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CONCERTS: Tonic at Smoke on the Water 4 EVENTS: Treasure Hunters Roadshow 5 PARTIES: Raceway Park series 6 Video games: ‘Mortal Kombat’ gets nasty 6 COMICS: Clive Barker returns 7 MUSIC: Summer concert guide 12 THE PULSE: Calendar of events 14 McGinnis: In memory of Randy Savage 22

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BGSU students compete in ‘Tosh.0’ video contest

By Andrew Farr Toledo Free Press Star Staff Writer star@toledofreepress.com

Comedian Daniel Tosh put the spotlight on Bowling Green during his show “Tosh.0” on May 17 thanks to two BGSU students.

Toward the end of that episode, Tosh aired a clip from a video made by BGSU freshmen Roman Buetel and John Subtirelu.

In March, Tosh announced his “College Campus Invasion” a video contest for colleges around the country. The winning college’s video will be shown on the Comedy Central series “Tosh.0” and Tosh will come to that university’s campus to film a live episode of “Tosh.0.”

Upon hearing about the contest, Buetel, a film major, and Subtirelu, a telecommunications major, scrambled to come up with a video concept. After throwing around several ideas, they filmed and edited “BGSU Celebrates,” a short parody of a TV ad for the university. It pokes fun at concepts of “wildlife,” “diversity” and “teamwork.”

Buetel said they really just made the video for fun and didn’t expect Tosh to actually air it on his show.

“It was just something fun to do with our friends that wasn’t for a class,” he said.

When Tosh’s people contacted Subtirelu through his YouTube account, the two students didn’t believe it was true. After confirmation that Tosh really did see the video, they were informed that a clip of the video could possibly air on the May 17 episode.

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“It was a surreal experience and we’re very grateful to have even gotten a clip of it shown,” Buetel said.

Although Tosh announced that “BGSU Celebrates” was not the winner of the contest, he did say it was his favorite entry so far. Tosh has not yet said when the winner will be chosen, but Buetel and Subtirelu said it will probably be sometime towards the end of the summer.

The full video by Buetel and Subtirelu is posted on YouTube at youtu.be/kQpRNhV29No. The link to the clip as it aired on “Tosh.0” is http:// tosh.comedycentral.com/video-clips/celebratingdiversity. O

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”In summer, the song sings itself.” — William Carlos Williams

Smoke on the Water

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John Michael Montgomery, Tonic and Green River Ordinance will headline the fourth annual Smoke on the Water — Ribs for the Red Cross event set for Aug. 5-7 in Downtown Toledo.

Proceeds from the weekend event in Promenade Park in Downtown Toledo will benefit the Greater Toledo Chapter of the American Red Cross.

Last year’s event drew 30,000 people and raised more than $65,000, said Red Cross Special Events Coordinator Stephanie Lent.

Green River Ordinance will headline Friday night’s concert. The Texas rockers have several hits, including “Come On” and “On Your Own,” and its songs have been featured on more than 20 TV shows, including “So You Think You Can Dance,” “The Hills” and “The Young and the Restless.” “Out of My Hands,” its Capitol/Virgin Records debut album, was released in 2009 to critical acclaim.

The group’s most recent album, “The Morning Passengers — Acoustic Sessions EP,” was released on iTunes only. It reached No. 3 on the Billboard Heatseeker list and No. 39 on the Billboard Independent charts.

Saturday night’s headliner will be Tonic, which stormed the charts with its 1996 platinum debut album “Lemon Parade” and its monster hit “If You Could Only See.” Boasting six Top 10 singles, more than 4 million records sold, two Grammy nominations and the No. 1 most-played rock song of 1998, Tonic released its self-titled fourth album in 2010.

Montgomery will headline Sunday night’s concert. The country music superstar has sold more than 16 million records worldwide and produced more than 30 singles on the Billboard country charts, including two No. 1 country singles of the year: “I Swear” (1994) and “Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident)” (1995).

Five other singles have topped the country charts (“I Love the Way You Love Me,” “Be My Baby Tonight,” “If You’ve Got Love,” “I Can Love You Like That,” and “The Little Girl”) and 13 more have reached the Top 10.

Montgomery has won four Academy of Country Music awards, three Country Music Awards and has twice been nominated for a Grammy. The native Kentuckian was inducted into the state’s Music Hall of Fame this year.

Known for its ribs, Smoke on the Water will feature a dozen rib vendors, Famous Dave’s pulled pork eating contest on Saturday and voting for people’s choice for ribs. There will be activities for kids, including a free play area 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday.

New this year, organizers are working with Imagination Station to offer activities and demonstrations for kids. Also new will be a corn hole tournament organized by a local corn hole group, said Event Chairperson Rachel Hepner Zawodny.

Smoke on the Water covers all the bases for a great event, Lent said.

“It’s on the waterfront, it’s a family-friendly event, it’s reasonably priced, we bring in some great entertainment and the food is phenomenal,” Lent said. “People can arrive by car or bus or boat — that sets us apart. People can drive up to the dock in their boat, listening to music. It’s a great event in a great environment.”

The event will be open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 5-6, and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 7.

Admission is $5 for adults with kids 12 and younger free. Presale tickets are available by calling (419) 329-2619.

Military personnel get free admission on Sunday with a military ID. Sponsors include Columbia Gas of Ohio, KeyBank and Heidelberg Distributing. Toledo Free Press is a media partner for the event, with FOX Toledo and Cumulus Toledo stations K100, 94.5, 93.5, 106.5 The Ticket, Star 105, 1470 and 1560.

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Treasure hunters Roadshow seeks collectibles during Perrysburg stop.

By Joel Sensenig Toledo Free Press Star Staff Writer star@toledofreepress.com

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As the saying goes, one man’s golden teeth are another man’s treasure.

At least that will be the case this week when the Treasure Hunters Roadshow arrives at Perrysburg’s Holiday Inn Express on Fremont Pike for a five-day visit beginning May 24.

The golden rule is definitely in effect at the roadshow, according to Matthew Enright, vice president of media relations for the show.

“To be honest, anything gold is hot right now,” he said. “We’ve had people that have literally brought gold teeth into the show, as well as gold coins and jewelry and everything in between. Gold is breaking records every quarter. People are jacked up about bringing in gold stuff.”

The free show is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the hotel, 10621 Fremont Pike. Last year, 510 customers brought in items, taking home $50,000 for their teeth — or less personal valuables.

“The U.S. dollar is really weak right now,” Enright said, explaining that situation opens up the possibility for other valuables to take its place. “Precious metals are up. If you look at recent trends, it seems like when the economy isn’t doing so great, you see different things going up, whether it’s silver or gold or something else.”

Items do not need to be golden teeth to make an impression with the roadshow representatives or the collectors who are willing to pay for the valuables. More mundane items are sought after on the market as well.

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The Treasure Hunters Roadshow has been in existence for 15 years, traveling the globe in search of items collectors are willing to pay money for.

They’re willing to pay money for much more than gold.

“We’re looking for items such as Gibson and Fender guitars, war items, paper currency, advertising memorabilia, vintage toys and any coins before 1965,” Enright said.

Vintage and costume jewelry, comic books, musical instruments, fine art, dolls, war memorabilia, advertising memorabilia, swords, knives, trains and toys made prior to 1965 are also in high demand from collectors.

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”Summer has set in with its usual severity.” — Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Hoozier Daddy launches Raceway concert series ‘Mortal Kombat’ amps up the violence Hoozier Daddy starts the fifth annual Party at the Park on May 28 with a live trackside performance at Raceway Park.

“We get excited about the Party at the Park because it is more of a family event, and we are truly an entertainment facility,” said Andrea Ritter, marketing coordinator at Raceway Park. “We don’t just think of ourselves as horse racing. We have a great facility. We get excited about horse racing, but we know we’re an entertainment destination, so we try to appeal to everyone.”

Party at the Park is a summer concert series held every Saturday with live music beginning at 5 p.m. and continuing throughout the night between live races, which begin at 7 p.m.

“You get crowds watching the races and enjoying the music at the same time,” Ritter said.

“It’s really interesting to see how the songs correlate with the races. The horses love the music.

It’s a fun atmosphere.”

Hoozier Daddy is a veteran of Party at the Park. The five-member band from Monroe, Mich. blends country, classic rock and dance music with three-part harmonies.

It will perform six times at Raceway Park from opening night to the final Party at the Park on Sept. 17.

“We like bringing them back,” Ritter said.

“We try to bring back fan favorites. They are popular in Toledo. They have followings in Toledo, and they help by bringing their regulars out here.”

Raceway Park is filling the remaining slots with two other fan favorites, past performers Mas Fina and Nine Lives. Mas Fina is a threemember band from Toledo with guitar, bass, keyboards and percussion. It performs covers of rock, dance, pop, country and rap music.

Nine Lives combines members of several Toledo bands to perform covers of music from nearly every decade and genre.

“We love having the music out here,” Ritter said. “It’s an all-around summer experience. You have horses and the outdoors, and nothing is better than outdoor music. They just go together really well. We love providing an all-around entertainment product.”

There is one open date for Party at the Park on Sept. 3 when none of the other bands are available. Raceway Park is looking for any bands interested in filling the slot.

While the concerts are outdoors, Ritter said adverse weather should not affect any of the scheduled performances.

“We’re just hoping for the weather,” Ritter said. “We’ve only had one day where we’ve been rained out for the live music. We’re hoping the weather is good. We’ve been really lucky with the good weather. Even on days where it’s a little rainy, it’s fun to come out here and watch the horses because you are so close.”

Admission to Raceway Park is $2 on Saturdays. For more information, visit the website RacewayParkToledo.com. O — Jason Mack

The latest reinvention of the “Mortal Kombat” game franchise, which began in the early ’90s, keeps fans in mind while ramping up the gore, violent content and, surprisingly, the profanity. Fighting game fans should not have any problems playing this game, as you can randomly “button mash” for a while — until you need to learn special moves, combos and fatalities for each playable character.

A new X-Ray feature lets players see opponents’ insides while fighting them while series standards remain including the shock value character deaths and scantily and impractically dressed female characters. Game features include the traditional 1 vs. 1 match plus online tournaments, “king of the hill” mode, new spectator participation and headset options. Tim Mackley and I weigh in respectively on the Xbox 360 version and the PlayStation 3 version, which includes an exclusive Stereoscopic 3-D feature.

Mackley: “Mortal Kombat” is visually impressive but to me seems very much like the same old fighting game.

Siebenaler: The visual production mixes 3-D action while retaining that 2-D feel. Even the familiar fighting arena format and the timing in the

methodical movements feel the same.

Mackley: Players looking for the quick thrill still use great finishing moves and witness progressive damage as they pummel opponents.

Clothes rip, muscles bruise and blood flows. As the game mechanic response time and quick reflex increases, so will the level of play. The effort is worth it when you experience the always entertaining results.

Siebenaler: Developers add a few scares for additional shocks. No room for a “gore off ” option here. It’s all or nothing as veteran players just get more of the same game elements.

Mackley: Graphics are impressive, with fairly epic settings and backgrounds. Battle sequences are almost too bloody and cut scenes are graphic in the depiction of what would in real life be grievous death-inflicting wounds. It’s disappointing.

Siebenaler: The bone-crunching sound effects and 3-D effects help a little, but are not enough for a high recommendation.

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Clive Barker returns to comic books

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

Maybe Clive Barker isn’t the household name in horror fiction he was in the 1980s, but the grandmaster of scary stuff is still on his game and Jim Collins of JC’s Comic Stop is celebrating Barker’s newest foray into comic books. “Hellraiser,” from BOOM! Studios, marks only the third time the author has been involved with the multimedia franchise he kicked off in 1986.

“Hellraiser’ No. 2 is my pick for this week,” Collins said. “The main reason? It’s co-written by Clive Barker!

The ‘Hellraiser’ series that was produced by Marvel in the 1990’s was good, but it was missing the master; other people wrote those stories, so it never truly captured that ‘Barker feel.’ With this new series you can feel your skin crawl and, oh, that sound you heard behind you? Don’t worry about it; it’s probably really nothing. Pinhead and his Cenobite friends only have your best interests in mind. Go back to reading this with the lights dim, phone off

the hook and your shades drawn tight. I can only hope BOOM! is able to keep Clive doing what he does best.”

BOOM! has gotten quite a name for itself since it began in 2005, mostly for its all-ages comics, but recently it has amped it up with such older readers fare as “Eureka,” “Malignant Man,” “Irredeemable,” “Dracula: The Company of Monsters” and its latest license, “Planet of the Apes.” Set in the continuity of the original films, the new Apes tale broadens and deepens the mythology. Highly recommended.

Collins also points to another creepy comic to continue with the Halloween-in-May theme: “Vampirella and the Scarlet Legion” No. 1 from Dynamite.’

Written by Joe Harris and illustrated by Jose Malaga, this new companion title to the regular Vampi series continues to interject ‘new Blood’ into the Warren Publishing character created in 1969,” he said. “It seems that the Vatican-sponsored team of vampire slayers calling itself the Sisterhood has set its sights on CHAOS, a vampire cult that seeks humanity’s destruction. Only Vampirella and the newly formed Scarlet Legion stand in the way.

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”Do what we can, summer will have its flies.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson O Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. “One World, Many Stories.” (419) 874-3135 or www. waylibrary.info.

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Toledo-Lucas County Public Libraries, (419) 259-5200 or www.toledolibrary.org.

O Contact local branches or search online calendar for “book group.”

Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg, (419) 874-3135 or www.waylibrary.info O Third Monday, 7-8:15 p.m.: “Solar” by I. McEwan (June 20), “Nemesis” by P. Roth (July 18), “1984” by G. Orwell (Aug. 15).

O First Wednesday, 10 a.m.: “Nineteen Minutes” by J. Picoult (June 1), “The Help” by K. Stockett (July 6), “A Reliable Wife” by R. Goolrick (Aug. 3).

O Third Wednesday, 2-3:30 p.m: “Birdsong” by S. Faulks (June 15), “To the Lighthouse” by V. Woolf (July 20), “The Namesake” by J. Lahiri (Aug. 17).

O First Thursday, 7-8:15 p.m.: “Birdsong” by S. Faulks (June 2), No meeting July or August.

Summer reading clubs O Toledo-Lucas County Public Libraries. “One World, Many Stories.” June 6-Aug. 6. Kids, teens or adult clubs. Register online or at any branch location. (419) 259-5200 or www. toledolibrary.org.

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Toledo School for the Arts faculty will offer oneto two-week summer day camps, workshops and evening classes for children (age 8 and older) and adults at the school starting mid-July. Daytime topics include music, visual arts, dance and arts integration. Evening offerings include creative writing, portrait drawing, beginning guitar, steel drum, digital photography, cake decorating and wearable glass art. $25-$175. 333 14th St., (419) 246-8732 or www.ts4arts.org/academy.

Theater workshop Two-week “Theatre Workshop for Teens and Kids” hosted

by Waterville Playshop at Monclova Community Center, 8115 Monclova Road. 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Friday (grades K-6) or 1-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday (grades 7-12) July 1122. $160. (419) 276-0032 or www.watervilleplayshop.org

Hot Summer Cool Science Camps and mini-camps for ages 7-12: “Catapults, Coasters and Cars!” (9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. July 11-15 or mini-camp July 5-8) or “Museum in Motion” (9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. July 18-22, Aug. 1-5 or Aug. 8-12). Includes T-shirt, snacks and takehome activities. Full camps $165 members/$195 nonmembers; mini-camps $130 members/$160 nonmembers.

Imagination Station, Summit and Adams streets. www. imaginationstationtoledo.org.

Summer Safari Camp Explore the zoo and interact with animals at five-day camps for kids age 4-14. Toledo Zoo, 2700 Broadway St. (419) 385-

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Toledo Symphony School of Music For students studying Suzuki Method on violin, piano, viola, cello or recorder or with permission from director. 9 a.m.12:30 p.m. July 18-22 with orientation 3-5 p.m. July 17 and final concert 10-11:30 a.m. July 23. The Professional Arts Building, 1838 Parkwood Ave. $200 before June 1, $225 after June 1. (419) 418-0022 or www.toledosymphony.com.

Toledo Museum of Art Classes for children, teens, adults and families. Art Adventures Camps, mornings or afternoons July 11-15, July 1822, July 25-29 or Aug. 1-5. 2445 Monroe St., (419) 2558000 or www.toledomuseum.org.

Wolcott Days Wolcott Days history summer camp for kids entering grades 3-6. 10 a.m.-noon or 1-3 p.m. June 27-30. $10 per session or $40 for the week. Daily Life (June 27), Native American Indian Days (June 28), Old Fashioned Food and Fun (June 29), What was School like for children in the 1800s? (June 30). Wolcott Museum Complex, 1035 River Road, Maumee, (419) 893-9602 or www.wolcotthouse.org.

Hands-On Art Studio New Hands-on Studio at Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Drive, featuring open studio time and classes, including knitting, felting, spinning and clay. Full list at www. toledogarden.org or (419) 536-5566.

‘Get Growing’ Second Saturday lecture series presented by Toledo GROWs Botanical Garden. (419) 290-3067 or www.toledogarden.org. Free.

O 10 a.m. June 11: “Garden Structures,” Oneida Street Greenhouse, 1212 Cherry St. O 10 a.m. July 9: “Vegetables and their Uses,” Glenwood

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Next Stage Studios 25581 Fort Meigs Road, Perrysburg, (419) 873-5838 or www.nextstagestudios.com.

O 2-3 p.m. May 28: Free Dance Basics class. Email NextStageStudios@gmail.com to register.

O Broadway Bound musical theater camp, featuring singing, acting and dance training with industry professionals. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday Aug. 1-12.

Historic Artventures Day camp featuring historic folk arts and crafts for students in grades 4-7. June 20-24. Sylvania Historical Village and Heritage Center Museum, 5717 N. Main St. (419) 882-4865 or www.cityofsylvania.com.

BGSU Summer Music Institute Intensive music camps for high school and junior high school students. Session One (deadline May 20) — June 12-17: Brass Camp, June 12-18: Musical Theater Camp, June 12-16: Double Reed-Making Bootcamp. Session Two (deadline May 27) — June 19-24: Recording Studio Camp (full), Super Sax Camp, Piano Camp, Vocal Arts Camp. $265$495. (419) 372-2182 or www.bgsu.edu/colleges/music.

UT summer camps Day camps featuring games, reading, arts and crafts, snacks and field trips. Ages 5-12. Nine one-week sessions offering a different theme each week. $140/week. (419) 530-3706 or www.utoledo.edu/studentaffairs/rec.

Metroparks Hands-on, nature-themed weeklong camps and day camps for kids and teens. Metroparks of Toledo Area, (419) 41079701 or www.metroparksprograms.com.

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a live onstage introduction of film’s background prior to screening. Proceeds benefit preservation of the theatre. (419) 897-8901. $5.

O July 10: “Some Like It Hot”: Tony Curtis, Marilyn Monroe and Jack Lemmon star in this 1959 comedy. When two musicians witness a mob hit, they flee the state in an all-female band disguised as women, but further complications set in. 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.

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First-run feature films by independent filmmakers at local Toledo-Lucas County branch libraries. (419) 2595200 or www.toledolibrary.org. 6:15-7:30 p.m. Free.

O June 27: “Fresh”: A call to action that profiles some of the modern heroes of today’s society: the advocates for and farmers who practice and teach sustainable growing and food distribution. West Toledo auditorium, 1320 Sylvania Ave. O July 28: “Garbage Dreams”: The incredible story of how an Egyptian community, whose economy is based on collecting and recycling garbage, must adapt to the arrival of allegedly modern practices. West Toledo auditorium, 1320 Sylvania Ave.

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from the comfort of their local hometown theater,” said Dan Diamond, vice president of NCM Fathom.

The series offers six events to be shown on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. including Giacomo Puccini’s Madama Butterfly (June 15), Gaetano Donizetti’s Don Pasquale (June 22), Giuseppe Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra (June 29), Donizetti’s La Filled u Régiment (July 13), Puccini’s Tosca (July 20) and Verdi’s Don Carlo (July 27).

For more information, contact Rave Motion Pictures at (419) 874-2154. O — Zach Davis

New outdoor movie series presented by the Croswell Opera House and Adrian Parks and Recreation. (517) 263-6868 or www.croswell.org. Island Park in Adrian. Free.

O June 19: TBA O July 17: TBA O Aug. 14: “WALL-E” O Sept. 4: “Tangled”

Lyric Photoplay Society Maumee Indoor Theatre, 601 Conant St. Includes classic previews, classic news reels or cartoons and

Outdoor Movie Night O July 18: TBA family-friendly film projected on the side of Shutter Love Studio, 108 W. Second St., Perrysburg, with popcorn and refreshments included. 9-11 p.m. Sponsored

by Downtown Perrysburg Inc., (419) 872-6246 or www. downtownperrysburg.org. Free.

Rave Cinema Classics Mondays at 1 p.m. Levis Commons, 2005 Hollenbeck Drive, Perrysburg, (419) 874-2154. $3 (includes pop and popcorn).

O May 30: “Charade” O June 6: “When Harry Met Sally” O June 13: “Fabulous Dorseys” O June 20 “Great Rupert” O June 27: “Kansas City Confidential” O July 11: “Road to Bali” O July 18: “Yankee Buccaneer” O July 25: “Call it Murder” O Aug. 1: “Beat the Devil” O Aug. 8: “D.O.A.” O Aug. 15: “Escape from Sobibor” O Aug. 22: “Eternally Yours” O Aug. 29: “Inspector General”

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All films $4 and start at 7:30 p.m.

O June 10: “The Sound of Music” O June 17: “Raiders of the Lost Ark” O June 24: “Jaws”

Toledo Museum Of Art Fernando Botero/Colombian Film Series. 2445 Monroe St. (419) 2558000 or www.toledomuseum.org.

O May 27: “Love in the Time of Cholera”: How long would you wait for love? Based on Nobel Prizewinning Colombian author Gabriel

Garcia Marquez’ novel, 7:30 p.m., free.

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O July 22: Midsummer classic movie: “The Quiet Man,” 7 p.m.

O Reel Opinions: Documentary viewing each third Thursday of the month (June 16, July 21, Aug. 18) at 10:30 a.m. followed by discussion.

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“IT’S TIME TO CRUISE SO YOU HEAD TO THE SUMMERTIME HANGOUT.” — WILL SMITH

Kid Rock

Tim McGraw

By John Benson Toledo Free Press Star Staff Writer star@toledofreepress.com

With the snow a distant memory, we can turn our focus to summer concerts in Northwest Ohio and Michigan. In addition to Tonic, John Michael Montgomery and Green River Ordinance at Smoke on the Water (Page 4), there are lots of familiar names vying for your entertainment dollar:

The Ark

316 S Main St, Ann Arbor (all Ticketmaster locations or www.ticketmaster.com

Crash Test Dummies 8 p.m. May 26, $27.50 to $34.50 If you’re old enough to remember the ’90s alternative music explosion, odds are you’ll recall the Crash Test Dummies’ lone and annoying hit song “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm.” For those too young or in need of a scared straight evening of music, the Canadian folk-rock act is now touring.

Gaelic Storm 8 p.m. June 1, $22.50 to $29 Popular Celtic-world music act Gaelic Storm got a boost by appearing in the blockbuster film “Titanic” more than a decade ago. Today the Los Angelesbased band is touring its latest effort “Cabbage,” which includes a cover of Paul Simon’s hit song “Cecilia.”

Guitar Shorty

Darius Rucker

8 p.m. June 20, $15 to $20 David “Guitar Shorty” Kearney may not be a household name but the blues guitarist is a throwback to an earlier era with his Hendrix-inspired sound and power. For years now the former mechanic and truck driver has been electrifying crowds. His latest effort is “Bare Knuckle.”

Tim Robbins and the Rogues Gallery Band

8 p.m. Aug. 3, $35 to $42 The good news is actor Tim Robbins won’t be revisiting whatever he called the musical monstrosity performed at the 2004 “Vote for Change” tour stop at the old Toledo Sports Arena.

Instead, Robbins and his new act are exploring a singer-songwriter aesthetic influenced by the likes of Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan.

Blossom Music Center

1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls (all Ticketmaster locations or www.ticketmaster.com)

Phish 7:30 p.m. June 4, $45 to $60 Remember when Phish was on hiatus? Those days are gone my friend, with the definitive jam band planning a massive summer tour.

Trey Anastasio and company’s last studio effort was 2009’s “Joy.”

Kenny Chesney with Billy Currington and Uncle Kracker

7 p.m. June 23, $39.50 to $79.50 Even though Kenny Chesney is playing a few stadiums this summer, he plans on getting intimate – you know, 20,000 or so friends – at Blossom Music Center. The “Goin’ Coastal Tour” finds superstar Chesney touring his 2010 album “Hemingway’s Whiskey,” which was his sixth album to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Rascal Flatts with Sara Evans, Easton Corbin and Justin Moore

7 p.m., July 8, $35.50 to $75.50 Rascal Flatts is preparing for another successful summer with its “Flatts Fest” tour. The platinum country act has sold 20 million albums and 25 million digital downloads.

Toby Keith with Eric Church July 15, $34 to $89 Toby Keith has announced his “Locked & Loaded Tour” is coming through Northeast Ohio this summer. Keith is currently supporting his 2010 No. 1 album “Bullets in the Gun.”

Jimmy Buffett 8 p.m. July 19, sold-out Considering it’s been nearly seven years since Jimmy Buffett and his Parrotheads last invaded Northeast Ohio, it’s about time the “Margaritaville” singer returns to the area for yet another sold-out gig.

Vans Warped Tour 2011 TBD, July 20, $35 This year the Vans Warped Tour moves from the now closed Tower City Amphitheater to Blossom Music Center.

The punk festival features Paramore, All Time Low, Asking Alexandria, The Devil Wears Prada, Attack, Attack!, 3OH3!, Pepper and more.

Journey with Foreigner and Night Ranger

Godsmack

7 p.m. Aug. 2, $25 to $135 Having seemingly lived off its “Don’t Stop Believin’” past for the last few years, Journey, with singer Arnel Pineda, is testing the new-music waters this spring with the release of its latest album “Eclipse.”

Tim McGraw with Luke Bryan and The Band Perry

7 p.m. Aug. 12, $29 to $72.50 In the past, country music artist Tim McGraw has spent the summers touring with his superstar wife Faith Hill. This year he’s hitting the road solo for his “Emotional Traffic Tour.” This Music City legend – with more than 40 million albums sold and 32 No. 1 singles – should provide quite a sing-along evening.

Kid Rock with Sheryl Crow Aug. 16, $25.50 to $75.50 A decade after teaming up with Sheryl Crow for their 2001 hit song “Picture,” Kid Rock has pegged the “All I Wanna Do” singer as opener for his “Born Free Tour.” The timing of the announcement couldn’t be any better considering the two have recently collaborated on Rock’s new single “Collide.”

Def Leppard with Heart and Evan Watson

7:30 p.m. Aug. 24, $29 to $39 Due out in early June, Def Leppard’s live album “Mirrorball: Live and More” features the rock act’s concert material, as well as three new studio tracks (including current single “Undefeated”) and a DVD with concert and backstage footage.

Heart is touring its latest album “Red Velvet Car.”

DTE Energy Music Theatre 7774 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston (all Ticketmaster locations or www.ticketmaster.com)

Phish 7 p.m. June 3, $42 to $57

Tim McGraw with Luke Bryan and The Band Perry 7 p.m. June 24, $36 to $92

Mötley Crüe with Poison and The New York Dolls

7:30 p.m. June 29, $36.50 to $262 The teaming of Mötley Crüe with Poison for a summer tour isn’t surprising. However, it’s the inclusion of ’70s punk act The New York Dolls as the opener that is somewhat of a head-scratcher.

Sure, the influential Dolls inspired the ’80s glam rock movement, but it’s hard to imagine fans of “Wild Side” being familiar with or wanting to hear the work of David Johansen and Sylvain Sylvain.

“WE’VE BEEN HAVING FUN ALL SUMMER LONG.” — THE BEACH BOYS

Sugarland 7:30 p.m. July 9, $43 to $97.50 Known for unexpected covers ranging from Beyoncé’s “Irreplaceable” to Pearl Jam’s “Better Man,” Sugarland upped the keeping-fans-on-their-toes ante with its latest album “The Incredible Machine,” which includes the Auto Tune’d and reggae-leaning lead single “Stuck Like Glue.”

Jimmy Buffett 8 p.m. July 21, sold-out All is right in the summer concert world when Jimmy Buffett – with booze in his blender – brings his Parrothead experience out for what invariably is a hangover in waiting. Naturally the show to see the “Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes” singer sold-out quickly.

Journey with Foreigner and Night Ranger

The Palace of Auburn Hills 6 Championship Drive, Auburn Hills (all Ticketmaster locations or www.ticketmaster.com)

‘Glee’ 7:30 p.m. June 13, $52.50 to $92.50 Fans of “Glee” will want to see the slushie-free cast – Lea Michele (Rachel), Cory Monteith (Finn), Amber Riley (Mercedes), Chris Colfer (Kurt), Kevin McHale (Artie), Jenna Ushkowitz (Tina), Mark Salling (Puck), Dianna Agron (Quinn), Naya Rivera (Santana), Heather Morris (Brittany), Harry Shum Jr. (Mike), Chord Overstreet (Sam) and Darren Criss (Blaine) — in action.

Rihanna with special guests B.O.B. and J.Cole

7:30 p.m. June 14, $15 to $102.75 Considering her string of recent hit songs, including “Only Girl (In the World),” “What’s My Name?” and “S&M,” Rihanna is throwing her name in the ring for biggest pop star. It’s hard to argue with her platinum success. As for Rihanna’s “Loud Tour,” whips and chains are optional.

7 p.m. July 31, $22 to $132

Godsmack, Disturbed, Megadeth and more

2 p.m. Aug. 6, $36.50 to $96 This year’s Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival finds hard rock’s Godsmack back in action, with Disturbed and Megadeth to boot. Expect plenty of black and blues and headbanging fun at this show.

Train and Maroon 5 7 p.m. Aug. 21, $22 to $172 By the time this bill rolls into town, odds are you may have pissed off your mom. Now it’s time for your penance. There’s no better way to show Moms – or your “Soul Sister,” as she horrifically likes to refer to herself – just how sorry you are than by sitting through an evening of Train and Maroon 5.

New Kids on the Block and The Backstreet Boys

7:30 p.m. June 16, $32.50 to $92.50 It’s the tour most people feared would ever come to fruition.

That’s right, The New Kids on the Block and The Backstreet Boys are teaming up for a co-headlining run. What’s next, Tiffany and Debbie Gibson hitting a mall near you? Actually, their club tour was just announced.

Katy Perry with Marina & The Diamonds

Ke$ha with LMFAO and Spank Rock

7:30 p.m. June 28, $38 to $48 While 2010 was

the year of Lady Gaga, 2011 is shaping up to be Katy Perry’s run for superstar status. The pop singer proved she’s not a one-trick pony (or one girl-kissing wonder) with her latest album “Teenage Dream,” selling 5 million copies worldwide and scoring four No. 1 singles with “California Gurls,” the title track, “Firework” and “E.T.”

Katy Perry with Marina & The Diamonds

8 p.m. July 16, $59.50 to $99.50 Known for hits “To Where You Are” and “You Raise Me Up,” superstar Groban, who earlier this spring filled in for Regis Philbin on “Live with Regis and Kelly,” has fans excited about his latest album “Illuminations.”

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Keith Urban with Jake Owen

Britney Spears with Nicky Minaj

7:30 p.m. July 23, $58 to $78 In support of his sixth studio effort “Get Closer,” Keith Urban’s catalogue includes hits “Somebody Like You,” “You’ll Think Of Me” and his latest “Put You In A Song.”

7:30 p.m. July 26, $29.50 to $350

Britney Spears with Nicky Minaj 7:30 p.m. July 28, $29.50 to $350, Since her 1999 debut, Britney Spears has sold more than 67 million albums worldwide based on the success of her 24 top 40 hits. Now the pop singer is back with new album “Femme Fatale,” which includes No. 1 hit “Hold It Against Me” and current single “Till The World Ends.”

Sade with John Legend 8 p.m. Aug. 3, $52.50 to $152.50 It seems like every few years platinum-selling, mainstream artist Sade returns to the spotlight with her jazz-minded sound. Whether it’s 1984’s “Smooth Operator,” 1992’s “No Ordinary Love” or 2000’s “By Your Side,” the British singer enjoys pockets of success. Sade recently returned with her latest effort “Soldier of Love.”

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Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band

Kenny Chesney

7:30 p.m. May 26, $39 to $65 If you’re looking for that “Old Time Rock & Roll,” Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band has rescheduled its postponed April 7 show as the perfect kickoff to Memorial Day weekend.

500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo (all Ticketmaster locations or www.ticketmaster.com)

Michael Bublé 8 p.m. June 7, $49.50 to $85 Hipster personified, Michael Bublé continues to parlay his Frank Sinatra sound and demeanor into platinum success, as evident with his most recent effort, the 2009 Grammy Award-nominated “Crazy Love.” While his faithful patiently await a new album, the Canadian continues his cash-cow “Crazy Love” tour.

Josh Groban 8 p.m. June 4, $68.50 to $88

‘Glee’ June 14, $52.50 to $92.50

Keith Urban with Jake Owen

7:30 p.m. July 29, $55 to $70 Known for adding a rock ’n’ roll edge to his Nash-Vegas sound, Keith Urban is arguably atop the country music world. Currently supporting his sixth studio effort “Get Closer,” the Australian native’s catalogue includes hits “Somebody Like You,” “You’ll Think Of Me” and his latest “Put You In A Song.”

a triumphant homecoming. Cudi originally garnered national press with his debut, “Man on the Moon: The End of Day.” Up next is new album “Wizard,” due out later this year.

7:30 p.m. July 5, $28 to $48

Josh Groban

7:30 p.m. Aug. 26, $16.50 to $46.50 Glitter speculators are expecting the obligatory teen-based product to boom this summer when trashy pop princess Ke$ha brings her “Get $leazy Tour” to Michigan. In a related note, producers of “Teen Mom 2” will be present watching the crowd for what amounts to auditions for its next season.

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Kid Cudi with Chip Tha Ripper

Katy Perry

8 p.m. July 1, $39.50 to $65 Rapper Kid Cudi, easily the biggest Cleveland act to go mainstream since Bone Thugs-n-Harmony over 15 years ago, has booked

8 p.m. July 9, $49.50 to $149.50

Keith Urban with Jake Owen 7:30 p.m. July 21, $25 to $78

New Kids on the Block and The Backstreet Boys 7:30 p.m. July 27, $32.50 to $92.50

Taylor Swift 7 p.m. July 30, sold out Last fall the 21-year-old Grammy Award-winning singer watched her third studio effort “Speak Now” sell a million copies in its first week of release. Already the artist has scored two hit singles — “Back to December” and “Mean” — from the new CD.

The Toledo Zoo Amphitheater 2700 Broadway St., Toledo (all Ticketmaster locations or www.ticketmaster.com)

Lady Antebellum with Craig Campbell

7:30 p.m. July 15, sold-out Along with Sugarland and Little Big Town, Lady Antebellum is one of the Nashville bands currently making up the pop-country zeitgeist. The Hilary Scott-led trio is still touring its 2010 monster multiplatinum album “Need You Now,” which includes three No. 1 singles (the title track, “American Honey” and “Our Kind of Love”).

Steely Dan with Sam Yahel 7:30 p.m. July 20, $49.50 to $79.50 While Steely Dan’s last tour found the legendary rockjazz-R&B act playing a few of its classic albums in their entirety, this summer Walter Becker and Donald Fagen have booked the more conventional “Shuffle Diplomacy Twenty Eleven” jaunt, which includes both greatest hits and deep cuts.

Poison with Warrant 8 p.m. July 28, $37.50 to $75 Exactly 20 years ago, ’80s hair metal act Poison was touring its “Flesh & Blood” album with Warrant as its opener. In a related story from 1991, Kurt Cobain’s grunge was waiting in the on-deck circle.

Darius Rucker with Drew Davis Band 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8, $27.50 to $42.50 We’re still not sure what’s more of a surprise, that former Hootie and the Blowfish singer has once again become relevant or that he’s gone country. Rucker has parlayed his “Cracked Rear View” past into a “Learn to Live” future.

Smoke on the Water

Promenade Park, Downtown Toledo (www.ribs4redcross.com) 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 5-7, $5 per day; Aug. 5: Green River Ordinance; Aug. 6: Tonic; Aug. 7: John Michael Montgomery.

Pre-sale tickets: (419) 329-2619. O

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

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

O Crash Test Dummies: 8 p.m. May 26, $27.50.

O Dragon Wagon: 8 p.m. May 31, free.

O Gaelic Storm: 8 p.m. June 1, $22.50.

O Suzanne Westenhoefer: 8 p.m. June 3, $26.

The Blarney Irish Pub

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Bretz Bar

Club Soda

2012 Adams St. (419) 243-1900.

O Deja Dellataro and Felaciana Thunderpussy: ThursdaysSaturdays.

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 East River: May 27-28.

O MAS FiNA: June 3-4.

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 427: May 27.

O Swamp Kings: May 28.

O Crucial 420: June 3.

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 25 and June 1.

O David Lux: 7-10 p.m. May 26 and 31.

O Steve Wood Collaboration: 7:30-11:30 p.m. May 27-28.

O The Silverbacks: 7:30-11:30 p.m. June 3-4.

tween $5 and $15, unless noted. (419) 693-5300 or www.

FrankiesInnerCity.com.

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

O Daytrader, Summerfield: 6 p.m. May 25.

O Le Youth: 9 p.m. May 26, $3.

O Easy Action, the Infernal Names, Megaton Hammer: 9 p.m. May 27.

O Converge, Trap Them, Burning Love, Buried but Breathing: 7:30 p.m. May 28.

O This Will Destroy You, John LaMonica: 8 p.m. May 29.

O Maylene & the Sons of Disaster, All’s Quiet, Arson Our Savior: 6 p.m. May 30.

O Revis: 8 p.m. May 31.

O My Ticket Home, the Way West, Beneath the Sands, Away the Ashes: 6 p.m. June 2.

Dégagé Jazz Café

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

O Matt Thacker: May 26.

O Toast & Jam: May 27.

O Venyx: May 28.

O Rick Whited: June 2.

O Beg to Differ: June 3.

Caesars Windsor

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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 Vietnamese show: 8 p.m. May 29, $25.

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

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

O Noisy Neighbors: May 27-28.

O Green Eyed Soul: June 3-4.

Blind Pig

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

O Kyle White: May 25.

O Mark Mikel, Brian Albright: May 26.

O Arctic Clam: May 27-28.

O Gregg Aranda: May 31.

O Nathan Cogan: June 1.

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 Swingmania featuring Anna Givens and Danny Welch: 7:30-11 p.m. May 28, $10.

O Memorial Day Tejano Fest featuring Roberto Pulido y Los Classicos, Los Cuatro Vientos, La Corporacion, Los Hermanos Villegas, Tejano Sound Band: 5:30 p.m. May 29, $15$25. Information: (419) 283-1495 or tejanofm.com.

O Sylvania Mania featuring the Madison Avenue Band and 2 HOUR Delay: 6 p.m. June 3, $22.50. Information: (419) 824-8656.

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.

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

O Samiyam, Charles Trees, Raj Mahal, Josef Deas, Mogi Grumbles, DJ Dick Jones: 9:30 p.m. May 26.

O Theo Katzman, Charlene Kaye: 9:30 p.m. May 27.

O The Finer Things, Lawless Carver, Livy & the Lowlands, Future Genies: 9:30 p.m. May 28.

O Kara Kaufman, 10 Degrees Above Parallel, Mayben: 9:30 p.m. May 31.

O Cash Harrison & the Terrible Decisions, Del Brutto, Alexander Silver, Jim Cherewick: 9:30 p.m. June 1.

O Culture Night, Ras Kente, Tonei: 9:30 p.m. June 2.

O Ann Arbor Soul Club, Robert Wells, Brad Hales: 9:30 p.m. June 3.

Centennial Terrace

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.

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 Name This Tune: 8 p.m. May 26.

O Andrew Ellis and Lucky: 10 p.m. May 27.

O Ryan Dunlap: 10 p.m. May 28.

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 Freakender: 9:30 p.m. May 27.

O Tantric Soul: 9:30 p.m. June 3 and 9 p.m. June 4.

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O Colt Ford: 7 p.m. May 26, $20-$25.

O Goodbye Blue Skies; We Call This Irony; the Golden Dawn; Deliver the City; the Cities Beneath Us; Through Beauty, Through Silence: 7 p.m. May 27.

O The Human Abstract, Scale the Summit, This or the Apocalypse, Let Live, No Bragging Rights, Measure the Redshift: 6 p.m. June 3.

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 Organissimo: 5 p.m. May 26.

O The Eight Fifteens: 7 p.m. May 27.

O Berlin Brothers: 7 p.m. May 28.

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O Trio La Vita: 8 p.m. May 26.

O Dobbins-Krahnke-Weed Trio: 8 p.m. May 27.

O The Phil-Arbor Consortium: 8 p.m. June 3.

O Justajunkie Films: 8 p.m. Thursdays.

O RootStand: 8:30 p.m. May 27.

O Mission Man, Gary Milholland: 8:30 p.m. May 28.

O Randy Jackson, Zebra: 8:30 p.m. June 3.

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

O Josh Boyd & VIP Band: May 28.

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.

O Mainstreet Music Festival: May 28.

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

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

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

Mondays.

O Quick Trio: 6 p.m. May 26.

O MoJoe Boes & His Noble Jones: May 27.

O Blue Flamingo: June 3.

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

M.T. Loonies All-You-Can Eat Omelet & Waffle Bar every Sunday. $7.99 for adults, and $4.99 for kids.

Last Born Sons, 10 p.m. June 2. No cover 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 May 25: Start High School, 7 p.m.; Anna Givens, Clifford Murphy and Claude Black: 8 p.m.

O Glenda Biddlestone: 9 p.m. May 27.

O Lori LeFevre-Johnson: 9 p.m. May 28.

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O Don Coats: June 3.

Chris Shutters: 7:30 p.m. May 25, $25.

O The Jane Dear Girls: 8 p.m. May 26, $10.77.

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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 Silverbacks Quartet: May 27.

O Swingmania: May 28.

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O Chris Knopp: May 27-28.

This club is a venue for music (and music lovers) of all types.

2567 W. Bancroft St. (419) 535-6664 or omnimidwest.com.

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

O Baby Baby, Andy D: 10 p.m. May 26.

O Graham Parsons, the Go Rounds: 10 p.m. May 27.

O The F***ing Hotlights: 10 p.m. May 28.

O APB: 10 p.m. June 2.

O Chris Bathgate: 10 p.m. June 3.

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A home for the avant garde and untraditional, this Old West End venue hosts artists on the experimental end of the musical rainbow. 9 p.m., 2564 Robinwood Ave. $5 donation. www.toledobellows.wordpress.com.

O Andrew Weathers: May 31.

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 Kyle White: 7-11 p.m. May 26.

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.

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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 Sarah & the Tallboys: May 26.

O Bobby May & Dry Bones Revival: May 27.

O Athens Wheeler: May 28.

O Bright Light Social Hour: June 1.

O Jeremy Porter and the Tucos: June 3.

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

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

O DJs Folk, Mattimoe and Perrine: Fridays.

O The Earregulars: May 28.

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O Karaoke with Georgia Peach: Wednesdays.

O Indigo, Earl Cookie, Blue Skies, Benny & the Bricks: May 28.

O Friday May 27 Doors open @ 8 p.m. bands Begin at 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. $5 21 & older $7 under 21 Nick Pivot (early acoustic set) from Detroit PHD (Metal) from Virginia Grommet (Metal-rock-punk) from Detroit Exit Reality (Rock) from Toledo Downspeed (Metal) from Toledo

Mind Jakked (Metal) from North Carolina Guest M.C., legendary singer for Almighty Lumber Jacks Of Death, actor and writer Jimmy Doom

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

O MAS FiNA: May 27.

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.

Daniel O’Donnell A staple of public television, this singer’s mix of easy listening, country, Irish and rock ‘n’ roll songs has earned legions of fans. 3 p.m. May 25, Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. $65-$85. (419) 537-9106, (800) 6288687 or www.mettours.com.

Voodoo Libido 8 p.m. May 27, Packos at the Park, 7 S. Superior St. (419) 246-1111 or www.tonypackos.com.

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“THERE AIN’T NO CURE FOR THE SUMMERTIME BLUES.” — EDDIE COCHRANE Griffin’s Hines Farm Blues Club What started as house parties in a farmhouse basement evolved into Northwest Ohio’s legendary blues mecca.

Johnny Rawls, 7 p.m. May 28, 3750 S. Berkey Southern Road, Swanton. $12. www.hinesfarm.com.

Party at the Park Kickoff Hoozier Daddy will lead off the track’s summer concert series. 5 p.m. May 28, Raceway Park, 5700 Telegraph Road. $2. (419) 476-7751 or www.racewayparktoledo.com.

Crystal Bowersox The “American Idol” runner-up will perform a benefit for her alma mater, the Toledo School for the Arts. The early show is sold out, but the late curtain still has available seating. 10 p.m. May 28, Valentine Theatre, 400 N. Superior St. $35$69. (419) 242-2787 or www.valentinetheatre.com

Club Friday: Clark Brooks Trio Some of the city’s most talented performers entertain museum-goers during TMA’s It’s Friday events. 6:30-9:30 p.m. June 3, Cloister, 2445 Monroe St. (419) 255-8000 or toledomuseum.org.

Levis Commons Summer Concert Series

Northwest Ohio musicians will entertain near the boulevard fountain. 6-8 p.m., Town Center at Levis Commons, 3201 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. (419) 931-8888 or www. shopleviscommons.com.

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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.

Rosemary Harris This master gardener and author of the “dirty business” mystery series featuring gardener Paula Holliday will talk about the latest book in the series, “Slugfest.” 2:30 p.m. May 25, Wood County District Public Library, 251 N. Main St., Bowling Green. (419) 352-5104 or wcdpl.lib.oh.us.

BG Area Community Band This four-year-old band of amateur musicians maintain its skills for occasional concerts. 7 p.m. May 26, Bowling Green Middle School, 1079 Fairview Ave., Bowling Green. www. bgacb.org or (419) 352-1968.

Wood County Humane Society Garage Sale

This “someone’s trash is someone’s treasure” event will benefit the cats and dogs of the local humane society. Donations will be accepted for three days before the event. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. May 26-28, Wood County Fairgrounds, 13800 W. Poe Road, Bowling Green. (419) 669-0701 or www.woodcountyhumanesociety.org.

Teabowls for Japan BGSU’s ceramics department will sell handmade bowls to raise funds for the town of Mashiko, a historical ceramics center in northern Japan that was affected by the earthquake March 11. Through May, Grounds for Thought, 174 S. Main St., Bowling Green. (419) 372-1490.

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This BG coffeehouse serves a mean brew of blues, jazz, rock and more by the world famous and locally renowned in an intimate setting. 174 S. Main St., Bowling Green. (419) 3543266 or www.groundsforthought.com.

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

O Used book sale: May 28.

A naturalist will lead a group in a riverside ramble to catch the end of the day and its sights and sounds.

8 p.m. June 3, Otsego Park, 20000 W. River Road, Bowling Green. Register: (419) 661-1697 or reservations.woodcountyparkdistrict.org.

Grumpy Dave’s Comedy Nights

The Toledo Astronomical Association will assist visitors in locating prominent constellations and other night sky features. 8:30 p.m. June 3, Beaver Creek Preserve, 23028 Long Judson Road, Grand Rapids. Register: (419) 661-1697 or reservations. woodcountyparkdistrict.org.

This venue offers weekly humor-fests (maybe to make up for the crankiness). Above the Easy Street Cafe, 104 S. Main St., Bowling Green. $3-$5, unless noted. www.grumpydavespub.com.

O Roy Haber, Matthew David Stanley: 9 p.m. May 31.

Wood County Historical Center & Museum

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Noon-10 p.m. Aug. 20-21. Celebrates the community’s ethnic heritage with Hungarian and ethnic food, vendors, music, dance and contests. Consaul Street between Front and Woodford streets. (724) 875-0963 or birminghamethnicfestival.wordpress.com. Free.

Crosby Festival of the Arts 10 a.m.-7 p.m. June 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 26. Featuring artwork from more than 200 artists, live music, food, children’s activities and more. (419) 536-5566 or www.toledogarden.org/content/crosby. Adults $8, children 12 and younger free. Free shuttle.

First Friday 6-9 p.m. first Fridays of the month June-October (June 3, July 1, Aug. 5, Sept. 2, Oct. 7). Featuring live entertainment, vendors, food. Louisiana Avenue, between Third and Front streets, Perrysburg. Downtown Perrysburg Inc., (419) 8726246 or www.downtownperrysburg.org.

German-American 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Aug. 26, 2 p.m.-1 a.m. Aug. 27, and noon-11 p.m. Aug. 28. Featuring ethnic food, live music, rides, raffles, dancing, parade, contests, children’s activities and German church service (10:30 a.m. Aug. 28). Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Road, Oregon. www.gafsociety.org/fest.htm, $7.

Greek-American Fest Noon-midnight Sept. 9-10, noon-8 p.m. Sept. 11. Featuring

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July 10. Features live entertainment, pierogi eating contest, Dancing with the Stars: Polka Edition, arts and crafts vendors, children’s activities and more. Polish Village on Lagrange Street between Central Avenue and Mettler Street. www.polishfestival.org. Adults $4, seniors $3, Sunday admission $2, children 8-younger free.

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7 p.m.-midnight June 11: Outdoor tent event at Hood Park by the docks in Perrysburg featuring live music, dancing, food and drinks. Downtown Perrysburg Inc., (419) 8726246 or www.downtownperrysburg.org.

1-11:30 p.m. June 18. Promenade Park. Featuring Latino music and dance, artwork, food, kids arts and crafts (1-5 p.m.). www.latinofesttoledo.com. $12.

Smoke on the Water — Ribs for the Red Cross

Opens 11 a.m. daily July 26-31 at Lucas County Fairgrounds, Maumee. Featuring the Texaco Country Showdown, live local entertainment, rides, contests, animals, exhibits, classic car show, demolition derby and more.

Parking $3. Ride tickets $5-12 daily. Free admission 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 26-27, free admission for military veterans July 28. Gate pass $6 at fair, $5 in advance (available at The Andersons). Children younger than 6 free.

Pre-sale membership pass $15 (six gate admissions and parking). (419) 893-2127 or www.lucascountyfair.com

Wood County Fair Aug. 2-8. Featuring live entertainment from Chris Young and Steel Magnolia (8:30 p.m. Aug. 6). 13800 W. Poe Road, Bowling Green. Daily admission $6 for adults, free for ages 9-younger. Weekly pass $24. Rides $10-$18. www.woodcounty-fair.com.

Wood County Heritage Days 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 11-12. Wood County Historical Center and Museum, 13660 County Home Road, Bowling Green.

Celebrates Wood County’s strong ties with agriculture and the farm. Featuring antique tractors, kiddie tractor pull, live music and more. Barbeque meal to benefit historical society (11 a.m. June 12 until sold out, $10). New this year: barn dance 7-11 p.m. June 10 ($6/person or $10/couple in advance; $8/person or $12/couple at door, children 12-younger free). (419) 352-0967 or www.woodcountyhistory.org. Free.

Strawberry Festival 4-11 p.m. June 15-16, 4 p.m.-midnight June 17, noonmidnight June 18, noon-10 p.m. June 19. Features rides, contests, Strawberry Festival Queen Pageant, Rollie Run 5K (June 18) and strawberry dessert bakeoff (June 19).

Community Homecoming Park, 7807 Angola Road, Holland. www.hollandstrawberryfestival.org

Maumee Summer Fair 5-11 p.m. Aug. 19, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 20. Featuring Taste of Maumee with 18 area restaurants, live entertainment, contests, parade, vendors and kid’s fun zone. Sponsored by Maumee Uptown Business Association. (419) 893-5805 or www.maumeeuptown.com.

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Aug. 5-7. Fundraiser at Promenade Park for Greater Toledo Chapter of American Red Cross. Featuring Green River Ordinance (Aug. 5), Tonic (Aug. 6), John Michael Montgomery (Aug. 7), rib-eating contest, vendors, cornhole tournament, children’s activities and more. Adults $5, kids 12 and younger free. Military personnel free Aug. 7 with ID. (419) 329-2619 or www.ribs4redcross.com.

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A Young Rep (ages 14-19) production of the Gospel of Matthew updated to a rollicking musical as Jesus teaches his disciples about love, life, sacrifice and forgiveness to the beat of a pop-rock score. 7 p.m. July 14-16; 2:30 p.m. July 17. $10 adults, $5 children. Toledo Repertoire Theater, 16 10th St. (419) 243-9277 or www.toledorep.org.

“Hairspray” The toe-tapping musical follows a 1960s Baltimore girl’s journey from outsider to teen TV celebrity. 8 p.m. June 17, 18, 24 and 25, 3 p.m. June 19 and 26.

Adults $25, seniors (60 and older) and students $22, children 12-younger $15. Croswell Opera House, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian. (517) 264-7469 or www.croswell.org. Opening night fundraiser: “One Big Night”: $100 for pre-party/show/street dance party or $50 for show/street dance party.

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8 p.m. June 3, 4, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18; 2:30 p.m. June 12 and 19. Adults $22, seniors $20, groups of 10 or more $19, students 13-up $10, students 12-younger $5. Toledo Repertoire Theater, 16 10th St. (419) 243-9277 or www.toledorep.org.

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andy Poffo’s first foray into athletics wasn’t inside a wrestling ring — the stage which would make him a legend and icon for a generation of fans. Grappling was in his blood, as his father Angelo had been famous as a wrestler and even more famous as a world record holder: For years, Angelo held the record for consecutive JEFF sit-ups, with 6,033 in a row.

For Randy, however, his first stage was a diamond. He had been signed out of high school by the St. Louis Cardinals organization, and played outfield in Double A for several seasons. Success in the game would prove difficult to come by, particularly when young Poffo suffered an injury to his throwing arm.

His father’s profession came calling. During the offseason, Randy began to perform as a wrestler alongside his father and brother, who performed under his real name, Lanny. Randy’s first character, inspired by his astounding agility and quickness, was “The Spider,” a takeoff of Spider-Man — ironic, considering his later appearance in the character’s 2002 feature film. At one point, booker Ole Anderson said to Angelo that his son wrestled “like a savage.”

A surname was born.

Randy Savage was the first wrestler I ever saw perform. I was only 10 years old when, one day, my father asked if my brother and I could tape the WWF’s first prime-time show on NBC — “The Main Event.” My father wasn’t even a fan, he was just curious about how the big Andre the Giant vs. Hulk Hogan main event would go. So, we watched as it recorded.

Suddenly, before me on the screen was a man who was the definition of larger than life. Decked out in a robe covered in sequins, with the words “Macho Madness” scrawled across the back, he turned toward the camera and uttered his nowfamous catchphrase, “Ooh, yeah!” At his side stood his manager and real-life wife, Elizabeth.

Savage began explaining, as only he could, how his opponent, an Elvis impersonator named The Honky Tonk Man, had wronged them both and now it was time for revenge.

This was 1988. Savage had already been a full-time wrestler for nearly 15 years by the time I first laid eyes on him. He had garnered a reputation as one of the greatest talents of his generation, competing for years under the banner of his father’s wrestling promotion. His performances blended elements from across the grappling spectrum. He combined the hard-hitting, physical style popularized in Europe and North America with the high-flying athleticism often seen in Japanese or Mexican promotions. No one had ever seen anything quite like it before.

In memory of Randy Savage.

He was still at his physical peak when Vince McMahon brought him into the thenWWF in the mid-1980’s.

His remarkable in-ring style, coupled with his unique and intense character, made him an instant star. He’d started out as a villain but had way too much charisma for that to stick, and he quickly became the No. 2 hero in the company behind Hogan.

As I watched that night, and saw a man I had never heard of doing moves I never thought possible, I became a fan for life, of professional wrestling and of Randy Savage.

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As the years went by, age and injuries caught up with Savage, as they do for all athletes. He had basically been an outcast from wrestling for the past decade. Rumors abounded for years as to why SAVAGE Savage and Vince McMahon were not on good terms, which led to Savage’s history being all but ignored.

But signs of fences mending began to occur — WWE had released a DVD of Savage’s career highlights a few years ago, and Savage’s likeness appeared in a recent WWE video game, which he helped to promote.

But there’ll never be a full-fledged return now. The man who made me a fan — and who I’m betting did the same for a lot of folks my age — will never get a chance to walk that aisle one more time and hear the people express their admiration and gratitude for everything he did.

But if the outpouring of mourning and sadness that fans have expressed over the past few days is any indication, it’s clear that though time and absence may have separated Savage from fans, the memories he left have never faded.

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