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November 1-November 30, 2024
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Body Alive is coming soon to Toledo. The fitness studio offers hot yoga classes and hot fitness classes, and was voted best yoga and pilates studio in Cincinnati many times in the last several years. The new fitness studio will be located in the West Side and Liberty Township. bodyalivefitness.com
Dave’s Hot Chicken is coming to Toledo. The new chicken restaurant will be located on Monroe St. More details to come. daveshotchicken.com
Hand And Stone Massage and Facial Spa in Toledo has opened a section location in Perrysburg. The new location is at 12301 Eckel Junction Rd Suite 200. The spa offers massages, facial services and hair removal. handandstoneperrysburg.com
Incredibowl Entertainment Toledo is now open on 5255 Heatherdowns Blvd., featuring luxury bowling lanes, huge arcade, laser tag, food, drinks, parties and much more. facebook.com/incredibowltoledo
Karuna House celebrated their grand opening of their second location and new wellness center in September. The new facility is located on 217 West 3rd St. in Perrysburg. The facility will offer sound therapy, somatic movement therapy, mindfulness and meditation and much more. karunahousellc.com
Mr. Panda Buffet is coming to Toledo. The chinese buffet will be on 5335 Airport Hwy opened Friday, Oct. 11. facebook.com/ mrpandabuffet
Pizza Cat is bringing a second location to Toledo. The new location will be on 1801 N. McCord Rd serving up delicious slices. pizzacat.com
Side Cuts is now open in Maumee, serving up delicious sandwiches and soups. Located on 130 W Dudley St. in Maumee. Side Cuts Maumee on Facebook.
Spin & Splat is opening a bigger location on 2785 Central Ave. The new location will offer big canvas spin tables, fluid acrylic bears and a neon splat room, with new packages including paint wars and more after school and seasonal workshops. spinandsplat.com
Wanderdustcoffee, a mobile coffee bar, is now open serving up delicious freshly roasted and 100% organic coffee around toledo. Keep up with the food truck by following its Facebook page. facebook.com/ wanderdustcoffee
Zane’s Lebanese Grill located in Sylvania is in the process of opening two new locations. The 3344 Secor Road locations will open this month and the 336 W Dussel Dr. location will open in Nov. zanesgrill.com
CLOSED
Rayoka Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi, 465 W. Dussel Dr. made the decision to close permanently. rayokatoledo.com
Train ride to Florida
Lead United with United Way of Greater Toledo
United Way Of Greater Toledo’s program, Emerging Leaders launched a new series, “Lead United,” designed to empower young professionals by equipping them with the skills needed to become impactful servant leaders in the community. Check the website for updated dates and times for this program. unitedwaytoledo.org
Amtrak will temporarily offer train rides from Toledo to Florida beginning Nov. 1. Intermediate stops include Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Savannah, Jacksonville, Orlando and Tampa. Dining-car and cafe car services will be available for passengers. The train will depart from the Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, 415 Emerald Ave., Ticket prices vary based on stop. amtrak.com/stations/tol
Keep track of your water bill
Toledo Department of Public Utilities launched MyTOL, a water customer portal. This improved portal will allow customers to have full access to their water accounts at all times online. Customers can view and manage bills, make payments and review account history from their computer or mobile phone. toledo.oh.gov/residents/water/pay-mybill/mytol
Owens Community College receives donated patrol vehicles
Two dozen retired Ohio Highway Patrol vehicles have recently been donated to The Owens Community College Department of Criminal Justice. Ohio State Representative Haraz Ghanbari arranged for the vehicles to be donated for use in Owen’s Ohio Peace Officer Training Academies program. “This contribution greatly enhances the training capabilities at Owens and supports their mission to prepare future law enforcement professionals,” Rep. Ghanbari said. Around half the current fleet of training vehicles are aging with high miles, according to Mark King, manager of Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy in the Department of Criminal Justice. The donation will allow the Academy to rotate the older vehicles for the incoming donated vehicles. owens.edu/news-releases/tag/ohio-highway-patrol
CITY POLITICS
The incredible shrinking election
GOP AWOL
By Johnny Hildo
Based solely on the bombardment of political ads bludgeoning their seemingly unavoidable ways across the airwaves, you’d think that the struggle to become the next Leader of the Free World sucks up most of the oxygen in the political room.
Most of the rest is exhausted by the struggle for control of US Congress. The GOP wants to wrest control of the Senate from the Dems, and the Dems ditto from the GOP in the US House. Local races have been targeted by national money as flippable seats.
You might think these were the only elections on the T-Town ballot. But you’d be wrong.
No choice
Except maybe you’d be right. Because the vast majority of local elections include incumbents running unopposed for their seats. Meaning you’ll only see one candidate’s name on the ballot in most races.
Holy Russia, Batman!
It’s true. Every Lucas County row office is currently occupied by a Democrat, and the local GOP hasn’t found a single candidate to run against them. Treasurer Lindsay Webb, Recorder Michael Ashford, Prosecutor Julia Bates, Engineer Mike Pniewski, Coroner Tom Blomquist, Clerk of Courts Bernie Quilter and Sheriff Mike Navarre all ran unopposed.
Ditto Auditor Katie Moline. One might think she was vulnerable, since she was just appointed to the position earlier this year to replace now-Commissioner Anita Lopez. Apparently the Republican leadership disagrees, as Moline has no opponent for the seat.
One might think Lopez is also vulner-
able, being newly appointed herself and carrying questions about her bellicose leadership style. She has a septuagenarian opponent who no one has ever heard of. Basically she’s unopposed.
The only non-judicial countywide elected Dem facing a credible GOP opponent is Commissioner Pete Gerken. His opponent is 3-term Toledo Councilman Tom Waniewski, who has previously run unsuccessfully for several other positions. Tom’s an established pol, not a new Republican face. Running due to his own ambition rather than being developed by Republican leadership.
It’s not much different at the judicial level. Most incumbents face no opposition. Even new candidate Dem Karen Connelly is running unopposed for county judge.
At the city level, there are two appointed Dems running to retain their at-large seats. Brittany Jones is unopposed, while Mac Driscoll is opposed by perennial loser Tom Names.
Tommy, buddy, stop throwing good money after bad. The electorate doesn’t want you. Get over it.
Help wanted
Has the local GOP thrown in the towel? Democracy is about choices. Yet here we are.
The local GOP has abdicated its responsibility to develop credible candidates, and is hereby relegated to permanent minority party status by its own admission. Can something new step in to fill the void?
NEW NEW
Toledo’s Gen Z Men share fashion tips, advice
and industry secrets
Welcome to the vibrant world of Toledo’s Gen Z crowd, where cre ativity meets ambition and every voice is a spark of inspiration. Toledo City Paper dives into the minds of our City’s young innovators, exploring unique perspectives on everything from fashion to life advice. Whether they’re pursuing their next big opportunity or curating their style, these rising stars are here to share what makes them tick — and what makes Toledo the place to be.
KIDS KIDS
Recording & Performing Artist; Creative Director MVNIFVST LLC (multimedia company)
Getting Ready With Me
Wake up to a savory coffee
Feed my cat and make sure he receives his daily attention
Early morning workout / gym pump
Make a yummy homemade meal
Check emails / reach out to business contacts
Listen to instrumentals & write music
Play video games / watch inspirational content
What’s something about the music industry that people don’t know or would be surprised to learn? It is very difficult to build a name in the music industry. It requires a lot of consistency and dedication to your craft, with an unconditional love and no expectation of a particular outcome from your work.
What’s your fashion inspiration?
My sense of fashion is inspired by raw emotion. You can typically guess what mood I’m in by what I’m wearing at the time. I believe fashion is a core part of self-expression and it’s important to use things like shape, color and pattern to communicate how you feel to the outside world.
If you had a catchphrase, what would it be? MANIFEST YOUR DREAMS! I believe everyone has the power to bring forth their deepest desires and manifest their dreams through hard work, the right intention and willingness to grow.
What’s on your dressing room rider?
Essential oils to set the mood
A Nintendo Switch loaded up with some fire games
Guacamole dip with chips for a snack before it’s time to hit the stage
What’s your favorite Toledo hangout? If I am out on the town for a fun night, I enjoy stopping by The Bronze Boar, The Ottawa Tavern, TolHouse or Toledo Spirits!
Best advice for other young professionals? There is space for you; don’t be afraid to take it up. Don’t be afraid to establish your identity and build connections with other aspiring professionals. Your voice is unique and your vision is special. You have the power to manifest your dreams; you just have to be the first one to believe in it.
Shot by Jay Dickerson
Edit by Riley Runnells
Design by Imani Lateef
FASHION TIP: It’s not about WHAT you’re wearing; it’s about HOW you wear it. There is a difference between “wearing” clothes and “styling” them. Focus on how you accentuate your main pieces and find unique ways to add your personality.
MURAL ROUND UP
This year’s Men’s Style feature showcases several murals and grafitti pieces along Adams Street in Uptown. Check out our Mural Roundup on toledocitypaper.com to learn more.
Age 23
HUFFAKER AlEx
Executive Assistant to the CEO at TARTA, President of the Rotaract Club of Toledo
Getting Ready With Me
Meditation and mindfulness while getting started with my day
Breakfast smoothie with daily vitamins/supplements
Protein & Probiotic
Vitamins B-12, C and D-3
Potassium, Biotin and Ashwagandha
Shower
Skin care - The Ordinary products
Niacinamide to cleanse
Glycolic Acid to tone
Hyaluronic Acid to moisturize
Aloe to restore (use from time to time)
Oatmillk body lotion
Listen to a new episode of one of my favorite podcasts while planning outfit/accessories and getting dressed
Grab a coffee from one of our amazing local cafes and go!
FASHION INSPIRATION: I find a lot of inspiration from influencers, celebrities and brands that I like. I also gather inspiration by trying new things and seeing what I feel most confident and comfortable in.
COBHAM tYroNe
Dance
Teacher/ Content Creator
Getting Ready With Me
Wake up around 6:30 am. Usually regret it, then go back to sleep
Wake up again around 9 am
As disgusting as it might sound, I go straight to the gym. No shower. I’m not trying to look cute – I’m trying to sweat
After the gym, I either have a dance session or do a ballet barre in my basement
Work on content ideas (scripts, filming, etc.)
Get on social media
Stream for an hour or so on Twitch
Teach dance
What’s something about the dance industry that people don’t know or would be surprised to learn? The dance industry is small but full of talent. You will see people again. You can network and still be a real person.
What’s your fashion inspiration? My fashion inspiration can come from literally ANYWHERE. The fun part about any art that I find myself doing is that inspiration could be pulled from people, places, sounds, paintings, animals, ANYTHING. It’s just a matter of what moved me at the time.
If you had a catchphrase, what would it be? “Last time, make it count.”
FASHION TIP: I wear weird things. I love the idea of letting things clash. But I also love when things flow and match perfectly. So my tip would be to “Be undeniably you.”
What’s on your personal rider (list for your dressing room if you’re famous)?
Raw honey
Coca Cola
Hot Cheetos
What’s your favorite Toledo hangout? My studio.
Best advice for other young professionals? You can be you, no matter the status quo and with no explanation needed. An ecosystem might make room for you, but know that you can always be yourself, hopefully, creating space for someone who feels like you once felt. That’s what we try to be the catalyst for with the ecosystem I created called “Notadancer.”
FASHION INSPIRATION: My fashion is inspired by a lot of queer art and culture, choosing things that push the boundaries of gender roles. I’m drawn to androgynous silhouettes, textures, patterns and colors that keep the eyes looking for all the various parts and pieces of my outfits. My personal fashion is a culmination of my gender expression in finding pieces that make me feel powerful, comfortable, sexy and that often leaves others unsure of what to call me (other than hot).
Getting Ready With Me
First, a burning hot shower that includes a double conditioner hair treatment
Sit in my robe and sip some coffee/wine (depending on the time of day)
Put on facial sunscreen and moisturizer
Curl my eyelashes and use some brown mascara
Complete my curly hair routine with a vitamin treatment and curl cream before doing a water scrunge
Manically try on two or three different outfits
Add accessories, jewelry and a bag to match the fit
Spray a perfume or cologne and run out the door because I’m probably running late
What’s something about the higher education field that people don’t know or would be surprised to learn? Student affairs programming takes months of preparation that involves the use of curriculum design, pre- and post-assessment practices and strict budgetary limits that most will never see for even the smallest of programs and events. All of the work we do is centered on the student experience and involves careful planning and intentional research methods to provide relevant and desired programming.
Most underrated fashion tip? A belt, bag and your scent can elevate your outfits and style from boring to show stopping. Smelling good will leave you feeling good and looking better.
If you had a catchphrase, what would it be? “And when I leave, what then?” or “Girl bye”
What’s your favorite Toledo hangout? Cooper’s Hawk Winery or any Toledo Metropark
What’s on your dressing room rider?
Mini fridge full of Celsius energy drinks
A variety of crystals recently charged in the moonlight
Thermostat set to 65 degrees
Pre-peeled clementines
A bottle of chilled Sauvignon Blanc
Leafy plants and a bouquet of flowers (to elevate the vibes)
Best advice for other young professionals? You should never underestimate your own power and capabilities. Your strengths are your own, regardless of your age. If you think you can do something, you probably can; you just have to be willing to put yourself out there. Confidence in your abilities and the willingness to learn will push you further in your career than you expect.
Getting Ready With Me
Brushing my teeth
Contacts or glasses
DAVIS JaSon
FASHIONTIP:
AutoCAD Designer
Using a beard trimmer which always includes me trimming around my ears and neckline
Switching to a razor for my neck and to line my beard
Cleaning my face with facewash –then applying witch hazel as a toner
Using a homemade facemask
Adding sea salt spray to my hair
Spending an hour trying to find something to wear
Cologne
Jewelry
What’s something about the architecture industry that people don’t know or would be surprised to learn? An architect’s design for a project is almost never built exactly how the architect had envisioned it. An architect plays a role in a long list of professionals who work to complete the project. Along with other factors such as budget, time constraints, engineering conflicts, etc., the structure changes quite a bit from what the architect had initially designed. Along with that, the design is ultimately up to the client. At the end of the day, pleasing the client to the best of your ability is what truly matters.
What’s your fashion inspiration?
Moira Rose from Schitt’s Creek
If you had a catchphrase, what would it be? “It is what it is.”
What’s on your dressing room rider?
A lot of coffee
Cheese of any kind (especially cottage cheese)
Crackers and hummus
Vodka
What’s your favorite Toledo hangout? I love the Metroparks here in Toledo. We have some really amazing parks and I’m always trying to drag people along to visit them with me. Glass City Metropark, Toledo Botanical Gardens and Side Cut Metropark are a few of my favorites.
Best advice for other young professionals? There is no age limit for success. Many of the most successful people in the world have achieved their success very late in life. We should never have to feel like it is too late to better ourselves. And while it can be healthy to always be on the lookout for opportunities, it can also be a major stressor when we begin to feel like those opportunities aren’t showing up. Mental health should always take priority. It is also possible to find happiness in complacency. So if you feel fine with the position that you’re in at the moment, then there is no reason to feel rushed to do more than you are comfortable with.
Agoodscentcanreallybringalooktogether.Even when wearing my favorite outfits, I feel like a part of that outfit is missing without a couple spritzes of cologne. A good scent is a great way to boost confidence, and the key to any great look is to feel confident in what you are wearing.
THIS CONTEST IS PROUDLY SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF TOLEDO
By Toledoans, For Toledoans
Toledo City Paper’s Made in Toledo Awards, sponsored by the City of Toledo, showcase the best hand-crafted products of local creatives in five different categories, including craft, home, food, style and drink. Winners in each category were selected by a panel of celebrity judges, while City Paper Readers determined the winner of the People’s Choice Award.
AnitaBoyer:Quilts
Studio Z Toledo, Christi Meredith
Style WINNER
CRAFT WINNER
Boyer takes quilting to another level by embroidering designs onto her quilts. Using what she calls “embroidery quilting,” every quilt is unique, providing a special, personal feeling about their purchased quilt.
Mrs. Moose became an empty nester and was looking for something to fill her days. Sewing allows her to escape. The little shop she’s set up at home lets her share her love of beautiful fabric.
Studio Z is original artwork by Christi Meredith, featuring handmade pottery, garden items, jewelry and sports themes.
Balance Pan-Asian Grille opened in 2010 as a way for owners Prakash Karamchandani and HoChan Jang to serve happiness through food. Creating their own environmentally friendly menu, a Balance staple of is the spicy, creamy Bang Bang sauce.
AbbsCraft Art: Wearable Hummingbird Feeders
Abigail Bruce creates art using many mediums including drawing, painting, jewelry making, mixed media, sculpture, chalk and more.
Natalie Gray The Arts Commission CRAFT
Megan Hornsby REALTOR/HOME DESIGNER HOME
Kengo Kato Chef/RESTAurateur FOOD
Rebecca Regnier Television Personality STYLE
Sugar Vermonte LOCAL CELEBRITY Drink
Balance Grille: Bang Bang Sauce FOOD WINNER
Toledo Spirits: Heart of Glass Strawberry Vodka DRINK WINNER
Made from farm-grown strawberries at the peak of the season, Heart of Glass Strawberry Vodka is a fresh, delicious take on flavored vodka. Toledo Spirits captures the bright, juicy essence of Ohio strawberries, bring it to your glass, no matter the season.
HOME WINNER
By Riley Runnells
It’s never too early to get started on your holiday shopping with help from these thoughtful suggestions in our Gift Guide. Food, beauty services, top-notch hospitality or thoughtful oneof-a-kind creations: discover favorite gifts at these local businesses.
Forty
5215 Monroe St. | 419-724-7901 | mancys.com/shortys-back-forty
In 2016, the catering arm of Shorty’s True American Roadhouse began to branch out on its own. A part of the Mancy’s family of restaurants, the newly dubbed Shorty’s Back Forty Catering, now a community staple, took up residence at the former Star Bar and Grille on Monroe Street. Purchase a gift card for a loved one or buy Back Forty’s catering services for your holiday or any other gathering.
Suites 12200 Williams Road | 419-874-2233 | belameresuites.com
Though the holidays are great for spending time at home, gift your loved ones a luxurious getaway at Belamere Suites. Belamere Suites’ rooms with private heated swimming pools, warm fireplaces, whirlpool tubs for two, double showers and 24-hour concierge service. The stay can be romantic or a
place for you and friends. Give your loved ones the gift of luxury with a
YOU
SHARE WISHES WHERE
Holiday traditions and heartfelt wishes make the season magical. Create both when you visit Santa at Franklin Park Mall.
Enjoy special treats and cozy moments from Franklin Perk Cafe with each Santa visit.
Body & Sole Massage Therapy
214 Louisiana Ave. | 419-873-7653
bodyandsolemassagetherapy.com
Salt Cave
318 Louisiana Ave. | 419-873-7300
saltcaveofperrysburg.com
Do you have a friend who’s overwhelmed by the stresses of the holiday season? Do they need to get away? Why not take a relaxing trip to Perrysburg? No, seriously. The staff at Body & Sole and the Salt Cave are masters at putting people at ease. From soothing atmospheres to a wide variety of massages and bodywork services, this is a place to get away from it all. So treat yourself or give the gift of Body & Sole, or purchase salts and other holistic health products at The Salt Cave’s Salt Shop.
Reve
Salon & Spa
5366 Main St. | 419-885-1140 revesalonandspa.com
Reve Salon & Spa is a professional team of educated, creative artists. They are dedicated to offering a personalized experience with premiere service and products with a genuine touch of luxury. Reve offers salon, spa, makeup, nail and cosmetic services. Head to Reve with a loved one for a selfcare holiday, or buy gift cards for Reve’s services to give to those you care about
Carissa’s Green Cleaning
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Carissa’s Green Cleaning LLC on Facebook For those looking for quality cleaning services, Carissa’s Green Cleaning is the answer, offering commercial and residential cleaning services. Carissa’s Green Cleaning prides itself in using all natural green cleaners that are good for the environment and for your home or office. Spend your holiday gift dollars with Carissa’s for the perfect clean up after holiday visitors or for any time of year.
Headhunters Barber Studio & Salon
26580 N Dixie Hwy Unit 102 | 567-290-5905
HeadHunters Barber Studio & Salon on Facebook
The HeadHunters Barber Studio & Salon, which opened in 2021, is a place for men of all ages to handle their hair care needs. This family-owned business offers men’s and kids haircuts along with other services like beard shaping and grooming, and eyebrow waxing. Women are also welcome for hair cuts. View the full menu of services on the HeadHunters Barber Studio & Salon website, and learn more about the perfect holiday gifts available this season on the Salon’s Facebook page.
—Diana
Park Mall
5001 Monroe St., Ste. 700 419-473-3317
visitfranklinparkmall.com
The Mall is a place you know and love, and the holiday season features events and fun for the whole family, while taking care of your holiday shopping. Enjoy visits with Santa, Nov. 22 through Dec. 24 at Santa’s Wishing Garden, in Center Court, for the enchanting and time-honored tradition of sharing wishes with Santa. Franklin Park Mall warmly welcomes you to Santa’s Wishing Garden for visits, keepsake photos and the magic of wishes. Times vary. Enjoy special treats and cozy moments from Franklin Perk Cafe with each Santa visit.
FASHION & SHOE STORES
Abercrombie & Fitch
Aerie
Aeropostale
Altar’d State
American Eagle
BAG
BoxLunch
Buckle
Champs
Customized Tees
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Dillard’s
D’Moda Shoes
Dry Goods
DSW
Eddie Bauer
Footlocker
Forever 21
H & M
Hollister
Hot Topic
J.Crew Factory
JCPenney
JD Sports
Journey’s
Journey’s Kidz
Kids For Less
LA7
Lane Bryant
Leather Company
Lids
Locker Room by Lids
Macy’s
Maurice’s
NT4E
Old Navy
Pacsun
Pink
Premium Stitches
Rally House
Shoe Dept. | Encore
Snipes
Sole Status
Solo Men’s Wear
Talbot’s
Ticknor’s Men’s Clothier
Torrid
Underground by Journey’s
URBN SOX
Vans
Versona
Victoria’s Secret
Windsor Fashions
Zumiez
for 10 years.
What’s your “snow day” routine?
Binge-watch a show. I hate catching it in the middle or not getting the full story, so if I have a full day I’ll sit down start to finish.
How do you make a differ ence in students’ lives?
Teaching is my background, even though I’m in transportation, it still gives me an opportunity to be a mentor to the students.
What is your fashion mantra?
Full-figure fabulous. I just want to look cute. I can pretty much shop anywhere as long as it fits well and feels good that’s what I’m going for.
For 175 years, Toledo Public Schools institutions in the history of our their dedicated teachers and support as the champions of our future latest trends from their favorite
Reesha Davis Transportation With TPS
Schools has been one of the most influential our city. As they celebrate this milestone, support staff step into the spotlight, not only future but as models of style, showcasing the favorite Franklin Park Mall stores.
17 years.
What’s your “snow day” routine?
I check the news, take the dog for a walk, and then go back to bed. Then, I wake up whenever I feel like it. I’m not a long sleeper, so when I do wake up I do chores around the house, grade papers, maybe lesson plan if I feel motivated.
How would you describe your personal style?
Comfortable and cute. I love leggings, and if I could wear those to work every day I would. But when I go out I jazz it up. I like sparkly stuff and my favorite color is red.
If you could share one piece of advice with students or fellow staff, what would it be? Everything that happens happens for a reason, and there’s always a silver lining.
Leah Hudson Teacher Jones Leadership Academy With TPS for
419-842-8525 | saltsofthe7seas.com
Salts of the 7 Seas is an online shop for exotic salts from all around the world, including Europe, the Himalayas, Peru, South Africa, South Korea, Iceland and the Kalahari Desert. This holiday season, check out the salt and/or pepper tin samplers. The window on top of each tin shows you the textures and colors of salts you’re gifting, and each unique salt has a description on the website. Ranging from $32.95 to $35.95, these embossed tins include varieties of salts, peppers or a combination of the two for you to spice up any dish. Also make great hostess gifts!
Ronald McDonald House Charities ® Northwest
Rosies Italian Grille
Sip&Savor
Riley Runnells
Exploring the Toledo Wine Trail
The Toledo Wine Trail offers a delightful escape for oenophiles and casual drinkers alike. With its charming wine locations, this list of hidden gems invites you to embark on a sensory journey, ex- ploring lush selections and rich flavors. Toledo City Paper lists our top three staff picks from each location, showcasing the standout wines that uncork the magic of Toledo, one sip at a time.
Rosie’s Italian Grille boasts traditional Italian recipes fused with Executive Chef Eric Kish’s flare for flavor and creativity. Expect a variety of selections from hand tossed pizza, to fresh fish from Key West, Chicago Stockyard steaks, New Zealand lamb chops and housemade desserts. And Rosie’s expansive bar offereings includes a comprehensive wine list of house wines, sparkling wines, white, red and rose, all sorted by variety.
Top three TCP staff picks:
Kim Crawford
New Zealand (Sauvignon Blanc) Bottle: $38 Meiomi Sonoma, California (Pinot Noir) Glass: $10.95 | Bottle: $42
Flick’s continues its reputation for having a well-stocked selection of specialty liquors and one of the largest beer selections in the area. Your official party headquarters, Flick’s also carries items like gift baskets and a variety of grocery products. More than just your average liquor store, Flick’s creates lasting memories from gift baskets and party planning to outstanding customer service. In addition to the many alcohol varieties, Flick’s also has a large wine gallery to choose from.
Top three TCP staff picks: Witches’ Brew Pumpkin Spice Michigan (Apple Wine) Bottle: $8.99 Two K Farms
Michigan (Bubbly Riesling) Bottle: $19.99
St. Julian Punch
Michigan (Fruit Wine) Bottle: $10.99
The Sidelines Restaurant Group can be your one stop
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Mancy’s Restaurant Group
Top three TCP staff picks:
La Perlina
Château Marjosse
Bordeaux, France (Merlot) 6 oz glass: $10 | 9 oz glass: $15 | Bottle: $40 La Crema Monterey, California (Chard.) 6
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Top three TCP staff picks:
Rosaria’s on Third Street is an extension of the Rosie’s concept. Rosaria’s expands upon the idea of fine-dining with deep Sicilian roots in pasta and seafood. For a lovely dining experience, visit the comfortable and attractively decorated space. Plus, peruse the extensive wine list and pair each dish with the perfect glass.
Top three TCP staff picks:
Grayson Cellars
California (Cabernet Sauvignon) Glass: $9 | Bottle: $33
Gateway
Portugal (Vinho Verde Rosé) Glass: $8 | Bottle: $30
Cuvee Della Contessa “1925”
Prosacco Italy (Prosecco) Glass: $9 | Bottle: $33
POPPERS
Hot Sauce & Craft Beer Expo
Toledo hosts two days of heat with the Second Annual T-Town Burn Down at the Glass City Center on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 11 am to 6 pm, and Sunday, Nov. 17 from noon to 5 pm. Expect hot sauce, food and drink vendors, sampling, eating contents and a live DJ. Tickets $15 per day, two-day passes $20. Tickets on Eventbrite. t-townburndown.com
Dine ‘N Dash
Support local vendors while enjoying delicious food and mingling at the Perrysburg Hilton Garden Inn. Indulge in the opportunity to complete some holiday shopping, eat lunch, listen to a guest speaker, participate in a silent auction, perhaps win a gift card or a wine pull. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Heartbeat of Toledo. Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 10 am to 2 pm, tickets $30. More at Dine ‘N Dash on Facebook.
A Taste of the Holidays
Head to Walt Churchill’s Market Thursday, Nov. 7 at 7 pm for an evening filled with good music, delicious food and great company. Bring your friends and loved ones for a night of enjoying some holiday classic dishes and wines. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. Walt Churchill’s on Facebook.
2024 Border Battle Party & Chili Cook-Off
Ohio State University and the University of Michigan fans alike head to UAW Local 12 for the annual Border Battle Party. Saturday, Nov. 30 at 11 am, watch the big game with your peers and opponents while wearing your team colors. Sample chili, with prizes awarded for the best recipe Admission includes beer, soda and appetizers, with sampler cups and spoons provided. Proceeds benefit laid off Local 12 workers. $10. 2300 Ashland Ave. 2024 Border Battle Party & Chili Cook-Off on Facebook.
Downtown Toledo welcomes Toast and Tap in a classic building, reimagined in a whole new way. 413 Madison Ave., formerly home to the IOnized Club, Roulet Jewelers and several music clubs and eateries, now houses Toast and Tap Restaurant and Lounge, a spot that combines a classic Toledo feel while offering cuisine with its own flair.
Co-owned by Kanardo Whittington and Aundray Gray, and with an inspired menu developed by head chef Jacqueline Smith, Toast and Tap carves out a niche in the downtown restaurant scene by offering inventive food, hearty drinks and vibrant live music. Menus for lunch, dinner and occasionally, brunch, all boast dishes infused with Chef Smith’s personality, raising the bar well above normal lounge fare.
Exploring the menu
To start the meal, we ordered Buffalo chicken dip and crab cakes. The Buffalo chicken dip had all the traditional taste of the dish, and then some. Loaded with flavor and balanced by a kick, but not too intense, while covered in bubbling, slightly crispy cheese, the dip is served with naan chips. The crab cakes, perhaps more accurately described as mountains of crab, include large amounts of crab with a delectable Cajun remoulade.
For entrees, our party chose the Cobb Salad with scotch egg and the shrimp po’boy. The Cobb Salad is a familiar creation, true to the source, with some unique additions. Adding to the Cobb standards, (lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bacon, feta), the chef makes it her own with the addition of roasted chicken and fried turkey sausage, and a carefully prepared scotch egg (a hard boailed egg encased in sausage, rolled in breadcrumbs and then baked), accompanied by a red wine vinaigrette that gives the salad the character to be a standalone dish on a dinner menu.
The menu description of the shrimp po’boy understates the sandwich as “Cajun style fried shrimp on a hoagie bun with remoulade sauce and dressings.” Our server presented a sandwich, nearly a cubit long, loaded with fried shrimp, that delicious remoulade, topped with fresh lettuce, tomatoes and pickles. Each sandwich is served with the restaurant’s homemade ranch
potato chips, an item available ‘to go,’ sold in gallon bags.
The drink menu, from classic to unique, showcases Toast and Tap’s full bar, with a selection of red and white wines and a beer list of standards along with some local brews. But it’s the craft cocktail list that really shines, with brilliant recipes and riffs on classic cocktails. The “Woody” is a worthy version of an Old Fashioned, while something entirely new and exciting, is the tempting “Kiwi Do you Love Me?” The bar also serves non-alcoholic mocktails that are both elegant and flavorful.
Toast and Tap breathes new life into the beautiful historic space, instilling the landmark building with a new fusion of flavor and atmosphere that is “very Toledo.” Whether you’re visiting for jazz night, a Saturday brunch, a date night or just grabbing a quick lunch, Toast and Tap has something for everyone.
Lighting: Well-lit
Parking: Moderate
Kid-Friendly: Yes
Noise: Medium-Loud (depending on if there is live music)
Price: Low-Medium ($7 - $25)
CULINARY CALENDAR
FRIDAY, Nov. 1
The Great TolHouse Chili Challenge
This exclusive contest invites TolHouse members to show off their chili-crafting skills and compete for the ultimate bragging rights. The public is invited to join in the fun and enjoy unlimited tastings. Tickets on Eventbrite. $20. 6:309:30pm. TolHouse, 1447 N. Summit St.
SATURDAY, Nov. 2
The BIG Cheese
A long-standing local tradition at Walt Churchill’s Market, festivities kick off at 2pm, with the exciting cheese cutting happening at 3pm. Walt Churchill’s Market, 26625 Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. waltchurchillsmarket.com
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6
Cooking for Your Health: Cancer Prevention & Care
Enjoy a fun afternoon of cooking and eating a minestrone soup while learning how a nutritional diet is the backbone of comprehensive cancer prevention and care. Register online. $75. 3-5pm. 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 577foundation.org
The “Breakfast for Dinner” Dinner
Enjoy a 4-course menu. There will be mocktails, cocktails and beverages for purchase. Register online. $60. 6-8:30pm. Cork & Knife Provisions, 224 S Erie St. corkandknifeprovisions.com
Manhattan’s Wine Tasting
Enjoy select wines with small plate pairings. By reservation only. $60. 6:30-8pm. Manhattan’s Pub ‘n Cheer, 1516 Adams St. 419-243-6675.
THURSDAY, Nov. 7
Libbey House Wine Tasting Event
Jim Sautter, a Level One Sommelier and owner of Sautter’s Markets, will provide informal presentations of five (5) fine wines to enjoy with carefully paired appetizers. Ticketed. $40. 6-8pm. Libbey House, 2008 Scottwood Ave. libbeyhouse.org
A Taste of the Holidays
A private tasting event showcasing the season’s best foods & wines. Ticketed. $43.10. 7-9pm. Walt Churchill’s Market, 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. waltchurchillsmarket.com
FRIDAY, Nov. 8
BG Brewfest
Taste selections from area breweries while supporting Bowling Green Parks & Rec. Tickets on Eventbrite. $30-$35.
Brunch Baes for Tays - The Taylor Swift Brunch Experience
Coffee, cocktails, cardigans and crazy good food. Ticketed. $50. 11am-1pm. Cork & Knife Provisions, 224 S Erie St. corkandknifeprovisions.com
Greece Uncorked
Join Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral for a night of Greek culture, food and wine. Tickets on Eventbrite. $50. 7-11pm. 740 N. Superior St. holytrinitytoledo.com
NOTES FILM APPEAL REEL
Bedford Branch Library’s Musical Film Series
On the third Tuesday of each month at 1pm, in the Community Room, the library hosts free screenings of classic musicals from the past. Join for November’s film, on Nov. 19 from 1 pm to 3 pm, iwht the 1954 version of White Christmas. 8575 Jackman Rd., Temperance, MI. monroecounty.librarycalendar.com
Classic Movies at Locke
Locke Library, 703 Miami St., presents classic films so join on Thursday, Nov. 21, 11 am to 2 pm, to watch His Girl Friday in the Meeting Room. Intended for ages 18 and over. 703 Miami St., Toledo. 419-259-5200. events.toledolibrary.org/
Valentine Theatre’s Silver Screen Classic Series
Classic films in an historic venue
By Leslie Anne Shore
Nothing takes you back in time like sitting in a theatre enjoying a timeless film, with popcorn and soda in hand. The Valentine Theatre screens classic films at the historic venue with its Silver Screen Classics Series, showcasing retro films in the historic building that was home to a movie house in the 1930s and 1940s.
Four classic films will be presented in the Valentine Theatre throughout the 2024-2025 season, including Oceans 11 (1960) on Nov. 1, It’s A Wonderful Life on Dec. 20 and Dec. 22, Mr. Smith Goes To Washington on March 28, 2025 and Pretty In Pink on April 11, 2025.
“We are looking forward to the Silver Screen Series this season, which will include a ‘prom attire’ component for the screening of Pretty in Pink in April,” Abby Glanville, executive director of the Valentine Theatre, said. Matt Lentz, Valentine director of programming, marketing and PR added, “It gives people that may not be familiar with the Valentine or may not feel included because of pricing to come to the theater, watch an old movie for $5, get some popcorn, buy a drink if you want, and sit communally with people in a beautiful historic theater.”
Living history
The Valentine Theatre has a long and rich history of showcasing the arts in the heart of downtown Toledo. From its opening as a live performance venue on Christmas Day in 1895, the theatre transitioned to films in the 1930s and operated as a movie house until the 1970s, when the doors were closed.
In 1999, the Valentine Theatre reopened its doors as a community arts center, showcasing both live theatre and other events in the historic venue. About 15 years ago, the theatre brought films back to the one-time movie house.
“It gives people an opportunity to see some of the older movies, as our parents and grandparents did, in beautiful movie houses,” Lentz explains, adding, “Which, at some point in time, were more than likely live theater houses, before the TV. It’s just a great throwback.”
Previous Silver Screen Series line ups included eight or nine films a season, but due to expansion of the number of live performances, this season’s schedule includes four classic films. “It plays to that desire for people to watch a movie communally with their families and harkens back to a cool memory,” Lentz said.
Oceans 11 (1960), the first film in this year’s Silver Screen Classic Series, will screen on Nov. 1 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $5 on Etix.
Other upcoming shows at the theatre include Pinkalicious part of the Gretchen A. Zyndorf Family Series on Sunday, Nov. 3 at 2 pm, Hank and my Honky Tonk Heroes, part of the Pick 4 Series, on Saturday, Nov. 9, 8 pm and Dear Evan Hansen the first show in the Broadway Series on Monday, Nov. 11, 7:30 pm.
For more information on the Valentine Theatre Silver Screen Classic Series, visit valentinetheatre.com.
CURTAIN CALL
Owens Presents Dead Man’s Cell
Phone
“An
incessantly ringing phone, a cafe, a woman and a dead man”
By Leslie Anne Shore
Owens Community College showcases Dead Man’s Cell Phone this fall when the Pulitzer Prize finalist play takes to the stage at the Owens Center for Fine and Performing Arts Nov. 7, 8, 9 at 7:30 pm and Nov. 10 at 3 pm.
“An incessantly ringing phone, a cafe, a woman and a dead man,” John Toth, director and adjunct professor at Owens Community College, said, describing the award winning play as a “dark comedy,” that takes the audience on a journey of “morality, technology and how we memorialize the dead.”
Ring of a phone
The play follows Jean as she answers the cellphone that won’t stop ringing. The calls lead her on a mysterious journey to uncover details of the dead man’s life.
“She answers the cell phone and becomes part of his life. We learn a lot about her character when she answers his phone. She becomes embroiled in this mystery,” Toth explains.
The play, written by Sarah Ruhl, an award winning playwright and poet, had a run as an Off-Broadway production, where it earned the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding New Play. “There’s so many layers to it. It’s so well written,” Toth
said. “Sarah Ruhl has written so many other plays, but this one I always come back to because of how witty and how fast paced it is, along with how absurd it gets. I’m so glad that we are actually getting to do it.”
A powerful audience experience
“I want them to feel something. I think this is a really powerful play, but it’s also a really funny play. But I want the audience to just come out and enjoy themselves, whatever way that may be. It doesn’t matter if they’re happy, sad, whatever. I want them to enjoy themselves, because I’m enjoying myself,” Toth said.
Toth has directed several plays and musicals throughout his career including The Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Real Inspector Hound, All In The Timing and The Tempest. He also owns a local theatre company, I Hate This Stupid Bike Productions, that recently staged a production of Rocky Horror. As an Adjunct Professor at Owens, Toth teaches various classes including Introduction to Theatre, Performance Studies, Script Analysis, Introduction to Film and First Year Experience.
“I feel like sometimes, when people think of Owens Community College, they write us off as… ‘They’re just a community college. There’s nothing special about them,’” Toth said. “But really there’s a lot that’s special about us. We’ve got a lot going on, and we’re continuously doing so much for these shows, and doing so many good things. People just need to come see us.”
Dead Man’s Cell Phone tickets are available online at the Owens Community College website. $12 for general admission, $8 for students, faculty and staff. owens.edu/fpa/cfpa.
NOTES THEATER
The Woman in Black: A Ghost Play
The Village Players Theatre presents this show on Friday, Nov. 1 and Sat., Nov. 2 at 7 pm, and Sunday, Nov. 3 at 2 pm. A supernatural thriller, adapted by Stephen Mallatratt from the book Susan Hill. Tickets $20, adults; $15 students. 419-472-6817 or visit app.arts-people.com/ index.php?ticketing=vipie.
A Night Before Christmas At the Museum
Ballet Theatre of Toledo stages this fun production at the Valentine Theatre, Sunday, Nov. 17 at 2 pm. Watch as the magic unfolds with original cheer graphs, live performing score and fun costumes. Doors open at 1pm. Tickets $30. Call 419-242-2787. ballettheatreoftoledo.org/ performances/2024-2025-season
Spongebob
at The Croswell
The Croswell gives cartoon lovers SpongeBob: The Musical. Based on the children’s television show, Nov. 22 through Nov. 30 with some performances at 2:30 pm and some at 7:30 pm. Tickets range, $22-$44 for adults and $15-$25 for students. crosswell.org.
SCAN FOR PRE-SALE TICKETS
Napierala, Conductor; Andreea Lee, Harpsichord; Dennis Blubaugh, Organ; Kirsten C Kunkle, Soprano; Elizabeth Mitchell, Mezzo Soprano; Gregory J Ashe, Tenor; Kevin Foos, Baritone
GLORIOUS LIGHT HOLIDAY CONCERT SERIES
SAT, DEC 14- 7:00PM
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 1690 West Sterns Rd., Temperance, MI 48182
FRIDAY, DEC 20 - 7:00PM
Maumee United Methodist Church, 405 Sackett St., Maumee, OH 43537
SUNDAY, DEC 22 - 1:00 PM
Historic Church of St. Patrick, 130 Avondale Ave., Toledo, OH 43604
This holiday concert series is free to attend and will feature your favorite Christmas carols, as well as hymns and folk songs in Polish, Hebrew, and Russian.
CITY PAGES BOOK NOTES
Way Public Library book sale
Way Public Library hosts a book sale Nov. 7, Nov. 8 and Nov. 9, with half off prices Nov. 9 only. Support your library by purchasing a gently used book. There is a book for everyone among the thousands of titles available. Call Lisa Richard at 419-874-3135 extension 139 or Lisa.richard@waylibrary.info.
Obitchuary: The Big Hot Book of Death
Green Apple Books presents Spencer Henry and Madison Reyes’ newest book release, Obitchuary, based on their podcast at The Diary. The authors live in Los Angeles and are touring the country promoting the book. Saturday, Nov. 23 from 10 am to noon at The Dairy, 1255 S. Byrne Rd. Readers who are “dying” to get their hands on a copy can go to greenapplebooks.com/book/9780593475287.
Big Idea Book Club meeting
This Club brings a discussion group dedicated to diverse voices and authors to Toledo. The aim is to produce meaningful conversations about serious topics such as antiracism and diversity within the community. On Tuesday, Nov. 26 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Kent Library Computer Training Room attendees will talk about Crystal Wilkinson’s Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts. events.toledolibrary.org/event/11172006
A Bar in Toledo
A
book bursting with musicians, mafia and more
By Jeff Berry
Willie Nelson, Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino and Frankie Valli walk into a bar in Toledo… what might sound like the beginning of a joke, is actually a fascinating part of Toledo history, all documented in a new book, A Bar in Toledo by Dominic Vaiana and Stephanie Abbajay. Stephanie Abbajay’s uncle Donnie owned a failing nightclub in Toledo in 1962. Duane Abbajay, Donnie’s brother, bought the club after his mother’s plea to help out his brother. Duane paid all the club’s debts, spruced the place up and packed the club with important rock and roll musicians of the time (and of historic significance) – Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, Frankie Valli and The Everly Brothers, for starters. But by the early 1970s, the popularity of the bar was again taking a dive. Duane pivoted and renamed the bar Toledo’s Country Palace.
The country-themed nightclub struggled until Hal Bynum, a songwriter from Nashville, boarded a bus on a Friday night in order to get out of town and do “some serious drinking” after having ongoing marital problems. He arrived in Toledo the next morning. After hitting the Country Palace to achieve his weekend goal, Bynum overheard a man’s conversation with his estranged wife. Angry words were exchanged and the man said, “All I can say is that you picked a fine time to leave me.” No names were exchanged, Bynum added the name Lucille later. After the song’s release, country music fans traveled to the bar to see the place that inspired the Grammy-winning hit.
Memories of the Palace
During her childhood, Stephanie (Duane’s daughter) remembers her dad taking her to the bar with him on Saturday mornings, after stopping for breakfast at the nearby bus depot to pick up honey buns and pints of milk. “While dad restocked the bar and counted money, my siblings and I would play bartender, dance on the stage, play pool, play with the band’s instruments and generally run around the place.
It was about 15 years ago that Stephanie started writing a memoir about her dad’s very successful bar business. After shopping it to different agencies with no luck, she wrote an article about the success of her father’s nightclub for The American Interest magazine. Vaiana worked for a TV production at the time and helped Stephanie pitch her story as a TV show. After some initial interest from TV types, the pandemic killed all those plans. Vaiana pitched an idea for a book to Abbajay and they began the project, in a pandemic world that provided them with nothing but time.
Underworld connections
With his suspicions heightened, Vaiana felt there was more to the story of this highly successful rock-and-roll turned country-and western nightclub. Via the Freedom of Information Act, Vaiana found a cache of FBI files that confirmed Duane Abbajay’s Peppermint Club was a front for figures in organized crime. Duane Abbajay’s business partners (“golfing buddies,” as Stephanie remembers them) with wildly colorful names were made men in the Detroit Partnership (aka the Detroit Mafia), an Italian-American organized crime family that operated in Detroit.
“This is a remarkable story. And it’s all true,” Stephanie said.
When Duane Abbajay purchased the bar in 1963, his plan was to sell it within a year’s time while making a profit, but his bar was so successful, he owned it until 2012. Stephane, who never knew about the mafia connection, presumes her dad didn’t want to quit because of the income the bar provided and, perhaps, couldn’t quit because his “golfing buddies” wouldn’t let him.
“He was really torn. He hated the bar business. He hated the late nights. He was a minor celebrity (which he actually eschewed, as he was a very shy man), but he was employing lots of people, making lots of money for lots of people, making great, life-long friends and booking big names in music. He really loved his customers and his employees and couldn’t just walk away from all that – especially what we know now – that his partners probably wouldn’t let him. I think he had a real love-hate relationship with his clubs, and that he sacrificed a lot to keep them going,” Stephanie said.
Vaiana said the ultimate goal is to bring the story of Duane Abbajay and his successful nightclub, along with his colorful cast of characters to the big or small screen. “Our goal has always been to adapt this story into a movie or TV series. We’ve pitched several production companies and screenwriters and we’ll keep pounding the pavement until we find the right person or team who shares our vision,” Vaiana said.
A Bar in Toledo is published by University Press and is available to order at utoledopress.com/ABIT.html or on Amazon.
ART TO HEART
Sofia Quintero’s Dia De Los Muertos
Celebrating the Day of the Dead
By Kaylin Pickett
The Sofia Quintero Art and Cultural Center celebrates Dia De Los Muertos with a dinner and fundraiser on the Day of the Dead, at the Center, 1225 Broadway in Toledo.
The dinner, featuring authentic Latino cuisine and live music, will also offer shopping opportunities and the viewing of ofrendas (offerings placed on a home altar during traditional Mexican Día de los Muertos celebrations). The ofrendas will be on display for public viewing through Nov. 22 at the Jose Martinez Memorial Galeria. The Art Center is still taking registrations to create altars or ofrendas as memorials for family or friends who have passed away. The altars, typically decorated with items cherished by the deceased before their passing, are meant to comfort and refresh the souls of the deceased, including favorite foods or drinks, pictures and hobby or personal items from their journey through the world of the living.
Celebrating life
The purpose of the Day of the Dead is to celebrate the life that was once shared with loved ones. Schools and other groups are invited to make an appointment to view the altars, supporting The Sofia Quintero Art and Cultural Center mission to educate the public and to promote the Latino culture with this hands-on experience.
Several levels of involvemenet are offered by the Center. A general tour, including a walk through the facility and a review of the ofrendas, is available for $6 per guest. For $16 per guest, a 90-minute to two-hour program includes the general tour plus the choice of an additional hands-on craft project for participants to take home or a demonstration in the kitchen. For $22 per guest, there is a four hour experience with the general tour, plus both a hands on craft project and a kitchen demonstration.
The tours are available Monday through Friday and begin at 9 am. For the $6 and $16 experiences, a minimum of 10 participants are required. Groups can sign up on the Center’s website.
Cultural awareness and education
The Sofia Quintero Art and Cultural Center is a space for local artists and residents to engage and foster awareness and education about Latino art, heritage and culture. The Center’s Board has a goal to preserve Latino culture and to encourage community involvement through different events and programs, including the Dia De Los Muertos celebration.
The Center has built partnerships with local government along with local and international organizations, educational institutions and individuals to provide opportunities for development and advancement of the community. For more information visit sqacc.org.
4th Annual Fallen Timbers Art Festival
Celebrate the diverse art and artists of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan at the Shops at Fallen Timbers. Enjoy Ohio wines and tasty treats from local food trucks. This indoor Art Festival will be held in a vacant shop within The Shops at Fallen Timbers on Saturday, Nov. 2, 11am to 7pm and Sunday, Nov. 3, 11 am to 4 pm. Entry is free! Wine tasting tickets $15. events@fallentimbers.com.
Color, Chaos and Harmony
Hudson Gallery presents Color, Chaos and Harmony, an exhibition of new work by four contemporary artists working in abstraction, on Nov. 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 12 at 10am. This exhibition of new work by four contemporary artists working in abstraction will leave visitors engaged and wanting more. Free hudsongallery.net
ONGOING
Art Loop: Poetry Slam
This Arts Commision event takes the stage on Friday, Nov. 8 from 6 pm to 9 pm at the Collingwood Arts Center. Get ready for a night of powerful poetic performances at this competition with guest judges and cash prizes up to $500 for winners. In between performances enjoy live music, a photo booth and snacks and drinks available for purchase. Free. theartscommission.org
Still Life and Aquatic Life Show
The Toledo Artists’ Club will host an exhibit of local artists with works themed Still Life and Aquatic Life. Runs through Nov. 27. Toledo Artists’ Club, Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. toledoartistclub.com
Robert Garcia: All Sides Now
A solo exhibit of new and legacy artworks in the artist’s signature style of magical realism. Runs through Dec. 21. 20 North Gallery, 18 N. St. Clair Street. 20northgallery.com
Ofrenda Exhibition
As part of the Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center’s Dia de Los Muertos, Day of the Dead Celebration
Ofrendas will be on display for public viewing until Nov. 22. Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center, 1222 Broadway St. sqacc.org
SAT, Nov. 2 and SUN, Nov. 3
4th Annual Fallen Timbers Art Festival
Celebrate the diverse art and artists of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan while enjoying premium Ohio wines & treats from local food trucks. Saturday, Nov. 2, 11am-7pm. Sunday, Nov. 3, 11am-4pm. The Shops at Fallen Timbers, 3100 Main St., Maumee. @ fallentimbersartfest
THURSDAY, Nov. 7
Toledo Streets Scenes
Every year, TSN vendors hit the streets supplied with disposable cameras in search of photographs that capture our community from their unique perspective. Tickets on Eventbrite. $50. Silent auction, grazing and cash bar at 6pm. Program begins at 7pm. Toledo School for the Arts, 7713, 333 14th St # 4
Athena Art Society: Fall Juried Exhibit
An annual juried art exhibition for members of the Athena Art Society. An opening reception will be held Nov. 7, 5-7pm. Runs through Dec. 13. Owens Community College - Walter E Terhune Gallery, 30335 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg. athenaartsociety.org
SATURDAY, NOV 9
Strategic Interplay: African Art and Imagery in Black and White
This exhibit explores connections between African art and the ancient game of chess. Opens on Saturday, Nov. 9 and runs through Feb. 23, 2025. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. toledomuseum.org
THURS, NOV. 14
2024 Faculty Art Show
The Creative Arts & Media Department’s annual visual arts faculty art show. Opening reception Nov. 14, 5-7pm. Runs through Dec. 6. Owens Community College - Walter E Terhune Gallery, 30335 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg. owens.edu
FRIDAY, Nov. 15
Art of Work - Gallery Reception
An exhibit that shows the work that goes into the art of Toledo’s Graphite Design+Build. 6-8pm. The Portal at Toledo School for the Arts, 1401 Adams St. theportalattsa.com
“Socksknockers” I Have Experienced, or the Attack of the Stendhal Syndrome
This lecture will delve into the phenomenon, known as the Stendhal Syndrome, referencing personal experiences with art works. Register online. 7-8pm. Toledo Museum of Art - Glass Pavilion, Glassalon, 2444 Monroe St. toledomuseum.org
FRIDAY, Nov. 22 and SATURDAY, Nov. 23
Local Artists’ Holiday Trunk Sale
Be inspired for holiday gift giving and beautiful creations by talented local artists (in a variety of mediums including glass, jewelry and pottery) as well as the classic holiday decor of the historic Libbey House. $10-$25. Friday, Nov. 22, 5-8pm. Sat., Nov. 23, 11am-6pm. 2008 Scottwood Ave. theartscommission.org
LISTEN HEAR Ez Pickenz delivers balanced, tailored shows
Songs for folk, rock, blues and country fans
By Tanner Wertz
EZ Pickenz, comprised of Matt Meeker, Mark Elder, Lyle Diefenthaler and Derrick Hudson, has been delivering original music while performing songs for folk, rock, blues and country fans since 2016. In April 2023, the group released their album “EZ Pickenz” and celebrated with a nearly sold-out concert at the Listening Loft above Levi and Lilac’s in Maumee.
Whether as a duo, trio or full band, EZ Pickenz puts on a quality performance. Toledo City Paper sat down with EZ Pickenz member Matt Meeker to learn more about the group.
How did the band come together? Mark came to an arts and craft show at my house in October 2015 where we met and began talking about “getting together to jam and see where it goes.”
What’s the origin of the band’s name? We needed something other than our names, so I suggested adapting Mark’s recording studio name “Old Gyz Productions.” He likes the letter “Z” it seemed, and EZ Pickenz was born.
Describe the EZ Pickenz “sound” Balanced and tailored to our venues. Our three-hour show includes rowdy lighthearted originals plus carefully recreated masterpieces from dozens of other artists, including folk, rock, blues, country. We also play songs by Mark Elder and some of his co-writers (William Sohnly of Toledo, and Brian Krinbring of Seattle).
There are four members in the band, yet there are performances by members as a duo, a trio or the full-band. How do you approach that? Are there pros/ cons? Mark and I toured the Lake Erie West region as a duo from 2016 into 2021. In July 2021, Lyle approached us after our duo performed at Perrysburg’s Woodland
Park Lunchtime Concert Series and asked, “Would you like some percussion?” After one three-hour rehearsal we were excited to have him join us and add his deep voice to create our “classic trio sound” with three-part harmonies. Lyle directs his church’s choir and has a busy calendar performing in our area’s senior sare communities.
I met Derrick Hudson by accident at Small Box Music in Maumee the day after our first Acoustics For Autism appearance in March 2024. He was invited to that week’s rehearsal, liked our sound and setlist and fit in immediately. We are excited to perform as a four-piece band whenever possible. Venues and audiences are enthusiastic about our shows. The challenge is in the coordination of our schedules, and integrating our newest bandmate into our very full calendar.
Where are some of your favorite venues around Toledo to play? And where would you like to play some day? Our appearances in Toledo have been rare to date, although The Docks, yacht clubs and city park groups have hired us over the years. We prefer to partner with restaurants, wineries, breweries, clubhouses, festivals and concert venues that have a strong focus on LIVE LOCAL MUSIC. Our focus is one year ahead, and multiple booking opportunities. Thinking ahead, the university circuit will be fun. The Metroparks also have some potential venues. “Perhaps I will trapeze across the stage of the Valentine Theater someday (like my granddaughters!) and introduce my bandmates to my hometown!”
Catch EZ Pickenz in November: Nov. 2: Mail Pouch @ 6 Nov. 3: Te’kela @ 6 Nov. 9: Benfield Wines @ 6 Nov. 15: Stoney Ridge @ 5:30 Nov. 16: Buffalo Rock Brewing Company @ 7 Nov. 22: Logan’s Irish Pub @ 8:30 Nov. 30: Catawba Inn @ 6
(Left to right) Mark Elder, Matt Meeker, Lyle Diefenthaler & Derrick Hudson.
METRO MUSIC
FRI, NOV 1
Majestic Oak Winery: Engine 19 (acoustic)
Levi & Lilac’s Whiskey Room: Zack Fletcher (acoustic)
The Village Idiot: House Band (rock), Distant Cousinz (pop/rock)
Bier Stube: Screaming Heathens (rock)
Stranahan Theater: Theory of a Deadman (rock)
Lucille’s Jazz Lounge: Alex Anest Organ Trio (jazz)
Bar 145: Venyx (rock)
Ottawa Tavern: Queen of the Damned Halloween Party (alternative rock)
SAT, NOV 2
Majestic Oak Winery: AK & The Queen with Justin Marchand (acoustic)
The Village Idiot: Nikki D & the Sisters of Thunder (soul), Echo Record (indie rock) Levi & Lilac’s Whiskey Room: Dave Carpenter (acoustic) Toledo Spirits: Charlie Millard duo with Jercat Millard (singer/songwriter)
Bar
THUR,
Saturdays At Your Place (alternative rock)
Kickstand Saloon: Jeffrey Oliver (acoustic)
The Village Idiot: Science Dad (rock)
FRI, NOV. 8
Highlighted events indicates our picks for the week
Majestic Oak Winery: Ben Delong (acoustic)
Levi & Lilac’s Whiskey Room: Jon B. Roth (acoustic)
The Village Idiot: The Bridges (rock), Jordan & Josh with Evan & Steve (rock)
Bier Stube: Grape Smugglers (rock)
Toledo Spirits: The Montvales (folk)
Manhattan’s Pub n’ Cheer: Christian Lombardo (acoustic)
Lucille’s Jazz Lounge: Steve Wood Quartet (jazz)
Hollywood Casino: Noisy
Neighbors (pop/rock)
Bar 145: The Skittle Bots (pop/rock)
FRI, NOV. 15
Levi & Lilac’s Whiskey Room: Rick Caswell (acoustic)
The Village Idiot: House Band (rock), Lone Wolf Hippies (rock)
Bier Stube: Cheeks (rock)
Wheelin’ on the Rocks: Baja Frog (rock) Kickstand Saloon: Old School (rock)
SAT, NOV. 9
Howard’s Club H: The Ladies Night (pop/rock)
Majestic Oak Winery: Night Bird Trio (acoustic)
Levi & Lilac’s Whiskey Room: Chloe (acoustic)
The Village Idiot: King Size Drag (alt-country), Angela Perley (alt-country)
Maumee Indoor Theater: The Vogues (classic rock)
Ottawa Tavern: Clementine (alternative rock)
Lucille’s Jazz Lounge: Djangophonique (jazz)
River Raisin Center for the Arts: Close to You: The Music of The Carpenters (pop/rock)
The Valentine Theatre: Hank & My Honky Tonk Heroes: 100 Years of Hank (country)
Bier Stube: All or Nothing (rock)
Bar 145: The Willits (alternative rock) Kickstand Saloon: N.T.O. (rock)
SUN, NOV. 10
Majestic Oak Winery: Ramona & Trez (jazz)
BGSU: Sounds of the Stadium (marching band)
The Village Idiot: Jazz Night and Open Mic
MON, NOV. 11
The Village Idiot: Steve Kennedy (acoustic)
Levi & Lilac’s Whiskey Room: Jake Pilewski (acoustic)
Lucille’s Jazz Lounge: Sessions: Tuesday Night Jazz
The Village Idiot: Kyle Smithers & Josh Silas (acoustic)
WED, NOV 13
The Heights: Wine & Jazz Wednesdays Wheelin’ on the Rocks: Black Ice Jam Band (rock)
Stranahan Theater: Chicago (classic rock)
THUR, NOV 14
Levi & Lilac’s Whiskey Room: Aaron & Peter (acoustic)
Main Library: Scott Cook (singer/songwriter)
Peacock Cafe: Jazz Collective
Toledo Spirits: Tray Wellington Band (bluegrass)
Ottawa Tavern: J Navarro & The Traitors, The Polka Floyd Show (alternative rock)
Lucille’s Jazz Lounge: Ben Stalets (folk)
BGSU: University Men’s Chorus and Volaré (choral)
Bar 145: Renegade Lemonade (pop/rock)
Kickstand Saloon: Steve Kennedy (rock)
SAT, NOV. 16
Huntington Center: Trans Siberian Orchestra (orchestra)
Majestic Oak Winery: Renegade Lemonade (pop/rock)
Levi & Lilac’s Whiskey Room: Cara Taylor (acoustic)
The Village Idiot: Hepcat Revival (jazz), Benfield Wines: Morgan Tooth (acoustic)
Toledo Museum of Art: Rick Steve’s Europe: A Symphonic Journey (classical)
BGSU: A Cappella Choir and Collegiate Chorale (choral)
Bar 145: Pop’s Garage (pop/rock)
Hollywood Casino: 56 Daze (pop/rock)
Kickstand Saloon: String Theory (rock)
SUN, NOV 17
Oak Shade Grove: Toledo Swiss Singers: United In Song & Spirit (choral)
Toledo Spirits: Jordan Hamilton (jazz) The Village Idiot: Jazz Night and Open Mic
MON, NOV. 18
Levi & Lilac’s Whiskey Room: Jake Pilewski (acoustic)
TUE, NOV. 19
Lucille’s Jazz Lounge: Sessions: Tuesday Night Jazz The Village Idiot: Bobby May & Dale Beagle (acoustic)
WED, NOV. 20
The Heights: Wine & Jazz Wednesdays Wheelin’ on the Rocks: Black Ice Jam Band (rock) The Village Idiot: Shawn Sanders (acoustic)
THUR, NOV. 21
Levi & Lilac’s Whiskey Room: Frank May (acoustic)
St. Clement Hall: Dreams of Freedom (folk & traditional)
Peacock Cafe: Jazz Collective (jazz)
Kickstand Saloon: Snyder & Rutter (acoustic) The Village Idiot: Renegade Lemonade (rock)
Live Music with Abbigale at Urban Pine
Urban Pine Winery & Eatery hosts live music with Abbigale on Nov. 5, Nov. 12, Nov. 19 and Nov. 26 from 12:30 to 3:30 pm. A Best of Toledo Award winner, Abigale is a returning guest at Urban PIne for the rest of the year. 419-773-4088. urbanpinewinery.com
Hepcat Revival at Village Idiot
The Village Idiot presents Hepcat Revival on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 6 to 9 pm. Reminder after 5 pm on weekends the restaurant and bar is 21+. Vibe out to swing music while enjoying a slice of pizza and a drink at the bar. villageidiotmaumee.com
Kyle’s Birthday Bash at Frankie’s
Frankie’s Toledo puts on a Birthday Bash, Saturday, Nov. 23 when doors open at 7 pm and performances start at 8 pm. Special musical guests include Backbiter, Denihilist, Spinters, Heartstomper and Demsfightenwords. Tickets $15 on show day, $12 in advance. frankiestoledo.com/events/kyles-birthday-bash
Guitarist Rollie Tussing at Lucille’s
Lucille’s Jazz Lounge welcomes award winning finger-style guitarist Rollie Tussing to perform timeless classics and country blues. Saturday, Nov. 30 from 7:15 to 10 pm. Tickets on Eventbrite.
FRI, NOV. 22
Majestic Oak Winery: Jeff Stewart (acoustic)
Tékēla Sylvania: Rob Storm (acoustic)
Levi & Lilac’s Whiskey Room: Aaron Krott (acoustic)
The Village Idiot: Mizer Vossen Project (rock), Live Roots (rock)
Bier Stube: Distant Cousinz (pop/rock)
The Summit: Candlelight: The Beatles (orchestra)
Bar 145: 56 Daze (rock)
Toledo Museum of Art: Rhapsody in Blue at 100 (orchestra)
Kickstand Saloon: AJ Knepper (acoustic)
SAT, NOV. 23
Levi & Lilac’s Whiskey Room: Cindy Slee (acoustic)
The Village Idiot: Locoweed (rock), Them Oh Boys (rock)
Majestic Oak Winery: Lone Wolf Hippies (rock)
Bier Stube: Whitehead/Mac (pop/rock)
The Summit: Candlelight: The Beatles (orchestra), Coldplay & Imagine Dragons (orchestra)
Maumee Indoor Theater: The Blues Brothers Experience (blues)
Lucille’s Jazz Lounge: Jean Holden (jazz)
Frankie’s Toledo: Kyle’s Birthday Bash (rock)
Toledo Museum of Art: Rhapsody in Blue at 100 (orchestra)
Bar 145: North of Nashville (country)
Kickstand Saloon: Jeremy McClellans Open J.A.M. (rock)
SUN, NOV. 24
Majestic Oak Winery: Kaiden Chase (acoustic)
The Village Idiot: Jazz Night and Open Mic
MON, NOV. 25
Levi & Lilac’s Whiskey Room: Jake Pilewski (acoustic)
TUE, NOV. 26
Lucille’s
WED, NOV. 27 The Village Idiot: Caswell & Co. (rock), keepitcasual (rock)
The Village Idiot: Zimmerman Twins (rock)
THE BIG TO DO
FRI, Nov. 1
[parties & reunions, hockey]
Opening Night Pregame Party - Kick off a new Walleyes season at this pregame party. 4-6pm. Hensville Park, N St. Clair St., Toledo. hensvilletoledo.com
[film, fundraisers]
The Rocky Horror Picture Show - 3B Fundraiser - Enjoy the cult classic with prop bags, a costume contest and reception. Ticketed. $10-$15. 7pm. Maumee Indoor Theater, 601 Conant St., Maumee. 3bproductions.org
[concerts]
Theory of a Deadman Unplugged - The postgrunge Canadian band will perform with openers 10 Years & Cory Marks. Ticketed. $43.50-$229. 7pm. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. stranahantheater.com
SAT, Nov. 2
[technology]
Let’s Make an Album Using AI - Participants will collaborate to create a full music album using artificial intelligence tools. Ticketed. $44. 10am. Toledo Tech Loft, 336 N Superior St. toledotechloft.com
[author events]
[author events]
Heather S. Cole - Ohio’s Presidents - Author Heather S. Cole will discuss Ohio’s Presidents. 6:30pm. Gathering Volumes, 196 E. South Boundary St., Perrysburg. gatheringvolumes.com
THURS, Nov. 7
[talks & lectures]
Tea & Talk Series: Unnatural Ohio - Authors M. Kristina Smith and Kevin Moore parse urban legends from history as they explore the unnatural side of Ohio’s heritage. Ticketed. $25$30. 2-4pm. Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green. Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green. woodcountyhistory.org
[networking, women]
[poetry]
SHINE Women’s Summit - Don’t miss this inspirational evening of speakers, networking opportunities and a chance to celebrate amazing women. Tickets on Eventbrite. $50. 4-8pm. Parkway Place, 2592 Parkway Plaza, Maumee. sndusa.org
FRI, Nov. 8
Romance-Con - Meet, mingle and purchase your next favorite read by romance authors from across the country (and Canada!) including Romance-Con’s featured authors, panelists and more. 10am-4:30pm. Main Library, 325 N Michigan St. toledolibrary.org
[markets & shopping]
Rae Ray’s Countdown to Christmas Festival - Artisan booths, kids zone and activities, free Santa photos, make & takes, live music, food trucks and more. 10am-5pm. Rae Ray’s Decor & More, 218 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg. raeraysdecorandmore.shop
[parties & reunions]
Save Culture Clash: The Event - Damn the man, save Culture Clash with live music, food trucks and more. 2-8pm. Culture Clash Records, 912 Monroe St. cultureclashrecords.com
SUN, Nov. 3
[markets & shopping]
Painted Clovers Market - Shop for unique, handmade, found, repurposed and recycled goods and more. $5. 11am-5pm. Wood County Fairgrounds, 13800 West Poe Road, Bowling Green. @paintedcloversvintagemarket
WED, Nov. 6
[professional]
Educator Resource Day - Educators of children in 7th through 12th grade are invited to learn about the best books of 2024 and Library resources. 4:30-7:30pm. Main Library, 325 N Michigan St. toledolibrary.org. Free
Art Loop: Poetry Slam - Spotlighting talented local and regional poets and spoken word artists. 6-9pm. Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd., Toledo. theartscommission.org
[parties & reunions]
Glow Jam Party - Dance the night away surrounded by neon lights and good vibes. Tickets on Eventbrite. $5-$10. 8pm. Duwey’s, 710 S. Reynolds Rd.
SAT, Nov. 9
[history]
The Fitzgerald Experience - The Fitzgerald Experience is a guided tour of the Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship, using the lake freighter and its similarities to the Edmund Fitzgerald to discuss the events of November 10, 1975. Also on Sunday, Nov. 10. $20-$25. 10am-3:30pm. National Museum of the Great Lakes, 1701 Front St. nmgl.org
[multicultural]
Women of Toledo’s 7th Annual Intercultural Gala - Global Gala - Women of Toledo, a 501(c) non-profit organization, celebrates the beauty of diverse cultures and promotes inclusivity. Ticketed. $80. 5-9pm. The HeART Gallery, 428 N. Erie St. womenoftoledo.org
SUN, Nov. 10
[collectibles]
Glass City Record Show - Explore nearly 50 tables filled with a selection of thousands of music items. $2. 10am-4pm. Knights of Columbus Banquet Hall, 4256 Secor Rd. ftrvinyl.com
Toledo Walleye Hockey Opening Weekend
Fans get tickets now, as they usually sell out. Kicking off Friday Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2 for the 2024-2025 season. To start the party even earlier, head down to Hensville Park at 4pm for a pregame including a DJ, alum players, food, drinks and even games like cornhole. Don’t miss the first games of the season against the Wheeling Wailers (WHL) at 7:15pm. Tickets $20. toledowalleye.com/opening-weekend.
Natural Hair Fest Toledo
This event is the ultimate networking opportunity for the beauty industry. This festival of empowerment and wellness will be happening on Sunday, Nov. 24 at 10am at the Renaissance Hotel Downtown. Presented by AFROINTL tickets are required for entry. 444 N Summit St. Ticket prices vary on Eventbrite.
FLAUNT: A Night at the Moulin Rouge
Step into the glitz and glamour of Paris right here in Toledo. Be captivated by performances from the Toledo Opera, Toledo Ballet, Toledo Symphony and Toledo School for the Arts. Watch the runway come alive with one-of-a-kind creations from local and regional designers, celebrating the vibrant LGBTQ+ community. Enjoy a cash bar and dessert bar, adding a touch of sweetness and sparkle to your night. Every ticket sold supports Equality Toledo’s mission to promote equality and justice. Tickets start at $40. Erie Street Market, 201 S Erie St. Saturday, Nov. 16, 7 pm. equalitytoledo.org
WED, Nov. 13
[fashion & beauty, fundraisers]
Elements of Style - Watch the runway ignite with fashions that push the boundaries by weaving together science and technology at this Imagination Station fundraiser. Ticketed. $75. 5:30pm. Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel, 444 N. Summit St. imaginationstationtoledo.org
THURS, Nov. 14
[markets & shopping, fundraisers]
Sip & Shop - Enjoy a glass of wine while shopping at Habitat for Humanity ReStore and local vendors. Tickets on Eventbrite. $10. 5:30-8pm. ReStore - Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity, 1310 Conant St., Maumee. mvhabitat.org
FRI, Nov. 15
[fundraisers]
Turkey Drop Fundraiser - A fun way to support the Wood County Museum. Purchase a foam turkey, which will be dropped from a drone, the three turkeys closest to the target will win prizes. Foam Turkeys can be purchased online, at the museum or on location day of the event before the drop (while supplies last). $50. 8:30am. Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green. woodcountyhistory.org [crafts]
Manifestation Workshop - Create tools to help on your journey of manifesting & living intentionally. Registration required. $44.44. 5pm. Callisto Terra, Callisto Terra, 5219 Hill Ave. callistoterra.com
SAT, Nov. 16
[handicraft markets]
Maker’s Mart: Holiday 2024 - Toledo’s favorite indie craft fair. $5, 10 and under free. 11am-7pm. Handmade Toledo, 1717 Adams St. shophandmadetoledo.com
[fashion & beauty, fundraisers]
FLAUNT: A Night at the Moulin Rouge - Equality Toledo presents a glamorous fundraiser with fashion, performances, food & drink and more. Tickets on Eventbrite or at the door. Ticketed. $50-$100. 6-11pm. Toledo School for the Arts, 7713, 333 14th St # 4. equalitytoledo.org
[symphony]
Rick Steves’ Europe: A Symphonic Journey - From Italy to Norway and beyond, beloved travel expert Rick Steves combines Europe’s most stirring orchestral classics with beautiful high-definition cinematography and his own insights into European History. $20-$90. 8pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. artstoledo.com
SUN, Nov. 17
[civic benefit]
We Are Still Neighbors - A quiet, multi-faith, Neighbor to Neighbor experience reflects on renewed visions of community and friendship. 4-7pm. Glass City Metropark, 1505 Front St. neighbor2neighbortoledo.com. Free.
[crafts, cannabis]
DIY and DABauchery - TC Acrylics and Callisto Terra collaborate with The Cannabar blending the worlds of cannabis, art and candle making. Ticketed. $50. 6-9pm. Callisto Terra, Callisto Terra, 5219 Hill Ave. callistoterra.com
MON, Nov. 18
[civic benefit]
Community Building Workshop - Hosted by The Junior League of Toledo - Learn strategies to build community and combat loneliness. Tickets on Eventbrite. 6-7pm. Heatherdowns Branch Library, 3265 Glanzman Rd. Free.
WED, Nov. 20
[talks & lectures]
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: The Urban Geography of American Craft Breweries - Dr. Neil Reid, a professor of geography and planning at UToledo, will discuss the role of craft breweries as Third Places, adaptive reuse of abandoned buildings, and craft beer tourism. 3pm. University of Toledo, Carlson Library, 2801 W Bancroft St. Free.
THURS, Nov. 21
[ballet]
The Snow Queen: Featuring Grand Kyiv Ballet - The new Christmas ballet The Snow Queen is based on the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen featuring a romantic story set to the music of Edward Grieg, Jules Massenet, Mozart and Vivaldi. Ticketed. $34-$94. 7pm. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. stranahantheater.com
[book clubs]
Pages & Pints - Enjoy a craft beer while discussing Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik. 7pm. Quenched & Tempered Brewing Company, 1210 Jackson St. quenchedandtempered.com
FRI, Nov. 22
[parties & reunions]
TolHouse 3-Peat | TolHouse Anniversary Event - Celebrate the 3rd anniversary of TolHouse, a milestone of culture, connection and community in the heart of Toledo. Open to the public. Tickets on Eventbrite. $20. 7-11pm. TolHouse, 1447 N. Summit St.
[dance]
A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland - Featuring former World Irish dance champions and stars from Lord of the Dance and Riverdance, A Celtic Christmas delivers a holiday spectacular packed with Irish wit, traditional tunes and heartfelt ballads, alongside all your favorite carols. Ticketed. $39-$69. 7:30pm. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. stranahantheater.com
[theater]
Medusa Undone - A theatrical retelling of the little-known Medusa origin story. Trigger Warning: Medusa Undone contains scenes of rape and sexual violence. 7pm. Also on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 7pm and Sunday, Nov. 24 at 2pm. The Village Players Theatre, 2740 Upton Ave. app.arts-people.com
SAT, Nov. 23
[concerts]
Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons - Discover the music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons under the gentle glow of candlelight. Ticketed. $32-54. 8:45-10pm. The Summit, 23 N. Summit St. feverup.com
THURS, Nov. 28
[running]
10th Annual Turkey Chase - Benefit Cherry Street Mission Ministries at the annual Dave’s Turkey Chase 5K, 1 Mile and Kids Run, presented by First Solar. $0-$30. 9am. WTOL 11 730 N Summit St. runsignup.com
FRI, Nov. 29
[holiday markets]
Christkindl Market of Bryan - An outdoor, European-style Christmas market experience featuring unique vendors, hot drinks, specialty food and nightly entertainment. Runs Thursday-Saturday through December 21. 4-8pm. Courthouse Square, 1 Courthouse Square, Bryan. bryandevelopment.org
SAT, Nov. 30
[handicraft markets]
Crafts for Christmas - Handmade juried crafts, gifts and holiday decorations. 9am-4pm. Also on Sunday, Dec. 1, 11am-4pm. Lucas County Recreation Center, 2901 Key St., Maumee. toledocraftsmansguild.org
Looking for a quick change of scenery and a taste of something different? Visit toledocitypaper.com or check out our sister Current magazine (covering Ann Arbor), at ecurrent.com, to explore film, art, music and more
THURSDAY, Nov. 28
Thanksgiving in Detroit
Detroit is host to the 98th America’s Thanksgiving Parade® and the Detroit Lions Thanksgiving game. The annual parade returns with celebrities, colorful floats and more. The parade will wind its way down 3 miles of Woodward Ave. in downtown Detroit. 9am-noon. Downtown Detroit, Woodward Ave. theparade.org
See the parade while enjoying brunch at the Majestic complex Thanksgiving Family Fun Fest. Ticketed. 7am. The Majestic, 4120-4140 Woodward Ave., Detroit. majesticdetroit.com
Join Presley's Kitchen + Bar for a front-row seat to the iconic Thanksgiving Day Parade. Tickets on Eventbrite. $55. 8:30am-noon. Presley's Kitchen + Bar, 1 Park Ave Ste. 101, Detroit. presleyskitchen.com
Eastern Market will host a Tailgating event before the big game. Ticketed. 6am-5pm. Eastern Market, 2934 Russell, Detroit. easternmarket.org
SATURDAY, Nov. 30
Merry & Bright Holiday Nights
Sauder Village brings the past to life and inspires new memories. Slow down and stroll through historic buildings. Listen to live music. Take a trolley or train ride, make a holiday craft and perhaps run into Santa himself. Ticketed. $12-$17, children 3 and under are free. 6-9pm. Sauder Village, 22611 State Route 2, Archbold. saudervillage.org
SOCIAL STUDIES
Ohio Vintage Fest
The 11th Ohio Vintage Fest took place Oct. 12 at the Glass City Center, where customers shopped over 50 vendors selling primarily vintage clothing as well vintage home goods, vinyl records, toys and collectibles and other vintage items. This annual event takes place all over Ohio, and this year celebrated all its vintage glory for the first time in the Toledo area.
photos by Christine Senack
Katie Smith and Kenzie Randolph.
Maria Roman and Zaynab Congreve.
Dante Lewis, Michaela Mason and Kersey Long.
Sam Brann and Brandon Douthitt.
Heather and Kendall Armstrong.
SPEAK THE STARS CROSS WORD
by Janet Amid
November brings a wave of transformational energy starting with Pluto, the planet of deep change and rebirth, returning to the innovative sign of Aquarius. This emphasizes collective shifting as well as innovation. Saturn, the planet of structure and responsibility moves direct, in ethereal Pisces, encouraging us to solidify our dreams and work through emotional challenges with practicality. As we approach Thanksgiving, Mercury begins its retrograde in Sagittarius on November 25th urging us to revisit our beliefs and communication. Great importance is placed on safe travel, as well as philosophical discussions. This cycle with Mercury retrogrades until Dec. 15, period calls for introspection and adaptability, preparing us for the end of the year.
SCORPIO - (OCT 23 - NOV 21) Happy Birthday Scorpio! Personal or work relationships may hit a snag during this Full Moon in Taurus, prompting clarification on so many levels. You may feel a strong need for clarity at this time as emotions may run rampant. Also, Pluto in Aquarius may shift family and inner dynamics, prompting a reality check. Moreover, watching your money may be difficult at this time, due to the holidays, though definitely a must.
TAURUS - (April 20 - May 20) Anytime a Full Moon takes place in your own sign, self-awareness, reflection and the need to introspect is magnified. Relationships may reach a turning point at this time, as you seek understanding on many levels. In addition, long term connections feel more stable, though Mercury in retrograde could cause you to rethink matters that may need resolution.
GEMINI (May 21 - June 20) Hidden emotions may surface at this time, as the Full Moon occupies the inner sanctuary of your chart. You may feel a compulsion to reflect on subconscious blocks. Also, career matters may feel more secure, prompting results. In addition, Mercury’s retrograde in your area of partners may trigger communication blocks, so be aware of the tendency to listen but not hear.
CANCER - (June 21 - July 22) An interesting period for friendships, as the Full Moon heightens your need to circulate. Also, longterm plans and goals may come to fruition at this time, as you see yourself more in touch with everyday situations. Mercury in retrograde may trigger a need to revisit health related issues. It’s important to pay attention, not ignore any signals that may come your way.
FIREPLACES
Brendan Emmett Quigley
Across 1. Bordello
7. Quad bosses: Abbr.
10. Cinnamon candy
14. Nikon alternative
15. Movie star who founded the Jeet Kune Do martial arts
17. Stock ingredient
18. Announcement provoked by an ultrasound
19. It’s symbolized by yin and yang
20. Experimenting place
22. On-line persona
23. “I Got ___ in Kalamazoo”
25. Gas used in some lamps
28. “___ & Stitch”
29. Where ships go
31. Gretchen Whitmer’s title: Abbr.
32. Basil and pine nut topping
33. Captured, in a way
35. Marking in a mime’s make-up, maybe
37. Pro ___ (in the meantime)
38. Third baseman’s domain, and a hint to this puzzle’s theme
41. ___-jongg
44. Brown-and-white horse
45. Quaint pep rally cry
49. Laughing
51. Kind of lens, briefly
53. Prefix with meter
54. City of the Czech Supreme Court
55. Louisiana water
57. Take losing badly
58. “Playtime’s over!”
60. Common article
62. Issa of “Barbie”
63. Sound heard during a so-bad-it’s-good comedy routine
66. Home of Sts. Agnes and Clare
68. “Nine Stories” author
69. On-line forum precursor
70. Meat and vegetables stew
71. “Get my drift?”
72. Entrant with high odds, probably
Down
1. Controversial issue
2. Snowflake’s shape
3. How chipped beef is served
4. Teacher Hagen
5. Go 29-Across
6. Dump assistant?
7. Triple crown stat
8. “___ begins with resistance - at the point where resistance is overcome” (Andre Gide)
9. Black-eyed ___
10. Put on a feast
11. Someone with clearly better taste in everything than you (duh)
12. Konrad Adenauer’s nickname
13. Traveller’s spot
16. Cleveland cager, for short
21. Plead with
24. Rachel’s older sister in the Bible
26. “Consider this, and there’s more ...”
27. Higher than
30. Helm direction
32. Before going under the knife
34. WWII post
36. It might be acute: Abbr.
39. Pedro’s place
40. Garbage collectors have them: Abbr.
41. NBA star Chauncey Billups’s nickname
42. Sewer pipe that prevents gas from escaping
43. “Star Wars” character who said “Never tell me the odds!”
46. Accustoming (to)
47. Books that cover the world
48. 1998 #5 hit by Nicole Wray
50. “I just had a different idea!”
52. Tripe
55. Naval jails
56. Mover’s rental
59. Gothic author Radcliffe
61. Big name in petrol
64. Maiden name preceder
65. Test with an argument task section: Abbr.
67. Sun Yat-___
LEO - (July 23 - Aug 22) Your image is an important part of your being, as with this month, a Full Moon at the zenith part of your chart, all eyes are on you! Expect recognition, as well as clarification. In addition, with Mercury moving retrograde at the end of the month, you may feel less inclined where creative pursuits beckon. Use this time to settle in, pace yourself. Also, shared finances may need to be reviewed.
VIRGO - (Aug 23 - Sept 22)This month’s Full Moon in your area of education, may cause you to reassess personal, beliefs and thoughts. This cycle heightens awareness on a more powerful level. Also, situations relating to home and family may force you to revisit matters that may need your attention. Not a good time to sell or change your surroundings, but a good time to plan. Also, Saturn in direct, in your area of partners, work or play, can initiate more of a sense of grounding.
LIBRA - (Sept 23 - Oct 22)
Miscommunication is common during a 3rd house, Mercury retrograde transit, so be aware of actions as well as words. Not the best time for aggression, though it is a good period in which you create clarification. Also, Saturn direct in your area of health solidifies a need to become more hypervigilent where personal care is noted. A very good cycle to delve more into creative pursuits as Pluto direct, in Aquarius inspires.
SAGITTARIUS - (Nov 22 - Dec 21) Health and fitness come into focus this month, as the Full moon can be a trigger for the unexpected. Also, with Mercury retrograding in your own sign, you may feel as though you are being pulled in so many directions. Stay grounded and know that you’re at the helm. Also, Saturn in Pisces, at odds with your own sign, can trigger nostalgia, bringing a sense of sentiment. Coast. Meditate. Journal. A good time to restore.
CAPRICORN - (Dec 22 - Jan 19) Creativity can peak at this time, allowing your inner artist to emerge. Also, Saturn direct, amplifies clear communication. A good month for all concerned. Moreover, Mercury retrograde in your 12th house could force you to reexamine old patterns and beliefs. A good time for clearing the air. Moving ahead, preparing for the New Year.
AQUARIUS - (Jan 20 - Feb 18) Home and family dynamics are in full swing this month. Clearing the air, enjoying the holidays are here. Also, Saturn in direct, you may feel a sense of closure as well as structure where finances are involved. It is a good time to reexamine the future opportunities. Mercury retrograding may cause social misunderstandings to occur. Be mindful of words, actions and delivery. Not the best time to open the chat lines. Wait until after Dec. 15 to take on heavy conversations.
PISCES - (Feb 19 - March 19) Clarity occurs this month, as the planets favor you in more ways than one. This could be a time of profound spiritual and transformational growth, both work and personal wise. Though with Mercury in retrograde hovering over your career house, you may feel inspired to change things up at work, though it would be advised to wait until after Dec. 15 – if possible, even as you move into 2025. The heart may be willing; the stars beg to differ.
ARIES - (March 20 - April 19) So much activity this month, as the Full Moon in Taurus occupies your area of monies, prompting immediate reflection as well as caution. In addition, Saturn direct in your 12th house, encourages emotional closure. At the end of the month, as Mercury retrogrades in Sagittarius, you may want to reexamine long term goals, with work or travel. Or perhaps, this is a time to focus on educational pursuits of some kind?
Janet Amid can be heard Monday mornings from 8:10-8:20 am on 93.5 FM. Every second Wednesday on 96.7 CLASSIC HITS and every other Wednesday morning from 7:30-8:30 am. 419-882-5510 or JanetAmid@aol.com.
Sue McMahon
GET HEALTHY
Holistic
Health Expo & Lecture
Glass City Wellness hosts this expo on Friday, Nov. 1 at the historic Library House of Waterville from 6 to 9 pm to empower and educate Toledo’s community through a transformative exploration of holistic health. This event bridges conventional and alternative approaches to create connections with healthconscious individuals and wellness providers. Tickets $50 at glasscitywellness. com.
Yoga & Hike at Oak Openings
Get your body moving on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 2 to 5:30 pm at the Heavy Wheelhouse. Come do some yoga, enjoy a guided hike and one drink provided — coffee, beer or kombucha. A food truck for lunch will also be available. Event is rain or shine so dress with layers, wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Registration is $30 and can be completed at jennifer-mccullough.square.site. integrationyogawithjenn@gmail.com.
Healing Circle at Indigo Mystics
This monthly event on Sunday, Nov. 10, 5 to 6:30 pm, aims to gather positive vibrations and healing energies. At Indigo Mystics Spiritual Wellness, 121 E. Court St, Bowling Green, Jenny will guide you through a short mediation, sound bath and channel Reiki. Bring a mat, pillow and blanket. Free. Register on Facebook.
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Toledo Freeform Movement
Joni hosts a Freeform Movement the last Sunday of each month. On Sunday, Nov. 24, 5 to 6:30 pm come let loose with some stretching, slow movements and ecstatic dancing. Every class is unique with a carefully curated playlist. All experience levels are welcome. Tickets $20. shophandmadetoledo.com/collections/ workshops.
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