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UPDATES IN LOCAL BUSINESS Shawarmaholic is a new place to fuel your crippling addiction to spiced meats, topped with sauces you’ll have trouble pronouncing. Shawarma is available by the pound, great for catering or holiday events. 11am-10pm 3344 Secor Rd., next to Scrambler Marie’s. 419-725-9444, shashawarmaholic.com. Chabad House and Friendship Circle of Toledo are moving to a new home at 2728 King Rd., and will continue to “ensure that each and every Jew has a warm welcoming place to learn, celebrate and pray,� says Bassie Shemtov. The new location will feature a wing that will bebecome a beautiful new Shul in the future. 419-843-9393, chabadtoledo.com. Reddish Printing opened October 24 at 1503 Adams St. Owner Max Reddish has offered Toledo-themed shirts at the Toledo Farmer’s Market for several years, and the wares will now be available for walkin customers. There is a minimum of 12 items for custom orders, and all printing is done in-house. 12-6pm Monday-Friday. 419-290-5384, reddishprinting.com. Kyoto Ka Sushi Bar & More will open a second location at 300 Madison Ave. in early 2015. Other than sushi, Kyoto Ka will serve entrees like chicken teriyaki and Korean bibimbap. 10 am-3 pm, MonMonday-Friday. 419-841-2070, kyotoka.com
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Do you want more people to know what your company has to offer? The options are limitless when it comes to technology and how to relate it to your business. Learn how to spread the word about your organization at the Press Club of Toledo’s Getting Covered: A Pressing Issues forum. Attendees will join a group of panelists from ProMedica, WTOL and The Blade as well as Moderator Mark Luetke of Thread Marketing Group as they give professional advice on how to use media to your advantage. 9am-10:30am Friday, November 14. Toledo-Lucas County Main Library, 325 Michigan St. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org Free —MLR
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The new National Museum of the Great Lakes strives to “educate and entertain a diverse audience�. True to that mission, the place is a visually stunning voyage of discovery, for all ages, of the many facets of our Great Lakes. The layout of the building mimics the circular shape of a ship’s wheel, partitioned into six themed galleries, each awash in shades of blue, offering easy-toread displays and great hands-on activities. Beautiful maps of the Great Lakes are intermingled throughout the space, depicting connections to other waterways. See how the light in a lighthouse actually works and learn how storms develop on the Great Lakes. There are 326 lighthouses on the Great Lakes’ 10,900 miles of coastline, comprising the largest concentration of lighthouses in the world. The Maritime Technology Gallery allows you to explore and use various pieces of intriguing navigation equipment. A fast and furious challenge has you shoveling “coal� into a chute to see if you can keep a ship’s engines running. My favorite was the Shipwrecks & Safety Gallery. Sit down at the Edmund Fitzgerald display and use the controls to take a miniature submarine down to the lake floor to explore the wreckage and learn more about the mystery behind why it sank. Look through the various sets of dive masks to experience actual footage of Great Lake shipwrecks from the divers’ perspectives—it seems like you are actually swimming around the wreckage! For a scenic skyline view, arrive via Main St.( just over the Cherry St/King Bridge) turning on to Riverside Dr. (rather than taking the main entrance off of Front St.). After parking, Late show instead of walking straight to the building, take the staircase The Leonid down one level and follow the path that takes you along the Meteor Shower boat docks and then around the back of the museum for more originates in the glorious river views and to see both the Veteran’s Glass City constellation Leo the Skyway Bridge and the impressive Col. James M SchoonmakLion, and is expected er Museum Ship (tours April-October). to put on a heavheavNational Museum of the Great Lakes 1701 Front St. 419-214-5000. enly show Monday, 10am to 5pm Tuesday–Saturday and noon-5pm Sunday. November 17 and Visit inlandseas.org/museum/ for admission fees and more info. Tuesday, November 18. Watch as up to 15 meteors per hour cascade across the sky between midnight Winter prelude and dawn. and iasts enthus winter of ing Take part in the fun gather ture learn from them as they share their cold-season adven while stories and sporting techniques. Pick up great deals everyone is buying and selling their new and used winter Toledo equipment and clothing at the Mountain Man and Novem ay, Saturd on Ski Club Annual Swap and Shop 16. ber Novem y, ber 15 and Sunda and Visit mountmansportsonline.com for registering your sale items for more info. 2735 N Reynolds Rd., 419-536-0001.
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niversity of Toledo Vice President and Athletic Director Mike O’Brien was inducted into the Missouri Valley College (MVC) Athletics Hall of Fame in a ceremony Oct. 18 in Marshall, Mo. O’Brien played two seasons of basketball at Missouri Valley College from 1973 to 1975. He was voted captain his senior season and graduated with honors in 1975 with a bachelor of science degree in education. “I am very grateful to the Missouri Valley College Athletic Hall of Fame induction committee for this tremendous honor,” O’Brien said. “I enjoyed my time at MVC and owe much of my success to the mentoring I received there. I am honored to join numerous great student-athletes, coaches and administrators in the MVC Athletic Hall of Fame.” O’Brien is in his 13th year at UT, the second longest tenure among current Mid-American Conference (MAC) athletic directors. During his time at Toledo, the Rockets have won or shared a combined 27 MAC championships in nine different sports. In addition, O’Brien has overseen a number of renovation and construction projects, including the $30 million Charles A. Sullivan Athletics Complex and Savage Arena, which opened in 2008. O’Brien also has raised Toledo’s academic profile, as Rocket studentathletes have earned an overall GPA above 3.1 during each of the past 11 semesters. UT earned the MAC Institutional Academic Achievement Award in 2011-12 and 2012-13 as the conference school with the highest overall GPA. O’Brien was named the Football Bowl Subdivision Northeast Region Athletic Director of the Year in 2012. He also has served as the chair of the MAC Athletic Directors Committee and is the conference’s athletic director representative to the College Football Playoff Committee.
Fox Sports Reporter Ken Rosenthal wore The University of Toledo bow tie during game four of the World Series. “For the third year, UT and its commitment to fighting prostate cancer was featured on a national stage and seen by millions,” said Larry Burns, UT vice president for external affairs
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Rocket Pediatrics announces new facility The University of Toledo Department of Pediatrics announces the arrival of Rocket Pediatrics in Waterville. An open house celebration and ribbon cutting is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to noon at the new office at 1089 Pray Blvd., next to Kroger. The event will include: ■ A tour of the new pediatrics practice and meet-and-greet with physicians ■ Fun giveaways for the kids ■ Ribbon cutting by Rocky the Rocket at 10:30 a.m.
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Toledo took advantage of three golfers placing in the top three to capture the 30th annual Georgetown Intercollegiate on Oct. 21 at the Members Club at Four Streams in Beallsville, Md. UT shot a team score of one-over par 569 (284-285) to finish 14 strokes ahead of second place Seattle’s total of 583 (293-290). The victory is the first for the Rockets this fall. The trio of senior Chris Selfridge (70-71), junior Otto Black (69-72) and freshman Stephen Watts (7170) led the charge for the Midnight Blue and Gold by finishing in a third-place tie at one-under par 141. Senior Mike Lancaster (74-74) and freshman Colin Joseph (76-72) also had solid efforts for Toledo, tying for 24th place at six-over par 148. Senior Pat Cermak also competed in the two-day tourney as an individual and tied for 52nd place at 13-over par 155. UT wrapped up its fall schedule by hosting the Rocket Individual Intercollegiate on Oct. 27-28 at Belmont Country Club in Perrysburg.
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Our yearly trick-or-treat was met with cold, wet and windy weather this time around, but the TCP editorial staff continued our report card tradition and went out in search of treats from some of our prominent community members. We used our Halloween expertise to grade their decor, candy, and their ability to draw a crowd.
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Mayor D. Michael Collins Who answered: The Mayor wa s apparently otherwise disposed this year; he delegated tre at duties to his sister-in-law (That is how she identified herself. We cou ldn’t tell if she was dressed up as a nun or just bundled up agains t the early chilly weather). She was in a parked car in front of His Honor’s house, han ding out candy on behalf of “The Mayor and his wife.” Candy: The treats were contained in individual ly assembled goody bag s, containing several item s (including Snickers, Re Reese’s Cups and Mil ky Ways). This raised his grade.
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Devoon Boutique offers something for everyone.
Beyond divine, it’s Devoon! Specialty gift shop brings unique flair downtown by Jordan Killam
Long-time Perrysburg resident and dedicated Toledo arts supporter Sandy Blackstone Carman has owned several fine shops over the years; Devoon is her latest creation. What is the meaning of ‘Devoon’? It’s a special made-up word, meant to express exhilaration for something extraordinary or sublime. It’s a word Carman’s mother made up long ago, when Sandy was just a child; a word she uses often in conversation that has wormed its way into her daily vocabulary. What can you expect to find in this specialty shop? Gifts for the discerning eye at a smart price, for starters. Examples include: eclectic jewelry and jewelry cases, cashmere scarves, sophisticated clothing, beautiful handbags, clever wine stoppers, baby accoutrements, luxurious Ter Terranova® bath products, personalized stationery, chic rain boots and ballet flats, fine china and fabulous serving pieces.
Unique items
Carman felt there was room in the local market to open a shop where customers could find unique items they could not locate elsewhere, or would have to find online. Her collection also includes consignment artwork and carefully selected antiques. Carman frequently hunts for items at local estate sales and trade shows. She travels so you won’t have to. Carman decided to infiltrate Toledo’s growing downtown commerce scene with a prominent location in the Davis Building. The space pairs well with her merchandise—ornate tin ceilings, warm exposed brick, and large front windows that create an inviting feel. Her motto is “affordable and unique…something for everyone…all ages and occasions.” Devoon Boutique, 911 Jefferson Ave. 11am-6pm Monday-Friday, 11am-2pm Saturday. 419-214-0575, facebook.com/Itsdevoon.
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All for the money
On October 24, being short 25¢ for his beverage at a gas station, a Toledo man went to the back alley and asked a stranger for a quarter. The stranger demanded the victim take his hoodie off, threatening him by pointing a handhandgun at him. The victim refused and ran away.
Man’s best friend
A Toledo woman contacted the Toledo Police on October 24 after neighbors saw her ex-boyfriend enter through her front window. The victim called the sussuspect while he was in her home and he said, “You can have the dogs, I just want my X-Box.”
Paying with brownie points
A Toledo man paid for his pop and chips at a local store with a counterfeit $100 bill on October 21. The suspect rereturned and began to eat brownies out of a box he did not pay for. He tried to pay for it with another $100 bill, and the cashier took the bill and called the popolice. The suspect grabbed the bill and left the location on foot.
The Chamber of Commerce is an or organization of businesses. The leaders of those businesses have decided to come together in common cause for mutual benefit. They pay dues into the organization so that it might have a robust infrastructure, usually including an office for central operations and a dedicated staff to carry out its stated mission. The leadership of the Chamber, elected by the members, decides what the organization’s priorities are, including those policies which would best benefit their respective businesses. They then advocate for those positions. Of course, most of these priorities are relatively predictable, given the mission of the organization. Some policies would be obvious; others would be obviously against the goals of the group. In many cases, policy advocacy includes deciding which candidates for political offices would best represent the members’ positions, then endorsing and supporting those candidates. Support may be financial. It may also include providing logistical structure or publishing the message to members. Likewise, labor unions are organizations of workers. Those workers have decided to come together in com-
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You can apply the same idea to pretty much any organization of people. It exists around common cause for mutual benefit, stated explicitly in a mission. It has members that elect its leaders. Those leaders decide policies and work to enact them. If the organization is large enough, this often includes establishing infrastructure, paid through dues from members and other donations to support the organization. In many cases policy advocacy includes being involved in politics. The United States can even be thought of this way. Citizens are the members, the Constitution and Declaration of Independence, along with other founding documents, are its original mission statement. We pay dues, called taxes, to support public infrastructure. We elect leaders who steer the policies within the guidelines of our mission. Of course, membership in any such organization is optional. If an individual member decides the organization isn’t representing their interests commensurate with their investment, they can quit. This shouldn’t be done in a fit over transient causes, though, since the for former members may lose much of the benefits of membership, including having the opportunity to choose leadership and affect policy. Most of that should make pretty good sense. And that’s what completely baffles us. Why can smart and good people understand how organizations work, yet have little clue about the continuing need for political parties? Here’s the scoop. The Republican Party is an organization of people who come together in common cause for mutual benefit. It has a stated mission. The members pay dues and give donations to support an infrastructure. The members elect leadership. That leader leadership in turn decides on policy priorities that further the stated mission, called a party platform. They decide which candidates properly represent those poli-
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Sandy Spang cies, endorse them, and provide financial and other support. Membership is voluntary, based on an expectation that the member’s interests are represented commensurate with their investment. Leaving the GOP means no longer having a voice in leadership and priorities. One unique feature of a political party is that you declare membership publicly, because choosing leadership happens in a public election, at the party primary. When you declare as a Republican at the polling place you are then allowed to vote for leadership and decide who the candidate standard bearers for the GOP will be. Likewise the Democratic Party, Green Party, Libertarian Party, and so on. We have to ask, why is this so hard to understand?
Leaving the party
We’re looking at you, Kevin Haddad. And you, Theresa Gabriel, l, and Marcia Helman, and Chris Varwig, and Sandy Spang and Jack Ford. That is a list of recent local candidates who had declared themselves to be members of one or another political party before running for office, then switching or becoming “independent” once the political ambition kicked in. Or, in the case of Haddad, being an R as an elected official, then declaring the GOP had moved too far to the right, losing reelection as an independent, then re-declaring as an R to run for another office. Flip-flopping for selfish political reasons cuts across the political spectrum. Gabriel, Varwig and Spang were longtime members of the GOP who decided to run as independents, presumably because they knew it would be tough to win in Toledo with that baggage, especially when courting labor support. Helman was a long-time D who had to become “independent” to garner support from R Rob Ludeman. And Jack Ford was a lifelong and oft-elected D who called himself an I to get on the ballot after the primary deadline had passed. All this fuzzy affiliation would look pretty silly in other organizations. No one would think of flopping in and out of membership of the National Rifle Association as if you didn’t know what it stood for. Why do we tolerate it in politics? If they don’t know what they stand for, how can we?
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Tech development is an essential part of Toledo’s future. To make this future happen, however, our area has to overcome two significant barriers: A limited talent pool of people with these skillsets, and an aversion to taking risks when financing new busi business. At age 10, Maumee student Jonathan Buchanan developed ChipTrading, a mathpuzzle app that was picked up by the App Store in 2012. The University of Toledo’s Launchpad Incubation program has recently helped tech startups Roost, Petrichor and Hephaestus get attention from investors. Resources and opportunities for our tech community are springing up all over the city: Seed Coworking’s tech-based collaborative space resides in downtown Toledo and the Incubation program just hosted the most well-attended Pitch ‘n Pour event they’ve ever had. These events follow several decades of hard work and dedication from individuals who realized the benefits of pursuing technological development 15 or 20 years ago. But our city has more than just history or potential in the tech world; it has a future. And this isn’t idealistic thinking; it’s a goal that is now a reality for young entrepreneurs in our region. Ask people like Bob Savage, president and fund manager of Rocket Ventures, who has helped more than 100 tech-based companies in the area find funding, providing monetary and commercialization assistance to startups all over Northwest Ohio. “We’re already starting to see people who used to be employed by our clients three to four years ago starting their own companies. The ecosystem is getting larger and more cohesive . . . there are incubators here that didn’t previously exist,” Savage said.
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The big draw to tech in 2014 isn’t in IT services or marketing, as it was in the early 1990’s. Instead, the landscape has changed to accommodate more idea-based technologies—in other words, instead of figuring out what line is unplugged from which port, developers are focused on solving problems by creating tech-based solutions that help improve workflow, social interaction or entertainment. In this realm, our region is still playing catch-up. “Ideas that have existed since ‘04 or ‘05 are finally finding their way here,” said Gene Powell, president of SPOKE HQ. He formed the digital marketing agency in 2008, a decision he refers to as “building a liferaft” during the economic crisis, and co-founded Seed Coworking in 2012, a
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SEED COWORKING, SPOKE HQ tech haven for young professionals in the region who are looking to build programs, learn new skills and collaborate with like-minded entrepreneurs. “Our city is finally embracing that, and getting out of the mindset that we need to copy what’s going on with tech on the east or west coasts. We can borrow ideas, but what we borrow has to get reshaped and become relevant to our region . . . the mind shift happens when the youth in our city decide to embrace their Rust Belt roots, instead of trying to shed them,” he said. Tech giants Software Alternatives and Fox Software laid the foundation for this development, from the 1970s through the early 2000s. Savage refers to Docusphere (formerly Software Alternatives), an accounts-payable automation service, as “one of the area’s biggest success stories,” and it’s now a global enterprise. Based in Per Perrysburg, Fox Software merged with Microsoft, who sold FoxPro (a programming language) for both Windows and Macintosh operating systems from 1989 until it was discontinued in 2007. Despite this foundation, the move toward a progressive, ofthe-moment industry has just begun. “You’re talking about a serious transformation that’s only two, maybe three years old, and it’s going to take time,” said Powell.
Risky behaviors In the tech world, a degree in the field isn’t necessary for real success. Take for example Josh Cooper, cofounder of White Label Collaborative and Whisper Labs, developer of the popular social gifting app Givt. A Sylvania native, he holds a juris doctorate from the University of Toledo College of Law. After buying two Vito’s Pizza franchises, Cooper got into tech because he “saw where the future was going.” Looking ahead worked just as well for Cooper as it did for Powell, and he is now an advisor for Roost, the Toledo-based tech startup that saw recent success when they were invited to spend last summer at the Y-Combinator—an incubator located in Mountainview, CA, in the heart of Silicon Valley. The eligibility for venture capital puts them in the perfect spot for success and allows collaboration with more highprofile clients. And access to big money like that, says Cooper, is one of Toledo’s bigbig gest hurdles. Venture capital availability requires finding institutions and/or invesinves tors who are willing to risk big money on startups that may fail. “I’ve raised money for two different companies here, and the second one did well; the first one didn’t. The problem is that not everyone will try the second time. It’s a risky mentality, and Continued on p 14
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JOSH COOPER White Label Collaborative, Whisper Labs Continued from p 13 that’s part of the challenge that this region has,” Cooper explained. “Investors [on the west coast] will throw $1 million out there, almost expecting failure, and even if the odds of success are 1-in-10 , they’re bound to hit something eventually. The Midwest is much more careful with their money, and that can be a detriment to startups,” he said.
If you build it. . . Savage, Powell and Cooper represent just three of several dozen of pioneers who have worked to develop Toledo’s entrepreneurial landscape, but they agree that the solutions to obstacles lie in education, more financial risk-taking and home-growing a talent base, rather than trying to attract people from outside the region. Talent is often hard to come by for employers looking for fresh faces, but not because the region lacks intelligent or competent people. “It’s not a brain drain problem,” said Powell. “Anytime someone leaves one city for another, this happens. It’s a problem that exists everywhere . . . our issue is that we have too much work to do for the amount of people willing and able to do it.” Powell explained that when a large company like Roost gets serious funding, their next move is to scale up. When this happens, they’re forced to either find talent in Toledo or move to where the talent is. “The more companies like Roost that we can give birth to, the better. If we can be per perceived as a place that’s capable of making extremely viable tech companies, people outside the market will gravitate here,” he said. One of Cooper’s solutions is to provide relevant education, both in-person and online, to middle- and high-school students. “When we hire new people, we don’t care if you have ten years of experience. We’re looking to see if you have the necessary skills and passion to do the work. The pressure to go to college is, in some cases, counterintuitive to what’s actually happening in the workplace,” he said. For the student gifted in coding or who has an interest in computer engineering , not jumping headlong into a four-year degree may actually work in their favor. “The essential thing is growing the people who are already here, from the ground up. It will only take a few years, and it’s an investment in the future,” he said. Tech entrepreneurship has a blossoming ecosystem already in place here that is now in a prime position to thrive. And if there is a concentrated focus on education and investment in the tech future of the Toledo area—if we’re not caught up in blaming ‘brain drain’ for the lack of talent—tech could be the catalyst that jumpstarts our region’s economy.
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Pam’s Corner Cooking Classes: Holiday Appetizers Pam’s Corner
The Art of Craft: Taste This! The Collingwood Arts Center
Wednesday, 11.5
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Join Pam’s Corner for lessons on cooking holiday appetizers. Call Pam’s Corner to register. Registration required. 6pm. $25. 116 10th St. 419-243-2081. pamstoledo.com
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Michigan Winemakers Dinner Evans Street Station
Two popular Michigan winemakers will come together for one spectacular evening at Evans Street. Registration required. 6-8:30pm. $75. 110 S. Evans St., Tecumseh. 517-424-5555. evansstreetstation.com
Downtown Delights Downtown Sylvania
Visit Downtown Sylvania for shopping, entertainment, give-a-ways and a great night out. Taste and vote for your favorite cookies. Proceeds benefit The Armed Forces. 5-8pm. cityofsylvania.com Free
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El Nuevo Vallarta packs heat, authentic flavor by Jessica Miller When you walk into El Nuevo Vallarta, you’ll be enamored with the spicy aroma wafting from the kitchen. Amid colorful Mexican-themed art, you might even shimmy to the tunes playing throughout the dining room. It feels like a little cantina in Mexico where families gather when company comes to town. If you visited El Nueva Vallarta at the previous Westgate location, the atmosphere will seem familiar. Owner Jose Meda, originally from Jalisco, Mexico, relocated when their Westgate location was acquired to make room for a planned development. The new space is smaller, but cozy, at the edge of a neighborhood on Douglas Rd. at Gracewood, formerly home to Carlita’s Mexican & Italian Café and most recently Bikini’s Bar & Grill.
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Your meal begins the way it does at every Mexican joint—with complimentary chips and salsa—but that’s where the similarities stop. These chips are thick and crisp, and the salsa is house made with tangy tomatoes and fresh cilantro. Spring for the queso dip; it’s smooth, creamy and exactly what you want it to be. The extensive menu suggests dozens of options to choose from. My dining companion and I ordered the number six combo, a choice between chicken, beef, bean or cheese enchilada and a taco with Mexican rice and beans ($8.75), the Pollo ala Cucsur ($12.25), and the Quesadilla Lite ($11.25) with beef.
Popular lemon chicken is back. This dish awakens the taste buds with the full flavor of garlic and lemon, slow cooked with potatoes. Also a Lebanese salad that is very simple yet flavorful. Cheese bread to top off the meal! Registration required. 12:30-4pm. $20. 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-872-0305. 577foundation.org
The enchilada is saucy and the taco is stuffed with seasoned beef, crisp lettuce and tomatoes. The rice and beans are a little on the bland side, but they pair well with the spicy entrees. The Pollo ala Cucsur was an explosion of spicy flavor. The marinated chicken breast is served grilled, topped with a slaw of chopped cilantro, garlic and jalapenos. The Quesadilla Lite comes with your choice of chicken or beef, pico de gallo and cheese, with a side of fresh fruit. I chose the beef (chopped skirt steak), which was a tad overdone, but well-seasoned. It was equally tasty when I reheated the leftovers for lunch the next day. For dessert, the menu includes the standards: sopapilla, fried ice cream and flan. There’s also a banana chimichanga ($3.50)—what could be better than a fresh banana wrapped in a flour tortilla, deep fried to a golden brown and smothered with cinnamon, honey, chocolate sauce and whipped cream? The answer: nothing. It tasted like a banana split, and made me long for a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Our service was friendly, but it’s a good idea to avoid the booth in the corner. There’s a speaker right overhead, and it’s a little loud. All in all, a trip to El Nuevo Vallarta is a great experience, with portions that will satisfy your next craving for a taste of Mexico. Find El Nuevo Vallarta at 4709 Douglas Rd. 11am-9pm Sunday-Thursday, 11am-10pm Friday-Saturday. 419-474-5414, facebook.com/El-Nuevo-Vallarta.
Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum Chili Cook-Off The Attic on Adams
This flavorful chili cook-off will help raise money for the Attic’s summer concert series. There will be three categories: Traditional, Vegetarian and Creative. Competitors will decide which category their chili belongs in. Entrance fee is $5, judging fee is $5. Contestants can sign up at the Attic any time before November 9th. 4-7pm. $5. 1701 Adams St. 419-243-5350. theatticonadams.com
Wednesday, 11.12
Chef’s Table Dinner Treo Restaurant
Chef Brett McIntosh will present the last Chef’s Table Dinner of 2014 with a Spanish-themed menu. Reservations required. 6:30pm. $50 (+tax and tip). 5703 Main St., Sylvania. 419-882-2266. treosylvania.com
Sunday, 11.16
Holiday WineFest Evans Street Station
This annual wine tasting includes over 60 wines from around the world with perfectly paired hors d’oeuvres. 5-9pm. $45. Evans Street Station, 110 S. Evans St., Tecumseh. 517-424-5555. evansstreetstation.com
Monday, 11.17
Are Fruit Trees Right For You? 577 Foundation
Learn how to choose fruit trees and understand the varieties that have the number of chill days for your area. Learn ways to grow your fruit organically create a yard using permaculture design methods that will help sustain your fruit trees for years. Registration required. 6-8pm. $10. 577 E. Front St. 419-872-0305. 577foundation.org
OngOing CuLinARY: Saturdays
Downtown Toledo Farmers’ Market Toledo Farmers’ Market
8am-2pm. 525 Market St. 419-255-6765. toledofarmersmarket.com A highlight of Toledo’s Warehouse District, this market features high quality, home-grown produce and hand crafted items.
Enjoy tasting 12 different beers from local breweries. See p. 28 for more info. 6-10pm. $30/single, $50/ couple. 2413 Collingwood Blvd. 419-244-2787. brownpapertickets.com, collingwoodartscenter.org
Friday, 11.7
Wine by the glass Pavilion Toledo Museum of Art glass Pavilion
Enjoy four wines and light snacks during It’s Friday! 6:30-8:30pm. $20/members, $30/nonmembers. 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org
Tea at Stranleigh Wildwood Manor House
Sip tea and enjoy delicious desserts and live music during a very British, Downton Abbey-themed afternoon. 11:30am and 2:30pm. $10. 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-344-4765. metroparkstoledo.com
Wednesday, 11.12
Old World Wines Veritas Cork & Craft
Meet Anthony Taylor of Winebow as you sample wines from around the world. 5:30-7:30pm. $15. 505 Jefferson Ave. 419-351-3335. veritastoledo.com
Thursday, 11.13
Beer and Wine Tasting Flick’s Package Liquor inc.
Dogfish Head Brewery and Chocoloco Moscato. 5-7pm. Also on November 15, 1-3pm. 3320 W. Sterns Rd., Lambertville. 734-854-2000. flicks4fun.com Free
Friday, 11.14
Flick’s Holiday Wine Tasting giant Oaks golf Club
Hosted by Flick’s, this holiday wine sampling includes a variety of wine and life music. 7-9pm. See p. 28 for more info. 1024 Valetta Dr., Temperance. 734-854-2000. flicks4fun.com
OngOing ing TTASTingS: Tuesdays
Tasty Tuesdays Veritas Cork & Craft
Sample six of the latest beer arrivals. 5:30-7:30pm. $10. 505 Jefferson Ave. 419-351-3335. veritastoledo.com
Wednesdays
Wednesday Wine & Dine Element 112 Restaurant
Enjoy half-off pricing on every bottle of wine. 5-9pm. 5735 N. Main St., Sylvania. 419-517-1104. element112restaurant.com
Thursdays
Wine Tasting Paula Brown Shop
Sample some top-quality wines. 5-7:30pm. $1 per taste/$4-$5 glasses of wine. 912 Monroe St. 419-241-8100. paulabrownshop.com
Wine Tasting Corks Wine & Liquor
Sample a different variety of wines each week. 6-9pm. 27250 Crossroads Pkwy., Perrysburg. 419-872-6800.
Fridays & Saturdays
Happy Hour at the PuB Paula Brown Shop
Different weekly specials and food from one of Toledo’s most popular food trucks. 5-7pm. Prices vary. 912 Monroe St. 419-241-8100. paulabrownshop.com
Sundays
Bloody Mary Bar Ye Olde Durty Bird
Make the perfect Bloody Mary from a selection of delicious ingredients. 11am-3pm. 2 S. St. Clair Street. 419-243-2473. yeoldedurtybird.com
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Indulge in an evening of suds, nosh and music during The Art of Craft: Taste This! The evening will include beer from four local breweries (Maumee Bay Brewing Company, Great Black Swamp Brewing Company, Black Frog Brewery and Catawba Island Brewing Company), each with samples of three different styles of ale, some small batches that you can’t taste anywhere else. To satisfy your hunger pangs, there will be grazing stations of food, catered to pair with the varietals of beer. Live music will be provided by two solo artists, Slim and Stacey Carey. Proceeds benefit the Collingwood Arts Center. 6-10pm on Thursday, November 6. $30/single, $50/couple. The Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. 419-244-2787. brownpapertickets.com, collingwoodartscenter.org —MLR
Sample ‘n sip
Ring in the holidays with plenty of cheers at Flick’s Package Liquor’s Holiday Wine Tasting Tasting. The evening will feature a diverse variety of imports and domestic products from wine and liquor vendors and two beer distributors. 7-9pm on Friday, November 14. $30/Wine Club members, $40/general public. Giant Oaks Golf Club, 1024 Valetta Dr., Temperance. 734-854-2000. —AC
Fall flavors
A tradition filled with comfort and conversation, taking afternoon tea is the perfect way to unwind and relax. The November Formal Tea Menu at Sweet Shalom Tea Room features fragrant foods created by Chef Krissy to satisfy autumnal cravings. Reservations required. 10:30am and 2pm, Fridays; noon and 3:30pm, Sundays. Through November, closed on Thanksgiving weekend. Sweet Shalom Tea Room, 8216 Erie St., Sylvania. 419-297-9919. sweetshalomtearoom.com —MLR Photo courtesy of Sweet Shalom Tea via Facebook
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The home of our readers’ favorite margaritas turns 30 this November, and to celebrate, Ventura’s will feature great prices between November 10-15. The specials will include select appetizers, tacos, dips and Mexican bottled beer. A commemorative souvenir anniversary glass will allow you to take home a piece of the magic. 11am-11pm Monday-Thursday, 11am-Midnight Friday and Saturday, Closed Sunday. Ventura’s. 7742 W. Bancroft St. 419-841-7523. toledostripletreat.com/ventura. —AC
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Armed with a new lease on life, Crandell attended Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, consulted with counselors, and read everything he could about addiction. Once he gained some traction in his new life without drugs, he began to see that anything was possible. Crandell won a spot as a backup goalie for the Toledo Storm hockey team in 1994 before earning his business degree from Lourdes College in 1998. He even
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A local man’s inspiring story was recently turned into a documentary, Running With Demons, released by Indican Pictures on October 14. It details the perilous account of Todd Crandell’s darkest days using drugs and how he literally ran to recovery by training for triathalons and road races. It also sheds light on how his organization, Racing for Recovery, is helping others achieve goals similar to Crandell’s and inspiring them to live a life of fitness-oriented sobriety. On April 15, 1993, Todd Crandell abruptly quit alcohol and drugs, just a day after he was arrested for his third DUI. His blood alcohol content registered .36, just a few points shy of comatose. This marked the end of a 13-year toxic relationship with substance abuse, just the shock he needed to fully commit to a life of sobriety.
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Todd Crandell had already started competing in formidable Ironman competitions by the time he founded the project – he saw it as a healthy outlet for the excess energy and time he used to pour into alcohol and drug use. Racing for Recovery gave Crandell the chance to raise awareness and hope for those who had not yet hit their stride; who were still on a collision course with substance abuse. He also hoped that the project would inspire youths to stay away from drugs and choose fitness, instead. Racing for Recovery™ infuses race events with support group meetings for people who desire to get help, and is held all over the country—including every June in Sylvania at the Half Triathlon. There are many documentaries about addiction, but this one is different. This one tells the story of a Toledo resident whose life story proves that anything is possible. Running With Demons is now available on Netflix, Google Play, Amazon Prime, and Video on Demand. More info at runningwithdemons.com.
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Illusion or not
The 1937 French war film La Grande Illusion, directed by Jean Renoir, tells the story of a small group of World War I prisoners as they plot their escape. In 2010, the film ranked #35 in The 100 Best Films of World Cinema, according to Empire Magazine. The motion picture is filled with underlying political themes, from examining the rise of fascism in Europe, the approach of World War II and the belief that war ultimately accomplishes nothing. Thursday, November 6. 7:30pm. The Dorothy and Lillian Gish Film Theater, 104 Hanna Hall, Bowling Green. 419-372-GISH. bgsu.edu Free
To Iran, or not to Iran
The first Iranian film to receive an Oscar (for Best Foreign Language Film in 2012), A Separation follows an Iranian family faced with a difficult dilemma: move abroad for the chance at a more prosperous life, or stay and take care of a deteriorating parent with Alzheimer’s disease. Filmed using a handheld camera, A Separation beautifully illustrates the complex decisions that must be made during difficult times. Part of the Reel Art Film Series, the library’s monthly screening of domestic and foreign art films. 7pm, Friday, November 14. Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-874-3135. waylibrary.info Free —MLR
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Thursday, 11.6 Lego Movie - Enjoy the friendly movie with free pop and popcorn. Reservations required. Sponsored Mass Mutual. 6:15-9pm. Maumee Indoor Theatre, 601 Conant St., Maumee. 419-897-8902. greateasterntheatres.com Free
Saving Mr. Banks - As part of the Show Me the Movie Film Series, this 2013 drama follows an author, being coerced by Disney, to obtain screen rights to her novels. Featuring stars Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks, Colin Farrell and Paul Giamatti, this is a must-see awardwinning film. 2pm. Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-874-3135. waylibrary.info Free Thursday, 11.13
Piekna nieznajoma (A Beautiful Stranger) - This 1993 Polish film is part
of the International Film Series. 7:30pm. BGSU GISH Theater, 104 Hanna Hall, Bowling Green. 419-372-GISH. bgsu.edu Free
Real Talk Film Series - Love Finds Andy Hardy with guest speaker Phyllis Gallo. 10am-noon. Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-874-3135. waylibrary.info Free
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Ranked number 37 on the list of Top 100 Silent Era Films from the distinguished website Silent Era, The Cameraman is a must-see for film enthusiasts. The 1928 film features Buster Keaton and Marceline Day, two recognized and well-respected silent movie stars. Organist Steven Ball, accomplished in both classical improvisation and composition, will bring his expertise to Toledo for a night of musical and aesthetic genius. 7pm, Thursday, November 6. Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free
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Tuesday, 11.18 Oklahoma - Enjoy a free screening of this classic movie, presented by Maison Dardenne and Perrysburg Commons. Free pop and popcorn. Noon-4pm. Maumee Indoor Theatre, 601 Conant St. 419-8978902. greateasterntheatres.com Free
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‘God’s misplaced cup’
Spamalot hits the stage at Oregon Community Theatre by Emily Remaklus
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Spamalot has been making audiences laugh since 2005. The comedic genius of Monty Python has been showcased on television and in the movies since the 1970s. Most recently, their humorous antics have come to the stage with Spamalot. This slapstick comedy will be the season opener for the Oregon Community Theatre. With catchy songs, memorable quotes, and classic Monty Python jokes, this show is sure to be a hit. Spamalot, created by Eric Idle of Monty Python, first opened on Broadway in 2005 where it quickly found the same popularity as its inspiration, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, running for 1,575 performances and winning numerous Tony awards, including Best Musical. The talented cast included Tim Curry and David Hyde Pierce.
Together in Camelot
The story begins when King Arthur is told by the voice of God that he and a team of Knights must unite in Camelot for a special adventure. Their job is to find the missing Holy Grail, or as one knight candidly points out, “God, the almighty and all-knowing, has misplaced a cup?� King Arthur gathers an interesting group of men for the mission: Sir Robin the Brave, an extremely cowardly knight; Sir Lancelot, a fearless knight with a not-so-well-kept secret; Sir Galahad, also known as Dennis the mud-gatherer; Sir Bedevere, the scholar of the group; and Patsy, the servant and horse (complete
with coconut clapping sound effects). This bizarre-but-loveable group is cheered on throughout their travels by the strong and mystical Lady of the Lake and her Laker girls.
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Though Spamalot is originally based on Monty Python, it has a great deal of new material. According to Bill Quinlan, director of Oregon’s production, “the show is about half-film and half the vision of Eric Idle and his theatrical creative team‌ True Python fans still have their favorite sketches left from the movie, but will be pleasantly surprised with the new, revised scenes which amount to the only new truly Python material in decades.â€? While the show is sure to leave you laughing, serious work put into the production to “stay true to the humor of Monty Python’s Flying Circus,â€? according to Quinlan. “I really wanted this to be more than a revival of a Tony Award Broadway Show, and more of a homage to what Monty Python’s Flying Circus accomplished nearly 50 years after they first started,â€? he said. Oregon Community Theatre will present Spamalot at 8pm on November 7, 8, 14 and 15 and at 3pm on November 9. 3025 Starr Ave., Oregon. 419-691-1398. Fassett Auditorium, 3025 Starr Ave., Oregon. $17/adults, $14/seniors and students. 419-691-1398 or oregoncommunitytheatre.org.
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Mariner men, brazen broads, and some other ship
Since its Broadway debut in 1934, Anything Goes has dazzled audiences with its ship-shape comedy and musical score. The story of the S.S. American’s trip from New York to London will sail into the Valentine Theatre as part of the 2014 National Tour, inviting audiences into an aquatic voyage sans seasickness. Based on the 2011 Tony Award-winning rendition, which won for Best Musical Revival and Choreography, the 2014 National Tour maintains the production’s saucy charm and classic music by Cole Porter. 7pm, Sunday, November 16. Tickets starting at $48. The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-3490,. valentinetheatre.org
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Since 2012, the Birdsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Eye View Circus has turned their space in the Collingwood Arts Center into their own private Big Top. Now, the Circus extends an invitation to their enchanting space when they present Toy Chest on November 8. Fifteen performers will present the act of antique and contemporary toys coming to life. During intermission and before the show, guests can view an exhibition of BGSU sculpture and interact with a toy-themed installation. The visual art show begins at 6pm and the Toy Chest will open at 8pm. $5/kids 10 and under, $9/ general admission, $17.50/couplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; discount. Birds Eye View Circus Space, 2413 Collingwood Blvd., Room C116.
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Adapted from the 1942 novel of the same title, the brilliant murder mystery Laura dives into the mysterious, enigmatic life of Laura, the murder victim of a shotgun blast. When Detective Mark McPherson begins to study the case, the mysterious femme fatale comes to life through her beautiful portrait, letters, personal effects and the three men who loved her. Just as the good Detective begins to fall in love with her memory, the hard boiled babe appears very much alive as the prime suspect. Will the Detective's love prevent a fair investigation? Is the real murderer on the streets, waiting for a second chance to kill Laura? Is Laura in danger or the danger? 8pm, November 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15. 2:30pm, November 8, 16 and 18. $20/adults, $18/seniors, $10/students 13 and older, $5/students 12 and under, $17 per groups of 10 or more. The Toledo Repertoire Theatre, 16 10th St., 419-243-9277. toledorep.org â&#x20AC;&#x201D;AC
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Jekyll & Hyde The Musical - This
enthralling musical is based on Robert Louis Stevensonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classic story about a brilliant but obsessive scientist whose alter ego wreaks havoc across Victorian London. 7:30-9:30pm. The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-3490. valentinetheatre.com
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The Heiress - Catherine Sloper struggles to establish love with a young man, who her wealthy father believes to be a fortune hunter. Running through November 22. $16/adult, $14/seniors and student. Group discounts available. The Village Players, 2740 Upton Ave. 419-472-6817. thevillageplayers.org
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literary events Wednesday, 11.5
Author Event: Lisa Barr -
International journalist and author Lisa Barr, writer of the award-winning, historicalfiction thriller Fugitive Colors (Arcade Publishing) will discuss her book. 7:30 pm. $15/author presentation and reception, $35/to include a pre-ordered copy of her book. Registry Bistro Ballroom, 144 N. Superior. 419-725-0444.
An excerpt from Windsock Etiquette:
Natural rhythm Windsock Etiquette speaks our language by Kelly Thompson
Nooses are not solitary, as a rope is wound of three chords. Chords of sheet music spray the studio floor. Talking suspensions with magicians is illusionary. Scatter the scrabble board and count the waves. Light pollution can corrode an en tire car in several short years. Too much repetition zips through a streak of cobwebs woven in triangular (dis) repaired intentions. Hug nothing in a mirror, since someone else will already be doing it best.
Poet Zach Fishel is currently teaching English to students on a North American reservation in Mandaree, ND. But his collection of storytelling poetry, Windsock Etiquette, was composed during his residence at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo. With a foreword by Toledo poet John Dorsey, the collection firmly roots itself in the Rust Belt, using imagery and introspection to discuss love, sex, nature, heartbreak, and the gray areas in between. Fishel has had poems published in journals across the country, and was nominated for the prestigious Pushcart Prize twice, but Windsock Etiquette represents his first complete solo collection. The poems are written as individual sonnets, and he plays with poetic form in a way that gives each piece—all of them titleless—an erratic rhythm. As Dorsey writes, “each piece tells its own part of the story . . . a story that is still being written and one that is well worth your time.” As a reader, you feel as though you’re missing something at first, but when you re-read these poems, you come to realize that they’re all pieces of a whole concept: the struggle of being absolutely human.
Friday, 11.7
Frogtown Storytelling Guild Presents Tellabration! 2014 - This is a fun literary spoken-
word concert of stories for grown-ups with Ann Arbor storyteller Jane Fink. 7-9pm. $10. The Maumee Indoor Theater, 601 Conant St., Maumee. 419-897-8901. greateasterntheatres.com
PENPALS - Twenty-five years later and now an Angelono, Larry Dean Harris returns to Toledo with a new show. $15. Registry Bistro, 144 N. Superior St. 419-725-0444.
Thursday, 11.13
Best Selling Science Author: Sam Kean - Help promote science
awareness and literacy in our community. Sam Kean, author of the NY Times bestsellers The Disappearing Spoon and The Violinist’s Thumb, will share his humor and masterful combination of science, history and cultural context. The evening includes a pre-talk reception, presentation and a Q&A book signing. 6:30-8:30pm. Toledo Main Library McMaster Auditorium, 325 Michigan St. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org Free
Friday, 11.14
2014 Book Sale: Sanger Branch Friends of the Library - Browse a large selection of books in all genres and areas of interest. 1-4:30pm, Friday; 9am4:30pm, Saturday; 1-4pm, Sunday. Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave. 419-259-5370. toledolibrary.org
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The soul of Jewish literature
November is an exciting time for both the literary and the Jewish community. Enjoy the celebration of Jewish literature with the 10th Anniversary of the Toledo Jewish Book Festival. Special events during the month include a variety of books available by featured authors in collaboration with Barnes & Noble Booksellers. ■ Tuesday, November 11 a behind-the-scenes account of Oliver Horovitz’s An American Caddie in St. Andrews: Growing Up, Girls, and Looping on the Old Course will appeal to golfers and story lovers alike. ■ Wednesday, November 12 the inside look at the Food Network will satisfy hungry readers with From Scratch: The Uncensored History Of The Food Network by Allen Salkin. ■ Thursday, November 13 a humorous memoir by Shelly Dembe, Wrestling with Yoga: Journey of a Jewish Soul, will center conversation. ■ Friday, November 14, readers will find comfort in the kitchen with Knish: In Search of the Jewish Soul Food by Laura Silver. For more information, call René Rusgo at 419-724-0365, or email rene@JewishToledo.org. —AC
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A long legacy
Athena Art Society continues support of local artists by Athena Cocoves
Untitled by Mary Ellen Taylor, one of many pieces in the 2014 Juried Art Exhibition.
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The Athena Art Society was established in 1903 by Nina Spalding Stevens, co-director of the Toledo Museum of Art, along with her husband George Stevens, and has since been a staple of the arts in Toledo. One of the country’s oldest women’s art organizations, the Athena Art Society honors the legacy of Nina Stevens. The Society has celebrated innovation, brazen feminine attitude, and a history of putting art back into the hands of the people. Ceramic artist and Society member Mary Ellen Taylor has been active and engaged with the Toledo arts scene since the early 1970s. She has taught classes locally, in Boston and Tennessee. Like many Athena Art Society members, Taylor thrives on collaboration and community support. This attitude extends to the organization, as their mission is “to promote and develop visual art and stimulate community participation in art.” This year will mark the Society’s 111th Juried Exhibition, showcasing the works of approximately 30 members. The works will be selected and curated by guest judge and local artist Dani Fuller, the manager of Sylvania’s American Gallery and creative art director of The River Centre Foundation. Fuller has carefully surveyed the pieces to put together the fantastic show.
Artists’ renditions
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m, an and a Drea Arla Reitz, A M ng Stevens by Nina Spaldi and interests. Paintings, drawings, collage, sculptures, prints, glass and ceramics will be on display until December 2 in the American Gallery. Awards for Best of Show will be presented during a gallery reception from 4-6pm, Saturday, November 8. The Juried Art Exhibition comes to the American Gallery this year, and in the past has been hosted by The Wolfe Gallery at Maumee Valley Country Day School, The Center for Visual Arts at the University of Toledo, the Gifts of Art Galleries at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor and other regional galleries. Through December 2. American Gallery, 6600 W Sylvania Ave. 419-882-8949. athenaartsociety.org.
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Wednesday, 11.5 opening day for the highly anticipated exhibition featuring the multi-sensory installations by Magdalene Odundo, Aminah Robinson and Pinaree Sanpitak. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free
Paintings That Show the Light of Spirit: There is Light in Everyone and Everything Here on Earth - Acrylic paintings on
canvas by Christine Cooper. Through December 2. Meet the artist, 5:30-7:30pm, Wednesday, November 12. Black Kite Coffee & Pies, 2499 Collingwood Blvd., 419720-5820. facebook.com/ BlackKiteCoffee Free
47th Annual Conference of the Visual Literacy Association - The
Paul-Henri Bourguignon (1906-1988) was a prolific Belgian writer and painter known for his eccentricities. After roaming through Europe and North Africa, Bourguignon met the love of his life, Erika, an American anthropologist studying posses possession trance and altered states of consciousness, while in Haiti. The air of Bourguignon will touch earth once again with River House Arts upcoming show, Elsewhere Elsewhere, running concurrently with the Columbus Museum of Art’s 50th Anniversary Retrospective of his work. An intimate assortment of landscape paintings and drawings from his travels will illustrate the expressionistic, other-worldly style. Through November 29. 1am-6pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Gallery Reception 6-8pm, Friday, November 14. River House Arts. 115 W. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-874-8900. river-house-arts.com
2008.134-I Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson (American, born 1940), The Ragmud Series, Volume 5, I Just Take Walks (detail). Cloth, buttons, beads, thread, handmade paper, paint, 1987-2008. Toledo Museum of Art, 2008.134-I.
InSight: Contemporary Sensory Works - This is
Preserving the magic of a fallen star
conference examines the rise of visual language in an increasingly digital world. Participants will discuss their perspectives on leveraging this phenomenon in the education, arts and business worlds. 9am9pm. The Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org
Acrylic Painting with Paul Brand - Prolific local artist will instruct about color fundamentals, composition, and paint handling. For all experience levels. Class is four sessions. Wednesdays through November 26. 11am-2pm. $90. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com New Fiber 2014 Reception - A national juried
exhibition of contemporary fiber art. Works done in many styles and rooted in traditional approaches. Through December 10. 4-7pm. Eastern Michigan University, University Gallery, 900 Oakwood St., Ypsilanti, MI. 734-487-0465. fiberartsnetwork.org
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Thursday, 11.6 TSA Studio Scramble - Toledo School for the Art’s second annual arts open house. Visitors will explore the studios and a wide range of art. 7pm. Toledo School for the Arts, 333 14th St. 419-2468732. ts4arts.org. Free The Art of Seeings: From Ordinary to Extraordinary Free Keynote Lectures - Free presentations as part of the conference, open to the public. Anthropologist David Howes, 9am. Artist Magdalene Odundo, 3pm. Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free
Friday, 11.7 Findlay Art Walk - The whole family will enjoy plenty of activities and music, local merchants, open studios, special sales, art displays and demonstrations. 5-9pm. Main Street, Downtown Findlay. artpartnership.com/artwalk
The Art of Seeings: From Ordinary to Extraordinary Free Keynote Lectures - Plastic Surgeon Joseph Rosen, 9am, Peristyle. Museum Educator Phillip Yenawine, 2:15pm, Peristyle. Comic Book Artist and Educator Nick Sousanis, 3:40pm, GlasSalon. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000 toledomuseum.org Free
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By the people, for the people
Saturday, 11.8 BrushUp for Charity - “Sip and paint” while supporting an East Toledo soup kitchen as a painting instructor leads the class in creating beautiful masterpieces. 6pm. $35. LeSo Gallery, 1527 Starr Ave. lesogallery.com Monclova Fine Arts Show - 25 local artists
The upcoming Annual Toledo Area Artists Exhibition at the Toledo Museum of Art has prompted a response from the Artists of Toledo in the form of a show of four prolific local artists at the Paula Brown Gallery. Mania Dajnak, Chelsea Younkman, Craig Fisher and Penny Gentieu will be reunited after last showing together in the 93rd Annual TAA Exhibition in 2011. Taking Toledo’s art history into their own hands, says Gentieu, “we want to respectfully show the donors and board of directors of the Toledo Museum of Art, as well as the entire Toledo community, that Toledo has talented artists, and we The Pinkertons of Westmoreland want them to know how important by Penny Gentieu the tradition of the annual Toledo Area Artists Exhibition is to us. It’s a call to action to save our magnificent Toledo area art show for Toledo area artists.” Celebrate your city and its history with the artists, bourbon, and a wine tasting during the opening reception, 5-8pm, Thursday, November 13. Through December 24. 10am-5pm, Tuesday-Friday. 10am-3pm, Saturdays. The Paula Brown Gallery, 912 Monroe St., 419-241-8100. paulabrowngallery.com, artistsoftoledo.com
Engaging inner and outer conflict
exhibit and sell pottery, paintings, felt items, photographs, jewelry, purses and more will be on display for browsing and purchase. 10am-5pm. The Monclova Community Center, 8115 Monclova Rd. 419-861-1336. monclovacommunitycenter.com
If form is considered the container for content, what happens when the subject overflows? Local artists, Adam Soboleski and David Short, will explore the percolation of aggression in a new show presented by LeSo Gallery. CONSTRUCT/DESTRUCT will examine the threats and implications of a violation of boundaries. Opening reception 7-9pm, Friday, November 7. Through November 21, with a closing reception and Artist Talk, 7-9pm. The exhibition will be on view 12-4pm, Saturdays and Sundays. LeSo Art Gallery, 1527 Starr Ave. lesogallery.com
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The Art of Seeings: From Ordinary to Extraordinary Free Keynote Lectures - Documentary
Filmmaker Stephen Apkon, 9am, Peristyle. Educator Lynell Burmark, 11:50am, Little Theater. Artist Aminah Robinson, 3pm. Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free
Monday, 11.10 Visiting Artist/Scholar Ruby Onyinyechi Amanze - As part of
Walking on words
Broken Personality, by Short
The Identity Project, the Brooklynbased, Nigerian-born artist will speak about her works, collectively titled Hybrids, Aliens and Ghosts, on display in the Telling Truths/Speaking Secrets exhibition. Through November 19. 6pm. Donnell Theatre, 212 Wolfe Center, Bowling Green. 419-3722222. bgsu.edu/identity Free
Tuesday, 11.11 P0et’s Workshop/Conversation - Studio instruction around poet’s original works, with group and individual exercises to encourage better practice. The second of four sessions (Oct 28, November 11, 25, and December 9). 6-8:30pm. $50/new Studio members, $25/continuing Studio members. Abracadabra Studio of Poetics, 23 North Huron St. poemvelope@gmail.com. abracadabrapoetry.com
Parts of Collingwood Avenue are getting a literary facelift, thanks to The Art Commission’s program, Toledo Poetry Sidewalks. This will be the second area to receive a poetry installation. Phase Two will take place with 10 new poems installed between Ashland Ave. and Delaware Ave. on Collingwood. In celebration of the program, the poets and the community, a public reception and Open Mic will be hosted by Black Kite Coffee from 5:30-7:30pm on Wednesday, November 5. The nine winning artists will read their works during the public dedication and guests will be able to mingle and enjoy the works with others. An open mic reading will follow the reception, allowing more local poets to be recognized and share their work with the community. 5:30-7:30pm, Wednesday, November 5. Black Kite Coffee. 2499 Collingwood Blvd. theartscommission.org. - AC
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Jingle bell rock Trans-Siberian returns with holiday joy by Emily Remaklus
Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re someone who has been eagerly awaiting the holiday season since July, or someone who dreads the chaos the season brings, one thing everyone can agree on is the joy of a Christmas song. Even the Grinch was a sucker for a Whoville carol. And when it comes to Christmas songs, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra is a tough act to beat. Toledo is fortunate to host the first stop on this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winter tour at The Huntington Center. Best known for their rock â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; roll interpretations of traditional holiday songs as well as classic originals, this group brings the excitement of Christmas to a new level. The orchestra began in 1996 with Paul Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ambitious goal to create a band that redeveloped the genre of rock operas, combining elements from various classic rock bands to develop a unique concert experience. Bands such as The Who, key developers of the rock opera, provide a major influence for how the Trans-Siberian Orchestra shares a story through its performance. Queen and Emerson, Lake & Palmer also influenced the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classical and rock combination, with theatrics and a light show inspired by Pink Floyd.
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The light show is a key aspect to the overall TransSiberian Orchestra experience. With two full stages, the production requires much more lighting equipment than a typical rock concert, allowing for an impressive
concert-going experience. According to Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill â&#x20AC;&#x153;Basically, every special effect company, every [pyrotechnics] company knows that if they come up with a really great special effect thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s insanely expensive, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one band dumb enough to buy it, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s us.â&#x20AC;? Apparently the investment is worth it, because the band has sold over $280 million in concert tickets and more than 10 million albums. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tour will be the first time their album, The Christmas Attic, is performed live. The album tells the story of a child who discovers treasures in an old attic. She finds a trunk with letters from years ago that provides glimpses of holidays past and hope for the future. According Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill, â&#x20AC;&#x153;like all my rock operas, it has a happy ending. If you want sad end-
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ings you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need me. Just read the paper.â&#x20AC;? Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hope is to create a show where people leave their troubles at the door. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Basically, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the job of the arts... to inspire people, give people escape when they need it, help them calm down when they need calming down, get them excited when they need to get excitedâ&#x20AC;Ś People need escapism, and so we just wanted to give them a great escape story.â&#x20AC;? For tickets, visit ticketmaster.com, call Ticketmaster Charge By Phone at 800-745-3000, or visit The Huntington Center to buy in person. Tickets from $32. Performances at 4pm and 8pm on Wednesday, November 19.
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Yoga rhYthms Y Ythms Thursday, 11.6 / harmony life cenTer Reserve your seat now for Brenda McMorrow featurfeatur ing Narada Wise and enjoy original folk-inspired melodies, world beats and sacred Indian devotional chants. McMorrow, an Ontario native, is a featured artist on the White Swan Records roster, known for its yoga-inspired artists. Limited seating. 7pm, Thursday, November 6. $25. Harmony in Life Center, 5747 Main St., Sylvania. 419-517-0047. harmonyinlifecenter.com —MK
Wolfgang and companY monday, 11.8 / franciscan cenTer
The Mozart and More Series features four sensational pieces from first-class composers. A highlight of the evening is guest conductor Alexandra Arrieche, a Photo by Ken Adam talented young Brazilian who has received numerous conducting awards. The first piece is from contemporary composer Arvo Pärt, known for his meditative approach to composing. 7:30pm Monday, November 8. $30, $5 student tickets available at the door. The Franciscan Center, Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 419-246-8000. lourdes.edu —MLR Courtesy of Joe Wood via Facebook
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sunday, 11.9 / marTini ’n nuzzi’s After taking first place in Martini ’N Nuzzi’s Songwriter’s Competition last winter, Joe Woods collaborated with The Social Clothing Company on Kickstarter to help finance his first-ever EP. Along with community support, the Kickstarter proved successful. Join Woods for his EP release of In the Clouds, with special guest Harbours from Nashville. 8pm, Sunday, November 9. Martini ’N Nuzzi’s, 6023 Manley Rd., Maumee. 419-865-7967. Free —MLR
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Dr. Thomas Fielding, Director of Liturgy and Music for St. Augustine Cathedral in Kalamazoo, MI, will bring his inspirational and melodic talent to Toledo. Winner of several national composition prizes, Fielding will grace the keys of a fully restored 4-manual E.M. Skinner organ at the Holy Rosary Cathedral. The recital will feature music of Franck, Widor, Tournemire along with Fielding’s own pieces. 3pm, Sunday, November 9. Free, donations are appreciated. Holy Rosary Cathedral, 2535 Collingwood Blvd. 419-244-9575. rosarycathedral.org, thomasfielding.com —MLR
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Chateau Tebeau Winery: Open Mic Night with David Lester Treo: Open Jam Sessions Mutz (at the Oliver House): Karaoke
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Owens Community College: Studio Winds Side-by-Side The Blarney: Toledo’s Best Singers Karaoke Black Kite Coffee and Pies: Open Mic
thU, nov 6 ROCK,, POP, OP, HIP-HOP OP,
Frankie’s Inner City: As Blood Runs Black Bar 145: Driving Miss Stacey
AcoUStic, tic, FoLk, Fo k, ethnic
Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes Ye Olde Durty Bird: The Megans The Village Idiot: Motopony Tres Belle: Elixer The Local: Chris Shutters Smoke Bar-BQ & Bar: Gene Zenz & The Quality Control Rosie’s Italian Grille: RC/DC The Blarney: Rick Whited
CLaSSICaL & SPIRITuaL
Harmony in Life: Brenda McMorrow Kirtan Featuring Narada Wise
FRi, nov 7 ROCK,, POP, OP, HIP-HOP OP,
Bier Stube: The Cheeks Frankies Inner City: Mustard Plug The Blarney: Toast & Jam Bar 145: Tricky Dick & The Cover Ups Sodbusters: The Skittle Botts
JAZZ,, BLUeS, B , R&B
Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Straight Up Third Street Cigar: Slim & Slam Toledo Museum of art Peristyle: Lori Lefevre
AcoUStic, tic, FoLk, Fo k, ethnic
Chandler Cafe: Skyler, Alec Gaston & Branden Stansley The Village Idiot: Kentucky Chrome Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Bobby May and John Barile, Wow Factor Mancy’s Italian Grille: Elixer Chateau Tebeau Winery: Mark of Classic Trendz Table Forty 4: Meaghan Roberts Band
COuNTRY & BLueGRaSS Rock N Whiskey Saloon: Hoozier Daddy
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Firepit Grille: Tim Oehlers
SAt, nov 8 ROCK,, POP, OP, HIP-HOP OP,
The Village Idiot: The Devil Elvis Show Bar 145: The Zack Attack Frankies Inner City: Killah Priest, M-Eighty Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Distant Cousinz The Blarney: The Steves
JAZZ,, BLUeS, B , R&B
Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Damen Cook
AcoUStic, tic, FoLk, Fo k, ethnic
angelo’s Northwood Villa: Dave Rybaczewski Table Forty 4: Sugar Pax Sodbusters: The Right Angles Glass City Cafe: Jason Quick & OWE’ver Easy
COuNTRY & BLueGRaSS
Chateau Tebeau Winery: Tim Holt
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Stranahan Theater: Straight No Chaser SeaGate Convention Centre: Lift Jesus Higher Rally
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Mutz (at the Oliver House): Karaoke Bier Stube: Karaoke
SUn, nov 9 JAZZ,, BLUeS, B , R&B
Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Down Blues Jam Band Ye Olde Durty Bird: KMB3 Firepit Grille: Tim Oehlers & Steve Knurek university of Toledo Center for Performing arts: Coming Home... An Performing All-Steinway Concert
AcoUStic, tic, FoLk, Fo k, ethnic Village Idiot: Bob Rex Quartet
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The Village Idiot: Frankie May and Bobby Barefoot Ye Olde Durty Bird: Fish Fisher
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AcoUStic, tic, FoLk, Fo k, ethnic
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Sodbusters: Ragtime Rick
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Ye Old Cock n Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes Black Kite Coffee and Pies: Alyssa Robbins Quimby’s: Elixer Bar 145: Chris Knopp The Blarney: Kyle White The Local: Chris Shutters Smoke Bar-BQ & Bar: Gene Zenz & The Quality Control
Classical & Spiritual
The Huntington Center: The Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Other
Chateau Tebeau Winery: Open Mic Night with David Lester Treo: Open Jam Sessions Mutz (at the Oliver House): Karaoke
FRI, nov 14 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop
Table Forty 4: Kids with Knives Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Bobby May and John Barile followed by The Bridges Bier Stube: The Villains
Jazz, Blues, R&B
Mancy’s Italian Grille: Skip Turner Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Ramona Collins
Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic
Bar 145: Lt Dan’s New Legs Sodbusters: Fish Fisher Chateau Tebeau Winery: Ed Karsnak Quimby”s: Elixer
Country & Bluegrass
Rock N Whiskey Saloon: Kentucky Chrome
Classical & Spiritual
The Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle: The Chopin Project Night One
SAT, nov 15 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop
Ye Olde Cock n Bull: The Bridges Bar 145: Pop Rocks
Jazz, Blues, R&B
Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Ramona Collins
Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic
Table Forty 4: Beg to Differ Chateau Tebeau Winery: Rick & Amber The Village Idiot: The Reese Daily Band Sodbusters: Kahootz
Country & Bluegrass
Rock n Whiskey: Kentucky Chrome
Classical & Spiritual The Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle: The Chopin Project Night Two
Other
Mutz (at the Oliver House): Karaoke
SUN, nov 16 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop
Frankies Inner City: Natural Child, More TBA
Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Tore Down Blues Band Jam Village Idiot: Bob Rex Quartet
MON, nov 17 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic
The Village Idiot: Frankie May and Bobby Barefoot Ye Olde Durty Bird: The New Mondays
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The Local: Open Mic
TUE, nov 18 Jazz, Blues, R&B
Wildwood Metropark Manor House: BGSU Concert Series Ye Olde Durty Bird: Quick Trio
Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic
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Since 1986, the Toledo Zoo has been brightening up the dark winter nights with its Lights Before Christmas. Thousands of lights illuminate the walkways and animals, creating a unique experience for zoo-goers. New this year is an ice slide (for an additional fee) and live reindeer (no, they arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s). Enjoy visiting with the cold-climate animals like the seals, wolves and snow leopards. Located near the Broadway entrance by the Conservatory is one of the main attractions: the Dancing Lights, an 85-foot Norway Spruce decorated with wide-angle LED lights to create an â&#x20AC;&#x153;electrical spectacle.â&#x20AC;? Through January 4. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 3-8pm Sunday-Thursday; 3-9pm Friday and Saturday. $13/adults, $10/seniors aged 60+, $10/children ages 2-11, free/under age 2. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org
The holiday march Saturday, 11.15 / Downtown Toledo
Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for The Bladeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 29th Annual Holiday Parade. Get into the magical holiday spirit with one of the largest holiday parades in the Midwest, complete with marching bands, floats, giant helium balloons and more than 80 clowns to march you straight into the holiday season. 10am-noon, Saturday, November 15 in Downtown Toledo at Summit and Jefferson Sts. 419-724-6394. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;MLR
Crafty solutions to holiday gift giving
It is said that homemade gifts are the most cherished during the holidays. Are you all thumbs when it comes to glue sticks? Consider letting the local pros do the tough part for you during the holiday season. Two craft shows from November 7 through November 9 will showcase local talent. Friday, the 2nd Annual Crafting for a Cause, supporting the Sparrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nest, a Cherry Street Mission Ministries facility that provides emergency housing to at-risk women will have more than 40 vendors participate. 9am-6pm, Friday, November 7. PNC Bank Building Lobby, 405 Madison Ave. 419-720-4451. On the eve of the the Toledo Craftsmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guildâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 40th birthday, the Homespun Holiday Art & Craft Show will present 80 vendors, each selected through a juried process, to support the Toledo SeaGate Food Bank and Planned Pethood. November 8 and 11am-4pm on Sunday, November 9. Stranahan Great Hall, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-205-1359. toledocraftsmansguild. org Free parking and admission. More craft fairs online at toledocitypaper.com.
Wednesday, 11.5 [education]
Letter from a Wound: The World We Live In Today - The Department of English Language and Literature Presents the 25th annual Richard M. Summers lecture Letter From a Wound: The World We Live In Today by Vijay Prashad. Reception to follow. 5-6:15pm. Libbey Hall at The University of Toledo, 2810 W. Bancroft St. 419-530-2318. utoledo.edu Free Women of Toledo: Educational Success Series Meet & Greet - Talk with women in different career positions throughout the region. A meet and greet with panelists to follow the presentation, including Council Councilwoman Sandy Spang, Anne Pfleger, director of the NAWIC North Central Region, Kathi Dobson of Alberici Constructors, Inc and Rita Brown of Marble Mechanical, LLC, 6-8:30pm. Gallery on Six, 6th Floor in the Secor Build Building, 425 Jefferson St. Free
Friday, 11.7 [miscellaneous]
Firefall - This exciting new full-dome program examines cosmic collisions from the birth of the solar system to the 2013 meteor over Russia. Find out what scientists are doing to better understand these collisions and what they are doing to protect the world from a cataclysmic collision. Fridays until November 21. 7:30pm. $7/adults, $5/children, seniors & students. Ritter Planetarium, 2801 Bancroft St. 419-530-2650. utoledo.edu
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Let Our House Be Your House - The gala will feature dining stations, a signature drink; the Gingerbread Apple Martini and elaborate gingerbread houses designed by Penta County Culinary Arts and inspired by local celebrities. There will be live entertainment and live and silent auctions. Master of Ceremonies will be Lee Conklin. Proceeds benefit Family House. 6-11pm. $75/person. The Pinnacle, 1772 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee. 419-242-5505. familyhousetoledo.org
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The Go Red for Women Luncheon - The American Heart Association is proud to announce celebrity keynote speaker Holly Hoffman, the last remaining member of the Espada Tribe and the last woman standing on Season 21 of CBS hit reality show Survivor Nicaragua. Parkway Place, 2500 Parkway Plaza, Maumee. 419-740-6167.
Zumbathon for The Josh Project - The party will feature licensed Zumba instructors, a live DJ and will raise much needed funds for The Josh Project, a nonprofit organization that helps support drowning and water related injury prevention for adults and children. 7-8:30pm. $20/adults, $5/children under age 14. Robinson Community Hub, 1075 Horace St. 567-343-0766. joshproject.org
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Drew Michael - Enjoy two nights with the comedian from Chicago, with his quick wit and entertaining persona. Ages 18+. 8pm and 10:30pm on November 7 and November 8. $15. Laffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Inc., 3922 Secor Rd. 419-214-0700. laffsinc.com
Saturday, 11.8 [sports]
Ring of Honor Wrestling, Survival of the Fittest - Enjoy a live match with some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest heavyweights. 7:30pm. $20. SeaGate Convention Centre, 401 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300. toledo-seagate.com
Tuesday, 11.11 [education]
S.A.V.E Lecture â&#x20AC;&#x153;Astronauts, Earth and Getting to Spaceâ&#x20AC;? - This fun show will showcase lessons in space and includes audience participation. 7:30-9pm. Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 800-878-3210. lourdes.edu Free
Thursday, 11.13 [education]
Conservation of the Maumee River - Learn about the invertebrates that populate the Maumee River, why they are needed, and how people can help to maintain a healthy ecosystem in the local watershed. Registration required. 1:30-2:30pm. 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-872-0305. 577foundation.org Free
Friday, 11.14 [miscellaneous]
The Lights Before Christmas - Thousands of lights create a unique experience for zoo-goers. See Spotlight to the left for more info. Through January 4. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 3-8pm Sunday-Thursday; 3-9pm Friday and Saturday. $13/adults, $10/seniors aged 60+, $10/children ages 2-11, free/under age 2. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org
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Getting Covered: A Pressing Issues forum presented by the Press Club of Toledo - Learn everything you need to know about getting your business, group or organization coverage on-air, online and in the newspaper. 9-10:30am. Main Library, 325 Michigan St. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org Free
The Michigan Theater showcases twelve films from Studio Ghibli, a Japanese animation studio known for feature films, commercials, television shows and other shorts. Favorites include Howlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Moving Castle (Howl the wizard transforms young Sophie into an old woman), Ponyo (a goldfish princess escapes the sea to become human), and Grave of the Fireflies (young siblings strive to survive WWII Japan). Through December 10. Most shows start at 7pm, visit website for exact times and dates. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 734-668-8397. michtheater.org â&#x20AC;&#x201D;MRF
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Wednesday, 11.12 /Vicenteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cuban Cuisine
Jason Benci - The comedy of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thrillbillyâ&#x20AC;? Jason James Benci is heavily influenced by his hard-knock life growing up in Detroit. He brings a darker edge to the comedy world with a strong attitude and rock star lifestyle. Ages 18+. 8pm and 10:30pm on November 14 and November 15. $15. Laffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Inc., 3922 Secor Rd. 419-214-0700. laffsinc.com
Join The Detroit Drunken Historical Society for Cuban food, mojitos and a presentation by Ragtime historian Jon Milan. Enjoy some tunes and tales of the musicians, venues and businessmen that played an important role in Detroitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contribution to jazz and ragtime in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. 6pm, Wednesday, November 12. $5. Vicenteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cuban Cuisine, 1250 Library St., Detroit. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;MK
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Fall Yappy Hour - Enjoy a casual evening out with other animal lovers with drink specials, awesome appetizers and a raffle. 6-9pm. $10. Sidelines Sports Eatery and Pub, 1430 Holland Rd., Maumee. 419-897-5050.
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SPORTS Battle bash at the Seagate
Football fans meet in the middle on November 14 by Clyde Hughes
The Ohio State-Michigan football game has always been a big deal, regardless of the teams’ records, especially out border town, where divided loyalties run deep. For one night, Ohio State and Michigan fans put aside those differences—sort of—and become fans of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo during the annual Border Battle Bash presented by Columbia Gas of Ohio and Hall of Framers, the custom framing store located at the Shops at Fallen Timbers. The Bash will take place from 6-11pm on Friday, November 14. Because of the popularity of the event, the fundraiser has been moved to the SeaGate Centre in downtown Toledo, where organizers are hoping to top the 700 attendees who filled the Parkway Place last year. “We have a lot of people rooting for Ohio State and a lot of people rooting for Michigan, but we like to say on this night they all root for the Boys & Girls Clubs,” said Billy Mann, the organization’s development coordinator, who has seen the event double in size over the past six years. "We've gone from the Pinnacle, to Parkway Place to now the SeaGate. The cheering has all been good natured fun,” he said.
The main mission
Since 1993, the event has raised $70,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs. It started as a small company cookout, where employees pooled together roughly $300 for the organization. This still surprises one of its founders, Rob Shick, managing partner at Meyer Hill Lynch, who Shick said he remembers being a little
“embarrassed” when he offered the Boys & Girls Clubs the sum raised from the first Border Battle Bash. Now the event is one of the organization’s major fundraisers, providing important help to its bottom line. “It’s amazing that it started out as a company party,” Shick said. “We all feel strongly about the mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs. It’s a a lot of work and a lot of fun.” Attendees this year will enjoy special appearances by former Ohio State player Maurice Clarett and Michigan star Marlin Jackson, which will include a question-andanswer session and VIP reception. Clarett has worked to turn his life around, speaking out about his depression and his past problems to youth around the country. Jackson was an All-American at Michigan and played for the Indianapolis Colts when they won the Super Bowl against the Chicago Bears in 2007. “I think it's pretty cool to have both of them there,” said Chris Kozak of Columbia Gas. “You have Clarett, who has this great story of turning himself around after finding trouble, and Jackson, who played in the Super Bowl and was on some great Michigan teams. They offer something for everyone.”
Meeting challenges
Shick said the silent auction will feature around 150 items, from sports memorabilia to things as diverse as spa
packages, wine bundles, Christmas decorations and a fishing trip on Lake Erie. “We used to have mostly sports items,” Shick said, as organizers decided to broaden the auction as the bash's audience grew. “Now we have everything in between. One person walked up to me last year and said he got all of his Christmas shopping done here. I thought, 'Hey, that's a great idea.’” Along with the fun of the event, Shick said he hopes the audience gets to learn about the mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs and whatt makes the event worthwhile. “We want to make if fun so they will come back next year,” Shick said. “But we hope the message seeps in about the organization and the incredible work they do every day, helping create productive citizens in a tough area of town and help with the constant challenges they face. That’s what it's all about.” Tickets for the Border Battle Bash are $50 for individuals, $500 for an eight-seat table. More information can be found at borderbattlebash.com. Along with Columbia Gas and Hall of Framers, other sponsors include The Andersons, Ed Schmidt Automotive, Meijers, Meyer Hill Lynch and Owens Corning.
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Mayor Jerry Pratt (left), and Clerk Michelle Whitten help make Toledo, Washington a great place to live.
Other Toledos
Washington and Oregon carry the Toledo name by Dorian Slaybod I drove North through the state of Washington. Trucks rode beside me on I-5 with open beds of freshly chopped lumber stacked like pyramids of giant pencils. An hour beyond the Oregon border, I pulled off the interstate and onto a two-lane road enclosed by Douglas fir and spruce trees. The trees were so tall that power lines hugged their lower bark like ankle bracelets.Everything seemed expansive until I pulled into Toledo, WA, a small town of 725 residents near Mt. St. Helens. When I tell people from other places that I am from Toledo, OH, I receive more blank stares than head nods. Most people do not know Toledo beyond reruns of MASH and news reports about the recent water crisis. And most Ohioans have never heard of Toledo, WA or Toledo, OR. So I went. I went with an unwarranted feeling of familiarity, like visiting a McDonald’s in another country and presuming that I could just point to the picture of a Big Mac. These places would surely be different than the flatlands of Ohio, but I wanted to know: Was there something common to Toledoans everywhere, an experience that could transcend thousands of miles?
Toledo, Washington
A hand-painted “Welcome To Toledo” sign fronts the town, with depictions of the outdoors and a tagline that reads “Gateway to Mt. St. Helens.” The currently dormant volcano—it erupted in 1980—sits in the near distance. Toledo was founded in 1892, and it is known as much for its Bigfoot sightings as for its vibrant Steelhead Trout fishing. The town is an assembly of houses and small buildings carved out of forested hills along the Cowlitz River. When I walked into city hall, Mayor Jerry Pratt and City Clerk Michelle Whitten already knew that I had taken photos of their sign when I arrived. In a town of just 725 people, outsiders are noticed quickly. “[We have] the most friendly people in the world,” said Mayor Pratt, as he gave me a tour of the town. He bent down to pick up a discarded wrapper from the sidewalk, one of only two remnants of litter we saw. Every time we walked past a Toledoan, they waved and smiled. The mayor’s wife, Kay, owns the town’s popular burger joint, Betty’s Place. It has a walk-up counter and a handful of small dining tables. In the 32-year history of the restaurant, they’ve changed the recipe for the French fries only once. People
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immediately began calling Kay on the phone to see if everything was OK. There are parts of small-town life that people do not want to see change, and Betty’s is one of them. But change is inevitable. Mayor Pratt received a call on a recent Christmas morning, telling him that his town was on fire. The town’s two oldest buildings burned to the ground. And in their place, the town built a volunteer library and a boat launch along the Cowlitz with a gazebo overlooking the tree-lined river. “It is important to give back to any town,” Pratt told me.
Toledos, places that balance both old and new, both growth and stability, are not trying to change their towns’ fundamental character. Nor are they working to keep their homes firmly planted in the past. They are just making their towns great places to live. Dorian Slaybod is an attorney happily living in Toledo.
Toledo, Oregon
Three-and-a-half hours southwest of Toledo, WA lies Toledo, OR. It’s a city named, actually, after Toledo, OH. A batch of Ohioans moved westward in the 1860’s and brought the name along. It’s an exceptionally quiet town of 3600 people, overlooking a paper mill strapped to the Yaquina River, which feeds into the Pacific Ocean. City Manager Jay Baughman became fatigued by the big city life of Phoenix and moved to Toledo, OR after he and his wife fell in love with the place. “The area is beautiful,” said Baughman. He and his young family find a different beach to visit every weekend. The local brewery, Twisted Snout, serves beers fresh with local ingredients and pork pun names like “Red Headed Step Hog.” The owner, Stu Miller, also chose to move here after visiting. With its festivals and fresh flower baskets that cover the buildings on Main Street, the community is contagious. “People in the town really care about it,” said Miller. I am one of many people who choose to live in Toledo, OH, a comparatively small place in each of its incarnations. Any city, whether it sits near a volcano or Lake Erie, is built by the people who live there. The people I met from other
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Tuesday, 11.18 Cold/Flu Herbal Tea Remedies - Learn what herbs have antibacterial and antiviral fighting properties and how to prepare the teas easily with 8 different herbs that are included in the workshop. 6:30-8pm. $65. Serenity Health & Wellness, 1685 Lance Pointe Dr., Maumee. 419-891-2181. SerenityHealthMaumee.com
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The Estate of: Betty Jean Davis Date of death: 11/25/2006 To all interested persons:
A petition has been filed by Esther L Davis of Toledo OH requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order of testacy and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. And also requesting that Esther L Davis of Toledo, OH be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve without surety on the bond. You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court beore 10:00 a.m. on 11/28/2014. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you. The estate is being adminstered under formal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but recipients are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration.
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ARIES (March 21st-April 19th) The full moon the 6th lights up your need to curb your spending. On the 12th or 13th finalize your Thanksgiving plans. Some work shows up the 15th or 16th. You need to concentrate on catching up before you travel.
TAURUS (April 20th-May 20th) Watch
yourself on the 6th because the full moon shines directly on you. The week of the 10th you are extremely productive. Celebrate your accomplishments the 15th. Make your travel plans on the 17th.
GEMINI (May 21st-June 20th) A super weekend is yours the 8th and 9th. Parties and football are part of it. Shop on the 10th and 11th. Stay near home on the 15th. Then you are out with someone very special on the 16th. Enjoy!
CANCER (June 21st-July 22nd) Try
for some peace and quiet the 8th and 9th. A short trip on the 15th and 16th could include a football game. On the 17th you shift your mental gears to Thanksgiving. You are the most traditional sign of the zodiac this holiday.
LEO (July 23rd-August 22nd) The full
moon the 6th shines on your career and you consider changes. Enjoy fun and games on the 8th and 9th and sleep in on the 10th. Make up for lost time the 11th through the 14th. Run around and shop the 15th and 16th.
VIRGO (August 23rd-September 22nd) You need to make travel plans for the upcoming holidays beginning the 6th. There is work to be done the 8th and 9th. On the 16th you can enter into an agreement with your partner, business or personal.
LIBRA (September 23rd-October 22nd)
Money is looking good and the full moon the 6th lights it up! A weekend away is fun the 8th and 9th. The week of the 10th make Thanksgiving plans to avoid last minute decisions. Finalize travel plans by the 16th.
SCORPIO (October 23rd-November 21st) You hear from old friends and rela-
tives on the 6th. As a result of these contacts you make changes in your holiday plans. You spend the week of the 10th pulling it all together so schedules are set by the 17th.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22nd-December 20th) You are the happiest sign of
the zodiac in November. A weekend jaunt is terrific on the 8th and 9th. A party on the 14th could be a tailgate and football. What about Thanksgiving? More on this next issue.
CAPRICORN (December 21st-January 19th) Mars, god of war, and Pluto , the
“dwarf” planet, are both in your sign all month. This combination gives you superhuman strength. You really need it as you get your Thanksgiving plans in place.
AQUARIUS (January 20th-February 18th) You need to get your home in shape
on the 6th. The week of the 10th your career needs attention. Starting the 14th make arrangements for Thanksgiving. Allow time to help those who are less fortunate.
PISCES (February 19th-March 20th)
Football is in your stars the 8th and 9th. You are full of pep the week of the 10th with the feeling that “something good will happen” AND IT DOES on the 16th when Neptune ends its five month slow-down.
Sue Lovett is available for personal astrology readings and private parties. Visit her on the Web at www.suelovett.com or call her at 419-474-6399.
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They are usually very determined (stubborn) and have strong political opinions. Examples are Bill Gates and Hillary Clinton. In Ohio Sherrod Brown, Senator, and John Boehner, Speaker of the House, also light candles.
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There is a lot going on in the heavens. Mercury and Venus both change signs; we see the light of the full moon and, best of all, Neptune ends its five-month-period slow down. — BY SUE LOVETT
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Celebrating the Love of Life annual wine dinner on October 25, community members came together at the home of Randy and Barbara Oostra. Proceeds benefited ProMedica Hospice Care and Diabetes Services. This year, they partnered with the Toledo Symphony.
Sub-contractor, Ciboro Construction Tim’s style is evocative of time spent in coffeehouses in the 90’s—maybe someone you could have seen drinking an Italian soda outside of Sufficient Grounds.His wardrobe is a conglomerate of thrift store finds and more expensive designer pieces, but his main goal seems to be finding items with long-term cache. Nevertheless, his relaxed but stylish look will take him through the decades.
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To wrap up the Month of Glass, The Hot Glass Auction and Gala on October 30 raised funds for programs presented by The Arts Commission.
A Gala to remember
Interview by Jordan Killam
Where do you shop locally for clothes?
I honestly do not buy clothes often, but these days I seek out “pieces” for my wardrobe that are timeless and have value, typically through small businesses that sell homemade or authentic clothes, like thrift stores or boutiques. I like to hit up Nordstrom Rack or Sam’s in Ann Arbor as well.
Why is style important to you?
I believe it is the cover to my book; it’s one of the first things people pick up on during human interaction. It’s an effortless means of expression.
Pick a celebrity whose fashion sense you admire?
I’d have to go with Hugh Jackman. He’s probably one of the most well-rounded individuals in show biz. Both charismatic and humble, he emits a positive demeanor
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What clothing item would you love to own if money weren’t an object? A Burberry-print mobile jet pack suit!
The 27th Annual Wine Gala on November 1 featured wines from the Toledo area’s top distributors and delicious appetizers provided by local eateries. Proceeds benefited Mobile Meals of Toledo.
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