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Opening the Dorr

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Patios, restaurants and cafes that are pawfect for pets. By Amanda Pitrof

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The “general purpose” loving duo will roll into town for Toledo Jeep Fest, Saturday, August 13. By Chris Watson

Marketplace changes UPDATES IN LOCAL BUSINESS On August 6, Panda Express opened the chain’s first location in Lucas County in Holland (6645 Airport Hwy.). Three Dog Bakery (across from Target at 5236 Monroe St.) recently opened. Owned by Derek Bowman, the pet shop features all natural, preservative free and sugar free treats for cats and dogs. Construction continues on the new King Road Library in Sylvania. The 23,000square-foot branch of the Toledo-Lucas County Library system plans to open in early October. After seven years, Plate 21 is ready to expand their coffee bliss as they open their second location, Plate 1 (for the downtown neighborhood), in late September. Taking over the former Biggby Coffee location at (420 Madison Ave. in the Ohio Building). Owned by City Council Member Sandy Spang, this new location will offer meeting spaces, craft beers and coffee. Tim Moore, fellow Toledoan and CEO of Razelle, opened a kiosk at the Franklin Park Mall (just outside of Macy’s), which showcases Razelle’s helpful products. Providing repairs, sales and services, Razelle aims to make tech products easier to use and understand. razelle.io

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The Sylvania Jet’s Pizza (4900 N. McCord Rd.) is moving to a new location (2903 Dorr St.) in the University of Toledo area plaza near BREW Coffee and Pita Pit. The new location plans to open on August 22. Downtown Johnny’s (513 W. Jefferson St. across from the Huntington Center) plans to open in mid-August in the former location of T-Town Pub-n-Grub. Owned by John Martinez and his son Dan, this new neighborhood sports bar will serve a full lunch and dinner menu along with bar service. Open daily, 11am-2am. After three months of construction, the sushi-fusion restaurant Kobe Bay (18 Main St.) at the docks plans to re-open in midAugust with ten new hibachi grill tables. Rustbelt Coffee (119 N. Ontario) has opened and is serving coffee from local roaster, Actual Coffee, located in Rossford. Celebrating an official grand opening on Labor Day, the new coffee house will feature beans from around the Rustbelt region. 7am-6pm Monday-Friday, 8am-2pm Saturday. rustbeltcoffee.com Inside Rustbelt Coffee is Cream Living, a boutique filled with an inspired mix of re-purposed and upcycled furniture, home accents and other eclectic, everyday decor. Serving authentic Mexican cuisine, Limones Mexican Restaurant (5122 Heatherdowns Blvd.) opened in the former location of Paddy Jack’s Bar & Grill.

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The inland beach at Maumee Bay State Park has been under contamination advisory since August 2 because of “high bacteria levels” from “unknown” pollution sources, according to University of Toledo scientists. The park’s Lake Erie beach has been under contamination advisory since August 8th. According to the Ohio Department of Health’s BeachGuard program, during a contamination advisory, “children, the elderly and those in ill health or with weakened immune systems are advised not to swim.” The latest water quality sample comes days after the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) released its biennial Clean Water Act-mandated “Ohio Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report” in late July, advising the US EPA to declare some nearshore zones (e.g. bays, harbors and estuaries) of the Western Lake Erie watershed as “impaired.” Declaring water areas impaired is a step forward, but it fails to hold accountable watershed-wide pollution sources.

Point vs. non-point

And while CAFOs are treated by the OEPA as regulatable point sources of water pollution, the Agency claims it doesn’t have the authority to regulate the offending feedlot operations because they’re non-point sources, contra to a 2013 US District Court Ruling against the American Farm Bureau (a powerful agricultural lobby) upholding the Clean Water Act’s regulation of non-point sources as well as point sources of pollution. That current OEPA Deputy Director for Water Resources Karl Gebhardt spent 19 years as the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s Director of Local Affairs where he “held numerous management positions in members services and government relations,” which perhaps sheds some light on the OEPA’s reluctance to regulate nonpoint water pollution sources. Want to know why the Ohio EPA doesn’t regulate nonpoint pollution sources? Email your questions to karl.gebhardt@epa.ohio.gov and ask when the OEPA will hold the public hearing in Toledo to address concerns with the 2016 Integrated Report. Let the City Paper know how Mr. Gebhardt responds.

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Putting priority on pet care

Love is a funny thing. We often put up with a pup’s unwanted behavior out of love, but there’s an easy solution that won’t burn a hole in your pocket. Toledo’s PET Bull Project is an animal loving group committed to preventing animal cruelty, educating pet owners and training people to advocate for their pets. The organization provides free training for Toledo’s dog owners and their furry friends. “Fetch” up with The PET Care-a-van, which provides material on spay and neuter, potty training and more. 2-4pm Saturday, August 20. Walbridge Park, 2761 Broadway St. 419-704-2216. toledospetbullproject.com Free

Scenic cycling under the stars

Gear up, grab your gang and let’s go! Locally owned bike shop Spoke Life Cycles is bringing bikers together for Ridin’ Late in County 48, a 12-mile journey through Sylvania’s scenic areas, including the Sylvania River Trail, the Sylvan Prairie and the Quarry Ridge Trail. Soak up the moonlight and pedal with your pals during this casual ride under the stars. Stick around for the after party for some serious cycling camaraderie. Chill out, grab a craft beer, snacks and socialize with other bike enthusiasts. Bicycles are required to have both a headlight and a tail light. Registration required. Slow ride 9-10:30pm, after party 10:30pm-1am. Saturday, August 20. $15. Spoke Life Cycles, 6363 Monroe St. 419-882-0800. If you’re looking for a more family-friendly ride, join the Perrysburg Slow Rollers every Monday night at 7pm. Helmets are suggested. Meet at the Country Charm Shopping Plaza (on S. Boundary) parking lot. spokelifecycles.com Free —AS

Opening up the Dorr

From the heart of downtown Toledo to the rural outskirts of the countryside, Dorr Street— like our city— is for everyone. Celebrate the role Dorr Street plays in our community during the second annual Dorr Street Live festival. This year, the festival has partnered with the African American Wellness Walk, offering a walk at 8am, a run at 10am, and free health checks beginning at 8am. Scott High School’s marching band will kick off the day’s festivities. Noon-9:30pm, Saturday, August 20. African American Legacy Project, 1326 Collingwood Blvd. 419-720-4369. africanamericanlegacy.org Free —AC

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Likewise, change the position of City Law Director from an appointed to an elected position. Currently the Law Director is appointed by the Mayor with confirmation by Council. But the Mayor can summarily dismiss the Law Director on a whim. In order to provide legal opinions that are independent and in service to the citizens, the Law Director should be elected. If both these positions were brought out from under the taint of politics, the mayor, and all Toledoans, could better trust their advice.

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Create an appointed Inspector General position with “just cause� protection. This position would be appointed initially, but would not serve at the whim of the Mayor. They could only be removed for cause, meaning they would continue in their position as long as they worked competently and diligently. This would remove the politics from the position. The Inspector General should be given broad and far-reaching oversight powers in the operation of the city. The IG would audit city departments and provide performance reports in an ongoing basis. This would free the Mayor from the oversight function, and allow the mayor’s position to be less about daily management and more about leadership.

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Waiting for Superman (or woman) Charter changes for the Mayor of Toledo by Johnny Hildo

Eliminate artificial term limits. We said the same thing about City Council. If someone is doing a good job, they should keep it. If someone is not, let the voters make a change. All but one administration has been booted out after one term anyway. And we think if the other changes we have proposed here were enacted the voters could be more satisfied and less skeptical about our elected leadership, because independent, unbiased information would be forthcoming.

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Toledo City Council is currently considering some changes to the Toledo City Charter. In our estimation, they don’t accomplish the kind of change needed to make lasting improvements in the quality of city leadership. In the last column we offered suggestions for substantive charter changes that would have a significant impact on city council. As promised, in this column we shift our focus to the office of Mayor, Granted, it is difficult being the nominal face of an entire sprawling city bureaucracy. The task is so thankless that few venture into the fray. Some lay the blame for failed administrations on the shift, now more than two decades old, from a city manager structure to a strong mayor system. Since that change only one mayor has been re-elected to a second consecutive term. Carty won re-election in nineteen ninety-seven by a slim margin over Nick Wichowski, a gravestone salesman never heard from in politics before or since. We are convinced that the fundamental flaw in the new system is that the mayor’s seat now combines the old position of city manager, the behind-the-scenes pencil pusher who keeps the system functioning, with the expectation that the mayor will be a dynamic cheerleader for the city. It has been impossible to find such a superhero. Instead we’ve had effective figureheads, like Carty and Mike Bell, or good managers, like Jack Ford and Paula Hicks-Hudson. What we haven’t found is anyone who can combine the policy with the pizzazz. Rather than keep looking for the impossible, our proposals de-link the mayor from the manager, while keeping the strong mayor structure. Here is our five-point plan for revamping the mayor’s seat.

Last, and perhaps most controversial, we should abandon the sham of nonpartisan primaries and expand the field of candidates by enacting partisan primaries for Mayor. We all know that political parties play a prominent role in our political process. Let’s just admit it and make the primaries for Mayor partisan. That is, all recognized parties should have their own primaries to determine their candidates. Independents would also be allowed to run, but wouldn’t need a primary. This would ensure that a Republican candidate would appear on the ballot, as well as candidates from legitimate third parties. The current system, in which the primary field is winnowed to the top two, has regularly shut out such candidates. It would also eliminate the need for Republicans to pretend they are “Independents� to make it through the primary in largely Democratic Toledo. Partisan primaries would result in a broader debate leading into the general election, a broader field of choices for voters, and would likely attract a better field of candidates. The drawback is that the general election results would be watered down, and it is likely the winner would not receive a majority of votes cast. We think that risk is worth the rewards. There you have it. A bold new era of Toledo leadership could be on the horizon. If we have the guts to make it happen.

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Change the position of City Auditor from an appointed to an elected position. Currently the City Auditor is appointed by City Council. They supposedly then keep an active watch over the finances of the city. This includes auditing the functions of the finance department, which serves at the behest of the mayor. The structure puts the auditor and the finance department on opposite sides of city government. Instead the auditor should be truly independent, providing financial analysis on behalf of the citizens rather than either branch of government. This would be accomplished by making the position an elected rather than an appointed position. The auditor could then provide unbiased accounting of city finances to the mayor that Toledoans could trust.

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In response to the mass-produced and digitized world, Amy Lesniewicz, owner of Alice-Louise Press, fuels the handcrafted movement with letterpress stationery and paper goods. Set in downtown Perrysburg, the boutique stocks her customized creations, along with greeting cards, home dĂŠcor and jewelry from other local artists. While Amy’s letterpressing journey began eleven years ago, the love of printing was established in her family many years prior. Her father owned a design company, Lesniewicz Associates, for which Amy worked as a graphic designer. During World War II, her grandmother, Alice Louise Strick, worked as a printmaker in support of the troops. Alice’s career spanned multiple companies and led to her forming her own printing operation in her basement, creating catalogs and stationery for various businesses. Alice’s determination was passed to her granddaughter, as Amy recounts the story of what sparked her own career in printing. “A lot of friends asked me to design wedding invitations for them. I got one [invitation] in the mail that was letterpressed and two weeks later I had my own press and started my own line.â€? While searching online for her first press, she came across Alan Rundfeldt, a New Jersey man with a letterpress ‘museum’ in his barn. Amy contacted him with a few questions and, serendipitously, found a mentor. “He wrote me a long email and said, ‘Go get yourself a cup of coffee, sit down, and I’ll teach you everything you need to know about letterpressing.’ I drove out the next week after I’d talked to him, met him and spent the day with him in his barn. He sent me on my way with my first press.â€?

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Amy Lesniewicz, owner of Alice-Louise Press, has been part of Toledo’s hand-made movement since 2005.

Making it official

Inspired by her grandmother’s passion for printing, Amy named her company for her. For ten years, Amy ran her letterpress business from her home, creating personalized items like stationery and invitations. In October 2015, she brought Alice-Louise Press to downtown Perrysburg. Opening a shop has proven to be a worthy venture, as Amy’s paper goods are becoming a staple for those seeking a hand-crafted vibe for their event or business. Amy elaborates, “It says a lot to have something letterpressed. It’s a piece of artwork. It’s the first thing anybody sees. It sets the tone for what to expect.�

Beyond the Glass City

Alice-Louise Press is gaining notoriety outside Toledo. Amy recently completed a stationery order for late-night talk show host/comedian Jimmy Kimmel. She also debuted a wholesale line at this year’s National Stationery Show in NYC: letterpressed brown paper bags, which spawned a line featuring 50 different designs with witty graphics and puzzles. Her new line also includes clever, letterpressed wine bags. At $2 each, the bags represent Amy’s vision: bringing an affordable, humorous and unique alternative to the cookie-cutter, factorystamped versions already available from box-store retailers. Alice-Louise Press, 107 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg. For customized orders, please call 419-345-8045 to set up an appointment. alice-louise.com

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Sandy Turf & Cool Blue Surf Splash around at local beaches By Alison Wood-Osmun

Life is always fun at the beach, so take a little time to stretch and mellow out in the summertime sand.

(L-R) Rick Mann, Jerry Anderson and Dave Wehrmeister at last year’s event.

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Barefoot at the Beach benefits Boys and Girls Club of Toledo By Megan Henry It takes a village to raise a child. Each day in Ohio, more than 430,000 children leave school and don’t have a place to go. That’s where The Boys and Girls Clubs of Toledo step in, to fill the void between school and home. With four locations throughout the city, The Boys and Girls Clubs of Toledo provide a safe place for children of all ages to learn and grow. An average of 6,000 members come through the clubs every year and are coached on academic success, good character and healthy lifestyles. More than 90% of club members qualify for free or reduced-price school lunches, and more than 60% of the members are 12 years old or younger. “For nearly 125 years, our Clubs have provided a safe haven for youth in central Toledo,” said Billy Mann, director of development.

A night of fun, for a good cause

The largest fundraiser for clubs is the annual Barefoot at the Beach event. “It really helps us with our operational budget, so we rely on it every year,” to raise more than $200,000 for the clubs, Mann said. The theme of this year’s Barefoot at the Beach is East Coast, so break out those Bermudas and sandals for a night of fun, food and drinks. “Guests are going to feel as though they are on the shores of Newport Beach,” Mann said. “It’s going to feel very nautical.”

Wine and dine

In addition to wearing nautical attire, guests should bring an appetite for food offerings from 30 different Toledo food establishments and a bar fully stocked with a variety of East Coast themed beers and upscale wines. Enjoy live music from three bands over the course of the evening: Madison Avenue Band, a high-energy rock-rhythm and blues cover band; DJ OneTyme, with more than 20 years of experience spinning vinyl; and Glass City Steel Drum Band. Presented by Fifth Third Bank, Barefoot at the Beach is in its 15th year. There will be a fireworks display, bonfires by the water and a cigar bar during the evening. Tickets are $100 and can be ordered online or by calling 419-241-4258. Guests must be 21 years or older to attend.

Lake Erie Beach:

Established in the 1930s to honor a local conservationist, the now-reconstructed and expanded 1,300-acre William C Sterling State Park hosts a show-stopping, mile-long beach that stretches along the shore of Lake Erie, providing a panoramic lose-yourself-in–the-view experience. A grassy picnic area touches the sand while large mature trees provide shady respite, their exquisite exposed root systems offering places to sit or recline. Because the beach has an east-to-west orientation, the best lake views and photo opportunities are in the evening when the sun’s at your back, not in your face. Other park activities include swimming, lagoon and lake fishing, hiking and biking trails along wetland areas, boating, paddle sports and lakefront camping. 25-minute drive from downtown Toledo on I-75 North at Exit 15. The entrance is one mile from I-75. Sterling State Park, 2800 State Park Rd., Monroe. michigandnr.com/parksandtrails

Water Fun:

Spring-water-fed Centennial Quarry is a 22-foot-deep sparkling blue swimming area. The beach is comprised of several terraced platforms that offer a choice for the best vantage points overlooking the quarry; you decide if you want to quietly soak up the sun higher up or be down closer to the water action. The well-appointed facility is set up like an outdoor fun house with swim rafts, a water teeter-totter, diving platforms, a huge twisting water slide as well as a basketball court and sand volleyball courts. Lifeguards are on duty. Noon-7pm, daily through Labor Day. $6. Centennial Quarry, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. centennialterrace.org

Jewel Box Beaches:

Cullen Park’s lush Squadron Island Nature Trail is surrounded on both sides by Lake Erie while trees and plants screen wonderfully secluded mini beaches along its one-mile path. The trail opens onto the beautiful Squadron Island where more beachfront provides incredible water views, with shady and sunny spots to sit and let the world melt away. Don’t miss strolling out to the tip of the island where it seems like you are walking on water as small waves cascade over your feet and the cooling breeze crosses your skin. Stand still for a few moments and butterflies and dragonflies will dance around you. The park includes a free boat launch and a specialized kayak and canoe launch with direct access to the Maumee Bay into western Lake Erie. The trail begins at the southeast side of parking lot and is marked with concrete slabs. Follow the trail to the right. Cullen Park, 4526 N. Summit St.cullenpark.org

6pm Saturday, August 13. $100. Maumee Bay State Park, 1400 State Park Rd. 419-241-4258. bgctoledo.org, www.barefootatthebeach.org

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It’s Wednesday, July 27 and Donald J. Trump is in town. Jefferson Avenue is swarming with adoring supporters, curious bystanders and angry protesters. But across the street from the Huntington Center— where perhaps the most divisive man in contemporary U.S. politics will speak— One Lake Erie Center is calm and nearly empty. Artists walk in and out, some carrying canvases, others with sculptures, jugs containing contaminated water from Flint, desk chairs from Ypsilanti classrooms, TV screens and broken glass. As the crowd for the political event swells, the artists continue to work, ignoring the surrounding circus, with only five days remaining to convert the 17,000 sq. foot space into a gallery for the group exhibition Re: Formation, on view through August.

Recover and redistribute

The dual-site exhibit is presented by the Gallery Project, an Ann Arbor-based curatorial team led by Gloria Pritschet and Rocco DePietro, a duo who founded ‘gallery of ideas’ in 2005. Since then, they have curated shows at sites in Ann Arbor and Detroit. Last August, the Gallery Project came to Toledo for the group exhibit WISH LIST. Re: Formation will stay on view in Toledo for one month before travelling to the Ann Arbor Art Center for another month-long exhibition. The exhibit gives nearly 60 regional and local artists space to express anger and frustration through art. Works in the show, in various mediums, are thematically tied to perceived injustice and politically charged subjects, confronting socio-political events, like police shootings of the unarmed and the ongoing Flint water debacle.

Replay and refocus

“People who have been silent are now standing up,” explains co-curator Gloria Pritschet. “There is a different attitude, more confrontational, we found in the work immediately.” “There is a sense of mobilization, of movement, of pushback,” says co-curator Rocco DePietro. “We don’t want to just complain about the problems, we want to showcase those who are doing something.” One of the artists who are “doing something” is Shanna Merola, a digital collage artist, who has worked with her art in cities, like Flint, to help interaction between community members and local police. Work from her series as a response to the Flint water crisis, appear in Re: Formation. Some opt for rich metaphors told through performance— like Melanie Mano’s ‘Loftie Bitch’ video

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installation— while others are more direct, providing strict, raw video footage— like Kate Levy’s ‘Here’s To Flint’ documentary, tracing the history of the city’s ongoing water crisis. “This is how they protest. This happened and someone’s got to see it, someone’s got to notice it,” says DePietro.

Reject and reinform

Ypsilanti artist Nick Azzaro’s provocative photograph, ‘Progress at the Old Smith Furniture Building’ depicts a man waving a burning confederate flag in front of a downtown Ypsilanti building that has stood vacant for decades. The photo, taken last summer, was in direct response to the Charleston church shooting and the debates that followed regarding display of the flag on state owned property. “The ‘progress’ has to do with the confederate flag burning,” says Azzaro. “It’s all about progress in terms

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Nick Azz aro, Yps ilanti, M I. ‘Sticks & Stones ’

of doing away with this past— that some Americans still want to hold onto — that represents a pretty awful thing.” Azzaro’s installation, ‘Sticks & Stones’, also on view, reacts to racist, vile and aggressive online comments about his town by covering a child-like figure sitting at a school desk with the anonymous cyber-attacks. “There is a sense of negativity… and this is a tangible way to represent it. It robs the kids of their innocence.”

Reclaim and remember

A 15’ x 12’ photograph of Frederick Douglass stretches across the back wall. Hung upside down, the portrait of the social and civil rights reformer and abolitionist is stern and striking.

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Nick Azzaro. Ypsilanti, MI. ‘Progress at the Old Smith Furniture Building’. Photographic print. “It’s a distress call,” explains Toledo artist Yusuf Lateef, who installed the work, titled ‘The Reconditioning’. Lateef explains the work is based on Douglass’s infamous 1852 Fourth of July Speech, the black statesman telling a crowd of white men that, “This Fourth of July is yours, not mine. You may rejoice, I must mourn.” “He spoke on behalf of the slaves when slavery was still legal,” Lateef explains. “He spoke about the Constitution, the forefathers and how the pursuit of happiness would have to apply to slaves if it was ever going to really be achieved.” “My hope is that the work redirects our thoughts and how we look at history in the context of the present and ourselves,” says Lateef. “Slavery happened so long ago, that no one alive now was a slaveowner— but my greatgrandmother was a slave.”

Regroup and redirect

The significance of Douglass’s portrait is strengthened by his place as a historical icon. During the 19th century, Douglass made himself a most photographed African American man. “He wanted to provide the right perception of the African American,” explains Lateef. “He looks very serious … This photo is very distinguished.” Douglass appears in formal clothing— decimating the more familiar image at the time of an African American as a slave. Now, issues of representation persist. The image of a young, black male is often tied to crime and violence, creating a dehumanizing and socially isolating experience, which served as the subject of Lateef’s opening night performance piece. In a series of white stalls, plastered with photo collages of young black males, Lateef, and two collaborators, welcomed visitors as Douglass’s Fourth of July speech was recited. “It will be very personal. We will be waiting, telling guests that we aren’t their enemy. They will be able to soak it all in, and it will be very intense for us,” said Kevin Gilmore Jr., another artist involved in the performance, prior to opening night. Gilmore and Lateef were also joined by artists Darren Mac and James Dickerson.

Reenergize and repair

Gilmore worked with Lateef less than a year ago, performing this work at The Clazel in Bowling Green. Gilmore, also known as DaveKevinAdam, is a member of the tightly-knit group of local visual artists, rappers and writers called Black Market Rx, their name a jab at the privatization of healthcare, offering art as their solution. “Our view on healing is more holistic,” explains Chris Rogers, aka Blk Giraffe, another member of the collective. “We want to help ourselves, and the listener, by combining music and art to create something therapeutic.”

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“There is a sense of mobilization, of movement, of pushback. We don’t want to just complain about the problems, we want to showcase those who are doing something.”

Curators Gloria Pritschet and Rocco DePietro in front of Cleveland artist Dana DePew’s ‘America’s Creed’, a silkscreen installation.

-co-curator Rocco DePietro.

Black Market Rx explores emotions through painting, photography, film, music and poetry, relying on the separate medias to navigate the process. “Different medias bring different energies out of me,” says member Charles Stoop, aka Marcus Whittington-Clark. “My photography is direct, and my writing is vague and subtle, but the emotion is there.”

Another exhibit, River House

Close to Re: Formation, another exhibit exploring the sociopolitics of identity will open at River House Arts. Midwesterner Ben Schonberger will present his artist book, ‘Beautiful Pig’, a collection of photographs and ephemera from the life of Marty Gaynor, a retired Jewish police officer from Detroit, offering the first opportunity for the public to see the book on full display. The artist, after meeting Gaynor, worked with him side by side, to understand the unique experience Gaynor had as a minority officer policing another minority community. “Jews in Detroit aren’t supposed to be cops. We don’t exist. That’s just the way it was,” said Gaynor, whose expansive collection of photos tells a fascinating story about identity. But ‘Beautiful Pig’ is meant to be more than a retelling. Schonberger tells a story about identity through Gaynor’s experience: “My first goal was finding a way to become the owner of these… I had to disrupt the context… but I was always really aware that I had a responsibility to represent this work in a way that allows for conversation.” “As soon as I put myself in [Gaynor’s materials] and started telling a different story,” says Schonberger, “it changed the physical context, for not only what the photographs were, but also how the photographs are now being interpreted. I changed the meaning. I took his evidence and made it about identity.”

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Record and reflect

In a tense socio-political climate, many local and regional artists react. Whether despondent or ignoring the current state of the realm, actions can be impactful. Some artists take time to meditate on the issues— like Schonberger, who researches identity in an effort to humanize the role of police officers in society. Some directly confront broad issues of representation— like Lateef, who uses performance art to subvert stereotyped images of black men, or Azzaro, who uses installation to discredit anonymous negativity towards his town. And others use the visibility of the art object to bring awareness to unseen problems— like Mark Bleshenski, from Bay City, MI, who brought over 60 jugs of contaminated water from Flint for his installation titled ‘Plumbum.’ Despite anger, fear and frustration, co-curator Gloria Pritschet remains hopeful, saying, “I still hold this optimism... I think we couldn’t do an exhibit like this without it. More people are pushing back. They’re standing up.”

Re: Formation is on view through August 31. Noon-6pm, Thursday. Noon-8pm, Friday-Saturday. Noon-5pm, Sunday. Note: Noon-6pm, August 29-31. One Lake Erie Center. 600 Jefferson Ave., 734-332-1570. Thegalleryproject.com See more of the Black Market Rx during the Black Market Fest, a showcase of the art and music, with three DJs, four gallery artists and five performance, from 2pmmidnight, on Saturday, August 13 at The Farm (151 S. St. Clair). $7. 914-886-5174. See the event on Facebook . Ben Schonberger will be a resident artist at the Toledo Museum of Art, August 8-12 in the Glass Artist Pavilion Project (GAPP) program, including a free lecture at 7pm on Friday, August 12. ‘Beautiful Pig’ will be on view through September 8 at River House Arts, 425 Jefferson Ave., 419-441-4025. River-house-arts.com

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2016

Poetry

We asked our dedicated readers to share their Toledo perspective: is the (Glass) City half empty or half full? While many submitted emotionallyevocative writing that tugged on our heart strings, others were full of imagination—with some borderline unnerving. Read the top two entries for poetry and fiction, and remember, the glass is full or empty, according to your perception.

Fiction

First Place

HALF OVER By James F. Trumm

Poetry

First Place

A City in Two Tales By Dan Denton of Walbridge 1.The old city yawns, rubbing its eyes in the early morning darkness Yes, Toledo— you old city— showing your age with crumbling streets, with abandoned buildings, that sit- guarding inner city street corners monuments of the gaping wounds of lost jobs empty houses— boarded up, housing lost dreams of what could have been A city that fights the cancer of teenage prostitution, and heroin deaths Toledo, you old city, that’s on the watch list of municipal undertakers Toledo, Toledo— dost the vultures not circle? 2. Yet, sometimes while on the way to my job at Jeep, I cross the Glass City Skyway and I see a tinge of pink in the dawn sky that reflects on the shimmering glass of the Mighty Maumee and I glimpse a hint of hope— the hope that cries out in the Friday evening laughter at Fifth Third Field the hope that rings forth in a UT commencement The hope that only a new day can trumpet And for just a moment, for one deep breath that turns into an early morning yawn I wonder— if the glass might be half full for this old city Judges comments: 4.5/5 A City in Two Tales [Interesting. Split vision. Nicely composed.]

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Cold rain beat on the slanted roof, but the attic room was warm and dry. Outside, October winds blew. The gusts changed the atmospheric pressure on the windows and walls, sucking them out and blowing them in, rattling the sashes and creaking the rafters. Sam Hayes settled into a stuffed yellow-upholstered armchair. The fabric was stained, worn, and pocked with cigarette burns. Classic rock thrummed from speakers nestled amid overfull bookcases, a vintage sofa, an end table. Sam sipped his whiskey. It was too bad outside to ride his motorcycle home. He contemplated the amber liquid. He stared through his glass at Rick, who was fiddling with his mobile phone, looking for more songs to play. Sam tilted his head ‘til it rested on the back of the armchair. The whiskey was good. It left a soft warm spot between his ears. Above him was a skylight. The rain tapped on it and ran down in rivulets. A big red maple leaf was stuck to the glass. It was that season. “What are you reading?” he asked. “The new Ursula LeGuin,” said Rick. “I haven’t read her, I don’t think. Not my genre.” “She’s good.” “Yeah? So, LeGuin. She from South Africa? “What? No. Portland, I think.” “Shows what I know. So yeah. LeGuin. Someday.” “I’m also taking up Swinburne,” said Rick. “Again.” “Swinburne!” Sam sat up straight. “Just because the masochistic little turd liked to clamp his dick inside a waffle iron doesn’t mean he’s any good. Dude wanted to be de Sade. Or at least Oscar Wilde. But he wasn’t as badass as either of them and he knew it. Poseur.” “But he could write,” said Rick. I mean, what are you reading? Some jackass detective shit?” It was an old argument.

“I’ll take John D. MacDonald anytime over Swinburne. At least he’s authentic.” “More whiskey?” “Sure. Swinburne. What crap.” Rick filled both their glasses and hoisted his own. “To Swinburne: ‘So long I endure, no longer; and laugh not again, neither weep. For there is no God found stronger than death; and death is a sleep.’” “It’s your whiskey. Your house. So to Swinburne. But also MacDonald: ‘Should a man reach eighty, he has had only eighty Septembers. It does not seem like that many, said that way. It seems as if there are so few each one should have been better used.’” They drank and lapsed into quiet. A song ended. The window rattled when a gust caught it. “So. Hayes. What is going on with you?” “Same. Nothing changes. Still trying to disentangle from Sara. Still can’t. Pathetic.” He stared up at the skylight. He was beginning to feel like he could lean back further in the chair and spiral off somewhere. “Look,” said Rick, “I’m just gonna say this, OK? It was the best thing you ever did getting away from her. I mean, no disrespect, but she was scary. It was always about money with her. She used to make comments about you, how you weren’t making the bucks anymore. She talked about how erotic she thought it was when you were pulling in two thousand a week. Man, you talk about Swinburne and his thing for sex and pain, but that’s some way more messed up shit, that sex-and-money stuff.” Sam said nothing and sipped his drink. “And I’ll tell you, after she said that stuff, things were never the same with her and me. I wasn’t gonna go near that. That scared me.” Sam said nothing.

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Judges comments: “Half Over” does what’s perhaps the best job among all the entries in maturely using the half-half theme. It’s well written, literary, and strongly composed as prose. [“Little thing who fucks like a demented mink, right?” This sentence may not be usable.]

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F iCt io n

Second Place

Inne r City Free dom

Andie Comes Home

By George W. Hayes Jr.

By Nathan Elias, of LA, previously Toledo

t, I look at Toledo different than mos sound of have my toast, we may hear the to ning mor the in up get Before I too close. gunshots, loud music or voices way s singing then, the sweet sounds of the bird only and then n, After it quiets dow the blues come to life. , as some folk may say. Two cities, Toledo and the Inner City the yard, ing on the sidewalk, junk cars in Where the norm is whatever, park t to my living room furniture. barbecuing on the front porch nex t who’s going can be heard blocks away, so wha it that loud Playing my music so . way any hell ed as to tell because most people are scar us? that we do, again who’s going to stop Inner City freedom and the things Not you. Freedom [Honest. Fearless.] Judges comments: 3.8/5 Inner City

As Toledo’s first poet laureate (20082013), Joel Lipman’s work has been published extensively in the small press community. A former creative writing instructor, including 37 years teaching at the University of Toledo, Lipman has made an impressive literary career, and in 2013 he opened downtown’s ABRACADABRA Studio of Poetics, which offers an intimate, studio-style poetic learning environment for local writers. ABRACADABRA Studio of Poetics, 23 N. Huron St., second floor above Gathered Studio and Gallery. abracadabrapoetry.com, poemvelope@gmail.com

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She returned to Toledo after four years with a broken heart and a U-Haul full of things she didn’t need. Neal left her for another woman after six years together, and to top it off, he eloped with the woman before Andie even had a chance to leave Los Angeles. “Maybe you can get a job with the film commission in Columbus,” her father said. He limped while carrying her box of clothes from the U-Haul to the front door of the house she grew up in. Home for less than ten minutes, Andie thought, and I already feel like I’m being kicked out. The April sun felt cooler on Andie’s skin than she remembered, but it was better than the snowstorms in Colorado and tornadoes in Utah. The screen door swung open, followed by a little girl with curly brown hair. “Sissy!” the girl cried. She ran straight from the door to Andie’s open arms. “Hi, Bummy,” Andie said. She hoisted her five-year old sister into the air and kissed her from cheek to cheek. “Where’s Neal?” the girl asked. Andie’s smile fell flat. “Amy, we talked about this, remember?” Their father struggled to open the screen door with the box of clothes in his hands. “We don’t talk about Neal around Andie, right?” “I know dad,” Amy snapped. “I’m sorry, Andie.” The girl’s eyebrows caved inward while a furled frown contorted upon her face. “Don’t be sorry, Bum. It’s okay.” Andie forced a smile. The thought of Neal made her want to lock herself in her bedroom for days. “Poke you in the dimples,” Amy said. The girl swabbed her tiny index finger into Andie’s cheek. Her own smile stretched, absent of one front tooth. Their mother, a round lady with thick glasses, shoved open the screen door. The lady’s husband fell to his feet, spilling the box of clothes all over the front lawn. “Nana Dotty’s in the hospital,” their mother said. She heaved, her face flush. “She had an accident. The doctor doesn’t know if she’s going to make it.” ----------------------------------------On the way to the hospital Andie sat in the backseat with Amy. She played with the little girl’s mermaid dolls the way Neal had when they waited in line at Disneyland the past October.

“It’s not the same as when we were stuck in Neverland,” Amy said. Andie thought it a miracle that her sister’s face wasn’t soaked with tears. Things with Neal seemed perfect then. “What did we say, Amy?” their father asked from the passenger seat. “We don’t talk about Neal…” The pink mermaid in Amy’s hand dove to the dirty floor of the car. Nobody spoke for the rest of the ride to the hospital. When their mother parked the car in the hospital garage, she looked back to the girls, her eyes magnified by her thick glasses. “Just wait here while we talk to Nana,” she said. “Give me about ten minutes with my mother and then bring Amy inside.” “Okay, Mom,” Andie answered. She retrieved the lost mermaid from the ground and transitioned into playing. “Where is Mommy going?” Amy asked. The tone in the girl’s voice turned toward a whimper. “No crying, okay?” Andie said. “Okay.” Amy embraced the pink doll with both hands and pressed it to her face. The sisters sat quietly until Andie’s phone buzzed. It was a text from Neal. I’m sorry, the text read. Did you get home okay? Andie looked at the time and, seeing that fifteen minutes had passed, ignored Neal’s text. Before helping Amy out of the car seat she deleted Neal’s number from her phone, even though she had it committed to memory. Andie held Amy’s small hand as they searched for Nana Dotty’s room number in the Flower Hospital hallway. “Wait!” Amy cried. The girl stopped in her tracks. “Shouldn’t we go to the store and get something nice for Nana? Maybe some pretty, pink flowers.” “Maybe later, Bum.” Andie tugged gently at her little sister’s hand. “Please?” Amy’s eyes puffed up, forming tears. “Nana’s waiting for us, Amy.” “I wish Neal was here.” Now Andie’s eyes mirror Amy’s.

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Judges comments: “Andie Comes Home” is sweet, and it does an adequate job of uniting three generations of women in a family at a point of passing along wisdom and advice.

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Culinary

French and fancy

Thursday, 8.11

Delicate and dainty, the macaron, a meringue-based confection, is a perfect bite of sugary delight. Toledoan Meirav Pierce, a professional baker with a degree in Culinary Arts from Owens Community College, decided it was time to up the ante—baking her signature Maycarons. Pierce’s macaron flavors are anything but ordinary, like rose hips and cardamom or smoked bleu cheese and peach. “I like to get funky with them. My first bizarre flavor was fig and goat cheese,” says Pierce, who also specializes in other delicacies. Maycarons are available every Monday at the Original Sub Shop, 402 Broadway St. 419-902-9108. maycarons@gmail.com

A growing Ohio The fertile land of the Midwest supports a variety of crops. The Ohio Sustainable Farm Tour and Workshop Series focuses on 32 farms statewide with Community Urban Agriculture Tours. One local featured farm is The University Church (TUC), home to eight acres of lush greenery and a campus full of small-scale agriculture practices such as beekeeping and hoop houses, as well as a thriving community garden. Tours will explore the importance of sustainable growing practices and how to apply these techniques in your own backyard. Tours are at select locations throughout Ohio until November 13. Visit website for more information. 10am-noon Saturday, August 20. The University Church, 4747 Hill Ave. 419-534-3080. theuniversitychurchtoledo.org, oeffa.org —MLR

A tenacious tasting for your taste buds Get your grub on and soak up the sun at the 17th annual Taste of Maumee. Held in conjunction with the Maumee Summer Fair, this family-friendly festival is sure to satisfy your taste buds with tantalizing foods from 15 restaurants while keeping the fun flowing with live entertainment, bounce houses, unique displays and fun activities for all to enjoy. Friday, August 12 & Saturday, August 13. 5-11pm Friday, 11am-11pm Saturday. Downtown Maumee, 601 Conant St. 419-897-8902. maumeesummerfair.com Free —AS

Mediterranean Must-Have Recipes & Techniques Degage Jazz Cafe

You’ll learn how to make hummus, baklava, grape leaves and side dishes. Registration required. $55/ person. 7-8:30pm. 301 River Rd., Maumee. 419-794-8205. historiccommercialbuilding.com

Saturday, 8.13

Pop Up with Atera: Luncheon Culinary Vegetable Institute

Experience a meal created by 2-star Michelin Chef Ronny Emborg of New York City’s Atera, which has been recognized as one of the most exciting dining experiences of modernist cuisine. Reservations required. Two seatings: 1:30pm & 7:30pm. $190, plus tax and gratuity. 12304 Mudbrook Rd., Milan, Ohio. 419-499-7500. culinaryvegetableinstitute.com

Third Annual Pig Roast Conn-Weissenberger Legion Hall

All the fixins’ made from scratch! Chef Bruce’s secret recipes for coleslaw, baked beans, potato salad, buns or rolls, BBQ sauce, and desserts are on the menu. Please bring toiletry items and canned goods to donate to The Lending Closet and 1 Matters. Proceeds and donations support local Veterans. 4pm. $20/adults, $14/Legion members, $8/ages 10 and younger. 2020 W. Alexis Rd. 419-266-1357. americanlegion587.us

Tuesday, 8.16

Kombucha Brewing Workshop Boochy Mama’s Probiotic Tonic

Learn the process of brewing and fermenting kombucha, a probiotic which boasts many health benefits. Registration suggested. Attendees will receive a 1 gallon glass jar with all the goodies to start the fermentation process. 6-8pm. $25. 130 10th St. boochymama.com

Thursday, 8.18

Art Loop Anniversary Party Bleak House Coffee

Announcing new later hours to better serve you Monday: Closed Tuesday - Friday: 7AM - 8PM Saturday & Sunday: 8AM - 2PM Breakfast all day on weekends!

Celebrate the coffee shop’s two year anniversary with music, food and ice cream during the Art Loop. 6-8pm. 612 Adams St. 419-740-1125. facebook.com/BleakHouseCoffee

33rd Annual NW Ohio Rib-Off Lucas County Fairgrounds

Comfort Food with an Extra Delicious Twist

Take a bite and place your vote for the best ribs in the region. This year’s event will also feature music from War (Thursday), Rodney Atkins & Easton Corbin (Friday), .38 Special (Saturday) and Marvin Sapp (Sunday). New this year, the 12th Annual African American Festival will take place in conjunction with the Rib-Off on Sunday. Through August 21. 4-11pm Thursday, noon-11pm Friday & Saturday, noon-8pm Sunday. Prices vary, additional tickets required for musical entertainment. nworiboff.com

Saturday, 8.20

Margarita Cruise Fundraiser Sandpiper Boat

Enjoy an evening cruise on the Maumee River while sipping on margaritas and eating Mexican fare. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit group, Old West End Security. Ages 21+. 7:30-9:30pm. $40/single, $75/ pair includes food and drink tickets. Water St. at Jefferson Ave. 419-902-0982. sandpiperboat.com

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Tastings Friday, 8.12

Salud! Spanish Wines Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion

Enjoy four wines and light snacks. 6:30-9:30pm. $25/members, $35/nonmembers. 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

Boutique Wine Tasting Walt Churchill’s Market

Rachel Nasitif from Grand Cru Wines will have the latest chic and savvy wines perfect to share or to savor for yourself. 4-7pm. Prices vary. 26625 Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. 419-872-6900. waltchurchillsmarket.com

Saturday, 8.13

Soup and Salad Tasting Phoenix Earth Food Co-op

There’s no summer meal quite as fitting as the combination of soup and salad. 1-3pm. Donations appreciated. 1447 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-476-3211. phoenixearthfoodco-op.com

Wine Class: Understanding Organic, Biodynamic, Natural & Sustainable Wines Zinful

Learn all about these specially crafted wines. Registration required. 4:30pm. $25. 218 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-931-9946. zinfulwine.com

Wine Tasting: Dog Days of Summer Walt Churchill’s Market

Taste light and refreshing wines for the heat of summer that avoid palate fatigue. As the seasons change, so do our needs for wines to complement the weather as well as our food. 2-6pm. Prices vary. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. 419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com

Wednesday, 8.17

Temperance Distilling: Tasting Forest View Lanes

Sample various products from this popular distilling company. 7pm. 2345 W. Dean Rd., Temperance. 734-847-4915. forestviewlanes.com

Terry Theise: Portfolio Champagne Tasting Walt Churchill’s Market

If you’d rather buy champagne from a farmer than a factory, you should drink “farmer-fizz.” Reservations required. 7pm. $40. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. 419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com

Friday, 8.19

New Italian Selections Walt Churchill’s Market

Diana Kerr-Brown from Wine Trends breaks out the latest in Italian favorites. 4-7pm. Prices vary. 26625 Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. 419-872-6900. waltchurchillsmarket.com

C’est Magnifique: French Wines Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion

Enjoy four wines and light snacks. 6:30-9:30pm. $25/members, $35/nonmembers. 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

Saturday, 8.20

Guest Representative from European Wine Imports Walt Churchill’s Market Shelly Zeiher will guide attendees through the portfolio of European Wine Imports. Based out of Cleveland, the distributor imports wines directly, bypassing many of the costs associated with East Coast ports. 2-6pm. Prices vary. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. 419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com

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Following local flavors

A group touring The Warehouse District enjoys a pit stop at a locally-loved lunchroom— the ironically named Grumpy’s.

Take a bite out of Toledo By Haley Browning & Athena Cocoves

A bounty of craft culinary offerings are nestled inside our city. Ever wonder what ties our independent businesses together? Take a bite out of this historic landscape with the mother-daughter duo behind Toledo Flavors Food Tours, a business that highlights the Glass City’s eclectic art and food.

Tasting the culinary landscape

After taking a food tour in Las Vegas, Mallory and DiAnn Guerrero were inspired to bring the concept back home and opened the food tour company in June of 2014. The tours, typically led by daughter Mallory— who mother DiAnn says is an outspoken foodie— are leisurely trips to infamous businesses, like Tony Packo’s, and local favorites, like Grumpy’s, that show off culinary curiosities and the heart of Toledo. Toledo Flavors Food Tours’ delicious concept brings attention to the city’s history and art in a fun, unique way, that helps newcomers learn about the area while also satisfying any hunger pangs. Even born-and-bred Toledoans benefit from historical trivia, behind-the-scenes sneak peeks and culinary tips rarely served to diners.

Bite-sized history

From dinner dates to the nostalgia brought on by tasting your mom’s famous spaghetti, we all know food is more than just substance— it’s a crucial part of growth and development. So it’s no surprise that the Warehouse District has benefited from similar progress with thanks to culinary delights. Discover the area’s advancement during the Toledo Warehouse District Tours, where no more than twelve guests will enjoy an intimate, in-depth learn-

ing experience while noshing on plenty of hearty food. Along the way, view local art and historical landmarks, and soak up the culture of home-grown pubs, like The Blarney. The three-hour tour winds through to the Toledo Mud Hens Fifth Third Field, offering plenty of time to play ball in the chic Hensville area, where you can quench your thirst with one— or more— of the 48 beers on tap at the new Fleetwood’s Taproom Of course, no taste of the Warehouse District is fully flavored without a visit to the Farmer’s Market. The colorful market offers fresh fruits and veggies from local vendors, artisan cheeses and other surprises, like All Crumbs Artisan Bakery’s mouth-watering baked goods, Holey Toledough doughnuts. Once you’re finished, wash down the tasty treats at Maddie and Bella Coffee Roasters, where locals come to get their morning cup of Joe. For a small-scale event to suit a family or gathering of friends, the Toledo Flavors Food Tours offer a cooking experience with Chef Drew Ruiz, the former executive chef of the Toledo Museum of Art, featuring the chef’s preparation of a meal and conversations about shopping and meal planning. DiAnn is thankful for the supportive locals, stating, “We truly would not be successful without the support of our Warehouse District business owners… Oh, and their food, too!”

Good food, all year round

As vendors pack up for chillier months, the Warehouse District Food Tours wind down for the off-season in September. For the Guerreros, the warm weather leaving signifies that cravings for warm coffee, hot cocoa and deli-

cacies are ready to be satisfied, so they offer up the Downtown Delights Dessert and Art Tours during November and December. This two-hour tour through quaint St. Clair village offers artisan sweets, coffee and popcorn, as well as inspirational accounts from an array of business owners. Their stories about trial and error bring out the troubles, and the successes, involved with self-operating. There’s also time allotted for attendees to get their holiday shopping done at each stop. Tours fill up fast, but larger groups are accommodated for private party tours.

Toledo Flavors Food Tours: 866-736-6343. toledoflavors.com

Toledo Warehouse District Food Tours:

11am Thursdays & Saturdays through September. $42/adult, $30/child.

Downtown Delights Dessert & Art Tour:

5:30-7:30pm, Thursdays & Saturdays, November & December. $40.

Cooking With Chef Drew Ruiz:

Schedule varies, visit website. $50/person.

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for voting us BEST MARGARITA the past 3 years! Join us daily for Happy Hour 11am-6pm The cast of HAIR (L-R): Courtney Gray, Lena Miller, Joel Logsdon, Hannah Jager, Becca Miller, Heather Dassouki, Jaymes Mull and Jaime Long.

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A hairy evening with Stone Productions By Jon Ruggiero

Based in the 60’s— the hippie counterculture, the sexual revolution and anti-war protests are reaching a critical mass— the characters in Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical are all too familiar. Nearly 50 years old, local theater group Stone Productions brings the sense of community and rebellion in the musical to the Collingwood Arts Center during the weekend of August 12-14.

Hair raising emotions

“I’ve seen Hair an outrageous amount of times,” says the musical’s director, Jaymes Mull. “It’s one of my favorites. My mom was born in the sixties, and lived that whole scenario. My mom and aunt grew up listening to the music, and my mom raised me on it too so I heard it all the time. It’s been a part of my life.” The rock-musical has played a significant role in American culture, maintaining a familiar message of rebellion and community throughout time and place.

Electric Blues

Stone Production’s last musical was Spring Awakening, another rock musical which deals with sexual exploration. Following that rebellious production, the theater group deliberated about what to produce next. Mull asked “‘Why not Hair? No one has done it in a long time.’ So we looked into it, and luckily it was available to perform!” “The finale of Act One, the song ‘Where Do I Go?’ is a huge moment of vulnerability in the show,” said Mull.

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Walking In Space

This devotion to the artistry extends to the performance space in the Collingwood Art Center. Mull and crew have performed there before, and grew to love it. This production will be on the Main Stage, which is beautiful but doesn’t get used much, according to Mull, “It’s a raw and organic theater, with the curtains and the exposed pipe above it, and I thought it would be perfect for the show.” The timelessness of Hair mirrors the CAC, adds Mull: “I love the history of CAC, and all the eras that it’s gone through. Plus it’s this gorgeous place, hidden away from most people” The soul of Hair shines through in the CAC’s resident artists, who Mull described as “like the tribe; these like-minded kids who have a story to tell with their art.” Tickets for the three shows at the CAC are currently available online. Be a part of the tribe, and experience your local community through the music of the sixties. 8pm Friday, August 12 & Saturday, August 13, 3pm Sunday, August 14. Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. stoneproductionshair.bpt.me, stoneproductions419.com

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Running commentary While some of us might love a little glitz and glam, not all of us are built for it— like the agoraphobic, Broadwayloving narrator of The Drowsy Chaperone. To cure a bad mood, the anti-social theater fan sits back and listens to a recording of his favorite musical and watches as the story comes to life. Find out what happens when you cross an engaged couple on their wedding eve, a clumsy best man, a desperate theater producer, a dopey hostess, gangsters, and a Don Juan in this raucous musical within a comedy. August 12-21. 8pm Friday & Saturday, 2:30pm Sunday. $35/heritage section, $25/tier 1, $22/tier 2, $15/tier 3, $15/ages 15 and younger. The Croswell Opera House, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian, MI. 517-264-7469. croswell.org

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Well, Urinetown— which is what happens when a governmentenforced ban on private toilets is used to solve a water crisis. While the ban controls water consumption by forcing people to pay to use the amenities, it doesn’t do much to adjust basic biological functions, so offenders are sent to penal colonies called Urinetown. See the sidesplitting, satirical musical, presented by the Northview Theatre Boosters and the Sylvania Community Arts Commission, during a four day run. August 18-20. 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday, 2:30pm Sunday. $12/adults, $10/ students and seniors. Northview High School Performing Arts Center, 5403 Silica Dr., Sylvania. 419-824-8570. northviewtheatre.org —AC

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Enjoy a screening of this comedy favorite on the giant outdoor screen. 9pm. Movie and Mud Hens game: $15/adults, $13/ kids; Already purchase game ticket? Add the movie for just $3, Movie only tickets: $5. Hensville, 406 Washington St. hensvilletoledo.com

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obstacle courses, corn hole and more. The UT football and volleyball teams will be in attendance to sign autographs and meet with Rocket fans. 6:30pm/doors, 8pm/movie. Glass Bowl Stadium, 1745 Stadium Dr. urockets.com Free

Saturday, 8.20

Cinemark Community Day - Join Cinemark

for a day of community celebration with free family movies and discounted concession items. Proceeds benefit WE.org, a national youth empowerment and service learning program. Visit Friday, 8.19 Rocket Movie Night - Fans of all ages website for movie titles and showtimes. 9amcan enjoy a variety of in-stadium activities 1pm. Franklin Park Mall, 5001 Monroe St. 419-472-2117. cinemark.com that include inflatable bounce houses and

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Plensa and Poetry

Travel back to the mid-18th century and listen to segments of William Blake’s literary work during Plein Air Poetry. Blake (1757-1827), a Romantic Age English poet, writer and painter, is a favorite of the Spanish sculptor Jaume Plensa, the creator behind the Toledo Museum of Art’s current exhibition, Human Landscape (through November 6). The reading of Blake’s work is a special event inspired by the museum’s celebration of nature, art and language. 7-9pm Thursday, August 11. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org —MLR

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Finding the right resources

Gathering art supplies, like picking out paints, palettes, brushes and the tools needed to create a masterpiece, is fun for most any artist. But resources to assist artists—to apply for grants or residencies, or to affiliate with organizations—can be confusing. Learn how to navigate programs for artists and the online application process (ARTIE) during a free, informal Ohio Arts Council Individual Artist Info Session. Learn to access resources available to help artists, organizations, students and educators take their work to the next level. 6-7:30pm. Thursday, August 11. The Arts Commission, 1838 Parkwood Ave. 419-254-2787. theartscommission.org Free

Supporting the center

In the heart of the city, The Frederick Douglass Community Center provides community resources, programming, outdoor gardens and a space to gather. Support 95 years of the center’s service during the opening exhibit of new artwork by Frank Wright, a multimedia Toledo artist, and the dedication of his community sculpture. Connect with neighbors and help support the center’s current renovations, 3-8pm, Wednesday, August 24. $15 suggested donation. Frederick Douglass Community Center, 1001 Indiana Ave. 419-244-6722. fdcatoledo.org

Heart of glass

Matt Paskiet, owner of FireNation Glass Studio and Gallery, learns ”something new” every day he works with glass as his respect for the artistic medium grows. Through international travel and studies of glass work, he experiments with technique, color and composition to create unique work. See his love for the art during Vesseled Out, an exhibit at the Toledo School for the Arts throughout August. Stop by during the 3rd Thursday Art Loop, 5:30-9pm Thursday, August 18. Toledo School For the Arts Porter Gallery, 333 14th St. 419-246-8732x133. ts4arts.org Free

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The 13th Annual

Monroe Fine Art Fair

Friday, 8.12 GAPP Project Talk: “Beautiful Pig” with Ben Schoenberger - How do objects connect us to history? How can an artist use those objects to redefine their context? Join the artist for an illuminating lecture where he discusses the role of the artist as a researcher. 7-8pm. The Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

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Saturday, August 13th: 10am - 7pm Sunday, August 14th: 10am - 6pm DownTownMonroeFineArtFair.com

Located in Downtown Monroe, East 1st St. & Washington In conjunction with the 15th Annual Jazz Festival

downtown and celebrate the art of dance with special performances, exhibits, a variety of styles and all the 3rd Thursday Loop has to offer. 5:30-9pm. Buses are $1 per event for unlimited rides throughout the evening. Downtown Toledo. theartscommission.org Free

Localeyes with Ben Cohen -

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Friday, 8.19

Colored Pencils for Coloring Books SEMENICK

August Art Loop: Dancin’ in the Streets! - Move and groove throughout

Ben Schoenberger: “Beautiful Pig” opening reception - Through photographs, notes and ephemera, Schoenberger spent three years alongside a retired, Jewish, Detroit police officer— emerging with a book that explores identity, politics and power. On view through September 8. 8-10pm. River House Arts, 425 Jefferson Ave. 419-441-4025. river-house-arts.com Free

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When the adult coloring book craze hit, did you buy a book? Learn how to shade, blend and gain skill with colored pencils in this workshop. Additional classes scheduled on September 14, October 18 and November 12. Ages 16+. Please register in advance, space is limited. 10am-noon. $15. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

Sculptures, Photographers, Jewelry, Pottery, Glass, Wood, Fiber Art & Painters. 2nd stage for Jazz Festival at the Pavilion. Children’s Art Tent by the Lotus Fountain.

Join TMA Docent Suzanne Jennens and Ben Cohen, a Toledo musician, artist and co-founder of the arts education group Radiant City Arts for a tour of the art at the TMA that has inspired him. 6pm. Meet in Libbey Court. 6pm. The Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Ceramics by Kowalski and Takada - See

natural, playful ceramic works in this exhibition of ceramic artwork. Join the artists for a reception on Friday, September 2, from 5:30-7pm. On view through October 7. 8:30am-4:30pm, MondayFriday. The Wolfe Gallery at Maumee Valley Country Day School, 1715 S. Reynolds Rd. 419-381-1313. mvcds.org Free

Art Supply Depo Bowling Green Opening Party - The independent art supply store’s second

location will open with a ribbon cutting and party! Refreshments served. 5-8pm. Art Supply Depo BG, 435 E. Wooster St., Bowling Green. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com Free

Saturday, 8.20 Art at Your Feet -

12th Annual Levis Commons Fine Art Fair - Shop from more than 130 artists and

artisans offering jewelry, ceramics, painting, glass, photography, fiber, and more during this juried annual event. 10am-8pm Saturday. 11am-5pm Sunday. The Town Center at Levis Commons, 3201 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-931-8888. theguild.org Free

13th Annual Downtown Monroe Fine Art Fair - During the same weekend as the River Raisin Jazz Festival, explore fine art from local and national artists. Shop sculpture, fiber art, photography, jewelry, glass, wood and more. 10am-7pm Saturday. 10am-6pm Sunday. East 1st St. & Washington St., Downtown Monroe, Michigan. 734-242-1472. downtownmonroefineartfair.com

Sunday, 8.21 Sunset Jazz and Art Festival - Shop from a

juried art show, enjoy jazz performances, nosh on food and sip drinks during this one-day festival. Bring your own lawn chair. 2-10pm. Grand Rapids Towpath, Grand Rapids, OH. 419-832-ARTS. grandrapidsohio.com Free

Ongoing: Call for Artists: Third Annual Swanton Juried Fine Art Exhibit & Sale - Nearly

Free

$4,000 in prizes will be available, in nine adult and four youth categories, and three scholarships in the youth category. Exhibit to be held October 22-23. Submissions due August 12. swantonareacoc.com

Black Market Fest -

Adam Grant: Art for Life -

Get ready for the #bestsummerever with three DJs, four gallery artists and five performance from Black Market Rx collective. $7 2pm-midnight. The Farm, 151 S. St. Clair St., 419-886-5174. See the event on Facebook.

Wednesday, 8.17 Figure Drawing at Tholepin Press -

Since 1990, this group his met every Wednesday to practice figure drawing in a relaxed, casual environment with varied poses. Bring your own materials. $10/adults, $7/university students with a current ID, $3/high school students with parental permission. 6-9pm. Tholepin Press, 210 Elm St. 419-243-4944. tholepinpress.com

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Come draw with both seasoned and emerging visual artists, as well as local high schoolers, for a large chalk art event. Vendors and demonstrators will also be on site. 9am-4pm. Downtown Blissfield, Michigan. 517-486-2858. blissfieldlibrary.org Free

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Solo paintings by the late Adam Grant, a Toledo artist and former Polish citizen, who used his art to survive and defy the Nazi genocide of the Holocaust; his later paintings are a testament to the power of art and life. At the newly re-opened 20 North Gallery. Through September 30. Noon-4pm, WednesdaySaturday, and by appointment. 20 North Gallery & Venue, 18 N. St. Clair St. 419-241-2400. 20northgallery.com Free

Cary Ferguson Art Exhibit & Reception Cary Ferguson of Ferguson Gallery in Marblehead will exhibit works in her exhibition, “Seasonal Expressions”. Through October. 3-5pm. Schedel Arboretum & Gardens Brown Welcome Center McAlear Gallery,19255W. Portage River S. Rd.,Elmore. 419-862-3182. schedel-gardens.org Free

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The New Leader of the Band Zak Vassar takes over as president and CEO of Toledo Symphony By Jeff McGinnis

It was a hectic first week for Zak Vassar. Since taking over as president and CEO of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra on July 18, Vassar immediately faced a myriad of responsibilities, from planning of the upcoming season, arranging program notes and ads, overseeing bills to be paid— as well as the interviews with local media regarding his new position. If it feels a bit like Vassar has been thrown into the deep end, it’s for good reason. “[I have],” he says, “But it’s a really lovely pool to swim in.”

Dream job

Despite all the challenges Vassar now faces, it’s clear that he is happy in his new position, and for good reason— running an orchestra has been his dream job since childhood. Growing up in the Glass City, young Vassar loved classical music, and the passion crystallized into a lifelong obsession when his parents took him to his first Toledo Symphony performance, which included a rendition of Prokofiev’s “Romeo and Juliet.” “At the end, when they’re at Juliet’s tomb, the music just kind of disappears into the air, and it’s left to just this one piccolo,” Vassar said. “The entire music is down to one, very high instrument. And I remember being 9 or 10 years old, and leaning forward in my seat, trying to hear where the music stops and the silence begins.”

Returning to his true passion

Zak Vassar fell in love with classical composers as a child, sampling Brahms and Strauss from his parents’ extensive record collection. as new president and CEO on July 13. And even though expanding the Symphony’s audience and visibility is a long-term goal for Vassar, he said it’s equally important that the organization never stray too far from its roots. “We have to stay committed to the art. We can’t say that, suddenly, we’re going to play country music and rock music and abandon Beethoven and Bach. The core focus is on the art, which means a lot to me, and that will remain the focus of this organization.”

From that day, Vassar knew he wanted to work with an orchestra. He volunteered for the Toledo Symphony throughout high school. When he went to Boston College (majoring in marketing, but with a minor in music history), he still found time to intern at the Toledo Symphony in the summer. Even as the “real world” beckoned and Vassar found work as a marketing consultant, he still held out hope that one day he could return to his true passion. The first step to achieving his goal would come in 2008, when he relocated back to Toledo with his soon-to-be-wife. Vassar began once again volunteering a lot of time to the orchestra, Want to hear more from the becoming a fixture in the Toledo Symphony Orchestra? organization over the past few Upcoming events include: years. “When they started to do the Bach to Bach classics search for the president and Go ‘Bach’ to basics with the TSO for a 24 hour CEO, my ears kind of perked marathon of the Baroque composer’s work during up. This is the dream job I’d “Bach Around the Block” on the Toledo Museum of always wondered about. I didn’t Art grounds. From dawn on Saturday, August 13 to know it was going to become dawn on Sunday, August 14. available.”

Committed to the art

After encouragement from outgoing president Kathy Carroll and other members of the committee, Vassar threw his hat into the ring. After an extensive vetting process, Vassar was officially announced

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Highlighted events indicates our picks for the week

wed, AUG 10 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Main Library: Brown Bag Concert Series The Roadhouse: Crossover Band The Four Horsemen: Johnny Rod The Village Idiot: Andrew Ellis Treo Restaurant: Barile & May Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Danny Mettler Ye Olde Durty Bird: Kaiden Chase followed by Minglewood Labor Camp Sodbuster Bar: Ragtime Rick & His Chefs of Dixieland

Jazz, Blues, R&B

South End Grille: Black Ice Band Wednesday Jams Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Gene Parker Jazz Jam

thurs, AUG 11 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Chuck’s On Monroe: Reggae Dave and Chuckie Wood Bar 145: The Sun Rising Band

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Levis Square: Lunch at Levis Square Concert Series Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes Chateau Tebeau Winery: Open Mic Night with Guest Host Kevin Clark The Blarney Irish Pub: Scott Fisher & Caveman Chris

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Toledo Botanical Garden: Jazz in the Garden Concert Series Pub at Paula Brown Shop: Blues Jam Session with Joel Hazard, Aayan Nain and Mark Sentle Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jeff Stewart followed by Creole Jazz St. Mary’s Park: River Raisin Jazz Festival Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Tim Oehlers

Other

Bier Stube: Karaoke Mutz (at the Oliver House): Karaoke Chateau Tebeau Winery: Open Mic Night with Guest Host Kevin Clark

fri, AUG 12 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Bier Stube: Distant Cousinz Barr’s Public House: Elixer M’Osteria: House Weekends w/ Ian Thomas Realm: Toledo Deathfest 2016 Hollywood Casino: Eliminator- ZZ Top Tribute, DJ Rob Sample Bar 145: Old Skool

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Barile and May followed by The Bridges The Blarney Irish Pub: Dave Carpenters & The Jaegler’s Pat & Dandy’s: Haywire Chateau Tebeau Winery: Kerry Patrick Clark Pub at Paula Brown Shop: The Gray Devils: Pat & Tom

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Toledo Museum of Art: Raq the Casbah Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Al Ashby Ye Olde Durty Bird: Bobby G & Friendz Hensville: Denny Schaffer Summer Disco Party Majestic Oak Winery: Minor Frett St. Mary’s Park: River Raisin Jazz Festival

Country & Bluegrass Village Idiot: Kentucky Chrome

sat, AUG 13 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Ottawa Tavern: Sunrise Reset & Michael Yonchak Pat & Dandy’s: Berlin Brothers Ye Olde Cock N Bull: The Bridges

Quimby’s Food & Spirits: Elixer M’Osteria: House Weekends w/ Ian Thomas Hollywood Casino: Old Skool ‘80s, DJ Steady Rock Bar 145: Brother

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ottawa Park Amphitheatre: Summer Concert Series Village Idiot: The Eight Fifteens Headliners: Ekoostik Hookah & Friends Under the Stars Majestic Oak Winery: Gypsy Luvin’ The Blarney Irish Pub: Last Born Sons Chateau Tebeau Winery: Paul Grover, My Social Uniform Ye Olde Durty Bird: Yosemight

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Shelia Landis

Classical & Spiritual

Toledo Museum of Art: 24-Hour Music Marathon - Bach Around the Clock

sun, AUG 14 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Village Inn: Bobby May & Friends Jam Majestic Oak Winery: Don Coats Bar 145: Max Boyle

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Genre Ties Open Jam Ye Olde Durty Bird: Lori Lefevre Johnson Fleetwood’s Tap Room: Soulful Sundays

mon, AUG 15 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

The Village Idiot: Frankie May and Associates Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jason Hudson followed by T Town Rounds with Taunting Giants Bier Stube: Open Jam Session

tues, AUG 16 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Elixer Bar 145: DJ Jay Herbert

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

One Seagate Courtyard: One SeaGate Summer Concert Series The Village Idiot: Bobby May and Jon Barile Bronze Boar: Ryan Dunlap Ye Olde Durty Bird: Ryan Dunlap followed by Chris Buzzelli Trio

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Gene Parker Jazz Jam

wed, AUG 17 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

The Roadhouse: Locoweed Bar 145: Hot Mess

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Main Library: Brown Bag Concert Series Treo Restaurant: Acoustic Wednesdays The Village Idiot: The Black Lillies with Andrew Ellis Ye Olde Durty Bird: Chris Knopp followed by Dave Carpenter Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Danny Mettler Sodbuster Bar: Ragtime Rick & His Chefs of Dixieland

Jazz, Blues, R&B

South End Grille: Black Ice Band Wednesday Jams Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Gene Parker Jazz Jam

thurs, AUG 18 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Lucas County Fairgrounds: Northwest Ohio Rib Off WAR Bar 145: Goodbye Blue Skies

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Levis Square: Lunch at Levis Square Concert Series Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes The Blarney Irish Pub: Kyle White Chateau Tebeau Winery: Open Mic Night with David Lester

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Groove Plexus Pub at Paula Brown Shop: Blues Jam Session with Joel Hazard, Aayan Nain and Mark Sentle Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Jake Pilewski Toledo Botanical Garden: Jazz in the Garden Concert Series

fri, AUG 19 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

The Toledo Zoo: Alan Jackson With Special Guest Lauren Alaina Frankies Inner City: Best of the Best: Multi-Genre Battle of the Bands Ottawa Tavern: Bikini Babes wsg/ Alone Time, Balance Bird, Shell M’Osteria: House Weekends w/ Ian Thomas Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jah Rule Lucas County Fairgrounds: Northwest Ohio Rib Off Rodney Atkins and Easton Corbin Bier Stube: Reese Daily Band Pat & Dandy’s: Streetwize Hollywood Casino: NOMAD, DJ Rob Sample

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Pub at Paula Brown Shop: Kaiden Chase Angelo’s Northwood Villa: Dave Rybaczewski Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Barile and May followed by Arctic Clam Village Idiot: The Nutones Chateau Tebeau Winery: Paul Unplugged

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Toledo Museum of Art: Skip Turner Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Ben Maloney

sat, AUG 20 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Pat & Dandy’s: Beg To Differ M’Osteria: House Weekends w/ Ian Thomas Savage Arena: I Love the 90’s Tour: Salt-NPepa, Vanilla Ice, Kid ‘n Play, Coolio Lucas County Fairgrounds: Northwest Ohio Rib Off 38 Special Anchor Inn Point Place: SoulofuS Frankies Inner City: Silver Age wsg Into the Wild, You Vs Yesterday The Blarney Irish Pub: Sugar Pax Longhorn Saloon: Universal Wavelength, Lava Moth & Karmic Lava Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Zodiak Click Hollywood Casino: Arctic Clam, DJ Jewels Kobe Bay: Techledo 3

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Angelo’s Northwood Villa: Dave Rybaczewski Ottawa Park Amphitheatre: Ottawa Park Summer Concert Series Village Idiot: Captain Ivory Chateau Tebeau Winery: Classic Trendz Ye Olde Durty Bird: Sassafraz

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Majestic Oak Winery: Bob, Trez & Big C Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Travis Aukerman Trio

sun, AUG 21 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Village Inn: Bobby May & Friends Jam Majestic Oak Winery: Ohio Route 64 Bar 145: Joe Woods

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Peter Kharchenko Trio Fleetwood’s Tap Room: Soulful Sundays

KISS this

Wednesday, 8.24 Huntington Center Toledoans will be able to “rock and roll all night” when KISS comes to town as part of its 2016 Summer American “Freedom to Rock” Tour. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, the band, with Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley (the only remaining original members), has been an American music staple for more than 40 years. Known for electric live performances with smoking guitars and pyrotechnics, the band members’ face paint and unique stage outfits are legendary. Doors open at 6:30pm, concert starts at 7:30pm, Wednesday, August 24. $37.50-$125. Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300. huntingtoncentertoledo.com —MH

A decade of hip-hop

Saturday, 8.20 University of Toledo’s Savage Arena Drop the mic and let the record spin as the Grammy Award-winning all-female rap group Salt-N-Pepa headlines the I Love the 90s tour. The evening of hip-hop nostalgia has the female duo accompanied by a handful of iconic 90s performers such as Vanilla Ice (Ice, Ice, baby), Kid ‘n Play, Coolio, Tone Loc, Rob Base and Young MC. With its specialty hair styles like Coolio’s skinny braids, Kid ‘n Play’s tall-squared fro and Vanilla Ice’s frosted tips, the 90s decade formed the foundation of today’s hip-hop scene. 6pm/doors, 7pm/show Saturday, August 20. $35+. 2025 N. Douglas Rd. 419-530-4653. utrockets.com

Tech-Ledo 3 Saturday, 8.20 Kobe Bay

Just a short drive from the birthplace of techno (Detroit), Toledo is ready for the third installment of Techledo, the area’s largest free electronic music and arts festival. With more than 24 featured DJs on two stages, this year’s event is expected to draw a crowd of 1,000 EDM fans from around the region. Adding a special visual element to the event, work from various area artists will be on display. Visit Facebook event page for more information and a full music schedule. 3pm-2:30am, on Saturday, August 20. Kobe Bay (at the docks), 18 Main St. Free —MLR

mon, AUG 22 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Village Idiot: Frank May And Associates The Village Idiot: Frankie May and Associates Ye Olde Durty Bird: Nichola Kazonis (Chicago) Bier Stube: Open Jam Session

tues, AUG 23

The Village Idiot: Bobby May and Jon Barile Bronze Boar: Ryan Dunlap

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Gene Parker Jazz Jam Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jason Quick Trio

Other

Bier Stube: Karaoke

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Sodbuster Bar: Jeff McDonald’s Big Band All Stars One Seagate Courtyard: One SeaGate Summer Concert Series

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13th Annual Downtown Monroe Fine Art Fair

Saturday, 8.13 & Sunday, 8.14 Downtown Monroe

A 75-year salutation

Saturday, 8.13 / Downtown Toledo Celebrating its 75th birthday, the Toledo-made Jeep has been roaming the planet for three quarters of a century. Join fellow off-roaders and historical enthusiasts to celebrate Jeep’s birthday during the Toledo Jeep Fest, a full day of festivities with a Jeep parade at 11am, a special “All Jeep Car Show,” military heritage displays, food trucks and more. Registration required to show off your #sweetJeep at the show or in the parade. 11am-6pm Saturday, August 13. Downtown Toledo & SeaGate Convention Centre. 419-960-5337. Visit Facebook event page for more information. Free —MLR

Thursday, 8.11 [festival] 15th Annual River Raisin Jazz Festival Enjoy the cool sounds of jazz in the warm summer air with bands including the River Raisin Big Band, Oleta Adams, and Brenda Russell. Through August 14. Noon-10pm. St. Mary’s Park, W. Elm Ave., Monroe. riverraisinjazzfestival.org Free

[benefit] Toledo Fair Housing Center Event: There is No Place Like Home - Put on your red shoes for an evening food, drink and entertainment, themed around the Wizard of Oz. Proceeds benefit the Toledo Fair Housing Center and their mission of helping everyone receive fair and attainable housing. 5-8pm. $10. The Pinnacle, 1772 Indiana Wood Circle, Maumee. 419-243-6163. toledofhc.org

Friday, 8.12 [miscellaneous] It’s Friday – Pull up a chair or bring your own and enjoy the summer evening with a cool drink, deli-

[sports]

Now in its 13th year, this fine arts fair promotes the local artisan scene. Historical downtown Monroe comes alive as makers and artists showcase their wares, from sculpture and glass work to jewelry and fiber art. The two-day event includes a Jazz Fest in the pavilion and food from area vendors. 10am-7pm Saturday, August 13 & 10am-6pm Sunday, August 14. East 1st St. & Washington, Downtown Monroe. downtownmonroefineartfair.com —MLR

Bass Pro Shops Fall Hunting Classic - This 17-day long event features nationally recognized professional hunters, local pros and outdoorsmen and women as they cious small plate edibles, and an eclectic array conduct presentations, answer quesof jazz music. In case of rain, concerts aren’t can- tions and assist in a variety of sporting celled but simply move inside. 6:30-8:30pm. Toledo seminars. Through August 28. Visit website for a full Museum of Art Peristyle Terrace, 2445 Monroe St. schedule of events and seminars. Bass Pro Shops, 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free 10000 Bass Pro Blvd., Rossford. 419-891-3900. basspro.com

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Maumee Summer Fair – Enjoy a perfect summer day with over 150 arts and crafts booths, kids games and activities, petting zoo and car show. 5-11:30pm August 12 , 9am-11:30pm August 13. Uptown Maumee, 601 Conant St., Maumee. maumeesummerfair.com Free

Saturday, 8.13 [benefit]

[miscellaneous] 2016 Single in the Glass City - Party into the night with The Toledo City Paper and cheer on your favorite bachelor/bachelorette— the most eligible will be crowned. Sponsored by Yark Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram. 6-9:30pm. Shorty’s Back 40 (formerly Star Bar), 5215 Monroe St. 419-244-9859. toledocitypaper.com

Barefoot at the Beach – Join the Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo in celebrating the end of summer at the annual outdoor fundraiser. Enjoy a tiki bar, live music, great food from local restaurants, bonfires, fireworks and more. Ages 21+. 6-11pm. $100. Maumee Bay State Park, 1400 State Park Rd. 419-241-4258. barefootatthebeach.org

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Sunday, 8.14

8:30pm/check in. $35 + service fee. Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. 419-244-2787. collingwoodartscenter.org

[miscellaneous]

80s Explosion Dance Party – Revel in a night of nostalgia and get your groove on at the 5th annual Knowledge is Power – Join this month’s Sylvania 80s dance party. Dress up in classic 80s attire and Women’s Connection West luncheon and discuss the dance the night away to your favorite tunes from topic: Knowledge is Power. Learn how to avoid scams, back in the day. 7pm/doors, 8pm/party. $30. know your rights and choose wisely. Tiffany Blevins [miscellaneous] Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd. from Franklin, Ohio is the speaker. Also featuring Dick Rods & Sand Car Show 2016 – Calling all classic, 419-882-1500 centennialterrace.org Epstein of The Better Business Bureau. Reservations custom, street rod and muscle cars! Registration required. 11am-1:30pm. $13. Highland Meadows starts at 11am for the first annual car show. Show Ghost Hunt with Chris Bores - The Collingwood Golf Club, 7455 Erie St., Sylvania. 419-340-6045 takes place from noon-5pm with awards at 3pm. Arts Center (CAC) as long been rumored to be A volleyball tournament begins at 6pm. Proceeds haunted and is featured in books on Ghost Hunt(Sharon). sharonvanburencox@gmail.com to benefit local Marine Veteran, Kurt Zabala. 11am. ing books. Your host for the evening will be CAC’s Forest View Lanes, 2345 W. Dean Rd., Temperance. resident Ghost Expert, Chris Bores. Chris has been 734-847-4915. forestviewlanes.com Free exploring the afterlife for several years. 9pm-1am,

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[miscellaneous] AAA Northwest Ohio’s 21st Annual Car Show – Enjoy the sights and admire great cars, or register your own classic car for judging. There will be plenty of delicious food, music, prizes and more. 10am-2pm. AAA Central Office, 7150 W. Central Ave. 419-843-1200. AAA.com/carshow Free

[literary]

[literary] Sanger Branch Friends of the Library Book Sale – Browse through a wonderful variety of genres. Through August 21. 1-4:30pm Friday, 9am-4:30pm Saturday, 1-4pm Sunday. Prices vary. Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave. 419-259-5370. toledolibrary.org

Uncloistered Poetry - This monthly poetry series features different readers followed by an open Saturday, 8.20 mic. Visit Facebook event page for more informa- [festival] tion. 6-9pm. Calvino’s Restaurant and Wine Bar, Bugfest - Delight in and learn about all the beautiful 3143 W. Central Ave. multi- and single-legged flying and creepy crawlies imaginable. Activities, food trucks, music, the cool Dr. Wednesday, 8.17 Insecta’s show and a celebration of bugs exhibit in the National Center for Nature Photography will keep [sports] your bug-loving heart happy all day. 10am-2pm. Hens & Hounds - Join the Toledo Area Humane Secor Metropark, 1001 W. Central Ave., Berkey. Society for a family-friendly event. Bring your canine companion along to enjoy one of America’s favorite pastimes. Proceeds benefit the Toledo Area 42nd Annual Birmingham Ethnic Humane Society. 7:05pm. $12/person and $8/dog. Festival – Celebrate the community’s ethnic Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St. 419-891-0594. heritage by enjoying ethnic foods, arts and crafts exhibits, cultural displays, and a variety of music. mudhens.com Also on August 21. Consaul St., East Toledo. birminghamethnicfestival.wordpress.com Thursday, 8.18

[sports] National Tractor Pulling Championship – Witness chest rumbling, powerhouse vehicles and drivers from all over compete in this national tractor pulling championship. Through August 21. $20-$40, free/ages 10 and under. Wood County Fairgrounds, 13800 W. Poe Rd., Bowling Green. 419-352-7855. pulltown.com

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Sunday, 8.21 [festival] Sunset Jazz & Art Festival – Grab the family and head out for an evening of live jazz music, artists’ booths, and delicious food and drinks from local restaurants. 2-10pm. Grand Rapids Towpath Park, Maumee. 419-832-2787. grandrapidsohio.com Free

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Rachel Toledo According to_________! How Rachel Richardson fills up her Glass (City) Age: 38 Occupation: Director & CEO of Art Corner Toledo, Community Organizer, Art Administrator

1 The local artists I love are Erin GarberPearson, (1) Mr. Taylor, Isaac Klunk and Yusuf Lateef When out-of-towners visit us, I always take them on a mural tour. If money wasn’t an object, I would have a winter home in a warmer climate.

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(2) Rebecca Facey (co-founder of Independent Advocates and a Lucas County Prosecutor in the Domestic Violence division) is the Toledoan I most admire. The hardest thing about living in Toledo is watching the amount of energy and resources spent on strategic plans, but the best thing is doing the work on the ground regardless. I always brag about Toledo’s women business owners and leaders.

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The first word that comes to mind about Toledo: exhausting. Too many people think Toledo doesn’t have good parking but it’s wrong because there is tons of parking downtown. Free and within a few blocks or less from your destination. My favorite night out in Toledo is (3) Wesley’s on a Friday. 2500 West Sylvania Ave • Toledo 2072 Woodville Rd • Oregon

If I need to buy a present for a special occasion, I know Handmade Toledo will hook me up with a great gift. The street I drive/walk on most often is Adams St. I know Kyoto Ka will satisfy my munchies. The Toledo Museum of Art’s Block Party is my favorite annual event.

Taco Tuesday Wednesday-Bike Night Thursday- Ladies & Salsa Night

My favorite neighborhood is The Old West End. I wish Rusty’s Jazz Cafe was still open. Toledo’s motto should be ‘If you love Toledo, it will love you back.” Toledo’s theme song should be “Don’t Give Up” by Peter Gabriel.

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Stretch into the fresh air

Feeling out of sync? Step out of the yoga studio and into the great outdoors as Tonic Maumee hosts a special hike and yoga session at Side Cut Metropark. Join instructor Erin Betz on the Riverview Trail for Vinyasa Flow Yoga, synchronizing movements to breathing. Registration required. 9-10:30am Friday, August 12. $5/members, $15/non-members. Side Cut Metropark (meet at parking lot in Riverview Area), 1025 W. River Rd., Maumee. 419-794-4044. tonicmaumee.com —MH

Into the Woods 5K Series: Walleye Run – This noncompetitive 5k is the perfect opportunity to experience a Metropark in the early morning light. This just-for-fun event has no official timing or scoring, so go at your own pace. Registration required. 8am. $5, free/ages 5 and under. Side Cut Preserve, 1025 W. River Rd., Maumee. metroparkstoledo.com

Thursday, 8.18

BollyFit + Art Loop: Dancing in the Streets - Illuminate from within and inspire a vibrant self as BollyFit® comes to the Art Loop! Led by renowned BollyFit founder, Anuja Rajendra, this BollyFit® class is a high energy experience

2002 Silver Hyundai Elantra- Original owner, great runner, clean. 133k miles. Blue books for $3700 selling for only $3000. Call 419-309-3444 2002 Ford Taurus SESGood condition, many new parts with receipts available. Daily driver. 115k miles $3200 419-932-5311 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue- 3.5 liter V-6. Maroon/ Grey leathers 142k miles. Priced to go! $2650 419-309-3444

blending mental and physical wellness, designed to enliven your inner consciousness. Also for the Art Loop, celebrate the art of dance and movement during Dancin’ in the Streets from 5:30-9pm. BollyFit: 6-7pm. $5. Hensville Park, 419-254-2787. bollyfit.com, theartscommission.org

1999 Plymouth Breeze, 4-door. New battery, starter, tires, brakes, spark plugs, & wires. Power windows and doors, working A/C. $2,300 or best offer. 419-698-0008 Honda Accord $900. Call 419-290-2040

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) There is something to celebrate the 13th and 14th. The full moon on the 18th shines on friendships and your civic duty. You may be out passing out literature for your favorite candidate. By the 20th or 21st you need a break.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) A short trip the

13th and 14th is fun. The full moon the 18th shines where you have work to do. Sorry about that! Then your partner to go someplace special the 19th, 20th and 21stl Happy Birthday to someone close to you then.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You want to enter-

tain and give one big party the 12th and/or the 13th. The full moon the 18th shines where you could win some big money. You can’t win if you don’t play. The 22nd the sun moves into your home and every dust bunny shows!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) You would like to

be gone from the 10th through the 22nd so you are somewhere special to view the full moon on the 22nd. On the 22nd the sun enters the sign of Virgo. That is your third house of communication. Rush to confirm Labor Day plans.

LEO (July 23-August 22) On the 13th Saturn

ends its 4-1/2 month retrograde period. This should be good for your health and give you more energy for summertime fun. Be careful driving (even walking) from the 20th through the 24th.

VIRGO (August 23-September 22) Starting

the 10th start to catch up on what needs to be done to “close up and clean up” before Labor Day. The full moon on the 18th shines on your success to stay on schedule. On the 22nd we sing HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU.

LIBRA (September 23-October 22) A special

party on the 12th or 13th may put you on the road. The week of the 15th includes a full moon which shines on your fifth house of creativity. Your artistic side takes over your practical side. You need peace and quiet after the 22nd.

SCORPIO (October 23-November 21) You

just cannot resist a bargain. Life is easy until the full moon shines the 18th— where you live! You dislike change but something happens and you consider moving or remodeling This may tie in with a career change.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 20) The 13th and 14th could be a wild weekend. The full moon the 18th shines where you drive so be cautious. Home is where you want to be the 20th and 21st but you have to do volunteer work some place.

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19)

The long awaited happens the 13th when Saturn, your ruling planet, ends its four month “backwards” motion and you can proceed with confidence. The full moon the 18th shines on your money so watch your spending.

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18) The

full moon on the 18th shines directly on you. It aligns directly with Uranus so some of your ideas may be unusual— which is normal for you. On the 22nd you are back to seriously thinking about money again.

PISCES (February 19-March 20) After the

13th you are less organized and should prepare to take cover before the full moon shines the 18th and exposes some of your secrets. Be prepared! Thankfully you get lots of help from your partner after the 22nd.

Sue Lovett is available for personal astrology readings and private parties. 419-474-6399. suelovett.com

CELEBRITY LEO This is our “show business” sign. Examples are Madonna, Martha Stewart and Scott Pelly. Locally Crystal Bowersox and Dick Epstein of the Better Business celebrate.

Beer Guide

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RED HEADS Across 1. Made a choice on Tinder 7. Way off in the distance 11. Billionaire’s plaything 14. Tone deaf person’s feature 15. Red sauce brand 16. Make a major blunder 17. House with a helipad, maybe 18. Skeleton vehicle 19. Eggs in nigiri sushi 20. Question of time 21. Everything, with “the” 24. Application for barbecued meat 26. Safety’s takeaway: Abbr. 27. Caustic chemicals 28. More elevated 31. Beer maker’s need 34. Bad time to start shopping, say 35. Instruction part 37. Booty holders 41. Refrain from retaliation 44. Golfer Mark 45. Fiddle relative 46. Turning down word 47. She plays Talisa on “Game of Thrones” 49. “The Miser” playwright 51. Society’s worst 54. Catcher, in baseball scorekeeping 56. Egg container 57. Classic MMORPG that takes place in Britannia 61. Sporty Pontiacs 64. “Only kidding!” 65. Horse color 66. Some people do it for kicks 68. Employ 69. ___ facto 70. Greek stone semicircular bench 71. Pricing word 72. Jam bands play a lot of them 73. “Adios” Down 1. Worry (over) 2. World peace, famously 3. Meddle (with) 4. Carver’s commodity 5. Have wings 6. Scribbled 7. Light crime? 8. Developed, as a habit 9. Former CIA spy Philip 10. Sci-fi author Rucker 11. California governor Brown 12. Wear away

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STYLE SENSE

Interview by: Monique Ward

Art on the Mall

Located on the University of Toledo’s main campus, this yearly juried art show featured some of the area’s best artists.

Barb & Sarah Gray

Terri and Courtney Draper, Andre Matthews and Israel Douglas

Corvette Derden

Age 39 Occupation: Professional Barber and Co-Owner of The Cut & Style Studio Beauty Boutique

Dani Herrera (paperDENIMart), in front of some of her artwork.

Blues, Brews & Brats The second annual Blues, Brews and Brats filled Waterville with music, food and craft beer.

Bryan Hutton, Rachel Michalak and JD Nemire

As a proud Toledoan, Corvette Derden is a Master Barber who articulates his style through smooth outfits. complementing his youthful looks. He experiments with different looks, colors and putting patterns together. The barbershop vantage point requires him to be on top of the latest fashion trends across generations.

What outfit do you feel expresses your personality best? A graphic tee, pair of fatigue cargo pants or shorts and my fave cowboy-fitted hat. On a not so regular day, I will throw on something original like something by local T-shirt line Fly Junkie. They make cool tops and they are right here in Toledo. You can find their shirts at Fletcher’s Barbershop, 1469 West Sylvania Avenue.

If you had to put together something for a classy night out on the town, what would it be? I have a few Ralph Lauren suits that I throw on for a special occasion. My woman and I are members of The Toledo Club so when we go there for a special event, I love to wear one of my suits with an attention-grabbing tie and socks to set off the look.

You have shells, wires and beads in your hair. Is that your bold fashion statement?

Yes! Ever since I began growing my hair, I couldn’t wait for it to be long enough so that I can do more styles with it. I have natural elements in my hair to give me a more earthy look. When I want to do something wild, I’ll get it done in a mohawk or barrel rolls, which is very dynamic.

How does being an artist influence your style sense? I see colors and patterns like a story. What you wear should tell something about you and how you feel. My clothing is a reflection of the narrative that I want to tell to the world.

Where do you recommend that guys go to find great additions to their wardrobe? Carla Lammers and Cathy Hoffman

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You can find a lot of awesome stuff at Quality Fashions at 952 West Sylvania Avenue in Toledo. The owner, Byron Shy, always has great outfit suggestions for me.

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