Toledo City Paper - June Edition

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Bad Credit Blocking Your Goals?

Jason White, CEO & Founder

This Toledo company is breaking barriers. P27

TOLEDO BALLET

Leaping past COVID P21

PATIO GUIDE The best in outdoor dining! P6

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Food is serious business in Toledo. To spark a really passionate discussion, ask Toledoans what restaurant has the best steak. Or pizza.

Or seafood. Or Mediterranean.

Annually, it’s a point of pride for local restaurants when our readers provide their opinions on the best for our annual Dining Guide.

To cast your vote, go to toledocitypaper.com/feature/2021diningguide!

Voting runs June 1 through July 15. Support your favorites. They need your vote to win!

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June 1-June 30, 2021 • Vol. 24 • Issue 06

Adams Street Publishing Co.

MARKETPLACE CHANGES

What’s the last concert you saw?

UPDATES IN LOCAL BUSINESS

Publisher/Editor in Chief

Eatery and coffee bar Rise ‘N Grind Cafe, featuring freshly brewed beverages and creative breakfast and lunch options, opened at 3243 W. Sylvania Ave, at the site of the former Greg’s Grill. facebook.com/risengrind419

Collette Jacobs (cjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) BOB SEGER AT DTE - 3RD ROW!

Co-publisher/ Chief Financial Officer

Mark I. Jacobs (mjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) SEE ABOVE

Editorial

Looking to take the edge off that morning (or afternoon) after? Columbus-based eatery HangOverEasy is coming to Levis Commons by the end of the year, featuring breakfast, lunch and brunch fare along with a full bar. hangovereasy.com

Assignment Editor: Jeff McGinnis

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“WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC. Contributing Writers: Nolan Cramer, Curtis Deeter, Dave Kubacki, Julie Pompa and Johnny Hildo.

Advertising

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Toledo’s “Forgotten Visitors” Local author looks at Glass City past

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Administration

Accounting: Robin Armstrong (rarmstrong@toledocitypaper.com) ED SHEERAN. Distribution Karena Adams

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Start Your Engines!

Toledo Speedway gears up for another year of racing and family fun

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Check out our crab crawl!

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TAKE A BOW Toledo theatre returns!

P21

Numbers are rising.

What can be done? P8

CITYSIPS

Toledo’s coolest bars prepare to celebrate summer P10

1. Howard’s Club H: A musical History of BG’s iconic venue

2. Gun Violence in Toledo 3. HILDO: Leadership still at large

4. City Sips 2021

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To buy or sell CDs, DVDs, vinyl, video games, books— basically any physical media— stop by Your Media Exchange at 1734 W. Laskey Rd., the former Allied Record Exchange store. yourmediaexchange.com

Jo James Floral, a new pop-up flower bar located inside Whimsy and Blue Boutique at 364 Rice St. in Elmore, will give customers and bridesto-be a place to meet and discuss floral arrangements for the big day. Whimsy and

Toledo radio personalities Andrew “Z” Zepeta and Demetrius Nicodemus are hitting the road with Queso Kitchen, advertised as “Toledo’s first queso food truck.” Available for catering and events. facebook.com/quesokitchen419

Jenny Leach (jleach@adamsstreetpublishing.com) TOLEDO’S OWN LOCAL ANESTHETIC.

Digital Marketing & Social Media Margot Jacobs (margot@adamsstreetpublishing.com) METALLICA - AT THE DRIVE IN - DOES THAT COUNT?

Founder and CEO Mehrnaz Bosch has opened Mbrowz Academy & Spa at 3159 Central Ave., in the Cricket West Shopping Center. The permanent makeup service will also offer microblading courses for students. mbrowz.com

5. Extra eyes: Police body

The charcuterie experts at Social Rind Co. have spun off a new company, Social Setting Co., offering customers curated, luxury picnics with a choice of themes for 2-6 people. socialsettingco.com Biscuit lovers will have a friend in Toledo with the arrival of the Trip’n Biscuits Food Truck. Featuring a slew of classics including biscuits and gravy, biscuit sandwiches and Biscuit Benedict, the truck is available for catering. facebook.com/tripnbiscuits Owner Donnie Glover helps you reach your full potential with One Selfless Love, with classes in meditation, women’s empowerment coaching and a full online store with delicious CBD teas and vegan body care products. oneselflesslove.com The latest name in craft beers to hit the area is Buffalo Rock Brewing Company. Located at the site of a former car wash at 345 Anthony Wayne Trail in Waterville. The brainchild of local entrepreneurs Three B’s Adventures, opening is planned for this summer. buffalorockbrewing.com PT Link Physical Therapy has opened a new Waterville location at 1069 Pray Blvd., in the Kroger Shopping Plaza.

The owner of Don Juan Mexican Bar and Grill will open a third location at 300 Madison Ave. Don Juan Express and Cantina will feature Mexican cuisine tailored for fast eating aimed at downtown employees and residents. Scheduled to open in early July. donjuanandlosamigos.net Know of any changes in the area? Send them to editor@adamsstreetpublishing.com

Blue also has event decor rentals for weddings and events. whimsyandblue.com Hotworx, a chain of 24-hour fitness studios with locations around the country, has opened a new location at 5208 Monroe. Offering virtually-instructed workout sessions, a sauna, and other exercise equipment. hotworx.net Another option for hot beverages, bagels and sweets is The Onyx Cafe, located inside the Oliver House at 27 Broadway St. Stop by for your morning joe and grab a Wixey Bakery donut or a Barry Bagel while you’re there. theonyxcafe.com Haven’t had your fill of crab even after our Boil Odyssey (TCP May ‘21)? Head on over to Million’s Crab seafood restaurant and bar at 7340 Central Ave., near Meijer, which opened on May 5. millionscrab.com

The former Anna’s Restaurant at 4505 Woodville Rd. in Northwood will reopen soon with new owners as Prime Thyme Eatery.

Longtime west Toledo bar The Player’s Club closed its doors for good in April.

A staple of the Glass City bar scene for over 40 years, the establishment sponsored many sports teams in the area over its decades of existence.

camera usage rises

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3 Local Instagrams You Should Be Following!

We’ve had our eye on some remarkable area social media creators!

@Glasscityriverwall: Follow along as the largest mural in the country is created on the ADM Grain Silo facilities right off of I-75. The project will start this summer with plans to finish in time for the Solheim Cup this August!

Finding a path back to your degree

Owens Community College has announced a partnership with ReUp Education to aid stopouts without a degree who wish to return and finish their education. The initiative is aimed at removing barriers for former students, utilizing analytics and personalized coaching to help Owens contact and support a return to the classroom. Based in San Francisco, ReUp was founded in 2015 and has aided over 8,000 students across the county in returning to college.

Owens is the first college in Ohio to partner with ReUp.

Power-generating windows added to NSG Northwood

@fangbonerfarms: Learn more about growing plants in our area, get recipes & take a look into the day-to-day life of a farmer in Toledo!

How much space does $1,000 get you in Toledo?

Apartment hunters in the Toledo area looking for maximum square footage for the lowest price are relatively fortunate, according to a recent study by the website RentCafe.com. The project ranked Toledo 14th out of 84 Ohio cities based upon how much space $1,000 a month in rent can get you. Toledo apartments, on average, offer tenants 1,073 sq. ft. at that price. Oregon, OH, at 1,141 sq. ft. for $1,000, ranked 6th on the list.

OUCH! MASSAGE THERAPY Painfully Relaxing

Celebrating Toledo’s young difference makers

NORTHERNMAGNOLIA ON WIKIMEDIA COMMONS.

@seductive_duck_clothing: Finding some of the best vintage clothing scores in the area. If you follow carefully you may even find a few Toledo-specific pieces!

Will we all be collecting energy through our windows in the near future? NSG Group’s latest project at their Northwood plant, in conjunction with California-based Ubiquitous Energy, has developed of a transparent solar window. A sample of this technology was recently installed as part of the Northwood facility’s front facade.

The transparent windows collect solar power to be stored as electricity in a battery capable of powering a variety of products in the home or workspace. The windows are also programmed to monitor a variety of other factors to improve the building’s power efficiency.

The 26th annual 20 Under 40 Leadership Recognition program is accepting applications for the 2021 awards. A Toledo staple since 1996, the program aims to recognize young individuals in Northwest Ohio and Southeastern Michigan who distinguish themselves as community standouts.

Eligible candidates must be under 40 years of age as of the nomination due date, June 30, 2021. To nominate a community member, visit 20under40toledo.com.

Toledo receives $1 million to repair area homes

An initiative by the Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded Toledo’s Department of Neighborhoods and Neighborworks $1 million in an effort to address health and safety concerns in area homes. The funds come as part of a pilot program aimed at repairing at least 40 homes in the city, in an effort to curb a range of health concerns, including lead paint and mold. The funds to create the program were secured by Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, who serves as the Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development. Toledo is one of five U.S. cities to receive the funding.

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CITY POLITICS Blind ambition

Opportunity in City Politics

By Johnny Hildo

As avid readers of our rabid rantings recall, last column we began handicapping this year’s at-large city council race in T-Town. We began with the hilarious notion that disgraced and indicted former council member Gary Johnson would consider showing his face in city politics again. Yeah, no. We then broke down the status of current incumbents, and opined that the race was still wide open.

This column was intended to be a neat capitulation of non incumbents who might join the fray, and how they might fare. Instead, as so often happens here in Froggy Bottom, this column wrote itself.

Conspiracy theory

Not to be outdone by the likes of Johnson, co-indictee Larry Sykes went one better and actually pulled petitions to collect signatures to get on the ballot for re-election. Never mind his ongoing federal court case for conspiracy and extortion in office.

Or the fact that, if convicted of a felony, he is barred from elected office. Or that he’ll get publicly eaten alive by his opponents and public opinion.

Seriously, it might not be as ridiculous as it appears. Witness one James Traficant, convicted of felony offenses while serving in the US House from Northeast Ohio. After his expulsion from the House, he ran for election from federal prison. To be clear, Larry, he lost miserably. Got thousands of votes, though.

Or take Mel Carnahan. He was elected to serve in the US Senate in November of two thousand. Only problem was he had died in a plane crash three weeks earlier.

Talk about dead man walking. If Missouri can elect the dearly departed, mebbe Frogtown will elect the lately indicted. Great googley moogley we hope not.

What’s up, doc?

Sykes’ quixotic attempt to beat the feds notwithstanding, there are plenty of other wannabes crowding the candidate field. So many, in fact, the LC Dems couldn’t get enough. They inexplicably endorsed seven candidates for six seats.

Joining elected incumbents Katie Moline and Nick Komives and appointed incumbents Cerssandra MacPherson and Tiffany Preston Whitman are Dr. Michele Grim, Sam Harden, and Mac Driscoll.

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We have no idea who Driscoll is, but we hope he gets elected if only for the looney tunes references we can use.

Pardon me, Mac, can you help a fellow American who’s down on his luck?

Imagine the possibilities!

Grim sounds like a good addition to Council, with her expertise in public health. She would also bring youth and gender balance to council. We don’t get the holier-than-thou use of the honorific “Dr.”, even if she is one. Candidates ‘round here do better if they’re just folks. But what the hey.

Harden is a Dem operative with a legal background. In most cases you’d say the last thing we need in politics is another lawyer. You’d be wrong, since there are currently exactly no lawyers on council, whose job is to make laws.

So Harden sorta makes sense.

A killer idea

Such a crowded field of good candidates doesn’t seem to leave much space for a GOP breakthrough. That probably won’t stop the GOP from pushing their usual cabal of kooks, led by the kookiest of them all, Killer Tony Dia. We’ve wasted way too many column inches documenting the horror that is the continued candidacy of Younes “Tony” Dia. From trying to capitalize on the heroic, tragic death of his son for his own personal gain, to a lengthy rap sheet that includes being a convicted killer, this is simply not a very good guy.

He tried to shore up his image by donating a building to a local boxing club.

Only one problem. The boxing club was involved in an acrimonious split.

Never one to waste an opportunity to convert the misfortune of others into opportunity for himself, Dia decided to take sides and use the split for his own devices.

Which leaves us back where we started. This is simply not a very good guy. He deserves as many votes as Sykes. And Johnson.

Which is to say, none.

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Black Pearl 4630 Heatherdowns 419-380-1616 blackpearltoledo.com

PaTiO

Patio Season: Mid-May through Mid-October Happy hour: 3:30-5:30pm, starting soon Must-try dish: Black Pearl Steak: Blackened slow roasted Prime Rib topped with Bell peppers, onions, fresh garlic, peppercorns and au jus.

Peak hours: 5:30-7:30pm.

Patio size/capacity: 25 to 30 people Sun factor: Awning.

Type of seating: Tables and chairs.

Table service: Linen table cloths, full service.

guide

It’s time to relax and unwind. It’s summer and time to visit a local

Pet friendly? Yes during weekdays, no on the weekends.

Take reservations? Yes.

restaurant that features a beautiful patio for outdoor dining. Spend some time soaking up the sun with a cold drink! Here are some places to make

Carlos’ Poco Loco

the most of the good weather.

1809 Adams St. 419-214-1655 carlospocoloco.com Patio Season: April-October.

Happy hour: Daily Specials.

Must-try dish: Habanero fish tacos.

Peak hours: 6-8pm.

Patio size/capacity: 25.

Sun factor: Oversized umbrellas on all tables.

Type of seating: Wrought iron chairs and tables.

Live music and/or special events: Yes, live music.

Table service: Yes. Pet friendly? Yes. Take reservations? Patio is first-come, first served.

Bar 145 5305 Monroe St. 419-593-0073 bar-145.com Patio season: May-September (Approx.)

Happy hour: 4-6pm, Monday thru Friday.

Must-try dish: Signature Patty Melt.

Peak hours: 8pm-1am.

Patio size/capacity: 75 seats.

Sun factor: Each table has its own umbrella. We also have an awning extending from the building but we provide an area filled with sunshine, if that’s what you prefer!

Type of seating: High top tables & bar seating as well as a few picnic tables.

Live music and/or special events: Yes! Check out our website.

Table service: Yes. Pet friendly? With the current social distancing rules and limited space we are currently not encouraging pets on the patio.

Take reservations? No.

Home Slice Pizza 28 S St. Clair 419-724-PIES homeslice419.com Patio Season: Weather permitting.

Happy hour: 4-6pm.

Must-try dish: Decarlo or Potato pizza.

Peak hours: 6-10pm.

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Patio size/capacity: 30 with COVID restrictions.

Sun factor: Upstairs patio, uncovered; downstairs, fully covered.

Type of seating: Tables.

Live music and/or special events: Not with COVID. Table service: Yes. Pet friendly? Yes. Take reservations? No.

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Cocina de Carlos Perrysburg 27072 Carronade Drive, Perrysburg 419-872-0200 cocinadecarlos.com Patio Season: April-October.

Happy hour: Daily specials.

Must-try dish: Tacos.

Peak hours: 6-7 pm.

Patio size/capacity: 40 people with proper social distancing.

The Whitehouse Inn 10835 Waterville St., Whitehouse 419-877-1180 thewhitehouseinn.net Patio season: Any days our guests want to sit out there.

Must-try dish: Prime Rib, Asian Sea Bass, Meatballs.

Peak hours: 4-9pm.

Patio size/capacity: With the new addition to the patio we will be able to seat 80.

We are also building a new service bar for the patio.

Sun factor: We purchased a 30x40’ tent

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CALL AHEAD SEATING AVAILABLE AFTER 4:00PM Sun factor: Covered Patio.

Live music and/or special events: Yes, live music.

Table service: Yes. Pet friendly? Yes. Take reservations? Yes.

419.841.7523

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and will have the ability to place a few tables in the sun if guests request.

Type of seating: Normal chairs and tables with the ability to set up a party of 16.

Live music and/or special events: We will have special events and possibly live entertainment on Saturdays and Sundays, both day and night.

Table service: All tables will have full service.

Pet friendly? Yes, it’s my dog’s favorite place to roam around and beg for food.

Take reservations: No.

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Cocina de Carlos Waterville 205 Farnsworth Rd., Waterville 419-878-0261 cocinadecarlos.com Patio season: April-October.

Happy hour: Daily Specials.

Must-try dish: Carnitas and Chicken Jalapeno Fajitas.

Peak hours: 6-8pm.

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Patio size/capacity: 35.

Sun factor? We have 10 tables, all have umbrellas, and the sun settles on the opposite side of the building, so by 6:00, the entire patio is in the shade.

Type of seating: Wrought iron chairs and tables.

Live music and/or special events: No live music.

Table service: Yes. Pet friendly? No. Take reservations? Patio is first-come, first served.

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Georgette’s Grounds & Gifts 311 Conant St., Maumee 419-891-8888 georgettes.org Patio season: May-September Happy hour: We don’t have a “happy hour” but morning coffee or lunch with friends outside is the dream.

Must-try dish: The Turkey Avacado Panini is a must try for lunch.

Peak hours: 9-10am and 11am-1pm.

Patio size/capacity: We have a smaller patio space with four tables that seat four people each.

Sun factor: Our patio is near the sidewalk in uptown Maumee and it is underneath our awning.

Type of seating: Metal tables and chairs.

Live music and/or special events: Not yet.

Pet friendly? Yes. Take reservations: No.

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Rosie’s Italian Grille 606 N McCord Rd. 419-866-5007 rosiesitaliangrille.com Patio season: On our back patio, we have plenty of seating available yearround. However, our actual patio season starts Memorial Day weekend and ends around Labor Day. Happy hour: Happy hour is every day from 3-6 pm at our bar. When we can serve at full capacity again we will bring back our high-top tables in the bar to allow guests to enjoy happy hour there as well.

Must-try dish: Honestly, we love all of our dishes. However, I would have to say for the summer months you must try our Stacked Florida Grouper. The Grouper is panko breaded and sauteed in a lemon butter caper sauce, then topped with tomatoes, scallions, asiago cheese and finished with a balsamic glaze.

Peak hours: From 4-8 pm, generally.

Patio size/capacity: We have a front patio and back patio so I can assure plenty of seating options, capacity-wise.

Things may still look a little different when we open the patios up this year, so stay tuned!

Sun factor: We have a variety of options in terms of the sun factor for your patio dining. The majority of our tables in the sun have umbrellas that can give you shade or let you bask in the sun.

Plus, we have plenty of shaded areas under our awnings.

Type of seating: Our patios have standard patio tables and chairs. We can accommodate parties of two or more!

Live music and/or special events: We plan on having a wine tasting or two this summer. Stay tuned for more information on that! Currently, we still don’t have plans for live music to return.

We hope that will happen soon!

Table service: All of our tables on the front and back patio offer full-service.

Pet friendly? At this time we do not allow pets to accompany guests, unless it is for medical reasons.

Kobe Bay 18 Main St. 419-464-0299 kobebayusa.com Patio season: March until September or October.

Happy hour: 4-6pm.

Must-try dish: Our new barbeque.

Peak hours: Between 7 and 9pm.

The Heights The Toledo Renaissance Downtown 444 N Summit St., 12th Floor 419-243-7565 theheightstoledo.com

Patio size/capacity: 65.

Sun factor: Shady spots under roof cover. Sunlight makes you happy and we have it!

Type of seating: High-top seating with comfortable chair backs.

Patio season: Year round. Patio igloos in the winter!

Live music and/or special events: Yes, starting in June.

Happy hour: Weekly food and drink specials starting June 1.

Table service: Yes, full service restaurant.

Must-try dish: From the wood fired side, the Wood Fired Margherita Pizza, and from the hot side, the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich.

Pet friendly? Service dogs are permitted.

Peak hours: 7-9pm, Monday thru Saturday

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Patio size/capacity: 200 seats.

Sun factor: We have an awning and umbrellas.

Type of seating: Tables and chairs.

Live music and/or special events: We have live music every Saturday.

Table service: Yes. Pet friendly? No. Take reservations? Yes.

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Take reservations? Patio is first come first serve, reservations for seating can be made at opentable.com/r/the-heightstoledo-2.

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Urban Pine Winery 3415 Briarfield Blvd. Maumee 419-773-4088 UrbanPineWinery.com Patio season: May-October.

Happy hour: 4-6pm, Tuesday through Saturday.

Must-try dish: All of our small plates are very tasty and pair with our wines made on site!

Peak hours: All night long!

Patio size/capacity: 60.

Sun factor: Half of our tables have umbrellas.

Type of seating: 4 person patio tables.

Live music and/or special events: Yes! Table service: Yes! Pet friendly? This is still TBD. Take reservations? Yes, via resy.com.

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419-724-PIES SLICES READY

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Maumee Bay Brewing Company 27 Broadway 419-243-1302 mbaybrew.com Patio season: We let people sit on the patio any time they want.

During COVID, people wanted to sit out there in December, and that is OK with us.

Happy hour: We have happy hour parties where we offer special drinks and even some free snacks, if you schedule in advance.

Must-try dish: Our beers, which are all crafted here!

Peak hours: Friday and Saturday nights are usually the busiest.

Patio size/capacity: Depending on the size of the group, the courtyard seats about 40, but our grassy area can hold many more.

Type of seating: We have tables and chairs in the courtyard, which is seated through our host stand. The grassy area is a great place to sit with a DORA cup or to grab some food and sit outside.

Live music and/or special events: We frequently have music outside. Follow us on social media for information on events like Christmas in July and Oktoberfest.

Table service: The courtyard is full service.

Sun factor: We have shade in the courtyard most of the day, also umbrellas are available.

Pet friendly? We do allow well behaved dogs in our outdoor spaces.

Take reservations?

Yes, call 419-243-1302 for reservations.

Ye Olde Durty Bird 2 S. St. Clair St. 419-243-2473 yeoldedurtybird.com Patio season: April-October (weather permitting).

Happy hour: 4-7pm, Monday-Friday.

Must-try dish: Lamb Sliders.

Peak hours: 2-7pm.

Patio size/capacity: Seating for 80 people.

Sun factor: Lots of sun with some tree shade...umbrellas at tables.

Type of seating: Outdoor patio low top table seating.

Live music and/or special events: No. Table service: Yes. Pet friendly? Yes. Take reservations? No...because of unpredictable weather.

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Vida Cantina

Pizza • Pasta • Subs • Salad

Our P Now atio

4477 Monroe St 567-315-8979 vidacantina419.com Patio season: May-October.

Happy hour: 3-7pm, every day.

Must-try dish: The Carne Asada fries are amazing.

Peak hours: 7pm.

Patio size/capacity: 200.

Type of seating: Fully covered bar. Table seats with umbrellas.

And patio furniture with a sun sail.

Live music and/or special events: Live entertainment with live acoustic on Wednesdays. And DJ’s ThursdaySunday.

Open

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Dine in, Pick Up & Delivery

Table service: Yes, plenty of tables.

Pet friendly? Absolutely. We even have a special event called Pups on the Patios.

Take reservations? Patio is first come first serve.

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Sun factor: We have a huge shade umbrella that covers most of the Platio.

4330 Central Ave. 419-214-0370 plat8toledo.com Patio season: If it's 55 degrees or warmer and there's no rain - the Platio is open!

Must-try dish: Salmon Caesar Salad.

Peak hours: We have extra seating for live music on Thursdays.

Patio size/capacity: We always have 4 tables for lunch and dinner and additional seating and a lounge area for weekends and live music.

Type of seating: High tops and lounge area.

Live music and/or special events: Live music every Thursday evening from 7-10pm and Saturday Blues Brunch from 10:30am-1:30pm.

Table service: The Platio is serviced by our wonderful staff who are equipped with handheld POS systems for ordering and payments.

Pet friendly? Well behaved dogs are always welcome.

Take reservations? You can select Platio seating for lunch or dinner on resy.com.

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10853 Waterville St Whitehouse, OH 43571

419-877-1180 Reservations Encouraged

Patio Open!!

Check FB Mon - Thurs: 11am - 10pm for Details & Fri - Sat: 11am - 11pm • Sun: 10am - 9pm Brunch menu from 10am - 1pm Specials!

Visit thewhitehouseinn.net for our take out menu

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Hamburger Mary’s 26 Main St. 419-205-9393 hamburgermarys.com/toledo Patio season: April-September.

Happy hour: N/A Must-try dish: Proud Mary Burger.

Peak hours: 6-8pm.

Patio size/capacity: 17 tables with 64 seats.

Sun factor: All our tables have umbrellas.

Type of seating: Table seating, first come, first served.

Live music and/or special events: Live bands on special events.

Table service: Yes. Pet friendly? Yes.

georgjz419 1205 Adams St. 419-842-4477 georgjz419.com Patio season: Memorial Day through the fall.

Happy hour: 3-9pm.

Must-try dish: Any of our specialty pizzas.

Peak hours: Varies by the day.

Patio size/capacity: 40-50.

Take reservations: No, only for special events.

Sun factor: Umbrellas and an external covered bar.

Type of seating: Tables and chairs.

Live music and/or special events: On weekends, we have featured guests from time to time.

Table service: No. Pet friendly? Yes. Take reservations? No.

Charlie’s Taverna 1631 Toll Gate Dr., Maumee 419-794-7870 charliesoftoledo.com Patio season: June until the weather breaks again.

Happy hour: 4-7pm Must-try dish: Our Mixed Meat Greek Salad.

Peak hours: 11-2pm and 5-8pm.

Sun factor: We have umbrellas and an awning.

Type of seating: Tables and chairs.

Live music and/or special events: Yes, on certain days of the month. Check our facebook page for information.

Does your patio offer table service: Yes. Pet friendly? Yes. Take reservations? Seating is first come, first served.

Patio size/capacity: It should seat about 50 people.

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Happy hour: 11am-5pm, Monday through Thursday.

Must-try dish: Chop Chop Salad— fresh greens, chicken, pineapple, bacon, cucumber, sunflower seeds, feta, & dried cranberries with poppyseed dressing!

Peak hours: 6-9pm.

Patio size/capacity: Varies, from 40-50 people at our various locations.

Sun factor: Newly remodeled patios at Lambertville, Mellwood in West Toledo & Holland Rd. in Maumee all have

covered patios with ceiling fans, lights, & TVs. All other patios have umbrella tables for shade.

Live music and/or special events: Satellite music on all patios.

Table service: Full table service on all patios.

Pet friendly? Sorry, no pets.

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139 S. Huron St. 567-777-7685 soukkitchenbar.com Patio season: May-October, depending on weather.

Sun factor: Umbrellas on all tables.

Happy hour: No happy hour, sorry.

Does your patio offer table service: Yes.

Type of seating: Tables and chairs.

Live music and/or special events: No.

Must-try dish: The Grilled Halloumi or the Kibbeh Nayeh.

Campus Pollyeyes Toledo

Patio size/capacity: 66 seats.

Pet friendly? Yes. Take reservations? No, because of our lovely Ohio weather.

Peak hours: Generally weekends, between 6-8pm, or brunch between 10am-2pm.

3303 Dorr St. 419-754-7849 campuspollyeyes.com Patio season: June-October Happy hour: Thursday, all day/night, is $3.00 pint night.

Must-try dish: Our stuffed breadsticks.

Patio size/capacity: 15-20 people can be seated comfortably. Total of 8 tables are open for seating.

Sun factor: Covered patio areas.

Type of seating: High top bar tables/ chairs.

Live music and/or special events: Not at this time.

Table service: Yes, full service available on the patio.

Pet friendly? No, as the patio is on the second floor of the restaurant.

Take reservations? Yes.

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Peak hours: 5:30-8pm.

Patio size/capacity: 60.

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Thought the Fest was cancelled? Think again! Block party in the 2000 block of Parkwood! Food trucks, live entertainment, frivolity and joy!

Noon: 100 Million Bright

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host dozens of classic cars at this annual show/swap meet. Concessions provided

by Boy Scout Troop 66. Awards for the Top 15 entries chosen by spectators at the

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Super Street Sunday

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Abbigale Rose

The scheduled lineup includes: June 3: Academy Brass Quintet June 10: Abbigale and the Fellas June 17: Suburban Legend June 24: The Lori LeFevre Group

Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an awesome summer concert in Perrysburg, thanks to Mercy Health. Music at the Market will be held every Thursday at 7pm from June 3 through August 26, at the Commodore Schoolyard at 140 E. Indiana Ave., across from Way Public Library.

Thursdays All Summer Music at the Market

The sun is higher in the sky, the temperatures are warmer and we’re inching ever closer to herd immunity. You know what that means? Summer is here with a slew of events over the coming months, weather and COVID permitting.

These red hot happenings are on the schedule!

Hot Times in Toledo

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The wait is over as this popular celebration of plant-based cuisine returns to the Toledo area for a two-day event.

Featuring food and desserts from area restaurants and bakeries, event attendees will be scheduled for one of two time periods each day. $12 adults, $11 seniors, $10 children 6-12, children 5 and under free. 10am-3pm or 3-8pm, Saturday, June 19. 10am-2pm or 2-6pm, Sunday, June 20.

Plant Based Food Festival

VegBash

and Lyle’s Crepes— will be available. $5 cover charge. 5-11pm. South Third St., Downtown Waterville. watervillechamber.com

Outlaw BBQ, The Loaded Chicken

Are you ready to rock??? Toledo’s most popular 90’s cover band, the Skittle Bots, will headline the return of Waterville’s popular music and food festival. Oh, did we mention food? A trio of food trucks—

Rock the Block

This marathon course starts in uptown Maumee and runs to downtown Toledo's Fifth Third Field! Enter the half marathon, quarter marathon or 5K. Participants will receive a complimentary ticket to the Mud Hens’ “Muddy Mini Recognition Night,” and will be featured in a special parade before the game. $30-75.

7:45am. 406 Washington St. runtoledo.com

Muddy Mini Half Marathon

Shop from over 100 local vendors at Oregon’s outdoor shopping event, in the lot of Our Lady of Toledo Shrine. Jewelry, candles, baked goods and more are featured at the event along with several area food trucks. 10:30am-4:30pm. 655 S. Coy Rd., Oregon. 419-984-4177. facebook. com/strollshopdine

Stroll, Shop, Dine at the Shrine

The festival has returned! Attendees can shop for fine art at booths along tree-lined Main St. in Sylvania, while listening to some great music. Local names like Kyle White, Last Born Sons, Hector Mendoza and Andrew Ellis are scheduled to perform. 11:30am9pm, Saturday. 10:30am-4:30pm, Sunday.

Downtown Sylvania, 419-517-0118. sylvaniaarts.org

Maple and Main Art & Music Festival

1pm: Jeff Stewart 2pm: Matt Truman Ego Trip 3:30pm: Johnny Reed & the Houserockers 5:30pm: Brown Bag and the Don’t Matters Noon-7pm.

presents this celebration featuring music, food, dancing and more with a chance to win the Pierogi-eating contest. $8, under 16 free. 5-11pm, Friday, June 18. Noon11pm, Saturday, June 19. Oak Shade Grove Pavilion, 3624 Seaman Rd., Oregon.

419-349-7413. tapspolkas.com

The Toledo Area Polka Society

A variety of Toledo area events celebrate Freedom Day, including the fourth annual Dashiki Day party at Spotlight Lounge, (see page 26), while Bowling Green Black Initiative non-profit BRAVE's second annual Juneteenth celebration will be held at BG's Wooster Green. 1-9pm.

215 W. Wooster St., Bowling Green. bravebg.org

Juneteenth

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event. Register your vehicle for $10, which covers admission for your car and two adults. Spectators: $2. Noon-3pm. 1406 Key St., Maumee. 419-893-2127. lucascountyfair.com

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Here’s a chance to take home an original work from the Toledo arts community!

Over 100 area artists, celebrities and TSA students will create original pieces for this event. Every work is unlabeled— hence, “undisclosed”— and winners won’t know the identity of the artist they have won until after it is chosen. $100 for two. 7-9pm.

Toledo School for the Arts, 333 14th St. 419-246-8732. ts4arts.org

UNDISCLOSED Art Raffle

Kids from around the country will converge on the Lucas County Rec Center to compete in the Toledo National Midget car racing event. Hosted by Northwest Ohio Quarter Midget Racing, the three days of small cart races are sanctioned by the United States Auto Club.

Thursday, June 24 at 6pm through Sunday, June 27 at 9pm. 2901 Key St., Maumee. nwoqmra.com

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Celebrate Dad with this annual event at Majestic Oak Winery in Grand Rapids!

Featuring delicious food and music by Toledo favorites Distant Cousinz. Noon5pm. 13554 Mohler Rd., Grand Rapids, OH. 419-875-6474. majesticoakwinery.com

Father’s Day BBQ and Brew

Club 16, 316 S. King Rd., Holland.

888-504-8103. vegbash.com

POPPERS Earnest Brew and Toledo Zoo partner for new ale Raise funds for an endangered species by drinking beer. Win-win! Earnest Brew Works has announced a partnership with the Toledo Zoo for the creation of a new beer, Red Panda Ale, an Irish Red Cream. The beer’s label features a picture of one of the Zoo’s own red pandas. The new beer will be sold at the Zoo, as well as Earnest Brew Works and at select area retailers. A portion of the sales from Red Panda Ale will be donated directly to the Toledo Zoo’s Wildlife Fund.

Bee kind and buy a share!

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Beekeeping season has begun, and with it the chance to claim a share of an area hive through Stony Ridge Apiaries. Share buyers will support the creation or maintenance of one of a number of hives in Lemoyne and throughout the Northwest Ohio area, and also be guaranteed a portion of fresh honey generated by them.

Rates vary depending whether the hive is new or existing. New hive sponsors can name the hive and queen bee. (Recent names include “Cardi Bee” and “Queen Buzzy Boo and the Bee-52’s.”) Supporters will also receive quarterly updates on the progress of the hive. For more information, or to buy a share, visit stonyridgeapiaries.com

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Academy Brass Quintet

Swingmania

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Abbigale & the Fellas

Way 2 Much

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Suburban Legend

Caswell & the Company

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The Lori LeFevre Quintet

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The Boys & the Blues

July 29

Wolf Creek Risin’

Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.

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CHOW LINE Take a Swig

Perrysburg gastropub pushing beverage boundaries

By Dave Kubacki

A restaurant synonymous with Perrysburg, Swig’s very name conjures images of community, taking a swig and passing the bottle. Swig started as a simple concept, aspiring to be a neighborhood bar serving hot dogs, hamburgers and beer. When they settled into their space on Louisiana Ave in downtown Perrysburg over a decade ago, they realized they wanted to be all that and more — and today they continue to evolve. “‘Simple’ just went against our nature,” owner Tony Bilancini said. “We started making our own ketchup, twisting our own hot dogs, making our salami’s and ham by hand. We still wanted to keep that neighborhood feel, but saw that we could do something different. We wanted to do those things at a fair price, so no one was excluded.”

Where Everybody Knows Your Name

Bilancini always has an emphasis on atmosphere. His vision was to be a welcoming neighborhood bar; a place where people felt comfortable. “I hate to say it, but I feel like it’s almost like a ‘Cheers’ situation,” Bilancini said. “There is no such thing as a stranger, just friends you haven’t met yet. That feeling of trying to make people feel welcome has never changed.”

And Swig has evolved. When Swig first opened they had craft beer taps, but it wasn’t a focus. Similarly, their food had handcrafted elements, but it wasn’t yet exploratory. Over time, however, Bilancini noted a significant shift. “When we first opened, we did some cool stuff,” Bilancini explains. “Now, we’ve taken that creativity to a whole different level.

We’ve pushed the boundaries on our food, while still making it accessible. And we’ve adapted to stay relevant without giving up on our core purpose.”

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A Culinary Inspiration

Bilancini won’t say it, but Swig truly was a trendsetter for gastropubs in the greater Toledo area, both in terms of drinks and food. It has remained a cornerstone, however, due to Bilancini’s consistent approach. “You have to make it your own,” Bilancini said. “I don’t care if it is something as simplistic as a burger. If you don’t make it your own, what’s the point? You have to add that little tweak, but on the same note, you have to stay humble about it.”

Even after being in business since 2008, Bilancini still tries to draw on the original inspiration of being peopleforward. From the staff he refers to as family to the patrons he remembers by names and faces, there’s still a basic approach.

“Don’t forget names and don’t forget faces,” Bilancini said. “The bottom line is to stay welcoming. If you have a successful place or even if your place doesn’t succeed, you give it your best because everyone counts on you. Restaurants, especially during this pandemic, can instill hope. And I don’t want to sound like Star Wars here, but restaurants are gathering places. At this point, if you walk into my place, I want you to feel like you’re home. In order to do that, you have to have humility. Serve good food, pour good drinks, make friends, and stay humble.”

Swig, located at 219 Louisiana in downtown Perrysburg, opens daily at 11 am and is open until 11pm Sunday through Wednesday and until 12 am Thursday through Saturday. To learn more, visit their website at swigrestaurant.com and/or follow them on Facebook.

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FILM NOTES

Free drive-in screenings hosted by BSC

Black Swamp Conservancy is hosting a showing of two environmental films at Field of Dreams Drive-In in Liberty Center on Thursday, June 17. “Farmscape Ecology” follows a team of ecologists and farmers as they ask how growing food and respecting the environment can work in harmony. Then, “Look and See: A Portrait of Wendell Berry” offers a profile of the farmer, writer and activist in a portrait of rural America. The gates for the show will open at 8:30, and the screenings are free and open to the public. For more information, visit blackswamp.org.

Free family movies screened in Blissfield

Grab a lawn chair or a comfy pillow and take a trip over the line to Michigan on US 223 to Downtown Blissfield, MI for a fun evening of family-oriented movies on the third Thursday of each month, all summer long. On June 17, the modern film version of “The Little Rascals” will be screened. July 15 will see the new animated sequel “The Croods: A New Age,” and August 19 will feature a showing of the Marvel blockbuster “Black Panther.” Screenings will begin at dusk. S. Lane St., Blissfield. blissfieldmainstreet.com Free

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THEATER

CURTAIN CALL

Turn out the lights for a “Black Comedy”

Refuge Through Dance

The Waterville Playshop returns to live performances with a production of Peter Shaffer’s play “Black Comedy” beginning on Thursday, June 24. This inventive comedy sees a lovelorn sculptor stealing items from a fussy neighbor in an effort to impress his fiancee’s father. Soon, the neighbor comes calling, and a blown fuse puts everything into darkness, which leads to the show becoming a hilarious and engaging farce. $10.

8pm, June 24-26. 2:30pm, June 27. Maumee Indoor Theatre, 601 Conant St., Maumee. 419-897-8902. watervilleplayshop.org

PHOTO CREDIT: TOLEDO BALLET. BALLERINA: KIERA LANG.

Toledo Ballet classes, performances renewed

By Julie Pompa

BGSU gears up for 2021-22 season

Bowling Green State University’s Department of Theatre and Film is taking steps back to normalcy with their announcement of the 2021-22 theatrical season. This October will see a production of David Adjmi’s play about the life of “Marie Antoinette,” followed by November’s “Old Jake’s Skirts” and a December production of the classic musical “Pippin.”

Then, expectations are turned upside down with March 2022’s performances of Jaclyn Backhause’s “You on the Moors Now,” and the season will close with May’s “Heathers: The Musical.”

For more info, visit bgsu.edu/arts-and-sciences/theatreand-film.

Don’t be cruel, go see the show The past year has been one of pauses, cancellations and closings for many entities which provide entertainment and enrichment. As the pandemic moved beyond the one-year mark, many cherished cultural and entertainment options are still closed or curtailed. Except one. “We never went away,” said Vanessa Gardner, Toledo Ballet director of marketing and communications. “We’ve been pretty much in full swing, performing virtually and in the studio throughout the last year.”

Established in 1939, the Toledo Ballet hosts the longest consecutive running production of “The Nutcracker” in the nation, continuing a beloved tradition that has become synonymous with the holidays in Toledo. And in 2020, the Toledo Ballet continued that streak, the only ballet company to do so. Originally scheduled for in-person and virtual performance (an uptick in COVID-19 cases required performances to be virtual only), but the show continued.

Fairy Tales,” featuring the stories of Hans Christian Andersen and others.

Ballet classes have continued on a regular schedule, offered in person and virtually. According to Zac Vasser, Ballet President and CEO, maintaining the schedule has been critical.

“Continuing our classes reinforces the values that matter to us: hard work, creativity and instilling a sense of confidence in our students,” he said.

Carrying On Performances and Classes

Lauren Fadeley, Principal Soloist of the Miami City Ballet – August 2-6

“We’ve been able to continue with our regular schedule by using distanced in-person or virtual presentations,” Gardner said. In-person performances have been held at the Toledo Museum of Art’s Peristyle or in the Ballet’s studio, and most in-person performances have also been available virtually. In addition, the Ballet’s summer dance intensives program last year was held outdoors, weather permitting, in cooperation with Metroparks Toledo.

The Ballet offered in-person performances until November of last year, and then began again in March. The most recent in-person performances were April’s “Moving Soliloquies,” an original production from Michael Lang, Toledo Ballet resident Director / Choreographer, and May’s “Dancing

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This summer, the schedule for the Toledo Ballet is devoted to camps and intensives.

Summer Intensives:

The Broadway DANCE Experience with the Toledo Ballet’s Artistic Director Lisa Mayer-Lang and Director / Choreographer Michael Lang – June 28 – July 2

Summer Ballet Intensives

Melissa Gelfin DePoli, Principal Dancer of the Cincinnati Ballet – June 21-25 Renato Penteado, Former Principal Dancer of the Miami City Ballet – July 26-30

Summer Camps:

Alice in Wonderland & Other Fairy Tales Camp (ages 4-5) – June 21-25 Jungle Book & Animals of the Wild Camp (ages 4-5) – July 12-16 Dance Exploration Camp (ages 6-8) – June 21-25 and July 12-16 The Nutcracker Camp (ages 7-12) – July 19-23

Toledo Ballet looks forward to, and is preparing for, another season this fall. And note on your calendar now, the 81st annual performance of “The Nutcracker” will take place on December 10-12.

The Toledo Rep has decided this summer should have a little less conversation, a little more action. The area group has announced that a production of “All Shook Up: School Edition” will be performed by the Teen Rep group beginning August 5. The show is a jukebox musical composed of classic Elvis Presley songs, adjusted for younger performers. Scheduled to be staged at the Ottawa Park Amphitheater, the production will feature options for both live attendance and streaming only. For more information, visit facebook.com/ToledoRepTheatre

Find Your Happy with Toledo Lucas County Public Library and Summer Read

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he Toledo Lucas County Public Library is encouraging fun and reading this summer with outdoors games, free materials and activities, and the return of Summer Read.

Summer Read participants can log their reading accomplishments to redeem rewards and for a chance to win prizes. To participate, readers need to read or listen to a book 30 days between June 1 and Aug. 7 and track their progress on a reading folder, available at all Library locations and as a downloadable PDF on the Library website, or digitally using the Beanstack Tracker app.

Thanks to the generosity of The Library Legacy Foundation, readers can redeem a variety of rewards, including a Summer Reader yard sign, a free book for kids and teens, and a Find Your Happy mug for adults (while supplies last). Everyone who completes the program and enters

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virtual tickets in the random drawing is eligible for Summer Read grand prizes.

Summer Read is free and open to all ages and is sponsored by Buckeye Broadband, The Blade, Friends of the Library, Directions Credit Union, and The Library Legacy Foundation.

In addition to Summer Read, the Library is also providing free Activities to Go kits, learning packs, reading toolkits, and outdoor games for onsite use at Library locations. Visitors are also invited to enjoy the Library’s various community gardens, I Spy windows, sidewalk activity courses, and StoryWalk® at 19 locations.

Don’t forget, TARTA is free this summer with many Library stops!

Details and answers to frequently asked questions are available on the Toledo Library website at toledolibrary.org/summerread.

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ART TO HEART BG Virtual Art Walk announces winners

An Awakening at St. Paul’s

Bowling Green’s 29th Annual Art Walk, held virtually this year, named Steven Ingraham’s painting, “B-17 JJ-Z. Final Mission over St. Nazaire” as the top entry in the show, selected from the 27 paintings entered for the prize.

The entries were judged by popular vote, with second place going to “Breath of Fresh Air” by Jocelyn Williams, and third place awarded to “California dreaming” by Penny Mourray-Bee. The winning artists received gift certificates donated by the Downtown Bowling Green Special Improvement District.

Mural by local artist adorns downtown

By Curtis Deeter

Arts and music return to Maple & Main

More than 50 artists and performers will come together for Sylvania’s Maple and Main Art & Music Festival on June 5 & 6. Artist booths will line Sylvania’s Main St. giving shoppers a chance to see and buy their paintings, jewelry, ceramic creations and more. In addition, a stage for musical performances will be set up on Maplewood near Main St. Noon-7pm, Saturday, June 5. 11am-4pm, Sunday, June 6.

For more information, visit sylvaniaarts.org. Free

Be a bohemian for a day

On the afternoon of April 18, a large crowd gathered in the parking lot of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church to enjoy grilled cheese sandwiches and root beer floats while celebrating the final flourishes of Kodi Klocinski’s aerosol arsenal as he put the finishing touches on his latest mural.

Art Minister Kate Philabaum said several titles were considered for the church’s new mural before they settled on “Awakening,” which implies a greater awareness-- we are Toledo, and we are not going anywhere.

The vivid colors of Kodi Klo’s freshly painted mural is a beautiful reminder of Toledo’s thriving art scene. While Kodi has painted other murals, this latest work is one of the largest and most colorful murals downtown.

About Kodi

Klocinski began tattooing alongside his father when he was in high school.

After graduating in 2009, he began working in the art of the ink full time.

His work is influenced by illustrative art, Japanese paintings, sacred geometry and graffiti. Due to the pandemic, Toledo Tattoo was forced to close (it has now reopened). Kodi adapted and began work on his next creative challenge: mural art. Besides the St. Paul’s installation, his mural work can be found at his own Toledo Tattoo Company (4747 N. Summit St.), Fritzie Freeze (5137 Summit St #1), Condado Tacos (5215 Monroe St.), and Salinas Roofing (5313 Secor Rd).

Five elements of Awakening

“Awakening” represents five symbolic elements: the Heart Wall around the HeART Gallery’s entrance,

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the Butterfly, Luther’s Rose, the Gemstone Heart and the Trumpeter Swan. Klocinski works those elements seamlessly together in a bold panorama while emphasizing each piece’s individual significance.

St. Paul’s newest ministry, the HeART Gallery, emerged as an avenue of outreach through the inspiration and community building opportunities surrounding art. Kodi has captured the ministry’s message of inclusion with the Heart Wall with a promise that all are welcome, regardless of circumstance. An orange butterfly, resting on a rose petal, is a Christian symbol of resurrection that represents change, hope and new life. When Kodi included this symbol, he also added subtle swirls throughout the piece, representing winds of change coming from the butterfly’s wings.

Luther’s Rose, a prominent Lutheran symbol, is represented with a contemporary interpretation of Martin Luther’s original design for the seal of his theology, with blue throughout representing the future of heavenly joy. The mural’s centerpiece is the Gemstone Heart. The royal purple amethyst, known as the “King’s Gem,” utilizes patterns and “sacred” geometry from St. Paul’s sanctuary and brings them outside for passersby to enjoy. Kodi selected the towering Trumpeter Swan, which because they were previously in danger of extinction. The swan was then reintroduced at Magee Marsh in 1996, and now the birds flourish, like the city of Toledo itself.

Klocinski’s newest mural is a vibrant addition to downtown Toledo’s public art stock and a symbolic reminder that we will prosper if we are willing to come together.

Embrace the bohemian spirit at the BOHO By The Bay Arts and Crafts market, on Sunday, June 13 at the Sacred Tree at Mind, Body and Soul Fitness.

Featuring both visual and performing artists, including dancers and musicians, the market will be open from noon until 7:30pm. Sacred Tree, 5416 N. Summit St. in Point Place, is a holistic center for personal growth that offers workshops and classes for individual healing. For more information, visit facebook.com/TheSacredTreeAtMindBodySoul

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LISTEN HEAR The Unknown Jazz Genius New CD set spotlights Toledo native

By Jeff McGinnis

For a brief, shining moment in the mid 1940s, Toledo native Arv Garrison was considered one of the best jazz guitarists in the world. A Toledo resident for most of his life, Garrison was a musician whose adept six string play made him the envy of many in the music community. He recorded with legends like Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker, and regularly performed and recorded with his wife, Vivien Garry.

“He was really an astonishing talent,” said musical historian James Harrod.

“Largely self-taught, (Garrison) admired Django Reinhardt and would spend his time practicing his guitar and listening to Django. And the person who helped really launch his career was his wife, Vivien Garry. She was the one who took charge of their career and signed all the contracts and made the arrangements, etc. And Arv just blossomed under those conditions.”

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modate the moment. On a level of sheer talent, Harrod ranks Harrison in a class with celebrated jazz guitarists like Irving Ashby and Oscar Moore.

Today, however, the name Arv Garrison is all but forgotten. His career as a full-time musician was tragically brief.

Lost and found

“The shame is that he had epilepsy, and that intensified in the latter part of his career,” Harrod said. “Today, modern medicine can allow us to cope with that condition. But back then, in the 40s, it was the end of his career when the epileptic fits became more frequent. It was a very short career— 1945 to 1948. Just three years that he really blossomed and became one of the best.”

Garrison returned to Toledo after his sojourn through the jazz world. He tried to play in local gigs, but his illness had progressed too far. Garrison died in a swimming accident in 1960 at the age of 37. His jazz career was so firmly in the past by then that his obituary’s headline didn’t even mention it.

But Garrison’s musical legacy is beginning to be rediscovered, thanks in large part to Harrod. A former professional bookseller, Harrod has been a fan of jazz since high school, primarily specializing in West Coast jazz. Last year, Harrod was listening to a celebration of legendary jazz composer and saxophonist Charlie Parker. One of the songs fea-

Toledo guitar virtuoso Arv Garrison with his wife, Vivien Garry. Garrison passed away in 1960 at the age of 37. tured Garrison, a name that even Harrod, an expert in most everything jazz, was only vaguely familiar with.

“That sort of led me to Vivien Garry, and to a book she published, a biography, back in the early 90s, recounting her life and playing with Arv,” Harrod said.

New collection

Harrod determined that Garrison’s remarkable work needed to be collected, preserved and made more widely available. He began tracking down as many recordings as he could. He found sessions that Garrison and Garry made in New York in the mid-40’s. Recordings done for the Armed Forces Radio Network. A performance for a show led by popular jazz host Art Ford.

“I contacted a record producer in Barcelona, Fresh Sound Records— a man named Jordi Pujol, who’s been championing forgotten music, West Coast music for years. And Jordi said, ‘Yeah, I think you’ve got a good project there, let’s go with it!’”

The end result is a 3 CD set entitled “The Unknown Arv Garrison: Wizard of the Six String.” Featuring a slew of material that hasn’t been heard since its ini-

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Music historian James Harrod has assembled a new collection of Garrison’s work tial release almost 80 years ago, the set features liner notes by band leader Nick Rossi. The work is a labor of love for Harrod, and he notes that it’s not just Garrison’s legacy that will interest Toledo listeners.

“The last sessions on the CD set feature another Toledo musician who was quite revered, El Meyers. He was a pianist who played with the group in New York, and toward the end of Arv’s career they did some things for a label called Metro, which have never been available on CD. So the set includes a lot of music that, up to this point, has just been available on 78s, or not at all.”

To purchase a copy of “The Unknown Arv Garrison,” visit freshsoundrecords.com.

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TUE, JUNE 1 Griffin Hines Farm: Hen House Band Open Jam Party

WED, JUNE 2 Levis Commons Music at the Fountain: Ryan Dunlap (singer/songwriter) The Sand Bar: Andrew Ellis (folk) Stubborn Brother Pizza Bar: Ethan Timm (guitarist) Woodland Park: Jake Pilewski (folk) Ye Olde Cock and Bull: Danny Mettler (acoustic)

THUR, JUNE 3 Bar 145: DJ Brandon Edwards Music at the Market in Perrysburg: Academy Brass Quintet Plat8: Muddy (acoustic) The Switchboard: Ben Statlets (acoustic) Ye Olde Cock and Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes (acoustic)

FRI, JUNE 4 Kobe Bay on the Docks: Steve Kennedy (rock) Majestic Oak Winery: DC Taylor (acoustic) Marathon Center for the Performing Arts: The Docksiders (soft rock) The Switchboard: Laurie Swyers (singer/songwriter) Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle: Toledo Symphony (classical) Wheelin’ on the Rocks: Palatinos (rockabilly)

SAT, JUNE 5 Bar 145: DJ Jimmy Rock Benfield Wines: Ramona and Trez (Motown) Jimmy Bukkett’s: Old Skool (hip hop) Kobe Bay on the Docks: Dave Carpenter (acoustic) Majestic Oak Winery: Chris Shutters (blues/rock) The Spotlight Lounge: Case (R&B) The Switchboard: Jeff Stewart (acoustic) Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle: Toledo Symphony (classical) Wheelin’ on the Rocks: Electrick Mayhem (rock)

SUN, JUNE 6 Majestic Oak Winery: Mike Szafarowicz (pop) Music in the Park: The Good, the Bad and the Blues (blues) Te’kela Mexican Cantina y Cocina: Abbigale Rose (soul)

TUE, JUNE 8 Griffin Hines Farm: Hen House Band Open Jam Party

WED, JUNE 9 Levis Commons Music at the Fountain: Ben DeLong (singer/songwriter) Stubborn Brother Pizza Bar: Scott Fish (acoustic) The Switchboard: Distant Cousinz (acoustic) Woodland Park: Barile and May (acoustic) Ye Olde Cock and Bull: Danny Mettler (acoustic)

THUR, JUNE 10 Bar 145: DJ Brandon Edwards Music at the Market in Perrysburg: Abbigale and the Fellas (rock) Plat8: Chris Shutters (blues/rock) The Switchboard: Ben Statlets (acoustic) Ye Olde Cock and Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes (acoustic)

FRI, JUNE 11 Dexter’s: Married with Children (rock) Kobe Bay on the Docks: Stella, Manley & Beagle (rock) Kora Brew House: Abbigale Rose (soul) Majestic Oak Winery: The John Pickle Show (guitarist) Maraschinos Pub: The Cherry Bombs (rock) The Switchboard: Ramona and Trez (Motown)

SAT, JUNE 12 Bar 145: DJ Jimmy Rock Benfield Wines: Dragonfly (acoustic) Kobe Bay on the Docks: Ross Thompson (guitarist) The Switchboard: Baccano (progressive rock) Wheelin’ on the Rocks: Married with Children (rock)

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SUN, JUNE 13 Majestic Oak Winery: Aaron Krott (acoustic) Point Place: BOHO by the Bay

TUE, JUNE 15 Griffin Hines Farm: Hen House Band Open Jam Party

WED, JUNE 16 Levis Commons Music at the Fountain: Ezra Miller (singer/songwriter) Stubborn Brother Pizza Bar: Chris Shutters (blues/ rock) Ye Olde Cock and Bull: Danny Mettler (acoustic)

THUR, JUNE 17 Bar 145: DJ Brandon Edwards Music at the Market in Perrysburg: Suburban Legend (rock) Plat8: Kyle White (Americana) The Switchboard: Ben Statlets (acoustic) Ye Olde Cock and Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes (acoustic)

A pair of celebrated musical acts will headline a celebration of the Solheim Cup’s Opening Ceremonies. Three-time Grammy award-winning performing artist and No Doubt frontwoman Gwen Stefani will perform on September 3 at 8:30pm, followed by a fireworks display. Then, on September 4, Chris Young, a multi-platinum country artist and winner of “Nashville Star,” will take the stage at 5pm. The concerts will be cashless, meaning tickets will only be available digitally and only cards will be accepted by all food and retail vendors on site. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit promenadeconcerts.com.

JAY ALLEN TO RAISE MONEY AND AWARENESS AT BUFFALO ROCK

Country music singer/songwriter Jay Allen will be performing in Waterville on Friday, June 25 in support of a cause that is very close to his heart. Allen will headline a fundraiser to fight Alzheimer’s Disease held at the Buffalo Rock Brewing Company. Allen’s mother, Sherry Rich, died in 2019 after a long struggle with the disease, and his song “Blank Stares” was written in tribute to her. The concert will be opened by Toledo area singer Phil Holtz. $25.

6-11pm. 345 Anthony Wayne Trail, Waterville. 567-952-0392. buffalorockbrewing.com

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OTTAWA PARK TO HOST THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE BLUES

Howard’s Club H: Telekiski Smith (rock) Kobe Bay on the Docks: New Moon (Americana) The Polish Ostrich: The J.O.B. (rock) Sundance Kid Drive-In: Skillet (Christian rock) The Switchboard: Caswell & Company (rock)

SAT, JUNE 19 Bar 145: DJ Jimmy Rock Benfield Wines: Ryan Dunlap (folk) Kobe Bay on the Docks: Scott & Molly Fish (acoustic) Ottawa Park: The Good, the Bad and the Blues (blues)

SUN, JUNE 20 Majestic Oak Winery: Distant Cousinz Trio (acoustic)

TUE, JUNE 22

The soulful blues stylings of Toledo-based musical group The Good, the Bad and the Blues will bathe the Ottawa Park Amphitheater on Saturday, June 19, as part of the Ottawa Park Summer Series of concerts. Featuring vocalist/guitarist Aayan Naim, bass player Gordon Henry, keyboardist BJ Love and drummer Mike Darby, the band entertains Toledo audiences with their own spin on traditional blues, mixed with influences of both gospel and funk. 6-8pm. 2205 Kenwood Blvd., 419-936-3887. ottawapark.org Free

Griffin Hines Farm: Hen House Band Open Jam Party

WED, JUNE 23 Levis Commons Music at the Fountain: Shane Piasecki (singer/songwriter) The Switchboard: Kyle White (folk rock) Woodland Park: Andrew Ellis (folk) Ye Olde Cock and Bull: Danny Mettler (acoustic)

THUR, JUNE 24 Bar 145: DJ Brandon Edwards Music at the Market in Perrysburg: Lori LeFevre Group (jazz) Plat8: Tim Oehlers (guitarist) The Switchboard: Ben Statlets (acoustic) Ye Olde Cock and Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes (acoustic)

FRI, JUNE 25 Frontera Sabores de Mexico: Christa McCutchen (folk) Kobe Bay on the Docks: Bliss (acoustic) Majestic Oak Winery: Engine 19 (acoustic) Oarhouse Bar and Grill: The Skittle Bots (90’s rock) The Polish Ostrich: The Buzz Anderson Project (rock) The Sandbar: Abbigale Rose (soul) Wildwood Preserve: Klashing Black (alt pop)

SAT, JUNE 26 Bar 145: DJ Jimmy Rock Benfield Wines: Renegade Lemonade (rock) Griffin Hines Farm: Married with Children (rock) Kobe Bay on the Rocks: Tatum Hartford Ottawa Park: Dezire (Motown) The Switchboard: Dooley Wilson (blues)

SUN, JUNE 27 Music in the Park: The Bradberries (party rock)

TUE, JUNE 29 Griffin Hines Farm: Hen House Band Open Jam Party

WED, JUNE 30 Levis Commons Music at the Fountain: The Chefs of Dixieland (jazz) Woodland Park: Paul Cummings & Lance Craig (rock) Ye Olde Cock and Bull: Danny Mettler (acoustic)

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[history] The American Woman & World War II This exhibit provides a look at the role of women during the war, both locally and nationwide.

9:30am-6pm. Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org Free

A Juneteenth celebration returns to the Spotlight Lounge, Saturday, June 19, with the fourth annual Juneteenth Dashiki Day Party, featuring a pair of DJs, a variety of vendors, a tempting kitchen and an inviting patio. $5 for attendees wearing traditional Dashiki or other apparel representing black culture, $10 for others. 4pm. 710 S. Reynolds Rd., 419-720-3328. Search “Juneteenth Dashiki Day Party 2021” on Facebook.

PLAY COPS AND RODDERS AT THE TOLEDO POLICE MUSEUM

TUESDAYS [food] Sylvania Farmers Market - The popular weekly market has moved to a new location at Harroun Community Park this summer. 3-7pm.

5428 Main St., Sylvania. 419-283-7168. Free

WEDNESDAYS [health] Dave’s Wild Wednesdays - Enjoy an all-comers group run from the breezeway at the Shops at Fallen Timbers. 6:30pm.

3100 Main St., Ste. 1599, Maumee.

419-882-8524. davesrunning.com Free

THURSDAYS [food] Perrysburg Farmers Market - Get your fresh on every week with vendors offering fresh fruits and veggies. Open rain or shine. 3-8pm.

Downtown Perrysburg, 419-874-9147. perrysburgfarmersmarket.com Free [misc.]

Picnic Lunch Cruise - Enjoy a long lunch break with a two-hour tour of the Maumee River, featuring food by Superior Catering. $28 for adults, $21 for children. 11am-1pm.

1 Jefferson, 419-537-1212. sandpiperboat.com

SATURDAYS [misc.]

“Glow Roll” with BikeRidesMatter419 This weekly “soul roll” is a safe way for people of all ages to come together and ride. 8pm.

Uptown Green, 1904 Madison Ave. Search “BikeRidesMatter419” on Facebook.

WEDNESDAY 2 [fundraiser] Designer Purse Bingo - Take a chance at winning a Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors or Coach bag, raising money for Diabetes Youth Services while you’re at it. $40. 6-9pm. HeatherDowns Country Club, 3910 Heatherdowns Blvd.

419-291-1234. heatherdowns.com [health] Earth-based Healing - Slower-paced experiences that offer specific information to promote wellness and connection to nature. Program opportunities include Forest Therapy and Healing Immersions, Herbal Adventures, Yoga in the Metroparks, Nature Rx, and more! $3. 6-7pm.

Secor Metropark, 10001 W. Central Ave., Berkey. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com [food] Oregon Rollin’ Food and Farm Market This hybrid food truck and farmer’s market takes place the first Wednesday of the month all summer long. 5-8pm. 2973 Dustin Rd., Oregon. 419-693-5580. embchamber.org Free

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The Toledo Police Museum’s Cops and Rodders Car and Bike Show, Saturday, June 19, features door prizes, music by Cruisin’ Zeake, food for sale and tours of the Museum. The show, a must-visit for car aficionados, will treat attendees to free coffee and donuts while they last. The first 150 cars to enter the show will receive a dash plaque to display. $10 for vehicles, free for attendees. 9am-2pm. 2201 Kenwood Blvd.

419-720-2485. toledopolicemuseum.com

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[food] Beer and Wine Tasting - Personal chef Jennifer Schuerman leads guests through a tasting accompanied by creative foods. $36.05 per person. 6:30-9pm. Schedel Arboretum and Gardens, 19255 W. Portage River South Rd., Elmore. 419-862-3182. schedel-gardens.org

[arts] Burlap Flower Wreath Make & Take Make a classic door decoration with instructor Sharon Weddell. Materials and demonstration provided. $48.19. 10am-noon. Schedel Arboretum and Gardens, 19255 W. Portage River South Rd., Elmore. 419-862-3182. schedel-gardens.org

[misc.]

Plant Nite - Majestic Oak Winery partners with Jeffers Greenhouse for Plant Nite. Cost includes all supplies, appetizers and a glass of wine or craft beer. $45. 6:30pm. 13554 Mohler Road, Grand Rapids. 419-875-6474. majesticoakwinery.com

[misc.]

“Joy-Filled Marriage” Workshop This enjoyable and interactive program will give attendees practical life skills and discuss marriage for engaged couples. $185.

8:45am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday. St. Thomas More, 425 Thurstin Ave., Bowling Green.

419-352-7555. facebook.com/sttomsbg

[theatre] SHOUT! The Mod Musical - Be transported back to the style and music of the 60s in this production by the Toledo Rep. $15-25. Ottawa Park Amphitheater, 2205 Kenwood Blvd., 419-243-9277. toledorep.org

FRIDAY 4 [fundraiser] 2021 FHEA Golf Outing - Annual event to support the Facilities and Healthcare Engineers Association of Northwest Ohio’s scholarship program. $150 single, $500 team. 7am-2:30pm.

Giant Oak Golf Club, Temperance, MI. 734-847-6733. fheatoledo.org [comedy] Corey Holcomb - The “Tonight Show” and “Comic View” veteran comes to Toledo for three nights of performances. $42. 7pm & 9:15pm, Friday. 3pm, 6pm and 8:30, Saturday and Sunday.

Toledo Funny Bone, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-931-3474. toledo.funnybone.com [misc.]

State Line Gem Show - Join the State Line Gem and Mineral Society for its 60th annual show, boasting over 12 dealers. $4 for adults, $3 for seniors, veterans and students. Noon-6pm.

Fulton County Fairgrounds, Jr. Fair Building, 1814 SR 108, Wauseon. 517-673-5487.

[outdoors] Metropark Archery Programs - Fine tune your Robin Hood skills and rent equipment from Toledo Metroparks. $6. 10am-4pm. Westwinds Metropark, 9918 Geiser Rd., Holland.

419-360-9179. metroparkstoledo.com [festival] Oh Dub Fauxstival - Thought the Fest was cancelled? Think again! Block party in the 2000 block of Parkwood! Food trucks, live entertainment, frivolity and joy! Noon-7pm. Free [health] Toledo Police K-9 Falko Memorial 5K Take you best friend on a run or walk in honor of a fallen K-9 officer. $25-30. 9am-noon.

Ottawa Park, 2145 N. Cove. 419-882-2768. davesraces.com

SUNDAY 6 [art] Metroparks Masterpieces - Make your own pottery with John Thies and Tiffany Hyland of Oak Openings Pottery. $70. 2-5pm. Pearson Macomber Lodge, 4999 Navarre Ave., Oregon.

419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

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ROAD TRIP Looking for a quick change of scenery and a taste of something different? Visit toledocitypaper.com, or check out our sister publication, Current Magazine (covering Ann Arbor), at ecurrent.com, to explore film, art, music and more.

Our top must-attend, out-of-town events for June: Agnieszka Ziomek on Unsplash

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LET’S GO FLY A KITE...

It’s time to grab your kite strings and get ready to launch in Michigan. The annual Ann Arbor Kite Festival will be held on Saturday, June 19 from 1-4pm. The regular event is held by Grievewell, a support group which provides resources to individuals who have suffered loss and people who care about them. 1-4pm. Pioneer High School, 601 W. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor. 734-975-0238. grievewell.com Free

TASTE THE HISTORY!

Take a sip of a beverage inspired by the past at the Hancock Historical Museum’s third annual Craft Cocktail Competition, entitled “History with a Twist.” The event will see attendees sampling new drinks created by Findlay establishments, all themed around historical elements. Appetizers and music will add to the atmosphere of the evening. $45 for museum members, $55 for nonmembers. Saturday, June 26. 4pm. 422 W. Sandusky St., Findlay. 419-423-4433. han-

[art] Arts N Eats Day Camp - Kids will get a chance to learn about different kinds of art media as well as engage in daily hands-on cooking classes in this week-long camp. $150-200. 10am-4pm, Monday through Friday. Sofia Quintero Art and Cultural Center, 1225 Broadway St., 419-2411655. sqacc.org

TUESDAY 8 [sports] Paddle Sports Classes - Try stand-up paddleboarding at this course held at the Blue Creek Nona France Quarry. 6-7pm. Blue Creek Conservation Area, Whitehouse, OH. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Free

WEDNESDAY 9 [art] Peony Pick and Paint - Assemble your own bouquet of flowers and then draw inspiration from them to create a series of watercolors. $42.

GardenView Flowers, 11160 S. River Rd., Grand Rapids. 419-704-2100. gardenviewweddings.com

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THURSDAY 10 [theatre] Curtains! Mystery Dinner Theatre Enjoy a delicious meal and participate in a mystery game show, complete with a cash bar. $55.

6-9:30pm. Spaghetti Warehouse, 42 S. Superior St., 888-673-7789. getawaywithmurdermystery.weebly.com

FRIDAY 11 [outdoors] Night Paddling - Bring your own boat and enjoy a relaxing trip on Wiregrass Lake in this edition of Metroparks After Dark. 5-10:30pm.

201 N. Eber Rd., Holland. 419-360-9179. metroparkstoledo.com [misc.]

Soulmates for Life - Learn how to negotiate, communicate and motivate attendees to a marriage retreat at this two-day event. $10. 6:30pm.

First Alliance Church, 2201 Monroe St. 419-241-7287. factoledo.org

SATURDAY 12 [crafts] Leaf Cast with Elaine - Create a concrete leaf cast that can be used as decoration in your garden or indoors. All materials included. $32.10. Schedel Arboretum and Gardens, 19255 W. Portage River South Rd., Elmore. 419-862-3182. schedel-gardens.org [fundraiser] Women Warriors Fundraiser - This inaugural event will raise money to aid women veterans.

Featuring music, shopping, animal meetups and more. $15 for adults, $10 for kids. 6-10pm. Duke Petting Farm and Carriage Company, 44 Samaria Rd., Temperance, MI. 419-410-7193. dukefarmonline.com

MONDAY 14 [outdoors] Nature Camp - Learn about how people interact with nature and how science can have an impact on our area habitats with this week-long camp. $200. 9am-4pm. Monday, June 14 through Friday, June 18. Wildwood Metropark, 5100 Central Ave. 419-270-7500. metroparkstoledo.com

TUESDAY 15 [lit.]

Morning Blood in Mio Virtual Release Author Curtis A. Deeter celebrates the release of his debut novel with this Facebook Live event.

Search “Morning Blood in Mio” on Facebook.

WEDNESDAY 16 [lit.]

Art Book Club - Kenn Kaufman’s book “A Season on the Wind” will be discussed to coincide with the new “Rare and Wondrous” exhibit at the Toledo Museum of Art. 5:30-7pm. Virtual event. Register at toledomuseum.org. Free

THURSDAY 17 [music] Drive-In Theater Tour - Christian band Skillet will perform live in concert at the Sundance Kid, along with fellow artists Jordan Feliz and Colton Dixon. $88-175 per car. Gates open at 5:30, show begins at dusk. 4500 Navarre Ave., Oregon. 419691-9668. driveintheatertour.com

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[shopping] Girls Night Out - Ladies boutique Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow invites guests to a evening of dinner, drinks, treats and shopping. 5-8pm.

24196 Front St., Grand Rapids. 419-832-7107.

Search “Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” on Facebook.

SATURDAY 19 [outdoors] Family Fishing Weekend - Instead of the traditional trout derby, Olander Park in Sylvania will host this event inviting the community to enjoy fishing together. 9am-1pm.

6930 W. Sylvania Ave., Sylvania.

419-882-8313. olanderpark.com Free [shopping] Father’s Day Expo - Local vendors from the midwest come together for this one-stop shopping opportunity for last-minute shopping for Dad. 10am-3pm. Tremainsville Hall, 2439 Tremainsville Rd. 419-475-5346. tremainsvillehall.com Free [shopping] Toledo Night Market - The Toledo Farmers’ Market presents an open-air evening of live music, food, drink and, of course, shopping.

6-11pm. 525 Market St. 419-930-9880. toledonightmarket.com Free

SUNDAY 20 [misc.]

Father’s Day Cruise - Bring your dad (or granddad) out for an early evening cruise on the Sandpiper. Dads and grandfathers free with an additional ticket purchase. $25. 5pm. 1 Jefferson Ave. 419-537-1212. sandpiperboat.com

MONDAY 21 [outdoors] Tree Climbing Camp - Get up close and personal with the trees of Oak Openings as you learn the ins and outs of climbing in this weeklong camp. $250. 9am-2pm. Monday, June 21 through Friday, June 25. 4139 Girdham Rd., Swanton. 419-360-9179. metroparkstoledo.com

FRIDAY 25 [sports] Leadership Golf Outing - EPIC Toledo presents this annual event where members will be paired with an area business or community leader. $150 for young golfers, $300 for community leaders.

8am-3pm. Belmont Country Club, 29601 Bates Rd., Perrysburg. 419-666-0440. epictoledo.com [music] Noon Tunes - Bring a lawn chair to the Manor House grounds and enjoy lunchtime entertainment by area music artists. Noon-1pm. Wildwood Metropark, 5100 Central Ave. 419-270-7500. metroparkstoledo.com Free [festival] Pyrate Festival - Throw on an eye patch and head for Put-in-Bay! Dress like a pyrate and save $1 off round trip fare on the Miller Ferry. Friday, June 25 through Sunday, June 27. Put-In-Bay, 419-351-5166. millerferry.com

Bad Credit Blocking Your Goals?

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Best of Toledo 2020

The 2020 Best of Toledo winners had a drive-thru party at Yark Chevrolet in Perrysburg to pick up their awards and accolades on April 23!

Claudia DavidRoscoe of Health Foods by Claudia brought her vintage vehicle to the event!

Kimberlee Kristoff of Back to Basics celebrated her win with her whole team!

DJ T.O. won big this year!

Winners Go To

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FREEWILL ASTROLOGY

UNEARTHLY Across 1. Org. for green-minded women?

5. Way off in the distance 9. Lights out time, for some 14. 433 ___ (first asteroid studied in orbit) 15. “Viva la ___ or Death and All His Friends” (2008 #1 Coldplay album) 16. Hold very dear 17. Things Chewbacca does that prevent the Millennium Falcon from flying?

20. Not one of Dem. folks?

21. Smoked, red-ripe jalapeño pepper 22. Tagged people?

23. Baseball commissioner who started wild cards and interleague play 25. Where Jake Sully spends most of his time during “Avatar”?

28. Egg in a lab 30. Sch. near the Mississippi River 31. With 46-Across, “Forget about Doctor Who’s enemies”?

36. Totally stumped 40. Oil-rich leader 41. Home to the dark web?

43. Spotted moray ___ (coral reef fishes) 44. Kirsten of “On Becoming a God in Central Florida” 46. See 31-Across 48. Alley-___ 50. Achieving zen 51. With 64-Across, that “Star Trek” alien doing somebody’s manicure?

57. Talks abrasively?

60. Stick game 61. The urge 63. “The Crown” actress Claire 64. See 51-Across 68. Give more screen time to?

69. Month when many places are reopening after COVID 70. “I got this” 71. Lecherous 72. &&& 73. Business cheeses

Down 1. Racing star ___ Hamilton 2. Lying down 3. 1966 #1 hit by the Young Rascals 4. “Fire away” 5. Bygone Chevy subcompact with a vowelheavy name 6. Guy from Flavortown 7. Facebook group leader 8. Bonnie whose guitar is called Brownie 9. Leg band?

10. Writer LeShan 11. Cell phone company that makes 5G equipment 12. Like the radio era 13. Only six-time Ballon d’Or winner 18. Meme-hosting website 19. Comic who asked “Is there anyone here I haven’t offended?”

24. NBA star nicknamed “A.I.” 26. That, to Quiara 27. Chocolaty spread brand 29. Conor McGregor’s sport 31. “South Park” redneck Gerblansky 32. Fast bird 33. Cousin voiced by Snoop Dogg 34. Last in a series 35. It has 21 dots 37. “I guess that’ll do” 38. Big game 39. Moron 42. COVID-fighting org.

45. Dress (up) 47. Screenwriter Sorkin 49. ___-sci 51. Bouillon cube brand 52. Top of a form 53. “Let me clarify” 54. Nunchaku user 55. Toy shooter 56. Yellow sign 58. It was treated in an iron lung 59. Methods: Abbr.

62. Abstainers at the bar 65. Slipknot’s turntablist ___ Wilson 66. Bake in the sun 67. Squad member known by three letters

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CANCER (June 21-July 22): “I am tired of trying to hold things together that cannot be held,” testifies Cancerian novelist Erin Morgenstern. “Tired of trying to control what cannot be controlled.” Here’s good news for her and all Cancerians. You have cosmic permission to surrender—to no longer try to hold things together that can’t be held or try to control what can’t be controlled. Maybe in a few weeks you will have gained so much relaxed new wisdom that you’ll be inspired to make fresh attempts at holding together and controlling. But that’s not for you to worry and wonder about right now. Your assignment is to nurture your psychological and spiritual health by letting go.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): “Open your mouth only if what you are going to say is more beautiful than silence,” declares an Arab proverb. That’s a high standard to aspire to. Even at our very best, when we’re soaring with articulate vitality, it’s hard to be more beautiful than silence for more than, say, 50 percent of the time. But here’s a nice surprise: You could exceed that benchmark during the next three weeks.

You’re primed to be extra expressive and interesting.

When you speak, you could be more beautiful than silence as much as 80 percent of the time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Here’s the definition of an emotional support animal: “a companion animal that provides therapeutic benefit to a person with a mental or psychiatric disability.”

I don’t mean to be flippant, but I think every one of us has at least one mental or psychiatric disability that would benefit from the company of an emotional support animal. If you were ever going to acquire such an ally, the coming weeks would be prime time to do so. I encourage you to also seek out other kinds of help and guidance and stimulation that you’d benefit from having. It’s the resource-gathering phase of your cycle. (PS: Cesar Chavez said: “You are never strong enough that you don’t need help.”)

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A blogger named Valentine Cassius reports, “A tiny old woman came into the deli where I work and ordered a ‘wonderful turkey sandwich.’ When asked what she wanted on the sandwich other than turkey, she said ‘all of your most wonderful toppings.’”

Here’s my response to that: The tiny old woman’s approach usually isn’t very effective. It’s almost always preferable to be very specific in knowing what you want and asking for it. But given the current astrological omens, I’ll make an exception for you in the next three weeks. I think you should be like the tiny old woman: Ask life, fate, people, spirits, and gods to bring you all of their most wonderful toppings.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Philosopher Georges Bataille wrote, “The lesson of Wuthering Heights, of Greek tragedy and, ultimately, of all religions, is that there is an instinctive tendency towards divine intoxication which the rational world of calculation cannot bear. This tendency is the opposite of Good. Good is based on common interest, which entails consideration of the future.” I’m going to dissent from Bataille’s view. I agree that we all have an instinctive longing for divine intoxication, but I believe that the rational world needs us to periodically fulfill our longing for divine intoxication.

In fact, the rational world grows stale and begins to decay without these interludes. So the truth is that divine intoxication is crucial for the common good. I’m telling you this, Leo, because I think the coming weeks will be a favorable time for you to claim a healthy dose of divine intoxication.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Virgo actor Ingrid Bergman (1915–1982) won the most prestigious awards possible for her work in films, TV, and theater: Oscars, Emmys, and a Tony. She was intelligent, talented, and beautiful. Life was a challenge when she was growing up, though. She testified, “I was the shyest human ever invented, but I had a lion inside me that wouldn’t shut up.” If you have a sleeping lion inside you, Virgo, I expect it to wake up soon. And if your inner lion is already wide awake and you have a decent relationship with it, I suspect it may soon begin to come into its fuller glory.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Libran author Antonio Tabucchi described the frame of mind I recommend for you in the coming days. I hope you’ll be eager to embrace his far-reaching empathy. Like him, I trust you will expand your capacity to regard the whole world as your home. Here’s Tabucchi’s declaration: “Like a blazing comet, I’ve traversed infinite nights, interstellar spaces of the imagination, voluptuousness and fear. I’ve been a man, a woman, an old person, a little girl, I’ve been the crowds on the grand boulevards of the capital cities of the West, I’ve been the serene Buddha of the East.

I’ve been the sun and the moon.”

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Author James Frey writes, “I used to think I was tough, but then I realized I wasn’t. I was fragile and I wore thick armor. And I hurt people so they couldn’t hurt me. And I thought that was what being tough was, but it isn’t.” I agree with Frey. The behavior he describes has nothing to do with being tough. So what does? That’s important for you to think about, because the coming weeks will be an excellent time to be tough in the best senses of the word. Here are my definitions: Being tough means never letting people disrespect you or abuse you, even as you cultivate empathy for how wounded everyone is. Being tough means loving yourself with such unconditional grace that you never act unkind out of a neurotic need to over-defend yourself. Being tough means being a compassionate truth-teller.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Fragile intensity or intense fragility? Ferocious gentleness or gentle ferocity? Vulnerable strength or strong vulnerability? I suspect these will be some of the paradoxical themes with which you’ll be delicately wrestling in the coming days. Other possibilities: sensitive audacity or audacious sensitivity; fluidic fire or fiery fluidity; crazy wisdom or wise craziness; penetrating softness or soft penetration; shaky poise or poised shakiness. My advice is to regard rich complexities like these as blessings, not confusions or inconveniences.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Birds that live in cities have come up with an ingenious adaptation. They use humans’ abandoned cigarette butts to build their nests. Somehow they discovered that nicotine is an insecticide that dispels pests like fleas, lice, and mites. Given your current astrological aspects, I’m guessing you could make metaphorically comparable adjustments in your own life. Are there ways you could use scraps and discards to your benefit?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A blogger named Raven testifies, “My heart is a toddler throwing a tantrum in a store and my brain is the parent who continues to shop.” I’m pleased to inform you, Aquarius, that your heart will NOT act like that toddler in the coming weeks. In fact, I believe your heart will be like a sage elder with growing wisdom in the arts, intimacy and tenderness. In my vision of your life, your heart will guide you better than maybe it ever has. Now here’s a message to your brain: Listen to your heart!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The Voyager 1 space probe, launched by NASA in 1977, is now more than 14 billion miles from Earth. In contrast, the farthest humans have ever penetrated into the ground is 7.62 miles. It’s the Kola Superdeep Borehole in northwest Russia. Metaphorically speaking, these facts provide an evocative metaphor for the following truth: Most humans feel more confident and expansive about exploring the outer world than their inner realms. But I hope that in the coming weeks you will buck that trend, as you break all previous records for curious and luxurious exploration into your deepest psychic depths.

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A recent vote by the Toledo City Council is aimed at cutting down on kids’ consumption of sugary drinks at area restaurants. On April 13, the Council approved a measure that makes healthy drinks— such as low-fat milk, fruit juice or just plain old water— the default options offered with kids’ meals at area restaurants.

Parents will still be able to request different drinks off the menu, if they wish. The program will be rolled out gradually over a period of six months to allow restaurants to change their menu and retrain staff.

Code Lavender gets a lot of green

ProMedica’s program aimed at supporting frontline healthcare workers has gotten a shot in the arm from a $25,000 grant. The money will benefit Code Lavender, a program to be used at five local hospitals aimed at providing direct support to staff in need or if a stressful event impacts their ability to work.

The funds come from the Chaplaincy Innovation Lab, a group located at Brandeis University in Massachusetts, which aims to aid chaplains in healthcare, the military and elsewhere.

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