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1. Byers represented more than Maumee on Muni Court— it included Waterville, Monclova Township and parts of other areas like Springfield. He got 46 percent of the vote in a low turnout election. That’s a winning formula for a Democrat countywide.

2. Never underestimate the anti-Toledo sentiment outside of Toledo. Will suburbs want three Toledo politicians on County Commission?

3. Sandy, like Ludeman, Sarantou, Judy Jones, Max Reddish, etc has proven that she can get enough votes in an at large pool to win. But a head to head race— look at (the race she was in for) Mayor and she is unproven.

4. There will be a Republican on the ballot, thus cutting into Sandy’s base of support.

5. 2018 is certainly not going to be a pro-Republican year.

6. Byers will have party, unions and lawyers behind him. He will have substantially more money and more volunteers.

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ACTIVIST WATCH Wednesday, 3.28

Bunk Peddlers: Alternative History and Why It Matters -

Dr. Andrew Schocket, Bowling Green State University professor of history and director of American Culture Studies, will discuss how ideological opportunists rewrite history.

4pm. Bowen-Thompson Student Union, 1001 E. Wooster St., Bowling Green.

419-372-2531. bgsu.edu Free Monday, 4.2

Beverly Block Watch: Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz - Join the Beverly Block Watch for a question and answer session with Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz. Questions may be submitted in advance using an online forum. If you are able to, please bring a canned good as a donation to the “Feed Your Neighbor Program,” benefitting the Providence Center on Broadway at Western.

7-8pm.Toledo Zion United Methodist Church, 2600 Copland Blvd., facebook.com/beverlyblockwatch Free April CATR Meeting - Discuss public

transit issues in the Toledo region with Community Advocates for Transportation Rights (CATR). 5:30-7pm. Mercy Childrens Hospital, 2213 Cherry St., 419-509-0814. facebook.com/Toledoareatransportationrights Free

Pop-Cycle Peddler has opened, offering a rotating menu of summertime sweets and drinks, including varieties of novelty ice creams and Popsicle products.

Find the retro ice cream tricycle pedaling around downtown Toledo and in the Point Place Marina District during warm evenings and on weekends. Catering options are also available. 5% of all sales will go to local nonprofit organizations.

Pop-Cyclepeddler.com Living Appliance Center Outlet has opened next to Living Appliance Center in Sylvania at 5660 Monroe Street.

The new Outlet store sells new, in-the-box items, as well as blemished units, floor displays, discontinued and overstock inventory. 419-PAY-LESS. shopAC.com Kelly Services, an internationally known temporary staffing agency, has opened an office in Maumee at 429 W. Dussel Dr., 419-292-0555. kellyservices.com Toledo Escape Room, which offers puzzle-based mysteries in a themed room for teams, has opened in downtown Toledo at 1320 Madison Ave. Toledo City Paper readers can enjoy a 20% discount by using the code TOLEDOCITY at checkout. toledoroomescape.com

Two new businesses have opened as part of Yogaja Yoga in Cricket West: the Yogaja Shop, a boutique carrying yoga and athleisure wear, and Flowt, a dedicated meditation space with hammocks. A grand opening party will be held from 5-8pm on Saturday April 7. 3146 Markway Rd., facebook.com/yogajashop. Yogaja.shop The Flying Joe is temporarily closed for remodelling. The coffee shop will reopen on Tuesday, April 3 with a grand reopening party on Friday, April 13.

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419-931-0273. Theflyingjoe.com Developer Jim McGowan of Sylvaniabased McGowan Properties is seeking approval from the city of Toledo to build new single-family homes in a high-end townhome development, to be called “The Saint Claire,” at 151 S. St. Clair St. near the Farmers’ Market in the Warehouse District.

The Toledo-based HCR ManorCare, the second-largest U.S. nursing home operator, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection claiming a $7.1 billion in debt. The filing is part of a transfer of ownership to HCR landlord Quality Care Properties Inc.

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Women Empowerment Summit: Unleashing Your Superpowers -

In conjunction with Equal Pay Day 2018, Women of Toledo, AAUW, Adelante, IRise Coalition, and University of Toledo Eberly Center for Women will host a day dedicated to empowering women economically through self-advocacy. For more information, including keynote speakers, a list of workshops, activities, and more, see online. $25. 8:30am-2:30pm. Scott Park Campus of the University of Toledo, 2225 Nebraska Ave., 419-530-3142. 2018empower.eventbrite.com

Wednesday, 4.4

Annual Mayor D. Michael Collins Blood Drive - Celebrate the life of the late

Mayor Collins during this annual blood drive.

9am-3pm. Toledo Police Patrolman’s Association Union Hall, 1947 Franklin Ave., 419-241-8914. Tppa.net Free

Thursday, 4.5

2018 RIDGE Project Gala “Let’s Go Change the World!” - Help support The

RIDGE Project, a 17-year-old nonprofit which has been working to stop generational cycles of incarceration by offering TYRO, a nationally recognized, award-winning program inside prisons, county jails, juvenile detention centers,

and reentry facilities in Ohio and across the country. Enjoy a buffet dinner, live music, and testimonials from families and individuals impacted by The RIDGE Project. 18+ only. $50-$100. 5:30-8:30pm. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-278-0092. theridgeproject.com Sunday, 4.8

2nd annual reading of “Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence”-

Discuss Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous speech and how we can “break silence, promote dialogue and engage in nonviolent direct action.” 4-5:30pm. Monroe Street Church Toledo, 3613 Monroe St., 419-473-1167. nationalcouncilofelders.com Free

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FIT TO LEAD? Peace on earth

Justice and recidivism

Within three years of release, 67.8 percent of ex-offenders are rearrested. Considering that more than 2 million people are incarcerated in the United States, recidivism is an issue that impacts inmates, their families, and society in general. Learn about the unique issues and challenges that prisoners face upon release during the First Thursday Toledo talk, Issues Facing Returning Citizens: Re-Entry Challenges to Ex-Offenders, presented

by Thomas Luettke, a Toledo attorney. Luettke serves locally on a number of committees and boards, including the Jail Advisory Committee, the Warden’s Advisory Committee at the Toledo Correctional Institution and as president of the Ohio Association of Local Reentry Coalitions.

RSVP by March 30 by emailing FirstThursdayToledo@gmail.com. $15, includes lunch. Noon-1:20pm. Thursday, April 5.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 428 N. Erie St., 419-243-4214. See “Firstthursdaytoledo” on Facebook.

Catholic priest, pacifist, vegetarian and peace activist Father John Dear has dedicated his life to establishing peace on earth through community action. In addition to being a lecturer, teacher, and author of 35 books, Dear has been arrested over 75 times in acts of nonviolent civil disobedience. Hear from the longtime peace activist during his upcoming lecture, “They Will Inherit the Earth: Peace & Nonviolence in a Time of Climate Change.” Dear will discuss his newest book, They Will Inherit the Earth, and the connection between climate change and global violence and war. A book signing will follow the talk.

7pm. Tuesday, April 10. Franciscan Center of Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania.

419-824-3533. Sylvaniafranciscanvillage.org facebook.com/FrJohnDear Free admission, but donations are encouraged.

Meetup with the Mayor

Getting involved in local politics is one way to make a noticeable, positive change in the community around you. Provide input, ask questions on any topic, meet neighbors and learn about upcoming city projects during monthly meetups, Wednesdays with Wade, hosted by Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz. These free public sessions will be held from 4:30-6pm on the first Wednesday of every month at different library branches. Join the mayor at the Sanger Branch Library (3030 Central Ave.) on April 4, the West Toledo Branch Library (1320 W. Sylvania Ave.) on May 2. For more information, visit toledo.oh.gov. Free

Weighing in (on) elected officials

by Johnny Hildo

Federal law makes health information personal and private. We can only speculate about candidate’s overall health, unless they choose to let us know their health history. Does it matter if our electeds might be ticking time bombs of ill health?

There is, of course, the issue of leading by example. Should electeds be examples of healthy lifestyles? Should they champion good diet and exercise habits?

Or do we accept their personal foibles, even if those foibles include a few extra pounds?

Mind your own business

There’s something disturbing about our elected leadership. Have you noticed? An abnormally large number of them are, well, abnormally large.

It begs the question. What level of physical fitness should we expect from those we elect?

Larger than life

This isn’t just another egregious attempt to pick away at the personal lives of public servants. It can have real consequences, like when then-Mayor Collins had a heart attack and died in office.

That experience, and the consequences it had for Frogtown, means we have to ask.

How much of an elected officials personal health issues should be made public?

The last three Toledo mayors have been, by visual observation, out of shape.

Mayor Collins had untreated high blood pressure that resulted in his demise while in office. As a candidate Collins refused to publicly release the results of a full physical, as have the two mayors who have been elected since. PHH and Wade are both visibly overweight, a condition which can lead to a number of life-threatening health problems, including heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes.

Should we have demanded a full, impartial accounting of their health challenges before we went to the polls?

Other electeds have similarly obvious weights problems. Do we have a right to know what attendant health problems they may have as well?

Is it none of our damn business? Or does extra weight negatively affect their ability to focus on our business?

The late Jack Ford had notoriously poor health in his last term on the School Board, being absent for large chunks of time, yet afterward got elected to a final term on Council. He passed away in office. Was he able to keep full attention on the people’s business while battling terminal illness? Should we care?

Much has been made of the financial health of candidates for office, especially those for Toledo mayor. It has become routine to discuss their credit scores.

The consequences of bad credit resurfaced recently when Treasurer Webb was nearly ineligible for the office because of her low score. She promised to release her score within a month or so, but to date has yet to do so.

Taxpayers foot the bill for Webb’s poor financial health, since bonding her will cost tens of thousands of dollars more than it took to bond Wade when he was in the same office. In other words, financial health can have direct and immediate impacts on the electorate.

We would propose that the same can be said of physical health. We should expect that our leaders can focus their full and complete attention to their public duties. We should expect these same leaders to exhibit a commitment to wellness. We should therefore demand the health records of those who would be elected to office, just as we should know their financial health.

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The Dream Lives On

2018 marks 50 years since Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was killed by an assassin’s bullet.

By Eric Hehl, Jeff McGinnis, and Athena Cocoves

Thirty-nine years old and one of many leaders spearheading the Civil Rights Movement that changed the face of America, his tragic and untimely death left a scar on our nation. But Dr. King’s legacy lives on.

“The time is always right to do what is right.”

In Dr. King’s final speech, delivered the night before he was killed, he spoke almost prophetically: “[while] I may not get there with you, […] we as a people will get to the Promised Land.”

If we’re to get there together, we must each do our part in making the dream a reality: through education, serving the poor and taking a stand against hate. His call to action resonates as loudly today as it did 50 years ago.

Opportunities to serve abound, and many organizations provide ways to join the fight; here are two Toledo’s front lines: the YWCA and the MLK Kitchen for the Poor.

YWCA efforts to eliminate racism

Taking a lead in the battle against poverty and inequality is the YWCA of Northwest Ohio. “In the last three or four years we’ve taken a very active role in our social justice advocacy,” says Lisa McDuffie, president and CEO. “We’ve become a little louder and a little bolder on issues that we know are not right.”

The YWCA works to educate and train the community on social issues, and has organized unity marches the last two years, working to establish that common thread.

“Hatred is a universal problem,” McDuffie said.

“Part of our mission is to eliminate racism and to empower women,” said McDuffie, adding that the YWCA actively works to establish dialogue regarding race, discrimination and sexism.

McDuffie encourages those interested in joining this conversation to attend the YWCA’s “Dialogue to Change” course. “It’s a series we offer to community members for free and it encourages people to come in and have a conversation about racism and experiences.

These discussions are best done in groups of folks with diversity because that’s how you gain an understanding of people’s experiences,” she said.

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Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968

In his most famous speech, Dr. King spoke boldly of his dream: a time when he saw people of all nations and colors joining hands, being judged solely by the content of their character.

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MLK Kitchen for the Poor meets community’s needs

Working tirelessly to stamp out hunger in our area is the MLK Kitchen for the Poor. Harvey Savage Jr., director of the kitchen, said that their mission is very simple: “Mainly, we give food to people.” Savage said they serve several thousand people a month in various ways, supporting and coordinating with other organizations. “We live in the center of a poverty-stricken area. People here can tell you what happens when children don’t eat adequately, and all the negativity that comes with that.”

The motivation for the kitchen came from Savage’s father, who founded it after he saw a man behind his house eating from a garbage. “My dad invited him in to eat,” he said. “That was the inspiration, he based it on that and named it after King, because he was such an admirer of what King did.”

Savage said the best way to get involved is to give them a call. “People need to make themselves available to help. We need to help people up out of poverty. We can’t keep putting a band-aid on it and call it a day.” —EH 419-241-2596. kitchenforthepoor.org

In 1967, Dr. King spoke of the need for “a radical redistribution of economic and political power.” He wanted a new march on Washington to demand better jobs, better homes, and better education for Americans living in poverty. A bullet prevented him from realizing his plan for the Poor People’s Campaign of 1968, but the values and ideas he preached are now getting picked up nationally in a movement spearheaded by Rev. William Barber II. “We want to develop real strategies and implement them within communities,” said Rev. John C. Jones, who is involved with the Campaign. “This is more than throwing money at a problem. It is more than opening a food pantry or kitchen. It is a nuanced approach that must be implemented by culturally competent people with care, compassion and expertise.”

To learn more about Dr. King’s vision, visitpoorpeoplescampaign.org To learn more about this effort locally, join the Campaign’s Ohio Chapter during a Teach-In: 6-8pm. Tuesday, April 3. Toledo Area UAW CAP Council, 2300 Ashland Ave., facebook.com/OhioPPC

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Remembering His Final 36 Hours

To illuminate and celebrate Dr. King’s legacy, the Toledo Opera will host a new production: ‘I Dream,’ Douglas Tappin’s rhythm and blues opera focused on the final 36 hours of Dr. King’s life.

Davis’ recent personal history has uniquely qualified him for this journey, as well. While touring in Phantom, Davis often found himself performing in cities that were racial hotbeds during the civil rights movement, surrounding him with the history recreated in I Dream.

Davis is now 39— the same age as Dr. King when he was killed.

“I hope that this show encourages people to stand up for truth, love, hope and a forward momentum— as they see him as an individual,” Davis said. “Because the work isn’t done. There’s so much more that needs to be accomplished, and I hope that this will be a catalyst. And I feel that it’s the perfect time for this story to be told, and his words to be heard again, and for the spirit of his message to penetrate our hearts and live inside of us again.” —JM

Legend in his own time

“I Dream is an opera that reexamines some of the major points in Martin Luther King’s life through his perspective, as he tries to reconcile his public persona with his private humanity,” Goldstein said.

Goldstein, who has directed over 100 shows, both on Broadway and around the world, developed this production of I Dream in both New York and with a performance at the Fountain Street Church in Grand Rapids earlier this year.

“I think the show examines the life of an icon as a human being, and sees where he struggled with that duality, of being a legend in his own time,” Goldstein said.

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Living history

For Derrick Davis, playing that icon is the latest step in a career that has seen him take on his fair share of iconic roles, having played both Mufasa and Scar in The Lion King on Broadway, and recently completing a long tour in The Phantom of the Opera title role. Since landing the Dr. King part in I Dream, Davis has worked to immerse himself in the history of the man and the civil rights movement.

“The civil rights movement in this country was intense and the lasting ramifications are still felt today,” Davis said. “Even though some parts of it were not explored in the show, because there’s only so much time in a show, I felt that it was my responsibility to have a solid understanding of this portion of our history— this way, when I open my mouth to say the words of Dr. King, there’s the weight of understanding and the history behind each and every word I say.”

“This show delves deep into the truth and the humanity, and the soul of the man, and his struggles and his internal turmoil.”

- Derrick Davis, who will star as Dr. King.

A free Tuesday Talk, featuring a discussion with composer and librettist Douglas Tappin and producer James Meena, will be held at 5:30pm on Tuesday, April 3 at The Truth (1811 Adams St.).

I Dream will be performed at 7:30pm on Friday, April 6 and Saturday, April 7 and at 2pm on Sunday, April 8. $40-$90. Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St., 419-255-7464. toledoopera.org

This summer is the time to discover TPS. Construction Careers Academy

June 4-8 • 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. • Grades 6th - 12th Rogers High School • 222 McTigue Dr.

The Construction Careers Academy summer camp explores various skills and technologies in the construction industry. Students will experience practical learning with hands-on activities. Registration is required and space is limited.

Toledo Public Schools is offering three unique summer camps for students in grades 6-12 that combine fun and learning in various career-tech industries.

Contact: Keith Dawson at 419 671-1000 Construction Camp

June 4-8 • 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. • Grades 9th - 12th Waite High School • 301 Morrison Dr.

Students explore a variety of careers in the construction industry. There will be hands-on activities and field trips. Registration is required and space is limited.

Contact: Ms. Cassandra Seimet at 419-671- 8780 Natural Science Technology Center

June 4-7 • 9 a.m. - 3 p.m • Grades 6th - 10th Natural Science Technology Center • 5561 Elmer Dr.

Students will explore hands-on activities in the areas of animal care, urban agriculture and natural resources management. Students participate in outdoor activities and field trips. Each participant receives a t-shirt, breakfast and lunch daily, transportation provided.

Contact: 419-671-1800 for more information

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An early experience I am grateful for: When I got my divorce I received only enough money to buy a blind stitch machine. I had gone to area tailoring businesses, but they wanted to pay me very little and under the table.

So, my next step was to start a business. With constant perseverance and dedication, here I am.

A recent small victory: I am a early riser! I like to get up and get going.

I can tell when it’s time to quit. I start running out of energy.

My current top three priorities: The fewest things I need to do my work: a thread, a needle and a good light!

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I got my start: My journey in health and wellness began as a two-sport all-state athlete and I began teach fitness classes in college at the age of 19. From there, I went on to teaching many different classes, personal training, and then I became the director of the largest fitness department in the Greater Toledo Area.

A recent small victory: My studio was voted both #1 yoga studio and #1 Pilates studio in the Toledo area, This, of course, is not a “small victory,” but it means so much to me, the Essence staff, and to all of our clients who’ve been on this journey with Essence over the past decade. It’s especially humbling and empowering at the same time because the votes came from our amazing clients and this powerful community.

I start my day with: Meditation, intention setting, journaling, reiki, crystals, and Pranayama (breathing practices).

My definition of success: Is based on the feedback of my family and clients. When people say to me, “I don’t know how I’d get by without you,” it melts my heart and drives me to do more. Through the years of doing what I do, I’m amazed at how many deep, heartfelt connections I’ve developed with people as they travel this powerful human journey. That, to me, defines success.

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I got my start: With my son Patrick, who inspired me to start a great program for young people with autism where they could learn functional, communication and vocational skills.

As a special education teacher, I wanted to create a place where the individuals felt safe and valued. In 2012, I started G.O.A.L. with two participants in Central Christian Church at 1660 Amesbury Rd. in Toledo. G.O.A.L. is a provider for the Ohio Board of Developmental Disabilities as well as an Ohio Department of Education Autism Scholarship Provider.

Now, in 2018, we have 28 school-aged children with autism ages 5-22 and 20 young adults with autism. I have talented and caring individuals on my staff who create a wonderful learning environment for our kids everyday.

My three secrets to success: Do your research, work hard, and keep the faith.

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A recent small victory: Winning The City Paper’s Best Bridal Shop in Toledo for the second year in a row.

My three secrets to success: 1) You have to put in the hours. 2) Surround yourself with an amazing team. I have an awesome team of women working with me. I could never do this by myself. I also have a super supportive husband who is also super handy with repairs and remodeling.

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The app I can’t live without: Overdrive through the Toledo Lucas County Public Library. You can borrow books to read or listen to on your phone.

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445 Earlwood Oregon, OH 43616 | bailhorner@rocketmail.com I got my start: In picture framing in November 1983. I trained and worked for a shop in downtown Maumee until October of 1991, then opened Laura’s Framing Place in November 1991 at Parkway Plaza in Maumee. In January of 2015, I moved to my present location in South Toledo.

An early experience I am grateful for: I feel I was trained in framing by the best in the area. She didn’t particularly like the bill-paying side of the business, so that was a learning experience for me, too.

My three secrets to success: Pay attention to details. Have a sense of humor when dealing with the public.

Be fair and honest with people.

How I consider my gender in my professional life: When I started my own place in 1991, people seemed surprised that the owner was actually in the store AND doing the work.

I hired a guy part-time, so customers would feel comfortable with either gender “cuttin’ on the saw, or nailing the frames.” Well over 25 years later, people are still surprised the actual owner is waiting on them, but the gray hair lets them know I know what I’m doing.

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An early experience I am grateful for: As a young woman, I had a family member who owned his own business. Watching him navigate small business ownership lit an entrepreneurial fire within me.

By the age of 19, I owned three small businesses, with dreams to expand my capabilities. I was then blessed to meet my husband and best friend, Steven Wise. He, too, had an entrepreneurial drive. His belief in me fostered my confidence and passion, and together we are living out our dreams of owning our own business.

My three secrets to success: Positive energy. Passion. Integrity.

How I consider my gender in my professional life: I don’t. Being a woman has not affected my ability to succeed as a small business owner. I was raised to believe I could do anything I set my mind to. This isn’t to say I haven’t had setbacks, because I have. However, being confident, without being arrogant, has allowed me to opportunity to take risks and grow my business.

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A recent small victory: Winning several Allstate national awards for our work in 2017 including Honor Ring, National Conference as well as being awarded the Sylvania Small Business Excellence Award and being recognized on several occasions by The Ohio House of Representatives for our work in the community. My agency has also been responsible for arranging funding for several nonprofit organizations through the Allstate Foundation by obtaining Good Hands Grants. I am a firm believer in giving back to the local community through service and charitable giving.

My three secrets to success: Put the needs of the customer first by giving them the very best in professional advice and prompt courteous service. Value your employees and treat them with dignity and respect so that they will give your customers the same dignity and respect. Last, but not least, work harder than how you expect employees to work.

When it comes to business, the most important skill is: The ability to improvise. The pace of change is accelerating rapidly; the pace of change will never be slower than it is today, so the ability to change your plans rapidly as well as to anticipate change has become increasingly important.

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I got my start: Through a fluke. I was only 18 and a friend asked me to look at her and her boyfriend’s astrological charts, so I picked up my Astrology Book, did a compatibility chart, and told her what I found. A week later she confessed that it was true and gave me $2.00 for the reading. I knew then that I was destined to do this. I loved astrology. Then in 1980, my friend Sharon Everitt asked me to be on the radio with Mark & Wendy on 105.5. I did, and I have been doing it ever since.

Ten years ago, I wish someone told me: To set healthy boundaries for myself and my clients and to invest better financially. When you start out young, you’re not as prepared emotionally and mentally.

My three secrets to success: Firstly, consistency. Being there and available for my clients. People love consistency.

Most of us are creatures of habit. When I change anything, they notice. Secondly, being honest, in a heartfelt, tactful way. Thirdly, I am a workaholic. I work a lot. Being available and flexible.

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This patient had tried alternatives and hadn’t found a solution. Until she visited Tamara TCM Wellness Clinic. Hear what she had to say:

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An early experience I am grateful for: Being raised in a family and culture that embraces the importance of food and how it brings people together. I’m also grateful that my mother cooked everyday and I have wonderful memories of coming home from school and the lovely aroma of food that filled the air when I opened the door.

My current top three priorities: My husband and our three beautiful sons, our health, and our business.

I’m grateful to be self-employed and to the many customers over the years that trust our guidance on their journey to reclaiming their health, naturally and safely.

My three secrets to success: First and foremost, believe in what you do and do it from your heart.

Second, know your numbers and understand margins; they are essential for making a business successful and profitable which is a positive thing. And third, treating people with respect and appreciation is paramount because it’s people, both employees and customers, that are an important component of any successful business.

Positive business practices make it all worthwhile for everyone!

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Jessica Johnson

Co-owner of Soto Signature Salon and Spa and Summit Salon Academy Perrysburg How I consider my gender in my professional life: In business relationships people have tried to push me over, talk over me and not take the time to listen. I didn’t think of it as related to my gender, but when I had my first child I noticed a change: I was expected to be a devoted mother and dedicated business owner. Fast forward ten years, and I still see our female team members experience the same pressures. Being a business owner and raising a family is both gratifying and terrifying simultaneously.

Jennifer O’Connor

Co-owner of Soto Signature Salon and Spa and Summit Salon Academy Perrysburg My three secrets to success: Anything worth it is gonna be hard.

Having willingness to grow in any circumstance. Enjoy everything you have to do.

When I self-doubt: I remember that knowledge IS power! When I’m struggling with something, I know someone out there has had the same struggle somewhere. Reading personal growth books, having a mentor or great friend to help be your mirror.

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Soto Signature Salon and Spa: 580 Craig Dr. #6, Perrysburg.

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Leah Wilson

Co-owner of Soto Signature Salon and Spa When it comes to business, the most important skill is: The ability to execute. If you have strong foundations to execute, the ability to improvise will come naturally.

When I was a child I wanted to be an: Architect. I was always loved design and the aesthetics of buildings. Being an Esthetician, I am able to work the physical aesthetics of my guests.

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Co-owner of Soto Signature Salon and Spa Ten years ago, I wish someone told me: To celebrate all wins. In the beginning of owning a business everything is a whirlwind and instead of focusing on all the things you do not know and need to learn, celebrate the growth that you have whether it is sales, employees or your own confidence! Now celebrating all wins is a big part of our culture as a company to celebrate all wins!

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When I self-doubt: I call on my mother, Angela Rivers.

She is the force behind me, my sounding board, my comforter in the physical form.

She motivates me with her encouraging words and then she refers me to God. “Pray about it,” she says.

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I got my start: While attending the University of Dayton for undergraduate school, I worked for a female dentist in Dayton. It confirmed I loved helping patients smile! I then went on to Ohio State University for dental school.

My three secrets to success: Remember: today is a good day for a good day! Always have G.E.T.— gratitude, encouragement, thankfulness.

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How I consider my gender in my professional life: When I first graduated from dental school, patients commented on a daily basis that they had never met a female dentist. This always shocked me because my dental school class was 40 percent female.

We now have two female associate dentists and the comments occur less often.

When it comes to business, the most important skill is: The ability to improvise, because tax law, bank rules, processing returns are forever changing and you have to be able to jump right in and apply the changes. Things do not always go as planned so you have to be able to improvise and get the job done.

When it comes to business, the most important skill is: The ability to execute! You can have an idea and a plan but you still need to be able to execute those things to make it a success!

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Perrysburg might be a small suburb, but it’s full of unique, upscale boutiques owned by hardworking businesswomen. We took a look at some of the passionate proprietors who bring their enthusiasm to this charming town.

The Women of DOWNTOWN

PERRYSBURG Elegant Rags

Since 2001, Cindy Witzler has helped women of all sizes look and feel their best at her charming and stylish boutique that offers a variety of apparel and accessories. Boutique highlights special events for designers, such as the upcoming Frank Lyman Trunk Show in April.

109 Louisiana Ave., 419-873-7247. myelegantrags.com 10am-5:30pm, Mon. - Fr. | 11am-4pm, Sa.

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Sheffield Road

In 2007, Kelly Flanigan Nadaud grew her small custom gift basket operation into a retail shop that carries a mix of unique gift items, sophisticated home accents, and gorgeous table tops, featuring MacKenzie Child, Vietri, and Simon Pierce.

128 E. Front St., 419-874-0404. sheffieldroad.com 10am-5:30pm, Mon. - Fr. | 10am-4pm, Sa.

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Zinful Tasting Boutique

Prior to opening her contemporary women’s boutique in 2005, Meigen McIntyre was a Buyer for Bloomingdale’s. Today, her shop shows off her unique style, which she describes as “bohemian prepster,” by carrying items she has customized, as well as apparel, eclectic jewelry, and accessories for women of all ages.

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In 2015, Franzblau, a lifelong NW Ohio resident with a passion for wine, opened this elegant tasting boutique.

She emphasizes experience and education by offering classes, daily tastings, and private gatherings. Franzblau’s appreciation for distinctive wineries is evident as you sip and shop the vast inventory of wine and craft beer.

Joyce Franzblau

218 Louisiana Ave., 419-931-9946. See Zinful on facebook 4-9pm, Tu. | Noon-9pm, We. & Th. | Noon-10pm, Fr. & Sa.

The Gown Shop

Kids Klothesline From exceptional outfits, for special occasions like First Communion and a christening, to play clothes, Emily Fall’s upscale boutique has provided personalized service and high-quality clothing for children, from newborn to preteen, since first opening in 1997.

111 Louisiana Ave., 419-874-5437. facebook.com/thekidsklothesline 10am-5:30pm, Mon.-Fri. | 10am-5pm, Sa.

“I am grateful and blessed with a fun and creative flower and gift shop in my hometown. With an eye for the beautiful, my team of designers are ready to bring a unique twist or elegance to any arrangement or event.

In addition to fresh flowers, we have books, clothing, jewelry, cards and stationery, children’s items, and something beautiful to decorate your home.”

101 Louisiana Ave., 419-874-4409. See “Angel 101” on Facebook.

10am-6pm, Mo. - We. & Fr. | 10am-7pm, Th. | 10am-5pm, Sa.

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Fork

After opening her Ann Arbor boutique in 2011, Stacy Fork brought her concept of a intimate, private and elegant bridal shop back to her Perrysburg home in 2015.

Offering gorgeous and classic gowns at a luxury price point— with a different variety at both locations— Fork is passionate about helping brides-to-be find their perfect gown.

202 Louisiana Ave., 410-679-4696. thegownshop.com By appointment only | Noon-6pm, Tu. & Th. | Noon-8pm, We. 10am-6pm, Fr. & Sa.

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An early experience I am grateful for: The economic downturn was pretty early in my career. So much is learned from a tough economic environment. I believe in the end we are a more resilient business because of it.

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When it comes to business, the most important skill is: The ability to improvise. Humans and their teeth are unique.

My job requires improvisation every minute.

When I was a child I wanted to be a: Firewoman and veterinarian. Doesn’t everyone?

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My three secrets to success: Believe in yourself and your ability. I used to doubt my ability to do certain things because I didn’t believe in myself but as I started to surround myself with positive people, then I began to think positively and I started to believe that the things that I once thought were impossible became very simple. A long time friend once told me that “can’t means won’t.” I have always carried that with me. You can do anything in life that you want, you just have to set goals and execute.

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In my professional life, I consider my gender: Rarely.

I thank the women that were the ONLY female in their dental class for paving the way. But, this has absolutely changed over time.

Many times it wasn’t assumed that the female was the doctor.

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Secondly, Always make sure you’re honest because integrity is everything. It builds the foundation for trust which is very important when you’re dealing with society and trying to build your business. At the end of the day, your credibility is built on honesty and trust.

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My current top three priorities: Work: I’m a workaholic. I spend a good portion of my time trying to navigate more ways to success.

Family: I have three beautiful children whom I absolutely adore and they have been the reason that I push myself to be the best me.

They need me. Health: Without health you can’t take care of the first two.

To feel successful, I need to: Be consistent.

I wake up every morning grab my coffee and start answering phone calls and emails. In this business not answering the phone or missing a call is detrimental. My clients are calling for a reason and I make sure that I’m always on the other end of the line to help them.

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I got my start: Bartending at the recently closed, historic Bretz Nightclub the year I turned 21 (2006).

The owner at the time realized if I didn’t come out, none of the UT students came out so he asked if I’d like to learn how to bartend.

An early experience I am grateful for: Going to Columbus Pride as a young teen really shaped the way I viewed the LGBT community. It was really the first time I felt comfortable in my own skin. I think about those times often and how it felt to be young and not really sure of yourself. Now in my life, those experiences translate into being able to help other young people who walk through the doors of Georgjz419. Making sure they feel welcome and safe is very important to me.

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Farm-fresh and locally sourced­— that’s what good food is all about. Check out these refreshing meals from local restaurants then go to toledocitypaper.com to vote for the best before the contest ends on April 2.

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Zaza’s 3550 Executive Pkwy.

419-531-2400 zazawoodfiredpizza.com

Mediterranean meets pizza at this joint. You get the best of both cuisines with this popular choice; it’s basically a gyro on a pizza. While there’s no traditional pizza sauce on this one, the melted feta cheese makes up for it, along with spinach and shaved gyro meat made of lamb and beef. What really makes this dish so enticing is the homemade Tzatziki sauce with veggies smothered over top, making a perfect triumvirate of flavors. Complimenting the toppings is the satisfying crunch from the crispy thin crust. Take one bite and you won’t be stopping at just one slice!

Locally sourced ingredients from: Great Greens, Tanks Meats.

Georgette’s Fair Trade

25818 N. Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg 419-931-9936 socialgastropub.com

Grounds & Gifts 311 Conant St., Maumee 419-891-8888 georgettes.org

3 We were in for a real treat with this one. Made special for the occasion, Chef Jose Castro prepared this unique dish. The beef cheek is so tender, a knife is unnecessary. Served over a bed of fluffy polenta and covered in a thick, stout mole, this is a satisfyingly filling meal. Pickled onions and a sesame seed garnish add a crunchy bite to this masterfully executed entrée. While this item isn’t actually on the menu, there’s no shortage of other creative dishes from Chef Castro.

Locally sourced ingredients from: Tanks Meats, Great Greens, Stout from Black Cloister Brewing

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What truly makes this place stand out is not only their farm-fresh food, but also their involvement in the community. They work directly with Sunshine Communities, a local supporter of people with developmental disabilities. The basil for the pesto of this wrap is grown at Sunshine’s greenhouse, then processed at Bittersweet Farms in Whitehouse, Ohio. The Basil Pesto makes for a pleasant accent to this dish, filled with grilled chicken, tomatoes, red onions, spinach, and mozzarella, all immersed in a lightly crisped wrap. So while you’re taking a lunch break, you’ll not only taste healthy goodness, but also support a great cause while doing it.

Other locally sourced ingredients from: Monette’s

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Cocina de Carlos

614 Adams St. 7408 Central Ave., Sylvania fowlandfodder.com

27072 Carronade Dr., Perrysburg 419-872-0200 cocinadecarlos.com

Get ready for a feast for your eyes and your stomach. This impressive meal is big enough to share, may make you feel a bit selfish, but with no regrets. The Tarasco is served with guacamole garnish, refried beans and rice in hard tortilla bowls, a halfof-a-pineapple plate (literally) piled high with all the mouth-watering fixin’s cooked fresh daily; steak, chicken, chorizo, mushrooms, onions, and pineapple chunks all grilled in a palatable secret sauce, topped with Melted mexican cheese and two colossal shell-on shrimp. Or order the vegan option if you prefer. The Vegana replaces the meat with vegan sausage chorizo, served without cheese and sour cream. You won’t go home hungry or disappointed. Don’t forget to ask for extra napkins with this one… it can get messy!

Since opening their downtown location last October, this menu item has been a crowdpleaser, keeping it as an option despite the changes of the seasonal menus. Sink your teeth into the freshest ingredients prepared in-house, rolled into a multigrain wrap; almond crusted chicken, mango slaw, cabbage and cilantro fuze together to create a nice crunch. Accentuating the zest is the ancho pepper sauce, giving this recipe a slight kick. Choose between sweet potato chips, house chips, or apple slaw as a side.

Locally sourced ingredients from: Riehm Farms, Turkeyfoot Creek Creamery, Bench’s Bees & Honey

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Georgette’s Grounds & Gifts is part of Sunshine Communities which supports people with developmental disabilities. That means that steaming hot mug of beans, fresh-baked muffin, or crispy salad help employ a hard working, dedicated crew behind the counter, in the kitchen, and at our nearby packaging facility. Plus Georgette’s is fair trade, so each cup is part of a more sustainable global coffee supply.

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This delectable plate is an artisan preparation that will leave you wanting more.

You get the delicious mix of crispy and juicy with the duck breast, rendered and seared, and the leg confit, meaning cooked slowly in its own fat. Normally served over polenta, Chef Jeff Dinnebeil decided to whip up a panzanella salad to accompany this presented dish. The Italian salad features sourdough bread, the highlight of the medley, served with tomatoes and leeks. The bread absorbs all the flavors, making this irresistible the second it hits your mouth. The Roasted Butternut Squash creates a balance with the crispiness of the duck. Adding to the addictive taste is the gastrique, a rich and sweet sauce made of apple cider vinegar, caramel, and maple syrup, drizzled over top. It looks and tastes good!

Locally sourced ingredients from: All Crumbs Bakery (sourdough), Riehm Farms

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7 The way the chicken is prepared and seasoned with this dish is reminiscent of a home-cooked meal. Each bite provides a forkful of comfort, it’s no wonder this meal is featured on the menu. The rainbow carrots are cooked perfectly, between soft and crunchy, along with mushrooms absorbing the flavors of the garlic, onion, butter, and white wine saute. “I want to keep everything fresh and light for Spring,” as Chef Anthony Hoye described it, making it the right dish to welcome the season.

Locally sourced ingredients from: Ottawa Lake Heritage Farm, Riehm Farms, Great Greens, Turkeyfoot Creek Creamery

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Want to break for lunch without breaking a bill larger than a Hamilton? Here are five inexpensive options for each day of the work week. We promise you won’t need more than $10 (including tax and tip), and you can even keep the change.

MONDAY

Roman’s Deli

9am-5pm, Monday-Friday.

526 Jackson St., 419-254-0191.

Pastrami, corned beef, and rubens reign supreme at this tiny and iconic Jackson St. building.

Across the street from Government Center, the tiny restaurant offers a selection of sandwiches that come with a huge amount of flavor. The most expensive sandwich on the menu is the Corned Beef Jumbo ($7.99), so if you spend more than $10 here— that’s on you.

11am-3pm, Monday-Friday.

316 N. Michigan Ave. Suite #107. 419-377-0171.

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Variety, finely tuned flavors, and daily specials keep things interesting at this eatery. Tucked Chicken Fiesta Wrap ($8), stuffed with chicken (or pork), away in the Toledo cabbage, chopped greens, cheddar, jalapenos, Building across from tortilla strips, black beans and corn. the Main Library, this hidden gem offers flavorful sandwiches and wraps ($4-$9), flour shell or gluten free tacos (one for $3, or three for $8), quesadillas ($8), salads and bowls ($5-$9), and soup ($6 or less). Sure, some of the items might push the $10 limit, but choose wisely, keep the price low and still leave a good tip.

THURSDAY

The Original Sub Shop & Deli

11am-5pm, Monday-Saturday.

402 Broadway St. 419-243-4857. originalsub.com

This cute and cozy spot is Toledo’s first and longest running sub shop. Enjoy fresh, scratch-made soups, sauces, sandwiches and salads made with locally-sourced cheeses, jams, and seasonal veggies. Most of the subs start at $8, with original sandwiches ranging from $6- $9. Consider pairing a soup ($3.50-$4) with a side or salad ($2.50-$6) for another thrifty option.

One of the Sub Shop’s past soup specials— creamy cauliflower with horseradish ($3-$4.50).

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Homeslice Pizza

11am-11pm, Monday-Wednesday, 11am-1am, Thursday, 11am-2am, Friday-Saturday, 1-11pm, Sunday. 28 S. Saint Clair St. 419-724-7437. homeslice419.com

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In the heart of downtown near all the action sits this popular Warehouse District pizza joint. Get a taste of the city by indulging in “New York” style, thin crust options. Monday-Friday from 11am-3pm, Homeslice offers serious discounts. Pick up a slice of cheese, pepperoni, or the daily special for $2 each. Or, opt two slices and a drink ($5.99 carryout, $6.99 dine in).

Green Lantern

6am-2pm, Monday-Saturday. 509 Broadway, 419-241-3752. facebook.com/GreenLanternRestaurant Another iconic eatery, this Broadway diner has served classic and consistent American food since 1927. You’ll recognize the exterior: a large, painted tribute to the superhero Green Lantern covers the restaurant. Inside, find breakfast items, simple sandwiches, and dependable favorites, with the highest priced item the $9.75 all meat

Culinary Events Wednesday, 3.14

Pacific Northwest Wine Dinner Real Seafood Company

Indulge with a delectable four-course dinner cooked by Chef Paul Cerveny, complete with wine pairings from the Pacific Northwest. Lisa Sweeney from Ste. Michelle Wine Estates will join the dinner as a guest speaker. Visit the website for menu information. Reservations required. $64.95 excluding tax and gratuity. 6-9pm. 22 Main St. 888-456-3463. realseafoodcotoledo.com

Wednesday, 3.28

The Brain Starts in the Stomach Health Foods by Claudia

Join Claudia in this informative class discussing the direct connection between your brain and stomach, plus the impact food has on your mood and mental clarity. $5/advance, $10/at the door. 7-8:30pm. 3904 Secor Rd. 419-474-2400. healthfoodsbyclaudia.com

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Lunchtime discounts on slices of cheese, pepperoni, or a special, like this olive and mushroom pie.

Friday, 3.30

Fun with Phyllo Dough Foodology

This adult only, intermediate level class will teach you all about the papery thin, Greek phyllo dough by creating spinach pie, baklava and mini gyro bowls. You’ll also make fattoush salad, Greek dressing and fresh hummus. $45. 6-9pm. 2059 W. Laskey Rd. 567-970-7100. foodologytoledo.com

“8 Years” an Orin Swift Wine Dinner Benchmark Restaurant

Indulge in delicious food and drinks at this six course dinner paired with wines and spirits of Dave Phinney & Orin Swift Wine Cellars. Try the taste of their new Zinfandel “8 Years in the Desert” before it hits store shelves. $125. 6:30-11:30pm. 6130 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg.

419-873-6590. benchmark-restaurant.com

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Hemingway Night The Pub

Easter Brunch Bar 145

Get the family together or just bring yourself for a meal to celebrate the holiday. Brunch will feature Mimosas and Bloody Marys, stack-yourown-omelet, hand-carved prime rib and ham, a coffee bar and more!

Reservations encouraged. $22.95/adults with non-alcoholic beverage, $12.95/kids 10 and under. 10am-3pm. 5305 Monroe St. 419-593-0073. bar145toledo.com

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Gather at the pub for a night celebrating Ernest Hemingway. Sip on Hemingway inspired cocktails and listen to Cuban music by award winning Tumbao Bravo! The Hot Box Bistro Food Truck will serve Cuban inspired dishes for purchase. $15. 6-10pm. 912 Monroe St. 419-241-8100. paulabrownshop.com

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Saturday, 3.31

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Spotlight Series: Groth Vineyards Bottle Shop at Mancy’s

Sip on aged selections from Groth Winery, a vineyard in Oakville District of Napa that specializes in estate Cabernet Sauvignon and Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Pours start at $3.

5:30-7:30pm. 5453 Monroe St. 419-824-2463. mancys.com/#bottleshop

Friday, 3.30

Pinot Tasting Walt Churchill’s Market

Get familiar with aromatics and flavor profiles exploring the tastes of Pinot Gris/Grigio and Pinot Noir. Prices vary. 4-7pm. 26625 Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. 419-872-6900. waltchurchillsmarket.com

2-4-$1 Craft Beer Tasting Bottle Shop at Mancy’s

Cheers to affordable beer! The shop is reducing their inventory, so be sure to get your hands on some tasty craft beer before it’s gone. $1.

5:30-7:30pm. 5453 Monroe St. 419-824-2463. mancys.com/#bottleshop

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Wines to Pair with Easter Dinner Walt Churchill’s Market

You can’t go wrong with a delicious wine to go with your holiday dinner. Find out which flavors, perfect for Easter Ham or Lamb, are your favorite to take home. Prices vary. 2-6pm. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee.

419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com

Friday, 4.6

Blended Wine Tasting Walt Churchill’s Market

Whether a newcomer or experienced enthusiast, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at this sampling.

Red and white selections will satisfy your taste buds all evening. Prices vary. 4-7pm. 26625 Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. 419-872-6900. waltchurchillsmarket.com

Saturday, 4.7

Wine/Bourbon Tasting & Art Auction Nazareth Hall

Spend the night at this cocktail attire event with art, dinner and dancing. The 2018 All That Glitters Gala features an art auction with works from local artists of different styles, accompanied by wine and bourbon selections. A portion of proceeds benefit the Veterans Memorial Park of Whitehouse, Ohio. $60. 5:30-11pm.

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Biting criticism

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Art critics are powerful. A good review could launch a career, while a bad review can kill one, but would an artist ever kill over a bad review? Murder is a Fine Art: A Murder Mystery Dinner, asks that question, presented by the Harvey House of Northwest Ohio, a drop-in center for LGBTQ+ youths in Toledo. Help solve the murder mystery about the death of a vitriolic art critic. Enjoy cocktails at 6pm, and buffet dinner ( including grilled chicken, mostaccioli) at 6:45pm. Cash bar available. Ages 18+. Proceeds benefit the Harvey House. $50 per couple. $30 per person. 6-10pm. Saturday, April 7.

Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd., 419-356-1256. harveyhousenwo.org

Dinner on tap

Since 2005, the Athens-based brewery Jackie O’s has made its mark on the regional and national craft beer scene with favorites like Firefly Amber Ale and Mystic Mama IPA. Tap into the flavor during the Jackie O’s Beer Dinner at Plat8, featuring five courses paired with Jackie O’s exclusives and pub favorites.

RSVP in advance. $55 + tax/tip. 6:30-9:30pm.

Monday, April 2. Plat8, 4330 Central Ave., 419-214-0370. plat8Toledo.com

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Pork, chicken n bull As downtown redevelops, with more restaurants opening, menu selections are expanding. Ye Olde Cock n Bull is dishing something new: low-and-slow roasted pork and chicken, seasoned with the restaurant’s own rub, topped with homemade honey BBQ or Buffalo BBQ sauce, and served as unique sandwiches. Try the pork shoulder or chicken with crunchy peanut butter spread and pineapple-habanero jelly or as a Cuban-inspired sandwich among other choices. Sick of sandwiches? Swap the six-inch hoagie bun for a bed of nacho chips or french fries covered in your meat of choice. Kitchen Hours: 4-10pm, Monday-Thursday. 4-11pm, Friday-Saturday. 4-10pm, Sunday. Ye Olde Cock n Bull, 9 N. Huron St., 419-244-2855. cocknbulltoledo.com

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30 days of poetry

Whether you’re a poet (or you don’t know it), April is National Poetry Month and the Toledo Lucas County Public Library is honoring the art of the written word with inspiring and creative programs. In addition to Poetry Speaks presentations, the Library will offer three different four-week poetry workshops that end with either a staged readings or performances by participants:

Art & Soul

An Intimate Gathering of Poets and Visual Arts

By Audrey Blaufuss Sitting among an eclectic assortment of art while listening to poets reading from their chapbooks is the atmosphere that founder Jonie McIntire desired for Art & Soul. Founded in July 2017, the once-a-month event has featured accomplished poets from Toledo, Detroit and Columbus. The unique venue provides an intimate setting where poets are treated as true performers and audience members enjoy a night of enrichment.

Poetry’s New Space

Art & Soul became a new addition to Cricket West last summer. A local gallery, full of art available for purchase, McIntire, a local writer, noticed the new neighborhood addition and saw an opportunity. “The idea behind this series was to combine literary arts with visual arts in a collaboration,” she said. The owners of Art & Soul loved the idea of hosting events and now the series has grown to attract 20 or more people each month. Attending the February reading, surrounded by art in various forms as the poets read, the visual stimulation acted as eye-candy while listening intently to the words.

The Performance Aspect

Heading out on Friday night, in search of entertainment, most likely leads to a concert, a movie or a play. A goal of the Art & Soul series is to treat poetry readings like true performances.

“What differentiates this event is that it is not an open-mic. We want it to be a nice, intimate setting, where poets get 30 minutes each and it feels like you’ve gone to a show,” McIntire said.

Justin Longacre (Toledo’s Best Literary Artist

by Toledo City Paper readers), remarked on the welcoming nature of the space and its benefits for readers and audience members: “The environment is very conducive to listening as people are there specifically for the reading. The twopoet format also invites connections and juxtapositions, which makes for unique performances.”

Get Your Fix

For lovers of poetry, Art & Soul is a great addition to the Toledo landscape. As well, other events are scheduled regularly which contribute to the breadth of the local literary community.

McIntire has had a hand in creating other series’, like the Uncloistered Series, which occurs on the second Sunday of every month at Calvino’s restaurant. “The Uncloistered Series features four or five poets and then transitions to an open-mic night,” she said. This series regularly attracts 40 or so people and has featured poets from other parts of Ohio, as well as Michigan, Georgia and Texas. “In order for Toledo to become a destination for artists, they have to know that it’s a place that welcomes them, where they’ll have an audience,” McIntire said. With Uncloistered and now Art & Soul, Toledo may be on track to becoming a literary destination.

 On Wednesdays (April 4, 11, 18, 25) from 6:30-8:15pm at the Main Library, focus on Finishing Poetry with current and former Lucas County Poet Laureates, Jim Ferris and Joel Lipman.

Special guests include Kevin Coval (April 11) and Erin Adair-Hodges (April 25).  On Thursdays (April 5, 12, 19, and May 3) from 6:30-8pm at the King Road branch library, join writers Cindy Bosley and Leonard Kress in an exploration of form and style during Poetic All Sorts.  On Saturdays (April 7, 14, 21, 28) from 2-3:30pm at the Sanger branch library, learn how to mash up poems and illustrations with Imani Lateef during Poetry Illustrated.  Of course, don’t forget to join TCP, The Fair Housing Center, The Arts Commission, the Library on 419 Day (Thursday, April 19) at the Main Branch for the 3rd annual Ode to the ZIP Code poetry reading, from 5:30-7:30pm.

All events are free and open to the public, but space is limited.

Please register in advance. For more information, 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org

Get in line

Want to read some of your original poetry? Join Cocklebur Press, a small, local indie publisher of poetry, at the next monthly reading at Gathering Volumes bookstore.

April spotlights author and poet Jen Moore, a Bowling Green resident who is an assistant professor of creative writing at Ohio Northern University. Sign up for the open mic early. 5:30-7pm. Thursday, April 5. Gathering Volumes, 196 E. S. Boundary, Perrysburg.

567-336-6188. gatheringvolumes.com cockleburpress.com Free —AC

The next reading will be held at 6pm on Friday, March 30.

Art & Soul is located in Cricket West Shopping Center 3142 Markway Rd., 419-787-8802. facebook.com/ArtandSoulToledo Free

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CURTAIN CALL

Cast in rehearsal for the UT production of The Tempest.

PHOTO CREDIT: UT DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND FILM, ANGELA RIDDEL, 2018.

An Improvised Celebration

The Monthly Improv Show celebrates its first year

By Jon Ruggiero

Abandon ship

A rising tide lifts all boats, and a manipulative storm can maroon anyone. In The Tempest, Shakespeare weaves romance, illusion and tragedy into a story of shipwreck, magic, forgiveness and repentance. Shakespeare asks, again, the question that marked his career: How does civilization affect what it means to be a “natural man”? $15/general. $10/seniors, military, and UT faculty, staff, and alumni. $8/students and children. April 6-15. 7:30pm, Fridays and Saturdays. 2pm, Sundays. University of Toledo Center for Performing Arts, 1910 W. Rocket Dr., 419-530-2787. Utoledo.edu

Crisis of the heart

In addition to his creative work as a playwright and author, LGBTQ+ rights activist Larry Kramer has spent much of his career dedicated to HIV/ AIDS advocacy. In The Normal Heart, Kramer takes audiences to New York City to observe the unsettling rise of the HIV/AIDS crisis between 1981 and 1984. After its 1985 Off-Broadway premiere, the drama was produced internationally before debuting on Broadway in 2011 and serving as the basis of an Emmy-winning HBO film in 2014. See this important work locally as part of the Toledo Rep’s Rainbow Series. $12. 8pm. Friday, April 6 and Saturday, April 7. Toledo Repertoire Theatre, 16 10th St., 419-243-9277. Toledorep.org

Toledo has a pretty good comedy scene, if you know where to look. Our only comedy club is technically in Perrysburg, and our only open mic is in a pizza restaurant, but the scene still survives. That’s why it’s great to hear that you can see comedy at The Valentine Theatre every month.

Specifically the improv comedy stylings of The Monthly, an improv exhibition created by Nick Morgan and other local improvisors with a one-year anniversary show coming up. Morgan recently took some time to talk about the show, his improv past, and what to expect at the anniversary show on Friday, March 30.

From Glass City to Windy City and back

Back in 2001, Nick Morgan moved from Toledo to Chicago for an accounting job and came across the famous improv theater The Second City.

After going to a show he began to take improv classes there, eventually performing and producing various shows. He spent 10 years in Chicago, learning from such great improvisors as Keegan Michael-Key and Mike O’Brien, who’s also from Toledo. Then after a brief time in Washington, DC, Morgan moved back to Toledo a few years ago.

“I just got to the point in my life where I was done with that whole life, the ‘It takes hours to get anywhere while driving’ crowds, the cost of living, and whatnot,” Morgan explained, “plus I have family around here.”

But coming back home did not change his desire for improv. After auditioning for Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap at The Valentine in 2012, Morgan said to a friend, “This space is perfect for an improv show.” A few years later, Morgan decided to start a formal improv training course, using the talents he gained at Second City.

So, Morgan began offering classes at The Toledo Repertoire Theater, where he was a trustee.

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“The board agreed to the classes, but we had no idea what to expect in terms of interest,” he explained. “We were blown away by the quantity and quality of people that were itching to take this kind of class.” After a few classes, Morgan realized that his students (and Morgan himself) needed a dedicated place to train and perform.

The Valentine venue

That’s where The Valentine comes in. Elizabeth Cottle, manager of support services for The Valentine, knew Morgan from having directed him in The Mousetrap back in 2012.

So Morgan, along with fellow teachers Erin Kanary and Martin Verni, pitched the idea of a monthly improv show. Members of Morgan’s improv classes would perform short-form improv games (like Who’s Line Is It Anyway?) at the start of the show, then Morgan, along with fellow teachers Verni, Kanary, and Diana Di Pasquale, would finish it off with a half-hour longform improv scene, born from a single suggestion. That pitch became The Monthly, now celebrating with its first anniversary show on Friday, March 30.

The upcoming anniversary show will also have a “third act” for the audience. “It will be an open improv jam where anyone will have the opportunity to get on stage,” Morgan explained.

“It’ll be very loose and unstructured; a celebration of the improv community as a whole, not just our show.” Plus Erin Kanary has designed shirts that will be sold and given away during the show.

“Improv can deeply affect lives”, said Morgan. “It’s therapeutic getting to overcome anxieties and fears with others to make something that’s not only funny, but fun for the performers and the audience.” Morgan’s passion, and that of those he teaches, will be on display at The Monthly.

8:30pm. Friday, March 30.

Tickets are $10 for start of show, free after 10pm for the third act 410 Adams St., 410-242-2787. valentinetheatre.com facebook.com/themonthlyimprov

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FILM NOTES

REEL APPEAL

Paintings to life

The story of Vincent Van Gogh came to life through a series of paintings, created by 125 artists, in the 2017 film Loving Vincent.

“The world’s first fully painted feature film” took six years to develop, with over 65,000 frames hand-painted in oil. Celebrate Van Gogh’s birthday with the Museum during its screening of the Academy-Award-nominated animated feature. 7pm Friday, March 30. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Bad Atom Makes Big Impact Michael DeSanto on winning Best Filmmaker in Toledo 2017

By Jeff McGinnis

“Rock ’n’ Roll is Here to Stay”

Fathom Events, Turner Classic Movies and Paramount Pictures are welcoming back a beloved musical classic to the big screen on its 40th anniversary— take a look at the friendships, romances, and adventures of ’50s high school students in Grease. Danny (John Travolta) is a group leader known for his promiscuous behavior, while Sandy (Olivia Newton-John) is a proper, wholesome exchange student trying to fit in. See how their love crosses clique boundaries during this special screening, featuring commentary from Turner Classic Movies. $7.50-$10.25. Showtimes are 2pm and 7pm Sunday, April 8 and Wednesday, April 11. Franklin Park Mall, 5001 Monroe St. 419-472-2324. Fallen Timbers, 3100 Main St., Maumee. cinemark.com

Michael DeSanto is honored to be selected Toledo’s Best Filmmaker

by Toledo City Paper readers. It just kinda came out of nowhere.

“One of my filmmaking friends, Jack O’Hare, nominated me. And I was like, ‘Oh great, now I gotta go and campaign,’” DeSanto said with a laugh.

The recognition really shouldn’t be such a surprise. DeSanto has been steadily making his mark as a director in the Glass City for over a decade, from early no-budget short subject shoots, to the debut of his first featurelength project, Max Anderson: Private Eye in 2013, to the opening of his own studio, Bad Atom Studios, in 2017.

“My goal is always to entertain a wide audience,” DeSanto said. “That’s always my impulse, I want to make something that everybody’s going to enjoy. So I think the films that I create have a wide appeal, and then people respond to it.”

Close to home

In Film Focus: An Independent Film Festival’s documentary screening, Cheshire, Ohio highlights the story of money, power, and corporate dominance of American life and the difficult choices we continue to face affiliated with coal and the environment. The movie follows an 83-year-old woman who refuses to sell her house to a power plant that has already started progress on a $20 million project, wiping out most of the residential homes in the area. See what happens on this compelling journey, 6:45pm Monday, April 2. Main Branch Library McMaster Center, 325 Michigan St. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org Free

Silent classic

Appreciate humor through visuals without dialogue in the museum’s screening of Steamboat Bill, Jr. during its Sound of Silents event. Follow the comedic story of college student, William Canfield (Buster Keaton), as he returns home to his father, a crusty riverboat captain amidst a rivalry with another captain.

Accompanying the showing is Detroit organist Lance Luce on the historic Skinner organ. Free/members, $5/non-members. 7-8:30pm Thursday, April 5. Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org–CP

Do-It-Myself

Movies have been a part of DeSanto’s life for as long as he can remember.

Despite his interest in filmmaking, he never attended film school. His skill set doesn’t come from a classroom, but from the real world and practical experience. Everything he knows has been self-taught, since he began making short films in 2006. That do-it-myself attitude extended to Max Anderson seven years later, which he wrote, directed, produced and edited.

“I was a little crazier back then, I think— putting on an entire feature pretty much by myself. I didn’t have the help that I have now— I was a oneman film crew. And now, the difference is, I’m collaborating with other local filmmakers and writers, and production companies, which can up the bar as far as quality.”

That growing sense of collaboration among Toledo artists is one of the things that DeSanto is most proud of.

Taking part in groups like the Glass City Screenwriters (along with that rascal Jack O’Hare), DeSanto has been a big part of a revolution that has seen Toledo filmmakers working together, pooling their talents to create something grander than what they’d be able to do alone.

“My goal is to bring everybody together, because you get a better end result. You get better films, we have collaborative projects coming up. I was just down in Perrysburg last night, we were doing proof of concept for a film coming up with Capture One studios,” DeSanto said.

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Collaboration

The Glass City Screenwriters will soon be collaborating on a new project— a horror film titled Choice.

“That’s all of our production companies getting together to make a group film to get the Glass City Screenwriters up. We all wrote the script collaboratively, put the screenplay together from everybody’s outlines, ideas and notes. So we have that coming up pretty soon.”

DeSanto’s solo plate is plenty full, as well. His most recent short film, Ten Minutes to Earth, has been making the rounds at film festivals, and he’ll soon be debuting another dark short called Exit Interview at the Glass City Film Festival on May 17. He’s also working to complete a sequel to his comedy Spy College, as well as a web series entitled I Hate My Job. “I have my own style for my films, that’s been consistent throughout. And I really think the difference, though, is just doing more of it. As long as you’re doing something continuously, you’re gonna get better at it. And like I said, having other people involved, it forces you to raise your standards and get better,” he said.

For more information about Bad Atom Studios, visit badatom.com. For more information about or to order tickets for the Glass City Film Festival, visit glasscityfilmfest.com.

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A River Runs Through It

Dani Fuller’s downtown Sylvania transformation

By Athena Cocoves Over the past five years, Dani Fuller has progressed through the following roles, artist, creative art director, gallery director, and now, the gallery owner of Fuller Art House. Fuller’s artistic transformation came with a push.

Moving into the Centre

In 2013, Fuller moved from Chicago to take on the role of Creative Director for Sylvania’s River Center Foundation, an organization that raises money for eating disorder awareness and advocacy. While she was working as an artist to benefit and bring awareness to the Foundation, River Centre founder and director Dr. David M. Garner approached Fuller with the idea that the Foundation would buy the then recently closed American Gallery and Fuller would serve as the director and curator.

“My initial reaction was, ‘Oh no. Are you crazy?’” laughs Fuller. “I think, selfishly, I am a person that really loves to make art and I knew I would be taking on a lot more than just the role of an artist. I would be a salesperson, a business owner - wear a lot of different hats I have never worn before, hats I never would have tried on, and probably (hats I) would have never even looked at.”

The new gallery will open with a solo exhibition of Sylvania artist Larry Golba’s series, A Walk in the Park, on view through May 15.

A Fuller role

The new gallery’s name speaks to Dani Fuller’s philosophy: “it’s not just my last name, it’s an expression of being more.”

At first, Fuller recalls, she gave a very stubborn “No”, but with encouragement, and a promise to move the gallery from Saxon Square on Sylvania Avenue near McCord Rd. to downtown Sylvania, she agreed: “Moving to downtown Sylvania was crucial. I wanted the gallery to have a bigger role in the community.”

Fuller looks back at that initial push fondly: “I had not done much curatorial work prior to being involved with the Foundation. My life in the past four years has gone in a direction I would have never expected… but I really fell into it. I came into my own and discovered how the role could work for me— I could grow as an artist, as a creative person, and also as a community member.”

Since River Centre Gallery opened in October 2015, Fuller has partnered, first with the Gallery’s neighbor, Hudson Gallery, and then others, to form the Red Bird Arts District, launching downtown Sylvania’s popular First Fridays.

Sharing, and saving, space

Fuller sees few changes at the renamed Fuller Art House with her new ownership: “Before, a board oversaw my job and made sure I was bringing the message and purpose of the Foundation to the forefront, but I had a lot of freedom. It was a wonderful job and I am beyond grateful for the opportunity they provided me and for the people who have come into my life.”

Fuller Art House will occupy a smaller space, in the front of the Main St. storefront. “(That) will allow me to fine tune

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and really select art I want to showcase.

I am best (at curating exhibits) when (space is) a bit more intimate.”

On Friday, April 6, Fuller Art House, in conjunction with the Red Bird Arts District First Friday Art Walk, will debut Sylvania artist Larry Golba’s series, A Walk in the Park, on view through May 15.

“Larry has been a really strong supporter since the beginning,” Fuller says. “So it’s fitting that he would be the first artist I would show. His work is very strong.”

Fuller Art House’s spring plans include Golba offering Saturday morning watercolor classes, in an 8-week course, beginning April 14. As well, Fuller has invited Kati Kleimola to continue her floral painting nights on Thursday April 12 and April 26. (Space is limited, register online).

Fuller looks back at the past five years with gratitude: “I don’t think I would have personally taken on a gallery, or considered running a gallery, had the Foundation not presented me with this opportunity. Everything has just kept expanding and I’m excited for this next chance to grow.”

5679 Main St., Sylvania. 419-882-8949. facebook.com/fullerarthouse

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ART NOTES Animal prints

Wednesday, 3.28

Tuesday, 4.3

Wine Not Art on Glass? - Gather your friends and get creative with painting on drinking glasses during this fun workshop. Bring your own beverages. Register in advance by messaging online. $20/one glass, $30/ two glasses. 7pm. Art and Performance Center of West Toledo, 2702 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-913-9010. facebook.com/apcwesttoledo

Sew Simple Session - This 8-week session course will cover safety control, machine knowledge, pattern construction and much more on sewing. All skill levels welcome. Register by emailing autumngineenatelier@gmail.com. $425. Payment plans available. CC’s Lyricist Lounge, 958 S. Reynolds Rd. 567-318-2248. facebook.com/cclyricistlounge

Thursday, 3.29

Thursday, 4.5

Masters Series with Bob Brier - Egyptologist for 40 years, Bob Brier “Mr. Mummy”, will cover all things Egyptian at this lecture, from Napoleon’s Egyptian campaign, to the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb and everything in between. 6-8pm.

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

Poetry Speaks: Poetic All Sorts - Explore poetic forms and styles with Cindy Bosley and Leonard Kress. Every Thursday through May 3, skipping April 26. Register in advance. 6:308pm. King Road Branch Library, 3900 King Rd. 419-259-5380. toledolibrary.org Free

Making Old New Again: Mixed Media Workshop - Create a mixed media art piece on wood with salvaged, found, upcycled and repurposed vintage ephemera, items of collectible memorabilia. $40. 6-8pm. Art and Performance Center of West Toledo, 2702 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-913-9010. facebook.com/apcwesttoledo Scrabble Block Party - Paint, distress and stencil four letter/number scrabble blocks using custom vinyl stencils during this creative workshop. All materials, snacks and soft drinks included. $45. 5:30-7:30pm. Pottsies, 4155 Chappel Dr., Perrysburg. 419-931-9062. pottsies.com

Friday, 3.30 Art & Sip - Paint a cupcake piece on a 12x12 canvas while enjoying select wine, beer, and soda. $40. 5:45-9pm. Element 112, 5735 N. Main St. Sylvania. 419-517-1104. ecwid.com

Saturday, 3.31 The Beginner’s Guide to Brush Pen Calligraphy - Instructor Ajab Rajvir Jandiala will teach you everything about Brush Pen Calligraphy through eight modules, from using the tools, to warm-ups, and writing sentences. $120. 11am-2:30pm. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com Easter Bunny Arrangement Class - Make your own Easter centerpiece inspired by a bunny and flower arrangement board from Pinterest. Register in advance, space is limited. $60. 12-1pm. Beautiful Blooms by Jen, 5646 Summit St., Sylvania. 419-517-8821. beautifulbloomsbyjen.com

Monday, 4.2 Seeing Difference Open House - This new exhibit at the library explores social difference with race, gender, sexual orientation, class, etc. and encourages viewers to write their reactions to the photographs. Exhibit will be on display until Monday, April 9. 5-7pm. South Branch Library, 419-259-5395. seeingdifference.org Free

Friday, 4.6 Red Bird Art Walk:Playbill - Businesses in this monthly art event are transforming into mini-theaters to host local performance groups.

There will be art exhibits, food specials, live music at other venues, and Harriet Tubman will make an appearance at the Sylvania Historical Village. 5-8pm. Downtown Sylvania.

419-360-1212. downtownsylvania.org Free Art For Thought: An Art Show For a Cause Lend a hand by packing lunches for people in need, then enjoy drinks, snacks, an art auction, and live caricatures drawn by local artist Isaac Klunk. 6-8pm. Food for Thought, 316 Adams St. Fl. 2, 419-972-0022. Feedtoledo.org Free

Saturday, 4.7 Creative Expressions, An Evening with the Arts - Help support students pursuing Fine and Performing Arts careers at this scholarship fundraiser, featuring faculty and alumni performances, a silent auction, hor d’oeuvres, libations, and a performance of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” directed by Jeremy Meier. $30/single, $50/couple. 5:30-9:30pm.

Owens Fine & Performing Arts Department, 30335 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg. 567-661-7081. owens.edu

Known for his bright, kaleidoscopic and neo-expressionist prints of tropical birds, bunnies and butterflies, the New York artist Hunt Slonem has made an international impact. Slonem has had solo exhibitions on six of the world’s continents and has exhibited work in more than 350 galleries and museums worldwide. On Thursday, April 6, the colorful artist’s work will be revealed at Sylvania’s Hudson Gallery for his solo show, Hunt Slonem: Bold World. Opening reception, 6-8pm, Friday, April 7. On view through April 28. Hudson Gallery, 5645 N. Main St., Sylvania.

419-885-8381. Hudsongallery.net Free

A total head case

While drawing a recognizable face might be the easiest thing to learn (seriously, all you need is three dots in an oval), drawing a realistic face is one of the most difficult things for an artist to master. Learn the basics of facial features and musculature during an anatomical drawing class led by local master Jennifer Giovannucci, Drawing the Human Head. This three-session course, concentrating on anatomy, will include one-hour lectures followed by two hours of drawing practice. Register in advance; space is limited. Ages 18+ (serious younger students accepted with parental permission). $95. 6-9pm. Tuesdays, April 10, 17 and 24. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St., 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

Living, wake

From Tom Sawyer to Empire Records to Tuesdays with Morrie, the idea of faking a funeral to gain a new perspective— and perhaps a bit of unedited critical feedback— is as tempting as it is old. While local artist Steven Athanas isn’t planning to fake a funeral, he is inviting you to a sort of living wake during his solo exhibit, Let’s Pretend He’s Dead. “My art tends to orbit around three basic topics: perspective, learning and change,” explained Athanas. “My perspective, I feel, is more of a nontraditional one. I’m always trying to see things from that skewed angle.” On view through June 2. Flatlanders Art Galleries, 11993 E. US-223, Blissfield, MI. 517-486-4591. flatlandersculpture.com, facebook.com/artofstevenjay

Tuesday, 4.10 Garden Party - Join Scrap4Art in learning how to grow an herb garden and the culinary and medicinal uses of herbs with Basil, Thyme, and Peppermint, which will be featured in the appetizers, main course and dessert served at this gathering. Decorate a pot, make a foot soak, and a pizza spice blend to take home. $30. 5:307:30pm. Michael’s Bar and Grill, 901 Monroe St. 419-343-8338. scrap4arttoledo.org

Janet Amid Presents

“CELEBRATE THE SENSES” MIND, BODY & SPIRIT PSYCHIC EVENT Sunday April 8, 2018

9:30 am - 5 pm

(Doors open at 8:30 am)

 only for readers  *Most*Cash vendors accept credit cards $5 Cash Admission at the Door

Join us for our Healing Circle at 9 am FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT JANET

at 419-882-5510 or janetamid@aol.com

New Location - St. Clement Hall 2990 Tremainsville Rd. Toledo

Tune in Tuesdays as Janet takes your calls live!

7:45 am on 93.5 WRQN with Lyn & Cliff 419-240-1935

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LISTEN HEAR Distant Cousinz voted Toledo’s best

Originals and covers accent city nightlife

By Michael Pierce Toledo’s Distant Cousinz have been on the local circuit for nearly a decade with no signs of slowing down. The group, Voted Best Local Band in Toledo City Paper’s annual readers poll, was thrilled with the recognition.

A Range of Voices

“We were so excited to win the Best Local Band award. We’re so thankful to be doing what we do,’’ said band leader Corey “Big C” Coley. Formed in 2008, the band got started when Coley, working with another local musician, Scott Fish, would get together at Fish’s place to play music and kick around song ideas. Bassist Kenny Hines also joined the two at the beginning.

The centerpiece of the diverse group are the powerful and soulful voices of Coley and Trez Gregory— a veteran singer who performed for eight years with country music duo Brooks and Dunn. A newer band member is promising vocalist Kaiden Chase, a 19-yearold graduate of Toledo’s School for the Arts who joined the group as a guitarist. “He came to us on guitar, but he’s really blossoming as a vocalist. He and I play a lot of duo gigs around town,” explains Coley. Other members of the band include Del Ray Grace Jr. and Keith Ransey on drums and Kenton Davey on keyboards.

Fish eventually left to focus on other musical projects but there are no ill feelings. “I miss Fish,” says Coley. “We still play together from time to time— doing wedding gigs and stuff like that.

But he wanted to focus on his own thing, and so with the (formation of the) band, we sort of parted ways.”

“Kaiden and I will often perform during the week at places like La Banda in Waterville, or downtown at Fleetwoods,” Coley explains. “Then on the weekends, it’s usually the full band at places like Table Forty4 and Cock n Bull— we’ve been performing there since that place opened.”

Staying Humble

(L-R) Keith Ransey Jr. , Kaiden Chase, Art Bishop, Del Ray Grace Jr., Kenton Davey, and Big C Coley. Not pictured: Kenny Hines and Trez Gregory.

On the Up and Up

Coley is excited about the future of the band and the future of live entertainment in Toledo. “Everything is on the up and up, and we’re doing greater than ever,” he says. “Right now we’re the strongest we’ve ever been— coming up with new material. We cater to every crowd— old, young, across genres. We have something for everyone.”

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With new stages and venues opening downtown, Distant Cousinz are right there, in the mix. “Downtown is on an all-time rise right now and I’m happy because we need that,” says Coley.

“There are so many amazing talents in Toledo and a lot of the venues have started to flourish and get bigger. It’s really an exciting time.”

For a list of the band’s upcoming gigs, visit Facebook.com/DistantCousinz

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Highlighted events indicates our picks for the week

WED, MAR 28 Bar 145: Steve Kennedy (acoustic, covers) BGSU Bryan Recital Hall: Jazz Faculty Concert (jazz) Durty Bird: Screams & Whispers (pop/rock, covers) Howard’s: Mike Mikel & the Playtime Pals (acoustic, songwriter) Manhattan’s: Open Mic w/ Terry & Charlie Local musicians host this weekly open mic. Bring your guitar or keyboard and get on the list. 7pm. 1516 Adams St. 419-243-6675. manhattanstoledo.com Free (open mic) Sodbuster’s: Ragtime Rick & His Chefs of Dixieland (jazz, dixieland) Swig: Rick & Isaac (acoustic, covers)

THURS, MAR 29 Durty Bird: Gene Parker & Damen Cook. (jazz, standards/vocal jazz) Howard’s: Band Open Mic (open mic) Manhattan’s: Jason Quick (acoustic, songwriter) Swig: King Size Drag (rock, covers) Village Idiot: The War & Treaty This husband and wife duo have the songs and outrageous talent to bring down the house. The group is selling out shows all over the country, they are that good. People will be dancing in the streets. $20. 8pm. 309 Conant St., Maumee. thewarandtreaty.com (folk, soul)

FRI, MAR 30 Bar 145: Joe Woods Band (rock, blues) Blarney: Scott Fish Group (rock, covers) Distillery: Fu5ion (pop/rock, covers) Doc Watson’s: Ben Barefoot (acoustic, songwriter) Durty Bird: Vintage Riff (pop/rock, covers) Fleetwoods: Picking Kelly (acoustic, covers) Frankie’s: Grasslands, Second String Hero, Goodbye Blue Skies (rock, alternative/rock) Howard’s: Michael Katon (rock, blues) Majestic Oak Winery: Jeff Stewart Just miles from the Maumee State Forest, Oak Openings and the banks of the Maumee lies the Majestic Oak Winery.

Sample the house vintages, sit back, and enjoy the music. 5pm. 13554 Mohler Rd., Grand Rapids. 419-875-6474. majesticoakwinery.com Free (acoustic, songwriter) Manhattan’s: Scott Biddle (acoustic, songwriter) Ottawa Tavern: Big News (Clutch tribute band), Vonce & the Machines (rock, covers) Rocky’s: Duet To-It (acoustic, songwriter) Sodbuster’s: Last Born Sons (rock) Swig: Hector Mendoza (acoustic, jazz/pop) Table 44: Erie Point (pop/rock, covers) Toledo Museum of Art: Great Performances: Kirsten Chambers (opera, classical) Village Idiot: Cactus Jack (rock)

SAT, MAR 31 Bar 145: Fu5ion (pop/rock, covers) Blarney: Beg to Differ (pop/rock, covers) Distillery: 24h Wohnzimmer, Timo Maas (pop/rock, covers) Durty Bird: Sushi Roll (pop/rock, covers)

Hollywood Casino: Sugar Pax (pop/rock, covers) Longhorn Saloon: Toledo DeathFest (metal, heavy/rock) Howard’s: Rizzo (rock) Majestic Oak Winery: Don Coats (pop, piano) Manhattan’s: Tim Oehlers (acoustic, songwriter) Ottawa Tavern: Hall & Oates Tribute Night w/ Whisper Disco, American Spirits, goLab, Bathhousebetty 15 bands, one song, one night. Things are going to get weird. $5. 8pm-2am.

1815 Adams St. 419-725-5483. facebook.com/ot.toledo (pop/rock, experimental) Sodbuster’s: Cactus Jack (rock) Swig: Carolyn Hock (acoustic, songwriter) Table 44: Last Born Sons (pop/rock, covers) Village Idiot: Ross Thompson & Orlando Finelli (acoustic, songwriter)

MON, APRIL 2 Art & Performance Center: Songwriters’ Song Swap Songwriters A.S. Coomer, Ben Stalets, Groove Canoe, Craig James, and Chase Brady & Patrick McGee will perform original music. BYOB. $5. 7pm. 2702 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-913-9010. apcwesttoledo.com (acoustic, songwriter) Durty Bird: the New Mondays (acoustic, covers)

TUES, APRIL 3 BGSU Bryan Recital Hall: Graduate String Quartet (classical, recital) Durty Bird: Creole Jazz (dixieland/jazz, olde time) Wildwood Preserve: Music at the Manor BGSU viola students will perform in the Manor’s beautiful atrium room. Stop by and smell the roses, well almost.

7:30pm. 5100 Central Ave. 419- 4079700. metroparkstoledo.com (classical, recital)

WED, APRIL 4 Cock n Bull: Danny Mettler (acoustic, covers) Durty Bird: Steve Kennedy (acoustic, covers) Howard’s: Glass Houses, Northern Ghost, Half Hearted (rock, modern/rock) Manhattan’s: Open Mic w/ Carolyn Hock (open mic) Ottawa Tavern: Bumpin’ Uglies, Joey Harkum Band, Ancient Elephant, the Essentials Bumpin’ Uglies are more than a pretty face, “For nearly a decade now, Bumpin Uglies have been playing their brand of groove-heavy jams – a curiously fun mix of ska, Reggae and good ole’ punk rock – all while putting strong lyrics at the forefront of the music.” Catch some original live music at the OT. $10.

7pm. 1815 Adams St. 419-725-5483. facebook.com/ot.toledo (rock) Sodbuster’s: Ragtime Rick & His Chefs of Dixieland (jazz, dixieland)

THURS, APRIL 5 Cock n Bull: Capt Sweet Shoes (acoustic, covers) Durty Bird: Swingmania (big band/jazz, dance) Manhattan’s: Kyle Smithers (acoustic, songwriter) Frankie’s: Slaughter to Prevail (rock, heavy/rock)

Village Idiot: Adrian + Meredith This duo is on tour, making a stop at Maumee’s favorite music venue. “Americana music, roughing up the genre’s edges with the rule-breaking spirit of punk, the vintage twang of old-timey folk, the sneer of rock & roll, and even the frenetic bounce of early Swing and jazz manouche.” Price tbd. 9pm. 309 Conant St., Maumee. 419-893-7281. adriankrygowski.com (folk/rock, songwriter)

FRI, APRIL 6 Bar 145: 56 Daze (pop/rock, covers) Blarney: Not Fast Enuff (pop/rock, covers) Civic Music Hall: Macpodz, Ben Maloney Quartet The poet and social activist John Sinclair was integral to the formation of the Macpodz, as Jesse Clayton (keys), Brennan Andes (bass) and Nick Ayers (percussion) accompanied his spoken word performances in Ann Arbor, MI. The addition of Ross Huff (trumpet) and Griffin Bastian (drums) established the quintet. $10. 8pm. 135 S. Byrne Rd. 419870-1898. themacpodz.com Cock n Bull: Barile & May (acoustic, covers) Durty Bird: Last Born Sons (pop/rock, covers) Frankie’s: Best of the Best Week 4 (battle of the bands) Majestic Oak Winery: Gypsy Luvin (pop/rock, covers) Manhattan’s: Stephen Wooley (acoustic, songwriter) Ottawa Tavern: Little Pink, Industrial Sunglasses (modern rock, alternative) Sodbuster’s: Caveman & Ryan (rock, covers) Table 44: Fu5ion (pop/rock, covers) Toledo Museum of Art: Olman Piedra (jazz) UT Doermann Theatre: New Music Concert featuring the choral music of composer/conductor Ola Gjeilo The Toledo Symphony Orchestra and Toledo Concert Chorale perform. $10. 7pm.

2801 W. Bancroft St. 419-530-2787.

Olagjeilo.com (classical, choral)

SAT, APRIL 7 Blarney: Chris Shutters’ Band (pop/rock, songwriter) Cock n Bull: Arctic Clam (pop/rock, covers) Durty Bird: Hepcat Revival (blues/ swing/jazz) Majestic Oak Winery: Zak Ward (rock, blues) Manhattan’s: Chris Knopp (acoustic, songwriter) Ottawa Tavern: Secondhand Love Cuffs, My Hated Friend, Watching Foxes (rock, indie/rock) Sodbuster’s: The Skittle Botts (pop/rock, covers) Table 44: Union Rising (pop/rock, covers)

SUN, APRIL 8 Art & Performance Center: Up Close Concerts Series : Lisa Binkowski (acoustic, songwriter) Cock n Bull: Blues Jam (open mic) Durty Bird: 2nd Annual Aurora House Benefit w/ the Ladies of Muse Join Muse (Music Uniting Sisters Everywhere), in song and celebration. The benefit will help fund the local shelter, Aurora House. Aurora, founded in 1986, is a supportive housing program for homeless women and children. 1-7pm.

2 S. St. Clair. 419-243-2473. facebook. com/MUSE4Women Donation Longhorn Saloon: Krosis, Silent on Fifth Street (metal, heavy/rock)

MON, APRIL 9

DANCING IN THE STREETS SATURDAY, 4.7 / MAINSTREET BAR

Four stages, vendors, visual artists and performers will make for a major party on the East Side during the Toledo Rave, featuring over 20 DJs from the Great Lakes Region playing the best in House, Lo-Fi, Techno, Dance and Electronica. Things get serious at midnight when the crowd’s energy reaches new heights. 18+. $6. 141 Main St. 419-697-6297. Look for the event on Facebook, Toledo Rave 6.

REMEMBERING JON HENDRICKS

TUESDAY, 4.3 / UT CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS Toledo lost a true legend last year. Jon Hendricks, much more than a performer, singer, creator, and composer, was a devoted teacher and lecturer. Join members of the UT Jazz Ensemble and area performers as they take the stage to honor his memory with the Jon Hendricks Memorial Concert. Funds will go to the creation of a Jon Hendricks Scholarship at the University. 7pm. $10. 1910 W. Rocket Dr. 419-530-2787. utoledo.edu/tix

BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE FRIDAY, 3.30 / TMA GLASSALON

Soprano Kirsten Chambers, a rising star who recently debuted with the Metropolitan Opera, gives a recital in TMA’s GlasSalon. Chambers’ powerful voice will be accompanied by pianist Keith Chambers.

2444 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free —SC

Toledo Museum of Art: Great Performances: BGSU Conrad Art Concert Winners of the Art Conrad Song Competition will give a recital in the Great Gallery. 3pm. 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free (opera, classical) UT Center for Performing Arts: GuitArkestra Jazz Ensemble Annual Spring Concert (jazz, guitar) Wildwood Preserve: Music at the Manor (classical, recital)

TUES, APRIL 10 Durty Bird: Deep Groove Trio (jazz) Rocky’s: Kyle Smithers’ Songwriters Night (open mic) Whitehouse American Legion: Pickers at the Post Banjo, fiddle, and guitar players will fill the Legion Tuesday for an evening of traditional song. Players bring your instruments and come on down. 7-10pm.

6910 Providence St., Whitehouse.

419-877-5171. Pickers at the Legion on facebook. Free (bluegrass, folk)

WED, APRIL 11 Bar 145: Kaiden & Big C (acoustic, covers)

Cock n Bull: Danny Mettler Performers share a small, but elevated stage overlooking the bar and high-top chairs and tables. Outdoor patio over looks the action on Huron. From blues jams to high-powered rock and covers, this popular sports bar gets musical.

7pm. 9 N. Huron St. 419-244-2855. cocknbulltoledo.com Free (acoustic, covers) Manhattan’s: Open Mic Papa’s Tavern: Bobby May (acoustic, blues) Sodbuster’s: Ragtime Rick & His Chefs of Dixieland (jazz, dixieland)

OUT OF TOWN Monday, April 2 Little Caesars Arena, Detroit: Justin Timberlake (pop) Wednesday, April 4 Town Hall, Bluffton: Town Hall Concerts: Jim Volk (folk, songwriter) Saturday, April 7 The Ark, Ann Arbor: Birds of Chicago, Steelism (folk, songwriter) Cliff Bell’s, Detroit: Sky Covington’s Billie Holiday Review Recording artist and popular Detroit vocalist, Sky Covington, will honor the memory and music of Holiday at the legendary Cliff Bell’s in downtown Detroit. $10. 9pm-1am. 2030 Park Ave. 313-9612543. cliffbells.com (vocal/jazz)

Durty Bird: the New Mondays (acoustic, covers)

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ROAD TRIP Friday, 4.6

GHOULISH NIGHT

Calling all ghost hunters, seekers and believers— Erie Shores Paranormal Team will be hosting the perfect all-day event for you. At Midwest Parafest, experts on paranormal, Bigfoot, and UFOs gather for an evening of spookiness and merriment. Mediums, authors and celebrities, such as K.J. McCormick from the Ghost Hunters T.A.P.S. team and the Klinge Brothers from Ghost Lab, will appear as guest speakers. Meet the experts at meetn-greet tables while shopping at vendors’ tables. Following the conference, participate in a celebrity ghost hunt, for an additional charge, inside the 109-year-old Toledo Yacht Club building. Tickets for the hunt are limited and are available on a first-come first-serve basis. $45-$60. 9am Saturday, April 7 to 2am Sunday, April 8. Toledo Yacht Club, 3900 N. Summit St., Building 2. 419-726-3485. erieshoresparanormal.com

DANCING TO DISNEY

El Corazon de Mexico Ballet Folklorico, a local Mexican dance group, has been invited to dance at Disney World on January 2, 2019. In celebration, the ballet will host a Thank You for Believing Benefit Dance to help raise funds for the trip. Live music by Yvonne Fuego and DJ Anthony Duran will keep you groovin’ all night and a special performance by El Corazon de Mexico will highlight the entertainment. $11.42. 6pm-midnight Saturday, April 7.

1 Aurora L. Gonzalez Dr. 419-283-1628. elcorazondemexicodance.com

Wednesday, 3.28

Saturday, 3.31

[fundraiser]

[theater]

43 Hour Shoe Sale - Support The Foundation of St. Luke’s Hospital Auxiliary by purchasing shoes ranging in brands and styles. Proceeds will go towards the purchase of hospital equipment, funding expansion projects, and enhancing patient care services. Prices vary. Sale starts at 7pm and runs through 2pm Friday, March 30. St. Luke’s Hospital Auditorium B, 5901 Monclova Rd., Maumee. 419-893-5920. stlukeshospital.com

Toledo Voices-Three Short Plays - Gather at the Rep for three unproduced plays by local writers in a series of readings, followed by a writer, cast, and director talkback. $6.75, $4.75/students.

8-10pm. Toledo Repertoire Theatre, 16 10th St. 419-243-9277. toledorep.org

[networking] Green Drinks - The Toledo-Lucas County Sustainability Commission welcomes those environmentally minded people to meet and mingle.

5:30-7pm. The Attic on Adams, 1701 Adams St. 419-213-4530. facebook.com/lucascountygreen

Data Science & Machine Learning - Victor Ogundipe, data scientists at University of Michigan, will lead this discussion at Code City on technologies incorporating machine learning and data science like speech recognition and self-driving cars. 6-8pm. Rustbelt Coffee, 119 N. Ontario.

419-819-5988. codecity.co Free

Thursday, 3.29

[drinks]

Free

[lit] Prout Reading Series - This series welcomes creative writing faculty member Wendell Mayo, author of three, full-length story collections and a novel-in-stories, “In Lithuanian Wood” to read from his works. 7:30pm. Prout Chapel, Bowling Green. 419-372-2531. bgsu.edu Free

Friday, 3.30 [outdoors] Animal Egg Hunt - See what enrichment treats the Easter bunny dropped off for the animals at the zoo. Learn about animal behaviors, diets and daily activities with keeper talks and demonstrations. Free with zoo admission. $14-$17.

10am-3pm. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org/egghunt

Monday, 4.2 [misc.]

Dyngus Day Party - Enjoy $2.50 Bud Light drafts and music by Badinov Polka Band to celebrate the Polish holiday, Dyngus Day. 5-11pm. The Distillery, 4311 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-382-1444. distillerytoledo.com Free

It’s Friday! Music: Olman Piedra - Join the museum for a night of jazz performed by Olman Piedra, percussionist and associate professor of Percussion at The University of Toledo.

6:30-8:30pm. Toledo Museum of Art Cloister, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum. org Free

[misc.]

The Heroes Among Us - Hear moving stories of men and women veterans of the U.S. military. $20/members, $32/non-members.

9-11am. Lourdes University Lifelong Learning, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 419-824-3707. lourdes.edu

[dance] 90’s Dance Party - Take a trip back to the 90’s with Fool House Band dancing to all the old school bangerz. 3 sets at 8pm, 9:30pm and 11pm. Hollywood Casino Toledo, 1968 Miami St., 419-661-5200. foolhouseband.com Free

Saturday, 4.7 [misc.]

Yogaja Shop Opening Party - Celebrate the opening of Yogaja’s new shop selling yoga and athleisure wear. Prizes, raffle, and plenty of fun.

Get a chance to win 1 year unlimited membership! Free to attend, but must purchase chances in the raffle. 5-8pm. Yogaja Shop, 3146 Markway Rd. 567-343-5569. yogajayoga.com

[misc.]

Self Defense Class - This class is being offered at a special rate in honor of April being sexual assult aweareness month. Learn the basics with Tyson Coats and Willa Norrils, both law enforcement professionals and experienced in defense tactics.

Pre-register by visiting CNC. $6. 11:30am-1pm.

CNC Lifestyle Management LLC, 3350 W. Laskey Rd. 567-318-4860. cncforlife.com

[misc.]

Toledo “Glass City” Lecture - University of Toledo history professor, Daniel A. French, will lead this lecture covering in-depth details of the founding of Toledo, the impact of the glass industry, and Toledo culture. 1-3pm. Toledo Museum of Art Glass Studio, 2444 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Sunday, 4.8

Documenting Detroit

For the fifth year, the Detroit Free Press will host the Freep Film Festival.

While the documentary-based festival has focused on Detroit and Michigan, Freep has grown in size and, this year, will run for five days (April 11-15), featuring more than 70 programs. Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes will kick off the fest on April 10 as they host the “Jay & Silent Bob Get Old” podcast live at the Fillmore Detroit during a pre-party. Times, prices and locations vary. See freepfilmfestival.com for more information.

Cherry bomb

Ten years ago, you might have impressed your date by tying a knot in a cherry stem with your tongue. But in 2018? Get spittin’. Wow significant others and strangers with impressive feats of oral strength in the North Peak Cherry Pit Spitting Contest. At least enjoy some North Peak beers, including one brewed with Michigan cherries, the Mitten’s most famous fruit. 6-9pm. Wednesday, April 4.

Beer Grotto, 303 S. Ashley St., Ann Arbor, MI. 734-369-4212. beergrotto.com

Juana go green?

Grab your best buds and head up to the Ann Arbor Hash Bash, which has been held on the first Saturday of April for years (and before that on April 1 since the early ’70s). While Michigan law currently supports medical marijuana, the festival serves as an official pilgrimage for regional THC enthusiasts of all varieties. While we’re not giving legal advice, we are letting you know that Hash Bash will spark up with a power hour at high noon on the University of Michigan Diag. Of course, there will be plenty of entertainment for the expected 10,000+ attendees. Check out the lineup of musicians, comedians, poets, and speakers online before the fest. Saturday, April 7. 800 Monroe St., Ann Arbor, MI. monroestreetfair.com Free

[outdoors]

Tuesday, 4.3 [drinks] Exploring the World of Wines - Improve your knowledge of grapes, producers and regions that are pivotal to the wine world in this informative class. Welcome to bring your own food or pairing.

Tuesdays through April 17. $58/members, $70/ non-members. 6:30-8:30pm. Lourdes University Lifelong Learning, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania.

419-824-3707. lourdes.edu

Lead Bike Riders Get-to-Know the Course Ride - Anyone interested in being a support rider in the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon on Sunday, April 22, must take this informal ride to get familiar with the course at a comfortable and safe pace. 12:30-2:30pm.

University of Toledo, 2801 W. Bancroft St. 419-517-7577. glasscitymarathon.org Free

Monday, 4.9 [film]

Thursday, 4.5 [fundraiser] Giant Used Book Sale - Shop used books, videos, DVDs, CDs, games and puzzles to support St. Luke helping them purchase hospital equipment, fund expansion projects, and enhance patient care services. 7am-4pm. Also on Friday, April 6. St. Luke’s Hospital Auditorium A, 5901 Monclova Rd., Maumee. 419-893-5920. stlukeshospital.com

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[music]

Looking for a quick change of scenery and a taste of something different? Curious about our favorite events going on just a short drive from Toledo? Visit toledocitypaper.com, or check out our sister publication, Current Magazine (covering Ann Arbor), at ecurrent.com, to explore film, art, music and more. Here are some must-attend, out-of-town events:

Film Focus Independent Film Festival screening “After the Storm” - This Japanese drama focuses on a prize-winning author, Ryota, who tries to bond with his son after gambling all his money and struggling to pay child support. 6:45pm. Main Branch Library McMaster Center, 325 N. Michigan St. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org Free

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[theater] The Rise of Musical Theater - This class examines the history of the American Broadway musical with special attention to its roots in nineteenth-century European operetta and growth into a barometer and engine of popular taste. Every week discusses different topics. Mondays through April 30. $43/members, $55/non-members.

3:30-5pm. Lourdes University Lifelong Learning, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 419-824-3707. lourdes.edu

Tuesday, 4.10 [lit] Carlson Library Poetry Slam - Celebrate National Poetry Month with Toledo Poets for readings and have the opportunity to share your work. 6-9pm.

University of Toledo Carlson Library Room 1005, 2801 W. Bancroft St. 800-586-5336. See “Toledo Poetry Museum” on Facebook. Free

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TOLEDO ACCORDING TO...

Best time in Toledo: Mud Hens Opening Day, Adams Street Block Party, St. Padraig’s Day, and every last Old West End Festival ever!

Steve Steel

Years lived in Toledo: 34 Occupation: Attorney, Widman & Franklin, LLC

If I could change one thing about Toledo: fill every public space with ever-changing bits of wonder and awe. And better mass transit.

My story in one sentence: It’s been a long, strange ride, and the bucket list is short indeed; if you haven’t been to the party yet, what are you waiting for? Was that a run-on sentence?

Best view in Toledo: 21st Floor of Government Center, the City Council floor. Complete threehundred and sixty-degree vistas of the wonderful city. So many trees from up there, plus you can see UT, church steeples, downtown icons, East Toledo landmarks. It’s incredible!

One song lyric to describe my ideal self: For the love of land and country, for the nation strong and free, for the fate of the people’s struggle, may we fight and die for these. “Die for These” by Katie’s Randy Cat (KRC)

If I knew I could get away with it: run away to Hawaii for awhile.

Three negative/three positive adjectives: aging, gray, a but frazzled and in need of some TLC, but energetic and vibrant, hardworking, and evolving. Wait, were those supposed to describe me or Toledo?

When I’m craving pie you can find me at Schmucker’s, or Michael’s on Monroe Street.

Hardest decision: probably several votes on City Council. There are always gray areas and nuances, and possible unintended consequences, but you vote Yes or No. There is no If, Possibly, or Maybe.

Most people know me for: having been an elected official--President of the Toledo Board of Education, then President of Toledo City Council.

I wish more people knew me for: Being a musician--lead vocalist, accordionist, songwriter with KRC, plus my old improv jam band What’s next. and of course, world music cabaret Raq the Casbah

Art Tatum for sheer talent; Jamie Farr for never forgetting where he came from; Golden Rule Jones for practicing what he preached.

The best thing I have eaten in Toledo: too many to count! Vegan street tacos at Poco Loco, Massaman Curry at Toledo Thai, everything at El Tipico, special vegan treats

by Amelia at The Attic on Adams, plus Wei Wei!! (RIP)

Artists and musicians: So much talent in this town, so many wonderfully creative people, I can’t make a list for fear I will inadvertently miss someone I adore! You all know who you are!

The street I walk on most: anything in and around the Old West End, around Fifth Third Field and the Huntington Center, and of course, Adams Street.

The Toledoans I most admire: Jack Ford, pacesetter in all things politics; Baldemar Velasquez for creative and effective organizing; Gloria Steinem for social activism and writing;

My ideal day would look like: Saturday of Old West End Fest. Parades, dancing, music, community, celebration, and joy!

Most proud of: having set a goal (becoming an attorney) and reaching it, plus having an amazing family and group of friends!

Truly alive when: playing music with my talented circle of musical fellow travelers, at one of Toledo’s great venues, before a responsive, appreciative crowd.

Last time I had a belly laugh: just about anytime I’m around the smart, witty cadre of Old West Enders I usually hang out with.

It’s improv at its finest. If I met my 16-yearold self, he would ask: Why the heck are you still in Toledo? And I would answer, just read the above, smart guy.

Listening to: gotta admit, mostly my own band, KRC Place I’m most proud of: The Zoo, Toledo Museum of Art, UT, Great Lakes Museum, the Docks, hard to narrow down!

Favorite annual event: OWE Fest!!

28TH ANNUAL

Kids Trout Derby SATURDAY, APRIL 21ST

Registration: 8:30 am to Noon; Derby: 9am to 1pm

Olander Park, Nederhouser Community Hall FREE to Sylvania School District Residents; $5 per car for Non-Residents.

The Kids Trout Derby introduces youngsters to the fun and sportsmanship of fishing!

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources stocks Lake Olander with over 2,000 trout.

Each child receives a door prize and is eligible for a free raffle of great prizes donated by area businesses.

The Derby is rain-or-shine, so dress appropriately.

Register day of event.

Special Thanks to Derby Sponsor: Jann’s Netcraft.

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GET HEALTHY Movement for meditation

Meditation asks the mind and body to “do nothing”— a feat that sounds easy, but many find incredibly difficult. Learn how to let yourself relax and let your mind be still during Deep Relaxation and Meditation at California YOGA by Kimi Rae. The workshop will explore breathwork and the fundamentals of meditation by leading participants through a gentle movement and deep relaxation process to help transition the mind into meditation. Please bring a mat, blanket or clothing to stay warm, and an open mind. Register in advance. $25. 1:15-2:45pm. Saturday, April 7. California YOGA

by Kimi Rae (above Fiddlestix Boutique), 6625 Maplewood Ave., Sylvania. CaliforniaYogaStudio.com

Get in gear

The month of May— Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments’ (TMACoG) Bike Month— is still a while away, but we know you can’t go along for the ride without getting into gear. Warm up during April after a lazy winter indoors with #30DaysOfBiking, presented by Toledo Bikes and the Toledo Bicycle Coalition. Start spinning your wheels with a slow-roll through downtown and the Middlegrounds Metropark during the 30 Days of Biking Kick-Off Ride, which will cover about 10 miles. 1:30-3:30pm.

Sunday, April 1. Toledo Bikes, 1114 Washington St., 419-386-6090. Toledobikes.org 30daysofbiking.com Free —AC

health and wellness events Monday, 4.2 NAMI Connections - Individuals 18 years and older living with a mental health diagnosis come together in this support group to connect with others. Offered every Monday. 7-8:30pm. NAMI, 2753 W. Central Ave. 419-243-1119. namitoledo.org Free

Monday, 4.9 Beginner Pole Fitness Session - Build strength and stamina, increase flexibility, and gain confidence in this 6-week beginner course combining dance and a body toning workout. Sessions run through Wednesday, May 16 with the option to choose session dates. $95-$140. 6-7:15pm. Paulette’s Studio of Dance, 4853 Monroe St. 419-654-5262. dancetoledo.com

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SOCIAL STUDIES Photos by Christine Senack

Water for Ishmael International Dinner & Bazaar Guests enjoyed international fare, shopping, and performances in support of the local group that welcomes immigrants and refugees into our community.

Isabella Cowdrey and Dana Alshehaddeh.

Oscar Night do BMW of TnoRele d Cross of

Rawa Abdalbagi, Hannah Buehler, Marwa Altahli, Hiyam Alawadh and Manal Mustafa.

ica hosted the Amer s annual gala.

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Ben and Mo Hildebrand with Jodi and Jason Smith.

Greg Campbell and Inez Phillips.

Steve Piller, Rachel Hepner-Zawodny a nd Stephanie Kuhlman.

ADDY Awards

The work of local advert isers were honored during the annual American Advertising Awards.

Nick Amrhein, Michael L. Seay and Joe Spallino.

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FREEWILL ASTROLOGY Week of March 22

Across 1. Begin to swarm 6. Stale 9. Awkward shiver 14. Noah’s great-grandfather 15. Spot for current events?

16. Muppet in a striped shirt 17. Shabbiness 19. British film icon Michael 20. Important and often arrogant person 22. “___ have to?�

23. Comparative words 24. Ending for Senegal 25. One of the golfers in the Big Five Era 28. Rapper born Park Jae-sang 30. Territory split up during perestroika: Abbr.

32. Qatar’s capital 34. Problems with the ticker 40. Batshit 42. Dana Loesch is its spokesperson 43. “Let’s move!�

44. Jimmy Carter’s secretary of state 47. “Jane the Virgin� star Rodriguez 48. Superlative ending 49. Weight lifter’s nos.

51. Blue overhead 52. QB Prescott 54. Duet number 57. Sci-fi regulars, briefly 59. Rome’s founders 63. Stares at 64. One who always comes clean 67. Promotional piece 68. Water holder 69. Legal 70. Humana rival 71. Goose Island drink 72. Stocking material

ARE YOU AMUSED?

TAURUS

(April

20-May

20):

Europeans used to think that all swans were white. It was a reasonable certainty given the fact that all swans in Europe were that color. But in 1697, Dutch explorer Willem de Vlamingh and his sailors made a pioneering foray to the southwestern coast of the land we now call Australia. As they sailed up a river the indigenous tribe called *Derbarl Yerrigan,* they spied black swans. They were shocked. The anomalous creatures invalidated an assumption based on centuries of observations. Today, a “black swan� is a metaphor referring to an unexpected event that contravenes prevailing theories about the way the world works. I suspect you’ll soon experience such an incongruity yourself. It might be a good thing!

Especially if you welcome it instead of resisting it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Crayola

Down 1. Embarrassed 2. Singular opening?

3. Have a quick bite 4. Somewhat bitter 5. House party?

6. “Astro Boy� creator Tezuka 7. Fancy lens 8. Laundry load 9. Religious subgroup 10. Mecca-facer’s spot 11. Ill feeling 12. From that time 13. Mousy 18. “Billy Breathes� jam band 21. The Orient 25. Head start, say 26. Deafening 27. Entertainer who makes a big splash?

29. Urges 31. Pleased with oneself 33. Big name in women’s sportswear 35. Ham’s boat 36. Fence post part 37. Some city bonds, briefly 38. Place to see camels 39. “Take your coat off�

41. Some Narcan cases, briefly 45. Pooches 46. Film critic who was the subject of the documentary “Life Itself�

50. Bill Hader “SNL� role 52. Animal that “gits along�

53. Charm 55. Comedian Sykes 56. NBA legend who released $500 in cash attached to balloons for his 46th birthday 58. How you might feel if you see Gargamel slip and fall in a big mud puddle 59. “The Godfather� composer Nino 60. Annapolis coll.

61. Titled British woman 62. Close up 65. Back in the day 66. Boy toy?

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): The “School of Hard Knocks� is an old-fashioned idiom referring to the unofficial and accidental course of study available via life’s tough experiences. The wisdom one gains through this alternate approach to education may be equal or even superior to the knowledge that comes from a formal university or training program. I mention this, Aries, because in accordance with astrological omens, I want to confer upon you a diploma for your new advanced degree from the School of Hard Knocks. (P.S.: When PhD students get their degrees from Finland’s University of Helsinki, they are given top hats and swords as well as diplomas. I suggest you reward yourself with exotic props, too.)

is one of the world’s foremost crayon manufacturers. The geniuses in charge of naming its crayon colors are playful and imaginative. Among the company’s standard offerings, for example, are Pink Sherbet, Carnation Pink, Tickle Me Pink, Piggy Pink, Pink Flamingo, and Shocking Pink. Oddly, however, there is no color that’s simply called “Pink.� I find that a bit disturbing. As much as I love extravagant creativity and poetic whimsy, I think it’s also important to cherish and nurture the basics. In accordance with the astrological omens, that’s my advice for you in the coming weeks. Experiment with fanciful fun, but not at the expense of the fundamentals.

CANCER

(June

21-July

22):

According to *Vice* magazine, Russian scientist Anatoli Brouchkov is pleased with the experiment he tried. He injected himself with 3.5-million-yearold bacteria that his colleagues had dug out of the permafrost in Siberia. The infusion of this ancient life form, he says, enhanced his energy and strengthened his immune system. I can’t vouch for the veracity of his claim, but I do know this: It’s an apt metaphor for possibilities you could take advantage of in the near future: drawing on an old resource to boost your power, for example, or calling on a well-preserved part of the past to supercharge the present.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Booze has

played a crucial role in the development of civilization, says biomolecular archaeologist Patrick McGovern. The process of creating this mind-altering staple was independently discovered by many different cultures, usually before they invented writing. The buzz it provides has “fired our creativity and fostered the development of language, the arts, and religion.� On the downside, excessive consumption of alcohol has led to millions of bad decisions and has wrecked countless lives. Everything I just said is a preface to my main message, Leo: The coming weeks will be a favorable time to transform your habitual perspective, but only if you do so safely and constructively. Whether you choose to try intoxicants, wild adventures, exhilarating travel, or edgy experiments, know your limits.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The

astrological omens suggest that the coming weeks will be favorable for making agreements, pondering mergers, and strengthening bonds.

You’ll be wise to deepen at least one of your commitments. You’ll stir up interesting challenges if you consider the possibility of entering into more disciplined and dynamic unions with worthy partners.

Do you trust your own perceptions and insights to guide you toward ever-healthier alliances? Do what you must to muster that trust.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): If you want

people to know who you really are and savor you for your unique beauty, you must be honest with those people. You must also develop enough skill to express your core truths with accuracy. There’s a similar principle at work if you want to know who you really are and savor yourself for your unique beauty: You must be honest with yourself. You must also develop enough skill to express your core truths with accuracy. The coming weeks will be a favorable time for you to practice these high arts.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your journey

in the coming weeks may be as weird as an R-rated telenovela, but with more class. Outlandish, unpredictable, and even surreal events could occur, but in such a way as to uplift and educate your soul. Labyrinthine plot twists will be medicinal as well as entertaining. As the drama gets curioser and curioser, my dear Scorpio, I expect you will learn how to capitalize on the odd opportunities it brings. In the end, you will be grateful for this ennobling respite from mundane reality!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Love

is the only sane and satisfactory answer to the problem of human existence,� wrote philosopher Erich Fromm. I would add a corollary for your rigorous use during the last nine months of 2018: “Love is the only effective and practical way to graduate from your ragged, long-running dilemmas and start gathering a new crop of fresh, rousing challenges.� By the way, Fromm said love is more than a warm and fuzzy feeling in our hearts. It’s a creative force that fuels our willpower and unlocks hidden resources.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): My

goal here is to convince you to embark on an orgy of self-care -- to be as sweet and tender and nurturing to yourself as you dare to be. If that influences you to go too far in providing yourself with luxurious necessities, I’m OK with it. And if your solicitous efforts to focus on your own health and well-being make you appear a bit selfindulgent or narcissistic, I think it’s an acceptable price to pay. Here are more key themes for you in the coming weeks: basking in the glow of self-love; exulting in the perks of your sanctuary; honoring the vulnerabilities that make you interesting.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): One

day, Beatles’ guitarist George Harrison decided to compose his next song’s lyrics “based on the first thing I saw upon opening any book.� He viewed this as a divinatory experiment, as a quest to incorporate the flow of coincidence into his creative process. The words he found in the first book were “gently weeps.� They became the seed for his tune “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.� *Rolling Stone* magazine ultimately named it one of “The Greatest Songs of All Time� and the tenth best Beatle song. In accordance with the astrological omens, I recommend you try some divinatory experiments of your own in the coming weeks. Use life’s fun little synchronicities to generate playful clues and unexpected guidance.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20):

Millions of you Pisceans live in a fairy tale world. But I suspect that very few of you will be able to read this horoscope and remain completely ensconced in your fairy tale world. That’s because I have embedded subliminal codes in these words that will at least temporarily transform even the dreamiest among you into passionate pragmatists in service to your feistiest ideals. If you’ve read this far, you are already feeling more disciplined and organized. Soon you’ll be coming up with new schemes about how to actually materialize a favorite fairy tale in the form of real-life experiences.

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