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Toledo’s 2nd Annual Black Comix Festival, p25

Keep your resolve Health and wellness tips from area pros, p8

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MARKETPLACE CHANGES

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

UPDATES IN LOCAL BUSINESS

Who’s legacy do you want to honor during Black History Month?

Plate One, the second location of coffee shop Plate 21, has opened in the Ohio Building at 420 Madison Ave., formerly Biggby Coffee. The shop is currently open from 7am to 4pm, serving breakfast and lunch. Beginning Monday, February 5, the shop will be open until 8pm and will serve appetizers, beer, wine, and cocktails after 4pm. Open Monday-Friday. 419-385-2121. facebook.com/Plate1coffee

Publisher/Editor in Chief

Collette Jacobs (cjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) ETTA JAMES.

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Editorial

Assignment Editor: Athena Cocoves (athena@adamsstreetpublishing.com) NELLIE MAE ROWE. Editorial Assistant: Courtney Probert (cprobert@adamsstreetpublishing.com) B.B. KING. Calendar Editor: Sarah Emily (calendar@adamsstreetpublishing.com) TO ME IT’S ABOUT CELEBRATING THE CULTURE AS A WHOLE.

Credit Adjustments Inc., a Defiance-based debt-collection company, has opened a call center on the third floor of ProMedica’s Ebeid Institute at 1806 Madison Ave. The company plans to bring in 500 local jobs over the next three years.

Happy Hour Round up The best deals in Toledo

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Lust for Life

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2. Moving Toledo Forward: The Big Idea Issue

3. Together In

Toledo At The I Rise Unity March

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ACTIVIST WATCH

All events are free, unless otherwise stated.

Get involved. Democracy is not a spectator sport.

Wednesday, January 31 Rain Garden Initiative Open Meeting - Rain gardens are important to local water systems, ecosystems, and humans alike. Come learn about the initiative and how you can become involved. 2:30-4pm.

Reynolds Corner Public Library, 4833 Dorr St. facebook.com/raingardentoledo/ 8-9pm, Thursday 2.1 Liberate yourself from the activist hamster wheel: Webinar - A webbased discussion on the programmed and repetitive actions people take that do not stop the harm in communities we love, looking at moving forward with viable solutions and individual actions followed by a discussion and Q&A session. Requires Registration. nationalcommunityrightsnetwork.org Friday, 2.2 Food for Thought: Friday Night Lunch Packing - Help prep 250 lunches every Friday at 6pm on the second floor of the Trinity Episcopal Church to help Food for Thought’s weekly outreach. Food For Thought, 316 Adams St. Floor 2, 419-972-0022. feedtoledo.org

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After 40 years, Fenwick Gallery of Fine Art will close in the next few months. Until then, most merchandise is 50% off. 3433 W. Alexis Rd., 419-475-1651. Find them on Facebook.

For more activist opportunities, see our updated list at toledocitypaper.com

Distribution Ann Harrington (distribution@adamsstreetpublishing.com) THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN.

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After 16 years in the Davis Building in downtown Toledo, luncherie Pam’s Corner will close Wednesday, January 31. 116 10th St., 419-243-2081. pamstoledo.com

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Accounting: Robin Armstrong (rarmstrong@toledocitypaper.com) KATHERINE JOHNSON, DOROTHY VAUGHAN AND MARY JACKSON.

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The computer store MacCafé has moved from their Talmadge Rd. location, across from the mall, to 7860 Central Ave., Sylvania, near King Rd. 419-885-1240. mac-cafe.com

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To focus the business on custom orders of cakes, cookies, and other baked goods, Kathy’s Confections will close their 2746 W. Sylvania Ave. storefront on Wednesday, January 31.

419-708-8079. kathys-confections.com

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Account Executives:

Get Air, a new trampoline park, brings their national franchise to 5055 Jackman Rd., near Laskey Rd., with plans to open in summer 2018. getairsports.com

County Commissioners approve resolution efforts into protecting the DACA program.

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Production Manager: Imani Lateef (imani@adamsstreetpublishing.com) ETHERIDGE KNIGHT.

Lucas County in Support of DACA

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Contributing Writers: Kelly Thompson, Audrey Blaufuss, Jeff McGinnis, Michael Pierce, Sam Koros, Johnny Hildo, Christine Senack and Rob Brezsny.

Spoiled, an essential oils and vitamin supplement shop, will move from 422 W. Sophia St. to 209 Conant St. in Maumee on Monday, February 5. The new location is larger and will feature extended hours: 10am-6pm, MondayFriday and 9am-3pm, Saturday.

419-794-3422. spoiledhealth.com

The downtown Toledo Fowl and Fodder will open for dinner beginning Thursday, February 1. Hours will be announced. 614 Adams St., 419-214-1588. fowlandfodder.com

ON THE COVER: (From left) Former mayor Jack Ford, community activist Liz Pearson, and educator and artist Ernie Jones Cover Illustrations By Imani Lateef

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Saturday, 2.3 Food for Thought: Saturday Lunch Outreach - Every Saturday through March 31, Food for Thought is asking volunteers to help distribute lunches on foot to folks in Downtown Toledo. Children under the age of 14 require adult supervision. Every group will be accompanied by an experienced volunteer.

10am. Food For Thought, 316 Adams St. Floor 2, 419-972-0022. feedtoledo.org Sunday, 2.4 First Sunday Black History Month Panel Discussion - Bring a dish to share and listen to a panel discuss Toledo treasures in honor of Black History Month. 6-8pm.

The University Church, 4747 Hill Ave., 419-534-3080. theuniversitychurchtoledo.org Wednesday, 2.7 Mental Health First Aid Training An estimated one in five Americans experience a mental health disorder in any given year. Take a training class offered by the Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Lucas County to learn how to respond in a mental health emergency and offer support to those in emotional distress. Registration required. 8:30am-5pm. Lucas County Training Center, 705 Adams St., 419-213-4600. lcmhrsb.oh.gov

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CITY POLITICS Ghost dogs

Toledo isn’t known for its urban coyotes, but metro areas like Chicago and Detroit have them in droves. Learn more about urban coyotes and what bigger issues they may bring during the annual Forum on Local Natural History and Research at the Toledo-Lucas County Main Library. Dr. Stanley Gehrt, this year’s keynote speaker and expert on wildlife ecology, presents, “Ghost Dogs: Living with Urban Coyotes,” an inside look at the habits and patterns of coyotes living in metro areas. $40.

9:30am-4pm. Saturday, February 3. Toledo Lucas County Main Library, 325 N. Michigan., 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org

Celebrating and educating Listen and learn

Activist, and scholar Dr. Dylan Miner is director of American Indian and Indigenous Studies at Michigan State University. An accomplished artist and powerful advocate for the rights of indigenous peoples, Miner will visit Bowling Green on February 13 as part of its spring speaker series. His presentation, Art and Activism in an Age of Ongoing Colonialism, is followed by a next-day workshop, 12:30-2pm Wednesday, February 14.

View Miner’s work at wiisaakodewinini.com.

5:30pm. Tuesday, February 13. Wood County District Public Library, 251 N. Main St., Bowling Green. 419-352-5104. wcdpl.org Free

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In conjunction with World Hijab Day, Inclusive Inc: Women of Toledo will host a panel forum on Women in Hijab. Speakers will discuss progressive opportunities, community alliances, how far society has come regarding women in hijab, and how far we still have to go. Panelists include Zarinah El-Amin Naeem, Anthropologist and founder of Beautiful Wrapped, and Dr. Asma M. Abdel Halim, an associate professor in the University of Toledo Women’s and Gender Studies department and a researcher in Muslim women’s’ rights. 5pm. Thursday, February 1.

West Toledo Branch Public Library, 1320 W. Sylvania Ave., 419-377-5457. womenoftoledo.org Free —KT

Lindsaylocks and the Three Bears

Fairy Tales in City Politics

by Johnny Hildo Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lindsaylocks. For brevity, we’ll call her Lindsay. As in Webb.

Lindsay was lost in the forest. It was a big forest, dark and tangled with undergrowth. There were dangers in the forest, unseen terrors and merciless predators. She was lost, and hungry, and frightened.

It was intimidating, this forest the locals call Politica de Ciudad, which translates loosely to City Politics. Lindsay didn’t want to be there. She had wandered in by accident.

See, Lindsay had once wanted to be a lawyer. She had gone to law school and gotten her degree. Then the pesky Bar Exam got in the way, and Lindsay changed her course.

So there she was, in the foreboding forest of City Politics. But it was her lucky day! Ahead, in the clearing, was a neat and tidy little cottage called Council de Ciudad, which translates loosely to City Council.

She ran, and she tried the door. It was open and she she stepped on in.

Once Lindsay was inside the comfy confines of City Council, she felt right at home. First, to satisfy her hunger, she stumbled into the vote for Presidency of City Council, and saw three choices.

First, she tried voting for Michael Ashford, but he was too hot. Then she tried voting for Mark Sobczak, but he was too cold. Then, right before the vote, something told her to lie to Ashford, pledging her vote to him, then switch her vote to Sobczak, at the last moment. It was devious and underhanded, but apparently, that felt just right.

Lindsay was still hungry. So she decided to run for re-election. She saw three choices. First, she could follow the city charter and respond to the Board of Elections within five days of turning in her petitions, confirming her intention to run for office. But that was too hard. Or she could blow off the charter, refuse to reply in the time required, and get kicked off the ballot. But that was too soft.

Instead, Lindsay decided to blow off the charter, respond late to the Board of Elections, then go to court to complain about getting kicked off the ballot.

Spending thousands of dollars to fight the court battle gave her a reason to make a fundraising plea and raise even more money for her campaign. And she won her place back on the ballot, and then won re-election. The move was described by some as lazy and selfish, but that was just right.

Now Lindsay was sleepy. She wanted

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to rest in a cozy bed, the Treasurer’s Office, by being appointed to the empty seat left after the former Treasurer became the Mayor. She had three choices.

First, she could admit to the Dems Central Committee that she had significant financial problems in her past and probably wasn’t credit-worthy enough to be Treasurer, and tell them they should appoint someone else. But that was too hard.

Or she could feign some illness or other excuse, and bow out of the race quietly, thereby keeping her little junk bond credit score a secret. But that was too soft.

So she decided to throw caution to the wind and seek the appointment. And then, when no reputable bonding company would take the significant financial risk on her bankrupt-worthy low-credit self, she could comment about being a victim, plead that she was just like many others, struggling to pay her bills, and stick the taxpayer with a hefty bill to cover her high-risk bond status.

It was sneaky, and deceitful. And that worked just right.

Heck, it’s her basic MO. Lindsay doesn’t think the rules pertain to her.

She just goes by whatever’s most selfserving, then plays the victim and blames everyone else for her own failures. She seems to have no problem shaping the truth to get what she wants.

And now she’s the County Treasurer.

Except the story isn’t over yet. Lindsay’s sleeping soundly in the Treasurer’s Office comfy bed. But remember the end of the children’s story when the bears are coming home. But the bears in this story, we mean the voters, who might get angry and who have yet to ratify Lindsay’s smug and costly coup.

She must face a primary election in May and a General Election in November.

When the bears come home and find her in the bed, she might finally get her comeuppance. Whether it’s too hard, too soft, or just right.

Will Lindsaylocks live happily ever after?

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e celebrate Toledo’s Black history by taking a look back at some of the many influencial Toledoans who fought for civil rights through the eyes of contemporary influencers. We asked impactful locals to tell us about the historical figures who inspired them most. Along with photos courtesy of the Local History and Genealogy Department/Toledo Lucas County Public Library, here are some stories of Toledo’s Black history.

By Athena Cocoves Illustrations by imani Lateef

Ernie Jones

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ne of my favorite people and a hero of my youth was Ernie “EJ” Ernest Charles Jones Sr. He was an artist, a scholar, a mentor, and one of the best role models for generations of students at Scott High School and the City of Toledo as a whole. He was a father and husband who made people aspire to the kind of family he cultivated... and he always made us students feel like family. He’d play old Motown songs in his classroom between lessons about primary colors and nuanced hues; he’d paint and sculpt our imaginations to dream bigger...to be respectable young men and women.... to be more than the world would ever expect of us. His imprint on the arts community of Toledo and abroad has been chronicled in museums and private collections, locally and nationally. He was the loudest person in the stands cheering on his beloved Scott Bulldogs.... and on a personal note... I was always so proud to know him. He rests in heaven and his legacy lives in the very soul of the Toledo arts scene and in every Scott High School Bulldog who ever knew him.

Carmen Miller Singer and co-host of the Full Circle podcast

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rnie Jones was not only an Artist but an educator and mentor. If you ask anyone who went to Scott High School in the 90s, they will tell you that he coined the phrase and embodied the phrase, ‘Once a bulldog, Always a bulldog.’

He injected soul into a community. I never went to Scott but was fortunate to know him and experience his art.

His masterpiece was a painting of a woman on her knees scrubbing a tub. The paint was thick and undeniable. Every decision was decisive and inspired me profoundly to make marks and tell my own story through art.

Yusuf Lateef Visual artist and community activist

Benjamin Durant Jr.

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he one person who has inspired me the most in my life is my father, Benjamin Durant Jr. He has demonstrated great leadership to me and my siblings by becoming a significant ‘change agent’ in his life and in ours. He defied the odds and beat his own personal challenges to become a true positive role model and leader to my family. His unrelenting perseverance and commitment to self-sacrifice were the key ingredients to him making the difference that paved the way for me and my family to become who we are today.

Dr. Romules Durant Superintendent, Toledo Public Schools

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J. Frank Troy and Bishop Robert Culp.

Much of Toledo’s Black history has been made known through the Toledo Public Library’s Edrene Cole Collection, an oral history of Lucas County African American history that documents residents born and raised before 1960. The information was first collected in the late Edrene’s 1972 University of Toledo master’s thesis, “Blacks in Toledo,” and was carried on by Lillian Ashcraft-Eason, director of Africana Studies at Bowling Green State University, as well as other historians.

Edrene Cole, far left, served as a Toledo Public Schools principal and, along with her husband, Eddie Cole, worked as an active civil rights leader in the community.

Liz Pearson In 1982, Elizabeth “Liz” Pearson established the all-volunteer program, the Toledo Neighborhood Block Watch. A partnership between citizens, city services, community organizations, and the Toledo Police Department. During the foundation, Pearson’s vision was to create a union between the police department and the people that they serve. As of 2018, the Toledo Block Watch has improved the lives of locals for 36 years and manages with hundreds of participants under almost 80 leaders managing eight sectors of Toledo.

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Bishop Robert Culp

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henever my children ask me about how my career took off, I tell them about my hard work, education, tenacity, and then I add the real story about Bishop Robert Culp, a self-described community activist, and the pastoral leader of First Church of God since the early 1960s.

In the late 1980s, while taking graduate coursework in international journalism at the City University of London, England via Michigan State University’s Overseas Study Program, a professor took an interest in my work and encouraged me to speak to the leadership of a local newspaper publication, where my professor also contributed articles.

What I didn’t know until later, was that back in America, Bishop Culp was leading other Toledo area ministers and community leaders, such as his brother Pete Culp, to pressure media outlets to hire capable African American journalists, so that their staffs would reflect diverse and inclusive practices, and employ staffing that matched Toledo’s black population percentages.

While still in England, I was hired and ended up writing for that local publication for 18 years. I credit Bishop Culp for opening my career’s door. I hope he is proud of me today, as I am now a part of the administrative team of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library, where I work as the system’s first Manager of External and Governmental Affairs. I deeply believe that it was my obligation to walk through the door of opportunity that Bishop Culp had opened and laid a firm foundation.

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That person was Bishop Culp, who was then in his mid-20s.

Whenever I run into the tall, angular Bishop Culp, who is always dapper in his Sunday best attire, I am filled with reflection and insight, because my heart and spirit know that he is truly a living legend. A man who has carried the torch for civil rights and navigated the often rocky terrain of injustice and inequality.

I will forever be indebted to Bishop Culp, a man who has dedicated his entire life to activism and justice in this community, and is a living testament of abiding advocacy for African Americans.

I wish you peace like a river Bishop Culp, and thank you so very much!”

Rhonda B. Sewell,

Manager, External and Governmental Affairs at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library

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Jack Ford

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Ella P. Stewart In 1922, one of America’s first Black female pharmacists, Ella Nora Phillips Stewart, moved to Toledo with her husband, William Wyatt Stewart, another young Black pharmacist, to open their own pharmacy, the Ella P. and William Stewart Pharmacy. Located in the Pinewood district— where two thirds of Toledo’s Black population lived by the end of the 1920s— the young couple owned and occupied the building and hosted prominent figures from out of town, including W.E.B. Du Bois.

The first Black woman to graduate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy in 1916, Ella P. Stewart was the first Black woman to be a pharmacist in the state of Pennsylvania and owned and operated a few businesses before moving to Toledo. Once settled, the Stewarts became major figures in the city and spoke out against segregation, discrimination, and racist stereotypes as a member of community groups, including the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) and the Enterprise Charity Club, a socialservice organization run by African-American women.

Children attending class at The Ella P. Stewart Elementary School, now the Ella P. Stewart Academy For Girls.

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ack Ford had an immeasurable impact on my life. As a middle school student I will never forget the day my mother introduced me to Rep. Ford at the Reynolds Corner Library. He looked through my eyes and into my soul and said, “if you ever need anything, call me”. After a brief conversation, he offered to take me to the State House in Columbus where I could observe the Ohio State Legislature in action. One of my biggest regrets is that I didn’t call him more.

That is a day I often reflect back on because it changed the way I looked at myself.

From childhood I was always interested in current events, civil rights, and local history. I had seen Mr. Ford in the newspapers and on TV. I was genuinely humbled that I mattered enough as a 13 year old boy for this important man to give me his phone number. Being an awkward 13 year old, I was much more quiet and soft-spoken than I am today, I remember thinking to myself “Wow this is someone like me!”At that age I never saw myself as the loud boisterous type I had learned about through the civil rights movement, nor did I have the charisma of Bill Clinton, whom I had seen speak in downtown Toledo a year prior. In the fall of 2001 I was a junior at Rogers High School taking American Government and African American Studies. I was ecstatic to hear of the possibility of Jack Ford’s becoming the next mayor of Toledo. With great pride in realizing the historical significance of that mayoral election, I knocked on doors and passed out literature in the cold rain. I remember wearing an “Elect Jack Ford for Mayor” shirt and being told to stay away from the gymnasium to avoid breaking any election laws because I was too close to the polling place. I thought to myself “this is so cool”. That is when I first realized I had caught the political fever.

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In college I went on to get involved in Student Government, become President of the University of Toledo College Democrats and I joined Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. the first black fraternity founded on a historically black college campus. All to do my best to follow in the footsteps of Jack Ford. Today I try to keep Jack Ford’s Legacy alive by advocating for substance abuse rehabilitation for those suffering from the disease of addiction as opposed to mass incarceration and promoting healthcare for all especially the most vulnerable in our community.

In 2016 I formed LEAD (Leadership Education & Ambition Development) Toledo. The objective of the LEAD Toledo program is to engage and equip young people with the tools and the connections to be the next generation of leaders. One aspect of the LEAD Toledo program is to give students the opportunity to meet and engage with local leaders, just as I did with Jack Ford, with the hope to inspire them to influence their community for the better. I am grateful and humbled to have had Jack Ford, one of the most influential Black men in the history of Toledo, personally influence my life. I hope to recreate that same experience for the next generation of leaders.

Julian Mack Political activist and community organizer

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Culinary Events Thursday 2.1

Kitchen Reopening Robert’s Food and Spirits

Reopen the kitchen and nosh on some food favorites from “Aunt Delores’” original menu.

Menu prices vary. 6pm. 2635 N. Detroit Ave., 419-593-0006. “Robert’s Food & Spirits” on Facebook.

Monday 2.5

Mindful Munching The 577 Foundation

This workshop will shed light on some of the foods we eat and how they affect our health.

The workshop will cover genetically modified foods, the meat industry, and foods you should think twice about eating. Register online, space is limited. $20. 7-9pm. 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-874-4174. 577foundation.org

Friday 2.9

Zia’s at the Docks and The Chop House Valentine’s Day: 10 Days of Bliss

Competent bar food and beer— lots of beer— lie at the Tin Can Toledo, at the cdorner of N. Huron St. and Washington St.

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The location in the ground floor of the renovated Berdan Building beckons one out of the cold and into the warm confines of one of downtown Toledo’s newest watering holes, Tin Can Toledo. The place was scarcely populated when we arrived around 6:30pm on a January Friday, but things quickly changed as groups assembled at the tables, around the bar, and by the beer pong tables (seriously).

A spacious room with overhead garage doors, The Can will welcome Mud Hen fans from Fifth Third Field, diagonally across the intersection of Washington and Huron, in warmer months.

Boasting a bevy of beverages, many of the namesake canned variety, the Tin Can’s beer list was impressive with a selection of craft offerings along with old standbys (including Old Style) and a few throwbacks (really, when was the last time you had a Colt 45?).

The garage aesthetic is honestly earned, as a similar space abutting the bar on the other side of a wall, provides parking for the residents of renovated living spaces in The Berdan apartments above. Our group made drink selections, selected a feverish playlist from the eclectic jukebox selections, and then moved on to the menu.

Pub grub vs. bar food

The offerings from the kitchen were comforting in their familiarity. Starters included fried pickles ($5.99), the seemingly omnipresent-in-similar-venue wings ($6.99) and a basket of chips, salsa and guacamole ($6.49). We moved on to the pizzas, thin crust with the usual array of available toppings, which were perhaps a little doughy to qualify as truly thin, but then it is January, and thin is something that we all seem to aspire to at this time of year. We sampled the house special, Cee Bee Arr, a quesadilla with chicken, cheddar cheese, bacon and a side of ranch ($5.99) which was stuffed and easily shared. One of our group, a chili cheese dog lover, ordered the dogs (one dog for $3.49 or make it two for $4.99. Why not?

We did.) and had them cut in two by the kitchen for easy sharing. A solid choice,

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the bunned wonders disappeared quickly and were deemed “legit” by those in our group who claimed to be in the know.

There’s always room for... pudding

We considered looking elsewhere in the Warehouse District for dessert but instead opted for another round (why not try a Blatz, while we are out?) along with a selection of “pudding shots” ($2.50) in flavors of Oreo, butterscotch, birthday cake (yes, birthday cake) and Reese’s cups. The results of the pudding/libations brought mixed reviews with some in our group who claimed they could pass and others who had a second.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special, chefinspired three-course dinner through Sunday, February 18. Prices vary. Space is limited, make your reservation in advance by calling 888-456-3463. 300 N. Summit St. Suite 140. toledochophouse.com. 20 Main St., ziasrestaurant.com

Saturday 2.10

Wine and Dine The Toledo Zoo

This romantic evening includes a dinner with Chef’s Choice wine pairings and live music. $80 for members, $85 for non-members.

6:30-9:30pm. 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org

Romance in Elmore Schedel Arboretum & Gardens

Do Valentine’s Day Dinner with your sweetheart a little early. Delight in a three-course meal with surf ‘n turf, wine, and three dessert wine tastings. $60. 6pm.

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Monday 2.12

Patrick Allen Selections Registry Bistro

Fill your night with elegance at this classy dining experience. Enjoy a six-course dinner and six French wines by Patrick Allen. $75. 6pm. 419-725-0444. registrybistro.com

Tuesday 2.13

Rocky’s Fat Tuesday Party Rocky’s Bar

Get the party started and fill up on choices from Fila Gumbo, to crawfish hand pies with sweet potato puree, and blackened Cajun meatloaf burgers. Grab some party beads and look out for other surprises.

Menu prices vary. 4-10pm. 4020 Secor Rd., 419-472-1996. @rockysrules on Facebook.

Thursday 2.15

Death by Chocolate: Murder Mystery Event HeART Gallery and Studios

Taking place in 1940’s France, solve the murder mystery in the gallery by interviewing suspects and exploring rooms for clues while sampling chocolate desserts. A Cabaret performance by Sonia & Omaldo Perez and Parisienne inspired prints will accompany the event. $10. 12:15-1:15pm. Also held at 6pm Friday, February 16. 428 N. Erie St. Reserve your spot by emailing kate@stpaulstoledo.org

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We were surrounded by tables filled with happy, some boisterous, patrons who were eating, socializing, throwing darts at Tin Can’s three boards, and generally having a good time. Tin Can Toledo is the first Ohio location in a small chain that includes three bars in and around Lansing and one in Grand Rapids, Michigan. While the food is more than adequate, this is more a bar with food than a restaurant with a bar, but nonetheless, a great addition to the vibe of Toledo’s downtown renaissance.

If you don’t get there before spring, you’ll know the Tin Can once they say “Play Ball” across the street.

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Warm up with cold beer during the Winter Brews Art Walk, as part of the Red Bird Arts District First Friday Art Walks. Galleries will be filled with art exhibits, live music, spring fashions, and plenty of craft brews. 5-10pm. Friday, February 2. Downtown Sylvania. 419-885-8381. redbirdarts.org Free

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Spend Fat Tuesday (February 13) with blues music, bourbon, and plenty of barbecue during Bourbon Barbecue & Blues. Enjoy a raffle, a silent auction, live entertainment, shredded BBQ chicken sliders, dry rub brisket, gumbo with shrimp, veggies, bacon baked beans, cornbread, and more. Proceeds benefit Family Service of Northwest Ohio. $50.

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Dine on a prix-fixe menu at downtown Toledo’s hottest new restaurant during The Valentine Theatre’s Celebrity Wait Night at The Chop House. Enjoy live music, a silent auction, and valet parking. Space is limited, RSVP to rkille@valentinetheatre.com by Thursday, February 8. $50.

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Live in the Zin trying some Zinfandels wines. Pours start at $3. 5:30-7:30pm. 5453 Monroe St., 419-824-2463. mancys.com/#bottleshop

Travel to Hawaii with Sarah Krafty from Krafty Travel as you try foods, beers, and wines inspired by the “Ohana” life. Register ahead online. $15. 7-8:30pm.

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Regional Tasting-Debonne Vineyard and Valley Wineyards Walt Churchill’s Market

Get a taste of the region with wines from Morrow, Ohio. Closeouts and discontinued wines will be on sale. 4:30-6:30pm. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee.

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New Brews Bottle Shop at Mancy’s Italian

Check out the new beers added to the shops’ list and quench your thirst with samples. Prices vary.

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Travel Tastings Manhattan’s Pub ‘n Cheer

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Wine is a gift of love–Prepare for Valentine’s Day with wines that pair with traditional holiday gifts. Prices vary. 4-7pm. 26625 Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg.

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Chili for Chilly Weather Phoenix Earth Food Co-op

Sample offerings will include squash chilli, salsa, rice, Blue Diamond Nut Thins, and Organic Valley Cheese. Select items will be on sale for purchase.

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Valen-Wines Day Tasting The Bottle Shop at Mancy’s Italian

Fall in love with sweet flavors during the holiday. $3.

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Wine Tastings 10 for $10 Caper’s Restaurant & Bar

Love wine and want to go soft on your wallet?

Caper’s will feature 10 new wines on their list for you to try. $10. 6-8pm. 2038 S. Byrne Rd., 419-389-9900. caperstoledo.com

Join the museum in this bubbly annual Valentine event. Sip on four different wines paired with hors d’oeuvres, taking place in the Main Museum Cloister Gallery. $25/members, $35/non-members.

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Pure Romance by Cassidy Sloan and Jillian Kitchen will host a special early screening of 50 Shades Freed. The third and final installment of the 50 Shades series doesn’t come out until the next day, so this is a unique opportunity to catch it before everyone else does. Sloan and Kitchen have rented a private theatre for their customers, but friends and family are welcome (18+) as long as tickets remain available. $20/general. $40/VIP. 6pm. Sunday, February.

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As part of The Toledo Museum of Art’s exhibit The Mummies: From Egypt to Toledo, opening Saturday, February 3 (read more about this in Art Notes on p. 26), enjoy a Saturday matinee film series, He Went for a Little Walk: Mummies in the Movies, running from February 17 through May 5. The first film in the series in The Mummy, the classic 1932 feature film starring Boris Karloff that inspired a host of Hollywood films, most of which will be screened during this series. For more detail, see online. All films begin at 2pm in the Little Theater, free for members and $5 for non-members.

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CURTAIN CALL “Proof” of UT Theatre’s New Renaissance

“You’ve Got A Friend”

With writing credits on 118 pop hits on the Billboard Hot 100 between 1955 and 1999, Carole King is a queen of American music. Learn about her awesome and inspiring rise to fame during BEAUTIFUL The Carole King Musical. Featuring a variety of King’s most popular songs, including “I Feel The Earth Move,” “One Fine Day,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “You’ve Got A Friend”, among others. This 2014 Tony Award and 2015 Grammy® Award winning musical is a gorgeous nod to pop royalty. $48-$98. February 6-11, times vary.

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New production of Pulitzer Prize-winning play

By Jeff McGinnis For Matt Foss, assistant professor of theatre at the University of Toledo, the upcoming production of David Auburn’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Proof ” at the UT Center for Performing Arts comes at an extremely exciting time— not just for himself, but for the program as a whole.

The play is Foss’s directorial debut at UT, during his first full year as a member of the faculty, and given the production’s Chicago-area setting, “Proof ” seems like a natural first effort for the artist who comes to UT with a wealth of Windy City career experience.

“I worked as a professional actor and continue to work as a director in Chicago. This is a play that I think is dynamic for the community we serve,” Foss said. “It’s an exciting play that is very beneficial to our student learners.

It’s incredibly well-written. And the nice thing about it is, it takes place in a neighborhood that I believe reflects and supports the diversity of the students at the University of Toledo.”

Connect the dots

First performed in 2000, “Proof ” is the dramatic tale of a young woman named Catherine who recently lost her father, a world-famous mathematician.

Though the show follows the authorship of a mathematical proof found in the late professor’s office, the play as a whole deals with the larger questions of mental illness and the nature of genius.

Foss said one of his favorite things about the show is how it doesn’t spoonfeed its audience obvious and easy answers about the issues it discusses.

“The great thing about plays, or at least good ones, is that they don’t necessarily fill in all the blanks. They give you very precise, well-constructed dots, and then in a very democratic way, good plays invite the audience to connect those dots the best they can.”

“I think that’s one of the reasons storytelling is so important.

Commandments do one thing, but stories or parables preserve complexity.”

Using their imagination

That complexity extends to the nature of the illness that Catherine’s father (and perhaps Catherine) deals with in the course of the story. Foss explains that a story like this can inspire its audience to engage more deeply with the realities of an issue

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Magical humor

British writer Roald Dahl’s children’s fantasy novel, The Witches, has received admiration and criticism since being published in 1983. Above all, the funny, and sometimes scary, story of a young boy’s experiences with his grandmother in a world full of child-hating, evil witches has received praise and an array of adaptations. See the faithful staged version of The Witches, performed by students at the Toledo School for the Arts, during a four-day run. $16/adults. $10/students and seniors. February 8-11. 7pm, Thursday-Saturday. 2:30pm, Sunday. Toledo Repertoire Theatre, 16 10th St., 419-246-8732 x226. ts4arts.org

Toledo’s new theater group

Matt Foss, assistant professor of theatre at UT since August, chose a mathematical drama for his directorial debut in Toledo. like mental illness on a more empathic level.

“In this story, we don’t necessarily know what Robert or Catherine may, or may not, be suffering from.

And it’s not vague and it’s not enigmatic, it’s actually very specific about what’s happening. But in those blanks, an audience member may use their imagination.”

In a wider way, though, Foss said he’s thrilled about what this show means for the University of Toledo’s theatre program— as an example of what a new generation of talent can do, and as a reminder of what theatre means to the Glass City community.

“It is a young, exciting program right now, it is a young, exciting faculty. It’s kind of a growing time in the department,” Foss said.

“Many of these young theater-makers have probably done only a handful of plays. And to me, that’s exciting. They’re learning so much, and they’re so honest and free of pretense, because they don’t really have any old, bad habits to unlearn. And it’s really exciting, and earnest.”

The recently-formed Act 2 Productions Toledo first stepped on a local stage in 2017 with the mission to offer fun, affordable, and educational art experiences to Toledoarea students. Help support this young organization’s important goals during their first Dinner Theater Fundraiser. This 1950’s style murder-mystery invites guests to wear themed attire to “Mike’s Diner” for an evening of creativity and fun. $20/adults. $10/children age 15 and younger. $50/family.

6-8:30pm. Friday, February 9. Church First Alliance, 2214 Monroe St., act2toledo.org

February 2-11.

7:30pm, Fridays and Saturdays.

2pm, Sundays. $15/general, $10/faculty, alumni and seniors. $8/students.

Center for Performing Arts, 1910 W. Rocket Dr., 419-530-2787. utoledo.edu

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CITY PAGES Hitting the Target

Dinner and a Book

One of the best tools for connecting with one another is through a shared reading experience. The Sylvania Franciscan Village is offering a dinner and book event with the chosen book “Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust,”

by Immaculee Ilibagiza. In her bestseller, Ilibagiza writes about creating a powerful and lasting relationship with God despite the horror she experienced in the genocide. Reservations are encouraged by emailing ereiter@sistersosf.org. 5-7:30pm. Monday, February 12. Sylvania Franciscan Village. 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania.

419-824-3515. sylvaniafranciscanvillage.org

Ralph Warren’s key to a new life

By Audrey Blaufuss

Poetry Jam

Whether you consider yourself a novice or expert poet, all are welcome to Lourde’s Poetry Jam, themed “Our Roots Run Deep,” encouraging locals to bring poems related to their personal heritage or the diversity of American culture. Each reader will have 3-5 minutes to share their work and participate in the slam competition. If you are more of a reader than a writer, you may choose to bring a poem written by others, however this work will not be included in the slam competition. 5:30-7:30pm. Thursday, February 8. Ebeid Student Center. 6832 Convent Boulevard, Sylvania. 419-517-8413. lourdes.edu Free

Portrait of a (first) lady

Photographer Amanda Lucidon was the only female photographer in the White House during Obama’s administration, and her new book, Chasing Light, gives us never-before-seen photos of the former first family’s presidential terms during a special Open Book Presents: Chasing Light with Amanda Lucidon. This unique opportunity offers the public the chance to meet Lucidon and hear about her experiences in the White House. WGTE’s Haley Taylor will conduct an interview, with Q&A to follow. Copies of the book and opportunities for author signing will also be available. 7-830pm.

Thursday, February 1. Toledo Lucas County Main Library, 325 N. Michigan., 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org Free

Almost three decades ago during an era of harsh drug laws, the Toledo author sentenced to life in prison. In January 2017, he was one of the 1,927 people pardoned by President Obama.

Ralph Warren’s debut novel Target marks the beginning of a new life for him. A new chapter in his remarkable story began in January 2017 when President Obama commuted his life sentence two days before Obama left office. Warren had spent 27-and-a-half years in prison due the ‘three strikes and you’re out’ drug sentencing laws.

Now, Warren’s taking control of his future, pursuing his love of writing and speaking about his experiences in the hope that it will make a difference.

Hard beginnings

Born and raised in Toledo, Warren came from a middle class upbringing.

As a standout athlete at Scott High School, he also discovered his love of storytelling.

“I first fell in love with movies. I wanted to make movies and loved the idea of telling stories,” he said.

He began college at the University of Toledo and from there spiraled downward due to drug use. “Made a poor decision to experiment with drugs and it took me for a loop. I partied a lot but didn’t know how it would end up.”

Charged and convicted with eight childhood friends of conspiracy to sell drugs, Warren was sentenced to a life prison term. Since his release, Warren has passionately spoken out against mandatory minimum sentencing.

Time in prison

During the many years Warren spent in prison, he returned to his love of the written word and spent much of his time writing, saying: “I wrote for 15-20 years in prison. I wrote to keep from being depressed.”

He finished several movie scripts, a documentary and his debut novel, Target, which tells the story of three successful rich women who, surprisingly, get mixed up in crime.

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“The dramatic premise behind Target was based upon how people talk down about people in prison.

Everybody has the ability to do wrong things and the story shows that conditions can be shaped to have people commit crimes you wouldn’t expect them to,” he said. Add in a love story, some family values and a little raunchy material, and an enticing, racy thriller was born.

Upcoming projects

Warren’s 2018 project that he is most excited for is his autobiography, The Miracle of 2017, slated for a June or July release, detailing his journey getting out of prison, his historic experience with President Obama, and the choices he’s made since starting a normal life. He’s also begun working on a new novel entitled Deadly Justice.

“I like underdog characters that rise up to do the impossible. That will be the focus of the new novel,” Warren said, adding that he also hopes to get one of his scripts off the ground and start filming.

Despite all that he has been through, Ralph Warren is a happy, grateful person who is committed to sharing his experiences in the hope that it will help someone in the throes of life.

“My hope for 2018 is to take my book international, get a pay raise (at his day job as a drug addiction counselor) and continue public speaking.

Everything is falling into place now,” he said, saying that his one piece of advice to anyone struggling or not knowing what to do next is, “Always stay humble and be confident and things are going to be fine.”

Target is available through online retailers and at authorralphdwarren.com

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Celebrating and Illuminating 2nd Glass City Black Comix Fest honors African American creators

By Jeff McGinnis

Philadelphia-based creator Jamar Nichols will speak during a panel discussion and Q&A from 11:30am-12:15pm, in the Library’s Huntington Room.

African American comic creators from around the country are coming to Toledo to share their stories and inspire a new generation of artists at the second annual Glass City Black Comix Festival, Saturday, February 10 at the Main Branch of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library.

The event, presented in collaboration with the website Peep Game Comix, is a celebration of an underrepresented segment of the comic community. Educating attendees about the contributions of African American artists, those artists work with kids to teach the art of visual storytelling.

“I just started thinking, from a practical standpoint, it made more sense to start where I was— in my hometown,” Peep Game Comix creator (and Toledo City Paper Production Manager) Imani Lateef said of the event’s origins.

Imani Lateef, Peep Game Comix

As a graphic artist with over 15 years of experience, Lateef started Peep Game Comix four years ago to support

and bolster African American comic book artists by spotlighting their work.

The artists he connected with work on the site sparked his idea that lead to the first Glass City Black Comix Festival last year.

“I started networking with the people I had on the site, and we began with a few creators from Detroit and Columbus which is how the first event, last year, got off the ground.”

This year, the event has expanded to include artists from Chicago, New York and Philadelphia along with an increased focus on educating young attendees looking to learn about how to create comics themselves.

“What I learned last year was that there was a huge demand for people learning how to create comic books, people of all ages,” Lateef said. “Definitely, for a lot of young people, that was their main objective. They were coming to support artists, but they were also there to share what they were working on, asking advice.”

Jamar Nicholas, “Leon: Protector of the Playground” and “Detective Boogaloo”

For Jamar Nicholas, the idea of inspiring and educating young attendees at the Glass City Black Comix Festival is a major bright spot of his attendance at the event. Creator of such well-regarded comics as “Leon: Protector of the Playground” and “Detective Boogaloo: Hip-Hop Cop,” Nicholas has long been a member of the Kids Love Comics Collective and participated in workshops around the country.

“Along with my career as a cartoonist, I am also an educator. I have dedicated my career to empowering young people to embrace a love of drawing cartoons and comics,” Nicholas said.

Based in Philadelphia, Nicholas was asked to attend the second Black Comix Festival by Lateef himself, and said that he respects how important Peep Game Comix is to shining a light on creators in the comic community -- a medium that Nicholas has loved since childhood.

“The ability to totally control a readers’ emotion by manipulating time, pacing and visual importance--what a cartoonist can show in a panel, or a whole comic book can be as little or as much as needed. In other mediums a clock is always ticking, but you could stop and focus on a drawing in a comic as long as it takes. That’s special.”

Like Lateef, Nicholas said that he hopes attendees of all ages are inspired by the event. “I would love to see people come out and see up close the magic of art and hope that they find something there that encourages them to create.”

For a full schedule of events and creators involved, see online.

11am-3pm. Saturday, February 10. Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, 325 N. Michigan Ave., 419-259-5200. peepgamecomix.com Free

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Love in a new light

Before the Toledo Museum of Art’s current exhibit, Glorious Splendor: Treasures of Early Christian Art, ends on Thursday, February 18, see the Late Roman art in a whole new light during Flashlight Tours: The Glorious Look of Love.

Reservations required. $23/TMA members. $30/non-members. 8-10pm: Thursday, February 15 & 16. 5-7pm & 6:30-8:30pm: Saturday, February 17. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomueum.org

History wrapped up

Natural beauty

Kick off Black History Month with Inclusive Inc: Women of Toledo during the 419 Beautifully Wrapped Exhibition, a showcase and celebration of the fashion, tradition, spirituality, and art of head wraps and turbans, a style seen and celebrated around the globe. Anchoring the event is a series of 26 photographs that explore the beauty and practice of head wraps, as well as workshops, programming, performances, and a natural hair and African American vendor expo, plus more. $22/admission, includes a copy of the 2018 Beautifully Wrapped calendar. $15/general admission. Noon-3pm. Saturday, February 3. Secor Ballroom, 425 Jefferson Ave., 419-377-5457. womenoftoledo.org

For over 100 years, the Toledo Museum of Art has had a pair of Egyptian mummies, purchased in 1906 by Museum founders Edward Drummond Libbey and Florence Scott Libbey. Last seen by the public in 2010, the mummies will return to view during The Mummies: From Egypt to Toledo, debuting Saturday, February 3 through May 6, 2018. Hear from Adam Levine, TMA Associate Director and Associate Curator of Ancient Art, and Mike Deetsch, TMA Director of Education and Engagement, as they host a free curator talk about the exhibit from 2-4pm on the exhibition’s opening day. Exhibition tickets: Free/TMA members. $10/non-members. $7/seniors, college students, military. $5/youth ages 5-17. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomueum.org

Friday, 2.2

Tuesday, 2.6

Bhutanese-Nepali Neighbors- This

Museum Place Residences Community Conversation - Join

special exhibit opens, featuring 30 photographs by Tariq Tarey of some of the over 20,000 members of the Bhutanese-Nepali refugees in Columbus, Ohio.

Through May 25. Free for members and children age 5 or younger. Cost of museum admission for non-members: $7.50/adults, $6.50/seniors, $3/ children 6-12. 9am-5pm, Monday-Saturday. Noon5pm, Sunday. Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Spiegel Grove, Fremont, OH. 419-332-2081. rbhayes.org

Saturday, 2.3 Women in Glass: Tess Healy- The

Toledo Museum of Art studio artist will provide glassblowing demonstrations in conjunction with the exhibit, Fired Up: Contemporary Glass by Women Artists. Also on Sunday. 1-4pm. The Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Monday, 2.5 Yusuf Lateef: Solo Show - The local

artist will present new work, including paintings and wearable art that was created in a collaboration with Chris and Elliott Rogers. A reception will be held on Thursday, February 22 from 6-7:30pm. On view through Wednesday, February 28. American Frame Showroom, 400 Tomahawk Dr., Maumee. 419-887-8030. americanframe.com Free

the Toledo Museum of Art for a conversation about how to best utilize the buildings. In case of inclement weather, snow date will be Wednesday, February 7. 6-7:30pm.Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Saturday, 2.10 Jeans and Jewels Trunk Show-

Presented by the TMA Ambassadors, this two-day event kicks off with an evening soiree, featuring an open bar and heavy grazing, the chance to purchase one-of-a-kind men’s and women’s jewelry from renowned artisans, glassblowing demonstrations

by TMA Glass Studio Manager Alan Iwamura, and entertainment from Decorative Sound. All attendees will leave with a swag bag. The wares will also be showcased for free on Sunday from noon to 4pm. $150/TMA members. $200/non-members.

7-11pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

Animarathon XVI - Celebrate all things

anime, Japanese media, and nerd culture during this family-friendly event. Also on Sunday.

9am-5:30pm. Bowling Green State University Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Bowling Green. animarathon.com Free

A “Splattering Gathering” - Splatter

paint your own canvas during this fundraiser for The Expressive Therapies Center and the creation of a new Therapeutic Photography program headed

by Alexandria Mitchell, a Fine Arts student at the University of Toledo. Sign up available in advance. $15. 9am-1pm. The Expressive Therapies Center Toledo, 2475 Collingwood Blvd., 419-304-7240.

TheETCenter.org

Sunday, 2.11 Screen Print Your Own Valentine’s Day Cards - This all-ages workshop allows

attendees to learn to hand print Valentines with provided images and phrases. Experiment, play, and create something as sweet as your special someone. Each participant will leave with at least three Valentines. $35/adults. $15/child with paying adult. 3-5pm. Handmade Toledo, 1717 Adams St., 419-214-1717. handmadetoledo.com

Stephanie Prechter’s Great Lakes Project - See paintings based on studies of

the Great Lakes, inspired by the artist’s passion for this precious resource. A closing reception and artist talk will be held on Wednesday, February 28 from 5:30-7pm. American Frame Showroom, 400 Tomahawk Dr., Maumee. 419-887-8030. americanframe.com Free

COLOR! CUT! CREATE! Paper Toy Basics with Merrill Rainey - Learn how

to use paper to build toys based on your designs and create a 3D paper toy character during this all-ages workshop, hosted by AIGA Toledo. Space is limited, register in advance. $15/AIGA Toledo members. $20/non-members. 2-4pm. AIGA Toledo, 705 Monroe St., toledo.aiga.org.

Monday, 2.12

The Intuitive Hand: Drawing Exercises to Enhance Focus For Teens - Artist Yusuf Lateef will challenge teens (ages 10-16) to draw and “see” differently during this class held on four consecutive Mondays.

Space is limited, register in advance. $90. 4-6pm.

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

Arm Knitting Class - Learn the basics of arm knitting and create your own chunky cowl. BYOB. Space is limited, register in advance. $30. 6:30-8:30pm. Our Studio with olive m’lou (on the second floor of Art & Soul in Cricket West Plaza), 3142 Markway, 734-751-2698. facebook.com/UnleashingYourCreativity

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Elizabeth C. Harris

A Trip Down Memory Lane

Years lived in Toledo: 30+ Occupation: Community Activist/ Urban Farmer

Ryan Dunlap’s jazz-infused nostalgia

By Sam Koros

One song lyric to describe my ideal self: “I go hard in the paint” Waka Flocka Flame

When I was in high school, I probably would have been described as: Class Clown. Central Catholic High School Class of 1996!

From listening as a kid to country music with his parents in the car, to transforming a love of poetry into a songwriting career, Dunlap’s storied life comes alive on his third studio album.

My first kiss in Toledo was: S. Darrington at Sherman Elementary.

My story, in one sentence: It ain’t over ‘til it’s over.

Ryan Dunlap, a Perrysburg-based musician, delights audiences around the country with his unique, heartfelt take on country and jazz-infused alternative rock.

With a sound evocative of popular musicians Dave Matthews and Ryan Adams, he fuses an eclectic blend of genres and emotions. Dunlap deftly weaves through these styles with strong, blues-tinged vocals and emotive lyrics in a way that is both palatable and expressive.

Dunlap first got into playing music and writing songs when he was 17 when a musician friend of his encouraged him. “‘You should take those poems and make songs’ he told me, and I thought ‘maybe I should do that,’” Dunlap remembers.

One day, while homebound during a severe snowstorm, Dunlap discovered his passion for guitar: “I picked it up and I haven’t put it down since.”

Channelling a warm, polished tone

When asked about his influences, Dunlap said, “I’m a huge Dave Matthews and John Mayer fan,” adding, “I’m a huge singer-songwriter fan and I love Ryan Adams.” Dunlap channels these influences to create a warm, polished tone. The country element in Dunlap’s sound runs from his childhood memory: “Riding around in the car with my parents, we were

always listening to K100.” The music always stuck with him: “Just the sound of the pedal steel and good old country songwriting,” Dunlap remarked.

A new lane

Dunlap released his third studio album, Memory Lane, in December, a recording that draws on Dunlap’s diverse musical talents. The progression of songs throughout the album provide a journey through Dunlap’s influences.

The album begins with upbeat, funky, and jazzy songs, expressing a cool and fun-loving sentimentality with crisp and uplifting instrumentation. In later tracks, a more moody and country music influenced sound begins to emerge.

According to Dunlap, the intended flow of the album is to “start big and slowly fade it out.”

Memory Lane’s polished production captures Dunlap and his band in a tight and integrated musical vision.

“Everything came out the way I saw it in the beginning,” Dunlap said. Jazzy saxophones, plucky banjos, and wailing slide guitar flavor the tracks with flourishes of stylistic depth. Dunlap remarked, “I came in with ideas of what I wanted and they laid it down perfectly.

They brought it to life and added their ideas to what I had in my head.”

Follow Ryan Dunlap on Facebook at facebook.com/RyanDunlapMusic, or listen to him on Spotify or at reverbnation.com/ryandunlapmusic.

Most people know me for: Having goats, leading the Glass City Goat Girls, basketball, and my sense of humor.

I wish more people knew me for: my passion for helping kids and community.

The best thing I’ve ever eaten in Toledo: Prime Rib at The Black Pearl.

The street I drive on most often: Cherry Street.

Best time I ever had in Toledo: Lil’ Wayne concert at the Huntington Center with my best friend.

The artists that I love are: the Lateef Brothers and the musicians I love are a lot of local rappers, including AocObama.

Toledoan I most admire: is Paula Hicks-Hudson. I love her commitment to community. She is my role model and I hope to follow in her Toledo City Council footprints.

If I could apologize to anyone: EYB (the initials of one of my best friends, we feud constantly).

The hardest decision I’ve made in the past year: Opt for surgery.

If I could change one thing about Toledo: Remove the haters. Reduce drugs and crime.

Best view in Toledo: Top floor of the Park Inn overlooking the city at night.

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If I knew I could get away with it: I plead the fifth.

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Highlighted events indicates our picks for the week

WED, JAN 31 Bar 145: Tony Salazar (The Sugar Pax) Black Kite: Open Mic. Join Toledo songwriter Ben Barefoot as he hosts Black Kite Coffee’s weekly open mic. 4pm.

Cock n Bull: Danny Mettler Durty Bird: Fish Fisher (hard country acoustic) Georgjz419: Open Mic Music Go Round: Up Close Concerts presents Calen Savidge (acoustic) Village Idiot: Andrew Ellis (originals, Americana)

THURS, FEB 1 Bar 145: DJ ADubb Barr’s Public House: Kyle White (acoustic, covers, originals) Durty Bird: Swingmania (big band) Push those tables aside and get your swing on!

Seagate Center: Luke Combs, Ashley McBryde (Country, pop) Nashville recording artist with number one hits brings his talent to Toledo, this brings the Country lovers downtown.

Toledo Museum of Art: Molsky’s Mountain Drifters, Great Performances (Americana, bluegrass) Join Grammy-nominated artist Bruce Molsky in the Great Gallery as they perform original songs about the Civil War, lost love, and the hopeful great beyond. 8pm.

FRI, FEB 2 Backyard BBQ: Battle of the Singers Bar 145: Sugar Pax (pop, rock, country) Barr’s Public House: Whiskey Business Bier Stube: The 25’s Live (covers) Bozo’s Bar: Jimmy Ray Seibers Band Durty Bird: Bobby G & Friends (blues, covers) Playing blues, southern soul, and funk.

Distillery: Not Fast Enuff (party, covers) Fleewood’s Tap Room: Distant Cousins (acoustic, covers) Frankie’s: Silver Age, the Grievance Club.

Wild Nights, Second String Hero, Rouge (punk, pop) Frog Leg Inn: Frank Shock Hudson Gallery: Hector Mendoza (classical guitar and vocals) Ottawa Tavern: Herzog, goLab, Twin Frames, Equipment (modern, originals, progressive).

Majestic Oak Winery: Groundhog Day with Zak Ward Peacock Bar: DJ Mpress (soul, r&b) EARGASMS is a monthly event that showcases artists and genres of music for your listening pleasure. This month, DJ Mpress will be spinning part one of a groovy three-part series called “Rest In Beats,” celebrating all of our gone but not forgotten R&B & Soul artists.” 9pm.

Rocky’s Bar: Danny Pratt & the Bad Decisions (blues) Toledo welcomes Cleveland based indie band whose music was featured on NPR. Local favorite’s wildly progressive duo goLab supports. 10pm.

Red Bird Art Walk: Live music in downtown Sylvania.

TMA Peristyle: Toledo Symphony Orchestra, The Planets (classical)

Toledo Museum of Art: Robinson & Rohe, (folk, songwriter, originals) Partake in the beauty of songwriting as the duo serenades during their second appearance in Toledo. “Jean Rohe and Liam Robinson met a decade ago through their love of participatory music-making and American folk song.

Their original repertoire is inspired by the traditions they hold dear and features carefully crafted lyrics, elegant vocal harmonies, and detailed arrangements for guitar, banjo, and accordion” 6pm.

Village Idiot: the House Band Quimby’s: Johnny Rod (covers)

SAT, FEB 3 Bar 145: LDNL (pop) Backyard BBQ: Liberty Beach (covers) Barr’s Public House: Jason Hudson Dou Bier Stube: Andrew Ellis, Screams & Whispers (originals, Americana) Civic Music Hall: Sponge, Breaking Grace, Reject the Silence, Saturnine Hello, the Infinity Process (modern, rock, originals) Durty Bird: Picky Kelly (acoustic duo) Fleetwood’s Tap Room: Elixier (acoustic duo) Frankie’s: 9th District, Sadsace, Special K, Ambrose Mendez (modern, hard rock) Frog Leg Inn: Dusk (covers) Majestic Oak Winery: Caveman TMA Peristyle: Toledo Symphony Orchestra presents The Planets. (classical) The TSO performs an exciting extraterrestrial concert, includes The Planets, Holst and Also Sprach Zarathustra, Strauss, made famous by Kubrick’s 2001 a Space Odyssey. 8pm.

Reset Rossford: Sugar Pax, Adult Prom (party, covers) The Original Sub Shop: 419 Calypso Steel Drums, Violent Bloom, and Bitch Thunder (chamber pop, dance percussion) Ottawa Tavern: Rochella 2.0 Fest. (modern, originals) Featuring Spitback, Outside, Ramon Fuentes, DaveKevinAdam, Dean Tartaglia, Hung (Rising Sun), the 2nd Annual Rochella music fest makes good use of Toledo’s eclectic talent. Be sure to catch Tartalia’s Sax Set. UT Center for Performing Arts: William Wellborn (piano, classical)

SUN, FEB 4 Art & Performance Center of West Toledo: Blues Fundraiser (blues) Tim Oehlers, Micael Gramza, Laurie Swyers and Mary Dick, Mudfoot, New Moon, Pat Lewandowski. All-Star concert with Toledo Blues Legends. 5pm.

Durty Bird: Jazz Brunch with Chris Buzzelli Trio. (classical/jazz) Recording classical/jazz guitarist stuns with his stellar arrangements of originals and standards. “A fine conversation for guitar lovers and mainstream jazz enthusiasts”.

Rasa: Easy Listening Brunch. (eccentric, funk) Funky Records with Benny Goodtimes.

Make sure to reserve a seat online. This place fills up quickly on Sundays.

UT Center for Performing Arts: William Wellborn (piano, classical)

Village Idiot: Bob Rex & Friends (jazz, blues)

MON, FEB 5 Art & Performance Center of West Toledo: First Mondaze Songwriters’ Songswap (open mic) Barr’s Public House: Andrew Ellis (originals, Americana) Durty Bird: New Mondays (covers) Greenleaf Cafe: SOUL Food open mic, poets welcome.

Village Idiot: Frankie May & Associates (covers) Howard’s: Rosie & Viv Show

TUES, FEB 6 Durty Bird: Ross Thompson Rocky’s Bar: Open Jam with Joel Hazard and Mark Sentle

WED, FEB 7 Black Kite Coffee: Open Mic Durty Bird: Steve Kennedy (covers) Music Go Round: Up Close Concerts presents Mike DuBose (acoustic rock) Village Idiot: Andrew Ellis (originals, Americana)

BANG THE DRUMS

Saturday, 2.3 / The Original Sub Shop

See Toledo’s own all-female drum group Bitch, Thunder! during a special performance that will send the group to Austin, Texas for HONK!TX— a festival that draws street performers from around the country to perform for free in the streets of Austin.

Inspired by HONK! Fest, which takes place in Massachusetts, HONK!TX has been an outlet for activist music groups of many genres and backgrounds since 2011. $5 cover also includes performances by 419Calypso, Violent Bloom, and Excellent Enemies.

7pm. 402 Broadway, 419-243-4857, facebook.com/BishThunder

THURS, FEB 8 Bar 145: DJ ADubb Barr’s Public House: Calen Savidge Civic Music Hall: Rumpke Mountain Boys, ind’grass, Decent Folk (Americana, bluegrass, originals) Cinci’s beloved Rumpke Mt. Boys perform their foot-stomping, whiskeyspilling psychedelic Jamgrass to Toledo’s newest venue.

Durty Bird: Minglewood Labor Camp (folk/punk) The Pub at Paula Brown’s: Blues Jam (open mic) Musicians Joel Hazard, Mark Sentle and Aayan Naim welcome fellow blues, jazz, and rock lovers to The Pub. Join in or just listen to the jams.

FRI, FEB 9 Bar 145: Brighton Boys (pop rock) Barr’s Public House: Joe Woods Bier Stube: The Resse Dailey Band. (rock, blues) Distillery: Piggyback Jones Durty Bird: Katie’s Randy Cat (Irish punk) Fleetwood’s Tap Room: Picking Kelly (acoustic duo, covers) Frankie’s: Hansum, 18&up, Nailed Through, BREED, and others (hard, rock, metal) Frog Leg Inn: Norts & Manning (covers) Majestic Oak Winery: Carolyn Hock Ottawa Tavern: McStar Katz (Ekoostik Hookah), Rustic Waters (jam band, folk, originals) Don’t miss this special night, founding members of Ekoostik Hookah, Cliff Starbuck and Dave Katz, are reunited on stage. The duo will perform favorites new and old.

Papa’s Tavern: Stirr Krazzy Rocky’s: Athens Wheeler Toledo Museum of Art: NOW Ensemble (classical, originals) Village Idiot: the House Band

FOR THE LOVE

Saturday, 2.10 / The Truth Gallery

Come share the love as Russellmania & Funky Munkyz bring back For The Love during a BYOB event (must have ID) for lovers of House, Techno, Bass, and Jungle music. Performers include Mercury, Fin Moda, DJ Simplicity, Funky Munkyz, o god, and DJ Link. Come enjoy the atmosphere at this art gallery while getting down to some of the top DJs from Toledo, Ann Arbor, and Ft. Wayne. $5, 9pm-4am. 1811 Adams St., 419-406-1343. facebook.com/Shaun419Russell

HISTORY IN THE MAKING Sunday, 2.18 / Ohio Theatre & Event Center

The Ethnic Heritage Ensemble (EHE) will celebrate living legends during a Living Legends Tribute Concert, featuring the music of acclaimed multi-instrumentalists Kahil El’Zabar, Corey Wilkes, and Alex Harding. This unique, spirited jazz performance will begin with a VIP ceremony where the EHE will recognize and honor five people who are living legends in our community.

VIP reception: 5pm, $30. Concert: 8-11pm, $20. 3114 Lagrange St., 419-255-8406 ext. 305. ohiotheatretoledo.org

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SAT, FEB 10 Bar 145: Cherry on Top (rock, r&b) Barr’s Public House: Picking Kelly Bier Stube: Cactus Jack (covers) Distillery: Noisy Neighbors (covers, party) Durty Bird: Baccano (rock, covers) Fleetwood’s Tap Room: Kyle Smithers Trio (country, blues) First Unitarian Church: Hal Walker (songwriter, originals) Frog Leg Inn: Gil Hernandez (covers) Hollywood Casino: RockStar (covers) Howard’s: Flat Tire Abulance Lourdes University: Welltower Mozart & More (classical) Maumee Indoor Theatre: Drowsy Lads (Irish, folk) Majestic Oak Winery: Gypsy Luvin’ (jam, folk) Ottawa Tavern: Toledo Reggae Fest 3 with Ras Akkurate, the Banana Migration, G Blaze, Varioty (reggae, dance) Positive Vibrations as Toledo Reggae Fest returns for its third year. Jamaican artist Ras Akkurate, headlines, promoting love, unity, and justice for all.

Frankie’s: Convictions, War of Ages, Earth Groans, Castle No Kings, Affairs, Life Before Us (hard rock) Rock’N’Whiskey: Black Swamp Rebels (country, hard rock) UT Center for Performing Arts: Sylvia Wang, piano, Master Class (classical)

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SUN, FEB 11 Art and Performance Center of West Toledo: Lisa Binkowski, Up Close Concerts (songwriter, originals) Up Close Concert series showcases local songwriters in an intimate listening room environment.

Durty Bird: Jazz Brunch with Tim Oehlers Trio (jazz, easy listening) Toledo Museum of Art: BGSU Faculty Chamber Music (classical) Village Idiot: Bob Rex & Friends (jazz, blues)

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MON, FEB 12 Durty Bird: New Mondays (covers) Village Idiot: Frankie May & Associates (rock, covers) Second Sunday Jazz Jam: Ben Maloney (open mic)

THURS, FEB 13 Durty Bird: Jason Quick Trio (jazz, originals) Rocky’s Bar: Fat Tuesday Party, Kyle Smithers and Friends (country, blues) Sylvania American Legion: Swingmania (dance, swing) Village Idiot: John Barile & Bobby May (classics covers, favorites)

WED, FEB 14 Hollywood Casino: Big Band Valentine Dance Party. (swing, dance) Village Idiot: Andrew Ellis (originals, Americana) Hear a local master of hard, folksy blues play originals and the popular Maumee venue.

Georgjz419: Open Mic

OUT OF TOWN Ark, Ann Arbor: Mark Lavengood, 10 String Symphony.

Dobro player and community organizer, Mark brings his clever original tunes to Michigan’s best listening room.

Nashville’s 10 String Symphony support. 8pm Wednesday, 7.

Cathedral Theatre, Detroit: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. Over from the UK, Noel and his group are touring the U.S., promoting their new album, ‘It’s a Beautiful World’. The Cathedral is a stunningly beautiful space to catch a show. 7pm. Friday, 9.

St. Andrew’s Hall, Detroit. They Might Be Giants. The duo has been recording and performing nerd-pop since the 80s. From children’s albums, the theme from Malcolm in the Middle, ghost songs, and tunes about lighthouses, TMBG are absolute favorites. 8pm Saturday, 10.

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Friday, 2.2 [art] Where The Light Goes exhibition reception and panel discussion - Hear from Dr. Robin Reisenfeld during a discussion about the changes, approaches, and the unique properties of contemporary photography. Discussion in the Toledo Museum of Art Little Theater at 6pm. Reception in the Center for Visual Arts Main Gallery from 7-9pm. 620 Art Museum Dr., 419-530-8300. utoledo.edu/al/svpa/art Free

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 of our favorite February must-attend, out-of-town events:

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FAT FUTURES

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Prepare for Fat Tuesday while providing funding for local causes during the Junior League of Toledo’s Inspire Toledo Mardi Gras fundraiser. Nosh on Cajun-inspired cuisine as you dance the night away in celebration of more than 80 years of the League’s philanthropic efforts. While you might wear a mask, you won’t be able to hide your smile during this fun-filled evening. $75. 7-11pm. Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel, 444 N. Summit St., 419-474-6262. juniorleaguetoledo.org Free

WILD LOVE

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Sure, kids never want to leave the Toledo Zoo— but what about you? Considering an exclusive adult-only overnight experience during Will Zoo Be Mine? Enjoy special tours, delicious food, drinks, and snooze in the Aquarium for a Valentine’s Day activity sure to pique your zoological interests.

Group size limited. Reserve your space in advance. $225/per member couple. $250/ per non-member couple. 7pm-10am.

Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org/zoo-snooze Free

WINTERWARMUP FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10

Sure, it’s cold, but you can bundle up to go outside for Perrysburg Winterfest, a full weekend of fun and activities. See ice carving and live art demonstrations and a fashion show, play games, enjoy refreshments, and so much more. For a full list of activities, see online. 5:30-8:30pm on Friday. 11am-4pm on Saturday.

Downtown Perrysburg. 419-872-6246. perrysburgwinterfest.com Free

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EPIC Toledo February Social - Network over complimentary appetizers and a cash bar, from 5:30-7:30pm. Then, stay and listen as conductor Manuel Gomez Lopez leads the Toledo Symphony through their final rehearsal of “The Planets”, from 7:30-9:30pm. Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theater, 2445 Monroe St., 419-243-8191.

Epictoledo.com Free

Cocklebur Press Monthly Reading - Join Toledo’s Cocklebur Press for their monthly open mic. Sign up begins at 5:30pm, and a featured reader will kick off the evening at 6pm. 5:30-7pm.

Gathering Volumes, 196 E. S. Boundary St., Perrysburg. 567-336-6188.

Gatheringvolumes.com Free

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Ribs & Roast 2018 - Join the Press Club of Toledo for a roast of Mike Hart, President/CEO of Hart, former Press Club Board Member and dedicated community supporter. All proceeds go toward the Press Club of Toledo scholarships. $50-$1000.

6-9pm. Premier Catering, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd., 419-350-0523. Toledopressclub.com

[networking] Toledo Rotary “Under 40” Spirits Event - The Toledo Rotary Club and Toledo Spirits will host an evening of networking for young professionals.

5-7pm. Toledo Spirits Company, 1301 N. Summit St., 419-662-9521. facebook.com/toledospirits

Free

COOL Characters - Levis Commons will showcase eight different character scenes throughout the complex. Made with giant synthetic ice cubes, and standing over six feet tall, the amazing scenes will be on view through Sunday, February 25.

The Town Center at Levis Commons, 3201 Levis Commons Blvd., 419-931-8888.

ShopLevisCommons.com Free

Saturday, 2.3 [education] Forum on Local Natural History and ResearchStanley D. Gehrt, professor of wildlife ecology at The Ohio State University, will discuss “Ghost Dogs: Living with Urban Coyotes” during this annual event. The day includes presentations, posters and dialogue about plants, mammals, birds, amphibians, insects, ecology, water quality, geology and more. Register in advance. $36/ Metroparks Toledo members. $40/non-members.

9:30am-4:30pm. Toledo Lucas County Main Library McMaster Center, 325 N. Michigan St., 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

Vegetarians, vegans, and anyone who doesn’t mind a meal sans flesh, will sink their teeth into cruelty-free delights at the 2018 Greater Detroit VegBash.

Celebrate vegetarian and vegan cuisine from a dozen restaurants, caterers, and food trucks, while you enjoy live music, shopping, food product exhibits, a beer and wine bar, family activities, and more. All tickets include a $5 food voucher. $10/adults in advance. $12/at the door. Free/children 12 and under. 6-9:30pm. Thursday, February 8. Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E. 11 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI. 248-246-3276. vegbash.com

Sunday, 2.4 [fundraiser] Old West End Security’s Super Bowl Fundraiser - Enjoy the Super Bowl, or just watch the commercials, along with drink specials, grub from Pizza Cat, play games, and more during this fundraiser. $20. 6-11pm. The Attic on Adams, 1701 Adams St., 419-243-5350. oldwestendsecurity.com

[sports] Super Sunday - Join The Full 90 for sausage sandwiches and two soccer games, Crystal Palace v Newcastle at 9:15am and Liverpool vs. Tottenham at 11am. Culture Clash Records will be on site selling unique records. 9am-1pm. The Full 90 Pub, 309 Conant St., Maumee. 419-893-7281. facebook.com/thefull90pub Free

Monday, 2.5 [fundraiser] Heart & Soul’s 6th annual Celebrity Wait Night - Support Heart & Soul, a local non-profit that raises awareness for mental illness, during an evening of dinner, a 50/50 raffle, and a silent auction. Reservations must be prepaid. $35.

Zia’s at the Docks, 20 Main St., 419-764-4387.

Heartandsoultoledo.com

Wednesday, 2.7 [misc.]

Harry Potter Trivia Night - Are you a big Harry Potter fan? Brush up on your trivia and show everyone how much you know the famous series. Call to reserve your team’s table. 8-10pm.

5th Street Pub Sylvania, 5577 Monroe St. 419-517-5311. 5thstreetpub.com Free

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COOK UP SOME LOVE

There’s nothing more romantic than spending time in the kitchen with your significant other, and ending up with a delicious meal can certainly sweeten the deal. Learn how to elevate your culinary skills during the Valentine’s Chef for a Day Couples Cooking Class at the Culinary Vegetable Institute.

Spend an entire day with your one-and-only in the CVI kitchen, learning to create dishes through a hands-on experience. Visit the greenhouse, harvest your veggies, prep an entire menu, and learn from the CVI team. Vegetable preparation, roasting, pastry making, chocolate work and more will be covered.

Talk about sharing the love! Space is limited, reserve in advance. $400 per couple, with a luxury stay option also available. See more details online.

Class: 10am-5pm, with dinner at 6:30pm. Saturday, February 10. The Culinary Vegetable Institute, 12304 Mudbrook Rd. State Route 13, Milan, OH. 419-499-7500. Culinaryvegetableinstitute.com

Friday, 2.9 [culinary] Bowling Green Chocolate Crawl - BG’s 2018 Winterfest kicks off with sixteen downtown merchants offering chocolatey indulgence. $10. 5-9pm. Downtown Bowling Green, 130 MainSt., 419-324-4332. facebook.com/unitedwaytoledo

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Readings and Tastings - Relax with some wine and immerse yourself in a reading of short plays and scenes, featuring Lauren Gunderson’s “The Revolutionists.” $20. $10 reading with no tasting. 7pm. Zinful, 218 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-931-9946. zinfulwine.com

Beginner Beekeeping Class - Catch the buzz of the exciting and fun art of beekeeping during this hands-on workshop. Also on Saturday, February 24. $25. 9am-1pm. Schooner Farms, 14890 Otsego Pike, Weston, Ohio. 419-261-0908.

Schoonerberries.com

Saturday, 2.10 [lit.]

Glass City Black Comix Festival - Celebrate and support Black comic book creators all around the world. See more on p. 25. 11am-3pm. Toledo Lucas County Public Library, 325 N. Michigan Ave., 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org Free

[sports] Workshop Weekend #3: Drivetrain ClassJoin Toledo Bikes for a workshop on basic bicycle maintenance. Learn everything you need to know about drivetrains during this class.

Ages 18+. BYOB. Free for members. $10 recommended donation for non-members. 2-4pm.

Toledo Bikes, 1114 Washington St., 419-386-6090.

Toledobikes.org

[fundraiser] Sylvania STEM Center Retro Game Night Help support the Sylvania STEM Center during this first fundraiser, featuring an evening of retro video games, friendly competition, refreshments, and prizes. $45. 6:30-10:30pm. Olander Park Nederhouser Community Hall, 6930 Sylvania Ave., 419-283-3084. Sylvaniastem.org

Sunday, 2.11 [art] Black & White Pet Portrait Workshop Create a painted portrait of your pet as you support Toledo’s “Pet” Bull Project during this workshop. All materials provided. Register at least one week in advance. $35. 1-4pm. Toledo’s “Pet” Bull Project, 2249 Tremainsville, 567-315-8051.

Toledospetbullproject.com

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Literary Trivia - Show off your book knowledge during an evening of competitive literary trivia. Each team must have at least two adults. Registration required. Gathering Volumes, 196 E. S. Boundary St., Perrysburg. 567-336-6188.

Gatheringvolumes.com Free

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Pregame Pizza Party - Before the Walleye game, show up early to nosh on pizza with your favorite turtles. $25. 3:30pm The Aquarium at the Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. 419-321-5007. huntingtoncentertoledo.com

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As springtime approaches, you might already be daydreaming about getting into the woods.

Circuit training is one of the best ways to get a Want to take your camping game to the next quick, full-body workout. Feel the burn and get a level and learn what backpacking is all about? sense of the benefits during Mind Body & Soul Learn from a seasoned expert— local hiker Fitness Circuit Training Classes with Ed. Paul Fuzinski, who did a 2200-mile “thru-hike” The sessions will go on from Friday, February 2 of the Appalachian Trail in 2015— during through Wednesday, February 28, on Mondays, Backpacking 101: From Your Metroparks Wednesdays and Fridays at 6am or 5:15pm. to the Appalachian Trail. Hear Fuzinski’s Choose either the AM or PM sessions ($36/ stories, learn tips, meet fellow hikers, and enjoy a members, $45/non-members), or opt for a kickoff of the 2018 backpacking season. 7-9pm. drop-in class for $5 (24-hour notice required).

Wednesday, February 7. Wildwood Preserve Ward Mind Body & Soul Fitness, 5416 N. Summit St., Pavilion, 5100 W. Central Ave., 419-535-3050.

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health and wellness events Friday, 2.2 Valentine Chair Dance Boot Camp - Get fit and feel sexy during this chair dance workshop.

Learn a specially choreographed routine that will make a great surprise. Also on Friday, February 9. Pre-registration required. $59. 7:30-9:30pm Paulette’s School of Dance, 4853 Monroe St., 419-654-3262. DanceToledo.com

Sunday, 2.11 Partner Yoga - Relax together during this playful exploration of different yoga poses. This event isn’t just for couples— bring a friend, or your significant other. $25 per couple. 2-3pm.

Toledo Yoga, 4324 W. Central Ave., 419-531-0006. toledoyoga.com

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DOWNTOWN OFFICE looking for administrative person with the ability to type legal documents and correspondence, handle spreadsheets and management/ supervision of independent contractors. This job provides a tremendous amount of variety and the successful candidate will be an individual who can juggle several tasks at one time. Likely part time, but could be full-time, looking for someone who will thrive as part of a team working towards a common goal.

Established employer with long-term track record. Tasks will include typing, limited bookkeeping tasks, reception and phone handling, scheduling and communication with out-of-office contacts in support of office staff.

This is a great opportunity for the right person. Please send resume, salary requirements/expectations and references to mijacobs58@ gmail.com

NOW HIRING Clinical Program Development Strategist sought by Richard Health Systems LLC for Toledo, OH. Dvlp clinical operations & oversee clinical projects. Must have Bach’s deg in Physiology + 2 yrs exp in health edu or health mgmt. Certificate in Health Info & Mgmt Systems. Resumes to: Dr. Takang Abunaw, 5237 Renwyck Dr, Toledo, OH 43615. No calls.

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Parents, it’s time to register your child for kindergarten for the 2018-19 school year.

Contact your neighborhood school for information on how to enroll your child today.

ELEMENTARY

• We go to a brand new school right in our neighborhood.

• We have awesome computers and a great library full of books.

• We have special classes like music and art.

• All students are served free breakfast and lunch.

• There’s free transportation for students who live more than one mile from their home school.

• For any kid our age.

• And all our friends go here.

• We’d say DISCOVER TPS.

HIGH SCHOOL

• We’re getting ready to go out into the world and our TPS High School is making sure we are ready to succeed.

• All of our schools are new and we have music and the arts.

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• We have something for everyone... like our 30 career tech programs, and classes available through distance learning.

• There’s free transportation for students who live more that one mile from their home school.

• When you are ready to succeed... it’s a good time to DISCOVER TPS.

Toledo Public Schools offers an array of educational and extra-curricular options for all students whether they are in elementary school or high school. Discover more by visiting tps.org. www.toledocitypaper.com

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FREEWILL ASTROLOGY Week of January 25

ARIES (March 21-April 19):

Anders Haugen competed for the U.S. as a ski jumper in the 1924 Winter Olympics. Although he was an accomplished athlete, he won no medals at the games.

Fifty years later, a sports historian discovered a scoring mistake, proving that Haugen had done well enough to win the bronze medal. I foresee a comparable development: Recognition or appreciation you deserve to have received some time ago will finally come your way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In

1899, Sobhuza II became King of Swaziland. Even though he was less than five months old, he kept his job for the next 82 years. These days you may feel a bit like Sobhuza did when he was still in diapers, Taurus: not sufficiently prepared or mature for the greater responsibilities that are coming your way.

But just as he received competent help in his early years, I suspect you’ll receive the support you’ll need to ripen.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20):

In my ideal world, dancing and singing wouldn’t be luxuries practiced primarily by professionals. They would be regular occurrences in our daily routines. That’s my utopian dream, Gemini. What’s yours? I urge you to identify the soul medicine you’d love to incorporate into your everyday regimen. Then go ahead and incorporate it! It’s time for you to get more aggressive about creating the world you want to live in.

CANCER (June 21-July 22):

Psychology pioneer Carl Jung believed that most of our big problems can never be fully solved. And that’s actually a good thing. Working on them keeps us lively, in a state of constant transformation. It ensures we don’t stagnate. However, I think that’s irrelevant for you right now, because you have an unprecedented opportunity to solve and graduate from a major long-running problem. So no, don’t be grateful for it. Get rid of it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Between

now and March 21, you will be invited, encouraged, and pushed to deepen your understanding of intimate relationships. You will have the chance to learn much, much more about how to create the kind of togetherness that both comforts and inspires you. Will you take advantage of this eight-week opportunity? I hope so. Cultivating your relationship skills would transform you in ways that would best everything else.

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

December, mass protests broke out in Mashhad, Iran because the economy had been gradually worsening. But one of the immediate triggers for the uprising was a 40-percent hike in the price of eggs. It focused the Iranian people’s collective angst and galvanized

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In the late 1980s, Budweiser used a Bull Terrier to promote its Bud Light beer in commercials. The dog, presented as a rich macho party animal named Spuds MacKenzie, was a female dog whose owners called her Evie.

To honor Evie’s memory, and in alignment with current astrological omens, I urge you human Libras to strip away any layers of false identity you’ve been pressured to acquire. Be your Real Self.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

The giant panda is a bear native to China. In the wild, its diet is 99 percent bamboo— not an energyrich food— so the creature has to compensate by consuming 20 to 30 pounds of the stuff every day, leaving it without much time to socialize. I want to offer up the panda as your anti-power animal for the coming weeks. You should adopt a diversified approach to meeting your needs. Variety is not just the spice of life; it’s the essence.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’re the star of the “movie�

that endlessly unfolds in your imagination. There may be a number of other lead actors and actresses, but few with your luster and stature. In the coming weeks, I suggest that you be alert for certain minor characters who are primed to start playing a bigger role in your narrative. Consider the possibility of inviting them to say and do more to advance the plot and generate the adventure you need.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Thirty-five miles per hour is

typically the highest speed attained by the U.S. Navy’s Nimitz-class aircraft carriers. That’s not very fast, but each ship’s engine generates 190 megawatts, enough to provide the energy needs of 140,000 houses, and can go more than 20 years without refueling. I’m going to compare you to one of those aircraft carriers: You may not be moving fast, but you will have maximum stamina and power.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20):

An iceberg is a huge chunk of ice that has cracked away from a glacier and drifted off into the open sea. Only nine percent of it is visible above the waterline. You can’t know much about it just by looking at the top. This is an apt metaphor for life itself— we are all mostly hidden. During the next three weeks you will have the ability to get better acquainted with the other 91 percent of anything or anyone you choose to explore.

a dramatic response. I’m predicting a comparable sequence in your personal future, Virgo. A specific irritant will emerge, motivating you to stop putting up with trends bothering you.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The pawpaw is a tasty fruit that blends the flavors of mango, banana, and melon. But you rarely find it in grocery stores. One reason is that the fruit ripens very fast after being picked. Another is that the pollination process is complicated. In response to these issues, a plant scientist named Neal Peterson has been trying to breed the pawpaw to be more commercially viable. Because of his work, cultivated crops have finally begun showing up at some farmers’ markets. I’d like to see you undertake metaphorically similar labors in 2018, Aquarius. I think you’ll have good luck at developing rough potentials into more mature forms of expression. You’ll have skill at turning unruly raw materials into more useful resources. Now is a great time to begin.

SOCIAL STUDIES Photos by Christine Senack

Impact, Inspire with ProMedica

Each month, ProMedica organizes an evening for young professionals of networking, refreshments, fun, and fundraising. In January, the series supported the Cherry Street Mission.

Julie Henig, John Jones and Terri Thompson.

Monique and Sadora Montgomery.

Kelsey Brandeberry, Andrew Hylant, Andrew Barone and Lucy Zanville.

David Weinbrecht with Casey and Rob Vela.

Garden Series Painting with Kati

Budding artists enjoyed a short series on floral painting, led by artist Kati Kleimola and hosted by downtown Sylvania’s River Centre Gallery.

Lindsay Dodd with artist Kati Kleimola and Laura Bernsdorff. Lindsay Dodd with artist Kati Kleimola and Laura Bernsdorff.

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Julianna Assenmacher and Brandi Walerius.

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