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Musicians gather to honor Joan Russell

By Sarah Ottney Toledo Free Press STAR Staff Writer news@toledofreepress.com

A group of local musicians will perform at a tribute to Joan Russell, Toledo’s late jazz matriarch, to be held Feb. 12 at Murphy’s Place.

“Love, Life, Music: A Tribute to Joan Russell” will feature a lineup of jazz singers with all proceeds from the evening benefiting Murphy’s Place, said event coordinator Glenda Biddlestone.

The 77-year-old Russell died Jan. 2 from complications following a stroke.

“Nine singers that Joan hired through the last 15 years of having Murphy’s Place are wanting to express their love and respect for her,” Biddlestone said. “Ramona Collins and I had talked about it and I started calling different singers and they said, ‘We’d love to do it.’”

Performers will include Biddlestone, Collins, Jean Holden, Joan Crawford, Lori Lefevre-Johnson, Kim Buehler, Nicole Heitger, Rachel Richardson and Ellie Martin.

Claude Black, Renell Gonsalves and Russell’s longtime partner Clifford Murphy will serve as musicians. Eric Hillenbrand will be the master of ceremonies.

The first set of music will start at 9 p.m., followed by a 20-minute break and then another set of music, Biddlestone said. Cover charge is $10 and there will be $5 drink specials all night.

The evening will close with Murphy performing one of Russell’s favorite songs, “That

Lucky Old Sun,” Biddlestone said.

“Joan adored that song,” she said.

Russell was an incredible woman, LefevreJohnson said.

“Joan was an amazing, energetic, passionate supporter of jazz who loved the music, loved the musicians and did everything she could to further support jazz music and jazz musicians,” Lefevre-Johnson said.

Many musicians got their starts at Murphy’s Place, learning from master musicians, Biddlestone said.

“She kept two of the finest musicians — Claude Black and Clifford Murphy — playing every night. These gentlemen could play anyplace in the world, with anyone. Their repertoire is so huge. They’re just phenomenal musicians.

And she kept them working here and kept young people coming in to study with them,” Biddlestone said. “That’s why jazz is taught not only by paper and not only in schools, but taught doing it onstage with pros like Claude and Clifford. Joan made all that happen.”

Both Biddlestone and Lefevre-Johnson had known Russell for more than 25 years.

“She was my dearest friend. I adore her,” Biddlestone said. “I talk to her every day. I think she’s going to be our guardian angel.”

Murphy’s Place is “a jewel in Toledo,” LefevreJohnson said.

“We all need to make sure we keep not only jazz alive but keep this wonderful place going and support Clifford and his efforts to keep the club going and continue to support live jazz in Toledo,” Lefevre-Johnson said.

JOAN RUSSELL Located at 151 Water St. in Downtown Toledo, the club is open 5 p.m. to midnight Tuesdays through Thursdays and 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.

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Real heart

By Sarah Ottney

Toledo Free Press Star Staff Writer star@toledofreepress.com

Grammy-nominated Toledo rockers Sanctus Real have a lot of heart.

The group’s latest album, “Pieces of a Real Heart,” is up for Best Contemporary/Pop Gospel Album and most of the members will be attending the awards ceremony.

The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards will air at 8 p.m. Feb. 13 on CBS from Los Angeles.

“Pieces of a Real Heart,” released in March, is the group’s fifth album with Sparrow Records, EMI Music’s Christian imprint. The band also had three independent releases before signing to the label in 2002. Sanctus Real was the No. 4 most played Christian band of 2010, according to Billboard.

The group’s fourth album was nominated for a Grammy in 2009 for Best Rock Gospel Album, but the group was on tour and unable to attend the ceremony.

“We actually get to go this time,” said drummer Mark Graalman from his home in Sylvania. “It’s a pretty expensive trip, but some friends talked us into it. They said ‘It’s the Grammys! Are you kidding? You have to go.’”

Also nominated in the category is Steven Curtis Chapman’s “Beauty Will Rise,” Israel Houghton’s “Love God. Love People,” Ricky Skaggs’ “Mosaic” and TobyMac’s “Tonight.”

“We’re definitely the low men on the totem pole there,” Graalman said. “TobyMac, we lost to him last time, so it’s anybody’s game. But it’ll just be cool to be there and see everybody. It’ll be fun either way.”

Graalman said he thinks he was the first in the group to find out about the nomination.

He and his wife were watching TV in December and came across a Grammy special. The show was announcing the nominees in top categories and urging viewers to go online at midnight to see the rest.

“When the show was over, I sat at my com-

Toledo rockers Sanctus Real are nominated for a Grammy.

puter, just waiting, like ‘What if?’, and sure enough,” Graalman said. “I was really excited and started texting everyone at midnight.”

Sanctus Real was formed in 1996 when lead vocalist and guitarist Matt Hammitt and lead guitarist Chris Rohman were attending Toledo Christian School. Graalman is also an original member. Bassist Dan Gartley and guitarist Pete Prevost are the other current members.

As the group spent about a year writing songs for “Pieces of a Real Heart,” a theme began to emerge.

“Just that theme of issues of the heart, the spiritual condition of one’s heart, that kept coming up, but I don’t know if it was a conscious decision at that point,” Graalman said.

The band put two possible titles to a vote for their Twitter and Facebook fans.

“The other one was ‘A Million Hearts,’ which is a part of some lyrics from the album, but we couldn’t decide,” Graalman said. “‘A Million Hearts’ was a cool title, but it didn’t mean anything in particular, whereas ‘Pieces of a Real Heart’ came off as these songs are parts of real hearts, and it won. It was meant to be.”

Ironically, about a month later, Hammitt and his pregnant wife found out their son would be born with a rare and serious heart defect. Bowen Matthew Hammitt was born Sept. 9 with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, in which the left side of the heart is severely underdeveloped.

“That was an amazing testimony that God was up to something, letting them know the challenge they were about to walk through,” Graalman said.

Hammitt will not be making the trip to the Grammys as the family prepares for Bowen’s heart surgery coming up March 2. He and his wife, Sarah, who live in Perrysburg, blog about Bowen’s progress at www.bowensheart.com. The family was featured on an ABC television special that aired nationally on Nov. 24.

“Lead Me” — a song Hammitt wrote about his desire and struggle to lead his family in a godly manner — is popular with fans, Graalman said.

Sanctus Real was one of the top 5 most played Christian bands in 2010.

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“It can be a bit of a tearjerker for a lot of people,” he said.

“Forgiven” is another emotional number, while “These Things Take Time” — Graalman’s favorite and a nod to Tom Petty — is more upbeat.

After the Grammys, the group plans to tour and continue tinkering with new songs.

“We just started writing for the next record,”

Graalman said. “I think we saw how well it went last time taking a good year’s time to write and rewrite. When it comes down to finally recording it, having a good 30 to 40 songs to draw from is definitely not a bad thing. So we’re trying to get a head start, starting to dive back in and hopefully something good will come out of it.”

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By Sarah Ottney

Toledo Free Press Star Staff Writer star@toledofreepress.com

The Village of Whitehouse has the cure for your winter blues.

The inaugural Whitehouse Winterfest, which kicks off at 11 a.m. Feb. 12, will include a cardboard sled race at noon, snowman building contest at 2 p.m., snow angel contest at 3 p.m., snowball throwing contest at 3:30 p.m. and 5K race at 4 p.m.

For those who prefer more low-key activities, there will be horse and carriage rides from Bowers Carriage Service running noon to 4 p.m., an ice carving demonstration from Chad Hartson and his team at Ice Creations from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., ice skating all day and a photography contest to be judged this spring. There will also be warming shelters, food and music. A Snowy Night Light Parade at 6:30 p.m. will wrap up the day’s activities.

All the events are free and family-friendly — and there “might also be a few surprises throughout the day,” said Barbara Knisely, community development coordinator for the Village of Whitehouse.

Billed as “The Coolest Event this Winter,” Winterfest was planned in response to a 2009 survey in which many Whitehouse residents

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said they would like to see more things to do in the village.

“Last summer, we started the Summer Concert Series, which went over really well, so we decided to do something this winter to get people out of the house and give them something fun to do,” Knisely said. “I’m hearing lots of positive things. If it’s a sunny day, I’m sure we’ll have a really good crowd.”

Whitehouse resident Marianne Duvendack, who is in charge of the sledding contest, said prizes will be awarded in several categories, including Fastest Sled and Most Creative Sled and Costumes.

“We’d like for people to register ahead of time, but if you get a whim Friday night that you’d like to paint up a cardboard box, bring it over,” Duvendack said. “The idea is, the wackier and the funnier the better. It’s just a good, fun, silly way to start the day.”

Snowman building teams are allowed to bring their own snow and the village has also been trucking in extra snow to use for the event, Knisely said. Residents can embellish their creations with items brought from home.

Each entry in the Snowy Night Light Parade, whether a person, animal or vehicle, “must be illuminated in some manner.” Knisely said there are 10 entries so far.

“We’ve always had a parade at Cherry Fest,

but this is the first time we’ve had a light parade in town, so just a lot of firsts for Whitehouse,” Knisely said.

The Whitehouse Library will be selling soup, hotdogs, coffee and hot chocolate for a fundraiser. In the warming shelters, Boy Scouts will be selling hot drinks and snacks while Girl Scouts will be selling cookies.

The village hopes Winterfest will become an annual event.

“I think this is something that will grow each year as people see what it is and how much fun it is,” Knisely said.

Alternate activities are planned if there’s not enough snow, but organizers don’t think that will be a problem.

“I think we’ve got the snow thing pretty well covered,” Duvendack said. “When we picked the date, we picked the one most likely to have snow.

We figured instead of being sick of it, let’s go have some fun with it. There are no other festivals this time of year, so come on out, have some fun and play around.”

Event sponsors are the Village of Whitehouse, Whitehouse Inn, Whitehouse Christmas Tree Farm and Toledo Roadrunners.

For more information or registration forms, visit www.whitehouseoh.com under “Play in Whitehouse,” or call (419) 877-5383. O

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Marsalis brings ‘Sweet Thunder’ Art Tatum Jazz Heritage Society will host trombonist and composer Delfeayo Marsalis performing his “Sweet Thunder” tour Feb. 14.

Individuals who come out to the event will experience “the very best jazz in the country,” said Kay Elliott, executive director of the Art Tatum Jazz Heritage Society.

MARSALIS Sweet Thunder is a theatrical jazz production that pays tribute to Duke Ellington and William Shakespeare. The performance features actors, a full stage set, piano, saxophone and drums in addition to Marsalis.

The performance is at 7:30 p.m. in the Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle. Tickets are $25, $45 and $75 and can be purchased by calling (419) 246-8000 Mon.Fri. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets that are purchased on Feb. 14 will receive an additional $5 service charge. O — Kristen Criswell

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Begin it now Answering the call of the Universe to use creativity for the betterment of the world around us.

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think I was away at Kent State when my dad sent me a copy of a quote

by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe that has made it onto every refrigerator in every place I’ve lived since. That is a lot of refrigerators.

But the now creased and tattered piece of paper is a prized possession. It is the “Begin It Now” quote that I give all the credit for everything I’ve ever tried.

Rachel To paraphrase, it suggests that once you commit and begin to make moves toward creating something, avenues open and people materialize with just the right connection or advice to lead you perfectly to the next step.

I absolutely swear by this.

I’ve seen it work too many times to not be completely convinced that what the Universe wants from us is to make something that is uniquely ours while we’re here, and for it to contribute to the betterment of the world around us. It wants it so badly that it will do whatever it can to aid in the process of creation. On a related note, it insists on hearing our music, but that’s for another day.

So indoctrinated am I that I can barely stop myself from practically forcing this concept on my friends and fellow creatives.

Luckily, they mostly know that pushiness is my way of showing love and they still let me hang around. I have two friends right now who I’ve set my sights on pretty squarely. Much to my delight, neither one of them is fighting me on it as much as I had anticipated. In true Toledo form, my initial admiration of each of their talents only led me to find out that they had several others.

Talents that lend themselves to art and activism, no less.

You know her as Betty Floored, The Glass City Rollers’ most glamorous, lovable and brutal blocker and pivot. I know her as my friend Jessica Crossfield, who cracks me up and is an extremely talented and now accomplished seamstress/ crafter/fashion creator. “Dresses by Betty” is a brand that Toledo will boast about in time. It is already supplying brides and their bridesmaids in Nova Scotia and beyond with custom designs due to online sales.

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and retail boutique will be on Adams Street in Uptown Toledo. She’s beginning to bend. Keep an eye out for her storefront no later than mid2012. (She will be mad at me for saying that.)

Hopefully much sooner than that, another very exciting development will take place in the way of adding to the action on Adams Street.

Recently, my friend (and now band mate in Ben Langlois and the Might of Band, another of his multi-talents) Alan Leizerman was forced to excuse himself from the stifling world of the corporate food business.

Just like an activist, Alan was fighting for relationships with local business and quality organic ingredients as a chef who truly cared about his product.

This led to creative differences and Alan made a move in favor of integrity. When I heard this, I couldn’t help but think of the day I departed corporate victim advocacy land in honor of my professional conscience and went to the courthouse the very next day as an “Independent Advocate.”

So, naturally, I was geeked to find out that Alan didn’t let this snag stop him from gazing ahead in the direction of a Do-it-Himself catering/late night food vendor business on Adams Street. During a conversation at the Robinwood Concert House where Alan played music last week, we talked about food vendors’ licenses and Alan wondered aloud why no one had ever tried to be a night-time street food vendor before.

I could only respond with, “The scene hasn’t been there to support such an effort until just this very moment.” So, welcome to your new role in improving our corner of the world, Alan. I can tell you from experience that your contribution will enrich your existence and reward you in ways you never imagined. And let me thank you in advance for heeding Goethe’s advice that “Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.”

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Fire & Ice, Rock ‘n’ Roll Red Cross event features Bourbon Street Band.

By Nicki Pfefferle Toledo Free Press Star Staff Writer star@toledofreepress.com

The Wood County office of the American Red Cross is celebrating its second annual Fire & Ice, Rock ‘n Roll for the Red Cross fundraising event on from 7 to 11 p.m. Feb. 18. The event will take place at the Clazel in downtown Bowling Green located at 127 N. Main St. The highlight of the evening will be a presentation honoring the first responders and Red Cross partners in their efforts in response to the Lake Township tornado disaster that devastated the community in June.

All the proceeds from the event will benefit the American Red Cross in Wood County and support the services that the Red Cross provides to the community, including Disaster Preparedness and Relief, Health & Safety Training, Blood Services and Services to our Armed Forces.

Chris Diefenthaler, director of the Wood County American Red Cross, said, “This

event last year was very successful for the community and the Wood County American Red Cross. We raised $3,000 with 132 people attending. This year we have already raised three times that amount just alone in sponsorships. We are expecting around 250 attendees this year. We are very excited for another successful year.”

Diefenthaler said there will be many activities during the evening. The first 100 attendees will receive a jewelry pouch and one person will be surprised by a 0.5-carat diamond in their pouch, provided by Waddington Jewelers.

Maumee Bay Turf Center will donate a $5,300 riding lawn mower that will be auctioned off and the proceeds will go to the American Red Cross.

New this year, the event will host a celebrity bartender contest featuring the Wood County firefighters. They will help raise tips to benefit the cause.

Rock the night away with live music by the Bourbon Street Band and watch a special performance by “Elvis.”

In addition to live entertainment, other activities include a live auction, silent auction, 50-50 raffle, wine bottle raffle, appetizers and desserts and a VIP area with exclusive seating in the balcony.

“This is a great event for the community to get involved in to help honor the American Red Cross, the local fire department and the first responders,” Diefenthaler said. “All you have to do is purchase tickets, attend and have a great time.”

This event is presented by the 2011 Title Sponsor, Rudolph|Libbe. The Walmart Foundation is a major sponsor.

Many other local companies also sponsored the benefit.

To see a complete list of all the 2011 sponsors, visit online at fireandiceredcross.com.

Tickets are $25 each or two for $40. You can purchase tickets by calling (419) 352-4575 or visit online at www.fireandiceredcross.com.

For more information regarding this event, call the Wood County American Red Cross at (419) 352-4575 or e-mail Chris Deifenthaler at cdiefenthaler@wcnet.org. O

Way Library to show ‘Garden’ Way Public Library continues Reel Talk, the library’s classic movies series on February 10 with David O. Selznick’s early color motion picture, “Garden of Allah.” Released in 1936, the picture stars Marlene Dietrich and Charles Boyer.

In this rarely seen film, society girl Dietrich travels to the Sahara after the death of her father. She soon finds romance with a mysterious Trappist monk played

by Charles Boyer.

“Garden of Allah” is the first time the great Dietrich was filmed in color and the film won a special Oscar for its use of this then new technology.

Toledo resident Jan Wahl, coordinator of the annual classic film series held at Bowling Green State University’s Lillian Gish Theater, and author of several books on film will be the special guest speaker.

The film will be shown on Thursday, February 10 at 10 a.m.

No reservations are required. Admission and refreshments are free. The library is located at 101 East Indiana Ave. in Perrysburg. For more information call (419) 874-3135. O — Kristen Criswell

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It’s a sizzling ticket: George Strait and Reba McEntire, the king and queen of country music, with special guest Lee Ann Womack.

The trio’s statistics are staggering: More than 115 million discs sold, according to the Recording Industry Association of America. Nearly 90 No. 1 country songs. More than 60 Academy of Country Music Awards and Country Music Association Awards.

The Grammy Award winners will play the Palace of Auburn Hills at 7 p.m. Feb. 19. Tickets are $39.50, $69.50 and $89.50.

“It is kind of fun knowing that you’re part of a little bit of country music history,” Womack said of the big tour. “It’s great getting to watch both of them work, watching their teams, watching the way they do business and getting to learn some.

“They’ve lived through everything, done everything. You don’t get a lot of the ego,” she continued during a phone interview from Nashville. “It’s never really about them; it’s about those audience members and how they

can give them the very best show.

“With both George and Reba, you get quality stuff, and you just know if you’re watching the show, whether you’re watching it from out front or whether you’re watching it from backstage like we all do, you know that you’re getting quality music.”

It’s obvious Womack, a marquee name herself, is thrilled to be on the bill with two of her idols.

“At this point in my career, it’s kind of weird to find myself back out as an opening act, but what an honor to be able to open up for these superstars,” she said. “I’m between records, and I think this is just a great spot for me to be in right now and to kind of watch where they’ve taken their careers and, again, with their personalities, how they handle themselves.”

Womack is working on a disc she said will be out this year. The first single, “There Is a God,” was released in 2009. And she has a new track, “Liars Lie,” on the “Country Strong” soundtrack.

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She has fun in her opening slot.

“With just 30 minutes, you usually just get the hits. We do ‘I Hope You Dance,’ ‘A Little Past Little Rock,’ ‘I’ll Think of Reason Later,’ ‘Ashes By Now,’ ‘The Fool’ — songs that people want to hear and expect to hear when they see me walk out there,” Womack said.

“I think that most great songs make somebody feel something, whether it makes you feel like you want to get up and dance or it makes you want to cry, it stirs some kind of emotion in you.”

Womack’s music, especially her monster hit “I Hope You Dance,” has touched many.

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“I’m proud of my IrisH culture and this show will feature a lot of Irish dancing.” — MICHAEL FLATLEY

Larger Than Life Ohio native stars in ‘Riverdance.’

1997, Moriarty has performed around the world, including Canada, Mexico, China, Toledo Free Press Star Staff Writer Japan, Europe, Scandinavia, Scotland and the star@toledofreepress.com United Kingdom. He said it’s been about two An Ohio native will be center stage when years since he performed in Ohio.

“It’s great to see all the places and meet new Riverdance comes to Toledo for three perforpeople,” Moriarty said. “The best thing is permances Feb. 15 and 16. forming for the audience and how exJoe Moriarty, only the second North cited they are to see you dance.”

American to dance the lead male role, From its very start, Riverdance has said audiences should expect a highbeen larger than life. energy performance from the awardThe show began as a seven-minute winning and internationally acclaimed interval during an annual televised inIrish dance show. ternational song contest in 1994, but “There’s a lot of energy, a lot of exgot such a reaction it was expanded citement,” Moriarty told Toledo Free into a full show of its own, which broke Press Star from a tour stop in Iowa. box-office records when it debuted in “It’s got great music; I think people Moriarty Dublin the following year. really respond to the dancing aspect An innovative fusion of Irish and and the rhythm. It’s got something international dance, music and song, Riverdance for everyone.”

Performances are Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. and Feb. has now been performed more than 10,000 times 16 at 2 and 8 p.m. at the Stranahan Theater, 4645 and seen live by more than 22 million people at more than 350 venues in 40 countries across four Heatherdowns Blvd.

Moriarty, who grew up in Columbus in a continents, according to a news release.

“There is no doubt that as the pieces began large Irish-American family, started dancing when he was 8. Since joining Riverdance in to fit together, there was a sense that something

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Tickets courtesy of the Theater League. unique was happening around and among us,” Grammy Award-winning composer Bill Whelan said in the release.

Sixteen years later, the journey continues, said Merle Frimark of Merle Frimark Associates, the North American press and marketing representative for Riverdance.

“Riverdance really crossed the line,” Frimark said. “People are still going; they still want to see the show.”

Although the scenes are connected by only a loose storyline, Riverdance essentially tells the story of Irish culture and of the Irish immigration to America. Act One focuses on “myth and legend,” while Act Two is “discovery and departure,” Frimark said. The Toledo show will be comprised of about 35 dancers and is produced

by Moya Doherty.

Moriarty said his favorite number is called “Trading Taps,” in which Irish dancers square off

against African-American tap dancers.

“It goes down really well for the audience; they enjoy it a lot,” Moriarty said.

Frimark agreed the dance-off is one of the highlights of the show.

“That’s one of the showstoppers,” Frimark said. “People stand up, yell and scream.”

Although Riverdance mainly showcases the Irish tradition, Frimark said it includes nods to many other cultures, such as Flamenco dancers.

Director John McColgan said it was hoped that the different dance traditions would “mingle and spark off each other so as to create a performance with its own identity.”

“It would be a performance rooted in the folk memory and arts of the Irish people, yet fresh, unique and exciting, and accessible to people everywhere,” McColgan said in the release.

Irish Times drama critic Fintan O’Toole said Riverdance manages to capture the way

new a namic “It perfor mode eign,” egant, catego felt — traditi Sin dance

“The Irish and British, they love satire, it’s a large part of the culture.” — BEN NICHOLSON

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‘Put Me On’ returns Juice FM workshop returns with a model twist.

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he “beginning of the year hustle” of staff and interns signify quarterly change at WJUC “The Juice” studios.

The latest event sparking this excitement is the return of October’s critically acclaimed “Put Me On” workshop brought to the city

by The Juice FM 107.3 and 5Twenty Entertainment. October’s workshop concentrated on informing artists how to be the total package. This spring, a new part of the contest emerges, all about performances a la “American Idol”-style called, “Put Me On Live!” Registration is free and located at WJUC 5902 Southwyck Blvd. You must register to audition one day only, Saturday, March 5 at 11 a.m. Four weeks of live performances will be held starting in April at the historical Collingwood Arts Center.

Full contest prizes have yet to be divulged, but I heard rumblings about Grammy production for singers and rappers and portfolios for models. As station interns gather information and follow up on venue, sound and prize details, down the hall the coordinators add more possibilities to the frenzy. Whatever the prizes, a chance to be noticed and recognized in the city (and by a radio station) for your work should be enticing enough.

“Put Me On Live!” Is designed for the singers and rappers who feel performance is where their music shines. Models will be able to showcase their style, personality and the winner will hold the first Juice model title.

These changes and new additions prompted me to ask a few questions. Station Program Director Charlie Mack and Mid-day’s Tisha Lee were able to provide some answers.

Martini Rox: Why did you decide to approach “Put Me On” from a performance point of view?

Charlie Mack: To give artists a chance to

show their natural abilities. So many people sound good after the sound engineer gets done with the track. Let’s see who can deliver with a mic and no production help.

Tisha Lee: The “Put Me On” workshop gave artists the opportunity to receive useful information about the music industry, critique and feedback on a song of their choice, now we want to see Toledo shine on stage.

Martini Rox: Why include models?

Charlie Mack: After doing the “Put Me On” conference we realized there are so many other roles in the business so this time we included models as well.

Models don’t really have an avenue to pursue their career that doesn’t cost a ton of money.

Martini Rox: Will you bring back the workshop?

Charlie Mack: I plan on bringing back the (workshop) this fall. The response was great and the participation of those in attendance was more than I ever expected. I’ve spoken to folks who have applied what they learned and its working wonders for them!

Martini Rox: Any tips or insight on what you want to see from the artists?

Tisha Lee: There’s no restriction. However, original material is preferred. The artist will be judged on talent and performance during the audition stage ... during performance stage the judge will be looking at performance, musical selection and talent. Keep in mind the audience will be voting as well, so encourage all of your supporters to attend the show!

Charlie Mack: I believe we will see some phenomenal talent emerge. I know this will also give people a chance to raise the bar for everyone else. My only suggestion is to come out and be comfortable in your element. Give it your best and let God guide you.

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adaptations bring life to old traditions, the dyc way that culture evolves. t was always hard to capture this ebb and flow in rmance. Things had to be either traditional or ern, either authentic or invented, either Irish or forO’Toole said in the release. “And then with one el, confident leap, Riverdance bounded over all those ories and expressed what Irish people have always — that you can have it both ways. You can preserve a ion only by letting it live, breathe and change.” nce its debut, the show has gone through 1,500 ers, 12,000 costumes, 12,000 stage lighting bulbs,

14,000 dance shoes, 16,250 guitar, bass and fiddle strings and 5.5 million pounds of dry ice, according to the release. There have been 284,000 T-shirts and 1.65 million programs sold and the soundtrack went platinum.

“Come check it out,” Moriarty said. “It’s going to be a great performance. People are going to really enjoy it.”

To order tickets, which start at $25, visit www.stranahantheater.com, call (800) 745-3000, or visit the Stranahan box office 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Student, military and group discounts are available.

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Compiled by Whitney Meschke Events are subject to change.

MUSIC The Ark This small venue offers a showcase for lesser-known acts.

316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451, (734) 761-1800 or www.theark.org.

O The Wailers: 8 p.m. Feb. 9, $30.

O The Battlefield Band: 8 p.m. Feb. 10, $20.

O The Kruger Brothers: 8 p.m. Feb. 11, $15.

O Mustard’s Retreat: 8 p.m. Feb. 12, $15.

O Annie and Rod Capps: 8 p.m. Feb. 13, $15.

O Genticorum: 8 p.m. Feb. 15, $16.

O Buckwheat Zydeco: 8 p.m. Feb. 16, $20.

O Rory Block: 8 p.m. Feb. 17, $17.50.

O The Good Lovelies: 8 p.m. Feb. 18, $15.

SUNDAY CINEMA AT THE CROSWELL

this bar. 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor. $3-$20 unless noted.

(734) 996-8555 or blindpigmusic.com.

O Luke Jackson, Avienne, Ohh Ahh: 9:30 p.m. Feb. 9.

O Ultraviolet Hippopotamus, Jimkata: 9:30 p.m. Feb. 10.

O The Macpodz, Dan Piccolo, Dan Bennett, Jamie Register, Kyle Hunter, Kadence, Nickie P.: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Feb. 11.

O The Bang! 9:30 p.m. Feb. 12.

O Shadwick Wilde, Who Saved Who, the Elevens, Mike Roland & Mercy Beach: 9:30 p.m. Feb. 15.

O The Vagrant Symphony, Little Island Lake, Nathan K., Nicole P’simer: 9:30 p.m. Feb. 16.

O Mazinga, Bantha Fodder, F****n A: 9:30 p.m. Feb. 17.

O Shigeto, Freddy Todd, K@Dog, Shadow Attack, Jaws That Bite: 9:30 p.m. Feb. 18.

Croswell Opera House, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian

Feb. 13, 6 p.m.: “Some Like It Hot” (1959) With Toledoan Joe E. Brown! (www.croswell.org)

This comedy starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon tells the story of two musicians who accidentally witness a mob hit.

They flee the state by joining an all-female band, which requires them to disguise themselves as women. Hilarity ensues when they befriend (and fall in love with) Monroe’s character, “Sugar Kane,” who plays ukulele and sings with the band. Directed by Billy Wilder.

Tickets are $5 for adults, $2 for all 18 and younger.

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O Deja D’Delatarro and Felaciana Thunderpussy: Thursdays-Saturdays.

O DJ Lamont: Tuesdays.

O Devious: Thursdays (also open mic night)-Saturdays.

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This Toledo standby has been revived with more than 20 different flavors of martinis and live, local music. 5201 Monroe St. (419) 843-5660.

O Jeff Stewart: Feb. 9.

O Stephen Woolley, Suburban Soul: Feb. 10.

O Distant Cousinz, Scott Fish: Feb. 11.

O Stephen Woolley, Suburban Soul: Feb. 12, 16.

O Tom Turner, SlowBurn: Feb. 17.

O Acoustic Buddha, Kevin Russell: Feb. 18.

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 Jerod: Wednesdays and Thursdays.

O Open mic night with Chris Knopp: Mondays.

O Karaoke: Tuesdays.

O Stonehouse: Feb. 11.

O Gin Bunny: Feb. 12.

O Swamp Kings: Feb. 18.

The Blarney Irish Pub

Caesars Windsor

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 Jeff Stewart: Feb. 10.

O Toast & Jam: Feb. 11.

O Kentucky Chrome: Feb. 12.

O Nathan Cogan: Feb. 17.

O The Earregulars: Feb. 18.

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) 991-7777 or www. caesarswindsor.com.

O The Canadian Tenors: 9 p.m. Feb. 11, $15.

Signature drinks, such as pumpkin martinis, plus live local jazz performers. 301 River Road, Maumee. $5 weekends for cafe seating. (419) 794-8205 or www.degagejazzcafe.com.

O Gene Parker & Friends: 7-10 p.m. Feb. 9 and 16.

O Jason Quick: 7-10 p.m. Feb. 10.

O Cynthia Kaay Bennett: 7:30-11:30 p.m. Feb. 11-12.

O Michael Peslikis: 5-9 p.m. Feb. 13-14.

O David Lux: 7-10 p.m. Feb. 15 and 17.

O Paul Vornhagen: 7:30-11:30 p.m. Feb. 18-19.

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A different band performs each week. 702 E. Broadway St. (419) 754-1903.

Karaoke is offered Tuesdays, but paid entertainers rock out Wednesdays-Saturdays. 4311 Heatherdowns Blvd.

A variety of rock, soul, pop and alternative acts perform at

Club Soda This university hot spot from back in the day hosts entertainment Fridays and Saturdays. 3922 Secor Road. (419) 4730062 or www.toledoclubsoda.com.

O Venyx: Feb. 11-12.

O East River Drive: Feb. 18-19.

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(419) 382-1444 or www.thedistilleryonline.com.

O Kyle White: Feb. 9.

O 56 Daze: Feb. 10-12.

O Nathan Cogan: Feb. 16.

O The Bridges: Feb. 17-19.

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

O Arctic Clam: 9:30 p.m. Feb. 11 and 9 p.m. Feb. 12.

Frankie’s Toledo’s venue for rock. 308 Main St. Tickets vary between $5 and $15, unless noted. (419) 693-5300 or www.

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O Auto Tune karaoke: 9 p.m. Mondays.

O Mobile Deathcamp, Buried but Breathing, Organism, Haud Imperium: 9 p.m. Feb. 11.

O Set It Off, Greyline, Always Falling, Rocky Loves Emily, Faceplant: 5 p.m. Feb. 12.

O The Infernal Names, Hazard Perry: 9 p.m. Feb. 12, free.

O Time & Distance: 9 p.m. Feb. 17.

O Mac Miller, Sub Par: 9 p.m. Feb. 18.

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(419) 874-3111 or www.hifq.com.

O The Late Show: Feb. 11-12.

O Colin Dussault Acoustic Side Project: Feb. 18-19.

This local, family-owned enterprise offers food, drinks and music in a sleek atmosphere. 405 Madison Ave. (419) 246-3339 or icerestaurantandbar.com.

O Alexander Zonjic, Marc Antoine, James Lloyd: 6 and 9 p.m. Feb. 10, $20-$25.

O The Berlin Brothers: 8 p.m. Feb. 11.

O Ronn Daniels: 8 p.m. Feb. 18.

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

O Nevermind: 8 p.m. Feb. 11.

O School Boy Crush: 8 p.m. Feb. 12.

O Mr. Speed: 8 p.m. Feb. 18, $7.

Through Feb. 27

Art & Design exhibition

Students in BGSU’s School of Art will have their work, in all media, juried.

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues-Sat (6-9 p.m. Thurs) and 1-4 p.m. Sun, Dorothy Uber Bryan and Willard Wankelman galleries, Fine Arts Center, between Ridge and Wooster streets, Bowling Green. (419) 372-8525 or art.bgsu.edu/galleries.

This venue focuses on classical, jazz and opera artists and music.

415 N. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor. $5-$30, unless noted. (734) 769-2999 or www.kerrytown concerthouse.com.

O Bartok and Beyond: 8 p.m. Feb. 10.

O Oblivion Project: 9:30 p.m. Feb. 11.

O Mr. B’s Birthday Bounce: 8 p.m. Feb. 12.

O “Tell Me the Truth About Love,” songs of love by University of Michigan faculty and students: 8 p.m. Feb. 17.

O Available Jelly: 8 p.m. Feb. 18.

Manhattan’s This “slice of the Big Apple” in the Glass City provides entertainment most weekends. 1516 Adams St. (419) 243-6675 or www.manhattanstoledo.com.

O Vytas and Steve: 7-10 p.m. Wednesdays.

O Open mic with Bread and Butter: 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Mondays.

O Daniel Burris Trio: 6 p.m. Feb. 10.

O It’s Essential: Feb. 11.

O Quartet Bernadette: Feb. 12.

O Tom and Kyle Turner: 6 p.m. Feb. 14.

O Tom Turner: 8 p.m. Feb. 15.

O Quick Trio: 6 p.m. Feb. 17.

O Stonehouse: Feb. 18.

Mickey Finn’s A variety of genres to wash your drinks down with. Open mic nights, 9 p.m. Wednesdays, no cover; $5-$7 cover other nights.

602 Lagrange St. (419) 246-3466 or www.mickeyfinnspub.com.

O Local music and film nights: 8 p.m. Thursdays in February, no cover.

O Gold, Earth Hits Hard: 8:30 p.m. Feb. 11.

O Rumpke Mountain Boys: 8:30 p.m. Feb. 12.

O Boogie Matrix, Shank Bone: 8:30 p.m. Feb. 18.

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O Clifford Murphy and Claude Black: 8 p.m. Feb. 15.

O Ernie Krivda: 9 p.m. Feb. 18.

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

O Chris Bathgate: 8 p.m. Feb. 11.

O Henry & June, Rev. James Leg, Hound, 33 1/3: 8 p.m. Feb. 12.

O Poison Control Center: 8 p.m.

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Ronn Daniels performs weekly at this pub. 8-11 p.m. Thursdays, 141 Main St. (419) 697-6297 or www.toledomainstreet.com.

The Village Idiot Tunes combined with pizza and booze, some would say it’s a perfect combination. 309 Conant St., Maumee. (419) 8937281, (419) 740-2395 or www.villageidiotmaumee.com.

O Old West End Records: Wednesdays.

O Mark Mikel: Friday afternoons and Tuesday nights.

O Bob Rex: Sunday afternoons.

O Frankie May, Ben Barefoot: Mondays.

O Polka Floyd: Feb. 11.

O The Nu-Tones: Feb. 18.

Woodchucks The place to go for an eclectic mix of people and music. 224 S. Erie St. (419) 241-3045.

O Karaoke with Georgia Peach: Wednesdays.

O The Grubs, Static Ego, the Shame Game: Feb. 11.

O My Special Agent, Bastard Love Child, Peregrine, Prayers for Rain: Feb. 12.

Yeeha’s Country and rock with a little “Coyote Ugly” style. 3150 Navarre Ave., Oregon. (419) 691-8880 or www.yeehas.com.

O The Bridges: Feb. 11.

O The Websters: Feb. 12.

O MAS FiNA: Feb. 18.

Todd Andrews Band Performing from its self titled-album “Just press play.” 9:30 p.m. Feb. 11, Dave’s Hideaway, 5347 N. Detroit Ave. Toledo.

Last Born Sons Band performs at 9 p.m. Thursdays; DJs take over on Fridays and Saturdays. 6648 Lewis Ave., Temperance. (734) 847-7222 or mtloonies.net.

Jeff McDonald’s Big Band Revival Party

Murphy’s Place

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Jazz — straight, smooth, bebop or traditional — all kinds are played here. 151 Water St. (419) 241-7732 or www. murphysplace-jazz.com.

O Anna Givens: 8 p.m. Feb. 9 and 16.

O Ellie Martin: Feb. 11.

O “Life, Love, Music: A Tribute to Joan Russell,” featuring Jean Holden, Joan Crawford, Ramona Collins, Glenda Biddlestone, Lori LeFevre-Johnson, Kim Buehler, Nicole Heitger, Rachel Richardson and Ellie Martin. 9 p.m. Feb. 12.

Dancing is encouraged. 8-10:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Trotter’s Tavern, 5131 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 381-2079 or (419) 708-0265.

8 p.m. Thursdays, South Briar Restaurant, 5147 S. Main St., Sylvania. (419) 517-1111 or (419) 708-0265.

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Doors 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets on sale Feb. 12.

Special Wolf Presale at Ticketmaster. com Thursday, Feb. 10, at 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Code word WOLF in Venue Radio Presale section.

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Blues at the Crossroads Big Head Todd & The Monsters, David “Honeyboy” Edwards, Hubert Sumlin, Cedric Burnside and Lightnin’ Malcolm will perform for the Robert Johnson centennial concert. 8 p.m. Feb. 10, University of Michigan, Hill Auditorium, 825 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor. $10-$46. (734) 764-2538 or ums.org.

Rafal Blechacz This pianist, winner of the 2005 International Chopin Competition, will play works by Mozart, Debussy and others. 8 p.m. Feb. 11, University of Michigan, Hill Auditorium, 825 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor. $10-$50.

(734) 764-2538 or ums.org.

“The Romance of the Ring” The Toledo Opera, accompanied by the Toledo Symphony Orchestra, will perform selections from Richard Wagner’s “Ring of the Nibelungs” for its gala. Soprano Jane Eaglen will speak about the challenges of singing Wagner’s music prior to the gala at 7 p.m. in the museum’s Green Room. 8 p.m. Feb. 12, TMA Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St. $30-$80. (419) 255-7464, (866) 860-9048 or www.toledoopera.org.

Billy Joel tribute show

Pure Prairie League A precursor to such country crossovers as Lady Antebellum and Sugarland, this band caught the ears of listeners during the 1970s and ’80s with songs such as “Amie” and “Let Me Love You Tonight.” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12, Meyer Theater, La-Z-Boy Center, Monroe County Community College, 1555 S. Raisinville Road, Monroe. $20-$30.

(734) 384-4274 or www.monroeccc.edu/theater.

UT concerts The university’s music students and friends will perform the pieces they’ve been perfecting. (419) 530-2452, (419) 5302448 or www.utoledo.edu/as/music.

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Night Session will provide big band tunes for this swingin’ event for sweethearts and singletons alike. Lessons kickstart the evening. 5 p.m. Feb. 13, Paulette’s Studio of Dance, 4853 Monroe St., Building B. $10. (419) 654-3262 or www.dancetoledo.com.

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Organizers call these groups “two of today’s most interesting jazz practitioners,” with Iyer drawing from three continents of musical backgrounds for his compositions and the Rudresh Mahanthappa ensemble playing sax in state-of-the-art style. 8 p.m. Feb. 12, University of Mich-

These six string players, joined by Polish pianist Rafal Blechacz, perform chamber music by Elgar, Schoenberg and Chopin in varied combinations. 4 p.m. Feb. 13, University of Michigan, Rackham Auditorium, 915 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor. $20-$42. (734) 764-2538 or ums.org.

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The shrinking comics industry routinely devises strategies to entice new readers and retain the old.

DC Comics’ newest stratagem, “Holding the Line at $2.99!” addresses concerns about ever-rising prices, while Marvel Comics kicks off a marketing campaign to create “jumping-on points” among its aging titles and characters.

“This week sees the beginning of Marvel’s new Point One program,” said Monarch Cards & Comics’ Ed Katschke. “Point One issues are designed as convenient jumpingon points for new readers who might otherwise be put off starting a monthly publication whose issues number in the hundreds. Each Point One issue will be used to give a clear and concise ‘mission statement’ for the title, as well as introduce the lead character, their supporting cast, and provide a ‘story so far’ summary.”

Katschke zeroes in on one of the books he feels stands out among the others, one with wider media potential.

“‘Invincible Iron Man’ No. 500.1, by regular creative team Matt Fraction and Salvador Larroca, performs its job well,” he said. “Tony Stark and his alter ego Iron Man are introduced through the clever storytelling device of Stark attending an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.

Through Stark’s eyes and his words we are given an easy-tofollow and entertaining rundown of the character’s storied history. It works as a nice segue for folks who haven’t checked out the character for years or who are only familiar through the recent films.

“Fraction is a gifted scenarist and scripter, while Larroca’s penciling and storytelling are crisp

and colorful. The whole issue is worth it just for the tantalizing glimpse of future stories presented in the stunning two-page spread at the end of the issue.”

Whether such a tool as a “Point One” issue will prove useful for a reader to build a collection remains to be seen. DC feels the key lies in costs and has already gained good word-ofmouth by locking the bulk of its titles at the $2.99 price point, while its competitors sit at the higher $3.99 cover price.

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Living history Several local theaters offer classic film series.

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The lights dim and curtains open. The music begins and credits roll.

For the next two hours, a movie transports audiences back to a time when Cary Grant ruled the big screen and Marilyn Monroe fueled fantasies for those who like it hot.

“Old movies are a time capsule. It’s living history,” said Evan Chase of Lyric Photoplay Society.

Chase organizes the classic movies at the Maumee Indoor Theater. He has been helping Toledoans catch an old flick for more than 25 years. The Maumee Indoor Theater is just one option for film lovers in Northwest Ohio to satisfy their cravings for popcorn and a nostalgic classic movie.

Chalk it up to the economic hit or an everchanging culture of technology, but the demand for classic movies is high enough that the Valentine Theatre, Way Public Library, Rave Motion Pictures at Levis Commons, the Croswell Opera House in Adrian and the Maumee Indoor Theater are offering regular classic film series throughout the rest of winter and into spring.

“This area has always asked for something like that. It doesn’t just draw seniors, it draws across the ages,” said Kathy Petz, assistant manager and coordinator of the Rave Cinema Classics at Levis Commons, which is co-sponsored

by Toledo Free Press.

“Even in economic times like we’re having, theaters are still doing well,” Chase said.

Chase started running a classic movie series in the Toledo Zoo’s theater in 1981. He is a local go-to for film history lessons.

“To see the old cars, the old buildings — it’s quite interesting just to look around at the background of these old movies,” Chase said. “It’s fun

to see a lot of the old clothes because some of the clothes are in style again.”

He says his love for old films began when he would watch movies in the old State Theatre while growing up in the Old West End. Throughout the decades since the movies at the zoo, he’s run various programs around Toledo. He even owned his own theater for a while in Morenci.

After years of primarily watching classic movies with a group in his home, he decided it was a good time to begin showing them in theaters again, he said.

In 2006, the Lyric Photoplay Society started playing movies at the Collingwood Arts Center.

They transferred the program to the Maumee Indoor Theater in 2010.

Chase runs old-time previews or cartoons before the feature film to try to recreate the whole package of what going to the movies used to be like. He also introduces the movie and gives the audience a little bit of background on the film.

He wants it to be as close as possible to experiencing a movie in its original form, even down to the sound cues and quality.

“People really love that. People really get a kick out of seeing the whole program,” he said.

Petz feels that, especially now, audiences enjoy the familiarity.

“It’s back when times were easier. It’s nice to go in to see something like that and forget life for awhile,” Petz said. “They were always enjoyable.

They don’t make movies like them anymore.”

She was involved in the classic and art movies at the Super Theater off Airport Highway. After that theater closed, the movie series moved to its current home inside the Rave Theater.

“People expect it. They’ve gotten used to it being around. For some reason, this area really demands that kind of product. They have a thirst for it,” she said. “Even the black and whites, they’re still great movies. You don’t have all the

special effects, just when moviemaking was at its best. People really like the older stuff sometimes.”

Both Chase and Petz said audiences aren’t only retirees or the elderly who remember going to the movies when they were younger.

“It’s not all retired people. I see people of all ages and all types of people. It’s a pretty up-andcoming thing now,” Chase said.

The series at the Way Public Library in Perrysburg attracts an older audience because the library usually shows movies in the daytime during the workweek.

“It appeals to senior citizens because they’re out and about. You show a film at Thursday at 10 a.m., the large majority is senior citizens and retirees,” said Richard Baranowski, local history librarian.

With the popularity of the monthly Thursday series, Baranowski decided to start a Sunday film festival, each featuring certain actors. February is focused on James Stewart and Katharine Hepburn.

They generally have a core group of followers, he said, but it’s not limited to only those living close to the library.

“We’re able to attract people from the whole area, not just Perrysburg. It’s people interested in film from the whole Toledo area,” Baranowski said. “It’s part of the library’s mission to provide a venue where people can access information, experience community and offer other roadways to enrich their lives.”

After a film, there is usually a discussion period.

“It’s something entertaining and at the same time, you’ve got some intellectual content,” Baranowski said.

“That kind of educates them as well as entertains them,” he said.

With the dawn of DVDs, old archives of film from studios in California are popping up more and more, Chase said. It’s helping with their appeal and popularity since the options for different movies are growing.

“The availability of all these old movies now is getting better all the time,” Chase said. “This is really the best time ever to be around when classic movies are coming out because movie companies are digging through their archives and transferring them to DVD.” In the ’70s and ’80s, he said, the only movies available were “run-of-the-mill” and not really obscure, but now there are more genres, like film noir, available.

“I’m more excited about it now than ever because it’s like everybody is finally having access to these deep, dark archives that have been sitting for generations unseen,” he said. “There’s just fantastic stuff out there.”

The Croswell Opera House series, co-sponsored by Toledo Free Press Star, has featured such classics as “Casablanca,” “Some Like it Hot” and “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” O

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Area couples can learn their different “love languages” at St. Patrick of Heatherdowns during March.

The church, which often hosts marriage enrichment classes, will explore marriage counselor Gary Chapman’s communication program “The 5 Languages of Love” during the course a five-week course.

“Everyone shows their love and needs to be loved in a certain way,” said Rita Hoff, St. Patrick of Heatherdowns outreach director. “This class will give couples a greater understanding on how they can relate to one another; how you receive love from them and how they receive love from you.”

Chapman identified five different love languages people primarily identify with: O words of affirmation O quality time O receiving gifts O acts of service O physical touch Couples will take a test at the start of the series to discover what their first and secondary love languages are, Hoff said.

Each week, couples will explore what the love

language means.

Deacon Tim Etue will lead group and individual couple discussions about the different forms of communication, Hoff said.

“We all communicate in one of these five love languages. The more we know about what our partners love language is, the better we can communicate with one another,” Hoff said. “People tend to give people gifts that feel good to them rather than giving a person something they want, this will help identify what someone wants.”

Hoff noted someone might prefer his or her spouse helping out around the house to getting a gift of jewelry, as an example.

Sessions are March 3 to March 31 on every consecutive Thursday at the Holy Family Center on the church’s campus, 4201 Heatherdowns Blvd. Classes are two hours long, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The course is free, but space is limited. The deadline to register is Feb. 13. Online registration is available at www.toledostpats. org/page/outreach.

Couples do not need to be Catholic to attend.

Couples will also have the chance to meet others and participate in a beer-and-winetasting event Feb. 24, prior to the marriage enrichment classes.

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From paid online services to chat rooms, message boards and virtual communities, anyone looking for a mate online has many choices for finding that special someone via the Internet.

Unfortunately, few adults take appropriate precautions to protect their personally identifiable information when dating online.

In fact, nearly half of online daters do not take steps to verify the authenticity of a potential match before communicating, according to a 2010 survey by Impulse Research on behalf of ProtectMyID. “The popularity of online dating has opened the floodgates of opportunity for identity thieves eager to capitalize on the trusting nature of individuals looking to make a personal connection,” said Jennifer Leuer, general manager of ProtectMyID. “Online daters need to take identity theft protection steps to ensure the only thing they lose through dating is their ‘single’ status.”

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On Super Bowl Sunday, it’s not just about product visibility, as the commercials on display often seem to have little or nothing to do with the products they are plugging. Instead, the goal is to make the most memorable commercial possible, at any cost. You’re not just fighting competitors. You’re fighting everyone who paid big bucks to get an ad on the show, in an effort to be crowned champion.

This year’s popular favorites included a child dressed as Darth Vader starting a Volkswagon with the Force and a dramatic Chrysler commercial featuring Eminem. But for every hit, there were more that made viewers scratch their heads — and said something very different about their product than what their creators intended.

O Coca-Cola, “Siege”: A CGI race of halfWookie, half-hamster creatures have their stronghold attacked by marauders with a dragon.

Our heroes’ secret weapon: Coke, of course. They pour it down the dragon’s gullet, and suddenly it can only breathe pretty, pretty fireworks. For some reason, this causes the marauders to signal a panicked retreat.

What the ad was trying to say: “Man, Coke sure tastes great, doesn‘t it?”

What the ad really said: “Man, when you have a product that everybody all over the world already knows and loves, you can basically do anything with a Super Bowl commercial and it doesn’t make a bit of difference. Does it bother you people that we spent more on this nonsense than you’ll ever make in your lifetime? Of course not. Because Coke sure tastes great, doesn’t it?”

O Doritos, “The Best Part” and “House Sitter”: The popular corn chip baffled with two separate fan-made entries this year — one featuring a creepy office worker obsessed with eating the leftover crumbs from the bag, including licking them off his co-workers. The other saw a negligent housesitter bring a dead fish, plant and even grandparent back from the dead by sprinkling crumbs on them.

What the ads were trying to say: “Doritos are so awesome, you don’t want to waste even the smallest bit!”

What the ads really said: “Doritos are so

awesome, they will inspire creepy, anti-social guys to molest you repeatedly for the smallest morsel. And since our chips have magical, life-restoring powers, that guy will live forever, so you’re stuck with him. Good luck, suckers!”

O HomeAway.com, “Test Baby”: An overcaffeinated man in a suit rants about how hotels hate their customers and you should rent a vacation home from him instead. They demonstrate this by locking people in experimental rooms apparently re-creating the hotel experience, climaxing with a fake “test baby” slamming into the glass wall of the chamber.

What the ad was trying to say: “We have scientific proof that the hotel industry is evil! So rent from us, because we’re, um, not!”

What the ad really said: “We were willing

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Now, RENT FROM US!” O Mini, “Cram It In the Boot!”: A fake game show demonstrates how roomy the trunk space is on the new Mini by having a contestant stuff an unimaginable amount of stuff in there.

What the ad was trying to say: “Our newest car sure is roomy in the back! That’ll make you forget that our brand used to be hip, right?”

What the ad really said: “If you love lewd, obvious and childish sexual innuendos, this is the car for you!”

O Kia Optima, “One Epic Ride”: It starts with a police officer stealing a car from two people handcuffed to his bike, and gets weirder from there. In the space of one minute, the Kia is swiped by everyone from a diabolical villain in a helicopter, the god of the sea Poseidon, aliens from Mars and an ancient Mayan civilization.

What the ad was trying to say: “The Optima is such an amazing car, everyone wants to get their hands on it!”

What the ad really said: “We should drug test our advertising department before assigning them our biggest commercial of the year.” O E-mail Jeff at PopGoesJeff@gmail.com.

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