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Stars of the Week

Frijid Pink returns to Toledo.

By Matt Liasse

Toledo Free Press Star Staff Writer star@toledofreepress.com

After more than four decades, Rick Stevers still recalls the first time he heard his song on the radio.

“I just got back from a date with [a local disc jockey’s] daughter,” Stevers said. “We were in the driveway making out and I hear a little knock on the window. I look up and it’s her dad standing there and he says, ‘I’d like to see you in the house.’”

While sitting on the couch in trouble, he heard his song come through the radio on the fireplace mantel. The song he heard was Frijid Pink’s “House of the Rising Sun.” “That’s how it all started,” he said.

The song was an unintentional hit, recorded only because the band had extra time allotted in the studio.

“It turned out to be the one that did it for us even though we hadn’t planned on doing it,” Stevers said. “Three weeks later it was being played on the radio.”

The song was originally recorded by Kentucky singer Georgia Bell Turner in 1937, according to frijidpink.com. After Frijid Pink’s version, it was covered by The Animals, Dolly Parton and Bob Dylan.

In 2006, Stevers, the drummer of Frijid Pink, revived his band after its breakup in 1971. With four new members, the band is recording again.

“We had a lot of fans,” Stevers said. “[And] it’s a great name. I decided I wanted to put a band back together and do what I had the opportunity to do the first time, which was make some really, really good music,” Stevers said. He has worked at the Toledo Jeep plant since the 1980s and said he missed music each day.

Stevers and the new lineup rerecorded old tracks for a CD, “Frijid Pink Frijid Pink Frijid Pink,” released last year. The band also recorded some covers, which Stevers said it doesn’t usually do. Tracks include “Stormy Monday,” a blues tune reaching almost 10 minutes, and “Tobacco Road,” a crowd favorite.

“That song is older than Frijid Pink is,” Stevers said.

A new EP, “Frijid Pieces,” includes four new songs, including “Detroit Rock N Roll” and “Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow.” The E.P. is an attempt to attract recognition again, which is hard, Stevers said.

“The ultimate goal for everyone in this band is to play music and write music for the rest of their lives,” he said. “If we could just get the airtime, the songs will take care of us.”

Frijid Pink made an impact with “House of the Rising Sun” more than four decades ago.

PHOTO COURTESY RICK STEVERS

Stevers said the new music is hard to describe.

“We’re doing Frijid Pink genre,” Stevers said.

“We’ve come up with a new genre, we call it new classic. It’s new music with a classic sound to it.”

Stevers said he wanted to put the band back together with the “best of the best.” Guitarist and lead vocalist Rick “Z” Zeithaml said he was

thrilled when he received a call for an audition.

“I owned their first album on vinyl,” Z said.

“I collect albums from that time. I’m thrilled to be a part of their continued history. I thought their version of ‘House of the Rising Sun’ was the best.”

The band is working on a full-length album

of original music, which will be released in 2013.

“Everyone is working as a team for a common goal,” Z said. “There’s no ego involved.”

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“What is a man? A miserable little pile of secrets.” — “Castlevania: Symphony of the Night”

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By Michael Siebenaler and Sagar Sharma Toledo Free Press Star Staff Writers star@toledofrerepress.com

Video games on various consoles offer several entertainment options for the holidays.

Offered this year are expanded game series and even more active and inventive options. “Rocksmith” is a special music game that lets players use real guitars and bass guitars to learn and entertain.

Gamers of all ages and skill levels can take the leap for some practical music knowledge with this impressive game strengthened by a large song list, great sound, split screen multiplayer mode and appealing go-at-your-own-pace format.

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The next generation Nintendo Wii U game console released Nov. 18 in two versions: a white basic set (8 GB internal storage) and black deluxe set (32 GB with Nintendo Land game). The Wii U has a special game pad controller that users can play games on while others watch TV and is backward compatible for Wii games (sorry, not GameCube games levels.

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Popular games that expand into specialized gaming experiences include “Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two,” “Call of Duty: Black Ops II,” “Madden NFL 13,” “ESPN Sports Connection,” “Batman Arkham City: Armored Edition” and “FIFA Soccer 13” with club manager career for as many as four players in the new co-op mode.

“Marvel Avengers Battle for Earth” is available on the Wii U and the Xbox 360. The Xbox 360 exclusive “Halo 4” follows Master Chief in single and multiplayer gameplay that redefined the industry while “Forza Horizon” takes a different approach by offering an expansive openworld action racer game.

“Top Hand Rodeo Tour” is the first authentic interactive rodeo experience on Kinect for Xbox 360 while other Kinect games include “Harry Potter” and “Just Dance 4.” Role playing game “Fable: The Journey” for Kinect features more than 50 playable characters with about 100 action moves.

On Xbox Live (XBLA), stealth is your most powerful tool in the indie side-scrolling game “Mark of the Ninja” while “Dust: An Elysian Tail” is a beautifully hand-drawn 2D world representing an expansive platform adventure that commands exploration.

PlayStation 3 exclusive games include “Book of Wonders” and “Ratchet & Clank Full Frontal Assault” while the PlayStation Home experience expands with “Home Tycoon,” a free, fully customizable 3-D city-building game. Quality PlayStation Network games include “Papa & Yo,” “The Unfinished Swan” and the unique platformer “Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit.”

Nintendo 3DS offerings include “Mario Tennis Open,” “Professional Layton and the Miracle Mask,” “Code of Princess,” “Heroes of Ruin,” “Monster 4x4 3D,” “Imagine Fashion Life,” “Imagine Babyz,” “Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy” and “New Super Mario Bros. 2” with downloadable content from the game’s in-game store. n VIDEO GAMES CONTINUES ON 6

The man behind Frank Woods The most memorable character from ‘Black Ops’ speaks up.

By Jeff McGinnis Toledo Free Press Star Pop Culture Editor PopGoesJeff@gmail.com

A lot of people who meet actor James C. Burns have no idea what they know him from.

“I’m on TV enough that people can recognize my face, but they’re not quite sure why they know me. Because I’m not famous, but I’m familiar,” Burns said in an interview with Toledo Free Press Star.

With numerous roles on shows like “Prison Break,” “Passions,” “Burn Notice,” “General Hospital,” “The Young and the Restless,” “Criminal Minds” and many, many more over the course of his career, it’s easy to see why fans would know him without, you know, knowing BURNS him. But for a certain kind of fan, Burns isn’t just a successful and respected character actor. He is an icon.

“I have, like, 40 million fans. I can walk into a movie theater and order a ticket, or order at a restaurant and have a dozen kids jump me. ‘Hey! I know you!’ And I play with ’em, you know.

‘Vietnam, baby.’ “‘It’s Woods! Oh my God, it’s Woods!’”

“Woods” is Frank Woods, one of the lead characters of game developer Treyarch’s “Call of Duty: Black Ops” series. The “Call of Duty” games have proved to be the most successful and iconic first-person shooter series in recent history, so a sequel to 2010’s wildly popular “Black Ops” was hardly surprising to Burns.

“I’ve been involved pretty steadily since November of 2009,” Burns said. “I have a great relationship with Treyarch, so there’s no surprises here. We’ve been working on this for two years.”

Don’t make the mistake of thinking that Burns lends only his voice to the character, however. He is quick to point out that his work was done with full motion and facial capture technology, so what players see in the game is com-

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“Woods was captured 100 percent live action,” he said. “So every scene you see Woods in, in ‘Black Ops’ and ‘Black Ops II’ is a live action scene. There’s very few things I do in the box. It makes the performance more fluid. Because usually a character has a voice guy, a stunt guy doing the motions and a facial capture guy. Woods is completely me — it’s my voice, my face, my body, shot at the same time.”

For players, Burns’ character is less a standard nonplayer character and more a constant and loyal companion. “In the story, he’s your tour guide.

He’s the guy that gives you the information you need to play the game, and that’s consistent with both ‘Black Ops’ I and II,” Burns said.

“I tell you where to go, WOODS what to do next and what the mission is.

“At the same time, as a character, Woods is your best friend, man. He’s the guy that’s got your back. He’s 100 percent looking at the opportunities and the obstacles, and he’s like, ‘Come on, you can do this! Move forward!’ So when he yells at you, it’s not condescension, it’s like reinforcing.

‘I have confidence in you, I know you can do this.

Now, let’s get it done.’”

Despite all the work that goes into the creation of Woods, playing this kind of role isn’t exactly a stretch for Burns, who has made hardnosed military figures part of his stock and trade.

“This is kind of a stock character for me. I do this guy a lot. I play a lot of soldiers, a lot of cops, a lot of firemen — I play these kind of roles often. I had done a lot of research prior to this. One of the reasons I got the role was when you’re looking for someone to do the technology — because the technology for performance capture hadn’t been developed yet — so they wanted an actor who had stunt training and weapons training, which I had both.”

“Woods hasn’t changed very much from the first day I walked into the audition,” Burns said.

As “Black Ops II” continues the streak of “Call of Duty” successes — moving a remarkable 11 million copies in its first week alone — Burns clearly hopes that the games’ success will spur on his mainstream acting career, as well.

“You get paid for two things — you get paid for your ability to move a scene from point A to point B, or you get paid for your ability to draw attention to a project,” he said. “And unfortunately, B is a much more stable career than A. So the more visibility I have, the better it is, because it means I have more employment security.” O

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”Stay frosty.” — “Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare”

“Hitman: Absolution” n VIDEO GAMES CONTINUED FROM 5 “Paper Mario: Sticker Star” features familiar platform action as well as turn-based battles with special chances to eliminate multiple foes.

PlayStation Vita games include “Lumines: Electronic Symphony,” “Touch My Katamari,” “Rayman Origins” and “Spy Hunter,” which features endless action with long- and shortrange weapons updating the classic game series.

“Foosball 2012,” “MLB 12: The Show” and “PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale” feature cross play options with the PlayStation 3.

All-ages games available on different consoles include “Midway Arcade Origins,” “Rayman Origins,” “F1 Race Stars,” “LEGO Lord of the Rings,” “Ben 10 Omniverse,” “Angry Birds Trilogy,” “NCAA Football 13” and “Mario Party 9,” which is exclusively on Nintendo Wii, plus puzzlers like “Cradle of Egypt 2” and “Quantum Conundrum.”

The engrossing first-person shooter game “Dishonored” has great originality, a stellar voice character cast and various ways to victory including several nonlethal options.

“Hitman: Absolution,” also available in a professional edition, reinvigorates the game series with expanded new modes centering on contracts and instincts amid open-world scenarios, including an engrossing plot/AI system and several helpful disguises.

Other multiconsole games include “F1 2012,” “Asura’s Wrath,” “Skylanders Giants,” “Borderlands 2,” “Batman: Arkham City,” “Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion,” “Sleeping Dogs,” “Tekken Tag Tournament 2” and “Need for Speed Most Wanted.”

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“Spy Hunter” The action adventure game “Far Cry 3” includes a map editor, open-world gameplay and four player cooperative support.

“LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes” is a solid pick-up-and-play game featuring other DC heroes and their respective powers, including Superman (heat vision) and The Flash (fast running speed) plus many others and some surprise characters.

The “Game of Thrones” role-playing action game has recently released downloadable content with familiar elements from George R.R. Martin’s originating “Song of Ice adn Fire” novels and the upcoming third season of the TV series.

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Action fans can get “Medal of Honor Warfighter,” “Mass Effect 3,” “Transformers: Fall of Cybertron,” “Call of Duty: Black Ops II” and “007 Legends” (also coming to the Wii U on Dec. 4).

“Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier” continues the long-running game series with a stealthy installment featuring special optical camouflage, augmented reality, drone control and a huge weapons customizer.

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ave you ever taken the time to stop and think about where your coat has gone with you? A coat is one of those staple items we own for years, one of those items that we really never get rid of. Your coat has experienced a lot with you, like first dates, job interviews, hospital visits, going out with friends and family dinners. The list goes on. A coat hugs you and keeps you warm. The pockets of your coat have held your cold hands, good luck charms, money, tissues, even important phone numbers like that of your future LaUREN spouse or future employer.

It may be odd to say, but you form a connection with a coat and maybe it’s just because it has been to many places with you.

Now that the chill is officially in the air, and it is part of our routine to put on a coat before we step outside, it is time to incorporate some of fall and winter’s hottest styles into our coat collection. The styles this season are chic, sexy, sophisticated and unique. I guarantee that any of the coat styles you choose this season will be an excellent addition to the favorites you already own.

Feeling fierce? Leather coats are hot this season. Leather covered the fashion runways from pants to skirts to boots, and, of course, coats. Leather coats are always a fall favorite; they are perfect for cool weather and are very transitional. This style of coat can be worn with jeans, dress pants, dresses or skirts — either way the look is chic, clean, edgy and feminine in one.

For the adventurous statement-maker, printed coats are an absolute must this season.

Coats in prints like leopard, stripes or plaid are fun and fashion forward. This style is perfect for cold days, when you feel like your cute outfit is covered up. Instead, wear all black and make your statement with a leopard print coat, or pair a peplum plaid coat with a pair of jeans. Every woman should own a printed coat this season.

Calling all glam girls! Fur (better yet, faux fur) coats are a must this season. Faux fur collars, around the sleeves, or an entire faux fur coats are so glamorous, feminine and warm for this season. This style of coat bumps up the average dress, skirt, or skinny jean to a very elegant, “Sex and the City” type look.

For the woman who likes traditional things with a side of spice, colorblock coats are a perfect go-to this season. Color blocking has al-

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Classics are always safe. This season solid coats in statement colors and traditional colors are equally as fashionable.

Offered in bright yellow, bright blue, bright green, navy, soft pinks and cream, solid, fitted coats are always lady-like, clean, and go with everything.

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“We hope people will join us to meet the musicians, mingle with the Make-A-Wish families and organizers, and just have a great Christmas party,” said Michael S. Miller, Toledo Free Press Star editor in chief and the CD’s executive producer. “Last year, we saw Chrys

Peterson sing live with Hepcat Revival and Ramona Collins singing Christmas songs with Voodoo Libido. We’re expecting even more jam sessions and surprises this year.”

All proceeds will benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation, which does not receive federal, state or local government funding. Wishes are paid for by donations and donations in kind.

The average cost of a wish is $8,000.

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Doctor Octopus pulls off a big switch in latest Amazing Spider-Man.

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

Doctor Octopus doesn’t just want SpiderMan’s credit cards, bank accounts and voter registration — he wants nothing less than everything, body and soul.

And in the recent Amazing Spider-Man No. 698, apparently he succeeds. Peter Parker, the wondrous web-slinger himself, awakens in a sick bed in the broken-down, aged, drooling

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he holiday season is inarguably one of the biggest spending times of the year.

People are buying gifts, decorations, holiday outfits, more than usual amounts of groceries, spirits, dining out, having drinks with old friends and guests … you name it.

For every one of these dollars spent locally, 68 percent stays in our local economy, as opposed to only 34 percent when spent at a national chain, according to the American Independent Business Alliance.

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The objective of Toledo Choose Local’s Shift Your Shopping campaign is to create awareness about Toledo’s vibrant local economy by letting shoppers know about alternatives to the big boxes and nonlocal retailers and restaurants.

TCL is launching the campaign Nov. 30 at the Arts Commission’s Holiday Loop in Downtown Toledo.

According to the Art Commission’s website, the inaugural Holiday Loop will “aid shoppers in ‘hopping’ venues to find unique, one-of-a-kind, locally produced and handmade gifts.

The bus loop will travel between Downtown, UpTown, and the Old West End to offer holiday shoppers a fun and unique shopping experience, all while promoting local arts and artists, and helping to celebrate and strengthen Toledo’s local economy.”

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What’s what, where and when in NW Ohio

Compiled by Whitney Meschke Events are subject to change.

The Ark

MUSIC

The Blarney Irish Pub

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.

O Chris Knight: 8 p.m. Nov. 28, $15.

O Winterbloom: 8 p.m. Nov. 30, $20.

O Tim O’Brien: 8 p.m. Dec. 1, $20.

O Billy Jonas: 1 p.m. Dec. 2, $10.

O Ari Hest, Rose Cousins: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2, $17.50.

O Bill Kirchen: 8 p.m. Dec. 4, $20.

O Cherish the Ladies: 8 p.m. Dec. 5, $30.

O The Wheeler Brothers, Bronze Radio Return: 8 p.m. Dec. 6, $15.

O Melissa Ferrick, Anne Heaton: 8 p.m. Dec. 7, $20.

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.

O The Sunset Villains: Nov. 29-30.

O The Personnel: Dec. 1.

O Neon Black: Dec. 7.

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) 372-8171, (800) 589-2224, (419) 372-8888 or www.bgsu.edu/arts.

O Sean Cooper, Jennifer Goode Cooper: 8 p.m. Nov. 28, Bryan Recital Hall.

O World Percussion Night: 8 p.m. Nov. 29, Kobacker Hall.

O New York Polyphony: 8 p.m. Nov. 30, Kobacker Hall, $24-$38.

O Saxophone Holiday: Young People’s Concert. 11 a.m.

Dec. 1, Bryan Recital Hall, $2-$4.

O BG Philharmonia: 3 p.m. Dec. 2, Kobacker Hall, $10.

B.Gump’s 101 Restaurant and Lounge

Steak and seafood, chops and chicken are on the menu, along with tons of entertainment. 5147 S. Main St.,

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Sylvania. (419) 517-2199.

O Band of Brothers: 8 p.m. Nov. 28.

O Alan Smith & the Blues All Stars: 8 p.m. Nov. 29.

O The Eight Fifteens: 8 p.m. Nov. 30.

O Zak Shaffer: 7 p.m. Dec. 5.

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: 9:30 p.m. Nov. 29.

O MAS FiNA: 9:30 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec. 1.

O Rick Whited: 9:30 p.m. Dec. 6.

O The Last Born Sons: 9:30 p.m. Dec. 7.

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 Blood on the Dance Floor, Jeffree Star, Consider Me Dead, Davey Suicide: 8 p.m. Nov. 28.

O Thunderbuck Ram, Cactusk: 9:30 p.m. Nov. 29.

O The Macpodz: 9:30 p.m. Nov. 30.

O SUN, Gorilla Funk Mob, Mama Sol, Tha NUTS: 9:30 p.m. Dec. 1.

O Ill.Gates, Stephen Jacobs, Jay Fay: 8 p.m. Dec. 2.

O The Electric Playground, Palisades, Ashes in a Cannon, Phantom Fundamental: 9:30 p.m. Dec. 4.

O The King Khan & BBQ Show, Digital Leather, Terrible Twos: 9 p.m. Dec. 5, free.

O Another Grand Design, the Dark Horse, the Charlie Dentel Band: 9:30 p.m. Dec. 6.

O Ann Arbor Soul Club, Brad Hales, Breck T: 9:30 p.m. Dec. 7.

Bronze Boar

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

O Open mic: Thursdays and Mondays.

O DJ Symmetry: Tuesdays.

O Mojopin: Nov. 30.

O Beg to Differ: Dec. 1.

O Crucial 420: Dec. 7.

Cock n’ Bull Tavern

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

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O Captain Sweet Shoes: 9 p.m. Thursdays.

O John Barile & Bobby May: 6 p.m. Fridays.

O Danny Mettler: 7 p.m. Sundays.

Dégagé Jazz Café

Signature drinks, such as pumpkin martinis, plus live local jazz performers. 301 River Road, Maumee. $5 weekends for café seating. (419) 794-8205 or www.degagejazzcafe.com.

O Gene Parker & Friends: 7-10 p.m. Nov. 28 and Dec. 4-5.

O Michael Peslikis: Nov. 29.

O Doug Horn: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec. 1.

O Jason Quick: 7 p.m. Dec. 6.

O Straight Up: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7-8.

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O The Bunny the Bear, a Faylene Sky, Surrounded by Monsters, Trust Me I’m a Doctor: 6 p.m. Dec. 3.

O Like Moths to Flames, the Plot in You, Ice Nine Kills, Horizons, Assassins, Emulator: 6 p.m. Dec. 6.

O Mat Kerekes, Red Right 88, Mark Tuna: 8 p.m. Dec. 7, free-$3.

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

O DJ Mark EP: Thursdays.

O Breaking Ground: Nov. 30.

O My Sister Sarah: Dec. 1.

O The Bridges: Dec. 7-8.

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Doc Watson’s

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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 Rick Caswell and Friends: Nov. 30.

Dorr St. Café

Grab a reuben or some fish while bobbing your head to some tunes. Southwest corner of Dorr Street at Reynolds Road. (419) 531-4446 or www.dorrstreetcafe.com.

O Scott Ballard: Nov. 30.

Duncan’s

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

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

O The Late Show: Nov. 30-Dec. 1.

O Bush League: Dec. 7-8.

Three stages ­— at Shotz Sports Bar, Eclipz Ultra Lounge and Asteria — offer competition for gamblers’ attention. 555 E. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit. No cover charge, unless noted; guests must be 21 or older. (888) 771-4386 or www.greektowncasino.com.

O Karaoke: 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Shotz.

O DJ Lee J: 9 p.m. Sundays, Shotz.

O Howard Glazer Band, Emannuel Young: 8 p.m. Nov. 30, Asteria.

O Athena & Friends: Nov. 30, Shotz.

Griffin’s Hines Farm Blues Club

938 W. Laskey Road. (419) 720-4320.

O DJ: Wednesdays.

O Scotty Rock: Sundays.

What started as house parties in a farmhouse basement evolved into Northwest Ohio’s legendary blues mecca.

Johnny Rawls, Dec. 1, 3750 S. Berkey Southern Road, Swanton. $15. (419) 345-5900 or www.hinesfarm.com.

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

(419) 693-5300 or www.FrankiesInnerCity.com.

O Spose, C-Fifth: 8 p.m. Nov. 28.

O NRR, Discerned, KDC, Xdont get boredX: 9 p.m. Nov. 29.

O TroubleGiant, Flaming Hot Marbles: 9 p.m. Dec. 1.

O The Faceless, Revocation, the Haarp Machine, Buried but Breathing, Organism, I Envision Apollo: 6 p.m. Dec. 2, $14-$16.

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O The Misfits, the Convalescence, Bathhouse Better, Cosmic Throne, Against the Grain, Hence the Wolves, Goltzius, the Shame Game, MLC: Nov. 30.

O The Last Bison: Dec. 1.

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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.

O Candice Coleman & the Chris Brown Band, DJ A Dubb: 8 p.m. Nov. 29.

O Distant Cousinz, DJ Rob Sample: 9 p.m. Nov. 30.

O East River Drive, DJ A Dubb: 9 p.m. Dec. 1.

O Distant Cousinz, DJ A Dubb: 8 p.m. Dec. 6.

O Who’s Bad Michael Jackson tribute, DJ Rob Sample: 8 and 10 p.m. Dec. 7.

Kerrytown Concert House

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

(734) 769-2999 or www.kerrytownconcerthouse.com.

O Mad About Chamber Music: 8 p.m. Nov. 28 and Dec. 4, free.

O Today’s Brass Quintet: 11 a.m. Dec. 1.

O Allison Miller: 7 p.m. Dec. 2.

O Ann Arbor School for the Performing Arts fundraiser: 8 p.m. Dec. 3.

O Huron Valley Harmonizers: 8 p.m. Dec. 5.

O Oblivion Project: 8 and 9:30 p.m. Dec. 6.

O Cairn to Cairn: 8 and 9:30 p.m. Dec. 7.

Manhattan’s

This “slice of the Big Apple” in the Glass City provides enter-

tainment most weekends. 1516 A dams St. (419) 243-6675 or www.manhattanstoledo.com.

O Open mic: 8:45 p.m. Mondays.

O Open stage with Jeff Williams: 8:45 p.m. Tuesdays.

O Dan Grunkhe: 6:45 p.m. Nov. 28.

O Quick Trio: 7 p.m. Nov. 29.

O Andrew Ellis & Lucky Lamont: 8:45 p.m. Nov. 30.

O Bull Halsey, Danny Pratt: 8:45 p.m. Dec. 1.

O Dick Lange Trio: 6 p.m. Dec. 6.

O Mo Joe Boes and His Noble Jones: 8:45 p.m. Dec. 7.

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.

O Mia Johnson: 9 p.m. Nov. 30.

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 Open mic: 9 p.m. Wednesdays.

O Transmission (Goth night): 10 p.m. Fridays, $8.

O Elephant Stone: 9 p.m. Nov. 30.

O The Ruiners, Slug, Matt Truman Ego Trip: 9 p.m. Dec. 1.

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. The casino’s Chromatics Lounge also features live performances.

O Chaka Khan: 8 p.m. Nov. 29, $55-$67.

O Broken Nails: 7 p.m. Nov. 28-29 and 10 p.m. Nov. 30.

O Dave Hamilton: 5:15 p.m. Nov. 30.

Mutz

This pub offers handcrafted brews … and live entertainment.

10 p.m.-2 a.m., Mutz at the Oliver House, 27 Broadway St. (419) 243-1302 or www.TheOliverHouseToledo.com.

O DJ Nate Mattimoe: 10 p.m. Saturdays.

One2 Lounge at Treo

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

O Wilbur: 6 p.m. Thursdays.

O Post Modern Blues: Nov. 30.

O What’s Next, Raq the Casbah: Dec. 1.

Ottawa Tavern

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

O Bethesda, Wilder Maker: 10 p.m. Nov. 30.

O Desert Noises, the Strong Talk, Nathan Roberts Band: 10 p.m. Dec. 1.

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.

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O Don Coats: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays.

O Tom Drummonds: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays.

Rocket Bar

This new bar is making a lot of promises for entertainment, vintage video games and just plain fun. Check it out and see if its holding up its part of the bargain. 135 S. Byrne Road.

(419) 536-2582 or www.rocketbartoledo.com.

O DJ Manny: Thursdays.

O Obie Trice: Nov. 30.

O Mark Michaels, Frijid Pink: Dec. 1.

Stella’s

Nouveau cuisine gets a helping of music Thursdays through Saturdays. 104 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg. (419) 873-8360 or www.stellasrestaurantandbar.com.

O Acoustic Soul: 6:30-10:30 p.m. Nov. 29.

O Gregg Aranda: 8 p.m.-midnight Nov. 30.

Swig

Anyone curious about this charcuterie can check out the menu while also sampling some music Tuesdays through Saturdays. 219 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg. (419) 873-6224 or www.swigrestaurantandbar.com.

O Zak Ward: Nov. 29.

O Kyle White: Nov. 30.

O Pete Fetters: Dec. 1.

O Andrew Ellis & Lucky Lemont: Dec. 4.

O Acoustic Troubadours: Dec. 6.

O Dan Stewart: Dec. 7.

Table Forty 4

Upscale dining plus live entertainment is a welcome combination. Music starts at 9:30 p.m. and concludes at 1:30 a.m.

610 Monroe St. (419) 725-0044 or www.tableforty4.com.

O Suburban Soul: Nov. 30.

O Distant Cousinz: Dec. 1.

O Kentucky Chrome: Dec. 7.

Tequila Sheila’s Downtown

This corner bar-type hangout offers the occasional bit of

entertainment. 702 Monroe St. $3. (419) 241-1118.

O Measure of Time Band: 9 p.m. Nov. 30.

O Lady Redd birthday bash: 9 p.m. Dec. 1.

Trotters Tavern

5131 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 381-2079.

O Jeff McDonald’s Big Band All Stars: 8-10:30 p.m. Tuesdays.

O The Invasion: Nov. 30.

Uptown Night Club

Rewired presents Goth Night at 9 p.m. Wednesdays and ’80s/’90s dance music on Mondays. 160 N. Main St., Bowling Green. No cover. (419) 352-9310 or uptowndowntownbg.com.

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.

O Bob Rex Trio: 6 p.m. Sundays.

O Frankie May and friends: 10 p.m. Mondays.

O John Barile & Bobby May: 8 p.m. Tuesdays.

O S***DangMonsterTrucks: 9 p.m. Nov. 29 and Dec. 6, $4.

O Reese Dailey Band: 10 p.m. Dec. 1, $5.

Yeeha’s

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

O Hello My Name Is, DJ Smitty: Nov. 30.

Ye Olde Durty Bird

A full bar featuring frozen drinks and multiple happy hours (4-7) on weekdays, plus salads, soups and sandwiches, accompany live entertainment four nights a week. 2 S. St. Clair St. (419) 243-2473 or www.yeoldedurtybird.com.

O Kyle White: 8 p.m. Nov. 28.

O Dave Carpenter: 8 p.m. Nov. 29.

O Jeff Stewart & the 25s: 9:30 p.m. Nov. 30 and 8:30 p.m.

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O Ben Barefoot: 7 p.m. Dec. 5.

O Kyle White: 7 p.m. Dec. 6.

O Athens Wheeler Trio: 8:30 p.m. Dec. 7.

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Swingmania

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

O 8-10:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Trotters Tavern, 5131 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 381-2079 or (419) 708-0265.

O Jingle Bell Ball: 7-11 p.m. Nov. 30, Stranahan Great Hall, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., $5. (888) 891-0707.

Jazz on the Maumee

The Art Tatum Jazz Society will provide smooth, cool “Twilight Jazz” along the river, appetizers included. Wednesdays, Grand Plaza Hotel’s Aqua Lounge, 444 N. Summit St. $5$15. (419) 241-141 or www.arttatumsociety.com.

O Chris Buzzelli, Eric Dickey, Alexa Kalasz: 5-7 p.m. Nov. 28.

O Atla & Matt DeChamplain, Clifford Murphy: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 5.

UT concerts

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 Holiday Spectacular: 7 p.m. Nov. 29, Doermann Theater, University Hall, 2801 W. Bancroft St. $3-$5.

O Festival of Choirs concert: 3 p.m. Dec. 2, Doermann Theater, University Hall, 2801 W. Bancroft St. O Jazz Night: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Crystal’s Lounge, Ramada Hotel & Conference Center, 3536 Secor Road. $3-$5. (419) 535-7070.

O Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble: 7 p.m. Dec. 5, Doermann Theater, University Hall, 2801 W. Bancroft St. O Symphony Orchestra: 8 p.m. Dec. 7, Doermann Theater, University Hall, 2801 W. Bancroft St.

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The country singer and songwriter, whose hits include “You” and “Gettin’ You Home,” will bring his Liquid Neon tour to

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BGSU. Thomas Rhett and Joanna Smith will open. Nov. 29, Stroh Center, 1535 E. Wooster St., Bowling Green. $19.75$25. (419) 372-0000 or (877) 247-8842.

TSO Holiday Neighborhood Concerts

The Toledo Symphony Orchestra spreads holiday cheer by going out into the community to perform seasonal favorites and more in diverse venues. A word to the wise: These shows sell out quickly. (419) 246-8000, (800) 348-1253 or www.toledosymphony.com.

O 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29, Grace Lutheran Church, 705 W. State St., Fremont. (419) 332-1558. $5-$10.

O 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30, Clyde High School, 1015 Race St., Clyde. (419) 547-9511. $20.

O 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5373 S. Main St., Sylvania. (419) 885-5791. $10-$15.

O 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 1690 Sterns Road, Temperance. (734) 847-8275. $15.

A Tribute to Gilbert & Sullivan

Owens Community College’s choir will focus on the creators of the Victorian era’s best-known comic operas for its fall concert. 7 p.m. Nov. 30, Owens Community College, Center for Fine and Performing Arts Theatre, 30335 Oregon Road, Perrysburg. (567) 661-2787 or (800) 466-9367, ext. 2787, or www.owens.edu/arts.

Candemonium

sity of Michigan, Hill Auditorium, 825 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor. $10-$36. (734) 764-2538 or ums.org.

Christmas program

Masterworks Chorale will present “a concert of Nine Lessons and Carols celebrating the magnificent Christmas story in song, poetry and Scripture.” 8 p.m. Dec. 1 and 4 p.m. Dec. 2, Epworth United Methodist Church, 3077 Valley View Drive. $20-$25. Tickets: Valentine Theatre box office, (419) 242-2787 or www.valentinetheatre.com. (419) 2420800 or www.masterworkschorale.us.

The Local Girls

This group will present a Christmas program in three-part harmony.

O 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Pemberville Opera House, 115 Main St., Pemberville. $10. (419) 287-3274, (877) 287-4848 or www. pembervilleoperahouse.org.

O 2 p.m. Dec. 2, Grand Rapids Opera House, Grand Rapids, Ohio. $10. (419) 832-5326, (419) 287-4848 or www.grandrapidsartscouncil.org.

Ye Olde Christmas Concert

The choirs of Monroe Street United Methodist Church, along with Young Voices of Greater Toledo Handbell choirs, will perform music of the season. 7 p.m. Dec. 2, Monroe Street United Methodist Church, 3613 Monroe St. (419) 473-1167 or www.monroestumc.com.

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Percussion group Groove uses traditional and nontraditional instruments to blend comedy, energy, personality and choreography. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30, Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor. $5-$8. (734) 768-8397, (734) 6688463, (800) 745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com or www. michtheater.org.

Handel’s “Messiah”

The Toledo Symphony and Toledo and BGSU choral societies will join forces to perform this epic work. 8 p.m. Dec. 1 and 2 p.m. Dec. 2, TMA Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St. $25-$30. (419) 246-8000, (800) 348-1253 or www.toledosymphony.com.

O UMS Choral Union: 8 p.m. Dec. 1 or 2 p.m. Dec. 2, Univer-

Ring in the Season

Tecumseh’s pops orchestra, community chorus and Methodist Church Caroliers Bell Choir will perform music and songs of the Christmas season. 3:30 p.m. Dec. 2, Tecumseh Center for the Arts, 400 N. Maumee St., Tecumseh. $7-$10.

(517) 423-6617 or www.thetca.org.

Advent Lessons and Carols

Scripture passages tracing the prophecies of Christ’s birth are followed by carols sung by the Cathedral Choir and congregations. 3 p.m. Dec. 2, Rosary Cathedral, 2535 Collingwood Blvd. (419) 244-6711 or www.toledodiocese.

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Band of Horses

This mellow indie band will display its Grammy-winning style. Jason Lytle will open. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor. $32.50-$49.50.

(734) 768-8397, (734) 668-8463, (800) 745-3000 or www.michtheater.org.

Owens Jazz Ensemble

Musicians will perform a concert of jazz standards. 3 p.m. Dec. 4, Owens Community College, Center for Fine and Performing Arts, 30335 Oregon Road, Perrysburg.

(567) 661-2787 or (800) 466-9367, ext. 2787, or www. owens.edu/arts.

Toby Mac

This Christian artist will be joined by guests Brandon Heath, Mandisa, Chris August, Britt Nicole, Jamie Grace, and Group 1 Crew. 7 p.m. Dec. 6, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. $15-$40. (419) 321-5007, (800) 745-3000 or www. huntingtoncentertoledo.com.

Owens Pop Ensemble

Eric Wallack will direct this group in a performance of music from the classic to the contemporary. 2 p.m. Dec. 6, Owens Community College, Center for Fine and Performing Arts, 30335 Oregon Road, Perrysburg. (567) 661-2787 or (800) 466-9367, ext. 2787, or www.owens.edu/arts. O

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‘Uh-Oh, Here Comes Christmas’

By John Dorsey Toledo Free Press STAR Staff Writer star@toledofreepress.com

The Christmas season often brings back joyous childhood memories. Few authors see the world through the eyes of children with more warmth than Robert Fulghum, author of the best-selling collection of essays “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.” Several of Fulghum’s musings have made their way to the stage, including the now classic “Uh-Oh, Here Comes Christmas.”

These beloved tales of holiday hilarity will soon make their way to Sylvania when the Lourdes University Drama Society presents its fifth annual holiday program in the Ebeid Student Center beginning Nov. 30.

Faculty adviser Keith Ramsdell is directing.

“Five years ago I started looking for a Christmas play we could produce on campus around the holidays, so I’ve literally read just about every Christmas play ever written — this one is my favorite,” Ramsdell said. “Fortunately the playwrights who adapted Fulghum’s work for the stage did an excellent job both in their selection of material, as well as their development of the script, which is a mixture of dialogue and storytelling.”

Fulghum, who has participated in multiple adaptations of his work, is also a noted novelist and

has been nominated for a Grammy in the spoken word category. “Uh-Oh, Here Comes Christmas” was adapted by Ernest Zulia and David Caldwell.

“Few holiday scripts offer a successful compromise managing to address both the humorous and serious sides of the holidays, while also incorporating the spiritual component — ‘Uh-Oh, Here Comes Christmas’ is one of them,” Ramsdell said. “There are several messages presented throughout the show, but consistently we’re reminded that Christmas is about more than just gifts and Santa Claus. When the show is over, I want members of the audience to drive home thinking about who and what really matters to them most during the holidays.”

The production features Danita Binkowski, Ashley Breakfield, Megan Carter, Rachel Esposito, Kelly Fandrey, Courtney Gilliland, Emily Green, Amanda Haldeman, Colleen Kummer, Paula Larsen, Al Mitchell, Megan Mockensturm, Nicole Peckham, Jordan Phelps, Brittany Potts, Tim Robinson, Morgan Rohan, Frank Saucedo, Brad Somogye and Matt Will.

General admission tickets are $8 and seniors are $5. Performances run through Dec. 2. Friday and Saturday shows open at 7 p.m. Sunday matinee begins at 2 p.m. The Ebeid Student Center is in the lower level of Delp Hall. Lourdes University is located at 6832 Convent Blvd.

For more information, visit www.lourdes.edu. O

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Meditations Local artist pays tribute to a philosopher.

“War. War never changes.” — “Fallout 3”

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

Sarah Miller’s father gave her the book “Meditations” by Marcus Aurelius when she was in college.

“It really influenced me throughout my life,” Miller said. “It’s been a good cornerstone for me in terms of meditative mind.”

Years later, Miller has completed a tribute to Aurelius — a solo show in the Catherine S. Eberly Center for Women at the University of Toledo. The free show, titled the same as Aurelius’ book, is open to the public, until Nov. 30.

Aurelius was a Roman emperor between A.D. 100 and 200. He wrote about living a simple life instead of being ruled by possessions, Miller said.

“I loved the book,” Miller said. “That’s why I wanted to pay homage to him.

“He’s my favorite philosopher,” she said. “He was one of the greatest minds. He didn’t think he needed all the trappings. He didn’t fall for materialism even though that’s what he was handed. So, I respect his lifestyle and his thought process.” n MEDITATIONS CONTINUES ON A19

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“One who knows nothing can understand nothing.” — “Kingdom Hearts” n MEDITATIONS CONTINUED FROM 18 Miller came up with the series when she was living in Puerto Rico in 2009. Taking a break from teaching at the University of Michigan, she moved to Old San Juan to focus on her art. She owned a studio at the same time.

She got the inspiration for “Meditations” by looking at the coastline.

“When you’re there, the seascape is everywhere you look,” Miller said. “Because whether you’re going east, west, north or south, there’s the horizon and the sea. It was kind of emblazoned in my mind when I lived there.

Having never done landscapes before, Miller challenged herself.

“The other concept that I was toying with was the fact that we’ve become so technologydriven,” Miller said. “There is no tranquility anymore. I think that my paintings were trying to reveal a sense of tranquility.”

Upon returning to her hometown of Toledo, Miller contacted the Eberly Center for Women.

The exhibit includes a variety of mixed media art forms. There are acrylic and graphite works on cedar and mahogany panels. There are also black-and-white photos — 20 pieces in total, all

by Miller.

Miller said one of her bigger hopes for the gallery is to debunk myths about contemporary art.

“I hope it opens them up to what contemporary art really is, because there’s a lot of misconceptions about art,” Miller said. “One of the biggest misconceptions or myths about art is art

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is realism. The role of the artist is not to capture reality. Art should be, in its highest form, innovative. It should be creative. And I think we’ve lost some innovation in our society, so I hope people will take a sense of what contemporary art can be.”

The Eberly Center has been a resource for women of the university and community for more than 30 years. The staff is involved in programming and volunteer opportunities, said Emily Hardcastle, community outreach manager for the Office of Equity, Diversity and Community Engagement.

The center highlights local artists usually three or four times a year.

“The Eberly Center for Women is excited to be able to host up-and-coming artists,” wrote Shanda Gore in an email. Gore is the associate vice president for equity, diversity and community engagement. “It fulfills our mission to empower women in all fields, including art, and supports their creativity.”

Miller said some people have recognized the tranquility she is hoping to portray.

“One of the board members said she might buy one for her office,” Miller said.

“So that’s like the highest tribute if someone actually wants to live with it or look at it all day at work. It would give them a break from the grind.”

The gallery’s hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, visit the website www. sarahsol.com. O

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“If it’s not found out, a lie becomes the truth.” — “Suikoden II”

‘Holiday Wishes 2’ CD to benefit Make-A-Wish

By Sarah Ottney TOLEDO FREE PRESS STAR MANAGING EDITOR sottney@toledofreepress.com

The mission and passion of Make-A-Wish Foundation is to grant wishes for children with medically life-threatening conditions.

“We want to grant the heartfelt wish of every child,” said Emily Denholm, marketing communications coordinator for Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. “Every wish is different. We really try to focus on the uniqueness of every wish.”

Being able to grant more wishes for children in Northwest Ohio is the reason Denholm is excited about “Holiday Wishes 2,” a benefit CD project organized for the second year by Toledo Free Press Editor in Chief Michael S. Miller.

For Christmas 2011, Toledo Free Press produced “Holiday Wishes,” a CD of holiday songs performed by Northwest Ohio musicians. The 25-track compilation sold out quickly, raising more than $25,000 for Make-A-Wish.

“The response was immediate and there was no doubt we were going to try again this year,” Miller said. “At the end of summer, we had 87 minutes of great music, but a CD only holds about 80 minutes.

So we had to either cut seven minutes or find another 73. Not only did we find what we needed, we have several great songs on hold for 2013.”

This year’s project, “Holiday Wishes 2,” is a two-disc CD package featuring 44 tracks contributed by local artists. CDs are available for

$15 at area Panera Bread and select Levis Commons locations. Digital downloads will also be available. The project, from the recording to the mixing to the artwork by Dustin Hostetler (UPSO), was created locally.

Because the project was sponsored by GM Powertrain Toledo, UAW Local 14, WNWO, 101.5 The River, A&D Glass & Mirror, Levis Commons and Panera Bread, all proceeds will go directly to Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana to benefit children in the 21-county Northwest Ohio region.

“People really enjoyed it last year,” Denholm said. “This year we added more songs to make it even better. People love Christmas music and this gives them the opportunity to go out and buy a CD that not only features local artists, but promotes a local cause. I think people are very excited about it and we are, too.”

Make-A-Wish grants wishes for children 2½ to 18 who have a medically life-threatening condition that is progressive, degenerative or malignant — although not necessarily terminal. Many “wish kids” recover and go on to lead healthy lives, Denholm said.

Many children are referred to Make-AWish by doctors or social workers while others come through family inquiries. Doctors decide whether a child’s condition qualifies for a wish and whether the child is healthy enough to experience his or her wish.

The Ohio, Indiana and KenHoliday tucky chapter has granted more 2 es ish W than 11,000 wishes since it started in 1983.

Among the most popular wishes are visiting a theme park, traveling, going on a shopping spree and meeting a celebrity. Recent wishes granted in Northwest Ohio include a trip to Yellowstone National Park and a trip to Nickelodeon Studios to get “slimed,” Denholm said.

“Wishes typically fall into four categories,” Denholm said. “To go, as in go on a trip. To be, as in to be a police officer for example, which was the first wish ever granted, in Arizona in 1980. To have, such as a laptop or a shopping spree. Or to meet, such as dolphins or a celebrity.”

The Make-A-Wish experience has positive effects on the child and everyone in their lives, Denholm said.

“The wish helps not only the child, but the family, the volunteers, the medical professionals. They all get to be a part of what this

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thought of all this magical technology I had in my office, like the electric lights and the toilet he didn’t have to go outside to use.

“Sounds like you’ve got a healthy case of the paranoias, Man of the Land,” I said. “Now, I know out here among us English that things can be kinda scary, but I assure you we’re not all out to ... ” He slammed his fist on my desk. Dammit, be careful, Little House, I thought. I just had that fixed.

“No! I assure you, young man, this is not paranoia!

I see shadows creeping up on me at night, feel the chill down my neck at all hours.

I’ve been here before. I know what this means. Someone’s after me!”

“Right you are, Abe,” a new voice said.

We turned to see a new arrival. Young, pale kid with ridiculously tall hair. It was comically spiky, like his stylist had used a weed whacker while sticking his thumb in an electrical socket. He had fangs bared, but he was nothing like any vampire I’d ever seen before.

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I gazed at this odd guy from across my desk. I could swear I’d seen him somewhere before. Tall guy. Black suit. Beard with no mustache. Tall stovepipe hat.

Hmm .... nah, can’t place it.

Maybe he was a magician?

JEFF “They tell me you’re the best at solving pop culture crimes,” the man said as he removed his hat. I waited for him to pull a rabbit out of it, but no luck. Damn. I love rabbits.

“That’s right, bunny ... er, I mean, buddy,” I said, recovering smoothly. “Chik Chaos.

I’m the guy who singlehandedly determined that Harry Lime was framed and that Roger Rabbit acted alone. When you want a pop culture crime solved, I’m your man.”

“Well then, young man, you sound like just the investigatory personnel I need in my employ,” he replied.

What was this guy saying? Geez, what was he doing in Tinseltown? Certainly wasn’t trying to cash in on his looks. Tall, gangly fellow. Disgusting wart on his cheek that he really shoulda had removed if he was gonna last here in Hollywood. Poor guy. Were you born in a barn or log cabin or something? He doesn’t have a chance in this town, I thought.

“So why do you think someone’s after you, Frankenstein?” I asked sensitively.

“It all began four score and seven ... sorry, force of habit. It began a few weeks ago, when my movie opened.”

Wait, this guy has a movie? Geez, they’ll give anyone a flick nowadays. What’s next, an “Evil Dead” remake with no Bruce Campbell? A gritty reimagining of Hansel and Gretel as monster hunters? Adam Sandler playing his own twin sister? Okay, I’ve said my peace.

“I went into a local cinema to see how the film turned out,” the man said. “I sat in a balcony facing the screen when suddenly I was overcome by this ... feeling. A weird sense of déjà vu, like I’d been in this situation before. I wheeled around ... and there was no one there.

“I sat there and I couldn’t enjoy the movie. I was convinced someone was lurking behind me the whole time, waiting to strike. It’s been like that ever since. I’ll be walking down the street, eating at Spago, filming Presidents Day commercials — and it’s always the same. Someone’s after me, I’m sure of it.”

I was barely listening at this point. For one thing, his story wasn’t that interesting. For another, I was sure I’d seen this guy before. But where? It finally dawned on me — black clothes?

That beard? He’s Amish. I wondered what he

was ... sparkling? What the hell kind of vampires sparkled?

“I am killing you in the theaters, Abe,” the vampire said. “But in a totally different way than usual. You may be bringing in the older crowd, but the kids are all out for me! I’m completely outdrawing you, old man! Face it, this time you’re dying at the box office!”

The man with the hat paused. Then, he laughed. Loud and long.

“You?! I’ve been so scared of you?! Oh, what a fool I’ve been!” he exclaimed.

The man stood to face the vampire. “First of all, you may be beating me for now. But your audience dies out quickly. Very quickly. You dropped nearly 70 percent in your second week.

My audience actually grew by 20 percent. They will keep coming back for weeks. Months, even.

All the way to Oscar season.”

He began to reach into his hat. Ooh! Is it a rabbit? Please let it be a rabbit!

“Second, I don’t think you remember my ... hobby.”

“What hobby?” the vampire asked.

“Well, you are aware that I had ... two movies this year, right?” The man pulled a long, wooden stake out of his hat.

“Aww ...” I sighed in disappointment.

The vampire, eyes wide, ran from my office.

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