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April 25 - May 8, 2018 • Vol. 21 • Issue 8

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MARKETPLACE CHANGES

Below is a list of our staff, members of “the media,” a group that our President has deemed to be “among the most dishonest people on earth.”

UPDATES IN LOCAL BUSINESS

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Publisher/Editor in Chief

Collette Jacobs (cjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) OVERCOOKING FISH. CAN’T SEEM TO GET THE SWEET SPOT ON COOKING TIME.

Co-publisher/ Chief Financial Officer

Mark I. Jacobs (mjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) BAKED GOODS.

Editorial

Assignment Editor: Athena Cocoves (athena@adamsstreetpublishing.com) I CANNOT MAKE A GOOD OMELETTE TO SAVE MY LIFE. Editorial Assistant: Courtney Probert (cprobert@adamsstreetpublishing.com) STEAK. Calendar Editor: Sarah Emily (calendar@adamsstreetpublishing.com) I’M A GOOD COOK. DEWAR, I’VE GOT YOUR PANCAKE RECIPE! Digital Media Manager Saul T. Jacobs (saul@adamsstreetpublishing.com) I DON’T COOK. Web Guru Deanna Woods (digitalmedia@adamsstreetpublishing.com) I DON’T MESS UP MEALS. Intern Morgan Kovacs.

Contributing Writers: Cynthia Nowak, Sarah Emily, Jeff McGinnis, Kelly Thompson, Jon Ruggiero, Sam Koros, Michael Pierce, Johnny Hildo, Christine Senack and Rob Brezsny.

Art/Production

Production Manager: Imani Lateef (imani@adamsstreetpublishing.com) I CAN NEVER GET THE TEMPERATURE RIGHT ON HOTPOCKETS.

Roll Em’ If You Got Em’ Celebrate Bike Month with community bike rides

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3. 2018 Spring Wedding Guide

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The Casual Pint is now open at 3550 Executive Parkway, formerly the UPS Store. The craft beer market offers over 300 craft beers, over 30 rotating taps, and a full restaurant menu. 419-930-4233.

Toledo.thecasualpint.com

Consignment shop and flooring store Interior Traders, at 2503 N. Reynolds Rd., has closed.

Jed’s Downtown will soon open at 319 N. Superior St., between Madison Ave. and Adams St. 419-367-2516. facebook.com/JedsDowntown

Lucas County’s newest park, Howard Marsh Metropark, opens on Saturday, April 28. 611 S. Howard Rd., Curtice, just north of State Route 2, adjacent to Metzger Marsh. MetroparksToledo.com One of Toledo’s oldest restaurants, the Elbo Room, has closed its doors again.

The Italian restaurant first opened in the 1950s on Sylvania Ave. before closing in 1987, and then reopening a short time later on W. Alexis Rd. In 2014, the restaurant closed for a few months before reopening.

Time will tell if this most recent shutdown is permanent.

Food Truck Roundup

4. Being David Bowie: An Interview with David Brighton

Employee-owned floral supply chain, Denver Wholesale Florist (DWF), has moved from 14 N. Erie St. to the new $75 million Harmon Business Park in Rossford. 419-241-7241. dwfwholesale.com/locations/toledo

ACTIVIST WATCH

419 Tacos, a locally owned tequileria, will soon open at 3309 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd., formerly POP Grille. 419-214-1330. facebook.com/419Tacos Tenants have begun moving into the 106unit Tower on the Maumee in downtown Toledo at 215 N. Summit St., formerly the Owens Corning Fiberglas Tower. The high-rise also has space for six retailers on the first floor of the parking garage, known as “the arcade.” A fitness gym, currently unnamed, and two businesses have committed to that site:

Barbarian Cheese Steak Co. has opened in the former location of Mule’s Diner in Liberty Plaza, at the corner of Jackman and Sterns Rds. in Temperance, Michigan. 1675 W. Sterns Rd., 734-847-6111. See them on Facebook.

The locally owned fast-casual Asian fusion restaurant Balance Pan-Asian Grille is waiting on approval of city inspectors to open their 2,300-square-foot restaurant in the arcade. balancegrille.com

The national architecture, engineering and planning firm Bergmann Associates has opened their third Midwest office, this one in Toledo. 3234 Executive Parkway, Suite 111. Bergmannpc.com

Directions Credit Union will open a consumer banking office in the arcade, while relocating its headquarters to the 15th, 16th and 17th floors of the Tower. directionscu.org

Know of any changes in the area? Send them to editor@adamsstreetpublishing.com

Get involved. Democracy is not a spectator sport.

Tuesday 5.1

Monday, 5.7

Center and cancer patients by attending this fun and tasty event. Wear your favorite baseball tee and enjoy fine food and wine served by local celebrities. $60. 5:30-9:30pm.

Premier Catering, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd.

419-531-7600. thevictorycenter.org

experience and learn about Toledo’s active Irish community with a family program of stories, music, dance and other activities.

7-8pm. King Road Branch Library, 3900 King Rd. 419-259-5380. toledoibrary.org Free

Diversity University with the Ardan Academy of Irish Dance - Gain cultural

Celebrity Wait Night: Take Me Out to the Ballgame - Support the Victory

An Evening of Wow: Thriving on Purpose - Join the Wow Foundation at this

5th Annual Recognition Ceremony-

The Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Lucas County show their appreciation to the community by awarding those who have helped others on their path to recovery. 8-10:30am. Park Inn by Radisson, 101 N. Summit St. 419-213-4600. lcmhrsb.oh.gov Free Wednesday, 5.2

Main Library Renovation Community Forum - Help write the

Library’s next chapter by discussing and providing input on the upcoming renovation.

6-8pm. Main Library Huntington Room, 325 Michigan St., 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org Free Youth Lives Matter - Sankofa419, a

group aiming to bring unity between local youth with the community and leaders, will host a forum to discuss how children and young adults can be successful in Toledo. 5pm doors. 5:30pm forum.

Frederick Douglass Community Center, 1001 Indiana Ave., Contact Tyrone Cleveland: 419-407-6016 or Sankofa419@gmail.com

Saturday, 4.28

Toledo Take Back the Night!

Join in the fight to end all violence against women at this empowering event featuring a community rally, women’s march, survivor speakout, ally/men’s program and resource fair. 6-11pm. Rogers High School, 222 McTigue Dr. 419-671-1000. facebook.com/TBTNToledo Free Thursday, 5.3

Lead United - Learn about leadership

development and connect with other emerging leaders as Wendy Pestrue, United Way of Greater Toledo President and CEO, and Sam Melden, of ProMedica Health System, appear as guest speakers and share their insights. Register by 5pm Monday, April 30. Free/members, $10/non-members. 5:30-7:30pm. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. unitedwaytoledo.org

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motivational lecture by two inspiring women– Teresa Lowinski, former United States Marine Corps technician and business owner, and Maria Vasquez, world-class ultra-endurance cyclist. Proceeds benefit Hooves, an organization enabling horses to heal veterans. $50. 5:30-8:30pm. Premier Catering, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-873-3463. facebook.com/thewowfoundation Wednesday, 5.9

Strike a POSE Empowering Women - Shop local vendors, enjoy social

hour, a luncheon and a fashion show during this event hosted by the Toledo Opera Guild. $75. 10:30am-2:30pm. The Toledo Club, 235 14th St. 419-243-2200. toledooperaguild.org

4th Annual Project Homeless Connect - Help the homeless by donat-

ing toiletries, gently used clothes and shoes for men, women and children to Bethlehem Baptist Church from now until Friday, May 4.

9am-2pm. Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1430 W. Bancroft St. 419-241-9360. bbctoledo.org Free

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CITY MAIL Not an ode to my ZIP code…

As a person that lives in the zip code of 43537, I am very unhappy with your choice to print a poem from an anonymous writer to represent my zip code [in the 4-11-2018 issue]. I have to believe there was a better example of an ode to our area. For you to choose to print this garbage shows the negativity your paper is willing to pass on in the name of liberals hating conservatives.

I expect an apology regarding this.

— Lisa Brigner, via email.

I’m pretty upset about the negative representation of Maumee my home town and the fact you included positive messages from every area but ours. We have a beautiful music scene at the Village Idiot, the Maumee River and sidecut Park, an awesome summer festival, and many amazing people. This really hurt.

This was extremely uncalled for, for such a beautiful area and city. I would like you to visit Maumee and then realize what you did.

— John Bonamigo, via email.

Shame on you for publishing an anonymous “poem” (Ode to the Zip Code: 43537 April 11, 2018) so divisive and bigoted as this. I live in Monclova, and this does not describe me or my peer groups. I could understand publishing someone’s work

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to allow their voice to be heard. But, to publish an anonymous work of this sort is akin to publishing an anonymous person slandering another human being. Despicable.

Do better, and attempt to use your publication to promote community.

— Michael DuShane, via email.

This is the third year that we published poems submitted to the Ode to the ZIP Code poetry contest, a collaboration between the Toledo City Paper, The Fair Housing Center, the Arts Commission and the Toledo Lucas County Public Library. A panel of judges review and score the submissions (which do not require a name to be eligible) based on the quality of the work, and we publish the top-rated poems.

We invited the letter writers alone to write an ode of their own. Here is Lisa’s ode to 43537: Casting a line, waiting For a bite Idiot music fills my soul Imperfect but perfect Nights uptown, walking home by maple trees To see the poem referenced by these letters, and other entries, visit toledocitypaper.com

Before Ohio’s May 8 primary election, and the November 6 general election, take some time to learn how voting districts impact our legislature and laws at the Stop Gerrymandering: Community Forum on Drawing Fair Districts. This free event will discuss how congressional districts are drawn and what steps you can take to effect change. Bowling Green State University political science professor Dr. Melissa Miller (pictured) will offer a presentation on the history of political districts, to be followed by a Q&A. Elected officials from both major parties have been invited to participate in a panel discussion. Limited seating. RSVP to |FiredUpReadyToGo@bex.net. 6pm doors. 6:30pm forum. Thursday, April 27. Sanger Branch Library, 3030 Central Ave., facebook.com/firedupreadytogonwo Free

Full stream ahead

Remember the days of Napster? While the sharing of pirated music is mostly over, the industry was forever changed. Want to learn about licensing, potential revenue streams, and distribution tactics in the modern age? Explore how to release your own music, startup a re-

cord company, and understand how services like Spotify work during The Arts Commission’s free public workshop, “But What Does It Pay? Music Distribution in the Age of Streaming.”

Local musician, attorney and Arts Commission board member Larry P. Meyer will lead the workshop, which will conclude with a brief informational session on Arts Commission accelerator grants, available for visual, musical and literary artists. RSVP: theartscommission. org/forartists 4:30-6pm. Saturday, April 28. The Attic on Adams, 1701 Adams St., theartscommission.org Free

200 miles in 20 minutes

The future looks fast. Currently under development by a handful of companies, the Hyperloop™ a concept human and cargo transport system to be powered by the sun and to move at the speed of sound.

Does that harken to science fiction?

Maybe, but maybe not. Learn about the Hyperloop™ and whether it can become a reality during the Hyperloop Info Session at Code City.

The session will be led by the Toledo Team for Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, working to make Toledo a stop on the planned New York to Chicago route. 6-8pm. Monday, April 30.

Code City, 119 N. Ontario St., facebook.com/ hyperlooptt. facebook.com/hyperloopx Free

Inspiring happiness in the face of HIV, aging and its mental health challenges.

Saturday, May 12, 2018 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Radisson Hotel at The University of Toledo Dinner and Presentation Tickets: $150 Sponsorship info and tickets at: tinyurl.com/ sweetdreams2018.

Special Guest Speaker: Jennifer Holliday, Star of the orginal Broadway cast of DreamGirls.

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Supporting: The Ann Wayson Locher Memorial Fund for HIV Care. For more information call 419.383.4072.

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Toledo in Black and White

tinues to kill young and old alike, and a few new treatment beds in Uptown won’t stem the tide.

And did we mention potholes?

As Wade passes his First Hundred Days milestone, he can point to some success in enacting his agenda. His lack of focus on some of the most intractable problems is a bit unsettling, but we’re certain they have not escaped his notice.

Until now. Everything has changed.

The Mayor’s new agenda

by Johnny Hildo

M S I RAC JOB 1!

Stuff happens.

Wade came into office with an ambitious agenda, or what we like to call, Big Ideas. He wanted to find a way to provide Universal Pre-K for all Toledo’s young’uns. He wanted to make the City cool and hip for young professionals by providing better mass transit and safer bike routes. He wanted to aggressively attract more business. especially into Toledo’s neighborhoods.

As he took the reins, some of his ambitions were tempered by harsh fiscal reality. Hence, Universal Pre-K to the back burner. Others took off, including a partnership to establish a Bike Share program downtown.

Race to the top

He added still more, including the goal to provide free wi-fi citywide. He filled his cabinet with youthful vision and a greater number of women than any previous administration. He sought and landed a Chief of Staff with experience in neighborhood revitalization to address critical but oft-overlooked redevelopment needs.

Same old, same old

At times, he has seemed too preoccupied with the Big Ideas to remember the small nagging problems that continue to plague T-Town. The murder rate continues unabated at historic highs. Gun violence overall remains a scourge. The opioid epidemic con-

The agenda, Wade’s Big Ideas and the nagging background necessities, must all take a backseat. The most inscrutable of America’s problems has reared its ugly, bitter head, and Wade must take it on immediately lest it consume his mayorship.

Racism.

Neo-Nazis have marched on our city in the past. Toledo has always said, racist rhetoric has no home here. The police-involved shootings of unarmed Black men that have caused firestorms across America have largely not happened here. White folks like to say, it can’t happen here in enlightened, liberal FrogTown.

Black folks know better. First there was the unfortunate sap from deep inside Wade’s administration who told City Council basketball attracts an “element” not worthy of a brand new city park. He said he misspoke. True enough. This veiled racist remark was

immediately condemned for what it was, and Wade sent the miscreant off for sensitivity training.

Now it appears the City might be one big Philadelphia Starbucks. A crude drawing of a swastika was recently found in a city-owned vehicle, flanked

by SS lightning bolts. To make sure the message was clear, the artist added, “I hate N****s.”

How did this message of hate get into a vehicle bought and paid for by City taxpayers? More important, is this an isolated incident? To whom was the message intended?

Is the city payroll rife with folks who would embrace this blatant statement of racism?

Nooses have been displayed in local worksites. Racist epithets have been scrawled across garage doors.

Minority-owned businesses have been targeted with hate-filled graffiti and bricks thrown through windows. Youth of color are followed through stores by security. People of color silently endure the “hate stare” on a regular basis.

It not only can, but does, happen here.

We have congratulated ourselves on being a community of compassion. Antiracist town halls and rallies have been held. Yet still there’s that swastika with a racist hate message in a city vehicle.

What will be done to eradicate it?

Wade, you must make this your first, and most urgent, priority.

Or everything else you try will be so much whistling in the wind.

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CITY SIDE Roaring back into Toledo

National Train Day returns for its 11th year

By Jeff McGinnis

Ann Arbor Railroad GP38 #3879, a locomotive built in 1969 and painted in a commemorative scheme to honor the Ann Arbor Railroad’s history.

The legacy of the railroad in both the Toledo area and around the country will be celebrated once more during National Train Day Toledo, held for the 11th year at the Amtrak station in Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza on Saturday, May 5.

Train Day, a free and open house where attendees will learn about the heritage of the railroad as well as safety around train tracks, shines a spotlight on trains’ contributions to the area economy.

“It’s a family-friendly educational event,” said Bill Gill, organizer, Train Day Committee chair and Toledo-area event founder. “To increase community awareness of the role of passenger and freight rail in our transportation system, The day celebrates and provides information about the past, the present and a vision for the future of all things rail. And I think it provides citizens the opportunity to realize that passenger rail travel is a viable option,” Gill added.

A national legacy

Encouraging people to reconsider passenger trains was the original inspiration for National Train Day in 2008.

“The whole idea of Train Day began with a movement out of, what was called then, the National Association of Railroad Passengers, or NARP,” Gill explained, referring to the group now known as the Rail Passengers Association.

“And they organized Train Days around the country, to promote the idea that [the story of] passenger trains had to be told.”

Gill has been passionate about the railroad his whole life. Growing up in Toledo, he recalls going with his dad to Westwood Ave., a place where more than a dozen sets of tracks crossed the road, to sit and watch the passenger trains roar by. When he attended graduate school in Nashville, he worked as a ticket agent to pay the bills. And now, he and

his wife regularly travel around the country via Amtrak.

“Trains have always been in my life, from very early on. And the last 15 years or more, I’ve been spending more time in advocacy work -- working with the local organization, as well as statewide, while also holding positions on the board nationally,” Gill said.

Return to prominence

Gill has seen National Train Day Toledo grow and evolve over the past decade. This year’s event will see several special guest speakers, including State Representative Michael Sheehy, who formerly worked for the railroad industry. There will be several model train layouts on display, including one created by middle-school students from Eastwood.

“The teacher there, Bill Gau, contacted me about some of his students -- mostly those with special needs, learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities and so on, as well as some non-disabled students,” Gill said.

“They have a hobby club, and they have put together a Lionel train layout. And talking to the kids, many of whom have come to Train Day before, they were saying, ‘Boy, wouldn’t it be great to display our layout at Train Day at the Amtrak station!’ And he talked to me about it, and I said, let’s look into it.”

Gill hopes attendees will garner a better appreciation of passenger rail as a viable form of travel -- a piece of Americana that has faded in recent years.

“It always surprises us, every year, people come to Train Day and say, ‘My goodness, I didn’t know Toledo had a train station anymore! I didn’t know you could get on a train and go to Chicago, or New York, or Boston or wherever.’ We’re always surprised by it.”

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Blue Week Opens Windows On Wild, Rare Events uncover Oak Openings treasures

By Cynthia Nowak

Tired of the tame? Ready to jump in with the authentic and gritty? Or maybe just seeking unique, entertaining activities to share with family and friends.

Find all that create memories during Blue Week, a nature extravaganza highlighting the treasures of the Oak Openings Region.

Oak Openings? Isn’t that a park? Yes — but also much more. The Oak Openings Region in northwest Ohio, almost 7000 acres, hosts some of the rarest ecosystems on the planet. It’s home to landscapes, plants, and animals that live nowhere else, except right here. Inciden-

tally, some of these plants and animals — like the blue lupine, the blue spotted salamander and the Karner Blue butterfly — are (you guessed it) blue. Thus the name, Blue Week.

According to Ashlee Decker of the Green Ribbon Initiative which, along with other conservation partners, sponsors Blue Week, many in the area aren’t aware of these wild neighbors. “Blue Week gives the public a chance to experience the natural wonders of the Oak Openings Region firsthand,” Decker said. “The events showcase the beauty of the region. We hope they also inspire

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THE BUZZ ABOUT BEES IN THE OAK OPENINGS

BLUE WEEK

Enjoy an afternoon walk through the small and sandy oak savanna and watch bumblebees pollinate wild blue lupines and blueberries. The walk will be led by Mitch Magdich, education curator of the Toledo Zoo.

Spring is here and it’s time to get outside. Lucky for us, Oak Openings Blue Week has a week-long lineup of events to celebrate and enjoy the globally unique region right here in Northwest Ohio. Check out ten of the events we don’t want to miss and visit oakopenings.com to view the entire list of events and register for your favorites.

BLUE WEEK KICK-OFF

Kick off Blue Week Meet and mingle with other environmentally minded locals during The Blue Week Kick-Off party.

5-7pm. Wednesday, May 9th. The Black Cloister Brewing Company, 619 Monroe St. Free.

2-3:30pm. Tuesday, May 15. Mielke Road Savanna Wildlife Area, the corner of Hill and Crissey. Free.

LUPINE IN BLOOM

Wild Blue Lupine is one of Oak Openings’ signature species and the only host plant for the endangered Karner Blue Butterfly. Check out and learn more about the beautiful plant during the naturalist led walk.

10-11:30am. Monday, May 14. Oak Openings Preserve Metropark Lodge, 5230 Wilkins Rd., Whitehouse. Free.

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TURNING THE HILLS BLUE

BUTTERFLIES OF OAK OPENINGS

Spend mother’s day caring about mother nature by planting native seeds and enjoying a tour of the Ottawa Hills riparian area led by the Nature Conservancy staff every half hour.

Take a stroll led by Jan Dixon through Oak Openings in search of the diverse and unique butterflies that flutter through the park.

2-5pm. Sunday, May 13. Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 West Central Ave., Ottawa Hills. Free.

2-4pm. Monday, May 14. The Nature Conservancy Kitty Todd Preserve, 10420 Old State Line Rd., Swanton. Free.

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conservation by businesses, organizations and individual landowners.”

Blue Week events are scheduled from May 9 through May 20 throughout the area, including southeast Michigan. Most of Blue Week is free and very family-friendly. Consider: You can do a walking search for local butterflies or birds while learning about their lives, or explore a wetlands area and learn how it helps filter the drinking water we all depend on. You can buy native plants to beautify your garden, buzz along with the bumblebees, let arrows fly in an archery class, or the kids can master the calls of frogs and compete for prizes in a unique evening program. And that’s just a sample of the activities.

Blue Week’s 2018 keynote speaker is internationally famed wildlife tracker Susan Morse, the founder of Keeping Track®. She’ll be sharing her lifetime of outdoor experiences on May 17 at Michigan’s Bedford High School ($5 to attend),

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as well as leading two daylong tracking workshops on May 18 and 19, focused on the wild creatures living alongside our human communities. The workshops, which cost $40, are open to all ages.

As Decker noted, “What you see today in the Oak Openings Region are the only remnants of what was once a vast area of oak savannas, flatwoods and wet prairies. The 1 percent that remains represents some of the most rare natural communities on the planet.” Thanks to the Green Ribbon Initiative, you can immerse yourself in these treasures and have fun doing it. You might even end up yelling, “Go Blue Week!”

Blue Week runs from Wednesday, May 9 through Sunday, May 20. Registration required for Susan Morse presentation and for tracking workshops.

To register, and for the full list of Blue Week events, visit oakopenings.com/blue-week.

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Spend the entire day with Susan Morse during this workshop filled with exploring local animal behavior. Learn hints and tips for detecting, identifying, and interpreting wildlife tracks and signs in Oak Openings from Morse. $40. 8am-5pm. Friday, May 18th. Saturday, May 19. Oak Openings, 5230 Wilkins Rd., Whitehouse.

FROGTASTIC NIGHT

Learn to distinguish the calls of natives frogs and toads then put your knowledge to the test with students from the University of Toledo. Kids will also play a frog life cycle game for prizes.

7:30-9pm. Saturday, May 19th. Secor Metropark, 10000 Central Ave. Free.

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WETLAND WILDLIFE

Come and see for yourself why the Irwin Prairie is considered the finest sedge meadow in the area. Join the preserve staff in search of unique and rare plants and animals that live in the wetland.

6:30-8:30pm. Wednesday, May 16. Irwin Prairie, 9911 W Bancroft St., Holland. Free.

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WILD ABOUT WILDLANDS

Nationally renowned naturalist and top wildlife tracker Susan Morse will share her award-winning photography and exciting anecdotes from her times in the field. Her presentation will discuss the habitat of local species, how to identify their signs in the field, the role they play in local ecology and challenges they face in the 21st century.

WILD ABOUT WILDLIFE WORKSHOP

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BOW FOR BLUE WEEK

Blue week goes out with a bang with this archery field course winding through Oak Openings. No experience or equipment is required for you to spend the afternoon learning archery as well as what makes the Tomahawks Archers property unique and the group’s restoration efforts.

1-4pm. Sunday, May 20th. Tomahawk Archers, 2085 W. Erie Rd., Temperance MI. Free.

$5. 7-9pm. Thursday, May 16. Bedford High School, 8285 Jackman Rd., Temperance MI.

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THE MEAL I MAKE TO INTRODUCE MYSELF:

Storyboard Steak and Potatoes: coriander five-spice encrusted Texas sirloin strip steak, seared to medium rare, sliced and topped with Béarnaise sauce, and accompanied with roasted rosemary truffle redskin potatoes, braised brussel sprouts, fresh mesclun salad and crispy onions. I used all four themes to create an autobiographical culinary journey that shows how my experience has affected my approach to food. Not only can this dish be prepared and executed in an hour, it includes everything that gave me the confidence I needed to take on a real chef ’s position here at Barr’s. The plate starts at the beginning of my professional culinary career, when I developed the spice blend in 1998 with Chef Tony House during my externship with the Cousino family while studying at Penta County Vocational. The Béarnaise is a nod to my times on tour as a musician, when I was able to make the sauces on a grill or in a foil pan with limited resources.

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DJ Narges

E VA N S S T R E E T S TAT I O N 110 S. Evans St., Tecumseh, MI. 517-424-5555. evansstreetstation.com 11:30am-9pm, Tuesday-Thursday.

11:30am-10pm, Friday-Saturday.

THE MEAL THAT MADE ME REALIZE I WAS A CHEF:

Lamb Shoulder Porchetta with Blueberry Beurre Rouge and Mint Salsa Verde.

Like most of my dishes, this lamb dish kind of came together itself. I’m inspired by what local ingredients are on hand and in season. What’s unique about this is that I used lamb shoulder, instead of the chops which appear on menus most of the time. These animals offer more cuts than we usually see. They give their lives for us and it’s a matter of respect to research and introduce some of these other wonderful, but not so sought after cuts. In the end, it pays off in so many different ways.

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419-537-8795

6130 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg.

419-873-6590. Benchmark-restaurant.com 11am-10pm, Monday-Thursday. 11am-11pm, Friday-Saturday. 3pm-9pm, Sunday.

THE MEAL I MAKE TO IMPRESS:

36 oz. Porterhouse Steak, served Oscar style with king crab, béarnaise, and butter poached asparagus. If you really want to wow someone , it is impossible to to go wrong with surf and turf. At the restaurant, we serve choice meat and a rotating prime butcher’s cut, so I’ve made dishes like this in the past. Oscar style is a traditional steakhouse option that we occasionally run as a special. Guests can find dishes similar to this on our spring menu, which will debut at the end of May.

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COCINA DE CARLOS THE MEAL I MAKE TO IMPRESS:

Smoked Street Tacos. Not only is this impressive, but it doesn’t usually take me longer than an hour.

I filled the handmade corn tortillas with carne asada steak and al pastor pork, a spicy and sweet combination of guajillo rub and pineapple. I like to serve my tacos with a smoked and roasted borracha salsa, also known as drunken salsa, which is made with mezcal and offers a distinctively piquant taste. All of the complex flavors come together beautifully.

27072 Carronade Dr., Perrysburg.

419-872-0200.

205 Farnsworth Rd., Waterville.

419-878-0261.

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11am-10pm, Friday-Saturday. cosinadecarlos.com

Jason Goldsmith BIAGGI’S RISTORANTE I TA L I A N O

1320 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg.

419-872-6100. Biaggis.com 11:30am-9pm, Sunday-Thursday.

11:30-10pm, Friday-Saturday.

THE MEAL THAT MADE ME REALIZE I WAS A CHEF:

BUTTER POACHED LOBSTER PIZZA

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Butter poached lobster pizza with garlic, spinach, and oven roasted tomatoes, served with a Parmesan Reggiano sauce and topped with candied bacon and shaved pecorino cheese. I always loved to eat as a kid and, even then, I would try anything once. When I started working at a pizza joint near my house I really started loving the way you can pair ingredients to make new and unique flavors. Some combinations got really interesting and we would have competitions to see who could make the most off-the-wall pies. I took my new love for cooking and started to make my home kitchen a test kitchen for all the wild recipes in my head. That was when I realized that I needed to start my career in a kitchen. That was 22 years ago and I am still going strong.

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8am-4pm, Sunday.

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THE MEAL I MAKE WHEN I ONLY HAVE AN HOUR:

Avocado Toast. It offers so many fun flavor combination and is full of healthy fats to fuel your day. Good toast is important, so I start off by using my favorite baker in town, All Crumbs Bakery on Adams, which makes the best bread in Toledo. My favorite way to serve avocado toast is with a cream sauce made from cashews and different toasted spices, seasoned and mashed avocados, an egg, and a puree of tahini and beets and extra veggies have a really fun colors.

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5375 Airport Hwy., 419-381-2100. lascolaitaliangrill.com 5pm-9pm, Sunday-Monday.

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4pm-11pm, Friday-Saturday.

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Bahaa Hariri

SIDON LEBANESE GRILLE & BAKERY

4625 W. Bancroft St. 419-558-3900.

Sidongrille.com 9am-9pm, Monday-Saturday.

9am-8pm, Sunday.

THE MEAL I MAKE WHEN I ONLY HAVE AN HOUR:

Sidon’s Charcoal Grilled Whole Chicken. This is an easy-to-make family favorite that pleases everyone at the table. The chicken, or “farooj”, is butterflied and rubbed with lemon, garlic, olive oil and a blend of Mediterranean herbs and spices, and marinated overnight. Then it’s grilled on our natural charcoal barbecue for that smoky, perfect flavor, ready to eat right off the bone. The meal is served with yellow rice or home-cut fries, fresh vegetables and garlic sauce. Fresh stone-fired pita bread completes the feast, making it a simple yet delicious dish that pairs beautifully with an appetizer of hommus or baba ghannouj. All that’s left to do is your roll up your sleeves and dig in!

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Kafta, made with ground lamb, and served with tabbouleh and hummus.

I am Lebanese, so these were common dishes served as I was growing up. I think when you get to the point where you have mastered your own ethnic dishes the way your mother, grandmother, aunts, and other family members made them, you realize you are ready to be a chef. Anyone can cook burgers, but I think it all comes down to your background and your family. I didn’t learn this cuisine through recipes— my family always made dishes to taste, with a pinch of this, pinch of that. Learning it takes time and experience. It was such a good feeling when I first made this for my family and they loved it and were impressed.

Clinton Stanton BRANDYWINE COUNTRY CLUB

6904 Salisbury Rd., Maumee.

419-865-2393. Brandywinecc.com 11am-2pm and 5pm-9pm, Monday-Thursday. 11am-2pm and 5pm-10pm, Friday. 10am-2pm, Sunday.

THE MEAL I MAKE TO IMPRESS:

Deconstructed Beef Wellington. This is one of my favorite entrees to create to impress someone whether it be a new member or someone close to me. This unique recipe has ample flavor that arrives from slow braising the filet to infusing the rosemary demi sauce. To compliment the main course I hand roll the puff pastry arches and garnish the plate with roasted forest mushrooms on top of microgreens.

While I typically stick to the main ingredients of the recipe, I aim to make the deconstructed D E C O N S T R U C T E D B E E F W E L L I N G T O N beef wellington a little different to keep our members and guests curious every time.

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B U R R ATA W I T H G R I L L E D WA T E R M E L O N

219 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-873-6224.

Swigrestaurant.com 11am-midnight, Monday-Thursday. 11am-2am Friday-Saturday. 11am-10pm, Sunday.

10835 Waterville St., Whitehouse.

419-877-1180. Thewhitehouseinn.net 11am-10pm, Monday-Thursday. 11am-11pm, Friday-Saturday. 11am-9pm, Sunday.

THE MEAL I MAKE TO IMPRESS:

Handmade burrata with grilled watermelon and mint pistou and warm fresh chickpea naan. Served with a prickly pear mojito. Most people like fresh mozzarella, and burrata takes the flavors and textures a step further by forming the cheese in a pouch and filling it with soft, stringy curd and cream. The flavor balances with the watermelon’s caramelized sugars, the fresh mint sauce, and nutty, warm naan.

TEQUILA CHICKEN

THE MEAL I MAKE TO IMPRESS:

Tequila Chicken.This was one of the first dishes that I made for co-owner Tony Fronk when I was hired two years ago. He loved it, and it became one of my first dishes to make it on the menu and now it’s very popular.

A chicken dish like this is just out of the ordinary for this steakhouse. Before I got here, the restaurant was known for their prime rib, but in 20 years, they never changed the recipe and never had a trained chef. Tony and his wife Stephie loved the Tequila Chicken and let me make a lot of adjustments in the kitchen, like changing the prime rib recipe, adding scratch made au jus, and bringing in fresh food and a higher quality.

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Steve Smith

M A N C Y ’ S I TA L I A N G R I L L

5453 Monroe St. 419-882-9229. Mancys.com 11am-10pm, Monday-Thursday. 11am-11pm, Friday. 4pm-11pm, Saturday. 4pm-9pm, Sunday.

THE MEAL I MAKE WHEN I ONLY HAVE AN HOUR:

Spaghetti and meatballs. I always felt like growing up, pasta was the quick easy dinner that only took a few minutes to put together. Being in a family that was always busy with sports, schooling events, and work my mom didn’t have all the time in the world to make dinner. It was usually simple dishes that could feed a family of five and could be made in under an hour. Spaghetti and meatballs now is completely different from what I remember. With scratch made pasta and veal meatballs, it’s a little bit different than what mom use to make. That is what I enjoy about cooking, though. Simple flavors that can take you back to your childhood, but scratch made and with a twist.

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235 14th St. 419-243-2200. Toledoclub.org.

11:30-2pm and 5:30pm-8:30pm Monday-Friday.

Member Dining.

THE MEAL I MAKE WHEN I ONLY HAVE AN HOUR:

Southern style salmon. A perfectly pan-seared salmon fillet served atop a bed of smoked cheddar, shrimp, grits made with tasso, and a chipotle butter sauce. The healthy salmon is made creamy and delicious with the grits flavored by tasso, a spicy cured pork popular in Cajun cooking.

Smoked cheddar and shrimp offer flavors of their own, and the plate is pulled together by the decedent chipotle butter sauce.

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Sunday, May 13th (9:00 am- 9:00 pm) Covering Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner!

Pancake Bar (9:00 am- 1:00 pm) Bloody Mary Bar (9:00 am- 1:00 pm) All Day Salad Bar! Finishing Touches a Bar Full of Desserts and Fresh Cut Fruit!

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Kevin Yoong K I R A J A PA N E S E STEAKHOUSE

3324 Secor Rd. 419-371-3213.

Kirasteakhouse.com 11am-2:30pm and 4pm-10pm, Monday-Thursday. 11am-10pm, Friday and Saturday.

Noon-10pm, Sunday.

THE MEAL THAT MADE ME REALIZE I WAS A CHEF:

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Sushi. Three years ago, I started making sushi. At first, I thought it looked easy but soon realized it’s much more than just fish and rice— there is so much more preparation that diners don’t realize when enjoying sushi. I prepare rice every morning to ensure it is the perfect consistency— it can’t be so dry that it will break apart, or become so sticky that is will become a big mushy block.

The fish must be sliced evenly— not too thick, or the piece won’t fold and bend with the rice, and not so thin that the fish breaks. It took me a few years to perfect the art, and when I did, I realized I could be a chef. Still, every day is a new day to learn and experiment with the different way of making sushi.

PB&J

ZAZA WOODFIRED PIZZA & MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE 3550 Executive Pkwy. 419-531-2400.

Zazawoodfiredpizza.com 11am-10pm, Monday-Thursday.

11am-11pm, Friday-Saturday.

Noon-9pm, Sunday.

THE MEAL I MAKE WHEN I ONLY HAVE AN HOUR:

Ful Medames (Stewed Fava Beans) made my way. Fava beans have no saturated fat or cholesterol and contain a high concentration of thiamin, vitamin K, vitamin B-6, potassium, copper, selenium, zinc and magnesium. They are also an inexpensive source of lean protein.

It does not take me more than 30 minutes to prepare this dish and my two sons love it.

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734-241-6100. Monroedolcevita.com 11:30am-9pm, Sunday-Wednesday.

11:30am-10pm, Thursday-Friday.

4pm-10pm, Saturday.

THE MEAL THAT MADE ME REALIZE I WAS A CHEF:

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Peanut butter and jelly sandwich. I knew as a child that I loved food. As a child I loved cooking with my grandmothers and going out to eat.

So the the PB&J just symbolizes the ultimate childhood sandwich. Food has always consumed my life.

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Cindy Luce R O C K W E L L’ S STEAKHOUSE & LOUNGE

Eric Kisch

RACK OF LAMB

R O S I E ’ S I TA L I A N G R I L L 27 Broadway St. 419-243-1302.

Mbaybrew.com 3pm-10pm, Monday-Thursday. 3pm-11pm, Friday-Saturday. 12pm-8pm, Sunday.

THE MEAL I MAKE TO IMPRESS:

PRIME RIB.

606 N. McCord Rd. 419-866-5007. rosiesitaliangrille.com 11:30-9pm, Sunday-Thursday.

11:30am-10:30pm, Friday-Saturday.

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Dry Aged rack of lamb with couscous and tomato-mint chutney. The lamb used for the dish is from Colorado. It is custom dry-aged for 30 days.This process improves the flavor by intensifying it. The result is a mellow, mild but very flavorful rack of lamb that is very tender as well.

It is seasoned only with salt and pepper then char grilled to medium rare. The light flavor of the fresh couscous topped with the tangy tomatomint chutney adds just the right accent to this dish. We are featuring this dish all month long in Rockwell’s at the Oliver House.

Prime Rib. This is the first meal that I can remember that I mastered. The first time I cooked prime rib it didn’t go so well. There is much more to cooking prime rib then I thought. For example not using enough seasoning, marinating for too short or for too long, cooking it at too high of a temperature, so on and so forth. After a few failed attempts I pretty much had it mastered. The description of this item is garlic and horseradish crusted prime rib.

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953 Phillips Ave., 419-476-4154.

Mancys.com 11am-2pm and 5pm-9:30pm, Monday-Thursday.

11am-2pm and 5pm-10pm, Friday.

4pm-10:30pm, Saturday.

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Pasta alla Puttanesca, also known as Whore’s Pasta. I can make this in the time it takes to cook the pasta, or turn a trick. Sauté together, very good Olive oil, chopped fresh tomato, minced garlic, chopped good olives, capers, minced anchovy ( for that extra umami bang if you like.) Toss with the cooked pasta with a splash of pasta water. All the goodies with the olive oil should coat the pasta, add extra olive oil as needed. Finish with shredded, aged cheese like Pecorino, Parmigiana, Provolone (Italian only, Domestic Provolone is not Provolone) spend the extra money on the cheese, as a little goes a long way. I love this dish, it fills your soul. You don’t need a lot of ingredients because the ones I use are so full of flavor.

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5333 Monroe St. 419-841-0066. Mancys.com.

4pm-10pm, Monday-Thursday. 4pm-11pm, Friday-Saturday. 4pm-9pm, Sunday.

FISH TACOS

Fish Tacos. I tempura batter and fry mahi mahi, topped with a red cabbage sherry slaw, pickled red onion, a roasted red pepper aioli, and a fire roasted salsa. Garnished with cilantro and grilled limes. Its few and far between that you meet someone that doesn’t like a fish taco. Also I found that people that don’t like traditional Tex-Mex are more willing to try a fish taco. They are super versatile, you can use any fish you want, cooked any way, put it between a tortilla, just add you favorite toppings and you’re all set. With it getting nicer out, I’ll be able to get the grill out and make them as often as I can with an ice cold Tecate in hand.

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Jeremy Pogan MANCY’S IDEAL

Matt Lawrence

M A N C Y ’ S B L U E WAT E R

461 W. Dussel Dr., Maumee. 419-724-2583. Mancys.com 4pm-10pm, Monday-Thursday. 11am-11pm, Friday.

4pm-11pm, Saturday. 4pm-9pm, Sunday.

PAN SEARED HALIBUT

THE MEAL I MAKE TO IMPRESS:

Pan seared halibut finished with uni butter, set in dashi broth with sauteed asparagus and wild mushroom and garnished with cilantro, shaved asparagus, salmon roe, and pickled daikon radish. This Asian influenced dish is very aesthetically pleasing, with the bright orange of the roe popping against the green. It’s delicious, made with expensive ingredients, and a total showstopper perfect for an upscale party or for a special party reservation.

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Elias Hajjar 6710 W. Central Ave. 419-720-8028. Pocopiatti.com 11:30am- 9:30pm Monday-Friday.

4pm-9:30, Saturday.

Pies, Cookies, Quiches, Soups

5758 N. Main St. #4 Sylvania, OH 43560

419.824.0683

Tuesday-Friday 8am-5pm • Saturday 8am-2pm

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THE MEAL I MAKE WHEN I ONLY HAVE AN HOUR:

Kibbe Nayee; lamb butchered in house and ground with cracked wheat and chopped onion. Served with cucumbers, onion and radish. Tabbouli; fresh chopped parsley salad with cucumber, tomato, onion and mint. And Arak, a traditional anise liquor served with water and ice. This is Sunday at the Hajjar’s.

Both recipes are traditional, and I don’t mess with perfection. The anise in the Arak clears the palate so you can enjoy each bite equally.

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In good spirits

A great cocktail is deceptive. While they go down easy, they can be difficult to prepare. Want to learn how to make the perfect cocktail? Register to attend Toledo Spirits Company’s Mixology Academy at Rasa for an evening of spirited education. Learn how each locally made spirit is developed and explore the unique flavors and aromas, like the hopped up Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, to create a cocktail worth bragging about.

Space is limited, register in advance. Snacks will be provided. $55. 3-5pm. Saturday, April 28.

Rasa Restaurant and Bar, 2633 W. Bancroft St., 419-725-0525. RasaToledo.com

A cut above the rest

Fascinated by the art of Japanese cuisine? Reserve your spot for a rare chance to see a master in action as Chef Joe carves up a 140-pound bluefin tuna. Also featured will be sake along with premium Norwegian salmon and exquisite Wagyu beef imported from Japan at this Bluefin Tuna Cutting Show. Space is limited. $100. 5:30-9pm. Wednesday, May 9. Kyoto Ka, 6801 Central Ave., 419-841-2070. Kyotoka.com

Pretty saucy

Want to stun guests at dinner parties? Turn up the heat on your culinary skills by learning basic fabrication, cutting, and stuffing during the Stuffed & Sauced cooking class at Foodology.

Create fantastic sauces using French cooking techniques, make a stuffed dessert with a seasonal fruit sauce, and finally be the envy of friends and family by learning how to prepare favorite dishes like stuffed tenderloin, beef roulade, and more. This intermediate level class is adults only. BYOB. Register in advance. $50. 6-9pm. Friday, May 4. Foodology, 2059 W. Laskey. Foodologytoledo.com —AC

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Tea Room HouRs:

Tue - sat: 11am to 2pm

Thursday, 4.26

NeapoliTaN HouRs:

Tue - sat: 10am to 4pm

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Clara J’s Tea Room is the perfect place for:

Spring has Sprung Bottle Shop at Mancy’s

20/20 Wine Event Bottle Shop at Mancy’s

Friday, 4.27

UnWINEd Saturday The Pub at Paula Brown Shop

Celebrate the spring season with tastings of light and crisp whites, bright reds, and rosé.

Prices vary. 5:30-7:30pm. 5453 Monroe St. 419-824-2463. mancys.com/#bottleshop

Noble Grape Tasting Walt Churchill’s Market

Bridal Lunches, Teas, Showers, Luncheons, Engagement Parties, Birthdays, Mother’s Day and much more.

Get a taste of palate-pleasing grape varieties from Sauvignon Blanc to Cabernet Sauvignon. Prices vary. 4-7pm.

26625 Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. 419-872-6900. waltchurchillsmarket.com

Wine by the Glass Pavilion Toledo Museum of Art

The samples keep coming at this affordable tasting– 20 wines for under $20. 5-8pm. 5453 Monroe St. 419-824-2463. mancys.com/#bottleshop

See what wines the Pub has for you to try this week!

Enjoy food cooked fresh by Diane Rogers, too. Prices vary. 10:30am-5pm. Also on Saturday, May 5.

912 Monroe St. 419-241-8100. paulabrownshop.com

Thursday, 5.3

Cherished Friends of Ahava Wine Tasting and Silent Auction Park Inn by Radisson Hotel

Enjoy four wines paired with hors d’oeuvres at this week’s tasting of La Vie en Rose: Fantastic French Finds. $25/members, $35/non-members.

6:30-8:30pm. 2445 Monroe St. 419-355-8000. toledomuseum.org

There’s plenty to indulge in at this affair–plenty of wine, food, raffles, and new items to bid at the silent auction.

Cherished Friends of Ahava is a non-profit organization supporting people going through cancer treatment. $50. 5:30-8pm. 101 N. Summit St. 419-241-5877. cherishedfriends.info

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Are you ready for summer yet? Try the many alternatives to Chardonnay that are perfect for summer. Prices vary. 2-6pm. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. 419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com

Get a head start on the day’s celebration by sampling high acid, low tannin and low alcohol selections that pair with the holiday’s cuisine. Prices vary. 4-7pm.

26625 Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. 419-872-6900. waltchurchillsmarket.com

Anything but Chardonnay Walt Churchill’s Market

Cinco de Mayo Celebration Walt Churchill’s Market

Culinary Events Thursday, 4.26

Saturday, 4.28

Now is a great time to eat clean, local and healthy. Come hungry to this intermediate class focusing on cooking with wild salmon along with seasonal and local fruits and vegetables.

Feel free to bring your own adult beverage. $45.

6-9pm. 2059 W. Laskey Rd. 567-970-7100. foodologytoledo.com

Try out some products being sold in the store such as Mary’s Gone Crackers, Organic Valley Raw Cheese, salad, and Annie’s Snack Mix. Also get a taste of unusual recipes like beet spaghetti. Select items will be on sale. 1-3pm. 1447 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-476-3211. phoenixearthfoodco-op.com Free

Spring Cleaning Menu - Adult Only Foodology

4/27 Andrew Ellis 4/28 Joe Kennedy 5/4 Jeff Stewart

KIND PEOPLe Trivia Thursday 8p & 9p

Friday, 4.27

NAMI Greater Toledo Fundraiser City BBQ

Support the National Alliance on Mental Illness, a non-profit helping those with mental health issues, by enjoying delicious barbeque. Show the picture with the bar code provided on the facebook event page and NAMI will receive 25 percent. Menu prices vary. 10:30am-10pm.

7402 Central Ave. 419-243-1119. “NAMI Greater Toledo” on Facebook.

Trivia Monday 7p & 8p

GreAT BEeR

Uncorked: Discovering Sake with Wine Pairing Culinary Vegetable Institute

Discover the rich flavors of sake, which is brewed from fermented, polished rice, with a six-course dinner. Jonathon Edwards of Vine Connections, an importer and distributor of boutique wines and premium sakes, will appear with a presentation. $84/Dinner only, $144/dinner with wine pairings. 6:30pm.

12304 Mudbrook Rd., Milan. 419-499-7500. culinaryvegatableinstitute.com

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Can’t BEET It! Phoenix Earth Food Co-op

Thursday, 5.3

An Evening with Villa Calcinaia & Count Capponi Bottle Shop at Mancy’s

Join Count Sebastiano Capponi, 20th generation of the Capponi family to run the winery Villa Calcinaia, with a wine presentation followed by a fivecourse upscale Italian dinner with wine pairings.

To reserve, email triciarasar@mancys.com $125.

5:30-8:30pm. 5453 Monroe St. 419-824-2463. mancys.com/#bottleshop

Sunday, 5.6

TIAC Presents: Irish Baking Workshop Focaccia’s Deli Join the Toledo Irish American Club as they honor the memory of Mary Wicks, a dedicated former member, by learning how to make Mary’s Irish Soda Bread and how to bake Whiskey Cake.

Mimosas and other refreshments provided. $18. 1-4pm. 333 N. Summit St. 419-246-3354. facebook.com/toledoirishamericanclub

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BOOK NOTES

CITY PAGES

Authors! Authors! Series presents Piper Kerman

Getting your word’s worth

The Library’s Authors! Authors! series finishes with a bang, featuring Piper Kerman as this season’s final speaker. Kerman, the best-selling, critically acclaimed author of “Orange is the New Black: My Year in a Woman’s Prison,” since adapted as an Emmy-winning Netflix series, is an advocate for justice reform and an educator. Listen to her speak followed by a short question and answer session. $15. 7-10pm. Wednesday, May 9. Main Library, 325 Michigan St. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org

UT Press hosts Open House, local authors

By Kelly Thompson

PHOTO COURTESY OF MERCY COLLEGE OF OHIO ARCHIVES, FROM THE BOOK “CAPS, CAPES, AND CARING.”

Action-packed savings

It’s every comic fans favorite holiday— Free Comic Book Day 2018— Saturday, May 5 with multiple comic book stores participating. Monarch Cards & Comics will offer 4 free comics per person from their wide selection along with pizza and cookies to nibble on. Some book characters will make an appearance as well. Cameron’s Comics & Stuff in BG will host Josh Nealis signing, Anna Short doing caricatures, and a cosplay contest, with over 1,000 free comics for all ages. And stop by the Main Branch of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library to get your hands on more comics and more activities.

Monarch Cards & Comics 4400 Heatherdowns Blvd. Ste. 11B. 419-382-1451. Monarchcomics.net Cameron’s Comics & Stuff 175 N. Main St., Bowling Green.

419-806-4715. facebook.com/CameronsComicsBG Main Branch Library 325 Michigan St. 419-259-5200. toledolibary.org

A day for bookstores and bookworms

Many schools provided opportunities for students to use their musical talents.

The Mercy Hospital School of Nursing orchestra, 1959.

The University of Toledo Press will host an Open House on Wednesday, May 9 showcasing its latest publications. With a diverse catalog, the Press offers something for every kind of reader, along with a chance to support and learn about one of our community’s educational assets.

Evolving with the region

The May 9 event will feature recently published books, with authors available for autographs and discussion.

Notable works include “Hindsight” by photographer Ben Morales, a stark photographic depiction of significant buildings in the region, and the multiauthored “Caps, Capes and Caring,” a work that documents the history of eight Toledo-based nursing schools and their graduates. Attendees can also pick up a copy of “From Glaciers to Glass: Volume 1,” a compendium of Northwest Ohio history, along with an autographed copy of David Ossman’s “Sullen Art,” which showcases interviews and careers of renowned American poets.

The Press publishes manuscripts relevant to our region, including everything from local poetry chapbooks and academic journals to Northwest Ohio history and art. The Open House is an opportunity to support our local University Press. Managing Editor Yarko Kuk, who sees manuscripts through the publication process from start to finish, stressed that, as a collegiate institution, the University Press plays a vital role in making regional art and history available to the public.

“Over the years, the role of University Presses has evolved, and while scholarship is still an important aspect of their mission, many have diversified

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into a variety of other areas,” Kuk said.

The editor mentioned recent publications “The Calling” (Grubb) and “Can I Get A Witness” (Rockford) as further examples of the Press’s mission to expand its catalogue.

Enthusiastic readers will have a blast at Gathering Volumes bookstore on April 28, Independent Bookstore Day. The only in Northwest Ohio bookstore participating, meet over 20 local authors, test your knowledge of Harry Potter trivia, and take advantage of deals and giveaways throughout the day. The kids will have fun too with activities including “make your own Little Golden Book,” story time and a screening of Horton Hears a Who! 10am-9pm Saturday, April 28. Gathering Volumes, 196 E. S. Boundary, Perrysburg. 567-336-6188. gatheringvolumes.com

Local focus

During the event, visitors will have the chance to meet locally focused authors. Patricia Beach, one of the five nurses who authored “Caps, Capes and Caring,” remarked that her inspiration to write about a local issue came from personal experience and a need to to preserve and protect Toledo’s history.

Caps spans nearly a century in the nursing field, and details eight different schools in the Toledo area via firsthand accounts from nursing graduates. When asked about the inspiration for “Caps,” Beach replied, “Who would remember these things from the past?

Who would tell the stories? [ . . . ] People spoke to us and trusted us with their memories. It became our responsibility to share these memories in the best way we could.”

Kuk stressed that events like the Open House fit well with the continued growth of the Press, with new titles by UT grads and community members soon announced for 2018 and 2019.

“The UT Press is proud to produce books that document the rich culture and history of our area and its people,” he said. “We try to serve as caretakers of our community’s narrative and identity.”

UT Press Open House, 6:30pm, Wednesday, May 9. University of Toledo Carlson Library, 2801 W. Bancroft St. Find current publications and preorder forthcoming titles at utoledopress.com.

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THEATER NOTES

CURTAIN CALL

Sweetdreams and Holliday

Broadway star, Tony and Grammy Awards winner, and volunteer advocatefor the National Mental Health Association, Jennifer Holliday will come to Toledo for the SWEETDREAMS Gala, held to benefit the Ann Wayson Locher Memorial Fund for HIV Care (The University of Toledo Foundation Fund #2600-344), which provides financial support for people infected and affected with HIV/AIDS through its comprehensive community-based treatment efforts. Holliday will offer a performance and a keynote address. In addition, the evening will include jazz vocals by Toledo’s own Ramona Collins, cocktails, a presentation on mental health challenges, and a Southern style buffet dinner. $150+. 6-10pm. Saturday, May 12.

Radisson Hotel at the University of Toledo, 3100 Glendale Ave. For more information, contact richard.meeker@utoledo.edu or call 419-383-4072.

Superb Shorts

The Tree City Film Festival wants you to see this year’s Oscar-nominated short films

By Jon Ruggiero

Broadway ballerina

Broadway’s most loved hits are filled with music and movement, but show tunes often emphasize the song more than the dance. What if that emphasis was redirected? Find out during the Toledo Ballet’s next performance, Broadway at the Ballet. During this original production by the organization’s resident director and choreographer Michael Lang, popular musical numbers and past performances will be seen in a new light through classical and contemporary dance. $15-$35. 7:30pm on Saturday, April 28. 2pm on Sunday, April 29. The Valentine Theatre, 410 N. Superior St., 419-242-ARTS. valentinetheatre.com

What’s in show

From Argentine Tango, to pole dancing, to Latin and ballroom, and more, Paulette’s School of Dance has a diverse rosters of dance and fitness classes. See an array of styles performed by hardworking students during Paulette’s Cabaret Showcase. Talented students will show off their aerial dance and pole skills during this exciting evening of entertainment. BYOB. $15. 7-9:30pm.

Saturday, April 28. Paulette’s Studio of Dance, 4853 Monroe St., 419-654-3262.

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A still from The Silent Child, 2017’s Oscar-award winning live-action short film that will be shown at the Tree City Film Festival.

Sylvania’s Tree City Film Festival is a great opportunity to see local handmade films, thanks to the festivals 50-Hour Film Challenge and Shorties programs. But the festival also includes some films many people might not normally see: the short films nominated for this year’s Academy Awards.

Now in its sixth year, the Tree City Film Festival will be showing both the live-action and animated Oscarwinning shorts at 7pm on Friday, April 27th and at 2:30pm on Saturday, April 28th at Olander Park’s Nederhouser Community Hall. Jennifer Archer, Director of the Sylvania Community Arts Commission, which puts on the festival each year, talks about why a community-driven filmmaking festival is also showing Oscar-award winning films.

Usually unseen cinema

How many of this year’s Academy Award-nominated short films have you seen? Do the names DeKalb Elementary , Dear Basketball , or Revolting Rhymes even sound familiar? Probably not, as it’s hard to see these films normally.

“The closest place to see them is in Ann Arbor,” Archer explained, “where a theater runs them one day a year.”

Other than a handful of nominees that the Academy releases on YouTube every year, the only way to see the shorts is theatrical events like this.

Or, you could go to film festivals to see them.

Amy Buckey, an advocate and patron of the Sylvania arts community, told Archer and the SCAC about this event, and hoped to get the films shown. So, a few years back, the TCFF started showing the shorts as part of their program. “We thought it would be great if we could show these award-winning films that would be almost impossible to see otherwise,” Archer said. Plus, most people only see a handful of short film each year, like the animated shorts before big-studio animated productions, like Pixar and Disney have done for years.

Something for everyone

Archer said she hasn’t seen any of them yet. “I like seeing the films for the first time with the entire audience, so we get to gain the same excitement and magic that they do.” Luckily she won’t have to wait long to see some of them, as the live-action shorts are the first event at the festival, and the animated shorts open the second day of the festival.

The Tree City Film Festival is one of Archer’s favorite yearly events, and the shorts are just a small part of it.

“We’re getting people interested in film,” she said, “and inspiring people to make something. There’s something really cool about that.” And who knows, maybe someone who comes to this year’s festival and sees a spectacular work like the animated short “Lou” might come back next year to try out the 50-Hour Film Challenge.

Olander Park’s Nederhouser Community Hall, 6930 Sylvania Ave., sylvaniaarts.org/tcff

After the festival

Actors at Tree City Playhouse will host their 11th annual Festival of 10-Minute Plays, a programming effort of the Sylvania Community Arts Commission (SCAC). See original works selected from Tree City Playhouse’s 2016 playwriting competition, which garnered over 160 submissions from the U.S., Canada, and New Zealand. $12/general. $10/students or seniors.

Friday-Sunday. 7:30pm, May 4-5. 3pm, May 5. Church 3TwentyOne, 5845 Centennial Rd. in Sylvania. 419-517-0118. sylvaniaarts.org/theatre

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REEL APPEAL

FILM NOTES

Scary, Sick Fun

Art House Film

Indie film Columbus (2017) reaches a Toledo audience with a free showing in the TMA’s Little Theatre. The film explores the complicated life of Jin, his famous father, and a new love. Starring John Cho, Haley Lu Richardson, and Parker Posey. From Sundance to Toledo, this film is sure to linger on in memory long after the final credits. Parking is $7 for non-members. 7pm.

Friday, April 27. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. toledomuseum.org Free

Locally produced film Witchtown harkens to goofy grindhouse horrors of old

By Jon Ruggiero

Adventure In Paradise

In Bad Lucky Goat, (2017) teenagers Corn and Rita embark on an epic 24 hour journey around their home in tropical Port Paradise to save the family business. From an awkward tragedy comes a life-changing adventure— unlocking life’s mystical lessons. This comedy/drama is Colombian director Samir Oliveros’ debut feature film. 6:30pm. Monday, April 30. Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St. toledolibrary.com Free

An animated Japanese classic

Hayao Miyazaki, one of the greatest animation directors in the Japanese movie industry, is also a producer, screenwriter, animator, author and manga artist who co-founded the critically acclaimed Studio Ghibli. Watch his Oscar-winning animated masterpiece Spirited Away presented

by Midnight Madness on the big screen in its original Japanese form with English subtitles. This work is a classic animated feature that follows the adventures and obstacles of a young girl, Chihiro, who finds herself and her parents stuck in the spirit world. $7. Screenings show at midnight on Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5. Landmark’s Main Art Theatre, 118 N. Main St., Royal Oak, Michigan. 248-542-5198. landmarktheatres.com

Horror films have had a box-office resurgence in the past few years.

The success of movies like A Quiet Place and its more recent remake, show that audiences still love to be freaked out at the cinema. In Toledo we have access to home grown horror films like Shelved and the New Blood series. Now, a new horror film called Witchtown, instead of trying to scare you, wants to gross you out while you’re having a good time.

Witchtown is the work of director/ screenwriter Stephen Biggin and producer J.J. Kenczewicz (they also star in the film as Patches and The Professor). Witchtown tells the tale of those two attempting to resurrect an ancient evil force, with expectedly terrible results. The film, recently released, has been in the works for the past three years, and is now touring film festivals around the country, including the Motor City Nightmares International Film Festival in Novi on April 27th. Biggin took time to speak with the City Paper about his view of modern horror, his influences, and how they got the film made.

Witchtown From Scratch

Biggin is a Toledo School for the Arts graduate who has worked in industrial film, producing digital media for various companies. A few years ago, he and Kenczewicz, hanging out and discussing movies, had an idea to make their own. “We really didn’t have ambitions for making a movie before,” Biggin said, “but that night we filmed

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ourselves goofing around.” From those test shots, they began writing a script for what would eventually become Witchtown.

Over the course of the next three years, Biggin and Kenczewicz pieced together their film. Biggin, the only one with previous film making experience (including most of the actors), knew enough about movie magic to make the shoots work. Shooting took place in and around Toledo, with a few scenes shot at Ft. Meigs in Perrysburg.

“If one location didn’t give us the look we wanted, we would get it by piecing shots together,” Biggin said.

Gross Absurdity

This patchwork style reflects the older feeling Biggin wanted to get out of the fim. Witchtown’s biggest influences are the kind of films normally relegated to late-night cable channels, like Re-Animator or the works of David Cronenberg. Those films were at the height of “practical effects”, before computers rendered all the blood and guts. “Those movies weren’t about being scary,” Biggin explained, “but being gross and shocking.” That was the goal with Witchtown; “We wanted our ambitious effects to really stand out, and we can’t believe what we did with such a small budget.”

Witchtown will be screened during the 2018 Motor City Nightmares International Film Festival in Detroit on Friday, April 27.

For more information about the film, and future show dates, visit witchtownmovie.com

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ART TO HEART Mind Over Metal

Toledo’s Dane Turpening gives the city with Twisted Iron

By Michael Pierce

PHOTO CREDIT: JOSEPH HERR

shop is where owner Dane Turpening has created numerous metal sculptures that can be seen throughout the city.

Dane Turpening The smell of molten metal evokes a distinct feeling that something heavy is in the air. Along the edge of the Birmingham Neighborhood in East Toledo, that vibe lives within one of the city’s hidden gems – Toledo Twisted Iron. Passing by, it’s hard to tell what’s happening inside the building on Wheeling Street, but this

“I got started in this by building pedestals for glass artists, and things kind of branched out from there,” Turpening explains. “Some of our big things lately have been railings, custom furniture, and bar build-outs for restaurants. We’ve also been making some really elegant lighting fixtures for above dining room tables and outdoor lighting.”

Growing up in a creative family, Turpening became versatile with his craft.

After receiving an associates degree in machining, he worked at MTS Seating in Temperance, Michigan. While working as a press operator there for over 12 years, he learned powder coating and welding, skills he needed to begin his current creative pursuit eight years ago.

“I started doing blacksmithing in my garage,” Turpening says. “But eventually I had to start renting a shop because the garage couldn’t handle what I needed to do.”

PHOTO CREDIT: COURTNEY PROBERT

Many hats

(Above) ‘Echo,’ consisting of 14 foot tall rings on the ProMedica downtown campus, is made of repurposed stacks from the former steam plant which were deemed unsafe.

All around town

Giving Back

Turpening also does pro-bono projects for nonprofits. “It’s one of the things I like to do for the city because the city has given me so much. This is me giving back and helping to make things work”, he explains.

The newest piece he is working on is ‘Keys to Opportunity.’ Commissioned by the Fair Housing Center of Toledo, this forthcoming outdoor sculpture will be molded from household keys, donated

by Toledoans. The concept represents the role that housing plays in creating opportunity and building a solid community. The piece, slated to be unveiled later this year, according to Turpening, plans to “fuse the keys together into a big sheet, and then create a giant key with a hand holding it.”

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The bronze Libbey monument in front of the Libbey grave at Woodlawn Cemetery is also one of his creations.

PHOTO CREDIT: COURTNEY PROBERT

ProMedica’s installation of ‘Echo’ is a notable example of Turpening’s work.

The iconic art installation gave the blacksmith recognition, but the public likely already knew his work from downtown hotspots.

“We worked on Fleetwoods, Nine, and the firepits downtown”, says Turpening.

He’s also worked with glassblowers to create pieces like Morgan Stanley— a 600 pound chandelier that was constructed in conjunction with the Toledo Museum of Art. And Volo— the ProMedica logo represented as a flock of birds that can be seen in the main lobby at the company’s new health and wellness center at 5700 Monroe St., Sylvania.

If you wish to be a part of this community project, there’s still opportunity to donate your unused keys from now until Saturday, June 30.

For those interested, Twisted Iron offers blacksmithing workshops. For more info, visit toledotwistediron.com

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Space is often limited for classes and workshops.

Please register in advance or call ahead.

Wednesday, 4.25

Gallery Exhibition: Photo Arts Club of Toledo - View the works of the nation’s premier

nature photographers hanging alongside local talent in the gallery. Now on display through Sunday, April 29. Noon-6pm. National Center for Nature Photography, 10001 W. Central Ave., Sylvania. 419-407-9700. metroparks.com Free

A Lourdes University Senior BA-Art Exhibit - View the exhibit “Fuel to the Fire”

Sunday, 4.29

Needle Felt Landscape Workshop -

Discover how artists use a sharp needle to turn wool into 3D objects or 2D images while trying your hand at needle felting. Bring a picture of a simple landscape, or work with stock images. Beginner friendly. $30. 2-4pm.

The Artists Village at Toledo Botanical Gardens, 5403 Elmer Dr., 419-902-6800. facebook.com/BranchingOutStudio

showcasing works by Lourdes University student Kiley Schroyer. On view until Sunday, May 6. 10am-6pm Tuesday-Friday, 10am-3pm Saturday. Fuller Art House, 5679 Main St., Sylvania. 419-882-8949. rivercentregallery.com Free

Wine Not Art on Glass? - Bring your own beverage and enjoy others’ company while you paint on a drinking glass. $20/one glass, $30/two glasses. 7pm. Art and Performance Center of West Toledo, 2702 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-913-9010. facebook.com/apcwesttoledo

Crochet Nesting Baskets - Learn how

to work two strands at the same time and use Crochet Circle skills to create trinket nesting basket/bowls. $25. 6-8pm. Spoiled, 209 Conant St., Maumee. 419-794-3422. facebook.com/essentialandcbdinmaumee

Friday, 4.27

Flow Painting with Fluid Acrylic Workshop - All levels welcome to learn fluid

Intro to Pyrography workshop- Practice

using the wood burning pen to create illustrations and designs, learn to prepare wood for burning, and experiment with new techniques. All skill levels welcome. Ages 12+. $30. 1-4pm. Sunday, April 29. Handmade Toledo, 1717 Adams St., 419-214-1717. handmadetoledo.co,

Monday, 4.30

Art Display at Georgettes - Kathryn

acrylic and flow painting techniques to create a mini 4x4 painting and 12x12 gallery wrapped canvas. $45. 6:30-7:45pm. Create: Art Studio, 422 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-873-6240. createperrysburg.com

Housepian’s four illustrated children’s books will be available, along with hand painted silk scarves, encaustic paintings and cards through Thursday, May 31. 6:30am-4pm, MondaySaturday. Prices vary. Georgette’s Grounds & Gifts, 311 Conant St., Maumee. 419-891-8888. georgettes.org

Gallery Talk: (a) Production - Artist

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Intro to Painting with Acrylics -

Buchanan will teach you during this beginner six-week course. See online for class details and a list of supplies you will need to bring or purchase. Wednesdays through June 6. $165.

6-9pm. Art Supply Depo, 29 S. Saint Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

Loraine Lynn will present her installation of textile and glass work and discuss her inspiration for the piece. River House Arts, 425 Jefferson Ave. 419-441-4025. river-house-arts.com Free

Instructor Paul H. Brand will teach how to use flat and round brushes, use a simple palette of primary colors, creating a color chart, and painting a simple landscape from photo reference. See online for a list of supplies you will need to bring or purchase. $40.

11am-3pm. Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

Artist Talk: Pamela MacGregor - Sculptor in wool and fiber artist and teacher Pamela MacGregor will present an informative talk and slideshow on how she creates these unique sculptures. 6-8pm. Hands-On Studio at Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-902-6800. primalmommy.com/handson.html

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Embroidery 101 - This workshop will cover the tools, skills and techniques to create your own embroidery project. $30.

3-5pm. Handmade Toledo, 1717 Adams St. 419-214-1717. handmadetoledo.com

Oil Painting Night Class - Instructor Debra

Thursday, 5.3

Mandala Painting Class - Create your own painting of a mandala, a geometric figure that represents the universe in Hindu and Buddhist symbolism. $17. 6:30-9pm. Art Insight Emporium, 131 E. Front St., Monroe, Michigan.

734-693-6226. artinsightemporium.com

Friday, 5.4

Art Walk: Pedals & Petals - Celebrate

Bike Month with the Red Bird Art District at their monthly art walk by riding your bike, enjoying good food, great art, and live music. See a full list of events online. 5-9pm. Downtown Sylvania.

419-517-0118. sylvaniaarts.org/art-walks Free

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ART NOTES Toledo Dreams in Sound

Honoring a patron of the arts

The late Ann Goodridge (b. 1939 – d. 2016) began collecting art in the 1970s, starting with modest purchases made during travels and eventually building a substantial collection of mid-century and contemporary work built through connections she forged in her support of the Toledo Symphony, the Toledo Opera, the Art Tatum Jazz Heritage Society and the Toledo Museum of Art. See a variety of media, featuring painting, photography, glass, drawing and sculpture from Goodridge’s collection during 20 North Gallery’s newest exhibit, Salon: the collection of Ann Goodridge. On view through June 30, with a free private reception held from 6-9pm on Thursday, April 26. 20 North Gallery, 18 N. St. Clair St., 419-241- 2400. 20northgallery.com

Making Toledo a musician’s paradise

By Sam Koros

Sister Jane Catherine Lauer, Afternoon Collation. Watercolor.

TFAS, 1952.

101 years of Toledo art history

In 1917, the Toledo Federation of Art Societies (TFAS) was established to support and connect local artists. In the beginning, the TFAS was chartered by three artist collectives and the Toledo Museum of Art, while today more than 40 area art organizations are affiliated with the TFAS. Celebrate this important moment of local art history, the 100th anniversary of the first TFAS show at the TMA, during a retrospective exhibit, Therman Statom, Three Objects. 1999.

Decades in the Making: Highlights from the Toledo Federation of Artists Societies. Featuring more than 20 works of art from notable local artists such as Edith Franklin (ceramics), Dominick Labino (glassblowing) and Kenneth Thompson (sculpture).

Opening Saturday, April 28. On view through June 24. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. Toledomuseum.org Free

- Downtown Toledo’s Gastropub -

(L-R) Lucas Madrazo, Ben Cohen, and Sam Woldenberg.

An innovative studio space and collective in Downtown Toledo, invigorates the local music community. Dream Louder Music, founded by Ben Cohen, Sam Woldenberg and Lucas Madrazo, a group described by Cohen as, “Toledo natives who grew up together and played in a gazillion bands of all types.” Dream Louder, a recording studio with a wide selection of instruments and gear, is a project with an ambitious scope and vision.

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The musical journey of Cohen, Woldenberg, and Madrazo led them to found the recording studio and creative epicenter. More than just a space to record, Dream Louder is intended to be a hub for musicians. “As a music collective our goal is to connect regional content creators, filmmakers, creative ad agencies, nonprofits and start-ups with some of the most unique music from around the Great Lakes,” Cohen said.

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The collective has a growing archive of local music for a broad spectrum of commercial applications, according to Cohen.

Dream Louder seeks to enhance the ability if local musicians to make a living. Typically, they rely on a schedule of local performances. Cohen explained, “as an organization we are seeking to find ways to include musicians in a growing creative economy in more sustainable ways than the fleeting gig economy.” They boast “an ever-growing library of customizable pre-cleared music for licensing from some of our favorite artists in the region.” The founders of Dream Louder feel passionately

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about stoking the local music scene and creating a community hub. “[We have] lived all over the country, but are excited to live and grow in the 419,” Cohen emphasizes.

Dreaming at full volume

The goals of Dream Louder extend beyond commercial aspirations and into community building and education.

Part of the collective’s mission is to create a welcoming environment, according to Cohen, “as a recording studio, we provide an inclusive and welcoming environment to explore and create.” The space will host a wide variety of entertaining and educational events “as well as a providing a space for workshops and learning,” explained Cohen. Dream Louder Music is definitely in tune with musicians and music fans alike.

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WED, APR 25 Bar 145: Kaiden Chase & Big C (pop/rock, covers) Durty Bird: Ben Stalets (acoustic, songwriter) Howard’s: Mark Mikel (acoustic, songwriter) Manhattan’s: Open Mic w/ Slim (acoustic, open mic) Sodbuster’s: Ragtime Rick & His Chefs of Dixieland (jazz/swing) Toledo Museum of Art: Danilo Brito & João Luiz Check out our music note. (Brazilian folk/jazz)

THURS, APR 26 Art & Performance Center: Gramza & Oehlers (acoustic, songwriter) Bar 145: Dj ADubb (dance) Barr’s Public House: Andrew Ellis (acoustic, songwriter) Club Sugarhill: H-Factor Jazz Show Durty Bird: Straight Up Trio (jazz, standards) Howard’s: Open Stage Night (open mic) Manhattan’s: Jeff Stewart (acoustic, songwriter) Ottawa Tavern: The Lonely Friends, Waving & Waving Goodbye, Lucian Townes, Teamonade Veteran songwriter and honky tonk guitarist Lucian Townes make a welcome appearance Thursday. Stay for the local indie pop bands and dance the night away. $5. 9pm. 1815 Adams St. luciantownes.bandcamp.com Rosie’s: Scott Williams and Melissa Toth (acoustic, rock)

FRI, APR 27 Bar 145: 4th Day Echo (rock, covers) Barr’s Public House: Elixer (acoustic, covers) Blarney: Toast & Jam (acoustic, covers) Cock n Bull: Barile & May (acoustic, covers) Piggyback Jones (rock, covers) The Distillery: Zodiac Click (pop/rock, covers) Durty Bird: Beg To Differ (pop/rock, covers) Frankie’s: Best of Week 6 (battle of the bands) Hollywood Casino: My Sister Sarah (pop/rock) Howard’s: the Twenty Fives (pop/rock) Majestic Oak Winery: Kerry Patrick Clark (acoustic, covers) Manhattan’s: Ross Thompson (blues/guitar, covers) Pau Hana: Pop Up Show w/ Rachele Eve, Violent Bloom, Major Murphy Check out our music note. (songwriter, alternative pop/rock) The Pub: Dorothy Gray Celebrates the Great Ladies of Jazz (vocal/jazz) Table 44: Organized KOS (pop/rock, covers) UT: Spring Choir Concert at Doermann Theatre (choral) Village Idiot: House Band (rock/jam, covers)

SAT, APR 28 Art & Performance Center: Up Close Concerts, Martin Koop (acoustic, songwriter) Bar 145: Killer Flamingos (rock) Barr’s Public House: Jeff Stewart (acoustic, songwriter)

Blarney: The Villains (pop/rock, covers) Cock n Bull: Beg To Differ (pop/rock, covers) The Distillery: Radio Tokyo (pop/rock, covers) Durty Bird: Katie’s Randy Cat (Irish Punk) Fleetwood’s: Caveman & Ryan (pop/rock, covers) Frankie’s: We Are the Fury Reunion Show, Secret Space, Matt Truman Ego Trip, Twin Frames The boys are back in town again. WATF is reuniting for a special night of memories and hard rock n roll. Favorite T-Town bands fit the bill for a fun night of original music. $10 in advance. 9pm-2am. 308 Main St. ticketfly.com/event/1631164 Hollywood Casino: The Joe Woods Band (acoustic, songwriter) Howard’s: Corduroy Road (jam/rock) Majestic Oak Winery: Ohio Route 64 (pop/rock, covers) Manhattan’s: Tim Oehlers (acoustic, songwriter) Ohio Theatre: Michael Jackson Tribute and Light Show (dance, pop) The Pub: Mojoe Boes & His Noble Jones (blues, jazz) Rosie’s: The Skip Turner Band (jazz) Sodbuster’s: Green Acre Sessions (funk/jam)

SUN, APR 29 Art & Performance Center: Up Close Concerts, Christopher Salyer. (acoustic, songwriter) Durty Bird: Jazz Brunch w/ Lori Lefevre Johnson (jazz, vocal/jazz) Sodbuster’s: Bobby May & Friends (acoustic/rock, covers) The Toledo Club: Toledo Symphony Orchestra, Brahms Piano Quintet You don’t have to be a member to get into the Toledo Club this Sunday, the TSO is making an appearance at the historic club. Program includes the music of Brahms, Mahler and Bernstein. $30.

7pm. 235 14th St. toledosymphony.com (classical) Village Idiot: Bob Rex & Friends (jazz, rock)

MON, APR 30 Durty Bird: The New Mondays (acoustic, variety) Village Idiot: Frankie May & Associates Friends and family join Frank on stage for a night of favorites and rockin’ jams.

10pm-1am. 309 Conant St., Maumee.

419-893-7281. villageidiotmaumee.com Free (rock/blues, covers)

TUES, MAY 1 Ottawa Tavern: Vatican, Heavens Die, Nailed Through It’s no secret that Toledo has a thriving hard rock scene. The majority of the bands are hard working guys with hearts of gold. While the music may be loud and heavy, the people are friendly and welcoming to everyone. Just let it all go. $10. 7pm. 1815 Adams St. FB event. (metal, hard/rock) Rosie’s: Chris Shutters and Company (acoustic, songwriter) Village Idiot: Barile & May (acoustic, covers)

WED, MAY 2 Bar 145: Addison Schmidt & Friends (acoustic, songwriter) Durty Bird: Tim Oehlers (acoustic, songwriter) Howard’s: Mark Mikel (acoustic, songwriter)

Manhattan’s: Open Mic (acoustic, open mic) The Pub: Trez Gregory (soul/pop, vocal) Rosie’s: Scott Williams and Melissa Toth (acoustic, rock) Sodbuster’s: Ragtime Rick & His Chefs of Dixieland Check out a real Toledo legend at Sylvania’s home for music and friends. You’ll have a swingin’ good time. 8pm. 5758 Main St., Sylvania. sodbusterbar.cm Free (jazz/swing)

THURS, MAY 3 Bar 145: Dj ADubb (dance) Barr’s Public House: Kyle White (acoustic, songwriter) Durty Bird: Swingmania (orchestra, swing/jazz) Howard’s: Open Stage Night (open mic) The Pub: Trez Gregory Gregory has been singing for most of her life, with a career that has taken her to all over America, including the David Letterman show. Her influences are many, from soul to country and her voice is at the top of the charts. 6-9pm.

The Paula Brown Shop, 912 Monroe St. facebook.com/trezgregoryfans Free (soul/pop, vocal) Manhattan’s: Chris Knopp (acoustic, pop) Rosary Cathedral: Toledo Symphony Orchestra, Respighi’s Church Windows Step inside one of Toledo’s most beautiful churches for a night of romantic classical music. Giordano Bellincampi conducts and features James Kibbie on the Skinner organ. $25. 7pm. 2535 Collingwood Blvd. toledosymphony.com (classical) Rosie’s: Don Coates (acoustic, songwriter)

FRI, MAY 4 Bar 145: My Sister Sarah (pop/rock) Barr’s Public House: Andrew Ellis (acoustic, songwriter) Blarney: Green Acre Sessions (funk/rock, jam/rock) Civic Music Hall: Montana Of 300, AOB, Kid$pit (hip hop, electronic) Durty Bird: Last Born Sons (pop/rock, covers) Frankie’s: Best of Week 7 (battle of the bands) Howard’s: Tree Fest w/ Tree No Leaves, ROVR, Land of Panda, Mars Dog (jam/rock) Huntington Center: Chris Young, Kane Brown, Morgan Evans, Deejay Silver Young brings his number-one modern country hits to Toledo. Get in town early to find parking and do a little sightseeing downtown. $40. 7:30pm. 500 Jefferson Ave. huntingtoncentertoledo.com Majestic Oak Winery: Distant Cousinz (acoustic, covers) Manhattan’s: Hector Mendoza (acoustic, classical/guitar) Ottawa Tavern: Chris Shutters Band, Shakin Shivers, 2nd Mile Society (rock/blues, songwriter) Sodbuster’s: Red Bird Artwalk w/ Chris Knopp Band (pop/rock) Stranahan Theater: Brett Eldredge w/ Toledo Symphony Orchestra (pop/vocals, showtunes) Table 44: Organized KOS (pop/rock, covers) Toledo Museum of Art: It’s Friday, Nikki D & the Browns Enjoy the warm sounds of vocal harmonies and the lap steel guitar. Nikki D and the Sisters of Thunder perform soulful renditions of gospel classics. 6:30-8:30.

2445 Monroe St. toledomuseum.org Free (folk, gospel) Village Idiot: House Band (rock/jam, covers)

IN BLOOM

FRIDAY, APRIL 27 Music lovers have a new home along the waterfront. Owner and accomplished artist Nikki Eggerstorfer, has transformed the historic warehouse space into a personal art studio and performance space. At Pau Hana, a Hawaiian phrase for relaxing/grooving after a day’s work, musicians find a place amongst the tropical plants, pretty pink lights, and artwork. Bring a little cash and check out the sweet mysterious songs of Rachele Eve (Detroit desert/rock) with her band, original music by Major Murphy (Grand Rapids dream/pop), and sweet songwriters Violent Bloom (Toledo chamber/rock). $7.

8pm-midnight. Pau Hana, 356 Morris St. facebook.com/pauhanatoledo

WORLD MUSIC GREATS THURSDAY, APRIL 26

The Glass City will be honored with a concert by legendary Brazilian guitarist João Luiz and virtuoso composer and mandolin player Danilo Brito. This worldrenowned duo will perform popular music by Brazilian composers including Villa-Lobos, Nazareth, and Jacob do Bandolim as well as the traditional choro music of Brazil from the mid 1800s. The music can be quick and fiery then romantic and languid. $10 for members, $15 + parking for non-members. 8pm. GlasSalon at TMA, 2445 Monroe St. toledomuseum.org

PSYCH ROCK PARTY SATURDAY, APRIL 28

Popular BG band Tree No Leaves (heavy psych/soul) believes in creating an artistic experience on stage to share with its audience. Founding member and songwriter Dustin Galish does a nice job of seeing their mission through, with each improvisational performance different than the last. Headlining the bill, The Werks of Columbus (dance jam/funk), bring their danceable jams to the big stage. The Funk Factory rounds out the bill. Each dynamic group brings an alternative take on the spinning wheel of life. $15 in advance. 6pm. Civic Music Hall, 135 S. Byrne Rd., Ticketfly.com

FLOWER POWER SATURDAY, MAY 5

Guitarist Mark Harrington’s love of 60’s counterculture and the music of Woodstock takes center stage at the Ohio Theatre. His band, Magic Bus, a reference to the Merry Pranksters no doubt, performs classic hits of great psychedelic rock bands in a musical review, Journey to Woodstock. There’s sure to be singing and dancing in the aisles. The audience is encouraged to dress for the party in their favorite hippie garb, but please, no smoking in the Theatre. $15-$20.

8pm. Ohio Theatre, 3114 Lagrange St. magicbusband.com

SAT, MAY 5 Bar 145: Karma Committee (pop/rock, covers) Barr’s Public House: Tim Oehlers (acoustic, songwriter) Blarney: Distant Cousinz (pop/rock, covers) Durty Bird: Hepcat Revival (rockabilly, swing/rock) Frankie’s: Cinco de Cryo w/ Whisper Disco, Ghost Native, Thank You For The Venom, Second String Hero (emo tribute show)

Majestic Oak Winery: Mike Szafarowicz (acoustic, covers) Ottawa Tavern: CAT Fest 2018 Take a stand against domestic violence and celebrate music and life in the 419 at this all day festival honoring the late Cat Lambert. Funds will aid Bethany House. Donations. 1pm-1am. 1815 Adams St. Catfest 2018 on FB. Rosie’s: The Skip Turner Band (jazz) Stranahan Theater: Best of Broadway feat.

Connor Bogart (vocal, orchestra) Table 44: Beg To Differ (pop/rock, covers)

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SUN, MAY 6 Art & Performance Center: Up Close Concerts, Ben Barefoot Up Close Concerts hosts a different acoustic songwriter to perform an hour long set of original music. Come check it out. $5. 6pm. 2702 W. Sylvania Ave. facebook. com/upcloseconcerts419 (acoustic, songwriter) Durty Bird: Jazz Brunch w/the Pete Ford Trio (jazz, standards) Frankie’s: Candiria, Cleric, The Worst Of (hard/rock, experimental) Majestic Oak Winery: EZ Pickenz (pop/country, covers) Sodbuster’s: Bobby May & Friends (acoustic/rock, covers) Village Idiot: Bob Rex & Friends (jazz, rock)

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Durty Bird: The New Mondays Musicians interested in performing at the Durty Bird can come out for this talent showcase, hosted every Monday. 7pm. 2 North St. Clair St. yeoldedurtybird.com Free (talent showcase,variety) Village Idiot: Frankie May & Associates (rock/blues, covers)

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TUES, MAY 8 Durty Bird: The Quick Trio Jason Quick brings his laid-back, good vibes to the stage Tuesday. The Trio will perform Quick originals as well as blues and jazz jams that will lighten up the room and your night. Stay cool. 8pm. 2 North St. Clair St. jasonquickmusic.com Free (jazz, songwriter) Rosie’s: Chris Shutters and Company (acoustic, songwriter) Village Idiot: Barile & May (acoustic, covers)

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HAIR HEALTH AND BEAUTY EXPO

Heroin and other opiates kill at least 23 people in Ohio every week.

Thursday, 4.26

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The abuse of prescription medications, specifically opiates, has reached epidemic proportions in Ohio. Those addicted to heroin are likely to have started by misusing prescription pain medication.

Opiate Use Disorder is a physical addiction to opiates, which can include illegal drugs like heroin, or prescription painkillers like Percocet, OxyContin, and Fentanyl. Addiction is a disease that triggers a physical and psychological craving or compulsion to use a mood-altering substance. The chronic nature of addiction requires ongoing treatment efforts to ensure that people are supported throughout the duration of their recovery, especially during the critical period immediately following discharge from an intensive treatment program. Follow-up services have been shown to have a significant positive impact on recovery rates and quality of life after treatment.

Treatment Programs There are various treatment methods that physicians can offer to help clients recover. Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is used for detoxification to ease opioid or alcohol withdrawal or to block opioid craving and help prevent relapse. Harbor’s MAT program is an overall addiction treatment program that includes counseling/therapy, sober support meetings and drug testing to monitor for substance use. Ongoing recovery management is especially critical for people in recovery because the risk of accidental overdose during relapse is extremely high.

Harbor’s Substance Use Disorder Treatment Programs help people to become resilient by developing and using abilities, supports, and knowledge, to work a recovery plan and have a life that is healthy and successful without using substances. Harbor offers many substance use disorder services including Medication-Assisted Treatment, Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOP), Non-Intensive Outpatient Services, Residential Treatment for Women, Individual, Group and Family Counseling and Case Management.

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Poetry Speaks featuring Erin Adair-Hodges - Finish out celebrating National Poetry Month with assistant professor of create writing at the University of Toledo, Erin Adair-Hodges. Joining her is Jim Ferris, current Lucas County Poet Laureate, Joel Lipman, Lucas County Laureate 20082013, and the participants of Main Library’s Poetry Speak performance workshop. 6:308:30pm. Main Library, 325 Michigan St. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org Free

Treatment Does Work. Harbor is available to work with people so they can have successful lives without substances.

419.475.4449 www.harbor.com

Public Tour: Localeyes - Toledo community members, including artists, musicians, and educators, partner with a TMA docent to guide a tour of art that has personally inspired them.

6-7pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Financial Apps - Learn which apps are best for investing, money management, credit, and shopping, plus learn what features make them great. 6:308pm. Heatherdowns Branch Library, 3265 Glanzman Rd. 419-259-5270. toledolibrary.org Free

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Growing Herbs: Now What? - Linda Lambert of Bella Cuisine Fremont, will instruct how to grow, harvest, and preserve herbs, how to use them. Cost includes admission to tour the grounds before the workshop. $10. 6:30-8pm. Schedel Arboretum and Gardens, 19255 W. Portage River S. Rd., Elmore.

419-862-3183. schedel-gardens.org

Mountain Man Sports Bike Swap - Buy, sell, or donate new or used bikes and biking accessories at this tent sale. $3 registration fee per bike, accessories free. They will also accept donations for Toledo Bikes, a non-profit bike co-op.

10am-4pm. Mountain Man Sports, 2735 N. Reynolds Rd. 419-536-0001. mountainmansports.com

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American Me Tour - Laugh until your stomach hurts at this stand-up comedy show featuring multiple comedians formerly on Comedy Central, HBO, Showtime, The Late Show with David Letterman, the Tonight Show, Conan, and plenty of other famous television shows. $10. 7pm. Toledo Funny Bone, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419931-3474. toledo.funny.bone.com

S.L.A.M! Battle of the StagesWord OPUS - Feel inspired and watch artists and poets perform their works in this slam poetry competition where the winner will earn $200. $5/GA, $12/vendor table.

9-11:30pm. Peacock Cafe, 2007 Monroe St. 419-241-8004. facebook.com/ljhamiltonlive

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Celebrate the beauty and health benefits of natural hair at the Glass City Natural Hair Symposium. The event will feature local artisans and small business owners with unique and handmade hair and body products for you to sample and purchase, along with a teen beauty spot and a DJ spinning neo-soul. VIP ticket holders will enjoy a luncheon with keynote speaker Sonia FlunderMcNair, Toledo Urban Farmer and owner of Sonia Organics, along with a panel discussion. $5/ General admission, $25/VIP. 10am-3pm. 3910 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-984-0395. thenaturalexpo.com

REV INTO SPRING

TUESDAY, 5.8 / WESLEY’S BAR All motorcycles and riders are welcome at the First Bike Night at Wesley’s for 2018. Get the gang together for drinks, cheer and good company. 6-8pm. Bike night is every Tuesday through September. 1201-03 Adams St. 419-255-3333. “Wesley’s Bar” on Facebook. Free

65th Anniversary Sapphire Gala - Join

[art] Public Tour: Art Book Club - Join other art and book lovers for a tour of The Mummies: From Egypt to Toledo in addition to the Art Book Club reading of “Egyptomania: Our Three Thousand Year Obsession with the Land of the Pharaohs.” Registration suggested. Free/members, $10/non-members, $7/seniors, college students and military. 5:30pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-254-5770. toledomuseum.org

the members of the Toledo Chapter of Jack and Jill of America Inc. in celebration of their 65th Anniversary with a formal gala including dinner, live music, a bourbon tasting, glass blowing demonstrations and dancing. Proceeds benefit The Boys and Girls Clubs of Toledo, Wayman Palmer YMCA, and the Jack and Jill of America Foundation. $23$70. 6:30pm-midnight. Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion, 2444 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. facebook.com/ToledoJackandJill

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[theater] Little Women, The Musical - Witness the Civil War story of love and family during Act 2 Productions’ performance based on Louisa May Alcott’s American classic. $12 in advance, $15/door, seniors: $10 in advance, $12/door. 7:30-9:30pm.

Also showing 7:30-9:30pm Saturday, April 28 and 2-4pm Sunday, April 29. Life Revitalization Center, 1501 Monroe. St. 419-214-3007. facebook.com/act2toledo

[art] Lecture: Terry Seidel, Parkitechture: Historic Rustic Architecture in Ohio Parks - Terry Seidel, Director of Land Protection for the Nature Conservancy in Ohio, will discuss the style of architecture developed from 1900-1940s that harmonizes nature and buildings. 7pm. Toledo Museum of Art Little Theater, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

[theater] A Life by Adam Bock - This play by Adam Bock and directed by Jeffrey Albright highlights a hopeless, single gay man who turns to astrology after a recent break-up gets him down. Searching through astrological charts, he questions his past and place in the cosmos. $15. 8-10pm. Also on Saturday, April 28. Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd.

419-244-2787. act419.org

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SATURDAY, 4.28 / HEATHERDOWNS COUNTRY CLUB

Buzz About Bees - Discuss over 4,000 bee species as well as butterflies, birds, and bugs, then search for these pollinators out in the park. Registration required. $4. 3-4pm. Wildwood Preserve Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-535-3050. metroparkstoledo.com

[gardening] Vegetable Garden Planning - Learn how to plan, plant and harvest vegetables and fruits with container, raised bed and traditional, in-the-ground methods. 10am. King Road Branch, 3900 King Rd. 419-259-5380. Also 6:30pm Monday, April 30 at Toledo Heights Branch, 423 Shasta Dr., 419-259-5220, and 10am Saturday, May 5 at West Toledo Branch Library, 1320 W. Sylvania Ave., 419-259-5290. toledolibrary.org Free

Sunday, 4.29 [fundraisers] Yappy Hour! - Bring your dog out to Bar 145’s patio for a good time filled with delicious food and drinks, treats for your pup, and raffle prizes.

Proceeds benefit the Toledo Area Humane Society. $10. Noon-3pm. Bar 145, 5305 Monroe St. 419-593-0073. toledohumane.org

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Monday, 4.30 [health] Zumba Monday - Every Monday, the Salvation Army offers a fun zumba class with dancing and fitness. Donation suggested. 5-6pm. The Salvation Army, 620 N. Erie St. 419-241-1138. salvationarmynwohio.org

Tuesday, 5.1 [health] Outdoor Yoga - Relax, breathe, focus, and increase your flexibility with Jenn McCullough in the serene Perennial Garden. $15/drop-in, $46-$56/4-week session. 6:30-7:30pm. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-270-7500. facebook.com/IntegrationYogaWithJenn

Wednesday, 5.2 [health] Calming with Reiki and Sound Frequencies - Class leader Diana Maria, Reiki Master, Dowser and Energy Balancer, will share how Reiki and sound frequencies can help calm and soothe you, as well as animals and plants.

Space is limited, register in advance. $20. 5-8pm.

The 577 Foundation, E. Front St., Perrysburg.

419-874-4174. 577foundation.org

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May Wednesday with Wade - Join Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz and a senior staff member for this gathering that will include city project updates and an opportunity for you to express your concerns and ideas for the city of Toledo. 4:30-6pm.

West Toledo Branch Library, 1320 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-259-5290. toledolibrary.org Free

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Visit the USAF National Museum - Join Lourdes University and Lifelong Learning on a visit to the National Museum of the United States Air Force, the oldest and largest military aviation museum, near Dayton. $85/members, $100/non-members. 7:30am-7pm. Bus departs from Lourdes University Parking lot M, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 419-824-3707. lourdes.edu

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Friday, 5.4 [health] Adult Cirque Sampler - Learn about aerial arts in this beginner class mixing trapeze, aerial silks, lyra and partner acrobatics. Register in advance, space is limited. $25. 6-8pm. Bird’s Eye View Circus Space,2413 Collingwood Blvd., Room C116.

567-298-6841. birdseyeviewcircus.com

Saturday, 5.5 [misc.]

3rd Annual V Collection Kentucky Derby - Dress in your best derby clothes and enjoy great company, food, and drinks. Best dressed, best hat, and closest horse pics will win prizes. $25. 4-7pm. V Collection, 5630 Main St. 419-517-0508. vcollectiononline.com

[fundraisers] Angel Walk 2018 - West Toledo resident Ross Horton has teamed up with the family support group, Families and Addicts Coming Together (FACT), to create this walk to remember and honor those lost to drug addiction. In addition, there will be a resource and education area, memorial ceremony with a balloon release, bounce houses and face painting. Registration required. $10. 9-11am. Willys Park, 1375 Hillcrest Ave. runsignup.com/race

[misc.] [art] Local Artists Day/ Mother’s Day Sale - Local artists will display their work in the lighting showroom. Featured artists and vendors are A & J Mining Fine Arts & Lapidary, Art by Kelly, Eric Keller C&A Glass, Hazardz Art, plus many others. Prices vary. 10am-4pm. Gross Electric Inc., 2807 N. Reynolds Rd. 419-537-1818. grosselectric.com

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Sangria & Succulents Workshop - Learn how to create and care for your own succulent garden. Bring your own container or purchase one at the class. Cost includes instruction, dirt, top dressings and two glasses of Sangria.

Register in advance, space is limited. $20.

3-4:30pm. Art and Performance Center of West Toledo, 2702 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-913-9010. facebook.com/succulentstomakeusmile

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Steel Vengeance World Premiere Weekend - Take a trip out to Cedar Point and ride on at their opening weekend premiering the new tallest, fastest, and wildest hyperhybrid roller coaster. Admission and pass prices vary. 10am-10pm. Also 10am-8pm Sunday, May 6. Cedar Point, 1 Cedar Point Dr., Sandusky. 419-627-2350. cedarpoint.com

Sunday, 5.6 [parties] Cinco de Mayo Celebration - Celebrate Mexico’s rich heritage with a traditional fiesta featuring entertainment from El Corazon de Mexico Folklorico Dance Group, music by DJ Tony Rios, and other activities.

Free with Zoo admission. $14-$17. 11am-3pm.

The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org

Monday, 5.7 [networking] Speed Networking - This event hosted by Fruition419 is like speed dating for business where you’ll meet with those in attendance for 5 minutes each. 6-8:30pm. Club Evolution, 519 N. Reynolds Rd. 419-725-6277. pitchitcontest.com/speednetworking Free

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ROAD TRIP Looking for a quick change of scenery and a taste of something different? Curious about our favorite events going on just a short drive from Toledo?

Visit toledocitypaper.com, or check out our sister publication, Current Magazine (covering Ann Arbor), at ecurrent.com, to explore film, art, music and more.

Pour me a glass

Get your hands on some of the best Gins and Vodkas in the world at Detroit’s 2nd Annual Gin and Vodka Festival. Whether you like it mixed in a cocktail or straight up, there are plenty of drinks to choose from. While sipping at the sampling stations, meet the representatives of featured, wellknown brands. 12 beverage samples are included with admission and food will be available for purchase. $40 in advance, $50 at the door, $20 designated driver. 6-10pm Friday, April 27. Eastern Market Shed 3, Detroit, Michigan. 313-757-2412. facebook.com/ginandvodkafest

Nightmares come true

Horror fans unite at the creepiest convention of the season– Motor City Nightmares Horror Expo and Film Festival - featuring the best of all things scary from classic and indie movie screenings to vendors and artists. Meet some big name horror actors and actresses and engage in the festivities such as guest panels, workshops and photo opportunities. Online ticket sales end Thursday, April 26, then tickets will be available at the door. Multiple passes available depending on day and General Admission vs. VIP. $20-$600+.

3pm Friday, April 27, 9am Saturday, April 28 and 10am Sunday, April 29. Novi Sheraton, 21111 Haggerty Rd., Novi, Michigan. 734-674-1030. motorcitynightmares.com

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Finding Bigfoot

Are you a believer of the legend, Bigfoot? With over 36 sightings at Salt Fork Park since the middle 1980’s, the park is hosting The Ohio Bigfoot Conference for those who believe, or want to believe.

Multiple top-rated speakers in the Sasquatch community such as television personalities, academics, and local and national investigators will present their experiences and share their knowledge. Shop at the largest vendor fair of Bigfoot merchandise. Check out the website for additional events all weekend long. 10am-9pm Saturday, May 5. Salt Fork State Park Lodge and Conference Center, 14755 Cadiz Rd., Lore City, Ohio. ohiobigfootconference.org Free

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New Elevator Installed in 2017

Tuesday, 5.8

Anatomy Drawing for the Artist - Instructor Jennifer Giovannucci will teach human anatomy and how to draw the human figure through lecture, bone studies and drawing from a live nude model. Six consecutive Tuesdays through June 26. $165. 6-9pm. Art Supply Depo, 29 S. Saint Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

Tuesday, 5.8 [lectures] TED Talk: How Great Leaders Inspire Action - Hear from leadership expert Simon Sinek and his powerful model for inspirational leadership. Noon-1pm. Lourdes University Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd, Sylvania.

419-824-3707. lourdes.edu Free

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Cyclists of all levels are welcome to join Spoke Life Cycles for their Mountain Biking 101 course.

Venture off the sidewalks, streets or park paths and onto tougher trails as you learn the basics of off-road cycling, trail fundamentals, and technical riding skills.

Improve your biking abilities with 11 miles of track, obstacles and bridges to peddle over. Bring your own bike, helmet, and water to stay hydrated. A limited number of bikes will be available on a first-come, firstserve basis. Register in advance. 10-11:30am Saturday, May 5 and 6:30-8pm Wednesday, May 9. Oak Openings Preserve Metropark, 5230 Wilkins Rd., Whitehouse.

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The Great Outdoors

Getting outside is one of the best ways to calm your mind and feed your spirit. As the days get longer and the nights become warmer, why not take a Night Hike? Join a group for a fun hike in Pearson Park as the wildlife and stars come alive.

Once part of the Black Swamp, the 600 acre Metropark is a destination for migrating birds in the spring and summer. Remember to register for the event. 8-9pm. Sunday, April 29.

761 Lallendorf Rd., Oregon. metroparkstoledo.com Free

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Friday, 5.4

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new band HayRyde. Call Rick at 419-460-7112

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SOCIAL STUDIES

Photos by Christine Senack

EPIC Toledo’s Birthday Bash Young professionals celebrated their lives, careers, and the region during an evening of dancing, drinks, and bites from local restaurants.

TOLEDO ACCORDING TO...

Sarah Skow Occupation: Attorney at Spengler Nathanson, PLL Years lived in Toledo: Almost three decades.

Our wonderful parks— Walbridge Park, Wildwood Metropark, Swan Creek Metropark, Middlegrounds Metropark, Ottawa Park— are the places in Toledo I’m most proud of.

Brandon and Ashley Iott with Carly Daniels.

Israa Eddeb and Kareem Hammuda.

Some of the best meals I’ve had in Toledo were at Mancy’s Steakhouse, Adams Street Café, Registry Bistro, QQ Kitchen, Byblos, Kengo, Original Sub Shop, J’Mae’s and Domo.

The Old West End Festival is my favorite annual event because of the sense of community that emanates from the King Wamba Parade.

A business Toledo needs (but doesn’t have) is a jazz club.

Cam Norton and Alex Thornton with Jamie and Anthony Tscherne.

I’m at my most calm in Toledo when I’m walking around Walbridge Park and the Maumee River with Jason and our dog, Willow. Close second is wandering the galleries at TMA on a rainy afternoon.

The MIX

The Arts Commission’s annual fundraiser offered a night of entertainment on multiple stages, noshes from some of Toledo’s creative restaurants, cocktails, and art auctions.

Allison Contreras and Nikki Rinehart.

The street I drive on/walk on most often is Broadway in South Toledo— taking in the Maumee River overlook at Walbridge Park, the Toledo Zoo, and the Sofia Quintero Center, public art, and murals that enliven the Broadway Corridor each morning are special treats along my “commute.”

One thing I’ve always meant to do in Toledo, but haven’t, is taking a glassblowing class or birding at the nearby Magee Marsh.

Jeni Belt, Tanasio Loudermill, Nick Komives and Ashley Bunn.

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If I could change one thing about Toledo, I would get the city to more publicly recognize and celebrate our history and the Toledoans who have shaped Toledo and beyond, e.g., Art Tatum, Gloria Steinem, Millie Benson and Thomas Ashley.

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If I knew I could get away with it, I would convince local officials to provide feminine hygiene products for free in places where women and girls can easily access them; e.g., schools, libraries, jails, courts, city and county agencies and departments, and shelters and organizations that work with low-income and homeless women and girls.

When I’m away from Toledo, I can’t wait to have hummus and All Crumbs Artisan Bakery goodies when I get back. (We are fortunate to have SO many delicious Middle Eastern markets and restaurants in Toledo. Some of my favorites are: Sidon, Beirut, Byblos and Tiger Bakery.)

The Toledo businesses you’ll most likely find me at are: The Toledo Farmers’ Market, Handmade Toledo, Ye Olde Durty Bird to listen to live music, and Monette’s Market on Glendale. If my nephews Liam and Jack are in town, you’ll find us making a Wixey Bakery run.

The best ice cream in Toledo can be found at Lickity Split or on a bike ride to Penguin Palace. Willow loves a good dog bone sundae!

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FREEWILL ASTROLOGY Week of April 23 Š2018

Brendan Quigley and Erik Agard (www.brendanemmettquigley.com)

Across 1. Word on one of a pair of coffee mugs 5. Homophone of “yours,� to some 9. Setting for Van Gogh’s “Cafe Terrace at Night�

14. Follower of Lollipop, Marshmallow, and Nougat, in Android version names 15. Waimea Valley island 16. “The Neon Bible� author 17. Poker player’s change in behavior 18. Mockery of a Native gathering?

20. Islamic ruler 22. Bad note collector 23. Big racket 24. Poem about ancient wars, perhaps 25. Michael’s “We Are the World� cowriter 27. Obey 28. Quick clique 30. Boolean logic word 31. Dr. ___ Hunt (Kevin McKidd’s “Grey’s Anatomy� role) 32. Chocolate-hued heifers wax obsequious?

36. Cauliflower ___ (rugby player’s problem) 37. Cosmopolitan folk: Abbr.

38. Overly ornate sports program that involves pinning?

45. Pre-1917 leader 47. “We Love Logistics� co.

48. Affluent Minneapolis suburb 49. Treat squeaks 50. Highlight, in a way 52. Touring band’s wheels 53. Target of early-2000s UN inspections 54. Middle East Strip 55. Thumbs-up alternative 57. Schnauzer’s snappy comeback?

60. Daughter of Rhea 61. Electrolysis bit 62. Morales of “Paid in Full�

63. ___ League 64. ___ Montgomery (star of the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream) 65. Taken in 66. Ready for anything Down 1. Straightening implement 2. Bookworm’s gizmo 3. Menu word meaning “stuffed�

4. Songs sans backing 5. Dinosaur in Mario games 6. Dentist’s chair utterance 7. “Where do we go from here?�

8. School breaks 9. Heaps 10. Time for fisticuffs 11. Despicable 12. Heroine in Kay Thompson books 13. Affixed, as buttons 19. Hang (around with) 21. Two-dimensional 26. Voice actress in “Isle of Dogs�

27.Searched pseudoscientifically 29.Says “shit�

33. ___-Mags (punk band) 34. Hardly any 35. Trade publication that publishes TV ratings 38. Trump impersonator 39. BuzzFeed fare 40. Elevate 41. Key near 1 42. Mediterranean resort area 43. See the point of Theo Epstein?

44. Superfan 45. U-Haul attachment 46. Nina whose autobiography was “I Put a Spell on You�

50. Corn maze cry 51. Go to check the mail, say 54. No longer in stock 56. Floor covering type 58. Emo vibe 59. Glaswegian’s “Get outta here�

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NET GAINS

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The Chesapeake Bay is a fertile estuary that teems with life.

It’s 200 miles long and holds 18 trillion gallons of water. More than 150 streams and rivers course into its drainage basin. And yet it’s relatively shallow. If you’re six feet tall, you could wade through over a thousand square miles of its mix of fresh and salt water without getting your hat wet. I see this place as an apt metaphor for your life in the coming weeks: an expanse of flowing fecundity that is vast but not so deep that you’ll get overwhelmed.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the early history of the automobile, electric engines were more popular and common than gasoline-powered engines. They were less noisy, dirty, smelly, and difficult to operate. It’s too bad that thereafter the technology for gasoline cars developed at a faster rate than the technology for electric cars. By the end of the first decade of the twentieth century, the petroleum-suckers were in ascendance.

They have remained so ever since, playing a significant role in our world’s ongoing environmental degradation.

Moral of the story: Sometimes the original idea or the early model or the first try is better. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you should consider applying this hypothesis to your current state of affairs.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You’ll soon arrive at a pressure-packed turning point.

You’ll stand poised at a pivotal twist of fate where you must trust your intuition to reveal the differences between smart risks and careless gambles. Are you willing to let your half-naked emotions show? Will you have the courage to be brazenly loyal to your deepest values? I won’t wish you luck, because how the story evolves will be fueled solely by your determination, not by accident or happenstance. You will know you’re in a good position to solve the Big Riddles if they feel both scary and fun.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Strong softness is one of your specialties. So are empathetic rigor, creative responsiveness, and daring acts of nurturing. Now is a perfect time to summon and express all of these qualities with extra flair. If you do, your influence will exceed its normal quotas. Your ability to heal and inspire your favorite people will be at a peak. So I hereby invite you to explore the frontiers of aggressive receptivity. Wield your courage and power with a fierce vulnerability. Be tenderly sensitive as an antidote to any headstrong lovelessness you encounter.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In 1973, Pink Floyd released the album *The Dark Side of the Moon.* Since then, it has been on various Billboard charts for over 1,700 weeks, and has sold more than 45 million copies. Judging from the astrological aspects coming to bear on you, Leo, I suspect you could create or produce a beautiful thing with a similar staying power in the next five months. What vitalizing influence would you like to have in your life for at least the next 30 years?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I beg you to take a break sometime soon. Give yourself permission to indulge in a vacation or recess or sabbatical. Wander away on a leave of absence. Explore the mysteries of a siesta blended with a fiesta. If you don’t grant yourself this favor, I may be forced to bark “Chill out, dammit!� at you until you do. Please don’t misunderstand my intention here. The rest of us appreciate the way you’ve been attending to the complicated details that are too exacting for us. But we can also see that if you don’t ease up, there will soon be diminishing returns. It’s time to return to your studies of relaxing freedom.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Singersongwriter Roy Orbison achieved great success in the 1960s, charting 22 songs on the *Billboard* Top 40. But his career declined after that. Years later, in 1986, filmmaker David Lynch asked him for the right to use his tune “In Dreams� for the movie *Blue Velvet.* Orbison denied the request, but Lynch incorporated the tune

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anyway. Surprise! *Blue Velvet* was nominated for an Academy Award and played a big role in reviving Orbison’s fame. Later the singer came to appreciate not only the career boost, but also Lynch’s unusual aesthetic, testifying that the film gave his song an “otherworldly quality that added a whole new dimension.� Now let’s meditate on how this story might serve as a parable for your life. Was there an opportunity that you once turned down but will benefit from anyway? Or is there a current opportunity that maybe you shouldn’t turn down, even if it seems odd?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You’ve been to the Land of No Return and back more than anyone. But soon you’ll be visiting a remote enclave in this realm that you’re not very familiar with. I call it the Mother Lode of Sexy Truth. It’s where tender explorers go when they must transform outworn aspects of their approach to partnership and togetherness.

On the eve of your quest, shall we conduct an inventory of your capacity to outgrow your habitual assumptions about relationships? No, let’s not. That sounds too stiff and formal. Instead, I’ll simply ask you to strip away any falseness that interferes with vivacious and catalytic intimacy.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In 1824, two British explorers climbed a mountain in southwestern Australia. They were hoping to get a sweeping view of Port Phillip Bay, on which the presentday city of Melbourne is located. But when they reached the top, their view was largely obstructed by trees. Out of perverse spite, they decided to call the peak Mount Disappointment, a name it retains to this day. I suspect you may soon have your own personal version of an adventure that falls short of your expectations. I hope -- and also predict -that your experience won’t demoralize you, but will rather mobilize you to attempt a new experiment that ultimately surpasses your original expectations.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Capricorn rock musician Lemmy Kilmister bragged that he swigged a bottle of Jack Daniel’s whiskey every day from 1975 to 2013. While I admire his dedication to inducing altered states of consciousness, I can’t recommend such a strategy for you. But I will love it if you undertake a more disciplined crusade to escape numbing routines and irrelevant habits in the next four weeks. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you will have a special knack for this practical art.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Germany was one of the big losers of World War I, which ended in 1919. By accepting the terms of the Versailles Treaty, it agreed to pay reparations equivalent to 96,000 tons of gold. Not until 2010, decades after the war, did Germany finally settle its bill and fulfill its obligation. I’m sure your own big, long-running debt is nowhere near as big or as long-running as that one, Aquarius.

But you will nonetheless have reason to be ecstatic when you finally discharge it. And according to my reading of the astrological omens, that could and should happen sometime soon. (P.S. The “debt� could be emotional or spiritual rather than financial.)

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “I would rather have a drop of luck than a barrel of brains,� said the ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes.

Fortunately, that’s not a choice you will have to face in the coming weeks, Pisces. According to my reading of the cosmic signs, your brain will be working with even greater efficiency and ingenuity than it usually does. Meanwhile, a stronger-than-expected flow of luck will be swirling around in your vicinity. One of your main tasks will be to harness your enhanced intelligence to take shrewd advantage of the good fortune.

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