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Dancing with the Military Stars

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An NFL quarterback, reality TV star, mayor and state representative are among those who will lend their support this month to a local nonprofit’s work healing the “invisible wounds of war.”

Seven local celebrities have been practicing for months for the second annual Dancing with the Military Stars fundraiser, said Pam Hays, founder, president and CEO of The Arms Forces.

The Toledo-based group helps veterans nationwide recover from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injuries.

Performers will be NFL quarterback and Gradkowski’s owner Bruce Gradkowski; Toledo Police Sgt. Kevin Braun, winner of ABC’s “The Glass House”; Ohio Rep. Teresa Fedor, a U.S. Air Force veteran; Toledo Mayor Mike Bell; Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority President/CEO Paul Toth; CedarCreek Church Senior Pastor Lee Powell; and Michael Seay, director of sensory marketing at Toledo-based brand manager SensoryMax. “They are all community oriented people and they are all committed to veterans and love The Arms Forces,” Hays said. “We’re honored to have them. It’s quite a list for one event.”

Dancing with the Military Stars is set for May 18 at the Stranahan Great Hall, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. Tickets, which include dinner, are $75. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets for the dancing portion only are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Doors for dance-only ticket holders open at 7 p.m. The event begins at 7:15 p.m.

Each celebrity dancer is paired with an experienced dance partner and each will dance a different style to tunes of the 1960s and 1970s.

There will also be a final group performance.

The three judges, who will interview each couple following their performance, will be University of Toledo Women’s Basketball Coach Tricia Cullop; news personality and pastor of Turning Point Church Larry Whatley; and 180th Fighter Wing Commander Col. Steven Nordhaus.

The master of ceremonies will be BCSN on-air personality Tom Cole. Toledo Municipal Court Judge William Connelly Jr., who is working to establish a veteran’s court in Toledo, will serve as honorary chairperson.

Attendees can vote for their favorites for $1 per vote. Last year’s People’s Choice winner and the only returning celebrity dancer is Powell, who will dance with his wife Joi. The couple got

hooked on dancing two years ago after taking lessons in preparation for a wedding.

“It was a lot of fun, but very nerve-racking,” Powell said of last year’s event. “[As a pastor], I stand up and talk to 10,000 people a weekend, but that does not compare at all in terms of standing in front of a bunch of people while dancing.

“When it comes to supporting the military, I’m all about that,” Powell said. “You couldn’t pick a better organization to support for a great cause.

We’re just happy to be able to be a part of it.”

Toth said he has no prior dance experience, but is excited to support The Arms Forces.

“I have been practicing for about five weeks off and on, and things are going well,” Toth wrote in an email to Toledo Free Press.

“We have the routine down, and now working on sharpening my moves!

“This is such a great cause, and the amount of time and effort put into this fundraiser by the volunteers — especially the professional dancers — is incredible,” Toth said. “We hope the community will come out and support this event, and most importantly see Mayor Bell bust a move on the dance floor.”

The stories of several veterans will be highlighted at the event and each will dance with Hays during their introduction.

“They don’t like the public eye, but they are completely honored,” Hays said. “It’s a big deal for some of them to be out in public. It helps to reintegrate them into the community in a very light way, but because they know the organization, there’s a comfort level and they’re not doing it alone.”

Bell will also perform a special dance with a female Marine in honor of veterans who have died from suicide and substance abuse, Hays said. The families of two such veterans will be there, she said.

“I give them credit for doing such a public event because there is a lot of stigma,” Hays said.

“Many times the families are ostracized, even by other military families. But we recognize those are wounds of war even though they are dying on American soil. America has become the war zone for them and we want to honor them. I think it’s extremely important to their children and families to acknowledge that they gave that sacrifice.”

There will also be a tribute dance for Vietnam War veterans by two professionals and a silent auction. One of the auction items will be a patriotic jersey worn and signed by Gradkowski, Hays said.

Above all, the event is a way to raise awareness of PTSD and other effects of war, Hays said.

“I love putting civilians and veterans together,”

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Event to address war’s Stars of the Week ‘invisible wounds.’

The Arms Forces President/CEO Pam Hays with U.S. Army veteran Matthew Drake of Sylvania, one of the honorees at last year’s Dancing with the Military Stars fundraiser.

PHOTO COURTESY PAM HAYS

Hays said. “Our veterans have done so much to honor us and to spend an evening getting to know them and them get to know you is great.

“It’s just a wonderful night,” Hays said. “It’s a blessing to have these leaders in our community

involved, but the real stars of the night are definitely the veterans.”

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“Everybody likes a roller coaster ride.” — Pete Waterman

At the gate

By Sarah Ottney

TOLEDO FREE PRESS Star MANAGING EDITOR sottney@toledofreepress.com

SANDUSKY — Cedar Point’s newest record-breaking roller coaster is the tallest and longest of its kind in the world, but company leaders and ride enthusiasts alike say perhaps the biggest wow factor GateKeeper brings is the way it transforms the park’s main entrance.

GateKeeper’s first hill climbs 170 feet before making a sharp turn and diving 164 feet at speeds of up to 67 mph. Its 4,164-foot-long track also features a record six inversions, including a “near-miss” element where riders thread through two keyhole towers above the park’s main entrance.

“I’ve always thought we should have a roller coaster right at the front gate,” said Rob Decker, corporate vice president of planning and design for Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, which operates Cedar Point.

“People screaming over the front gate while people are arriving — that’s going to be a really special thing for us.”

The $30 million GateKeeper is the fifth wing coaster in the world and the

third in the U.S. The term refers to a design in which riders are suspended on either side of the track.

“There’s nothing above, nothing below you. It’s just amazing,” said Kim Jent, head of the structural design department at Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M), the Swiss company that designed GateKeeper.

The first wing coaster opened in Italy in 2011, followed by three in 2012: one in the United Kingdom, one at Dollywood in Tennessee and one at Six Flags Great America in Illinois. A sixth is under construction in China. All were designed by B&M, which also designed Cedar Point’s Raptor and Mantis.

Decker said B&M CEO Walter Bolliger told him several years ago about a new prototype coaster being developed for a theme park in Italy.

“From that moment on I knew we could get it, I knew we could get it at the front gate, and we could make something spectacular,” Decker said.

GateKeeper’s keyhole feature sets it apart from other wing coasters, Jent said.

“That’s unique,” he said. “I don’t know anywhere in the world that would have a coaster, any type of coaster, that would have such an impact on the main entrance to the park.”

The inspiration for the keyholes was the near-miss feeling riders get from the low beam on Gemini, Decker said.

“It’s that innate fear in everyone that says, ‘Logic says I’m going to make it, but all of sudden I’m right

Cedar Point’s newest coaster wows guests as they enter park. there and I’m going to duck my head just in case’,” Decker said.

“It’s a very acrobatic ride. It’s very dynamic because you’re out further away from the track and I think this experience is just so different than everything else we have.”

GateKeeper is special, agreed Matt Ouimet, president and CEO of Cedar Fair Entertainment Company.

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Fan reaction

During Cedar Point’s media day on May 9, media and coaster club members from around the world got a chance to preview GateKeeper before the park’s May 11 season opener.

Rob Burtz of Indianapolis, a member of the Great Ohio Coaster Club, said he has ridden coasters in 22 DECKER states, but GateKeeper was his first wing coaster.

“It’s different,” Burtz said. “It’s the first time I’ve been on a coaster where you’re sitting outside the track like that. It’s really interesting.”

Western New York Coaster Club members Geff Ford of Auburn, JENT N.Y., and Bob Wheeler of Rochester, N.Y., said they liked how each seat on GateKeeper offered a different experience.

“It’s remarkable how different a ride it is from one side to the other and from the front to the back,” Ford said.

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Media and roller coaster clubs experienced GateKeeper on May 9.

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Jerry Fleming of Convoy, Ohio, said he loved “the feeling of flying out in the open.”

“That is something unique,” Fleming said.

“I like that they went with the diving loop drop instead of a traditional over. That’s a completely different sensation. Especially sitting in the back, it’s kind of cool seeing the train tilting one at a time going over.”

The Great Ohio Coaster Club member proposed to his wife Leslie on the Magnum XL200 and married her on The Voyage, a wooden coaster at Holiday World in Santa Claus, Ind. The couple said they both enjoyed the front right side of GateKeeper best.

“It felt so much faster going through the keyholes,” Leslie said. “It was like, ‘Wow, this is like a different ride all around.’”

Fellow Great Ohio Coaster Club member Jesse Rose of Cleveland said his first wing coaster experience was Wild Eagle at Dollywood, Tenn., but he liked GateKeeper better.

“This one is more intense with a better layout,” Rose said. “The only thing I like more about Wild Eagle is you’re in the woods. But with the keyholes, there’s nothing like this. And that one is standard drop. This one right off the bat is already, ‘Uh oh!’”

Bob Urmanic of Elyria said GateKeeper was a great ride, but can’t compare to his favorite coaster, Millennium Force, which he rode 105 times in one day last May. Urmanic said GateKeeper would be his fourth favorite at the park and he hopes it will draw visitors away from his top three, Millennium Force, Top Thrill Dragster and Raptor, cutting down on wait times there.

Richie Anderson of Akron, a member of the American Coaster Enthusiasts and former Cedar Point seasonal employee, said he still likes Magnum XL-200 more than GateKeeper, but he loves what the new coaster adds to the front of the park.

“It’s a fantastic first impression for the park,” Anderson said. “I’ve never seen anything like it.”

Transformation

In his 40 seasons at Cedar Point, Vice President and General Manager John Hildebrandt has witnessed the unveilings of many new roller coasters, starting with Corkscrew in 1976.

“It’s a great list and one we’re very proud of at Cedar Point, but the excitement surrounding GateKeeper exceeds any of these roller coasters,” Hildebrandt said.

“This one is very special.”

GateKeeper is Cedar FLEMING Point’s 16th coaster and its first new one since Maverick in 2007.

“It’s an incredible experience,” Hildebrandt said. “You really are flying. It does feel weird, I think, to look down and not see a track. It’s over there to your left or your right depending on where you’re sitting.”

The track rails are filled with sand to keep noise down, Jent said. Several seats are designed with “comfort fit” seats for riders of wider girths, Decker said.

Many coaster enthusiasts said they liked GateKeeper’s unique harness, which fits like a vest, holding riders snug and keeping their heads away from the shoulder harness.

Workers broke ground for GateKeeper in October and placed the final piece of track Feb. 28.

The $30 million project involved more than 100 workers, primarily from Ohio companies, including A.A. Boos & Sons of Oregon, Firelands Electric Cooperative of Sandusky and S.A. Comunale in Fremont. Clermont Steel Fabricators of Batavia in southern Ohio built the steel pieces and Cincinnati firm Tony Ravagnani Architects designed the platform station.

Disaster Transport and Space Spiral were demolished last summer to make room for the new coaster. n COASTERS CONTINUES ON 7

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n COASTERS CONTINUED FROM 6 “We take a look at ridership and people vote with their feet,” Decker said. “I liked Disaster Transport. I think it played a really strong role for younger people before they get onto the bigger coasters, so we have plans to backfill and do a better experience for that height range and just make it a better experience overall.”

During his remarks on May 9, Ouimet hinted about OUIMET more upcoming changes at

Cedar Point, saying cryptically that Decker had been given another challenge.

“More to follow” was all he would say, despite groans and pleas from the gathered coaster enthusiasts. When asked if a new kids’ ride was what Ouimet had been hinting about, Decker just smiled.

“I will say nothing about that,” he said.

Other attractions

Returning for a second season, interactive walk-through exhibit Dinosaurs Alive! features 50 life-size animatronic dinosaurs. Cost is $5 with park admission.

Cedar Point is open daily through Sept. 2, and weekends through Oct. 27. Single day adult tickets are $44.99 online or $54.99 at the gate.

For more information, visit cedarpoint.com. O

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Persistence LeSo to open new show.

By Jay Hathaway Toledo Free Press STAR Staff Writer star@toledofreepress.com

Two local artists with different styles are set to be featured together at an East Toledo art gallery.

For its upcoming exhibit, “Persistence,” LeSo Gallery will feature the drawings of Laura Makar and the paintings of Matt Wolcott. “Persistence” kicks off with an opening reception from 7-9 p.m May 25 at 1527 Starr Ave. The event is free and open to the public and refreshments will be provided.

Makar said her work focuses on “transforming static media into movement, evoking the emotional experience.”

“Contemplation of the work is the catalyst for forward growth and discovery,” she explained.

“During this process, my work becomes both awkward and ambiguous, which evokes a new emotional response. It is this process, not the visual effect, on which my work focuses.”

Makar, a Bowling Green State University graduate and Wayne State University graduate student and curatorial assistant, said that her artistic roots go back to when she was 7 and discovered drawing.

“Drawing has always been an expressive medium. Art allows me to communicate and relinquish my identity while creating a bridge between exploring new fundamentals with my past. The process of art is enriching. More or less

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Wolcott, a graduate of Ohio State University’s fine art program, also traces his roots in art back to childhood drawings. For “Persistence,” he will feature several paintings, which he described as “pop expressionism.”

“I am in love with abstract expression and street graffiti,” he said. “I feel that graffiti rises from the gesture of the abstract expressionists. [It is] an attempt to come full circle with this aesthetic, from the canvas to the train and streets, back to the canvas.”

LeSo Gallery first opened in September 2012.

LeSo owners Amber LeFever and Adam Soboleski, with business partner Bradley Scherzer, spent a year and a half renovating the East Toledo building prior to its opening.

LeFever said Wolcott and Makar were chosen for their “high-quality, stimulating work,” though their pairing was rather serendipitous.

“Laura exhibited a piece in our 2012 ‘Overture’ exhibition, and we were seeking future opportunities to show her work. The Arts Commission’s recent event, Artomatic 419!, facilitated our relationship with Matt. Upon reviewing work and preparing for our summer schedule, we could not deny the dynamic between the two’s work.”

“While both artists are unique, they serve to complement the other’s aesthetic,” she added.

“Both artists work nonobjectively but have intriguingly different approaches and outcomes.”

Gallery hours are noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The exhibition closes June 8. Wolcott and Makar will present a lecture/discussion of their work at the closing reception. The artists will address themes and technique, and respond to comments and questions from the audience. O

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Pink Droyd Super tribute band to showcase Pink Floyd hits.

By Matt Liasse Toledo Free Press Star Staff Writer star@toledofreepress.com

Pink Droyd says you will “wish you were here” if you miss its show at Headliners this week.

The “super tribute” band will grace the stage May 18. The act is composed of several members of different Pink Floyd tribute bands from across the country. The number of members performing varies from city to city. Percussion, violin, vocals and horns are included if the venue can support it.

“There are many Floyd fans out there and many musicians who have grown up listening and rehearsing Pink Floyd’s timeless classics,” frontman Kevin Quandt said in an email. “Pulling this crew together involved some searching and a good amount of serendipity. A common passion brought us together and the tireless pursuit of executing a Pink Floyd show as only Floyd can keeps us together.”

The name of the band is inspired by the “amazing” robotic lighting and lasers Pink Floyd shows were known for.

Quandt said there are a number of things the band members admire in Pink Floyd, the live production of the band among them. Several

Pink Droyd members have seen Pink Floyd live.

“One of our members actually had the opportunity to meet David Gilmour, Rick Wright and Nick Mason and said the entire band (post Waters’ departure) was nothing short of a complete pleasure to meet,” Quandt said.

Of course, as a tribute band, Pink Droyd dives deep into Floyd’s music.

“The general, yet direct messages in the music and lyrics … transcend me,” Quandt said. “The music seems to resonate across many generations, echoing themes that relate to all our lives packaged in music that, at times, is deceptively complex. Some of the most inspiring art is that which takes a great deal of time to decompose [and] digest but reveals new layers of genius each time you visit.”

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Seven months ago, Ginger Agby, Jordan Killam and Renee Granados were just three women from Toledo wanting to help.

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It’s a way to shop on a budget, co-founder Agby said.

At the first unofficial, unpublicized event, 12 women met to swap unwanted clothes. They were then convinced to go bigger. The first official event in November welcomed 100 people.

“We were astounded by the success of the first one,” Agby said. “We put our blood, sweat and tears in it.”

With the success of the swap, the women are including men this time around.

“We thought just women would be interested, but we had a great number of men reach out,” Agby said.

The event will benefit the YWCA Northwest Ohio. The $5 cover charge ($7 for people without donated clothes) will be 100 percent donated to the organization. Anyone with gently used clothes, shoes and accessories can trade them for a brand-new outfit.

The group has a goal to hold a swap biannually, to keep wardrobes up-to-date with the changing seasons.

“We wanted something that was empowering to women,” Agby said.

SWAP Toledo’s SWAP Meet II will take place from 5-8 p.m. May 19 at the Ottawa Tavern.

Agby said if people want to shop longer, they don’t plan to close the doors.

There is a list of rules on their Facebook page, including acceptable items (no undergarments, perfumes or sports equipment).

The rules also request all donations be on hangers.

SWAP Toledo wants to branch out, but nothing is official yet. Agby said she wants to reach out to bigger demographics with the organization. O

From Staff Reports Twenty years after it opened in Downtown Toledo, 20 North Gallery will close May 25, its owners announced in a news release May 10.

“The time has now come for the owner and staff of 20 North Gallery to move on to other endeavors and for 20 North Gallery to become a part of Toledo’s rich cultural history,” stated the release.

The gallery will host a free 20th birthday celebration and closing reception from 6-9 p.m. May 24.

The gallery opened in 1993 and has displayed the work of more than 200 artists in more than 130 exhibitions. Its closing exhibition, “All Good Things,” is a retrospective showcasing two decades of the gallery’s triumphs in the arts and arts-based urban development, according to the release.

Owner Eric Hillenbrand said he’s proud of the impact 20 North Gallery has had on Downtown.

“I was not aware of another commercial gallery in Downtown Toledo when we started in 1993; now galleries and artists dot the landscape of Downtown — this is, unquestionably, 20 North Gallery’s most important legacy,” Hillenbrand said.

“I am grateful to the over 200 artists whom we have represented over the years for sharing their talent with us and the Toledo community, as well as the many talented staff members who have contributed to our success, most notably Peggy Grant, art director emerita, and Condessa Croninger, art director.

Their commitment to the gallery and its mission has made it the jewel of Toledo’s gallery scene.”

For more information, visit the website www.20northgallery.net. O

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Compiled by Whitney Meschke Events are subject to change.

The Ark

MUSIC

This intimate venue showcases acts from the A-list to the lesser known. 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451, (734) 761-1800 or www.theark.org. ✯ Shinyribs: 8 p.m. May 15, $10. ✯ Anais Mitchell & Jefferson Hamer, Mike & Ruthy: 8 p.m.

May 16, $15. ✯ Grant-Lee Phillips: 8 p.m. May 17, $15. ✯ The Verve Pipe kids’ show: 11 a.m. May 18, $12.50. ✯ Josh White Jr.: 8 p.m. May 18, $20. ✯ Mr. B’s Joybox Express: 1 p.m. May 19, $30. ✯ Jeffrey Foucault, Cold Satellite, the Pines: 8 p.m. May 19, $15. ✯ Vandaveer, John Whitaker: 8 p.m. May 20, $11. ✯ Big Sandy & His Fly-Right Boys: 8 p.m. May 22, $20. ✯ Stewart Francke: 8 p.m. May 23, $15. ✯ Livingston Taylor, Chelsea Berry: 8 p.m. May 24, $20.

Bar 145°

This new venue features burgers, bands and bourbon, if its slogan is to be believed. $5 cover. 5304 Monroe St. (419) 593-0073 or bar145toledo.com. ✯ Piano Wars: May 15. ✯ Distant Cousinz: May 16. ✯ Arctic Clam: May 17-18. ✯ Kim Buehler Trio: May 21. ✯ Splendid Chaos: May 23. ✯ The Junk: May 24.

Barr’s Public House

A “community gathering place and neighborhood bar,” this site offers craft beers, specialty martinis, “inspired dishes” … and music. 3355 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. (419) 866-8466. ✯ Jason Quick: 8 p.m. May 16. ✯ Kaiden Chase: 9 p.m. May 17. ✯ Jean Ra Ties: 9 p.m. May 18. ✯ Nick Neenan: 8 p.m. May 23. ✯ A.W. Trio: 9 p.m. May 24.

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.

✯ Steve Kennedy: 7:30 p.m. May 16. ✯ East River Drive: 8 p.m. May 17. ✯ Dave Carpenter & the Jaeglers: 8 p.m. May 18. ✯ Johnny Rodriguez: 8 p.m. May 23. ✯ Freak Enders: 8 p.m. May 24.

Blind Pig

A variety of rock, soul, pop and alternative acts perform at this bar. 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor. $3-$20 unless noted.

(734) 996-8555 or blindpigmusic.com. ✯ Willie the Kid, Jon Connor, Tekh Togo, Rick Chyme: 9:30 p.m. May 15. ✯ Vietnam, Radiant Marks, the Skis: 9:30 p.m. May 16. ✯ Colin Stetson, Justin Walter: 9 p.m. May 17. ✯ Kaleido, Nine Years Away, Motel Model: 9 p.m. May 18. ✯ Boldy James, PL, Prhyme Rhyme Boss: 9:30 p.m. May 23. ✯ My Pal Cal, Wizard Union, the Secret Weapons, Grind Scheme, F****** Swords and Fire, Black Jack on Pluto, Hit Society, Nameless, Hobo Train Wreck Suicide: 9:30 p.m. May 24.

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. ✯ Open mic: Thursdays and Mondays. ✯ Thirsty Houligans: May 17. ✯ Noisy Neighbors: May 18. ✯ Joe Woods Trio: May 24.

Caesars Windsor

If you have your passport, consider hopping the Detroit River for this casino’s entertainment offerings. Starting 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. ✯ Scotty McCreery: 9 p.m. May 18, $20. ✯ Chicago: 8 p.m. May 19, $30.

Cheers Sports Eatery

This family-friendly eatery dishes up live performances … and Chicago-style pizza. 7131 Orchard Centre Dr., Holland.

(419) 491-0990. ✯ Connor Rose Band: May 18. ✯ Chris Shutters: May 24.

Cock n’ Bull Tavern

Another drinking-and-dining option has opened up near Fifth Third Field and will feature occasional musical performances. 9 N. Huron St. (419) 244-2855.

✯ Open mic with Breaking Ground: 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays. ✯ Captain Sweet Shoes: 9 p.m. Thursdays. ✯ John Barile & Bobby May: 6 p.m. Fridays. ✯ Danny Mettler: 8:30 p.m. Sundays.

Dégagé Jazz Café

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. ✯ Gene Parker & Friends: 7-10 p.m. May 15 and May 21-22. ✯ Mike Whitty & Clifford Murphy: 7 p.m. May 16. ✯ Sheila Landis Trio: 7:30 p.m. May 17. ✯ Skip Turner: 7:30 p.m. May 18. ✯ Michael Peslikis: May 23. ✯ Alexander Zonjic: 7:30 and 10 p.m. May 24-25.

The Distillery

The mic is open on Sundays, but paid entertainers rock out Fridays-Saturdays. 4311 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 3821444 or www.thedistilleryonline.com. ✯ The Bridges: May 17-18. ✯ MAS FiNA: May 24-25.

Doc Watson’s

French Quarter J. Patrick’s Pub

Named in honor of the owners’ forefather, this bar and restaurant serves a variety of dishes and entertainment. 1515 S. Byrne Road. (419) 389-6003 or docwatsonstoledo.com. ✯ Cliff Millimen: 10 p.m. May 17. ✯ Andrew Ellis: 10 p.m. May 18. ✯ John Barile and Bobby May: 10 p.m. May 24.

Dorr St. Café

Grab a reuben or some fish while bobbing your head to some tunes. Southwest corner of Dorr Street at Reynolds Road. (419) 531-4446 or www.dorrstreetcafe.com. ✯ Andrew Ellis & Lucky Lemont: May 17. ✯ Rance Allen: May 24.

Evolution

A club “for the mature crowd,” Evolution offers $5 martinis on Thursdays and the occasional live musical performance. 519 S. Reynolds Road. (419) 725-6277 or clubevolutiontol.com. ✯ Soul Hustle: 7 p.m. May 16. ✯ Chris Shutters: 7 p.m. May 23.

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. ✯ The Eight-Fifteens: 9 p.m. May 17. ✯ Cont-Nuite Band: 8:30 p.m. May 18.

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Frankie’s Inner City

Toledo’s venue for rock. 308 Main St. $5-$15, unless noted.

(419) 693-5300 or www.FrankiesInnerCity.com. ✯ The Fleeting Ends, Dog Bosser: 8 p.m. May 15. ✯ Living With Lions, the Fight Within, Capaul, Arrows, East Highland: 6 p.m. May 16. ✯ One in the Chamber, Lost in Chicago, Endless Envy, Seven Romans: 9 p.m. May 17. ✯ Lionize, Cosmic Throne, Bikini Babes: 7 p.m. May 18. ✯ For the Fallen Dreams, Hundredth, Upon This Dawning, Gideon, Sworn In, the Brooklyn Enigma: 6 p.m. May 21. ✯ 5th Ace, the Dave Page Band, Greenbelt Parkway, Flush: 8 p.m. May 24.

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Live entertainment after 9:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Holiday Inn French Quarter, 10630 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg.

(419) 874-3111 or www.hifq.com. ✯ Jackpot: May 17-18. ✯ Nine Lives: May 24-25.

Greektown Casino-Hotel

Three stages — at Shotz Sports Bar, Eclipz Ultra Lounge and Asteria — offer competition for gamblers’ attention.

555 E. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit. No cover charge, unless noted; guests must be 21 or older. (888) 771-4386 or www. greektowncasino.com. ✯ Christina & Joey: 7:30 p.m. May 15, Shotz. ✯ D Tour Band: 9:30 p.m. May 16, Shotz. ✯ That Band: 8 p.m. May 17, Asteria. ✯ Neon: 8 p.m. May 18, Asteria. ✯ Painted White: 7:30 p.m. May 22, Shotz. ✯ My Friends Band: 9:30 p.m. May 23, Shotz. ✯ Sound Proof: 8 p.m. May 24.

H Lounge

The newly opened Hollywood Casino offers musical distractions from all the lights, noise and jackpots. 777 Hollywood Blvd. (419) 661-5200 or www.hollywoodcasinotoledo.com. ✯ Nine Lives: 9 p.m. May 17. ✯ Arctic Clam: 9 p.m. May 18. ✯ Phase 5: 10 p.m. May 24.

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✯ Andrew Ellis & Lucky Lemont: 9 p.m. May 24.

STAR @ the movies

Mickey Finn’s Pub

‘The Great Gatsby’

Motor City Casino/Hotel

James A. Molnar, TFP film editor:

”Baz Luhrmann brings his creative vision back to the big screen for the first time since 2008’s ‘Australia.’ He has a knack of mixing great music and visual eye candy. ‘Gatsby’ is no different, although the 3-D may create headaches. Leonardo DiCaprio is perfect as the title character, showing charm and wit. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel is given a fresh vision and tribute, even if the film is a little long at 2 hours and 23 minutes.”

Watch James discuss movies on “WNWO Today” around 5:50 a.m. on Fridays. Also, listen to James discuss movies on “Eye on Your Weekend” on 1370 WSPD every Friday at 6 p.m.

For more: toledofreepress.com/movies

Hollywood Casino Toledo: Spotlight Summer Nights

Hollywood casino will offer outdoor concerts along the Maumee from May through August. ✯ The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards, the Spinners: 8 p.m. May 24, $45.

Hamway’s on the Main

A variety of genres to wash your drinks down with. Open mic nights, 8 p.m. Wednesdays, no cover; $5-$8 cover other nights (unless noted). 602 Lagrange St. (419) 246-3466 or www.mickeyfinnspub.com. ✯ Hour 24, Aim Your Arrows, NADIN, Katy’s Got Guts! Walk Line Salem, Weep the Beldam, Boys of Fall, Sound of the Stereo: 5 p.m. May 17, $10.

This casino’s Sound Board offers big names, big sounds and a big experience. 2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit.

Guests must be 21 or older. (866) 782-9622 or www. motorcitycasino.com. ✯ Cheap Trick: 8 p.m. May 16, $35-$60.

The casino’s Chromatics Lounge also features live performances. ✯ Sheri Gold: 7 p.m. May 15-16, 5:15 p.m. May 17-18. ✯ Phase 5: 10 p.m. May 17. ✯ Ani: 10 p.m. May 18. ✯ Dave Hamilton: 3:30 p.m. May 19. ✯ Random Family: 7 p.m. May 20. ✯ Blood Sweat & Brass: 7 p.m. May 21. ✯ Killer Flamingos: 7 p.m. May 22. ✯ Dal Bouey: 7 p.m. May 23. ✯ George Brothers: 5:15 p.m. May 24. ✯ Serieux: 10 p.m. May 24.

This “slice of the Big Apple” in the Glass City provides entertainment most weekends. 1516 Adams St. (419) 243-6675 or www.manhattanstoledo.com. ✯ Open mic: 9 p.m. Mondays. ✯ The Rivets: 7 p.m. May 15. ✯ Zac Kreuz Trio: 6-9 p.m. May 16. ✯ Shelter Dogs: 9 p.m. May 17. ✯ Frostbite: 9 p.m. May 18. ✯ Stephen Wooley: 7 p.m. May 22. ✯ Quick Trio: 6-9 p.m. May 23.

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Casual meals and bingo and trivia nights with weekend entertainment. 1815 Adams St. (419) 725-5483 or www. otavern.com. ✯ Rollergirl, Mindfish, Devisious: May 17 ✯ Silent Lions, Palaces: May 18.

Founded in 1968, this Celtic-style bar and eatery offers entertainment at its three locations. 4400 Heatherdowns Blvd., (419) 381-1281; 105 S. Third St., Waterville, (419) 441-1081; and 7436 W. Bancroft St., Sylvania, (419) 7247981. www.shawnsirishtavern.com. ✯ Johnny Rodriguez: 9:30 p.m. May 15; May 10 and 17, Toledo.

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Headliners

This venue focuses on classical, jazz and opera artists and music. 415 N. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor, Mich. $5-$30, unless noted. (734) 769-2999 or www. kerrytownconcerthouse.com. ✯ Detroit Jazz All-Stars, Doug Halladay’s New Beginnings Ensemble: 8 p.m. May 17. ✯ “Pierrot Lunaire,” “L’histoire du Soldat”: 8 p.m. May 18. ✯ Stephanie Boyd Composition Studio recital and scholarship benefit: 8 p.m. May 20, free. ✯ Beaumont String Quartet: 8 p.m. May 22.

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Live music starts at 7:30 p.m. 5703 Main St., Sylvania. (419) 882-2266 or treosylvania.com. ✯ John Barile & Bobby May: May 15. ✯ Gypsyland: May 17. ✯ Charles Cooper Quartet: May 18. ✯ Straight Up! May 24.

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Live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights gets a side order of steak, seafood and prime rib at this 30-year area institution. 5577 Monroe St., Sylvania. (419) 885-0290 or hamwaysonthemain.com. ✯ Candice Colemand and Chris Brown: Thursdays. ✯ Clifford Murphy & Mike Whitty: Saturdays. ✯ Don Coats: May 17. ✯ J-Bone & Friends: May 24.

All ages, all genres are welcome. 4500 N. Detroit Ave. Ticket prices vary between $5 and $15, unless noted otherwise.

(419) 269-4500 or www.headlinerstoledo.com. ✯ Hour 24, Aim Your Arrows, NADIN, Katy’s Got Guts! Walk Line Salem, Weep the Beldam, Boys of Fall, Sound of the Stereo: May 17. ✯ Pink Droyd: May 18.

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What began as an antique store in Chicago turned into a string of more than 200 eateries nationwide, including Toledo. All of the shops feature live music. 4038 Talmadge Road. (419) 725-5037 or www.potbelly.com. ✯ Jamie Mills: Noon-2 Fridays.

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Stella’s

Nouveau cuisine gets a helping of music Thursdays through Saturdays. 104 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg. (419) 873-8360 or www.stellasrestaurantandbar.com. ✯ Eddie Molina: 6:30 p.m. May 16 and 23. ✯ Brian Bocian: 8 p.m. May 17. ✯ Don Coats: 8 p.m. May 18. ✯ Stephen Woolley: 8 p.m. May 24.

Swig

Anyone curious about this charcuterie can check out the menu while also sampling some music Tuesdays through Saturdays. 219 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg. (419) 873-6224 or www.swigrestaurantandbar.com. ✯ The Eight-Fifteens: May 16. ✯ The Audiophiles: May 17. ✯ Mike Merritt: May 18. ✯ Nathan Roberts: May 23. ✯ Kyle White: May 24.

Table Forty 4

Upscale dining plus live entertainment is a welcome combination. Music starts at 9 p.m. 610 Monroe St. (419) 7250044 or www.tableforty4.com. ✯ Quickness: May 17.

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5131 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 381-2079. ✯ Jeff McDonald’s Big Band All Stars: 8-10:30 p.m. Tuesdays.

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Ye Olde Durty Bird

A full bar featuring frozen drinks and multiple happy hours (4-7) on weekdays, plus salads, soups and sandwiches, accompany live entertainment four nights a week. 2 S. St. Clair.

(419) 243-2473 or www.yeoldedurtybird.com. ✯ Open mic: 7 p.m. Tuesdays. ✯ Dan Stewart: 5 and 8 p.m. May 15. ✯ Bobby May: 5 p.m. May 16 and noon-2 May 19. ✯ Joe Woods: 8 p.m. May 16. ✯ Ben Barefoot: 5 and 9 p.m. May 17. ✯ Kyle White: 5 and 9 p.m. May 18. ✯ The Eight-Fifteens: 8 p.m. May 22. ✯ Jamie Mills: 7 p.m. May 23. ✯ Steve Kennedy: 8:30 p.m. May 24.

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Tunes combined with pizza and booze, some would say it’s a perfect combination. 309 Conant St., Maumee. (419) 8937281 or www.villageidiotmaumee.com. ✯ Old West End Records: 8 p.m. Wednesdays. ✯ Bob Rex Trio: 6 p.m. Sundays. ✯ Frankie May and friends: 10 p.m. Mondays. ✯ John Barile & Bobby May: 8 p.m. Tuesdays. ✯ The Bricks: 10 p.m. May 16. ✯ The Polka Floyd Show: 10 p.m. May 17, $5. ✯ Mojoflo: 9 p.m. May 18, $7. ✯ This Severe Lifestyle, Miracle Vitamins, Nathan Roberts: 10 p.m. May 24, $5.

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This two-man band (consisting of Dave Rybaczewski and Walter Guy) performs Beatles songs acoustically. www. beatlesebooks.com/elixir. ✯ 8-11 p.m. May 16, Table Forty4, 610 Monroe St. (419) 725-0044 or www.tableforty4.com. ✯ 7:30-10:30 p.m. May 17 and 24, River Cafe & Marina, 6215 Edgewater Dr., Erie, Mich. (734) 723-7405. ✯ 8-11 p.m. May 18, Basin St. Grille, 5201 Monroe St. (419) 843-5660.

Swingmania

With its focus on swing music, Jeff McDonald’s group of musicians provides a peek into another era, with music from bandleaders such as Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, the Dorseys and more. With combos from trio to full orchestra, the performers provide music for all occasions. (419) 7080265, (419) 874-0290 or www.swingmania.org. ✯ 8-10:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Trotter’s Tavern, 5131 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 381-2079 or (419) 708-0265.

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Jazz on the Maumee

The Art Tatum Jazz Society will provide smooth, cool “Twilight Jazz” along the river, appetizers included. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Best Western Premier Grand Plaza Hotel’s Aqua Lounge, 444 N. Summit St. $5-$15. (419) 241141 or www.arttatumsociety.com. ✯ Guy Mintus, Clifford Murphy: May 15. ✯ Lori Lefevre & Friends: May 22.

Tchaikovsky’s Fifth

The Toledo Symphony will be joined by Cornelia Herrman on piano in performances of works by Haydn and Mozart, as well as the title work. 8 p.m. May 17-18, Toledo Museum of Art’s Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St. $22-$52. (419) 246-8000, (800) 348-1253 or www.toledosymphony.com.

Capers Restaurant & Bar 10-year anniversary party

The home of the Meat Insanity Pizza is celebrating its tin anniversary with contests and music. Noon-11 p.m. May 18, 2038 S. Byrne Road. (419) 389-9900 or www.caperspizzaandbar.com. ✯ The Bricks: 3-7 p.m. ✯ East River Drive: 7-11 p.m.

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The Ann Arbor Concert Band will be joined by Kevin Dittman and “Casey at the Bat” guest narrator Phillip Rhodes in a program that will include selections from “West Side Story” and Dvorak’s New World Symphony and an audio-visual presentation of “Godzilla Eats Las Vegas” by Eric Whitacre. 2

p.m. May 19, Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor. $5-$10. (734) 478-7515, (734) 768-8397, (734) 668-8463, www.aaband.org or www.michtheater.org.

Salute to Swing

The Tecumseh Center for the Arts Big Band and VocalAires will perform a variety of melodies from the 1940s. 4 p.m.

May 19, Tecumseh Center for the Arts, 400 N. Maumee St., Tecumseh, Mich. $5. (517) 423-6617 or www.thetca.org.

Tickets $5

Mary Chapin Carpenter, Shawn Colvin

These singer/songwriters caught the attention of listeners with songs like “He Thinks He’ll Keep Her,” “I Feel Lucky” (Carpenter) and “Sunny Came Home” (Colvin). Now these friends are pairing up for a side-by-side show. 7:30 p.m.

May 21, University of Michigan, Power Center for the Performing Arts, 121 Fletcher St., Ann Arbor. $30-$45. Ark for tickets, info: (734) 761-1451, (734) 761-1800 or www. theark.org.

The Fifth Farewell Concert

The Anthony/Brown Piano Duo has so much fun saying goodbye that it’s become an annual event. 7 p.m. May 24, Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Trinity Plaza. $12-$15. (419) 243-1231 or www.trinitytoledo.org.

Toledo Museum of Art

Perhaps museum of arts would be a better name: This cultural institution offers talks, movies, performances and more in addition to the visual pieces expected — and unexpected.

Members receive discounts for most admission-charged events. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays; and noon-6 Sundays, 2445 Monroe St. (419) 255-8000 or toledomuseum.org. ✯

community legal notices

NOTICE TO BIDDERS SEALED PROPOSALS for bidding on Asphalt Pavement Resurfacing, Various Metroparks, Lucas County, Ohio, will be received; opened; and read aloud at the Metropolitan Park District of the Toledo Area, Fallen Timbers Field Office, 6101 Fallen Timbers Lane, Maumee, Ohio 43537 on Friday, May 24, 2013 at 4:00 p.m., local time.

THE SCOPE OF WORK consists of parking lot and roadway asphalt pavement resurfacing. General construction includes partial and full-depth asphalt pavement repairs, asphalt paving, berms, striping, repair seeding and mulching.

Work is to be completed within 120 calendar days upon notification of award of contract. This is an Ohio prevailing wage project. Bidders for this project are required to be pre-qualified with the Ohio Department of Transportation.

Pre-qualification must be in force at the time of bidding, at the time of award, and through the life of the construction contract.

Bidders may obtain copies of plans, specifications, contract documents and plan-holder’s list through Newfax Corporation, 333 West Woodruff, Toledo, Ohio 43604 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (check made payable to Newfax Corporation) or via the Newfax Digital Plan Room at www.newfaxcorp.com.

Newfax can be contacted at 419-241-5157 or 800-8775157. A non-refundable fee of $20 is required for each set of documents obtained. For additional information, please contact Jon Zvanovec @ 419-360-9184, jon.zvanovec@metroparkstoledo.com EACH BIDDER MUST FURNISH a ten percent (10%) Bid Bond with his/her bid. The successful bidder must furnish a 100 percent (100%) Performance Bond and a 100 percent (100%) Labor and Materials Bond.

THE BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS OF THE METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT OF THE TOLEDO AREA reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive any informality in bidding.

By order of the Board of Park Commissioners METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT OF THE TOLEDO AREA Stephen W. Madewell, Director

“It’s been quite a roller coaster ride, but I’ve grown and learned a lot about myself.” — Christina Aguilera

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“My favorite part of a roller coaster is when you’re going up and scared and really excited.” — Gina Gershon

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Several area restaurants will serve dishes using elements of peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwiches at Jam City, a May 23 fundraiser benefiting Food for Thought.

Food for Thought, which started in 2007, runs a stationary food pantry at 3540 Seaman Road, Oregon. It also has a mobile unit that it takes into the three counties it serves.

MELDEN “We have about 12 food pantries a month — everything from rural and more urban churches to family centers,” said Sam Melden, executive director of Food for Thought.

Community partnerships are a big part of how Food for Thought operates, Melden said.

“It’s definitely not like an ice cream truck where it just pulls into a neighborhood and pulls out,” Melden said. “Really what we want to do is

we partner with other organizations and we kind of become their food pantry.”

“We aren’t going to assume we can be more engaged with somebody’s community than they already are and that’s served us well.”

The charity emphasizes serving food with thoughtfulness — meaning eye contact counts as much, if not more, than full stomachs, Melden said. This means a simplified check-in process for patrons and letting them shop more than once a month.

Jam City runs from 6-10:30 p.m. May 23 at The Blarney Event Center, 601 Monroe St. Participating restaurants include Balance Pan-Asian Grille, The Blarney Irish Pub, Burger Bar 419, Deet’s BBQ, Gradkowski’s, Grumpy’s, Mancy’s Steaks, Registry Bistro, Revolution Grille, Scene and Swig.

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here is just something “feel good” about the checkered print. Maybe it reminds us of our grandmother’s red-and-white checkered tablecloth, or takes us back to some of Barbie’s first dresses. The classic pattern called “gingham” is simplicity at its best.

Most people know the print when they see it, but its name isn’t always at the top of the mind — until now.

Gingham print has been a staple fabric not only in America, but around the world; it’s that feel-good fabric that people just gravitate toward. Back in the ’20s and ’30s it was common to see gingham dresses or tops LaUREN tied up with skirts, into the ’30s and ’40s you may remember models sporting gingham bathing suits, and from the ’50s came dresses just like Dorothy’s from “The Wizard of Oz.” In the ’60s, gingham was seen on many young men’s button down short sleeved shirts, and in the ’70s gingham was seen on the pockets of flared jeans. There is true history to this print and it hasn’t gone away.

Gingham print blouses are hot for spring 2013 — it is a classic go-to that can be worn in so many different ways.

A gingham print blouse with jeans is laid-back, yet refined. This look is perfect on those days when you want to be comfortable yet still look polished.

What is so great about gingham print blouses is that they come in every color of the rainbow, from hot pink to turquoise blue and purple to orange, yellow and green so you can show your style and love for color in a classic way. A gingham print blouse with jeans looks fabulous with a pair of nude, or a fun-colored pair of flats. Really set the look off and add a statement necklace. If you have an orange gingham print blouse try a turquoise or navy statement necklace, or if you have on a hot pink gingham print blouse, try a pink, yellow or bright blue statement necklace. The look is so adorable and looks great on any age.

Gingham print blouses are perfect for the office because they are so classic and feminine in one. Gingham print blouses look cute with colored pants (think pink, blue or red) and look adorable with pin skirts, pleated, and A-line skirts. Tuck in your gingham print blouse for a more formal look, belt your blouse with a skirt for a stylish look, and for a more laid-back look modestly tie the ends at the bottom of the blouse without exposing any skin.

Pair with a great pair of heels, add some layered pearls, and you are set.

Gingham print blouses are perfect for layering. Think of some of your favorite sleeveless shift dresses that always look the same paired with a blazer or a cardigan. Why not try a gingham blouse under a sleeveless shift dress? Add a belt,

True classics never really fade.

a pair of pumps and a necklace, and you are good to go! Gingham print also looks adorable under fun sweaters like one with polka dots, stripes, or in a neon color. This is a fun contrast that still looks stylish and put-together.

As if I haven’t said enough about gingham prints for spring, throw in the fact that stores like Old Navy, Forever 21, JCPenney, and H&M — among others — have gingham print blouses in affordable prices ranging from $15 to $24. This blouse is an investment for spring that won’t break the bank. Have fun creating different looks with your gingham print blouse. O

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