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Vol. 18 • Issue 10
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UPDATES IN LOCAL BUSINESS
The Columbus-based Piada Italian Street Food (3330 W. Central Ave. near Secor Rd.) will hold its grand opening on Friday, May 22, offering authentic Italian cuisine in a fast-casual setting. 10:45am-10pm, daily. mypiada.com
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Bar Louie has leased the former Elephant Bar location at the Franklin Park Mall. The area’s 2nd location is anticipated to open sometime in June.
Contributing Writers: Blake Gillespie, Alison Wood-Osmun, Johnny Hildo, Rima Butto, John Q. Horn, Megan Aherne, Zach Gasior, Kayla Williams, Jon Ruggiero, Sam Korostyshevsky, Sue Lovett, Dorian Slaybod, Christine Senack, Jordan Killam
Earlier this month, the Yark Automotive Group purchased Rouen Toyota and Scion (1377 Conant St., Maumee.).
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The needlecraft destination Sewing Express is relocating to the former Castle Photo location at 5829 Monroe Street in Sylvania Country Squire shops.
Amango Restaurant (5228 Monroe St.) is temporarily closed for renovations. Toledo Asian Market (5115 Monroe St.) closed its doors on Thursday, May 14. American City Diner (6060 HollandSylvania Rd.) has opened in Renaissance Place. 7am-3pm, daily. 7am-9pm on Friday. 419-214-0599. amcdiner.com Parker Coffee Company and Eatery (117 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg) opened its doors last week, offering locally made pastries, located in the previous location of Apricato Frozen Yogurt. 7am-10pm, daily. 419-768-7223. facebook.com/ParkerCoffeeCoPerrysburg Due a dispute with the landlord, City Diner (4202 Monroe St.) will close their doors at the end of May and hopes to move to a new location. Find out their whole story on facebook.com/CityDinerToledo. 6am-1pm, daily. 419-472-8856 Calling all chicken lovers! Westgate Village now houses a Wingstop (3330 W. Central Ave. Suite A2), featuring casual, fast-food loved by, and affiliated with, rapper Rick Ross. wingstop.com Regency Medical Campus now includes UT’s first off-campus sports-medicine and physical therapy office (1000 Regency Court, Talmadge Road) near Laskey.
Saints & Sinners Cafe (316 N. Michigan) has opened across from the downtown Toledo Library, offering lunch and breakfast. 7:30am-3pm, Monday-Friday. 419-3770171. facebook.com/SaintsandSinnersCafe.
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NEW and NOTEWORTHY EVENTS
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School’s almost out, and it’s time for family summer outings. The Toledo Farmers Market provides a perfect opportunity with Flower Day Weekend, their 26th Annual Flower Day Celebration. Thousands of plants, yard art, plant accessories, food, and crafts will be on sale from over 60 vendors May 23rd-25th. Saturday 8 am - 4 pm, and Monday 8 am - 2 pm: traditional Market day; local produce, artisan and homemade wares, plants and flowers. Sunday 8 am - 4 pm: Farmers’ Market vendors plus a display by members of the Maumee Valley Growers. Want to be a vendor? Go to toledofarmersmarket.com/flower-day for more information. Limited but free parking. Toledo Farmers Market, 525 Market St.419-255-6765. —MK
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Experience summer nights in Toledo at UpTown Park’s monthly Scene on the Green event. Scene on the Green will feature local artists, food vendors, entertainment, and a beer garden at UpTown Green Park as a part of the Arts Commissions’ 3rd Thursday loop. Enjoy a summer evening with art, music, and nourishment at the 2.5 acre park with the whole family. You can even grab some iced tea courtesy of the Toledo City Paper! Participation is free for artists and vendors: required advance application atuptowntoledo.org/#!events/c1nxa. May 21st, June 18th, July 16th, August 20th, 6-9pm. Loop buses stop on Adams at 18th at the back edge of the park. 419-290-8629; events@uptowntoledo.org. info@toledogarden.org.
Here comes the sun(flowers)
Wish the Toledo Botanical Garden a happy 50th birthday by celebrating Sunflower Week! TBG and The Andersons are teaming up for Operation Sunflower, a community celebration where sunflowers will be displayed at businesses, non-profit locations, parks, gardens, vacant lots, and neighborhood yards, and everyone is invited to join in - no gardening experience necessary! Sunflowers are resilient and just need direct sunlight and occasional watering, so planting these blooming beauties is a great way to show your support for Toledo Botanical May 10-16 for Sunflower Week. No green thumb necessary. To boost the program and provide a head start, the Andersons are offering a free scoop of sunflower seeds with any nursery purchase, and sunflower seed packets are buy 2/get 1 free the week of May 10. Growing information and sunflower photo contest details: toledogarden.org
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It’s Action and Adventure Time
The season is upon us, so get active in the great outdoors By Alison Wood-Osmun
Resources on the Wabash Cannonball Trail: Biking Ohio’s Rail – Trails by Shawn E Richardson (guide book) Ohio Rails to Trails Conservancy’s website Traillink.com wabashcannonballtrail.org
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In honor of bike month, I pedaled a 12-mile section of the North Fork of the Wabash Cannonball Trail, which travels through, and beyond, Oak Openings Metropark (total trail is 48 miles, stretching from Maumee to Montpelier). An easy way to access the trail is through the Oak Openings’ Oaks Lodge parking lot off Wilkins Rd (restrooms and maps). I took the paved WCT connector trail, a lush, shaded corridor of tall oaks, maples and cottonwoods with some nice curves and slight inclines (be cautious as pedestrians also use this trail). Head east or west on the WCT North Fork after arriving at the end of the connector trail. Both ways offer converted railroad lines of flat, straight paved tree and vegetation lined trails. These are good sections to zone out and enjoy the repetitive action of pedaling while soaking up the sights and sounds of nature. The trail (in my opinion) is best enjoyed in the morning, or early evening as the pavement reflects the sunlight making it very bright (wear sunglasses)— and hot.
West Bound
Heading west is a short ride of about three miles (one way). About 2.5 miles along is a parking and shelter area (at Waterville Swanton Rd) with vending machines and restrooms. The paved trail ends another half mile ahead at Fulton-Lucas County Rd., continuing as an unpaved, very rugged 15.5 mile (one way) primitive path, best suited for hiking and mountain biking.
To the East
Heading east on the WCT North Fork provides another flat, straight, paved trail. There is a good rest stop at the Oak Opening Springbrook Lake Trail at SR 64 right before you leave the Metropark area providing overview maps, restrooms, drinking fountains and parking. If you pedal approximately 10 miles (one way) toward Maumee you will arrive at the official WCT South and North Forks trailhead at Jerome Rd and Monclova Rd. (read next issue for part 2— the South Fork)
Raise Your Action Ante
Don’t miss the “celebration of outdoor activities,” at the 2nd annual Metroparks Outdoor Adventure Expo on Saturday May 30th at Side Cut Metropark from 10am to 4pm. “This expo is bigger and better than last year, which was an absolute blast,” stated Scott Carpenter, Metroparks Director of Public Relations. The festival highlights new outdoor skills programs offered throughout the season. Visitors can try canoeing, kayaking (on the beautiful Silver Lake) archery, and fishing or learn camping skills, how to geocache, master stand up paddle boarding, zip lining and wall climbing (trained instructors and equipment provided). Exhibitors include: Dave’s Running, Bike Works!, NorthWest Ohio River Runners, Toledo Rowing Club and more. 1025 W River Rd., Maumee. Visit metroparksprograms.com for more information.
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Love those Filthy Feathers New t-shirt brand embraces Toledo pride with mass appeal by Rima Butto
McMullin and McKitric create playful, Toledo influenced streetwear.
If there’s one myth Donney McMullin and LeQuan McKitric don’t believe in, it’s that Toledo is a miserable place to live. In fact, that assessment couldn’t be more wrong, according to the co-owners of Filthy Feathers, a local graphic t-shirt company that produces apparel with attitude. A branch of apparel and accessories company Dough Dynasty Enterprises, LLC, Filthy Feathers came to be in December of last year. The clothing store VILLA (on Dorr and Collingwood) requested they create a secondary brand of John Dough, another apparel subsidiary of Dough Dynasty, under a different name. The duo decided to create a streetwear line that specialized in graphic t-shirts. “It’s the least resistant [clothing type],” McMullin said. “Through streetwear, we can play with more parodies and fiddle with other brands or idealisms. We like it because it gives us a voice.”
Birds of a feather
The pair were attracted to the idea of Toledo t-shirts with mass appeal. At the time, the only brands to represent Toledo pride were 419 and Glass City shirts, which McMullin is a fan of, but notes, “aren’t scalable. It’s very hard to push anything with core 419 digits in a big market.” McMullin and McKitric are partial to subtle designs: the brand name comes from a spin on the American coot, a bird indigenous to the former swamp area, nicknamed the “mud hens”(a coot in mud would have filthy feathers). They’re currently in the process of getting their name trademarked. Filthy Feathers has a wide variety of designs that is growing with time,
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which McKitric attributes to “being able to express yourself for that day.” The most popular shirt is the “FLEET,” an American coot sporting a backwards snapback emblazoned with the brand logo (an F crossed with a feather). McMullin and McKitric seek inspiration from popular culture and “non-artistic things” – especially important to them since they believe the fashion world is full of art snobs, and unnecessarily so. “It’s just fabric, man,” said McMullin, laughing.
Flying high
The core of the brand is Toledo pride, down to the ten to twelve exclusively-local suppliers they use. Their designs are currently being sold online, and will soon be carried in several local stores including Red Sky and Hot Kikx, though they eventually plan to open their own shop on Collingwood. Filthy Feathers has several things going in addition to their retail outlets: appearances at the Old West End festival in June and at the Ohio State Fair later in the summer, and an invitation to audition for Shark Tank. Though they definitely don’t lack passion when it comes to clothing design, McMullin and McKitric have bigger motives. “We wanted something that we could be proud of in Toledo, but even if you never associate the brand with Toledo, it can supersede the border and be sold anywhere,” McMullin explained. “The mission really is to promote entrepreneurship, following your dreams and going after it with everything you have.” Filthy Feathers, facebook.com/filthyfeathersfashions. (917) 747-9718.
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Primary source What about Opal? By Johnny Hildo
It’s an election ‘lection ’lection year! We’ve already written about the silliness of the Toledo city charter. When a vacancy in a city council district seat is filled by appointment during an election year, the appointee must face a special election in May. Then turn around and win a primary election that same September to winnow down the field of candidates to two. Then win election two months later, in November. Do the math. That’s three elections in six months. If you win the seat they must really, really want you to win the seat. Such is the lot of newly elected District 4 Rep. Yvonne Harper, who won the seat on May 5th. And faces two more elections this year. That’s only for district council reps, though. When a vacancy in an at-large seat or mayor is filled, there is one winnertake-all race to be held at the next regularly scheduled general election.
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Thus we have this year’s truly bizarre scenario. The September primary will narrow the field in each of the six district elections to the top two vote-getters. But the appointee to the at-large seat vacated by the passing of Jack Ford won’t be on the ballot. Nope. Cecilia Adams and all her potential adversaries won’t face a primary to narrow the field. Instead they will all breeze pass September to be elected in a free-for-all in November. Likewise Mayor Paula Hicks Hudson, elevated to become mayor with the passing of D. Michael Collins, will not face a primary in September. The entire field of candidates will race past that election and head to the finish line in November. It’s silliness we refuse to put up with. So never fear, kindly reader. We’re here to help put things right, by holding our own primary right in these humble columninches. If the city charter won’t narrow the field to the top two, it’s up to us. First things first. The field of candidates. As of this writing only two candidates have officially declared their can-
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didacy. Sitting Mayor Hicks Hudson and perennial candidate and self-proclaimed prophetess Opal Covey are officially in the running. But we can add to that list the worst held secret of the year. Republican operative and widow of former Mayor Collins, Sandy Drabik Collins, will surely announce her official candidacy any day now, so we’ll assume she’s in. And hold onto your skivvies, folks, word on the street has it that a fourth and fickler candidate will also declare soon. Let the shudder pass, and let’s move on.
Who’s number two?
Who would make it past the primary, if the charter called for such a thing? History would indicate that a sitting mayor at least clears the primary. Even Mike Bell, who lost resoundingly in the general election two years ago, won the primary in September. Let’s assume Hicks Hudson would do likewise. That leaves the question, which of the other three would make it to November? Let’s do some quick comparisons. Drabik Collins sez she wants to complete her husband’s legacy. She cares so much that she never changed her name while he was alive, but once she was recruited to run for the seat she got all sentimental and raced to the Probate Court to start the process. It begs the question, what exactly is the legacy she wants to complete? Outdated notions and a wardrobe to match? An administration on such bad terms with city council that council regularly rejects her initiatives? An administration filled with a mix of retreads and newbies so wet behind the ears they have gills? More likely she’s running to complete John Kasich’s legacy, as in a run for President. He wants a good Republican in office in Toledo so he can creep around town. Regardless of whether she strategically calls herself an “Independent� with the knowledge a Republican can’t win in a Democratic town like Toledo.
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Stretching Beyond the Shelves Times are changing, and so are libraries. The next frontier of information science is here, and it may not be what you would expect. Libraries across the world are taking the leap from being a hub for accessing content to being a bastion for content creation. The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is positioning itself to be at the center of this change, preparing to roll out a program - Make U - to provide Toledoans with the tools to create.
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ake U is a new series of programs by the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library that emphasizes the creativity inherent in all of us; prompting the design and creation of meaningful content. Library Director & Fiscal Officer Clyde Scoles explained, “We’re following an international trend where libraries are expanding the ways they help customers create their own content.” A program in its infancy, there are few boundaries for this endeavor in creativity. Self expression is the focus, offering the tools necessary for the creation of objects, sounds, images or ideas that tell a larger, personal narrative and that contribute to the community and human story as a whole. The library has reported stable circulation numbers over the last decade, however, currently 17% of circulation is in the form of E-book. A plethora of other digital services have emerged in recent years including streaming video and music collections. The main branch of the TLCPL also houses an archiving studio to digitize books that date back hundreds of years. Computer stations are prevalent throughout the library, where there are also entire rooms dedicated to the video game ‘experience’. Make U follows the digitalization trend, offering patrons access to expensive, otherwise exclusive, software and technology. “Decades ago someone may have spent time researching a novel they were writing. Today they might be studying programming to make the next indispensible app.” said Main Library Manager Meg Delaney. 3D Printing, Audio & Video Production, Graphic Design and Writing are the first additions to the TLCPL Makerspace. “As we get legs under the Make U initiative, we’ll be adding new equipment, programs, and services.”
3D Printing
The earliest launch of the Make U program has seen the acquisition of 3D Printers. The 3 MakerBot Replicators, purchased last year, employ an additive process where layers of material are pressed, under computer control, to create a 3D object. They print in ceramic, plastic, compostable material and a slew of other mediums, including frosting. Across the country, machines like these are being used in medical studies and industry the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge Laboratory recently printed a Shelby Cobra sports car. Library goers will be able to make anything from a flower vase to a custom threaded screw. These advanced pieces of equipment will soon be available for public use, making an otherwise expensive, experimental technology accessible.
Local Writing Make U will expand on the resources already available to local writers, encouraging the growth of our city’s rich literary culture. They offer the opportunity to submit a work to the Library’s collection and share it with the community. There will be poetry workshops and resources available along with writing groups and contests.
Collaboration
Collaboration is a tool in itself, and this idea fuels Make U, by providing an environment that fosters creativity and the resources to create. To do this, the Library has expanded its function as an inclusive institution and has cultivated an enviorment for creative incubation. Very little happens in a vacuum. Assistance, feedback and differing perspectives influence and advance the creative process.
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Director Clyde Scoles, is leading the trend by providing tools to create content.
Audio Video Production
The West Toledo library branch, reopened in 2014 after a $3 million renovation, now has a “creation studio” equipped with state of the art audio, video, photography and design technology. Podcasts, songs or entire albums can now be created there. Expensive software, along with microphones and keyboards, allow the public to access audio engineering. In addition to audio technology the Library offers video production tools, including cameras, lighting equipment and editing software. High powered Mac computers provide for full use of Adobe Photoshop for graphic design. Animation and web design are just a few of the applications that this aspect of Make U offer. They have a light box and camera for professional photography along with large external displays and advanced Wacom drawing tablets. These tools will help artists and business owners alike, again granting access to expensive technology and software.
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This is the ultimate goal of Make U, telling our personal narratives and adding to the human story that has been unfolding for thousands of years.
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Make U advances people’s ability to create by enhancing their ability to use emerging technology. In today’s digital existence, a lack of tech literacy can translate to the loss of opportunity. The Library bridges the gap for those without the means necessary to learn how to use technology and remain relevant in a wired society. Equalizing the playing field ensures that the changing game will be accessible to everyone who wants to join in.
Make U jr.
Since Make U is not exclusively geared towards adults, the Library has an added effort, providing hands-on experiences to children as well. The goal here is to inspire developing thinkers and nurture creativity by giving kids the opportunity to make things. From simple arts and crafts to high-tech computer aided creation, Make U jr. will connect children to their inherent creative spark
Self Publishing
Access is the catalyst to self publication. Once the tools for creation are made accessible, people will create, in this digital age the artist can share their work without a third party publisher. Toledoans with a creative spark will now be able to not only manifest their ideas, but introduce them into the world.
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Main Library Manager Meg Delaney This is the ultimate goal of Make U, telling our personal narratives and adding to the human story that has been unfolding for thousands of years. Not only will this enrich our culture, it will enrich the life the individual, the creator. The library, while certainly not the only institution committed to this vision, is one of very few entities where access to it is affordable. The Make U program is about more than just creation, these programs will impact the individuals using them in profound ways, validating aspiring artists, inspiring scientists and sparking the imagination of writers. The Make U program’s impact on the community is yet to be seen, but from the onset it is poised to expose and nurture the talents and genius waiting to blossom in our community. “In the coming months, TLCPL will be looking to our community to help inform our next strategic plan, and that will undoubtedly shape how our Make U initiative matures and grows.” Delaney explained. To be successful, Make U needs you, so stop in your local Library and make something beautiful. There will be a Make U Fair, June 26-27, featuring activities and presentations that will introduce the public to the new tools available. Attendees can design 3D printable objects, deconstruct appliances and learn to create comic books and frosting roses. For more info on the Make U Fair, June 26-27 call the West Toledo Branch at 419-259-5290. www.makeu.toledolibrary.org 419.259.5200 MakeU@ToledoLibrary.org Main Branch: 325 Michigan St. West Toledo Branch: 1320 Sylvania Ave.
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Toledo might still be in collective shock over winter, but as the weather heats up, our memories of harsh weather and below-freezing temperature have begun to thaw as we rekindle our warm feelings for Mother Nature. Don't be shy - she wants you back, too. Get reacquainted with the pleasant weather and soak up the sun at one of our favorite Toledo patios. Use our handy guide to find the perfect patio for your summer.
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Paula Brown Shop and Pub 912 Monroe St., 419-241-8100, paulabrownshop.com, facebook.com/paulabrownshop
Pub and patio open during shop hours: 10am-5pm Tuesday-Friday, 10am-3pm Saturday. Additional pub hours 5-9pm Thursday-Saturday.
Rotating taps and an off-street experience. Set up: Very spacious with tables and open seating, featuring authentic biergarten furniture from Germany and a garden with our own hops. Join us on June 27 for a huge party with a live band. Specials: Very food truck friendly, with Big C’s food truck on Thursdays, Grumpy’s from 5-7pm on Friday evenings and rotating visitors on Saturdays, often including JB Sarnies. They have a rotating tap and many upcoming events planned.
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Majestic Oak Winery & Neon Groundhog Brewery 13554 Mohler Rd., Grand Rapids, 419-875-6474, majesticoakwinery.com Noon-8pm Thursday-Saturday, 1-5pm Sunday
Take a short day-trip to the perfect summer afternoon. Setup: Look out over the vineyard with seating for over 75. Open seating among seven acres of space to roam the vineyard, relax and sit under our majestic oak, a tree easily 100 ft. across in the shade. Specials: Reduced prices every Thursday.
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Rocky's
4020 Secor Rd., 419-472-1996, facebook.com/RockysRules 4pm-2:30am Monday-Friday, 2pm-2:30am Saturday & Sunday
Two patios for the best of both worlds, providing an intimate escape option away from bar crowds, music and other distractions. Set up: The front patio is open-air. The rear patio seats 16 and can be enclosed in the winter. Specials: Ongoing events and specials throughout the year.
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4400 Heatherdowns Blvd., 419-724-5844 burgerbar419.com Kitchen open 11:30am-10pm, with the bar closing at 2:30am Sunday-Wednesday. Kitchen open 11:30am-11pm, with the bar closing at 2:30am Thursday-Saturday.
Small, compact and with great energy. Set up: Six 4-top tables on our patio that stretches along the frontside of the restaurant. Specials: A weekly, rotating menu of cocktails, traditional drinks and summer mainstays are always available. Ten craft beers on tap. We also released a new menu that has been brightened up with lighter options for the summer, including more fresh salads and eye-popping appetizers.
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Chic atmosphere and fresh seafood. Set up: Seating for 30+ people: five tables that seat four, a table for four people, and four high-tops for cocktails. Specials: House infused vodkas and bourbons used to make hand crafted
cocktails made with the freshest ingredients possible compliment a full bar and fresh seafood, appetizers and salads.
Zia's Italian
20 Main St., 888-456-3463, ziasrestaurant.com 5-10pm Monday-Thursday, 5pm-11pm Friday, 4pm-11pm Saturday, 4-9pm Sunday.
Enjoy the Maumee River with passing boats and enjoy sunset views of the downtown skyline. Setup: Large outdoor patio with seating for up to 45 people.
A section of the patio is semi-covered by a trellis with climbing wisteria vines and blooming flowers.
Specials: A local favorite is Zia’s Sangria by the pitcher. They also deliver large pizzas to boats!
Mulvaney’s Bunker
4941 Dorr St., 419-531-3800, mulvaneysbunketoledo.com 11am-2:30am Monday-Saturday, 11am-midnight Sunday
Party on the patio in an entertaining, shaded atmosphere. Setup: A full bar in the center with a granite bar-top along with 15 tables provide seating for about 70 people on the patio. Specials: $7 Watermelon Mojitos, and The Big O, offering 76oz of fruity goodness for $15, along with a special shot monthly for $3. Daily specials cover everything from food and beer to top shelf liquor.
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Amaya's
1470 Ford St., Maumee, 419-482-5500, ]amayasmexicangrill.com 11am-9pm Monday-Saturday, 11am-6pm Sunday.
Margaritaville - with traditional and fresh Mexican food and a very modern look. Setup: Beautiful pergolas cover ten tables and chairs. Lighted at night. Specials: Red or white summer sangria with margarita specials daily.
Buster Brown's Lounge 313 Conant St., 419-893-0229, facebook.com/BusterBrownsBigDogLounge 1pm-2am Monday-Friday, noon-2am Saturday-Sunday.
All wood-decked patio offers relaxing nights at the round picnic tables. Set up: Big picnic tables and chairs, perfect for a laid back experience. Three extra large picnic tables that can fit about ten people comfortably, as well as smaller cocktail tables for drinks. Umbrellas for shade. Specials: All the summer beers or enjoy one of your favorite cocktails. Daily bucket and drink specials. Jello-O shots for $1 are a popular summer hit with the Maumee Uptown crowd.
The Oliver House at Maumee Bay Brewing Co. 27 Broadway St., 419-243-1302 mbaybrew.com
Café entrance: 8am-3:30pm Monday-Saturday Mutz entrance: 3:30pm-midnight Monday & Tuesday, 3:30pm-2:30am Wednesday-Saturday
Enjoy the beautiful sky framed by gorgeous, historic brick in the oldest commercial building in Toledo. Setup: Offering ten tables, the patio is completely enclosed by the historic brick building. The only way to access it is through the Café or Mutz. A few tables are covered by umbrellas to provide relief from the sun. Specials: $4 Sangria and drinks from the Maumee Bay Brewing Co., which operates out of the Historic Oliver House to create delightfully drinkable ales, lagers, porters, stouts and more.
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219 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-873-6223 swigrestaurant.com Summer hours: 11am-midnight Monday-Wednesday, 11am-2am Thursday-Saturday, noon-10pm Sundays
Enjoy a charcuterie showdown, sunny weather and creative drinks in historic downtown Perrysburg with brick and open-air. Setup: Front and side patio. 18 4-top patio tables, with seating capability for a lot of people chairs can always be added. The front patio is smaller and more intimate, while the side patio is more open and friendly. Specials: All kinds. Elderflower Margaritas, a Blunderbuss (a rum drink, with mango, cherries…) a pirated-out drink, they have a white sangria as well as the traditional red, and will also be selling the original Algae Bloom, a vodka limeade drink (our Good Morning America-famous drink). Monday trivia nights at 9pm, monthly craft beer tap takeovers, and live music Tuesdays and Thursday-Saturdays, starting at 7pm.
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Degage Jazz Cafe
5453 Monroe St., 419-882-9229 mancys.com
301 River Rd., 419-794-8205 historiccommercialbuilding.com/content/degage-jazz-cafe
11am-10pm Monday-Thursday, 11am-11pm Friday, 4-11pm Saturday, 4-9pm Sunday
Sit among the stars under a Tuscan trellis. Setup: Casual dining patio perfect for eating a wood-fired pizza. Lots of flowers lining the patio that are in full bloom by late July. 36 tables fit for a full crowd. Specials: $5 martinis, 3-6pm Wednesdays. Enjoy one of our Mancy’s Papou’s Brew (available at all Mancy’s restaurants mid-may), the Maumee Bay brewed 10th flavor release, grapefruit hefeweizen, summer beer. Spanish Moscato half-bottle, perfect for splitting and sharing with one of their wood-fired pizzas. Acoustic music drifts from indoors 7:30-10:30pm on Fridays. 18
Kitchen is open 5-10pm Tuesday-Thursday, with the bar open until midnight. Kitchen is open 5-11pm Friday and Saturday, with the bar open until 1am. Kitchen is open 4-9pm Sunday, with bar open until midnight.
Tucked away in a neighborhood, look over River Road in a sophisticated setting for an evening of jazz. Setup: 5-6 tables. Adorned with linens, candlelight and live jazz music, this is a relaxed, yet sophisticated, patio with great décor, stone flooring, old metal tables and a lot of flowers.
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El Camino Real
2100 Sylvania Ave., 419-472-0700 elcaminorealtoledo.com Hours of operation: 10am-2pm
A large patio great for margaritas and a party atmosphere. The beautiful scenery which consists of oak trees, plants and water features. Setup: 2 large sections: one consists of a fountain and plenty of standing room with small tables, and the main deck which consists of the bar, table service, DJ and dance floor. The bar is covered with an awning and all 20 tables have an umbrella. Partially heated. Two TVs and occasional live music. Specials: $5.50 margaritas and $3.50 16oz aluminums. Wednesday is bike night and Thursday is Ladies Night.
Real Seafood Co. Toledo 22 Main St., 888-456-3464 realseafoodcotoledo.com
11am-10pm Monday-Thursday, 11am-11pm Friday, 10:30am-11pm Saturday, noon-9pm Sunday
You won't have to fish for a better place to relax, catch up with friends and fresh food.
Element 112
Setup: Seating for up to 80 people, overlooking the Maumee River with lush landscaping and full foliage on a patio framed by red metal fencing.
5735 N. Main St., Sylvania, 419-517-1104 element112restaurant.com
Specials: RSC Summer Sangria by the pitcher and the RSC Martini.
5-9pm Monday-Thursday, 5-10pm Friday & Saturday
Get cozy with an intimate evening under the stars in Downtown Sylvania, surrounded by the aromas and bright colors of our ever-growing herbs, micro-greens, and plants used by Chef Nixon. Setup: Five tables currently, however they are expanding to the adjoining patio in front of their Periodic Table private events space that will feature more tables and cushioned couches/lounges. A unique garage door gives the patio access to the bar, which they open during pleasant weather allowing for indoor/outdoor dining. Specials: Wine & Dine Wednesdays - half price all bottles of wine on the wine list; seasonal cocktail offerings. Full dinner menu is also available, including their $35 Chef’s Tasting Menu, Monday-Thursday, and $65 Chef’s Tasting Menu, Friday and Saturday.
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Ye Olde Durty Bird 2 S. St. Clair St., 419-243-2473 yeoldedurtybird.com
11am-midnight Sunday-Thursday, 11am-2am Friday-Saturday
Downtown ambiance and live music daily for before or after a game. Set up: Eleven tables on the patio, six tables in the allseasons room. It's one of the largest patios in downtown, within walking distance to the stadium. Specials: Known for frozen drinks, they have margaritas, pina coladas, strawberry daiquiris, and Miami Vice. Summer sangrias throughout the summer and wine tastings once a month on Thursdays, but during the warmer months they'll switch out the wine for house-made sangria tastings.
Venturas
7742 W. Bancroft St., 419-841-7523, venturasmexican.com 11am-11pm Monday-Thursday, 11am-midnight Friday & Saturday
Enjoy Toledo’s best margaritas, smiling faces and a neighborhood feel. Setup: Relaxed and informal, serving as an extension of our dining room.
Specials: “Beer of the Month” $2.60 Tuesday margaritas from 11am-9pm. Happy hour runs from 11-6 daily.
Rosie’s Italian Grille 606 N. McCord Rd., 419-866-5007 rosiesitaliangrille.com
11:30am-9pm Monday-Thursday & Sunday, 11:30am-10:30pm Friday & Saturday
Children of all ages will enjoy making wishes and feeding koi from a fountain and pond in a beautiful, relaxing environment. Setup: The patios at Rosie's are adorn with lush tropical plants and trees along with architectural elements that create the feeling of dining at a restaurant in the heart of Sorrento. 25 guests can enjoy the front patio’s gazebo style awnings and large tables in a casual area with relaxing, summer chairs perfect for cocktails and conversation under the stars. 65 guests can sit on the back patio, which offers state of the art radiant heating and cooling systems to keep guests comfortable, with a permanent awning, fountain and koi pond. Specials: Extensive wine list, with special selections for warmer weather. Wine by the bottle discounts every Wednesday and special Wine and Dine menu on Tuesdays.
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Firepit
7723 Airport Hwy., 419-724-4441 firepitgrille.com 11am-11pm Monday-Saturday, 9am-11pm Sunday
Too old for summer camp? Sit around the fire in comfortable Adirondack chairs for late nights in Holland Setup: The patio seats up to 100 guests. Specials: Rotating craft drafts outside. $3 margaritas, Mondays and Wednesdays. $5 Long Islands, Thursdays. Sangria by the pitcher and by the glass. American Born Moonshine Cocktails served in jelly jars, including delicious combinations like Dixie Lemonade, Tennessee Tea and Yellow Lightning.
Ciao! Ristorante 6064 Monroe St., 888-456-3464 ciaortestaurant.com
5-10pm Monday-Thursday, 5pm-11pm Friday, 4pm-11pm Saturday, 4-9pm Sunday
Take a short trip to Tuscany in a semi-enclosed patio with hanging vines, fresh herbs and flowers. Setup: Seating up 40 people, including covered bar with bar-side seating for six people. A firepit maintains a romantic atmosphere. Seating is based on a first come, first served basis. Specials: Hand-crafted cocktails like our Berries and Bubbly, Italian Appletini or The Sylvania.
Pat & Dandy’s
3340 W. Laskey Rd., 419-474-1189 facebook.com/pages/Pat-Dandy-Sport-Pub 11:30am-1am Monday-Thursday, 11:30-2am Friday-Saturday, Noon-midnight Sunday
A delicious surprise with creative drinks and a relaxed atmosphere. Setup: Holds about 55-60 people. There are six-tops, four-tops, a booth, flowerpots. Specials: We have a strawberry long island, specialty martinis, we have mojitos. On Sunday all the martinis are $5.
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10400 Airport Hwy., 419-865-5455, toledostriplethreat.com 11am-11pm Monday-Thursday, 11am-midnight Friday-Saturday
Fun, Family, Familiar atmosphere! Setup: The patio is split into three sections, with the far area as a designated smoking area. 35-40 tables in all three areas plus bar stool seating in one section. Specials: Monday night margarita specials. The DJ, Word of Mouth provides music on Thursday nights.
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Elegant atmosphere overlooking the Downtown skyline from the second floor. Setup: The Glass City's newest urban patio sits above the street with sophisticated decor and industrial influences. Garage doors have been repurposed for a dramatic, stylized atmosphere. Ten tables as well as lounge chairs, for dining as well as some seats for lounging and socializing. Read more about their patio and food specials on pg 31. Specials: Highly anticipated summer surprises not yet announced.
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Bar 145
5305 Monroe St., 419-593-0073 bar145toledo.com Kitchen open 11:30am-10pm Sunday-Thursday, with bar closing at 1am. Kitchen open 11:30am-11pm Friday-Saturday, with bar closing at 2:30am.
Gourmet burgers and a contemporary look for a summer night out, with live entertainment 6 days a week starting in June. Setup: The patio has full view of the inside restaurant and
bar through two garage doors, which are open all summer long to catch all the action inside and out. Ten tables available with room for more to accommodate larger crowds. The patio has shrubbery and trees, with fence painted by a local artist, Justin Roberts. Also a Bar 145 mural and a Sweetwater Brewery mural are both hand-painted.
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tail, Signature Cocktail, Craft Beer, Wine & Alternative Beverage Menus. Over 50 Bourbons available. Open Mic Patio Party Sunday afternoons at 3pm. Uncork The Artist Painting Classes available. $15 Bottles of Wine & Pitchers of Sangria for Tuesday 'Pinot On The Patio' events. Patio Entertainment, Happy Hour, $5 Martinis & Burgers every Wednesday. Battle of The Bands every Thursday at 9pm throughout June. All new Gastro-Fare Summer Menu! Friday and Saturday Night Party Bands. Perfect setting for any Wedding Rehearsal Dinners. Private Bookings available.
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Tastings
Saturday Food Sampling Phoenix Earth Food Co-op
Enjoy samples of healthy foods with a different theme each week. 1-3pm. Donations are appreciated. 1447 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-476-3211. phoenixearthfoodco-op.com Free
Odd & Unique Wines Zinful
This hour long class will focus on odd varietals and unique wine regions. Registration required. 6:30pm. $20. 7541 Dutch Rd., Waterville. 419-878-9463. zinfulwine.com
Tuesday, 5.26
Friday, 5.22
Chef John Guinivere will be demonstrating an all Vegetarian Menu to include: Avocado Brochette on Crunchy Wonton Skins, Mushroom Chowder, Oriental Pasta Salad with plum Sauce Dressing, Coconut Curry with Cauliflower, Potatoes and Basmati Rice. Dessert by Earth To Oven Bakery. The class includes full dinner and wine. 6-8pm. $30. 5758 N. Main St., Sylvania. 419-351-0333. maumeebaykitchenandbathsylvania.com
Learn about the flavors of the west coast with a variety of wines paired with light snacks. 6:308:30pm. $20/members, $30/non-members. 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org
Vegetarian Cooking Class Maumee Bay Kitchen and Bath
Sauerkraut & Other Ferments Grace Lutheran Church
Learn about the probiotics that are in fermented food and how they help nurture a healthy immune system. The class will also discuss the ancient culinary art of making fermented foods. Registration required. 6-8pm. $10 suggested donation. 4441 Monroe St. WAPFToledo.org
Thursday, 5.28
Sushi Demo & Wine Pairing Schedel Arboretum & Gardens
This demonstration includes a brief history of sushi and sashimi, sushi vocabulary and other sushi related topics, as well as the inner workings of Asian culture. Attendees will sample three sushi rolls paired with select wines from Wine Trends. Reservations required. 6pm. $40. 19255 W. Portage River S. Rd., Elmore. 419-862-3182. schedel-gardens.org
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M’ Osteria, a local visit to Italy by Marisa Rubin In the heart of downtown Toledo’s revival you’ll find M’ Osteria, an eatery inside a recently restored historic building. Opened by Toledo entrepreneur Pasquale (Pat) Giammarco, this elegant bistro is far removed from the sports bars populating the area. Instead, Giammarco has developed a unique venue, where patrons can experience everything from traditional Italian comfort food to sophisticated nightlife in the second floor lounge. An osteria (pronounced oste’ria) is a place that serves simple foods and notable wines, and Giammarco’s latest venture is faithful to this concept. With both traditional choices and inventive fare at M’ Osteria, the cuisine is enticing.
A wonderful blend
Combining American and Italian classics, the menu includes dishes inspired by traditional meals, but served with an up-to-date twist. The main floor’s focal point is an attractive, wraparound bar, surrounded by a bistro-like dining room and an open kitchen. Tall ceilings, exposed brick and dark wood create a rustic feel, while modern lighting and industrial furnishings add to the contemporary ambiance. The aroma of wood-fired artisan pizza fills the room.
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cheeses like fontina and gorgonzola, alongside cured and seasonal meats, honey and an acidic yet sweet— blood orange marmalade, served on an elegant wooden plank. The roasted beets are not your “typical” root vegetable, dressed in a vibrant vinaigrette and paired with a smooth, tangy house-made goat cheese mousse. Antipasti provides a perfect beginning to a full-flavored Italian meal. M’ Osteria delivers much more than small nibbles and noshes. The classic menu focuses on the familiar tastes of Italy, easily perceived in a slice of pizza, available either hand-tossed or thin and crispy. A necessity for any true osteria, pasta entrees, a foundation for the menu, includes house-made tagliatelle carbonara and pappardelle bolognese along with baked ravioli and a housemade marinara.
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The Beer Revolution Williams-Sonoma
Beer has taken on a life of its own in the culinary world. Learn how to make beer-based sauces and serve some favorite brews. 11am. 5001 Monroe St. 419-475-6368. williams-sonoma.com Free
Tuesday, 6.2
Learn to Decorate Cakes Way Public Library
Join cake decorating expert Bonnie Williams as she teaches everything from how to perfectly apply icing, how to make rosebuds and how to write with icing. Registration required. 10am. $5. Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-874-3135. waylibrary.info
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Cowabunga! U.S. West Coast Wines Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion
Saturday, 5.23
Maggie’s Favorite Wines Walt Churchill’s Market
In Maggie Smith’s first solo wine tasting, as part of the WCM team, she has selected her favorite wines to introduce to everyone. Noon-5pm. Prices vary per sample. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. 419-7944000. waltchurchillsmarket.com
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Wine Sampling Sofo Foods Italian Market
Enjoy a variety of hand-selected wines. 5-7pm. Price varies. 5400 Monroe St. 419-882-8555. shopsofos.com
Friday, 5.29
O-H-I-O! Wines from the Buckeye State Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion Taste a variety of Ohio wines paired with light snacks. 6:30-8:30pm. $20/members, $30/ non-members. 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org
Ongoing Tastings Tuesdays
Tasty Tuesdays Veritas Cork & Craft
Enjoy the latest arrival of beers with a weekly theme. 5:30-7:30pm. $10. 505 Jefferson Ave. 419-214-9463. veritastoledo.com
Thursdays
Wine + Cheese Tastings Treo Restaurant
Sample unique wines and snack on a paired cheese platter. 6-8pm. $15. 5703 Main St., Sylvania. 419-882-2266. treosylvania.com
Saturdays
Weekly Beer Tasting The Andersons Sylvania Market
Sample a variety of hand-selected beer. 2-4pm. Prices vary. 7638 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-517-7707. andersonsstore.com/events
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This modern take on Italy, new to downtown with an exciting mix of cuisine, would make an Italian grandmother proud.
After your meal, you might find yourself whisked away to the elegant, upstairs lounge. Complete with open-air windows, a sophisticated design with industrial influences, and breathtaking views of our downtown, the lounge offers another opportunity to feel further from The menu is a mix of old and new home than you actually are. Click your world charm, with items for any appetite. heals all you want, but you’re definitely Taking pride in fresh and locally sourced still in Toledo. Isn’t it wonderful? ingredients, the menu features creative 11am-10pm Monday-Thursday, 11am-2am items prepared with finesse and quality Friday & Saturday. M’ Osteria Bar & Lounge, as a top-priority. The charcuterie and 611 Monroe St. 419-214-4222. cheese board hits high notes with fragrant mosteriatoledo.com
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The T-Town trail
Gain a new perspective of what the city has to offer, from food to architecture, during one of Toledo Flavors’ Food Tours. The trek highlights the great history of the Glass City and the revitalization of downtown with stops at six food tasting locations, including Tony Packo’s, Grumpy’s and Veritas Cork & Craft. Limit of 10 people per tour. 11am Thursdays & Saturdays through September (excluding July 4). $42/adults, $30/ages 12 and under. Meet near Superior and Washington Streets, exact location provided with ticket purchase. 866-736-6343. toledoflavors.com
West or bust
Popular Perrysburg eatery Social Gastropub has spread its culinary wings westward, recently opening a new location in Edwardsville, IL. Named after a British term from the 90s, the idea of a “gastropub” incorporates an extensive craft beer selection with a fusion of culture and food. Since opening in August 2013, Social has satisfied palates with everything from appetizers and burgers to creative cocktails. Open daily at 11am. Social Gastropub, 25818 N. Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. 419-931-9936, socialgastropub.com
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A frothy addition
Majestic Oak Winery is finally opening the doors to Neon Groundhog Brewery, the latest addition to their beautiful vino grounds. The three-day long celebration features live musical entertainment, specials on food, beer flights, pints and growlers to-go. May 22-24. Neon Groundhog Brewery, 13554 Mohler Rd., Grand Rapids. majesticoakwinery.com
Brews and breakfast
Tucked inside the Bier Stube is the House of Eats, aka HOE. Notorious for their expansive menu (available until 2am daily), HOE now offers made-toorder brunch selections, daily. Enticingly inventive items like the José O’Brien— a wrap stuffed with tater tots, eggs, pico de gallo and fresh chicharrones tossed with the HOE taco seasoning— are crafted daily, making for an ever-rotating selection of tasty grub. 11am-5pm daily. House of Eats, 5333 Monroe St. 419-841-6723. houseofeats.com —MLR
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Buster Keaton
A shining star of physical comedy by Zach Gasior Buster Keaton was an actor, writer, director, and respected physical comedian, well known for his acrobatic talent and stunt work. Growing up as part of a physical vaudeville show, The Three Keatons, he partnered early on with comedian Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle. The Toledo Museum of Art’s (TMA) “The Sound of Silents” film series introduces audiences to silent film stars like Keaton. Set in the Peristyle Theater, with live accompaniment on the worldclass Skinner organ, the series “has made visual language education a priority,” said Scott Boberg, manager of Programs and Audience Engagement at TMA. “Silent films are a great way to highlight the sophisticated messages found in such a visual medium.” This spring, the museum will screen Buster Keaton’s 1926 classic The General, in conjunction with the museum’s exhibit The American Civil War: Through Artists’ Eyes. Keaton’s physical feats are staples of Hollywood blockbusters; he was the
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first to run along the roof of a train, the oftcopied stunt which helped the film become revered as Keaton’s greatest film. For Steamboat Bill Jr., he invented the gag of a building falling on a person, who comes out uninjured because of a convenient missing window. His gags required exact precision and Keaton kept a calm, cool demeanor, setting him apart from other physical comedians like Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd. “We hope that audiences will have a memorable multisensory experience in an extraordinary space that will leave them full of laughter, on the edge of their seat, and astounded by the physical humor and visual complexity of the film,” Boberg said. “The Sound of Silents” program continues with Safety Last (1923) on July 16. Film fans, organ enthusiasts, and those new to the genre are in for a treat. The General plays at 7pm on May 28. Toledo Museum of Art’s Peristyle Theatre, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free
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Worlds apart Opening the mic
PRIZM Creative Community will continue its monthly literary programming with No Mic Night from 7-9pm on Thursday, May 21. Spoken word artists and poets are invited to share one or two selections during a five minute period. Winners from PRIZM’s annual Art-A-Fair Exhibition (On view through June 19, at One Seagate, 550 Summit St.) will share their works. To participate, please arrive by 6:45pm or contact in advance to reserve a space, please email with “Open Mic” as the subject, prizm@bex.net or facilitator, Lylanne Musselman, at lylanne22@yahoo.com. Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-931-8732. myprizm.com Free
Immerse yourself in the world of film during the final two screenings of the library’s Film Focus: An Independent Film Festival. On May 21 view Leviathan, a Russian awardwinning drama that follows the misfortune of a man as he faces the corrupt mayor of his coastal residence. On May 28, turn up the music a notch for a screening of The Wrecking Crew, an American celebration of the famous musical group known for back-up instrumentals they provided for many legendary artists, including The Beach Boys and Frank Sinatra. 6:15pm. Main Library McMaster Center, 325 Michigan St. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org Free —MLR
Join a creative crowd by coming to the Delightful Art Gallery for an evening of poetry at 7pm on Saturday, May 23 with another installment of Paint by Words. Lylanne Musselman, winner of the e.e. cummings award for free verse and the Robert Frost Award for traditional poetry, will set the stage for the evening as the poet and leader. Gallery owner, Dee Brown, promises that the words will paint a picture in your head. Delightful Art Gallery, 137 Michigan Ave. delightfulart.weebly.com
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See the words
Sign up for a five-minute slot to share your works during an informal, casual open mic at the downtown library during Poetry Speaks at 6pm on Thursday, May 21 and Thursday, May 28. Poetry Speaks features a diverse group of poetry and prose writers. Please, no lewd lyrics, profanity or strong sexual content. Please reserve a spot in advance by calling 419-259-5218. Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, 325 N. Michigan St. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org —AC
Civil War Marathon Madness
For many, watching Ken Burns’ award-winning documentary, Civil War, is a multi-day event, but for some die-hard film and history fans the epic 11 and a half hour, nine part film can be viewed in one 12 hour-stretch. First aired on PBS in 1990, the film’s dynamic use of photographs, professional narration and historical commentary creates a singularly unique documentary. The film features thousands of historical photos, the voice acting of more than two dozen — including Sam Waterston and Morgan Freeman -- and commentary from renowned historians like David McCullough and Shelby Foote. The marathon is part of the Toledo Museum of Art’s commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the end of Civil War. 10am-10pm Saturday, May 30. Toledo Museum of Art. 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free —SH
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Antony and Cleopatra - Follow the steamy story of a midlife affair that shook the foundations of the ancient world as it comes to vivid life in the Stratford Festival production of Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra, starring Geraint Wyn Davies and Yanna McIntosh as the powerful rulers whose insatiable love leads to the greatest of tragedies. 7pm. $18/adults, $17/seniors, students, $16, child. Franklin Park 16, 5001 Monroe St. 419-472-2117. fathomevents.com
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Bike-in-Movie - Bike on over for a screening of E.T., an iconic movie for bike lovers. Parking is available for those who can’t make it by bike. 9pm. Toledo Bikes!, 1114 Washington St. 419-386-6090. toledobikes.org Tuesday, 6.2
“Sherman’s March” - In this 1985 comedy written, directed and starring Ross McElwee, a film producer sets out to make a documentary about General Sherman’s destructive march through the South during the Civil War, but is sidetracked by women who come and go in his life. 7pm. Toledo Museum of Art Little Theater, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free
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Unveiling the mask Exposing modern day slavery through dance by Megan Aherne
“The victims of trafficking are children,� said Edmund Lingan, reflecting upon the issue of modern day slavery. “The youngest account I’ve seen is from someone who started at 13 years old.� Globally, it is estimated that there are 4.5 million people trapped in forced sexual exploitation. In 2014, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children estimated that one in six runaways were likely sex trafficking victims, according to Polaris, an organization committed to the eradication of this modern slavery. While these statistics reflect the extent of the problem, they do not truly illustrate the depth of the issue. To raise awareness and to direct progress to this issue, a collaborative performance, “Masks�, between the Glacity Theatre Collective and the Toledo Ballet will tell the harrowing stories of these young victims. This collaboration is the result of two years of production between Lingan and Ann Heckler, choreographer with the Toledo Ballet. “Masks� will address the issue of human trafficking in the form of docu-
dance during the first weekend of June.
The reflective and powerful performance is a collaboration between Lee Heritage, Edmund Lingman and Ann Heckler.
Setting the stage
Bringing to light
Heckler became emotionally involved with the crisis when she began teaching a dance class for Second Chance (secondchancetoledo.org), a Toledo program to assist prostitution and trafficking victims. During these lessons, Heckler realized that the girls were unable to focus on dance, instead being overcome by their endured trauma. Heckler attended the annual UT Human Trafficking Conference last September and was inspired by a trafficking survivor therapy involving masks. During the therapy session, “they have the girl make a mask, and on the inside they put what they really feel about themselves, and the outside represents how she perceives that she’s seen by others - johns or customers,� Heckler says. After conversation with Lingan, she decided to address the issue from an artistic point-of-view.
Lingan pieced the script together using anonymous, first-person accounts collected from girls who have been involved in trafficking, creating the documentarylike style of the performance. Their stories will be told by an offstage narrator while contemporary dance occupies the stage through Heckler’s classical choreography. Lee Heritage, Associate Professor of Music at UT, a collaborator with Glacity, composed the score for the performance. The show opens with “regular looking girls� who then become masked by either their johns or themselves. “When a girl is in this cycle, when she becomes a victim, she can’t possibly get through it without pretending to be someone else, so the mask is protecting her true self,� Heckler adds.
Unmask and empower
“Masks� intends to educate the audience about the path to trafficking,
instead of simply focusing on the emotional impact, so the audience members can look at trafficking from a different perspective. “We don’t want the audience to look at what’s happening to the victims and get so caught up emotionally in what they’re saying and what happens to them that they don’t take a step back to look at how the system operates,� Lingan states, “so that they can recognize it and report it when they see it.� Hearing the stories of survival and searching for preventative measures is empowering— which is exactly what Lingan and Heckler intend. Unmask these stories during one of the two special performances. 7:30pm, with a talkback to follow, on Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6. $10. UT Center for Performing Arts’ Studio Theatre, located at the corner of Towerview Blvd. & Campus Drive West on the University’s Main Campus. utoledo.edu glacity.com toledoballet.net
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Trouble for dinner
Whether you remember Tiedtke’s Department store, or you have just heard the stories, the lure and legend of the past Toledo mainstay is widely celebrated in the 419. Transport yourself back in time to the Roaring 1920s for Trouble at Tiedtke’s, an original dinner theater production by the W2Crew. Dine on Tiedtke’s Red Wells’ Famous Roast Beef Sandwiches during evening performances. Dinner and show at 6pm Friday, May 22 & Saturday, May 23; Matinee lunch and show at noon on Saturday, May 23, 12:30pm Sunday, May 24. $15/adults, $10/ages 12 and under. Cass Road Baptist Church, 1400 Cass Rd., Maumee. troubleattiedtkes.com
Nerdy talk
The T-Town Tassels want to help tickle your imagination by showing off the assets you really love: pop-culture, anime and gaming paraphernalia. Come see if the classy and sassy ladies of the burlesque troupe will show off your favorite franchise during Nerdlesque, featuring special guests Aurora Sans and Foxy Moon of the Cleveland-based troupe, Red Hot Heathens. Rep your fandom by attending the show dressed as your favorite character. Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7:30pm on Saturday, May 30. $15/presale, $20/at the door. Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. 567-218-9077. brownpapertickets.com/event/1475563
South specific
What are the key elements for a hit musical? Troubled waters? Romance? The Toledo Repertoire Theatre wants you to start off summer with a naval splash by taking a trip to the South Pacific. The Broadway favorite will close The Rep’s 82nd season with the classically aquatic musical by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. Director James M. Norman will lead the cast for three weekends in June. Jump on board, the voyage, Thursdays-Sundays, beginning Friday, June 5 and running through Sunday, June 21. 8pm Friday and Lindsey Denham as Nellie Forbush Saturday, 2:30pm Sunday. $25/adults, $23/senior, $10/ages 13+, $5/students 12 and under. The Toledo and Michael Searle as Repertoire Theatre, 16 10th St. Emile Debeque. 419-243-9277. toledorep.org
Coming from nothing
UPCOMING SHOWS May 22 & 23 Closed Memorial Day Weekend
‘Whimsical’ is a word that seems best suited for fairy tales— with the promise of beautiful, fanciful lands, far from the harsh truth of every day life. But, sometimes ‘whimsical’ promises a different tone, and the whirling winds of confusing narratives, complicated truths and desperate riddles are reflective of internal struggles. Experience the confusing reality of a desperate man on the quest for salvation during a one-time, special performance of the one-man show, Thomas Pain (based on nothing), a 2004 monologue written by Will Eno. To be performed by Jeffrey Albright and directed by Jeffrey Albright as Thomas Pain Paul Causman. “Who is Thom Pain? He’s just like you, except worse,” teases the Actors Collaborative Toledo. 8pm, Saturday, May 23. $10, includes one house drink. The Moxie, 1205 Adams St. 419-320-1075. facebook.com/ActorsCollaborativeToledo, facebook.com/TheMoxieLive —AC
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Players will set the stage for an interactive performance of the classic board game for a final weekend. 8pm, Thursday May 21 Saturday May 23. $18/adult, $16/seniors and students. The Village Players, 2740 Upton Ave. 419-472-6817. thevillageplayers.org
Saturday, 5.30
Mother Goose with Ballet Theatre of Toledo - Soprano, Jennifer Goode
Cooper, will sing Samuel Barber’s Knoxville: Summer of 1915 and students from the Ballet Theatre of Toledo will perform Maurice Ravel’s complete ballet, Mother Goose. All
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accompanied by the Perrysburg Symphony Orchestra. 7pm. $12/adults, $10/seniors,. Free/children and students. Perrysburg High School, 13385 Roachton Rd., Perrysburg. perrysburgsymphony.org
Call for directors: Actors Collaborative of Toledo is looking
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String Theory
On pins and needles for the 8th Annual fiber577 arts show by Athena Cocoves
Not your average quilt, Jill Kerttula, Dandelions, shows off fiber in full force. The history of fiber is unraveling. Images of quiet women diligently quilting, sewing on buttons, spinning yarn and mending clothing no longer sufficiently expresses the potential of the media. While traditional applications of fiber are still present, the medium began drifting into galleries after World War II, taking a shape no longer informed by the necessity of utility. fiber557, an upcoming, annual juried-art exhibition, wants to help you understand what happens when textile artists are given permission to prioritize form over function. A wide range of fiber works, from nearly 60 artists, will be on display during the first weekend of June, demonstrating the versatility of the media.
A common thread
Open to all artists working with fiber or with fiber-influenced media, fiber577 draws artists and visitors matching the diversity of the materials, which includes everything from paper pulp to raw wool. “There’s a wide variety,” said Julie A. Beutler, committee member of fiber577 and owner of Angelwood Gallery. “There will be pieces that are very understandable, like quilts, but we also range to some more avant-garde work,” which will likely challenge viewers who are more comfortable with a traditional approach.
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Works in the show are chosen based on quality of craftsmanship, but the committee has a special interest in maintaining a careful selection of diverse pieces for the viewer. Guests will see traditional techniques, such as dying, quilting, weaving, knitting and felting, used in contemporary ways. “People are really pushing the boundaries and it’s exciting,” said Francis Parry, committee member of fiber577. “This all goes back to the mission of our show: wanting to encourage people to do that kind of work and also to expose it to the public, though we still highly value traditional work and craftsmanship.”
The full nine yards
In addition to the juried-art exhibition, fiber577’s celebratory weekend will not only feature fiber arts demonstrations, but musicians, live animals, including bunnies and alpacas, and special, non-juried exhibitions of local artists practicing other crafts, including pottery from 577 classes. Experience the changing face of fiber arts with the friendly and diverse faces of regional and international artists. 10am-5pm, Saturday, June 6. Noon-5pm, Sunday, June 6-7. The 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-872-0305. 577foundation.org fiber577.com Free
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Wednesday, 5.20
Leaf spring behind
Gear up for summer by ending May on an artful note during the 4th Annual Maple & Main Art Fair in Downtown Sylvania. Nearly 100 artists and musicians will line Main Street from Monroe to Erie. Two open air stages will keep the crowd entertained while perusing artists booths filled with art, jewelry, pottery and other items. Come hungry and thirsty, and enjoy a summer stroll with beer, wine and food from local vendors during this fun, spring festival. Kick off the festival with the 2015 Distinguished Artists Hall of Fame Induction on Friday, May 29 (for more information, look to the right). 11am-7:30pm, Saturday, May 30. 10am-4pm, Sunday, May 31. 419-517-0118. sylvaniaarts.org/maple-main Free
Remembering Cat Lambert
On Sunday, May 17, Toledo was shocked by the untimely and violent passing of Cat Lambert, of wheresthecat.com. A good friend of Lambert’s, Dee Brown, of Delightful Art, describes Lambert as, “the heart of Toledo. She brought everyone together and promoted local events, artists and businesses for free. She was a great friend to all.” To celebrate her life and memory, Delightful Art with Dee will hold a special dedication ceremony at 7pm, inviting friends and family to share memories and thank her for her life’s work. Thank You Cat will include raffles that raise money for her family’s expenses, with the remaining funds going toward a charity chosen by the Lambert family. The gallery’s new mural will be dedicated to Lambert. To donate to her memorial online, please visit gofundme.com/ut57y8. Following, join the Delightful Art group for the May art show and party, Mayapalooza, a part of the 3rd Thursday Loop, which will include music, treats, and Live Music Yoga with Marci Schober Crawford at Illuma Studio. 5:30-9pm, Thursday, May 21. Delightful Art Galery, 137 Michnigan Ave., delightfulart.weebly.com Free My great-grandmother - bless her heart - passed a few qualities on to my family, including: large feet (“a firm under-stand-ing”), broad shoulders (with a corresponding difficulty in finding jackets that fit), as well as some positive features (not to be mentioned). While most things that run in the family are affectionately considered quirks, the blessings of some families are more obvious than others. Enter: the Gentieu family, and their artful lineage. The work of four generations of Gentieu artists will be on display, during the 4 Generation Gentieu Friemoth Art Exhibition, where Toledo-photographer Penny Gentieu and her daughter, Anna Friemoth (2013 Honorable Mention for Toledo Museum of Art’s Toledo Area Artist Awards), will exhibit their work. Opening Thursday May 21, during Art Loop, 5-9pm. Through July 11. Paula Brown Gallery, 912 Monroe St. 419-241-8100. paulabrownshop.com gentieuimagesearch.blogspot.com Since 1965, The Toledo Botanical Garden has provided solace for NW Ohio residents looking to fall into foliage, strolling on picturesque trails lined with flowers. Often celebrating the similarities between natural beauty and artistic objects, the TBG’s campus boasts trees, flowers, numerous gardens and the Artist’s Village. To celebrate its 50th birthday, the TBG campus will extend their hours and relationship between art and nature for a unique, multi-sensory presentation, “The Garden After Dark”, allowing visitors to experience the gardens with a non-traditional evening. Socialize after hours while gazing at light projection installations created by the University of Toledo Art Department and The Work Collective. Be amazed by acrobats and feel the flames of the fire breather from the Birds Eye View Circus. Enjoy activities in the Artist’s Village and tour the Lithophane Museum. The Toledo School for the Arts Steel Drum Corps and DJ Rob Sample will provide music as guests dine on snacks from food vendors and sip craft beers by Maumee Bay Brewing Co. and botanically inspired cocktails by the Village on Adams. While the event is geared towards young professionals, art-lovers and socialites of all ages will enjoy the spectacle. 7-11pm, Saturday, May 30. $15. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-536-5566. toledogarden.org —AC
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filmmaker Charles Mintz invited 172 people across the United States to be photographed with their “precious objects.” Each photo is accompanied by a few hand-written sentences describing the object’s significance. Through May 30. 9am-8:30pm. Main Library, 325 Michigan St. precious-objects.com
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Thursday, 5.21 3rd Thursday Loop - Explore Downtown Toledo’s creative community during an evening of special events in galleries, studios and local businesses. $1 for unlimited bus rides. Downtown Toledo. theartscommission.org
Toys! Toys! Toys! - This exhibition is a celebration of fun and nostalgia. Toys evoke powerful emotions in all of us. Whether it is a toy from a by-gone era, your favorite childhood toy, or one your child or grandchild clings to, toys are a big part of our overall memories and experiences. This exhibition draws inspiration from the summerlong exhibition Playtime. Through September 17. 10am-4pm Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10am-9pm Thursdays & Fridays, 10am-5pm Saturdays, noon5pm Sundays, closed Mondays. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free FREE GAPP Artist Talk: Kim Harty - As part of
the Playtime exhibition, Harty will make a mountain out of glass in front of a live audience, May 22-24. She will discuss this project, as well as her greater body of work and inspiration, during this Guest Artist Pavilion Project public talk. 7pm. The Toledo Museum of Art GlasSalon, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free
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“Momentary” Opening Reception - Stop by
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LeSo Gallery from 5:30-9pm to experience this twoartist exhibition, featuring the works of local artists, Crystal Gale Phelps and Amber Valentine. The artists will also speak from 7-9pm on Friday, June 5. Closing Reception from 5:30-9pm, on Thursday, June 18. LeSo Gallery, 1527 Starr Ave. lesogallery.com Free
Scene on the Green - UpTown Green Park will feature local artists, vendors, food and entertainment during the Arts Commissions’ 3rd Thursday loop. 6-9pm. Uptown Green, Madison at 19th. uptowntoledo.org Free Mayhem for May - Stop by The joenstas’ Gallery for the work of local artist, Chris May. Meet the artist and ask him questions about his work. 6-9pm. The joenestas’ Gallery, 18 N. St. Clair. 419-265-7150. Free Adult Painting 101 - Work at your own pace
and experience the wonderful world of watercolor and acrylic paints. Project inspiration will get your creativity buzzing and instruction will help you learn the basics of composition, color and design. Open enrollment, so any budding artist can start at any time. Ages 18+. Thursdays, indefinitely. 9:30-11am. $90/6-week session. Create Art Studio + Workshop, 422 E. Louisiana Ave, Perrysburg. 419-873-6240. createperrysburg.com
Friday, 5.22 Play Time - Play Time celebrates the art of
diversion and engages visitors in multi-sensory, interactive installations across the entire 36-acre Museum campus and in select locations across the city. Works include a giant red ball appearing in unexpected locations throughout the city; popup and temporary performances throughout the summer utilizing puppetry, pageantry and spectacle; and interactive works both indoors and outdoors. Through September 6. 10am-4pm Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10am-9pm Thursdays & Fridays, 10am-5pm Saturdays, noon-5pm Sundays, closed Mondays. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free
May 20 • June 2
2015 Distinguished Artists Hall of Fame Induction Gala- Two Northwest Ohio artists will be celebrated by the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce and the Sylvania Community Arts Commission. Sylvania-born National Geographic Photographer Sam Abell and songstress Jean Holden (at right) will be honored and Sylvania streets are decorated by banners boasting the honorees’ work. $75/couple, $40/individual. Historical Village Train Barn, 5717 Main St. For reservations, 419-882-2135. kate@sylvaniachamber.org
Saturday, 5.31 Acrylic Painting: Floral Still Life - In this
hands-on class students will learn how to create a beautiful floral still life scene in bright Tuscan “summer” colors with easy to clean-up acrylic paints. No experience necessary. Ages 18+. Noon- 4pm. $40. Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com
Tuesday, 6.2 Drink and Draw - Art Supply Depo will supply a live model and music for art enthusiasts to draw, drink and collaborate. Bring your own beer or wine, ideas and drawing tools. All media welcome. The first Tuesday of the month. Ages 21+. 7-10pm. Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com
Ongoing Art Tours Toledo Registration - The weekend
of Thursday, June 18, artist Jesse Mireles and Jules Webster of the Art Supply Depo will offer a guided bus and walking tour of Toledo’s art community, with presentations by those immersed within the scene. $89/per person, if reserved by May 31. $115/per person, if reserved after June 1. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com
For Your Eyes Only: Private Collecting on the Great Lakes - View artifacts and art from
nine different collectors in Great Lakes history. Through June 21. Admission to exhibition included in museum ticket purchase. $8/adults, $11/ seniors (65+), children (ages 6-17), AAA, military, Free/children (up to age 5). National Museum of the Great Lakes, 1701 Front St. 419-214-5000. inlandseas.org
Schedello! Fine Arts & Music Festival Call for Artists - Visual
artists interested in participating in the August 15-16 festival at the Schedel Arboretum & Gardens in Elmore should apply by June 19. Cash prizes. schededllo.org, zapplication.org
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Food For Thought direct or, Jill Bunge, has brought together the right ingredients for a not-so-basic fundra iser. Photo via Facebook
I don’t think you’re ready for this jelly
Local charity challenges chefs to PB&J contest by Jon Ruggiero When I’m not feeling my best, I can eat a PB&J and it instantly turns my day around. It’s amazing how powerful something as innocuous as a peanut butter and jelly sandwich can be. For local nonprofit Food For Thought, this lunch staple inspired Jam City on May 28, a third year fundraising event that invites the community to share and celebrate in the comfort and moodimproving qualities of the familiar sandwich. Food For Thought (feedtoledo. org) started 8 years ago with an idea as simple as the sandwich: make PB&Js to hand out to the hungry people in Toledo struggling with food insecurity. “We started by packing fifty PB&J lunches to take downtown and distribute to people, using food as a vehicle to have conversation and build relationships,” explained the organization’s director Jill Bunge. The simple act of sandwich donation has allowed FFT to grow into multiple mobile food pantries that supplies nutritious food to those in need throughout the area. These pantries travel throughout Toledo, including the regular Saturday morning picnic across from the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library downtown, where FFT volunteers regularly donate prepared lunches and a social atmosphere open to the public.
Outside The Crust
As the sandwich is such a cornerstone for the organization, FFT organized Jam City, the group’s largest yearly fundraiser, by creating a competition between local restaurants to see who could provide the most interesting twist on the “traditional” PB&J, elevating the sandwich beyond the paper bag lunch. Jam City’s two previous events were sold out and, this year, a similarly large spread is expected. “We've had so many wonderful experiences partnering with folks in the for-profit food sector, and I think it's just a sensible collaboration that opens up a
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The Art of Civil War
lot of opportunity for a fun celebration of food, while supporting our community,” Bunge said. Most people who enjoy PB&J have their own way of making it. Bunge describes her method as ”peanut butter on both sides: an even layer of jelly in the middle ...and, being a crust enthusiast, I sometimes avoid the middle of the PB&J.” But, the entries into Jam City are a little more diverse than that. Previous years’ creative combinations include a pork tenderloin with roasted, pickled grapes and peanut-cashew whipped cream, spicy peanut salsa, and peanut butter covered wings with a jelly sauce (Bunge’s personal favorite from last year). Participating restaurants - Deets BBQ, Ye Olde Durty Bird, Doc Watson’s, Manhattan’s, Shineology, Balance PanAsian Grille, All Crumbs Artisan Bakery, Grumpy’s, Swig, Registry Bistro, El Tipico, and Mancy’s Steakhouse - will compete for the “Grand Jam-pion” award, which comes with a trophy designed by local glass artist Sten Neuber.
Kicking out the jams
Spring is in full swing. Enjoy the Toledo Museum of Art’s Monroe St. Terrace for a free outdoor performance of the Dodworth Saxhorn Band at 2pm on Sunday, May 31. Soak up the sun as you are transported back in time during this historically accurate recreation of a Civil War era brass band. This event is perfect for fans of music and history alike, providing an opportunity for the audience to experience one of the most impactful periods of American history through the music which helped to define it. Prepare for the concert with a lecture by Mark Clague, a professor of musicology from The University of Michigan. Clague will speak in the Little Theater at 7pm on Friday, May 28, exploring the important role of music during the Civil War era in “More Ballads Than Bullets: The Power of Song in the American Civil War.” These special events are in conjunction with the TMA’s exhibition, The American Civil War: Through The Artists’ Eyes. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org —SK
wed, may 20 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic
Village Idiot: Andrew Ellis Sodbuster Bar: Ragtime Rick Bar 145: Ryan Dunlap Mutz: Stephen Woolley Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Danny Mettler
Other
Toledo Funny Bone: Toledo Open Mic Night Black Kite Coffee and Pies: Open Mic
thurs, may 21 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop
This year will also include an afterparty, Jams for Jam City, a benefit concert held May 30th at the Ottawa Tavern. To expand the reach of the event, program coordinator Sarah Cohen scheduled the concert separately from the main event with herself and area musicians Emily Gesner, The JV Project, Gazebo, Decent Folk, Tree No Leaves, Groove Plexus, Ryan Dunlap and Hot Love. Jam City begins at 6pm on May 28th. $30, tickets are available online at feedtoledo.com/jamcity. Secor Ballroom, 425 Jefferson. Jams for Jam City is 6pm-2am on May 30th. $5. The Ottawa Tavern, 1815 Adams St. Find out more at the event’s Facebook page.
fri, may 22 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop
Ottawa Tavern: Bumrush Squad Banger feat. Dismantle, Spitback, Breaking Wheel, Outside, ILL BLOOD, Dark Fantasy Bier Stube: BOFFO Augies: Devious Hollywood Casino: Faction Iggy’s: J Davies, Defonix, 9th District, Chris Stephans, Hize, Lite W8 Barr’s Public House: Jason LaPorte Bronze Boar: Joe Woods Band Frankies: Suave the Kyd Mutz: Suburban Soul Bar 145: Swagg Table Forty 4: The Eight Fifteens
Bar 145: Battle of the Bands The Roadhouse: The Harley Packer Band Shawn’s Irish Tavern: Johnny Rodriguez The Village Idiot: Kelley Mickwee & Ray Wylie Hubbard Bronze Boar: Steve Kennedy
Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic
Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic
Treo Restaurant: Straight Up Trio
Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes
Jazz, Blues, R&B
Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion: Guy Mintus/Yinon Muallem Ye Olde Durty Bird: Kaiden Chase & the Foundation
Other
Bronze Boar: Steve Kennedy Chateau Tebeau Winery: Open Mic Night with David Lester Majestic Oak Winery: Open Mic Night with Bob Stevens The Lair Lounge: Open Stage
May 20 • June 2
Amaya’s Fresh Mexican Grill: Calen Savidge Local Thyme: Jamie Mill & Ty Legan Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Barile and May Rocky’s: Kyle White
Jazz, Blues, R&B
Country & Bluegrass
The Village Idiot: Kentucky Chrome
sat, may 23 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop
The Village Idiot: Blue Dirt Band The Bronze Boar: Decent Folk ICONS: FU5ION Stella’s: Jason LaPorte Pat & Dandy’s: Johnny Rodriguez Martini & Nuzzi’s Lounge: The Lepolion Effect Bar 145: Lt Dans New Legs Papa’s Tavern: Papapalozza 2015
Firepit Grille: Route 64 Hollywood Casino: Square Pegs Sodbuster Bar: Zodiac Click Iggy’s: Industrial Wasteland Table Forty 4: Kids with Knives
Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic
Majestic Oak Winery: Jeff Stewart Local Thyme: Gypsy Luvin Ye Olde Cock n Bull: The Bridges
Jazz, Blues, R&B
Treo Restaurant: Paper Canoe
Other
Frankies Inner City: Toledo Vape & Music Meet
sun, may 24 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop
The Roadhouse: Reese Dailey Band Village Inn: Sidekick
Jazz, Blues, R&B
Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Tore Down Blues Band Jam Ye Olde Durty Bird: Straight Up
Other:
Pat & Dandy’s: Musician Open Mic
mon, may 25 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop
Bronze Boar: Steve Finelli And Oliver Roses
Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic
Bier Stube: Chris Shutters & Matthew Havers Village Idiot: Frankie May & Friends
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Pay attention, Toledo‌ exciting new nightlife - high quality craft beer meets Upcoming Shows eclectic and original local music at the May 29 SC3 Blues Trio / Black Cloister Brewing Company late Justin Marchand (Blues Rock) night concert series. May 30 Katie’s Randy Cat / “The concerts are on the fourth Rob Courtney (Celtic Punk) weekend of each month, with a diverse June 26 Jojo Stella / line up of local bands playing original Anthony Beck (Indie Rock) music - similar to how we approach our beer. Let’s make what we want to make June 27 The Gazebo / Zigg and see if people like it. I wanted to do (Experimental/Art Rock) the same thing with this, said Scott Biddle, VP of Marketing & Promotions at Black Cloister. Solo opening acts start around 11:15pm and headlining bands go on at midnight, ending around 1am. “I scheduled our concerts on non-baseball nights, because I wanted a true constant in this experiment, so I can see people are here specifically to see live local music, not just because they wandered in. I know there’s risk involved in that. We’ve only scheduled a few shows so far. We’ll see how it goes.â€? The slogan of the new series is “No Cover Bands, No Cover Charge, Original Music, Original Beer.â€? Black Cloister is offering a unique and authentic late night concert experience. Go out and support it, Toledo, so it will continue. All Concerts are ages 21 & over.
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W E H AV E I T A L L O N L I N E ! C O M P L E T E M U S I C E V E N T S AT T O L E D O C I T Y PA P E R . C O M Highlighted events indicates our picks for the week
Zoo-m to the rhythm
Take a drink of Moon Hooch
Sunday, 5.31 / Frankies Inner City Moon Hooch is a furious, fast-paced sound described by the band as “cave music”, blending elements of jazz, rock and EDM. Two Photo by Erica Hernandez saxophones and a drummer make up the trio that got its start in a Brooklyn subway tunnel, playing for the commuting masses. Their rave inciting sound caused the NYPD to ban them from the MTA, forcing them to take this act on the road. Take a swig of Moon Hooch— you’ll be glad you did. Toledo locals, The Groove Protocol, and Michiganders, Jack & the Bear also take the stage. 8pm on Sunday, May 31. $10/advance, $12/door. Frankies Inner City, 308 Main St. innovationconcerts.com Check out the full preview at ToledoCityPaper.com —SJ Other:
The Local: Open mic with Chris Shutters Bar 145: Open Mic Night Bier Stube: Karaoke
tues, may 26 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop
Frankies Inner City: Saturnine Hello & Prophets Of Addiction
Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic
Sukit Hookah: Breaking Ground Sodbuster Bar: Kyle Smithers Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Jeff Stewart
Jazz, Blues, R&B
Ye Olde Durty Bird: Creole Jazz Trotter’s Tavern: Swingmania AllStars Big Band
Other:
Sophia Quintero’s La Galeria de Americas: Open Mic & Potluck Night
wed, may 27 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic
Village Idiot: Andrew Ellis Sodbuster Bar: Ragtime Rick Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Danny Mettler
Other:
Black Kite Coffee and Pies: Open Mic Ottawa Tavern: Open Mic Night
thurs, may 28 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop
Bar 145: Battle of the Bands ICONS: The Brent Lowry Band Toledo Zoo: Earth Wind and Fire Realm: Joe Vasquez Bronze Boar: Steve Kennedy The Roadhouse: Streetwize
Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic
Plate 21: The Fritz Byers Band Firepit Grille: Steve Knurek and Tim Oehlers Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes
Jazz, Blues, R&B
Ye Olde Durty Bird: KMB3
Other
Majestic Oak Winery: Taco & Open Mic Night
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Chateau Tebeau Winery: Open Mic Night with David Lester The Lair Lounge: Open Stage
fri, may 29 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop
Ottawa Tavern: Maza Blaska, Daniel In Stereo, Conestoga Trace, and The Old Adage Mutz: The Eight Fifteens Bronze Boar: Gin Bunny Frankies Inner City: Kooly High and Innovation Concerts present: B Wills Ottawa Tavern: The Old Adage Bar 145: Splendid Chaos Backyard BBQ & Booze: Two Timin Band The Village Idiot: Bobby May’s Dry Bones Revival Toledo Harley Davidson: Tom Keifer Black Cloister: SC3 Blues Trio, Justin Marchand
Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic
Amaya’s Fresh Mexican Grill: Bob Stevens and Jess Local Thyme: Kaiden Chase Table Forty 4: The Bridges Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Barile and May Rocky’s: Bob and Trez
sat, may 30 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop
Ottawa Tavern: Jams for Jam City Bronze Boar: Kids with Knives Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church: Ljpjazz.com Iggy’s: T-Jaks presents The Glass City Takeover Bar 145: Walk of Shame The Village Idiot: The River Kings Black Cloister: Katie’s Randy Cat, Rob Courtney
Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic
Majestic Oak Winery: Kyle White Local Thyme: Bob & Jeff Table Forty 4: The Bridges Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Last Born Sons
Jazz, Blues, R&B
Treo Restaurant: Angel Tipping & Friends
Classical & Spiritual
Toledo Museum of Art Great Gallery: Olivier Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time
The Zoo summer concerts are back in a big way this summer. Chicago natives, Earth, Wind & Fire will bring their mighty elements at 7:30pm on Thursday, May 28. Tickets start at $45. Their sound has spanned decades and won them 8 Grammy Awards. They transcend genre, fusing R&B, soul, funk, jazz, disco, pop, rock, Latin, African and gospel, creating a sound for everyone. The Barenaked Ladies bringing their Last Summer on Earth Tour to Toledo, accompanied by American alt rock idols the Violent Femmes. From The Old Apartment to the theme song for The Big Bang Theory, BNL have been playing the hits since 1988. Tickets start at $55. Catch these two legendary bands at 6:45pm on Sunday, July 7. Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre, 2700 Broadway Ave. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org —SJ
sun, may 31 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop
Village Inn: Barile & May Trio The Toledo Museum of Art: Dodworth Saxhorn Band: Songs That Made A Nation: The Civil War, 1861-1865 Frankies Inner City: Moon Hooch, Jack & The Bear, The Groove Protocol
Jazz, Blues, R&B
Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Tore Down Blues Band Jam Ye Olde Durty Bird: Ross Thompson & the Jazz Mix
Country & Bluegrass The Roadhouse: Haywire
Other:
Pat & Dandy’s: Musician Open Mic Bar 145: Open Mic Night Bier Stube: Karaoke
mon, June 1 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop
Ye Olde Durty Bird: The New Mondays Bronze Boar: Steve Finelli And Oliver Roses
Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic
Village Idiot: Frankie May & Friends
Other:
The Local: Open mic with Chris Shutters
tues, June 2 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop
The Village Idiot: Reed Foehl & Elizabeth Cook
Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic
Sukit Hookah: Breaking Ground Bar 145: Claire Cooper Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Jason Hudson
Jazz, Blues, R&B
Ye Olde Durty Bird: Lori Lefevre-Johnson Trotter’s Tavern: Swingmania All-Stars Big Band
Other
Rocky’s: Joel Hazard And Mark Sentle/Open Mic Night
May 20 • June 2
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road trip Taste of Ann Arbor
Ohio’s Lakeside Walleye Celebration
Sunday, 5.30 / Main Street
Thursday, 5.21-Monday, 5.25/ Main Street Port Clinton
As area restaurants set up pop-up operations on Main Street to serve up tastes of what they do best, keep an eye out for 2015 food trends. Bite size and not so bite size snacks range in cost from $0.50 to $4. Participating restaurants include Blue Tractor, Cafe Felix, The Lunch Room, The Ravens Club, Silvio’s, and many more. Sonic Lunch cafe presents live entertainment on the corner of Liberty and Main. 11am-5pm, Sunday, May 31, Main Street. mainstreetannarbor.org —RC
Nestled along the shores of Lake Erie, Port Clinton’s 35th annual Walleye Festival celebrates local community and culture. A tradition since 1980, the festival will feature live entertainment from native Ohio bands representing multiple genres, the Walleye 5K walk and run to support victims of domestic violence, more than 130 vendors, carnival rides and other activities. This year’s grand marshals are the Port Clinton Fullbackers, a group dedicated to supporting Port Clinton youth football programs. May 21-May 25. 5-11pm Thursday & Friday, 11am-4pm Saturday, noon-5pm/Sunday & Monday. $16/ $25/full day ticket for Saturday & Sunday, + optional ride tickets. Waterworks Park, 110 Madison St., Port Clinton. 419-734-5503. portclintonchamber.com/walleye-festival —SH
Wednesday, 5.20 [outdoors]
Woodlawn Walkers - Stroll along a two-mile path through the beautiful arboretum and see the historical architectural features of Woodlawn. Wednesdays through October 28. 9am. Historic Woodlawn Cemetery, 1502 W. Central Ave. 419-472-2186. historic-woodlawn.com
[education]
Spring Lecture Series of the Great Lakes Today, join local historian, Clint Mauk as he presents on Toledo’s Early Crime Center During Prohibition. 7pm. Free/members, included in museum admission: $8/adults, $7/seniors, children, AAA members and active duty military. National Museum of the Great Lakes, 1701 Front St. 419-214-5000. inlandseas.org
Thursday, 5.21 [education]
Climate Hope: Action Planning - Help develop and organize a community event to raise awareness about climate change and how to sustain practical strategies to combat climate change. Registration required. 6:30-8pm. $10. 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-872-0305. 577foundation.org
Village Idiot and the evening will close out with a Bike-in-Movie screening of Muppets Take Manhattan. 6-11:30pm. Toledo Bikes, 1114 Washington St. 419-386-6090. toledobikes.org Memorial Day Parade - The parade will make its way through downtown to the reviewing stand in front of One Government Center. The annual Memorial Day Service will immediately follow the parade on the grounds of the Civic Center Mall. 10am. Downtown Toledo, Washington and St. Clair. First Siege 1813 - Join Fort Meigs as they host re-enactors from across the U.S. and Canada to commemorate the First Siege of Fort Meigs by recreating authentic military camps and tactical demonstrations. Visitors will experience period camps, musket and cannon demonstrations, battle re-enactments, hands-on activities and more. Also on May 24. 9am-5pm. $9/adults, $8/seniors, $5/ students, $1/OHC members, free/ages 5 and under. Fort Meigs, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg. 419-874-4121. fortmeigs.org
[sports]
Friday, 5.22
Roller Derby Home Bout - Cheer on your home team as the Glass City Rollers take on the Central Ohio Roller Dolls on the track. 5pm/doors, 6pm/ bout begins. $10/advance, $13/at the door, free/ ages 10 and younger. International Boxing Club, 525 Earlwood Ave., Oregon. glasscityrollers.com
[miscellaneous]
Sunday, 5.24
Friday Night Cruise In - All car makes and models are welcome with free registration, a driver’s pool, prizes, music, a 50/50 raffle and more. Register at the event or at O~Deer Diner, 416 Louisiana Ave. 6-8pm. Commodore Schoolyard, 140 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-810-3877. Ghost Hunt - The Collingwood Arts Center (CAC) as long been rumored to be haunted and has been featured in the books “Ghost Hunting Ohio” and the “Haunted Ohio” series. See what paranormal activity you can find. Ages 18+. 8pm-1am. $35/ advance, $45/at the door. Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. 419-244-2787. collingwoodartscenter.org/events
[education]
Saturn Public Viewing - Saturn, the last views of Jupiter for the Spring and Summer, and the first quarter Moon as well as several deep space features will be among the objects available for viewing. Weather permitting. Goes until midnight. 9-midnight. Sylvan Prairie Park, off Brint Road in Sylvania. 419-535-8775. Free
Saturday, 5.23 [miscellaneous]
Bike Bash - The bash will feature food, games, circus acts by Bird’s Eye View Circus Space and more. Beer will be generously provided by the
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[miscellaneous]
Glass City Singles Dance - A Memorial Day Single Jamboree where Glass City singles can meet with other singles for dancing and socializing. 8pm. $8. Holland Gardens, 6530 Angola Rd., Holland. toledosingles.com
[outdoors]
Sylvania Slow Roll - Slow Roll is a bike ride set at a leisurely pace throughout the neighborhoods and parks of Sylvania. All ages and bikes are welcome. The bike doesn’t have to be fancy, and you don’t need to wear the padded bike shorts. Occurs on the fourth Sunday of the summer months. 3:30pm.. Sylvania Branch Library, 6749 Monroe St., Sylvania. Visit event page on Facebook
members, active duty. Fort Meigs, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg. 419-874-4121. fortmeigs.org Memorial Day Celebration - Honor the war veterans of Woodlawn including some who served in the Civil War with a memorial service and family celebration. Refreshments will be served following the traditional ceremony, which features the blowing of taps, a twenty-one gun salute, music, marching and more. 10am. Historic Woodlawn Cemetery, 1502 W. Central Ave. 419-472-2186. historic-woodlawn.com
Tuesday, 5.26 [comedy]
Extravagonzo: Stand-up - Some of the best local and regional comics gather together for your amusement. 8pm. The Moxie, 1205 Adams St. facebook.com/ToledoGonzo Free
Friday, 5.29 [comedy]
Steve Iott - Steve is an embattled veteran comic who has seen it all, and has plenty to say about it. Known as a master of improvisation, Steve takes the audience along as he spins his bizarre tales of ridiculous life experiences. 8pm & 10:30pm. Laffs Inc, 3922 Secor Rd. 419-214-0700. laffsinc.com
Saturday, 5.30 [festival]
25th Point Place/Shoreland Parade - Don’t miss the 25th year and silver anniversary for the Point Place Days and Parade. Noon-2pm. Point Place, Summit St. 43611. 419-214-0331. Free
[literary]
History Behind the Mystery: Nancy Drew and Mildred Wirt Benson - Literary Landmarks ™ are supported by the American Library Association/United for Libraries and recognize deceased literary figures and significant sites. In observation of the honor, a special dedication will follow a program organized by the Nancy Drew Sleuths (www.ndsleuths.com) Mini-Con called: “History Behind the Mystery: Nancy Drew and Mildred Wirt Benson”. 11am, 12:30pm/dedication in the Children’s Library. Main Library McMaster Center, 325 Michigan St. 419-259-5200. Free
Free
Gathering of the vibes
Thursday, 6.4 / The Gazebo Riverside Park
YPSIARBOROO 2015 is a five-day-long celebration of the beauty of music in collaboration with local businesses. More than 50 acts are set to perform at venues around Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, presenting a multi-varietal exhibition of talent. The event begins at 4pm on Thursday, June 4 at The Gazebo Riverside Park in Ypsilanti. Venues include Beezy’s Café, Bona Sera Café, The Barn, The Farmhouse, The Ugly Mug, Frog Island Park Canada House, Arbor Brewing Company and The Crossroads Bar & Grill. Through June 8. Visit the event’s Facebook page for a full schedule of events and locations. —MLR
Sunday, 5.31 [miscellaneous]
Sole Searching - This brand-based sneaker culture event brings together patrons and vendors for an afternoon of art, sneakers, apparel and music. During the event, sneaker enthusiasts, collectors and businesses will gather for an afternoon of buying, selling and trading. Noon-5pm. $10. Knights of Columbus Hall, 4256 Secor Rd. 419-944-6619.
Tuesday, 6.2 [outdoors]
Full Moon Walk - The full moon lights the way on this naturalist-led night hike. Track nocturnal wildlife, call owls and gaze at a sky full of stars. No dogs permitted. 9:15pm. Side Cut Preserve, 1025 W. River Rd., Maumee. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com
Monday, 5.25 [miscellaneous]
Memorial Day Commemoration - Join the staff and volunteers of Fort Meigs in honoring our nation’s fallen heroes. War of 1812 soldiers and civilians reenact camp life throughout the day. A special wreath laying ceremony takes place at 2pm at the Fort Meigs Monument. The ceremony ends with a wreath laying and musket salute at the Pennsylvania Monument. Noon-5pm. $8/adults, $7/seniors, $4/students, Free/ages 5 and under,
May 20 • June 2
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The Toledo Museum of Art Embraces the Next Generation By Dorian Slaybod
A gentle May sun glossed the front steps of the Toledo Museum of Art. It was the day of the Kentucky Derby, and couples dressed in fascinating hats and pastel bowties walked hand-in-hand. Inside the museum, two men played the fiddle while people enjoyed mint juleps. In another room, small tables were set to inform whiskey palates at a guided Bourbon tasting. Then, just after 6:30 PM, everyone took their seats among the stately white columns of the Peristyle Theater, a softly lit auditorium built in 1933, to watch ‘the race’ on a large screen. The Derby Party is one of many events organized by Circle 2445, a group dedicated to reshaping Toledoans’ experience with the Museum. The name is a reference to the Museum’s address on Monroe Street, as well as to the target age range of the group, 24 to 45. Toledo is still shaking off some rust, but the Museum has been a shining jewel all along. It has 115 years of celebrated history and an incalculably valuable collection of over 30,000 works of art. Circle 2445 has been working to help people realize that the Museum is more than just a collection. It is also a stunning location filled with endless options to enrich a person’s understanding of art and experience.
Next Generation
“The group’s primary purpose is to promote involvement through activities,” said Adam Levine, the museum’s Assistant Director and Associate Curator. Levine is young for his degrees—he is 28, and has a Ph.D. in art history from Oxford, and a mathematics degree from
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Dartmouth. Levine identifies as a Millennial, the broad categorization of people born after 1980, and he believes that the museum, which is over 100 years old, still has plenty to offer for people who may be more acquainted with Twitter celebrities than classic artists. “[T]he norm among 24-45 year-olds is to engage with events and not with organizations,” said Levine. “By inviting younger members of the Toledo community to more fully explore the Museum, we are both promoting one of the region's most significant quality of life amenities and providing a forum for people to meet each other.” Levine also believes that Circle 2445 is an investment for the Museum’s future. “Millenials are the future supporters of TMA [Toledo Museum of Art], and it is incumbent on us, as an institution, to engage them meaningfully now.”
And they’re off— pre-derby festivities at TMA
A New Opportunity
Groups like Circle 2445 have existed throughout the history of the Museum, but this latest incarnation is only a few years old. The group has about 250 active members, and event attendance ranges anywhere from 50 to close to 300 people. To join the group costs just $25 per year in addition to the $55 museum membership fee. That fee provides exclusive access to Circle events, and despite the group’s target age range, membership is open to anyone. Circle 2445 hosts a wild variety of events. In addition to the Derby Party, they have held yoga classes, after-hour flashlight tours of the museum, beer and art pairings, classes on visual literacy, and an Andy Warhol-themed party with live glass-blowing. Katie Rofkar is Circle’s Programming Chair. She is a young mother and a business executive. She already visits the Museum with her daughter, but she also appreciates the opportunity to enjoy Circle events. “I like having adult time in addition to family time,” said Rofkar.
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Greater Involvement
Photo by Dennis Sawan
“We are not trying to increase visitorship... we are trying to increase deeper involvement,” said Amir Khan, President of the Circle 2445 Board. Khan grew up in Toledo, and he has been visiting the Museum all his life. He believes a lot of people attend the museum as children, and then need some spark to make them interested again. “The goal of Circle is to draw people back in,” said Khan. “The Museum's collection and the 5000 years it represents provide an archive of creative expression,” said Adam Levine. Circle 2445 is trying to connect that archive, personally, with people in 2015. Dorian Slaybod is an attorney happily living in Toledo.
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A bendy good time You can experiment with a variety of styles while practicing yoga, from the fluid genre of vinyasa to the trendy-nsweaty, hot yoga. During Birds Eye View Circus’ Partner Acro Workshops you will learn how to find your inner balance while harmonizing with a partner. Yogis of all experience levels will discover techniques for proper alignment and momentum while practicing basic partner poses. Registration required. 7-8:30pm May 29, noon-1:30pm June 21 & 28. $25. Birds Eye View Circus at the Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. 1-928-814-2030. birdseyeviewcircus.com —MLR
health and wellness events Thursday, 5.21 Essential Oils - This class covers both the basic and intermediate uses of essential oils. 6:30-7:30pm. CPW Health Center, 3130 Central Park. 419-841-9622. cpwhc.com Free
Friday, 5.29 Happy Hour and 1/2 Yoga - This 1.5 hour class uses Bikram Yoga which is a sequence of 26 postures selected and developed from Hatha yoga postures performed in a heated room. It is a challenging workout that improves physical strength, flexibility and balance while enhancing mental clarity and focus. Drop in
class. 4-5:30pm. $10. Bikram Yoga Toledo, 5107B Monroe St. 567-343-2298. bikramyogatoledo.com
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Psychic and Health Event - Looking for some direction or answers for your life? This event will have psychics available for readings and multiple vendors will be selling items and remedies aimed at improving your well-being. 9:30am-4:30pm. America’s Best Value Inn, Oregon and Wales Rd., Northwood. 419-833-5503.
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ARIES (March 21-April 19) Get all of your
RSVP’s in the mail. Then catch up at work right through the 22nd. You entertain close to home Memorial Day weekend. Back to work (again) the 26th and put your feet up the 30th and 31st.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You are quite
the chef so you spend at least part of the holiday weekend in the kitchen. You pack the picnic basket to take on Memorial Day, Save your leftovers to serve on the 30th and 31st. Watch your budget.
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There is a lot going on for all of us. Happy Birthday to Gemini! We celebrate Memorial Day and follow it all up with a full moon.
LIBRA (September 23-October 22) You
have money to spend over the holiday weekend. Double check invitations coming in for graduations and weddings as they could be on the same day. Enjoy the holiday weekend on the road, the boat, or the beach.
SCORPIO (October 23-November 21)
Your holiday weekend is perfect and may be extended an extra day or two. You go wherever you want, with whomever you please, on the 30th and 31st. There is a party the 2nd that you should not miss.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Happy Birthday to you on the 21st. Travel on Memorial Day weekend but come home late Sunday so you can see the parade. Life is hectic but loads of fun as May ends. The full moon the 2nd shines on your partner.
late the 25th. You liven up the scene wherever you go. After the 27th get your calendar set for June when you could have as many as three events in one day.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) Begin imme-
CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19)
LEO (July 23-August 22) You are out in the
AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18)
VIRGO (August 23-September 22) Stay close to home the 23rd and 24th. Then you are on the road for the holiday, returning the 26th. Back to work the 27th and on the road AGAIN the 30th and 31st. Get your home in shape on the 2nd.
PISCES (February 19-March 20) A parade
diately to complete your guest list so you are ready for action by the 23rd. Head for the beach, the park, or the boat. Return home late the 25th thankful that you have a short work week. Look forward to June.
public constantly. You may leave for the holiday on the 23rd but get home early the 25th for a parade or festival. Board the merry-go-round the 28th and stay there through May. Take a chance the 2nd.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 20) You are ready to leave the 22nd and return
Don’t worry about expenses for the holiday weekend. Overtime pay or unexpected dividends keep you afloat. End the month with plans for a busy summer. You are amazed by the parties, weddings, and festivals scheduled. You are not always flexible so try to loosen up Memorial Day weekend. Plans do change! Party again the 28th through the 31st. As June begins mark your calendar to take advantage of every opportunity. or festival may interfere with your holiday weekend plans. If you miss something, do it on the 30th or 31st. The full moon the 2nd shines where you are out in the public – so be on your best behavior.
Sue Lovett is available for personal astrology readings and private parties. Visit her at suelovett.com or call 419-474-6399.
CELEBRITY GEMINI
This is the sign of the Twins. It rules communications. The first telegraph line opened and FM Stereo began broadcasting. Angelina Jolie and Marco Rubio are Geminis. Locally Jerry Anderson (auctioneer and TV personality) as well as Kelly Heidbreder (writer and TV broadcaster) light their candles.
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STYLE SENSE
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Interview by Jordan Killam
Natalie Gray
UT Communications Student, Schorling’s clerk, arts management professional The very fashionable Natalie Gray grew up in West Toledo and is a proud graduate of Toledo School for the Arts. She currently attends UT, where she is pursuing a degree in Communications. Her unique wardrobe is comprised of pieces she inherited from her mother and a family friend, Jennifer Rockwood (retired UT professor), but she has developed a taste for vintage on her own. She loves working at Schorling’s 5-Star Market, where the dress code is “anything goes”.
School’s out 20 craft beer newbies were taught a very delicious lesson on Monday, May 11 during Craft Beer 101 at Swig. #drinkbeer419
Southern Tier’s Tom Schultz with Mark and Richelle Watkins
Bond? James Bond?
Kate Torti, Sadie Barrick and Lindsay Lawrence
During the 3rd Annual Shaken or Stirred, many came to Bar 145 on Tuesday, May 12 to sip on speciality martinis and benefit ProMedica Flower Hospital Patient Psychiatric Therapy Enhancements and Lourdes University Biological Sciences Lab renovation project.
What are your favorite wardrobe staples?
I love my custom denim from Jennifer Rockwood that she hand-embroidered. It inspired me to pick up embroidery on my own and this whole idea of and wearing things you make. I also love my leather biker jacket and a very ornate Native American suede fringe jacket.
What is the best compliment you’ve received on an outfit?
I like being compared to the Huxtable kids. Lisa Bonet is a style icon. Having inherited a lot of clothes from my mom, I have a lot of pieces from the 80’s.
Where do you shop locally?
I go to second-hand places like Allison
Dow’s shop (within Handmade Toledo on Adams St. in Uptown Toledo) and H&M for basics. I think the best place to shop is in your own attic!
If money were no object, what item of clothing/accessory would you buy? Definitely shoes. I usually have one pair of shoes and I wear them to death. So, probably some crazy Jeremy Scott shoes from his collaboration with Adidas. I don’t spend a lot, I don’t think you have to at all. My best pieces are the ones I found. The clothes you buy now aren’t as well-made. Second-hand pieces had a life before you and you can wear them on your own adventures
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A night out for those who deserve it The hardworking families involved in Mom’s House of Toledo took a break to celebrate their achievements during Mom’s Nite Out on Friday, May 15 at The Pinnacle.
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