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Put on your rally caps and prepare to support your favorites! The Toledo City Paper’s 2022 Best of Toledo awards nominations began August 1!

Every year, thousands of our readers nominate and cast votes for outstanding people, places and events in the Toledo area. All our winners are chosen by YOU, so this is your chance to shout about who and what is truly the best of our community.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

August 1- August 31, 2022 Vol. 25 • Issue 8

Adams Street Publishing Co. What goes best with a summer cocktail?

Publisher/Editor in Chief

Collette Jacobs (cjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) Virginia peanuts.

Co-publisher/ Chief Financial Officer

Mark I. Jacobs (mjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) Lively conversation.

Editorial Assignment Editor: Jeff McGinnis (mcginnis@adamsstreetpublishing.com) You’re asking the guy that doesn’t drink so...

I dunno, food?

Contributing Writers: Laurie Bertke, Emily Day, Curtis A. Deeter, Amanda Destatte, Jennifer Kellow-Fiorini, Tanner Wertz and Johnny Hildo Interns: Flynn Dooley-Homish, Caitlin Hudson, Elizabeth Inman, Olivia Johnson, Tre Spencer, Kerrigan Mae Stark and Grace Zurawski

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A Decade of Delights

Barr’s Public House offers everything from Hawaiian dishes to craft cocktails

Production Manager: Imani Lateef (imani@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Good music.

Greetings, 10 years ago I was sitting in a local Balance Grille and opened the issue of the City Paper. The cover story was about a group of single men and women in the Toledo area. One man (Arin MacQueen) caught my attention as I had dated him 7 years prior.

It was nice to see information about each individual, especially Arin. I finished my lunch, closed the issue and thought how great it was to see Arin recognized in the City Paper. One question that each individual was asked was something along the lines of what do you see for yourself in 10 years?

Fast forward 10 years, Arin will be turning 39 in July. That article pretty much brought us back together. His 10 year dream/goal did come true. We have been married for 7 years, built a house in the apple orchard and have 2 beautiful daughters.

I am writing this to thank you for the article presented in that issue. It brought two individuals back together for a lifetime of love and happiness. Thank you for your time and for supporting the local community.

Rachel and Erin reunited.

Arin now works as a financial advisor for Cetera Wealth Partners.

Best Regards, Rachel MacQueen

Senior Designer: Leah Foley (leah@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Time to enjoy one.

Digital Media: Nathaniel Light (digitalmedia@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Hanging Out by a lake.

Matt Haynes (mhaynes@adamsstreetpublishing.com) To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you and to hear the lamentations of their women.

Digital Media & Social Media: Margot Jacobs (margot@adamsstreetpublishing.com) good company.

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Accounting: Robin Armstrong (rarmstrong@toledocitypaper.com) sunshine.

Distribution: Karena Adams (distribution@toledocitypaper.com) Cool breeze on the water’s edge.

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Marketplace changes UPDATES IN LOCAL BUSINESS

New City leaders announced by Mayor Unconstitutional but being used

A set of House and Senate maps that the Ohio Supreme Court ruled unconstitutional earlier this year will nevertheless be used in the primary election on August 2. A ruling by a panel of three federal judges voted 2-1 to force the use of the maps. Rejected by the Ohio Supreme Court for unfairly favoring Republican interests, the federal ruling states the rejected maps are only to be used for the 2022 election, meaning new maps will have to be drawn up and approved in time for the 2024 elections.

24 hours of training to carry in a school

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a controversial new bill into law allowing teachers and other adults working in Ohio schools to carry weapons after undergoing 24 hours of training.

Previous law required anyone carrying a weapon in schools to be a peace officer with over 700 hours of training. Schools are not required to participate and can opt-out or require more than the mandate training. Opponents argue that the training is insufficient and could make students less safe.

Five new employees were introduced, taking leadership roles in the City, by Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz. David Bush, formerly of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library, has become the new Commissioner of Save Our Community.

Danielle Cisterino, with decades of experience at Ebeid Children’s Hospital, was named Commissioner of Youth Services. City employee Casey Diggins was promoted to Supervisor of Code Compliance, while attorney Valerie Fatica was named new Disability Manager. James Molnar, formerly of the Lucas County Auditor’s Office, is now the Director of Building and Code Compliance.

Four sea lions join Toledo Zoo menagerie

Toledo Zoo attendees get to make four new friends this summer as a quartet of California sea lions are now calling the Arctic Encounter home.

Relocated from Scottsdale, AZ, the four animals are two older mothers, Penny and Skye, and two four-year-old pups, Storm and Phoenix. The sea lions join the Zoo’s existing collection of three harbor seals, Fritz, Patty and Spike, who range in age from 28 to 39.

Temperance Animal Hospital proudly welcomes and celebrates

ALL members of our community!

Erie Street will soon be a little bit country, a little bit rock and roll. Cleo Smitty, the owner of Chevy’s Place, is opening a second bar, Erie Street Rocks, at 117 N. Erie St. Chevy’s is country music themed, while Erie Street Rocks will have a rock ‘n roll motif. Plans are to open this summer.

Cornerstone Community Financial, headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI, has added a second northwest Ohio location with a new branch at the Colonial Village Shopping Center, 4400 Heatherdowns Blvd., Suite 1. The new 5,000 square foot location is Cornerstone’s seventh location, joining the credit union’s existing branch located in Perrysburg at 28543 Oregon Rd. ccfinancial.com A wildly popular chain of “virtual restaurants” hits the Toledo area as MrBeast Burger items are now available for order at both of the area’s Graze! Shared Kitchens, shared spaces which host several different brands using the same kitchen. The brainchild of YouTube sensation Jimmy Donaldson, MrBeast Burger was founded in 2020 and is available at more than 1,000 kitchens around the country. grazeamerican.com For healthy treat options on the go visit Tutti Fruity, a new food truck offering smoothies, smoothie bowls, freeze pops and “over the top toast” covered with berries and cream, pesto, nutty crunch and more. Find the schedule at facebook.com/ tuttifruitytruck.

The form of traditional Japanese horticulture known as “bonsai” produces decorative miniature trees. Toledo residents can learn all about the storied techniques or buy a tree of their own at T-Town Bonsai, now open at 415 N.

Holland Sylvania Rd., near Nebraska Ave. facebook.com/learningbonsai The Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce hosted a double ribboncutting ceremony in June for a pair of new stores opening in downtown BG. Joyful Creations Studio & Boutique offers customers handmade jewelry and other items, while Floriana’s is a gift shop with florals and more for all occasions. Joyful Creations, 190 S. Main St.; Floriana’s 190 D. S. Main St., in the mini-mall behind Joyful Creations.

The newest Biggby Coffee location is open for business at 10584 Fremont Pike, Unit 1 in Perrysburg, in the stillunder-construction French Quarter Square.

Other businesses scheduled to open at the square later this year include Bibibop, Raising Cane’s Condado Tacos and SafeSplash + SwimLabs. facebook.com/ BiggbyPBURG The classic American eats of Sunrise Skillet have found a second home with the opening of a new location at 2633 Bancroft St., across from Ottawa Park Golf Course.

As demand for flexible/shared workspaces continues to rise, International Workplace Group has announced the opening of a new franchise location— Regus Toledo, Franklin Park— at 3950 Sunforest Ct. The location houses 64 offices, 10 co-working spaces and 2 meeting rooms, and accommodating over 150 workers. regus.com CLOSED: Nothing Over 9 2542 S. Reynolds Rd. Fairwood Health 5215 Monroe St. #5

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Summer mood MAYOR WADE

What gives in City Politics?

By Johnny Hildo What a lovely summer we’ve had here in the Swamp!

The relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions has reopened restaurants, bars, movie theaters, bowling alleys, and other popular sites for indoor recreation.

The recent heat wave notwithstanding, the weather has been gorgeous for outdoor pursuits. Gun violence is an ongoing concern, but for the most part those blasts you hear at night are, in fact, fireworks.

Speaking of safety, one thing seemingly hasn’t recovered from pandemicfueled restrictions, and it too has contributed to a relaxing summer season.

Namely, the summer has been oddly devoid of City Politics.

Campaign lite

What gives? Normally, campaign season has its unofficial kickoff concurrent with outdoor festival season. Most festivals were canceled for the past two years due to the pandemic, but they’re back this year with record breaking attendance. In a typical summer, every festival is crawling with sweaty, red-faced pols kissing hands and shaking babies. Or some such. You know, stumping for votes.

This year, apart from some parade appearances, most festivals and other outdoor events we’ve attended were delightfully hack free. Mud Hens games, outdoor concerts, all clear.

Nary a clipboard in sight, leaving us to sip warm overpriced beer at our leisure.

The other sure signal of campaign season is the roadside littered with campaign signs. Large billboards at every crossroads. Smaller signs on slender wires along every major thoroughfare, getting slowly weather beaten and bent out of recognition.

To date, the roads have been mostly empty of such litter. Oh, there are signs here and there. But nothing like the usual disorganized flock of cardboard and plastic demanding attention.

Likewise campaign literature. The usual raft of muddied roadside trash with grinning pols and vague promises is largely absent from local gutters. We haven’t noticed any gaggles of campaign volunteers with sweat-stained t-shirts stumping door to door, either.

Watching television? It’s been relatively politics light. Campaign mailers are a bit more numerous, maybe even more than normal, but those aren’t as annoying, because they can easily be ignored and recycled.

Don’t work harder, work smarter

We can only speculate as to why the summer has been this way. There aren’t as many impediments to annoying pols begging cloyingly for votes as

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in the pandemic years. Perhaps some PAID FOR BY HAROLD DENZEL WASHINGTON candidates haven’t fully gotten out of COVID campaign protocols. Or maybe they are struggling to raise money, which could also be a hangover from COVID restrictions.

We don’t think these explanations are correct. We think it’s more likely that there is a crop of younger, smarter, more strategic candidates this year.

See, stumping for votes at festivals or other large gatherings is extremely non-targeted. The number of attendees PAID FOR BY HAROLD DENZEL HARRIS WASHINGTON PAID FOR

BY HAROLD FOR BY DENZEL WASHINGTON who arePAID registered to vote, let HAROLD alone registered in Ohio, let alone registered at an address in the correct district to vote for this particular candidate, let alone likely to vote in a weird August primary and pull the ballot for the party of this candidate, is probably very close to zero. Pols typically do it anyway because it’s always been done, and their opponent is probably doing it.

Never mind that it’s a colossal waste of time and energy.FOR BY HAROLD DENZEL WASHINGTON PAID Ditto TV commercials. Non-targeted, thus non-strategic. Waste of money, waste of time. Same with yard signs.

Non-targeted. Thousands of people will see both. The vast majority of those people are not registered likely voters in your district.

Door to door can target registered likely voters, as determined by public voting records, but COVID has changed the likelihood of folks answering doors.

What is left? Direct mail. Voting lists can target registered voters in the correct district who are likely to vote in an off election and likely to pull the correct party ballot. It is cheaper.

Perfectly targeted. Strategic. Mailers can be sent in waves, building specific messages. They can even be tailored to messages likely to resonate with different voters.

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Like we said, smarter.

We hope this is the explanation. Because if so, as the OG pols fade away, the new generation will rely mostly on direct mail, supplemented by minimal door to door. And every summer can be as delightful as this summer has been.

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Toledo event returns with three days of fun

By Jeff McGinnis

ride is back. For real and in a big way. The last time Toledo Pride hosted a three-day event was in 2019. The celebration had to adapt in the intervening years — in 2020 with a simulcast event shown at local restaurants, a socially distanced film screening at the Sundance Kid Drive-In, while 2021 saw another muted celebration with a ticketed event in Promenade Park along with the Big Rainbow Brunch Crawl.

This year, the Pride celebration in downtown Toledo from August 19-21 will be back at 2019 levels.

“We are planning on a full event, for sure,” said Lexi Heyman-Staples, Toledo Pride executive director. “With all the bells and whistles, like before COVID. . . . We’re pretty pumped to feel more confident, to be back to normal.”

Kick-Off Event

Three days of festivities begin with the Kick-Off, “You Will Do Better in Drag,” at Promenade Park on Friday, August 19, featuring a slew of performers including Caly Bevier, seen on America’s Got Talent, local band goLab and alt/pop duo Klashing Black.

Main Event As the parade wraps up around 1pm, Pride’s Main Event takes to the Promenade Park stage for performances that run through 10pm. “Arctic Clam kicks off the day followed by other awesome local bands throughout the day,” HeymanStaples said.

Drag performers, belly dancers, food trucks and several MCs with over 100 vendors.

Imagination Station joins the celebration this year, allowing the festivities to spread from Promenade Park to Festival Park. Pride is also working to make the event more accessible for individuals with hearing disabilities. “We will be expanding our ASL presence and our access for people who are ASL fluent. The deaf community is an important part of our population.”

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“We partner with Northwest Ohio Community Shares to help us with some volunteers, and we work with a lot of local entertainers to help us put on a kick ass kickoff to Pride,” Heyman-Staples explained.

This year’s event is free and open to the public.

Pride Parade Saturday, August 20, the Pride Parade begins at noon at Promenade Park with floats, groups and more stepping off on the parade route along Adams Street in a showcase and celebration of the area’s LGBTQIA+ community.

Pride All Year

On Sunday, August 21, take a walk along Adams Street to join the 2022 Big Rainbow Brunch Crawl from 2-6pm. By purchasing a $5 wristband, attendees can enter most bars along Adams St. to enjoy special drink and brunch items.

“It’s kind of a fun way to stroll along the street and get something to eat,” Heyman-Staples said.

Going forward, Toledo Pride organizers plan to expand the event beyond a few days in the summer. In June, a Rainbow Family Party at Glass City Metropark had more than 1,000 people attend, and Heyman-Staples hopes to host more events throughout the year. “I just want to enhance that sense of community that we’ve all been longing for,” Heyman-Staples said.

For the latest information on Toledo Pride 2022, visit toledopride.com.

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Ashley J. Hirzel | owner

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2300 Navarre Ave, Suite 204, Oregon.

419-720-8604. openarmsmassagestudio.com 9am-9pm, Monday-Friday; 9am-3pm, Saturday

“Therapy for the mind, body & soul”

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hat was the last really great experience you had with a business? One that not only made you feel valued as a customer, but also valued as a person? We bet that was with a local business. We all understand the importance of supporting the area’s economy by shopping and getting services from local providers. However, the benefits of buying within our own community go beyond that. We asked some of Toledo’s trademark businesses questions about what they do and to share stories of their Local Connections, interactions with customers that made them proud to do business in the Glass City.

Doug Schmucker | owner

Schmucker’s Restaurant

Since 1948

What do you love most about your job? I LOVE PEOPLE. Both our “Schmucker’s Family” (staff) and customers bring joy to me. Our staff lets me be a part of their life’s journey.

Customers often bring me old stories of my grandparents and my parents.

What is your motto for how you run your business? I still follow my grandfather’s founding belief: He believed that if you provided quality

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What are three local businesses that you love? Freight House Coffee, Pet Fanatics & not a “business” but Howard Marsh is where you find me most days on my kayak fishing!

Most used app? Mindbody.

How does your business make an impact in the community? We work with our community to give back as much as we can through chair massage at charitable events and donations where needed.

How does your business make an impact in the community? On National Pie Day, Jan 23rd we have a fundraiser for Cherry Street Missions by donating $1 for every piece of pie or whole pie we sell. Every 5 years we donate a percentage of our profits, the percentage equal to the years we have been in business, to Sunshine Communities.

What do you love most about Toledo? Toledo is the best large small city in America! Top art museum, top Zoo, top Metropark system, AAA baseball team, AA hockey team, Lake Erie & Maumee Bay. Most of all, I love the people that love Toledo.

LOCAL CONNECTION I was coming back from some time off and had accepted a new client on my schedule. … When the massage was over, she came out of the treatment room absolutely astonished. She said she had traveled the world and never received that type of relief before and the flow felt smooth. She has continued coming to me ever since! Needless to say, it’s never too late to try someone new. Your body may be calling for some healing!

2103 N Reynolds Rd. 419-535-9116 schmuckersrestaurant.com Hours of Operation: 6:30am-9pm, Monday-Saturday; Closed Sunday Doug & Patty Schmucker, owners (questions answered by Doug)

Since 2012

What do you love about this community? I love everything about Toledo. My new love is kayaking in front of our mural! It just calls to me!

Three words to describe your business: A lost gem!

food at a reasonable price and made sure the customer didn’t leave hungry they would be back. I have since added: Great service and a great experience.

What’s your favorite local luxury?

Mr. Freeze.

What do you love most about your job? The power of touch! It is so beneficial!

What is your motto for how you run your business? Let’s see what today brings!

What’s your favorite local luxury?

Massage, of course!

What is the best business advice you have ever received? Love God and love people, from Jesus.

What are three local businesses that you love? Mr. Freeze, CycleWerks, Dave’s Performance Footwear.

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Jeff Hoffmann | Owner

Jeff’s Hauling & Cleanup

Since 1999

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419-508-3782.

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Hours of operation: 8am-9pm How does your business make an impact in the community? We live, work and support our local business in the Toledo area.

What do you love about this community? Born and raised in the Toledo area. I love the diversity the Toledo area has to offer. We have so much to be thankful for in our little area of the earth.

Three words to describe your business: Honest, hard-working, and professional.

What do you love most about your job? Everything.

What is your motto for how you run your business? It’s easier to give superior customer service now, versus taking a customer complaint later.

“Toledo area’s premier junk removal business serving residential and commercial clients.”

LOCAL CONNECTION Every interaction is a positive one and memorable one. Working directly with our clients I am able to create a connection with them and have a memorable experience. I have learned so much from speaking with my clients about their occupation, hobbies, etc. It is the connection and these interactions that are memorable to me. You’re more than a number to me, you’re a positive memory.

What’s a local business that you love? Rusty’s Roadtrip Food Truck.

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5012 Talmadge Rd. 419-474-9611 4359 Keystone Drive, Maumee 419-893-0221 jonfrankeldentistry.com Hours of operation: Monday-Saturday, Evenings Available 100% Employee Owned.

Questions answered by Pamela Weitzel, R.D.H., B.S. Three words to describe your business: Best dental experience.

What do you love most about your job? Living our core values at Frankel Dentistry makes us love Monday mornings! Always Better. Serve All. G.E.T. (Gratitude-Encouragement-Trust).

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Since 1946

What is your motto for how you run your business? Changing lives a smile at a time is our mantra. The doctors, healthcare workers, and staff at Frankel Dentistry are grateful to serve the community through dentistry.

What are three local businesses that you love? There are dozens of local businesses we just couldn’t live without, so we have chosen the last three that exceeded our expectations.

Jupmode, Balance, and Adams Street Publishing make us smile.

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3904 Secor Rd. 419-474-2400. healthfoodsbyclaudia.com 9am-6pm, Monday-Saturday; 11am-5pm How does your business make an impact in the community? We impact our community in a very positive way by proudly teaching the principles of natural healing and offering guidance for anyone seeking a different approach for their health. We are here from a place of knowledge, experience and Heartfelt dedication and grateful that so many in our community trust our guidance.

Three words to describe your business: Experience, knowledge and heart.

What do you love most about your job? I’m so grateful to work in a health food store all these years because it has allowed me to work with thousands of people from every walk of life, to learn from what’s in their Heart and to witness what it truly means to heal the human body safely, naturally, wholly and Lovingly.

What is the best business advice you have ever received? The best business advice I ever received was from an uncle that was a very successful businessman. He said in order to keep the doors open through the years and ups and downs in business…always know your margins. Simple but important advice!

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Phil Barone | Owner

Rosie’s Italian Grille Rosaria’s on 3rd st. rosie’s rolling chef 606 N McCord Rd. 419-866-5007 rosiesitaliangrille.com

Since 1982

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Rosie’s is a tradition, a family tradition created from my mother Rosaria ‘Rosie’ Barone’s recipes and passed down to us, her kids, and something we now share with our community.”

LOCAL CONNECTION How does your business make an impact in the community? Through Rosie’s, we are able to give back to our local community. We are constantly working with the community whether by donating gift cards, direct donations, or even when we put on our Jim Morrison tribute concert with my band Phil Barone and the Cruisers. Proceeds for those shows always go to a charity I really love called Unruly Arts.

One time during lunch we had a lady dining out on our patio enjoying a glass of wine. I approached her and asked how everything was. She said she didn’t want to go back to work because she loved the patio and it felt like an Italian villa.

I chuckled because that is exactly the environment I was going for when we designed our patios.

What do you love about this community? I was born and raised in West Toledo. What I love about our community is how family-friendly it is and the emphasis we have on supporting our local businesses. Plus, we have a really amazing music scene full of tons of talented artists.

What is your motto for how you run your business? My motto has always been to treat others the way you wish to be treated. We think of all of our guests and employees as a part of our family, so I treat everyone with respect and gratitude.

Three words to describe your business: Tradition, family and local.

What do you love most about your job? What I love most about my ‘job’ is the people I surround myself with.

They always say to do something you love and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.

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Most used app? I hate to admit it but I use Facebook the most.

Is there anything else you would like our readers to know? If you haven’t been out to our new restaurant, Rosaria’s on 3rd Street, you have to check it out. We have a lot of great new dishes out there with a big emphasis on coastal Italian cuisine.

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Since 1997

Tony Rasczyk | general manager

Consign-It Home Interiors

6925 West Central Ave 419-841-4663 consignittoledo.com 10am-6pm, Monday-Friday; 10am-5pm, Saturday; Noon-5pm, Sunday; closed major holidays Mike Smith, owner

Three words to describe your business: Eclectic, Everchanging, Inspiring.

What do you love most about your job? Our long time customers, getting new inventory every day, recycling good used furniture and our long time employees.

New Season, New Skin

LOCAL CONNECTION Our business makes an impact in the community by recycling furniture and accessories, donating to various non profits and fundraisers, filling a need where people can buy nice and affordable furniture and are able to take with them. Our employees are local and many of our customers are local; we do draw customers from 1-2 hours away.

What is your motto for how you run your business? With myself as a leader, I set the tone. Lead by example.

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What is the best business advice you have ever received? You’ll always have a list; you just need to prioritize. There are only so many hours in the day.

What do you love about this community? The people, being able to get from one end of town to the other in 20 minutes and the variety of restaurants and people. cont’d on p14

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Directions Credit Union 200 N. St. Clair St., Ste. 1600.

1-888-508-2228. directionscu.org

Dr. Jacek Czerwinski | assoc. Chiropractor

Spring Meadows Chiropractic

Since 1953

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Since 1997

6823 Spring Valley Dr., Holland.

419-866-6525. Springmeadowschiropractic.com 9am-6pm, Mondays and Wednesdays. 2-5pm, Tuesdays.

9am-noon, Thursdays. 9am-5:30pm, Fridays.

Directions Credit Union is dedicated to serving the financial needs of its members.”

How does your business make an impact in the community? For many, managing their personal finances can be intimidating. For others, it is a chore. We help our members better understand how they can improve their financial lives and we make that as easy as possible.

What do you love about this community? I did not grow up in Toledo, but I have lived here for 28 years (longer than anywhere else). I love living in a community that is a manageable size but offers so many things. The Toledo Symphony and our minor league sports options are my favorites.

Three words to describe your business: Easy, Fair and There.

What do you love most about your job? I love working for a mission based organization where I can just focus on what’s right.

LOCAL CONNECTION One that always comes to mind is a young lady whose auto loan we refinanced. Her current rate on her loan was more than twice what she would have qualified for with the credit union. That one sticks with me because it illustrates the fact that borrowers who are young or just don’t have experience with financial services often end up paying way more than they should. That was one of the reasons our credit union was founded in 1953.

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A family oriented practice that treats newborns, pregnant moms, athletes of all ages and entire families.”

How does your business make an impact in the community?

Our Chiropractic business impacts hundreds of people weekly & changes their lives. Many are hopeless and we give them hope with amazing results to get them back to doing the activities they love.

LOCAL CONNECTION One of my very first patients had numbness & tingling down to both hands and was told she needed surgery. After just two weeks of treatment all symptoms have been resolved.

What do you love about this community? I moved to Toledo in 2000.

I attended St. Joan of Arc K-8 & St. John’s for high school. I love how the Toledo community is so friendly & close knit!

What is your motto for how you run your business? Committed to giving the best quality care to the patient to improve their overall health & wellness and to get them back to enjoying the activities they love.

Three words to describe your business: Passionate. Ethical. Persistent.

What is the best business advice you have ever received? “Do what you love, love what you do and you will never work a day in your life.”

What do you love most about your job? I love how every day I walk in knowing I am going to change people’s lives one day at a time.

What are three local businesses that you love? Barr’s Public House.

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Danielle Perkins | General Manager

Maumee Bay Brewing Company

27 Broadway St. 419-243-1302. mbaybrew.com Hours of operation: 11am-10pm, Monday-Thursday; 11am-midnight, Friday; 10am-midnight, Saturday; 10am-9pm, Sunday

Since 1996

Patricia Appold, Owner How does your business make an impact in the community? We offer something for everyone at MBBC, it is nice to be the destination for people to go for dinner or a fun event we are hosting.

We try to partner with local charities to help give back to the community Three words to describe your business: Beer, food, fun.

What do you love most about your job? I love my job because it is something new everyday! I get to work with great people and talk to great guests everyday. We have a lot of regulars that I see all of the time but we also get a lot of people that have not been to Toledo before and I get to talk to them about what Toledo has to offer.

What is your motto for how you run your business? Be the place that people want to work and you will also be the place that people want to eat. Happy staff = happy guests!

What is the best business advice you have ever received? Take care of the team and they will take care of the guests. If I take care of my managers and staff they will take care of the guests, we have been fortunate not to have the staffing issues many restaurants have had over the last couple of years.

What are three local businesses that you love? Jupmode, Maddie and Bella, Durty Bird.

LOCAL CONNECTION Being open 365 days a year, my most memorable experiences are getting to be a part of people’s holiday celebrations. Also having the opportunity to host weddings here is pretty special! There are times when we get to host a wedding here and people tell us stories about how their first date was at one of our restaurants.

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Toledo Symphony

Allie Dresser | Marketing Manager

Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts Home of the Toledo Symphony and Toledo Ballet Toledo Symphony,1838 Parkwood Ave., 419-246-8000, toledosymphony.com.

Toledo BalleT

Since 1943

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A communitycentered artistic hub that presents the finest performing arts and educational programs in the region.”

Since 1939

Toledo Ballet, 5327 Monroe St., 419-471-0049, toledoballet.com. way through every restaurant in town, attending live events of all types, strolling through our local farmers markets, and so much more. I feel lucky to live in such a vibrant community – there’s always something to do!

How does your business make an impact in the community?

The Toledo Symphony and Toledo Ballet have a combined history of over 150 years of entertaining, educating, and enriching our community with beautiful music and dance. In 2019, these two organizations merged to create the Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA). Our vision for this combined entity is to bring our community together through the performing arts.

Three words to describe your business: Creative. Inspiring.

Community-focused.

What do you love most about your job? I have the pleasure of working in a job that allows me to maximize my full potential, creatively and strategically.

I’m lucky to work alongside talented people with the same values and goals.

The past 5+ years at TAPA have been extremely rewarding and fulfilling.

What do you love about this community? I grew up in a small town just outside of Toledo and have lived downtown since 2019. After becoming a true Toledoan, I have taken full advantage of everything the Glass City has to offer, including running in our beautiful area Metroparks, eating my

What is the best business advice you have ever received? Be kind to people and do your best!

What are three local businesses that you love? I love and support many of our local businesses but if I had to choose only three, I would say Dave’s Running Shop, Hannon’s Block Restaurant and Metroparks Toledo.

LOCAL CONNECTION In 2020, TAPA developed a streaming platform to deliver high-quality content to our audiences throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. … Many [patrons] reached out after our performances and were so happy to stay connected to our organization at a time when we were so distant from one another. I will never forget how memorable it was to play a small role in making that happen.

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26580 N Dixie Hwy, Ste 101| Perrysburg, OH (419) 872-2255 • GetInnateHealth.com

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Robin Sullivan | Winner of “Best Radio Show” Host of the the afternoon drive show 3-7pm, Monday through Friday

WPOS FM, 102.3 Proclaim FM

How does your business make an impact in the community?

As one of the DJ’s on Proclaim FM, I am able to share the life changing Gospel every day in the afternoon drive, with the best, most uplifting music in the world!

What is your motto for how you run your business? The listener is the most important person.

What do you love about this community? I am originally from Rhode Island, and spent much time in Detroit on the air, but am thrilled to now be a part of this vibrant community in Toledo. I love it here.

What is the best business advice you have ever received? The customer comes first. Treat people the way you would want to be treated.

What’s your favorite local luxury?

Shopping at Spring Meadows.

What do you love most about Toledo?

Toledo is filled with fabulous people, a loving and supportive community.

Three words to describe your business: Communicating God’s love.

What do you love most about your job? Sharing hope on the radio where hope is so desperately needed.

What are three local businesses that you love? Chick-Fil-A. The YMCA. Jet’s.

Most used app? Biblegateway.

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Rachel Wilcox | Owner

We’ll Frame It

328 W. Dussel Dr, Maumee. 419-897-0591. wellframeit.com 10am-6pm, Monday-Friday; 10am-4pm, Saturday How does your business make an impact in the community? We’ll Frame It makes an impact on the community by framing memories that can be passed on from generation to generation.

What do you love about this community? I love the art and music scene.

Three words to describe your business: Creative, honest, friendly.

What do you love most about your job? I love that every day I frame something new and there is always a story to go along with it.

What is your motto for how you run your business? My motto is to serve my customers the way I would want to be served and to frame their artwork the way I would like my artwork preserved.

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We’ll Frame It is owner operated and we take the stress out of framing.”

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What’s your favorite local luxury?

The Toledo Museum of Art and the Metroparks are my luxury. They both recharge my batteries.

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LOCAL CONNECTION I had a customer that framed old swords for his Business partners memorial. When I mentioned to the customer that his business partner had delivered my employees 2 children he was so touched that he was going to tell the story in the eulogy.

Each art work that we frame has a story and this story shows how our lives connect with others.

What is the best business advice you have ever received? The best advice I have received is to have a business plan and a good accountant.

What are three local businesses that you love? Reve, Cocina de Carlos, Dave’s Running.

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Lisa M. Butler, Amy Drake & Alicia Gardiner | owners

The Pediatric Center Inc.

Since 1985

3900 Sunforest Court, #215, toledo 419-473-6670 2702 Navarre Ave., #106, Oregon. 419-697-6777 3417 Sterns Rd., Lambertville. 734-854-2428 thepediatriccenterinc.com Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm, closed for lunch 12:30-1:30pm Questions answered by: Lisa M. Butler, Office Manager

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A private medical office providing primary pediatric care to the children of Toledo and surrounding areas for over 35 years.”

(L-R) Amy Drake, Alicia Gardiner, Lisa Butler How does your business make an impact in the community? We care for your children through the generations as we would care for our own children.

What do you love about this community? Two of us are from Toledo and one from Bowling Green. The local sports comradery, beginning in grade school to high school events and then also the Toledo Mud Hens and the Walleyes.

Three words to describe your business: Caring, compassionate and professional.

What is your motto for how you run your business? To treat our work family with transparency and compassion since we are their second home.

What’s your favorite local luxury?

Toledo Zoo and Toledo Public Libraries.

What are three local businesses that you love? Buckeye Broadband.

Stanley’s Market. Pasquale & Sons Shoe Repair.

Most used app? Facebook - see us at Pediatric Center Inc.

LOCAL CONNECTION One of the most rewarding experiences of working with The Pediatric Center Inc is the opportunity to become a “part” of the patient’s family. As care stretches through the years, we spend time talking about the whole family and everyone’s successes. The trust we build in the shy/scared child to become the child who runs in and gives you a hug is beyond rewarding.

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John Schaeffer | owner

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Gary Resnick | President

Lasalle Cleaners, Inc. Various locations.

419-242-2391.

lasallecleaners.com Downtown Location Hours: 7am6pm, Monday- Friday. 8am-3pm, Saturday. Closed Sunday.

What is the best business advice you’ve received? Be patient, don’t make quick decisions based only on what is happening today.

What is your motto for how you run your business? Our customers, employees, and vendors are our most important assets.

As Northwest Ohio’s largest office pick-up and delivery dry cleaning service, we never lose sight of what is most important – providing a convenient, quality and costconscious program that is useful to everyone.”

The Village Idiot 309 Conant St. 419-893-7281. villageidiotmaumee.com

Hours: 11am-midnight, Sunday-Thursday; 11am-1am, Friday & Saturday

LOCAL CONNECTION Generations of Toledo customers have had their garments cared for by Lasalle, by generations of the Resnick family. Company president Gary Resnick and his wife Rachael are third generation dry cleaners, and their son Nate and his wife Rachael will follow in their footsteps. The company is also a dedicated and engaged part of the Toledo community, regularly donating to groups such as the Boys and Girls Club and the YMCA. With those family ties come a commitment to customer service that is second to none.

Joel Thornton, Jerry Lawrence, Nikki Schafer and Rob Schoenlein What are some of the bar’s trademarks? For over nearly two decades the Village Idiot in Maumee has hosted some of Toledo’s best pizza and great live music— seven days a week, 365 days a year, like clockwork.

And after a hiatus in 2020, the bar is back to serving up some of the most memorable experiences for fans of both food and entertainment under owner John Schaeffer.

What kind of pizza does the Idiot offer? Diners can totally customize their pie with a remarkable assortment of mouth-watering toppings, or try one of the Idiot’s trademark specialty pizzas. (Are you brave enough to try the Chef Surprise?)

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Does the bar really offer live music every night?

The Idiot features live music seven days a week, from a remarkable assortment of Toledo’s most celebrated performers— not to mention it has hosted stops from nationally recognized acts like Dale Watson, Radio Free Honduras, Justin Townes Earl and more.

What can visitors expect from a visit? Whether you want some delicious pizza, a great night of entertainment or just one of the area’s most memorable locations, the Village Idiot is the perfect destination.

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Carlos Mendez | owner

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Hours of operation: Tuesday-Sunday 11am-9pm

Since 2010

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In my kitchen, nothing is ever frozen but the ice cubes.”

How does your business make an impact in the community? We try to support various local causes from schools, churches and non-profit associations. We also love to hire high school youth and instill respect and responsibility for work. Many of them start when they are 16 years old and some return to work in summer vacations until they finish their university. It is very motivating for us to see their growth and develop as people.

What do you love about this community? I am originally from Mexico, but after 16 years in the Toledo area, I feel like a 419 guy. I have always given my best and I have always received a lot of love and support. I greatly admire the solidarity that is felt here and the multicultural respect Three words to describe your business: Honesty, quality and family.

What do you love most about your job? Interacting with so many people, both employees and their families as well

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as customers. I also feel great pride in my Mexican roots and how I can share this feeling through my food and business vision.

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What is your motto for how you run your business? I treat everyone as I would like them to treat me.

What’s your favorite local luxury?

Downtown Perrysburg, haha.

What is the best business advice you have ever received? If the client does not come to you, go out and find him.

What are three local businesses that you love? Only three? Swig, Basil, Balance.

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Most used app? Facebook.

Is there anything else you would like our readers to know? Supporting local businesses is good, but also support local businesses that support other local businesses. cont’d on p22

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For more than a decade, Dunright Building Services have been the first name in Toledo for home improvement.

Founded in 2011 by Bill McConnell, the company has established its reputation home by home, providing quality services and products.

Bill McConnell | OWNER

Dunright Building Services

1020 Laskey Rd. 419-214-9264. dunrightbuildingservices.com Hours: M-F 9am-5pm; weekends by appointment What do you love most about your job?

Seeing a project that comes from an idea to completion and how extremely happy our clients can be.

What is your motto for how you run your business? We often ask our clients, “How would you like a new house at the same address?” Or we treat our clients like we would want to be treated.

Put on your rally caps and prepare to support your favorites! The Toledo City Paper’s 2022 Best of Toledo awards nominations began August 1!

Every year, thousands of our readers nominate and cast votes for outstanding people, places and events in the Toledo area. All our winners are chosen by YOU, so this is your chance to shout about who and what is truly the best of our community.

The nomination process runs through September 15. Go to toledocitypaper. com and select your nominees in any, or all, of our 200+ categories. You can submit nominations once per day.

Up to six top nominees in each category will be announced on November 1, then the voting will begin to crown the Best of Toledo for 2022!

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What is the best business advice you have ever received?

Integrity— it is difficult to build and easy to lose. If you have a dream or a goal, follow it, achieve it and enjoy it, no matter the time it takes or the risk involved.

What’s your favorite local luxury?

Anything by Lake Erie.

What are three local businesses that you love? Charlie’s Taverna, Tuffy in Perrysburg, Twisty Treats in Perrysburg.

What services does Dunright provide?

Locally owned and operated, Dunright is a certified contractor that installs doors (entry, patio and storm doors), vinyl windows and siding (both vinyl and fiber

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LOCAL CONNECTION We once had a client who was disabled and needed some window work done. She could not afford the repair, so we agreed to order, purchase and install the windows as a gift. She has been a friend to the company ever since.

cement). Owner Bill McConnell is proud of his business and, especially, the quality work they consistently do for their many customers. Bill is also proud and honored by the well-deserved BBB Torch Award for Ethics and Remodeling Magazine’s Big 50 Award bestowed upon his company.

What is the key to the way Dunright interacts with area customers? Bill McConnell does not believe in surprises when it comes to remodeling, and Bill thinks you shouldn’t either. You will receive a free consultation and top quality products and workmanship.

All Dunright jobs commence only after customer review and approval of all costs for labor, materials and installation.

What is Dunright’s legacy in the Toledo community? Dunright has received many awards and honors for their work and professionalism — evidenced by the wall at their office covered with plaques. Having over 100 years of combined experience, you can trust Dunright Building Services for your next remodeling project — to do the job on time and on budget, and to make sure it is “done right.”

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all began in 2016. A group of Jeep enthusiasts in the Toledo area came together with a simple idea: A celebration of the vehicle that had been a staple of the American experience since it was first built here three quarters of a century prior.

“A group of us got together, UAW in particular, people in the city and county, and said hey, this is really a big part of our Toledo history,” said Jerry Huber, retired plant manager of Toledo Jeep and the chairman of Toledo Jeep Fest. “We need to celebrate the 75th anniversary. So we decided we would start with a parade and a car show and so forth.”

The first Jeep Fest was small, a half-day event, held on August 13, 2016. Festivities started at noon and ended by 6. But the response— from both Jeep fanatics and the Toledo community as a whole— was remarkable.

“It was kind of a shoestring operation, but it was so well-received in the community, northwest Ohio, and in what I’ll refer to as the Jeep community, because it was something to do locally that paid respects to not only the 75th anniversary of Jeep as a vehicle, but also that longstanding relationship in the community,” Huber said.

An annual celebration

Jeep Fest has now evolved into an annual event, held over two and a half days and featuring a slew of activities, from the trademark parade and vendor midway to a kids’ area and speakers honoring the history of the vehicle. The festival attracts sponsors such as the Dana Corporation, which has built the axles for Jeep vehicles since 1941.

Toledo’s annual celebration of this iconic vehicle is not unique— other Jeep Fests are held around the country— but Huber stated that the event’s downtown location gives it qualities that can’t be found anywhere else. “(Attendees) have access to a lot of restaurants, a lot of entertainment and so forth, and the amenities that come with the downtown city environment, you can’t duplicate out on some beach,” he said.

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In 2019, it was estimated that Jeep Fest drew over 70,000 people to downtown Toledo over the course of three days. This year, even as people get used to attending large gatherings once more, Huber expects anywhere from 50-60,000 people will come to the event.

“The pent up enthusiasm to get outdoors and do things that we have done in the past is remarkable,” he said. “The renewed interest, not only from people who have participated in the past, but from people that have heard about the event and are reaching out to us this year and saying, hey, how can we get involved?

“The Jeep community is resilient, and they’re anxious to travel.” 

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Porkbelly, local BBQ in BG

By Jeff McGinnis Porkbelly BBQ, 1616 E. Wooster St. in Bowling Green, in the plaza across from the football stadium, is locally owned and proud of it. Stacy, our server, greeted us warmly and then told us that practically everything at Porkbelly— from the sauces to the cheesecakes— was made from scratch. The star of the menu, the slow-cooked, homestyle barbequed meats, are available on sandwiches, as platters and more.

“Our brisket can go toe-to-toe with any Texas brisket,” said PJ Earl, Porkbelly owner and head chef. While different parts of the country boast different styles when it comes to barbeque, Earl fuses notes of many techniques into “Northwest Ohio barbeque,” using a signature midwest ingredient: cherry wood, the only wood used in Porkbelly’s smoker.

“Michigan is the number two cherry producer in the United States. I just wanted to keep it local and have our own stamp on it,” PJ explained. “Cherry lends a much more subtle smoke profile than mesquite or hickory,” added Heather Sullivan-Earl, co-owner and PJ’s wife. “It’s always been very important to us to allow the meat to be the shining star. Which is part of the reason we don’t sauce our meat. We feel that’s not necessary.”

Co-owners, Heather and PJ Earl met while working at Ciao! in Sylvania.

Pulled Pork Sandwich

Carpe diem

PJ and Heather both have a passion for food. They met while working at Ciao! in Sylvania in the 1990s— she was in the front of the house, he was in the kitchen. After taking other nonfood related jobs, a health scare in 2008 convinced PJ to go back to doing what made him happy.

“I have a hereditary condition and in 2008 I had (some issues),” he said.

“Which have high mortality rates. So for me to still be around here is a good thing, and a fortunate blessing.”

“It just really drove home how precious and delicate life is, and (it directed us) to seize the moment, carpe diem, now is the time— don’t wait. And so that was kind of the catalyst for it,” Heather said.

On the side

Porkbelly began about a decade ago as a side gig catering business, and PJ and Heather maintained 40-houra-week jobs while raising their young family. “At first, I thought PJ was crazy when he wanted to buy a smoker and get a side hustle at fairs and festivals with the barbeque. We had a small son at the time, I was eight months pregnant with my daughter. The timing wasn’t ideal,” Heather said.

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Two meat plate with coleslaw

missary kitchen on their property, Porkbelly began catering at area weddings, fairs and more, establishing a reputation with local food fans. Opening a full restaurant seemed to be the next logical step, and they signed a lease in March, 2018 for a space at 1616 E. Wooster St. “We had an eight month construction schedule where we joined two storefronts and literally tore everything down and built it all back up again,” Heather said.

No hiding here

The smell of burning cherry greets all who enter the restaurant. The main dining room has a clean look to it, brick and painted walls with polished concrete floors. In the back is an open kitchen, allowing diners to watch the cooking process. “Our kitchen design was based on a culmination of the setup from when I cooked at Ciao! What we’ve

learned worked really well,” said PJ. “And we also believe in an open kitchen— if you want to look in there, see what we’re doing, please do, because we have nothing to hide.”

The friendly server Stacy brought three sauces to the table— Spicy, Traditional and Honey Mustard. While PJ believes that the meat can stand alone, without sauce, the sauces are there if diners want it. “We always joke that barbeque sauce hides a multitude of sins, but there ain’t no sinners here,” Heather said. “If you want it, we deliver it to the table in three bottles, but it doesn’t need it.”

All about the Q

We started by ordering some fries— bologna fries, that is ($7). Thick cut strips of smoked meat offered the texture and flavor you’d expect from good bologna, but with a nice crispness to the

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exterior. We tried dipping the fries in all the sauces— Spicy really wasn’t very spicy to our palate, but Traditional had a nice sweetness and the Honey Mustard had a great kick to it.

For entrees, it’s all about the barbeque. We ordered a Pulled Pork Sandwich ($12), which came on a brioche bun with a side of fries— potato, this time.

One of the finest pork BBQ sandwiches we’ve ever had, all the more remarkable for the lack of sauce. The meat was perfectly flavored and very tender.

We also tried the Porkbelly Sandwich ($13), brined and smoked in house, which had a different and very appealing taste. Fatty but not too fatty, and despite the restaurant’s stance against saucing most of their dishes, the sandwich is served with a black pepper and bourbon glaze that compliments the meat.

The Two Meat Plate ($13) gave us a chance to try Porkbelly’s brisket without a bun, and the meat shined. The combination plate, with pulled pork and beef brisket was excellent, and the cole slaw on top (homemade, of course) gave the meat a bit of a crunch.

“We start with a good product, so if you start with a top-notch quality meat, you can only make it better. If you start with a lesser quality meat, you got a long way to go to try and make that happen,” Heather said.

Best kept secret

The menu at Porkbelly is ever-evolving as Heather and PJ work to build a reputation in the area as a sit-down destination. “We’re still getting first timers from the area, three-plus years later that are showing up. So there’s a great feeling [of] momentum moving the way we want it to go, and we’re really excited about that,” PJ said. “We joke all the time that we’re the best kept secret in BG,” Heather quipped.

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POPPERS Beerful bliss in Blissfield

It’s summertime, and the living is easy— especially when you have a delicious glass of cold beer in your hand.

Blissfield on Tap has been bringing community members together since 2018 with an outdoor craft beer festival featuring beverages from a slew of local breweries. Admission includes ten beer tokens and a mug for drinking, and VIPs get early access and a Blissfield on Tap t-shirt, to boot. VIP admission: $45. 5-10pm, Saturday, August 13. Downtown Blissfield, 130 South Lane St., Blissfield, MI. Tickets available at the Blissfield Village office or at tinyurl.com/ blissfieldontap.

Brunch at the end of the rainbow

One of the highlights of Toledo’s Pride celebration returns this month with the Big Rainbow Brunch Crawl, Sunday, August 21, 2-5pm, all along downtown’s Adams St.. Attendees will pay $5 for a wristband, allowing them to enjoy food at each location participating in the event. Bars and restaurants taking part in the Brunch Crawl will offer special rainbow-themed dishes and specialty drinks to toast Toledo Pride weekend in style.

For the latest information on the event, including participating bars and restaurants, visit facebook.com/prideoftoledo

Taking a stand with lemonade

Mom’s House of Toledo believes in helping individuals make the best out of bad circumstances, symbolized by their Lemons to Lemonade fundraiser. The second annual event, on Thursday, August 11, will raise money for the House by selling lemonade and cookies. Mom’s House is a non-profit aimed at helping young mothers find a way out of poverty while preparing their children for kindergarten. 4-6pm. 2505 Franklin Ave. 419-241-5554. momshousetoledo.org

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GLASS CITY BUZZ Beer and fun on tap at 60cc Brewing

By Laurie Bertke

Megan Perry, who owns 60cc Brewing with her husband, Mike, does all the brewing for the taproom.

60cc Brewing is one of Toledo’s newest taprooms, with owners who spent many years perfecting their craft before opening the doors on Reynolds Road a year ago. Megan and Mike Perry’s foray into brewing started as a hobby more than 10 years ago. “Then we started sharing [our product] and we found out that we made pretty good beer,” said Megan.

Megan oversees the brewing, while Mike works in cider making. The brewhouse is open three nights a week where beer enthusiasts can enjoy sampling from a variety of 11 rotating beers — including an “experimental tap” — and a cider or two.

Interactive experience

Megan explains the “experimental tap” as a beer that didn’t come out the way they wanted but is still good enough to share.

The experimental brew is subject to a vote “to let the masses decide” and a tally of the “yes” or “no” responses is posted on a chalkboard above the bar.

Patrons of 60cc Brewing aren’t shy about sharing their opinions, and Megan says that honest feedback is one of her favorite parts of the job. She enjoys bouncing ideas around with her customers, and respects that they feel comfortable enough to share what they think. “They flat out tell me, ‘No, you missed the mark on this, I don’t like it,’ ” she said with a laugh. “It’s been somewhat of a humbling experience.

Everybody can improve somewhere.”

Megan is open to suggestions, and cites the jalapeño red they serve as an example of “a collaboration of sorts” with one of their regular customers. Megan’s initial reaction to his suggestion for a jalapeño beer was a flat no. But her customer

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insisted that she just needed to make it the right way, and related a process for roasting the peppers. The first batch wasn’t quite hot enough, and the patron suggested she add another crushed pound of peppers to the brew. Megan took his advice and when he tasted the next batch his response was, “Now that’s what I’m talking about. Keg it up.”

Dogs and kids welcome

While 60cc Brewing does not have a food menu, customers bring their own food and there is usually a food truck in the lot one evening every weekend.

Kids and dogs are welcome, and the brewery has its own mascot, a sweet-faced black and white pup named Half Pint who welcomes patrons. “There are people that come in just to see her,” said Megan, adding, “We call her ‘rock star diva dog.’”

A stash of board games and coloring books is kept on hand for families and many of the tables have built-in checker boards. When the bar is not crowded, Megan says they sometimes hook up a Nintendo game system to one of the televisions for the kids to play.

“I can’t filter out all the cussing, but people are very cognizant of it when kids are in here. They try not to swear as much. So you won’t get a completely sterile environment, but you will get a good family environment.”

View the current tap list at 60ccbrewing.com.

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THEATER NOTES

CURTAIN CALL

From joy to tragedy

Blue performed at Toledo Opera August 26 and 28

By Jennifer Kellow-Fiorini Be in the Room Where Hamilton Happens

Toledo doesn’t have to “wait for it” much longer. The wildly popular, award-winning musical Hamilton comes to the Glass City for a 12-day run at the Stranahan Theater beginning Tuesday, August 23. Created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, the sung-and-rapped musical has become a worldwide sensation since premiering off-Broadway in 2015. $49-229. 7:30pm, TuesdaysThursdays, August 23-September 1. 8pm, Fridays & Saturdays, August 26-September 3. 2pm, Saturdays, August 27 & September 3. 1pm & 6:30pm, Sundays, August 28 & September 4. 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-381-8851. stranahantheater.com

Anything Goes at Croswell in August

With iconic songs by Cole Porter— from “You’re the Top” to “I Get a Kick Out of You” along with the show’s memorable title tune— Anything Goes has been one of the most-performed musicals in the world since its Broadway debut in 1934.

Adrian’s Croswell Opera House stages its own version of the madcap musical with a two-week run beginning Friday, August 12. $20-40. 7:30pm, ThursdaysSaturdays, August 12-20. 2:30pm, Saturdays and Sundays, August 13-21. 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian, MI. 517-264-7469. croswell.org

Classic operas brought relevant issues of the time to the stage, highlighting them with music. Mozart critiqued the upper classes in The Marriage of Figaro, social commentary of the time.

Modern operas should focus on life’s challenges in the twenty-first century?

Blue, which has its Toledo debut August 26 and 28, is a new opera centered on an African American family.

Set in Harlem, the story witnesses a couple and their first son as he grows into a young man. The mother worries for his future while his father works to prepare him for 21st century America.

A masterstroke of the production is that the father is a police officer, providing the story with realistic complexity.

Operas are generally booked 2-3 years ahead; Blue was originally set to play in Toledo in February 2022 before being moved to the August date. Norman explained, “[With the change of the dates] (w)e lost a few cast members, but luckily all our creative team and musicians were able to make that change.”

“This set will be unique to Toledo,” said Bylsma of the production.

“Instead of a painted background, we will be using rear projection which will bring a more realistic feeling, and (we are) excited to explore using that technology.”

Giving context

Kenneth Kellogg as The Father

Aundi Marie Moore as The Mother

Bringing Blue to Toledo

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NAACP Theater award-winning librettist Tazwell Thompson wrote the story and Tony Award-winning composer Jeanine Tesori added the score. The opera made its debut in 2019. Toledo Opera productions benefit from the oversight of James M. Norman, Director of Production, and Kevin Bylsma, Head of Music Preparation, along with their creative team. Unlike nationally touring Broadway shows, local coordinators bring local productions together— with everything from the costumes to hiring the orchestra and chorus.

Several events held locally this past spring have explored Blue’s themes, including the screening of a 20-minute documentary Blue Stories from Toledo which was followed by a panel presentation with Toledo community members and law enforcement experts discussing the building of trust between police and Black citizens.

Though bringing this show to Toledo is challenging, Bylsma said, “Opera is such a compelling way to tell a story and it elevates a great work of theater because of the drama the music brings. Blue is a cool hybrid of jazz, classical and a little musical theater.

I’m very excited about how all those elements will come together. The lead creatives, the conductor and director, both African American, will be with us for these performances, which is a first that will happen here in Toledo.”

Norman explains, “Tazwell Thompson, the writer, will be in Toledo for the performances and he is so excited to bring Blue to Northwest Ohio. He’s so happy Toledo audiences are going to get to experience this family’s story.”

Blue $69-119.

7:30pm, Friday, August 26.

2pm, Sunday, August 28.

Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-2787. toledoopera.org

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FILM NOTES

REEL APPEAL Dinner Theater and Soul Food The tale of a midwestern poet

By Amanda Destatte

Celebrating CommUNITY

One of the Toledo area’s most inclusive movie events returns on Sunday, August 14, as the 8th Annual CommUNITY Summer Film Fest will be held at the Maumee Indoor Theater. Hosted by the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities, the event screens short videos produced by, for and about members of the community with disabilities. Entries are limited to a maximum of 5 minutes. Admission is free and an awards ceremony will take place at the end of the event.

2-5pm. 601 Conant St., Maumee. For the latest information, visit communityfilmfest.org.

Get on the Soul train in Monroe

Photo courtesy Chawone C.C. Ardery.

Local filmmaker Nate Thompson premieres his latest horror project, The Soul Reaper, at a special screening at the River Raisin Centre for the Arts on Saturday, August 20. A Monroe resident and veteran horror filmmaker, Thompson premiered his film The Dead Record— partially filmed in northwest Ohio— at River Raisin this past spring. $15 general admission, $25 for a “collector’s edition” signed ticket.

7pm. 114 S. Monroe St. To purchase tickets, visit natethompsonvideo.com

Acting standout Hall had Toledo roots

Midwestern poet Chawone C.C. Ardery won’t give away many details on the plot of The Hollow Poems Movie, a new documentary about her life.

Get ready to “mingle, groove and feast,” said Chawone C.C. Ardery. The popular midwestern poet and entrepreneur hosts a first-time viewing of her new documentary film, The Hollow Poems Movie, on Sunday, August 7. With a focus on Ardery’s life (though she won’t provide many details on the plot), the film will be shown at Sleepy Hollow Park, with the help of Premier Screenings. “My daughter named the film . . . because we lived across from Sleepy Hollow Park for years. [The park] was also our set for four months,” explained Ardery.

The film is directed by Tyrell Betts, Ardery’s BGSU classmate. Although they planned to release the film earlier, the date was pushed back due to the outbreak of COVID-19. “It is a family film, and it’s a documentary, but it’s uplifting.

[We try] to make people feel better, and let people know that they can accomplish their dreams,” said Ardery.

Entertainment

Tickets have no cost, dinner and dessert included, with vegetarian and vegan food options available. Select artists will perform from 6-8pm, including the younger cast members featured in the film, referred to as “the Unit.”

“They are all incoming TSA students, and also some of the artists featured in the documentary [will perform.] There is a rapper, Karlos Rosi, who has a song in the film, “The Dream.” The poet One Single Rose will perform and I will probably close out [the artists’ performances] with a poem of my own as well,” said Ardery.

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A Toledo native and celebrated character actor was lost to the film world with the passing of Philip Baker Hall in June at the age of 90. Born in Toledo in 1931, Hall became a prolific performer with more than 185 film and television credits to his name, including memorable roles in Say Anything…, Boogie Nights, Bruce Almighty, Seinfeld, Murder, She Wrote, and even M*A*S*H alongside fellow Toledo legend Jamie Farr. Hall remained active in acting until 2020, with his final role coming in the Netflix series Messiah.

“We will have vendors who will pass out information on things like education, and financial literacy. Our motto is, ‘at no cost,’” said Ardery. Seating will be available, but people can bring their own lawn chairs as well.

Photo credit: David Shankbone on Wikimedia Commons.

Savanna’s Soul Kitchen

To help out with the screening of the film, a ‘Building Relationships Brunch’ fundraiser was held at The Heights on July 24, hosted by Ardery’s non profit organization, Savanna’s Soul Kitchen.

The event helped to build business relationships, raise money for groceries and fund the meal giveaway at The Hollow Poems Movie opening. “We do events called ‘Savanna’s Soul Kitchen Feast 4 All’. We held a food giveaway on Father’s Day, downtown on Madison and 17th St., and we handed out groceries,” said Ardery.

Savanna’s Soul Kitchen, a successful non-profit organization, is named after Ardery’s daughter, and features the founder’s award winning mac and cheese. Located in the Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center, 1222 Broadway St., the kitchen also delivers food and has a pantry open to anyone, with free dinners given out on holidays.

Go to Sleepy Hollow Park on Overlook Boulevard at Dorr St. for a unique dinner theater experience, to meet the featured artists and to engage in inspiring conversations. Mingling with the cast begins at 2pm, with the movie scheduled to begin at 4. Search “The Hollow Poem’s Movie” on Facebook for more information.

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BOOK NOTES

CITY PAGES

Bring a salad to the library

Photo Credit: Victoria Arendt.

Share a delicious summer salad with the community and sample a variety of others— all created from recipes found at the Waterville library. The Waterville Cookbook Group’s August meeting— on Monday, August 15— is themed “Summer Salads”. Attendees are invited to pick a dish from one of the designated cookbooks (which are available to share one month prior to the event) then bring it to the library along with a serving utensil. 6-7:15pm. 800 Michigan Ave., Waterville. 419-878-3055. toledolibrary.org Photo by Tania Melnyczuk on Unsplash

Hell of a Book at Gathering Volumes

An author goes on a cross-country book tour, a young black child grows up in rural America and another child, who may or may not even be real, appears to the author.

These narrative strings are tied together in Hell of a Book, author Jason Mott’s novel which will be discussed at the August edition of the Perrysburg Book Club on Tuesday, August 16. Mott’s fourth novel, Hell of a Book was a bestseller and won several national awards, including the 2021 National Book Award and the Sir Walter Raleigh Award for Fiction. 6:30pm. Gathering Volumes, 196 E. South Boundary, Perrysburg. 567-336-6188. gatheringvolumes.com

Arendt created a series of paintings— such as “Year after Year”-inspired by her research for Broken Pencils. Photo Credit: Victoria Arendt.

Broken Pencils Toledo author debuts new novels

By Emily Day

Victoria Arendt has lived in Montenegro, San Francisco, Atlanta and Washington D.C., yet she’s always been called back to her native Toledo. She describes her Northwest Ohio upbringing as peaceful, loving and uneventful— which is precisely why she has always returned here. “I think that’s what’s given me a deep anchor to this place and allowed me to go explore the world. I had a solid foundational anchor in Toledo with my people here,” Arendt said.

Traveling spirit

As a young woman, Arendt left Toledo to do what young people do when leaving their hometowns, discover who she was and what she wanted to do with her life. And thus began Arendt’s journey as an author, painter and a corporate businesswoman. “I didn’t know what I wanted, but I knew I wanted to explore and see what was out there,” she said.

“I have a wandering spirit at heart and that’s what makes me want to explore different places— to live in different places— to do different things and experience different cultures.”

Arendt quit her corporate job in 2008, which she called a “stupid” move due to the economic crisis at the time. But she was no longer able to stifle her artistic calling. She describes her early paintings as stiff-like. “I was still in the corporate mindset of a regular job,” she said. “I wanted to find out what my true life was, deep down within who I am; what I wanted to leave as a legacy when I’m gone.” Fast forward to 2021, when Arendt’s painting series won “Best in Show” at the University of Toledo’s Art on the Mall.

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Makings of a Legacy

Now, Arendt is experimenting with a new medium. She wrote the manuscript for her first novel, Broken Pencils, while living in Montenegro, a Balkan country on the Adriatic Sea. The book follows a young housewife who struggles to keep her severely handicapped son out of the abusive conditions of a 1940s insane asylum.

The premise of the novel was inspired

by Arendt’s own grandmother’s struggles raising her mentally handicapped son. Arendt inherited her grandmother’s personal letters and felt she was “screaming at the top of her lungs about her son and no one was listening.” It was time for her grandmother’s story to be heard.

While writing the manuscript, Arendt studied vintage family photos to “keep her mind in the bygone era.” Then, she started to paint based on those photos.

The resulting 8-piece oil paint series, It was Dusk, was derived from her complete immersion into her family’s history by way of their personal photographs.

“The ‘real’ photograph is painted into each piece as a way of connecting me to the hallowed past and offering, if only for a heartbeat, something I can never truly have,” she explained.

Strength in Numbers

While doing research for Broken Pencils, Arendt uncovered what would become her second novel, Champlain Street, which follows the events of the Toledo Auto-Lite strike of 1934, when Toledo was battling an unemployment rate of roughly 80%. “It’s a David and Goliath story if there ever was one. I don’t want the story to be forgotten because I have a huge appreciation for Toledo. And the people of those times were amazing– not that they aren’t now,” Arendt added.

To learn more about Broken Pencils, Champlain Street and It was Dusk, visit victoriaarendt.com.

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ART TO HEART

Watch animals paint and more

Ready to get wild? The Toledo Zoo’s popular Wild About Art event returns August 13 and 14. This two-day art fair takes place across the Zoo grounds, and will feature the work of creators both local and from across the nation. In addition, attendees will enjoy live music and a variety of interactive demonstrations, including painting demonstrations by the animals themselves. See what an artistic elephant can create! Event included with admission. 10am-5pm, Saturday, August 13.

10am-4pm, Sunday, August 14. 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org

This lecture is all glass

If you’re interested in learning more about glass artwork, the Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion is offering a free Artist Talk on Friday, August 12, featuring two visiting teaching artists with broad experience. Jason Minami, the lead glassblowing artist and instructor at GlassRoots in New Jersey, and Miguel Unson, who teaches at a private studio in Washington State, will both discuss their studio practice and artwork at the event. 7pm. 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

Art Fair in the Levis Commons open air

Sample the work of over 100 artists at the 18th edition of the Levis Commons Fine Art Fair, held at the Town Center in Perrysburg. The Guild of Artists and Artisans brings this open air art fair to the community, with an estimated 35,000 attendees annually. The event will feature photography, jewelry, ceramics and much more available for purchase.

10am-7pm, Saturday, August 20. 11am-5pm, Sunday, August 21. 3201 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-931-8888. shopleviscommons.com

Converted (Parking) Spaces New BG dining decks add function and beauty

By Curtis A. Deeter Bowling Green’s parklets (also known as dining decks) allow downtown merchants to use city parking in front of their businesses for additional dining and retail space from April through October. Parklets have become often-utilized urban design tools in the post-COVID arena of city planning, providing shops and restaurants with an outdoor extension to attract customers to a pleasing space while increasing commercial visibility on Main Street.

People enjoy craft beer and eating lunch outside Juniper Brewing Company on Main Street on a dining deck created by BGSU architectural design student, Jason Woodcock. Woodcock also helped design and build another parklet at Ground for Thought, incorporating a bike rack to encourage bicycle travel in downtown Bowling Green.

Beyond utility, parklets have other benefits. Kate Lochridge (a BGSU art and marine biology major) loves to spend time outside and has an interest in the ecology of her surroundings. She moved to Bowling Green in 2019 to attend school and developed an interest in the Great Black Swamp. Lochridge, hoping to foster an appreciation for the region’s natural history, created a winning design for an artinspired parklet, or “artlet” in front of Novel Blends, an independent bookstore and coffee shop.

The artlet’s railing contains illustrated carvings of nine different species native to the Black Swamp accompanied by native plants. Glider swings and benches allow visitors to sit for a bit. With the help of Aaron Rosa (BGSU art major), a sculptor,

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ART EVENTS the project focuses on creating a unique, memorable space.

Novel Blends owner Michael Stoepler said, “I think the parklets are a wonderful addition to our downtown, and we are excited to help the community enjoy the new artlet— what a cool collaboration with Kate and Aaron and our University!”

The Parklet Project

The Parklet Project is a fundraising effort launched in 2021 to help downtown businesses install the city’s first parklets. Along with support from more than 70 individuals and local businesses, this year’s parklets are being funded by a $50,000 grant through T-Mobile’s Hometown Grant Program. Bowling Green was one of 25 communities nationwide to be awarded funds through that program.

This season’s parklet builds, directed by Ellen Fure Smith, a Parklet Project member and an artist and owner of Little Bare Furniture, incorporates the assistance of Lochridge, Rosa and other students, faculty and staff from BGSU’s School of Art’s Integrated Studio. “Kate is wonderfully talented and has been so much fun to work with,” said Smith. “She has made the Parklet Project so much better this year– and I cannot wait to see her designs on the street!”

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Chalk, Paper, Scissors Two Toledo-area artists exhibit in Chalk, Paper, Scissors: Works on Paper by Paul Brand and Anastasia Wagner. Through September 24. Wednesday through Saturday, noon-4pm. 20 North Gallery, 18 N. St. Clair St. 20northgallery.com

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Let’s Pour with Mary Rood Mary Rood will teach an acrylic pour inspired by the colors of the season. All canvas, instruction and supplies will be included. Mary will walk students through her energetic style, creative approach and sharing her favorite supplies. $45. 6-8pm.

Fuller Art House, 5679 Main St., Sylvania. fullerarthouse.com

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Locals Only - A Group Exhibition Gallery exhibition showcasing local artists. Through August 23. Tuesday through Friday, noon-5pm.

River East Gallery, 601 Main St.

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Create Community Art Fest Let the cre-

ative energy flow and gather together for a day of art, Yoga, healing, dance and community. Donations greatly appreciated. 12:30-8pm. Ordinary Pioneer Yoga and Healing, 6901 Providence St.,Whitehouse. ordinarypioneer.com

SUNDAY 7

Intro to Modern Calligraphy Students will learn the basics of pointed pen calligraphy, including how to hold a pen, create downstrokes, and how to develop their own personal style of calligraphy. A modern oblique pen and nib set and calligraphy practice sheets are included in the tuition price. No additional materials are required. $95. 12:30-2:30pm. The Art Supply Depo, 5739 Main St., Sylvania. Artsupplydepo.com

To support future parklets send a contribution to “Downtown Foundation, Inc. – Parklets” c/o Jeff Dennis, PO Box 406, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402 or visit downtownbgohio.org/parklet-project.

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SUNDAY 21

Sunset Jazz & Arts Festival Held along

the towpath of the Maumee River in Grand Rapids, Ohio, this event features jazz performances, a juried art show and sale, food and beverages.

2pm. Towpath at Gilead Side-Cut Canal, Grand Rapids. Grandrapidsartscouncil.org

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LISTEN HEAR

Reverend Guitars CEO Ken and COO Penny Haas.

Wild Forever Reverend Guitars celebrates 25 years

By Tanner Wertz

From its origins in a garage behind a bicycle shop in Detroit to arenas around the world, Reverend Guitars are proud of their heritage and reputation for innovation.

Founded in 1997, Reverend has become the choice of professional musicians, weekend warriors, and beginning players learning their first chords. Guitarists like Billy Corgan (The Smashing Pumpkins), Reeves Gabrels (David Bowie, The Cure) and Robin Finck (Nine Inch Nails, Guns N’ Roses) rely on Reverend to bring their songs to life in the studio and on tour.

According to the husband/wife duo and CEO and COO Ken and Penny Haas, the industry is experiencing a huge “guitar boom” partially attributed to people learning or upgrading during the 2020 lockdown. Despite being in competition with brands with greater longevity, Reverend — now celebrating its 25th anniversary— is pushing sales numbers beyond expectation.

“We’ve been growing this company for a lot of years now; I used to think the music industry was different from other industries in that you had to be in it for a while before people begin to notice you.

But I think just about any industry is like that,” explained Ken.

Still “Wild”

“Wild Forever” is the chosen tagline to commemorate the company’s 25th anniversary, representing a desire to make guitars that are unique, innovative and desirable for players who think outside of the box.

“What’s next” or “how can we make it better” are mentalities that keep Reverend moving forward. “We’re not afraid of change or being different,” Penny said. While Reverend focuses on unique designs and cool color options, they abide by a consistent effort to make guitars that are user-friendly to players on all levels.

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To commemorate the 25th anniversary, Reverend released special editions of three of their guitar models— the Six Gun HPP, Sensei Jr., and Decision P bass.

All three sport a “XXV” on the 12th fret in a metallic silver finish.

Uncompromising

Much of Reverend’s success is attributed to their ability to fill roles from the ranks of their fifteen employees that play off the company’s strengths and knowledge. The Toledo music scene is acknowledged for embracing the brand since they moved down from Michigan in 2016. Around the Glass City, bands of all genres can be seen rocking guitars with the “Circle R” on the headstock, as they create and fine tunes guitar designs, allowing players to get the sound and feel they’re looking for, without compromise.

Looking ahead, Reverend’s goals include working on new models, continuing to expand RailHammer (Reverend’s aftermarket guitar pickup line) and increasing the company’s international presence. Ken Haas described the company’s history — “it’s been a wild ride.”

For more information visit reverendguitars.com

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METRO MUSIC

thur, aug 11

mon, aug 1 Levi & LIlac’s Whiskey Room: Whiskey Monday featuring Jake Pilewski (acoustic) Monroe County Fair: Nelly wsg C+C Music Factory (hip hop)

Papa’s Tavern: Adam Sorelle (acoustic) Rosie’s Italian Grille: Chris Wiser (acoustic) The Blarney Irish Pub: The Byrne Brothers (folk & traditional) Beer Barrel Pizza & Grill: Fritz (acoustic)

wed, aug 3 The Town Center At Levis Commons: John Pickle (acoustic) Woodlands Park: The Danny Pratt Trio (jazz) Rosie’s Italian Grille: Trez Gregory (vocal) Vibe Lounge: Blues and R&B Wednesday Night Jam

thur, aug 4 Levis Square: Lunch at Levis | Johnny Rodriguez (guitar) Rosie’s Italian Grille: Intuition featuring Lady K (soul) Genesis Village: Ben DeLong (acoustic) Toledo Botanical Garden: Gene Parker Quartet (jazz) Perrysburg Farmers Market: Music at the Market | Tammy & Dan (acoustic) The Brick Bar: Dave Carpenter (singer/songwriter) Buffalo Rock Brewing Co.: Aaron Hertzfeld (acoustic)

fri, aug 5 Promenade Park: 90s House Party (pop, hip hop) Frontera Sabores de México: Caveman (acoustic) Rosie’s Italian Grille: Hector Mendoza (guitar) Backyard BBQ & Booze: FlashStarr (pop/rock) Buffalo Rock Brewing Co.: Joe Woods (rock) Ottawa Tavern: LameAssDads / Shitty Neighbors / Extra Arms / The Boy Detective (punk) Prime Nightlife: The Haunted North wsg Messenger (metal) The Brick Bar: Minglewood Labor Camp (americana) Sneaky Pete’s Saloon: Hey Rock (rock) Wheelin’ On the Rocks: Married With Children (rock)

sat, aug 6

Perrysburg Farmers Market: Music at the Market | The Bridges (rock) Tony Packo’s: Cakewalkin’ Jass Band (jazz) The Brick Bar: Gene Parker & Damen Cook (jazz)

fri, aug 12 Promenade Park: Justin Moore (country) Rosie’s Italian Grille: Aaron Rutter (violin) Jed’s BBQ & Brew: Hey Day (classic rock) The Casual Pint: David Rybaczewski (acoustic) Prime Nightlife: Blood Stone | Judas Priest Tribute (classic rock) Hollywood Casino: The 25s (alternative rock) The Brick Bar: Michael Whitty & Friends (jazz) Sneaky Pete’s: Married With Children (rock) Bar 145: Renegade Lemonade (pop/rock) Hensville Park: Hensville Live! Concert Series | 56 Daze (pop/rock)

sun, aug 7

mon, aug 8 Levi & LIlac’s Whiskey Room: Whiskey Monday featuring Jake Pilewski (acoustic) Te’kēla Mexican Cocina + Cantina: Caveman (acoustic) Ottawa Tavern: Vomit Forth/Volcano/Mutilatred/ Dissected (metal/punk)

tue, aug 9 Papa’s Tavern: Adam Sorelle (acoustic) Rosie’s Italian Grille: Kaiden Chase & Big C (rock) Beer Barrel Pizza & Grill: Pegasus (rock)

wed, aug 10 The Town Center At Levis Commons: Ben DeLong Band (acoustic) Woodlands Park: EZ Pickenz (acoustic) Rosie’s Italian Grille: Dave Carpenter (singer\songwriter) Olander Park Nederhouser Community Hall: Extra Stout (folk & traditional) Vibe Lounge: Blues and R&B Wednesday Night Jam The Brick Bar: Jazz Jam with Scott Kretzer (jazz)

Steel Strings at Wildwood

Toledo band Chloe and the Steel Strings bring their unique blend of Americana rock and psychedelia to Wildwood’s Manor House as part of the Metroparks’ Noon Tunes summer program on Friday, August 26, beginning at noon. All Noon Tunes concerts are free and audiences are encouraged to bring a sack lunch and lawn chair to enjoy the show.

Chloe and the Steel Strings released their debut album, Burn Bright, earlier this year.

The group will also be performing at Maumee’s Village Idiot on August 25 and 26.

sat, aug 13 Maumee Summer Fair: MaumeePalooza (various local artists) Waterville 3rd Street: Oliver Hazard Day (various artists) The Town Center at Levis Commons: EZ Pickenz (acoustic) Rosie’s Italian Grille: Intuition featuring Lady K (soul) Backyard BBQ & Booze: JP and the Big Deal (rock) Leroy & Margaret’s: Strawberry Kush (classic rock) Lucille’s Jazz Lounge: Tumbao Bravo (jazz) The Brick Bar: The Frenchtown Playboys (blues/jazz) Hollywood Casino: 7 Bridges | Eagles Tribute Band (classic rock) Sneaky Pete’s: Streetwize (rock) Eastside Cantina: Los Aztecas (tejano) Hensville Park: Hensville Live! Concert Series | Jeremy Rowe (country)

SAT, aug 14 Toledo Zoo: Music Under the Stars | Perrysburg Symphony Orchestra (classical) The Glass City Pearl: R&B On the Maumee (r&b) Ottawa Tavern: Escuala Grind/SNAFU/Hatemonger/Snuffed Out (metal)

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Wright Pavilion Grand Rapids: 5 O’clock Rush (oldies) Ottawa Tavern: Simulakra/Last Wishes/Withdrawn/Big Deal/Open Wound (metal) Toledo Zoo: Music Under the Stars | Genoa American Legion Band (concert band)

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Levis Square: Lunch At Levis | Brent Lowry (Country) Rosie’s Italian Grille: Chris Wiser (acoustic) Toledo Botanical Garden: Mike Lorenz Trio (jazz)

Traditional Italian and Trez

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, August 3, 17 and 31. All performances are from 6-9 pm. 606 N. McCord Rd. For the latest information, search “Live Music: Trez Gregory” on Facebook.

mon, aug 15

Promenade lets the Sunshine in

“That’s the Way (I Like It).” “(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty.” “Get Down Tonight.” “I’m Your Boogie Man.” The band behind some of the trademark sounds of the 70s, KC & the Sunshine Band began all the way back in 1973 by Harry Wayne Casey (hence, “KC”) who has led the band ever since. Despite a brief retirement in the 1980s and numerous member changes, KC will bring the current Sunshiners to Promenade Park for a show on Friday, August 26 at 6:15pm. $20 general admission, $50 VIP. 400 Water St. promedicalive.com Over Yonder Concert House: Rod Picot (singer/songwriter) Centennial Terrace: Zep the Led Out (classic rock) Hollywood Casino: The Skittle Bots (pop/rock) Kickstand Saloon: Strawberry Kish (classic rock)

sat, aug 21 Towpath at Gilead Side-Cut Canal: Sunset Jazz Festival (jazz)

mon, aug 22

Levi & LIlac’s Whiskey Room: Whiskey Monday featuring Jake Pilewski (acoustic) Bottle Shop at Mancy’s Italian Grill: Wine and Song presented by whateverandeveramen. (vocal)

tue, aug 16 Papa’s Tavern: Adam Sorelle (acoustic) Rosie’s Italian Grille: Mark Mikel (acoustic)

wed, aug 17 The Town Center at Levis Commons: Ryan Dunlap (acoustic) Woodlands Park: Michael Gramza Duo (jazz) Rosie’s Italian Grille: Trez Gregory (vocalist) Vibe Lounge: Blues and R&B Wednesday Night Jam The Brick Bar: Jazz Jam with Scott Kretzer (jazz)

thur, aug 18 Levis Square: Lunch At Levis | Trez & Ramona (jazz vocal) Toledo Botanical Garden: Jason Quick Trio (jazz) Perrysburg Farmers Market: Music at the Market | Minglewood Labor Camp (americana) The Brick Bar: Kyle White (singer/songwriter)

fri, aug 19 Wheelin’ On the Rocks: Echo Chamber (pop/rock) Rosie’s Italian Grille: Hector Mendoza (guitar) Sunshine Communities: The Skittle Bots (pop/rock) The Casual Pint: The Mackinaw Peaches (acoustic) Prime Nightlife: Shellshock wsg Coop DeVille (rock) Hollywood Casino: Noisy Neighbors (pop/rock) The Switchboard: Jojo Stella (rock/blues) The Brick Bar: Katie’s Randy Cat (punk/traditional) Sneaky Pete’s: G-String Jettison (rock)

sat, aug 20 Toledo’s Main Street Bar & Grill: Toledo Deathfest (metal)

Photo courtesy: Trez Gregory Facebook page.

tues, aug 2

The 577 Foundation: TSA Steel Drum Band Rosie’s Italian Grille: Aaron Rutter (violin) Benfield Wines: Chris Shutters (acoustic) Prime Nightlife: JUMP | America’s Van Halen Experience (rock) Over Yonder Concert House: Drew Peterson (singer/songwriter) Firefly: Crickett & BDog (acoustic) The Bier Stube: 2 Left Missing (rock) Monroe County Fair: Tesla (classic rock) The Brick Bar: Ben Maloney Trio (jazz)

Highlighted events indicates our picks for the week

Levi & LIlac’s Whiskey Room: Whiskey Monday featuring Jake Pilewski (acoustic)

tue, aug 23 Papa’s Tavern: Adam Sorelle (acoustic) Rosie’s Italian Grille: Matt Havers (rock) Ottawa Tavern: Across the White Water Tower/Famous Last Words / Dark Divine / Backbiter / Pembridge (alternative rock) Beer Barrel Pizza & Grill: James Adkins (singer/songwriter)

wed, aug 24 The Town Center at Levis Commons: Jake Pilewski (acoustic) Woodlands Park: Julie Theroux & The Toledo Two (jazz) Rosie’s Italian Grille: Bob Stevens (acoustic) Olander Park Nederhouser Community Hall: Sylvania Community Orchestra (classical) Vibe Lounge: Blues and R&B Wednesday Night Jam The Brick Bar: Jazz Jam with Scott Kretzer (jazz)

thur, aug 25 Levis Square: Glass City Steel (steel drums) Rosie’s Italian Grille: Intuition featuring Lady K (soul) Genesis Village: John Pickle (acoustic) Toledo Botanical Garden: Zen Zadravek Quartet (jazz) Perrysburg Farmers Market: Music at the Market | Caswell & Co. (acoustic) The Brick Bar: Dave Kosmyna & Friends (jazz)

fri, aug 26 Wildwood Manor House Gazebo: Chloe & the Steel Strings (americana) Promenade Park: KC & the Sunshine Band (disco) Lucille’s Jazz Lounge: Toledo Jazz Orchestra (jazz) Rosie’s Italian Grille: Tammy & Dan (acoustic) Prime Nightlife: New Found Element wsg Reject the Silence (rock) Bier Stube: Madison Avenue Band (soul/rock) Toledo Zoo Amphitheater: Rick Springfield with Men At Work and John Waite (classic rock)

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Swan Creek Metropark: Jeff Stewart (singer/songwrite) Centennial Terrace: Air Margaritaville | Jimmy Buffet Tribute (classic rock) The Casual Pint: JP & the Big Deal (rock) The Valentine Theater: Blue (opera) The Brick Bar: Lori Lefevre Johnson Trio (jazz) Sneaky Pete’s: Noisy Neighbors (pop/rock) Hensville Park: Hensville Live! Concert Series | The Bridges (pop/rock)

sat, aug 27 The 577 Foundation: Bridge County Bluegrass Trio (bluegrass) Lucille’s Jazz Lounge: The Good, The Bad, and The Blues (blues) The Brick Bar: Bobby G. and The 3rd Street Cigar Band (blues) Sneaky Pete’s: Steel Lily (rock)

sun, aug 28 The Valentine Theater: Blue (opera) The 577 Foundation: Bluesman Master (blues) Grand Rapids Wright Pavilion: North Coast Big Band (swing) Glass City Metropark: Glass City Jazz Festival (jazz) Te’kela Mexican Cantina + Cocina: EZ Pickenz (acoustic) Toledo Trinity Church of the Nazarene: Avenue (christian)

mon, aug 29 Levi & LIlac’s Whiskey Room: Whiskey Monday featuring Jake Pilewski (acoustic)

tue, aug 30 One SeaGate: Kerry Patrick Clark (acoustic) Papa’s Tavern: Adam Sorelle (acoustic) Rosie’s Italian Grille: Matt Havers (acoustic) Beer Barrel Pizza & Grill: Mischief (rock) Huntington Center: Girl Named Tom (pop/rock)

wed, aug 31 The Town Center at Levis Commons: Ashley Kohn (singer/songwriter) Woodlands Park: Interfaith Band (concert band) Rosie’s Italian Grille: Trez Gregory (vocalist) Vibe Lounge: Blues and R&B Wednesday Night Jam Wheelin’ On the Rocks: 3 Amigos (acoustic) The Brick Bar: Jazz Jam with Scott Kretzer (jazz)

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Rainbows, rainbows everywhere!

THE BIG TO DO MON, Aug. 1 [music] Nelly with C+C Music Factory - Diamond Selling, Multi-platinum, Grammy award-winning rap superstar, entrepreneur, philanthropist and actor, Nelly with special guest C+C Music Factory at Monroe County Fair. $45, ticket does not include parking or fair admission. Monroe County Fair, 3775 S. Custer Rd., Monroe, MI. monroecountyfair.com

WED, Aug. 3 [small business]

[reunions & parties]

All Schools Reunion | DeVilbiss Alumni & Hall of Fame’s Event - All Devilbiss Tigers and All-School Reunion! Make plans with classmates for a mini reunion on Aug.6. Email halloffame@devilbissalumni. org to purchase tickets. $10. 10am-1pm Tour DHS and purchase DHS swag. Reunion 7pm-11pm.

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

SUN, Aug. 7

Small Business Development Class: KickStart Your Business - Gain the knowledge you need to kick-start your business venture. Led by the Small Business Development Services team of the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, this event provides insight into choosing the right entity as well as preparation when it comes to start-up mistakes and operations. Noon-1:30pm.

Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St. toledochamber. com Free

[film]

THURS, Aug. 4

Lotus & Genoa Clothing Drive - The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls will host a clothing drive. Mens, womens and childrens clothing, household textiles, accessories and shoes are being accepted. They will also be accepting food and hygiene supplies for local food pantries and shelters.

10am-2pm. Masonic Building, 590 E. Boundary St., Perrysburg. ohiorainbow.org

[civic benefit]

Better Toledo: A Series - When we know better, we do better. This series of classes and lectures focuses on self awareness, self help and building understanding of intersections to create a better Toledo. LGBTQ+ Allyship presented by Equality Toledo. 3pm. Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St. toledolibrary.org Free

FRI, Aug. 5 [fairs & festivals]

St. George Cathedral Summer Festival - This year’s festival features local bands Madison Avenue on Friday night and The Grape Smugglers on Saturday evening. And of course, Middle Eastern music and dancingm and a belly dancer will entertain the crowd throughout the weekend.

Also Saturday, Aug. 6 from 4pm-midnight and Sunday, Aug. 7 from noon-6pm. $5, children 10 and under free. 5pm-midnight. St. George Cathedral, 3754 Woodley Rd.

SAT, Aug. 6 [festivals, history]

Great Lakes Fest - The National Museum of the Great Lakes for a day-long celebration of Great Lakes history during Great Lakes Fest. Admission is free to NMGL Members and children under 5. Non-member admission is included with the price of a Museum Combo pass. Adults (ages 18-64) are $17; Seniors (65+): $16; Youth (6-17): $14. 10am-5pm. National Museum Of The Great Lakes, 1701 Front St. nmgl.org

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The Hollow Poem’s Movie Opening - Documentary feature film about popular poet/entrepreneur, Chawone C. Ardrey, showcasing her journey & beyond. 2-6pm. Sleepy Hollow Park, 4150-4198 Overlook Blvd. @cclyricistlounge Free. See p.34 for more details.

Pride is back! After two years of muted and modified variations of the event, Toledo Pride 2022 hosts a full weekend of celebrations beginning Friday, August 19 with a Kick-Off party at Promenade Park at 6pm. On Saturday, August 20, the Toledo Pride parade returns to Adams St. downtown, beginning at noon. The Pride Main Event follows at Promenade Park until 10pm. The festivities wind down on Sunday with the Big Rainbow Brunch Crawl (see Page 6 and 30 for details). For all the latest information on this year’s Pride events, visit toledopride.com.

German American Festival returns

Prost! The German American Festival, the area’s largest and oldest ethnic festival, dating back to 1966, boasts music, beer, live entertainment and, of course, food. The 2022 GAF is scheduled for Friday, August 27 through Sunday, August 29 at Oak Shade Grove in Oregon. Events include a Stein-lifting competition, a soccer tournament, a Hummel look-alike contest and much, much more. $9 single day pass, $15 two day pass, $20 three day pass. 2pmmidnight. Also Friday, Aug. 26, 6pm-midnight, and Sunday, Aug 28, noon-8pm. Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Rd., Oregon. germanamericanfestival.net

Ready, set, Jeep!

MON, Aug. 8 [clothing drive]

Jeep aficionados from around the world will descend upon Toledo for a weekend of celebration as part of Jeep Fest 2022. First held in 2016, Jeep Fest has grown from a half-day of festivities to a threeday downtown event featuring a full parade, live music, a four-mile run, exhibits, vendors and, this year, a concert on Friday, August 12 with country music star Justin Moore. The party begins on Friday at noon with an Off-Road Course Welcome Party hosted by Monroe Superstore, and continues through Sunday, August 14 at 6pm. For the latest information, visit toledojeepfest.com.

WED, Aug. 10 [music]

Extra Stout - Local Irish jam band Extra Stout performs. Parking & Admission are FREE for Sylvania School District residents; all others $3-per-car parking fee.6-9pm. Olander Park, Nederhouser Community Hall, 6930 W Sylvania Ave., Sylvania.

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FRI, Aug. 12

Oliver Hazard Day - Oliver Hazard Day is back and bigger than ever. With performances from emerging musicians from all over the nation, this curated festival from Oliver Hazard is now one of the biggest nights in Northwest Ohio. $20. 4-11pm. Downtown Waterville, 3rd Street, Waterville. oliverhazardday.com

SUN, Aug. 14

[festivals & fairs]

Maumee Summer Fair - Art & craft booths, family friendly events, classic car show, and evening bands & beer at the tent adjacent to the Taste of Maumee food trucks. Friday, 5pm-midnight, Saturday 9ammidnight. Uptown Maumee, Conant St., Maumee maumeesummerfair.com

SAT, Aug. 13 [visual arts]

[music]

Wild About Art - This unique art fair features local and regional artists in various mediums, on display and for sale. Enjoy artist and animal painting demos and live musical entertainment. With zoo admission.

Also on Sunday, Aug. 4 10am-4pm. 10am-5pm. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. toledozoo.org

[collectibles]

Northwest Ohio Comic Show - Come prepared to dig through lots and lots of boxes for that gem you have been looking for. This is a comic focused event with vendors, local artists and more. $10 early admission at 9:30am, $3 general admission. 10am-4pm. American Legion Post #468, 5580 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. Nwocomicshow.com

MON, Aug. 15 [wine, music]

Wine & Song - Enjoy wines from four different countries. Mancy’s sommelier Zoe Young will introduce each wine in the flight with tasting notes and details, the band whatever&everaamen. will

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then play songs from Italy, Spain, Austria and France to pair with the wines. $36. 6:30pm. The Bottle Shop at Mancy’s Italian, 5453 Monroe St. whateverandeveramen.ticketleap.com/wine-andsong/

THURS, Aug. 18 [civic benefit]

Better Toledo: A Series - When we know better, we do better. This series of classes and lectures focuses on self awareness, self help, and building understanding of intersections to create a better Toledo. Confront Racism will be presented by Monita Mungo. 3pm. Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St. toledolibrary.org Free

FRI, Aug. 19 [LGBTQIA]

Toledo Pride Kick Off - The official Kick-Off with live music and drag shows. 6-10pm. Promenade Park. 400 Water St. toledopride.com

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events and Black literature. $69-$119. 7:30pm, also Sunday Aug. 28, 2pm. Valentine Theater, 410 N. Superior St. toledoopera.org

SAT, Aug. 20 [LGBTQIA]

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

Toledo Pride Parade - Join Toledo Pride in 2022 Adams street in Downtown Toledo to show support for the area LGBTQIA+ community. Noon1pm. Adams St, Midtown. toledopride.com Free

[LGBTQIA]

Toledo Pride Main Event - Vendors, live music, entertainers, and more! Noon-10pm. Promenade Park, 400 Water St. toledopride.com

SUN, Aug. 21 [markets & shopping]

Iris Market - Iris Market is a kid-friendly community event that allows local businesses, farmers, & food trucks to serve the community.

11am-5pm. DeVeaux Elementary School, 2620 W. Sylvania Ave. @irisbeautybarandboutique

SAT, Aug. 27 [festivals & fairs]

56th German-American Festival - Authentic German music, folk dancing and entertainment. $9 single day pass, $15 two day pass, $20 three day pass. 2pm-midnight. Also Friday, Aug. 26, 6pm-midnight, and Sunday, Aug 28, noon-8pm.

Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Rd., Oregon. germanamericanfestival.net

[BBQ, music]

SUN, Aug. 28 [business]

Ultimate Business Expo - Urban Embodiment presents over 15 local vendors and businesses, multiple speakers, networking and more. Noon4pm. Routines Dance Fitness and Events Space, 2121 S. Reynolds Rd.

MON, Aug. 29 [chess, craft beer]

Chess & Craft Beer - Casual meet up for players of all levels. Boards available, but you are welcome to bring your own. $1 off all craft beers.

6pm-9pm. Upside Brewing, 5692 Main St.

The Toledo BBQ-DJ Festival - Five stages and over 35 Dj’s spinning a different genre every hour ranging from house music to dubstep. $20. 2pm2am. Toledo’s Main Street Bar & Grill, 141 Main St.

[jazz, art]

Up, up and away in FIndlay Take a ride into the sky at one of Findlay’s most anticipated events, the 2022 Flag City Balloon Fest. Held from August 12-14 at Findlay’s Emory Adams Park, this annual family friendly event features 40 different hot air balloons, with rides available for attendees. If you’re more of a “watch the balloons, not fly in them” kinda person, there will be plenty of other activities available, at ground level, including live entertainment, food vendors and a kids activity area. Admission is free. Friday, August 12 at 1pm through Sunday August 14. 1827 S. Blanchard St., Findlay. flagcityballoonfest.com

Sunset Jazz & Art Festival - The event features jazz performances, a juried art show and sale, food and beverages along the Maumee River towpath trail. Headliner Gene Parker will play from 6pm-dusk. 2pm-sunset. Grand Rapids towpath, Front St., Grand Rapids. grandrapidsartscouncil.org

TUES, Aug. 23 [nature & wildlife]

Tree Series With Amy Stone - Spend the evenings discovering trees. On tree identification walks, participants focus on the subtle but easy cues that lead directly to identifying a tree. Meet at the Overland Bike Trail inside the cemetery by the Gunckel Pyramid. 7-8:30pm. Historic Woodlawn Cemetery, 1502 W. Central Ave. historicwoodlawn.com

THURS, Aug. 25 [book sales]

Cruise on up to Tecumseh Summers are for days at the beach, ice cream on a park bench and, if you’re a fan of classic automobiles, cruise nights. Tecumseh’s Classic Car and Bike Show heats up the summer with a display of, well, classic cars and bikes once a month. The next event will take place on Thursday, August 18 at the Old National Bank parking lot at 205 E. Chicago Blvd. in Tecumseh. Attendees are also invited to Music in the Park at Adams Park, just up the road, the same night. 6-8pm. facebook.com/downtowntecumseh

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Friends of the Library Book Sale - Stock up on cozy reads for the coming Fall months. $1 each, $15 a bag. Also Friday, Aug. 26 9am-4pm and Saturday, Aug. 27 9am-4pm. 4-7pm. Friends of the Library Book Center, 1301 N. Reynolds Rd. toledolibrary.org/fol

FRI, Aug. 26 [cosplay]

Kazok*u*kon - Three day anime, gaming and pop culture event celebrating fandoms. Also Saturday, Aug. 27 and Sunday Aug. 28. $40. Glass City Center, 401 Jefferson Ave. kazokukon.org

[opera]

Blue - The Toledo Opera presents Tony Award®– winning composer Jeanine Tesori and NAACP Theatre Award–winning librettist Tazewell Thompson’s new opera inspired by contemporary

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SOCIAL STUDIES

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SAME Cafe Fundraiser

Julie Wood, Erin Peterson, Rob Herbold

Everyone gathered around the SAME Table to welcome SAME Café to the Toledo Community!

All guests enjoyed delicious food from Chef Carrie Shores and local beer and wine.

Lynn Sheehan, Chef Carrie Shores, Simone Spruce, Fanny Effler, Beth Drake and Michelle Franklin

Brad Reubendale with Libby & Brad Birky

Gary Bond & Steve North

Juneteenth with CSRN The Community Solidarity Response Network hosted a Juneteenth Community Health and Wellness Fair with first aid, CPR and NARCAN training.

Julian Mack, Jodie Summers, Brother Mohammed Washington, Ruth Leonard, Jordyn Taylor and Richard Langford

Pathy & Vince Davis with Debbie Barnett

Julian Highsmith, Vince Davis, David Menefee and Jeff Rollins

Christopher Casey and Jaidall Long

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FREEWILL ASTROLOGY

CROSS WORD

VICIOUS CIRCLES Across 1. “Masterpiece” channel 4. Internet provider 9. Go all in 15. ___ Speedwagon 16. Granddaddy of computing 17. Set after the set 18. Evian, e.g.

19. Cement head?

20. Big name in yo-yos 21. URL starter, perhaps 23. Lower in office 25. Reagan’s first secretary of state 27. Out of eyesight 28. Stooge first name 32. Good Queen ___ (Elizabeth I) 33. German steel city 35. 24-book epic poem 36. Shirts and skins, e.g.

38. “Move along!”

40. UK lawmakers 41. 2022 Best Musical Tony winner, and theme of this puzzle 44. It has a Tax Witholding Estimator on its site 46. Means of comm. for CODA 47. Cookies that come a Golden variety 48. Stops working 50. CBD Revive Shampoo maker 52. Harley, slangily 56. Jaquel Spivey, of 41-Across, e.g.

57. “I don’t like your ___!”

58. Salad dressing 60. Game with yes/no questions 62. “It’s A Wonderful Life” director 63. Recreate 66. “Big Energy” rapper 70. Onetime Bowie label 71. Singer Badu 72. Screenwriter’s dream 73. ___-de-sac

74. Christmas in the Cinque Terre 75. Libreville’s nation 76. Charmin products Down 1. Lifestyle regimen done before surgery 2. White Album performer 3. Some bridge players 4. He wears #10 for La Albiceleste 5. Two-time Olympic-winning judo fighter Shohei (unsure if he’s related to Yoko) 6. “What’s the ___?”

7. Polish off 8. Brew sold at the Golden Arches 9. Hard wood 10. Difficulty 11. Jeff of the New York Mets 12. Casual slip-on, briefly 13. Financial advisor’s recommendation: Abbr.

14. Total hottie 22. Yesterdays 24. 2013 Miley Cyrus album that starts with “Wrecking Ball” 26. They may be engaged or jam 27. LPGA mem.

29. “Pulp Fiction” character who doesn’t speak 30. Old Navy’s owner, with “The” 31. Stat for a wide receiver 34. Brunch order 35. Langston Hughes poem that’s a godsend to us puzzle makers 37. Stats during an Uber drive 39. Intestinally related 41. 29% of us live there 42. No longer with us 43. Milo in movies 44. Faculty measurements 45. Uncreative stretch 49. Russian sleigh 51. Like a vintage synth 53. ___ ratio 54. Stretch before a game, e.g.

55. Quests for knights 57. Give to the church 59. Oak of tomorrow 61. Golden State sch.

63. Binger’s spot

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In my Astrological Book of Life, your life purposes as a Libra may include the following: 1. to be beautiful in the smartest ways you can imagine and smart in the most beautiful ways you can imagine; 2. to always see at least two sides of the story, and preferably more; 3. to serve as an intermediary between disparate elements; 4. to lubricate and facilitate conversations between people who might not otherwise understand each other; 5. to find common ground between apparent contradictions; 6. to weave confusing paradoxes into invigorating amalgamations; 7. to never give up on finding the most elegant way to understand a problem. PS: In the coming weeks, I hope you will make extra efforts to call on the capacities I just named.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Fictionwriter John Banville tells us, “There are moments when the past has a force so strong it seems one might be annihilated by it.” I suspect that’s sometimes true for many of us. But it won’t apply to you Aries anytime soon. In fact, just the opposite situation will be in effect during the coming months: You will have more power to render the past irrelevant than maybe you’ve ever had. You will wield an almost indomitable capacity to launch new trends without having to answer to history. Take full advantage, please!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Researchers have proved that lullabies enhance the health of premature babies being cared for in hospitals. The soft, emotionally rich songs also promote the well-being of the babies’ families. I bring this to your attention because I believe you should call on lullaby therapy yourself in the coming weeks.

Listening to and singing those tunes will soothe and heal your inner child. And that, in my astrological opinion, is one of your top needs right now. For extra boosts, read fairy tales, eat food with your hands, make mud pies, and play on swings, seesaws, and merry-go-rounds.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Dancer and singer-songwriter FKA Twigs has taken dance lessons since she was a child. In 2017, she added a new form of physical training, the Chinese martial art of *wushu*.

Doing so made her realize a key truth about herself: She loves to learn and practice new skills. Of all life’s activities, they give her the most pleasure and activate her most vibrant energy.

She feels at home in the world when she does them.

I suspect you may have similar inclinations in the coming months. Your appetite for mastering new skills will be at an all-time high. You will find it natural and even exhilarating to undertake disciplined practice. Gathering knowledge will be even more exciting than it usually is.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancerian author Laurie Sheck writes, “So much of life is invisible, inscrutable: layers of thoughts, feelings, and outward events entwined with secrecies, ambiguities, ambivalences, obscurities, darknesses.” While that’s an experience we all have, especially you Cancerians, it will be far less pressing for you in the coming weeks. I foresee you embarking on a phase when clarity will be the rule, not the exception. Hidden parts of the world will reveal themselves to you. The mood will be brighter and lighter than usual. The chronic fuzziness of life will give way to a delightful acuity.

I suspect you will see things that you have never or rarely seen.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): It’s always advisable for you Leos to carry on a close personal relationship with mirrors. I’m speaking both literally and metaphorically. For the sake of your mental health, you need to be knowledgeable about your image and monitor its evershifting nuances. And according to my analysis of the astrological omens, you are now authorized to deepen your intimate connection with mirrors. I believe you will thrive by undertaking an intense phase of introspective explorations and creative self-inquiry.

Please keep it all tender and kind, though. You’re not allowed to bad-mouth yourself. Put a special emphasis on identifying aspects of your beauty that have been obscured or neglected. By the way, Leo, I also recommend you seek compassionate feedback from people you trust. Now is an excellent time to get reflections about your quest to become an even more amazing human.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): At your best, you are a flexible purist, an adaptable stickler for detail, and a disciplined yet supple thinker.

Maybe more than any other sign of the zodiac, you can be focused and resilient, intense and agile, attentive and graceful. And all of us non-Virgos will greatly appreciate it if you provide these talents in abundance during the coming weeks. We need you to be our humble, understated leader. Please be a role model who demonstrates the finely crafted, well-balanced approach to being healthy.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Author Clive James loved the Latin term *gazofilacium*, meaning “treasure chamber.” He said that the related Italian word, *gazofilacio*, referred to the stash of beloved poems that he memorized and kept in a special place in his mind. In accordance with astrological omens, Scorpio, now would be an excellent time to begin creating your own personal *gazofilacium*: a storehouse of wonderful images and thoughts and memories that will serve as a beacon of joy and vitality for the rest of your long life. Here’s your homework: Identify ten items you will store in your *gazofilacium*.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Tips to get the most out of the next three weeks: 1. Keep your interesting options open. Let your mediocre options shrivel and expire. 2. Have no regrets and make no apologies about doing what you love. 3. Keep in mind that every action you perform reverberates far beyond your immediate sphere. 4. Give your fears ridiculous names like “Gaffe” and “Wheezy” and “Lumpy.” 5. Be honest to the point of frankness but not to the point of rudeness. 6. Don’t just run. Gallop.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Capricorn poet Richard Hugo wrote, “It doesn’t bother me that the word ‘stone’ appears more than 30 times in my third book, or that ‘wind’ and ‘gray’ appear over and over in my poems to the disdain of some reviewers.” Hugo celebrated his obsessions. He treated them as riches because focusing on them enabled him to identify his deepest feelings and discover who he really was. In accordance with astrological omens, I recommend a similar approach to you in the coming weeks.

Cultivate and honor and love the specific fascinations at the core of your destiny.

QUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Author Violet Trefusis (1894–1972) and author Vita Sackville-West (1892– 1962) loved each other. In one letter, Violet told Vita, “I want you hungrily, frenziedly, passionately. I am starving for you. Not only the physical you, but your fellowship, your sympathy, the innumerable points of view we share. I can’t exist without you; you are my affinity.” In the coming weeks, dear Aquarius, I invite you to use florid language like that in addressing your beloved allies. I also invite you to request such messages. According to my reading of the planetary omens, you are due for eruptions of articulate passion.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): I’d like to honor and pay homage to a past disappointment that helped transform you into a beautiful soul. I know it didn’t feel good for you when it happened, but it has generated results that have blessed you and the people whose lives you’ve touched. Would you consider performing a ritual of gratitude for all it taught you? Now is an excellent time to express your appreciation because doing so will lead to even further redemption.

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