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Marketplace changes UPDATES IN LOCAL BUSINESS

Maumee-based Mexican restaurant, El Salto has another location in Sylvania, at the former location of Gourmet Garden, near Tony Packo’s Cafe, to be open soon at 5718 Monroe St. Ethan Allen, a fine furniture store, will open a Northwest Ohio location in early fall at 3110 Levis Commons Blvd.

A new resale shop, Glass City Treasures, has opened at 1529 Eleanor, offering a variety of vintage items. 419-340-8789. facebook.com/glasscitytreasures.

Art Against Algae Blooms

Toledoans For Safe Water is bringing Philadelphia artist Diedra Krieger to the International Park for two days art, activism and education. Learn more about the geodesic dome made of 6 thousand water bottles coming to our home, July 31-August 1.

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An Indian state of mind

Immerse yourself in culture with dance, music, food, shopping, and henna at Centennial Terrace’s Festival of India. The whole family will enjoy this all-day celebration of tradition on Sunday, August 9.

Buckeye CableSystem and Telesystem will establish a Northwest Ohio facility, as a center for the growing telecommunications business. A 150,000 square foot facility in Northwood, Ohio to consolidate many Buckeye CableSystem and Telesystem operations The popular Etsy soap company Mind Over Lather (mindoverlather.com) opened a retail location at 5425 Schultz Dr. in Sylvania and will begin offering yoga classes starting August 12 at 7:15pm.

Laffs Inc. at 3922 Secor Rd., is reopening with a new, full-service kitchen operated by Sidelines and a redesigned interior. Grand opening on Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1.

July 29 — August 11, 2015 After more than a year of planning, the South Ave. Marco’s Pizza has moved up the street to the corner of South Ave. and the Anthony Wayne Trail (in the former Wendy’s), creating 10 new jobs. The new location features a drive-thru window, 40 more seats, some with views into the kitchen, and a digital reader board featuring local events.

Smokey’s BBQ Roadhouse (2080 Woodville Rd., Oregon) has opened in the former Ponderosa Steakhouse. 11am-9pm, Sunday. 11am-10pm, MondayWednesday. 11am-11pm, ThursdaySaturday. 419-725-2888, facebook.com/ SmokeysBBQRoadhouse Genoa’s Samsen Furniture, which opened its doors in 1954, will convert to an Art Van Furniture franchise in early fall.

Changing its name to Art Van-Genoa and maintaining the same location at 22225 W. Woodville Rd. in Genoa, the 45,000 square-foot furniture showroom will include an Art Van Pure Sleep retail showroom.

Macs N’ Melts at 3330 W. Central Ave. opens it doors today (July 29) to serve gourmet grilled cheeses and creative macaroni and cheese options, along with hand-crafted sodas. Open 11am10pm, daily.

The Winwell, eatery and nightclub, has closed at 3324 Secor Rd.

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Black Friday-like excitement will prevail as locals shop and save. Estimates indicate that Ohio families will save approximately $78 million during this three day excursion. shopleviscommons.com, shoppingfranklinparkmall.com, taxohio.gov —AB

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Did you know recycled jeans can be turned into insulation? Or that recycled sneakers and pop tabs can help clothe and shelter hundreds of families? Recycling is the theme of the day at Perrysburg’s earth-friendly First Friday event, Come on Down to Recycle Town. Ride mini gocarts, learn while playing educational games or climb aboard a recycling truck, all while learning about sustainability.

Enjoy live music and a recycled fashion show while raising awareness about the importance of recycling. Friday, August 7, 6-9pm. Downtown Perrysburg. 419-872-6246. downtownperrysburg.org/firstfriday Free —MK

The Arts Commission in Toledo (TAC) has great news: the National Endowment for the Arts has awarded $50,000 to bring the arts to four Downtown Toledo neighborhoods (East Toledo, Vistula Historic District, the Historic South End, and the Historic Old West End) connected through the Toledo Strategic Plan for Arts and Culture and the 3rd Thursday Loop. TAC will kick off the funding in 2016 by bringing place-based programming to four neighbors celebrating historical and cultural heritage, with help from artists-residents. This funding is made available through The Our Town grant program, which began in 2011 and has awarded 325 grants totaling $26 million in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. For more information, visit theartscommision.org, #NEAOurTown15 —AC

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Organizing labor for justice FLOC fights for farm labor fairness

by Sam Koros

The Farm Labor Organizing Committee (FLOC) is a highly influential and significant union founded in the Toledo area. FLOC has fought for farm workers’ rights, primarily in the Hispanic and Latino community, since 1967. For almost 50 years, FLOC has addressed many unjust practices and human rights abuses faced by migrant and low-wage farm workers in Ohio and beyond. The organization was founded by Baldemar Velasquez, the son of migrant workers, in response to the staggering injustices he witnessed. The primary focus of FLOC is to fight injustice through strength in numbers and community organizing.

FLOC has expanded beyond the farm fields, now addressing labor inequalities in urban settings as well.

Achievements

FLOC, beginning in the vegetable fields of Northwest Ohio, has conducted many successful negotiations for higher wages and improved conditions with major corporations. In 1986, FLOC was the first union of its kind to successfully negotiate a supply chain agreement for fairer wages for farm laborers. This landmark negotiation involved the Campbell’s Soup Company and their supplying tomato farms. Rather than negotiating with the employers of the farm workers, the Committee dealt with Campbell’s directly, raising the price of tomatoes and thereby enabling the farm employers to offer fairer wages. FLOC has had similar successful negotiations with companies such as Heinz, Mt. Olive and Vlassic.

FLOC builds up Toledo

Peter Meinecke, a community organizer, has been involved with FLOC since September 2014. Passionate about social issues and particularly interested in issues related to the Hispanic and Latino communities after spending a year in Guatemala, Meinecke states “I’m very passionate about social justice”.

He organizes the FLOC Homies Union which “addresses barriers to success.”

This program shifts the focus from farm field labor to community building within

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Toledo. The Homies program addresses limited opportunities for employment as well as systemic barriers which contribute to increased unemployment rates among disadvantaged youth aged 14-24.

They offer classes which teach job skills such as resume writing and interview etiquette. “We teach community organizing in these classes,” says Meinecke, which helps to empower the local community with this valuable knowledge.

This is part of FLOC’s focus on utilizing strength in numbers to mobilize community solidarity, creating a voice for the underrepresented to achieve positive change. According to Meinecke, one of the major goals of FLOC is to “build an institution of poor people here in the city.”

FLOC is also concerned with issues of police brutality and “the criminal justice system funneling minority youth into the court system.” They work alongside organizations such as Community Solidarity Response Network of Toledo to address these serious issues.

Current mission

FLOC is currently also involved in farm workers’ rights issues in the tobacco fields in North Carolina and Tennessee, negotiating with companies such as RJ Reynolds and Philip Morris as well as fieldwork and grassroots organizing efforts. “We visit camps and talk to workers directly,” says Meinecke, “with many face to face meetings.” Representatives of FLOC discuss the benefits of organizing labor with farm workers and encourage them to introduce this conversation into their communities. FLOC educates workers about community organizing and their right to fair wages. As they mobilize support and complete successful negotiations, FLOC will continue to be a much needed voice of representation for marginalized communities. According to Meinecke, “There are laws in place to protect them [farm workers], but it’s still a struggle.”

To find out more about FLOC, visit their website at floc.com Facebook: (FarmLaborOrganizingCommittee) Twitter: (SupportFLOC)

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Anti-climactic crime spree rocks Maumee neighborhood

Around June 13th, an unknown intruder succeeded in committing a trio of offenses in Maumee: stealing a non-operational lawnmower, pilfering a Garmin GPS system and swimming in the victim’s pool.

Be on the lookout for persons with an attraction to obsolete or outdated devices, an acute lack of pool access, and a general appearance of ennui.

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Upon arriving at her apartment complex of a local woman found two men parked in her assigned space, a local woman walked over to the office with her dog to report them — while leaving her car unlocked with the engine running and her purse inside. Three minutes later, she walked back to her car to find that her wallet, debit card and driver’s license had been stolen.

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On the night between July 3rd and July 4th, a green Kent Chaos bicycle with silver trim and back pegs was stolen from an apartment hallway. The bike is a “boys” bike but belonged to a 5’10” 57 year old man.

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Yard signs are a staple of the political season.

They come in two basic sizes. Small cardboard yard signs on metal wires are intended for the lawns of average supporters in low visibility locations. They are relatively inexpensive, running around a dollar per sign, plus wires and assembly.

Larger, mini-billboards are significantly more expensive. Printed on sturdy plastic and mounted on fence poles, they typically cost thirty dollars or more just for the sign itself. They are intended for high visibility areas like street corners with high traffic volumes or commercial establishments.

But the signs are more than mere pieces of cardboard or polyethylene. They are attempts to create a brand, to convey an image for the politician they represent.

Read the signs as advertisements and you get a closer glimpse of the candidate.

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Take Toledo’s 2015 race for mayor.

There are currently three declared candidates with a fourth and Finklier aspirant waiting in the wings. Actually the Fink is waiting on high visibility street corners on a daily basis, standing with his rabid truebeliever supporters.

Carty has yet to admit that he is a candidate as of this writing. But really, kidz.

What non-candidate wanders dangerously into traffic while eager beavers wave frantically and chant strange slogans? Either Carty is a mental case megalomaniac, or he’s running for mayor. Most likely both.

What do his signs tell us about him?

They are emblazoned with a stylized Toledo skyline and the slogan, “Carty gets results.” You know what else gets results?

Carpet bombing. And the ebola virus.

That’s the Carty brand. He gets results, alright. Road rage, misogynistic attacks on female staffers, and running up huge deficits. Heck, many of Toledo’s current problems can be laid at Carty’s feet.

He gave away the store to City employees with contracts that forced the City to pay the entirety of their pension contributions.

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He fiddled while the sewer and water systems burned. And he was more concerned with the number of miles coated with a fresh top coat than with actually rebuilding Toledo’s streets.

Carty gets results. Just like a good enema. And eerily similar.

Sticker shock

The signs for D. Michael Collins’ widow reveal much about her candidacy.

Sandy Drabik Collins’ signs look identical to those of her late husband. Look a bit closer, and they even reveal why she changed her name, and why the lifelong Republican hack is now claiming to be an “independent.”

You see, her signs don’t just look like D. Michael’s signs. They actually ARE D. Michael’s signs. She took his campaign cash for her own, then had teeny weeny stickers printed. Now, where once it said “D. Michael” above the large “Collins,” little stickers are affixed that say “Sandy Drabik.” Transformation complete. No political party on the signs? Fine, Sandy will also call herself an independent.

The commandeering of her husband’s signs are a good indicator of her commandeering of his memory for her own political ambitions.

Then there’s incumbent Mayor Paula Hicks Hudson. She’s trying to brand herself as simply “Paula.” A folksy name, someone you trust and would invite up on your porch for lemonade. It’s more likely that her multiple last names make it hard to fit on a yard sign. Or to remember at the polls.

So she’s just Paula. Thrust into the limelight by situations beyond her control.

Last, there’s Opal Covey. Her yard signs promise a pot of gold for every Toledoan.

Seriously, folks, a pot of real gold! Opal promises a pot of gold to every darned one of us!

‘Nuff said about the mental state of Toledo’s prophetess. Three and a half months until we sort it all out at the polls.

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The Road to Cannabis Legislation

An Informed Citizens Guide to

Cannibis Legislation

BY ATHENA COCOVES

The issue of cannabis legalization is certainly in our future, the questions remain — when? How? Under what regulations? What happens next?

Restless supporters advocating for Ohio legalization provide several answers. Statewide initiatives are circulating petitions regularly, hoping to make it to the ballot.

Washington and Colorado has legalized recreational marijuana use, and are now seeing growing (pun intended) profits. Ohioans, at this point, are left to only observe the spectacle of this cash crop as it changes economic landscapes.

As the cost to deter and prevent criminal use in our state adds up, we yearn for the potential profits. What was once an initiative of moral defense has quickly become a numbers game, and both lifestyle tokers and the straight, financially minded agree that the cannabis debate is out of balance and something needs to be done.

IrresponsibleOhio?

Weighing the options ResponsibleOhio, an organization supporting a proposed cannabis legalization amendment, emerged on the scene in January as a well-funded entity, aiming for the 2015 ballot. Despite being the largest statewide legalization effort, other initiatives also propose changes in Ohio law to allow for varying degrees of marijuana legalization/decriminalization, aiming to be on the ballot for the 2016 elections.

Lucas County Commissioner Pete Gerken has endorsed ResponsibleOhio and has also spoken publicly in favor of

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the potential amendment. We spoke to The objections and criticism of the Gerken about the criticisms RO has re- ResponsibleOhio proposed ceived: “I am in support of the initiative... amendment focus on 5 key areas: I cannot say it is the best method to adEstablishing an Ohio Marijuana Condress this issue, but the issue needs to trol Commission to regulate and have be addressed and the good of the initiacomplete control of every aspect of tive outweighs the bad. MariOhio’s potential cannabis injuana is a growing social dustry. issue and in Ohio we Responsible Ohio missed the opportuwould effectively nity to be a leader stifle research as on marriage “The Commisequality and sion serves as a voting rights. clearing house Marijuana is 87% of Ohio voters 51% of Ohio voters for scientific support legalization a significant of marijuana for support legalizing it and medical reweight on the medicinal purposes for recreational use search on marcriminal jus(2014 Quinnipiac poll) ijuana prodtice system. ucts.” Rights to Enforcement research would of the current be restricted to criminal laws the RO facilities, results in dispropreventing research portionate black with separated finanarrests. This initiacial interests. tive to amend the conAs of February 2014 stitution of the State of Ohio The proposed law “limits is similar to what occurred with leproduction to 10 tightly regugalized gambling - the legislature refused lated, heavily taxed growing locations” to act. Do I want a constitutional amend- placed in Bulter, Clermont, Franklin, ment? Not necessarily, but it seems that Hamilton, Licking, Lorain, Lucas, Delais the only was to do this now. Is this (RO) ware, Stark and Summit counties.” These the right model? Maybe. Is this a practi- sites have already been decided and paid cal way to move the issue forward? Yes.” for by those funding RO, allowing them acWhether ResponsibleOhio will appear cess to massive profits without competion the November 2015 ballot is still uncer- tion in Ohio’s potential cannabis industry. tain as of press time for this article.

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use… of one ounce or less by individual 21 years of age or older,” including “equivalent in marijuana-infused products, as determined by the Commission,” forcing patients with debilitating diseases to make

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frequent visits to dispensaries for medical needs. Possessing more than one ounce would remain punishable offense.

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A person over 21 can home-grow cannabis in an amount not to exceed four flowering marijuana plants and eight ounces of usable homegrown marijuana at a time, so long as they have obtained a non-transferable license…” This is problematic — if four plants produce more than 8 ounces, it violates the law, especially difficult for new growers to accurately assess.

Many other questions remain such as, should we be amending the State Constitution for this issue? Are the interests of a few wealthy supporters supplanting the best interests of the rest of Ohio’s citizens in this instance? Is this first ballot attempt (assuming the Responsible Ohio’s amendment questions is certified to the ballot, which will not be determined until after press time for this article) the correct approach? Are other reform efforts worth waiting for (see graphic next page outlining other efforts to reform marijuana laws in Ohio)?

Answers to these questions are not clear, but informed citizens must be vigilant in monitoring the developing story on this topic.

Toledo’s Sensible Option Toledo will definitely be voting this year on whether or not to lower penalties on marijuana offenses. The Sensible Marijuana Ordinance (toledonorml.org) will be on the ballot in an otherwise obscure city primary election on September 15. Issue 1 asks the citizens of Toledo to enact a local ordinance that would lower the

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penalties (lower than those imposed under state law) while shielding citizens from many harmful collateral consequences that come with a marijuana conviction. To merely change the penalty for a violation is not considered a conflict with state law, which will make this new ordinance enforceable, if Toledo voters approve it.

The Sensible Marijuana Ordinance (SO) was brought to the voters by a grassroots group of local citizens who submitted approximately 13,000 signatures to qualify for the September 15 City Primary. Issue 1 will be the first opportunity presented to any Ohioan to cast a vote to reform marijuana laws. “Even for non-marijuana users, the current approach is just not working. We need to take a different approach to the whole situation and direct our limited resources to bigger societal issues, which is definitely not marijuana,” said Spiros Cocoves, a Toledo attorney, urging readers to Vote Yes on Issue 1 on September 15.

For those who want to see a change this year, but are concerned by the RO initiative, Toledo’s Sensible Marijuana Ordinance will allow for some leeway until additional options appear on the 2016 ballot.

SO, unlike RO, will not legalize cannabis, but will allow for a city-wide decriminalization, granted by The Ohio Constitution’s “Home Rule” authority extended to every Ohio city. Not only would passing SO indicate a municipal interest in the legalization of cannabis, but it would also relax local policies. Specifics of The Sensible Marijuana Ordinance include: While still considering marijuana illegal under state law, there would be no fines or jail time for violations: anyone in violation would receive a citation with no fines or jail time for any marijuana offense, including paraphernalia.

Also, the ordinance prevents marijuana violations from being reported to any Professional Licensing Board Agency.

Ohio, wait for better legislation. This amendment (Responsible Ohio) was written by a bunch of wealthy investors hoping to cash in on this fast growing market. Read the fine print, this is pure monopoly!

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Jason Ramm I think ResponsibleOhio is a horrible way to "legalize". All it would legalize is a cartel.

I am saddened to see local politician Pete Gerken supporting this atrocity. Please do some research before voting on this. I know we all want marijuana legalized but do you want it all to be run by politicians, celebrities, and rich businessmen? I prefer an open market and don't see how anybody could support such a shady, closed market.

All we would have with this amendment is a legal cartel made up of politicians, celebrities, and rich businessmen. It's funny how hard we come down on the Mexican cartels but in all reality this bill supports a similar structure. Please, please, please, VOTE NO ON R.O.!

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Eric Rodebaugh I don't think anybody who doesn't already smoke it is going to start just because it's legal. May as well get some tax money from legalized sales. It's kind of a nobrainer.

I have never heard of a story where someone was so high they caused a fight or accident or passed out or puked. Remove the stick people.

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PROPOSED OHIO MARIJUANA REFORM

Ohio’s flowering history

INITIATIVES and AMENDMENTS

Marijuana prohibition began in 1937.

While some states began adopting varying degrees of legalization as early as 1996, Ohio has maintained its firm ban on cannabis. Although Toledoans, in particular, have the benefit of a “basically decriminalized policy,” there doesn’t seem to be enough to ease up on the public cost. To better understand Ohio’s complicated legal history, I spoke to my dad, Spiros Cocoves, a local criminal defense attorney who specializes in marijuana law.

ResponsibleOhio

This well-funded proposed amendment was revealed in January 2015 seeking legalization for the user, but limiting production to “10 tightly regulated, heavily taxed growing locations.” Critics claim this is the basis of a cannabis monopoly, while others argue that it will provide the base of a booming cannabis industry.

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Seemingly short on signatures for the November 2015 election, the Ohio Cannabis Rights Amendment would create a 9 member oversight board. The amendment would allow Ohio residents, ages 18 and older, to possess, acquire, and produce medical cannabis. Hemp will also be declassified, giving farmers room to grow new crops.

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The Cleveland-based group announced plans in January to campaign for a 2016 constitutional amendment which would fully legalize recreational and medical cannabis. The “Cannabis Control Amendment” would not limit cannabis production to State-designated locations.

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Approved by the Ohio Ballot Board in May, the initiative would legalize hemp, medical cannabis, and recreational cannabis for personal use for adults ages 21 and older. While adults can grow up to 8 plants for personal use at a time, however, only 40 sites will be approved for retail and medical industry production.

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Targeting the November 2016 ballot, the End Ohio Cannabis Prohibition Act will encourage industrial hemp, allow adults over age 18 to produce and use cannabis and possess up to 99 plants and 99 kilograms of marijuana for personal use.

Cannabis would not be taxed unless it is sold and, most liberally, cannabis criminal records would be expunged while inmates serving time for cannabis crimes would be released.

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A legal perspective: “In 1976, the Ohio legislature adopted a bill that lowered penalties for possession, at that time a dramatic departure from jail time for even possessing the smallest quantity. That law made possession of less than 100 grams (3.5 oz) a minor misdemeanor resulting in a small fine. That fine today is $150. The penalties for possession of larger quantities increase commensurate with the amount of marijuana, with up to 20 years in prison for large amounts.

After nearly 40 years with decriminalized marijuana laws, the facts demonstrate that the legal consequences of a marijuana charge are more harmful than the actual plant itself. Although Ohio law has decriminalized possession of small amounts, there are still stiff collateral consequences such as the loss of your driver’s license — even when you are not in a car. Young adults are losing student loans and student housing, as a consequence of these civil violations. In Ohio, today we find that the use-rates of marijuana are actually lower than in many criminalized states with stronger penalties.”

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Federallawissuperiortostatelaw.TheUnitedStatesDepartmentofJusticehasan officialpolicyagainstenforcingviolationsoffederallawinstateswheremedicalor recreationaluseofdrugsispermittedunderstatelaw.Federalprosecutorsandagents enforcingfederallawhave,inrecentyears,notbeenveryactiveinprosecutingmarijuanacases,insteadfocusingonharderdrugs,suchascocaineorheroin. Whetherthe nextpresidentialadministrationfollowsasimilarpathis,ofcourse,unknown.Asmore stateslegalizemarijuana,statelegislatureswillcometorelyoneffortstoadvanceand supportthegeneratedtaxrevenue,likelyenhancinglegalizationwiththeenthusiasm their predecessors used in defending the old criminal laws.

“Medical marijuana?� Is this a joke?

In short, no. Cannabis is a complex plant with many different strains, offering different cannabinoid-chemical compounds in cannabis, with a variety of effects, including reducing nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy, improving appetite of people with HIV/AIDS, and treating chronic pain and muscle spasms. Laboratory experiments suggest that cannabinoids have anti-carcinogenic and anti-tumor effects. Despite overwhelming empirical support from patients and doctors who have used cannabis to treat a variety of issues, it is still classified as a Schedule 1 drug, (along with heroin and GHB) rendering the U.S. study of cannabis nearly impossible.

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Winter Vegetables

Schedel Arboretum & Gardens

Plan ahead to have great veggies in the winter.

Shared Legacy Farms will suggest plant varieties and planting times to help you have plentiful vegetables even in the winter months. 10am. $10/ members, $12/nonmembers. 19255 W. Portage River S. Rd., Elmore. 419-862-3182. schedelgardens.org

Wine by the Glass Pavilion: Sunday Summer Brunch Wines: Summer Faire, Summer Wines Enjoy four wines and light snacks during It’s Friday!

6:30-8:30pm. $20/members, $30/nonmembers, plus tax. 2445 Monroe St. 419-244-9859. toledomuseum.org

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Jazz Brunch with the Art Tatum Jazz Society The Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion

Greet the day with jazz tunes and brunch in the Glass Pavilion Courtyard. 11am-1pm. $24/includes a glass of wine or a mimosa. 2445 Monroe St. 419255-8000. toledomuseum.org

Monday, 8.3

“Zin-Tastic”

Walt Churchills

Zinfandels are great for pairing with an assortment of grilled foods, including one of our favorite food and wine pairings, barbecued ribs. Enjoy a Zinfandel with the Rib Off. Noon-5pm. Prices vary per sample.

3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. 419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com

Friday, 8.7

Chef Brett’s Cooking Demo Treo Restaurant

Let your taste buds travel down south with New Orleans flavors demonstrated by Chef Brett.

Reservations required. 6:30-8:30pm. $25 + tax and gratuity. 5703 Main St., Sylvania. 419-882-2266. treosylvania.com

Thursday, 8.6

Cooking Class: See You At The Seashore Degage Jazz Cafe

This class will teach you how to make wonderful sea inspired foods with Degage’s head chef. $55/person, $100/couple. 301 River Rd., Maumee. historiccommercialbuilding.com

Friday, 8.7

Taste of Maumee Uptown Maumee

15 local restaurants serve tantalizing foods from around the world as they compete for the best decorated booth. Also on Saturday. 5-11:30pm Friday, 9am-11:30pm Saturday. Conant St. maumeesummerfair.com

Tea At The Manor House: Anchors Aweigh On The S.S. Stranleigh Tea Wildwood Preserve Manor House

Celebrating the spirit of adventure of sailors and would-be sailors. Seatings include tea, two sandwiches, two desserts and musical entertainment in the beautiful setting of Stranleigh Manor.

Reservations welcome but not required. Tea times are 11:30am-12:30pm (scheduled), 12:30-2:30pm (walk-in). $10. 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9793. metroparkstoledo.com

Saturday, 8.8

Spanish Banquete Walt Churchills

Hearty white wines and light red wines from Espana.

Spain ranks third in the world in production, behind Italy and France. This could account for the fact that there are many wines of value from Spain. Noon5pm. Prices vary per sample. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. 419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com

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Date night done right Martini & Nuzzi’s downtown location

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by Brandon Doriot

If the City Paper keeps me fed and buzzed while parading around as a “writer on assignment”, allowing me to take a cute date to a new bar, so be it. I have no problem pulling out my best Bourdain impression while earning sufficient beer money to avoid having to make another plasma donation.

In my last review TCP let me slide on the phrase “orgy of lavish hazelnut,” so I picked another weird sex word to see if we can’t sneak it in somewhere.

Hmmm… how about boner? Hey, it adds a challenge to my writing assignments.

Lightning in some bottles

They say lightning never strikes twice in the same place, but that’s not the case with the Jiannuzzi family in Toledo, ten years after opening the original location in south Toledo, next to the now Scooby-doo ghost town that was once Kazmaier’s grocery store.

They have opened the doors to a second location in Downtown Toledo on North Huron, nestled between shuttered former financial institution locations in the former Fifth Third Bank Building (in fairness, also the former First National Bank Building and now the Nicholas Building) and the abandoned Charter One Bank just south of Adams St. Though it seemed the perfect storm for a good time, recently an actual storm caused the new location to literally be struck by lightning, filling the new digs with smoke and forcing an evacuation. Luckily, no humans or cocktails were harmed. Unfortunately, because of extensive smoke damage, the restaurant is closed temporarily and will be re-opening Friday, July 31st. However if you missed the grand opening back in April, now you can come back for the grand re-opening. Yay! God works in mysterious ways!

Modern and modest

Luckily for me I was able to check the place out before the wrath of Thor came down upon it. The downstairs bar had that trendy exposed brick look, and it was packed with a good mix— just enough “serious” young professionals to make me sensitive about my wrinkled button-down with jeans and a tie. In other words, the joint had class. I happily noted, however, that the cocktail and food pricing didn’t fit the upscale ambiance. Everything was more than reasonably priced, which is

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My date was a total fox, so I went the cocktail route to look sophisticated, which she skirted by ordering chicken chunks, removing any air of pretension.

So we skipped on the salads and dove into a Nuzzi burger (egg on that bad boy) and some doughy pizza balls called Nuzzi Rox, a total tummy-boner. One of the proprietors, Tony, stopped by our table to make sure everything was great and we got to chatting about the new spot.

“We were really looking at Cleveland for the next bar, but over the past few years, seeing all of the positivity growing downtown really convinced us to try to join in the revitalization of the area,” said Jiannuzzi.

A tale of two storeys

Great food aside, the reason I love Nuzzi’s is because of their passion for live music. Since back before the first locale was renovated, transforming it from being basically a hallway with a bar, Martini and excuse me’s, that’s where the music scene as I know it started. I’m ecstatic that the new place has carried the torch.

While the downstairs has a smaller stage for a more intimate set up, the upstairs bar is built for sound. They even have a sound guy on staff just wandering around making sure every square inch of the place is electric (bad pun intended) with the right kind of noise. So if you’re after an intimate date or a live as hell show, Nuzzi’s is the new spot.

329 N. Huron Ave. 419-243-1111. Check site for updates on re-opening martiniandnuzzis.com or stop by the original location 6023 Manley Rd., Maumee

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Gathering of the crafts

With over 150 craft beers, Craft at the Quarry is certain to satisfy your darkest and hoppiest cravings. This event will burst with live music, great food, and beers and brewing companies from all over Northwest Ohio. Celebrate the upswing of craft beer’s popularity at an event that the Toledo City Paper is proud to sponsor. A la carte sample prices range from $5-$25. 7-11pm Friday, July 31. $10 at the door, no pre-registration.

Centennial Quarry, 5773 Centennial Rd. 419-885-7106. centennialterrace.org —MK

Tips for a cause

Drink some of the finest locally brewed beer, while supporting a great cause. The Autism Model School, established in 1998 for individuals, ages 5-22, on the autism spectrum, offers therapies, transition planning and a nongraded school curriculum, the year-round nonprofit organization allows individuals to learn and thrive in an productive and positive atmosphere.

Funds gathered throughout the evening directly benefit the Autism Model School. 6-9pm Tuesday, August 4. Black Cloister Brewing Company, 618 Monroe St. 419-214-1500. autismmodelschool. com, blackcloister.com —MLR

Bountiful help

The inaugural Endless Feast will support the community, with culinary treats and by helping to support an end to childhood hunger. Featuring locally sourced cuisine, the evening will include a five course dinner prepared by Evans Street Station chef, Alan Merhar. With wine and beer pairings, the menu highlights the season’s colorful and locally sourced, top-quality ingredients. Helping to provide meals for Lenawee County children through a variety of programs, the night’s proceeds aim to expand assistance with more readily available programs. Reservations required. 6:30pm/ appetizers, 7pm/dinner Thursday, August 6. $100. Globe Mill Pond at the Hayden Ford Mill, 110 E. Logan St., Tecumseh. 517-424-5555. evansstreetstation.com —MLR

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Celebrate the culture of Japanese animation, gaming, and cosplay at Toledo’s premiere otaku convention.

Saturday, 8.29 & Sunday, 8.30 Glass City Con 5

Celebrating pride with a weekend of events including Toledo Pride Nite Glo 5K, 1-Mile Fun Run, Walk or Roll, Kiss ‘N’ Drag, Toledo Pride Parade, and Toledo Pride Festival with over 100 vendors and great entertainment all day and night. Promenade Park, Water St. toledopride.com

Friday, 8.28-Sunday, 8.30 Toledo Pride 2015

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Northwest Ohio’s largest ethnic festival will have live German music, dancing, food, beer, and other forms of German culture. Join in the celebration of everything German. Oak Shade Grove in Oregon, 3624 Seaman Rd., Oregon.

Friday, 8.28-Sunday, 8.30 50th Annual German American Festival

6:30-10:30pm. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org

This elegant fundraiser at the Toledo Zoo will feature a 5 course gourmet dinner, wine, dessert, and a wild animal encounter. Proceeds will benefit the continued development of Zoo programs and exhibits. Reservations required.

Friday, 8.28 Feast With The Beasts

on August 23. The National Museum of the Great Lakes at the Toledo Skyway Marina, 1701 Front St. 419-255-2628. toledoboatshow.com, inlandseas.org

One of the region's premier gatherings of antique and classic watercraft, this fantastic show will feature in-water and land displays, a car show, a marine memorabilia flea market as well as live music entertainment. Visit website for a list of scheduled events throughout the weekend. Also

Saturday, 8.22 & Sunday, 8.23 2015 Toledo Antique and Classic Boat Show

2-10pm. On the Grand Rapids Towpath. 419-832-ARTS. www.grandrapidsohio.com

A fun-filled evening with live jazz music, art vendors, beers and edibles from local cafes and restaurants. Bring your lawn chairs to enjoy a night of entertainment and art.

Sunday, 8.16 Sunset Jazz and Art Festival

Historic Village Train Barn, 5717 N. Main St. 419-882-2135. cityofsylvania.com

The tasty kick off to Sylvania Restaurant Week is here, and it is filled with grazing stations from Tree City’s favorite local eateries such as Avenue Bistro, Ciao, Element 112, Revolution Grill and Tony Packo’s. Attendees can cleanse their palate during the wine tasting, featuring international wineries. The food and drink are accompanied by live entertainment. Funds will be directed toward scholarships for culinary arts students. 5pm. $35 per person/$65 per couple.

Sunday, 8.16 Savour Sylvania

Cigar Nights (w/ Third Street Cigar) Food and Live Music Aug 27 & Sept 23

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State Park Rd., Oregon. barefootatthebeach.org Free

A relaxing morning of yoga will be held on the beach. Bring a water bottle and a mat or beach towel to this fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo. 9am. Maumee Bay State Park, 1400

Saturday, 8.15 Barefoot At the Beach

day advance ticket, $30/GA day of, $45/single day advance limited selection seating, $60/two day advance tickets.

Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, 19255 W. Portage River South Rd., Elmore. 419-862-3182. schedel-gardens.org

The festival features a juried fine arts show, live music. food and family fun on the beautiful 17 acres of gardens and lakes. Opens at 10am. $25/single

Saturday, 8.15 & Sunday, 8.16 Schedello!

Fine Arts and Music Festival

www.birminghamethnicfestival.org

This family event is a celebration of the community’s ethnic heritage and features Hungarian food along with arts and crafts, cultural displays, and a wide variety of music and dance. Consaul Street.

Saturday, 8.15 & Sunday, 8.16 Birmingham Ethnic Festival

419-244-9859. toledoparent.com Free

See what local schools and area programs have to offer. 10am. Franklin Park Mall, 5001 Monroe St.

Saturday, 8.15 Toledo Area Parent’s Back to School Fair

Award winning vendors from all over the area show off their best barbecue. The Rib-off will also feature performances by Morris Day and the Time, Montgomery Gentry, and Grand Funk Railroad. Lucas County Fairgrounds in Maumee.

Thursday, 8.13-Sunday, 8.16 32nd Annual Northwest Ohio Rib-Off

11am-4pm. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. toledogarden.org

The Afternoon features a variety of hands-on art activities, local artists displaying their work, theater performances and delicious food.

Sunday, 8.9 Art in the Garden

5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. centennialterrace.org Free

Enjoy a large variety of Indian Foods, spellbinding dances, traditional Indian clothing, accessories, movies and music. 11am-8pm. Centennial Terrace,

Sunday, 8.9 Festival of India

Square on East First and Washington Streets, Monroe. downtownmonroefineartfair.com

Enjoy historic downtown Monroe, Michigan as you browse from over 80 artists in all areas from painting to silversmithing, the art fair will highlight the best artists from the local art scene.10am-7pm August 8, 10am-6pm August 9. Loranger

Saturday, 8.8 & Sunday, 8.9 Downtown Monroe Fine Art Fair

Friday Night Cookouts Grill your own Steak/Salmon Live Music Aug 7 & 14

9am-11:30pm August 8. Uptown Maumee, 601 Conant St., Maumee. maumeeuptown.com

The Maumee Summer Fair will house 150 arts and crafts booths, an antique car show, family entertainment and live bands. Rain or shine. Visit website for a full schedule of events and participating locations. 5-11:30pm August 7;

Friday, 8.7 & Saturday, 8.8 Maumee Summer Fair and Taste of Maumee

Emory Adams Park in Findlay. flagcityballoonfest.com

Through August 9. Begins at 7am, daily. Visit website for a full schedule of events. Free admission, $250/person for balloon ride.

Friday, 8.7-Sunday, 8.9 16th Annual Flag City Balloonfest

13800 Poe Rd, Bowling Green. woodcounty-fair.org

Over 100,000 people attend the long standing tradition of the Wood County Fair. With food, fun, games, and more, the fair has allowed for lasting memories to be created and pride for the community to be celebrated. Tickets $6/person.

Monday, 8.3-Monday, 8.10 Wood County Fair

419-661-5200. hollywoodcasinotoledo.com

Travis Tritt’s unique brand of country music is influenced by soul, blues and Southern rock – a combination that’s earned him two GRAMMY Awards and four CMAs. 8pm. Hollywood Casino, 1968 Miami St.

Saturday, 8.29 Travis Tritt

Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

All 15 string quartets written by 20th-century Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich will be performed during this marathon concert.

The Aeolus Festival Players, featuring the Toledo Symphony Orchestra's principal second violinist Merwin Siu and 14 other TSO musicians, will present the quartets. Noon, 2:30pm, 5pm & 7:30pm. $15. Toledo

Saturday, 8.15 Music Marathon: “The Complete String Quartets of Dmitri Shostakovich”

Electronic music and art, both indoors and outdoors, are the focus of this festival. Forrester’s food and drink specials will be available while you listen to over 20 DJ’s throughout the day, and experience Magic

by Dorian Strange. 2pm-2:30am. Forrester’s on the River, 26 Main St. Free

Saturday, 8.15 TECH-LEDO 2

Ages 21+. 7pm-midnight. $20/members, $25/non-members. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org

Listen and dance to live music from different decades with bands and DJs on three stages, then take a break with yummy food and drink.

Friday, 8.7 Rock N Roar

Monroe. facebook.com/RiverRaisinJazzFestival

Held on the banks of the Historic River Raisin, the festival features some of the biggest names in the jazz industry. St. Mary’s Park, downtown

Thursday, 8.6-Sunday, 8.9 14th Annual River Raisin Jazz Festival

Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org

The triple threat singer-musician-actor will be stopping by the Amphitheater during his summer tour to bring you the sounds of his Grammy-winning jazz and pop music. 7:30pm. $37.50-99.50. Toledo Zoo, 2

Tuesday, 8.4 Harry Connick Jr.

Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-885-7106. centennialterrace.org

Have some fun in the sun with alternative rock bands Better Than Ezra, Uncle Kracker, EVE 6, and Sugar Ray. 7pm. $33-$53. Centennial

Sunday, 8.2 Under the Sun Tour

Manifest destiny

Self-actualization sounds kind of scary: growing your personal potential to find meaning in life, fulfilling your highest needs, and realizing your future. But who doesn’t want to be their best self? Women Unbound will Actualize in August, with the three readings. Join Kate Ingersoll, writer and novelist, Jodie Dye, and Charity Anderson for an afternoon of growth and courage. There will also be free refreshments and raffle items. 2-4pm, Saturday, August 1.

Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave. facebook.com/WomenUnbound Free —AC

Join Local Writers

Interested in having others read your written work? is open to anyone who wants to collaborate, edit other writer’s works and have their own pieces critiqued.

Learn how to improve your writing while making connections with fellow writers. Workshops are held every Tuesday from 7-10pm at the Biggby Coffee on McCord in Sylvania. Bring yourself, an opinion, an editing pen, and your love of writing. —AB

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Coming soon to a park near you

Get out your popcorn for Saturday night outdoor movies hosted at Perrysburg’s Commodore Schoolyard for The Amazing Spiderman 2. Bring out your whole family for a night of summer fun. Don’t forget to bring a chair or blanket for the outdoor screening.

Visit Facebook event page for more information. 9-10:30pm Saturday, August 1. 140 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-874-7070. Free —MK

Zut alors!

TMA screens a selection of mime and seminal filmmaker Jacques Tati's works

by Beth Powder Good news for cinephiles and Francophiles alike, The Toledo Museum of Art is presenting the Jacques Tati Film Festival August 6-9 as part of their ongoing Play Time exhibit (ongoing until September 6 throughout Museum).

Born Jacques Tatischeff, Tati was a semi-professional rugby player until the global economic crisis began to effect France in 1931. Leaving his sports career, he became a mime and performance artist. This shaped not only his storytelling but also Tati’s most recognizable and longest running character, Monsieur Hulot. Tati’s work and his infamous M. Hulot have been imitated, parodied and paid homage to by countless artists and filmmakers, most notably in Silvain Chomet’s 2003 animated film the Triplets of Belleville, wherein M. Hulot makes a cameo, and with the 2010 animated film, The Illusionist, where Tati’s 1956 semi-autobiographical script was brought to life.

Surreal, sardonic, and undeniably comedic, the timeless films of Jacques Tati serve as great fare for first dates and family outings. The Toledo Museum of Art has scheduled an impressive sampling of Tati’s work for the four day film festival, must see films that rarely find their way onto area screens. Here are some details of the free Jacques Tati Film Festival.

Inside the barbed wire

Documenting the inaugural year and a half of the United States’ first privately owned state prison, Cleveland filmmaker, Craig Knowles’ Prisons for Profit delves behind bars to show the realities of decisions fueled by revenue. In 2011, Corrections Corporation of America purchased the Ohio’s Lake Erie Correctional Institute, and consequentially, conditions deteriorated. From an increase in prison-related violence to unsatisfactory medical care, this documentary, which premiered at this year’s Cleveland International Film Festival, examines the truth behind the fenced yards.

After the screening, a panel of speakers will discuss the expanding number of private prisons in Ohio. 5:30pm Tuesday, August 11. Toledo-Lucas County Public Library Kent Branch, 3101 Collingwood Blvd. acluohio.org/prisonsforprofit Free —MLR

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Play Time (1967)

A comic statement about modern life and the trappings of technological society. Despite its far reaching acclaim, it was one of his most commercially unsuccessful ventures due in part to his insistence on only releasing it in 70 mm to a limited number of exhibition halls and theaters.

7pm Thursday, August 6. Peristyle Theater.

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Watch the story of the man who brought yoga and meditation to the Western world, Hindu mystic Paramahansa Yogananda. This film centers on the author and yogi’s journey. 7:30pm. $10. Maumee Indoor Theater, 601 Conant St., Maumee.

Summer Movie Night -

At sundown, enjoy a screening of the summer time classic, The Sandlot. There will also be food trucks, cornhole, frisbee, a wiffle ball derby and a water balloon toss. Brought to you by the Sylvania Avenue Neighbors. 6-11pm. Longfellow Green (former school site on Jackman, off Berwick). Free

M. Hulot’s Holiday (1953)

AKA Les Vacances de M. Hulot, the four year long film shoot that introduced the world to Monsieur Hulot.

He smokes pipe, offends the sensibilities of gentile fellow vacationers, and finds himself in myriad misadventures. The film “might contain the greatest collection of sight gags ever committed to celluloid, but it is the context in which they are placed and the atmosphere of the film that lift it into another realm,� according to Simon O'Hagan of the UK’s Independent. I would tend to agree.

7pm Friday, August 7. Little Theater.

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Hulot, working as an automobile designer for “Altra� and co-worker Maria get into hijinks while taking a newly designed camper van to a car show in Amsterdam. Its anticlimactic style was refreshing for filmgoers at the time who felt bombarded by over-the-top blockbuster movies.

9pm Saturday, August 8. Parking Lot 3.

Mon Oncle (1958)

In his first full color film, Tati explores the relationship between a doting M. Hulot and his nephew, GĂŠrard who is confined to the superficial and ultra modern Villa Arpel.

GĂŠrard escapes his impersonal homelife with his impractical, dreamy, and very unemployed uncle. “Mon Oncleâ€? was his most acclaimed work, earning a New York Film Critics Circle Award, and Best Foreign Language Oscar, and Special Prize at the 1958 Cannes Film Festival.

7pm Sunday, August 9. Little Theater.

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Live Music every Tuesday 8/4 Orlando Finelli 8/11 Kristi Marie 8/18 Chris Knopp

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Tatiana Owens stars in Croswell’s Memphis

By Emily Remaklus Though she has only been out of high she released her EP album “Colorful”. Her school a few years, Tatiana Owens has first single “Pendulum” was featured on already found a great deal of success. the VH1 show Love and Hip Hop and was An accomplished singer, songwriter, and nominated at the Hollywood Music and actress; Owens will be returning to the Media Awards as Best Pop Song. The song area to star in the Croswell Opera House’s was also released as a part of the Love and Memphis, taking on the lead role of Felicia Hip Sound Track with Def Jam Records.

Farrell, a club singer who is waiting for Although Owens has been busy her big break. Like her character, Owens recording while in New York, she has has proven to be strongly dedicated and made time to continue with theatre. She extremely talented. She began singing stated, “recently I starred in a collection at a young age and often performed the of One Act plays in NYC called ‘Harlem national anthem at Mud Hens games Remembered’… it was an emotional where she was dubbed, “the little girl experience that made with the big voice”. me realize how much It was not until I love theater and about 7th grade that want desperately to she decided she be part of it again.” wanted to make a And fortunately for career out of music. us, Owens is returning According to Owens, home in preparation for “[singing] was not her next onstage appearalways what I wanted ance. When asked what to do! I actually wantshe would like to do ed to be a doctor… while visiting Toledo, it wasn’t until I went she stated “last time I to Toledo School for came to town to promote the Arts and learned my EP-“Colorful”, I perabout the art of music formed at the Bronze and other forms of Boar. They were so weldance and theater coming and I had such that I realized it was After graduating from Toledo School of a blast. I think I might something I could Arts in 2010, Owens began a successful go there again just to music career in New York City. see as a career”. jam with the band!”

She credOwens has already its TSA for teaching her about accomplished much, but says that she music theory, performance, help- really wants to open for a touring act. ing her develop songwriting skills, and “There’s no better feeling to me than when “expanding my horizons as an artist”. I am on the stage performing in front of an Along with the Toledo School for the audience… After all, performing on stage Arts, Owens points to opportunities that is what made me realize music is what she had in Toledo which have helped her to I wanted to do for the rest of my life!” reach her full potential. She explained that performing in The Wiz with the Toledo Rep For more information and to see what is next for Tatiana Owens, follow her on social media @tatihelped push her as a vocalist, and her expeanaowens, or to view videos subscribe to rience working with Margaret O’Brien’s Tatianaowenstv on YouTube.

Starbound talent agency ultimately lead to finding a manager and her music label.

After graduating from TSA in 2010, Memphis runs 8pm, August 14 & 15, 21 & 22 and 2:30pm Sunday August 16 & 23.

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Thursday, 7.30

Migration by The Golden Rod Puppets of Hobey Ford - Follow the

story of Beatriz, a young girl from Mexico whose journey parallels the migration of a monarch butterfly. Each backdrop is hand painted by Ford and the show sparks a fondness for enticing narrative that many know and love. 7pm, Thursday July 30. Toledo Museum of Art, Peristyle, 2445 Monroe Street. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Wednesday, 8.12

Musical Dinner Cruise - Enjoy the music of Kerry Patrick Clark and dine on a traditional Hungarian meal from Tony Packo’s on this relaxing cruise on the M/V Sandpiper up the Maumee River.

6:30-8:30pm. $30, with reservation. Docked at the foot of Jefferson Street inside Promenade Park, Water St. 419-537-1212. sandpiperboat.com

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YouTube sensation, Miranda Sings, will jump out from the computer screen and onto the Stranahan Theater stage for a hysterical night. Sings, an internet character developed by Colleen Evans, has over 500 million views for her satirical portrayal of an egotistical, talentless, and naive YouTube personality. Miranda will share hate mail, magic tricks, never-before-seen videos, and her signature, comically-terrible singing voice. 7pm, Sunday August 9. Tickets start at $32.50. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-381-8851, stranahantheater.org youtube.com/user/mirandasings08

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Pinch me! The Bird’s Eye View Circus will soon coax the audience into the world of the subconscious during another fantastic performance.

Aerialists, fire performers, dancers, acrobats and more will help guide you through a dreamy evening of circus performances. Experience bizarre, surreal, embarrassing, scary, strange and pleasurable feelings during Lucid: A Show About Dreams. While it might feel like a dream, you’ll want to open your eyes for this. 8pm, Friday, July 31. $15 at the door. Presale: $12/general, $18/couples, $5/children 12 and younger.

Collingwood Arts Center Lois M. Nelson Theatre, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. 928-814-2030. birdseyeviewcircus.com brownpapertickets.com/event/1850426

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More than just an excuse for elephant ears, state fairs are a melting pot of small town life, big city living, and competition. Join the Frake family as they travel to the annual state fair in Iowa to compete for a blue ribbon with their prize boar. Will the family win a prize in the hog competition before the children fall in love with city-slickers? Find out during the Teen Young Rep production of State Fair, a hilarious, touching stage adaptation of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s 1945 film musical. 7pm August 6-August 8, 2:30pm August 9. $9.75/general, $4.75/children 12 and younger. The Toledo Repertoire Theatre, 16 10th St. 419-243-9277. toledorep.org

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Laff riot

A Toledo favorite, Laffs Inc., has been putting the jokes aside for the last month during a major interior remodel.

The seriousness will soon pass and Laffs will be back in full-swing, better than ever, kicking off a new era of entertainment with The Grand Opening Comedy Show on Friday, July 31. Stand-up comedian, Costaki Economopoulos, will take the stage for this special evening of comedy. Doors at 6pm, show at 7:30pm, with a public reception celebrating the renovation to follow. RSVP to chloe@laffsinc.com Laffs Inc. Comedy Club, 3922 Secor Rd. 419-214-0700. laffsinc.com —AC

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On birthdays, my mother— a puzzling woman, who elegantly balances a serious demeanor with a loud laugh— used to coax my brother and me to answer a simple question: “If you could wish for one thing, what would it be?” Yearly, I would respond as coached: “world peace and happiness.” My 12-year-old self would silently groan.

Her automatic altruism felt silly to me as a kid, but as I’ve grown older, her lesson in the value of a wish also developed meaning. A wish was open-ended, pure: a symbol of the opportunity and imagination required for a person to seize the world.

Thank you, Mom. An upcoming exhibition, aptly titled WISH LIST, has built itself on the foundation of well wishes. Presented by the Gallery Project, WISH LIST will open August 1, bringing a garden of desires to One Lake Erie Center, most recently inhabited by Artomatic419!

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Based in Ann Arbor, the Gallery Project was founded as a gallery of ideas in 2005 by directors Rocco DePietro and Gloria Pritschet. In 2012, the Gallery Project chose to close their permanent location, opting to be on the road. “We got tired of the location, but not the idea. we wanted to try something different, in a bigger space.

We spent time in Detroit, and chose Toledo after speaking with [award-winning Toledo artist and an Assistant Professor in the Art Department at the University of Toledo] Dan Hernandez,” said DePietro. Their newest venture, the dual-site exhibition WISH LIST, will kick off in Toledo before heading to the exhibit’s second space in Ann Arbor in September.

Occupying the former Lamson Brothers Department store, once a place of material wish fulfillment, WISH LIST illuminates another collection of human desire by laying out 61 impressive, multimedia works by national, regional, and local artists. Together, the wishes are a “courageous and optimistic composite of human longings,” according to the Gallery Project’s curatorial statement.

“We invited wishes that you might even think are inappropriate, or silly… because that’s part of wishing,” said Pritschet, laughing.

While some artists explore personal wishes of their own, many others illustrate wishes they have for the world.

Everyone’s take [on a wish] isn’t that direct, and that’s part of the idea of having all kinds of voices,” said Pritschet. “Some people express themselves with humor, some with rage, and you can also just enjoy the pieces for how great the work is.

We never compromise on quality.”

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WISH LIST brings 61 artist wishes to Toledo in a dual-site exhibition

by Athena Cocoves

Wishful thinking

“A lot of the artists are looking for a better future,” said DePietro. “Some of the artists are still in the process of getting there, but others are kind of working on the process. [I thought that] some of them are stuck, but Gloria said ‘no, they’re still in the process.’”

When you approach the building, the public windows will be filled with installations, one featuring the work of local artist and Bird’s Eye View Circusmaster, Erin Garber-Pearson.

A large installation, Mandala Series

by John Gutoskey, speaks towards the process of discovering— creating a safe space for meditation and reflection.

Next to it, Morgan Barrier’s Sour Milk presents a bizarre, almost uncomfortable photograph of a woman struggling to find her place in nature. “[Barrier] feels [a] separation between humans and nature,” said DePietro. “While sometimes we don’t feel empowered to change or heal... we recognize what the problem is… and we get a strong, emotional, guttural reaction.

Like sour milk.”

Other works are whimsical, playful responses to the potentiality of a wish.

Jennifer Presants’ surreal painting, At Last, shows an expertly-crafted room without walls.

What a view.

A special congratulations to the Toledo artists featured in WISH LIST: Anthony Fontana, Tim Gaewsky, Erin GarberPearson, Clifton Harvey, Dan Hernandez, and Arturo Rodriguez.

Join WISH LIST for an opening reception, featuring a live DJ, from 6-9pm on Saturday, August 1. The exhibit runs through Sunday, August 30. Noon-6pm Thursday, noon-8pm Friday-Saturday, noon-4pm Sunday. One Lake Erie Center, 600 Jefferson Ave. 734-332-1570. thegalleryproject.com

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Sunshine popping up

Downtown Maumee-based Sunshine Studios will celebrate a new creative space with a Pop Up Gallery, opening on Thursday, August 6, before the Maumee Summer Fair (5-11:30pm on Friday, August 7 and 9am-11:30pm, Saturday August 8).

Owned and operated by Sunshine, a community-driven organization that is NW Ohio’s largest provider of services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including art classes and workshops, the pop up gallery will showcase works in all media and styles, made

by Sunshine artists and others in the community. Through October 3. Sunshine Studios, 305 Conant St., Maumee. 419-891-8877. facebook.com/SunshineStudiosMaumee, sunshine.org

Flexible glass

Glass is a unique art medium. Glass can change from a lava-like substance to a delicate, easily-breakable object— thick, thin, colorful, transparent, strong or fragile— allowing the artist to decide how to harness the element. The malleability of glass, long celebrated in Toledo, will be featured at LeSo Gallery’s newest exhibition, Variant, showcasing the many forms of regional glass. Guest curated by local artist, Ryan Thompson, Variant houses works by over ten regional artists. Artist Talk from 7-9pm on Friday, July 31, Closing Reception 5:30-pm, Thursday August 20. Gallery open by appointment. LeSo Gallery, 1527 Starr Ave. LeSoGallery.com facebook. com/LeSoGallery Free

Wednesday, 7.29 YAAW 2015 Creative Premiere, Artist Market & Multimedia Collage Debut - Celebrate the creative accomplishments of apprentices of The Arts Commission’s Young Artists at Work program.

View the debut of their multimedia collage work in the Toledo Museum of Art’s Peristyle Theatre and shop artwork for sale. 5-7pm. University of Toledo Center for the Visual Arts, 620 Grove Place. theartscommission.org/programs/yaaw

Saturday, 8.1 Boyd’s One Night Stand - Erotic photographer Boyd Hambleton will present naughty work.

8pm-midnight. Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. 419-244-2787. facebook.com/events/378069365725240

11th Anniversary CAC Birthday Group Shoot - Two days of photo opportunity fun, open

to models, photographers, stylists, videographers and vendors. $20 for a day, $30 for both. Noon8pm, Saturday August 1. 10am-6pm, Sunday, August 2. Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. 419-244-2787. facebook.com/ events/1580768248842474

Fetch! Pets in Porcelain - This special exhibition of lithophanes featuring pets is perfect for animals loves. 1-4pm, Saturday and Sunday until October 25th. Toledo Botanical Gardens Blair Museum, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-245-1356. lithophanemuseum.org

Tuesday, 8.4

Cut a rug

Explore one of North America’s most popular crafts during Sauder Village’s 19th Annual Rug Hooking Week.

With workshops, retreats, special exhibitions, and over 700 pieces on display, ranging from contemporary to antique, the event will provide insight to the history of this fiber art, looking at diverse techniques and illustrating the varied styles of rug hooking. Wednesday - Saturday, August 12-15. Exhibition-only admission: $11. For exhibition and to tour the entire Village: $16/ adults, $10/students ages 6-16. Senior and AAA discounts apply. Sauder Village, 22611 St. Rt. 2, Archbold. 1-800-590-9755. For more information about workshops times, please visit saudervillage.org/creativity/rughooking.asp —AC

Calls for Artists

Overture IV - Submit two-dimensional and three-dimensional works to LeSo Gallery’s popular, juried exhibition, which draws a large crowd annually. Submissions will be accepted through August 20, chosen works will be announced by August 27. Limit of 4 images, $7/image submitted. LeSo Gallery, 1527 Starr Ave. LeSoGallery.com/opportunities

AIGA Toledo’s 2015 Summer Show: Away With Words - Create artwork inspired by a literary piece using the medium(s) of your choice. Register by Friday, August 14, with artwork submission deadline of Friday, August 21. Visit website for requirements and details. Drop off or mail entries to: Madhouse, 1215 Jackson St., Attention: AIGA Toledo. $15 registration fee. aigasummershow@gmail. com, toledo.aiga.org

The 7th Annual Art of Prevention - Benefit Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio’s Alfred H. Billstein Toledo Health Center in this condom-inspired art show. Local artists will use 350 colored condoms to create unique wearable head accessories in honor of this year’s theme: Protect Your Head! Register for the event. 6-8pm Wednesday, October 7. The Davis Building Lobby, 151 N. Michigan St. artofprevention. com

Door Street Live - Artists and craftsmen and women interested in exhibiting and selling their artwork, creations and wares during an upcoming event in celebration of African American culture contact Odes Roberts for further information by August 3: 614-381-7064 or email orobs2000@yahoo.com.

The Swanton Area Chamber of Commerce presents the Swanton Fine Art Exhibit and Sale 2015 Open Juried Exhibit - Local and regional artists are encouraged to submit entries. Cash

Drink and Draw - Draw from a live model in the

company of other creatives. Bring your own beer or wine, ideas and drawing tools. All media welcome.

Ages 21+. 7pm. $10. Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

Wednesday, 8.5 Life Drawing Group - Relax in a casual

atmosphere while drawing from a model. Poses vary from 5 minute gestures to 90 minute poses, with the occasional 2 1/4 hour pose. Bring your mediums of choice. Easels, seating, drawing boards, clips, pencil sharpeners provided, and refreshments at break. $10/adults, $7/college students, $3/high school students. 6-9pm. Tholepin Press, 210 Elm St. 419-243-4944. tholepinpress.com

Saturday, 8.8 The 12th Annual Monroe Fine Art Fair - Shop

and view stunning photographs, sculptures, jewelry, pottery, glass, fiber art, painting and more during this fine arts festival. The fair is in conjunction with the 14th Annual Jazz Festival. 10am-7pm, Saturday August 8. 10am-6pm, Sunday August 9. East 1st St. & Washington, Downtown Monroe.

Sunday, 8.9 Arts in the Garden/Peter Navarre Festival -

Come and enjoy your Sunday in the garden with art, fun and more. 11am-4pm. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-536-5566, toledogarden.org

Summer Air - Visit the Hudson Art Gallery between now at August 13th to see a new collection of works by variety of artists all having to do with the theme of the “sensation of fresh summer air.”

5645 N. Main St., Sylvania. 419-885-8381. Free

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Rockin’ restoration:

Jack and the Bear, Shmotel, and Ben Barefoot kick off August at The Ohio Theatre

by Kayla Williams Ben Barefoot: reverbnation.com/benbarefootandthehandshakes

Shmotel’s EP Townie: theshmotel.bandcamp.com/releases Jack and the Bear: jackandthebear.bandcamp.com

The place to be on the first Saturday night of August is The Ohio Theatre and Event Center. The newly revitalized theatre, recently installed several lighting and sound equipment upgrades and also obtained a liquor license. The August 1st concert will showcase the new setup.

Headlining the event is Jack and the Bear, a folk rock band from Michigan known for their theatrical presence and eclectic style. Also on the bill is local favorite, Shmotel, a band that can do what few bands since Morphine in the 80s could do, completely rock out while innovatively incorporating the saxophone. Their unique sound and presence is a must see. Opening the show Ben Barefoot, leader of another great local band, Ben Barefoot and the Handshakes, will kick off the night with a solo set of indie originals.

Larry Meyer, volunteer committee member at The Ohio Theatre and Event Center, is assisting with the coordination of the event.

“A good friend and neighbor who was involved asked me if I wanted to get involved as well, particularly to focus on music projects,” Meyer said.

Meyer has a love of both live music and old buildings, so working on this project was a natural fit. He took one look at The Ohio Theatre and could see the potential.

A special venture

“The theatre was built in 1921 and it was considered ‘the neighborhood theatre.’ It was a movie house, primarily. It has been rescued by United North, which is a nonprof-

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it community development corporation, as part of their effort to revitalize the neighborhood. Recently, some grant money was received, specified for equipment and lighting upgrades and get a new PA system,” Meyer stated.

“One interesting thing is the size of the venue. It’s 600 seats. There are only a handful of other spaces in town that can host crowds at that level, “ Meyer said.

Currently, in Toledo, performers have the option of playing small bar venues or a big downtown arena. The Ohio Theatre offers an attractive midsize option.

“We’ll see how funding allows to put on more shows, but the goal is to get this option out there in hopes of striking up relationships with third concert party promoters that want to come in and rent the theatre and put on a show,” Meyer said. “We’re looking forward to music and in this case, contemporary indie rock music, being part of the mix at the theatre from this point forward.”

The August 1 show will be a night of original music in a beautiful venue. Don’t miss this unique experience. Be there.

The Ohio Theatre and Event Center presents Jack and the Bear with special guests Shmotel and Ben Barefoot. All ages. 8pm Saturday, August 1. $8/ advance, $10/door. Ohio Theatre and Event Center, 3114 Lagrange St. 419-720-8952. ohiotheatretoledo. org or at the office of United North, located next to the theater at 3106 Lagrange St. For more information about the event, contact Larry Meyer at lmeyer@mpdwlaw.com

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wed, july 29 Rock, pop, hip-hop Bar 145: Trio 300

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Danny Mettler

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Treo Restaurant: Barile & May Degage Jazz Cafe: Hector Mendoza Forrester’s: Jazz on the River: Toledo Jazz Orchestra ft. Ramona Collins

Country & Bluegrass

The Roadhouse: The Jordan Guess Band Sodbuster Bar: Ragtime Rick & His Chefs of Dixieland

THURS, july 30 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Frankies Inner City: Snow Tha Product Iggy’s: Widowspeak The Roadhouse: The Itch Barr’s Public House: Jason LaPorte Levis Square: Thursdays at Levis Square

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Treo Restaurant: Angel Tipping Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes Nick & Jimmy’s Bar & Grill: Elixer Campfire Grille: Open Mic Bronze Boar: Steve Kennedy

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: The Gazebo Degage Jazz Cafe: Groove Plexus Toledo Botanical Garden: Jazz in the Garden South End Bar and Grille: Jeff McDonald’s Big Band All-Stars

Country & Bluegrass

Plate 21: The Fritz Byers Band Commodore Schoolyard lawn: Dragon Wagon performs for Music at the Market

FRI, july 31 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Frankies Inner City: Chris Salyer and the Shooters Frankies Inner City Basement: Broken Glass Nick & Jimmy’s Bar & Grill: Elixer The Roadhouse: The Itch Barr’s Public House: Jason LaPorte Bronze Boar: Steve Kennedy Hollywood Casino: Heart Bar 145: Nick Neenan, Noisy Neighbors Mutz Sports Bar: Quickness

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Barile and May & Last Call Heroes Majestic Oak Winery: Bob & Trez River Cafe & Marina: Elixer Rocky’s: Steve Woolley Village Idiot: Reeves Gabrels & His Imaginary Friends

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Degage Jazz Cafe: Paul Keller Quartet

Classical & Spiritual

The Moxie Live: Matthew Chambers

SAT, AUG 1 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Frankie’s Inner City: State Champs Campfire Grille: Caveman and the Dinosaurs Band Bronze Boar: On the Roxx Firepit Grill: Paper Planes Ottawa Park: Summer Concerts

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic Village Idiot: Twistin’ Tarantulas

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: The Good, The Bad, and the Blues

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Centennial Terrace: Eddie & the Edsels Degage Jazz Cafe: Tim Oehlers

SUN, AUG 2 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

The Toledo Zoo: Music Under the Stars Centennial Terrace: Under the Sun Tour 2015 with Sugar Ray, Better Than Ezra, Uncle Kracker and Eve 6

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Majestic Oak Winery: Brad Burkhart

Bronze Boar: Beg To Differ The Bay: Summer Concert Series The Oliver House: Summer Concert Series: Shotguns & Violins

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Barile and May Amaya’s Fresh Mexican Grill: Chris Knopp Mancy’s Italian Grill: Elixer Majestic Oak Winery: Andrew Dean Ye Olde Durty Bird: Ryan Dunlap, Sweet Time

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Degage Jazz Cafe: Tim Oehlers

Degage Jazz Cafe: Zac Kruez Mutz Sports Bar: Joe Woods Trio

Country & Bluegrass

Country & Bluegrass

Jazz, Blues, R&B

The Roadhouse: RP & Liberty Beach Monroe County Fair: Little Big Town

MON, AUG 3 Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ciao!: Chris Brown and Candice Coleman

TUES, AUG 4 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Stranahan Theater: Diana Krall The Toledo Zoo: Harry Connick Jr.

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Sodbuster Bar: Kyle Smithers Village Idiot: Wild Adriatic Ye Olde Durty Bird: Kyle White, John Potts & Jason Hudson

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ciao!: Chris Brown and Candice Coleman Degage Jazz Cafe: Hector Mendoza Martini & Nuzzi’s Downtown: Swingmania Laffs Comedy Club: Orlando Finelli

wed, AUG 5 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Danny Mettler

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Forrester’s: Jazz on the River: Kimmie Horne Degage Jazz Cafe: Tyler Aukerman

Country & Bluegrass

Sodbuster Bar: Ragtime Rick & His Chefs of Dixieland

Other

Black Kite Coffee and Pies: Open Mic The Bier Stube: Karaoke Laffs Comedy Club: Karaoke The Moxie: Open Mic

THURS, AUG 6 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Levis Square: Lunch at Levis, Thursdays at Levis Square Bronze Boar: Steve Kennedy The Roadhouse: Streetwize

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes Firepit Grill: Fish Fisher Ye Olde Durty Bird: Chris Knopp, Hvy J

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Degage Jazz Cafe: Jason Quick Toledo Botanical Garden: Jazz in the Garden South End Bar and Grille: Jeff McDonald’s Big Band All-Stars Sebastiano’s Italiano: Dinner and Music featuring Tony Godsey Trio

FRI, AUG 7 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Frankies Inner City: A Skylit Drive Iggy’s: The Paramedic

Ohio boasts a rich musical history and now The Ohio Music Awards is calling out for tunes to be submitted for the 2015 awards! Talented Ohio artists will be celebrated and recognized at the second annual Ohio Music Awards. Musicians, songwriters, producers, or engineers whose work was recorded, mixed, or produced primarily in Ohio are eligible to submit their work. “Single Song” ($30/ submission) and “Full Length CD” ($45/submission) are the two main awards categories. Any and all genres are welcomed, so submit your music in order to be considered for one of the “Best of Ohio” awards. For more information and to submit entries, theohiomusicawards.com —MK

Rock your Heart out

Rocky’s: Kentucky Chrome

Classical & Spiritual

Friday, 7.31 / Hollywood Casino

The Moxie Live: Matthew Chambers

Other

Rocky’s: Rocky’s Fifth Anniversary Blowout

SAT, AUG 8

Other

Bronze Boar: Kyle Smither Open Mic The Local: Open Mic

Call for Artists: Ohio Music Awards

Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Frankies Inner City: IWrestledABearOnce Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Arctic Clam The Bronze Boar: Decent Folk Ottawa Park: Summer Concerts

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Firepit Grill: Dave Carpenter Angelo’s Northwood Villa: Dave Rybaczewski Majestic Oak Winery: Tim Oehlers

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ottawa Park Amphitheater: The Good, The Bad & The Blues Degage Jazz Cafe: The New Fashioned Ye Olde Durty Bird: Damen Cook & Friends

Other

Rocky’s: Rocky’s Fifth Anniversary Blowout

SUN, AUG 9 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Frankies Inner City: Oceano Iggy’s: Exotype The Roadhouse: The Harley Packer Band Village Idiot: Shooter Jennings Ye Olde Durty Bird: Microphonics, Kaiden Chase

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Bowling Green State University: New York Voices Vocal Jazz Camp Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Tore Down Blues Band Jam Majestic Oak Winery: Don Coats

MON, AUG 10 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Bronze Boar: Kyle Smithers Open Mic Ye Olde Durty Bird: T-Town Rounds

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ciao!: Chris Brown and Candice Coleman

Other

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TUES, AUG 11 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

One SeaGate Courtyard: Tuesdays in the Courtyard

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Jeff Stewart Sodbuster Bar: Kyle Smithers

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Degage Jazz Cafe: Hector Mendoza Martini & Nuzzi’s Downtown: Swingmania

From go-go boots to teased hair to leather jackets, sister rock duo Heart is still entertaining forty years after their first top song. Hard rock, folk music, and hard metal have dominated Heart’s performances since Dreamboat Annie was first released in 1975. Making noise as one of the first female rock groups, Heart has produced fifteen albums, seven reaching platinum. Catch the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers as their tour stops in Toledo.

Relive classics like “Barracuda,” “What About Love,” and “Magic Man.” Let yourself “Go Crazy” on Heart!’ Ages 21+. 8pm Friday, July 31. $54-$107.99. Hollywood Casino, 777 Hollywood Blvd. 419-661-5200 or 877-777-9579. hollywoodcasinotoledo.com —JS

… and all that jazz

Saturday, 8.1 & Sunday, 8.2 / Elizabeth Park Get jazzed for the 20th anniversary of Jazz on the River. With live music from acts including Alexander Zonjic, Jeffrey Osborne, and Grammy-winning saxophonist Kenny G, this two-day festival will be full of great music and good vibes. Bring along a blanket or lawn chair to kick back and enjoy the atmosphere at the beautiful Elizabeth Park along the river. Concessions, artists’ CDs, and t-shirts will be available to purchase. 1-11pm Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2. 4461 Elizabeth Dr., Trenton, MI. 734-261-1990. zonjic. com/jazzontheriver Free —MK

Jazz Lion stops by the zoo

Tuesday, 8.4 / Toledo Zoo

Occasionally, a musician reaches a point of success where to name his awards or record sales does nothing to bolster his reputation. For those who follow jazz, it is almost superfluous to say that Harry Connick Jr. is a winner of three Grammy Awards or that he has sold 29 million albums. He is simply Harry Connick Jr. and any accolades are understood. This pianist/vocalist can do it all, from New Orleans jazz, to the Great American Songbook, to motion picture soundtracks. There is something for everyone at a Harry Connick Jr. concert, so get your ticket now and invite your friends. 7:30pm Tuesday, August 4. $37.50-$99.50. Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre, 2700 Broadway St. 419-385-4040. harryconnickjr.com, toledozoo.org —AZ

Rocking at Rocky’s Friday, 8.7-Sunday, 8.9 / Rocky’s Bar and Grill

Come out for a night of great tunes and fun at Rocky’s Fifth Anniversary Blowout. Enjoy music, raffles, and food and beer specials while celebrating the bar’s fiveyear milestone. Each night will feature a different artist or DJ to keep the party going all night long. Free admission, but bring some money for the raffle and delicious food and drink. Music from 8-11pm each night. August 7-9.

Rocky’s Bar & Grill, 4020 Secor Rd. 419-472-1996. —MK

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Wednesday, 7.29 [miscellaneous]

Rummage Sale - Come shop! 100% of the funds raised will go to Humane Ohio for Planned Pethood to use in our collaborative efforts toward reducing the pet overpopulation problem. Also on August 2. 9am-5pm Saturday, 9am-2pm Sunday. Lucas County Fairgrounds in the Jr. Fair Building, 1406 Key St., Maumee. 419-266-5607. humaneohio.org

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Thursday, 7.30 [outdoors]

Backpacking How-to’s and Hike - Learn basic backpacking skills, strap on a pack and do a practice hike. This program is part three (3) of a four (4) session series. This session will focus on food, water and sanitation. Registration is FREE for those registered for the Autumn Adventure: Fall Colors Backpacking Experience. Registration required.

6:30pm. Oak Openings Preserve, 4139 Girdham Road, Swanton. 419-407-9701. metroparkstoledo.com

A Maumee Celebration

Friday, 8.7 & Saturday, 8.8 / Uptown Maumee

Enjoy all that Maumee has to offer during the annual Maumee Summer Fair. Indulge in the taste of Maumee by sampling local cuisine and rock out to local bands during the Parking Lot Party and Maumee Palooza. The weekend will celebrate Maumee with more than 150 artist vendor booths, a classic car show, a beer garden and family-friendly activities like pony rides, bounce houses and the circus. Visit website for a full schedule of events.

5-11:30pm Friday, 9am-11:30pm Saturday. Uptown Maumee. maumeesummerfair.com Free —AB

road trip

Friday, 7.31 [miscellaneous]

DIYpsi is more than just a gathering of local artists and performers, all trades come together for two days of community support. Everyone from entrepreneurs and organizations to hand-crafted food and drink purveyors will be showcasing and selling their artisan goods. Art: 11am-8pm, Music: noon-11pm on Saturday, August 8; Art & Music: noon-6pm on Sunday, August 9. $1/admission. 21+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. ABC Microbrewery, 720 Norris St., Ypsilanti, Michigan. diypsi.com —MLR

A bluesy good time

Thursday, 8.6-Saturday, 8.8 / KC Campground The 18th annual Milan Bluegrass Festival presents three days of footstompin’ and tear-jerkin’ melodies from the genre’s big and small names. Hosted by Mark Gaynier, the headliner list includes The Spinney Brothers on Thursday, Dailey & Vincent on Friday, and Rhonda Vincent and the Rage on Saturday. Other performers include Mountain Faith, Flatt Lonesome, Sugar Creek Bluegrass, Volume Five and many more. Through August 8. $35/day pass, $65/ two-day pass, $85/three-day pass at the gate. 14048 Sherman Rd., Milan.

734-439-1076. kccampgroundmilan.com

[sports]

Vintage Base Ball: Great Black Swamp Frogs vs. Richmond Bees - No glove? No problem. See how baseball was meant to be played (and spelled) when the Sylvania Great Black Swamp Frogs take on the Richmond Bees of Richmond, Michigan in an 1860s “base ball match.” 2pm. Wildwood Preserve Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Free

[miscellaneous]

16th Annual Outlaw Cruisers Classic Car Show - See over 100 classic cars, enjoy food, camaraderie, and participate in a raffle with fantastic prizes. Proceeds benefit Sunshine Communities.

10am-3pm. The Andersons, 530 Illinois Ave., Maumee. sunshine.org Free

Friday, 8.7

Party on the Block - Come to the “Party on the Block” for music, food and drinks every Friday evening of the Summer. 4-8pm. Outside the Huntington Center on Huron St. facebook.com/ PartyTOL Free

[miscellaneous]

[education]

Saturday, 8.8 & Sunday, 8.9 / ABC Microbrewery

Sunday, 8.2

Maumee River Yacht Club River Bash: 2015 Powerboat Regatta - Enjoy a night to remember under a big tent with live musical entertainment and food from Deets BBQ. Friday, 56Daze will hit the stage from 7pm-midnight and on Saturday, enjoy tunes from Madison Avenue, 8pm-midnight.

Also on August 1. Open to the public. 6pm. $5.

Maumee River Yacht Club, 2735 Broadway St. 419-382-3625. mryc.us

Friday Night Chess - With an astounding selection of chess sets from the World Chess Hall of Fame on view in the Play Time exhibition, The Toledo Museum of Art was inspired to transform its Cloister Gallery into a public chess club. Fridays through the first weekend in September. 4-8pm.

Toledo Museum of Art Cloister, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

Doin’ it for ourselves (and the city)

2nd Annual Rally in the Alley - Enjoy some local food and beverage, live music and door prizes all night. Tickets must be purchased in advance. 7:3010:30pm. $15/TWDA members, $20/non-members.

Located in the alley behind Knight Insurance in downtown Toledo. toledowarehouse.org

Pluto Live - Watch a live planetarium program that celebrates the arrival of New Horizons at this far flung world. Launched in 2006, this probe has travelled over 3 billion miles and made humanity’s first visit to Pluto this summer. 8:30pm. $5/kids, $7/adults. University of Toledo Ritter Planetarium, 2801 W. Bancroft St. 419-530-2650. utoledo.edu

Saturday, 8.1 [miscellaneous]

Celebrating Freedom - Learn why this date was chosen and step back into the tumultuous midnineteenth century to find out what life was like for those who were willing to risk their lives to attain freedom and for the abolitionists who became involved in the Underground Railroad. Tour of the Lathrop House museum and cellar areas as historical reenactors bring this era to life. Refreshments will be served. 1-3pm. Lathrop House, Harroun Park on Main St., Sylvania. metroparkstoledo.com

[comedy]

Mike Armstrong - Laugh along as Bob & Tom’s favorite ex-cop makes endless jokes. Also on Saturday. 7:30pm & 10:30pm, 6pm & 10pm/doors.

21+. 6pm. Laffs Inc, 3922 Secor Rd. 419-214-0700. laffsinc.com

Saturday, 8.8 Ghost Hunting - The Collingwood Arts Center (CAC) has long been rumored to be haunted and is featured in the books “Ghost Hunting Ohio” and the “Haunted Ohio” series. Promptly at 8 pm, there will be a guided tour of the facilities. You’ll learn to navigate the CAC and where most of the rumored “activity” is. From 9 pm-1 am you will have the opportunity for an unguided independent investigation. 7:30pm-1am. Ages 18+. $30/at least one day prior, $45/day of. Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd.

Monday, 8.10 [miscellaneous]

Mill Fest: The Wonders of Woodworking - The 147 year-old Isaac Ludwig Mill forms the backdrop for this day of history, crafts and fun in your beautiful Metroparks. Witness our steam boiler in operation, visit with the best wood carvers, shavers and hewers since the nineteenth century and learn about the role our mill played in regards to the historic Maumee Valley’s natural resources. Save time to ride the mule drawn canal boat and visit the Providence Heritage Center. Noon. Providence Preserve, 13827 US 24 West, Grand Rapids. metroparkstoledo.com Free

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PLAY BOOK Put-in-Bay An Ohio getaway

by Dorian Slaybod

The agrarian and industrial state of Ohio has several inhabited islands off its northern coast in Lake Erie. The Bass Islands, a strip of three, sit about midway between Toledo and Cleveland. They were won in the War of 1812, where the U.S. Navy Commodore, Oliver Perry, emblazoned his ships and rallied his troops against the British with battle flags declaring “Don’t Give Up The Ship.”

South Bass Island is the biggest of the three, and sits just 3 miles from the mainland. It is better known as the village of Put-in-Bay. It has been a tourist destination since the late 19th Century, when the Hotel Victory opened with over 600 rooms.

Over 2 million people visit each year, flocking there by boat and ferry.

Put-in-Bay is an island destination with no palm trees. It has no sandy beaches and is warm less than half the year. It is small: less than a half-square-mile of land, it is a third of the size of New York’s Central Park. But each inch is filled with life.

It has explorable caves, tourable wineries, dozens of adjacent bars with non-stop live music, and hundreds of boats docked as they transit through Lake Erie. It also has America’s fourth tallest monument, a tribute to Perry’s victory, and a tree-filled state park with rock cliffs overlooking the water. It is also, for some people, a home.

A place to live

A handful of people live in Put-inBay throughout the year. The Put-in-Bay Visitors Bureau claims that 480 people live full-time on the island, while the U.S. Census Bureau estimated only 138 people lived there in 2013. The lone K-12 school graduated two seniors this year: who, by default, each respectively gave a speech at commencement as valedictorian and salutatorian.

Jacqueline Boyed also spoke at this year’s commencement. She was a member of the class of 2005, an unusually large class of 10. She now practices physical therapy in Dayton, but tries to get back to the island monthly during the summer.

“It’s a place to recharge,” said Boyed.

“It’s not just a crazy party town,” said Boyed. She admits, though, that partying

and tourism are an intractable part of the Put-in-Bay experience. While growing up, she and her family would receive regular late night knocks at the door from lost tourists who could not remember where they were staying that night.

Boyed’s mother recently retired as a teacher at the Put-in-Bay School, and her father worked at Stone Laboratory, a research facility run by the Ohio State University. Her family went ice fishing during the winter, and kayaked around the island in the summer. “It’s a close, tightknit community,” said Boyed.

But the nightlife

Put-in-Bay’s “Night Life” begins at 11am. That is when the swim-up pool bars open. The two most popular are Mist and Splash. Mist offers a live DJ. Splash caters more to the rock crowd with a stage for bands and a pirate ship docked next to the pool as a second bar. On a warm summer day, each pool is packed with enough people that swimming becomes impossible.

It is, rather, a skin-full scene of booze and mingling; music blasting, with the occasional beach ball bouncing over head.

The Round House Bar opened in 1873.

You can find it in the center of a strip of bars on Delaware Avenue, overlooking a DeRivera Park and the boardwalk. Its ceiling is a round canopy of red, white, and blue. They serve buckets of beer. Not buckets filled with bottles of beer, but bluntly efficient buckets filled with draught beer, served with cups to share and ice packs to keep the beer cold. Live bands play every night.

Around the corner is Level 2, the town’s featured dance club. Multi-colored beams of light shoot from a back wall. Smoke billows from machines like a Prince music video. And the bass notes push heavily with a mix of rap and electronic. Sweat seems to bead from every face on the dance floor, an elevated stage with windows overlooking a north edge of the island. The view, like nearly every other at Put-in-Bay, will remind you of nowhere else in Ohio.

The 12th Annual

Monroe Fine Art Fair Located in Downtown Monroe, East 1st St. & Washington In Conjunction With the 14th Annual Jazz Festival

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Sculptures, Photographers, Jewelry, Pottery, Glass, Wood, Fiber Art & Painters.

2nd stage for Jazz Festival at the Pavilion.

Children’s Art Tent by the Lotus Fountain.

Saturday, August 8th: 10am - 7pm Sunday, August 9th: 10am - 6pm DownTownMonroeFineArtFair.com

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) You may need a short trip to rest up on the 30th and 31st.

Then enjoy some serious peace and quiet until the 7th and 8th. You are torn between having fun with friends or working as you should.

Having fun wins the battle.

LIBRA (September 23-October 22) Be prepared for sudden changes and interruptions starting the 30th. You have a great smile so keep it in place. Follow your partner’s lead the week of the 3rd. On the 7th and 8th a trip is both fun and relaxing.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Stay close

SCORPIO (October 23-November 21)

to home to watch the full moon shine on the 31st. On the 2nd your partner (business or personal) becomes very cooperative. The week of the 3rd is easy. On the 7th confirm weekend plans. Take a chance the 11th and win.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You get out of

The full moon on the 31st keeps you close to home. On the 2nd a weight is lifted from your shoulders as Saturn goes direct ending eight weeks of frustration. You are busy the 7th through the 9th going to parties and festivals.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 20) The full moon on the 31st shines on your

town on the 31st and get home late on the 2nd. Starting the 3rd pay attention to your career, at least until noon the 7th when you are off and running again. Tie in volunteer work with socializing the 8th and 9th.

driving. Fasten your seatbelt! August is a fun month. Take a chance and be a winner the 4th.

You have expensive hobbies to support. Go to a new place the 8th and 9th.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) There are lots

Financial stability is highlighted the 31st. A weight is lifted from your shoulders on the 2nd. You have time and resources to enjoy August. Meet with old friends and associates the 8th and 9th. A great period for you!

of good things in the heavens making you smile here on earth. Take the first weekend off to start the month. Don’t unpack your bag so you can leave the 7th and return the 9th.

Catch up on work the 10th.

LEO (July 23-August 22) Your relationship

on the 31st could make a movie of the week.

A new adventure the 1st is a great way to start your month. Things at home go smoothly. You are in good shape financially but starting the 8th you are a cat on a hot tin roof.

VIRGO (August 23-September 22) You

are less disorganized starting the 29th and communications are easier. There is 12th house activity so people are telling you secrets.

On the 7th you are more organized but less cautious beginning the 11th. Confusing!

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19)

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18) If

you don’t like the way things are going, wait a minute because they will change. You are in demand at parties, festivals, and political rallies. Try to make every weekend last 3 days.

They are all good ones.

PISCES (February 19-March 20) Any secrets you have are exposed by the light of the full moon the 31st. You like summer because of opportunities to be on, in, or near the water. Your partner makes most of the plans and you are happy to follow.

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CELEBRITY LEO

It has been said that there are only two signs of the zodiac – Leos and everyone who wishes they were.

Jordan Spieth, golfer, and Joe Jonas celebrate. Locally Tony Geftos of Channel 13 and Dick Epstein of the Better Business Bureau enjoy cake and ice cream.

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1964 The Tribute - Beatles Concert To the delight of local rockers, Abbey Road came to life at the Centennial Terrace on Thursday, July 23 with the help of the World’s Best Beatles Tribute band.

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Sarah Jones is a maven at mixing eras. Whether she’s borrowing from glam old Hollywood or emulating Rosie the Riveter, her look always demands attention. A childhood love of classic movies fueled her desire to hunt for vintage at estate sales and local stores so she could replicate the style of her favorite stars. As a stylist, she helps others discover their own path to individuality - something she has clearly mastered herself!

Your style is definitely reminiscent of a certain era. When did you start crafting this look?

With a little help from friends, Justin Wapich, Emily Dubuc, Torry Simon and Krysten Dubuc have a groovy evening.

It’s a mix from 20s- 50s with bit of modern here and there. I have always loved vintage and I used to go to estate sales with my grandma. All of the ladies in my family had great style, each with their own flair. I have been inspired by hair styles and fashion from old movies since I was little. The first time I wore red lipstick was my freshman year in high school and I was hooked, although it took a while to really own it.

This evening is just a day in the life of Alyssa Gramza, Jacob Kaiser, Carter Bourland and Juliana Gramza.

Volunteers Deb Lagger and Gary Johnson enjoy the creativity and sun.

Art on the Mall Visitors and artisans enjoyed the sun as The University of Toledo turned into a walking art gallery on Sunday, July 26

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I really try to help people feel beautiful within their styling capabilities. Not everyone feels they have the ability to work with their own hair, so I try to encourage them and educate them on what works as well as options they may not have Where are your favorite local places to considered. Listening to your guests’ acquire new clothes and accessories?

I have enjoyed thrift store shopping since I was in needs and wants helps make them jr. high, and as I mentioned estate sales are a great look and feel their best. place to find treasures as well. Vintage is tough.

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Locally, I really love Amy’s Allie (located at 3146 I was told I had classic beauty and Markway Rd, Toledo, OH 43606) which just opened I reminded them of their grandma this year in Cricket West, literally two doors down when she was young. It’s fun to wear from my salon! clothes that remind people of fond memories.

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