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Jazz trailblazer inspires, creates, tours

By Vicki L. Kroll Toledo Free Press Star Staff Writer vkroll@toledofreepress.com

Jay-Z, John Legend, will.i.am, De La Soul and Nas have sampled Ahmad Jamal’s music.

“I’d like to collect some of the money,” the jazz pianist said about the borrowing and laughed. “There are a lot of samples of Mr. Jamal, a lot.”

While some 60 rap songs feature Jamal samples according to whosampled.com, one jazz star paid tribute to the legend in June. Michael Franks name-drops the icon in his single, “Now That the Summer’s Here”: “I can spare some wherewithal/Listening to Ahmad Jamal/‘Poinciana’ says it all/Now that the summer’s here.”

“That’s very flattering; I was very happy to see that,” Jamal said of the nod from Franks. “I’m very flattered because that was one of my monumental records, if not my most historic record, and I appreciate its longevity.”

“Poinciana” is Jamal’s signature tune. The instrumental was a smash in 1958, and that kept his album, “But Not For Me,” on the best-selling charts for 108 weeks.

“The song was a hit already, but we revised it and made it a monumental hit,” Jamal said during a call from his Massachusetts home. “The treatment that we gave it is what made it outstanding.

“And that’s the phenomenal thing about American classic music: We interpret the works of authors and composers beyond their wildest dreams, as was the case of John Coltrane’s ‘My Favorite Things.’ That’s not John’s song; it’s a little tribute piece he made famous. And that’s what we do in this business, whether it’s Sarah Vaughan or me or Duke Ellington.”

Listening to the piano genius’s early records, they sound as good today as when they were released.

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“Good music is never old,” Jamal said. “Once [songs are] done in a certain fashion, they become ageless.”

Kind of like the 81-year-old musician. Critics raved over 2010’s “A Quiet Time,” and he’s working on a new disc.

“I’m busily preparing for Oct. 3, 4 and 5; I’ll be in the studio in New York recording,” he said. “I’ve got a song I wrote about Italy and I like it very much.”

Jamal’s mastery of the keys includes inventive rhythmic approaches, daring solos and the use of space and silence in his music. The composer was a major influence on trumpeter Miles Davis, among others.

For his contributions, Jamal was named a National Endowment for the Arts American Jazz Master and a Duke Ellington Fellow at Yale University. Last year, the French government appointed him an officer of the Order of Arts and Letters.

He recalled when he first sat on a piano bench: “My uncle was playing when I was 3 years old, and he was asking me, ‘Can you do that?’ I sat down at the piano and played every note he was playing, and the rest is history,” Jamal said. “It wasn’t my choice, the piano chose me.”

Jamal will take the stage at the University of Michigan’s Hill Auditorium at 8 p.m. Sept. 17. He will be joined by bass player James Cammack, drummer Herlin Riley and percussionist Manolo Badrena. Tickets range from $10 to $46.

“We just went to Russia, and people knew my work as soon as I sat down. I don’t speak Russian, but my music speaks for me,” Jamal said. “[Music’s] a powerful language, a universal language, certainly one that helps the world be a little more at peace.” O

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”Hey, Daddy, I want an Oompa Loompa! I want you to get me an Oompa Loompa right away!” — Veruca Salt

‘Stand-up is its own reward’ Comic Brian Regan returns to Toledo.

By Jeff McGinnis Toledo Free Press Star Staff Writer PopGoesJeff@gmail.com

Brian Regan is a man who comes prepared.

Asked during a telephone interview with Toledo Free Press Star if he remembers his previous visits to the Glass City, Regan replied, “I have my notes in front of me. I was there in 2006 and 2008.”

He laughed and added, “And I have another note in front of me that says my name is Brian ... Re ?... Rea? ... Regan!”

If he ever really did have trouble remembering his name, Regan would find many who would be happy to remind him. The veteran comic has been performing for more than three decades and has cultivated a loyal fanbase that enjoys his wry, observational humor. He returns to the Toledo area Sept. 23 for a performance at the Stranahan Theater.

For most comics, there is a temptation to analyze, evaluate, determine what works and stick to it — a temptation Regan said he has steadfastly tried to reject during his years in the business.

“One thing that has always been important to me — which is maybe counter to the way a lot of other comedians approach it — is I try not to figure myself out. I think some people want to have this finite point of view and say, ‘Hey, I’m the comedian that does this.’ I don’t want to be so easily defined. I want to keep my options open,” Regan said. n REGAN CONTINUES ON 5

Brian Regan will play at Stranahan Theater on Sept. 23 and The Ritz Theatre in Tiffin on Sept. 24.

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“Invention is 93% perspiration, 6% electricity, 4% evaporation and 2% butterscotch ripple.” — Willy Wonka n REGAN CONTINUED FROM 4 “A lot of times, as soon as I feel I’m being defined a certain way, I usually write away from that because I don’t want to be a one-trick pony.

There was a time in my career when people would start to say, ‘Oh, you’re the guy who always feels stupid!’ And I thought to myself, OK, I do have a lot of jokes like that, that’s a very truthful part of who I am, but I don’t want that to be the only thing that’s happening onstage.”

This is a big part of the reason why Regan has been so resistant to another label which constantly follows him — that he is a ‘clean’ comic, who doesn’t work in ‘blue’ or dirty material. “Because for me, ‘clean’ isn’t the point of it,” Regan stated. “I don’t sit down in front of a blank piece of paper and say, ‘Man, I’m gonna write some clean jokes today!’ I just write jokes or bits, whatever you want to call them, that have to do with things that are interesting to me. “‘Clean,’ to me, is a medium, it’s not the end result. It’s like a painter using oils, it’s just what they’re working with. But the painting itself, the subject matter, that’s a different subject than the medium. And, to me, it’s the same with comedy. Clean is a medium, I like to work clean, that’s fun for me.”

Another part of the job that’s fun, Regan said, is the actual act of making audience members laugh. He noted how it is one of the most genuine reactions one can elicit from a crowd, because “people don’t usually fake laugh.”

“They will applaud after a song they don’t like, or they will react in ways that are not necessarily truthful. But laughter is usually an honest reaction. So one thing I like about stand-up is when

you get people laughing, you know it’s really happening. You can trust it, you can trust that there’s a connection happening,” Regan said.

A big part of that connection comes from Regan’s ability to spotlight and find humor in the little, everyday moments that connect everyone who sits in his audience. A big inspiration for that direction, Regan said, came early in his comic experience.

“I was fortunate enough to watch Jerry Seinfeld perform at a comedy club back when I was still auditioning, and this was before he became big. He hadn’t even done ‘The Tonight Show’ yet.

And I remember watching him and his standup,” Regan said. “He was amazingly good, and still is. But I remember thinking that there was a beauty to stand-up. Like, man, this guy is talking about the most absolute, everyday things, and this room of people is howling, you know?

“So, I really liked that. It encouraged me that comedy could come out of the mundane.”

Unlike Seinfeld, Regan said he has no aspirations to jump from the stage to a sitcom.

“For me, it is its own reward. I have always seen stand-up as an end result. A lot of people use it as a stepping stone to get to television and movies and stardom, and all that sort of thing,” Regan said.

“What’s weird about me is that I’m not interested in stardom at all. That’s not what motivates me. I like the comedy. I like when people laugh.

For me, the fact that I have to become known is a negative. I want my comedy to be famous, I know that I kinda have to go along for the ride. But, to me, that’s kinda the price to pay for making the comedy famous.” O

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”It happens every time, they all become blueberries.” — Willy Wonka

The All Mustang Show, Sept. 18 at Brondes Ford in Toledo, benefits Susan’s Smiles of Happiness, for the residents at Sunshine Children’s Home.

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By Jason Mack Toledo Free Press Star Web Editor jmack@toledofreepress.com

The third annual All Mustang Show, Sept. 18 at Brondes Ford Toledo, will support the charity Susan’s Smiles of Happiness. The car show includes raffles, a DJ, food and Mustang-related vendors such as Roush Racing. All proceeds raised go to Susan’s Smiles of Happiness.

The All Mustang Show was initiated by Rose Jankowski, a sales representative at Brondes.

One of her customers is Diane Hamilton, who founded Susan’s Smiles of Happiness. They were trying to come up with an event to raise money for the charity, so Jankowski turned to another one of her customers.

“She approached me because I have a back-

ground in promotion,” said Kevin Murphy, an account executive at Lamar Outdoor Advertising. “She asked if I could think of something and I suggested a Mustang show. I belong to Toledo Mustangs. We’d been together for a couple years and were looking to do a show. From there it kind of steamrolled.”

While Murphy came up with the idea, he gives credit to Jankowski for the execution.

“She is spectacular,” Murphy said. “She puts a lot of time and energy into planning this show and making sure everything goes off without a hitch.”

Murphy expects to see the show’s largest turnout this year with more than 200 Mustangs.

The show has several awards, including Best in Class for six different classes, the People’s Choice, the Award of Excellence and Best in Show, which is

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“I’ve been an owner for most of my life,” Murphy said. “It’s a great muscle car. It’s a lot of fun, and the people who own them are really cool and down to earth.”

He owns a 1989 Mustang, but he likes all models of the car.

“That’s my favorite, but I like them all from the first one in ’64 to the new ones,” Murphy said.

“I come from a Ford family. My relatives all work at Ford. Some of them are engineers. It’s cool to know a guy who put some parts on a car or designed a particular piece on a car.”

Hamilton founded Susan’s Smiles of Happiness with Tim Porter in 2009 after their daughter died. Susan was diagnosed with Angelman syndrome as a child and moved into the Sunshine

Children’s Home when she was 15.

“Susan was smiley from ear to ear in spite of her own difficulties,” Hamilton said.

The charity helps provide dental care for all the residents of the Sunshine Children’s Home, which houses more than 150 children.

“If you’re a handicapped kid, and they all are, they’ve got enough to contend with. Why have a sore mouth? You can’t smile when you have a sore mouth,” Hamilton said.

“It’s a great cause,” Murphy said. “More than anything else, it helps with confidence for some of the residents there.”

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The event runs Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and admission is free. Registration starts at 9:45 a.m. and costs $10 per Mustang. Visit ToledoMustangs.com for more information. O

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“You should never ever doubt what nobody is sure about.” — Willy Wonka

Man of 10,000 sounds Comedian Winslow to perform at Funny Bone at Fat Fish Blue.

By Jeff McGinnis Toledo Free Press Star Staff Writer PopGoesJeff@gmail.com

There’s a challenge to writing a story about Michael Winslow. Half of what he says — or rather, the sounds he makes — can’t be captured in print in quite the same way they are delivered in conversation.

An example. The future “Man of 10,000 Sound Effects” grew up a military brat, his father in the Air Force. His family led a nomadic existence, roaming from one area of the country to another. In an interview with Toledo Free Press Star, Winslow explained how his childhood helped hone his gift for noise-making.

“In my formative years, for me, when you’re on an Air Force base, you’re gonna hear a lot of things, in terms of sounds. Because, you know, part of the time you grow up next to an active runway. So, of course, you’re gonna hear certain things. So, for me, according to my mom, the first thing she heard out of me was ... ” He then proceeds to perform a perfect imitation of a fighter jet taking off, engines roaring at full speed. See? How, exactly, can one capture the hilarity and awe induced by such a sound being

summoned from one voice box? The best that can be done is to say, you gotta hear it yourself.

Which Toledo-area fans can soon do — Winslow will appear at the Funny Bone at Fat Fish Blue in Perrysburg Sept. 15-16.

“I used to live in Ohio back in the day. I used to live in Columbus,” Winslow said. “When I can get up there, you know, I like being up there to see everybody again. Because Ohio’s been great.”

Winslow’s career in comedy spans more than 30 years — he first began performing stand-up in 1980.

WINSLOW He claimed that even with decades of experience under his belt, “I’m always nervous. Some things never change.” But he said the years of being on the road have given him a greater ability to read the crowd as a performer.

“You start to understand the timing, and how to judge an audience. Each one is different, each one’s a personality, you know? So, it’s every night — obviously everyone’s coming to see it because they’re attuned to the humor and what your performance is. So, for me, it’s the sound, and also,

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I’ve got a slightly strange sense of humor and folks seem to appreciate that.”

Though the sound effects have been his bread-and-butter from the beginning, Winslow’s act has grown to include more straightforward, classic comedy elements — a change, he said, that was guided by an unexpected conversation.

“I actually got a phone call from Bill Cosby on my cellphone. And I wasn’t expecting that.

He actually calls my cellphone because he had seen the Geico commercial. So, he calls my cellphone, and I was at the supermarket, taking care of something, and my wife answers the phone.

And, of course, she immediately hangs up on him. Twice,” Winslow said.

Once Cosby was able to convince Winslow’s wife of his identity, Michael found himself talking to the comedy legend. “And then he told me, ‘Why don’t you take these sounds, the sounds that you do, and tell classic stories with them? You could tell stories from anywhere in the world. Any of the classic stories — old jokes, but you put sound to ’em, it’s a whole different thing again.’ I said, ‘Yeah, that’s why you’re Dr. Cosby,’” Winslow said.

Winslow also has an advantage in drawing

in new, younger fans — many get exposed to his older work as it gets replayed ad nauseam on cable. “The best part is how this stuff just keeps being re-showed to brand-new markets and brand-new audiences, because kids grow up and see “Police Academy” for the first time. And the kids are like, ‘Wow, what is this?’”

The mention of his most famous work brings to mind his “Academy” co-star Bubba Smith, who recently passed away. “He was a really good friend,” Winslow said. “When people ask, I’m sad at the loss, of course, but to me, I was just glad to have him in the first place. This was a wonderful adventure that I got to meet and be part of.”

Winslow said Smith’s passing is especially sad since “Police Academy 8” is inching ever closer to being a reality. “Hopefully, if things are on time, they should — maybe they’ll start in January, I’m hoping. There’s a script, and I know they’re trying to replace the director right now, so keep your fingers crossed.”

And for Toledo audiences, Winslow promised a night of hilarious distraction from a difficult world. “It’s been quite a wild ride the last few years, so I kinda figure people come to a show to relax and enjoy, get their laugh on and have a good time.” O

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Hangin’ with Kid Rock

By Jason Mack

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Detroit native Ty Stone was on the other side of the country, working at Molly Malone’s pub in Los Angeles, when his hometown hero Kid Rock discovered his music.

“I remember I got my first ‘Yo-Da-Lin in the Valley’ cassette tape in the seventh grade,” Stone said. “I’ve been listening to him my whole life.

Kid Rock was able to mix country, rock and hip hop. It was very cool that it was Kid Rock. It could have been anyone. I would have been happy if Nickelback signed me. Having it be someone I was truly a fan of was incredible.”

One of Stone’s friends got front row tickets to a Detroit Pistons game and brought a demo just in case Kid Rock was there. He was, and he took the demo. After listening to it for a few weeks, he met up with Stone in LA Kid Rock convinced him to move back to Detroit, and Stone spent the next four months living with him.

“It reminds me of an ’80s movie where a kid flipping hamburgers gets discovered by his favorite rock star, and he asks him to move into his house and travel with him,” Stone said. “It was a once in a lifetime experience. We’ve had a great working relationship the whole time. He’s taken me out on tour a few times. He’s introduced me to some of his incredible friends and opened so

many opportunities to me. He’s a friend and a mentor. I always look forward to getting to hang, play a show with him or get in the studio with him. It’s always an experience.”

During those four months, Stone met musicians such as Elton John and Axl Rose, and he got to write around a campfire with Hank Williams Jr. He was happy to come back to Detroit, but Stone reflects fondly on his time out West.

“It was one of the best STONE times of my life,” Stone said.

“It’s such a cool, fun experience to be in your 20s in a town where everybody is an artist and struggling, trying to do the same thing you are doing.

It’s expensive out there and it’s hard to make money. It’s a challenge, but being able to live up to it and eventually finding success is one of the more fulfilling experiences of my life.”

Kid Rock didn’t stop at signing Stone and inviting him into his home. He was also the executive producer on his debut album, “American Style.”

“He’s kind of a musical genius,” Stone said.

“He pulled the best out of me as an artist. It’s hard to critique your own work. I’m a pretty good singer, so I don’t get a lot of good critique.

He’s not afraid to say something needs work or suggest trying something different. He’s almost

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Ty Stone to play at MI Fest. always spot on. He’s got great natural musical instincts and a huge well of musical knowledge.

He’s really hands-on. He sat there at the booth the whole time with a mic in his hand, telling everybody what to do.”

The title track off “American Style” is a narrative of Stone’s life before he moved to LA. “‘American Style’ is my true story,” Stone said. “It’s one of those songs I didn’t write as a single. I literally wrote it in 40 minutes in my mom’s basement. My friend had lost his job and was living with us, and my sister and I had to move back home. We were all in this same little bitty house, and I just wrote the song about what was going on. Kid Rock heard it and got really excited. He said it’s the story of what’s going on in America and everybody is going to relate to it.”

Coming from a blue-collar background, Stone thinks his mesh of country, soul and rock ’n’ roll is relatable, especially to people from the Midwest.

“My dad was a steel mill worker and I’ve had to work for everything I have,” Stone said. “I think most Americans can relate to that, especially folks in our area like Toledo and Detroit. I feel like I relate to the common person, where a lot of others in the industry don’t relate as well.”

One thing about Stone that is not common is his voice, which he describes as “like a chainsaw.”

“It’s loud and I tear it up,” Stone said. “I get those moments where you put the hammer

down, and people kind of turn around and look.

Like it or not, they are always like, ‘What is that?’

It’s kind of a cool effect. It’s my secret weapon. It’s an underdog factor. They see me and they don’t think I’m going to sing like I do.”

Stone will put his chainsaw voice on display Sept. 17 at the inaugural MI Fest at Michigan International Speedway. He is excited for the festival after meeting with founder Paul Gilbert on Sept. 3 at his show in Royal Oak, Mich.

“They have this place leased for the next three years, so they’re thinking long term,” Stone said. “He’s another one of those great Michigan people that’s doing things local. It all starts with where you put your money. It’s a great example of somebody standing up and putting their money where their mouth is. That’s important to me, and I’ll stand next to them any time.”

Stone splits his time between Detroit and Nashville. Over Labor Day weekend, he installed a recording studio in his Nashville home.

“I bought my very first 4-track when I was 11 years old,” Stone said. “I’ve been making music and recording it ever since. I’ve had every format of recording gear over the years.

I’m not a great engineer or producer by any means, but I sure love making music. It’s always a great time when I get to sit down and create. It’s just for me. I get to make music. It’s in my house so it isn’t costing me a bunch of money. It’s my time to create music.” O

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“There is no life I know to compare with pure imagination.” — Willy Wonka

Frogtown Rocks Local bands unite to raise funds for Red Cross.

By Emily Tucker Toledo Free Press STAR Staff Writer news@toledofreepress.com

More than a dozen local bands are working to live up to the name of a new benefit concert.

Frogtown Rocks will provide relief funds to victims of disaster through the Greater Toledo Area Chapter of The American Red Cross.

Organizers have been working on the Sept.

18 concert since February. Ryne Krock, an intern in Toledo Mayor Mike Bell’s office, said he wanted to get involved with the community since he moved here from Indiana.

Krock credited Michele Mauder, an independent event coordinator, and Peggy Holewinski, the chief development officer at the Greater Toledo Area Chapter, for reaching out to the city.

“Michele and Peggy called and said they wanted the city involved as much as possible in this event,” Krock said. “I happened to answer the phone and Michele told me what she wanted to do.”

Frogtown Rocks will take place at Erie Street Market, with free parking and local music groups playing in two rooms.

“We want a central location that will give us a lot of reach to the community,” Holewinski said.

“And when we found out we would get the venue

free of charge, there was no way we could say no.”

Participating Kroger stores in the area will sell discounted tickets for $15 and tickets will be sold for $20 at the door.

Mauder said VIP band-side tables are available for the event. There will be 40 VIP tables, and people who purchase those tickets will receive dinner tickets, dessert and bottled water.

The tickets cost $200 per person.

“We sent out 30 requests to local music groups and came up with 14 — six bands and eight acoustic groups, including folk and country artists,” Mauder said. “We are blessed to have such talented bands, which have performed at other [Red Cross] functions, come and perform at Frogtown Rocks.”

Some of the local bands and artists who will perform include Johnny Rodriguez, Abby Ray, Haywire, The Eight Fifteens and The Homewreckers. Holewinski said the bands contacted the Red Cross after the March tsunami in Japan to lend a hand to the relief mission.

“They really wanted to raise funds to support the effort, but we knew we couldn’t get it done in time for the tsunami relief,” she said.

The money raised from the event will be divided among relief funds used for national, international and local disasters. Mauder said it is

The City of Toledo donated Erie Street Market space for Frogtown Rocks.

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possible that some of the money could go toward damage caused by Hurricane Irene.

Food vendors such as Admiral’s American Grille, Bar 145 and Rosie’s Italian Grille will be at Frogtown Rocks. Mauder said she wanted to try and have newer businesses involved.

“We gave restaurants the opportunity to sell their food and donate sample plates to the VIP areas,” Holewinski said. “We want to have different foods for everyone since it’s an all-day

event. They are all bringing something different so we won’t have duplication.”

The restaurants are donating 10 percent of their profits from at Frogtown Rocks.

“It’s remarkable with the way the economy is how many businesses made donations and were willing to give money,” Krock said.

Frogtown Rocks takes place from 1-10 p.m.

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“I have a first-printing of Action Comics No. 1.” That used to be a million-dollar statement, literally, up until Sept. 7. That was the day DC Comics released, for the first time since 1938, a new Action Comics No. 1, hoping to change the face of the industry forever. The issue is already sold-out, with new printings on the way, and has proven controversial with readers and reviewers — this isn’t your and your father’s Superman, but a leaner, meaner Man of Steel your grandfather or greatgrandfather might recognize.

“I read Action Comics No. 1 and wow, it was really good!” said Jim Collins, comics purveyor of JC’s Comic Stop. “I had to check to see if Grant Morrison wrote this, because I’m not a big Morrison fan. I think he’s way overrated, too hit-or-miss.

Action Comics, however, had a great feel to it.

The story flowed without any ‘What did I just read?’ moments. The artwork from Rags Morales was top-notch, top of his game! He captured

the nerdy look of Clark Kent; there’s no way you could mistake this guy for Superman.”

Collins said DC seems to have taken a page from Marvel’s more “realistic” characters by saddling poor Clark with back-due rent, a run-down apartment and limitations that the previous “big blue Boy Scout” Superman might find alien. Writer Morrison’ has evoked the 1938 prototype, a Superman who is more a vigilante than a superhero, one who sneers at the law and muscles his way through any and all serious consequences.

Caught unaware, you might think you’ve stumbled upon Bizarro rather than the true blue Man of Tomorrow.

“Will this new No. 1 ever be worth the $1.5 million that two copies have recently sold for?” Collins asked. “Sure, if 90 percent of the print run is destroyed or lost ... and you’ll probably have to wait 70-plus years, too. Of course, there’s a lot more people today that can say they own a copy of Action Comics No. 1!” O

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“I feel very sorry for Wonka. It’s gonna cost him a fortune in fudge.” — Augustus Gloop

40 Scrumdiddlyump Director Stuart celebrates ‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory’

By Jeff McGinnis Toledo Free Press Star Staff Writer PopGoesJeff@gmail.com

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old your breath. Make a wish. Count to three.

“I’ve produced or directed approximately 170 films,” director Mel Stuart said in an interview with Toledo Free Press Star.

“But I started in the documentary world. One of my first jobs was as a film researcher for Walter Cronkite’s program ‘The 20th Century,’ which goes back about 55 years.

“By accident, I met a man named David Wolper and he gave me my first job as a director. It was easier in those days to get a job as a documentary filmmaker than as a feature filmmaker, that was one thing. And I knew I wanted to be in films.

I’m not a writer, but I do like to direct.

We have so much time and so little to see.

Wait a minute. Strike that. Reverse it.

“I managed to meet so many people and be in so many situations that I would never, ever be able to reach in normal life,” Stuart said of his documentary work. “I’ve had the chance to be with presidents of the United States. I’ve been Stuart with scientists, I’ve known Einstein. I’ve been with football players and baseball players and everything under the sun, and was able to enter worlds that were not part of the normal person’s life. That’s why documentaries can be a very attractive way of making a living.”

“On the other hand, I’ve done many moviesof-the-week and some features. And that’s another world where your imagination can go to work, like in ‘Willy Wonka.’ And you create a world of fantasy or whatever you want,” Stuart said. “And that’s also fun — they’re both fun. But in my life,

I’ve done more documentaries, nonfiction films, than fiction films.”

Invention, my dear friends, is 93% perspiration, 6% electricity, 4% evaporation, and 2% butterscotch ripple. “‘Wonka’ came about in the strangest manner,” Stuart said. “The reason ‘Willy Wonka’ was made into a picture is because my daughter Madeline, then 11, came up to me at dinner one night 40 years ago and said, ‘Daddy, I want you to make a picture about this book I just read. It’s called “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”’

“And I said, ‘I don’t do children’s books, Madeline. I do serious work, documentary, etc.’

And she said, ‘Daddy, I don’t care. I want you to make a picture of this book.’ I said, ‘Stop it.’

She said, ‘Daddy, I want you to make a picture of this book!’

The suspense is terrible …

I hope it’ll last.

“I took the Roald Dahl book to the man I worked with, David Wolper — I was the president of the company, he was the executive,” Stuart said. “And he said, ‘What’s it about?’ He didn’t want to read it, he didn’t want to bother.

I said, ‘It’s about a man with a chocolate factory, and there are five kids, and the kids come in. And one of them is a good kid, and the four are bad kids. And the good kid gets the factory.’ That’s all he knew about it.

“And a few days later — and this is our business, where luck is so important — we went to Quaker Oats to talk about some

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“If you ask me now, I can’t tell you,” Stuart said when asked how such a richly imaginative movie was made on such a small budget.

“One thing we did do, we didn’t have all the money that we could have used. So one of the things we did was, I did it in Munich, Germany, I didn’t do it here. Because Munich, in those days — we’re talking about 1971 — was much less expensive than doing it in the United States. So we got a lot more for the buck than we would have here.

“And then, I had brilliant, brilliant, brilliant — Harper Goff, our designer, who was a genius, and he did ‘20,000 Leagues Under the Sea,’ and many other pictures. And he was the man I knew would be perfect for it,” Stuart said.

to view If you want imply look paradise, s view it. around and “I didn’t want you to know where the factory was. I didn’t want you to know what time it’s in. You’ll notice there are no automobiles in the movie. I wanted it to be forever, so I didn’t want to date it in any way.

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mptious years later the book. And in my heart, and my brain, everything, I said, ‘He’s Willy Wonka.’ We were casting him at the Plaza Hotel in New York. And I’ll never forget, I ran out and said, ‘You’ve got the part!’ before he could leave.

Oh, you should never ever doubt what nobody is sure about.

Mel Stuart, above, and Gene Wilder, right, on the set of ‘Willy Wonka.’

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Little surprises around every corner, but nothing dangerous.

“We started to think — the most important part, of course, was Wonka. And Wonka, we

were thinking about — we were offered Fred Astaire, but I thought he was too old at that time, and he wasn’t quite right. Somebody else offered us Joel Grey, who was a great actor but a little bit short — we needed somebody who was more commanding than the kids,” Stuart said.

“And one day, Gene Wilder, who had just finished ‘The Producers’ but wasn’t that well-known yet, walked in and he read a couple of lines from

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“We finished the movie, and we liked it, and thought it was very good. And I was very happy with everything in it,” Stuart said. “And we put it in the theaters, it was being distributed by Paramount Pictures. But Paramount Pictures at that time, I forget who was in charge but had a very stupid person in charge. And the Radio City Music Hall wanted to play it, to open it.

Which you couldn’t do better. And this person, whoever it was, said, ‘Nah, it’s only a kids’ picture, we’ll put it in the Bronx and just drop it out.’

They didn’t think it had a future. And it died.

“And it started playing on cable, and it got bigger. And you must remember, in those days, that VCRs were coming in and eventually the DVDs. And then cable took it up, and we were playing somewhere in the country every week; you’d find ‘Willy Wonka’ somewhere. And it caught on with children.

od So shines a go ry deed in a wea world.

“And I think one reason why it did was because they could see it, it was in their homes.

And I made it for adults — the most important thing. I did not want to make a Disney movie, I don’t like Disney movies. I wanted to make it as well as for an adult,” Stuart said.

But Charlie, don’t forget what happened to the man who suddenly got ever ything he always wanted.

“Then, when they grew up, they would like it and show it to their kids.”

What happened?

He lived happily ever after.

A 40th anniversary Blu-ray package of “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” will be released Oct. 18, featuring a copy of Stuart’s book “Pure Imagination.” 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 Ben Sollee, John Whitaker: 8 p.m. Sept. 14, $15.

O Ember Swift: 8 p.m. Sept. 15, $15.

O The Second City: 8 p.m. Sept. 16-17, $25.

O Willy Porter, Seth Glier: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18, $17.50.

O Joy Kills Sorrow: 8 p.m. Sept. 19, $12.50.

O Maria Muldaur & Her Red Hot Bluesiana Band: 8 p.m.

Sept. 20, $20.

O Eilen Jewell: 8 p.m. Sept. 21, $15.

O Earth Tones: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22, $40.

O Mavis Staples: 8:30 p.m. Sept. 23, $50-$500.

Bar 145 This new venue features burgers, bands and bourbon, if its slogan is to be believed. 5304 Monroe St. bar145toledo.com.

O DJ J Wayne: Sundays.

O Jeff Stewart: Tuesdays.

O Killer Flamingos: Sept. 15.

O Fibbion Handful: Sept. 16.

O Rockestra: Sept. 17.

O Killer Flamingos: Sept. 22.

O Tricky Dick and the Cover Up: Sept. 23.

Basin St. Grille Named for the birthplace of American Jazz, this standby has more than 20 flavors of martinis and live, local music. 5201 Monroe St. (419) 843-5660.

O Don Binkly: Sept. 14.

O Jason Quick: Sept. 15.

O Blue Sun, Laurie Swyers: Sept. 16.

O Swamp Kings, Deacon Robertson: Sept. 17.

O Jeff Stewart: Sept. 21.

O Andrew Ellis & Lucky Lemont: Sept. 22.

O Distant Cousinz, Scott Fish: Sept. 23.

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

O Kyle White: Sept. 15.

O Distant Cousins: Sept. 17.

O Dave Carpenter: Sept. 22.

O The Bridges: Sept. 23-24.

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

(734) 996-8555 or blindpigmusic.com.

O Wolfie Complex, Stepdaddy, a Sic End: 9:30 p.m. Sept. 14.

O Tapes ’N’ Tapes, Howler: 9 p.m. Sept. 15.

O The Way West, Your Highway Home, Oath and Honor, Sycamour, Smiles & Anchors, Ardevedra, I Made a Monster: 7 p.m. Sept. 16.

O Kadence MC, DJ Neblo, Dabrye, Charles Trees, Intricate Dialect, SA the Abolitionist: 9:30 p.m. Sept. 17.

O The Dodos, the Luyas, Sleeping in the Aviary: 9 p.m. Sept. 20.

O Purple Hash Bash, Potluck, Glasses Malone, Ajax, Smokehouse Junkiez, Origix & DC, J Hornay, DJ Matt Clarke: 8 p.m. Sept. 21.

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This venue next to a quarry hosts dance parties, swing bands and rockers. 5773 Centennial Road, Sylvania.

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O Swingmania: 7:30-11 p.m. Sept. 17, $10.

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. Sept. 14 and 21.

O Leo Darrington: Sept. 15 and 22.

O Ernie Krivda & the Detroit Connection: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16-17.

O Michael Peslikis: Sept. 20.

Cheers Sports Eatery Live entertainment every week, Pittsburgh Steelers headquarters. 7131 Orchard Centre Road. Holland, Ohio 43528.

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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 Open mic night with Chris Knopp: Mondays.

O Luke James: Tuesdays.

O DJ Jerod: Wednesdays and Thursdays.

O Stonehouse: Sept. 16.

O Noisy Neighbors: Sept. 17.

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.

Caesars Windsor If you have your passport, 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 Dionne Warwick: 9 p.m. Sept. 17, $20.

Carlos Hyde, the Buckeye’s sophomore starting tailback, helped lead The Ohio State to a 27-22 victory over MAC rival Toledo in front of a home crowd of 105,016.

He rushed for 76 yards and two TDs and also had four catches for 28 yards. Ohio State will hit the road this weekend to take on the Miami Hurricanes. We congratulate Carlos Hyde and the Ohio State Buckeyes for their outstanding performance.

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

O My 80s Vice: Sept. 16-17.

O Skoobie Snaks: Sept. 23-24.

Collingwood Arts Center Stranger Danger, Black Market Children, Phantom Limb Syndrome and Accidental Emphasis will perform a rock show. 9 p.m. Sept. 17, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. $5. (419) 244-2787 or www.collingwoodartscenter.org.

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

O Gregg Aranda: Tuesdays.

O Kyle White: Sept. 14.

O The Eight-Fifteens: Sept. 15.

O Swagg: Sept. 16-17.

O Meaghan Roberts: Sept. 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.

O Gregg Aranda: 10 p.m. Sept. 16.

O Shawn Sanders: 10 p.m. Sept. 17.

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.

Deanard Robinson, UM starting junior quarterback, helped lead the Wolverines to a thrilling last-second victory over Notre Dame in the first night game ever at the Big House.

Robinson was 11-24 for 338 yards and four TDs and he also ran for 108 yards and a TD. Michigan host in-state rival Eastern Michigan this weekend at the Big House. We congratulate Denard Robinson and the Michigan Wolverines for their outstanding performance.

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O Tantric Soul: 9:30 p.m. Sept. 16 and 9 p.m. Sept. 17.

O Freakender: 9:30 p.m. Sept. 23.

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

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O Logan Wells, Tim Tucker: Sept. 16-17.

O The Late Show: Sept. 23-24.

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 Athena Johnson: Sept. 15.

O Joe Woods: 7 p.m. Sept. 16.

O Berlin Brothers: 7 p.m. Sept. 17.

O Cindy Bradley: 6 p.m. Sept. 22.

JJ’s Pub Live music is on Saturday’s menu; the genre varies, along with the cover charge. Karaoke is on tap 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, and a DJ starts spinning at 9 p.m. Fridays. 26611 N. Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. (419) 874-9058 or jjsperrysburg.com.

O John Barile and Bobby May: 8 p.m. Sept. 20.

Kerrytown Concert House This venue focuses on classical, jazz and opera artists and music. 415 N. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor. $5-$30, unless noted.

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O Mark Randisi, Marlena Studer, Cliff Monear, Paul Keller, Sean Dobbins: 8 p.m. Sept. 16.

O Ellen Rowe Trio: 2 p.m. Sept. 18.

O Mikrokolektyw, Piotr Michalowski: 8 p.m. Sept. 22.

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 Open mic hosted by Meaghan Roberts and Jason Quick: Monday nights.

O Jam session hosted by Tom Turner & Slow Burn: Tuesday nights.

O Dick Lange Trio: 6 p.m. Sept. 15.

O Skip Turner Band: Sept. 16.

O Cynthia Kaay Bennett: 6 p.m. Sept. 19.

O Quick Trio: 6 p.m. Sept. 22.

Mickey Finn’s A variety of genres to wash your drinks down with. Open mic nights, 8 p.m. Wednesdays, no cover; $5-$7 cover other nights. 602 Lagrange St. (419) 246-3466 or www. mickeyfinnspub.com.

O Rock the Stage, featuring local bands: 9 p.m. Thursdays, free.

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O The Charlies, Murdock, the ’Leles: 9:30 p.m. Sept. 16.

O My Special Agent: 9:30 p.m. Sept. 17.

O Shades of Red, Fight It Out: 8:30 p.m. Sept. 22.

O Front Porch Revival, Desperation String Band: 9:30 p.m.

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

O Dan Coats: Sept. 16.

O Anthony & Allan: Sept. 17 and 23-24.

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This pub offers handcrafted brews … and live entertainment. 27 Broadway St. (419) 243-1302 or www. oh-maumeebaybrewingco.com.

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

Wednesdays.

O Karaoke: 10 p.m. Thursdays.

O DJs Aaron Brown and Nate Mattimoe: Saturdays.

O Andrew Ellis & the Setting Sons: Sept. 16.

O Breaking Ground: 10 p.m. Sept. 23.

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, unless noted. www.toledobellows.wordpress.com.

O Three-Year Anniversary Fest: Sept. 16, 19 and 22.

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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 Tom Turner: 7-11 p.m. Sept. 15.

O Jeff Stewart: 7-11 p.m. Sept. 22.

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

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

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

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

O Old West End Productions: Wednesdays.

O Bob Rex: Sunday afternoons.

O The Eight-Fifteens: Sunday evenings.

O Mark Mikel Band: Tuesdays.

Sub Par, Raine Wilder, ADD, Rocanya, Great Lakes Crew and Todd Yarberry will perform at the site’s “Fall Smash College Bash.” 8 p.m. Sept. 17, 2567 W. Bancroft St. (419) 535-6664 or www.omnimidwest.com.

One2 Lounge at Treo Live music starts at 7:30 p.m. 5703 Main St., Sylvania. (419) 882-2266 or treosylvania.com.

O DJ Ben Cohen: Sept. 15.

O Dick Lange Trio: Sept. 16.

O Jonathan Ovalle Trio: Sept. 17.

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O The Homeville Circle: 10 p.m. Sept. 23.

Our Brothers Place Take in a movie with margaritas on Mondays, or laugh at Thursday comedy nights … but music takes center stage most nights. 233 N. Huron St. www.our brothersplace.com.

O Wayne: Wednesdays.

O DJ Keith Success: Fridays.

O C.J. Manning & Friends: Saturdays.

O Karaoke with Walt McNeal: 4 p.m. Sundays.

O Andre Wright, Soul Creation: Tuesdays.

Party at the Park The track hosts concerts before the evening’s harness races. 5 p.m. Saturdays, Raceway Park, 5700 Telegraph Road. $2. (419) 476-7751 or www.racewayparktoledo.com.

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This chamber group, winner of nine Grammys and named for the Transcendentalist poet, will perform an all-Mozart show. 4 p.m. Sept. 18, University of Michigan, Rackham Auditorium, 915 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor. $24-$52. (734) 764-2538 or ums.org.

Ariel & Zoey & Eli, Too This trio, with its nationally syndicated music variety TV show, will host a fundraiser for the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. 4 p.m. Sept. 18, Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor. $5. (734) 768-8397, (734) 668-8463 or www.michtheater.org.

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O Karaoke: Wednesdays.

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

O Jazz Night: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19, Crystal’s Lounge, Ramada Hotel & Conference Center, 3536 Secor Road. $3-$5. (419) 535-7070.

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

O Braveyoungster: Sept. 16.

O Rachel Timberlake: Sept. 17.

O Nine Lives: Sept. 23.

Zia’s This Italian restaurant hosts magician Andrew Martin on Sunday nights. The restaurant is open 4-9 p.m. Sundays, The Docks, 20 Main St. (419) 697-7138, (888) 456-3463 or www.ziasrestaurant.com.

TSA Faculty and Staff Recital The Toledo School for the Art’s instructors will demonstrate their talent. 7 p.m. Sept. 20, TSA Attic Theater, 333 14th St. (419) 246-8732 or www.ts4arts.org.

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This Canadian troubadour will perform hits including “If You Could Read My Mind,” “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” and more. 8 p.m. Sept. 21, Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor. $25-$67.50. (734) 768-8397, (734) 668-8463 or www.michtheater.org.

These Toledo jazz legends perform weekly gigs. 8-10:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Trotter’s Tavern, 5131 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 381-2079.

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With its focus on swing music, Jeff McDonald’s group of musicians provides a peek into another era, with music from bandleaders such as Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, the Dorseys and more. With combos from trio to full orchestra, the performers provide music for all occasions. (419) 7080265, (419) 874-0290 or www.swingmania.org.

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

O 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.

O Dinner dance: 7:30-10:30 p.m. Sept. 16, Maumee Elks Lodge, 139 W. Wayne St., Maumee.

O Fall Fiesta: 7-11 p.m. Sept. 23, Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.

Ann Arbor Symphony The orchestra will open its season with performances of works by William Bolcom, Shostakovich and Schumann. 8 p.m. Sept. 17, Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor. $10-$55. (734) 768-8397, (734) 668-8463 or www.michtheater.org.

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O Halida Dinova: 3 p.m. Sept. 18.

This legendary jazz pianist encapsulates the fundamentals of the genre: skill, improvisation and collaboration. 8 p.m. Sept.

17, University of Michigan, Hill Auditorium, 825 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor. $10-$46. (734) 764-2538 or ums.org.

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The Chenille Sisters, Bill Bolcom, Joan Morris, Naz Edwards, George Shirley and Courtney Myers will perform cabaret sets, then mingle with guests at a champagne and dessert reception. 6:30 p.m. Sept. 22, Performance Network, 120 E. Huron St., Ann Arbor. $100-$150. (734) 663-0681 or www. performancenetwork.org.

Terina Wakefield This vocalist brings Patsy Cline back to life, singing the country star’s hits. 8 p.m. Sept. 23, Croswell Opera House, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian, Mich. $22-$25. (517) 264-7469 or www.croswell.org.

Toledo Symphony Orchestra The group will open its season with an all-Tchaikovsky program, including fairy tale music, a Shakespearean salute and guest pianist Arnaldo Cohen’s assistance with the composer’s Piano Concerto No. 1. 8 p.m. Sept. 23-24, Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St. $21-$46. (419) 246-8000, (800) 348-1253 or www.toledosymphony.com.

Gala New Year’s Eve Benefit Party A dinner/dance featuring music by the Duane Malinowski Orchestra will benefit the Toledo Police Museum in Ottawa Park. Appetizers, chicken and steak buffet, countdown couture, champagne and send-off snacks are included. 6:30 p.m. Dec. 31, Conn-Weissenberger American Legion Post 3587, 2020 W. Alexis Road. $60. (419) 450-5060, (419) 866-0665 or (419) 536-7606.

Toledo Swiss Singers The Toledo Swiss Singers group is looking for singers. Rehearsals are Wednesdays (September through May) 7:309:30 p.m. Oak Shade Hall, 3624 Seaman Rd., Oregon.

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ArtTalks Various artists will discuss their work, techniques and topics in the world of art. BGSU Fine Arts Center (unless noted), between Ridge and Wooster streets, Bowling Green. (419) 372-8525 or art.bgsu.edu/galleries.

O Dr. Brian P. Kennedy, director of the TMA, will present “Toledo Museum of Art: Temple and Forum.” 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19, Bowen Thompson Student Union Theater (Room 206), Ridge Street and North College Drive, Bowling Green.

O Architect and graphic designer Christian Unverzagt: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 21, Bowen Thompson Student Union Theater (Room 206).

BGSU concerts The university’s ensembles, choirs, quartets and more — and their friends — will present the music they’ve been perfecting. Halls are located in Moore Musical Arts Center, Willard Drive and Ridge Street, Bowling Green. (419) 3728171, (800) 589-2224, (419) 372-8888 or www.bgsu.edu/ colleges/music.

O Faculty artist series: John Sampen, saxophone. 8 p.m.

Sept. 14, Bryan Recital Hall.

O Guest artist Paula Patterson, mezzo-soprano: 8 p.m.

Sept. 16, Bryan Recital Hall.

O Collage concert featuring Bowling Green Philharmonia, Wind Symphony and Jazz Lab Band 1: 3 p.m. Sept. 18, Kobacker Hall, $5.

O Praecepta: 8 p.m. Sept. 20, Bryan Recital Hall.

O Faculty artist series: Connor Nelson. 8 p.m. Sept. 21, Bryan Recital Hall.

O PEN Woodwind Trio: 8 p.m. Sept. 22, Bryan Recital Hall.

O Turtle Island Quartet: preconcert lecture, 7:15 p.m. Sept.

23, Bryan Recital Hall; concert, 8 p.m. Sept. 23, Kobacker Hall, $12-$30.

BGSU football The Falcons will use their talons on their gridiron opponents. Doyt Perry Stadium, Wooster St., Bowling Green. $13-$18; season tickets, $80-$150. (877) 247-8842 or www.bgsufalcons.com.

O University of Wyoming: noon Sept. 17.

Bowling Green. (419) 352-0706 or www.happybadger.com.

O Jason Quick Duo: 12:30 p.m. Sept. 17.

Howard’s Club H Bowling Green comes alive at this venue for rock and more.

210 N. Main St., Bowling Green. (419) 352-3195 or www. howardsclubh.com.

O Saturnine Hello: 9 p.m. Sept. 16.

O Alien Ant Farm: 9 p.m. Sept. 18.

O Ghetto T: 9 p.m. Sept. 23.

Wood County Historical Center & Museum

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

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

O Grand Event for Grandparents: Grandkids and their progenetors can try lawn games, make their own cider and doughnuts and more. 1-4 p.m. Sept. 17.

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Saturdays (plus 6-9 p.m. Thursdays) and 1-4 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 18, Dorothy Uber Bryan Gallery, BGSU Fine Arts Center, between Ridge and Wooster streets, Bowling Green. (419) 372-8525 or art.bgsu.edu/galleries.

‘Fresh Ohio’ Art by Ron Anderson, Andy Buck, Gary Pettigrew, Marcella Hackbardt, Abner Jonas, Bob Lazuka, Joe Lombardo, Ellen Price, Francis Schanberger, Leslie Shiels, Aimee Sones and Kim Vito will be shown. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays (plus 6-9 p.m. Thursdays) and 1-4 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 18, Willard Wankelman Gallery, BGSU Fine Arts Center, between Ridge and Wooster streets, Bowling Green. (419) 372-8525 or art.bgsu.edu/galleries.

Ellen Gorsevski The Institute for the Study of Culture & Society will present “Chasing Dangerous Women: The Social Justice Rhetoric of the Women Nobel Peace Laureates.” 2:30 p.m. Sept. 14, Room 207, BGSU’s Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Ridge Street and North College Drive, Bowling Green. (419) 3720585 or www.bgsu.edu/offices/ics.

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Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan student artists will show off their best work. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-

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science and more) goes local with this independently organized day of education and fun. Speakers will include artists, entrepreneurs, community organizers, even a magician. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 16, Kobacker Hall, BGSU’s Moore Musical Arts Center, Willard Drive and Ridge Street, Bowling Green. $29-$99. tedxbgsu.com.

‘Jane Eyre’ The Black Swamp Players will stage this gothic show about a new governess who discovers secrets about her charge’s family. 8 p.m. Sept. 16-17 and 23-24 and 2 p.m. Sept. 18 and 25, First United Methodist Church Theatre, 1506 E. Wooster St., Bowling Green. $8-$10. (419) 352-9337, (419) 575-2259 or www. blackswampplayers.org.

Fall Mushroom Workshop Series At this initial session, attendees will learn the essential: telling the edible from the poisonous. Subsequent field trips will be offered to search for and identify mushrooms and cook some (edible ones). The first session is required to attend the field trips. 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 21, Carter-Loomis Farm Park, 18331 Carter Road, Bowling Green; first field trip, 6-7:30 p.m.

Sept. 28. Register: (419) 661-1697 or reservations. woodcountyparkdistrict.org. O

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Gish Film Theater Named in memory of Dorothy and Lillian Gish, this theater hosts screenings of international and arthouse movies and matinees of popular films of the past. BGSU’s Hanna Hall, East Wooster Street, Bowling Green. Free. (419) 372-4474 or www.bgsu.edu/gish.

O Sunday matinees: “Kiki,” 3 p.m. Sept. 18.

O Tuesdays at the Gish: “Revenge of the Nerds,” 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 20.

Grounds for Thought 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 Performance of the Car: 6-10 p.m. Sept. 15-16.

Grumpy Dave’s Pub This venue offers humor-fests (maybe to make up for the crankiness) on Tuesdays, and the occasional musical diversion. Above the Easy Street Cafe, 104 S. Main St., Bowling Green. $3-$5, unless noted. www.grumpydavespub.com.

O Brian Aldridge, Floyd Washburn: 9 p.m. Sept. 20.

The Happy Badger This shop features fair trade foods and natural products, including talent, which will be featured in a series of musical brunches and dinnertime entertainment. 331 N. Main St.,

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to demonstrate our increasing isolation. In the aftermath of their tragedy, Ted and Mel hide behind information and multitasking in order to avoid having to truly connect to themselves and each other. Ultimately, it’s a story about how we manage to recover, bit by bit, from the worst things that can happen to us and get on with life — with a little help from the Tooth Fairy.”

“God’s Ear” premiered in New York City under the direction of Anne Kauffman in February 2007 and was a finalist for the 2007 Susan Smith Blackburn Award.

“There is a very contemporary quality to the language that resonates only today, a kind of almost spoken-word feel about it, that is catchy and funny while still profound and moving.

One of the biggest challenges for me has been working with the songs,” Alby said. “Michael Friedman composed these great songs, but while we are given the melody, there is no accompaniment. Actually, I have ended up creating my own music arrangements using a piano and synthesizer. It has been really fun and gratifying.”

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Final ACGT Art Walk set for Sept. 15 The final Art Walk of the season will take place 6-9 p.m. Sept. 15.

The Toledo Free Press warehouse, at the corner of Huron and Washington streets, will be a stop, hosting a poetry reading featuring local poets and others.

“For this last one, I thought we’d make it an open mic,” local poet and reading organizer Michael Grover said. “Anyone who shows up can read.”

The Art Walk, sponsored by the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo GROVER (ACGT), features art of all varieties throughout locally owned artist studios, galleries and businesses in Downtown Toledo.

Other stops include Shared Lives Studios Gallery, Studios of Carol Imes-Luscombe, 20 North Gallery, Sur Saint Clair Gallery, TRG Gallery, Jack Wilson Gallery, the Offices of Paul R. Sullivan, Art Supply Depo, Home Slice Pizza, Ahava Spa & Wellness Center, Fine Things Bistro, Downtown Latte, Swank Gifts, Bozarts, Olive Street Studio, Secor Studios, Gallerie 333 at Toledo School for the Arts, Toledo City Paper, Glass City Cafe, Madhouse Gallery, Toledo GROWs/Art Corner Toledo’s Manos Garden, Scrap 4 Art, Truth Art Gallery and Collingwood Arts Center.

The Young Artists at Work program and Toledo Emerging Artists will also have booths set up.

Stops will be marked with teal “Live Work Create Toledo” flags.

For more information and a map of participating locations, visit the website www.ACGT.org.

Art Walks take place the third Thursday of the month May through September. O — Sarah Ottney

ZeroLandfill offers free materials

One person’s trash is another person’s treasure — that’s the guiding philosophy behind an Ohio company’s aim to divert and repurpose thousands of pounds of unused sample materials from landfills.

Cleveland-based ZeroLandfill has partnered with the International Interior Designers Association (IIDA) Toledo to organize its second annual ZeroLandfill project in Northwest Ohio.

Area architects and interior designers can drop off materials such as tile, brick, carpet, fabrics, glass block and wall coverings that artists, teachers and others can take for use as studio supplies or art projects.

Unwanted materials can be dropped off from noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 16 at 14 N. St. Clair St, where they will be weighed and sorted.

Pick-up dates are noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 16 and 23. All materials are free.

It is recommended people bring bags or boxes to carry their selections. Volunteers will be available to help carry items and load vehicles.

“It’s great. People can turn around and make some amazing things from this material,” said interior designer Nancy Odenweller, communications coordinator for IIDA Toledo. “There are some really creative ways to repurpose the materials. Hopefully by the end we have a total of zero left over.”

More than 515,000 pounds of samples have been diverted from landfills since the project’s inception in 2006. For more information, visit www.zerolandfill.net. O — Sarah Ottney

Horseshoe tournament

Toledo’s American Legion Post No. 553 is hosting the 2011 Department of Ohio Horseshoe Tournament on Sept. 24 and 25.

The tournament includes qualifying rounds. The doubles tournament will take place Sept. 24 with the singles tournament on Sept. 25.

The tournament is open to all American Legion members with a paidup card. Registration costs $10 per player entry, and 80 percent of entry fees will be paid to the three top teams in each class.

Participants are asked to preregister with Jim Benson. He can be reached via email at Waliwiz@ sbcglobal.net or at (419) 893-2084. O — Jason Mack

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The award-winning musical “Jersey Boys” is coming to the Stranahan Theater in February.

Tickets go on sale Sept. 17 at 9 a.m.

The musical profiles Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, detailing their rise to pop stars after growing up on the “wrong side of the tracks.” Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi wrote their own songs and sold 175 million records before they turned 30.

WRQN will broadcast live from 7-10 a.m. at the Stranahan Theater Box Office. The broadcast will include trivia games with the crowd. The show opened Nov. 6, 2005, on Broadway at the August Wilson Theatre. Along with the national tour, the show is in production in New York, London, Las Vegas and Sydney, Australia.

Ticket prices start at $30 for the show, which runs from Feb. 7-24. Visit the website Stranahan Theater.com for more information. O — Staff Reports

UT Ad-hoc, a University of Toledo student organization, is hosting “Humans vs. Zombies” (HvZ) from Sept. 21 through Sept. 27. According to a news release, “Humans vs. Zombies” is an “elaborate and campus-wide game of tag in which all but one of the players start on the human team. As the week goes by, the lone member of the zombie team “infects” by tagging members of the human team. This converts the tagged human into a zombie. Humans may defend themselves with Nerf blasters, other foam dart-based toys and/or balled-up socks.”

The weeklong event is entirely studentorganized, from coming up with a central plot to organizing more than 200 people. The missions are the driving force behind the game “Humans vs Zombies.”

“Our last two games were pretty good trial runs, our third will be an improvement on the plot and more fun for everyone who is playing,” said Ad-hoc President Shaniqua Bowdre.

“Humans vs. Zombies” is open to members of the public as well as UT students. To sign up to play, visit ut-adhoc.com/hvzstart and attend one of the mandatory safety meetings in Student Union room 2591, Sept. 14 and 21 from 3:304:30 p.m. and Student Union room 3018 Sept.

16 and 19. from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Bowdre at shaniquabowdre@gmail.com. O — Staff Reports

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to northwest ohio

experience the

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!

Loma-Linda’s

“BIEN VENIDOS AMIGOS”

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

BARRON’S CAFE

Everything Mexican From Tacos to Enchiladas to Delicious Burritos

419-825-3474

13625 Airport Hwy., Swanton (across from Valleywood Country Club) Mon. - Thurs. 11-11 p.m.

Fri. - Sat. 11-12 a.m.

Closed Sundays and Holidays

• 20TH ANNIVERSARY •

THE ORIGINAL MEXICAN RESTAURANTE & CANTINA IN TOLEDO

419-841-7523

7742 W. Bancroft (1 Mi. West of McCord) Mon. - Sat. from 11 a.m.

Closed Sundays & Holidays

ARTURO’S

FRITZ & ALFREDO’S Original Recipes from Both Mexico and Germany

419-729-9775

3025 N. Summit Street (near Point Place) Mon. - Thurs. 11-10 p.m.

Fri. - Sat. 11-11 p.m., Sun. 3-9 p.m.

Closed Holidays

Casual Dining • ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

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2007 HONDA CIVIC LX

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2003 FORD WINDSTAR SE

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NICE VAN – FAMILY READY! – STK# 118659A – WAS $7,995 ..............................................NOW $5,995*

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”I’ll bet those Golden Tickets make the chocolate taste terrible.” — Charlie Bucket

Sip, sample, savor Autumn offers regional food events for every palate.

A publication of Toledo Free Press, LLC, Vol. 2, No. 37 Established 2010.

Thomas F. Pounds, President/Publisher tpounds@toledofreepress.com Michael S. Miller, Editor in Chief mmiller@toledofreepress.com EDITORIAL

Mary Ann Stearns, Design Editor mastearns@toledofreepress.com James A. Molnar, Lead Designer jmolnar@toledofreepress.com Brandi Barhite, Associate Editor bbarhite@toledofreepress.com Sarah Ottney, Special Sections Editor sottney@toledofreepress.com Jason Mack, Web Editor jmack@toledofreepress.com ADMINISTRATION

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Market Meals Tuesdays through Oct. 25, 4-8 p.m.

The Hathaway House, Blissfield.

Set amid the Franklin Park Conservatory’s 400 species of plants and Dale Chihuly art glass, the glittering Columbus Food & Wine Affair showcases offerings from chefs all over central Ohio, along with domestic and international wines. Celebrity chefs for the 2011 event are Dean AMy James Max of 3030 Ocean Restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and Brian Hinshaw of Columbus-based Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. Michael Honig of Honig Vineyard & Winery in California’s Napa Valley will also be on hand. For more information or to order tickets, visit www.foodandwineaffiar.com and click on Grand Tasting.

The Fabulous Food Show

Campbell

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GOURMET

The Boulevard Market Food Show Thursday, Sept. 29, 6-9 p.m.

The Boulevard Market, Tecumseh.

An open-house event featuring local and imported gourmet items, wine tastings and a preview of the market’s newest offerings. $10 tickets must be purchased in advance. Call (517) 4236000 for reservations or more information.

Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 1, 6-10 p.m.

The Main Street Stable, Blissfield.

Enjoy made-from-scratch German food, Oktoberfest beers on tap, music by Millie and the Czech Us Out Band, and try your hand in the Hammerschlagen tournament. $40 ticket includes buffet dinner and your first beer; proceeds from ticket and beer sales and the Hammerschlagen tournament benefit the Catherine Cobb Domestic Violence Shelter, serving women and children throughout Lenawee County. For more information call (517) 486-2144 or visit www.mainstreetstable.com.

Oyster & Beer Fest Tuesday, Oct. 4, 6 p.m.

Real Seafood Co. of Toledo

Toledo Free Press Star is published every Wednesday by Toledo Free Press, LLC, 605 Monroe St., Toledo, OH 43604 • (419) 241-1700 Fax: (419) 241-8828 www.toledofreepress.com. Subscription rate: $100 /year.

Reproduction or use of editorial or graphic content in any manner without permission is strictly prohibited. Copyright 2011 with all rights reserved.

Publication of ads does not imply endorsement of goods or services.

Enjoy selections from a special menu featuring products from the Main Street Farmers Market.

Menu changes weekly and is posted on the Main Street Farmers Market Facebook page. For more, call (517) 486-2141.

Sept. 23, 6-10:30 p.m.

Franklin Park Conservatory, Columbus

Enjoy unlimited fresh, cold-water oysters, select beers from Sam Adams Brewery and a three-course dinner. $69.95 includes tax and gratuity. Reservations are required; call 888-456-3463.

Nov. 11-13 I-X Center, Cleveland

Billed as the largest “taste, try and buy” culinary event in the Midwest, The Fabulous Food Show features celebrity chef appearances, cooking demonstrations, beer, wine and liquor tastings, food sampling and a full-service

restaurant where patrons can watch chef demos on the big screen. Food Network chefs Bobby Flay, Robert Irvine, Duff Goldman, Guy Fieri and Michael Symon are slated to appear in the Main Kitchen Theatre, while working chefs from Cleveland and beyond will present 30-minute demonstrations in the Culinary Celebration Theatre. Four additional stages will offer demos on topics including desserts and cooking with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Tickets also include admission to the Cleveland by Hand fine arts and crafts show, running concurrently in the I-X Center. For more information and to order tickets, visit www.fabulousfoodshow.com.

Andrew Zimmern of “Bizarre Foods” April 30, 2012 - Tickets on sale Nov. 1 Owens Community College Center for Fine and Performing Arts

The creator and host of The Travel Channel’s “Bizarre Foods” brings his experiences exploring the foods of the world to a live audience.

Some audience members may get to sample a few “bizarre foods” themselves. For more information and to order tickets, visit www.owens.edu/arts. O

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When you shop END OF SUMMER Groulx in Monroe!

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