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YOUR an c i r e m A IDOL Crystal Bowersox talks about fame, meeting Usher and Miley and why she needs your vote.

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Suds for sale Two microbreweries offer local flavor.

By Kristen Rapin Toledo Free Press Special Sections Editor krapin@toledofreepress.com

Toledoans looking to sample fresh beer have the opportunity to visit two microbreweries in the area. The Maumee Bay Brewing Company, run out of the Oliver House, and Granite City Food & Brewery, located at The Shops at Fallen Timbers, brew on site.

“The main difference is freshness,” said Randal Elletson, brewery manager at Granite City Food & Brewery. “We tap them as soon as they’re ready, so you’re tasting it as soon as it’s been made.”

Maumee Bay Brewing Co.

The Maumee Bay Brewing Co. was established in 1995 and is the only local brewery that produces beers on site from start to finish.

“It’s absolutely from scratch. This is it, produced from grain to the finished product,” said Neal Kovacik, manager of the Oliver House.

The brewery produces its microbrews inside the Oliver House and in a building across the street. The brewery has eight 15-barrel fermenters, two 30-barrel fermenters and three 60-barrel fermenters and is hoping to add 2 more 60-barrel fermenters. Brewing beer takes one 10

hour brew day, followed by 25 days of fermentation, said Jon Koester, brewmaster for Maumee Bay Brewing Co. The Oliver House offers three microbrews year round while the others are offered on a rotating release. Buckeye Beer, Glass City Pale Ale and India Pale Ale are always on tap.

Maumee Bay Brewing Company’s most popular brews are Buckeye Beer and India Pale Ale, Koester said. Bottles of Buckeye are available throughout the state and the brewery is also working to get label approval from the FDA to bottle its India Pale Ale. Maumee Bay Brewing Co. offers its product to 66 locations in Northwest Ohio, Kovacik said.

Tours of the brewery can be set up by calling the Oliver House.

Granite City Food & Brewery

Granite City Food & Brewery a restaurant chain with an on-site brewery. The chain is in 11 states with only one location in Ohio opened in 2008. Since the taste of water varies from state to state, the company uses a trademarked process called “Fermentus Interruptus” to brew its beer.

To keep the beers’ taste consistent across state lines, the company ships wort — sugar water — from a central facility to its stores, Elletson said.

Once the wort is received by the stores, the fermentation process and further brewing is completed on site.

The restaurant brewery offers six staple beers; Northern Light Lager, Brother Benedict’s Bock,

Brewmaster Jon Koester prepares Buckeye Beer at Maumee Bay Brewing Co. STAR PHOTO BY CHARLIE LONGTON

Duke of Wellington India Pale Ale, Broad Axe Stout, Wag’s Wheat and Blueberry Ale. A sample platter of beers is offered for $3.75.

Additionally, the restaurant offers the “Mug Club” in which customers can take part in special rewards, beer tapping parties and discounts from the chain. The lifetime membership offers discounts on food and beer. For more information, visit www.granitecitymugclub.com.

Buckeye Beer

Buckeye Beer is one of the oldest brands in Toledo. Buckeye Brewing Co. began producing Buckeye Beer in Toledo in 1838. In 1972, Miller Brewing Co. purchased the Buckeye label and based its Miller Light off Buckeye, said Neal Kovacik, manager of the Oliver House. Buckeye was

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South Side 6 adds spice to BG.

By Andrew Farr Toledo Free Press Star BG EDITOR star@toledofreepress.com

In college towns, people can go almost anywhere to buy beer, chips, cigarettes or other convenience store items. But for 17 years, South Side 6 has gone beyond the corner store standard, offering a unique blend of international cuisine to Bowling Green.

The store is a 600-square-foot establishment on the northeast corner of Napoleon Road and South Main Street. Although the sign outside reads “South Side 6 Party Store: Beer, Snacks, Lottery and Cigarettes,” South Side also offers a variety of Lebanese food that keeps customers pouring in day after day.

Owner So Shaheen a Lebanon native, came to Bowling Green and opened South Side 6 in March of 1992 with his wife Amal.

Their idea was to create a store where students as well as Bowling Green residents could come to buy beer, wine and cigarettes, but also taste their unique selection of Lebanese food. As the store became popular, the food started to become more of a focus.

Today, people still come in to pick up a case of beer, but ‘South

Side’ is well-known for its 50+ menu items that include sandwiches, salads, wings, burgers, chicken and their signature fries.

Ross Richardson, a senior at the University, said he goes to South Side 6 “all the time,” whether it’s for getting some food or just picking up some beer.

“They definitely have some different food at South Side, but the fries are just awesome,” Richardson said.

“A lot of people come in just to pick up some beer or drinks, but the food they serve makes this store a little different than others.”

Each item on the menu is made from scratch every day at South Side. Some of the popular items include fatoosh and tabouli salads, hummus, shawarma chicken, kafta, gyros and falafel. Shaheen said that other than beer, cigarettes, wine, or anything a person could get anywhere else, the food is the draw to South Side.

“The hummus and chips is our most popular food,” he said.

“We are always busy and we probably make almost 1,000 different sandwiches in a matter of a couple days.”

South Side 6 also offers a variety of daily specials on food each week. Shaheen said he probably gets the biggest turnout on Thursdays when they have a 2-for-$5 special on Gyros with the choice of chicken, beef or both.

Nate Iverson, who works at South Side, said people value good service and are extremely faithful in coming back for the food.

out of production from 1972 until 1994 when the owners of the Maumee Bay Brewing Co. bought the Buckeye label back from Miller. Buckeye Beer is an American Lager. The beer tastes similar to typical macro beers with a slight difference because of a different yeast strain, Koester said.

The beer is brewed, bottled and distributed from a building owned by the Oliver House.

Buckeye Beer is sold in cases of 12 for $10.99.

Cases can be purchased at The Andersons or Joseph’s Beverage Center. Buckeye Beer can also be found on tap at the Oliver House. Cavalier Distributing, in Cincinnati, handles distribution of Buckeye Beer outside Northwest Ohio.

Maumee Bay Brewing Co. is looking to expand the Buckeye brand to include summer and holiday beers. O

So and Amal Shaheen at South Side 6 in BG. STAR PHOTO BY ANDREW FARR

Tim Newman, a political science instructor at BGSU is one of many customers who come to South Side on a regular basis.

“If I had to go to one place in Bowling Green to eat, I would come to South Side for the chicken shawarma,” Newman said.

Shaheen is particularly proud of South Side’s commitment to customer service. He said he doesn’t value big corporate stores as much as smaller mom-and-pop stores because the atmosphere and attention to customers is just different.

“We practically know everyone that comes into the store by name,” he said. “And as long as they keep coming back, we’re happy.”

For more information on South Side 6 and its menu, call (419) 352-8639 or visit the Web site at www.SouthSide6.com. O

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Punk. Pop. Fun. Adjectives trying to describe Killola stream along. Garage-rock? Who knows?

Killola is certainly paying attention to what “sells,” but hasn’t forgotten how to have a good time.

Listening to its second album, “The Messer,” which has been downloaded for free (that was the plan, no piracy here) more than 100,000 times, you can’t help but compare vocalist Lisa Rieffel to Gwen Stefani. However, that comparison only goes so far in describing her strong melodic voice. Rieffel’s style is organic and sonically refreshing.

Musically, Johnny Dunn (bass), Mike Ball (guitar) and Dan Grody (drums) hold their own and bang out some solid rock instrumentals that

carry Rieffel’s vocals like a cloud carries water.

Moving from songs like “Is This A Love Song” with killer opening vocals and a staccato instrumental to tracks like “10,000 Pound Ego,” the head nods and the mouth smiles. Then, on to pieces like “Heartrate 160,” Rieffel’s vocal range is inspiring. The girl can carry gentle melodies but she’s not afraid to go deep and give you the grit.

Employing vocal layering, harmonies and synths in its show, Killola is able to re-create the tone and quality of its recorded tracks. If you enjoy what you hear on “The Messer” album (free download: http://killola.com/free/) you’ll be satisfied when you see them live this weekend.

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Big-city musician returns Ligeti at Robinwood Concert House April 2.

By Colleen Kennedy TOLEDO FREE PRESS STAR STAFF WRITER star@toledofreepress.com

Hot dogs and the opportunity to perform are what draw Lukas Ligeti to Toledo. The composer/percussionist’s April 2 show at the Robinwood Concert House will be his second Toledo appearance. Although his main focus will be music, Ligeti said while in town he plans on stopping by Tony Packo’s, which he pronounced with a soft “a” before referencing his Hungarian roots and stating that Toledoans pronounce the franchise’s name incorrectly.

Ligeti said his discovery of the Robinwood Concert House, located at 2564 Robinwood in the Old West End, was pure chance. After a playing a New York City show, Ligeti was approached by Bianca Marcia, a Toledoan who had attended and loved that night’s performance.

“I decided to go up, introduce myself and promote Toledo and the Robinwood Concert House,” Marcia said, “I said I have a contact there that books shows and if you’re ever interested in coming out and playing, we would love to have you. I was just a facilitator.”

As a result of the conversation, Ligeti made his Robinwood Concert House debut last September. Marcia was in attendance with a jar of Tony Packo’s pickles as a gift for the musician.

Ligeti said the impression he was left with after his first show was a driving force to make Toledo a part of his Spring 2010 solo tour.

“I enjoyed performing in the Robinwood Concert House,” Ligeti said. “I thought it was a very intimate space where people really listen to the music and are very open-minded. It’s just a nice concert atmosphere.”

His upcoming show will include selections from his most recent album, “Afrikan Machinery,” which includes elements of African

music, electronic, jazz and indie pop.

Toledo is the second-to-last stop for Ligeti’s tour and one of four Ohio cities he will perform in. Ligeti, who resides in New York City, spends half of the year touring both within the United States and worldwide to places such as Uganda in South Africa and his homeland of Austria.

“I tour a lot,” Ligeti said. “I enjoy touring, I enjoy performing and I enjoy traveling; traveling is a big influence on me — all the things that I see and the cultures.”

“Afrikan Machinery” is a tribute to his particular love of South Africa.

Ligeti said his music is most enjoyable to audiences that prefer to be challenged by music and are curious about something new.

“The kind of music I make is not the kind of music that most people listen to,” Ligeti said. “It’s not music that is made, first and foremost, for entertainment. I like to entertain and I like people to be entertained by my music, but that’s not my primary objective.”

Ligeti’s aim is to create music unlike anything his audience has ever heard before. To accomplish this he utilizes polyrhythmic sequences to create consonances and dissonances within his music — something he said is easier understood through experiencing his music, rather than explaining it. Another thing Ligeti said he finds difficult is defining what genre his music falls into.

“My music has some unusual and original approaches to it in trying ways different than what’s been done before,” Ligeti said. “And that’s one of the reasons why it’s so hard to say what style my music is because hopefully it’s a new style.”

Ligeti plays everything from opera halls to jazz clubs for audiences of five to 3,000 but the number of people isn’t something that concerns him. The only preferences Ligeti said he has for a venue include somewhere the crowd will listen, the sound is good, and he feels welcomed —criteria the Robinwood Concert House meets.

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few weeks ago, I was watching one of my favorite television shows on HBO, “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel.” The former NBC/CBS newsman produces a monthly show with a band of colleagues that prides itself on taking a more serious look at sports in society.

The show featured a segment on Michigan State men’s head basketball coach Tom Izzo. At the end of the piece the reporter, Jon Frankel, sat down with Gumbel to provide a postscript to the story, which is a customary part of the show.

The question posed by Gumbel to Frankel was what Izzo has left to achieve at Michigan State with such an impressive resume to his name. To paraphrase Frankel’s response, Izzo still has yet to be considered part of the fraternity of the coaching elite, such as UCLA’s legendary John Wooden or Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski.

The answer struck me as odd, because quite honestly, the fact that Izzo’s name is not considered part of the crème de la crème of college basketball coaches is downright puzzling.

When Izzo began coaching in East Lansing, he inherited a proud basketball program that was looking to replace legendary coach Jud Heathcote, who coached Magic Johnson and the Spartans to a national title in 1979.

Izzo has done quite well in his 15 years at Michigan State. He has assembled an overall record of 363-145, which for math majors is an average 24 wins per season.

He has won one national championship (2000), made six Final Four appearances over the last 12 years, and the Spartans haven’t missed the NCAA tournament since the 1996-1997 season, Izzo’s second as head coach. He also has six conference titles to his name, and has been named national coach of the year once and Big Ten coach of the year twice.

He’s coached four Big Ten player of the year winners, 13 players who have been selected to the All Big Ten first or second team, and had 11 players selected during the NBA draft. He has also had seven former assistant coaches go on to be head coaches at the NCAA Division I level, including former UT head coach Stan Joplin.

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It’s easy to see that the numbers supporting with a torn meniscus, junior guard Chris Allen has been playing with an ailing foot, and his case are quite staggering.

But it’s not just the numbers that set Tom the aforementioned Lucas tore his Achilles Izzo apart to me. It is that Izzo has been able to tendon during Michigan State’s second round g a m e against Maryland. get his teams to overachieve, even With so many strikes when many college basketagainst the Spartans, how ball experts counted the could they possibly get back to Spartans out. the Final Four?

It was Izzo’s Spartans, But like he always has, Izzo who were a two seed in the found a way to win, riding the tournament in 2009, who carbacks of senior forward Raymar ried the city of Detroit on its Morgan, junior guard Durrell back on a magical run to the Summers, and sophomore championship game, which guard Korie Lucious. resulted in a loss to North No one knows what will Carolina. The Motor City, happen April 3 when the whose financial hardship has Spartans take on Butler. But been front page news since Chris SCHMIDBAUER no matter what, one can rest the collapse of the manufacassured that the Spartans turing and auto industries, will be ready to play. Rewas provided a welcomed gardless of the outcome of the distraction, as the city played Final Four game, Izzo should host to the tournament. It be considered an elite coach. even seemed like everyone The Spartans’ improbin the “Big D” became a conable run in the tournament verted Spartans fan. proves it, but there is one Perhaps though, this title above all others that Izzo season has been Izzo’s wants more than any other: toughest at the helm at NCAA National Champions. O Michigan State. A team, that had several star players like 2009 Big Ten POY Kalin Lucas returning, appeared inconsistent at times, and Chris Schmidbauer is the sports editor for Toledo many felt would fall short of challenging for a Free Press and Toledo Free Press Star. He can be heard every Tuesday at 11 AM on the Odd Couple national championship.

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For most people, a casual run is an activity for the sake of their cardiovascular conditioning and optimum daily health. UT redshirt junior distance star Ari Fisher has turned that casual run into a fast track to instant success.

The reigning Mid-American Conference women’s six-kilometer [3.728 miles] crosscountry champion laces up and eats miles for breakfast, spits them out at lunch, consumes a few for a mid-afternoon snack and masters them for dinner. Needless to say, a 5K or 6K race is really satisfying for Fisher.

A former high school cross-country district titlist from Lebanon, OH, Fisher is a pinpoint example of a great athlete just beginning to tap her potential, and the timing couldn’t be better in the midst of a career for a Rockets program that has dominated the MAC in distance events under coach Kevin Hadsell.

“In high school I made it to the state meet once and never qualified in track,” Fisher said.

“My college success is all about experience and maturity. Our coaches have us do extensive weight training and cross training, run consis-

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As a sophomore on the cross country circuit Fisher ran in just one event and produced the ninth best time for the team.

A year later she became the fastest UT woman in all six cross country events she competed in, including her MAC title run, a ninth place overall mark in the Great Lakes Regional meet and a final result of 43rd in the NCAA Championships.

During those final three races, as the pressure built and the field power increased, Fisher got faster, producing respective times chronologically of 22:18.80, 21:11.46 and 20:47.0.

“I was definitely surprised and shocked. I couldn’t believe it,” she said.

Following her breakout performance in the fall, Fisher took newfound swagger to the indoor loops in the 5000-meters, and this past winter she continued to show her sudden rise is no fluke.

She brought home the MAC indoor title in the 5K with a 16:42.87, which was 26 seconds ahead of the runner-up, the fourth best time in school history and the second fastest event time in MAC championship indoor history.

“I had a lot more confidence in indoor because I knew I was able to compete with the best of the best,” Fisher said.

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“I still plan on doing something this spring,” she said.

Shook is the program’s all-time top female distance runner, a one time U.S. record holder and world class-competitor in the 3000-meter steeplechase. She was an assistant coach at UT when Fisher entered as a freshman in 2007.

“She was definitely an inspiration for me my freshman year,” said Fisher, who hopes to recover quickly from her recent setback so that she can get back to her pursuit to become the latest legend in the Lady Rocket distance annals.

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If merchandise sales is any indicator, Crystal Bowersox is capturing Americans’ hearts and is a leading contestant on “American Idol.”

A user-generated Web site, CafePress.com, allows customers to create custom designs to support their favorite “American Idol.” Bowersox and fellow contestant Casey James are top sellers for CafePress, according to Amy Maniatis, head of marketing for CafePress. Contestant Siobhan Magnus is also catching up in sales, she said.

“Since last week, more than 2,000 Crystal products have been added to the site. It’s clear her fans are rallying around her and her fan base is really skyrocketing,” Maniatis said.

This is the second year CafePress has offered “Idol” gear and the number of the designs around a contestant becomes a big indicator of who’s leading, Maniatis said. “American Idol” season 8 contestant Adam Lambert was a top seller the last few weeks of competition, she said.

The site allows fans to create their own designs on a variety of merchandise including T-shirts, buttons, boxer shorts and stickers. Customers are not allowed to use the contestants’ likeness or image, but may use their name or draw ideas from performances on “American Idol,” Maniatis said.

A 24-hour moderation period prevents merchandise with images of contestants from being sold, as site regulators catch up with submitted designs, she said.

The site offers more than 8,000 Bowersox-themed designs. Top-selling designs include variations of “Crystal Rocks my Bowersox,” and “Pick Crystal” featuring a guitar pick. The site also offers an “Ohio loves Crystal Bowersox” design.

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The contestants on “American Idol” are all friends, Bowersox said.

“We’re a pretty tight group,” she said. “We get along really well. We joke a lot. When you put a bunch of musicians together, it’s going to be fun.”

Bowersox shares an apartment with fellow contestant Didi Benami, and may soon be roommates with Siobhan Magnus, she said.

Rooms have rotated as individuals have left the show, which is a good way to get to know everyone really well, Bowersox said.

Contestants on “American Idol” have a hectic schedule. Starting the day after elimination night, contestants begin rehearsing songs for next week, attend photo shoots and press parties, Bowersox said. It’s common to wake up at 6 a.m. and go nonstop until 8 p.m., 9 p.m. and even midnight, she said.

“I love it. I like being busy. If I’m not busy I’m bored,” she said. “I’m used to no sleep with the baby so it was a pretty easy to adjust.”

The toughest part about the show’s setup for Bowersox is not being able to see her 14-month-old son very often. The single mother sees her son every few days for a few hours.

“Knowing it’s all for him really helps me get through,” she said.

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“American Idol” hasn’t changed who she is, Bowersox said.

Contestants have complete artistic freedom when deciding how they want to perform.

They choose what they wear, what the stage set up is, accompanying music and arrangement, she said.

“When people think that’s not me, it’s not the case at all. I have complete control over everything. I’m not going to do anything I don’t feel comfortable with,” she said.

When performing on “Idol” it’s not about the stage or the audience, it’s about delivering the song in the best way, Bowersox said. When preparing for a performance the hardest part of picking a song is finding one that can be cut down to a minute-thirty, or a minute-forty without losing much of the story, she said.

“I try to choose songs that are lyrically rich and when chopped down in time you still get the story,” she said.

During her past two performances Bowersox has envisioned herself playing at The Village Idiot, she said. The oriental rug on stage during her “Me & Bobby McGee” performance was an homage to the venue and made her feel more at home.

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Crystal Bowersox won’t have to worry about keeping busy this summer. She is in the Top 10 on “American Idol” and will perform in the show’s tour. “[The tour] means I have a summer job,” joked the Elliston native during a March 26 telephone interview. “But it’s bigger than that.

People in little towns like my hometown who can’t afford to travel and see the show get to see it because we bring it to them.”

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“American Idol” is sponsoring “Idol Gives Back,” a television fundraising event, April 21. “Idol Gives Back” will raise money for Children’s Health Fund, Feeding America, Malaria No More, Save the Children’s U.S. programs and the United Nations Foundation.

Locally, viewers can donate to one of FOX Toledo’s teams, donate to an individual, or create their own team. For more informaiton about donating, visit the Web site www.americanidol.com/idolgivesback.

“Much like ‘American Idol’ gives hope and opportunity to men and women across the country with the chance of launching a new career, ‘Idol Gives Back’ gives hope and opportunity to millions of individuals across the United States and around the world,” said Gary Yoder, station manager at FOX Toledo.

“This year, ‘Idol Gives Back’ has chosen five deserving charities to promote and support, allowing the millions of ‘Idol’ viewers to vote through a charitable donation.” O

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When everything is done for the day, Bowersox tries to read as many messages as possible that are posted on the “American Idol” Season 9 contestant fan page as well as read her fan mail, she said.

One misconception Toledo has about Bowersox’s involvement on “American Idol” is that it would be better for her to lose, she said, as if that will aid her artistic credibility.

“People don’t want me to win because they think I’ll lose creative freedom. It doesn’t matter if we’re first, second or third, we still get to do what we want with our music,” she said. “I would enjoy winning, so please vote. I appreciate all the support and love I’ve received.”

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Bowersox, who was hospitalized for diabetes complications early in the season, hopes to use her role on “American Idol” and any opportunities post- “Idol” to continue to advocate for awareness of the condition.

“It’s already been such a platform. Our venue on national television reaches into homes in the middle of nowhere. I also have access to all of the media outlets to reach so many more people,” she said.

Bowersox said that if she makes a lot of money, she wouldn’t live lavishly but would work with diabetes foundations and programs to keep music and arts in the schools.

“I would try to work with a foundation and give my income to that. I don’t need a big fancy house,” she said. “I don’t care how much money I make ... Anything I do is never for myself.”

Bowersox said music was important to her and she knows it can help others. She said it’s sad that arts and music are the first things that get cut from schools.

“For me personally, I came from a broken home and rough situation. If I didn’t pick up a guitar or play piano I don’t know what I would have done,” she said. “Kids get caught up in things that aren’t productive.

Playing an instrument or getting involved in a chorus program is a much better way to occupy time.”

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Seventeen-year old Miley Cyrus was the season’s first mentor on March 23.

Bowersox admits while she is a little too old to be a Hannah Montana fan, she has tremendous respect for the young singer and was able to learn from her.

“Our differences in musical tastes do not matter. She’s grown up in the business and knows it well. She’s done so much at a young age you have to respect her,” Bowersox said.

Bowersox’s philosophy is, “you can learn something from anyone.” Bowersox plans to learn more from March 30th’s mentor, Usher; she said she listened to his music growing up.

“I’m pretty set in what I like to play, but I listen to everything, hip-hop, country, jazz, blues, my tastes are across the board,” she said.

It’s good to take notes from everyone, not knowing for sure what genre she may end up in, Bowersox said.

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What’s what, where and when in NW Ohio

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The Blarney Irish Pub:

Catch local acts while taking in the pub’s modern Irish and American fare. 601 Monroe St. (419) 418-2339 or www.theblarneyirishpub.com.

O Rick Whited: April 1.

O Jeff Stewart & the 25s: April 2.

O Kentucky Chrome: April 3.

O Mud Hens’ opening day, featuring Jeff Stewart, Mas Fina: April 8.

O Mas Fina: April 9.

O Resonant Soul: April 10.

Bronze Boar:

Be sure to check out this Warehouse District tavern’s namesake, overhead near the entrance. 20 S. Huron St. (419) 244-2627 or www.bronzeboar.com.

O Brandon Duke: Wednesdays.

O River’s Edge: April 1.

O Coosters: April 2.

O Bush League: April 3.

O Polka Floyd: April 8.

O Chris Shutters: April 9.

O Crucial 420: April 10.

Brooklyn’s Daily Grind:

Coffee and music, what more can one want? If a snack is the answer, this is your spot. 723 Airport Hwy., Holland. (419) 724-1433 or www.brooklynscafe.com.

O Acoustic Jam: 8-11 p.m. April 1.

O Josh Whitney: 8-11 p.m. April 2.

O Jamie Combs: 8-11 p.m. April 3.

O Troy Moore & Joe Howe: 8-11 p.m. April 10.

Caesars Windsor:

If you have your passport, consider hopping the Detroit River for this casino’s entertainment offerings. Ticket prices, in Canadian dollars, are

for the cheapest seats; attendees must be 19 or older. Caesars Windsor Colosseum, 377 Riverside Dr. East, Windsor, Ontario. (800) 9917777 or www.caesarswindsor.com.

O “Tony ’n’ Tina’s Wedding”: 7 p.m. April 2, $75.

O The Sounds of Motown: 2 and 8 p.m.

April 8, $15.

O Don Rickles: 9 p.m. April 10, $25.

Degage Jazz Cafe:

Signature drinks, plus live local jazz performers.

301 River Road, Maumee. $5 TuesdaysThursdays. (419) 794-8205 or www.degagejazzcafe.com.

O Brian Lang: Tuesdays.

O Gene Parker: Wednesdays.

The Distillery:

Karaoke is offered Tuesdays, but paid entertainers rock out Wednesdays-Saturdays.

4311 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 382-1444 or www.thedistilleryonline.com.

O Tony & Lyle: March 31.

O The Bridges: April 1-3.

O Dave Carpenter: April 7.

O Nathan Cogan: April 8.

O Good Stuff Maynard: April 9-10.

Fat Fish Blue:

Serving blues and similar sounds, as well as bayou-style grub. Levis Commons, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. (419) 931-3474 or fatfishfunnybonetoledo.com.

O Kristine Jackson: 9:30 p.m. April 2, $7.

O Tom Turner & Slow Burn: 9:30 p.m. April 3, $7.

O East River Drive: April 9-10, $7.

Frankie’s:

Toledo’s venue for rock. Tickets vary between $5 and $14, unless noted. 308 Main St. (419) 693-5300 or www.FrankiesInnerCity.com.

O Kelly & Picciuto, WEe, the Matt Truman Ego Trip, the Infernal Names, Criss: 9 p.m.

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The Board of Community Relations along with various community groups are working to honor Robert Brundage through a “Robert Brundage: Volunteers Acknowledgement Day.” The day would be an outdoor Woodstock-type event, with free music, poetry and entertainment.

“Robert was the ultimate volunteer. We wanted to honor him and acknowledge all the volunteers in the city,” said Warren Woodberry, chairman of community relations committee for the Board of Community Relations.

The group is seeking performers from across the spectrum, including singers, dancers, bands, rappers and poets, to participate in the event. Interested performers O Killola, Sick of Sarah: 9 p.m. April 3.

O Holiday Parade, Goot, Backseat Goodbye, a Letter to You, the Icarus Account, Miles Before Sleep: 5 p.m. April 5.

O First Kiss Denial, Ocean of Deceit, the Fritz, Pink Toast: 5 p.m. April 9.

O Henry & June, Danny Kroha, Mark Porkchop Holder: 9 p.m. April 10.

Ground Level Coffeehouse:

Mix your beans with some music for an eclectic brew. Open mic on Monday nights. 2636 W. Central Ave. (419) 671-6272 or www.groundleveltoledo.com.

O Jazz jam session: 7 p.m. April 7.

J. Patrick’s Restaurant & Pub:

Live entertainment after 9:30 p.m. FridaysSaturdays. Holiday Inn French Quarter, 10630 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg. (419) 874-3111 or www.hifq.com.

O Jackpot Band: April 2-3, 9-10.

O That Allie Girl: April 16-17.

O Logan Wells and Tim Tucker: April 23-24.

O Jackpot Band: April 30-May 1, May 7-8.

Manhattan’s:

This “slice of the Big Apple” in the Glass City puts on a show for the weekends. 1516 Adams St. (419) 243-6675 or www.manhattanstoledo.com.

O John Connally: 7 p.m. March 31.

should attend the entertainment and arts committee meeting April 1 at 5:30 p.m. at the Family Activities Club, 6202 Trust Drive. If any interested performers cannot attend they can e-mail htccwarren@yahoo.com.

The group is also requesting any interested volunteer organizations that would like to be recognized to attend the meeting as well.

Brundage served in many organizations throughout Toledo. The 66-year-old activist, scientist and environmentalist died at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center on July 7.

He had been in critical condition since June 22, when 15-year-old Dailahntae Jemison attacked him.

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O Tom & Kyle Turner: 6 p.m. April 1.

O Vytas & His Electric Outfit: April 2.

O Jeff Williams Group: April 3.

O Easter brunch: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 4.

O Quick Trio: 6 p.m. April 8.

O Frostbite: April 9.

O It’s Essential: April 10.

Mickey Finn’s:

A variety of sounds to wash your drinks down with. Open mic nights (no cover), 8 p.m.

Wednesdays. 602 Lagrange St. $5-$7 cover.

(419) 246-3466 or www.mickeyfinnspub.com.

O John Savage: 9 p.m. April 1.

O Bike Tuff, Tons of Fun, City Yards: 9 p.m.

April 2.

O JWC, Minglewood Laborcamp: 9 p.m. April 8.

O J.T. and the Clouds: 9 p.m. April 9.

O 60 Second Crush: 9 p.m. April 10.

Murphy’s Place:

Jazz ­— straight, smooth, bebop or traditional — all kinds are played here. 151 Water St. (419) 2417732 or www.murphysplacejazz.com.

O Vocalists’ show: 9 p.m. April 2, $6.

O Glenda McFarlin: 9 p.m. April 3, $8.

Omni:

This Toledo club is a venue for music (and music lovers) of all types. 2567 W. Bancroft St. (419) 535-6664 or omnimidwest.com.

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O Stranglehold (Ted Nugent tribute), Puppetshow (Rush tribute): 7:30 p.m. April 9, $7.

Ottawa Tavern:

Casual meals with weekend entertainment. 1815 Adams St. (419) 725-5483 or www.otavern.com.

O HotChaCha, Fangs Out: 10 p.m. April 2.

O Monolithic Cloud Parade, Carradine: 10 p.m.

April 3.

O Soldierside: 10 p.m. April 9.

O Ornery Little Darlings, Fangs Out: 10 p.m. April 10.

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Club Friday:

Some of the city’s most talented performers entertain museum-goers during TMA’s It’s Friday events. 6:30-9:30 p.m. April 2, Cloister, 2445 Monroe St. (419) 255-8000 or toledomuseum.org.

Mas Fina:

April 2-3, Michigan Tavern, 1680 Smith Road, Temperance, Mich. (734) 847-6105.

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You could call him a bluegrass legacy, with his inheritance an education learned at his father’s side; with Marion Blue. 7 p.m. April 3, Maumee Indoor Theater, 601 Conant St., Maumee. $15. (419) 897-8902 or www.glasscityopry.com.

Pizza Papalis:

Get slices and a topping of entertainment. 519 Monroe St. (419) 244-8165 or www. pizzapapalis.com.

O Jason Hudson: 7 p.m.

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O Jeremy Wheeler: April 2.

O Jeff Stewart: April 3.

O Mud Hens opening day: Kyle White, 1-5 p.m. April 8; Gin Bunny, 5-midnight.

O Gin Bunny: April 9-10.

O Jeff Stewart: April 3, 15.

O Brynn & Emma: April 16-17.

O Kyle White: April 22.

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Club Friday

Some of the city’s most talented performers entertain museumgoers during TMA’s It’s Friday events. 6:30-9:30 p.m. April 2, Cloister, 2445 Monroe St. (419) 255-8000 or toledomuseum.org.

Tunes combined with pizza and booze, some would say it’s a perfect combination.

309 Conant St., Maumee.

(419) 893-7281 or www. villageidiotmaumee.com.

O 5 Neat Guys: Wednesdays.

O Mark Mikel: Friday afternoons and Tuesday nights.

O The Bob Rex Band: Sunday afternoons.

O The MacPodz: April 1.

O Mojo Flow, Stretch Lefty: April 2.

O One Under: April 3.

O Theo Katzman Band: April 8.

O Soundhound: April 9.

O Hullaballo: April 10.

Stations of the Cross:

The community is invited to take a symbolic walk with Christ on the Via Dolorosa, with accompaniment by the Canterbury Choir, for Good Friday. 7 p.m. April 2, Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Trinity Plaza. (419) 246-8732 or www. trinitytoledo.org.

Rhythmic beats meet vocalese. 8 p.m. April 5, UT’s Center for Performing Arts recital hall, Tower View Boulevard and West Campus Drive. $3-$5.

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Toledo Elvis Festival:

Robert Rosencrantz, Leo Days, Phillip Bauer, Jordan Ter Doest, Nick Gutierrez and the Roustabout Show Band will pay tribute to the King (see next week’s Star for the full story).

To benefit Honorflight Northwest Ohio. 2 p.m.

April 10, Civic Centre Promenade, 237 S. Erie St. $20-$50. (419) 727-5847, (419) 343-5157 or visit the club’s Web site for updates at www.elvissweetspirit.com.

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BGSU Generation Next Leadership Award Committee is hosting a 70’s dance party on April 2.

The event will feature dancing and a silent auction fundraiser. Proceeds from the evening will fund the 2010 Next Generation Leadership Award, a scholarship for a fall 2010 freshman leader.

The event will take place from 7 p.m. to 1 p.m. in the BGSU Thompson Student Union Grand Ballroom.

Tickets for the event are $50 and can be purchased by calling 888-839-2586. For more information visit www.bggenext.org.

— Kristen Rapin

UT Festival of New Music:

The latest music for choral and orchestral media will be explored. 2801 W. Bancroft St. (419) 5302452 or www.utoledo.edu/as/music.

O Chorale, Wind, Orchestra: 8 p.m. April 6, Doermann Theatre, University Hall.

O New Music Ensemble: 8 p.m. April 7, Center for Performing Arts recital hall, Tower View Boulevard and West Campus Drive.

O Guest composer Paul Schoenfield: Meet the composer reception, 7 p.m. April 8; concert, 8, Center for Performing Arts recital hall.

O Electronic music performance: 8 p.m. April 9, Center for Performing Arts recital hall.

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Kids can get in a word with the Big Bunny at this photo opportunity. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. MondaysSaturdays and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays through April 3, Westfield Franklin Park food court, 5001 Monroe St. $20-$49. (419) 473-3317k.

Bunny Storytime:

Kids 4-12 can hop in for bunny stories and crafts to take home. 4-5 p.m. March 31, Kent Branch Library, 3101 Collingwood Blvd. (419) 259-5283.

“Come, Touch the Robe”:

This Easter musical details the meaning Christ had for those who were with him during his last days on Earth. 7 p.m. April 2, Garden Park Christian Church, 8605 Salisbury Road, Monclova.

(419) 868-7700 or www.gardenpark.org.

The Tecumseh Piano Trio will perform works by Haydn, Shostakovich and more.

3 p.m. April 11, First Presbyterian Church of Maumee, 200 E. Broadway, Maumee. $1$15. (419) 246-8000 or visit the Web site www.chambermusictoledo.org.

Animal Egg Hunt:

TMA Faculty Artist Series:

Amateur star-gazers can learn what they’re looking at in this program about constellations, planets and associated mythologies. 7:30 p.m.

April 2, 9 and 16, UT’s Ritter Planetarium, 2801 W. Bancroft St. $5-$6. (419) 530-4037, (419) 5302650 or www.rpbo.utoledo.edu.

La Belle Musique de France. Instructors, professors and students from UT will perform music from operas. 3 p.m. April 11, Great Gallery, 2445 Monroe St. (419) 255-8000 or visit the Web site www.toledomuseum.org.

The Easter Bunny will stop at the zoo on Good Friday, leaving treats for the animals. 10:15 a.m.3:15 p.m. April 2, Toledo Zoo, 2700 Broadway. $8-$11. (419) 385-4040.

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Smucker’s Stars on Ice Tour will perform at Lucas County Arena on April 27th.

2010 Olympic silver medalist Meryl Davis and Charlie White, Qing Pang and Jian Tong and 2006 Olympic silver medalists and 2010 Olympians Tanith Belbin and Benjamin Agosto will participate in the show.

Tickets for the event start at $25 and can be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets and the Lucas County Arena Box Office. Group discounts are available for parties of 10 or more.

For more information about the show visit www.starsonice.com. O — Kristen Rapin

The traditional springtime search goes high-tech. Finishers will be rewarded.

1-3 p.m. April 3, Buehner Center porch, Oak Openings Preserve Metropark, 4139 Girdham Road off Route 2, Swanton. $3. Reservations: (419) 407-9700 orreservations.metroparkstoledo.com.

Easter Egg Roll:

Kids 3-10 who bring three hard-boiled, colored eggs can participate in this White House holiday tradition started by President Rutherford B. Hayes. An egg-decorating contest, balloons and visits with the Easter bunny are planned, too. 2-3:30 p.m. April 3, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Spiegel Grove, Hayes and Buckland avenues, Fremont. (419) 332-2081, (800) 998-7737 or www.rbhayes.org.

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Lavish Life Entertainment presents “Toledo Has Talent” at the Collingwood Art Center. The event is sponsored by T-Mobile, The Juice 107.3, Burger King, and Meijer.

“Toledo Has Talent” is a talent showcase and competition. Some of the best local and national dance groups and singers will be performing.

House of Adonis, K-Squad, Intoto and Touch a Dream will be performing. Also performing will be two surprise performers.

U.G.E recording artist Leigh Ashley (pictured) will host the event.

Over $3,000 in gifts, prizes, and raffle giveaways will be awarded throughout the show. Prizes include Burger King gift cards,

Springtacular kids’ event:

This alternate tale of what happened in Oz details the lives of two witches (and friends) with different agendas. 8 p.m. March 31, April 6-10 and 13-17; 2 p.m. April 1, 10-11, 17-18; and 7:30 p.m. April 11 and 18, Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. $40-$125. (419) 381-8851, (800) 745-3000 or visit the Web site www.ticketmaster.com.

2 p.m. April 3, The Andersons, 3725 Williston Road, Northwood, (419) 698-8400.

Easter Bunny Breakfast/ Lunch & Hayride:

Kids can dine with Peter Cottontail, then take a hayride with him to his egg patch, where finds will be rewarded. Farm animals will be available for petting, too. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 3, Country Lane Tree Farm, 3525 N. Bolander Road, Genoa. $7-$8. (419) 461-1298 or countrylanetreefarm.com.

Library Egg Hunt:

Children can share stories and songs and do the traditional seasonal search. 10-10:30 a.m. (ages 2-3) and 10:45-11:15 a.m. (ages 4-5) April 3, Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Road, Oregon. Tickets, available March 27, are required. (419) 259-5250.

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The Way Public Library will conclude this season of the Reel Talk classic movies on April 8 with “Sitting Pretty.”

Joe Espen, a retired film projectionist, will be a special guest speaker at the event.

The film begins at 10 a.m. The viewing is free and open to the public.

The Way Public Library is located at 101 E. Indiana Ave. For further information call (419) 874-3135. O — Kristen Rapin

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Stories, music and crafts and a spring parade.

11 a.m. April 3, Borders, 5001 Monroe St. (Sylvania Avenue side of Westfield Franklin Park).

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11 a.m.-noon April 4, Armory Church, 3319 Nebraska Ave. (419) 537-9736 or www.thearmorychurch.org.

“Wicked”:

Dr. Seuss Day:

Stories, movies and surprises will mark the birthday of the father of the Lorax, Horton and the Cat in the Hat. 3:45-4:30 p.m. April 1, Children’s Program Room, Heatherdowns Branch Library, 3265 Glanzman Road. (419) 259-5270 or www.toledolibrary.org.

“A Nation of Watchdogs: Citizen Journalists and Traditional Journalists.”

Toledo Free Press Editor in Chief Michael Miller, “Glass City Jungle” blogger Lisa Renee Ward and blogger and former public official Maggie Thurber will be panelists at UT’s 11th Annual First Amendment Freedom Forum. 7 p.m. April 1, UT Law Center auditorium, West Towerview Boulevard and West Rocket Drive, 2801 W. Bancroft St.

T-mobile sidekicks, Meijer shopping cards, free nights at hotels, $1,500 coupon savings books, and a netbook.

The event is Saturday, April 3 from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m.; doors open at 1 p.m. Tickets are available by calling 1-800-838-3006. Tickets are also available at the online at www. cactoledo.org. Also, you can purchase tickets at the Collingwood Arts Center. O — Alexia Bailey

Hawaiian luau:

Kids 11-14 are invited to do their best hula, make flower leis and grass skirts and try some tropical treats. 2-4 p.m. April 2, Way Public Library Youth Activity Room, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg.

(419) 874-3135 or www.waylibrary.info.

Glass City Rollers:

Toledo’s flat-track roller derby team will take on the Steel City Derby Demons B-Unit from Pittsburgh. 7 p.m. April 3, SeaGate Convention Centre, 401 Jefferson Ave. $11. (419) 255-3300 or www.glasscityrollers.com.

Toledo Has Talent:

Leigh Ashley will host this dance and vocal competition, rife with giveaways and surprise performances. 2-5 p.m. April 3, Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. $10. (419) 244-2787, (800) 838-3006 or www.collingwoodartscenter.org.

Start! Walking Day:

The American Heart Association is urging people to make walking a habit, starting with events on April 7. (419) 740-6172 or www.americanheart.org.

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“And the Winner Is ...”:

Mitch Albom wrote this play about a narcissistic movie star who dies the night before the Oscar ceremony. Determined to know if he wins, he bargains to return to Earth for the big night. 7:30 p.m. April 8-10 and 3 p.m. April 11, Owens Community College Center for Fine and Performing Arts, 30335 Oregon Road, Perrysburg. $10-$12. (567) 661-2787, (800) 466-9367, ext. 2787, or www.owens.edu/arts.

Intergenerational Art Workshop:

Beverly Domalski, a retired Toledo Public Schools art teacher, will help participants create holiday ornaments, papier mache, sculptures, multimedia collages and other projects. 10 a.m.noon April 10, 17 and 24, Room 10, Mother Adelaide Hall, Lourdes College, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. $47. Registration: (419) 824-3707 or www.lourdes.edu.

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Faculty Artist Series:

BGSU’s instructors, professors and musicians perform.

Bryan Recital Hall, Moore Musical Arts Center, Willard Drive and Ridge Street, Bowling Green. (419) 372-8171, (800) 589-2224, (419) 372-8888 or www.bgsu.edu/colleges/ music.

O Faculty Scholar Series. 8 p.m. March 31.

Gish Film Theater:

Named in memory of Dorothy and Lillian Gish, this theater hosts screenings of international and arthouse movies and matinees of popular films of the past. BGSU’s Hanna Hall, East Wooster Street, Bowling Green.

(419) 372-4474 or www.bgsu.edu/gish.

O “After the End of the World”: The world of an ethnic melting pot is disrupted by political changes. 7:30 p.m. April 1.

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O “Sita Sings the Blues”: Animation, film genres, eras, jazz music and more are combined in this revision of the Eastern story of Prince Rama and his faithful wife Sita as their love is tested. 7:30 p.m. April 6.

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Bowling Green comes alive at this venue for rock and more. 210 N. Main St., Bowling Green. (419) 352-3195 or visit the Web site for updates at www.howardsclubh.com.

O G.C.C., Vocal Response Unit, Years of Resistance, Wretches, Catatrophic Manifestation: March 31.

O April Fool’s Show, featuring Straight to the Withdrawal, Divine Lemons, Killbot Zero, Resonant Soul: April 1.

O Straight to the Withdrawal, Resonant Soul, Downtown Brown, Extra! Extra!, Crotchet Catpause: April 2.

O Limelightz: April 3.

O Dog Lords, Black Mac, the Wobblies: April 7.

O Simple 7 Speed, the Moment, Every You, the Summer Highlight, Kids in the Making, Vocal Response Unit: April 8.

O Lightweight Slams, Drenalin, I Phonic: April 9.

O Rod’s Collision: April 10.

O She Dances benefit: 4-8 p.m. April 11.

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UT hosts 2010 BFA exhibition The college experience can often be the most inspiring time in an art student’s creative journey. UT’s latest exhibition showcases some of the best pieces by its graduating BFA students.

There will be a public reception from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. April 2 at the Center for Visual Arts.

The exhibit features work by Baylee Burrowes, Julie Cikra, Elizabeth Herren, Erin Morlock and Dean Bucher.

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ways,” said Debra A. Davis, art department chairperson and professor of new media. “All BFA exhibitions, like all artistic exhibitions, are a mix of excitement, resolution, persistence and intense creative energies resulting in the best you have to offer a viewing audience.”

The exhibit will remain on display through April 25. The Center for Visual Arts is located at 620 Grove Place, next to the Toledo Museum of Art. For more information, visit www.utoledo.edu. O — John Dorsey

March goes out like a zombie, which is good, ’cause everyone likes zombies, right?

Ed Katschke of Toledo’s Monarch Cards and Comics digs the DC Comics version of the walking undead, as he looks forward to this week’s wrap-up of “Blackest Night.”

“We’ve watched in stunned horror and fascination as Nekron, Lord of the Unliving, has used his necromantic powers to bring a semblance of life to DC’s dead heroes and villains in a bid to wipe out the universe,” he said. “I personally can’t wait to see which fallen heroes will end up back in the land of the living.” Katschke notes that this series is the “culmination of nearly six years worth of brilliant storytelling,” most notably that of Detroit native Geoff Johns.

This week also signals “Last Day” in yet another way: Bluewater’s “Logan’s Run: Last Day” No. 2 continues the company’s fascinating blending of elements from William F. Nolan’s 1967 novel and the 1974 film of the same name, plus a few new ones. Now, where’s that bigbudget theatrical remake?

Katschke was also pretty fond of last week’s “Uncanny X-Men” No. 522 and the return of one of his favorite Marvel characters.

“After months of being exiled in a giant bullet sailing through outer space, fan-favorite mutant Kitty Pryde is brought rocketing back to Earth courtesy of an apparently reformed Magneto!” he enthuses. “[Writer] Matt Fraction does a

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The most common mistake made by the general public is in basing their logic on fear rather than fact. They listen to people who base their arguments solely on deep-seated fears, rather than seeking out the truth by educating themselves.

Consider the following issues presently facing our country that have been topics for a great deal of debate, protest, even violence: n The world is running out of oil, and if we don’t act soon to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels we will destroy the planet for our children n We have troops stationed in conflict zones on the other side of the world for extended periods of time away from their homes and families.

in any way. They are upn U.S. consumers are standing people, and should living in fear of unsafe be commended for their sergoods, particularly forvice. We are all in their debt.] eign-made cars Finally, anyone who’s now Readers under 30, try the scared of climbing into a following exercise: Ask your Toyota should pick up a copy parents about what the world of Ralph Nader’s famous ruse was like in the 1970s. Ask them “Unsafe at Any Speed” and if they ever sat in gas lines. study the now-infamous Do they remember the Ford Chevrolet Corvair. Then Pinto? How about the Chevy take a look at GM’s Web Vega? Both of these fine ausite (media.gm.com) to see tomobiles were made during the list of vehicles being rethe 1970s to combat the widely called, which totals about publicized “oil crisis.”

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Nevertheless, understand that the world is full of fear-mongers and uneducated followers. It can be hard to fight the multitudes who argue for a cause, but it’s important to step back and consider why something is being advocated. The goal of college (or high school, for that matter) should have been to teach you how to think, not what to think.

To think that the answers to all the world’s problems can be told to you by a CNN anchor over your dinner table is absurd. The golden rule for knowing and understanding the world we all live in has always been, is now, and will forever be: Think for thine self. O Dock David Treece is a stockbroker licensed with FINRA. He works for Treece Financial Services Corp (www.TreeceInvestments.com) and serves as editor of the financial news site www.GreenFaucet.com. The above information is the express opinion of Dock David Treece and should not be construed as investment advice or used without outside verification.

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‘How can I get in the music biz?’

An artist should know who they are or what type of artist they will be.

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hat headline is the text message that came from my little cousin, who like many others, has dreams and aspirations of becoming a singer or rapper.

While many artists have this question, the answer is always more than they bargained for.

First, I have a question; how bad do you want this? You cannot be a lazy person and think things will just happen for you.

Let’s crunch some numbers; think of all the famous rappers you know who are on the level of success of Lil Wayne, Jay-Z and Kanye West. You may only be able to name four or five. Now, divide that by the population of America, and there are your chances.

Discouraging? Only if you decide not to work as hard as those four or five rappers did to make it. A dream is a full-time job, so if you plan to work it parttime, you can expect to get part of your desired results.

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believing that getting a song played on the radio will guarantee success.

Maybe it will fulfill your dreams of being a “Ghetto Superstar,” but if that is your only goal, stop wasting my time. Radio is a final step in long process.

First, an artist should know who they are or what type of artist they will be.

Find a sound that is unique, a producer who “gets” you and work hard to build a professional relationship. Establish a goal that will benefit the both of you; no one wants to work hard for nothing, so have something to offer should the end result work in your favor.

Ladies, let’s be clear this should not be a physical return, because the casting couch doesn’t guarantee you’ll be a star. Recognition, credit and promises kept can get you a lot further than you think until you are able to honor those who helped you along the way monetarily

or by throwing big business their way.

If you are a singer, invest in your voice! This is your instrument and you need lessons. There is nothing worse than receiving a demo with pitchy or flat notes. The sound is as disturbing as hearing a car crash you can’t see. Think about the listener and think about what you expect to hear from a professional singer and do that.

Rappers, be completely original because for some reason everyone thinks they can do exactly what you do.

Work on a distinct flow and perfect it. Hate it or love it, every rapper you know has their own sound and if you are not from that coast or crew, you have no business sounding like you are.

Perform like crazy! Work on your stage presence because singing while standing in place with your eyes closed is cool in choir rehearsal,

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but we all know come Sunday, you better show out! Treat every performance like it’s in front of a full stadium whether there are three or 3,000; you win fans one at a time. The three who show up may each bring three more friends the next time you perform and so on.

Rappers, minimize the number of people on stage with you because if everyone is on stage dressed just like you and more than one is yelling into a microphone, where are you? This leaves the audience to wonder, is the artist him, him or him?

Merchandising is key! When you perform, have a demo with your best songs to sell for a reasonable price. Why? Because they came to see your show, so give them a break. Besides, if it’s playing in their cars, more people can be exposed to your music. Should you run into a DJ (street or radio), give them your music!

Expecting them to buy music they are not sure of when they can get music from established artists for free may leave you walking away to that slow tune from the end of “The Incredible Hulk.”

More on this in future columns. I’ll see you at the top! As we continue on ... O Listen to Martini on THE JUICE FM 107.3.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2010

Memories of the Grill A Bowling Green institution may have served its last basket of fries.

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t was the definition of a local diner. The greasiest of the greasy spoons. The signs outside were handpainted and weather worn, advertising the biggest and best “HAMBURGS” in town.

Most of the front neon display’s lights had burned out long ago, and to the best of my knowledge were never replaced. Only the words “MaxJEFF well House Coffee” remained illuminated. Soon, that too will go dark, perhaps forever.

There are a million places in the world like the Corner Grill. Yet it was truly one of a kind. Words like “institution” get tossed around a lot.

This place was the real deal.

For 59 years in Bowling Green, the Grill had served its hamburgers, fried mushrooms, cheese cubes and more at 200 Main Street. For BGSU students, the Grill was more than a hang-out. It was a constant, a landmark, as much a part of the BG experience as the school itself.

It was the place you could always go when there was nowhere else. After the nightclubs had closed, anyone who didn’t want to go home would head for the Grill. After “Rocky Horror” at the Cla-Zel? You went to the Grill. After virtually any sporting event, theater show, dance marathon or graduation, you celebrated at the Grill.

And now, it may all be over. A building code violation forced the Grill to close on March 28.

There is still the chance that a compromise may be reached with the owner. But the Grill’s future, for now, remains completely uncertain. All that is sure is that, for now, the Grill is closed.

I visited on the night of the 27th. I glanced around at the sterile decor, the plain booths, the red and grey walls, the hand-lettered sign boards. The Grill had never been much to look at. But it was still the finest sight my sore and nostalgic eyes had seen.

A friend of mine named Steve greeted me as I walked in. He’d worked here off and on for 10 years, and had long since become a part of the Grill’s aura.

He didn’t have much time to talk, as the place was packed and he was, believe it or not, the only person working. Somehow, though, that felt right. He’d been the only guy in the place on many nights when I’d been there during my college years.

“I’m here to pay my respects,” I said.

Steve quickly said, “Well, we’re having a hell of a wake!” He then rushed off to hand a basket of food to a group at the third table.

I grabbed a seat at the booth closest to the door.

Steve’s load of responsibilities meant it took him a while to take my order (“hamburger, ketchup and mustard only, and the biggest fries you got”), but

I didn’t mind at all. I was too busy drowning in memories to care too much about food.

All the hours spent here. All the friends, all the conversations, all the laughs. So much of my past intersected with this little diner at the corner of Main Street and Breakfast Anytime.

I wasn’t the only one marinating in the nostalgia of the evening. Every other customer, it seemed, asked about the souvenir T-shirt Steve wore, which once had been on sale. But they had been sold out for hours.

Even the one on the wall for display, which had been up there forever, was sold.

The fries arrived first, biggest order in town, served in a plastic basket. Nice and thick-cut, fresh from the fryer, crisp and slightly undercooked. They tasted like heaven. I ate them

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coated in ketchup from a classic red squeeze bottle. The famous HAMBURG sat on a bun, a zig-zag of ketchup and mustard drawn on the top. It tasted like one oughta taste, dammit.

Steve glanced over my shoulder as I typed on my BlackBerry. I spilled the beans on the column I was writing. Steve offered a typically witty and self-deprecating quote: “Memory makes it taste better.” Perhaps. But the food was never the point.

The Grill was much more than just an eatery, after all. For generations of BG residents and students, it was the sum of all the memories it was connected to. And with its end, a big part of the Bowling Green experience has ended, too.

Of course, it may not be over. That compromise may still be reached. The Grill may reopen and this current closure may be just a brief hiatus in a continuing legacy.

But it may never open again. And if that’s the case, then a big part of BG’s soul will become but a memory. But what a wonderful taste that memory leaves. O E-mail Jeff at PopGoesJeff@gmail.com. Jeff appears every Wednesday at 7 a.m. on “The Andrew Z Show” on 92.5 KISS-FM.

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