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Adams Street Media Co. Recommend a great summer read.

Publisher/Editor in Chief

Collette Jacobs (cjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) Fiction: “Anybody’s Daughter” by local author Charles Abood. Nonfiction: “The Almanack of Naval Ravikant.”

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Mark I. Jacobs (mjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) “CHatter” by Ethan Kross.

Editorial Assignment Editor: Jeff McGinnis (mcginnis@adamsstreetpublishing.com) “Evel” by Leigh Montville. A wild biography of Evel Knievel.

Contributing Writers: Laurie Bertke, Jennifer Kellow-Fiorini, Jon Ruggiero, Madeleine Toerne and Johnny Hildo Interns: Flynn Dooley-Homish, Caitlin Hudson, Elizabeth Inman, Olivia Jo Johnson, Kerrigan Mae Stark, Tre Spencer, Kirsten Stelt and Grace Zurawski

Gun violence prevention group fights for change

Advertising Account Executives: Jenny Leach (jleach@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Toledo City Paper’s Monthly Editions!!

Gabbie Huff (ghuff@adamsstreetpublishing.com) “Big Little Lies.”

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Jon Smith (jsmith@ adamsstreetpublishing.com) “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.”

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Art/Production Production Manager: Imani Lateef (imani@adamsstreetpublishing.com) “Rivers of London” series by Ben Aaronvitch.

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Virtual Accompaniment: Detroit Symphony Orchestra headed by BGSU alum

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Digital Media & Social Media: Margot Jacobs (margot@adamsstreetpublishing.com) “Accelerator” by Sonny Forest.

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3.French Feasting: The delicacies of Sur Le Pouce in Perrysburg 4. A Weekend Warrior’s Brunch Bucket List

5. Grand Opening at Toledo’s Hilton Garden Inn

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More districts approved for downtown

Marketplace changes

Toledo City Council approved the restructuring of downtown’s Community Entertainment Districts (CEDs), expanding the number of CEDs from four to seven. This move is part of an effort to increase the number of liquor licenses that can be allocated in the downtown area.

The State allows a maximum of 15 licenses per CED. Revamping the number of districts will expand the number of available liquor licenses for start-up businesses in the area. The new districts include Uptown, Midtown, Northern, Central Business, Warehouse, Middlegrounds and Eastern. The districts approved by Council must now be approved by the State.

LOCAL BUSINESS UPDATES

The former Stein Mart at 3315 Central Ave., in the Westgate Village Shopping Center, will soon house TJ Maxx. The national department store chain will move into the space later this year. Earnest Brew Works is also planning to open a taproom in Westgate this year.

Area nail salon and specialists in handpainted nail artwork The Nail Room has expanded to a second location at 5750 Secor Rd., near Monnette’s Market.

Sean Brezzell and his family, the owners of 24th Cheesecakerie, have wowed customers for years with their creative flavored cheesecakes. The store announced plans to move into the Franklin Park Mall soon. 24thcheesecakerie.com National chain VIO Med Spa (also spelled “V/O,” standing for “Value in Ourself”) will open a Toledo location this summer at 4038 Talmadge Rd., near Franklin Park Mall. VIO offers a variety of cosmetic and anti-aging treatments including BOTOX and body contouring. viomedspa.com Perrysburg diners in the mood for Sidelines Sports Eatery and Pub’s famous Garlic Dippers or Chicken Ranch Pizza are in luck. The newest location of the popular local chain will open at 140 W. South Boundary St., Perrysburg, the site of the former Ken’s Flower Shop. This will be the seventh Sidelines location in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. sidelinessportseatery. com

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A feast of Asian delights will greet Toledo diners when Kiran Asian Mart opens at the Westgate Village Shopping Center on Secor. Offering grocery items used in Indian, Japanese and Korean cuisine, the store will also feature a food court to serve prepared delicacies on site. This will be the second store opened by the owners, who also operate Hua Xing Asia Market in Ypsilanti.

The store is scheduled to open in July.

Classic Mexican food is elevated to epic eats at Agave & Rye, a restaurant chain that will make its Toledo debut with a location at the Town Center at Levis Commons, in the former site of Max & Erma’s. Featuring traditional tacos and other street foods paired with a tequila bar— offering over 90 varieties— Agave & Rye opened its first restaurant in Kentucky in 2018. The Levis Commons location is scheduled to open in the fall. agaveandrye.com It’s gobble, gobble and nothing but the gobble at TurkeyUp Toledo at 3200 N. Holland Sylvania. The only all-turkey based restaurant in the Midwest, TurkeyUp offers a variety of fall-off-the-bone-tender turkey dishes and signature sauces for both dine-in and carryout. Don’t miss out on their slow smoked and stuffed turkey legs! turkeyuptoledo.com Hail to the king! BD’s Lemonade King, that is. The new food truck offers fresh-made lemonade from pristine seedless lemons, flavored with cane sugar and available in 10 different flavors. Enjoy the perfect glass of summer’s perfect beverage! facebook.com/ LemonadeKingToledo

Honoring Nancy (and Mildred) Photo cedit/toledolibrary.org

There’s nothing like fresh-baked cookies.

Cookiecuterie, 6801 W. Central Ave., Unit D (the former site of Cake in a Cup), is a full-fledged cookie bakery with a mouthwatering array of options for every sweet lover. With cookies in a variety of flavors and sizes, macarons and a trademark “Cookiecuterie” party tray, this bakery is a delicious destination. cookiecuterie.com

Generations of young women have been inspired by the adventurous spirit of fictional young detective Nancy Drew. Much of what makes the character an icon was created by Mildred Wirt Benson, an author who ghostwrote many of the early stories under the name Carolyn Keene. Benson lived and worked in Toledo for more than half a century. The 2022 Nancy Drew Convention will take place at the Toledo-Lucas County Main Library on Thursday, July 14 and Friday, July 15, featuring the dedication of a new collection of pieces by Nancy Drew expert Jennifer FIsher. toledolibrary.org

Spitzer to undergo renovations

More than $1 million has been awarded to the Lucas County Land Reutilization Corporation to revitalize one of the area’s longest-standing landmarks. The Spitzer Building on Madison Avenue, built in the 1890s and one of the area’s most recognizable structures for over a century, has been vacant since 2013. The Brownfield Remediation Grant money will be used to remove asbestos and lead paint from the property. In addition, the Lucas County Land Bank, which has owned the building since 2020, is in the process of replacing the roof.

One of Toledo’s most popular Mexican restaurants has new owners as El Camino Real at 2500 W. Sylvania Ave. at Douglas Rd. has been transformed into La Fiesta.

The change came on June 1 as La Fiesta, a chain restaurant with locations in Maumee, Dayton and Troy, took over. El Camino’s other Toledo restaurants, El Camino Sky in Oregon, La Chalupa in Point Place and Old El Camino in Swanton, remain open.

The latest addition to the Carlos family of restaurants will open in downtown Perrysburg this summer as Lupita’s Cantina makes its home at 209 Louisiana Ave., the former site of Casa Barron. facebook.com/LupitasCantinaPBURG

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CITY POLITICS

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Date with destiny

Lines are drawn in City Politics

By Johnny Hildo August 2nd. Circle the date on your calendar, or you will most definitely forget it.

That’s the date now set for the primary election for state representatives and state senators. It will determine which candidates from each party go on to square off in November’s general election. Which in turn will determine the direction of the state.

That should scare you into making it a priority.

Fun with redistricting

As you might recall, this primary was supposed to take place in May. That’s when the primary for Congress and statewide offices took place. Except the commission charged with drawing district lines for state reps and senators refused to comply with the mandates of Ohio voters and the state constitution to draw the districts with fair representation.

Correction. The folks from a certain political party on that commission refused to comply, and instead did whatever it took to ensure a continued Republican stranglehold on the state.

The gerrymandered maps they drew were repeatedly thrown out by the Ohio Supreme Court. They went through the charade of hiring bipartisan outside consultants to draw compliant maps. Then certain members of the commission rejected those maps at the eleventh hour and foisted the same old gerrymandering as their final answer.

It all came to a head when the GOP found a friendly federal court judge who let them have their partisan way. We now have blatantly partisan GOP maps. But at least we can have an election.

And boy, are these maps a doozy!

Make sure to check which district you’ve been corralled into, because you might be surprised. Live in central Toledo?

You might just be drawn into a district that includes Wood and Ottawa counties.

And your current district 2 state Senator is a right wing toady named Theresa Gavarone. Who lost in the May primary for US Congress to even bigger nut job JR Majewski, a January 6 whackadoo. Who the Ohio Senate district 2 rep might be in the future is anyone’s guess.

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Live in west Toledo? You might also be in Senate district 2 with Wood and Ottawa counties.

Check the Ohio Secretary of State website, and prepare to be amazed.

Vote like our future depends on it

Ah, who are we kidding. Voter turnout is always low in state primaries, and there is rarely if ever an election in August. It’s the height of vacation season. If turnout breaks five per cent we’ll be surprised. It’ll all have been a dream.

And quite possibly a nightmare. Those of you still living in the parts of Toledo in Ohio Senate district 11 will have quite a choice to make come November. Running unopposed for the D nomination is current state rep and former Toledo Mayor Paula Hicks Hudson. Unopposed on the R side is none other than Tony “Killer” Dia. We’ve already wasted enough ink on that crankcase. Suffice it to say, um, No. Also notable on the ballot in August is the race for the D nomination in new House district 43 between Toledo City Council’s Dr. Michele Grim and council wannabe David Ortiz. These two are friends and compatriots when not running against each other. But since a grand total of about fifteen of you reading this will actually vote on August 2nd, we won’t waste time handicapping the race.

So go ahead. Circle the date on your calendar. That way, when the day comes, and you have no idea why you circled a strange Tuesday in late summer, you can decide to take the day off lounging by the pool.

Or vote. Because we’re better off with representatives who can read a calendar, and realize this is twenty twenty two.

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Toledo’s favorite food trucks will have a variety of offerings.

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Chloe and the Steel Strings

antojito’s laredos tacos

Inside Jazz Chris Brown and Candace

Late show, inside

we be ribs bbq Stella Blue Mobile Kitchen

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CITY SIDE “Toledo’s best summer event, featuring live music, entertainment and some of Toledo’s favorite restaurants”

Get the Lead Out

Replacing 3,000 lead water service Lines in Toledo

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Toledo City Councilman Nick Komives, left, Ed Moore, Director of Public Utilities, and Mark Riley, Administrator, Public Utilities, look at the site to remove and replace a lead drinking water service line during a press conference. Photo courtesy the City of Toledo.

The City of Toledo’s Department of Public Utilities lead service line replacement program has a goal to replace every residential service line that contains lead in the City of Toledo. Based on the receipt of ten million dollars from the American Recovery Plan in ARPA funds, achieving the goal is finally possible.

“We estimated that there are about 3,000 private land service lines, and our goal is to replace all of them with the ten-million-dollar plan,” said Ed Moore, Toledo’s Director of Public Utilities. The ARPA funds must be expended by 2026, so the goal is to have lead service lines replaced by then.

In 2018, Moore, Toledo City Councilman Nick Komives and the Toledo Area Water Authority talked to residents about possible outcomes they would like to see in the new water deal. Although the city has been removing lead water lines for years now, it is hard to find them without the help of Toledo citizens.

Local Support

“We’ve known for years in the water industry that lead poses a significant health risk. So even though we are not under direct orders to do so [from the Ohio EPA], we thought it would be a good idea to start getting ahead of the process before it becomes mandatory from the regulatory agency,” said Moore.

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Although the City commits $2 million a year in the operating budget to remove lead service lines on the public side, the effort to assist private residents with removal and replacement of the lines presents different issues. Private lines are owned property and are the responsibility of individual homeowners.

“More than anything we just need the public’s help. We need every homeowner, even if you rent, to self-test and enroll in the program so that they can this benefit free of charge. This is a benefit of over $3,000 dollars, in free money that goes into your house,” said Moore.

Taking Action

Mark Riley, who oversees the Division of Water Distribution, is soliciting bids from private contractors in the City of Toledo to perform the work. Riley and Moore plan to ensure that all ten million dollars for the program goes into the local economy and is paid to Toledo’s laborers.

Citizens can go to toledo.oh.gov\leadlines to register and to review a short video detailing the process of how to test your water line and see what type of material it is made out of. If you determine that you do have a lead line, enrollment is also available on the website.

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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF TOLEDO IS EXCITED TO SEE YOU BACK ON THE BEACH!

AUGUST 13, 2022, 6:30-11PM MAUMEE BAY STATE PARK MUSIC BY: Böaterhead

(formerly Yacht Rock Cleveland)

DJ Rob Sample

TICKETS

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If you cannot attend the Barefoot at the Beach event this year, please consider making a donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo.

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The Winners CANDY STORE WINNER: Boyd’s Retro Candy Store

954 Phillips Ave. 419-720-7387. boydsretrocandy. com Nobody ever loses their love of candy— and City Paper readers never lose their love of Boyd’s. Whether you’re looking for nostalgic confections from your childhood or something new and unique— many sold in gift packs, by-the-pound or in bulk— Boyd’s offers a trip to sweet toothed paradise. If life’s getting you down, head to Boyd’s and remember how good the past can taste.

LOCAL TV STATION WINNER: WTVG 13abc

13abc.com

Every year we ask City Paper readers to name the best people, places and events in the Glass City, and that results in hundreds of thousands of votes cast for who deserves to be named Toledo City Paper’s Best of Toledo.

As we get ready to start a new round of voting, we take a look back at some of 2021’s winners, the local businesses, service providers and personalities voted “the best” Toledo City Paper readers.

The 2022 nomination process begins August 1, so keep focused on toledocitypaper.com for updates!

A staple of Toledo airwaves since 1948 (though back then it was WSPD-TV), WTVG has reigned as a favorite of local viewers for news and entertainment coverage throughout the years.

With over 40 hours of local news every week, respected weather reports, comprehensive sports coverage and more, City Paper voters make 13abc a staple of their television viewing.

KARAOKE NIGHT WINNER: Wheelin’ on the Rocks

1515 W. Laskey Rd. 419-214-0878. wheelinontherocks.com

A bar aimed at Jeep enthusiasts in the Toledo area, Wheelin’ on the Rocks has carved out a reputation for its entertainment offerings— Name That Tune on Wednesdays, live music every weekend and karaoke night every Thursday and Sunday. Whether you own a Jeep or not, stop on by and sing a few bars!

CLEANING SERVICE WINNER: Carissa’s Green Cleaning Service LLC 419-764-9610. facebook.com/carissasgreen

Though Carissa’s commitment to green cleaning products is laudable, what makes City Paper readers stand up and take notice is the quality of their services. If you call Carissa’s team to get your place clean, that’s exactly what they will do. With a variety of services available, Carissa’s professional employees can handle any home or business.

JEFF’S HAULING & CLEANUP • storm cleanup • vacant Properties • rental trashouts • Business warehouses • garages Basements • attics • rummage sale Leftovers • and more!

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GAMING/COMIC STORE WINNER: Toledo Game Room 3001 W. Sylvania. 419-475-3775. toledogameroom.com

Fans of cards, miniatures, board games and 20-sided dice have called Toledo Game Room home for over three decades. A true hobby shop featuring hundreds of tabletop and role playing games, not to mention comics, card game booster packs and more, the Game Room is wall-to-wall and floor-toceiling a true player’s paradise.

BEST DRESSED WOMAN WINNER: Chrys Peterson

chryspeterson.com

Chrys Peterson is a legend in local news. With two decades of remarkable on-camera performance, a number of Emmys and Murrow Awards, and induction into the Ohio AP Broadcasting Hall of Fame, there’s only one honor that could top them all: Toledo’s Best Dressed.

Keep on looking fly, Chrys!

COFFEE SHOP WINNER: Brew House

320 Conant St., Maumee.

419-740-3222. brewhousemaumee.com

Whether they love cold brew, drip, French press or espresso, Toledo area coffee drinkers know that they’ll find it made beautifully at Maumee’s Brew House. With a wide assortment of specialty coffees and teas, delicious baked goods, live music every weekend and more, our voters say thumbs up to the House.

EYE CARE PROFESSIONAL

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WINNER: Pinnacle Eye Group

Various locations. pinnacleeyegroup.com A group of independently owned eye doctor practices with offices in Sylvania and Lambertville, Pinnacle’s combination of friendly service and knowledgeable staff have made them the top option in the…um, eyes of our voters. If you’re looking for great eye care (pun intended), head for the Pinnacle.

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The Whitehouse Inn, located in Whitehouse Ohio, offers nothing short of delicious, fresh food prepared daily to fulfill your casual dining needs.

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PLACE TO BUY A CAR WINNER: Yark

Perrysburg

2021

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Best Mexican Restaurant

Coming Soon to Perrysburg

Various locations. yarkauto.com

It’s no surprise that Yark won again in this category. For over 20 years, City Paper readers have consistently named Yark Automotive as the Best Place to Buy a Car. At any of their ten showrooms, Yark has just what Northwest Ohioans are looking for. Stop in today and see why Yark is synonymous with “great auto dealership” in our community.

SPORTS BAR WINNER: Shawn’s Irish Tavern

Various locations. Shawnsirishtavern.com

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Shawn’s has been a favorite of Toledoans for over half a century now, with three locations offering chicken chunks, potato skins, pub fare and drinks. And what goes well with all of that? That’s right, the big game! All of Shawn’s locations have plenty of TVs, which Toledo City Paper readers say make Shawn’s the ideal destination to watch most any sporting event.

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BEST PIERCER WINNER: Piercings by Caitlin

306 Conant St., Maumee. 419-740-0381. toledobodypiercing.com ngs by Cait Pierci lin F ac eb oo k

It takes a lot of trust to let someone give you a piercing. And it takes even more trust to keep coming back. Over the past decade, Caitlin (who makes her business home at Amity Ink in uptown Maumee) has parlayed her passion for piercing into a dedication that shines through in her work, and has made our readers name her our area’s best.

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MEN’S BARBER SHOP WINNER: The Art of Men’s Grooming

6725 W. Central Ave., Ste. KK. 419-701-8421. vagaro.com/theartofmensgrooming

If it’s growing on your head, the experienced team at The Art of Men’s Grooming can make it look great, from precision hair cutting to shaving and beard trimming in a classic, old school barber chair. The skilled and experienced stylists are complemented by the relaxing environment for a grooming experience that’s second to none.

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PHOTOGRAPHER WINNER: Carrie McCaughtry Photography

carriemccaughtry.com

The early days of a new addition to the family can produce precious memories. There are few photographers in the Toledo area who capture those moments as effectively as Carrie McCaughtry. Specializing in beautiful images of newborns, McCaughtry’s portfolio of maternity and family portraits demonstrate why Toledo City Paper readers trust her so much.

LOCAL ACTOR/PERFORMER WINNER: Sunny Hooplove

facebook.com/sunnyhooplove

What does traveling performer Sunny Hooplove do?

What doesn’t she do? She’s a model and dancer, does routines with LED wings and fans, she’s a fire performer, an expert at hoop tricks (with hoops that may or may not be on fire), she can dress as a mermaid and liven up your parties, and more.

Sunny has clearly made a big impression on Toledo audiences, who cast votes en masse to recognize her this year!

PHARMACIST WINNER: Michael Calabrese, Erie Drug 4502 Lewis Ave. 419-476-4322. eriedrug.com

In a challenging time for healthcare professionals at all levels, it can be more crucial than ever to have a personable connection with the individual behind your local pharmacy counter. For years, Mike Calabrese, owner and pharmacist at Erie Drug, has built a level of trust with his clients.

That makes his independent business the destination of choice for our voters.

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Best Piercer

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HOT DOGS WINNER: Rudy’s Hot Dog

Various locations. rudyshotdog.com

“Largest selection of American made quality body jewelry in the Toledo metro area”

306 CONANT ST MAUMEE, OH 43537 | (419) 740-0381

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Locally owned and operated for over a century, Rudy’s Hot Dog holds a special place in Toledoans’ hearts (and stomachs). From their signature hot dogs (everyone has to try the King Dog at least once), to their mouth-watering sides, salads and dessert options, every Rudy’s location is the perfect place to unwind with some local comfort food.

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4359 Keystone Drive, Maumee. 419-893-0221. jonfrankeldentistry.com Hours of operation: Monday-Saturday, Evenings Available

What’s your best advice for starting a new health or wellness routine? Add a new behavior to an already established one. I floss in the shower. Many folks who brush several times a day find adding flossing to their routine is easy. Others have shared that they brush and floss after eating. Rather than a totally new routine it is a welcome add-in!

What are words you live by? “Serve all” and “always better” are two of our core values. Try it, you will feel better, smile more, and most likely feel better, too!

What’s a great, healthy cuisine our readers can make at home? Pack in the minerals and vitamins with smoothies. Don’t add sugar. Brush and floss after. You will not be able to contain your smile.

Your best advice on aging: Daily dental home care and regular checkups will allow your teeth to age gracefully. There is nothing more youthful than a nice healthy smile.

What’s your guilty pleasure— and do you avoid it? Most of the dental professionals at Frankel Dentistry find dark chocolate to be a mood enhancing temptation. It may be a guilty pleasure but it is loaded with healthy antioxidants.

Smile! It is well documented that smiling enhances your health.

(Be sure your smile is healthy and attractive by brushing and flossing daily and visiting your dentist at least once every 6 months.)

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How does looking good relate to feeling good?

Looking good and feeling good are intimately related. I would argue that you can’t have one without the other.

How do you define success? Success means making someone’s life better than it was yesterday.

What brings you genuine joy? Hearing a patient say, “Thank you Dr. Perry for making me look and feel better.”

Dr. Christopher Perry What is the best self-improvement tip you’ve ever heard? Be grateful for your blessings.

What self-improvement tip do you wish you learned sooner? Countdown 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...go...do what you have to do.

What’s one thing that always makes you feel better? Spending time with my wife and kids.

Bloom Women’s Counseling 112 E. Dudley Street, Maumee.

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What’s your best advice for starting a new health or wellness routine? Be clear about your “Why?” before you start. Inevitably, at some point in your wellness journey things will get hard. When that happens, being able to lean on your “Why” can help pull you through.

What are some words you live by? Even the most physically healthy individuals can struggle with negative thoughts, so understanding that mental wellness is the key to physical, and emotional wellness, will impact the outcome of any wellness journey.

Your best advice on aging: Accept your body, celebrate everything you’ve learned in your life, always continue to learn and grow, be kind to yourself and those around you.

What’s the best thing about your job? Helping clients achieve optimal mental wellbeing is an incredible feeling, and the best part about what we do!

Self improvement comes through engaging in self care activities such as reading, journaling or meditation, and also through seeking out mental health therapy.

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Dr. Andre Haerian Drs. Haerian & Ludwig, Owners What’s your best advice for starting a new health or wellness routine?

Get up early and exercise every day.

What are some words you live by?

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How does looking good relate to feeling good? When people are more confident in their appearance on the outside, they feel more confident and secure in themselves socially, personally, professionally.

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What’s your guilty pleasure— and do you avoid it? Ice cream and as much as possible.

What makes you happy? Family.

What’s the best thing about your job? My staff, patients and parents.

Megan Schramm, PA-C (Certified Physician Assistant) evaluating a patient while instructing University of Toledo medical student Rame Yousif.

Describe a self-care trend that you love: Taking some quiet time away from my responsibilities is how I practice self-care. Going for a short jog is one of my favorite ways to spend my quiet time that improves both my mental and physical health at the same time.

What’s the best thing about your job? The best thing about my job is getting to improve patients’ lives through treatment of various skin conditions while at the same time getting to educate the next generation of medical professionals who come to learn from all the providers in our office.

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What is your signature piece that makes your outfit daily? I like a nice blazer and well-fitting pants. It used to be very hard to get slim fit pants here until a few years ago, when European fashion made it to the States.

Do you have a favorite store at Franklin Park Mall? J.Crew Factory.

What inspires you and your art everyday? Classic Jazz.

Ballroom dancer and co-owner of DanceFam Studio

What do you like about this particular outfit?

I love this dress, it makes me feel like I’m getting ready to go out salsa dancing.

How do you express your creativity and art through your clothing?

Ballroom dancers are the definition of extra, so I love to be sleek and professional, while still having an element of sassy fun.

What inspires you and your art everyday?

There’s something so humbling about being able to connect with people personally, even for just a 45 minute lesson.

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Durability.

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I like that I’m comfortable, but it also looks stylish.

What is your signature piece that makes your outfit daily? It’s probably my hair, to be honest.

How do you express your creativity and art through your clothing? By adding small accents of color into my daily wear.

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What is your signature piece that makes your outfit daily?

When I’m working I love to wear sweatshorts, and I love to wear flip flops when glassblowing, too.

How do you express your creativity and art through your clothing? A lot of my artwork is influenced by culture, so lots of band tees. A lot of my work is also influenced by 90’s hip-hop R&B culture, and that’s definitely reflected through my art.

What do you like about this particular outfit?

I like my shorts a lot, especially the texture of them, and I love zip-up hoodies because you can layer with them so easily.

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People.

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What are some tips to help men live longer? Americans are living longer than ever, yet women are still outliving men by about five years.

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What inspired you to pick your specialty?

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Five words you live by: Dalagiannis: Love, Respect, God, Laugh, Family Kesler: Kindness, Tenacious, Loyal, Dependable and Humble.

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POPPERS Headed down to Lowertown

Toledo has added its name to many classic varieties of products, but until now, hasn’t had a bourbon to call its own. Toledo Spirits added Lowertown NinetyNine, the city’s first commercially-produced bourbon, to its offerings in April. Created in rye barrels and then rested in zinfandel barrels, Lowertown NinetyNine is the first release in a planned series of Lowertown Bourbons. Fans can join the Lords of Lowertown, a club offered by Toledo Spirits that gives members access to “exclusive whiskey experiences,” at lowertownbourbon.com.

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A rose by any other name

A delight for the senses awaits diners at the Summer Flower and Feast Dinners on Saturday, July 23 and Saturday, August 20. Hosted at the beautiful GardenView Flowers in Grand Rapids, attendees will enjoy a multi-course dinner by Cork and Knife Provisions chefs from locallysourced ingredients, along with a tour of the gardens and a chance to pick some flowers. A true feast for the eyes, nose and taste buds! $100 per person. 5pm.

11160 South River Rd., Grand Rapids, OH. 419-982-8774. corkandknifeprovisions.com

Pizza! Everywhere there’s pizza!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Well, besides the holidays. But any day where you can eat a lot of pizza is a close second! That’s right, Sylvania’s annual Pizza Palooza celebration is returning to Centennial Terrace on Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23! Live music and plenty of activities for the kids will be featured. Search “Pizza Palooza” on Facebook for the latest information!

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CHOW LINE

Sweet Experience

Toledo ice cream and candy shop delivers delicious treats

By Laurie Bertke Tera Johnson’s ice cream and gourmet sweet shop is a comfortable place where families can leave their cares at the door and share quality time over a delicious treat. Tucked away at the end of an unassuming shopping center on Reynolds Road at Bancroft, across from Red Wing Shoes and a stone’s throw from Schmucker’s, Sweet Experience specializes in gourmet candies, popcorn and other confections.

After working alongside the previous owners for 18 months, Johnson took over the shop in 2019. A heavy equipment operator by trade, Johnson has been a baker her entire life. Cheesecake in a jar is her signature dish.

Johnson has added flavored popcorns and her cheesecakes to the product mix.

In a nod to the desserts Johnson’s mother used to make for the family every Sunday, the shop also features weekly “Sunday specials” with comfort foods such as fresh apple crisp.

Cheesecakes, chocolates and more

Served in individually-portioned jars, the cheesecakes, the most popular item at Sweet Experience, are available in a variety of flavors. The strawberry cheesecake ($6) is served in a sturdy glass jar labeled with a short list of simple ingredients. Topped with a dusting of graham cracker crumbs, the filling is rich, creamy and packed with fresh chunks of strawberry. When the spoon hits the bottom of the jar, the reward is a tasty layer of graham cracker crumbs to complement the cheesecake.

Surveying the options available in the glass counter display reveals molded chocolates and marshmallow kabobs dipped in chocolate, caramel and sprinkles; chocolate turtles with caramel and

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peanut butter; and a massive sweet treat that Johnson touts as the biggest buckeye in the city.

Sweet Experience also sells flavored popcorns, cotton candy and naturally gluten-free caramel apples in flavors such as cherry, cookies and cream, turtle, cheesecake, buckeye and Butterfinger. Everything is made in-house with the exception of the candied nuts.

The caramel popcorn line includes several unique varieties infused with alcohol, including Crown Royal whiskey and Hennessey brandy. Sweet Experience is a great place to pick up gifts for friends.

Ice cream treats

Sweet Experience serves Hersey’s and Chocolate Shoppe ice cream, with a selection that includes eight vegan varieties that Johnson said she introduced to accommodate customers who are lactose intolerant. Samples of the vegan strawberry banana and cookies and cream revealed few discernible differences from traditional ice cream.

The cotton candy flavored dairy ice cream is appealing to kids, as a single scoop in a cone ($3.50) and or in a milkshake ($5), piled high with whipped cream. Prices are reasonable, portions are generous. Sweet Experience’s close proximity to Toledo Botanical Garden makes it a great spot to stop in for a cold, tasty treat on your way to or from the park.

Sweet Experience Ice Cream & Gourmet Treats 2111 N. Reynolds Rd., Toledo Open Thursday to Monday, 1-7 p.m.

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THEATER NOTES Follow the Yellow Brick Road aka N. Superior St.

An all-time beloved children’s tale comes to the Valentine Theatre stage when The Toledo Repertoire Theatre’s Young/Teen Rep program presents L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz. Featuring the original score from the 1939 film, this production of Oz will star a young cast, aged 7-19, presenting the story of Dorothy, the Wicked Witch, the Scarecrow and many more. 7pm, Friday, July 29 and Saturday, July 30. 2:30pm, Sunday, July 31. 410 N. Superior St. 419-243-9277. toledorep.org

Joker Gatto comes to Toledo

A former star of the wildly popular comedy series Impractical Jokers, Joe Gatto will perform at the Stranahan Theater on July 15. An actor and improvisational comedian, Gatto first made waves as part of the improv/sketch troupe The Tenderloins alongside longtime partners James Murray, Brian Quinn and Sal Vulcano. After a decade of starring on Jokers, Gatto announced in late 2021 that he was stepping away from the show to dedicate more time to co-parenting his children. $39.75-$59.75, meet-andgreet available for an additional $100. 7pm.

4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-381-8851. stranahantheater.org

CURTAIN CALL Somewhere That’s Green

Croswell presents Little Shop of Horrors beginning July 15

By Jeff McGinnis Jared Hoffert, who is directing the production of Little Shop of Horrors at Croswell Opera House which opens Friday, July 15, knows the show very well— he’s been involved in four productions of Little Shop during his theatrical career.

Hoffert first did Little Shop in high school, a few years after the 1986 movie version starring Rick Moranis had come out. Then he performed it again in college. Then again with a production at Ann Arbor Civic Theatre in 2014.

“It’s one of those shows that you can do forever. It’s fun, it’s a great show.

It’s got not only a cult following but also a mainstream following, as well,” Hoffert explained.

Jared Hoffert, directing Little Shop of Horrors at Croswell Opera House

Suddenly Seymour

So when Croswell announced Little Shop as one of its 2022 summer season shows, Hoffert was definitely interested, this time wondering if he might contribute something more to the show— as director.

“I met with [Jere Righter, Croswell’s artistic director], and told her what my history with the show was, and a bit of what I was envisioning. And sure enough, a couple of weeks later she gave me the call and said, ‘Are you still interested in this?’”

This is not only Hoffert’s first time directing Little Shop, but also the first time he has been a director at the Croswell. “I love working at Croswell as a performer. The quality of the productions is very high. And it’s a great place to work as an actor, and I’ve been working there since 2014, as well,” he said.

Feed Me

Hoffert hasn’t chosen a simple show for his Croswell directorial debut.

Though the cast of Little Shop is relatively small, it can be a challenging show technically, particularly its centerpiece— the plant named Audrey II, which grows in size and complexity as the evening goes on.

“There’s an actor that will do the voice, and there’s another performer who actually does the body, so it’s a two-person character. I have a rehearsal coming up where it’s just a day for puppetry, so the voice and the body performer can be sure they’re in sync to make it look nice and effortless,” Hoffert said.

Hoffert has plenty of support from a crew of Croswell veterans, including music director Jonathan Sills, choreographer Jessica Adams and set designer Doug Miller. The main actors, including Mikey Del Vecchio as the wimpy lead Seymour and Jamie Lynn Buechele as his crush Audrey (the original), were cast after a group audition for all four of the Croswell’s summer shows.

“We could have done this show with multiple iterations [of the actors]. A lot of good people came out. It was sad not to be able to cast more, because it’s not a huge ensemble show,” Hoffert said, adding, “Nobody in that room made my choices easy. But in the end I think we got people who compliment each other well and work well together. We’re having a really good time so far.”

Don’t Feed the Plants

Though there’s certainly a moral to be taken from this darkly funny story of a man and his carnivorous plant, Hoffert said above all he hopes that audiences will come away entertained by this production.

“This could be considered a Greek tragedy, if you will— be careful what you wish for, you might just get it. But in the end, because this is a well-known show, I want them to be entertained. I want them to possibly see some things in this production that maybe they haven’t seen before,” Hoffert said.

“Going to the theater is a great escape. And I think Little Shop is one of those shows that provides that escape for people.”

$15-40. 7:30pm, July 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23. 2:30pm, July 17 and 23. 3pm, July 24. The Croswell, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian, MI. 517-264-7469. croswell.org

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FILM NOTES

REEL APPEAL

A2 Jewish Film Festival returns

The Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival is celebrating its 21st season, and you can enjoy almost the entire event from the comfort of your own home. The festival continues through July 15, with a total of 20 virtual events being streamed via Eventive. Every week, starting Sunday at noon, a set of five new titles will be made available for festival pass holders to watch through the following Friday. A live screening of the documentary The Lost Film of Nuremberg will take place Sunday, July 10 at 2pm at the indoor Rackham Amphitheatre at the University of Michigan.

Festival passes and individual film tickets available at film.jccannarbor.org.

Back in Focus

Toledo Library film program up and running once more

By Jeff McGinnis Toledo can be a challenging place to live for fans of independent and foriegn films. Occasionally those films will be exhibited at one of Cinemark’s area locations, but more often than not area audiences miss out on the chance to see them on the big screen.

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library began to offer a solution in 2004 with the introduction of the Film Focus series. First organized by former manager of the audiovisual department Tracy Montri, the program allowed library patrons to watch independent documentaries and foriegn films with an audience— without cost.

The program was held twice a year in six week segments, once in the spring and once in the fall. For 15 years Film Focus was a highlight at the Library for local movie lovers. Then, in early 2020, Film Focus was put on indefinite hiatus.

Intermission over

As the world continues the slow process of returning to “normal,” the Library has been relaunching many of the in-person programs that previously filled their calendar. Film Focus, began its 2022 season at the Main Library’s McMaster Center in March.

“We’ve just been getting into inperson programming system-wide,” said Amnity Fuleky, Adult Services Librarian in the Computers and Media Department. “It was pretty tentative on whether or not we would be able to resume in-person programming with the state’s recommendations for COVID protocols.”

“The Library has been very cautious about COVID safety, so it’s been a balance between that and getting people back to the programs they’re looking forward to,” said Eric Sobel, a fellow Adult Services Librarian.

Film Focus resumed with its focus on small documentaries and foriegn features. The season kicked off with Chisholm ‘72: Unbought & Unbossed, a documentary about Brooklyn Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. The following

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week saw a showing of the Japanese drama Shoplifters.

“It’s sort of been a mainstay, the same sort of films,” Fuleky said. “I know in the past Tracy focused on award-winning films, specifically. This time around, we went with a lineup that we had chosen before the pandemic hit. In the past, we have done Q&As with the directors, so that might be something we’d be interested in doing again.”

“It’s a great way to showcase films that might otherwise fly under peoples’ radars. We try to highlight different cultures, films in different languages,” Sobel said.

Kelley’s Island presents free movies this July

Free films under the stars have been a staple on Kelley’s Island for more than a decade, and the 2022 edition of the island’s Film Fest is scheduled to take place beginning Friday, July 22. The Fest has a giant, inflatable screen set up at 121 Addison St., with a pair of popular hit movies shown on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. If weather decides to interrupt, no worries— the screenings will be moved to the Town Hall on Division St. For the latest updates on the Film Fest including a lineup of movies, visit kelleysislandchamber.com.

Looking ahead

The initial turnout for the program’s relaunch saw smaller audiences than pre-COVID levels, Fuleky said, but she noted that the numbers have been growing each week. “Anytime that we can reach anybody, it’s a win for the Library,” she said.

“I think people get into an artistic rut with their movies,” Sobel said.

“And (the Film Focus series) is a really good opportunity to get outside their comfort zone, expand their horizons, watch something that’s not a sequel or a superhero movie.”

The Film Focus program is scheduled to return in October. Watch for screening announcements soon on the Library’s website. Fuleky and Sobel have big plans for where they’d like to see the program go in the future.

“Where I’d like to see the program going is recruiting more local filmmakers to use the space to show a first-run of their programs, something we could facilitate.

I think exposing local talent would be really great,” Fuleky said.

“Working at the Library, we counter the thought that libraries are places that just house books,” Sobel added. “We really want to send the message that there’s a whole host of programs that appeal to a very broad range of people.” toledolibrary.org

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BOOK NOTES

CITY PAGES

Library group examines Black authors

As with many facets of our society, the contributions of African Americans are all too often minimized and overshadowed in literature. The Toledo Library’s online Black Lives Matter Book Group aims to change that by offering monthly discussions about the work of Black authors. This month the group will discuss Call Us What We Carry by Amanda Gorman, the first National Youth Poet Laureate. She became the youngest poet ever to perform at a presidential inauguration in 2021, as well as the first poet to perform at the Super Bowl.

5:30pm. Tuesday, July 26. To register for the program, visit events.toledolibrary.org.

Snow white, blood red

A priest lies dead in the home of a prestigious Irish family. A detective inspector is called upon to investigate. In the process, he finds the family— and their community— is far more than it appears.

This story is the subject of John Banville’s 2020 novel Snow, which will be discussed at Gathering Volumes on Wednesday, July 20 as part of their monthly Mystery Book Club. A prolific writer, Banville has won the Booker Prize among many other honors, and he publishes other crime novels under the pseudonym Benjamin Black. 6:30pm.

196 E. South Boundary. 567-336-6188. gatheringvolumes.com

Retired Local judge, now author, Charles Abood

Anybody’s Daughter

Longtime Toledo judge pens thriller with a message

By Jeff McGinnis The saying goes that a writer must write of what they know, and that’s true for Charles Abood. It was a half century ago when Abood began working as a prosecutor in the Toledo Municipal Court. That job was followed by decades as a judge— sitting on the bench in Toledo Municipal, Lucas County Common Pleas and the Sixth District Appellate Courts. Abood retired from the Court of Appeals and then spent 19 years as a visiting judge. While working in the legal system in Toledo he became very familiar with the issue of human trafficking.

“The question that struck me early on was, who are the victims here?”

Abood said. “And it was pretty obvious, in most instances, these young women were victims. Only they weren’t being treated like victims, they were being treated like offenders. And it seemed to me that they had little choice in their life.”

Those experiences stayed with Abood through his transition from being a judge to being a writer, and inspired this, his first novel Anybody’s Daughter. Published in late May, the story tells of newlyweds whose boat is boarded by hijackers who are smuggling contraband— a pair of teenage girls, victims of human trafficking.

“I was thinking about what would be timely and relevant, and might be of some meaning other than just being a thriller story to read. That’s how I started doing an outline of what turned into this story,” he said.

Setting sail

Abood’s life experiences informed the characters of Anybody’s Daughter as well as the setting. As a boater his entire life, Abood has owned a cruising sailboat for 25 years. “I bought my first motorboat with paper route money

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when I was 12 years old,” he said. “But I’d never been on a sailboat until after I came back to Toledo to go to law school. I met a friend who was a sailor, took me out on a sailboat and I was pretty much hooked.”

Writing has also been a passion of Abood’s for most of his adulthood.

Since retiring completely from the bench two years ago, he’s dedicated himself to writing full-time. Anybody’s Daughter is actually the fourth full-length manuscript he’s finished, although it’s the first one to be published.

“To be perfectly honest, the earlier efforts, that I thought were wonderful, really were just horrible,” Abood said with a laugh. “I was not an English major. My whole life, I was always a reader, and I always thought I would like to write stories. Over the years I’ve done everything I could to learn about writing.”

Looking ahead and back

The manuscript Abood wrote preceding Anybody’s Daughter actually serves as a prequel to the story, and Abood said he’s hopeful one day that will also see print. But for now he hopes readers of his first published novel take away more from it than just an entertaining read.

“I think one part of it is, the absolutely devastating damage that is done to the victims [of human trafficking], and the extent of it, and how difficult it is and will be for any victims to recover and live a meaningful life after experiencing the brutality— and not just physical, but psychological— brutality that’s imposed on them.” $7.99 digital, $20.99 paperback. Available at Amazon.com and BarnesAndNoble.com.

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ART TO HEART

Arts Commission CEO joins national Arts board

Turning Pain Into Purpose

Marc Folk, the President and CEO of the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo, was named a member of the board of directors for the national non-profit organization Americans for the Arts. He is one of five new members whose terms began on June 1. Founded in 1960, Americans for the Arts is a nonprofit group aimed at creating and cultivating opportunities for Americans to participate in arts of all forms. Folk has been working with the Arts Commission since 1996 and also served for three years as the president of the Ohio Citizens for the Arts.

Alley Cat Arts Studio Offers Transformative Artistic Experiences

By Madeleine Toerne

Photo courtesy: theartscommission.org

TMA sells three works at Sotheby’s

Three paintings by famed artists Paul Cézanne, Henri Matisse and Pierre-Auguste Renoir were sold by the Toledo Museum of Art in an auction at Sotheby’s for a combined $51.2 million in May. The funds raised from the auction will be used to “diversify our collection,” museum director Adam Levine said in a statement released April 8. The move garnered heavy criticism, with a column in the Los Angeles Times by art critic Christopher Knight arguing that “selling important art from museum collections is foolishly pursued as a good way to raise money to support diversity initiatives.” Other paintings by the three artists remain in the Museum’s collection.

Collect the whole set!

Create and/or trade miniature pieces of art at one of Art Supply Depo’s Artist Trading Card Swaps, held every other month at the Depo’s Sylvania location. Artist Trading Cards are unique pieces crafted on a 2.5” x 3.5” piece of card stock (though other materials are allowed) and creators meet up to trade their artwork with others. The themes for the Depo’s Saturday, July 9 Card Swap are “Fishes” and “Red & White,” though other kinds of cards are also welcomed.

Individuals who live a long distance away can still participate by sending in cards with a SASE. 11am-noon. 5739 Main St., Sylvania. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com/atcevents Photo courtesy: Art Supply Depo webpage

Tana Johnoff opened the Alley Cat Arts Studio in Whitehouse in 2019, a dual-purpose studio that functions as both a workspace for Tana and a workshop space for classes. Alley Cat is the third studio Tana has opened in the Toledo area. Her first studio was in an alley in Perrysburg and her second was downtown, leading to the name Alley Cat for this third iteration, denoting a wandering artist. “I wanted a place to welcome students for artistic experiences,” Tana said.

Tana has offered drawing, painting, needle felting, macrame, moss art, soap making and 3-D building at her studios.

“I tailor my classes to the needs of the student group…if you want to learn something, I will do my best to make it happen,” she said.

During the school year, Tana is a full-time art teacher with Toledo Public Schools. “As with most artists, it took me a while to find my artistic voice, so teaching provided me with a stable income,” she explained.

A vehicle for healing

“Art has really been the only constant in my life. It has been a lifeline when I needed it most,” Tana said. She added that her goal is to pass that lifeline on to others in their time of need.

“Most of my students, despite their age, are searching for some sense of value or their inner voice. Many have experienced or are experiencing a feeling of being off balance and, in many cases, acute or chronic trauma,” Tana explained.

Striving to provide a safe space for her students to be heard, through listening to their stories or providing a space to produce art when words seem inad-

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equate, Tana is passionate about the transformative nature of art, describing it as a “vehicle through which one can heal.” “Trauma changes a person. The arts can help those individuals find their way back home to who they were before that negative experience,” Tana said, as she is currently working on a book and online course entitled Cutting the Cord of Trauma: Turning Pain into Purpose, about healing from trauma using art experiences and other reflective practices.

Background and foreground

Tana is primarily a painter, but has ventured into other mediums and offerings in order to “reach a larger demographic and gain more exposure.”

“Painting tends to be very personal to an audience and therefore the market can be a bit tricky– especially since my paintings are usually large and very colorful…I found that if I sold jewelry and smaller unique items in addition to teaching studio classes, I could grow my business and, in turn, my artistic presence,” Tana described.

Consigning with several local boutiques and creating art for juried events throughout the year, in addition to painting, Johnoff also makes jewelry, hand-painted clothing, and French toile purses. Her pieces are currently available at Angel 101 in Perrysburg, Hip to the Groove in Sylvania, Art and Soul at the downtown library, and the Artisan Co-Op in Waterville.

Alley Cat Art Studio is located at 6538 Lenderson Ave. in Whitehouse. View Tana’s portfolio and see details about upcoming classes and events at facebook.com/alleycatarts.

ART EVENTS DAILY

WEDNESDAY 13

Intro to Acrylic Painting In this intro to acrylic painting course, you will learn how to start painting with acrylics. Follow along with fun instruction to complete a vibrant still life in a step-by-step style used by illustrator and painter, Dani Fuller. $140. 6-8p

FRIDAY 15

TMA Master Class | Pat Collentine: Plasma Light Art Bestowing Beauty: Masterpieces From

Persian Lands Celebrating the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Persian civilization, Bestowing Beauty: Masterpieces from Persian Lands features over 100 works from the sixth to the nineteenth century drawn from the preeminent Persian art collection of Hossein Afshar through July 17. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

MON., WED.THURS.

Artists in Residence Art Exhibit: Dissecting the Meaning of Community “Dissecting the Meaning of Community” responds to the events of 2020 that have redefined our social world.

In the age of a global pandemic the ways we conceive about community are different. Community can be defined by place, identity (internally and externally assigned), affinity, affiliation, among other things – community is far more complex than surveys like the census can portray. Fearnside’s and Spruce’s work questions concepts of community, the impact of events on community, and invites the viewers to consider how they conceive of community. Mondays, 2-5pm. Wednesdays, 2-5pm. Thursdays 8am-1pm. Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery, 7270 Biniker Dr., Perrysburg. owens. edu

July 1 • July 31

Toledo Museum of Art welcomes visiting teaching artist Pat Collentine. A free, public lecture will be hosted in the GlasSalon on July 15th at 7pm and will be discussing his studio practice and artwork.7-8pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

SUNDAY 17

Flameworking: Pendant Mini Class

Students will learn how to make their own pendants out of flameworked glass. Students will learn patterning techniques while making their own cane and layering glass to make their own unique pendants. No experience necessary. $70 members, $80 nonmembers. 4-7pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

MONDAY 18

Flameworking Glass Beads Mini-Class

Learn how to melt colorful glass rods to create your own beads on a torch! This 3-hour workshop is designed for beginners and anyone looking to try some glassmaking on a smaller scale. We will use moretti, also known as soft glass, to play with color combinations and make fun patterns in our beads! If you love the intricate art of jewelry and glass, this is the workshop for you! $70 members, $80 nonmembers. 6-9pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

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LISTEN HEAR More Than Just Music Robot Mama’s performances bring sound and art together

By Jon Ruggiero

see robot mama perform on facebook

Live music is back in venues around Toledo, with a variety of different acts.

Local psychedelic band Robot Mama is excited to show you what they can do.

Mixing visual art with their music, a live Robot Mama performance is unlike any other.

Performing together since 2018 and working together in anticipation of playing live again, fans are seeing them in person once more— they performed at the Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum for the Old West End Festival.

Finding The Funk

The band consists of Paul Matthews on synth and vocals, Kevin Haberkamp on guitar, Chris Rees on drums and Jason Okonski on bass. Matthews has been in various bands for years: “I’ve been playing since I was 15, and I’m 50 now. Plus Kevin and I have played in a band before.”

With those years of experience Matthews and Robot Mama look to put on a unique show. “We have some songs that last about two minutes, and others that are twenty minutes long,” Matthews said. “Plus we have a whole light show that goes with our performance. When we started the band we knew we wanted art to be a part of our performances.

“We’re not like a traditional bar band,” he added. “Because of that we tend to put on our own shows.”

According to Matthews, Robot Mama sounds like “if Echo And The Bunnymen, The Minutemen, and Jane’s Addiction had a child”— psychedelic tunes with a punk edge and 80s synth mixed in.

Live Robot

Robot Mama only performs a few times a year, but “it’s a lot for us” because of the complexity of the show, said Matthews. The show at the Old

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West End Festival was a return to an old favorite for the band. Matthews and Haberkamp have performed at the Festival in the past, and they were happy to perform again this year. “Kevin and I would just show up and ask Festival organizers ‘Can we play?’” “We played on a house porch in 2019. We were excited to play at the arboretum this year due to the volume of people that go there. We think Robot Mama is a great fit for the event.”

In addition to their live performances, later this year Robot Mama also looks to release an album.

“We’ve been putting together our album over the pandemic, recording a bunch of songs and fine-tuning them at Stone Soup Recording Studio. Our performance there in February (available on Facebook) was just great, and it’s the best way to check us out if you’re interested.” (See QR code.)

Find out where to see Robot Mama performing next at facebook.com/mamas2020.

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sun, july 10

fri, july 1 Bar 145: Distant Cousinz (pop/rock) Buffalo Rock Brewing Company: Muddy Shutters (singer/ songwriter) The Casual Pint: Terry & Charlie (acoustic) Dexter’s: Jenn/Sing (acoustic) Hensville Live: Noisy Neighbors (pop/rock) Hollywood Casino: Organized K-OS (pop/rock) Rosie’s Italian Grille: Aaron Rutter (violin) Toledo’s Main Street Bar & Grill: Satisfaction (classic rock) Toledo Zoo Amphitheater: ZZ Top (classic rock)

sat, july 2 Bier Stube: Noah I MUA Trio (rock) Buffalo Rock Brewing Company: Ross Thompson (acoustic) Eastside Cantina: Los Aztecas (tejano) Firefly: Crickett & Bdog (acoustic) Hensville Live: Distant Cousinz (pop/rock) Hollywood Casino: Imposters In Effect (rap/hip hop) Levi & Lilac’s Whisky Room: Nissa & Zak (acoustic) Lucille’s Jazz Lounge: Kim Buehler (jazz) Rosie’s Italian Grille: Hector Mendoza (guitar)

sun, july 3 Toledo Zoo Amphitheater: North Coast Concert Band (jazz)

SAT, JAN 1 Levi & Lilac’s Whisky Room: Jake Pilewski (acoustic)

tue, july 5 Papa’s Tavern: Adam Sorelle (acoustic) Rossford Stroll the Street: The Amelia Airharts (po/rock)

wed, july 6 The Brick Bar: Jazz Jam with Scott Kretzer (jazz) Rosie’s Italian Grille: Matt Havers (acoustic) Rossford Public Library: Key West Experience (yacht rock) The Toledo Zoo Amphitheater: The Doobie Brothers (classic rock) Town Center at Levis Commons: Abbigale (Blues) Vibe Lounge: Blues and R&B Jam (blues, R&B) Woodlands Park: Dave Carpenter & Chris Zielinski (acoustic)

Thur, july 7

Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum: The Bradberries (pop/rock) Toledo Zoo Amphitheater: Maumee Community Band (classical)

mon, july 11 Levi & Lilac’s Whisky Room: Jake Pilewski (acoustic)

tue, july 12

One Nation Under George

Ottawa Tavern: The Acacia Strain (metal) Papa’s Tavern: Adam Sorelle (acoustic) Rosie’s Italian Grille: Chris Wiser (acoustic)

fri, july 8 Backyard BBQ & Booze: JP and the BIG DEAL (rock) The Brick Bar: The Reese Dailey Band (classic rock) Hollywood Casino: The Amelia Airharts (pop/rock) Ottawa Tavern: fallfiftyfeet (punk) Prime Nightlife: Tasty Eighties (pop/rock) Promenade Park: George Clinton & ParliamentFunkadelic (funk) Rosie’s Italian Grille: Hector Mendoza (guitar) Wheelin’ On the Rock: Random Act (rock)

sat, july 9 The 577 Foundation: TSA Jazz Band (jazz) Arlyn’s Good Beer: The Amelia Airharts (pop/rock) Buffalo Rock Brewing Company: Shane Piasecki (acoustic) Hollywood Casino: PS Dump Your Boyfriend (pop/rock) Ottawa Park Amphitheater: East River Drive (R&B/soul) Ottawa River Yacht Club: Random Act (pop/rock) Rosie’s Italian Grille: Aaron Rutter (violin) Sportsman Bar: FlashStarr (pop/rock)

Time to get your groove on, Toledo. Iconic funk musician George Clinton will turn 81 this summer, but he won’t let that stand in the way of bringing his new Parliment-Funkadelic collective to Toledo on Friday, July 8. A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Clinton has said that “One Nation Under a Groove’’ is his final tour, so get out and see one of music’s most remarkable performers while you still can. $20-55.

6:15pm. Promenade Park Stage, 400 Water St. promedicalive.com

wed, july 13 Basil Pizza & Wine Bar: Abbigale (blues) The Brick Bar: Jazz Jam with Scott Kretzer (jazz) Main Library: Los Aztecas (tejano) Rosie’s Italian Grille: Trez Gregory (vocalist) Rossford Public Library: The Grape Smugglers (rock) Town Center at Levis Commons: Swingmania (jazz) Vibe Lounge: Blues and R&B Jam (blues, R&B) Woodlands Park: Bob Manley Trio (classical)

Traditional Italian and Trez

thur, july 14

One of the Toledo area’s most celebrated and sultry voices has taken up residence at Rosie’s Italian Grille for the summer. Trez Gregory is performing at Rosie’s Live Music on the Patio events on select dates throughout the season.

This month you can catch Trez on Wednesdays, July 13, 20 and 27, as well as Saturday, July 30. All performances are from 6-9 pm. 606 N. McCord Rd. For the latest information, search “Live Music: Trez Gregory” on Facebook.

Bar 145: DJ Issa Lynch (electronic) The Brick Bar: 100 Million Bright (indie rock) Levis Square: NOT FAST ENÜFF (pop/rock) Music At the Market | Perrysburg Farmers’ Market: Damen Cook & Friends (jazz) Papa’s Tavern: Live Jam with Renegade Lemonade (rock) Rosie’s Italian Grille: Bob Stevens (acoustic) Toledo Botanical Garden: Ramona Collins Quintet (jazz) Tony Packo’s: Cakewalking’ Jass Band (jazz) Walbridge Park: J T & ThunderHill (bluegrass)

Jazz in the Garden returns

It may be hot outside but the Metroparks are keeping it cool.

This year’s Jazz in the Garden performances will be held Thursdays at 6:30pm at the Toledo Botanical Garden. Scheduled to perform this month are the Toledo Jazz Orchestra on July 7, the Ramona Collins Quintet on July 14, 6th Edition on July 21 and the Cakewalkin’ Jass Band on July 28. No reservations required, parking available at the Bancroft Street entrance. $10, $5 for Metroparks members. 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-270-7500. metroparkstoledo.com

fri, july 15 The Casual Pint: The Mackinaw Peaches (acoustic) Hollywood Casino: Renegade Lemonade (pop/rock) Papa’s Tavern: FlashStarr (pop/rock) Rosie’s Italian Grille: Aaron Rutter (violin) Sneaky Pete’s: Middle Age Arcade (pop/rock)

sat, july 16

Ottawa Tavern: Purplestickey (ft. Rake Yohn of MTV’s Jackass & CKY) (rock) River View Yacht Club: The Red Carpet Crashers (pop/rock) Rosie’s Italian Grille: Hector Mendoza Read more online at (guitar) Sportsman Bar: Public Scene (rock) toledocitypaper.com The Town Center at Levis Commons: Moths In the Attic (acoustic)

Bar 145: DJ Issa Lynch (electronic) The Brick Bar: Hector Mendoza (guitar) Buffalo Rock Brewing Company: Chris Shutters (acoustic) Lunch at Levis | Levis Square: Chloe & the Steel Strings (americana) Music At the Market | Perrysburg Farmers’ Market: The Original Killer Flamingos (pop/ rock) Rosie’s Italian Grille: Intuition f.

Lady K (soul) Toledo Botanical Garden: Toledo Jazz Orchestra (jazz) Walbridge Park: Distant Cousinz (pop/rock)

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There’s been a bit of a delay, but it’s almost time to celebrate the 50th (or now, 52nd) anniversary of the Doobie Brothers! The band behind chart-topping hits like “Listen to the Music,” “Black Water,” “Takin’ It to the Streets,” “What a Fool Believes” and many more will finally make a long-awaited tour stop at the Toledo Zoo Amphitheater on Wednesday, July 6. Part of the group’s Anniversary Tour, originally slated to play the Zoo on September 5 of last year before a postponement, all previously purchased tickets will be honored. $85-222. 7:30pm.

2700 Broadway St. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org

sun, july 17 Toledo Zoo Amphitheater: Polish American Concert Band (pops) Wright Pavilion: The Jolly Gabbers (folk/ traditional)

fri, july 22 Arlyn’s Good Beer: Djangophonique (jazz) Hensville Live!: Piano War (piano) Hollywood Casino: Venyx (pop/rock) Kickstand Saloon: Middle Age Arcade (pop/rock) Prime Nightlife: George Porter Jr. and The Runnin’ Pardners wsg Heavy Spirits (rock) Rosie’s Italian Grille: Hector Mendoza (guitar) Sunshine Communities: Sarah Brosch (indie rock) Wheelin’ On the Rocks: Strawberry Kush (classic rock) Wildwood Metropark: Kerry Patrick Clark (folk/ traditional)

mon, july 18

sat, july 23

Levi & Lilac’s Whisky Room: Jake Pilewski (acoustic)

The 577 Foundation: Chloe & the Steel Strings (Americana) Arlyn’s Good Beer: Ken Kawashima and Tito Villarreal (blues) Firefly: Matthew James (acoustic) Rosie’s Italian Grille: Intuition ft. Lady K (soul)

tue, july 19 Papa’s Tavern: Adam Sorelle (acoustic) Rosie’s Italian Grille: Chris Wiser (acoustic)

sun, july 24

wed, july 20 The Brick Bar: Jazz Jam with Scott Kretzer (jazz) Rosie’s Italian Grille: Trez Gregory (vocalist) Rossford Public Library: Duane Malinowski Orchestra (polka) The Town Center at Levis Commons: Frank May (rock) Vibe Lounge: Blues and R&B Jam (blues, R&B) Woodlands Park: Barile & May (acoustic)

thur, july 21 Bar 145: DJ Issa Lynch (electronic) Levis Square: Arctic Clam (pop/rock) Music At the Market | Perrysburg Farmers’ Market: Not Fast Enuff (pop/rock) Toledo Botanical Garden: 6th Edition (jazz) Walbridge Park: Estra Stout (folk/tradition)

Photo courtesy: Trez Gregory Facebook page.

METRO MUSIC

Listen to the Music (finally!)

Highlighted events indicates our picks for the week

Toledo Zoo Amphitheater: 56 Daze (pop/rock)

mon, july 25 Levi & Lilac’s Whisky Room: Jake Pilewski (acoustic)

tue, july 26 Papa’s Tavern: Adam Sorelle (acoustic) Rosie’s Italian Grille: Mark Mikel (rock)

wed, july 27 The Brick Bar: Jazz Jam with Scott Kretzer (jazz) Olander Park: New Moon (americana) Rosie’s Italian Grille: Trez Gregory (vocalist) Rossford Public Library: 56 Daze (pop/rock) The Town Center at Levis Commons: Bob Stevens (rock) Vibe Lounge: Blues and R&B Jam (blues, R&B)

July 1 • July 31

Wheelin’ On the Rocks: Married With Children (rock) Woodlands Park: Quartet Bernadette (jazz)

thur, july 28 Centennial Terrace: Buddy Guy w/ John Hiatt (blues) Levis Square: Ben DeLong (rock) Music At the Market | Perrysburg Farmers’ Market: Danny Pratt & the Danelectro’s (blues) Rosie’s Italian Grille: Kaiden Chase & Big C (pop/rock) Toledo Botanical Garden: Cake Walkin’ Jass Band (jazz) Walbridge Park: The Bradberries (rock)

fri, july 29 Bier Stube: The Twenty Fives (alternative rock) Brookwood Area: Libbe DeCamp (folk/traditional) The Casual Pint: David Rybaczewski (acoustic) Hensville Live!: The Arctic Clams (pop/rock) Majestic Oak Winery: Gypsy Luvin’ (acoustic) Rosie’s Italian Grille: Aaron Rutter (violin)

sat, july 30 Hensville Live!: Hard Days Night | Beatles Tribute (classic rock) Lucas County Fairgrounds: Walker Hayes (country) The Ottawa Tavern: Mobile Deathcamp, The Black Order, Hate Unbound, Murder the Crown & Pythian (metal) The Switchboard: Secondhand Mojo (rock) The Town Center At Levis Commons: The Buzz Anderson Project (blues/rock)

sun, july 31 The 577 Foundation: Bluesman Master (blues) Lucas County Fairgrounds: Thunderstruck | ACDC Tribute (classic rock) Te’kēla Mexican Cantina + Cocina: EZ Pickenz (acoustic) Toledo Zoo Amphitheater: Cake Walkin’ Jass Band (jazz) Wright Pavilion: Ben DeLong (rock)

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THE BIG TO DO FRIDAY, July 1

Ready, set, tomato! The annual festival of music known as Tomatofest Ohio will take place from Thursday, July 14 through Sunday, July 17. Now in its fourth year, the festival is moving into a larger space at Anicca Woods, outside Gibsonburg. In addition to a full lineup of 20 bands scheduled to perform, Tomatofest acts as a celebration of the arts, with glass blowers, fire spinners and a variety of vendors on hand. $20 general admission. 5170 Co Rd. 115, Gibsonburg. For the latest information or to purchase tickets, visit tomatofestohio.com.

Wednesday, July 6

[astronomy]

Public Planetarium Program | Blackholes: The Other Side of Infinity - This cuttingedge production features high-resolution visualizations of cosmic phenomena, working with data generated by computer simulations, to bring the current science of black holes to the dome screen. Runs on Fridays through July 29. $8 - children and seniors $6. 8:30pm. Ritter Planetarium, 2801 W. Bancroft St. utoledo.edu

[steel drums]

Brown Bag Concert/Glass City Steel - Toledo School For the Arts’ steel drum band Glass City Steel will perform a free B.Y.O.L. (bring your own lunch) concert. In case of inclement weather the show will go on in the atrium. 12:15-1:15pm.

Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St. toledolibrary.org Free

Music highlights the 164th Lucas County Fair

One of the area’s most beloved and longest-running traditions returns with the 164th annual Lucas County Fair, Monday, July 11 through Sunday, July 17. In addition to the traditional parade, vendors, car show and more, this year’s Fair will feature performances

by Eagles tribute band Victims of Love on Friday, July 15 and John Michael Montgomery on Saturday, July 16. Both concerts are free for those with Fair admission tickets, though a $20 upgrade is available for reserved seating at the Montgomery concert. $7 advance general admission.

Lucas County Fairgrounds, 1406 Key St., Maumee. 419-893-2127. lucascountyfair.com

Thursday, July 7 [food & drink]

Wine & Beer Tasting - Join personal chef, Jennifer Schuerman, for a beer & wine tasting with creative foods. $36.05. Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, 19255 W. Portage River Rd., Elmore. shedel-gardens.org

[live music]

Satisfaction | The International Rolling Stones Show - Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of The Rolling Stones. This tribute production has a 20 year history with 4000 performances worldwide. 9pm. Toledo’s Mainstreet Bar & Grill, 141 Main St. @TMS141

Friday, July 8

[nightlife]

The Ination Foam Party - Goth/Industrial foam party. $10. 8pm. Toledo’s Main Street Bar & Grill, 141 Main St. @TheInationHQ

[fireworks]

Downtown Toledo Fireworks - It’s a party on the riverfront for the city’s annual fireworks celebration. Food trucks will be parked at Promenade Park. Fireworks begin at dark. 1011pm. Downtown Toledo, riverfront. toledo.oh.gov

Free Coworking Day - The University of Toledo Business Incubator will be opening its doors to all Northwest Ohio startups, freelancers, and entrepreneurs. Enjoy a day away from your home office and learn more about the services and benefits included with membership. 9am-4pm.

University of Toledo Business Incubator, 1510 N Westwood Ave. utoledo.edu Free Tasty Eighties - Totally tubular tunes. 8pm.

Prime Nightlife, 3922 Secor Rd. primetoledo.com

Saturday, July 9 [pets]

Free Dog Training - Join Toledo’s PET Bull Project for free dog training and resources Star Spangled Celebration - It’s a party in for your dog. 2-4pm, Jamie the USA for this celebration and Farr Park, 2140 N. Summit St. fireworks show. The fireworks may COMING EVENTS toledospetbullproject.com Free UPDATED DAILY AT also be viewed from Pacesetter

[fireworks]

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[nature & wildlife]

[outdoor

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concerts]

North Coast Concert Band - The long standing Toledo tradition returns.

Music Under the Stars returns to the historical Amphitheater. The North Coast Concert Band 3 the series started.. 7:30pm. The Toledo Zoo 419.893.229gets Amphitheater, 2 Hippo Way toledozoo.org

$95

All Meals served hot and ready to eat. Just Bake the cobbler!

A la carte

Monday, July 4

#5 Ham $65. #10 Ham $95. #12 Turkey $75.

[Independence Day]

Nature Journaling - Join local Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalists and build your nature journaling skills.

1-3pm. Bradner Preserve, 11491 Fostoria Rd., Bradner. woodcountyparkdistrict.org Free

Sun, July 10 [live music]

The Old West End Music In the Park - Enjoy a nice evening of music in the park in the old west end with the Bradberries. 6pm. Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum, 716 W. Delaware Ave. Free

Reading of the Declaration of Independence - Annual reading of the Declaration of Mon, July 11 Independence at the historical Sylvania building.

Please visit ToledoCityPaper.com R NeeDle MasTeRs! To vote for us as the [festivals & fairs] 10am. Lathrop House, 5362 Main St., Sylvania.

BEST DINER IN TOLEDO! Lucas County Fair - The Lucas County Fair cityofsylvania.com Free 2021 opens on Monday, July 11. Runs through of BEST Sunday, July 17. Gates open at noon each day.

Tuesday, July 5 TOLEDO VOTE Noon. Lucas County Fairgrounds, 1406 Key St., [gardening] Maumee. lucascountyfair.com Creating A Pollinator Friendly Yard - Join Way Public Library and Wood County Park Thursday, July 14 District for a presentation on the less admired [fan conventions] Open for Dine-In pollinators of our region and learn how to and Carry-out.

Nancy Drew Convention - Visit the ultimate encourage pollinators to live near you. Register Nancy Drew collection donated by Jennifer by contacting Way Library at 419-874-3135.

Fisher, see original Nancy Drew artwork, solve a mystery, and more. 6-8pm. Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St. toledolibrary.org e Masters North:

elegraph Suite 10 419) 476-9015

e Masters South: S. Reynolds Rd 419) 531-4652

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Well, maybe besides the holidays. But any day where you can eat a variety of pizza is a close second! That’s right, Sylvania’s annual Pizza Palooza celebration returns to Centennial Terrace on Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23! For the 11th year, the celebration featuring a variety of area pizza restaurants has become a haven for local pie lovers all over the area.

Live music and plenty of activities for the kids will be featured. Search “2022 Pizza Palooza” on Facebook for the latest information!

[pop/rock]

Sunday, July 3

Park; there is a $5 parking charge per car. $5-$100. 7-11pm.

Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. centennialterrace.org

Pizza! Everywhere there’s pizza!

[small business]

Saturday, July 2

L RKEY FAMILY MEA beans, erage Turkey, #3 green cobbler s & a take and bake peach

bbler

You say Tomatofest, I say Tomahtofest

Friday, July 15

Monday, July 18

TMA Master Class | Pat Collentine: Plasma Light Art - Toledo Museum of Art welcomes visiting teaching artist Pat Collentine. A free, public lecture will be hosted in the GlasSalon on July 15th at 7pm and will be discussing his studio practice and artwork. 7-8pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. toledomuseum.org Free

My Garden of A Thousand Bees Movie Night - See bees like you’ve never seen them before in the PBS Nature documentary, My Garden of a Thousand Bees. Locked down during the coronavirus pandemic, acclaimed wildlife filmmaker Martin Dohrn set out to record all the bee species in his tiny urban garden in Bristol, England. 6-7pm. Toledo Heights Branch Library, 423 Shasta Dr. toldolibrary. org Free

Saturday, July 16

Wed., July 20

[visual arts, talks & lectures]

[parties & reunions]

Equality Toledo Love Fest - Enjoy an evening of live local entertainment: bands, drag performers, theater companies, DJs, and more. 3pm. The Love Wall, 1209 Adams St. equalitytoledo.org

[fundraisers]

So Wild A Place - Come celebrate and support conservation in northwest Ohio with Black Swamp Conservancy. Each ticket includes a hog roast BBQ dinner with all the fixings by Chef Ian Regent; an open bar serving beer and wine; classic country music artist Jesse Daniel and his six-piece band; and a live auction. $85. 5:30pm.

Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr.

Sunday, July 17 Plants In Pop Culture Garden Tour - Popular culture is FILLED with botanical references, and on this tour we’ll walk through the zoo to discover if “Every Rose Has Its Thorn”, how to tell if “your father smelt of elderberries”, and where you’re most likely to catch a Victrebel. $30 nonmember, $25 member, $10 youth. 10:30am-noon. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. toledozoo.org

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[book clubs]

Art Book Club - Join fellow art and book lovers for a discussion of the historical novel, The Personal Librarian, by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. Advanced registration is required. Contact the Library at library@toledomuseum.org or (419) 254-5770 to register.5:30pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. toledomusuem.org. Free

[running, craft beer]

5k Glow Beer Run - Join Ohio Brewery Running Series™ for a 5k-ish, fun run event that starts and ends at this awesome taproom in Toledo. Run, walk, jog - whatever goes! Complete the course and celebrate with a FREE, local craft brew at the finish line. Register via Eventbrite. $25-$100.

Patron Saints Brewery, 4730 W. Bancroft St. #8. breweryrunningseries.com/ohio

[gardens]

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[film]

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Thursday, July 21 [networking, fundraising]

Brews & Bros: Raising Awareness of Men’s Health - Join Promedica In the Community and the Barbershop Initiative at this year’s Brews & Bros event in efforts to raise awareness for men’s health.

This networking event is for anyone looking to engage in philanthropy as well as build personal and professional relationships. $50-$200. 5:30-7:30pm.

The Depot Parking Garage, Jefferson & Summit. giving.promedica.org/brews

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Friday, July 22 [food]

Pizza Palooza - Pizza Palooza is one of Northwest Ohio’s premier and largest events and with engagement from local pizza restaurants, it is no wonder this event has become a summer staple for families and pizza lovers everywhere!

Also Saturday, July 23. 5-11pm. Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. cityofsylvania.com

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[author events]

A Morning with Author Amy Webb: Inclusion, Access, and Art - Amy Webb is the author of Awesomely Emma. Awesomely Emma tells the story of a girl named Emma, a wheelchair user who visits her local art museum on a school field trip and encounters accessibility barriers which lead her to embrace her sense of inner awesome and advocate for herself and others. Registration is required. 9:30am. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. toledomuseum.org Free

[food, gardens]

Summer Flower & Feast Dinner - A multi-course dinner featuring locally sourced ingredients is paired with a private garden tour and flower picking in GardenView’s U-Pick Flower Garden. This unique experience will open all of your senses to the beauty that summer offers in NW Ohio. $100. 5-10pm. GardenView Flowers, 11160 South River Rd., Grand Rapids. corkandknifeprovisions.com

Sunday, July 24

[zoos & animals, live music]

Music Under the Stars/Christmas In July - Christmas in July weekend continues with a 56Daze concert, as part of the Music under the Stars series. Enjoy a performance with DC TaylorAcoustic Duo in the Main Plaza, as you stroll through the lights, when the gates open at 6 p.m. $13, $11 for kids (2-11) and Seniors (60+).

Parking $10. 6-10pm. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. toledozoo.org/christmasinjuly

Friday, July 29 [food & drink, festivals & fairs]

Northwest Ohio Rib Off - The Toledo Blade’s annual Rib Off kicks off. Cheap Trick with special guests The Sedonas will get the party started Friday night. Festival also runs on Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31. Gates open at noon. $17-$45. Lucas County Fairgrounds, 1406 Key St., Maumee. nworiboff.com

Beer, glorious beer Dozens of Michigan’s best breweries, offering samples of hundreds of locally made beers. Start making plans right now, because the 23rd Annual Michigan Summer Beer Festival is scheduled for Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23. Rain or shine at Riverside Park in Ypsilanti, the festival will also feature plenty of food for purchase and live entertainment. $50-65 per day. 5-9pm, Friday, July 22. 1-6pm, Saturday, July 23. 2 E. Cross St., Ypsilanti. mibeer.com

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Saturday, July 23

Mo Pop returns to Detroit Some of the best up-and-coming acts in the indie-rock, pop and hip hop scenes, along with established names, will all be part of the 2022 Mo Pop Festival, on Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31 at Hart Plaza in Detroit. Headlined by British indie rockers Glass Animals and American rapper Big Sean, the festival will feature over 20 different acts performing more than ten hours of music each day. $149 general admission per day, $199 all weekend pass. 1 Hart Plaza, Detroit. mopopfestival.com

COMING IN AUGUST [misc.]

All-Area School Reunion - Centennial Terrace will host this big party sponsored by DeVilbiss Alumni but open to all Toledo, Sylvania and southeastern Michigan high school alumni over the age of 21. Featuring music by Eddie and the Edsels. Rain or shine! $10. 7-11pm. Saturday, August 6 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419349-2898. To reserve your party tables, Email: halloffame@devilbissalumni.org

MAKE THE Past…

Sunday, July 31 [visual arts]

Stay at the Sauder Heritage Inn with indoor pool or Sauder Village Campground with splash pad

Art Loop: Summer Spectacular - The 2022 season will welcome back audience favorites with a safe and abbreviated schedule that includes in-person gatherings, safe and selfguided programming, as well as virtual content.

Noon-5pm. Uptown Green, Park & Adams St. theartscommission.org Free

Homestyle dining at the Barn Restaurant & tasty ice cream at the Soda Fountain Freshly baked treats & specialty drinks at the Doughbox Bakery Checkout the Broken Barrel Speakeasy & concerts on 1920s Main St. this summer

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Paw Hoorah!

Perrysburg Rotary Fiesta Latina

Toledo Country Club hosted a sold out benefit for Planned Pethood that raised money in celebration of saving dogs and cats in the Toledo community.

Community members danced the night away at the Rotary Club’s annual fundraiser, held to support the next phase of Rotary Community Park.

Lauren Wright and Allison Glover

Alyssa and Zach Anderson

Merin Schrinel and Nikki Morey

Sherina & Aram Ohanian Mitchel Skotynsky and Alex Brown

BJ Casabianca and Art Joy

“Putts Fur Mutts” Golf Outing In In memory memory of of Belle, Bailey and Belle, Bailey and Oreo Oreo Borkowski Borkowski

To benefit Fur Angels Rescue July 24th at 8 am The Legacy Golf Club $100/golfer by 7/1/22; $110 thereafter Not a golfer? Join golfers for lunch and silent auction ($25/person).

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FREEWILL ASTROLOGY

CROSS WORD

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It’s your birthright as a Virgo to become a master of capitalizing on difficulties. You have great potential to detect opportunities coalescing in the midst of trouble. You can develop a knack for spotting the order that’s hiding in the chaos. Now is a time when you should wield these skills with artistry, my dear—both for your own benefit and for the betterment of everyone whose lives you touch.

RECPLACEMENT ID’S Across 1. Two-time Golden Globe-winner Jon 5. Optimist’s verb 8. Seriously sucks 13. Surrounding ___ 14. Cash used for a bathroom feature?

16. Chiefs coach Andy in a remake of “Aladdin”?

18. Petco Park pro 19. “Aren’t I clever for figuring this out!”

20. Lit crit maj.

21. ___ Islands (East China Sea archipelago) 22. Placenta’s spots 24. Unit of resistance that sounds zen 26. Attempt 27. Distort 28. “You said it” 30. Props for the Count and the Penguin 32. Late arrival?

33. Author Leon whose first book was “Battle Cry” 34. Time in the hot tub 35. Winter recreation vehicle 38. It includes your middle 42. Sweet rice cakes 43. Gang land 44. Be on the lookout, say 45. Jazz, on some scoreboards 46. Nasty look 48. Trench tool 49. Bird with a weak and wobbly flight 51. Core muscles 52. “College GameDay” channel 53. Sideways movement between the jungle gym and the swings?

57. Whatever author Gore meant to say?

58. City known for beignets, for short 59. Latin lover’s phrase 60. Sault ___ Marie 61. Annoying pest

Down 1. Meat in an 8-Down 2. Allies of the Cheyenne 3. Warhead unit 4. That je ne sais quoi of the cleaning staff?

5. Government org. turning 75 this year 6. Costs of getting with the Times 7. Cuffe Owens vis-a-vis Joe Biden 8. Italian ___ (Subway sandwich) 9. Storyteller’s stuff 10. Monotonic 11. Very consequential 12. Code for Australia’s Kingsford Smith Airport 14. Dating letters 15. Athlete’s injury 17. Wine designation 21. WaPo, NYT, etc.

22. Campfire four strings 23. Platonic ___ 25. Tucker of the Velvet Underground 27. Tiny opening 29. Texter’s response to “Whats UR cat doing?”

31. “No Time To Die” Bond actor 32. Deep massaging 34. “Yeah, why not” 35. Sch. with campuses in Plano and Taos 36. “100% true!”

37. Song sung by Maple Leafs fans 38. Costume with a tail 39. Leave hanging 40. ___ oblongata 41. Camp d’___ (endroit à visiter en août) 43. No-nos 47. Pretend you’re a knight or a wizard 48. Leaking sound 50. Start of Popeye’s phrase 52. Martha’s Vineyard summer hrs.

53. Recently enl. grunt 54. Shining, in marketing-speak 55. Houston-to-Shreveport dir.

56. “Food’s getting cold”

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): In her poem “Two Skins,” Bahamanian writer Lynn Sweeting writes, “There is a moment in every snake’s life when she wears two skins: one you can see, about to be shed, one you cannot see, the skin under the skin, waiting.” I suspect you now have metaphorical resemblances to a snake on the verge of molting, Aries. Congratulations on your imminent rebirth! Here’s a tip: The snake’s old skin doesn’t always just fall away; she may need to take aggressive action to tear it open and strip it off, like by rubbing her head against a rock. Be ready to perform a comparable task.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “Imagine a world 300 years from now,” writes Japanese novelist Minae Mizumura, “a world in which not only the best-educated people but also the brightest minds and the deepest souls express themselves only in English. Imagine the world subjected to the tyranny of a singular ‘Logos.’

What a narrow, pitiful, and horrid world that would be!” Even though I am primarily an English speaker, I agree with her. I don’t want a world purged of diversity. Don’t want a monolithic culture. Don’t want everyone to think and speak the same. I hope you share my passion for multiplicity, Taurus—especially these days. In my astrological opinion, you’ll thrive if you immerse yourself in a celebratory riot of variety.

I hope you will seek out influences you’re not usually exposed to.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Imagine you’re not a person, but a medley of four magical ingredients. What would they be?

A Gemini baker named Jasmine says, “ripe persimmons, green hills after a rain, a sparkling new Viking Black Glass Oven, and a prize-winning show horse.” A Gemini social worker named Amarantha says she would be made of “Florence and the Machine’s song ‘Sky Full of Song,’ a grove of birch trees, a blue cashmere knee-length sweater, and three black cats sleeping in the sun.” A Gemini delivery driver named Altoona says, “freshly harvested cannabis buds, a bird-loving wetlands at twilight, Rebecca Solnit’s book *Hope in the Darkness*, and the Haleakalā shield volcano in Maui.” And now, Gemini, what about you? Identify your medley of four magical ingredients. The time is right to re-imagine the poetry of YOU. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard believes there’s only one way to find a sense of meaning, and that is to fill your life to the bursting point; to be in love with your experience; to celebrate the flow of events wherever it takes you.

When you do that, Godard says, you have no need or urge to ask questions like “Why am I here?” or “What is my purpose?” The richness of your story is the ultimate response to every enigma. As I contemplate these ideas, I say: wow! That’s an intensely vibrant way to live. Personally, I’m not able to sustain it all the time. But I think most of us would benefit from such an approach for brief periods now and then. And I believe you have just entered one of those phases.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): I asked Leo readers to provide their insights about the topic “How to Be a Leo.” Here are responses that line up with your current astrological omens. 1. People should try to understand you’re only bossing them around for their benefit. —Harlow Hunt. 2. Be alert for the intense shadows you may cast with your intense brightness. Consider the possibility that even if they seem iffy or dicey, they have value and even blessings to offer. —Cannarius Kansen. 3. Never break your own heart. Never apologize for showering yourself with kindness and adoration. —Amy Clear. 4. At the moment of orgasm, scream out your own name.

—Bethany Grace

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): One of my heroes died in 2021: the magnificent Libran author bell hooks (who didn’t capitalize her name). She was the most imaginative and independentminded activist I knew. Till her last day, she articulated one-of-a-kind truths about social justice; she maintained her uncompromising originality. But it wasn’t easy. She wrote, “No insurgent intellectual, no dissenting critical voice in this society escapes the pressure to conform. We are all vulnerable. We can all be had, co-opted, bought. There is no special grace that rescues any of us. There is only a constant struggle.” I bring this to your attention, Libra, because I suspect the coming weeks will require your strenuous efforts to remain true to your high standards and unique vision of reality.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You now have the power to make yourself even more beautiful than you already are.

You are extraordinarily open to beautifying influences, and there will be an abundance of beautifying influences coming your way. I trust you understand I’m not referring to the kinds of beauty that are worshiped by conventional wisdom. Rather, I mean the elegance, allure, charm, and grace that you behold in old trees and gorgeous architecture and enchanting music and people with soulful idiosyncrasies. PS: The coming weeks will also be a favorable time to redefine the meaning of beauty for yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): It’s the Season for Expressing Your Love— and for expanding and deepening the ways you express your love. I invite you to speak the following quotes to the right person: 1. “Your head is a living forest full of songbirds.” —E. E. Cummings. 2.

“Lovers continuously reach each other’s boundaries.”

—Rainer Maria Rilke, 3. “You’re my favorite unfolding story.” — Ann Patchett. 4. “My lifetime listens to yours.”

— Muriel Rukeyser.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the coming weeks, make sure you do NOT fit this description articulated by Capricorn novelist Haruki Murakami: “You’re seeking something, but at the same time, you are running away for all you’re worth.” If there is any goal about which you feel conflicted like that, dear Capricorn, now is a good time to clear away your confusion. If you are in some sense undercutting yourself, perhaps unconsciously, now is the time to expose your inner saboteur and seek the necessary healing. July will be Self-Unification Month.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A Tweeter named Luxuryblkwomen articulates one of her ongoing goals: “bridging the gap between me and my ideal self, one day at a time.” I’d love it if you would adopt a similar aspiration in the coming months.

You’re going to be exceptionally skilled at all types of bridge-building, including the kind that connects you to the hero you’ll be in the future. I mean, you are already a hero in my eyes, but I know you will ultimately become an even more fulfilled and refined version of your best self. Now is a favorable time to do the holy work of forging stronger links to that star-to-be.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A blogger named Lissar suggests that the cherry blossom is an apt symbol for you Pisceans. She describes you as “transient, lissome, blooming, lovely, fragile yet memorable and recurring, in tune with nature.” Lissar says you “mystify yet charm,” and that your “presence is a balm, yet awe-inspiring and moving.” Of course, like all of us, you also have your share of less graceful qualities. And that’s not a bad thing! We’re all here to learn the art of growing into our ripe selves. It’s part of the fun of being alive. But I suspect that in the coming weeks, you will be an extra close match for Lissar’s description. You are at the peak of your power to delight and beguile us.

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Raise a glass of beer while raising money for men’s health with the 2022 edition of ProMedica’s Brews & Bros: Raising Awareness of Men’s Health event on Thursday, July 21. This annual gathering raises funds for the Barbershop Initiative, a program founded in 2017 to support preventative measures for men’s health issues via early testing. Brews & Bros, held on the top level of the parking garage at Promenade Park, at the corner of Jefferson and Summit, will feature beers by a variety of local breweries, with two pints and dinner included with each ticket purchase. $100 per ticket, $50 for attendees under 40. 5:30pm. facebook.com/ProMedicaCommunity

SMALL ANTIQUES WANTED

Yoga and wine, the perfect pairing Enjoy a freestyle yoga class surrounded by the beautiful scenery of Majestic Oak Winery with Yoga at the Vineyard.

The event, held monthly all summer long, has the next gathering on Thursday, July 28. The hour-long class, hosted by Sheila Watson, will lead attendees through a full course of stretching, cardio and relaxation. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to local charities. $20.

6:30pm. 13554 Mohler Rd., Grand Rapids. 419-875-6474. majesticoakwinery.com

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