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September 23 — October 6, 2015 Vol. 18 • Issue 19

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Contributing Writers: Brandon Doriot, Jeff McGinnis, Alison Wood-Osmun, Johnny Hildo, Chris Watson, Chris Parker, Sue Lovett, Angela Conley, Dorian Slaybod, Christine Senack, Emily Remklus, Joel Sensing

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Questioning Hildo • Hey, I just saw this piece of intestinal waste by someone nobody around here has even heard of calling himself or herself Johnny Dildo. LOL! Can anyone see anything in this waste of column space that is backed by any facts, common sense or evidence? What this Johnny Dildo is vomiting is the classic liberal Democrat intestinal waste that has made Toledo a joke nationwide. Do you see any mention by this clown of the carousel in Toledo between the union bosses and the Democrat machine that has run this place forever?Any mention that this nexus has been responsible for the decline of a once great industrial city that once had SEVEN Fortune 500 corporate head-quarters, now down to ONE? Of course not. Just the same old vomit that has made Toledo a joke. —Mario Goveia, via email • In the 2nd August issue, Hildo’s “Grudge Matchâ€? column had at least one error. In 2005, Paula Hicks Hudson was NOT the A-team candidate for judge.

She was the Lucas County Democratic Party’s endorsed candidate and on the same team as Carty. I was the party chairman then and I over-ruled the screening committee’s recommendation of Tom Tomczak and I inserted Paula in his stead. She was the B-team candidate. - Jack Wilson, via email

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C’est la Vie (5627 N. Main St., Sylvania) has closed its doors and plans to re-open above the River Centre Gallery, where Owner Katherine Volpi will mainly concentrate on interior design.

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The local owner of Hot Head Burritos is adding Italian to his mix by wrapping up fare with Pete’s Piadina Grille, offering street food served up on Italian flatbread, to open October 5. 10000 US Rt. 20 Unit C. 419-872-1770. petespiadinagrille.com

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Artist Linda Beeman discusses her Japanese woodblock prints, on display in Perrysburg through October 16. by Emily Remaklus

PET Bull Project Volunteers combat dogfighting and teach the youth to respect animals

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Trapped Toledo

The innovative, interactive theater company prepares to expand

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Chef Andrew Johns, who began his culinary career at Mule’s Corral, will take over the now-closed restaurant’s location to open Sage Steak and Seafood, offering “approachable upscale� cuisine. 8505 Secor Rd., Lambertville. 734-568-6045. sagebedford.com

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Deet’s BBQ has opened a new facility, serving as the Smokehouse for BBQ restaurant, catering, and food truck. Catering offered, tastings by appointment. Deet’s Commissary, 1226 S. McCord Rd., Holland. 419-893-2293. deetsbbq.com

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Artisan Cosmetic Surgery has opened a new skincare and cosmetic surgery center. They will celebrate the new facility with a Grand Opening celebration on Tuesday, September 29. 7634 W. Central Ave. 419-605-0012. artisancosmeticsurgery.com Rosy Glow Aromatherapy has opened inside Turning Point Chiropractic LLC, offering consulting and Aromatherapy products.

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Get the tools you need to build your business by Anthony Garcia

Bed, bath, and beyond in this issue’s Playbook by Dorian Slaybod

CORRECTIONS: Marketplace Changes: The Cat’s Pajamas Vintage & Thrift is located at 2005 Glendale Ave. 419-3445741. facebook.com/TheCatsPajamasToledo Beer Guide: Chad Gault is the General Manager of Swig, not a bartender.

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Letterpress boutique and gift shop, AliceLouise Press, will open Thursday, October 1. 107 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg.

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To help people with scars reclaim that painful space on their body, a local tattoo artist, Brian Finn of Infinite Art, has begun offering free tattoo coverups of scars inflicted by domestic violence, human trafficking, or self-injury. “It would make me feel so wonderful to be able to help anyone in a situation like this to move on to the next chapter in their lives,” said Finn. “I want to offer my time to help people feel better about themselves, and to not be ashamed.”

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A fine walk of art Downtown Sylvania might not be considered the epicenter of the Toledo-area’s arts scene, but the newly formed Red Bird Art District may change perceptions, making the historic downtown area a new arts destination. Initiated by Scott and Barb Hudson (Hudson Gallery), Dani Fuller (Art Director of the River Centre Foundation), and Rae Betz (Graphic Designer at LJ Creates), this new branch of the Sylvania Community Arts Commission plans to revitalize and enhance the neighborhood’s artistic energy. With two fine arts galleries in a single block, they are off to a great start.

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419-517-0118. redbirdarts.org During the first walk, celebrate the grand opening of the River Centre Gallery, which will continue the legacy of the American Gallery by showcasing local and regional fine art. The grand opening will feature works representing the human form in Expressive Bodies, on view through October. 5679 N. Main St. 419-882-8949. rivercentregallery.com

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Field Guide

Autumn in the Metroparks, and in the sky

by Alison Wood-Osmun The Toledo Metroparks are where nature and autumn combine in their exuberant best with trees and plants awash in rich hues of orange, yellow and red along winding pathways near the water’s edge.

For some invigorating adventure, I asked the incredible staff whose expertise keeps our Metroparks among the best.

Steve Madewell, Executive Director: One of the wonderful things I appreciate about our Metroparks is the ability to enjoy the beauty of nature from our parkways. Many people still want to enjoy nature but perhaps can’t hike or walk as they once could. Secor, Oak Openings, Side Cut and Pearson all provide a great opportunity to experience Ohio’s fall colors from a car or with ample, conveniently located, benches near the park drives.

Kim High, Naturalist/ Historical Interpreter For a very pretty walk, complete with lakeside, prairie and woodland views, I recommend sections of the Oak Openings Hiking Trail and All Purpose Trail near Evergreen Lake in Oak Openings Preserve. Park at the Evergreen Lake Area off of Route 295, follow the yellow Oak Openings Hiking Trail along the west side of the tranquil lake, then through the woods to the extraordinarily colorful Campbell Prairie Area— a place loaded with autumn flowers and foliage. When you reach the paved road at Campbell Prairie, follow it north (to the right) about 1/3 of a mile to its intersection with the Brown All Purpose Trail which will take you back to Evergreen Lake Area via a beautiful stand of white pines. The entire route is between 2.5 and 3 miles.

Lauren McCafferty, Program Production Specialist in Outdoor Skills My favorite autumn adventure in the metroparks is canoeing. The striking colors of fall leaves contrasted with the drab, but beautiful, plumage of migrating birds provide an awesome backdrop to paddle through. Two upcoming canoeing events

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are Twilight Canoe Paddle at Wiregrass Lake September 12 at 7:30pm and Halloween Parade and Paddle at Wiregrass Lake October 25 at 2pm. To register for and check out all Autumn Adventure Programs visit metroparkprograms.com Scott Carpenter, Public Relations Director My favorite place to be in fall is anywhere by the water— the Towpath Trail between Farnsworth and Providence Metroparks, the Evergreen Lake Trail at Oak Openings or the walking path around the pond at Pearson. Edges— like the trees beside the river— are also great places to look for the earliest autumn color.

For info, maps and metropark locations visit metroparkstoledo.com Park locations: n Farnsworth, 8505 US Route 24 Waterville n Oak Openings, 4139 Girdham Rd. Swanton n Pearson, 4600 Starr Ave. Oregon (entrance off Lallendorf Rd.) n Providence, 13827 US Route 24 W. Grand Rapids n Secor, 10000 W Central Ave. Berkey n Side Cut, 1025 W. River Rd. Maumee Super Duper On September 27, be sure to catch the rare super blood moon total lunar eclipse; the last one occurred in 1982 and you won’t be able to see another until 2033.

As its long orbit takes it to its closest point near the earth, the full moon will look much larger (by 14%) and take on a bright reddish hue. Then watch the eclipse phases as the moon passes into the earth’s shadow (in Toledo beginning at 8:10pm, fully shadowed at 10:47pm and ending by 1:22am). Check out the NASA website space.com to learn more and to view a video on the event.

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Outwit the nitwits in City politics

By Johnny Hildo

SURVIVOR: ONE GUVMINT CENTER

On this week’s episode of “Survivor: One Guvmint Center”…

We asked a random sampling of registered voters just what in the heck is up, and the results were fascinating. “That Carty. He knows how to mix things up!”

In order to make an omelet you have to break some eggs. Well, sure. But you don’t have to insult them, treat them like last weeks’ rancid garbage, and impugn their familial sex relations along the way. And besides, it’s just fluffy scrambled eggs.

Out-Stink

Contestant Number One. Carleton S. Finklestinker. Wandering through rush hour traffic with his narcissistic hand in the air, Your Carty has never seen an important political issue he couldn’t use to his own grandstanding advantage. Delicate negotiations with Fiat Chrysler? Yeah, Carty gets the job done. With demands and bully-boy epithets and abusive tactics and, man oh man, what powerful corporate executive doesn’t love to be scolded like a kindergartener? Wait, what was the question again?

So the guy whose name is on the Supreme Court decision legalizing gay marriage was in town. Carty met him at a Gay Pride event. Perfect opportunity to hurl some choice abuse, and Carty got the job done. An innocuous conversation turned into a freakshow, with Carty snapping off a non sequitur string of stern replies ending in “sir.”

Then he demanded that his press agent find out the secret questions he will be asked in the upcoming mayoral debates. When the agent couldn’t deliver, Carty did his best Red Queen impression and screamed, “off with his head!”

Need a good coffee cup up side yer noggin? Want your kid to be called “fatso” on a viral Youtube vid? Carty gets the job done!

Hey, Finklestink, here’s the secret questions. Why did you fiddle while the water treatment plant burned? What were you thinking when you gave away the store to failed developments downtown? And since you were painting the streets instead of fixing them, why not a nice shade of blue?

Out-bully. Out-curse. Outlast. Carty the Cable Guy. Git ‘er done!

Changing the channel

And in this corner, one Crazy Cowboy, Mikey P. Bellbottoms. Bar fly extraordinaire.

Lock up yer daughters, folks, Mikey P. is on the prowl! We gotta fight for our right to party! Twitter wars, meet Vimeo. Did he or didn’t he? And just what was she wearing under that shirt?

Out-blame. Out-deny. Out on the town.

Speaking of crazy, who doesn’t want a rolly coaster on the waterfront? Opal can out-crazy anyone. After all, she’s on a mission from God. Oh, and Mike Ferner sez if we’d just stop sending our tax dollars to the IRS we could fix our streets tomorrow. Tax fraud is a felony. Ferner knows about those, being a convicted felon his own darned self.

Ferner got caught ending unjust wars by painting slogans on bridges. Out-nuts.

Okay, full stop. Folks, this isn’t reality TeeVee. We’re talking about administering $650 million worth of public services annually. There are continuous financial challenges, personnel decisions and allocations, crises unanticipated and accepted.

What we need is calm adult leadership. Not grandstanding or cheerleading. Not shots for the house. Not feel good slogans. After we wake up from the dream, the sewers are still really, really old.

We can’t afford to blow this. Get the job done.

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W ise cracks in the glass (city) Toledo’s underground comedy scene picks up steam

by Brandon Doriot

“Dying a comedy death is far worse than dying in real life.”— Steve Martin I did stand-up comedy for four years, and if Steve Martin’s correct about failing on stage, then my life during that time was a seemingly neverending Groundhog’s Day of horribly conceived fart jokes. Why would someone subject themselves to the humiliation, routine anxiety and depression that stand-up comedy has to offer? Somehow, I’d be inclined to question it myself— if my time spent embarrassing myself on a microphone in Toledo wasn’t so exhilarating.

A View from the bottom The first time I ever hit the stage, it was for revenge. I overheard that a high school buddy of mine was doing shows, and like the self-centered idiot I am, I considered his desire to get laughs a personal affront. I knew I was funnier than he was.

I was sure of it. And if anyone was going to get attention while drinking and shouting at people through a microphone, then goddamnit, it was going to be me. I did 15 minutes of completely uninspired, immemorable material and remember feeling very satisfied with myself.

Now, before this starts to sound like a memoir of someone who’s actually accomplished something, realize that I burnt out after being banned from the now-closed Connxtions (who’s laughing now?), barred from the stage in a number of open mic rooms, and fired from nearly every radio station in town. My last show was spent standing atop the table of a drunk heckler arguing that Applebee’s shouldn’t promote bottomless tots as an appetizer because the radio commercials would confuse peodophiles— while I angrily kicked over his martini. Now about two years later, peaking my head out of the crumpled looseleaf papers containing old set lists, and dipping my toes back into that depraved cesspool of ego maniacs, I can see that things have only gotten worse, for the better.

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Setup and punchline To better understand the lineage of comedy in Toledo, I reached out to one of our longest running and most successful straight-up stand-ups, Steve Sabo the “legit guy” on the scene for quite a while. He’s a voracious road comic, traveling 52 weeks a year, and he’s one of the first people to build an open mic room that let aspiring idiots, like myself, take the stage. Sabo was kind enough to talk to me while traveling between gigs.

“After watching Toledo waver with only one club, I wanted to establish more rooms for people interested in building a routine. September of 2001 was the first time I tried putting a show together, which kind of floundered until we started workshopping each others sets.

It didn’t really get better until around 2006 and started maturing in 2009,” Sabo reminisced.

Around that time, options for stage time were extremely limited, if you didn’t travel. There was the now-defunct Connxtions Comedy Club on Heatherdowns in South Toledo, and odd open-mic nightmares which consisted of bowling alley basements and standing in front of TV’s playing football games while annoyed sports fans tried to ignore you.

That’s why the open-mics are so important. They build a community of beautiful… well, mediocre-looking losers. They gave you a team to root for and, somewhat, belong to.

The 3 step process to disappointing your parents A career in stand-up comedy has three tiers.

Stage 1 Open-mics This is where you learn the basic mechanics for writing, performing and dealing with a live audience. This stage

Steve Wherry (left) and Mike Szar (top) regularly embarrass themselves on stage and are loved by many in the scene for it.

is where the non-gender specific adolescents get separated from the non-gender specific adults. If you are willing to live in the mode of ramen noodles, couches and seminal fluid-stained comedy condos, then you might just have a shot at working in a bigger market and building a name for yourself. is the strangest because it can last the shortest, or longest, amount of time. I’ve seen people do three shows and vault into paid spots, but then I’ve also seen people live in this phase for years.

Stage Two: MC You open shows with a five minute set. You are now judged by the the comedy gatekeepers as funny enough to warm up the crowd, push club promotions and to not butcher the names of the people you are introducing as established comics. This may sound lame, but it feels amazing because now that cash is involved, you are officially a working comedian. You reading this, Dad?!

And finally, Stage 3: Featuring/headlining Featured Comics do 20 minutes after the MC, to better warm the crowd for the headliner. The distinction between being the guy up after the MC, but before the headliner is vast. This stage is all about honing your craft and hoping that one day you will be able to take your sex jokes and deep-seated depression on the road. This

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Live on the (insert part of town here) Strip There are not many situations in which a person on a microphone will plainly break down how they lost their virginity less than 24 hours ago, in a staunchly self deprecating manner. But last Monday night at Sukit Hookah, at 1919 Monroe Street next door to the Peacock Cafe, during the open-mic, this was precisely that cringe-worthy situation. If you think being funny in a dark comedy club full of drunk people already warmed up for a good time is hard, well then you’re right. Now, apply that challenge to a well-lit, sober audience— sounds horrendous. Yet somehow it not only works, but works extremely well. Every Monday you can find aspiring comics paying dues and putting in time for an audience that is sophisticated enough to leave pretension at the door and let newcomers work stuff out. The show is hosted by Anthony Martinez and Mike Szar who open each show with a seemingly-stoned, Abbott and Costello-esque, back and forth.

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Nice story about the scene, but where can I see these fabulous local comedians?

Mondays at 10pm Sukit Hookah Open Mic Comedy, 1919 Monroe St. FREE Tuesdays at 9:30pm Grumpy Dave’s 104 South Main Street, Bowling Green FREE First Thursday of the month at 9pm Our Brothers Place L.O.L. Lounge 233 N. Huron St. FREE Third Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm Funny Bone 6140 Levis Commons Blvd. $5 cover.

First Thursday of the month at 7pm Laff’s Inc 3922 Secor Rd. $5 cover.

“I’m so glad to be able to get (stage) time, and help other comics get time, in town. Before there were a couple openmics like this around town, we’d have to travel to Detroit or Cleveland and maybe not even get up (on the stage). It’s fun, but you were just hemorrhaging money to travel and then get home late and dread getting up for your job in the morning,” said Szar.

Martinez chimed in, “This started kinda selfish because we wanted more stage time, but now, we’ve got a super supportive community [that] has been great. We’ve got guys getting up here tonight for the first time, and they have other comics encouraging them rather than just struggling through and going home depressed.”

Sukit Monday nights are just the beginning of the amateur Toledo area comics’ work week. Tuesday night in Bowling Green is Grumpy Dave’s Comedy Show, on the corner of Wooster and Main, founded by Steve Sabo and currently run by resident funny guy and booze bag, Jake Dickey. On Grumpy’s best nights it’s a tremendous crowd and on it’s worst you get a room full of comics, quick to tell you what works and what doesn’t. Wednesdays you could get up at The Moxie, Adams Street’s recentlyclosed bar, where shows were a strange array of comics ranging from run-of-themill observational comedy to an outlandish experimental duo calling themselves “Crust Slimeson and Wrinkle LongD**k” and closing with, what I can only assume, at least a 67-year old man calling himself

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Father Time, who spoke sarcastically about his last erection years prior. Weekends, of course, host shows at the established clubs, Laffs Inc. and The Funnybone, both of which bring in comics from all over the country.

Bergman: Or (The Unexpected Virtue of Toilet Humor) These open-mic locations have really provided a foothold for a number of people to (mildly) succeed, and I would be remiss if I didn’t give the local up-andcomers a shout out for all of their hard work, not only on stage, but behind the scenes to keep the laughs rolling.

The first is Keith Bergman, a snarky, bespectacled funnyman who looks like the chubby ghost of ‘hipster past’ and is the hardest working comic in Toledo, or at least that’s the impression I get reading his Facebook timeline. Anytime you hear about a new open-mic happening in town, it’s likely his doing. And between his ever expanding list of dates on the road in the past few months, he’s put his first comedy album Disheveled, which is available through Amazon, and he has also launched the Pittin’ Out Comedy Tour, which will take him to crowds all over the midwest.

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Another formidable local comic is Brad Wenzel, a shy one-liner comic who’s absurd jokes are tempered with a deadpan delivery that would make Steven Wright proud. Brad’s been working Toledo since before Connxtions closed down, and from the first time I saw him, it was obvious he was going to be hated, because he was so damn good. Wenzel is currently touring regionally after winning first place in Norfolk’s Great American Comedy Festival. It’s nice to have someone locally who, when Googled, isn’t a total embarrassment. He was also, unfortunately, too busy for a quote. (Thanks Brad, ya jerk.)

So, If you have ever wondered what it would be like to try comedy, right now is the best time it has ever been to be an aspiring funny person in Toledo. I urge you to write five minutes and to get out there and give it a try. It’s a beautiful— yet dreadful, adrenaline rush.

I once spoke with my favorite comedian, Mike Birbiglia, when I was pondering if I could ever get up there. He told me, “It’s like sky diving. Sure, jumping out of an airplane is scary as hell, but the safety is in knowing you have the parachute, so you’re not gonna die. Well, maybe you’ll die, but that’s skydiving not stand-up comedy.”

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Every year, The Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio selects two individuals from their 24 county service area for recognition during the Toledo Race for the Cure. This year’s Toledo Race will be In Celebration of Kathryn ‘Kit’ Curran, and In Memory of Mary Chris Skeldon.

Kit Curran is a seamstress and small business owner of “Kit’s Jean Hems.” Mary Helen Darah celebrates Kit in her essay, available in full online. Excerpt below.

Kit Curran

One of Kit’s missions since her experience is to encourage other women to get checked. “I didn’t realize that it had been four years since my last mammogram,” she states. “The cancer that I had could

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not be felt from the outside. It was the mammogram provided by Komen that saved me. When my good friend from college heard my story, she scheduled her mammogram. She got called back for more views and ended up having a lumpectomy, radiation and chemo. We are college educated women who take care of ourselves but we weren’t getting mammograms. For this reason alone, I will continue to share my story. Women also need to know that if they don’t have insurance there is help available. Komen is very helpful in helping non-insured and underinsured people get the care they need.”

2015-2016 Breast Health Services

Programs funded by Komen Northwest Ohio for uninsured and underinsured individuals

Avita Health System Avita CARES for Women 419-468-0845 Project Services: Screening & Diagnosis Counties Served: Crawford, Huron, Seneca, Wyandot Blanchard Valley Health System Hancock County Mammography Screening Initiative 419-425-3170 Project Services: Education, Screening & Diagnosis Counties Served: Allen, Hancock, Hardin, Putnam, Seneca, Wood, Wyandot Center for Appalachia Research in Cancer Education Project Hoffnung (Hope): The Amish and Mennonite Breast Health Program 1-800-614-5857 Project Services: Education, Screening & Patient Assistance Counties Served: Defiance, Hardin, Logan, Williams

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Firelands Regional Medical Center S.P.I.C.E. (Support, Prevention, Intervention, Community Education) 419-557-7151 Project Services: Screening, Diagnosis & Treatment Counties Served: Erie, Ottawa, Sandusky Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio Yes MAMM! 419-842-0800 Project Services: Screening, Diagnosis, Patient Assistance & Patient Navigation In partnership with the Gretchen Gotthart Skeldon Fund, the Hospital Council will provide patient assistance for breast cancer survivors.

Counties Served: Allen, Auglaize, Crawford, Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Huron, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Williams, Wood Mercy Health Partners – Northern Division Mercy Mammogram Assistance Program (Mercy MAP) 419-696-7900 Project Services: Screening & Diagnosis Counties Served: Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Wood, Monroe (MI)

Mercy Memorial Hospital Put Yourself First Today 734-240-4234 Project Services: Screening & Diagnosis County Served: Monroe (MI) Parkview Foundation, Inc. Parkview Breast Health Program 419-633-7302 Project Services: Education, Screening & Diagnosis Counties Served: Defiance, Paulding, Van Wert, Williams ProMedica Cancer Institute C.A.R.E.S. (Collaboration, Access, Reduction of Barriers, Empowerment, and Screening) 419-291-5879 Project Services: Education, Screening & Diagnosis Counties Served: Defiance, Erie, Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca, Wood Seneca County General Health District Seneca County Mammograms Matter Program 419-447-3691 x342 Project Services: Education & Screening

September 23 • October 6

Counties Served: Crawford, Huron, Seneca, Wyandot Toledo-Lucas County CareNet Keeping the Komen Promise 419-842-0800 Project Services: Diagnosis & Patient Navigation County Served: Lucas

University of Toledo Health Science Campus From Gray to Pink 419-383-4817 Project Services: Diagnosis, Screening & Patient Assistance Counties Served: Hardin, Seneca & Shelby YWCA of Northwest Ohio YWCA of Northwest Ohio and Susan G. Komen Breast Health Education and Early Detection Program 419-241-3235 Project Services: Education & Screening County Served: Lucas

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GENERAL REGISTRATION

18 and under $20 • 19 and over $30 Day of Race $45 for all ages

Last day to Register online and get packet mailed: Tues., Sept. 15 at midnight.

After this date, can register online but packet will need to be picked up.

See dates below for end of online registration times.

2nd Street

3rd Street

Glendale

3RD ANNUAL FINDLAY RACE Saturday, September 26 Race at 9 am

1 mile Greenlaw

n Avenue

SITE REGISTRATIONS Dave’s Running Shop, Findlay

Thursday, September 24, 11 am to 7 pm Friday, September 25, 11 am to 4 pm

East McPhe rso

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6th Street

Last day to register online is Friday, September 25 at 4 pm Saturday at Race – 7 am to 8:30 am (cost is $45)

Bob Evans (20 NW Ohio locations, plus Dundee and Monroe MI)

Ye Olde Cock N’ Bull

Glass City Cafe

Max & Erma's (three area Toledo locations) The Oasis Restaurant and Delivery (Toledo area and BG locations; delivery available)

East Wallac e Street

PerrysBurgers

East Eagle Street

Pizza Papalis of Toledo (take out included)

3 mile

The Spaghetti Warehouse

East Hobar t Avenue

Tony Packo’s Restaurants (five area locations) Veritas Cork & Craft

Manhattan's Restaurant

East Pearl Street

Star Diner (four Toledo area locations)

The Blarney Irish Pub

Luckies Barn and Grill

SITE REGISTRATIONS Mathews Ford, Brondes Secor Ford, Kistler Ford, Brondes Ford Maumee Thursday, September 24, 10 am to 7 pm Friday, September 25, 10 am to 7 pm Saturday, September 26, 10 am to 4 pm

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Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar (six Toledo area locations)

Frisch's Big Boy - Maumee Fairlawn Pla ce

Sunday, September 27 Race at 9:30 am

Registration/t-shirt/packet questions: Hermes (our fulfillment company): Phone: 1-855-867-0432 Email: www.registration@komennwohio.org

TOLEDO PARTICIPANTS

Chili's (three Toledo area locations; to go orders included)

7th Street

22nd Annual Toledo Race

Last day to register online is Saturday at 4 pm Sunday, September 27, inside 5/3rd Field 7:30 am to 9 am

Avenue

Dine Out for the Cure! Eat at participating restaurants on Findlay Race for the Cure day (Saturday, September 26, 2015) or Toledo Race for the Cure day (Sunday, September 27, 2015) and proceeds from your meal will benefit Komen Northwest Ohio. Visit komennwohio.org for a list of participating restaurants in the Toledo area, Bowling Green, Defiance, Fremont, Fostoria, Lima, Tiffin, Defiance and Dundee and Monroe, Michigan. Must present the Dine Out for the Cure flyer to your server in order for Komen to benefit.

Ye Olde Durty Bird Tony Packo's Restaurants (five area locations).

FINDLAY PARTICIPANTS

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar (including Lima) Bob Evans (20 NW Ohio locations including Lima) Cedar Valley Cafe Main Street Deli Max & Erma's The Sweet Retreat Texas Roadhouse We Serve. Coffee Wilson's Sandwich Shop

Present this ad to your server in order for Komen to benefit. More restaurants may be added, please check komennwohio.org

September 23 • October 6

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Culinary Wednesday, 9.23

Middle Eastern Vegetarian Style The 577 Foundation

Hearty rice & lentils dish with robust flavor of caramelized onions. Cucumber yogurt salad is the side dish this main dish needs. Fatoush salad made with fresh vegetables & toasted pita bread.

Registration required. 12:30-4:30pm. $20. 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 577foundation.org

Wednesday, 9.23

Toledo Animal Shelter: An Evening of Wine and Food Manhattan’s

Support the Toledo Animal Shelter at a special celebration of wine and food. During the evening, you will sample four hand-selected wines, enjoy appetizers and sweet desserts. 5:30-8:30pm. $40-$45. 1516 Adams St. 419-243-6675. toledoanimalshelter.com

Wednesday, 9.23

Small Space Urban Farming 577 Foundation

Find out how lots of small space gardeners and urban farmers are churning out enough produce for restaurants, food banks and farmer’s markets in their communities. Learn how a simple networking and effort can provide the satisfaction of growing food for sustenance and profit. Registration required.

6:30-8:30pm. $20. 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg.

577foundation.org/takeaclass.as

Friday, 9.25

Thursday, 9.24

Wine Tasting & Nosh Social Maumee Wines

Sample 4-6 wines, carefully paired with appetizers with piano accompaniment by Arielle Grey. 6pm.

2556 Parkway Plaza, Maumee. 419-893-2525. facebook.com/pages/Maumee-Wines

Thursday, 9.24

Tea Reading with Tamilyn Shean Schedel Arboretum & Gardens

A light snack and tea is served. Registration is appreciated. Gardens will open at 5pm for attendees to wander and enjoy. 6pm. $15/nonmembers, $13/members. 19255 W. Portage River S. Rd., Elmore. 419-862-3182. facebook.com/ events/444570522367276

Saturday, 9.26

Cabernet Sauvignon Walt Churchill’s Market

What better way to bring the cool fall winter than with the hearty red wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon. Red wines taste better during the fall and winter months than in the heat of the summer.

2pm. Prices vary per sample. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee 419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com/ events.html

Tea Tasting Elaine’s Tea Shoppe

Taste a variety of hand-selected black teas. 2pm. $10/class or $25 for the tasting series of 3. 3115 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-885-1515. wildorchidteas.com

Saturday, 10.3

Friday, 9.25

This is a rare opportunity to meet, greet and taste wines direct from the winemaker and producers.

Registration required. 2-6pm. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. 419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com

Dim Sum Cooking The 577 Foundation

Dim Sum means “touch your heart”, and many years ago, chefs in the royal court of China created an array of delicacies to appease the Emperor’s changing appetite and mood. Dim sum is eaten from breakfast through lunch time. Registration required. 11:30am. $20. 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-872-0305.

577foundation.org

Saturday, 9.26

Apples for Everyone Johnston Fruit Farm

There will be games, vendors and a petting zoo. Pick a bushel of apples to donate to Toledo Seagate Food Bank.10am. 790 US Hwy 20A, Swanton.

419-244-6996. theseagatefoodbank.org Free

Saturday, 9.26

Ice Cream Social

Paula Brown Shop Rachel’s Handmade Ice Cream and Paula Brown Shop join forces for an ice cream social.

2-8pm. 912 Monroe St. Visit event on Facebook for additional information.

Tastings Wednesday, 9.23

Paola Antonaci Wine Tasting Veritas Toledo

Paola Antonaci, North American Export Manager for the Alto-Adige producer Cantina Caldaro will pour and discuss a great flight of wines. Along with Brad Kerr from Enotec Imports, attendees will taste Caldaro Pinot Grigio, Pinot Nero, Moscato and Lagrien.

5:30-7:30pm. 505 Jefferson Ave. 419-214-9463. veritastoledo.com

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Luciano Taliano and Giorgia Tontodonati from Piedmont, Italy Walt Churchill’s Market

Ongoing Wednesdays

Westgate Wednesdays Farmer’s Market Westgate Shopping Center

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At J’mae’s Home Cooking the soul food is both basic and complex. The effortless essence of soul food is carried on at J’Mae’s, accompanied by the restaurant’s comfortable atmosphere, menu and staff.

“Soul food” is, simply, a description of regional southern cooking. J’Mae's, situated in a house turned restaurant, is the perfect venue for serving the hearty food of the South— less restaurant, and more a nostalgic window on life, making you feel like the South is where you should have grown up.

From the South

The casual, homey restaurant, located near the corner of Lagrange and Central, is named for the family’s matriarch who died in 2012, Johnie “J’Mae” Mae, who originally moved here from Selma, Alabama. “ At 16, Mom stowed away in the back of a station wagon that her sister was driving to Toledo,” claims Michelle Tarrant, J’mae’s daughter and one of the proprietors. “When she was discovered, they were already far from Selma so she came and stayed in Toledo.”

Elevating the simple

Enjoy a variety of local goods, from artisan crafted items to produce. Wednesdays through October 28.

3pm. Elder Beerman Parking Lot

Thursdays

Oysters & Beer Element 112

Every Thursday, enjoy 1/2 price beer and $1 oysters.

Available at the bar, on our patio, and in the Main Dining Room. 5735 N. Main St., Sylvania.

419-517-1104. element112restaurant.com

Thursdays

Wine + Cheese Tasting Treo Restaurant

Enjoy tasting wine from the best regions around the globe with paired artisan cheeses. 6pm. 5703 Main St., Sylvania. 419-882-2266. treosylvania.com

Saturdays & Sundays

Black Kite Brunch Black Kite Coffee

Besides the chicken, pork chops and ribs one would expect from a soul food restaurant, some unexpected "out-of-the-box" dishes, meatloaf and salmon patties, offer something new.

"They were just four o'clock, after work suppers," says Michelle with a smile. "You could really stretch the ingredients for both." This meatloaf is an easy, understated dish with the traditional ketchup topping served with a small amount of onion gravy. Basic and straightforward without any surprises, it is exactly the kind of dish I grew up on.”

The salmon patty might be revolutionary. Firm, piping hot, and, absent of bread crumb fillers, this is no attempt to reimagine this simple dish. Like J’Mae’s meatloaf, the salmon patty is true to the working class entree many of us were raised on.

I tried the hot tamale, which comes in beef or turkey, and although not directly linked to soul food proper, it is a pleasant surprise. With just enough spice to make my eyes water, it presents as more of a sausage than a traditional Mexican tamale. I limited myself to one, but I could have eaten a dozen. Pigs feet make a special Sunday appearance , “We run out of those pretty quick,” claims Michelle with pride. Gumbo, a dish of rice, sausage, and okra, common in Louisiana, frequently appears as a special.

Soul on the side

Get your brunch fix with made-to-order, creative menu items. 10:30am. 2499 Collingwood Blvd.

419-720-5820. facebook.com/BlackKiteCoffee

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Fuel for the soul

J’Mae’s Home Cooking fires on all cylinders

by Chris Watson

Saturday, 9.26

Burger Down Walt Churchill’s Market

Meet our deli manager, Justin, and sample deli options from gourmet burgers to baby back ribs.

3pm. 26625 Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. waltchurchillsmarket.com Free

The house that J’mae built

The essential foundation of what many identify as soul food lies in the side dishes.

Soul food is, fundamentally, a blend of West African, Native American, and Caribbean cooking. Beans, rice, greens, corn (along with hominy and grits), cornmeal, and sorghum are at the core of this cuisine. J'mae's has an abundance of sides. The greens alone are a true test of the purity of southern-style cooking and making greens palatable is no small feat. At J'mae's, the greens, neither oily nor tough, should become its own food group. Add some black-eyed peas, pinto beans and from-scratch mac and cheese and you have small sides that start at just one dollar.

Entrees start at $11 and are served with three of the amazing sides and cornbread.

Scratch made desserts, starting at $3, include a peach cobbler that is so amazing it might be able to initiate world peace.

When I left J’Mae’s, my soul, and belly, were equally full.

11am-7pm Tuesday & Wednesday, 11am-9pm Thursday-Sunday, closed Monday.

J’Mae’s Home Cooking, 3117 Lagrange St. 419-241-7779.

September 23 • October 6

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Swine and dine

This is your chance to become the ultimate pig master as the Culinary Vegetable Institute holds their three-day long Mangalitsa Workshop. The Mangalitsa pig, prized for its flavor and well-marbled meat, was cross-bred in the 19th century by pairing a wild boar with a pig. Each day of the Institute focuses on a different set of skills and techniques, as CVI Chef Jamie Simpson and guest Chef Craig Diehl (a James Beard Foundation nominee for Best Chef in 2011) join forces to create an opportunity of hoggy proportions. The workshops will cover everything, from butchering and methods of preparation like curing, smoking and salting, to creating and plating the 8-course menu during the Friday night dinner event. Registration required. Workshop times: 10am-5pm Wednesday & Thursday, noon-6pm/prep and 6:30-9:30pm/plating on Friday.

Wednesday, September 10 - Friday, October 2. $1000 + tax/the 3-day workshop, $350 + tax/per individual class. 12304 Mudbrook Rd., Milan, Ohio.

419-499-7500. culinaryvegetableinstitute.com

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A cut above

With flavors and quality for the rich and famous, the food at Final Cut takes you all the way to Hollywood. Now, along with perfectly prepared meats and impressive menu items, Hollywood Casinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Final Cut adds to its resume, having won Wine Spectatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2015 Award of Excellence, a prestigious award bestowed upon restaurants with an extensive selection of superior wines.

Along with Final Cutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more than 200-bottle wine list, on Wednesday nights, customers can enjoy a selection of half priced bottles, perfect for a midweek pick-me-up. 5-9pm Monday-Thursday, 5-10pm Friday & Saturday, 4-9pm Sunday. Final Cut Steak & Seafood, 777 Hollywood Blvd. 419-661-5381. hollywoodcasinotoledo.com

Cheesy goodness

Melty comfort food: thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what you can expect at the recently opened Macs Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Melts, the latest culinary venture for local entrepreneur Robert Croak. This cheese Mecca delivers inventive combinations of macs (macaroni and cheese) and melts (grilled cheese sandwiches) to eager customers, ready to indulge in the stringy, and sometimes meaty, menu items. Along with traditional macs and melts, there are creative mixtures like chorizo and chipotle pepper with cilantro and two cheeses (Southwest Mac) as well as melts with all the BBQ fixinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (The Backyard), and other varieties. Macs Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Melts also has a vegan mac and dairy-free melt, as well as Boylan handcrafted soda (known for their ginger ale, root beer and black cherry flavors) and locally-made desserts from Wixey Bakery. A new Perrysburg location will open this fall. Hours: 11am-10pm daily. Macs Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Melts, 3330 W. Central Ave. 419-214-0820. macsnmelts.com â&#x20AC;&#x201D;MLR

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SAVE THE DATE Bridal 101 Workshop Sunday, October 4, 2015 1pm-5pm Hosted by Langley Hall 301 River Rd., Maumee, OH OUR GOAL IS TO Empower U Inspire U Educate Brides Great advice from local Bridal Experts!

This bridal workshop will give each bride the tools she needs to successfully plan her wedding day from start to finish. Langley Hall is hosting a number of local Maumee wedding professionals to share their insight with brides in a small classroom setting. This workshop is also perfect for family and friends to learn how to best support the bride and groom on their big day!

LIMITED SPACE, RSVP TODAY! 419.794.8205 www.toledocitypaper.com

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Social butterfly

Pucciniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s monumental opera, Madama Butterfly, will soon take flight, kicking off the Toledo Operaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2015-16 season. This emotional, delicate 1903 Italian opera explores the conflict of East meets West through the story of a strategic marriage between a U.S. Naval officer and a young Japanese girl. Will the pair forge romance, or will the relationship simply stay one of convenience? Musicologist, Eftychia Papanikolaou, will provide a free lecture in The Valentine Theatre grand lobby one hour before each performance. 7:30pm Friday, October 2 & 2 pm Sunday, October 4. $40-$90. The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-255-SING. toledoopera.org

Glitz and gloom

Creepy, kooky and sometimes spooky, The Addams family will take the stage at the Maumee Indoor Theatre, October 1-4, presented by 3B Productions. Join a â&#x20AC;&#x153;normal boyâ&#x20AC;? who has fallen for the grown-up Wednesday Addams, as he meets her bizarre family. Is this young man as normal as he seems, or will his sweet demeanor become salty after he meets her eccentric family? 8pm ThursdaySaturday, October 1-3 & 2:30pm Sunday, October 4. $15/adult, $13/students and seniors. Maumee Indoor Theatre, 601 Conant St., Maumee. 419-897-8902.

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COME CELEBRATE OUR 34TH ANNUAL Apple Butter Festival & Craft Show Sat, Oct. 3rd & Sun, Oct. 4th 10am - 6pm

â&#x20AC;˘Apple Picking â&#x20AC;˘Pony Rides â&#x20AC;˘Barrel Rides â&#x20AC;˘Apple Cider â&#x20AC;˘Carmel Apples

Bakery:

Pies Doughnuts Apple Fritters Apple Dumplings and more.

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Martha's

Gifts & Boutique & Christmas Barn

Set in New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Washington Heights neighborhood, The Toledo School for the Artsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fall Musical, In the Heights, welcomes the audience into a neighborhood on the brink of change. Pairing a Latin-flavored score with Tony award-winning hip-hop dance, this sweet and sentimental musical explores what happens when traditions are left to give-and-take. 7pm Thursday-Saturday, October 1-3 & 2:30pm Sunday, October 4. $16/adults, $10/seniors and students.

Owens Community College Center for Fine and Performing Arts, 30335 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg.

419-246-8732 x226. ts4arts.org

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Voicing her story

The lives of two Windsor artists, photographer Pat Sturn (1910-2011) and opera singer Emilia Cundari (1930-2005), will be revived in Pat & Emilia, a mixed-media chamber opera, to be performed by the Detroit-based ensemble, Chamber Music at the Scarab Club. The two-act, dramatic staging of these gifted artists will be intimate when enjoyed in the Toledo Museum of Artâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cloister Gallery.

3pm Sunday, September 27. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-2558000. toledomuseum.org, scarabclub.org/chambermusic Free â&#x20AC;&#x201D; AC

Garden & Gunn Roads, Holland, OH

419.865.2916

Hours: 9 am - 8 pm daily macqueenorchards.net

Time out

Josh Byers, aka 60wattfunnel, works tirelesslyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; producing large-scale paintings and mixed media sculptures in his distinctive faded, raw, realist style. Often playing with pop-culture, the local artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work is loud, exciting and monsterz - Jo sh byers executed with finesse. See brand new paintings, sculptures, mixed media and works on paper from Josh Byers at an upcoming exhibition at River House Arts, with a title that aptly describes his work process: â&#x20AC;&#x153;New Recessâ&#x20AC;? opens Friday, September 25 and runs through Friday, October 30. Opening Reception: 6pm, Friday, October 2. River House Arts, 115 W. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-874-8900. river-house-arts.com Free

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Goddess level art

With its origins in 1903, Toledoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Athena Art Society is one of the oldest womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art organizations in the country. Honoring the legacy of Nina Spalding Stevens, former co-director and founding developer of the Toledo Museum of Art, the Athena Art Society began by hosting juried and non-juried member exhibitions of art in diverse styles and mediums. Celebrate 112 years of the Society while viewing art by current members during Athenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2015 Fall Juried Exhibition (October 1-23). 5:30-7:30pm, with awards at 7pm Thursday, October 1. Paula Brown Gallery, 912 Monroe St. 419-241-8100. athenaartsociety.org Free â&#x20AC;&#x201D; AC

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September 23 â&#x20AC;˘ October 6

LINDA SATTLER, Black-and-Red Kimono 2watercolor pen-ink

Known in Toledo for his expressive, energetic style of colorful, abstract painting, Scott Horn has made a name for himself as one of the Glass Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s major creative natives. Horn will soon present 30 new oil paintings in Scott Horn/Skot Horn, during his third solo exhibition at Hudson Gallery. Expect powerful, emotive paintings, full of subconscious imagery, completed by Horn in the last year. Horn says that â&#x20AC;&#x153;allowing intuition to guide my hand has led to many personal insights, unexpected discoveries and ultimately universal truth.â&#x20AC;? Opening Reception, from 6-8pm on Friday, October 2 (during the first Red Bird Art District First Friday Art Walk, more info on pg. 5). Through October 31. Hudson Gallery, 5645 N. Main St., Sylvania. 419-885-8381. hudsongallery.net Free

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Condoning condoms

Condoms are used mostly for prophylactic purposes, but they can also be used for creation. See condoms used in new and (ahem) exciting ways during Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 7th Annual â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Art of Preventionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. This condom-inspired art show will showcase the pieces of local artists, who have used non-latex colored condoms to create wearable head accessories, honoring this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme: Protect Your Head. So come out, enjoy, and help continue Planned Parenthoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legacy of supporting our community with essential health services, such as cancer screenings, supplying contraceptives, and the testing for and treatment of sexually transmitted infections during this creative fundraiser. 6-8pm Wednesday, October 7. $50/single, $90/pair. The Davis Building Lobby, 151 N. Michigan St. 419-255-1115. ext. 3401. artofprevention.com

Illustrating dreams

Ever since the first-ever imaginary friend, childhood and fantasy have been forever intertwined. Just as kids fill their world with stories, Toledo artist, Michelle Duni, and David Gildersleeve, of Savannah, Georgia, will fill Toledo School for the Artsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Gallerie 333 with illustrations of the wonderful world of a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s imagination during the October show, Monsters Under the Bed. The show opens during TSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First Friday, at 9am Friday, October 2. The show will also be on view during the 3rd Thursday Loop in October. 5:30-9pm, Thursday, October 15.

Open by appointment. Toledo School for the Arts Gallerie 333, 333 14th St. 419-246-8732. facebook.com/events/674399172696634 Free â&#x20AC;&#x201D; AC

educational class instructed by Artist Larry Mack and TMA Retail Manager, Heather Blankenship, is for thriving artists at any level. 6-9pm. $35 registration fee, $25/students who use university email to register. Registration includes 40+ page information packet. Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-874-3135. myprizm.com

Friday, 9.25

T Meme A - The Toledo Museum of Art Community

Galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new show opens, with an internet-friendly exhibition memes inspired by the TMA collection and created by local artists. Expect humor that flirts with pop culture, and, of course, high-quality work.

Through December 4. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Saturday, 9.26

LeSo Galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3 Year Anniversary Celebration/Overture IV - Celebrate three years of art and community while viewing the Overture IV exhibition, a large group show featuring over 30 arts. 7-9pm on Saturday, September 26. LeSo Gallery, 1527 Starr Ave., lesogallery.com facebook. com/events/765107246933124

Monday, 9.28

Arts Panel Discussion â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Join students in the Arts Diplomacy class at The University of Toledo for a panel discussion moderated by class instructor, UT Assistant Professor of Art History, Thor J. Mednick.

The panel will discuss the economic, political, and cultural benefits of arts intervention in Toledo, with featured participants: David Loewenstein, renowned community artist and Founder of the Mid-America Mural Project; Dr. Brian Kennedy, Director of the Toledo Museum of Art and Director and Eminent Professor at the University of Toledo; and Rachel Richardson, Director and Mural Coordinator for Art Corner Toledo. 5:30pm. UT Center for Visual Arts, Haigh Auditorium, 620 W. Grove Pl. 419-530-8300. utoledo.edu/comm-arts/art/index.html Free

Thursday, 10.1

Final day to view Recent Work by Dan Hernandez - See recent work from the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Genesisâ&#x20AC;?

series, by local artist and University of Toledo assistant professor of art, Dan Hernandez. 5-11pm, TuesdaySaturday. Secor Gallery, 425 Jefferson Ave. 419-5147496. thesecor.com Free

Friday, 10.2

Arts Panel Mural Painting - Come pick up

a paintbrush and help The University of Toledoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Arts Diplomacy class create a public mural, under the direction of artist Dave Loewenstein, to be

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Sunday, 10.4

Toledo Soup Proposals Due - The focus of

the next Toledo Soup event on October 26 will be Art and Artists. Proposals are now open for all community art initiatives, businesses and ideas, including (but not limited to) visual art programs, performing arts, theater, music, film, and design. toledosoup.com

Tuesday, 10.6

Drink and Draw - Bring your own beer or wine

along with ideas and tools for a live model drawing session. Ages 21+ only. 7-10pm. $10. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St., 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

Art as a Business Class - This professional

placed at the entrance to the James B. Simmons Jr. Neighborhood Facilities Building. During daylight hours, through Tuesday, October 6. Frederick Douglass Community Center, 1001 Indiana Ave. 419-244-6722. utoledo.edu/comm-arts/art/index.html Free

Ongoing:

Ten Years in the Making - Enjoy the eclectic

work of Vietnamese immigrant Vui Measaw, whose oil paintings survey a variety of techniques and styles. Through the end of October. 6am-11pm, Monday-Thursday. 6am-midnight, Friday. 7ammidnight, Saturday. 7am-10pm, Sunday. Starbucks, 31456 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-9318732. myprizm.com Free

In Motion: Dance and Performance in Art -

Explore the history of dance as one of the artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest muses with the Toledo Museum of Artâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exhibition in the Works on Paper Gallery. Through January 3. The Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

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MVCDS Wolfe Gallery Alumni Exhibition -

View the work of three school alumni: Nora Hutton â&#x20AC;&#x2122;81, who will display a selection of watercolor paintings from books she has illustrated; Tony Knight â&#x20AC;&#x2122;66, who will exhibit sixteen large painterly digital art pieces; and Mary Ellen Taylor, an alumni parent, who will display thirty-six colorful earthenware ceramics, decorated with underglazes and patterns. Through October 8. 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday. Maumee Valley Country Day School, 1715 S. Reynolds Rd., 419-381-1313. mvcds.org

Ready-to-hand, Present-at-Hand - This

show is inspired by Heidegger, featuring artists Christopher Schanck, Jack Craig, Mark Dineen, Taryn Cassella, and, tHing tHing. Through October 3. The University of Toledo Department of Art, 620 Grove Pl., 419-530-8300. facebook.com/ events/858483204236832 Free

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Making it work

Growing Toledo is a hands-on experience

by Athena Cocoves I’ll confess. I grew up in Toledo, moved away for college, and echoed a sentiment many friends I grew up with shared: “I’ll never, ever live in Toledo again.”

Well, I’m back. I’ve been back.

And while moving back felt like I had failed at my chance to use the proceeds of a hummus-in-amason-jar business to pay 2k for rent in a Brooklyn warehouse space with 10 other people, I really, really don’t mind.

Moving back to my hometown wasn’t a failure because Toledo isn’t a failure. Just like all the passionate creatives of Toledo know: this is a great city to make art. Unlike my friends in Portland who are struggling for a gallery show, Toledo welcomes enthusiastic makers with a pat on the back, a beer of their choice, and encouragement.

This past holiday season, some of my 419-native friends who have relocated to luxury cities like “da Bay Area” and goddamn London came back to town. After awkward conversations at the bar, where I was consistently assaulted with the question, “wait, what are you still doing here?”, I decided to confront the people who treat Toledo like a large truck stop with a taste of the T: I took them to the newly-opened Handmade Toledo Maker’s Shoppe and rolled my eyes as theirs widened.

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Entering the shop can be a surreal experience for a newbie. Surrounded by tiny drawings in handmade frames, ornate hair clips adorned by seashells, Nag Champa beard oil, and other accoutrements of my serious DIY-envy, Handmade Toledo feels like a real-life Etsy. With a specific aesthetic and art only by local or regional makers, and less than a year under its belt as a permanent Shoppe, Handmade Toledo offers something permanent and special. “It’s not just coming to Shoppe— it’s a whole experience. You’re buying something from the person who made it and they care about it. You’re getting something unique,” said owner, Jessica “Oh Sew Betty” Crossfield, proudly.

To keep the Shoppe’s aesthetic cohesive, Crossfield uses a jury process to assess the online submissions. “I can tell when someone has made something that they made it with their heart in it,” said Crossfield. “Our makers aren’t hobbyists.

A lot of times the people we have, this is their job. This is their life. This is their bread and butter. And you can tell that by the branding and quality.”

Setting up shoppe

Handmade Toledo is as much a business as it is an initiative to show off how cool crafts really are. Starting with a semiannual, indie craft fair called “Maker’s Mart” in April of 2012, Jessica “Oh Sew Betty” Crossfield has wanted to draw

September 23 • October 6

The Maker’s Shoppe crafts Instagramworthy displays of their product. together Toledo’s scene of makers.

“I’ve been doing indie craft fairs for Oh Sew Betty [my personal sewing business] for years. I was always traveling because they were never in Toledo,” said Crossfield. We’re all artists here and there’s a huge community, [but also] a huge void, so I thought we could do it.”

Two years later, Handmade Toledo opened a brick-and-mortar that would allow the spirit of DIY fairs to be available five days a week. Opening on 1717 Adams Street, in the building that hosted both the first Artomatic 419 and the first Maker’s Mart, the Maker’s Shoppe’s grand opening coincided with their November 2014 Maker’s Mart.

“We opened relatively quickly,” said Crossfield. “I’ve always wanted a space where we could have Maker’s Mart, my studio, a year-round handmade gift-shop with the same style, studio spaces and a classroom. I’ve been saying that for years and this building was available and the universe was telling me it’s time to do it. It’s been even greater than I’ve ever imagined.”

A bright future

Since Handmade opened, the bright, DIY style has permeated both the product choices and the interior. “I was looking at Instagram photos and saw pictures of us scraping up the tile on the floor 45 weeks ago,” said Crossfield. “Our woodshop opened immediately because we built the floor, shelving and tables. We’re always tearing apart old pallets and making things— sometimes we just need a new table for our house or a shelve for the shop. Matt Taylor made all of his pieces for Artomatic here. We’re just constantly building things.”

Stay tuned, and get excited, to shop from over 80 vendors during the upcoming Maker’s Mart on Saturday, November 14.

11am-6pm Wednesday-Saturday, noon-5pm Sunday. Handmade Toledo, 1717 Adams St. 419-214-1717. handmadetoledo.com

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Weird Rock Reigns

Local rockers Daniken inaugurate psych festival with help from their friends.

by Chris Parker

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(Left to Right), Pat Peltier, Jason Thomas, Ben Starrett, Phil Dickinson, Eric Nedrow, and Jordan Halsey get ready to get weird.

Since the 60s, psychedelic music has opposed popâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s succinct conventional- Weird, wild and woolly Daniken takes their name from Swiss ity, trading purpose for vibe. In Danikenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s case, the atmosphere is deep and spooky, author Erich Anton Paul von Däniken, who burrowing through smoldering drone and posited the theory that aliens influenced rising spires of serrated guitar echoing early human civilization, emblematic of across a mineshaft of exposed rock. The Peltierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s counter-culture curiosity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always kind of enjoyed the weirder instrumental sextet culminates eighteen months of feverish activity with a night of side of music,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Early on I was into a lot of noise stuff. Wolf Eyes was a big psych entitled Psychedelicide. influenceâ&#x20AC;Ś My friends and I would go to Psychedelic origins Detroit to see them and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d bring up High school chums, guitarist Pat Peltier [legendary Lexington, KY noise-rockers] and bassist Eric Nedrow, formed Daniken Hair Police.â&#x20AC;? with drummer Sam Noldar in 2008. They Daniken has released more than 18 cut their teeth at Mickey Finnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (a popu- pieces since last summer and improv new lar since-closed Irish pub/music venue on material in their practice space which Lagrange) but went on hiatus when Ned- doubles as a recording studio, accounting row moved away. They reunited early last for the near monthly releases. year upon his return and doubled in size â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll end up with [about] an hour-long to accommodate a keyboardist, a second chunk and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll try to pull out 15 minutes of guitarist and an additional drummer. the most concise stuff where weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not just â&#x20AC;&#x153;We played at Frankieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a couple weeks jamming out,â&#x20AC;? he says. ago and the sound guyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face, when we told him we had two drummers, was price- Vinyl is dead: Long live the less,â&#x20AC;? Peltier reports. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When it meshes, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cassette Daniken releases their music on cascool. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a different sound and an interestsette tapes. Vinylâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sudden popularity ofing setup.â&#x20AC;? fers a new threat of obsolescence: Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s All about payback not enough pressing plants for timely rePeltier thought that having a festival leases. would be a great way to bring everyone â&#x20AC;&#x153;The turnaround time is months on [7â&#x20AC;? together for a night of music. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wanted an singles] now because of the way factories opportunity to trade shows with a few out- are backed up,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A few years ago, of-town bands that have helped us out,â&#x20AC;? he at every garage sale, I started buying evsays. ery [cassette duplication machine] I could Peltier approached the owner of the find. So, I got a stack of tape dupersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; doFARM before a gig and found him very ing 50 editions takes me an afternoon.â&#x20AC;? receptive.

Daniken is working on a new cassette â&#x20AC;&#x153;I said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have 13 bandsâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, and plans a split 7â&#x20AC;? (vinyl) with another and he replied, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;That sounds great, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll band before the yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s out. Meanwhile, totally do it,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? said Peltier. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It just kind of psych rockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tight-knit cultdom grows. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It rolled together from there.â&#x20AC;? has a good following now,â&#x20AC;? Peltier says.

For Psychedelicide, bands are coming from Rhode Island (XTUA), Cincinnati Psychedelicide featuring Army of Infants, (stoner-rockers Go Go Buffalo) and DeDaniken, XTUA, Jura, KBD(uo), Go Go Buffalo, troit (Ozone Park and Jura). The rest of Dr. Rhomboid Goatcabin, Awesome Job, Ozone the billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lined with local sonic adventurPark, Rosebud, Transparency and more. 5pm/ ers. These range from contraption-driven, doors. $7. Friday, September 25, The FARM experimental noise enthusiast, Dr. Rhom- (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fine Art, Recreation and Music,â&#x20AC;? the continued boid Goatcabin, to garage-psych thunlegacy of Bozarts), 151 S. St. Clair. derclap Army of Infants and PBR-soaked fuzz-merchants Awesome Job.

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W E H AV E I T A L L O N L I N E ! C O M P L E T E M U S I C E V E N T S AT T O L E D O C I T Y PA P E R . C O M Highlighted events indicates our picks for the week

wed, sept 23 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop Bar 145: Trio 300

Plate 21: The Fritz Byers Band Chateau Tebeau Winery: Open Mic Night with David Lester

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Jazz, Blues, R&B

The Village Idiot: Andrew Ellis Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Danny Mettler Ye Olde Durty Bird: Estar Cohen Mutz: Josh Whitney Majestic Oak Winery: Mojoe Boes

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Degage Jazz Cafe: Jason Quick The Roadhouse: Johnny Reed & The Houserockers Toledo-Lucas County Public Library: Poetry Speaks: Beat Poetry & Jazz Scene

Country & Bluegrass

Sodbuster Bar: Ragtime Rick & His Chefs of Dixieland

Other

Black Kite Coffee and Pies: Black Kite Open Mic The Bier Stube: Karaoke Laffs Inc: Karaoke with Book That DJ Ottawa Tavern: Ottawa Tavern Presents Open Mic Main Library, Huntington Room: Poetry Speaks : Beat Poetry & Jazz Scene

thur, sept 24 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Bar 145: The Lonely Friends Cocoa House: Last Born Sons Frankies Inner City: Little Racer, Grandchildren, Bliss Nova, Good Personalities Stroh Center: Mark Lowry Village Inn: Picking Kelley The Roadhouse: The Reese Dailey Band

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes

Degage Jazz Cafe: Groove Plexus Ye Olde Durty Bird: HvyJ Bowling Green State University: Jazz Spotlight with Rich Perry, tenor saxophone South End Bar and Grille: Jeff McDonald’s Big Band All-Stars

Other

The Bier Stube: Karaoke Chateau Tebeau Winery: Open Mic Night with David Lester Bronze Boar: Steve Kennedy & Open Mic

fri, sept 25 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Barile and May (Acoustic) followed by Zodiac Click (Rock) Bier Stube: BOFFO Frankies Inner City Underground: Broken Glass presents Havok’s 40th Birthday Bash!

Bar 145: Cherry On Top The Bronze Boar: Decent Folk Hollywood Casino: DJ Rob Sample River Cafe & Marina: Elixer Ye Olde Durty Bird: Hepcat Revival Iggy’s: Into the Wild CD Release Party Basin Street Grille: Jaime Mills Maumee Wines: Live Music The Gazebo Mutz: Quickness

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Barile and May followed by Zodiac Click River Cafe & Marina: Elixer Cocoa House: Frank Shock The Village Idiot: The House Band Majestic Oak Winery: Martin Koop Chateau Tebeau Winery: Mick Cockran Sodbuster Bar: Zak Ward

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Maumee Wines: Live Music - The Gazebo @ Maumee Wines Mancy’s Italian Grill: Skip Turner Band Degage Jazz Cafe: Straight Up

Country & Bluegrass Rock N Whiskey: Rukus

Classical & Spiritual

Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle: Keyboard Spectacular

sat, sept 26 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Doc Holidays: Chris Salyer & the Shooters Mutz: DJ Todd Perrine Village Inn: Dr Z Band Ye Olde Durty Bird: Eight Fifteens Bowling Green State University: Fall String Festival Bar 145: The Hot Sauce Committee Bronze Boar: Kids with Knives Pat & Dandy’s: Last Born Sons Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Last Call Heroes Firepit Grill: Route 64 Frankies Inner City: Toledo Rave 2: But You Be Raving

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Basin Street Grille: Barile & May Trio Chateau Tebeau Winery: Classic Trendz Cocoa House: Don Coats Majestic Oak Winery: Engine 19

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Degage Jazz Cafe: John Cleveland

Country & Bluegrass Rock N Whiskey: Brent Lowry

Classical & Spiritual

Bowling Green State University: Fall String Festival

Sharp skills Friday, 9.25 & Saturday, 9.26 Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Keyboard Spectacular, Toledo Symphony Orchestra’s 2015/16 Season Opener, welcomes the world famous twin sisters, Ferhan and Ferzan Önder, to Toledo. Conducted by Stephan Sanderling, the Önder duo will perform the double piano concerto Gesi Park 1 of Fazil Say, composed specifically for the duo, along with Brahm’s Symphony No. 1. Don’t miss a chance to marvel at the best piano duo of the younger generation. 8-10pm Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26. $26-$55. Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St. 419-246-8000. toledosymphony.com —JS Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle: Keyboard Spectacular

Other

Hollywood Casino: DJ Rob Sample The Bier Stube: Karaoke

sun, sept 27 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Village Inn: Dan Stewart Trio

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

The Village Idiot: Bob Rex and Friends Majestic Oak Winery: Brad Burkhart

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Other

The Bier Stube: Karaoke

wed, sept 30 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Bar 145: Captain Sweet Shoes The Roadhouse: Luke & The Big Shotz Frankies Inner City: Psychostick

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

The Village Idiot: Andrew Ellis Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Danny Mettler Ye Olde Durty Bird: Laurie Swyers Mutz: Steve Kennedy & Mike Harshman

Forrester’s: Black Swamp Blues Society 19th Annual Challenge Ye Olde Durty Bird: Straight Up Degage Jazz Cafe: Tim Oehlers

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Country & Bluegrass

Sodbuster Bar: Ragtime Rick & His Chefs of Dixieland

The Roadhouse: Locoweed

Classical & Spiritual

Toledo Museum of Art: Great Performances Series: Pat & Emilia, a Mixed-Media Chamber Opera

Other

The Bier Stube: Karaoke Bar 145: Open Mic Providence Metropark: Rhythm on the River, “Henry County Chorale”

mon, sept 28 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Ye Olde Durty Bird: The New Mondays

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

The Village Idiot: Frankie May and Associates

Degage Jazz Cafe: Eric Brazier

Country & Bluegrass Other

Black Kite Coffee and Pies: Black Kite Open Mic The Bier Stube: Karaoke Laffs Inc: Karaoke with Book That DJ Ottawa Tavern: Ottawa Tavern Presents Open Mic

thur, oct 1 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Pyramid Scheme: Jackie Greene Frankies Inner City: Truslow (with Shiny Penny) Bowling Green State University: Wind Symphony with Jazz Lab Band I Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes

Jazz, Blues, R&B

South End Bar and Grille: Jeff McDonald’s Big Band All-Stars Bowling Green State University: Wind Symphony with Jazz Lab Band I

Other

Classical & Spiritual

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

tue, sept 29 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Iggy’s: I See Stars Phases Tour (raw and unplugged) Frankie’s Inner City: Madball, The Greenery, Eternal Sleep, Ill Blood, Dark Fantasy

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Bar 145: Calen Savidge Pat and Dandy’s Sports Bar and Grill: Don Coats The Village Idiot: John Barile & Bobby May Sodbuster Bar: Kyle Smithers

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ciao!: Chris Brown and Candice Coleman Degage Jazz Cafe: Jason Quick Martini & Nuzzi’s Downtown: Swingmania Ye Olde Durty Bird: Tim Oehlers & Steve Knurek

Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Barile and May The Village Idiot: The House Band

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Third Street Cigar: 2015 Blues Hall of Fame Inductee Australian Blues Artist Michael Charles Toledo Museum of Art, Cloister Gallery: Soar Trio Country & Bluegrass Rock N Whiskey: On The Roxx

sat, oct 3 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Bar 145: The Personnel Mutz: DJ Q Huntington Center: Five Finger Death Punch & Papa Roach Bronze Boar: On the Roxx Frankies Inner City: Secondhand Love Cuffs Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Sugar Pax

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic Majestic Oak Winery: DC Taylor Sodbuster Bar: Last Born Sons

Country & Bluegrass Rock N Whiskey: Hoozier Daddy

Classical & Spiritual

Stranahan Theater: Music of John Williams

Other

The Bier Stube: Karaoke L Hollingworth School for the Talented and Gifted: Madd Poets Society, Inc F.L.O.W Poetry Worsh

sun, oct 4

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ciao!: Chris Brown and Candice Coleman

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Bowling Green State University: Wind Symphony with Jazz Lab Band I

Other

The Bier Stube: Karaoke Laffs Comedy Club: Open Mic Contest Bronze Boar: Steve Kennedy & Open Mic

fri, oct 2 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Bar 145: Zack Attack Third Street Cigar: 2015 Blues Hall of Fame Inductee Australian Blues Artist Michael Charles Mutz: Beg to Differ Iggy’s: Civil Hands Bowling Green State University Kobacker Hall, Moore Musical Arts Center: Concert & University Bands Ye Olde Cock N Bull: The Eight Fifteens ANCHOR INN: SOULOFUS

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic Majestic Oak Winery: Bob & ?

The Village Idiot: Bob Rex and Friends

Classical & Spiritual

Toledo Museum of Art: Great Performances in the Great Gallery: Nermis Mieses and Robert Satterlee

Other

Wolcott Heritage Center: Family Fall Festival The Bier Stube: Karaoke Bar 145: Open Mic

mon, oct 5 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

The Village Idiot: Frankie May and Associates

Other

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

tue, oct 6 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Pat and Dandy’s Sports Bar and Grill: Don Coats The Village Idiot: John Barile & Bobby May Sodbuster Bar: Kyle Smithers

Other

The Bier Stube: Karaoke

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road trip Tuesday, 9.29

The startup of your dreams

[outdoors]

Friday, 10.2-Sunday, 10.4 / LaunchPad Incubation We all want the American dream: success. But, the frustration of transforming an idea into a business can be difficult. Startup Weekend Toledo provides a focused space for entrepreneurs and innovative minds to pitch business proposals, as participants build teams and expand each proposed concept.

Enthusiasm, diversity of expertise and professional guidance throughout the weekend can help turn your dream into a working entity. The weekend of October 2. 6:30-10pm Friday, 9am-10pm Saturday, 9am-9pm Sunday. $25-$35.

LaunchPad Incubation at the University of Toledo, 1510 N. Westwood Ave. 419-787-9112. up.co/communities/usa/toledo —ACG

Wednesday, 9.23 [education]

Entrepreneurship U - Have you ever thought of starting your own business but you are not sure where to begin? Participants will look at the key considerations associated with entrepreneurship and the main components of a business plan. Four weekly sessions. 5:30-7pm. Eberly Center Tucker Hall, Room 0168. 419-530-8570. utoledo.edu/ centers/eberly/Development

Thursday, 9.24 [miscellaneous]

A Night of After Life Communication Featuring Local Medium - Local Medium, Clairvoyant and Empath, Sirena La Point will walk the room delivering messages from your departed loved ones while you enjoy buffet appetizers and drink specials provided by The Claddagh. 7-10pm. $25.

The Claddagh, 5001 Monroe St. tinyurl.com/ After-Life-Communication-event

Thursday, 9.24 [miscellaneous]

Ghouls in the Garden - Artist, Joe from Bella Cosa Florist in Fremont will demonstrate tips and techniques on how to flare up your make-up for the Halloween season. Reservations appreciated. $12/ non-members, $10/members. Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, 19255 W. Portage River S. Rd., Elmore. facebook.com/events/656108854494308

Thursday, 9.24 [education]

Toledo Design Week: Design Briefs - This event brings together local entrepreneurs collectively solving design challenges. This evening is part of a Toledo-wide celebration of graphic arts organized

by AIGA Toledo. 7-9pm. Toledo Museum of Art GlasSalon, 2445 Monroe St. toledo.aiga.org Free

Friday, 9.25 [miscellaneous]

HBA Fall Parade of Homes - Tour 20 of the newest and best homes in the NW Ohio and SE Michigan areas and become inspired by the creative ideas and new technologies available for your dream home. Weekends through October 4.

Parade hours are 5-8pm Fridays, 1-8pm Saturdays, 1-6pm Sundays. $7/available at all parade homes, or $5/at the Andersons, free/ages 12 and under.

ToledoHBA.com

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Friday, 9.25 [education]

Solar Superstorms - The planetarium will reopen with Solar Superstorms, a major new production that takes viewers into the tangle of magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent the Sun’s rage in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system – Coronal Mass Ejections. Narrated by actor Benedict Cumberbatch. These shows are family-friendly.

Reservations recommended. 7:30pm. Appold Planetarium at Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 419-517-8897. lourdes.edu/planetarium

Saturday, 9.26 [miscellaneous]

eCycling Days - Everyone has obsolete technology devices collecting dust around their home. Not only are they taking up your storage space, but they can be recycled in an effort to give back to the environment. The Anderson’s is accepting your dated appliances to facilitate this cause. 9am-3pm.

The Andersons Maumee, 415 Illinois Ave., Maumee.

419-473-3232. andersonsstore.com Free

Saturday, 9.26 [miscellaneous]

Pumpkin Train - Enjoy a creepy Halloween ride on the train. Saturdays and Sundays through October 25. 1-5pm. $2/adults, $1/children. Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation, 12505 County Rd. 99, Findlay. 419-423-2995. nworrp.org

Saturday, 9.26 [festival]

Roche de Boeuf Festival - The festival has something for the entire family to enjoy. Shop for beautiful art and one of a kind items, take a journey back in time at Pioneer Village, see a car show, and enjoy wonderful music and entertainment throughout the day. 9am-5pm, 10am/ parade. Downtown Waterville, 122 Farnsworth Rd., Waterville. 419-878-5199. watervillechamber.com/ roche-de-boeuf-parade-and-festival/ Fre

Sunday, 9.27 [festival]

4th Annual Maumee Bay River Festival Celebrate your river, your lake, and your watershed with boat rides on the Sandpiper, live music, free opportunities to try kayaking and rowing, a demonstration of electrofishing by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, water-related information booths, arts and crafts, food and beer vendors and more. Visit event on Facebook for more information.

11am-5pm. International Park, 2 Main St. facebook. com/MaumeeBayRiverFestival Free

Under the Moon 5K Series - Run against the clock or enjoy a walk on the 3.1 mile trail course.

Special lighting will help guide the way, but flashlights and headlamps are suggested. Along with the great run/walk under the moon, enjoy roaring fire pits, apple cider, s’mores, music and learn from Metroparks naturalist, what sings in the night.

7pm. $5. Pearson Metropark, 761 N. Lallendorf Rd., Oregon. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

Wednesday, 9.30 [miscellaneous]

Historical Tours of the Stranleigh Manor House - Enjoy a free guided tour every Sunday at this Depression-era home and learn about the region’s rich history. Be sure to plan some extra time to visit the Frank Stranahan Exhibit and walk the estate. Noon. Wildwood Preserve, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Free

Thursday, 9.31 [miscellaneous]

Runway Style Show - Learn to dress your best at any age during this runway show presented

by Sophia Lustig, Revé Salon and Niel’s Men’s Shop. Complimentary wine and hors d’ouerves.

All proceeds benefit the Polly Fox Academy. Doors at 6pm, Show at 7pm. $20/open seating. $50/ reserved front row seats. $150/reserved tall bistro table (for four). Registry Bistro, 144 N. Superior St. 419-243-5131. sophialustigshops.com

Friday, 10.2 [miscellaneous]

Haunted Event - Visit the railroad for some scary, eerie Halloween-themed fun. Fridays and Saturdays 8-11pm. $5 (for train ride and/or engine house). Through October 31. Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation, 12505 County Rd. 99, Findlay.

419-423-2995. nworrp@nworrp.org

Saturday, 10.3 [outdoors]

Wersell’s 70th Anniversary Glow Roll - Help celebrate 70 years in business in style by decorating your bike in lights, glow sticks, reflective tape, etc. and joining us for a slow-roll though Toledo’s finest Metropark! Come early and check out the food trucks and music, and make any last-minute additions (Metroparks will supply a limited number of glowsticks!) Best decorated bikes and helmets will receive awards starting at 7pm, glow-roll begins at 7:30. Helmets and lights are required.

Wildwood Preserve Metropark Merz Visitors Center, 5100 W. Central Ave. Free

Saturday, 10.3

Run for your life

Saturday, 9.26 / Erie Metroparks

When the zombie apocalypse comes, will you hide or run? Practice for the future (im)possibility by protecting your flag from zombies as you race through three miles of mud, nature, obstacles and zombies during the Lake Eerie Zombie Mud Run. Some “immunization stations” will be available, but we suggest you still run like there’s no tomorrow. If the idea of a race has you feeling less-than-alive, you might be the perfect candidate to register as a zombie. $75/runner registration, $20/ zombie registration. Erie Metroparks, 3401 Cleveland Rd., Sandusky. 419-656-0862. lakeeeriezombiemudrun.com

Sunday, 10.4 [outdoors]

Tree & Tombstone Tour - The ideal opportunity to enjoy both the season and history, 90 minutes of leisurely walking, accompanied by our knowledgeable naturalist historians through our nationally recognized arboretum. 1-2:30pm. Historic Woodlawn Cemetery, 1502 W. Central Ave. 419-4722186. historic-woodlawn.com Free

Monday, 10.5 [miscellaneous]

Women’s Intercultural Fashion Show - Travel around the world during an evening of international attire, cultural food stations and a silent auction.

5:30-8pm. $29.69. The Pinnacle, 1772 Indian Wood Cir., Maumee.

Wednesday, 10.7 [comedy, fundraiser]

20th Anniversary at the 2015 Cesar Chavez Humanitarian Event - This awards presentation will highlight the recipients of this year’s Cesar Chavez Humanitarian Award and the Amigo Award.

The evening will also feature a Latin jazz ensemble, a local Latino DJ and a hilarious comedian performance. 6-10pm. $75. Funny Bone, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-244-8440 ext 2016. adelantes-20th-anniversary.eventbrite.com

Saturday, 10.10 [festival]

Beach House Boogie - The ULTIMATE disco party.

6pm for VIP guests, 7pm general admission. $35/ per person, $50/per couple, $500/VIP table of 10.

Seagate Convention Centre, 401 Jefferson Ave., 419-241-9277. beachhouseboogie.com

[festival]

Mac Queen’s 34th Annual Apple Butter Festival & Craft Show - Enjoy two full days of live music, games, face painting, and everything apple— from apple butter making to cider making and apple picking. Free admission and parking.

10am-6pm. Mac Queen Orchards, Garden & Gunn Rds., Holland. 419-865-2916. macqueenorchards.com Free

Calderon Dental, Inc., seeks Dentist (Managing Clinical Director)

Sunday, 10.4

to provide quality dental care to patients in Toledo, OH.

[miscellaneous]

Req.: DDS or DCM or DMD or equiv. & OH dental license

Bridal 101 Workshop - Bridal experts give advice on everything for a wedding. Registration required.

1-5pm. Dégagé Jazz Cafe Langley Hall, 301 River Rd., Maumee. 419-794-8205. historiccommercialbuilding.com

September 23 • October 6

Resumes to: Code AB-MCD, Tina Bough, Aspen Dental Management 281 Sanders Creek Parkway, E. Syracuse, NY 13057.

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Written in your dreams What are your dreams trying to convey? Join Dr. James Uhl, PhD for an interactive four-hour workshop on dream interpretation. With nearly 30 years of experience exploring the dreamworld, Dr. Uhl will explain how your mind tries to communicate via dream symbols and context. The day will feature three sessions, each focusing on a different aspect of understanding, from learning about different dream topics and how to interpret them using a variety of methods.

Registration required. 10am-2:30pm Saturday, September 26. $20. Christ the King Parish Center Meeting Room, 4100 Harvest Ln. 419-475-4348. —MLR

health and wellness events Thursday, 9.24 Lucas County Health Department Flu Clinic - This community-based flu clinic is open to all. Vaccines will be administered by the Lucas County Health Department. Insurance accepted, recipients billed if denied. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins welcome. 8-11am. $30. Stautzenberger College, 1796 Indian Wood Cir., Maumee. 419-866-0261. sctoledo.edu

Thursday, 9.24 Yoga in the Vineyard - This one hour class in the vineyard includes yoga and a glass of wine!

Instructor is Shelia Watson of Bee Free Yoga...

Rain or shine. 6:30pm $15. Majestic Oak Winery, 13554 Mohler Rd., Grand Rapids. majesticoakwinery.com

Thursdays CommunityCare Free Medical Clinic Patients are seen in the order that they arrive.

Please be aware that there may be a long wait.

Clinic typically ends at 10:30pm. No appointment necessary. Doors open at 5:30pm and close at 8pm. 2150 South Byrne Rd. utcommunitycare. org/patients/clinics

Plasma saved my buddy’s life.

Chevy Camero Z28 1994 must see!, has 350 LT1 standard Corvette Package, clean, 94,000 miles, needs head gasket, $1500 or Best Offer.

419-902-7313

2013 Black, Ford Focus Titanium Flex Fuel, 30K miles, moonroof, leather, navigation system, heated seats, keyless/remote start. $16,800 contact Kim 480 313 4998

2012 Honda Fit Sport,Hatchback. 5 spd. 74K miles, new tires, Excellent condition. $12,000.

(216) 258-9281 before 9pm.

2002 Silver Hyundai Elantra- Original owner, great runner, clean. 133k miles. Blue books for $3700 selling for only $3000. Call 419-309-3444

2002 Ford Taurus SES- Good condition, many new parts with receipts available. Daily driver. 115k miles $3200 419-932-5311

jam SECTION For Hire

Skeleton Crue

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Call me at (419) 367-7507 DJMissT. weebly.com Saxophonist/ vocalist new to the area is available for recording live work as well as private lessons. Michael 206-724-3504 Drummer looking for band. Classic rock or country.

419-754-3030

MUSICIANS SEEKING Bass Player Wanted to work with old pros in a 50’s, 60’s and classic country band. Easy going style and practice are part of the bands format. Vocals are helpful 419-3458295 or 419-517-5034 Hard rock 80’s tribute

That’s why I donate plasma.

band Fast Machine 419 available for parties, festivals, weddings, restaurants and lounges. Check us on Facebook. 419-297-4167 Para Bellum seeks dedicated fourth member. Keyboards or guitar, vocal talent a plus. 18 plus, original music, serious inquiries only. Call Matt 419-349-8863

A product made from plasma helped my best friend when he was burned while deployed overseas.

Looking to start a band:

Seasoned singer looking to start R &B group/band. Musical influences: Temptations, Dells and Stylistics. Reggie: 216-254-6928. Serious inquiries only Judge Knot 3pc. band looking to play for special events, restaurants or lounges. 419-779-4532 Skeleton Crue

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For SALE Hammer slammer guitar, will trade for computer tower, Dell or another.”419-699-3398 Roland E-09 keyboard $200, Black Yamaha fretless bass guitar KBX260F with Peavey bag $200, Create BT15 bass amp with Behringer bass graphic equalizer BEQ700 $75. Bill 419-865-5112 Yamaha keyboard YPT- 300 for sale. $200 or trade for drum set.

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Ads For Local Artists are Free! Ads run for 2 issues and must be renewed after the two issues. You must be: advertising for band members or selling instruments under $200 or just looking to jam. Business related ads run for $20. Limit 20 words per ad; 40 cents per additional word.

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Now Auditioning Drummers. Original music. No big hot shot egos. Call ASAP 419-297-2928 or 419-283-9235 find us on Myspace.com/Skeletoncrue, Facebook or Youtube!

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Free ads run 1 issue and are reserved for private-parties use, noncommercial concerns and free services.

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$20 per issue for 20 words or less. Each additional word is 40 cents each and any artwork is $5 extra.

ten spot car lot: Only

$10 for 20 word or less that WILL RUN UNTIL CAR SELLS. Each additional word is 40 cents and any artwork is $5 extra.

Deadlines: Ad copy must

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Blanket, full sheet set, throw, or rugs in animal print,

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events __________________________ MAUMEE’S BEST & BIGGEST RUMMAGE SALE FOR 90 YEARS!!!! St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

– Elizabeth and E. Wayne St., Maumee.

Tues./Oct 6, 9 am-7pm & Wed./ Oct 7, 9 am-1 pm for bag day/half price sales.

Furniture, clothes, collectibles, toys, linens, electronics and more! Come early for the best selections. 3 floors, 2 garages & 2 tents full of merchandise. 100% of the proceeds go to outreach!

Celebrate Recovery

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ centered Recovery program for anyone with hurts, habits and hang-ups Every Tuesday 7 to 8pm North Point Community Center 3708 W. Laskey Rd Toledo, OH 43623 The first Tuesday of every month we join together for a meal at 6:30 with the meeting to follow at 7pm child care available for meetings. We stamp for those who are required to attend. _________________________ Free Music Class - for grades 2-8, starting August 15 (every other Saturday) from 4-6pm. All students must bring a recorder or purchase a recorder in class ($5.00). For more information call Bro. Peterson 419-481-6210. Grace Community Center - 406 W. Delaware _________________________ New to the Area? Visit the New Neighbors League Club of Toledo at our website. www.newneighborstoledo.com. _________________________ mom2mom is not just another mom’s group. Moms, are you looking for an encouraging atmosphere to meet other women and gain practical insights on strengthening your family? mom2mom is for women with children of all ages. We meet the first Wednesdays of each month (9/9 - 5/4) from 9:15-11:15 AM at Christ the Word Church, 3100 Murd Rd, Sylvania.

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September 23 • October 6

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) Stay close to

home to watch the full moon and eclipse the 27th. You are quiet as October begins. You are busy planning for the holidays and the football games. Fortunately your partner is a lot of help.

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Mars enters the hard working sign of Virgo; Pluto FINALLY speeds up and the Harvest Moon shines brightly before the eclipse.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; BY SUE LOVETT

PICKING UP SOME LUNCH

Birthday to you the 23rd. The lunar eclipse the 27th makes you see your partnership more clearly. The week of the 28th is relaxing as you will not have to make many decisions. That changes dramatically on the 3rd and 4th.

SCORPIO (October 23-November 21) On

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Many of your

SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 20) You are busy on the 23rd planning a short

hopes, wishes and dreams are lit up by the light of the full moon the 27th. If possible, you are â&#x20AC;&#x153;on the roadâ&#x20AC;? the 2nd and 3rd. You also enjoy shopping for bargains on the 4th. Spend, spend, spend.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) You consider

career changes the 27th. Investigate but do not make any decisions. Your mood changes about noon on the 2nd as you seek peace and quiet.

You will not venture out again until about noon on the 4th.

the 25th Pluto, your ruling planet, ends its five month slow down. You should celebrate. The full moon the 27th lights up your good health.

Take off for a fun weekend the 3rd and 4th.

October will be great for you.

trip the 26th and 27th. Stop at a casino and get lucky! This is one of your favorite times of the year as you enjoy football and lots of outdoor activities.

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19)

Push forward the 24th and be relieved when Pluto goes direct in your sign the 25th. Things at home require your attention the 27th. You take charge and get things done. Leave early the 3rdâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; get home late the 4th.

LEO (July 23-August 22) You lose a little

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18) The

VIRGO (August 23-September 22) On the 24th you are fully charged and ready for action. The full moon and eclipse on the 27th call for attention to investments and financial planning. Mars and Jupiter both in your sign spell ACTION!

PISCES (February 19-March 20) Your financial picture comes into focus the 27th.

Be realistic! Your partner, business or pleasure, plays a big role in your plans. An event on the 4th is both fun and memorable. Take your camera for selfies.

energy on the 24th and should try to get some rest by the light of the full moon the 27th.

Connect with old friends and relatives the week of the 28th. You may want to entertain at home on the 4th.

full moon and eclipse the 27th shine where you drive. Pay attention and avoid problems.

You are full of ideas about how to spend the whole month of October. Friends and family fill every weekend.

Sue Lovett is available for personal astrology readings and private parties.

Visit her at suelovett.com or call 419-474-6399.

CELEBRITY LIBRA

The symbol is the Scales. Seeking balance and fairness are extremely importantâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; and it is said that the most beautiful women are Librans. Examples of fairness are Jimmy Carter and Simon Cowell.

Locally Melissa Voetsch of Channel 13 and Laura Emerson of Channel 24 are both talented beauties.

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STYLE SENSE Brooks Hardison An Amalgam of Style

Spoken word poet/jewelry maker/ visual artist

by Angela Conley

Like most artists, Brooks Hardison considers style a form of expression and an extension of his personality. Brooks is still perfecting his outward style, but his inner style is a distinct reflection of culture, faith and earthiness. A spoken word poet (Eternal Fiyah) and jewelry maker, he fuses these elements into a rare combination.

I still felt myself identifying with that…Another reason I’m dressing Afrocentric is because…It’s almost like when you’re Christian, you’re allergic to being Afrocentric. As a Christian, we need to be doing things that are impacting culture, more so than just seeing church as a members-only club.

Style foundation: How would you describe your style?

I’m influenced by some of the spoken word poets from the late 60s and early 70s, like Gil Scott-Heron, The Watts Prophets and The Last Poets. They had a streetwise-side, yet, they still had an Afrocentric side to them.

I’m working on the style that I want to show… I want it to look ethnic, creative and professional— all at the same time.

What do you feel best wearing?

Since I’ve gotten these dashikis from Africa Style Imports, Abyssinia Culture Shop, and Genius Goods, I’m really liking the wear of them. When it’s cooler outside, I like wearing a button-up shirt and sports coat with some jeans… The sports coat and the shirt are saying where I’m heading, while the jeans say that I’m still down [to party].

Style Influence: Is there something that made you want to dress in a more Afrocentric manner?

It’s been something I’ve always gravitated to. It probably originated in the late 80s/early 90s during the Golden Age of hip-hop or the Daisy Age, when there was a lot of sociopolitical consciousness in hip-hop. At that time, it was more of just fitting into what was popular. But, as it became less popular,

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Jewelry: You’ve embraced both aspects of that through your jewelry. How do you create the jewelry?

A lot of what I’ve done recently is to take familiar shapes and turn them into wooden jewelry. My jewelry is going to evolve… I’m going to focus more on the aesthetic of the wood and surrealist images, so my new jewelry will have more abstract shapes. A lot of the supplies I gather from Fire Mountain Gems and WoodCraft, then I sell the pieces I make under eN-Graff Concepts.

If interested in Brooks and his jewelry, contact him through his Facebook page, facebook.com/engraff.concepts.

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