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Exhibition of Anna Friemoth self-portraits opens June 12 at Paula Brown Gallery. By John Dorsey Toledo Free Press STAR Staff Writer star@toledofreepress.com

The Paula Brown Gallery is opening an exhibit of biblical proportions. The series of self-portraits by up-and-coming photographer Anna Friemoth opens June 12 and is sure to make local patrons re-examine their standards when it comes to visual art. Friemoth, who used her lens to create this modern interpretation of the Ten Commandments, first came to the attention of the gallery at the Toledo Area Artists (TAA) Exhibition. “For us, her work was an immediate purchase at the TAA show,” said Gallery Director Peter Brown. “It’s just the quality of the overall work, the composition and the story of it. Everyone has their own reasons for appreciating modern art. Paula and I have been collecting for over 35 years and we tend to stew on pieces for a long time, but at the end of the day we were just very impressed. It’s wonderful to be able to showcase the work of such a talented young artist.” “Anna Friemoth: Self Portraits” will be on display through July 6. The exhibition marks Friemoth’s solo debut. The pieces were first showcased in MATTE magazine, which has since been cataloged by the Museum of Modern Art in New York. “When I first started working on this series I feel like I was barely present in my work and that by working in self-portraits I was able to take on a number of different aspects of myself,” Friemoth said. “This exhibit shows my growth as an artist and as a person. I really explored the Ten Commandments, which is a subject that has always interested me and at the same time was able to come out of my shell on a very personal level.” Friemoth will attend the opening night reception, which runs from 6-8 p.m. June 12. She will also be there at 6 p.m. June 13, for the gallery’s participation in The Arts Commission’s first Art Walk of the season, held on the second Thursday of the month June through September. Friemoth is a 2012 graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art. While there, she studied fashion, communication and promotion as part of the study abroad program in London at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design in 2011. In 2005 she won a design competition sponsored by Target. Her T-shirt design was sold on Target.com and she was featured in The New York Times. She has also worked as a contributor for the Pier 59 blog. The Paula Brown Gallery is located in the Paula Brown Shop at 912 Monroe St. For more information, call (419) 241-2822 or visit www.paulabrownshop.com. O

A solo exhibition by artist Anna Friemoth, featuring self-portraits inspired by the bible’s Ten Commandments, will open at Paula Brown Gallery, 912 Monroe St., on June 12 and run through July 6. PHOTOS COURTESY ANNA FRIEMOTH

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“Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.” — Twyla Tharp

Walk of art By Paige Shermis Toledo Free Press Star Staff Writer pshermis@toledofreepress.com

Summer nights in Toledo are about to get a bit more colorful with the return of The Arts Commission’s annual Art Walk series. The sixth season of the Art Walk series will run from 6-9 p.m. June 13 in Downtown Toledo. “The Art Walk is a great way to explore Downtown Toledo and find out about the great things that are going on down there, from businesses to a number of artists Downtown, as well as to find artwork to spruce up your home and office, and get some exercise,” said Ryan Bunch, performing and literary arts coordinator for The Arts Commission. About 30 sites will participate in the Art Walk each month, including retailers, artist studios, galleries, restaurants and other Downtown Toledo businesses. “It’s a self-guided tour. We work with all the venues Downtown that curate their own exhibitions. Some have artists’ studios that are open for tour, some are galleries that have exhibitions showing, so people can walk around [to each],” Bunch said. Those on the Art Walk can get from venue to venue by bike, pedicab or on foot. “There is no set start spot. Two of the busiest areas are St. Clair Street by Fifth Third Field, and Adams Street in Uptown. There’s no right or wrong way to do it,” Bunch said. The 2013 Art Walk dates are June 13, July 11, Aug. 8 and Sept. 12. The event happens on the second Thursday of the month no matter the weather, Bunch said. Maps of participating venues with artist and exhibition descriptions are available at each venue and will be available online

The Arts Commission’s annual series kicks off June 13, featuring art, music and more.

a week in advance of each Art Walk, according to a news release. A map will also be available at www. theartscommission.org/programs/artwalk (see page 5). The Art Walk series has grown each year since its founding. “The first year, there were three to five venues and 50 people attended. Last year had an average attendance of 400 to 600 people for each Art Walk. We are hoping that [figure] will grow this year,” Bunch said. The birth of the Art Walk came from a desire to create publicity and encourage awareness of the Toledo art scene, Bunch said. “There were a number of galleries and artist studios Downtown, and we were finding out that the general public didn’t know how many there were. There are 60 different venues between galleries and studios. This was a way for us to help promote the wealth of artistic endeavors and creativity that’s happening Downtown, and make people realize how close the neighborhoods are and how walkable the city is. It is just a chance to get all the people there working to showcase what they’re doing every day, and open up some interesting spaces for people to check out,” Bunch said.

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Mania Dajnak is the owner and founder of Studio M Printmakers, which is participating in this year’s Art Walk. “We are participating in two ways. We are inviting visitors to come and make a monoprint, a one-of-a-kind print. We are providing supplies. No experience is necessary. For the second way, we will be showing mostly current explorations in printmaking by myself and another member named Terry Teufel,” Dajnak said. Studio M will be selling prints, mainly modestly priced small pieces, and has been participating in the Art Walk for three years, Dajnak said. The Art Supply Depō, which offers art supplies and classes, will also be participating, said owner Jules Webster. “Every month we will switch the art on the walls. We have a new show by Jake Lee and we always have a band play, ONDALIST; they play everything that’s on the list. We will have light food and beverages and we also are teaming up with a local nonprofit called Food For Thought. We are doing a lunch bag decorating station for them at the front of our store. They will pass out meals for the homeless every Saturday Downtown,” Webster said. The Art Supply Depō’s history is tied to that of the Art Walk, Webster said. “We coordinated our grand opening of our store with the Art Walk in July 2011 and have been active ever since,” Webster said. The Collingwood Arts Center is a facility that has 36 rooms available for artists to rent out to live and work in, said office manager Manuel Quintano. Thirty-one of the rooms are currently rented out. “We are displaying the work of the resident artists who live the building. Their work is currently on display in the first floor,” Quintano said.

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Ralph and Gini Behrendt are former glass artists who own Flying Rhino Coffee & Chocolate. Gini made glass beads and Ralph was a glass blower. “Normally we are like everyone else and we have some artists, being part of the art community in previous careers,” Gini said. This year, they decided to do something a little different.

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The Arts Commission, formed in 1959, is the longest standing arts commission in Ohio. “Recently, in 2006-07, we undertook the new initiative called Live Work Create Toledo, which is designed to explore and expand on the economic development opportunity and revitalization through the arts,” Bunch said. “That umbrella program includes Artomatic 419! and the Art Walk, as well as other programs.” Bunch considers the Art Walk to be a sister program of Artomatic 419!, an “arts extravaganza” that most recently took place over three Saturdays in April and featured more than 800 visual, literary and performing artists. He hopes the energy from Artomatic 419! will continue on into the Art Walk series. “We’re excited about this year. You don’t have to be an artist to attend; it’s about exploring and experiencing new things. Everyone is welcome,” Bunch said. O

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Django Django to unchain eclectic sound in Ann Arbor By Vicki L. Kroll TOLEDO FREE PRESS STAR STAFF WRITER vkroll@toledofreepress.com

Django Django will remember 2012. The band’s self-titled debut was an international smash named to several end-of-the-year best lists. Entertainment Weekly ranked the disc No. 7, and Rolling Stone put it at No. 26. “It’s kind of weird that [the CD has] done so well and spread so far because we made it in a bedroom with very little money and very little in terms of equipment,” said drummer, producer and band leader David Maclean. “[Django Django has] just snowballed and spread. People from different countries and different backgrounds and different age groups are getting it, which, if there ever was a goal, that would be it — that [our music] would be accessible and enjoyable for all kinds of different people.” That mass appeal may be due to the smorgasbord of sound the Scottish quartet serves up: rock wrapped in electronic pulses, synthdriven dance grooves melted over trippy beats, sun-drenched vocal harmonies backed by surf guitar riffs. “People throw words around like psychedelic; you know, it’s fine. I’m not one to get hung up on genres,” Maclean said. “So I’m happy to let people hear [our music] and make their own minds up.” The affable drummer was sitting down for

dinner in a London recording studio during the phone interview. Although he tapped away when answering questions, he does hand off some percussive duties. Lead singer and guitarist Vincent Neff plays coconut halves on “Love’s Dart.” “Years ago I made up a dance beat and it was based around a horse galloping. I’ve lost the track, so the coconuts were just us trying to re-create the little track of galloping horses,” Maclean said. “When Vince plays the coconuts live on stage, it’s a real kind of ‘[Monty Python and the] Holy Grail’ moment; a lot of people pick up on it.” Maclean, Neff, bassist Jimmy Dixon and synthesizer player Tommy Grace — all Monty Python fans — met at the Edinburgh College of Art in Scotland and formed the band in London in 2009. “[The group] was named after the ’60s Western ‘Django,’ which obviously [Quentin] Tarantino has resurrected,” Maclean said. “I always liked the fact that reggae guys in the ’60s and ’70s had this fascination with Western movies so they would name tracks after Clint Eastwood and ‘Django.’ “We knew we wanted to have that double name because we were thinking about bands like Liquid Liquid and Talk Talk, and we went through a lot of words and Django just stuck. “But it was done on an evening when we were quite drunk probably, and we didn’t

Scottish musicians Django Django will perform in Ann Arbor on June 18. PHOTO BY MIKAEL GREGORSKY

think much about it because we didn’t think we’d be a proper band or that we’d ever be interviewed in our lives.” Coincidentally, Tarantino’s “Django Unchained” was also released in 2012. “It was the year of the Django,” Maclean

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On Jan. 4, 1981, a passing play was called during an American Football Conference divisional playoff game. With less than a minute left, the ball was on the Oakland Raiders’ 13-yard line and the Cleveland Browns were down by two when Browns quarterback Brian Sipe called a timeout. Coach Sam Rutigliano called a pass play and told Sipe to “throw it into Lake Erie.” Sipe tried to throw the ball to tight end Ozzie Newsome; however, it was intercepted in the end zone, putting an end to the Browns’ season. The Raiders went on to win Super Bowl XV. Local band Throw it to Erie stands as an ode to this event in Cleveland sports history. “Three of the members have lived in Cleveland and we’re all huge Cleveland sports fans,” said singer/guitarist Timothy David Richissin. “It’s kind of like a tongue-in-cheek thing. It’s the dumb shit luck that most guys can have and [we] play into it a little bit.” The band pays tribute to Ohio in more ways than one. They call their sound “Ohio rock ’n’ roll.” The band consists of four local college-educated guys “living in a dying industrial town,” Richissin said. He added that he and his bandmates listen to a lot of punk rock, which meshes with personal experiences to influence their sound.

“We were all told to go to college and to get nine-to-five jobs and go catch the American dream,” Richissin said. “We all found out real quick after graduating college, some of us grad school, that the American dream is a little harder to get than everyone told us. … That sort of subject matter and that kind of anger … we felt it was an appropriate time to create the type of band we did.” Richissin called Throw it to Erie an “oxymoron” of a band. “We’re guys playing Americana punk music but have nine-to-five jobs,” he said. “The reason we play [that] is because of the situation we’ve been put in by our nine-to-fives.” The band will release its seven-track EP “It’s Good to be Alive” on June 15. Some tracks include “Needles and Wax,” “Sharks” and “Champagne.” The EP was produced by Little Elephant Recording, which is co-owned by band member Brian Gross-Bias. As Little Elephant Recording, started in 2011, Gross-Bias and partner Rob Courtney track, mix and master music for a flat rate. They recently started Little Elephant Live, a video series that features bands playing live in their living rooms. Throw it to Erie is featured in one of the videos on littleelephantlive.com. The band is planning a limited run of 100 copies, and when those are gone the EP will only be available on iTunes and bandcamp.com. The 100 copies will be all screenprinted, hand-numbered and packaged with four different colors to choose from. The band will celebrate its EP at a release show 9 p.m. June 15 at Frankie’s Inner City, 308 Main St. The event is free for those 21 and older and $3 for anyone younger. Fellow bands will perform, including J.W. Carlson, Gold and Shi***Neighbors. O

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Northwest Ohio Community Art Exhibition set to open at BGSU By Matt Liasse Toledo Free Press Star Staff Writer star@toledofreepress.com

Sarah Aubrey said one of the great things about regional art shows is exposing the non-art community to the “artist next door.” Aubrey, the curator of American art for the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, will help judge entries at the sixth annual Northwest Ohio Community Art Exhibition. The event, held June 21 through July 12 at Bowling Green State University’s Dorothy Uber Bryan and Willard Wankelman Galleries, provides a professional setting to showcase the work of regional artists. “It’s an art show for artists of all skill levels and abilities,” said Gallery Director Jacqueline Nathan. Anyone age 16 and older can enter, but Nathan especially encouraged 16- to 18-year-olds to participate. “We really would like to encourage young artists. This is a great opportunity for them to show their work,” she said. An opening reception is set for 7 p.m. June 21. A talk with Aubrey will take place an hour before the opening. “I will be looking for technical expertise and original interpretation of the subject

matter,” Aubrey said in an email. Aubrey said she was honored when asked to jury the event. “BGSU has a fantastic reputation in the arts, which I’m looking forward to experiencing firsthand,” she said. “It will be a great opportunity to learn about and meet the talented participating artists.” Nathan said Aubrey was invited to judge because of her “impressive credentials.” “One of the things we want to do in order to promote artists in this area is to help expose the artists to people who are looking for artists to include in exhibitions in the future,” Nathan said. Entries have a chance to win up to $1,400 in cash prizes and gift certificates, according to a news release. For artists interested in submitting work online, registration is open until June 15. Artists from Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Hancock, Henry, Lucas, Ottawa, Paulding, Sandusky, Seneca, Williams and Wood counties are eligible to enter. Artists can avoid waiting in line by preregistering online. Artists ages 16 to 18 can register for $15 and artists 19 and older can enter for $30. For more information, visit nowahartshow.org. Gallery hours are 1-4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday and 6-8 p.m. Friday. O

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Actress and model April Scott seemed a bit distracted as she began her interview with Toledo Free Press Star. But she has a lot on her

mind these days: a role on a hit FX series that just finished filming, a modeling gig coming up, a play she’s written that will soon be released to the public. But the biggest preoccupation of all comes in the smallest package — the tiny person she cradled in her arms as she spoke. Her baby daughter’s name is London. Like most doting parents, Scott’s love and adoration for the new person in her life shines through with every word she utters. n MODEL CONTINUES ON 11

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n MODEL CONTINUED FROM 10 “It’s like a full-time job, especially in the beginning,” Scott said. “She’s 2-and-a-half months old, but it’s been such a learning experience. I’ve never had any little brothers and sisters to take care of, so it’s all new to me. But she’s great. At first you get no sleep whatsoever, but she’s just adorable. Now she’s sleeping through the night. “It definitely changes your priorities in life and everything, too. She’s like the most important thing, you know?” Unlike most doting parents, however, Scott has years of experience as an oncamera personality and performer to her credit, as well. And now, as she begins to take tentative steps back into show business, Scott said her primary focus is to find roles and jobs that won’t distract from her most crucial role back home. “I knew I wanted to go back eventually, I didn’t know when I wanted to try,” Scott said. “Auditioning and things like that is like a full-time commitment, also. And I didn’t want that to take away from me spending time with her. But I thought, let me try a couple things.” The search didn’t take long. She recently finished shooting a guest role for the ninth season of the hit comedy “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.”

She also — a mere three months postlabor, mind you — is preparing for a modeling gig as part of an “alcohol campaign” in the coming weeks. “I didn’t know how my body would recover after giving birth. I had no idea,” said Scott, who has modeled for more than 10 years. “It’s just naturally going back to normal, which is kind of lucky for me. And I’m trying to eat healthy and everything, too.” Performing has been in Scott’s blood since her early days growing up in Campbell, Mo., population 1,992. “I grew up on a 20-acre farm in the country, and we had no neighbors, nothing. It was just very rural. And we had two TV channels growing up, and that was it. And so for me, it was really exciting when we got to watch movies or anything that would come on the TV. “So, from a very young age, it was, ‘Well, I’d like to be like those people.’ And that just planted the seed.” After graduating college with a degree in theater, Scott took the plunge by moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting fulltime. Considering her country upbringing and charm, it seems fitting her big break came filling the boots of Daisy Duke in the prequel “The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning.” “That [role] had just thousands and thousands of people audition for it. Probably 5,000 girls auditioned for that role. So the odds of getting it are just insane,”

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Scott recalled. “But if you happen to be the right personality for the role, and they’re actually willing to cast an unknown, you can luck out and get something that fits your personality. It’s just a ‘meant to be’ kind of thing.” She also had a regular role as one of the models in the early seasons of the NBC game show “Deal or No Deal,” and penned a book on her experience, “Behind the Briefcase.” Writing has blossomed into another of Scott’s passions, including a full stage play she’s planning on posting online in late June. “I’m just going to release it as a complimentary download, if anyone wants to perform it. Because, you know, if you wrote a play, you’d really like to see it performed, basically, and learn what you can learn from watching it being performed.” In the end, though, Scott’s main focus remains at home, with the joy and growth that little London brings to every day. “I’m just trying to be happy,” Scott said. “Be happy and not be stressed out. ... London is the most important thing in my life. “So if I can spend a lot of time with her, but also do some of the things that I love — I love the writing and I love performing — but it’s just about finding the right kind of projects that’s going to allow me to not be so busy that I can’t spend time with her. “Balancing career and family is so important to me.” O

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“A work of art which did not begin in emotion is not art.” — Paul Cézanne

Silver medal By James A. Molnar

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A University of Michigan grad was among 16 students honored at the 40th Annual Student Academy Awards on June 8. Perry Janes, a 2012 University of Michigan film and English graduate, received the silver medal in the alternative category for his short film “Zug.” Janes was the first student honored from the university by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which started the awards in 1973. “Zug,” a film based on Janes’ short story of the same name, follows two guys who complete a dare by visiting the mysterious Zug Island, a real man-made island along the River Rouge and Detroit River near Detroit. “A lot of my work has been invested in telling stories and exploring the other stories that are told about Detroit,” Janes said in an interview with Toledo Free Press Star. “The stories being told about Detroit and the images that are being put out there are often inauthentic or manipulative or repetitive.” Janes, of Royal Oak, Mich., said “Zug” was a way of tackling this narrative and addressing

University of Michigan graduate Perry Janes wins Student Academy Award.

misconceptions about Detroit head on. While visiting the island in the film, the two guys investigate the truth behind the myth and urban legend that surrounds Zug Island. “What they find is really a much more humble truth, in reality,” said Janes, 23. “For the characters, it’s meant to be an incredibly affirming moment. “‘Zug’ in the story is meant to be an allegory for all of the many stories and images that get put out there about Detroit that are kind of larger than life or that are scary or that are negative. And I kind of wanted to return that to a more authentic, kind of human story,” he said. Janes filmed the 20-minute short during the fall semester of his senior year as part of a thesis project. Wearing a Michigan pin on his lapel, Janes accepted the engraved trophy affixed with a silver medallion. During his speech, he thanked his college mentor, Terri Sarris. “I’d like to thank all of my professors and mentors from the University of Michigan, chief among whom is Terri Sarris, my mentor, my thesis adviser, my friend,” he said on June 8. “I’m very lucky to have had her as a part of my formative growth as a filmmaker.”

Sarris, a senior lecturer in production at the university, said she was tickled to be mentioned by Janes in his speech. In an interview with Toledo Free Press Star, Sarris called “Zug” an amazing accomplishment. It was given highest honors by the university, which Sarris said is evidence of Janes being a great director. When Sarris first met Janes in an intro level class, she could see his potential. “He distinguished himself quite early,” she said. “We’re very proud of him.” Janes’ Student Academy Award includes a $3,000 cash grant. “It been kind of a week from a dream,” Janes said from California. Leading up to the ceremony, the winning students were taken to Walt Disney Animation Studios to met animators. They went to the Sundance Institute, met with film executives at Lionsgate and enjoyed a fancy dinner at Spago. “It’s incredibly encouraging and the whole week out here was really — without any sense of hyperbole — one of more memorable weeks of my life,” he said. “Zug” will screen June 22 as part of the Palm Springs International ShortFest in Palm Springs, Calif. O

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Bronze Boar 20 S. Huron St. Toledo

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The Ark

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This intimate venue showcases acts from the A-list to the lesser known. 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451, (734) 761-1800 or www.theark.org. ✯ Patterson Hood, the Downtown Rumblers, T. Hardy Morris: 8 p.m. June 12, $25. ✯ Janiva Magness: 8 p.m. June 13, $21. ✯ LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends: 8 p.m. June 14, $15. ✯ The Black Lillies: 8 p.m. June 15, $15. ✯ The Holmes Brothers: 7:30 p.m. June 16, $20. ✯ Hey Marseille, Phox: 8 p.m. June 17, $12. ✯ The Clumsy Lovers: 8 p.m. June 18, $15. ✯ Brendan James, Jesse RubEn: 8 p.m. June 19, $15. ✯ The Lone Bellow, the Saint Johns: 8 p.m. June 20, $16.

Bar 145°

This venue features burgers, bands and bourbon, if its slogan is to be believed. $5 cover. 5304 Monroe St. (419) 593-0073 or bar145toledo.com. ✯ Dave Carpenter: June 13. ✯ A Thousand Julys: June 14. ✯ Tricky Dicks & the Cover-Ups: June 15. ✯ Ramona Collins Trio: June 17. ✯ Piano Wars: June 19. ✯ Dan Fester: June 20.

www.theblarneyirishpub.com. ✯ Jeff Stewart: 8 p.m. June 13. ✯ Arctic Clam: 9:30 p.m. June 14. ✯ Beg to Differ: 8 p.m. June 15. ✯ Dave Carpenter: 8 p.m. June 20. ✯ Nine Lives: 8 p.m. June 21 and 9 p.m. June 22.

Blind Pig

A variety of rock, soul, pop and alternative acts perform at this bar. 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor. $3-$20 unless noted. (734) 996-8555 or blindpigmusic.com. ✯ 5th Wall Concept, Algernon, Native Signal, Simple Machine: 9:30 p.m. June 12. ✯ Sproton Layer, Blue Snaggletooth: 9:30 p.m. June 14. ✯ The Bang! 9:30 p.m. June 15. ✯ Sigidy & Eaddy, Retro Famous & Microphone Mikey, King Milo, Strut, Tree City: 9:30 p.m. June 19. ✯ Corporate Sellout, Who’s This We? Fires in Japan: 9:30 p.m. June 20. ✯ The Return of Razor Ray, Motown Rage, Devil Elvis, F***knot, Mare Crisium: 9:30 p.m. June 21.

Bronze Boar

Be sure to check out this Warehouse District tavern’s namesake, overhead near the entrance. 20 S. Huron St. (419) 244-2627 or www.bronzeboar.com. ✯ Open mic: Thursdays and Mondays. ✯ Stonehouse: June 14. ✯ Chris Shutters Band: June 15. ✯ Steve Kennedy: June 18. ✯ Beg to Differ: June 21.

Caesars Windsor

✯ Gene Parker & Friends: 7-10 p.m. June 12 and 18-19. ✯ Jason Quick: June 13. ✯ Jazz Addiction Trio featuring Morgen Steigler: 7:30 p.m. June 14. ✯ Paul Vornhagen: 7:30 p.m. June 15.

The Distillery

The mic is open on Sundays, but paid entertainers rock out Fridays-Saturdays. 4311 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 3821444 or www.thedistilleryonline.com. ✯ Nathan Cogan: Wednesdays. ✯ Last Call Heroes: June 14-15. ✯ Arctic Clam: June 21.

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. ✯ Dan Stewart, Frankie May: 10 p.m. June 14. ✯ Shawn Sanders: 10 p.m. June 15. ✯ Andrew Ellis: 10 p.m. June 21.

Evolution

A club “for the mature crowd,” Evolution offers $5 martinis on Thursdays and the occasional live musical performance. 519 S. Reynolds Road. (419) 725-6277 or clubevolutiontol.com. ✯ MSax: 7 p.m. June 13. ✯ It’s Essential: 7 p.m. June 20.

Frankie’s Inner City

Toledo’s venue for rock. 308 Main St. $5-$15, unless noted. (419) 693-5300 or www.FrankiesInnerCity.com.✯ ✯ Manners, Piss Poor, East Highland, Good Will: 7 p.m. June 12. ✯ Daniel Garrow, the Cold Season: 8 p.m. June 13, free. ✯ Saturnine Hello, Sugarboxx, Curbstone Beauty, Unlabeled: 9 p.m. June 14. ✯ Throw It to Erie, S***** Neighbors, Gold, J.W. Carlson: 9 p.m. June 15. ✯ Ghost Town, DeadRomeo: 6:30 p.m. June 16. ✯ I the Mighty: 6 p.m. June 20. ✯ Flush, NuAudio: 9 p.m. June 21.

“Our House, Your Pub” focuses on craft beer, hand-crafted specialty drinks and martinis, a well-rounded wine selection and an eclectic food menu. 3355 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. (419) 866-8466. ✯ Chris Shutters: 8 p.m. June 13. ✯ Jason Quick, Steve Knurek: 8-11 p.m. June 15. ✯ Nick Neenan: 8 p.m. June 20.

If you have your passport, consider hopping the Detroit River for this casino’s entertainment offerings. Starting ticket prices, in Canadian dollars, are for the cheapest seats; attendees must be 19 or older. Caesars Windsor Colosseum, 377 Riverside Drive, East, Windsor, Ontario. (800) 991-7777 or www.caesarswindsor.com. ✯ Peter Frampton, Robert Cray, Don Felder: 8 p.m. June 13, $35. ✯ Willie Nelson & Family: 8 p.m. June 19, $35.

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This family-friendly eatery dishes up live performances … and Chicago-style pizza. 7131 Orchard Centre Drive, Holland. (419) 491-0990. ✯ Chris Shutters Band: June 14.

Live entertainment after 9:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Holiday Inn French Quarter, 10630 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg. (419) 874-3111 or www.hifq.com. ✯ Candice Coleman and the Chris Brown Band: June 14-15. ✯ The Late Show: June 21-22.

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Offering “organic music for the cyber age,” this music store offers vinyl, CDs, memorabilia and the occasional concert. Third Space, 137 N. Michigan St. (419) 535-1234, www. bboprecords.com or www.thirdspacetoledo.com. ✯ Gazebo, Marky Strange: 7-11 p.m. June 20, $5 donation.

The Blarney Irish Pub

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

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.

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H Lounge

The newly opened Hollywood Casino offers musical distractions from all the lights, noise and jackpots. 777 Hollywood Blvd. (419) 661-5200 or www.hollywoodcasinotoledo.com. ✯ Jedi Mind Trip: June 14. ✯ Velvet Jones: 9 p.m. June 15. ✯ Sierra Shame: 10 p.m. June 21. Spotlight Summer Nights Hollywood Casino will offer outdoor concerts along the Maumee River from May through August. ✯ Air Supply: 8 p.m. June 21, $30.

Hamway’s on the Main

Live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights gets a side order of steak, seafood and prime rib at this 30-year area institution. 5577 Monroe St., Sylvania. (419) 885-0290 or hamwaysonthemain.com. ✯ Candice Coleman and Chris Brown: Thursdays. ✯ Clifford Murphy & Mike Whitty: Saturdays. ✯ B.J. Love: June 14. ✯ Elixer: 8-10:30 p.m. June 21.

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. ✯ Lions Lions, Goodbye Blue Skies, At Anchor, Driven by Fire: June 13. ✯ DJR, D-WHY, Mike Flamez, Magic Juan, Sikosa Proficey, Elixer, Young King, Ghiftd, Yung Chuck, Jayy Hubb, Dime Dimention, Yung Swed, James Top Flight, CB Tha Truth, WADE, Jordan Jumpman Prophet: June 14.

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✯ Demonshifter, Truth Ascension, Constricted, Animation of Instinct, In Hell and Fury: June 15. ✯ ABK, Karnage, 10/31, Sixx Digit: June 20. ✯ This Is Everything, Ryan Started the Fire, Hawaiian Shirt Day, the Shame Game, Jeffrey Oliver: June 21.

Irish Eyes Heavenly Pub

“Their treasure is your pleasure” — test out this maxim while checking out the evening’s entertainment. 3324 Secor Road. (419) 531-2427 or www.irisheyesheavenlypub.com. ✯ Extra Stout: June 14.

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. ✯ Aurea Silva Trio: 8 p.m. June 12. ✯ Minifest: Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival in Residence. 8 p.m. June 14 and 21; 2 p.m. June 23. ✯ Alicia Doudna: 3 p.m. June 16.

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. ✯ Birds of Chicago: June 14.

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. ✯ Open mic: 9 p.m. Mondays. ✯ Dick Lange Trio: 6 p.m. June 13. ✯ Groove Land Band: 9 p.m. June 14. ✯ Buddy Boy Slim and the Blues Rockers: 9 p.m. June 15. ✯ Jason Quick Trio: 6-9 p.m. June 20. ✯ Stonehouse: 9 p.m. June 21.

MGM Grand Detroit

Live music rings out over the slots and croupiers on the weekends in the Int Ice lounge. 1777 Third St., Detroit. (877) 888-2121 or www.mgmgranddetroit.com. ✯ Solo piano: 6-8:30 p.m. Fridays. ✯ Persuasion: 9 p.m. June 14. ✯ Robin Horlock: 9 p.m. June 15. ✯ Phase 5: 9 p.m. June 21.

Motor City Casino/Hotel

This casino’s Sound Board offers big names, big sounds and a big experience. 2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit. Guests must be 21 or older. (866) 782-9622 or www.motorcitycasino.com. ✯ Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis: 8 p.m. June 19, $40-$50. The casino’s Chromatics Lounge also features live performances.

✯ Taxi: 7 p.m. June 12-13, 10 p.m. June 14 and 5:15 p.m. June 15. ✯ Nightline: 5:15 p.m. June 14. ✯ Parallel Fifth: 10 p.m. June 15. ✯ Joyride: 3:30 p.m. June 16. ✯ Random Family: 7 p.m. June 17. ✯ In-A-Fect: 7 p.m. June 18-20, 10 p.m. June 21 and 5:15 p.m. June 22. ✯ Jimmy D Scott: 5:15 p.m. June 21.

Oarhouse Bar & Grill

If one gets tired of spiking the volleyball, throwing some ringers or tossing the cornbags, perhaps some entertainment will fit the bill? Plenty of dock space for boaters, too. 5044 Suder Ave. (419) 671-6256 or oarhousepointplace.com. ✯ Jeff Stewart: 5 p.m. June 14. ✯ 10 Inch Willy: 9 p.m. June 14. ✯ Broham: 9 p.m. June 15. ✯ MAS FiNA: 9 p.m. June 21.

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Northwest Ohioans have always enjoyed the hot flavors of Mexico, and our warm hospitality. Come to one of our restaurants and experience a delicious dining adventure tonight!

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Live music starts at 7:30 p.m. 5703 Main St., Sylvania. (419) 882-2266 or treosylvania.com. ✯ John Barile & Bobby May: June 12. ✯ Andrew Ellis Duo: June 14. ✯ Swingmania: June 15. ✯ Quartet Bernadette: June 21.

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Specializing in Mexican Food since 1955 419-865-5455 10400 Airport Hwy. (1.2 Mi. East of the Aiport) • Lunch & Dinner, 11 a.m. to Midnight • Closed Sundays & Holidays

Ottawa Tavern

Casual meals and bingo and trivia nights with weekend entertainment. 1815 Adams St. (419) 725-5483 or www. otavern.com. ✯ Graham Parsons & the Go-Rounds, Hot Love: 10 p.m. June 14. ✯ Summer People, GoldMINES: 10 p.m. June 21.

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Potbelly Sandwich Shop

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

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Anyone curious about this charcuterie can check out the menu while also sampling some music Tuesdays through Saturdays. 219 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg. (419) 873-6224 or www.swigrestaurantandbar.com. ✯ Jason Quick: 6-9 p.m. June 14.

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Trotter’s Tavern

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

The Village Idiot

Tunes combined with pizza and booze, some would say it’s a perfect combination. 309 Conant St., Maumee. (419) 8937281 or www.villageidiotmaumee.com. ✯ Old West End Records: 8 p.m. Wednesdays. ✯ Bob Rex Trio: 6 p.m. Sundays. ✯ Frankie May and friends: 10 p.m. Mondays. ✯ John Barile & Bobby May: 8 p.m. Tuesdays. ✯ Old Salt Union: 8 p.m. June 12. ✯ Grape Smugglers: 8 p.m. June 14. ✯ Benny & the Bricks: 8 p.m. June 15. ✯ Vandeveer: 8 p.m. June 19. ✯ The Nu-Tones: 8 p.m. June 21, $5.

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Webber’s Waterfront Restaurant

This Erie eatery hosts weekly entertainment on its patio with a river view. 3 p.m. Sundays, 6339 Edgewater Drive, Erie. (734) 723-7411 or www.webbersrestaurant.samsbiz.com. ✯ Johnny Rodriguez: June 16.

Ye Olde Durty Bird

A full bar featuring frozen drinks and multiple happy hours (4-7 p.m.) on weekdays, plus salads, soups and sandwiches, accompany live entertainment four nights a week. 2 S. St. Clair. (419) 243-2473 or www.yeoldedurtybird.com. ✯ Open mic: 7 p.m. Tuesdays. ✯ Steve Woolley: 7 p.m. June 12. ✯ Chris Knopp: 8 p.m. June 13 and 5 p.m. June 21. ✯ Last Born Sons: 9 p.m. June 14. ✯ Andrew Ellis: 9 p.m. June 15. ✯ Mike Whitty & Clifford Murphy: Noon-3 p.m. June 16. ✯ Joe Woods: 5 p.m. June 17. ✯ John Barile: 5 p.m. June 18. ✯ Jeff Stewart: 5 and 8 p.m. June 19. ✯ Steve Kennedy: 5 p.m. June 20. ✯ Kyle White: 9 p.m. June 20. ✯ Mike Whitty: 9 p.m. June 21.

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p.m. Wednesdays, Best Western Premier Grand Plaza Hotel’s Aqua Lounge, 444 N. Summit St. $5-$15. (419) 241141 or www.arttatumsociety.com. ✯ Lori Lefevre Trio: June 12. ✯ Brad McNett Trio: June 19.

This two-man band (consisting of Dave Rybaczewski and Walter Guy) performs Beatles songs acoustically. www. beatlesebooks.com/elixir. March 31 - April 18 ✯ 6:30-9:30 p.m.“Wicked” June 13 and 20, Quimby’s Food and Theater League Broadway Series Presents: atSpirits, Stranahan3536 Theater Sterns Road, Lambertville. The tale of Oz before Dorothy dropped in, “Wicked” 7:30-10:30 p.m. June 14, River Cafe & Marina, 6215 has worked its✯ magic on audiences worldwide. Edgewater Drive, Erie.

Lunch at Levis Square concert series

Downtown Toledo Improvement District conspires to set lunch to music. Noon-1:30 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 29. Levis Square, North St. Clair Street and Madison Avenue. (419) 249-5494. ✯ Rodney Parker & the Liberty Beach Band: June 13. ✯ Glass City steel: June 20.

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Toledo Mud Hens Opening Day: Louisville Bats vs. Toledo Mud Hens at Fifth Third Field Join the celebration downtown as Toledo’s beloved Mud Hens hit the field for the season opener.

With its focus on swing music, Jeff McDonald’s group of musicians provides a peek into another era, with music from bandleaders such as Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, the Dorseys and more. With combos from trio to full orchestra, May 2010 provide music for all occasions. (419) 708the performers Opening Month! 0265, (419) 874-0290 or www.swingmania.org. at Cedar Point Amusement Park The planet’s No. ✯ 1 park boasts 17 coasters, four kid’s 8-10:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Trotters Tavern, 5131 Heatherareas and the new “Shoot the Rapids” ride. downs Blvd. (419) 381-2079 or (419) 708-0265. June 11 - September Brown Bag12 Summer

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Music at the Market

Weekly concerts will pierce the summer heat. 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 29, Commodore Square Park, 140 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg; Judy Beck Auditorium (same address), if raining. (419) 324-4758 or mainart-ery.com. ✯ The Gazebo: June 13. ✯ The Bridges: June 20.

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Northwest Ohio musicians will entertain near the boulevard fountain. 5-8 p.m. Saturdays, Town Center at Levis Commons, 3201 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. (419) 9318888 or www.shopleviscommons.com. ✯ Kerry Patrick Clark: June 15. ✯ Kyle White: June 22.

Board the Sandpiper for a trip up the Maumee River, a pasta buffet and the music of Kerry Patrick Clark. 6:308:30 p.m. June 19, departing from the Jefferson Street dock in Promenade Park. $30. Reservations: (419) 5371212 or www.sandpiperboat.com.

Echoes of War

Dance companies, musicians and choral groups will commemorate the War of 1812 in a multimedia collaboration. 7:30 p.m. June 21, River Raisin Centre for the Arts, 114 S. Monroe St., Monroe. $10-$18. (734) 242-7722 or www. riverraisincentre.org.

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A local restaurant will be on-site offering nibbles while performers do their thing. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays, Martin and Kiwanis shelters, Bowling Green City Park, 417 City Park Drive, Bowling Green. (419) 354-6223 or www. bgohio.org/departments/parks-and-recreation. ✯ Ladies & Gentlemen: June 14. ✯ The Gene Parker Trio: June 21.

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Free shows feature regional performers on a local stage. 7 p.m. Sundays, Needle Hall Stage, Bowling Green City Park, 417 City Park Dr., Bowling Green. (419) 354-6223 or www. bgohio.org/departments/parks-and-recreation. ✯ Kerry Patrick Clark: June 16.

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“Glee,” when he covered Katy Perry’s hit single “Teenage Dream.” His StarKid Productions is key in the Harry Potter musical parodies “A Very Potter Musical” and “A Very Potter Sequel.” Theo Katzman will open. 11:30 a.m. June 13, Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor. Free. (734) 768-8397, (734) 668-8463 or www. michtheater.org.

Perhaps museum of arts would be a better name: This cultural institution offers talks, movies, performances and more in addition to the visual pieces expected — and unexpected. Members receive discounts for most admission-charged events. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. TuesdaysThursdays; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays; and noon-6 Sundays, 2445 Monroe St. (419) 255-8000 or toledomuseum.org. Exhibitions ✯ “Symbols, Stories & Social Justice,” through June 13, Community Gallery. ✯ “Native Lands and Other Stories,” through June 13, Community Gallery. ✯ “Crossing Cultures: The Owen and Wagner Collection of Contemporary Aboriginal Australian Art at the Hood Museum

of Art,” through July 14, Canaday Gallery. ✯ “Prints by Twenty-Five Australian Artists: The Bicentennial Folio,” through July 21, Gallery 18 and Director’s Conference Room. ✯ “Patterns on Paper,” through July 21, Works on Paper Gallery. Events/presentations ✯ Australian Animals lecture: 7:30 p.m. June 14, Little Theater. ✯ A Brush With Art (1 p.m. June 14, Herrick Lobby), Glass Pavilion), for visitors with early stage memory loss. Register with the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, at (419) 537-1999 or (800) 272-3900. Film ✯ “Bran Nue Dae”: 7:30 p.m. June 21, Little Theater. Glassblowing demonstrations in the Glass Pavilion ✯ 2 p.m. June 12-13 and 18-20. ✯ 2, 7, 8 and 9 p.m. June 14 and 21. ✯ 1, 2 and 3 p.m. June 15-16. Art Hours Participants 14 and older can create glass objects at the Glass Pavilion. Tickets ($30) can be purchased in person or by phone (419) 254-5771, ext. 7448) the Tuesday before each session. ✯ Flower: 6, 7 and 8 p.m. June 14 and 21; 4 and 5 p.m. June 15-16. Tours ✯ “Crossing Cultures,” 8 p.m. June 14 and 21, from Libbey Court. ✯ Collection Connections to “Crossing Cultures”: 2 p.m. June 16; 7 p.m. June 21; from Libbey Court. ✯ Baby tour: 6 p.m. June 14, from the Family Center, for parents and caregivers with infants up to 18 months. Family Center activities: For children 10 and younger accompanied by an adult. ✯ Nothing But Line: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 13; 3:30-8 p.m. June 14. ✯

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS SEALED PROPOSALS for bidding on Manor House Window & Roof Replacement, Wildwood Preserve Metropark, Toledo, Ohio will be received; opened; and read aloud at the Metropolitan Park District of the Toledo Area, Fallen Timbers Field Office, 6101 Fallen Timbers Lane, Maumee, Ohio 43537 Friday, June 21, at 3:00 p.m. local time. THE SCOPE OF WORK consists of window & roof replacement for a 50 room mansion. General construction includes select demolition and disposal including asbestos shingle abatement, slate roof, copper flashings, replacement windows, associated prep & repair, finish carpentry and paint. Bidders may obtain copies of plans, specifications, contract documents and plan-holder’s list through Newfax Corporation, 333 West Woodruff, Toledo, Ohio 43604 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (check made payable to Newfax Corporation) or via the Newfax Digital Plan Room at www.newfaxcorp.com <http://www.newfaxcorp.com/> . Newfax can be contacted at 419-241-5157 or 800-877-5157. A non-refundable fee of $30 is required for each set of documents obtained. For additional information, please contact Jon Zvanovec @ 419-360-9184, jon.zvanovec@ metroparkstoledo.com. EACH BIDDER MUST FURNISH either (1) a bond for the full amount of the bid or (2) a certified check, cashier’s check or irrevocable letter of credit in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the bid with its bid. The successful bidder must furnish a 100 percent (100%) Performance Bond and a 100 percent (100%) Labor and Materials Bond. No bidder may withdraw its bid within thirty (30) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. THE BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS OF THE METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT OF THE TOLEDO AREA reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive any informality in bidding. By order of the Board of Park Commissioners METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT OF THE TOLEDO AREA Stephen W. Madewell, Director

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he new cartoon in town, “SheZow,” lays out the adventures of a young boy who uses a magic ring to become a superhero — a female one, that is. The joint CanadianAustralian animated series, airing currently on The Hub, has drawn criticism and controversy, inspiring a boycott among those who feel a crossdressing hero isn’t appropriate for the 6- to 11-year-old age group “SheZow” is aimed at. Little do those concerned parents realize that genderbending in the super-set has Jim been around almost as long as comic books themselves. Way back in May 1940, Quality Comics introduced a character called Madame Fatal in the unfortunatelynamed Crack Comics, a debut that would have otherwise been relegated to the overflowing bin of obscure superheroes had the lady in question not been a man in disguise. Millionaire Richard Stanton took on the identity of an elderly woman to investigate the kidnapping of his daughter and liked the role so much he continued to fight crime as the cane-wielding,

red-cloaked hellion. Young readers must not have been swept up in the apparent bonuses of cross-dressing, for Madame Fatal disappeared after only two years of publication and surfaced decades later as the butt of homosexual jokes from modern superheroes. Apparently, there was something in the ink they used in 1940 as DC editor-writer-artist Sheldon Mayer added a new character to his “Scribbly” strip in All-American Comics with the colorful moniker of the Red Tornado. Wearing a souppot as a helmet and long johns for, err, long johns, the strapping, virile Tornado was in actuality a portly woman named Ma Hunkel. Ostensibly a humorous character — like SheZow herself — the Red Tornado’s message of cross-dressing went over better than Madame Fatal’s and lasted for several years. Here in 2013 it’s hard to believe there’s not a greater purpose of diversity behind “SheZow” than simple cartoon fare, something that Madame Fatal and the Red Tornado were most likely never intended for. Still, without solid ratings, history may still send the newest gender-bending crime-buster to the same end as his/her vintage fellows: obscurity. O

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In 2009, developer NetherRealm Studios rebooted the “Mortal Kombat” franchise with resounding success. Powered by Unreal Engine, “Mortal Kombat” was a brutal and hard-hitting fighter backed by solid fighting mechanics and a surprisingly enjoyable cinematic single-player story. “Injustice: Gods Among Us” (Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment for PlayStation 3) brings the same traits with an amped-up presentation but a weaker story. The story is completely nonsensical and not in a good way. The cinematic cut scenes can be fun to watch, but when a story this ridiculous is trying to take itself so seriously, it takes away from the enjoyment. Luckily, the core of the game is fantastic. Each DC fighter is brought to a life with all the signature moves one would expect from them, including Batman using his grappling hook and The Flash bolting around the environments. The stages are the real stars of the show. Nimble characters can bounce off certain objects while others simply pick them up and hurl them at opponents. There is a special “clash” feature, which can happen once

a match. It acts as a combo breaker and is a unique method for using up the special meter. With all the depth and available mechanics offered in “Injustice: Gods Among Us,” it is a shame NetherRealm Studios offered such a poor tutorial mode for the title. What is available is a very minimal general tutorial on the basics of the gameplay mechanics. There is no character-specific help, which means the players must practice everything on their own. This is no longer acceptable in a fighting game, especially when we have seen such extensive offerings in other fighters. However, “Injustice: Gods Among Us” brings excitement back to DC fighting games and does a wonderful job pleasing not just fans of the DC universe but also “Mortal Kombat” and fighter fans in general. From the signature hard-hitting gameplay to the dynamic stages, you will feel drawn to this brutal world, but a few balance issues and a barebones tutorial and online mode hold it back from greatness (***, MSRP $59.99, rated M, also available on Xbox 360). O — Sagar Sharma

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E3: What do the new consoles mean for gamers?

e sit on the precipice of the next generation of video games. As the 2013 edition of the Electronic Entertainment Expo — better known by the abbreviation E3 — takes place, the future of interactive entertainment is in a state of flux. Addictive-if-shallow mobile games continue to be increasingly popular with a mass audience, while consoles — the traditional home of gaming for a generation of players — seem at a low ebb. Nintendo’s newest hardJEFF ware, the Wii U, went on sale in November, drawing a fairly sizeable audience in its first month of sales. But its numbers have fallen off a cliff in the months since, and a lack of games has left the once-proud Nintendo scrambling to fix what ails its new brainchild. This leaves the other big players in the modern console game — Microsoft and Sony — yet to play their hands. Each company officially announced its next generation systems at separate events earlier this year, but in both cases, the an-

nouncements left fans with almost as many questions as answers. In February, Sony unveiled the PlayStation 4, the latest installment in its successful series of home consoles dating back to 1995. Along with a slate of games, both from existing franchises and new IPs, Sony demonstrated the new PlayStation’s revamped controller and compatibility with its struggling Vita handheld. But there was a lot left unsaid — and unshown — in Sony’s presentation. For all that the company was proudly presenting about the new system’s capabilities and how it was working handin-hand with developers, initially it was surprisingly reticent to show the actual, physical console design. In addition, there was no mention of a price point for the new system or its games, although pre-orders on Ama z o n are now going for $39.99. Microsoft followed suit in late May, announcing the impending arrival of the third in its Xbox franchise of systems — the rather puzzlingly titled “Xbox One.” Unlike its Sony coun-

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terpart, the Microsoft team showed the console’s design front and center, and proudly trumpeted a lofty goal of making the system the central piece of any home entertainment system. Xbox One can be pre-ordered for $499.99. But people buy a video game console for, well, video games, and the Microsoft presentation was rather stunningly short on titles. Only a handful of games were presented at the event, of which a mere two were exclusive to Xbox. Then there were the questions of whether the system’s rumored “always online” feature was indeed part of its setup. (The answer finally came this past week: Yes, the system is meant to be constantly connected to the Internet, and will check every 24 hours to make sure it is, or it won’t play.) The biggest unknown, however, is beginning to become clear — and it paints an ugly picture. Microsoft’s public clarification of its new system’s policies makes it plain how the company is viewing the sale of games from this point on. You’re not really buying a copy of a game, you see — even if you purchase a physical disc from a store. Instead, you’re buying the license to use the software, and there are a ton of caveats that dictate how and where you can use it — covering loaning it to friends, reselling used games and so forth. And Microsoft’s legalese makes it plain that these licenses can be altered or canceled at any time. To be fair, this type of license is kind of how it’s always been with the sale of software, even

on disc. But rarely — if ever — has an industry used such agreements to clamp down so tightly on what can be done with a physical product after it has already been bought and paid for. This really has nothing to do with piracy or any other crackdown on illegal cuts into revenue streams. It amounts to yet another nearsighted attempt by the industry to police the sale of used games — a perfectly legal practice. (Sony’s recently released “Official PlayStation Used Game Instructional Video” pokes fun at Microsoft’s stance and can be viewed on YouTube.) We live in a changing market where people “buy” software that is never really theirs all the time — MP3s, movies on demand and so forth. If the goal is to adapt that market to the video game sphere, however, the console manufacturers are attempting to do so by giving consumers all of that market’s drawbacks and none of its virtues, such as cheaper prices, the ability to pick and choose more freely, etc. A balance between the two can be accomplished — Valve’s Steam software on PC is a perfect example of a virtual marketplace where many of the same restrictions exist, but the trade-offs give customers plenty of reason to be pleased with the service. But Microsoft’s policies point toward a different path. And at a time where more consumers are being lured by cheap, simple software, if the big console developers continue toward increasing complications for their most loyal customers — without offsetting them with any benefits — they are simply hastening the demise of their own market. O

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“The role of the artist is to ask questions, not answer them.” — Anton Chekhov

Mixing patterns M

ixing patterns in one outfit can be intimidating and tricky. Often, without knowing how to pair different patterns together, the wrong combinations end up being worn. There are a few tricks to the trade, but once you learn how to mix patterns and textures it becomes fun and allows for endless outfits full of personality, and individuality. Here are some key points to follow. Steer away from mixing large patterns with large patterns or small patterns with small patterns. Large with LaUREN large will not only look overwhelming, but will ultimately give you a wider look. On the flip side, mixing small patterns creates a busy appearance and again, is overwhelming to the eye. Instead, combine a small pattern with a large, or two opposite patterns like floral and stripes to create a balanced and unexpectedly cute look.

Make sure your patterns share the same color scheme. This is very important when mixing patterns, otherwise you will look like you did back in Kindergarten trying to dress yourself for the first time. A good example would be mixing a navy paisley top with a navy, red, and white striped skirt. Even though the patterns are different, at least one of the colors is shared, which creates balance. Make sure that when mixing patterns, they are not too matchymatchy. Think of plaid, stripes or polka dots head to toe. This is not a good look and the result will not be pretty. Instead, add structure to your outfit by combining loose prints with refined, structured prints. Try flowers with stripes or try gingham print with polka dots. The prints complement one another, instead of competing with one another. To add balance and to tone down the overall look of the outfit, go back to the basics. Add a solid-colored belt like black, silver, or navy. Make sure to then match your shoes to your belt to add

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t has been a while since we’ve heard from Toledo’s national breakout kid B. Wills. In the nearly three years since his 106 & Park “Wild-Out Wednesday” win, this young rap artist has been touring around the country and learning the music industry through on-the-job training. Wills has stayed true to the rap game hustle by keeping his name out there through tours and mixtapes, like last year’s critically acclaimed “Shawn Michaels” and his upcoming EP titled “T.S.B.” dropping in August. It is also evident by his Facebook posts and tweets that he has learned several harsh lessons about the way people change once you experience some success in the entertainment industry. Still positive, upbeat and humble, I can tell it will take a lot more than a couple of naysayers to keep him down. Wills is currently touring while taking care of his family. Not many artists can say they make a living doing what they love, but few artists are as persistent about pursuing their dreams. His fan following goes far beyond our state and devoted fans getting his name tattooed on their bodies, therefore. This following sparked an interest in analyzing the contrast between Wills three years ago and Wills today. I decided to focus on what valuable lessons he could bring back to the city that would help another aspiring artist. Martini Rox: What is the name of your current tour? B.Wills: Project Faded Tour. That’s been going on since April 19. Rox: What effect has traveling and touring had on maintaining your home or “regular” life? B.Wills: It’s been hard to balance both. I’ve always had so much more of a greater personal side of my life going than business-wise, then when business started going great that’s when my personal kind of flipped upside down. It’s more of trying to find a balance between the two, whether it’s just doing music and being a dad, I’ve got two 24-hour jobs. Rox: Harsh lessons learned while on tour? B. Wills: Putting my trust into the wrong people because of thinking or at least hoping that others would think like I would, care about the things that I would. I’ve got a big heart, anybody that knows me personally knows that 100 percent. With newfound fame or whatever anyone wants to call it, that comes (with) better finances and things like that and it got to the point where I became a human ATM. That’s definitely one of them. Rox: Greatest lesson learned personally and performance-wise? B. Wills: Think for myself. Don’t bother with

anything anybody is saying regardless of what anyone thinks basically, being true to me doing what I want, [and] saying the things that I want to talk about on my records. Performancewise, set no boundaries. I don’t go by routine like most artists do. I’ve learned to just go with what I’m feeling at the moment. None of my shows are scripted or anything like that. I might know a certain setlist I’m doing, but other than that, all the talking, everything that goes on is literally on the spot and I like to give people as honest a part of me as I possibly can whether it’s in my music or live performance. His form of rap knows no genre or boundaries and as he continues to ride his wave of success you can catch Wills on tour in major U.S. cities until July 6 and look out for “T.S.B.” in August. Download his music at www.Soundcloud.com/bwills419. As we continue on … O

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