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Darren criss from ‘Glee’ • Kyrie Bristle in ‘RING OF FIRE’ • TMA’s BRian Kennedy • ‘Marriage Drama’ at FUnnyOrDie.com MAY 18, 2011 • Episode 2 Chapter 20 • Toledo Free Press Star, Toledo, OH: “You’ve got to know your limitations. I don’t know what your limitations are. I found out what mine were

when I was 12. I found out that there weren’t too many limitations, if I did it my way.” — JOHNNY CASH

Award animates Toledoan’s career

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By Kathryn Milstein

Toledo Free Press Star Staff Writer news@toledofreepress.com

Toledo native Chelsea Mummert was selected as the 2011 Outstanding Senior for the Animation department at the Columbus College of Art & Design, after graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts May 14.

The award was a surprise for her. Mummert said she didn’t know it existed since the award works off teacher nominations. Her dean, Ron Saks, visited her and told her about the award after asking, “Can you keep a secret?”

“I was overcome with happiness,” she said. “He MUMMERT couldn’t have told me at a better time. I was really struggling with my film at the time with a lot of technical issues I couldn’t fix. Right after he told me, I called my parents.”

Her parents were both very excited about the news. She said her mother Barb Mummert got teary-eyed and couldn’t stop telling her how proud she was. Ken Mummert, her father, while excited, also expected the achievement out of his daughter since she’s always done well in school.

The Outstanding Senior award is given to one graduating student from each department at the end of each academic year. Mummert was chosen from 300 students.

Mummert said she received the award for hardships she’s overcome since January. After a close friend was involved in a car accident that involved about four months of hospitalization, her backpack was stolen. In the backpack were

“Elephant Model” by Chelsea Mummert

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her laptop and external hard drive, which contained all her schoolwork.

“I think they were very proud of the fact that I overcame that and worked very hard,” she said.

Graduating, she said, was a beginning to a long-awaited dream. The dream, which sprung from watching animated films when she was young, includes wanting to eventually work for

such companies as Disney and Pixar.

“I prefer the more cutesy-style things, so I’d lean more toward children’s animation with some adult humor in it,” she said, although she mentioned she wouldn’t mind doing “darker work.”

Instead of graduate school, she said she plans on working for a few years before judging if she’s where she wants to be. Mummert is working on

an animated film, “Now I See,” about three minutes long, which she has written and produced.

“Everything about this film is me,” she said, “and I have people who are helping me out, but I’m in complete control of it. It’s a story I came up with. I’ve learned a lot from it.”

She plans to enter the short animation into a film festival once it’s completed. O

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”I’VE BEEN EVERYWHERE, MAN, I’VE BEEN EVERYWHERE.” — JOHNNY CASH, “I’VE BEEN EVERYWHERE”

The Man in Black, in Adrian

‘Ring of Fire’ brings Johnny Cash music to Croswell Opera House.

By Jason Mack Toledo Free Press Star Staff Writer jmack@toledofreepress.com

The Man in Black is back from May 13 to 22 in “Ring of Fire,” as the Croswell Opera House tells the life story of Johnny Cash through his songs.

The show debuted on Broadway in March 2006 and lasted one month. Despite its struggles, artistic director Jere Righter saw potential.

“When we choose shows, it’s about what we think our audience is going to respond to,” Righter said. “A show like this appeals to people who aren’t interested in a more traditional Broadway musical. We’ve had guys coming to the theater in cowboy hats. It’s important for the Croswell to provide entertainment for all kinds of people.”

Eric Parker directs “Ring of Fire” with four actors and four actresses, each performing as Cash and other people in his life. The actors are Phil Baugh, Tim Ganun, Bruce Hardcastle and Steve Smith. The actresses are Kyrie Bristle, April Gray, Natasha Ricketts and Beth Skochelak.

The eight performers are balanced with an eight-piece band including guitar, bass, fiddle, trumpet, keyboard and percussion. The band features music director Dave Rains on keyboard and Wil DeYoung with several guitar solos.

“We usually have an orchestra pit,” Hardcastle said. “We’re used to working with quality musicians. This is fun because they are behind us and we can interact with them. With a pit, they are usually peripheral and you’re spitting on them.”

Many songs in “Ring of Fire” feature the entire cast harmonizing on songs originally performed only by Cash.

“Even something as small as ‘Folsom Prison Blues’ you hear the main voice that sings it, but you also hear the background vocals,” Baugh said.

“Johnny Cash was never known for background vocals. Then you have songs like ‘Daddy Sang Bass’ and ‘Angel Band’ that are huge five and sixpart harmonies. It’s really cool to hear how people have interpreted Johnny Cash for a multiple-voice group but still keep the core of Johnny Cash.”

With more than 30 songs in two acts separated only by a few brief monologues, “Ring of Fire” is more of a concert than a musical.

From left, Beth Skochelak, Kyrie Bristle, April Gray and Natasha Ricketts in “Ring of Fire.”

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“It was definitely the first time I’ve ever done it, and I loved it,” Ricketts said. “I loved not having to memorize lines and just sing.

That’s what I love to do.”

“It was tons of fun to just put on a concert,” Skochelak said. “Hopefully that came across to the audience.”

On opening weekend, Baugh was just excited to finally have an audience.

“It’s great to have people to respond to and play off of,” he said. “It’s great when we’re clapping at people to not be looking at red chairs. It’s been a real joy to have people to engage with and get into the songs with us.”

One challenge for the cast is telling the audience Cash’s life story through a concert instead of a musical.

“A lot of his songs are telling a story,” Smith

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said. “It’s a lot like being onstage and reciting a monologue or saying lines, except you’re saying it to music. The music he sang hit so many different areas. He sang songs about love, going to jail, doing drugs, loving God and loving your life.

It’s such diverse material that you can come up with anything from it.”

“The unique thing about Johnny Cash’s music is when you sing it, the lyrics make you feel something,” Hardcastle said. “I’m more of a musical theater type. For me to do this, I really had to think differently.”

While the show uses monologues to connect some songs, the lyrics handle most of the storytelling.

“The challenge was about keeping the story going,” Ganun said. “It’s not a traditional musical with as much story and dialogue. The songs lend

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themselves to exactly what we’re doing here. He’s the absolute American storyteller, like a modern day Mark Twain.”

Admiring Cash

Ganun looks the most like Cash in the cast, but he was undecided when asked about his resemblance to the Man in Black.

“Some of the cast may say I look like Jim Carrey, and I don’t agree with that either,” Ganun said. “I do feel like I have a little bit of Johnny Cash in me. I admire his work, and I especially admire what he did in his personal life. He wasn’t perfect. He had failures, but I really appreciate who he was. He had a strong commitment to family.”

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Ricketts also connected to the emotional and spiritual roller coaster of Cash’s life.

“You can see through the show he has been through so many things,” Ricketts said. “It’s played through his music. It shows how many struggles he went through. I can’t even imagine losing my brother, but he wrote songs about it.

He channels all his life into his songs.”

The song “Waiting On The Far-Side Banks Of Jordan,” is a duet between Bristle and Baugh as Cash’s mother Carrie and brother Jack, after Jack died at the age of 15. The performance is the dramatic highlight of a mostly upbeat show.

“It’s been interesting not having a specific character role to play,” Baugh said. “I sing as the role of the brother that dies, then the next scene I come out and sing a duet with somebody in a completely different feel. There are so many different things to portray and get across to the audience. It’s a challenge as an actor, but it’s a lot of fun.”

“That spectrum helps lend itself to all different age groups,” Gray said. “People who were around during that time and younger people can relate to what his songs are about.”

“Ring of Fire” plays at 8 p.m. May 20 and at 3 p.m. May 21 and 22. Tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for seniors and students, and $15 for children 12 and younger. For information, visit Croswell.org or call (517) 264-7469. The Croswell is located at 129 E. Maumee St. in Adrian, Mich. O

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”I will remain/And I’ll be back again AND AGAIN AND AGAIN.” — JOHNNY CASH, “THE HIGHWAYMAN”

A report from the Motor City Comic Con

By Jim Beard Toledo Free Press Star Staff Writer star@toledofreepress.com

Despite news of NBC not picking up Toledoan Adrianne Palicki’s “Wonder Woman” pilot, the disappointment over the “Smallville” series finale and the child pornography charges against professional comic artist Justiniano, the 2011 Motor City Comic Con opened its doors for three days of industry enjoyment.

Once considered the third-largest comic convention in the country, the event still draws a healthy bumper crop of comic and media stars and a good-size audience to approach them.

This year’s Con boasted industry names such as James Robinson, Tim Sale, Geof Darrow and the legendary Howard Chaykin.

On the media side, the show welcomed Kristin Bauer (“True Blood”), Ernie Hudson (“Ghostbusters”), Star Trek alumni Kate Mulgrew, Brent Spiner and George Takei, and many others.

Motor City has become top-heavy with TV and film personalities, but the balance between those media and comic books is a fascinating one and the mix of attendees creates an eclectic atmosphere. Whether you

want to find that near-fine copy of “Amazing Spider-Man” No. 129 or simply snag autographs from Bobby and Cindy Brady, a short drive to Novi, Mich., is all it takes.

Recently, the Con has attracted an ever-growing number of families to walk its floors. This past weekend, parents and their kids were out in full force and the number of children — many of them strutting about as their favorite characters — was staggering.

While this is potentially a good thing for the comic industry, the plethora of exhibitors with adult-oriented material on display may easily cancel out the gains.

Word to con promoters: Think about cleaning up your act a bit. When one artist who was placed next to a table displaying oversized almost-nude drawings has to put out a desperately handmade sign that reads, “We have kid-friendly stuff !” you may have a problem on your hands. Why not consider an “adults-only” area off to one side of the con floor?

Overall, the 2011 Motor City Comic Con was a fun time and a chance for industry professionals of all stripes to congregate away from the deafening din of the big city conventions. Next year’s event, with some tweaking, could prove just as engaging for all concerned. O

Claire’s Day

By Sarah Ottney TOLEDO FREE PRESS SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR sottney@toledofreepress.com

Preparations are in full swing for the 10th annual Claire’s Day set for May 21 in Maumee.

This milestone year for the free family reading event, which draws thousands of visitors each year, will feature triple the usual number of authors and illustrators, said Claire’s Day founder Julie Rubini. More than 30 authors and illustrators, ranging from picture book illustrators to young adult novelists, will be at the celebration set for 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Maumee Branch Library, 501 River Road.

The day’s events include readings, demonstrations, hands-on activities and book signings as well as the presentation of more than 300 C.A.R.E. Awards, given to first- through eighthgraders nominated as the most improved readers in their classrooms.

“They are really excited and so proud of themselves,” said Anne Cross, reading specialist at Wayne Trail Elementary School in Maumee, of the C.A.R.E. award winners. “It really makes a big impact.”

The day will also include a tribute to Toledo author Wil Clay, who died of cancer in January.

He is the only author to have attended every

Tenth annual reading event will be biggest so far.

Claire’s Day, Rubini said.

Most of the authors and illustrators will spend May 20, the day before Claire’s Day, as visiting speakers at area schools. That evening, adults will gather for Claire’s Night to mingle with the authors and illustrators. The annual cocktail reception, set for 7 to 10 p.m. May 20 at the Main Branch Library, 325 N. Michigan St., will feature dinner, complimentary beverages, music, book signings and a silent auction. Cost is $65.

Other changes include the debut of a new logo and the hiring in January of David Justus, the nonprofit’s first executive director. Also new is Claire’s Club, a recently launched email newsletter that will keep families in the loop year-round about book recommendations, reading tips and next year’s Claire’s Day guests.

Claire’s Day was founded by Brad and Julie Rubini of Maumee to honor their daughter, Claire Lynsey Rubini, an avid reader who died of an undiagnosed heart condition in July 2000, when she was 10.

“There’s just such an awesome feeling surrounding Claire’s Day,” Julie Rubini said. “I am often asked what Claire would think about the day. I think she would be so amazed how her friends, family and community are remembering her and honoring her.”

For information, visit www.clairesday.org. O

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From ‘Glee’ to heartthrob

By Alicia Rancilio Associated Press

Darren Criss isn’t even officially a full-time cast member on “Glee,” yet he’s one of the most popular stars on the Fox TV show.

The actor, who graduated from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in 2009, made his debut last fall as Blaine Anderson, a gay student at Dalton Academy where Chris Colfer’s character Kurt transfers after being bullied.

Criss performed a version of Katy Perry’s “Teenage Dream” that quickly became one of the show’s most popular performances to date.

Viewers were smitten, and the 24-year-old was quickly written into most of the season’s episodes.

Fans can get an extra dose of Criss on the new album “Glee: The Music Presents The Warblers.”

Associated Press: Your performances are so popular on “Glee.” What’s it like to be on an album?

Criss: They’re all incredible songs, so I really enjoyed them all. I worked super hard. If people are enjoying them I’m glad because it’s not something that I took lightly, so I’m really happy.

AP: What would you like to see on “Glee” that hasn’t happened yet?

Criss: I would really love it to start in the summer because I want to see what these kids are up to when they’re not in school. I just want to see

a little bit of summer jobs and it kind of opens up a whole lot of things. I always joke that everyone in “Glee” is like family-less. No one has parents, no one has brothers or sisters ... like anytime they have a concert or something, the parents never come, I guess. No one really cares. No one’s driving them home afterward. I don’t know how they’re gettin’ around. They’re like 15, 16 years old (laughs).

AP: When did you realize your first appearance on the show was a big deal?

Criss: I don’t watch a lot of TV. I’m really busy so I wasn’t really feeling it. I was living in my little crappy apartment. It was really dirty. Nothing really manifested itself in an immediate way. I still had laundry to do, bills to pay. Any successes it may have garnered it didn’t hit me (laughs) at all so it was this very intangible thing. People were like, “It’s doing really well” and I was like, “OK, great.”

AP: Are you getting recognized a lot?

Criss: It depends where I go. If it happens, I’m happy to address it because I consider myself very fortunate.

AP: Will you release a solo album?

Criss: I was kind of at a crossroads before I started “Glee.” I was literally about to throw in the towel with acting because music was proving itself sort of more mentally, spiritually and financially lucrative. I started a theater company in Chicago, Team StarKid,

University of Michigan grad goes from guest to cast member.

and my EP “Human” started doing really well and that was gonna be my life.

“Glee” has both empowered and complicated that whole process.

It’ll happen eventually. O

Darren Criss graduated from the University of Michigan in 2009.

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“Get rhythm when you get the blues.” — JOHNNY CASH, “GET RHYTHM”

Art Walk season starts May 19 The fourth annual Art Walk opens May 19. The series, run by the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo (ACGT), takes place on the third Thursday of each month from May to September.

The Art Walk features art of all varieties throughout locally owned artist studios, galleries and businesses in Downtown Toledo. Sponsored businesses will be marked with teal Live Work Create Toledo flags. The May 19 Art Walk has 16 participating locations including the Collingwood Arts Center, Space 237, Secor Studios and Jack Wilson Gallery.

For the second year, the ACGT is providing street performing licenses from the City of Toledo to local performers, which allows them to perform on city sidewalks and collect tips during the event.

The sponsored performers on May 19 are acoustic guitarists Meaghan Roberts and Lucian Townes, and performance artist Katie Komuniecki.

This year’s Art Walk includes the installation of nearly 20 art benches in the Warehouse District as part of the Young Artists at Work program. The program employs at-risk teens for six weeks and exposes them to job training skills and multi-media arts training.

After featuring a single-digit total of venues in its first year, the Art Walk grew to average 20 venues per month last year.

The Art Walk runs from 6 to 9 p.m. on May 19, June 16, July 21, Aug.18 and Sept. 15. For a map of participating locations, visit ACTG.org. O — Jason Mack

Woodville Mall to host Carnival

The Woodville Mall will host a carnival from May 25-29 to celebrate Memorial Day. The event will feature various rides and games for both children and adults to enjoy.

Classic fair food will be available as well as broasted chicken from CJ’s, Chinese food from OK Wok and desserts from Freakin’ Yummy Desserts. Homemade pies, cheeses and fudge from The Amish Country Store, which is located inside the mall, will also be featured.

The carnival will run from 5 to 11 p.m. from May 25 through the 27 and from 1 to 11 p.m. on May 28 and 29. O — Zach Davis

TSO to host Mark Wood

Original Trans-Siberian Orchestra violinist Mark Wood will play in concert with the Tecumseh Schools Orchestra at 7 p.m. on May 25 at the Tecumseh High School Gym. Wood will play original pieces as well as his arrangements of music from bands such as

Led Zeppelin, Cream and The Beatles.

“The last song the kids will actually play with him, all 320 of them,” said Theresa Powers, executive director of the Friends of Tecumseh Schools Orchestra.

“We’re going to try to get WOOD them all onstage. I don’t think it’s going to work.”

Wood, an Emmy Award-winning composer, owns and operates Wood Violins, a manufacturer of electric violins described on his website as “Very cool” instruments aimed at players who are anxious to explore new territory.” He studied under Maestro Leonard Bernstein, trained at The Julliard School and has worked with such musicians as Lenny Kravitz, Billy Joel and Celine Dion.

Powers said the Tecumseh Schools Orchestra regularly brings musicians in to play with the students and expose them to different styles and types of music. But Wood is the first rocker to play with the students.

The students have been practicing music Wood sent them. He will rehearse with them himself for two days before the concert.

He will be joined for a second piece by the

Tecumseh Fiddle Club, a group which consists of some of the same students who meet outside of the regular orchestra time to practice and play gigs.

“The whole community’s kind of in awe that we’re bringing him in,” Powers said. O — Patrick Timmis

CAC logo contest

The Collingwood Arts Center (CAC) is in search of a new look. The nonprofit artist residency and performance venue is planning to celebrate its 25th anniversary with a new logo and is looking for interested persons who wish to design it. The individual’s logo that is chosen will receive a second floor B Wing studio for one year valued at $1,320. The artwork will also appear on all official CAC publications and promotional material.

Entries will be accepted through June 30 and the winner will be announced through email on July 15 and later unveiled at a CAC event. Copyright to all accepted work becomes the property of the CAC and all entrants also permit their work to be exhibited in an upcoming logo show.

For an application and a complete list of guidelines, email media@cactoledo.org or pick them up at the CAC. O — Zach Davis

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Marriage Drama

By Jason Mack Toledo Free Press Star Staff Writer jmack@toledofreepress.com

The short film “Marriage Drama,” which was co-written by Sylvania natives Joe Burke and Oliver Cooper, debuted May 16 as the premier exclusive video on FunnyOrDie.com. Burke directed the movie while Cooper starred alongside Oscar-nominated actress Virginia Madsen.

“We both had some time between projects in the fall and were thinking about what would be a good character for him,” Burke said. “Oliver is very funny, and one thing he’s great at capturing is the older energy. We thought it would be fun to see him play that husband role, even though he’s clearly too young.”

“Marriage Drama” is a film inside a film.

Cooper and Madsen play a husband and wife arguing in their kitchen. The age difference between the actors causes lots of tension, lots of cuts and lots of comedy.

“I’ve always had a desire to make a film that takes place on a film set,” Burke said. “We wrote several drafts throughout the process. We had a different actress attached at one point. We were going to shoot it before Christmas, but she had to bail. In January, Virginia Madsen got the script through her agent. We talked about it and she loved it, so we got the project going again.”

Madsen earned Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the 2004 hit “Sideways.”

“It was awesome to act with someone as good as her,” Cooper said.

“Virginia and Oliver’s chemistry is perfect together,” Burke said. “Oliver’s character is like a young Jack Nicholson schmoozing around.

Virginia’s character isn’t happy with the casting choice and tells the director he’s too young for the role. It’s this corky on-set experience. They are trying to make a very serious film when clearly the casting is way off and too comedic.”

There was also plenty of chemistry between Madsen and Burke.

“When I heard she wanted to do it, it was a thrill,” Burke said. “She is the star of ‘Sideways’ which is one of my favorite movies. She is super cool. She still loves acting just for the sake of acting and wanted to make something that was great. She had no ego or attitude about the fact that it was a short comedy. It was easier for me to be comfortable with her because she was so excited about the piece. We had a great time together and laughed a lot on set.”

Before teaming up with Funny Or Die, the set was going to be a little too authentic.

“When we wrote the script, we were going to make it on our own and shoot it in one of our kitchens,” Burke said. “After Oliver’s agents read the script, they suggested taking it to Funny Or Die. I’d done some freelance editing with them and have a roommate who works there. They loved the script and let us make the project we wanted to make. The fake kitchen makes it feel more phony, which really adds to the comedy of the piece.”

Burke said he is excited to be featured on FunnyOrDie.com for the opportunity to reach and affect an audience.

“One of the biggest satisfactions in making films is to make people laugh, touch them or scare them with a horror,” Burke said. “You want people to be able to be emotionally affected by your work. Having a venue like Funny Or Die, it will be seen. That’s a very satisfying part of this process for us. In the past, we’ve put a lot of time and energy into something.

You enter it into a few festivals, your family and friends see it and it is on YouTube. It doesn’t get the platform to be seen by a lot of people.”

Last year, Burke wrote and produced a nineminute indie comedy called “No Deal” with Michael Stahl-David, the lead actor from “Cloverfield.” Stahl-David starred in the short film along with Ari Graynor from “Fringe” and Keir O’Donnell from “Wedding Crashers.”

Burke is a 2002 graduate of Sylvania Southview High School and graduated from Columbia College Chicago in 2006 with a major in film and a minor in theater. However, his interest in film

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Virginia Madsen and Oliver Cooper in a scene from “Marriage Drama.”

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came long before his college days.

“I started making films in Toledo when I was 8 years old,” Burke said. “It wasn’t until I went to Columbia College that I started really writing. I’d find things I found funny, touching, scary or whatever I wanted to write about. I explored drama, comedy and horror. I really found a rhythm in writing.”

In 2007, he moved to Los Angeles to attend the American Film Institute for a two-year masters program in filmmaking. He was accepted into the program for directing, and while attending he wrote and directed four short films.

Burke has been best friends with Cooper’s older brother Jason since before Cooper could walk. Cooper graduated from Sylvania Northview High School in 2008 and moved to Los Angeles shortly thereafter. He reconnected with Burke and they began collaborating. They teamed up with Jason for a web series on YouTube called “The Lois Levine Show” where Cooper played a 67-year-old Jewish woman hosting a talk show

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Cooper also collaborated with Burke during their days in Toledo.

“When Oliver was 13, his parents hired me to shoot and direct a humorous video for his bat mitzvah,” Burke said. “Oliver acted in it. That was our first time working together.”

Cooper will make his feature film debut in the 2012 release “Project X” directed by Nima Nourizadeh.

Burke said he hopes “Marriage Drama” will lead to his big break.

“People in Los Angeles will respond well to this piece, with it taking place on a film set,” Burke said. “People across the country will find it funny because it’s a funny scenario. I’m hoping it allows people who make decisions in Hollywood to see I exist and like what I do.”

Visit FunnyOrDie.com to watch “Marriage Drama.” To see any of Burke’s previous work, visit JoeBurke.net. O

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he wandering part of “Wandering Roots” is that I am always traveling. If not literally, then I’m at least daydreaming, imagining weekend getaways, road trips and day excursions. The sound of a train on the tracks, or even being by the train station when I eat at San Marcos, makes me sigh with desire rooted in fond memories and a lust for romantic exploration. I am slightly overwhelmed by the prospects and possibilities of trips and activities this spring and summer, just within reach of Toledo. That doesn’t even include all the happenings in Toledo that could very well keep one content.

Toward the end of winter, I start checking Nelson Ledges Quarry Park’s website, to see if they have any festivals scheduled yet. They usually don’t at that point, but I still like to visit the site for tickles. Their homepage says, “The only spot in Ohio for; Scenic Camping, Swimming, Scuba, Hiking, Biking, Nature, Fishing, Honey Bees, Organic Gardens, Music Festivals, Arts & Crafts, Friends, Family, Sports, Sun, Fun ... And much more.” This place truly is a hidden gem, located between Cleveland and Youngstown. You’re likely to see a horse and buggy as you near the park. Nelson Ledges Quarry Park is kid-friendly, has affordable music festivals throughout the summer (the stage is right next to the beach, which is awesome) and is also a great place to go just for camping, swimming

and nature.

Traveling in the opposite direction, northwest of Toledo, is Michigan’s western coast, along the stunning shore of Lake Michigan.

About three-and-a-half hours from home is Warren Dunes State Park (which is only 90 minutes from Chicago), a beautiful beach park in southern Michigan. From that beach, there are more than 250 miles of coast to travel to the north, with cute towns to stop STACY in like South Haven, Saugatuck and Grand Haven.

Continuing north, by the time you get to Manistee and then Empire, the scenery becomes more rustic and heavily forested with Manistee National Forest which leads into Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Empire is just south of the Grand Traverse Bay (and home to Dunegrass Music Festival), a beautiful area for kayaking, hiking, camping, climbing sand dunes, swimming and being a beach bum.

Region offers dozens of choices for spring and summer getaways.

If you want to stay real close to home, a great day trip is one down the Maumee River. River Lures in Grand Rapids, Ohio, rents canoes and kayaks for 6, 9, 11, 14 and 14+ mile trips.

Paddling down the Maumee River is perfect for beginners. It is quite scenic — wildlife includes egrets, blue heron, ducks, painted, snapping and soft-shell turtles, eagles and more.

Don’t let the muddy brown river fool you; it’s not as dirty as you might imagine. While you’re in Grand Rapids for the canoe rental, you can grab lunch or ice cream, or spend the night camping in Mary Jane Thurston State Park.

Another close, and maybe more obvious day or weekend (or longer) getaway are the Lake Erie Islands. The Lake Erie Islands website says there are (debatably) 36 islands in Lake Erie, some of which are now connected to the mainland or uninhabited. Close to Toledo, there are several

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There is a chain of “Bass” Islands, North, Middle and South Bass Islands. South Bass is where Put-in-Bay is located, if you are looking to hang with the “It’s 5 o’clock somewhere” crowd or have your bachelor/bachelorette party. Beware of drunken golf cart drivers.

However, on the other side of the island is the State Park, if you’re looking for a quieter evening with the family. Middle Bass Island receives fewer visitors than South and is perfect for bike riding (you can take bikes on the ferry or rent), fishing, kayaking and camping.

It is home to Lonz Winery and Middle Bass State Park. The Lake Erie Islands offer plenty to explore with an intriguing history and rich ecosystem. Ferries to the islands leave regularly from Port Clinton and Marblehead.

Toledo is the crossroads for the east/west turnpike and north/south interstate, home to an Amtrak and Greyhound station, and we can’t forget our special little airport. Once you save a few pennies, it’s easy (and fun) to get away. O

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Jelise Roberts show opens May 21.

y Music is Major Art show is the brainchild of artist and Toledo native Jelise Roberts. The Columbus resident is returning home to give back a little of what the Glass City has given to her.

Combining music and fine art makes sense to someone who is the product of a city rich in artistic resources. A Bowsher graduate, with a musical history based on the education provided by the Toledo Public

Schools, Roberts started as a participant in the fifth grade band program at Mount Vernon Elementary. Playing the saxophone led to the formation of her first band in middle school, “Jelise and Company.”

Throughout her childhood, she excelled in music while preparing for a degree in graphic design and advertisement at the Columbus College of Art and Design. Education in the arts has played a major role in Roberts’ life and from 5:30 to 8 p.m. May 21, at 1 S. St. Clair St., she will use her background in the arts to help another young Toledo musician further their education.

Instant support for the My Music is Major Art Show (M3) came from family and friends in the community. They eagerly helped make her vision a reality by forming a committee for planning and spreading the word. According to Roberts, the show’s name is a play on three meanings of the word major.

“Major has a huge meaning in music. The first major meaning important, the second is the major chord and understanding the importance of knowing how to read music and music education. The third is, major as in what’s going to be your major in school.”

Roberts said. When asked about the impact of TPS budget cuts she answered, “It really struck me hard because I could not imagine not having art or music in my life. Even at an

early age, that’s when I first started! I would not be the person I am today without it.”

Roberts is a working professional graphic artist and will be displaying her illustrations of legendary musicians rendered in graphite pencils and ink.

Along with purchasable originals and prints, the free event will also consist of light hors d’ oeuvres and feature live music.

Proceeds from the My Music is Major Art show will go to the Charles W. McDaniel Scholarship, a faction of the Jeremy Lincoln Foundation.

Charles W. McDaniel was a well-known Toledo musician who worked closely with youth. McDaniel was a member of the American Federation of Musicians from 1958 until his death in 2010. He was also the first AfricanAmerican Secretary Treasurer at the Local 15286 for the Musicians Union. Most importantly, he was Roberts’ grandfather and inspiration for this show designed to raise awareness of the growing threat of a public school system devoid of music and art programs.

The scholarship is open to students who plan to pursue a college education in music.

Tax deductible donations toward the scholarship can be made to “Jeremy Lincoln Foundation”; on the memo line, write, “My Music is Major Art Show.” Send donations to 3411 W. Lincolnshire Blvd. Toledo, OH 43606.

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LEGO takes ‘Pirates’ to high-water mark

By Michael Siebenaler Toledo Free Press Star Staff Writer star@toledofreepress.com

LEGOmania hits the high seas in this latest installment of the LEGO movie games, “LEGO Pirates of Caribbean” (Disney Interactive Studios) on the PlayStation 3.

This title compresses all four films, including the upcoming “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” into a fun experience for all ages.

The constant puzzles, challenging missions and problem-solving elements are best for ages 9 and up.

Younger players need considerable assistance since many story chapters (in story mode or freeplay mode) require multiple level activities.

Free play mode is the best way to learn each character’s abilities. Game developers also ramped up the interactivity options to promote a more free roaming style instead of linear play that limits player creativity.

The huge character set (more than 70) has no actual dialogue, which follows other LEGO games, but makes voice expressions and sounds. The strong visuals, character physics, and synergy from the films put a

unique spin on the LEGO media. Jack moves while he leans back and has the same expressions. The LEGO character cutscenes closely follow the film with unique visual styles, including puppet show-type load screen that summarizes current storylines. Key production elements like Hans Zimmer’s memorable musical score and comic embellishments provide constant entertainment.

Players can switch among the unlocked characters in free play after completing the first level and expand to two-player cooperative at any time.

Players can still get hurt by their teammates, but always have infinite lives no matter which character they choose.

LEGO game veterans (e.g. “Batman,” “Star Wars,” “Indiana Jones”) get some definite advantages from the familiar gameplay and actions. This game also features amusing sound effects and helpful visual animations. This game has a high replay value and constant action plus great teamwork and friendship themes (***1/2, rated E10+ for action violence, also available on Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PC, PlayStation Portable, and XBox 360). O

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In the single player mode, this sequel to the 2007 PC game “Portal” requires that players teleport throughout the dilapidated Aperture Science Laboratories facilities using a special gun as the main tool with special tools, tractor beams and other unique elements.

Instructions are delightfully minimal — just learn the basic heads-up display and customizable control schemes. The fanatical physics graduate from stacking boxes to mind-bending complexities. Two heads are always better than one, especially when tackling these challenging

missions, so developers wisely expanded with a split-screen, cooperative mode that adds controllable robots to the mix.

Players can go online for network play partners. Gestures can improve communication between teammates although each should definitely understand portal color schemes and properties before beginning. The physics expand the movement possibilities beyond simple “trial-and-error” challenges. The excellent sound effects, originating from portal guns and other actions, satisfy without involving any killing.

This PS3 version also includes a gameplay access code for PC or Mac via the game service Steam. No leader boards and a few cumbersome loading sequences represent the main cons to this highly recommended game.

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Basant party

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

In India and Pakistan, this time of year is a celebration.

Spring is a time for growing crops to earn a living, Global Education Foundation Founder Dr. Munir Ahmad said. At Basant parties, people celebrate the season and say goodbye to winter.

Ahmad will bring the same celebration to Toledo.

Basant parties include traditional Indian music and dancing. Public Relations Coordinator Jessica Weinberg sees the festival as a time of “universal festivity.” “[The event] brings together different cultures,” Weinberg said.

Although they are normally celebrated earlier in the year overseas, the Global Education Foundation, as well as the South Asia Peace Foundation and the Toledo Hyderabad Sister City Committee, attempted to stay true to tradition, Weinberg said.

“All of the activities we have planned [are] meant to be authentic,” Weinberg said.

The festival will also sponsor kite-flying in the parking lot if the weather permits, a traditional activity at Basant parties, Ahmad said.

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Toledo gets taste of India, Pakistan at May 21 Erie Street Market celebration.

Campaign put together a Basant Party, according to the event’s press release. With last year’s success, the organization decided to make it an annual event.

Ahmad founded the Global Education Campaign in 1994, then known as the Dosti Welfare Organization. The foundation works to “provide education in economically depressed areas of the world, with an emphasis on Pakistan,” according to the news release.

“We aspire to raise money ... to join hands to develop schools in other parts of the world,” Ahmad said. “There is an imbalance in the world [in education.]”

Munir said it is important to be more aware of Middle Eastern culture, especially now after everything happening in the news like the death of Osama bin Laden. He wants to educate and learn about other cultures, he said.

“We are sometimes distant,” Munir said. “The people that need help greatly deserve it.”

The Basant Party is Saturday May 21 at Erie Street Market. Kite-flying will begin at 4 p.m. and music and dancing will start at 6 p.m.

Munir said there will be plenty of decorations as well.

“It’s like Mardi Gras,” Munir said, one of the only differences being the Basant Party has no religious affiliation.

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Directors unite

By Jason Mack

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The directors of the art museums in Toledo, Cleveland and Detroit are coming together May 18 to celebrate International Museum Day with a public forum discussing “Museums and Memory.” The forum will be moderated by art critic Judith Dobrzynski and begins at 6 p.m. in the Peristyle at the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA).

“International Museum Day draws a great deal of attention to museums,” said Graham W.J. Beal, director of the Detroit Institute of Art. “One would like to KENNEDY think it is Museum Day every day, but that’s not the way it works.”

“Anything that draws attention to museums and the value of art and creativity is a wonderful thing,” said David Franklin, director of the Cleveland Museum of Art. “It’s great to have that focus for one day and show people museums can change our lives as individuals and add to the

value of communities. It’s nice to have that sort of birthday for the museum.”

Beal has worked at the DIA since 1999 while Franklin and Brian Kennedy, director of the TMA, have each worked at their museum since September 2010. The three directors truly put the international in International Museum Day with Kennedy hailing from Ireland, Beal from Britain and Franklin from Canada.

“The art world causes you to travel an awful lot,” Kennedy said. “Where you’re from affects your accent and a few things, but it’s really about your experience. We were all attracted to come to these places because the people are great.”

FRANKLIN Franklin is excited for the event and hopes it is the first of many meetings between the three directors.

“We’re spoiled in this area,” he said. “We have three of the greatest comprehensive museums in the world. They have international reputations. I’d like us to interact more. We haven’t had a chance for all of us to get together yet, so this is a nice

Art museum leaders from Toledo, Detroit and Cleveland to celebrate International Museum Day. occasion. The three of us could really do more together, and that unity would be very powerful.”

The main topic for the panel is discussing how museums store memory through objects in their collection.

“The challenge of art museums today is to be relevant in a digital age,” Kennedy said. “In an age where reproduction is everywhere, how do you validate the individual object? It’s because the experience created around objects together is memorable. It’s an environment circumstantial to the museum.”

“If you lack a community spirit or a sense of your own mythology, it makes for a weaker and more boring place to live,” Franklin said. “Museums BEAL are all about memory. It’s an antidote even to boredom.

Every object in a museum contains several stories. Memory in objects leads to all kinds of fascinating directions.”

Another topic is how these three museums are adjusting to the economic downturns and changing demographics of their communities.

“The impact of the past decade and the eco-

nomic downturn has been tough on all three cities, because they were each major manufacturing cities,” Kennedy said. “The art collections are a reflection of the success the cities have had and symbols of their continued relevance.

“It’s changing in a rather significant way that started about 20 years ago,” Beal said. “Museums started to focus less on being a repository and more on being a social enterprise with more responsibility for making the connection between the public and the art.”

In honor of International Museum Day, TMA is offering free parking as well as free admission to the museum and all of its exhibitions.

The International Council of Museums started International Museum Day in 1977 to make the public aware of the role museums play in society.

“Museums help us to think and feel, and I think those are noble qualities,” Franklin said. “They teach us about values like variety and diversity and provide a neutral space where we can experience positive concepts.

There aren’t many places left in society where that is possible.”

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olunteer organization 1Matters announced plans May 16 for “1Walks — 1Rocks — 1Matters,” a one-day spectacle on Oct. 9. The event includes a one-mile walk, a nine-hour concert (lineup TBA) and a photography exhibit from Harry Sandler that will run from Oct. 9-30.

“The thing that I think is so cool about 1Matters is it’s just people who give a rip,” founder and formerly unhoused man turned comedian Ken Leslie said. “We give people the opportunity to get involved. We are not trying to recruit or trying to save the world. What we are doing is changing lives one at a time.”

Sandler, a 45-year veteran of the entertainment industry, will donate 30-45 pieces of art from his life on tour in rock ‘n’ roll and through landscapes he came across on his travels. All proceeds from “Harry Sandler: Childhood and Other Neighborhoods” will be donated to the 1Matters foundation, which works to change the perception of the homeless, or unhoused, to reflect reality.

“It’s important from a personal standpoint,” Sandler said. “I always felt like an inch this way or an inch that way and I could have been on the street. I also feel that there’s not enough done in a global way to take care of people that lose everything and end up on the street — not always because of their own doing. There are a lot of factors that come into play on a lot of levels.”

Sandler began his career as a photographer in the 1960s, hired

by Rolling Stone, Circus and record companies to capture musicians in New York including the Rolling Stones, The Who, Harry Chapin and others.

He left photography in 1976 and served in roles including tour manager as well as film and video producer during the next 35 years for artists such as the Eagles, Van Halen, Jewel, Billy Joel, John Mellencamp, Stevie Nicks, Bruce Springsteen and Barbara Streisand.

While on tour, Sandler continued to pursue photography on the side, a hobby he began when he was just 8 years old after he received a Polaroid camera for his birthday.

“I was immediately intoxicated with image making,” Sandler said.

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bit to benefit 1Matters “As time went on I spent many days learning the technical aspects of photography, but was always attracted to the alternative look at life through the lens of a camera.”

Sandler has also been at the forefront for the artistic movement in iPhone photography. After getting his first iPhone three years ago, Sandler began to transfer those pictures onto canvas. He is also planning on instructing a class on “iPhoneology” in the future, with all proceeds going to 1Matters.

“This process is groundbreaking,” Leslie said. “Putting pictures from the iPhone onto canvas, he’s probably the first to do it and he’s the only one with access to be able to produce these different images. Anyone who is a fan of rock ‘n’ roll can come down and find a beautiful new image of their favorites.”

Leslie first met Sandler when he was in Canada to meet with John Mellencamp, who he worked with at the time. Mellencamp had interest in helping 1Matters with some public service announcements and that interest spread to Sandler.

“We got to talking and he had seen my photography and over the next few weeks went back and forth,” Sandler said. “We decided we should do something here for the organization that involved the combination of my fineart photography and the musical acts I captured over the last 30-40 years.

“The last few years on the road with John Mellencamp, I would get up early every morning at sunrise and look around for images to capture.

The world is a very simple, yet complex neighborhood to capture in an image. This is the challenge, and this is the victory.”

Leslie alluded that the interest from both Mellencamp and Sandler in 1Matters has already made its impact in the music community, which will soon bring others in to assist.

“They will be creating something that the entire music industry can rally behind,” Leslie said. “We will be making more announcements in the next 30 days of other artists that are getting engaged on the campaign.”

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O Plug: 9:30 p.m. May 19.

O Wayland, Space Cadet, Jack Kennedy & Joe Reynolds: 9:30 p.m. May 20.

O Duke Nukem, Nickie P., Bedroxx, Kadence, Kolorblind, MIC, Tekh Togo, London Homocide, Dante Lasalle, Mobil Home, Tru Fam Ent., Franchyse, Casper: 9:30 p.m. May 21.

O Me + My Friends, Star Destroyer, the Jackpine Snag, the Hangers On: 9:30 p.m. May 24.

O Tree Hut Kings, Dirty Deville, the Uniphonices: 9:30 p.m. May 25.

”Country boy, how I wish I was in your shoes.” — JOHNNY CASH, “COUNTRY BOY”

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

O Jerod: Wednesdays and Thursdays.

O Open mic night with Chris Knopp: Mondays.

O Luke James: Tuesdays.

O Stonehouse: May 20.

O See Alice: May 21.

Caesars Windsor 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 Guy Fieri, DJ Banks, Hayden Wood: 9 p.m. May 21, $25.

O Bruno Mars, Janelle Monae: 7:30 p.m. May 22, $25 (all ages show).

Centennial Terrace This venue next to a quarry hosts dance parties, swing bands and rockers. 5773 Centennial Road, Sylvania. (419) 882-1500 or www.ticketmaster.com.

O Alice Cooper: 8 p.m. May 21, $28.50-$55.

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

O DJ Lamont: Tuesdays.

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

Club Soda This university hot spot from back in the day hosts entertainment Fridays and Saturdays. 3922 Secor Road. (419) 473-0062 or www.toledoclubsoda.com.

O Venyx: May 20-21.

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2012 Adams St. (419) 243-1900.

O Deja Dellataro and Felaciana Thunderpussy: ThursdaysSaturdays.

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. May 18 and 25.

Karaoke is offered Tuesdays, but paid entertainers rock out Wednesdays-Saturdays. 4311 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 382-1444 or www.thedistilleryonline.com.

O Name This Tune: 7:30 p.m. Sundays.

O Tony & Lyle: May 18.

O The Eight Fifteens: May 19.

O Good Stuff Maynard: May 20-21.

O Gregg Aranda: May 24.

O Kyle White: May 25.

Doc Watson’s 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.

O John Barile and guest: 10 p.m. May 20.

O Tom Turner & Slow Burn: May 21.

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 Abby Ray: 9:30 p.m. May 20.

O Chris Shutters Band: 9 p.m. May 21.

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, free.

O Last Chance to Reason; Vanquish the Populace; the Way West; Trust Me, I’m a Doctor; Realm of Insanity: 6 p.m. May 18.

O The Plurals, For Honah Lee: 9 p.m. May 19.

O Five Horse Johnson, the Staving Chain, the High Gears: 9 p.m. May 20.

O The Flatliners, Fisherking, Unsinkable Molly Brown, For What It’s Worth, Panama Red: 8 p.m. May 21.

O The Carrier, Break, Anytime Anyday: 6 p.m. May 23.

O Damien Jurado, Frank & Jesse, Ian & Laura: 8 p.m. May 24.

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O The Late Show: May 20-21.

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O Michael Pelikis: May 19.

O Hepcat Revival: 7:30-11:30 p.m. May 20-21.

O Eric Dickey & Zoar Musicians: 6 p.m. May 24.

Headliners 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.

O Once Over, Edgewater Drive: 7 p.m. May 21.

Ice Restaurant & Bar This local, family-owned enterprise offers food, drinks and music in a sleek atmosphere. 405 Madison Ave. (419) 2463339 or icerestaurantandbar.com.

O Deon Yates: 5 p.m. May 19.

O Dan and Don: 7 p.m. May 20-21.

Kerrytown Concert House 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.kerrytownconcerthouse.com.

O Starlicker: 8 p.m. May 19.

O Chelsea Chamber Players: 8 p.m. May 20.

O Modern Jazz Messengers: 8 p.m. May 21.

Lair Lounge Live music is offered on Saturdays. 3332 Glendale Ave. (419) 385-7850.

O Jeff Stewart & guests: May 21.

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

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.

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

O Post Modern Blues: May 20.

O Alan Smith & the Blues All Stars: May 21.

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 Decent Folk: 8:30 p.m. May 20.

O Great Reversals, They Come in Waves, Kansas City Shuffle: 8:30 p.m. May 21.

O Toledo School for the Arts: 4-7 p.m. May 22.

M.T. Loonies 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.

Murphy’s Place Jazz — straight, smooth, bebop or traditional — all kinds are played here. 151 Water St. (419) 241-7732 or www. murphysplacejazz.com.

O Open mic nights: 8 p.m. Thursdays.

O Anna Givens, Clifford Murphy and Claude Black: 8 p.m. May 18.

O Ellie Martin: 9 p.m. May 20.

O Murphy’s Men of Distinction: 9 p.m. May 21.

O May 25: Start High School, 7 p.m.; Anna Givens, Clifford Murphy and Claude Black: 8 p.m.

Mutz @ The Oliver House This pub offers handcrafted brews … and live entertainment. 27 Broadway. (419) 243-1302 or www. oh-maumeebaybrewingco.com.

O Open mic hosted by Breaking Ground: 10 p.m. Wednesdays.

O Karaoke: 10 p.m. Thursdays.

O DJs Dirty Baby, APB, Russell Jones: Saturdays.

O Breaking Ground: May 20.

One2 Lounge at Treo Live music starts at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 5703 Main St., Sylvania. (419) 882-2266 or treosylvania.com.

O Jason Quick Trio: May 20.

O Old West End Jazz Ensemble: May 21.

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

O APB: 10 p.m. May 19.

O 33 1/3: 10 p.m. May 20.

O Hound, Fangs Out: 10 p.m. May 21.

Pizza Papalis Get slices with a topping of entertainment. 519 Monroe St. (419) 244-7722 or www.pizzapapalis.com.

O Josh Whitney: May 20.

O Rob Storm: May 21.

Spicy Tuna This sushi bar offers occasional entertainment to accompany the fishy dishes. 7130 Airport Hwy. (419) 720-9333 or spicytunasushi.com.

O DJ Jimmy James: 10 p.m. Fridays.

O Karaoke: 10 p.m. Saturdays.

O Jeff Stewart: 7-11 p.m. May 19.

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Tequila Sheila’s A corner bar-type hangout with DJ-provided tunes on Saturday nights. 702 Monroe St. (419) 241-1118.

O Open mic with Jason Kelley: 9 p.m. Thursdays.

O Hip-hop night: 9 p.m. Fridays.

The Village Idiot Tunes combined with pizza and booze, some would say it’s a perfect combination. 309 Conant St., Maumee. (419) 893-7281, (419) 740-2395 or www. villageidiotmaumee.com.

O Old West End Records: Wednesdays.

O Bob Rex: Sunday afternoons.

O The Eight Fifteens: Sunday evenings.

O Frankie May, Ben Barefoot: Mondays.

O Mark Mikel: Tuesdays and Friday afternoons.

O Wilbur Shaw: May 19.

O The Star*Devils: May 20.

O Kentucky Chrome: May 21.

Wesley’s Bar & Grill A huge variety of beers helps wash down the entertainment.

1201 Adams St. (419) 255-3333 or wesleysbar.com.

O May 26: The JaneDear Girls at The Omni all-ages ticketss only $10.77 in advance.

O May 26: Colt Ford at Headliners all-ages tickets only $20 in advance.

O DJs Folk, Mattimoe and Perrine: Fridays.

O Russell Martin: May 21.

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 Ego & the Maniacs, Lyle Exile, Stranger Danger, Texas Pete & the Revolution: May 20.

O Welcome to Exile, Beneath the Sands, In Reverence of Chaos: May 21.

Yeeha’s Country and rock with a little “Coyote Ugly” style.

3150 Navarre Ave., Oregon. (419) 691-8880 or www. yeehas.com.

O Male revue: May 19.

O Mad Dog Mike Adams: May 24.

Doc Watson’s Beer Tasting Magic Hat Brewery and Doc Watsons Beer Tasting Party.

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“We got married in a fever, hotter than a pepper sprout.” — JOHNNY CASH, “JACKSON” Jeff McDonald’s Big-Band Revival Party 8 p.m. Thursdays, South Briar Restaurant, 5147 S. Main St., Sylvania. (419) 517-1111 or (419) 708-0265.

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

Dancing with the Symphony Local dance stars will join the Toledo Symphony in a program of toe-tapping, hand-clapping tunes. 8 p.m. May 21, Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. $21-$60. (419) 246-8000, (800) 348-1253 or www.toledosymphony.com.

SonoNovo Chamber Ensemble & Mark Mikel

This classical group teams up with the Toledo rocker to perform newly composed music that bridges the gap between the old and the new. 7 p.m. May 21, Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Trinity Plaza. $12-$15. (419) 861-0895, (419) 243-1231 or www.trinitytoledo.org.

Soul Venture This Christian group blends contemporary Christian, modern country and progressive southern gospel music; the performance is part of the Sylvania Car Show. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. May 22, Maplewood Park, Main and Maplewood streets, Sylvania.

Car show information: (419) 882-2135. www.soulventure.org.

Rhapsody in Boop Jazz singer Kathy Kosins will perform songs featured in the sultry cartoon character’s movies. The Tecumseh Center for the Arts Big Band will back her up. 4 p.m. May 22, Tecumseh Center for the Arts, 400 N. Maumee St., Tecumseh. $21$24. (517) 423-6617 or www.thetca.org.

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O Jeff and Vida: 8 p.m. May 21.

O Jes and Laura Simmons: 7 p.m. May 26.

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The Happy Badger This shop features fair trade foods and natural products, including talent, which will be featured in a series of musical brunches and dinnertime entertainment. 331 N. Main St., Bowling Green. (419) 352-0706 or www.happybadger.com.

O Open mic hosted by Amish Country Doctors: May 22.

Wood County Historical Center & Museum

Check out this rural jewel’s exhibits and tour the buildings to see demonstrations using historic equipment. 9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and 1-4 p.m. weekends through Oct. 30 (closed holidays), Wood County Historical Center & Museum, 13360 County Home Road, Bowling Green. $1-$4.

(419) 352-0967 or www.woodcountyhistory.org.

Wildflower Wednesday Look for spring sprouters, such as hepatica and trillium.

6:30-7:30 p.m. May 18, Rudolph Savanna, Rudolph Road north of Mermill Road, Rudolph. Register: (419) 661-1697 or reservations.woodcountyparkdistrict.org.

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Based at the Wood County Historical Center & Museum, this team calls Bowling Green’s Wintergarden Park, South Wintergarden Road, its home field. (419) 352-0967 or www. woodcountyhistory.org.

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As spring arrives, drivers should be aware of car care and maintenance factors that apply after winter weather departs for another year.

“Preventive maintenance is always the best way to avoid having your vehicle break down on the road and avoiding costly repair bills,” said Eric Johnson, director of automotive services for AAA of Northwest Ohio.

There are a number of things drivers often forget to check or overlook when maintaining their vehicles as spring arrives, according to AAA. One is the buildup of salt on the undercarriage of vehicles during winter months, which can cause corrosion. Johnson said most car washes include cleaning the undercarriage of vehicles.

Johnson also recommends drivers keep their gas tanks filled above the one-quarter level to keep the fuel pump submerged in gasoline, which acts as a coolant. He said it costs an average of $650 to replace a fuel pump on vehicles.

Air filters are another part to watch out for, said Tom Zander, a master auto technician at the AAA Car Care Plus on West Central Avenue in Toledo.

“Cabin air filters are very often overlooked because the majority of people don’t know they’re there. It helps to keep bugs and pollen from getting inside the vehicle,” Zander said. n CAR CARE CONTINUES ON 23

Eric Johnson of AAA Northwest Ohio looks for salt buildup and corrosion on the underside of a vehicle at AAA Car Care Plus.

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“ ... And it wouldn’t cost me a dime ... � n CAR CARE CONTINUED FROM 22 AAA recommends motorists conduct a thorough check under the hood and around the exterior of their vehicles to ensure safe driving.

It’s critical to check the tires after weather changes because tire pressure can fluctuate about one pound per square inch for every 10-degree (Fahrenheit) change in temperature.

Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 10,000 miles to reduce wear and extend the life of the tires.

Windshield wipers take a beating during the winter, so clear away any debris and make sure the blades are making full contact with the windshield and have not dried out.

Winter weather can take a toll on belts and hoses so visually inspect them or have a service technician check them. Replace any glazed, frayed or bulging hoses.

Check the coolant level to avoid overheating in hot weather. The coolant level in the reservoir should be maintained at or above the “cold� level with a 50-50 mixture of coolant and water.

Check all fluids under the hood. Most auto service shops check the fluids when they change the oil and filter, which should be done every 3,000 to 5,000 miles in any weather.

Make sure the battery posts and connections are clean of corrosion or dirt.

Check or have the spark plugs checked by a qualified technician to make sure they are firing properly.

Clean the interior of the vehicle of any road salt or sand that can damage carpet and floor mats. Use a hand vacuum to remove salt and dirt from the floor and seats.

Prepare the interior surfaces and upholstery for more sun exposure by using products to protect cloth, leather and vinyl seats. This is especially critical for convertibles or cars with a sun roof in the summer heat.

Items stored in the car or trunk that may have been used for winter driving should be removed, Johnson said. “There’s no need to carry sand, shovels and other winter driving supplies used for snow and ice. Keep your trunk clean to improve gas mileage, which can lead to considerable savings at the pump,� he said.

Johnson, who serves on the advisory board for the Automotive Technology Program at Owens Community College, said AAA has hired numerous graduates of the program as automotive technicians at Car Care Plus facilities. “We’re always looking to improve the level of education for upcoming auto technicians,�

Johnson said.

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Brown Automotive opens Isuzu Truck Service Center

By Duane Ramsey

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Brown Automotive opened a new Isuzu Truck Service Center in April at its dealership in Toledo to provide service for its latest brand and other truck models.

The Isuzu Truck Service Center is located behind the Brown Honda-Mazda-Mitsubishi dealership on West Central Avenue. The 4,500-square-foot facility is large enough to house a full-size semi truck and trailer for maintenance or repairs.

“We’re just getting started with Isuzu. We opened the truck service center that lends credibility to our new Isuzu franchise,” said Robb Brown, president of Brown Automotive.

Brown Automotive officially began representing Isuzu trucks Nov. 1, 2010. Brown said the first used Isuzu truck was recently sold and they look forward to selling their first new truck.

The center will specialize in repairing and servicing Isuzu trucks, utilizing certified truck technicians and many years of experience working on models up to the largest Class 8 trucks.

The new facility is the only service center for Isuzu trucks in Northwest Ohio with the closest facilities located outside Cleveland, in Lima, Fort Wayne, Ind. and Farmington Hills, Mich.

Specializing in commercial Isuzu trucks, the center can repair and perform maintenance on Chevrolet, GMC, Hino, Fuso, Ford, Dodge,

Sprinter and UD medium duty trucks and all Class 3 through 8 trucks and trailers, according to Service Manager Mark Henderson.

“We are ready with new expanded service and we have the best factory-trained service technicians available in our area,” Henderson said.

Lorin Lee, a certified Isuzu truck technician with 17 years of experience, was recently working on an Isuzu for Aaron’s Sales and Leasing operation in Toledo in the new facility.

The Isuzu Truck Service Center carries a full line of Isuzu parts and has access to parts for all makes and models, according to John Nauman, truck parts manager at the facility. Rob Parish serves as general manager of the service center and Robert Alexander as Isuzu sales manager.

Woody Wlodarczyk, outside sales and fleet manager for Isuzu and other truck brands, is visiting area business owners to make formal introductions about the new service center.

The Brown dealership sold its last Pontiac model on Oct. 31 after the brand was discontinued by General Motors, Brown said. After it lost the Pontiac franchise, Brown reported that they reduced their staff by one third and concentrated on its existing Honda and Mazda brands.

The dealership added Mitsubishi cars and trucks in December 2009 and now Isuzu trucks.

“Mitsubishi was a good addition. It has good quality and reputation in the industry. Isuzu was a natural progression with a lot of similarities in durability and inexpensive operation. We have the only truck repair shop in Toledo,” Brown said.

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Isuzu recently introduced its new line of Reach vans and trucks in 10, 12 and 14-foot lengths. Isuzu represents 75 percent of the cab-forward market and has built trucks for Chevrolet and GMC, Brown said.

He understands that Federal Express and UPS are considering the Isuzu Reach models that get 35 percent better fuel economy getting at 19 miles per gallon.

The location of Federal Express and UPS distribution facilities in Northwest Ohio could provide additional maintenance and repair business for the service center at Brown, he said.

“We’ve made a lot of major investments in our facilities recently. Even though the economy is tough, we’re still expanding, thriving and here to stay,” Brown said about the family business that has 120 employees.

His grandfather, Willis Brown, established the Pontiac dealership in Toledo in 1926. His sons, Bob and Willis, ran the business for many years. Brown started in the family business after graduating from the University of Toledo in 1982.

He said he did everything from washing cars and sweeping floors to selling cars until he took control of the daily operation of the dealership in 1992.

“We’ve been selling and servicing cars longer than anybody in the Toledo area,” Brown said.

The service center hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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First automotive class on hybrids offered at Owens

By Duane Ramsey

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The first automotive technology class on hybrid vehicles wrapped up recently at Owens Community College.

The first Hybrid Electric and Fuel Cell Vehicle class in the Automotive Technology Program was offered during the spring semester at the Transportation Technology Center on the Toledo area campus.

The class is described as an introductory course covering the identification and operation of current hybrid, electric and fuel cell vehicles, including terminology, theory of operation and safety precautions, according to the college catalog.

The new course will be mandatory for all students in the Automotive Technology Program so it will be offered every spring and fall semester, according to Tracy Campbell, chairman of Transportation Technologies at Owens.

Campbell reported that Owens had 203 students in the Automotive Technology Program and about 500 overall in transportation technologies for the spring semester.

Several of the 17 students taking the hybrid course were scheduled to graduate with associate degrees in automotive technology.

Preston Pacey of Perrysburg took the hybrid vehicle class even though it wasn’t required for him to graduate May 6 with his associate de-

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“I learned a lot in this class that was information-packed. It’s like reinventing the wheel working on hybrids, which are like a Play Station 4 on wheels with all the electronics and AC motors that can generate 383 volts,” Pacey said.

The students learned the basics of electric and fuel cell vehicles, including how to remove the high-voltage battery from it, said Rick Francis, a professor in automotive technology who designed and taught the class as an introduction to hybrid vehicles.

“You can actually hurt yourself if you don’t know what you’re doing, so we emphasized the safety aspects of the hybrid vehicles to avoid any injuries,” Francis said.

The college purchased a 2005 Toyota Prius from Thayer Chevrolet Toyota in Bowling Green so the students in the hybrid class would have a vehicle for hands-on mechanical experience. The students also got experience working on a Ford Escape hybrid that is used by campus security at Owens.

“The students reacted very well to the senior-level class on hybrid vehicles,” Francis said.

“Some of the students are already working in jobs and continue to get additional training toward their degree.”

Owens also offers transportation technology programs for diesel engines, and specifically for Chrysler, Ford, GM, Caterpillar and John Deere vehicles. For more information on transportation technologies at Owens, call (576) 661-7388. O

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Owens offers motorcycle safety courses Owens Community College’s Workforce and Community Services recently expanded its motorcycle safety training program and will offer a new experienced rider course in addition to its basic rider Course.

The courses are held in partnership with Motorcycle Ohio, the state’s premier motorcycle safety and education program.

The first experienced rider course took place May 14. The course will be conducted again July 23 and Sept. 23 at the Toledo area campus, 30335 Oregon Road, Perrysburg, with each class running from 2 to 8 p.m.

The course, which requires six hours of riding at the 250-feet-by-500-feet defensive driving pad ladjacent to the Fire Science and Law Enforcement Center on the campus, is designed to provide an experienced or endorsed rider with knowledge and skills to improve control and minimize risks while riding with a passenger. Attendees will learn how their motorcycles handle in basic and crashavoidance maneuvers.

Topics and exercises will include control at low speed, stopping quickly, cornering finesse, multiple curves, limited-space maneuvers, control-skills practice and hazard avoidance, among others.

“In its first four years at Owens, the Motorcycle Safety Training class has trained more than 1,700 individuals during the spring, summer and fall months and we expect that total to grow with the addition of the new educational course,” stated Rhonda Hogrefe, motorcycle safety training coordinator at Owens, in a press release.

Owens also offers a three-day, 16-hour basic rider course on Thursday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays from March through October. Four instructional hours take place in a classroom at the Owens Arrowhead Park Learning Center, 1724 Indian Wood Circle in Maumee, and cover an introduction to motorcycling, preparing to ride and street strategies. The final 12 hours consist of practice riding sessions at the defensive driving pad.

Attendees will be provided with motorcycles, helmets and a student workbook. Participants must show proof of a motorcycle endorsement on their driver’s license or a valid temporary motorcycle permit in order to participate in the course.

Cost is $25 for adults and free for individuals younger than 18. Space is limited to 12 riders per class. For additional information or to register, contact Owens Workforce and Community Services at (567) 661-7357 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, extension 7357. O — Staff reports

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When it comes to music, Bruce Cockburn is the great equalizer.

“You want a balance between lyrical and musical content,” he said. “Sometimes songs have really catchy, great music, but when you actually listen to the lyrics, they’re pathetic, and then that ruins the music for me. Not for everyone, a lot of people don’t care what the lyrics say, but if I don’t like the lyrics, I lose my taste for the song even if I happen to like the music.”

That could be because the singer-songwriter has a lot to say. On his 31st studio album, “Small Source of Comfort,” Cockburn muses about karma for a disgraced politician and pays tribute to fallen soldiers.

On “Call Me Rose,” the 65-year-old sings, “My name was Richard Nixon only now I’m a girl/ You wouldn’t know it, but I used to be the king of the world/ Compared to last time I look like I’ve hit the skids/ Living in the project with my two little kids.”

“I just woke up one morning and almost the whole song was in my head, and I thought, ‘Where on Earth did this come

from’?” Cockburn said during a phone interview from San Francisco.

“Shortly before I wrote the song, there was a campaign mounted by someone presumably in the Bush administration or the Republican Party to bring back the image of Richard Nixon,” he continued. “It had all the earmarks of a failed PR campaign; when the budget ran out and it hadn’t been successful, that was it. So I feel that must have set me thinking of what I thought the redemption of Richard Nixon would look like.”

While the guitarist includes five instrumentals on the new disc and offers a witty look at trying to connect with a friend on “Called Me Back,” Cockburn takes time to pay his respects. “‘Each One Lost’ came from this trip to Kandahar. It attempts to convey the feeling of being part of what is called the ramp ceremony, a term that doesn’t seem to have much currency in the United States but in Canada it’s a very familiar term because we see our dead soldiers coming back on TV, and anytime it happens there’s a news report and it shows the coffins of the dead being brought off the planes,” he said.

“We happened to be at a place called Camp Mirage, which the Canadians run as a base in the Middle East, that was a staging area for getting

Bruce Cockburn to play two sold-out shows at The Ark.

in and out of Afghanistan. That base closed actually a few months ago, but it was the main point of access to Afghanistan. So we’re there waiting to get on our flight, and a C-130 came in with the bodies of two Canadians who had been killed that day and were being shipped home.

“There was a ceremony on the tarmac to honor them performed by all the personnel on the base. It was at night, they’re all assembled on the tarmac in formation, and there’s a tape of bagpipes playing because they don’t have any pipers there. It just was an incredibly poignant and moving experience.”

Cockburn has moved a lot of people during his career. The Canadian Music Hall of Fame member is known for “Lovers in a Dangerous Time,” “Wondering Where the Lions Are,” “A Dream Like Mine” and “If I Had a Rocket Launcher.”

“Ultimately, I want [people] to love me,” he said and laughed. “There’s that, presumably, some inner compulsion that seeks that, but I think if people are touched by my songs, even if they don’t like them, then the song has been successful in some way. If they like them, that’s all the better.”

The Canadian icon will play two sold-out shows May 19 and 20 at The Ark in Ann Arbor. O

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True crime author. Few entertainers sport a resume quite as eclectic as Tim Wilson’s.

The veteran comic, who has nearly three decades of performing under his belt, will appear at Connxtions Comedy Club beginning May 20. In an interview with Toledo Free Press Star, Wilson proJEFF fessed his love for performing in the Glass City.

“Toledo’s one of my favorite towns to work, because the crowds are good, and they laugh at what’s funny, and if it’s not, they don’t,” Wilson said.

The Columbus, Ga., native speaks with the manner and grace of a true Southern gentleman, but don’t let the demeanor fool you — Wilson is a passionate individual with opinions on a wide variety of topics, and he’s not afraid to express his thoughts.

He attended college in South Carolina, then moved to Atlanta in the early ’80s with an eye on becoming a songwriter.

“When I was 18, I hooked up with a bunch of guys in a group called the Atlanta Rhythm Section that was big in the late ’70s. They sorta took me by the hand and showed me how recording studios work,” Wilson said. “So I was working in Atlanta, wanting to be a songwriter, and I was working in the mall selling glasses. And I passed a place called a comedy club. And I thought, ‘Well, hell, I can do that,’ because I’d done that in school growing up.”

From his humble beginnings at open mic nights, Wilson began to forge a career that has been going strong for more than 28 years. But an important facet of his act that would become a trademark didn’t get introduced until the late ’80s — music.

“I’d been writing songs for a group called Pinkard and Bowden. I got away from them because I just didn’t much care for the way they did things,” Wilson said.

He began to write his own material and introduce it into his stand-up. To call him a prolific writer would be an understatement — Wilson has released 17 albums worth of comedy during the past two decades. But his music is also exceedingly well-crafted and witty.

Wilson admits to being a perfectionist when it comes to his music.

“I like to put time in a song. I don’t work on a song unless I kind of believe in it. I was an English major in college and I put alliteration in comedy songs. It’s not just a laugh. You try and write it like you try to write anything. You chop it down, you knock off the excess to it, and all that,” he said. “Now I have a bit of a writer’s block. I

ain’t thought of anything in about two months! But a lot of that has to do with the fact that I’ve already covered so many topics. Something’s really gotta stick out at me as sort of a classic before I spend a lot of time messing with it.”

This is not to say Wilson’s dance card is empty.

In addition to regular appearances on the “Bob and Tom” radio show, Wilson’s experience in the studio has led to many chances to work as a producer for other acts. Other than working with fellow comic Jeff Foxworthy on his “Redneck Twelve Days of Christmas” track, however, Wilson is hesitant to work with other comedians as a producer.

“Comedy, to me — and apparently I was wrong — but I never, ever considered comedy a team sport. It’s competitive. The thing that makes you a comedian is sorta being an a*****e, you

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Wilson also recently coWILSON wrote the true crime expose “Happy New Year, -ted,” wherein he and Roger Keiss analyzed whether famous murderer Ted Bundy might be responsible for several killings in Wilson’s hometown.

Wilson is currently working on a documentary on the same subject.

For audiences who come to Connxtions, Wilson promised, “I’m gonna be interested in the people in Toledo, Ohio. You know, a lot of comedians go out on the road, and they wanna get ready to do the show they’re actually trying to get ready to do. ‘Oh, I wanna do this club so I can get ready to film this and have my special.’ I’m actually interested in entertaining the people who come to the Toledo show. I’m not interested in Hollywood, I ain’t interested in anywhere else.” O Email Jeff at PopGoesJeff@gmail.com.

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