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D-Day’s 70th anniversary

Frank Kocinski of Sylvania recalls dodging Nazi bullets

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Feed your hunger

Here’s where Toledoans go to enjoy a leisurely brunch.

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Marketplace changes

UPDATES IN LOCAL BUSINESS A new family-owned business, 2B Bridal Boutique & Formal Wear, has opened in Holland. Owner Darlene Oates was inspired to open her own bridal boutique after she was disappointed in the local selection of mother-of-thegroom dresses for her son’s recent wedding. Stop in to get ready for your special occasion. 909 S. McCord #5. 419-8655618. 2bbridalboutique.com.

Get your alpaca, silk and textile products at the newly opened Natural Fiber & Yarn Company, 24122 Front Street, Grand Rapids. 419-832-5648. facebook. com/Naturalfiberandyarncompany.

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The Bar, located at 513 Jefferson St. across from the Huntington Center, has closed.

The Language Company, which teaches English to international students, is opening a branch in the Toledo area, at 3450 W. Central Ave. Close to the University of Toledo, it opens June 16. 419-5378810. thelanguagecompany.com.

Bleak House Coffee is back! The roasting (in a new location for the shop displaced by the Spitzer Building closing) will begin again at the end of June at 612 Adams St. 419-740-1125. Facebook. com/BleakHouseCoffee.

Two new shops have joined Heaven’s Gate Soy Candle in the Historical Village of Sylvania—little WHITE HOUSE, which sells repurposed furniture and other household items, and The Studio in the Village, which specializes in homemade jewelry made from recycled materials. 5723 N. Main St. 419-517-8850. heavensgatesoy.com

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Lighthouse Landing Art, Antique and Craft Mall, featuring craft supplies, boutique clothing and accessories, celebrated its grand opening on June 1. Stop by 4441 N. Summit St. for a fresh cup of coffee and to browse the mix of art and antiques. 419-214-0331

Barry's Bagels is expanding to Lambertville, MI. The new location, 3366 W. Sterns Rd., just west of Secor Rd., opened on Tuesday, May 27. Barrybagels.com.

What’s the most hipster thing you’ve ever seen in Toledo?

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Dylan Thomas Kahle So easy...

Ottawa Tavern

A tie-dyed sweatshirt from my grandparents that said Leave Me Alone

Biz Hurst

Pretty much every girls’ bangs at the OWE

Cara Eve Swain Uh maybe adults riding skateboards being pulled by golf carts during festival. Lol

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Goooooooal!

Attention all soccer fans—the Claddagh Irish Pub, at the Franklin Park Mall, will screen every match of this year’s FIFA World Cup, a once-every-fouryears showdown, from Thursday, June 12, through Sunday, July 13. The bar invites all local soccer fans to join them for drink and food specials and to cheer on their favorite team in the quest for the cup. Team USA plays Ghana at 6pm Monday, June 16; Portugal at 6pm on Sunday, June 22, and Germany at noon on Thursday, June 26. The Claddagh, 5001 Monroe St. R4. 419-472-1414. claddaghirishpubs.com

Brave new world

Founded by Hispanic merchant Jose DeRivera, Put-in-Bay was originally a safe haven for sailors on Lake Erie to wait out bad weather. Today, it is a vacation hotspot for Northern Ohio residents with its boating culture and lively nightlife. On Sunday, June 15, celebrate the rich history of Put-in-Bay at Founder’s Day. Taking place at DeRivera Park in the island’s downtown, the allday celebration features kids games, food, festival vendors, live music and the Faire Wynds Circus! 11am. DeRivera Park, Bayview Ave, Put-in-Bay. 419-2852076. visitputinbay.com

Patriot act

Give me liberty or give me death!

Muster on the Maumee, a two-day festival celebrating the evolution of the common soldier, takes place on Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15, at Fort Meigs in Perrysburg. Soldiers, artisans and civilian re-enactors will give demonstrations throughout the weekend, including weapons displays, medieval knights on horseback and many more. Co-sponsored by Smoke & Fire Co., the weekend will also feature period military camps that are open for viewing. Don’t miss the Playbook column Photo Credit Elizabeth Raymond in our upcoming 6/18 issue, where Dorian Slaybod will review the event as a participant. Fort Meigs, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg.

419-874-4121. fortmeigs.org

Out ’n’ Out

A public meeting to discuss and answer questions about the roundabouts that are being built at the intersections of Berdan Ave., Detroit Ave. and Cherry St. and at Cherry St, Collingwood Blvd. and Manhattan Ave. will take place Thursday, June 5 at the Rosa Parks Elementary School. Learn about the construction plans and how your property may be affected by the project. 5:30pm. Rosa Parks Elementary School Library, 3350 Cherry St. 419-235-1315. toledo.oh.gov

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Living history

Local veteran reflects on 70th anniversary of D-Day

by David Yonke For Army Sgt. Frank Kocinski of Sylvania Township, who earned a Silver Star for valor on D-Day, the years of meticulous planning by the brass fell apart before he even set foot on Omaha Beach.

It was 70 years ago, June 6, 1944, that Allied Forces staged the largest military land, sea and air operation of all time. D-Day, code-named Operation Overlord, involved more than 5,000 ships, 11,000 planes, and 150,000 servicemen storming the Nazi-held beaches in northern France.

Kocinski, then 21 years old, was an amphibious engineer who was in the first wave aboard LCI-99 (Landing Craft Infantry No. 99), a steel transport ship that could land up to 200 troops directly on the beach.

He had been in the ship’s forward hole with scores of seasick soldiers when he went above deck to get some fresh air. A lieutenant told him to get back down, and he tried but was repelled by the smell of vomit. “I turned around and slammed the door shut—and that’s when the shell hit the hole,” he said. “Killed every person in there.”

Ramps blown off the ship

The LCI had ramps on each side that were raised during transport and lowered for beach landings. “Before we could stop, the Germans blew the ramps off with 88s [88mm guns],” Kocinski said as he and his wife of 67 years, Zelah, looked over a scrapbook of his Army days.

A platoon sergeant in the 147th Engineering Battalion, he was to lead 44 men onto the beach. Machinegun bullets were zipping past the ship. “I had to dive into the ocean and get the heck out of there before we would get shot up by the Germans.”

He was carrying two bands of ammunition over his shoulders, seven hand grenades, and 40 pounds of explosives. A floating gas mask held his head up but his “Mae West” life vest couldn’t handle the weight, so he had to discard the gear and swim to shore.

“By the time I got halfway to the beach, the ship caught fire from front to

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back,” Kocinski said.

“Most of the guys got off of there pretty healthy, but some of them got burnt pretty seriously.”

The cause of the ship fire was never determined, he added.

Once he reached the beach, his platoon was targeted

by Nazi machine guns.

“I think I lost 16 men right off the bat, and it was very disorganized with all this going on. I’d been machinegunned about seven or eight times going across that beach and they missed me every time,” Kocinski said.

They didn’t miss by much.

“I had a bullet go through the webbing on my helmet.

I had one bullet flip my first-aid pack upside down. I got one through the sole of my boot,” he said.

Pulled a soldier to safety

He saw a soldier floating in the waves, blood turning the water red. “I jumped up and swam out there and grabbed him by the collar and drug him to safety,” Kocinski said. The funny thing, he added, was that the soldier once threatened to shoot Kocinski for putting him on KP duty.

He sprinted toward the dunes as Nazi gunners strafed the beach, splashing sand into his eyes. It took 15 to 20 minutes from the time he dived into the sea until he reached the dunes, where he teamed up with another soldier, both of them cold and shaking but ready for the next challenge.

“I says, ‘You know we are going to go nuts sitting over here. Let’s get over the hill and do something,’” he said.

They broke into a house the Germans had just abandoned and found a cache of rifle grenades.

“I took the rifle grenades … and I shot my way back through the tunnels, and we would blow the Germans out of them,” Kocinski said.

His Silver Star commendation cited his “personal bravery and valor” for volunteering to clear the tunnels of Nazi snipers.

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Kocinski, who has been to France three times for D-Day anniversaries, said he just did what he had to do.

“You get seriously scared and you can’t control your emotions. I mean, you didn’t just sit there and cry,” he said.

Now 91, Kocinski’s memory remains razor-sharp although his body is wearing out. A retired millwright, he’s had five hip replacements and has trouble with his knees—but still bowls every week. “I won four games yesterday,” he said with a smile.

Zelah smiled and patted his arm.

“We’re very proud of him,” she said. “I think he’s one awesome dude.”

Clockwise from top left: Sgt. Frank Kocinski in WWII and today; his destroyed landing craft; anti-aircraft fire from Omaha Beach, and, at far left, his Ohio Medal of Valor.

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The blotter Pulled from the pages of actual local police reports

Slightly confused

A Bowling Green man called the police on Saturday, May 3, to report that he had been assaulted, but did not know where, when or by whom. There are no suspects in the case.

My mom can beat up your mom

Bowling Green police were called to a local elementary school soccer game on Saturday, May 10, after a spectating parent told another parent to “shut up.” No injuries were reported and no arrests were made.

No good rotten kids

Maumee police were called to the 700 block of Wayne St. on Saturday, May 17, after a homeowner reported two hubcaps had been stolen from his vehicle the prior night.

The victim suspects a group of juveniles that roams the neighborhood, but police have no leads or suspects.

Alley-oop

Northwood police are searching for two suspects they claim broke into the Northwood Coin & Laundry and lifted up a toddler to disable a security camera. The suspects also allegedly broke into a lock box, took the keys to the business and entered a storage room. It is unknown whether the toddler is related to the adult thieves.

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Ordering Take Out Blood sport in City Politics

By Johnny Hildo

Let’s start with the political realities.

Politics is a full contact sport. It’s not for the faint of heart. And it is perfectly normal to be paranoid, because they are indeed out to get you.

Get elected to office and you become an incumbent. Incumbency is hard to beat at the ballot box, so it’s likely you’ll stay in office. And then move to another office, often on a higher pay grade.

During your tenure you receive pay above the local average, in some cases well above that average, with great benefits.

Plus you get invited to all the best parties and run in the highest circles with the heavy community hitters. You have the power of patronage and the say over the distribution of millions of public dollars, keeping you in high demand. Stay at it long enough and you wind up with the ultimate prize, a good pension with bennies. If you’ve done well you are honored as an elder statesman.

You still get invited to those same parties with the same power brokers.

See why so many folks want to enter the game? Sounds pretty sweet after all.

But only because we’ve totally ignored the seamier side you’ll have to deal with.

Dig. If it’s so sweet for you, it’s every bit as sweet for the rest of the gang chomping

at the bit to get their shot at the action. With incumbency comes accountability, and every decision you make can be a seed of potential downfall. And those patronage jobs and contracts you dished out? For every person your magnanimity made happy there are scores of folks who think they got snubbed and want to see you taken out. Often these people have few scruples about how they do it.

Moving targets

Let’s talk examples. In 2001 the Cartmeister was term limited from running for mayor again, and his heir apparent was then-County Treasurer Ray Kest.

But that didn’t sit well with then-LC Dem Chair Paula Ross. She recruited a sitting state legislator, one John M. “Jack” Ford, as the mayoral candidate most likely to take Kest out. Which he did, sending Kest back to the Treasurer’s office on the fifth floor of Guvmint Center and putting a bullseye square on Ross’ back.

In oh four revenge was had. Ross’ foes worked to fill the Central Committee with folks with one marching order. Vote Ross out.

Which they did, replacing her with former County Commissioner Sandy Isenberg.

That worked great, until Wade Kapszukiewicz was elected Treasurer later that year. The Treasurer’s term doesn’t start until September to allow the financial transition in tax collections to go smoothly. Unfortunately Kest had to resign under allegations of misuse of campaign funds and the Party Central Committee met to replace him. Wade K had run on the campaign pledge to clean house, which would have meant the end of the line for FOKer (Friends of Kest) employees like John Irish who were close to retirement but would have missed the time needed for their pensions if fired.

The voters had elected Wade K to the seat and he would take it soon enough, so Isenberg backed him for the appoint-

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ment. Minions behind the scenes wanted a FOKer-friendly interim instead, and when Wade got the appointment, Isenberg had to go.

Meanwhile Ford’s actions in awarding contracts ticked off enough people that they wanted him out. They recruited Carty to return for the purpose, and the Fink was victorious in oh five.

He quickly proceeded to tick off the business community by reneging on a development deal, so they looked for a formidable foe to take him out in oh nine and found the beloved Mike Bell. Who duly won after Carty decided not to run again.

Then ol’ Bellbottoms decided to back the ill-fated anti-union bill SB 5 and unions vowed to take him out. They found the beloved County Auditor Anita Lopez, who won that seat by taking out incumbent Larry Kaczala back in oh six. Polling showed A Lo could beat Bell. Then reality intervened, she split votes with fell D Joey McNamara and didn’t survive the primary. Back to the Auditor’s office on the sixth floor of Guvmint Center.

Don’t know Jack

Suffice it to say that behind-thescenes maneuvering to take out incumbents is the rule rather than the exception. It’s often done for political payback or as service to your party, as in the case with A Lo. None of which explains why on earth Jack Ford is running against Senator Edna Brown.

Frankly, we have no idea what motivates the sleepy ol’ walrus these days other than back-from-the-grave orneriness. Does J Fo have a political score to settle? Is he looking to up the pay for the last years of his public service so his public pension is enhanced? Has he forgotten how rotten he felt in oh five? It certainly couldn’t be because he thinks he’ll do a better job in office representing Toledo than Brown, could it?

In the end it may not matter because Ford could end up being a sideshow to the main event. Rumor has it that current Republican candidate for the seat, something called Ernest McCarthy, will bow out and be replaced by Brown’s twenty ten opponent Councilman Tom Waniewski. With Ford splitting the D vote Tom Wa can skate into the seat with the forty per cent of the vote he garnered four years ago. And strong D Toledo will be represented by a conservative Repuglican.

Way to go, J Fo.

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Dr. Wade BanKer Luxe Laser Vein Body Center 1500 Holland Rd., Maumee 419-893-2775 luxe-laser.com

e We took a look behind th stethoscopes of Toledo’ss healthcare and wellnes professionals to shed light on their personal philosophies for Keeping you in top shape.

My work is: I own Luxe Laser in Maumee, where we provide surgical and nonsurgical permanent fat removal and body sculpting solutions, varicose and spider vein elimination, painless tattoo removal, hair removal, laser facial rejuvenation, and a full menu of esthetic services.

What inspired you to become a doctor? I felt a calling to help people from a very young age, and I have wanted to be a doctor for as long as I can remember.

Your fitness routine? I was a Division I wrestler for Miami of Ohio, and I’ve maintained a regular exercise program ever since.

Cause closest to your heart: I love helping people feel great about their appearance and health. That’s why I started Luxe Laser and that’s why I love coming to work every day.

Give us one piece of good advice: If you want to make a change, do it now. You’ll thank yourself later.

Tamara Willingham Tamara TCM Acupuncture & Herbs 27068 Oakmead Dr., Perrysburg 419-345-4996 tamaratcm.com My work is: It’s not like work, it’s more like visiting friends all day.

It is awesome to spend my day doing what I love.

When did you decide to become a healthcare professional?

I was injured in an auto accident and discovered my path to health and healing.

Are you a Toledo native? I’m a native Toledoan and there are many things that rock about this city: the people, the Art museum, parks, no traffic and the open space.

Your fitness routine? Pilates 2 times a week at Body Defined [in Sylvania], tennis, yoga, the gym, meditation, walking, massage and craniosacral treatments.

Give us one piece of good advice: Life is not personal and it is short--live the life you desire!

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Dr. Eugene Simon Drs. Simon, Haerian & Ludwig Orthodontics 6407 Monroe St., Sylvania, 419-882-1017 7928 Secor Rd., Lambertville, 734-854-6221 4359 Keystone Dr., Suite 200, Maumee, 419-887-1247 perfectbraces.com When did you decide to become a healthcare professional? I decided to become an orthodontist when I was a teenager. I had braces and it seemed that my orthodontist had a very enjoyable profession and lifestyle.

Are you a Toledo native? I am from the Youngstown area. I like the people in Ohio and the size of Toledo is good for me.

Is there a tech toy you can’t live without? It took me many years of fighting the need for computers, but I now like computers (when they work) and my smart phone.

Your fitness routine? Lots of miles walking at Franklin Park Mall. I suppose that using the remote on my TV does not count.

Give us one piece of good advice: Try and find something that you truly love to do.

Dr. Hope Mitchell Mitchell Dermatology 702 Commerce Dr., Ste 100, Perrysburg 419-872-4673 mitchellderm.com My work is: As a board-certified dermatologist, I am an authority and expert in hair, skin and nail care.

When did you decide to become a healthcare professional? As a medical student, I was mentored by Drs. Walter and Dorinda Shelley who inspired me to enter this field of “external medicine.” They made the challenge of balancing work and family seem manageable.

Are you a Toledo native? I am from Brooklyn, NY. I love that living in Toledo has allowed me to experience life in a different region of the country while raising my four teenagers.

Your fitness routine? Daily prayer, healthy diet, exercise and ending stressful situations quickly and to the best of my ability.

Give us one piece of good advice: As you mature in your profession never forget the ones that are coming up behind you. We have been mentored and gifted in our profession and should share those gifts with others.

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Dr. Nadeem Khan Great Smiles Family Dentistry 4646 Nantuckett Dr. 419-843-8095 www.greatsmilesfamilydentistry.com

My work is: Breast reconstruction, cosmetic plastic surgery and skin cancer surgery/reconstruction.

My work: I’m a general dentist who loves to create great smiles and

When did you decide to become a healthcare professional? My father, a pediatrician, inspired me to pursue a medical career. Despite long hours and stress at work, he loved his profession.

alleviate pain for people.

Who inspired you to enter the field? My own dentist while I was studying engineering at the University of Michigan. He was super cool, funny, friendly and most of all enjoyed talking to and helping his patients.

Favorite indulgence? Detroit Tigers baseball.

Your fitness routine? Run/walk/weight train/swim.

Are you a Toledo native? I’m from Livonia, Michigan. Having been here 19 years, the thing I love most about Toledo is the family-oriented community and friendly people.

What keeps you awake at night? Relief pitchers blowing save opportunities in the 8th or 9th inning.

Your fitness routine? I love running and biking as they are not only a great way to stay in shape but also let you release stress!

Give us one piece of good advice: Despite everyday disappointments or frustrations, remember how truly blessed you are.

Give us one piece of good advice: See your dentist at least twice a year for routine exams, mouth cancer screening, and cleanings. As far as life is concerned, seize the day and enjoy every moment!

Dr. Michael WalKer Harbor Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics 6629 W Central Avenue, 419-475-4449 harbor.org

Dr. Murray Howe Imaging Central 7111 W. Central Ave. 419-841-7070 imaging-central.com

When did you decide to become a healthcare professional?

My work is: Director of sports medicine imaging, Toledo Radiological Associates and Promedica.

When did you decide to become a healthcare professional? The day I was cut from the University of Michigan hockey team I decided if I couldn’t play, then I would learn to fix injured hockey players.

Is there a tech toy you can’t live without?

Folding bike, pack-raft and roller blades.

Your fitness routine? Run 4 miles every other day, calisthenics and weights most days and bicycle every day.

Give us one piece of good advice: Spread God’s love across the globe.

Cause closest to your heart:

Favorite indulgence? Chocolate chip cookies, hands down. As a child my aunt would bring over bags of these, and I am proud to say my wife has taken up the cause.

Are you a Toledo native? I was born and raised in Tampa, FL, and first came to Toledo for pediatric residency. My wife is from the Cleveland area and we both enjoy the small-town feeling of Toledo, family-friendly community, and the change of seasons.

Your fitness routine? Chasing my two toddlers around. When I’m not doing that I walk about 3-4 miles three days a week along with light weight training.

Give us one piece of good advice: Don’t eat too many chocolate chip cookies, and look up, smile and say hello to at least one stranger daily.

Empowering women, children and our neighbor in need.

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I was very curious about my pediatrician when I was a child, and at the age of 6 told my mother that I was going to “take care of sick children when I grow up.”

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Dr. J. Eric Hires Hires Dental Care 3951 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-475-6673 hiresdentalcare.com My work is: My passion. I truly love what I do. I love the relationships I have formed with patients, both new and ones cultivated over years of personalized care; the creative and artistic aspect of my work; and above all helping people.

Favorite indulgence? I am an avid outdoorsman and enjoy hunting, fishing and skiing, as well as spending time with my family and friends.

Are you a Toledo native? Yes, and I love how great of a place it is to live.

Toledo is an amazing place to raise a family or just enjoy life, and its location is ideally situated between Lake Erie and the Maumee River, with plenty of inland lakes to explore.

Give us one piece of good advice: Life is short, live it to the fullest. Work hard. Play hard. You only regret the things you don’t do.

Cause closest to your heart? We just hosted our 5th Annual Stars, Stripes and Smiles event where we provided a day of free basic dental care to our area veterans.

Jason Peisley, DC Fairwood Health and Body Transition 5215 Monroe St., Suite 4 419-517-1030 burnfattoledo.com My work is: Fulfilling because it provides patients with proven natural solutions for health conditions that they can’t seem to get resolved elsewhere.

Favorite indulgence? I like to play Texas Hold’em poker for the psychological challenge involved.

Are you a Toledo native? I was born and raised in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, which has many similarities to Toledo with diverse cultures and strong support of local businesses.

Your fitness routine? I love playing tennis 1-2 times per week.

I enjoy running regularly and lifting weights. Chiropractic is a workout in itself.

Give us one piece of good advice: Don’t become indifferent to others around you. Compassion should always be at the pinnacle of human emotion.

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Dr. Timothy Anders Anders Dermatology 4126 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd., Suite 200 419-473-3257 andersderm.com My work is: Fun. I get to help the young, the elderly and everyone in between.

What inspired you to enter the field? My dad [fellow Anders Dermatology doc, John Anders] inspired me to go into dermatology. He loved it and still loves it.

Are you a Toledo native? Yes. It’s a great place to raise a family and you can go anywhere in the city in under 20 minutes.

What keeps you awake at night? Watching the Detroit Red Wings late night and taking care of my sick kids.

Give us one piece of good advice: Treat everyone as a child of God. This is the best advice to live by.

Dr. Bryan Royer Harmony Chiropractic Center, Inc. 3829 Woodley Rd. 419-517-5055 BestToledoChiropractor.com My work is: Rewarding. It is an amazing feeling to help someone finish their first marathon or be able to bend over to pick up their grandkids.

Is there a tech toy you can’t live without? My iPad. I treat many patients with neurological problems and utilize different apps to stimulate their nervous system or monitor their response to brain-based exercises.

Your fitness routine? I do CrossFit twice a week and Shaolin Kung Fu twice a week and I think the combination is fantastic.

Give us one piece of good advice: Move your body. Ayn Rand said “stillness is the antithesis of life.” I don’t subscribe to her politics, but that is a true and powerful quote. If you stay still, you are wasting away.

Cause closest to your heart: The Janet Phleger Foundation, a charity that gives scholarships to high school seniors in the Toledo area who have a parent that has been diagnosed with cancer.

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Drs. Christy Lorton and Sarah Stierman Dermatology Associates 12780 Roachton Rd., Perrysburg 419-872-0777 dermatologyassociatesohio.com When did you decide to become a healthcare professional? My father passed away early in life from melanoma, so I am inspired to do for others what I could not do for him.—SS Favorite indulgence? Hats, shoes and handbags. I love accessories!—CL Are you a Toledo native? I’m from Maumee originally, so I’m a local girl! The kind and generous people are definitely my favorite part of being back home.— SS Your fitness routine? I am a walk-oholic. I go on long walkabouts on the weekends, 10-15 miles at a stretch.—CL Give us one piece of good advice: Don’t sweat the small stuff.—SS. Avoid excess sun exposure—CL

Dr. Clint KeiFer Great Lakes Audiology 3780 King Rd., Suite 2C 419-327-2273 GLAudiology.com My work is: Incredibly rewarding!

Helping people with ear and hearing problems get back to living their lives to the fullest is a great privilege.

When did you decide to become a healthcare professional? After serving in the Army, I took a job with a well-known hearing aid chain. I went to school to become a doctor of audiology so that I could truly help people.

Favorite indulgence? Superhero movies. I grew up reading comics and was always enthralled by the dichotomous paths which lead characters toward good or evil.

Are you a Toledo native? I am from the village of Homer, MI, a small agricultural town a little over an hour from Toledo. Toledo is a city with history and character and where entertainment is easy to find—I believe that Toledo’s best is yet to come.

Is there a tech toy you can’t live without? I do love gadgets, but like many others I rely most heavily on my smartphone to hold music and stay connected to events, weather and people.

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Dr. Marlene Welch Faces Corrective Skin Care 6595 Secor Rd., Ste. 3, Lambertville 734-568-6100 skinbyfaces.com My work is: Challenging and rewarding.

When did you decide to become a healthcare professional? I've wanted to be a plastic surgeon since I was twelve years old.

Are you a Toledo native? I grew up in Pennsylvania. I love Toledo’s zoo and art museum.

Your fitness routine? I love to lift weights. I've been a figure competitor since 2010. I think women need to stop being afraid to lift weights.

Give us one piece of good advice: Exercise is medicine! It’s the best stressreliever and antidepressant there is!

Cause closest to your heart: One of my two sons has a peanut allergy, so I'm pretty vocal about food allergies.

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Dr. Samer Khouri University of Toledo Medical Center 3000 Arlington Ave. 419-383-4000 utmc.utoledo.edu My work is: I am a cardiologist at the University of Toledo and currently the only board certified heart failure physician in town.

Dr. Christopher Perry Toledo Clinic ENT 5800 Park Center Ct, Suite C 419-724-8368 toledorhinoplasty.com My work is: Inspiring, challenging and fun.

What inspired you to become a doctor?: My mother contracted polio when she was 4, suffered facial paralysis and was placed in an iron lung to keep her breathing. She subsequently underwent facial reanimation surgery. When I was 4, my mother told me that I would someday become a doctor to help people like her. It was her dream before it became my dream.

What keeps you awake at night? Wondering if my patients are

When did you decide to become a healthcare professional? I decided to become a physician because you can engage people and are able to help them.

Your fitness routine? I love to play tennis and use the elliptical machine.

What keeps you awake at night? I spend a lot of time and effort to find alternative therapies and spend many nights looking into the medical literature. I always pray to have peace in the world, especially in my old home of Syria.

Give us one piece of good advice: Avoid salt, sugar and fried foods, which are responsible for hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol.

OK following surgery.

Give us one piece of good advice: The Golden Rule. Treat others as you want to be treated.

Cause closest to your heart: My mission work in Honduras training ENT and plastic surgery residents.

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Dr. Abraham Sim Sunforest Vision 3915 Sunforest Ct. 419-475-9251 facebook.com/SunforestVisionCenter My work is: I am the owner and solo practitioner at Sunforest Vision Center, Inc. What inspired you to enter the healthcare field? Beginning in high school, my mother encouraged me to consider a career in medicine because it suited my personality. I chose ophthalmology because I liked the balance of providing both medical as well as surgical care.

Favorite indulgence? My favorite indulgence is my sports cars—I have two and neither has seen snow or a rainy day.

Are you a Toledo native? I was born in the Philippines and immigrated to Toledo after medical school to further my education here. I love Toledo because of friendliness of the Midwest. Everyone here has a smile for you.

Your fitness routine? I keep in shape by tap-dancing and ballroom dancing, which has earned me the nickname "The Dancing Eye Doctor".

Cause closest to your heart: My family and I assist in collecting funds and supplies for medical missions in poor countries.

Dr. Victoria Kelly Success & Wellness Associates 7110 W. Central Ave, Suite C 567-455-LIFE (5433) psychiatrytoledo.com My work is: My work is the art of healing the mind. I am a psychiatrist, a medical doctor that specializes in the behavioral disorders of the brain.

When did you decide to become a healthcare professional? I still remember dressing up as a physician in kindergarten for career day, with a little white coat and stethoscope! My interest in science mixed with my love of helping people led me to medicine.

Favorite indulgences? Chocolate! (Does napping count?)

Are you a Toledo native? I was born in Toledo, but grew up in Lima, Ohio. My family and I returned to the area after completing residency in Columbus. My favorite thing about Toledo is that there are so many fantastic family and kid-friendly things to do.

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Dr. Patrick SiparsKy UTMC Orthopaedic Center 3000 Arlington Ave. 419-383-4000 utmc.utoledo.edu My work is: I am a sports medicine orthopaedic surgeon at University of Toledo.

When did you decide to become a healthcare professional? I wanted to

be an orthopaedic surgeon since I was a kid. I have always been fascinated by the movement of different joints, especially the shoulder.

Are you a Toledo native? I am originally from Denver, CO. My wife grew up in Toledo and has most of her family here.

We moved back to be close to them and it has been great!

What keeps you awake at night? It is hard to stop thinking about your patients when you leave work. After a long day of surgery, I am always thinking of how to make the operations better.

Give us one piece of good advice: One

of my mentors told me early in my career to always pretend that a patient is one of your family members. You would do anything to make sure your family member had the best result possible from an injury.

Do the same for every single patient.

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Dr. Jon FranKel Frankel Dentistry 5012 Talmadge Rd. Ste 100, 419-474-9611 4359 Keystone 100, Maumee, 419-893-0221 jonfrankeldentistry.com What inspired you to become a dentist? When I realized I wasn’t going to be a pro athlete, I decided to follow my father Dr. Sheldon Frankel, who practiced dentistry for 70 years.

Favorite indulgences? My wife, my children and golf.

Your fitness routine? Speed lifting and cardio five days a week are the cornerstones of my fitness routine.

What keeps you awake at night? My wife, West Coast NBA games

and Tiger baseball games.

Cause closest to your heart: The day before Thanksgiving, the entire staff donates their services to offer free dentistry to help those in our community in pain.

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Dr. KaFai Lai UTMC Orthopaedic Center 3000 Arlington Ave. 419-383-6869 utmc.utoledo.edu My work is: I am an orthopaedic surgeon and my areas of expertise are in adult total joint reconstruction, as well as foot and ankle conditions.

When did you decide to become a healthcare professional? I was inspired to become an orthopedic surgeon for the opportunity to improve an individual’s quality of life through surgical procedures.

Are you a Toledo native? I am a Canadian originally from Toronto, eh? I moved to Toledo four years ago. I’ve been impressed with the friendliness and casual manner of people and Toledo’s spectacular array of restaurants.

Is there a tech toy you can’t live without? I enjoy all the features and accessories my smartphone can provide. Unfortunately, this also makes me especially easy to get a hold of, even on holidays.

Give us one piece of good advice: Never give up. Always try your best so that you will have no regrets.

Dr. Bob Esplin Sylvania Vet 4801 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd., Sylvania 419-885-4421 sylvaniavet.com My work is: I am a small-animal veterinarian in general practice committed to superior diagnostic medicine and customer service.

When did you decide to enter the field? I was telling family and friends that I wanted to be a veterinarian when I was a sophomore in high school.

Are you a Toledo native? My family moved to Toledo when I was in second grade. My favorite thing about our region is that it has a small town feel yet is big enough to have many options to enrich everyone's life.

Is there a tech toy you can’t live without? Many times I have said I am an electronic cave man, but my iPhone is probably my most important personal electronic toy—not really a toy but an essential.

Give us one piece of good advice: Make a commitment to your life and follow the dream. In most cases, if you give it 100% effort, you will accomplish what you set out to achieve.

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Dr. Mickey E. Frame Frame Chiropractic & Acupuncture 3829 Woodley Rd. 419-475-9355 GetWellToledo.com My work is: As a chiropractor, I enjoy interacting with patients and returning them to their normal pain-free lifestyles. I also enjoy working with the Lady Professional Golfers from the Marathon Classic and the Toledo Walleye hockey players.

When did you decide to become a healthcare professional? When I was 9 years old I was diagnosed with asthma, which prevented me from playing baseball. My parents took me to a chiropractor and I went from missing 40 days of school each year to being healthy, missing no school, and participating in all sports.

Are you a Toledo native? I was born in Queens, New York, and moved to Toledo at age 4. My favorite aspect of Toledo and the surrounding communities is that the people carry a strong work ethic and solid family values.

Your fitness routine? I try to walk daily with my wife for regular fitness.

Give us one piece of good advice: I was raised with the belief that you should do the job right the first time, and if the job is too big, don’t be afraid to ask for help.

Dr. MustaFa Khan UTMC Orthopaedic Center 3000 Arlington Ave. 419-383-6869 MustafaKhanMD.com My work: I perform spine surgery for all adult conditions such as spinal stenosis, deformity, trauma, infection, tumors etc.

When did you decide to become a healthcare professional? I have always been interested in science and human biology. Medicine and surgery are a natural extension of that interest, with a goal of helping people make their lives better.

Are you a Toledo native? I moved to Toledo from the East Coast. I love the people, and the four seasons of the Midwest.

Your fitness routine? I enjoy outdoor activities, rock-climbing, scuba-diving.

Give us one piece of good advice: Try to make yourself a little better today than you were yesterday.

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Dr. Peter F. Lalor The Center for Weight Loss Surgery at Wood County Hospital 960 W. Wooster St., Suite 116, Bowling Green 877-705-2957 woodcountyhospital.org/weightloss

Toledo Clinic ENT 5800 Park Center Ct, Suite C 419-724-8368 toledoclinicent.com

My work is: Extremely rewarding and challenging.

When did you decide to become a healthcare professional? I always wanted to be a doctor who operates. The comprehensive field of bariatric surgery allows me to practice the art of medicine, play psychologist and see my patients make dramatic, life changing results.

Are you an Ohio native? I’m from Massachusetts. What attracted me to Northwest Ohio was the well-established bariatric surgery program that I found at Wood County Hospital, combined with the family-friendly community and people of Bowling Green.

Your fitness routine? I actively work out, run, lift weights, and play recreational hockey. I used to play hockey in college and played on a professional team in Holland after graduating from college.

My work is: I am the co-founder of the Toledo Clinic Sinus Center of Excellence. I demystify disease states.

Favorite indulgence? Food.

Are you a Toledo native? I am from South Carolina. Toledo is a great family town.

Is there a tech toy you can’t live without? My iPad. Your fitness routine? T-25 What keeps you awake at night?

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Give us one piece of good advice: Do what you love and work with passion.

What keeps you awake at night? My children and my pager, not in that order.

Dr. NicK Dumas Rapid Relief Chiropractic Center 4210 Sylvania Ave Suite 102 419-474-6500 rapidrelieftoledo.com My work is: Great, fulfilling and wonderful to be passionate about.

When did you decide to become a healthcare professional or what inspired you to enter the field? I had asthma and bronchitis growing up a child. Nothing improved my health until my parents took me to a chiropractor on a consistent basis. After that, I never had the problems again.

Favorite indulgence? Coffee and tea Are you a Toledo native? Yes, the people are my favorite part.

Is there a tech toy you can’t live without? My phone Your fitness routine? Light workouts, lots of stretching and yoga.

What keeps you awake at night? I usually sleep like a baby. Sometimes when I have really difficult patients I stay up thinking about them.

Give us one piece of good advice: Keep your nervous system and immune system strong, eat whole-food nutrition and dietary supplements and get the proper amount of exercise.

Cause closest to your heart: Doing charity work with children and soldiers.

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Dr. Mark Bonnell UTMC Heart and Vascular Center 3000 Arlington Ave. 419-383-4000 utmc.utoledo.edu My work is: A cardiothoracic surgeon at the University of Toledo and Director of the Artificial Heart Program and ECMO program. It’s is a humbling profession. A commitment, a calling, a dedication, a diligence. A balance of ethos, pathos, and logos. It is the ultimate human experience.

When did you decide to become a healthcare professional? My grandfather was a surgeon and

when I was a boy, he would take out his microscope from medical school and would show me slices of liver, guts, blood and stuff, and we would make slides of hair, grass and things that I thought were awesome.

My uncle Bob happens to be a renowned surgeon, and he was an early inspiration and perpetual mentor who also invented part of the field I practice.

Favorite indulgence? Gear. I love gear … baby gear, boat gear, bike gear, golf gear, ski gear. I’m a gearhead.

Are you a Toledo native? I grew up in Stow, Ohio, between Cleveland and Akron. What I love about this community is the people and easy access to wonderful opportunities.

Is there a tech toy you can’t live without? I

would struggle immensely without my iPhone, but I could never give up my hundred year old Steinway. It was high tech then and nothing modern sounds better.

Give us one piece of good advice: Work hard, play

hard, love much and be honest.

Dr. C. JeFF Kesler Arrowhead Plastic Surgeons 1360 Arrowhead Road, Maumee,Ohio 43537 419.887.7000 arrowheadsurgeons.com My work is: I have been a board certified

cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon for the past 22 years.

Favorite indulgence? My favorite indulgence is to spend time with my family since the birth of my son, Will, 8 and a half years ago. We enjoy boating, flying, hunting, cars and riding bikes together. Being a dad has changed my life.

Is there a tech toy you can’t live without? The tech toy that I could not live

without would be my iPhone. It allows me to stay connected with everyone during a busy week.

Are you a Toledo native? I am originally from Struthers, Ohio. What I love about Toledo is that it is the perfect smaller community to raise a family, with access to virtually anything. It is also in very close proximity to larger cities that we enjoy and frequently visit.

Give us one piece of good advice: My best advice is to pick a few very specific goals and work hard to accomplish them. Being specific helps eliminate distractions as you work toward the finish line to success.

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Dr. Laurence BaibaK Arrowhead Plastic Surgeons 1360 Arrowhead Road, Maumee 419-861-9662 arrowheadsurgeons.com

Dr. A. Thomas Dalagiannis Arrowhead Plastic Surgeons 1360 Arrowhead Road, Maumee 419-861-9662 arrowheadsurgeons.com

My work is: We are plastic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgeons trained in all parts of the body.

When did you decide to become a healthcare professional? I first felt the urge to be a physician during high school. My father was a plastic surgeon and he was one of the people who trained me.

My work is: My practice is centered around cosmetic, reconstructive and hand surgery.

When did you decide to become a healthcare professional? I knew as a child I wanted to be a surgeon. My artistic nature and technical abilities made choosing plastic surgery as a career a natural fit.

Is there a tech toy you can’t live without? My iPhone. It has made so much information easily accessible and has allowed my family to be in touch with me at all times.

What keeps you awake at night? I worry about my patients quite a bit. I want my patients not only to do well following their procedures, but also to have an improved self-esteem and confidence.

Give us one piece of good advice: Definitely do your research before having any cosmetic surgery. Make sure your surgeon is board certified.

Cause closest to your heart: I love coaching sports and being a role model for our youth. I am also a mentor for many young physicians and residents, helping them to reach their full potential.

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Are you a Toledo native? I was raised in Toledo. It’s big enough and small enough at the same time. It’s got everything you need.

Give us one piece of good advice: Treat everybody they way you want to be treated. Anytime somebody is a patient of mine, they become my family and I treat them like my family. I don’t do anything to any that I wouldn’t do to myself or my loved one.

Cause closest to your heart: Taking care of people in all various ways. I’m a people person. I care about what I’m doing and I like helping people.

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TheSizing brunch crunch up local brunches

by Marisa Rubin

More than just a marriage of breakfast and lunch, brunch celebrates a leisurely meal with bountiful food and drink. When it comes to local brunches, we’ve searched the city for the best places to satisfy your late-morning/early-afternoon hunger.

Sauder’s Village Barn

Bravo! Cucina Italiana

22611 Ohio 2, Archbold ● 419-445-2231 saudervillage.org/Food/barn ● 11am-2pm, Sundays

5001 Monroe St. ● 419-472-1200 bravoitalian.com ● 11am-3pm, Saturdays and Sundays.

Bravo! offers a plated brunch every Saturday and Sunday with a variety of omelettes and Biscuits Benedict in addition to the traditional lunch menu.

Glass City Cafe

1107 Jackson St. ● 419-241-4519 ● glasscitycafe.com Bluegrass Breakfast ● 8am-2pm, Saturdays

At Glass City Cafe, music accompanies the brunches every Saturday from 10am-1pm. Don’t miss the Bluegrass Breakfast on the fourth Saturday of every month, with the rustic sounds of Blowing Grains and a Bluegrass Special menu featuring Southern-style breakfast staples like oatmeal pancakes and grits.

Black Kite Coffee and Pies

2499 Collingwood Blvd. ● 419-720-5820 facebook.com/blackkitecoffee ● Happy Badger at the Black Kite 10:30am-2:30pm, Saturdays

Chefs from the former Happy Badger Cafe prepare the Black Kite brunch, with a menu posted on Facebook each Friday. The latest lineup had an international flair with blueberry croissant French toast, a Kenyan inspired meat pie, a Spanish-style veggie pie and a “Brunch in Jerusalem” option. Locally sourced ingredients.

Ye Olde Durty Bird

2 S. St. Clair St. ● 419-243-2473 yeoldedurtybird.com ● Live jazz 1-4pm on Sunday with a Bloody Mary bar from 1-3pm.

The Durty Bird gastropub brunch features The Big Country breakfast sandwich from 11am-3pm. This hangover cure offers country-fried chicken breast on artisan bread, topped with hash browns, sausage gravy and two eggs cooked to order. Don’t forget your napkin—this is definitely a knife-and-fork sandwich.

Holiday Inn French Quarter

10630 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg ● 419-874-3111 hifq.com/sundaybrunch ● 9:30am-1:30pm, Sundays Adults, $15.99 / Ages 4-12, $7.99 / Kids age 3 and under and hotel guests ages 12 and under, free. Nonalcoholic drinks included

Brunch includes a “create your own eggs” station for omelettes, eggs Benedict or eggs made to order.

There is also a carving station and an entree selection that varies weekly. Don’t miss the salad bar, desserts and the famous chocolate fountain. Eat your meal accompanied by live jazz in the Jackson Square Atrium.

The three-meat buffet, instead of breakfast items, offers savory cuts of chicken, ham and roast beef that will satisfy hearty appetites.

Hollywood Casino

1968 Miami St. ● 419-661-5200 hollywoodcasinotoledo.com/dining ● 11am-4pm, Sundays, $15.99

Breakfast items are available along with the normal lunch menu. The traditional breakfast bar offers made to order omelets, quiche and French toast alongside a slew of other breakfast classics.

Treo

5703 Main St., Sylvania ● 419-882-2266 treosylvania.com ● 10am-2pm, Sundays

This full-service special brunch menu features classics such as eggs Benedict, omelettes and French toast.

Granite City

2300 Village Dr. W. #130, Maumee ● 419-878-9050 gcfb.net ● 9am-2pm, Sundays ● Adult, $15.95/ ages 6-12, $5.95/ ages 5 and under, free

This brunch features an all-you-can-eat buffet with a soup, salad and pasta bar as well as a build-your-own eggs Benedict station.

Doc Watson’s

1515 S. Byrne Rd. ● 419-389-6003 docwatsonstoledo.com ● 8am-1pm, Sundays

Manhattan’s

1516 Adams St. ● 419-243-6675 manhattanstoledo.com ● 10am-2pm, Sundays, $16.95

Doc Watson’s offers a special brunch menu every Sunday that features traditional breakfast and lunch items. Their Bloody Mary bar, running 11am-3pm, Saturday and Sunday, lets customers personalize their drink with house-infused selections of vodka including bacon, hot pepper and garlic.

An all-you-can-eat buffet with several breakfast and lunch items , bottomless coffee and a complementary Mimosa. Featuring quiche, breakfast meats, an omelette and waffle station, turkey, prime rib and cuts of fresh fish.

Fire Pit Grille 7723 Airport Hwy., Holland 419-724-4441 facebook.com/firepitgrille Live jazz and brunch 10am-2pm, Sundays

Fire Pit Grille swaps out the traditional brunch buffet for a special Sunday menu. Eggs Benedict and a brunch wrap stuffed with chorizo, scrambled eggs, refried beans, avocado and pico de gallo are available along with $5 Mimosas and Bloody Marys.

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Hathaway House

424 W. Adrian St., Blissfield ● 517-486-2144 11am-2pm, Sundays

Hathaway House’s menu-service brunch features a creative twist on traditional eggs Benedict with their Crabby Eggs Benedict, Maryland crab cakes (instead of bacon) with poached eggs atop an English muffin and covered in homemade hollandaise sauce. The menu also includes salads, omelettes and fresh-baked muffin and scone selections that change weekly.

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Water’s Edge Dining Room at Maumee Bay State Park

1400 State Park Rd., Oregon ● 419-836-1466 ext. 2 maumeebaystateparklodge.com ● 9am-2pm, Sundays Adult, $19.95/ Seniors, $15.95/ Children ages 5-12, $8.95/ Ages 4 & under free with a paying adult.

Enjoy a wide variety of enticing starters like peeland-eat shrimp or seasonal fruit followed by fresh omelettes, breakfast meats, malted waffles and a meat-carving station.

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A beachin’ good time

Surf’s up! The Toledo Zoo is hosting a beach party that is sure to be a hang-ten good time. Beach bunnies and surfer dudes will enjoy an evening of beachside fare, including BBQ pork belly BLTs and appetizers like hummus, pineapple cilantro salsa and spiced rum fondue. The evening features a wide variety of wines from Chile, Argentina, Australia and South Africa. Partygoers will be able to dance to the happenin’ tunes of Glass City Steel from the Toledo School for the Arts. Friday, June 6. 7-9pm. $40, Toledo Zoo members/ $45, non-members. Penguin Deck and Main Plaza at the Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org

Baseball and brew

Culinary Thursday, 6.5

Tastings

Healthy Cooking Class Andersons Market

Learn to make a different dish each week.

Reservations required. Every Thursday. 6-8pm. $15. 7638 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. 419-913-7328. beyondbasicsHC.com

Wine Tasting at the Zoo The Toledo Zoo

“Party with the penguins” of the all-new Penguin Beach as you enjoy a delectable mix of wine-tasting, live music and socializing. 21+. Advance tickets required. 7-9pm. 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721 ext. 6001. toledozoo.org

Picnic Lunch Cruise Sandpiper Boat at Promenade Park

Relax and have fun on a picnic lunch cruise with sight-seeing and wildlife. Thursdays through September. 12-2pm. Adults, $22/ Under 12, $14. 120 Water St. 419-537-1212. sandpiperboat.com

Friday, 6.6

Steak Dinner Chateau Tebeau Winery

Nothing says summertime in America like cold beer and baseball. Pub 315 at Fifth Third Field is proud to announce that it is back with craft beer tastings. Each tasting will highlight different brands and breweries from around the nation, including Frankenmuth Brewery, O’Fallon Brewing and Toledo’s own Maumee Bay Brewing Co. At each event, representatives from the featured brands will share their expertise in tasting and brewing perfection. Ticketholders will receive a souvenir Pub 315 glass and samples of twenty different beers. The evening will be rounded out by an all-you-can-eat buffet and raffle. Tastings on June 13, July 3 and August 15. 6-8pm. $41 each/ $31 for designated drivers. Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St. 419-725-4367. mudhens.com— MLR

Enjoy a delicious “make it your way” steak dinner.

There will be a grill provided to make your perfect steak. 4-7pm. $19.95. 525 SR 635, Helena. 419-6800386. chateautebeauwinery.com

Saturday, 6.7

Sixth Annual Urban Chicken Fest The Padua Center

The festival will feature delicious chicken dinners, hot dogs and other festival food as well as children’s activities and a porch sale. The Urban Chicken Fest is held to provide financial resources for the programs of the Padua Center. 1-5pm. 1416 Nebraska Ave. 419-241-6465. paduacenter.org

Sunday, 6.8

Eat Your Meat Williams-Sonoma

Learn how to prepare different cuts of steaks and understand the difference between grass-fed and organic meat. Registration required. 11am. 5001 Monroe St. 419-475-6368. williams-sonoma.com

Free

Monday, 6.9

Ice Cream Social w/ Music from Ragtime Rick Wildwood Preserve Metropark

Enjoy delicious ice cream, cakes and brownies of all flavors. 6-9pm. $0.50 for each treat. 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-270-7500. metroparkstoledo.com

Thursday, 6.12

Greek-Style Lunch Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church

Enjoy a delicious greek luncheon complete with a Greek salad, bread, coffee or iced tea. The second Thursday of the month through August 14. 11:30am2pm. $8.99. 740 N. Superior St. 419-243-9189.

Beer Tasting @ Mud Hens Fifth Third Field

Experience the taste of over 50 types of beers at the Mud Hens stadium and an all-you-can-eat buffet. Also on June 13. See popper on pg. 28 for more information.

6-8pm. $40. Toledo Mud Hens, 406 Washington. toledo.mudhens.milb.com

Music and Wine Majestic Oak Winery

Come enjoy live music and refreshing summer wines.

Also on June 7, 8 & 14. 6pm. 13554 Mohler Rd., Grand Rapids. 419-875-6474. majesticoakwinery.com

Saturday, 6.7

Coffee Cupping Way Library

This presentation will feature fresh roasted, single origin coffee by Maddie and Bella Coffee Company roast master Richard Jambor. Registration required. Adults only. 10am. 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg.

419-874-3135. waylibrary.info Free

A Fine Pairing of Wine & Alpacas Chateau Tebeau Winery

You can taste the marvelous wines produced at the winery, have a casual meal and interact with some beautiful alpacas. Throughout the afternoon learn more about the “alpaca lifestyle” and the financial benefits of owning alpacas. 2-8pm. 525 State Route #635, Helena.

419-638-3005. chateautebeauwinery.com Free

Wednesday, 6.11

Wine and Glass Ladies Night Lighthouse Landing

Grab your friends and enjoy a night of wine and painting.

Design and paint wine glasses and sample different appetizers. Supplies and refreshments are provided.

Must email DKTreasures@bex.net for reservations.

7-9:30pm. $10. 4441 N. Summit St. 419-214-0331. facebook.com/events/1428136644106526/?ref=22

Ongoing Culinary Wednesdays

Westgate Farmers’ Market Elder Beerman parking lot

Enjoy a weekly selection of locally grown produce and fantastic home-made items. 3-7pm. 3301 Secor Rd. toledofarmersmarket.com

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Thursdays

Grill your own steak and enjoy a bottle of wine or 4 drinks. Steaks provided and accompanied by a baked potato, seasonal vegetables, salad and bread.

Vegetarian option is available. Reservations required.

6-9pm. 21+, $65; couple, $32.50; under 21 $22.50.

13554 Mohler Rd., Grand Rapids. 419-875-6474. majesticoakwinery.com

Visit the market for locally grown and produced flowers, herbs, baked goods, garden art, prepared foods, produce and unique gifts. 3-8pm. 100 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg.

419-874-9147. perrysburg-farmers-market.com

Sunday, 6.15

Enjoy fresh selections of your favorite produce.

8am-2pm. 525 Market St. 419-255-6765. toledofarmersmarket.com

Friday Night Cookouts Majestic Oak Winery

Father’s Day BBQ at the Zoo The Toledo Zoo

Celebrate Dad with a fun day at the zoo. There will be free games and activities, plus a special BBQ lunch (separate fee). Zoo member discount applies. 10am4pm. Dads get in free. 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org

Father’s Day Buffet at Sauder Village Sauders Village Barn

Enjoy a delicious buffet perfect for Dad’s special day.

10am. Adults, $16.25/ ages 4 under, free/5-10 years old, $4.99. 22611 Ohio 2, Archbold. 419-445-2231. saudervillage.org/Food/barn

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Perrysburg Farmers Market Historic Downtown Perrysburg

Saturdays

Outdoor Market Toledo Farmers Market

Tecumseh Farmer’s Market

Tecumseh Farm and Craft Market Check out the wide variety of locally grown veggies and plants, as well as delicious baked goods. 9am1pm. 805 S. Maumee St., Tecumseh. 517-424-6003. downtowntecumseh.com

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Duvall's deadly dance

Readers probably know Academy Awardwinning actor Robert Duvall from his roles in the television miniseries Lonesome Dove, or his film roles in The Godfather and M*A*S*H. But what many cinephiles may not know is that Duvall is a self-professed tango addict.

The veteran actor loves the classic style of Argentine ballroom dance so much, in fact, that he wrote, directed and starred in a film about it. In Tango Assassination, Duvall stars opposite his wife Luciana Pedraza as a professional hit man who becomes enamored of the titular dance while on assignment in Buenos Aires. Friday, June 6, 7pm. Ohio Theatre, 3114 Lagrange St. 419-255-8406. ohiotheatretoledo.org

The evening's entertainment

Here at The City Paper, we support local musicians, so in our February 3, 2013 issue, we ran a feature on Playing Nightly, a documentary film showcasing underappreciated Toledo musicians who often play to apathetic crowds and empty rooms. Featuring Jeff Stewart, Kyle White, Bobby May, Johnny Rodriguez and John Barile, the film will be shown on PBS. To celebrate, producers Jason Hamilton and Mike Malone are hosting a viewing party for their cinematic love letter to The Glass City's working musicians. Thursday, June 12, 8pm. Ye Olde Cock n Bull, 9 N Huron St. 419-244-2855. facebook. com/cocknbulltoledo—JS

film events

Saturdday, June 7

Animation Short Film Festival

The Media Decompression Collective and Collingwood Garden are partnering to bring you a two-day Animation Short Film Festival that will take place the weekend of the Old West End Festival. These award-winning animated shorts will be screened right after sunset. 9pm. Also Sunday, June 8. Collingwood Garden, 2472 Collingwood Blvd. Free

Thursday, June 12 Despicable Me 2 The Sylvania Chamber of Commerce will shut down Main St. with

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children's activities from 7pm until dusk, followed by this family-friendly, animated film featuring Gru and his adorable minions. 7pm.

Main Street, south of Monroe Street, adjacent to the Wingate Hotel, Sylvania. 419-882-2135. sylvaniachamber.org Free

Saturday, June 14 Dirty Dancing Spending the summer in a holiday camp with her family, Frances "Baby" Houseman falls in love with the camp's dance instructor Johnny Castle. 7pm. $5. Ohio Theatre, 3112 Lagrange St. 419-720-8952. ohiotheatretoledo.org

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It’s alive!

The Toledo Rep is re-animating Young Frankenstein

by David Yonke From left to right, Patrick Boyer (Igor), Kristen Kukic (Inga), Lydia Schafer (Frau Blucher), Trent Dorner (Dr. Frederick Frankenstein) will bring Young Frankenstein (back) to life.

Photo credit Todd Michaels

In Mel Brooks’ zany brain, Frankenstein’s monster needed to be transformed from horror creature to comedy feature. The monstrously funny film, Young Frankenstein, undergoes another transformation when the Toledo Repertoire Theater brings it to the stage starting Friday, June 6.

“It closely follows the movie script, and the lines we remember from the movie are all there,” said Lydia Schafer, who plays the role of foreboding housekeeper Frau Blucher.

“People who love the movie will love the musical,” said director Amy SpauldingHeuring.

Comedy is all about timing, SpauldingHeuring points out, and she is confident the Rep’s cast will deliver the laughs on cue.

everything else around it is so funny.”

In addition to Schafer as Frau Blucher, the cast includes Trent Dorner as Young Frankenstein, Patrick Boyer as Igor, Kristin Kukic as Inga, and Reed Reamsnyder as the Monster.

Schafer said the musical’s punchlines are almost too good—the actors have struggled to keep a straight face during rehearsals.

“We’ve been laughing so much that is will be a challenge not to break character,” she said.

But Spaulding-Heuring has been pushing the cast to make sure they have a grip on the script.

“We’re not going to leave comedy up to chance,” Schafer said. “Amy has been a taskmaster, there are no two ways about it.”

Casting synergy

Comedic rewards

“We have what I like to call lightning in a bottle,” she said. “All of our leads, our principals—Frau Blucher, Dr. Frankenstein, Igor and Inga—have really good chemistry together.”

The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, which ran on Broadway from 2007 to 2009, is based on Brooks’ 1974 film about the mad scientist’s grandson, Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (he pronounces it Fronk-en-steen), traveling to Transylvania to inherit the family estate. Intrigued by his grandfather’s lab journals, he enlists the family servant Igor (he pronounces it EYE-gor) in a bid to reanimate the dead.

Everything goes awry, of course, and the cast lets the jokes fly.

“It’s pure escapism; it’s a farce.

Everything is done for laughs,” SpauldingHeuring said. “Mel is trying to get the audience to laugh as much as he can. That makes the scenes that have a little pathos and tenderness more poignant because

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Comedy is a particularly challenging and rewarding genre for an actor, Schafer said.

“For me, getting a laugh is better than getting applause,” she said. “If you can do something on stage that gets a laugh, you know it’s a genuine feeling from the audience. There’s no better feeling.”

She warned theater-goers that there’s an edge to Brooks’ comedy in this musical.

“It’s pretty bawdy. It’s in your face. It’s ridiculously funny but I think there should be a rating on it, something like ‘for more mature audiences.’ It’s Mel Brooks to the nth degree.”

“Young Frankenstein” will be presented June 6-June 22. Fridays and Saturdays, 8pm; Sundays, 2:30pm. Adults, $25/ seniors, $23/ students ages 13+, $10/ students under age 12, $5. 10th Street Theater, 16 10th St. 419-243-9277. toledorep.org

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PTA—Public Theater Announcement

The City Paper regrets to relay the information that Ann Arbor’s beloved Performance Network Theater has suspended all of its operations. The community-run theater made a name for itself with inventive shows, such as its swansong—a gender-bent production of Shakespeare’s Richard III. Rehearse In Peace.

Always be closing

With his wry and nihilistic worldview, masculine storytelling and how-is-it-that-smart dialog, David Mamet made a name for himself as one of the late-20th century's most notable playwrights, and when it comes to his work the Pulitzer Prize-winning Glengarry Glen Ross is the place to start. Perhaps best known for its Oscar-nominated film version, the play displays the unraveling lives of four dysfunctional real estate salesmen who throw ethics out the window in their pursuit of closing the deal. Saturday, June 14, 8pm. $10. University of Toledo Center for the Performing Arts, 2801 W. Bancroft St. facebook.com/ActorsCollaborativeToledoAct

A rose by any other name

Just a forty-five minute drive north to Chelsea, MI, the Purple Rose Theatre puts on world-class stage productions that are well worth the journey. Recently, the thespian hall announced its 2014-15 season, and it's an eclectic mix of drama and comedy. On Thursday, September 18, catch Michigan's first run of amnesiac dramedy Annapurna. To ring in 2015, the Purple Rose will put on beloved small-town comedy Steel Magnolias starting January 15, followed on April 2 with the Pulitzer Prize-winning rom-com Talley's Folly. To close the season, the theater will host the world premiere of zombie thriller 2AZ beginning June 11. The Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. 734-433-7782. purplerosetheatre.org—JS

theater events Saturday, June 14 Oliver The first time at the Croswell in more than a decade, Oliver is the larger-than-life adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic Oliver Twist. Follow the orphaned Oliver as he learns how to survive on London's mean streets of the 19th century. The Artful Dodger and Fagin introduce him to a life of crime, but true kindness comes only in the form of Nancy who is on her own quest for love. Wonderful songs that you'll know by heart include: Consider Yourself, Food Glorious Food, As Long As He Needs Me, and many more. 8pm and 2:30pm Runs through Sunday, June 21. $25-10. Croswell Opera House, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian. 517-264-7469. croswell.org

Don't "sit on it"

You probably know Henry Winkler best for his work as an actor, especially his role on 70s sitcom Happy Days as the lovable Arthur "The Fonz" Fonzarelli. Lately, Winkler's been spending less time pounding on jukeboxes and more time… writing children's books? Eyy, it came as a surprise to us, too. Winkler (along with author Lin Oliver) has published 17 books about his character Hank Zipzer, "the world's greatest underachiever," a dyslexic fourth grader (Winkler suffers from dyslexia as well).

Winkler will speak in Toledo on his Zipzer lectures as part of the Lucas County Library's Authors! Authors! lectures. This is a rescheduled event; tickets for the previous date will be honored on Sunday, June 18. 7pm. $10. Stranahan Theater. 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org—JS

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Weaving a concept

The thread that leads to Fiber577

by Courtney Fillion

Since prehistoric times, mankind has made use of fiber, converting nature’s offerings into clothing and blankets by hand. That was then, this is now. Fiber has evolved past its utilitarian roots into the realm of fine art.

Julie Beutler (577 Foundation pottery director and Angelwood Gallery owner) believes in the creative potential of fiber. “[The medium] has a long, rich history as a fundamental art. Few art forms have their beginnings based on necessity,” she explained. That’s why she’s organized the seventh annual Fiber577, a show hosted by the Perrysburg 577 Foundation. The free and family-friendly art event offers hands-on activities, live musical entertainment, artist demonstrations and animal exhibits, all in celebration of fiber arts.

The works of 41 artists, chosen from over 120 entries nationwide, will be exhibited on Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8, in addition to works of The Fibers Forum and The Fibers 577 Committee.

Many of these pieces will be available for purchase for the first time. According to Beutler, the event presents a unique opportunity for local art aficionados.

“There is that one moment when a craft becomes a fine art. This is that moment for fiber art. It’s a new media for most collectors,” she said.

Show highlights

Among the many gifted artists in the show are Amanda Ross and Jenny Schu.

Ross is the 2014 Featured Artist, with a solo show of her work. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Fibers and Art History at Kansas City Art Institute and is an outreach instructor at The Appalachian Center for Craft in Tennessee. Her online gallery (arossfiber.com) offers an impressive collection from scarves to installations. The softness of her material (hand dyed and woven), commands a striking hold over the space it inhabits.

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Lansing’s Schu Beaded piece created

by Jenny Schu earned a bachelor’s and fabric by Judy from the University Kahle showcase the of Michigan School versatility of fiber of Art and Design and is the Michigan Rep for the Handweavers Guild of America. According to Beutler, “Her beadwork is amazing—this is where high art meets high fashion. Like Ross, she is young, energetic and making a name for herself.”

Post-show exhibit

Beutler is so enthusiastic that she organized a post-show exhibit at her own space, The Angelwood Gallery in Grand Rapids, Ohio, which opens Friday, June 20, for a six-week run. Visitors to Fiber 577 will have a say in Beutler’s followup as attendees can vote for a People’s Choice Award. Winners will have their work shown at the follow-up exhibit.

All human life includes the use of fiber, and contemporary fiber artists look to the world around them when assembling their palette to express their unique human experience. “These artists all have a voice and these pieces have volumes to say,” Beutler said. “Sometimes it’s not obvious and sometimes it’s blatant.” The true joy in this art form is its journey away from its primal heritage.

It may take years to hone the craft, but those who put their hands into it will rediscover what these threaded art pieces, rooted in ancient tradition, can offer our modern minds.

Fiber577. Saturday, June 7, 10am-5pm; and Sunday, June 8, 12-5pm.

The 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-872-0305. fiber577.com Followup. Friday, June 20. 24195 Front St., Grand Rapids. 419-832-0625. angelwoodartgallery.com

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TSA Reveals Toledo’s Artists, One Anonymous Piece at a Time The art of UNDISCLOSED

by Michael Pierce

Sneak-peak: four works of art up for grabs at Undisclosed On Saturday, June 21, the Toledo School for the Arts will host the 2nd annual UNDISCLOSED—an exhibit that provides a platform for area artists to gain exposure.

The event is unique in that participants select the artwork without knowing who created it until after the selection.

“UNDISCLOSED came about as TSA staff and volunteer committee members were seeking a way to involve the outstanding artists in the greater Toledo community more in our school,” says Lindsay Williams, the event planner and assistant to TSA director Martin Porter.

“Through UNDISCLOSED, we are able to showcase the work of at least 100 artists per year in our Gallerie 333.”

The Name Says It All

Here’s how UNDISCLOSED works: Admission is $100 per couple and each couple receives a raffle ticket. The number on the ticket determines the order in which participants choose a piece, getting 30 seconds to select their artwork.

Each piece of artwork is created on a 12x12-inch frame with the artist’s signature on the back. “The lack of signature on the front puts up-and-coming artists on a level playing field with those more established in our area. The concept really creates a feeling of excitement in the room, with artists present to meet those who will own their work,” Williams said.

Last year’s inaugural UNDISCLOSED was a huge success, she said.

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“We had a packed house, with 100 couples vying for 100 pieces of art. Artists and participants were more than gracious and very supportive of TSA’s art education,” Williams said.

New this year are a “TMA Directors Award” and a “TSA Student Choice Award.” The first three artists whose work is chosen by participants will receive a gallery exhibit in the Gallerie 333 during the September Art Walk.

Putting the FUN in Fundraiser

The funds raised from UNDISCLOSED go directly back to the school.

As a charter school, TSA will receive about 40% less in funding from the state than public schools of equivalent size. A funding gap of nearly $2 million prompts fiscal creativity from the administration for raising donations and holding events such as UNDISCLOSED. Those efforts help keep the school tuition-free, according to Williams.

There will be only 100 tickets available for this event. Those interested in checking out the artwork in advance can attend a preview from 5 to 7pm Tuesday, June 17.

UNDISCLOSED will be held on Saturday, June 21, from 7pm to 9pm. Hors d'oeuvres and libations will be available thanks to Cynthia Bunch. Tickets are $100 per couple and can be purchased by visiting undisclosed.eventbrite. com or by calling 419-246-8732, ext 256. Toledo School For The Arts, 333 14th Street. ts4arts.org

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Calls for Artists Art-A-Licious/Adrian The annual two-day art festival in downtown Adrian on September 19 and 20 is seeking artists/exhibitors to apply by July 7. Get more info online. artilicious.org/artist-info

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Since Toni Andrews opened American Gallery in 1995, she has represented hundreds of regional and national artists. A home for paintings and sculpture as well as a local go-to place for ceramic dinnerware, handmade jewelry, textile art and metalsmithed home furnishings, the gallery was an enlightening place to visit. But as Andrews said, "You have to know when to stop." At the end of June, she plans to close her doors unless this artistic labor of love is assumed by others. Stop in this month to give her a thank you. Tuesday-Friday, 10am-6pm. Monday and Saturday,10am-5pm. American Gallery, 6600 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania (in Saxon Square). 419-882-8949.

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Northwest Ohio Community Art Exhibition Regional artists of all mediums are invited to submit up to three pieces of art for this 7th annual juried show. An exhibit of the accepted work will be shown in the Bowling Green State University’s Fine Arts Center from Friday, June 20 until Friday, July 11. Deadline for entries is Thursday, June 12. Get more info online. 419 372-8525. NoWoHartSHOW.org

Art in the Park Show-Tecumseh Held in

Elmore Fine Arts Show Call for Artists The WoodsStock Music Arts Festival will run from 10am-9pm on Saturday, August 2 at the Schedel Arboretum and Gardens. Artists can apply to the show online through zapplication. org by June 13 with the jury announcing its invitations on June 24. 419-862-3182. woodsstock.org

It's Friday! Art-related activities and demos

from morning 'til night at the TMA includes music by the Roy Schneider Duo from 6:30-8:30. Check online for complete schedule. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 10am-9 pm. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org. Free

Watching artists in action

fiber577 Art Show Fine contemporary art crafted from colorful fibers will be featured in the twoday fiber577 art show. (See Art Feature, pg. 32.)

Saturday and Sunday, 12-5pm. 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-874-4174.

577foundation.org. Free

Artists will be painting en plein air style (in the open air) all around Waterville as part of the second annual three day event Art and About in Waterville: A Plein Air Event on Thursday and Friday, June 5 and 6 from 9am-5pm and on Saturday, June 7 from 9-noon. There is no charge for artists to participate in the event but they must register. The public is invited to watch the artists in action: ng Gallery Photo courtesy Silver Lini a map of painter’s locations is available at the Silver Lining Gallery on Mechanic St. Concluding with A Celebration of the Arts in Conrad Park from 12-5pm on Saturday, selected paintings will receive awards and may be purchased. Artists of other mediums will also be part of the celebration. Downtown Waterville. 419-441-0025. silverliningart. com.

Free—JMT

conjunction with the Promenade Tecumseh Home Tour, browse through booths in a shady park featuring ceramics, photography, fiber art, woodcut and linocut prints, polymer artSaturday, 10am-6pm, Sunday, 12-5pm.John M. Smith Park, 804 N. Evans St., Tecumseh. 517-423-0000. tecumseharts.org.

Toledo Area Artists Call for Entries Applications are being accepted for the TAA from people living within a 150 mile radius of the Toledo Museum of Art. To enter submit a digital portfolio of 10 works, an artist statement, and a CV by, Monday, June 30. The artists selected will show in the Canaday Gallery in late November. Get the prospectus and more info on the new format online. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org/ exhibitions/95th-annual-toledo-area-artistsexhibition

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It's Friday! Join in on the fun! The TMA offers

a full day of fun art activities until 9pm. At 7pm, enjoy the free outdoor tour to learn more about the Museum’s great sculpture garden. More activities online. 10am-9pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org.

Call for Artists: Art of Prevention Condom Art Show Planned Parenthood is seeking artists to create with colorful condoms to be part of the fundraiser Art of Prevention to be held at the Parkwood Gallery on Wednesday, October 8.

This year’s theme is Accessorize for Access.

Artists will compete for cash prizes and the coveted “People’s Choice!” 419-255-3730. artofprevention.com. Free

Free

Closing Reception: “process(ing) / recall”

The closing of Launch Pad’s last event featuring the work of artists Jefferson Nelson and Ben Locke.

7-9pm. Launch Pad Cooperative, 911 Jefferson Ave. launchpadcooperative.com. Free

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Burgers, Bourbon & Brushes Uncork The Artist Joins Bar 145 for Burgers, Bourbons & Brushes to kick off the first Paint on the Patio at Bar 145.

Price includes art instruction/all supplies, one drink of your choice and their signature build-a-burger! $42. 6pm. Bar 145, 5305 Monroe St. 419-283-2484. register at cathie@uncorkthartist.com

through Thursday, September 18. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org. Free

ONGOING: Rust-Belt-Muse Attend the thought provoking exhibition of innovative new work by artist, Sandra Jane Heard, on view through June 27th. ​11-6pm Tuesdays thru Saturdays and by appointment. River Arts Gallery, 115 West Front Street, Perrysburg. 419874-8900. river-house-arts.com. Free Photo Exhibit-Ohio’s Sand Country’: Oak Openings Ohio's Sand Country: We Call It The Oak

Openings is the first in a series of exhibits that will travel the region to share the significant natural features of Oak Openings with other parts of the state. Featuring 25 framed photographs by Art Weber, who has numerous national awards to his credit. Runs through Sunday, June 29. Toledo Lucas County Library-Main Branch, 325 Michigan St. 419259-5200. toledolibrary.org. Free

In Fine Feather: Birds, Art & Science In

conjunction with the area's annual Biggest Week in American Birding festival, this special exhibition features the finest representations by artists known for their study and depictions of birds. Runs through Sunday, July 6. Toledo Museum of Art , 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

Zeroes and Ones: Computer Generated Art

See the exhibit of local artists inspired by technology showcase their two and threedimensional works generated by computers.Runs

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SelfieToledo Exhibition The University of Toledo presents

a curated exhibit of selfies from Instagram's to explore the social phenomenon of self-taken photos and what they say about our community. Through Friday, July 18. Center for Visual Arts on the Museum Campus, 2445 Monroe St. 419-530-8320.

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ASYLUM: Inside the Closed World of State Mental Hospitals This nationally-recognized

photography exhibit by Christopher Payne, chronicles the architecture and interiors of seventy closed asylums. Through Sunday, November 16.

Wood County Historical Center & Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green. 419-352-0967. woodcountyhistory.org. Free

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Fortunate sons

Local rockers Last Born Sons are climbing to the top of the local music scene

by Griffin Messer-Kruse The Last Born Sons are a staple of the Toledo music scene—from small bars to outdoor stages and even the occasional laundromat, this hardworking band has played venues across town almost nightly since forming in 2010. The classic power trio features three multiinstrumentalists—Matthew Havers, Jonathan Rutter and Kyle Smithers— who rotate guitar, bass, percussion and vocal duties while staying true to their diverse sound. With hundreds of covers and a handful of original songs in their repertoire, the Last Born Sons put on a unique show. Toledo City Paper had the chance to talk with drummer Jonathan Rutter about the formation of the band, the recording studio they are constructing and the Toledo music scene.

How did the band initially form?

Our history starts in high school.

We all jammed and played music—it all starts in mom’s basement, you know? [laughs] We officially formed under the name Last Born Sons in 2010. We quit our jobs bussing tables and cutting grass and decided that it was time to play music.

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What high school did you guys graduate from?

I went to Whiteford while Matt and Kyle graduated from Emmanuel Baptist on Laskey Rd. Who are some of your big influences and what kind of sound are you trying to create?

We are all pretty well-rounded guys— we play a wide variety of music because we listen to a wide variety of music. Our range is very broad, we have never really focused on dialing in on one sound. Honestly, it sounds selfish, but we just learn songs that we like. It is definitely a weakness that we have, not being pinned down to one specific genre. But conversely we can play everything from country to blues to reggae and everything else.

Talk to me about the recording studio you guys are building—will it be used primarily for recording the Last Born Sons or as a business that records other local bands?

Well Matt [guitar], has a degree from Full Sail University in recording arts. I have experience with studio techniques, so he and I kind of are the brains behind

the studio. [...] Because of the success of our band, we have been able to set aside some cash to get our studio fully operational. Hopefully, we will record our own material and other local Toledo musicians as well.

What are typical band rehearsals like?

A lot of times our practice sessions are our gigs [laughs]. We’ll get together Jonathan Rut ter, and figure out what songs we have Kyle Smithe Mathew Havers and ss of Last Bor learned that week and just try them out. n Sons A lot of times when you see us perform, you are watching us play songs for the All the musicians are doing their own first time ourselves. It is really fun; it thing but we have lots of respect for each keeps us on our toes and keeps the mu- other. I just hope that [the Toledo music sic exciting. scene] continues to grow. But yeah, we Do you have close relationships have had excellent support from everywith other Toledo musicians? one around town. I haven’t been in any People are so great about supporting fistfights [laughs]. us. From Andrew Ellis to the 815’s, Steve Kennedy, Chris Knopp, Chris Shutters The Last Born Sons play the Bronze Boar (20 S. and Joe Woods—all of those guys have Huron St., Toledo) on Wednesday, June 14, at helped us out so much. Just coming out 9pm. For a full list of gigs or to book the Last Born and sitting in with us, that is a huge thing.

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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

Jamey Johnson

Saturday, June 14 / Hollywood Casino Famous for ghostwriting such hits as “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” and “My Cowboy,” Alabama musician Jamey Johnson is a country music star on the rise. A former corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, Johnson began his music career by writing and playing songs for fellow Marines. On Saturday, June 14, he will bring his inspiring brand of country to the Hollywood Casino for a night of southern-fried jams. In addition to his four solo albums, Johnson has co-written singles for Trace Adkins, George Strait and Jessie James among others. 8pm. Hollywood Casino, 1968 Miami St. 419-6615200. hollywoodcasinotoledo.com

Toledo Music Festival 2014 Saturday, June 14 / Headliners

With more than 60 bands, 4 stages, barbecue and lots of beer, the Toledo Music Festival is an all-day marathon, not a sprint. The festival is headlined by Detroit-based band Sponge, a platinum-selling group known for its unique brand of Motor City glam rock. Fans of The Stooges, The MC5 and Motown will love Sponge’s swirling sonic assault. Other confirmed artists include Raine Wilder, BathHouseBetty, Siklid and Truth Ascension. For a full list of artists, visit innovationconcerts.com. 2pm. $15. Headliners, 4500 N. Detroit Ave. 419-693-5300.

The Temptations & Martha Reeves

Thursday, June 19 / Centennial Terrace American vocal group The Temptations found success with Motown Records during the 60s and 70s, recording such classic hits as “My Girl,” “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone” and “Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me).” On Thursday, June 19, the group will bring its incredible harmonies and choreography to Centennial Terrace. Opening is Martha Reeves & the Vandellas, famous for such hits as “Heatwave” and “Dancing in the Streets.” 6:30pm. $25.50 / $52.50.

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

Hollywood Concert Series announces more artists

The scenic riverfront stage at the Hollywood Casino will host a gaggle of classic rock, country and R&B artists this summer as part of its annual Hollywood Concert Series. On Wednesday, June 4, tickets will go on sale for four more seminal acts at the Hollywood, including R&B crooner Maxwell (Thursday, July 3), Motown veteran Smokey Robinson (Friday, August 8), country superstar Travis Tritt (Friday, August 22) and a double-hit of hard rock from 38 Special and Night Ranger (Saturday, September 13). Log in early to get your general admission or VIP ticket. $40-65. The Hollywood Casino, 1968 Miami St. 419-661-5200. —JS

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jeff Stewart Cock n’ Bull: Danny Mettler Open Mic

Cock n’ Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes Bronze Boar: Steve Kennedy Open Mic Table Forty 4: Ryan Dunlap Mulvaney’s Bunker: Zak Ward

rock, pop & hip-hop

rock, pop & hip-hop

wed, June 4 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Roadhouse: Rodney Parker & the Bourbon Cowboys Frankie’s: Kingsfoil

JAZZ,BLUES & R&B

Degage Jazz Cafe: Gene Parker Forrester’s: H-Factor Jazz w/ Hugh Ross Jill’s: Mike Whitty Open Jam

THU, june 5 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic Ye Olde Durty Bird: Chris Knopp Blarney: Rick Whited Village Idiot: Mike Corwin Cocoa House: Steve & Tim

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Roadhouse: Street Wyze Papa’s Tavern: Bobby May Band Nick and Jimmy’s: Last Born Sons Martini & Nuzzis: Joe Woods Trio

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

West Side Bistro: The Eric Brazier Trio Degage Jazz Cafe: Al Ashby Real Seafood: Kelly Broadway w/ Mike Lorenz Perrysburg Farmer’s Market: Swingmania

FRI, June 6 ACOUSTIC, FOLK & ETHNIC

Nick and Jimmy’s: Audiophiles Basin St. Grille: Nick Neenan Ye Olde Durty Bird: Ben Barefoot Cocoa House: Picking Kelly Table Forty 4: Jean Ra Ties Buster Brown’s: Kari Nichole Hull Majestic Oak Winery: Kerry Patrick Clark

Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Blessed John XXIII: Setfree Mainstreet: Kane Loc’s Birthday Bash Bier Stube: The Cheeks Oarhouse: Boogie Matrix Cock n’ Bull: Bobby May & John Barile > Hoozier Daddy Frankie’s: Fast Piece of Furniture Bar 145: The Bridges Bronze Boar: Beg to Differ Village Idiot: Ben Daniels Band Blarney: The Virtually Odd

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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 Holiday Inn French Quarter: The Bradberries Claddaugh: Caveman & the Dinosaurs Campfire Grille: 56Daze West Side Bistro: High Mileage Martini & Nuzzis: Distant Cousinz Dawson Auditorium at Adrian College Campus: The Andrews Sisters

jazz, blues & r&b

Mon, june 9 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jason Hudson Bronze Boar: Steve Finelli and Oliver Roses Village Idiot: Frankie May & Friends

TUE, june 10

rock, pop & hip-hop

Frankie’s: Kiernan McMullan & Max Dvorak Stranahan Theater: Under the Streetlamp West Side Bistro: Blueprint Band

Nick and Jimmy’s: Chris Shutters Basin St. Grille: Andrew Ellis Village Inn: Audiophiles AJ Doolittle’s: Dan & Don The Blarney: Breaking Ground Majestic Oak Winery: Zak Ward West Side Bistro: Bobby G Maumee Indoor Theater: Jay Siegel’s Tokens

Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Packo’s at the Park: 2 For The Show Cock n’ Bull: Juke James & the Thieves Oarhouse: Kaboom Ye Olde Durty Bird: Sugar Daddies Bronze Boar: Decent Folk Holiday Inn French Quarter: The Bradberries The Sodbuster Bar: Wyatt Trash Table Forty 4: Suburban Soul Martini & Nuzzis: Noisy Neighbors

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Degage Jazz Cafe: New Fashioned

SUN, june 8 Acoustic, folk & Ethnic Duncan’s: Scotty Gressler Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jason Hudson Majestic Oak Winery: Don Coats

rock, pop & hip-hop

Roadhouse: Fatmouth Charlie & the Biscuit Rollers Ye Olde Durty Bird: FUNK ORG

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Village Idiot: Bob Rex Quartet Caribbean Breeze: The Good, The Bad & The Blues Cock n’ Bull: Dick Lange Blues Jam Sauder Village: Gospel Music Concert

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ACOUSTIC, FOLK & ETHNIC

Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Dance & Techno

acoustic, folk & ethnic

FRI, june 13

Cock n’ Bull: Joe Woods Village Idiot: Bobby May & Jon Barile Martini & Nuzzis: Chris Knopp

Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

SAT, june 7

Real Seafood: Kelly Broadway w/ Mike Lorenz Degage Jazz Cafe: Damen Cook West Side Bistro: Branden Wilbarger

Nick and Jimmy’s: Nick Neenan Basin St. Grille: Picking Kelly Cocoa House: Chris Shutters Swig: Kyle White Buster Brown’s: Corbin Shine Majestic Oak Winery: Gene Zenz

Angelo’s Northwood Villa: Tom Szor Treo: Ruth Nichols Quartet Degage Jazz Cafe: Cliff Murphy Adrian College: Adrian Symphony Swing Band Mac & Tong’s: Joel Hazard

Bretz: FreEDM Friday Hollywood Casino: DJ Rob Sample

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Degage Jazz Cafe: Gene Parker Ye Olde Durty Bird: Brad McNett Trotter’s Tavern: Jeff McDonald’s Big Band All-Stars Ciao: Chris Brown & Candice Coleman

wed, june 11 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Downtown Library: Brown Bag Series w/ Jeff Williams Group Ye Olde Durty Bird: Ryan Dunlap Mutz: Earl Cookie Cock n’ Bull: Danny Mettler Open Mic

rock, pop & hip-hop

Roadhouse: Johnny Reed & the House Rockers

JAZZ,BLUES & R&B

Degage Jazz Café: Gene Parker Forrester’s: H-Factor Jazz w/ Hugh Ross Jill’s: Mike Whitty Open Jam

THU, june 12 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic Ye Olde Durty Bird: Kaiden & Sweet Tea Lite Perrysburg Farmer’s Market: Captain Sweet Shoes Nick and Jimmy’s: Ben Barefoot Village Inn: Joe Woods Bronze Boar: Steve Kennedy Open Mic Blarney: Cliff Millimen Table Forty 4: Dave Carpenter

Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Roadhouse: Mt. Fuji & the Eruptions Papa’s Tavern: Bobby May Band Ottawa Tavern: Fuxa Martini & Nuzzis: Breaking Ground

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jeff Stewart & Distant Cousinz Mainstreet: Tropic Bombs Bar 145: My Sister Sarah Cock n’ Bull: Bobby May & Jon Barile > Arctic Clam Bronze Boar: Joe Woods Trio AJ Doolittle’s: The Metros Hollywood Casino: The Bradberries Bier Stube: Rodney Parker & Liberty Beach Frankie’s: B. Wills Holiday Inn French Quarter: Jackpot The Blarney: The Bridges Table Forty 4: Beg To Differ Mainstreet: SycAmour Martini & Nuzzis: Flabongo Nation

Degage Jazz Cafe: Straight Up! Mac & Tong’s: Joel Hazard

MON, june 16 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

ACOUSTIC, FOLK & ETHNIC Ye Olde Durty Bird: Joe Wood Duncan’s: Scotty Gressler

Village Idiot: Frankie May and Friends Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jeff Stewart & Jamie Mills Bronze Boar: Steve Finelli and Oliver Roses

Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

rock, pop & hip-hop

SUN, june 15

Roadhouse: The Harley Packer Band Frankie’s: Spence w/ Hour 24

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Village Idiot: Bob Rex Trio, Caribbean Breeze: The Good, The Bad & the Blues Cock n’ Bull: Dick Lange Blues Jam

Huntington Center: Casting Crowns

TUE, June 17 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic Ye Olde Durty Bird: Dave Carpenter > Quick Trio Rocky’s: Joel Hazard Open Mic w/

Mark Sentle Village Idiot: Jon Barile & Bobby May Cock n’ Bull: Jeff Stewart West Side Bistro: Blueprint Band

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Degage Jazz Cafe: Gene Parker Trotter’s Tavern: Jeff McDonald’s Big Band All-Stars Ciao: Chris Brown & Candice Coleman

wed, june 18 JAZZ,BLUES & R&B

Degage Jazz Café: Gene Parker Forrester’s: H-Factor Jazz w/ Hugh Ross Jill’s: Mike Whitty Open Jam

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Angelo’s Northwood Villa: Tom Szor Degage Jazz Cafe: Damen Cook Mac & Tong’s: Joel Hazard

Dance & Techno Bretz: FreEDM Friday Bar EDM: Groovetech

SAT, june 14 ACOUSTIC, FOLK & ETHNIC

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Kyle White > Jon Barile & Bobby May Packo’s at the Park: A Dude & A Chick Cocoa House: Nick Neenan Majestic Oak Winery: Martin Koop

Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Headliners: Toledo Music Festival featuring Sponge Longhorn Saloon: Diesel Burner Oarhouse: Bush League Cock n’ Bull: The 815’s Bronze Boar: Last Born Sons Bar 145: Zack Attack The Blarney: The Bridges Holiday Inn French Quarter: Jackpot Ottawa Tavern: Radio Burns w/ Joey & the Traitors Table Forty 4: Last Call Heroes West Side Bistro: Bunk Martini & Nuzzis: Flabongo Nation

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Four-legged fun Friday, June 7 / Swan Creek Preserve Metropark

At the 11th Annual Metrobarks Canine Festival, dogs and their humans can enjoy entertainment, food and vendor booths as well as an information table for area rescue/ adoption groups. A highlight will be the announcement of the winners in the Toledo Blade’s Pet Idol contest, which will definitely get tails wagging. After all, man’s best friend deserves a day of fun too! Please bring a leash with your dog. 9:30am-1:30pm. Swan Creek Preserve Metropark, 4659 Airport Hwy. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Free

Berries all around Wednesday, June 11-Sunday, June 15 / Community Homecoming Park

The Holland Strawberry Festival satisfies taste buds with every strawberry treat imaginable. Hundreds of pounds of berries will be served along with live music, carnival rides, a Sunday parade and a Strawberry King and Queen Pageant. See the website for a full schedule.

Wednesday & Thursday, 4-11pm; Friday, 4pm-midnight; Saturday, noon-midnight; Sunday, noon-10pm. Free admission; fees for rides. Community Homecoming Park, 7807 Angola Rd., Holland. 419-867-1532. hollandstrawberryfestival.org

Cheers for cherries Thursday, June 12-Saturday, June 14 / Whitehouse Village Park

This Whitehouse tradition is in its 32nd year and bigger than ever. The Cherry Festival features a beer and wine garden, cherry edibles and historic log cabin tours (on Saturday). The fest includes a Miss Cherry Queen and Little Miss Cherry Blossom contest as well as a parade at 1pm Saturday. Thursday, 6pm-11pm; Friday, noon-midnight; Saturday, 9am-midnight. Whitehouse Village Park, 10800 St. Louis St., Whitehouse.whitehouseohiochamber.com/cherry-fest —MLR

wednesday, 6.4 [festival]

The 22nd Annual Point Place Days - The celebration is held throughout the month of June with garage sales, a pet contest and outdoor activities. Visit website for the schedule of events. pointplace.info/point-place-days-2

thursday, 6.5 [outdoors]

Squarefoot Gardening - Learn to use squarefoot gardening techniques with master gardeners Judy DePeal and Judi Josephson. 2pm. Way Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-874-3135. waylibrary.info Free

[comedy]

Rob Little - Making people laugh with his optimistic view on life, Rob Little takes the stage for a weekend of light-hearted, progressive comedy. Through June 8. Thursday, 7pm; Friday, 8pm-10:30pm; Saturday, 7-10pm; Sunday, 7pm.

21+. $12. Funny Bone Comedy Club, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-931-3474. funnybone.com

[festival]

Blessed Sacrament Festival - Enjoy a long weekend filled with live music, delicious Polish dinners and a giant midway. Through June 8. Thursday, 6-11pm; Friday, 5pm-midnight; Saturday, 2pm-midnight; Sunday, noon-6pm.

Blessed Sacrament, 4227 Bellevue Rd. 419-472-2288. blessedsacramenttoledo.com

friday, 6.6 [sports]

Golf Clinic - Learn and practice golfing basics during these four weekly sessions. Wear

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comfortable athletic clothing and shoes. Meet at the golf course. Registration required. 3-4:30pm. $25 per session. The University of Toledo, Call University for rotating location information.

419-530-8570. utoledo.edu Friday Night Auto Racing - Satisfy your need for speed. 7:30-10pm. ARCA/Toledo Speedway, 5639 Benore Rd. 419-729-9182. Free

[outdoors]

Birds of Woodlawn - From migrating to nesting birds, explore the many natural habitats of Woodlawn. From beginners to experienced birders. Please bring binoculars and bird guides, if you have them. Note that inclement weather may cancel a walk. Fridays through August. 8:3010:30am. Woodlawn Cemetery & Arboretum, 1502 W. Central Ave. 419-472-2186. historic-woodlawn.com

saturday 6.7 [festival]

MetroBarks Festival Celebrate with entertainment, food and lots of four-legged friends. See spotlight on pg. 38 for more information. 9:30am-1:30pm. Swan Creek Preserve Metropark, 4659 Airport Hwy. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Free Old West End Festival - The 43rd iteration of The Festival celebrates the neighborhood’s rich cultural history through art, music, outdoor parties, and of course, the King Wamba Carnival Parade. Local bands and artists are featured and the community comes together in the best possible way. Also on June 8. Old West End Neighborhood, Toledo.

419-244-5676. toledooldwestend.com

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[miscellaneous]

37th Annual Promenade Tecumseh Historic Home Tour - Visitors will enjoy live entertainment and touring six homes during this two-day event.

The homes that will be on tour are located at: 107 S. Union St., 208 N. Democratic St., 406 Seneca St., 105 E. Pottawatamie St., 402 W. Chicago St., and the former West Branch School located at 301 W. Kilbuck St. Also on June 8.

11am-5pm. Advanced, $12 / day of, $15/ ages 10 and under, free. Tecumseh. 517-423-3740. downtowntecumseh.com Paws and Whiskers Adoption Event - Adopt a furry little friend, or just stop by to play. 10am2pm. The Andersons, 4701 Talmadge Rd. 419-536-1914. pawsandwhiskers.org EcoErek Denim & Shoe Drive - Bring your unwanted denim and shoes to this repurposing drive. The denim will be re-manufactured into housing insulation to benefit communities affected by a natural disaster such as Hurricane Katrina.

The drive will also be repurposing any unwanted shoes. Noon-6pm. The Town Center at Levis Commons in front of Rave Cinema, 3201 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-931-8888. shopleviscommons.com, CottonFromBlueToGreen.org

[literary]

Ingredients Book Signing - Local author and Lourdes University professor Mark Robinson will attend a meet-and-greet, where he will sign his new book, Ingredients. 11am. 44 S. Saint Clair St. 419-243-6032.

monday, 6.9 [education]

Owens Community College Open House - Area residents are invited to learn about the educational programs, services and resources available at Owens Community College. Noon-6pm. Owens Community College in the Audio Visual Classroom Center, 30335 Oregon Road, Perrysburg.

567-661-7777. owens.edu Free

tuesday, 6.10 Computer Basics - Participants will learn how computers operate and how to effectively use the mouse and keyboard. This class is for the true beginner, no computer skills required. Tuesdays through June 24. 5:30-8:30pm. $45. The University of Toledo, 2801 Bancroft St. 419-530-8570. utoledo.edu

wednesday, 6.11 [festival]

Holland Strawberry Festival - Enjoy live music and everything strawberry. See spotlight on pg.

38 for more information. Community Homecoming Park, 7807 Angola Rd., Holland. 419-867-1532. hollandstrawberryfestival.org

thursday, 6.12 [festival]

Cherry Festival The Cherry Festival features a beer garden, contests and lots of cherry edibles. See pg. 38 for more information. Whitehouse Village Park, 10800 St. Louis St., Whitehouse. whitehouseohiochamber.com/cherry-fest

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Used Book Sale - Browse thousands of books in every genre. Proceeds benefit Way Pubic Library.

Sold by bags provided at the sale. 2-6pm. $15 for a large bag/ $5 for a small bag. Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg.

419-874-3135. waylibrary.info

[outdoors]

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Let us know. We’re publishing your biggest rants in our June 18th issue.

Send them to editor@toledocitypaper.com

Summer Cemetery Strolls - Enjoy a guided twilight stroll as you discover the history, art and nature of the grounds. Also on July 10 & August 7. 6-7:30pm. Woodlawn Cemetery & Arboretum, 1502 W. Central Ave. 419-472-2186. historic-woodlawn.com Free

[miscellaneous]

Blissfield Car Show - Show off your ride or just enjoy the show as classic cars and bikes roll down the street. Local vendors and fantastic foods.

Check in at 4pm. Also on August 14 & September 11. 5-8pm. Lane St., Downtown Blissfield. blissfieldmainstreet.com Free

[sports]

Toledo Mud Hens - Watch as the Mud Hens take on Buffalo for this series of games. ThursdaySaturday, 7pm; Sunday, 6pm. $10. Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St. 419-725-4367. milb.com

friday, 6.13 [miscellaneous]

Singles Dance - Enjoy dancing and mingling with other glass city singles. In celebration of Father’s Day, all single dads wearing a suit jacket will receive a dollar off admission price until 8:30pm.

8-11:45pm. $8. Holland Gardens, 6530 Angola Rd., Holland. 734-856-8963. toledosingles.com

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Saturday, 6.14 [benefit]

Cooley Canal Yacht Club Poker Run - Join fellow bikers and motorists in this epic poker run in conjunction with the CCYC Regatta. Featuring food, drinks, live music and a 50/50 raffle (grand prize is a $3000 scooter), all proceeds benefit Green Options for Autism of Lucas County. Stops include Little Tavern and the Country Keg. Registration at 9:30am / first rider out at 11am. $15. Cooley Canal Yacht Club, 12235 Bono Rd, Curtice, OH.

[festival]

Who’s My Neighbor International Festival? - Enjoy the music, dance and cuisine of Toledo’s diverse international community on two stages and in the Global Village. There will be a Parade of Nations, a Kidz Zone and a health screening clinic. 11am. WPOS Christian Center, 7112 Angola Rd., Holland. whosmyneighbor.org

Free

[benefit]

8th Annual Medical Mutual Toledo Walk for Wishes - Spend the day with family and friends for a scenic walk through while helping grant wishes for children battling life-threatening medical conditions. A Finish Line Celebration will be filled with music, food and fun. 9am. Oscar Bunch UAW/GM Powertrain Family Park, 5444 Jackman Rd. Ohio.wish.org

[miscellaneous]

Annual Old Orchard Garage Sale - Enjoy one of the Toledo’s most popular sales. Old Orchard Neigborhood, between Bancroft and Monroe Street. 9am-3pm.

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[sports]

1860s Baseball Tournament - The Great Black Swamp Frogs of Sylvania play Civil War era baseball using rules from 1860. The tournament will feature a skills competition, including base running and distance throwing. 10am. Pacesetter Park, 8801 Sylvania-Metamora Rd., Sylvania.

419-843-1725. sev.org/GBSFrogs Free

Sunday, 6.15 [miscellaneous]

Father’s Day at Imagination Station Celebrate dad’s special day while exploring the science center. Kids can make dad a special gift in the Science Studio. Noon-5pm. $10 general admission, dads get in free. Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way. 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org

road trip CAKE

— ANN ARBOR SUMMER FEST SPECIAL

Sunday, June 15 / Hill Auditorium

With their deadpan delivery and lock-step grooves, the musicians in CAKE aren’t your typical alternative rock superstars.

Against all odds, their hip-to-be-square take on funk rhythm has produced such hits as “The Distance,” and “Short Skirt/ Long Jacket.” This California five-piece, once a cornerstone of the nerd-rock scene, has aged into one of modern pop’s most beloved acts. Part of the annual Ann Arbor Summer Fest. 8pm. $40-60. Hill Auditorium, 825 N. University Ave. 734-7642538. a2sf.org

[sports]

Maumee Bay State Park Triathlon and Duathlon - One of America’s longest running multi-sport series, the 23rd Annual FIT Family Series, benefits the Racing for Recovery organization. 7:30-8:15am. Maumee Bay State Park, 1700 Park Rd., Oregon.

tuesday, 6.17 [outdoors]

Cigar Cruise - Check out new developments along the river with a 2-hour smoking cruise on the Sandpiper. Bring your own cigars and picnic dinner. 7pm. $17. Sandpiper Boat loading dock at Jefferson St. in Promenade Park. 419-537-1212. sandpiperboat.com

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Lily Tomlin

Photo by Greg Gorman

Saturday, June 14 / Hill Auditorium

Since the inception of her stand-up career in the 60s, Lily Tomlin has been a prominent face for women in the maledominated comedy industry. The Detroit native is still cracking jokes at 74, though readers may know her best from her roles in films such as Orange County and I Heart Huckabees. Tomlin will return to stand-up as part of the annual Ann Arbor Summer Fest. 8pm. $40-55. Hill Auditorium, 825 N. University Ave. 734-764-2538. a2sf.org

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PLAY BOOK

Jeanneth Silguero and Lorenzo Morales in La Michoacana

Mexican on Broadway

Comida Auténtica Near Downtown Toledo

by Dorian Slaybod

The only taco Toledo can claim as indigenous is the Taco Bell Cool Ranch Dorito’s Locos Taco Supreme, which honored the city for being its test market. But just south of downtown, tacos and other vividly authentic Mexican foods are available in a vibrant and growing Hispanic neighborhood.

Old South End buildings along Broadway jump out with their brilliantly colored murals of tan-skinned people and sharplyhued animals, and Mexican restaurants are popping up with food as flavorful and alive as their owners’ memories of youth.

La Cachanilla

At 222 South Summit St., shortly before the street becomes Broadway, La Cachanilla sits in the former Hi-Level Diner. The dining area centers around an L-shaped countertop with padded stools, where eggs are served with tortillas instead of hash browns. Booths surround the countertop, where Roberto and Jesús Garduño deliver menus with free chips and housemade salsa.

Their mother, Beatriz Garduño, opened La Cachanilla in 2012, deciding that the diner was the right place for her first restaurant. La Cachanilla is the name of a western flower, and a nickname for people from the Baja Peninsula, where Garduño grew up and learned to cook from her mother.

After some deep cleaning and light remodeling, Garduño assembled a menu to complement the tamales she was already selling to friends. Standing behind the kitchen wall, she cooks food that she enjoys just as much as her customers. “If I don’t like it, then the customer won’t like it,” she said. “Everything’s made from scratch,” said her son, Roberto. Beatriz’s “sopes” (imagine a mini taco salad served atop a crunchy, cornmeal shell) are formed with handmade shells. Her chicken and pork tamales—both meaty and spicy—are rolled fresh every day. “It might take a little more time, but it is worth it,” said Garduño.

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Jesus, Beatriz and Roberto Garduño outside La Cachanilla

La Michoacana

A few weeks ago, a new taco shop opened at 1218 Broadway near Western Ave. The yellow paint is still clean and unfreckled. Inside, booths are new and patterned with chili peppers. Mexican paintings and sombreros hang from the walls.

Spanish talk radio plays over a small corner speaker, unless it’s the weekend, when local musicians play Mexican standards with acoustic guitars.

Lorenzo Morales worked at 11 different restaurants over 12 years before he opened his own shop on Emerald Avenue six months ago. It only took half a year before he realized he needed a bigger place for his taquería. La Michoacana is now open for business on Broadway, where even the chips, or “fritas,” are made inhouse.

[We are] 100 percent Mexicano . . . no fifty-fifty.” said Morales, who grew up in the Mexican state of Michoacan. Cooking is what Morales wanted to do since he was young; it is the only thing he has ever wanted to do. “It’s my dream, my sueño,” he said.

At La Michoacana, tacos arrive hot, moments after being prepared. Morales inspects all of his ingredients before he buys them. I ate a steak (“asada”) taco as quickly as it arrived. It was simply dressed, beefy and had enough flavor to linger on my tastebuds the rest of my day.

I also ate an entire basket of chips. They were warm and salty, freshly crisped with oil that was still settling back into the thin sheets of corn.

With each new taquería, Toledo moves closer to the recipes and the people who make them. Toledo’s new Mexican restaurants reflect the owners’ personalities as much as the regions where they learned to cook. Deciding to go out for Mexican food is only the beginning of the conversation.

Dorian Slaybod is 28, a local attorney and happily living in Toledo.

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Kayak attack

Every year on the second weekend after Memorial Day, paddlers and kayakers descend on South Bass Island State Park for a rendezvous.

This paddler-organized event brings kayakers together for a weekend of water-based activities for experience levels from beginner to expert, as well as land-based parties. Camping available; for reservations contact the Ohio Department of Natural Resources at www.dnr.state.oh.us. June 6-8. South Bass Island State Park, Put-in-Bay. 419-5555515. For more information, visit sbikayakrendezvous.com.

—GMK

health and wellness events

Tuesdays

Staying Tobacco Free Support Group This is a support group for individuals who need help maintaining a tobacco-free life.

Recommended for people who have completed group or individual cessation counseling.

7:15pm. ProMedica St. Luke’s Hospital Fallen Timbers Medical Center Conference Room, 5757 Monclova Rd., Maumee. 419-893-7848. promedica.org

Thursdays

Friday, 6.6

The Flower Market Garden Grocer First Friday Health Fair and Screening - The first Friday of each month during spring and summer, The Flower Market Garden Grocer will host health screenings and provide healthy eating tips. Jump ropes and pedometers will be given away (quantities are limited). A drawing will be held for a fresh fruit and a vegetable basket. 2-4:30pm. The Flower Market, 3890 Monroe St. 419-4751121. theflowermarketflorist.com

YogaBox - Warm up with hatha yoga postures and balances. Then work on punches, jabs, bobs, and combinations. Open for men and women who want a vigorous practice.

Certified instructor in yoga and longtime boxing instructor leads the class. 5:30-6:30pm. $10 drop-in rate. Zen in the District, 1700 Canton Ave. 419-283-1442. zeninthedistrict.com

Yoga Revolution Weekend - In this workshop, you’ll learn how to incorporate yoga into your daily routine with lively music. For all levels; no prior yoga experience required. Also on June 7. 7-3:30pm. $125. The Raddison at The University of Toledo, 3100 Glendale Ave. 734-735-4472. yogateachersofnorthwestohio.webs.com

Thursday, 6.5

Saturday, 6.14

Blood Glucose Testing WITHOUT a Finger Stick - If you are or know someone who manages diabetes, you can’t miss this event.

IriSense, LLC is developing groundbreaking technology that will remove the finger stick from blood glucose testing. Brian Cousino and Jordan Keefe will present this exciting technology and answer your questions. 6:30-8pm. Mary Ellen Falzone Diabetes Center, 2100 W. Central Ave. 419-873-1377. nwohio.jdrf.org

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Gold with 3/4 cloth top. $5000 Final-serious inquires only. First come

BCSN Fit 1-mile Walk - This 5K certified course, chip timing. Registration required.

8am. Wildwood Preserve Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Happy Trails 5K - The 10th anniversary of the Happy Trails 5K Run/Walk will feature a certified 5K course with chip timing for runners. Proceeds from the race will help fund future trail improvements at the Metroparks.

8am. Manor House at Wildwood Preserve, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

The Thomas M. Wernert Center, For Mental Health Recovery and Support - is

having their 10th Annual Rummage Sale at 208 West Woodruff Avenue at Ashland Avenue (Bus 20) on Friday, June 6, 2014 from 9am - 5 pm. We will be accepting donations of clean, working merchandise until June 5. Sales will include electronics, clothes, small furniture and appliances, knick-knacks, collectibles, children's items, a bake sale and hot dogs, chips and pop. Stop by and check out our great selection and low, low prices! For information, call Stacey at 419-242-3000, ext. 105! See you there!!

Jam SECTION MUSICIANS SEEKING

Vocalist looking for working

band or to start a band. Has P.A. or other equipment available. Call Felix 567-395-4793

Looking for Acappella groups to

donate time for WBS Booth at Lucas County Fair July 8th-July 13th. 567315-3247 __________________________

services _________________________

New band seeks mature lead guitarist/singer.

Versatile. Creedence to Keith Urban to Nickelback. For interview call 419-388-0175 Judge Knot 3pc. band looking to play for special events, restaurants or lounges. 419-779-4532

Drummer Looking for

Band Call 419-691-2820. Please leave name and # if unavailable.

DRUMMER looking to join 50s & 60s band or classic country group. Years of experience from night clubs, recordings & live shows. Call 419-698-1097 for more info.

SKELETON CRUE AUDITIONING serious

rhythm guitarists and drummers.

No big hot shot egos. Call A.S.A.P. 419-297-2928 or 419-283-9235. myspace.com/skeletoncrue

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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Cyl. 126,000 miles Well Maintained. $5,500.

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Individuals may receive one free 20-word ad per issue (products offered in ads must sell for under $75). Each additional word 40 cents, payment must accompany ad.

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

Line Classifieds: Only

$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. __________________________

Pet page

Deadlines: Ad copy must

be received by NOON on the Friday prior to publication.

The place to find all your pet needs Call 419-244-9859 to advertise your pets and services for as little as $25 per issue

Payment: Payment must be received before an ad can be placed. We accept checks, cash, money orders and credit cards (Visa/Mastercard/American Express).

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Misprints: Credit toward future ads.

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Check out www.crazyGREENfun.com for FREE GREEN print outs and programs! __________________________ Getting Married? Your wedding service performed by me, personalized by you.

Licensed. 419-691-0524 __________________________

__________________________ Kidz Watch Ltd. - Now hiring a full time Preschool Teacher. Also have part time - days, evenings, and weekend positions available. Send resume to info@ kidzwatch.net or visit DropInChildCare. com for info __________________________

One Bed Mobile Home Rental $299 a month. West Toledo

resume to Kyota Ka, 6801 W. Central Ave, Toledo, OH. (419) 841-2070

Attention Home Schoolers, Teachers and Moms!

good servers & dish washer needed at popular restaurant! - Apply in person with

FOR Rent __________________________

Custer Drive between Lewis and Bennett Safe and Clean 419-270-0442 __________________________

Announcements __________________________

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Attention Woodward Class of 1979. We are holding

help wanted __________________________

Northwest Ohio Dance

NOW HIRING Experienced cooks, bartenders, wait staff Apply in person only. NO PHONE CALLS! 4​ 941 Dorr st. Toledo, OH 43615 __________________________

our 35 year reunion August 9, 2014.

Please contact Kathy at whsclassof1979@ gmx.com __________________________ Club - Toledo’s Premier Dance Community. Singles and Couples welcome.

For info visit: www.northwestohiodanceclub.com

Muvlaney’s Bunker

Reliable and dependable

Grass cutter needed with small lawnmower needed once a week. 419841-1404 __________________________ Roosters Men’s Grooming Center is in

search of 1 FT Barber, 1 PT Barber and a PT Cosmetologist. Experience Necessary. Please apply online at roostersmgc.com 419-843-4030 __________________________ We’re looking for FREELANCE WRITERS. Paid gigs

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For Sale __________________________ Lineberry Furniture Factory Cart - Coffee Table.

Excellent, beautifully refinished condition.

Solid and heavy. $700 OBO. (Pottery Barn sells for $1000). Pick Up Only.

419.461.1203

for Toledo City Paper and/or Toledo Area Parent publications. Email a resume and writing samples to us at editor@ adamsstreetpublishing.com __________________________ Domo Sushi is now hiring for All Positions. Apply in person, no phone calls please. 6725 W. Central Ave. Suite P. Toledo, OH 43617 __________________________ Buster Brown’s is now hiring weekend bartender (Saturday & Sunday).

Please apply in person. 313 Conant St, Maumee, OH 43537. Ask for Katie. __________________________

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Wellness _________________________ __________________________ SINGLEs _________________________

Hairdressers, Skin Care Specialist or Massage Therapist to join a salon team that

is motivated & involved with the community. Start up incentives & assistance.

Call Merinda @ 419-509-9624.

Customers Wanted __________________________ Keys Elliptical Training Machine.

Excellent condition.

Orig. $850.

Asking $375 OBO. Pick Up Only.

419.461.1203 __________________________ 4 Cemetery lots at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Prime

Location. Accepting best offer. Please call Mark at 419-882-8341 For Sale: __________________________ Tilt in window 20 1/2” W x 30” Hi

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New/Used Sales & Leasing 419-893-5581

White Vinyl insulated glass. $75 Call Bob Wright 419-344-8458 Will Deliver. __________________________

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ARIES (March 21st-April 19th) On the 7th Mercury slows down meaning mass confusion. Neptune follows on the 9th. That whole week is hectic. Use caution on the full moon Friday the 13th. Some work (for fun-not money) shows up the 14th and 15th.

LIBRA (September 23rd-October 22nd)

TAURUS (April 20th-May 20th) Starting

SCORPIO (October 23rd-November 21st) Neptune retrogrades where you live

the 7th double check the time you need to be somewhere. Second opinions help sometimes.

Be careful driving Friday the 13th. Fly that flag on Flag Day and celebrate on Father’s Day. Balance your checkbook the 16th.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20th) On the 7th

Mercury robs you of your sanity. Check and double-check all personal and professional plans. Keep your sense of humor. Host a Friday the 13th full moon party. A quiet Father’s Day is best for you.

CANCER

(June

21st-July

22nd)

Concentrate on money matters. Events near home keep you busy the 7th and 8th. The week of the 9th is hectic and your luck is good on the 10th. Stay under the covers when the full moon shines on Friday the 13th. Travel on Father’s Day.

LEO (July 23rd-August 22nd) Your cal-

endar is full with invitations for weddings, graduations, festivals and special events.

Double check dates, times and places after the 7th. Host a Friday the 13th full moon party.

Celebrate Father’s Day quietly.

VIRGO (August 23rd-September 22nd)

Be ready for action because everybody at work (and play) knows your name. You lose steam the 7th and your partner is no help after the 9th. Errands keep him busy Friday the 13th so be cautious and avoid problems.

You have “spur of the moment” decisions to make. It’s not your favorite way to live, but it is in the stars. There’s a great party the 7th or 8th, maybe both! Be careful driving by the light of the full moon the 13th.

on the 7th. Check everything mechanical (air conditioning, sump pumps, etc.). You love Friday the 13th as you defy superstition. You are on the road for Father’s Day.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22nd-December 20th) After the 7th your partner may not

be too agreeable. Concentrate on parties that weekend. You are not too energetic the 9th and 10th but energy returns by the light of the full moon on Friday the 13th.

CAPRICORN (December 21st-January 19th) Some frustration occurs due to dates,

times and places. There are graduation parties, weddings, and festivals, sometimes two at the same time. Ignore Friday the 13th and do something special Father’s Day.

AQUARIUS (January 20th-February 18th) Your social calendar is full but you

still have professional obligations. Check mail carefully the 7th and 8th. The week of the 9th you have luncheons daily. Be careful driving (even walking) on Friday the 13th.

PISCES (February 19th-March 20th) All

is well until the 9th when Neptune slows down abruptly. You will do the same! Stay home to rest the 12th. On Friday the 13th you refuse to venture out. Wake up to celebrate Father’s Day in a new place.

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There is so much going on in the heavens that we may all be confused. Mercury and Neptune both seem to reverse directions; there is a full moon on Friday the 13th; we celebrate Flag Day and Father’s Day.— BY SUE LOVETT

Sue Lovett is available for personal astrology readings and private parties. Visit her on the Web at www.suelovett.com or call her at 419-474-6399.

CELEBRITY GEMINIS

Gemini rules transportation and communications. The first hot air balloon, the first telegraph line and first FM stereo began when the sun was in Gemini. Angelina Jolie and Joan Rivers celebrate. Locally Jerry Anderson of Channel 11 and Carty Finkbeiner blow out their candles.

Happy Returns Across 1. During 5. Tip off 10. Nitpicker’s need 14. Hairy gay man, as it were 15. Giving type?

16. “Eyes Wide Shut” event 17. Alternate logo for the University of Iowa?

19. Title character in a 2003 Pixar film 20. Beethoven’s Third 21. “Be Somebody... or Be Somebody’s Fool!” singer 23. “It is what it is,” e.g.

27. Ritz alternative 31. West Bank area, once 34. Tool that Superman’s archenemy uses to help hang paintings?

36. Xbox ___ 37. Like a black light poster 39. Rate 40. Spot in the ocean 42. Made a choice 43. Game strategy?

44. Number of starters in the Baseball-Bundesliga 45. Gave out like a library 47. “If You See Something, Say Something” transit org.

48. What you’ll get if you take the correct deductions from the original phrases in 17-, 34-, and 64-Across 50. “Indeed, I see now” 52. Incredible bargain 53. Texas oil company whose name comes from the Spanish for “treasure” 55. Suburban letters 57. Don’s contractor 61. “Do you mind?”

64. Malia’s command to the family dog when it’s time to return to Pennsylvania Avenue?

68. Kinship group 69. Volunteer’s phrase 70. It’s a bad sign 71. Dynasty before the creation of the Republic of China 72. Former NFL quarterback Tim whose name became a dictionary-recognized verb in

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2012 73. See Down 1. French cleric 2. Israeli leader Golda born in Kiev 3. He calls jealousy a “greeneyed monster” 4. Halloween special effects agent 5. Common first name in the Stevenson political family 6. Internet acronym rarely meant literally 7. Brian who hasn’t yet joined Neil Diamond in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 8. Be part of a crew 9. Basic barbering request 10. Offense for offending the judge 11. Native metal 12. James Bond movie studio 13. Letters on some party invitations 18. Razzle-dazzle 22. Wu-Tang producer 24. Prepare to share, as an article in the paper 25. Ingredient in solvents 26. Uses, as energy 28. Like a yes-man

29. Beer made by the same company as Dos Equis 30. Colombian snacks 31. They’re rolled before getting baked 32. Move out of Washington?

33. With the works, perhaps 35. Robert Louis Stevenson character 38. Massage deeply 41. Apt to incense 46. Cartoon spun off from “Beavis and Butt-head” 49. Tree on a golf course 51. Phallic conveyance 54. “That is crazy!”

56. IOU 58. Molly, initially 59. “Wanna make ___?”

60. Bar ___ 61. John Wayne film set in Seattle 62. Boxer in the first-ever payper-view match 63. Chinese chef Martin 65. Call for Lionel Messi 66. Org. that expanded its use of instant replay this year 67. Freudian concept often misused in everyday language

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STYLE SENSE

photos by Christine Senack

AHA Heartwalk Toleodans joined with Yark FIAT for this walk to benefit healthy hearts.

Bethany Willadsen, Michelle Ahleman and Lola Reau

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Interview by Jordan Killam

Mary Beth Lengel / Esthetician Tilda Swinton. Annie Lennox. Mary Beth Lengel. All the same to me! These women are blank slates, able to adopt any look of their choosing. Her ensembles always surprise me. Sometimes, she’s tough.

Sometimes, she’s a Lolita. Other times, she’s a lithe little pixie spirit.

What inspired this look? The country is not typically a place for brightly colored thigh high socks.

Usually, what I end up wearing reflects my current mood. I was feeling funky and silly.

Just to be clear, the red polka-dotted socks were not a favorite of the people (my little ladies and boyfriend) I was with, but when I feel it, I usually go with it! I love that fashion comes in all shapes and sizes and I can pick and choose as I please.

Last year, you shaved your head, which To see the full is something a lot rview, visit us @ te in of women might be om. toledocitypaper.c afraid to do. What impact did this have You mentioned you really want to talk on your personal style? about your armpits. What’s the deal?

It is something I’ve always dreamed of doing. I felt like it would be liberating and wonderful and I was absolutely right!

Shaving my head didn’t really have too much of an impact on my style, but more on my thinking. It brought me back to the basics and reminded me that no matter what I wear, far out or simple, I am still me at the core and that is comforting.

Fête d’ Été

Ah, yes, the pits. About 6 months ago I decided that I didn’t feel like shaving my pits anymore. So, I stopped. At first, I felt weird and self-conscious, but then I realized that it is because women sporting hairy body parts is very much frowned upon in today’s society.

I don’t ever want to be told what is beautiful and what is not. I want to do what feels right to me and hairy pits feel fantastic! I guess, you could call them a fashion statement and I really hope it catches on!

An evening of food, wine and bicycling.

Energy consumed and energy burned!

Winemaker Thomas Houseman with Chef Erika Rapp

Kairo Zureich, (center), with Elizabeth and Holly Olin

Maple and Main Art Fair A free weekend of fine art in Sylvania.

Laura Jakes, Angie Weiskittle and Cathey Sullivan

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