over to the serve-yourself draught beer wall.

Connected to Bar 145, at 5305 Monroe Street, Reset has over 25 stand-up arcade games, 32 draft beers and over 50 video games you can play at your own table while you eat. It is a blast of nostalgia for those who remember the games, and a fresh hit for young adults who are discovering the retro games for the first time.

Kid in a candy store

Fitzgerald said that designing Reset “felt like being a kid in a candy store.” He had visited barcades in other cities, and

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this was his chance to put his own spin on it. Fitzgerald bought all of the games locally from Champion Amusements and Dr. Scott’s Pinball, and refurbished them.

They have some of the earliest arcade games like Centipede and Asteroid, and 90s multi-player games like Street Fighter II and NFL Blitz, as well as semi-forgotten relics, like a Baywatch themed pinball machine.

There is a graffiti wall featuring Super Mario characters, hand-painted by local tattoo artist Tony Touch (of Infinite Art).

Another wall has vintage game controllers hung along various pieces of America’s cultural past, like a Footloose poster and Superman comics. The bar itself is clear resin, hardened with 90’s artifacts like CD’s and decades-old high school photos of random people who grew up around here. It even includes a prom photo of Fitzgerald’s co-owner, George Simon, teen-aged and fresh-faced, emblazoned in a white tux.

Behind the bar is a visible walk-in cooler that shows the kegs and ducts that pour

Owner, Jeremy Fitzgerald, and Brandon Saba, Marketing & Entertainment Manager, play a game of NFL Blitz at Reset. the 32 draught beer choices. Bartenders in Pac-Man-styled t-shirts serve half of them, and the other half are along the self-serve wall. The wall features a dozen choices with LCD screens and pull-levers. All you do is insert an access card and pull to fill your glass. You are then charged by the ounce, from $0.15 for Pabst Blue Ribbon, to $0.45 for a Goose Island Imperial Stout.

said Fitzgerald.

Unique playing style

I was there on a Saturday, near midnight.

It was dimly lit, like a nightclub, and full of people. A table ledge held my drink while I raced four-wheelers in the 90s game, “OffRoad”. A new hip-hop song by Fetty Wap came on the digital jukebox. People began singing along, mixing the old with new.

Fitzgerald grew up in Fremont, and then spent 15 years working in bars and entertainment venues at Put-in-Bay. Four years ago, he and Simon opened Bar 145, an instantly successful gastro-pub with live music. Reset connects directly to Bar 145 and feels like a bar within a bar, a place where adults— it’s 21-and-over to enter— can hang out like kids. “We’re trying to bring something new to Toledo,”

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My friend, Brad Kripke, has gone to barcades around the country, and went to Reset on its opening weekend in November. “As an avid fan of retro gaming culture, I really appreciated all the detail they put into it,” said Kripke. “I loved that I could order games a la carte, directly to to my table. It totally blew me away.”

Open daily, 11:30am-2am. Reset, 5305 Monroe St. 419-593-0073. facebook.com/resettoledo

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Dance into fitness Sick of the same old fitness class? MixxedFit® is here to solve your workout woes. The increasingly popular fitness regimen includes a blend of bootcampinspired toning and explosive dancing. Learn what it takes to become an instructor during MixxedFit® Workshop 101, as Trainer Sherry Kroh, explains the techniques that will elevate your workout to the next level. The routines feature movements accompanied by current popular songs, meaning that you will dance like you do at the nightclub. To up the ante, boot camp-inspired exercises are added to make the workout challenging and toning.

No need to use heavy fitness equipment— all you need is your body. New or current students are welcome, as well as those interested in becoming a licensed MixxedFit® instructor. Registration required. Visit their Facebook event page for more information. 9am-5pm Sunday, December 6.

Studio Fitness, 1413 Bernath Pkwy off Airport Hwy. mixxedfit.com —MLR

health and wellness events Sunday, 12.6

Saturday, 12.12

Pause for Paws - Meet on the mat for a yoga class to benefit Maumee Valley Save-A-Pet with Bee Free Yoga Founder, Sheila Watson, as she teaches a relaxing hour full of animal named poses. Attendees will also be able to bid on gift baskets and yoga packages or purchase a raffle ticket for a chance to win 10 yoga classes.

Humans only please. 4–5pm. $15. Julie’s Fitness Studio, 6763 Providence St., Whitehouse.

419-367-6828

Jingle Bell Run/Walk 5k and Snowflake Run Chosen as one of the Most Incredible Themed Races, Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis is a fun and festive way to kick off your holidays by helping others! Raise funds to help find a cure for arthritis, the nation’s leading cause of disability. 8-11am. $12-35. The Shops at Fallen Timbers, 3100 Main Street, Maumee.

614-503-5591. jbr.org/toledo

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Tuesday, 12.15

Time to Relax with Yoga Nidra + Restorative Yoga - This workshop will teach step by step, easily practiced meditation techniques to reverse the effects of stress and create a state of physical, mental, and emotional relaxation and wellness. A great way to de-stress and relax during the busy holiday season. 6:30-8pm. $25. Tonic Maumee, 2221 River Rd., Maumee.

419-794-4044. tonicmaumee.com

Brain: How is Yours Working? -G.F. Smith, Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist, will explain neurotransmitters and how to get a handle on them without the use of drugs. Registration suggested. 6:30pm. Office space above Mac & Tongs, 4334 Central Ave. Ste 210.

419-902-7101 Free

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Saxophonist/ vocalist new to the area is available for recording live work as well as private lessons.

Michael 206-724-3504 Drummer looking for band. Classic rock or country.

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MUSICIANS SEEKING Hard rock 80’s tribute band Fast Machine 419 available for parties, festivals, weddings, restaurants and lounges. Check us on Facebook. 419-297-4167 Para Bellum seeks dedicated fourth member. Keyboards or guitar, vocal talent a plus. 18 plus, original music, serious inquiries only. Call Matt 419-349-8863 Skeleton Crue

Now Auditioning Drummers.

Original music. No big hot shot egos.

Call ASAP 419-297-2928 or 419283-9235 find us on Myspace.com/ Skeletoncrue, Facebook or Youtube!

Seasoned singer looking to start R &B group/band. Musical influences: Temptations, Dells and Stylistics.

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Now Auditioning serious rhythm guitar players. Original music.

No big hot shot egos. Call ASAP 419-297-2928 or 419-283-9235 find us on Myspace.com/Skeletoncrue, Facebook or Youtube!

Hammer slammer guitar, will trade for computer tower, Dell or another.”419-699-3398 Roland E-09 keyboard $200, Black Yamaha fretless bass guitar KBX260F with Peavey bag $200, Create BT15 bass amp with Behringer bass graphic equalizer BEQ700 $75. Bill 419-865-5112 Yamaha keyboard YPT- 300 for sale. $200 or trade for drum set. (419) 754-3030

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.

Sell Yourself.

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Experience in advertising sales preferred.

Send resume to sales@adamsstreetpublishing.com

Dr. Glenn Whitted of the Toledo Clinic is an orthopedic surgeon that specializes in computer aided total joint replacement of the shoulder, hip and knee and also minimally invasive rotator cuff repair. Dr. Whitted has 27 years of surgical experience, and his staff has 15 years of post-op rehabilitation care. Dr. Whitted is accepting new patients, so you can be seen right away. Your mobility through joint stability is his priority.

Toledo Clinic Orthopedics Open MON-FRI 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

4235 Secor Road, Toledo, Ohio 43623 419-479-5820

Skeleton Crue

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) Your partner

makes all of the plans for the 5th and 6th. You just follow the leader. Planning each day the week of the 7th is impossible. The new moon on the 11th allows you to get back on schedule to plan for the holiday.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You are well

rested and ready to make good use of every minute now. There are parties the 5th and 6th.

The week of the 7th you run errands and shop morning until night. The new moon the 11th makes you look at your finances.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Your partner may

be driving you a bit crazy until the 6th. Then you enjoy the weekend at holiday parties. The week of the 7th confirm holiday reservations. Address cards and wrap gifts the 12th to take to the Post Office the 14th.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) On the 4th you get enthused about the parties on the 5th and 6th. You take home made goodies as hostess gifts. The new moon the 11th shines on your good health. The week of the 14th catch up on shopping, mailing and keeping track of everything.

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receipts when you shop because you often change your mind. Work on decorations at home the 9th. You are on the road the 11th and 12th. Stay home the 13th to finish addressing cards and wrapping gifts to mail the 14th.

SCORPIO (October 23-November 21)

Venus moves into your sign the 4th. You prefer to stay home the 5th and 6th to dive into Christmas decorations and outdoor lights. Shop the week of the 7th. The new moon the 11th lights your way to parties on the 12th and 13th.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 20) You want to be all things to all people. You

run from the 4th through the 7th. Make a list of resolutions to put into effect when the new moon makes its annual visit to your sign the 11th. Enjoy the parties the 12th and 13th.

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19)

By noon on the 4th you are ready to attend weekend parties with your host/ess gifts in hand. You either entertain the 12th or 13th or are entertained. Before noon the 14th you mail your cards and packages.

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18)

There are parties the 5th and 6th and you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss one. From the 7th thru the 11th you are awake at night and operating at full speed during the day. You need to get some rest the 12th and 13th. Good luck with that!

VIRGO (August 23-September 22) You take time to get your car tuned up before you hit the stores the 5th and 6th. Get cards and packages ready to take to the Post Office early the 12th. You party hop all day and all night the 13th. You need to rest the 14th.

PISCES (February 19-March 20) You are always afraid you will forget something. A party? A gift? A card? Cheer up because you are not alone. Party on the 5th and 6th. The new moon the 11th shines on your career. On the 13th help those less fortunate.

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo benefited while OSU and U of M fans duked it out for the annual game on Friday, November 20.

The regional and semi-annual juried show pulled a huge crowd on Saturday, November 14 at Handmade Toledo.

Tyler Lim, Ivonne Hernandez, Jason Burns and Jacqueline Rodriguez smile big.

Raise Your Glass Favored local vendors, Eric and Jada Clingo, of Humblebee Family Farm, which sells small bath products.

Glass artists, Ryan Thompson, Adam Goldberg and Jeff Mack, hang out in the hot shop.

Paige Strancar smiles with Handmade Toledo owner, Jessica Crossfield, and Missi Burchett.

STYLE SENSE Lyndsey Peebles

Age: 33 Occupation: Bookkeeper at Peebles Trucking/ housecleaner/mother

How would you describe your style?

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wear tennis shoes and [stylish] sweatshirts [and athletic wear].

When did your sense of style begin?

I think I found more of a sense of style after I had kids, because I feel like I’m more comfortable in a casual type of outfit.

What are your favorite colors to wear?

I love corals, pinks and blues.

Where are your favorite places to shop?

I sporadically buy things. I wouldn’t say I have a favorite. When I have time I like to go to TJ Maxx, Marshall’s, those kinds of places to dig in and find good deals.

Are there any local places you like to shop?

A friend of mine works at Passion for Fashion in Wauseon and I’ve gotten a couple cute pieces [from] there that I’ve had for a while.

What are three must-haves in your wardrobe?

Jeans, Chucks and scarves.

Your current outfit: where did you get it?

This vest is from TJ Maxx, the sweatshirt I can’t remember, the jeans are from Maurice’s and the tennis shoes are probably from Shoe Carnival.

What fashion tips do you have for mothers?

I think just getting pieces that are simple but can go with a lot of different things. I have a white button-up shirt that I wear with a lot of things, like a sweater, a vest… a couple good, staple pairs of jeans, a couple jackets that are cozy and still stylish. Just wear what’s comfortable on you. Don’t be so concerned about what you think you should be wearing.

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It is acknowledged, mothers have one of the toughest jobs around.

When it comes to how Moms should dress, some have fixed beliefs.

Lyndsey Peebles chucks those beliefs aside, dressing for herself.

She doesn’t buy into pressure to wear designer duds— nor is she a slave to the hottest trends. Instead, she combines comfort and simplicity with color and texture, creating a look that’s reflective of her bubbly personality and her lifestyle.

Live glassblowing, an auction, appetizers and craft brew sales supported Toledo Streets Newspaper at Gathered Glassblowing Studio on Saturday, November 21.

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