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Christmas with The Ogres

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Steve Athanas, E.J. Wells contribute to Make-A-Wish CD.

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

Local musician Steven J. Athanas describes himself as “a Christmas fool.”

“The day after Thanksgiving I’m at the tree farm getting a tree,” Athanas said. “My eldest son usually competes to see who started playing Christmas music first. It’s my favorite holiday, so being a songwriter I felt the need to express it.”

The Toledo native contributed an original song, “Looks Like Christmas Is Here,” to “Holiday Wishes 2,” a Make-A-Wish benefit CD produced for the second year by Toledo Free Press Editor in Chief Michael S. Miller. The two-disc CD featuring 44 tracks by local artists is available for $15 at local Panera Bread stores and select shops at Levis Commons. All proceeds go directly to Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana to help grant wishes ATHANAS for Northwest Ohio children with life-threatening medical conditions.

“I saw the editorial Miller wrote earlier this year and was pissed off because I didn’t get involved [in the CD project] last year,” Athanas said. “I was determined to make sure I got in this year.”

Choosing the song to contribute was easy.

“Basically it’s the only Christmas song I’ve ever written,” said Athanas, who is also an artist and a DJ at 107.7 The Wolf.

Athanas recorded the song with his now-defunct band, The Ogres. The song features Athanas on vocals, Wes Linenkugel on mandolin and keys and E.J. Wells on “everything else,” Athanas said. Linenkugel also appears on the CD, playing hammered dulcimer on “Up On The Rooftop.”

Wells contributed an original track, “Santa Got A Jump Jet!” The lyrics of “Looks Like Christmas is Here” contain a compilation of childhood Christmas memories, Athanas said.

“I’m a visual artist and I think it’s safe to say that Christmas, more than any other holiday, is an assault on all of your senses — sight, sound, even touch — and that’s what attracts me,” Athanas said.

“Being an artist, you’re always trying to stimulate your senses, so that’s where I’m coming from.”

Athanas said he’s glad the song is part of the CD and he hopes it leaves listeners with “a warm, fuzzy feeling” this holiday season. O

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“No matter what historians claimed, BC really stood for ‘Before Coffee.’” — Cherise Sinclair

Exploring Toledo’s independent coffee scene

By Stacy Jurich Toledo Free Press Star Staff Writer star@toledofreepress.com

A fruit. A seed. A green bean. A roast. An aroma. Grounds. A hot drink. A stimulant. An art. The world’s second-most traded commodity.

A livelihood. A history. An avenue for exchange and knowledge. A comfort. A culture. A ritual. A $20-billion-a-year industry.

Coffee is an iconic, wondrous and complex plant that is native to Ethiopia. It made its way around the world and is now a vital export to many countries, the United States’ largest food import and a provider of countless other jobs and support industries around the world.

New coffee trends and blends are popping up around the country as well as here in Toledo.

I adore coffee as a treat and as a caffeine boost. My curiosity about the evolution of coffee culture, critique of product and process, and concern for cultivation (and locally owned businesses) led me to this project. A couple of close, trusted, committed coffee drinkers and I explored the independent coffee scene in Toledo, and here’s what we found.

Meet the tasters

Katharine Asta is a health (and milk) enthusiast with degrees in biochemistry and nutrition from Virginia Tech. She has tasted coffee in cultural centers like Italy and San Francisco and has lived in two of the dominant coffee farming countries in the world: Guatemala, where she gained insight into the life of a migrating indigenous family during coffee harvest season; and Panama, home to Geisha, one of the finest beans in the world. She has a respect for the art, complexity and indulgent enjoyment of coffee.

Nick Jurich (my brother and Katharine’s partner) is a craftsman with a genuine overall attention to detail and quality. He, too, has lived in Guatemala, where he mastered home roasting and coffee making techniques and observed the bean-to-cup cycle. He has degrees in biology and Spanish from the University of Michigan and was recently hired at Mighty Good Coffee Roasting Company in Ann Arbor.

The lowdown

Katharine ordered cappuccinos at each stop because she loves the blended harmony of milk and espresso when they are well-prepared. She highly favors whole milk and cream from Calder Dairy — a dairy in Carleton, Mich., whose product stands out to her as the best in the region. Quality milk, along with a proper steaming technique, produces a desirable cappuccino microfoam. She was looking for a cappuccino where the milk enhanced the flavor and mouthfeel of the coffee instead of diluting the espresso.

Nick ordered house coffees and espresso shots. In some cases the house uses a pour over method, most places have a standard drip pot.

He prefers pour-overs because “the precision of the brew process develops the complex and nuanced taste of the coffee.” He evaluated the coffees with the standard taste characteristics of acidity, body, aroma and finish and paid close attention to the bean — its geography and roast.

He prefers a medium roasted Central American coffee, and with few exceptions, his experiences indicated that he can make a better cup at home.

I ordered Americanos and, at times, a specialty of the house (for reporting purposes only).

Most of the time I wished I had asked for only a little bit of water because the espresso was often too diluted. I, too, favor Calder’s and am known to bring my to-go cup with milk already in it to coffee shops.

When we visited the following locally owned independent coffee shops, we wanted to find out what part of coffee history, process and culture their owners were tapping into, and of course, which places hit the right spots on our olfactory and gustatory systems.

Georgette’s Grounds & Gifts

311 Conant St., Maumee www.georgettes.org Located in downtown Maumee, Georgette’s doubles as a coffee shop/café and fair trade gift store operated by Sunshine, a non-profit that provides services to people with developmental disabilities. The cafe’s goal is to “provide opportunities and meaningful income for people

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with disabilities locally and farmers and artisans around the world” that is what would bring us back again. If you’re looking for a socially gratifying caffeine boost, this is the place.

Black Kite Coffee

2499 Collingwood Blvd., Old West End, Toledo www.facebook.com/BlackKiteCoffee “Black Kite really brings the 18th century coffeehouse back to life … they were cultural hubs, the price of a cup of coffee was accessible to all, and chess, music, social and business exchanges were all happening. Black Kite’s Old West End Latte stands out because it’s made with honey from an apiary in the neighborhood. The honey flavor dominates even over the espresso, but the honey foam is delicious. The house brews are on the good side of standard and I prefer espresso shots with more depth of flavor and strength.”

Happy Badger Cafe

331 N. Main St., Bowling Green www.happybadger.com The Happy Badger Cafe of Deliciousness does everything exceptionally well, with carefully selected and locally sourced ingredients, including Calder Dairy. A variety of fine beans like Intelligentsia, Zingerman’s and Black Cat for espresso and pour-overs and Grounds for Thought for the daily brew. The shop makes each shot of espresso by hand using an AeroPress, which shows the time and care going into each drink. It is one of the few coffee shops we visited that lists Breves on the menu, and the only to offer (homemade) chai lattes and affogatos. The Happy Badger’s traditional drip house brew tied as Nick’s favorite. “The Happy Badger thrives on a homey, accessibly eccentric environment and an evolving coffee game.” n COFFEE CONTINUES ON 5

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The Flying Joe

2130 Preston Parkway, Levis Commons, Perrysburg, www.theflyingjoe.com The Flying Joe, as Katharine described it, “it’s a nice transitional shop between a Starbucks to an independent.” Similar to Starbucks in aesthetic and drink menu, yet offering touches like locally roasted Actual Coffee and the copper-piped pourover coffee setup at the counter. I ordered the house special, the Flying Joe Mocha, and said yes to the whip. It was barely a coffee drink but rather a dessert; however, it is said to be the most popular.

Flying Rhino Coffee

1 Seagate, Floor Level 107, Downtown Toledo 436 13th St., Downtown Toledo — recently re-opened coffee bar, www.flyingrhinocoffee.com Flying Rhino must be recognized for its commitment to consistent, real coffee and its knowledge of roasting. One of my go-to’s in Toledo and a definite for Saturday morning’s at the Toledo Farmers’ Market. One of Nick’s top favorites overall places and tied for top traditional drip house brew. “Flying Rhino is a unique resource for the Toledo coffee scene

as the only craft roaster in the area.” Katharine favored their cappuccino because “the pour of the well-steamed milk into the espresso left a dark ring around the outer rim of the cup so that you could taste a bit of espresso in each sip. They are people who have been in the business for a long time and are very rational and not about trends.”

Grounds For Thought

174 S. Main St., Bowling Green www.groundsforthought.com The care and consideration Grounds For Thought puts into making a cup of coffee or espresso is lacking in comparison to the roasting side of the bean. The flavor of the roast was lost in a cup of hot water and steamed milk, even after purchasing an additional shot for a curious 70 cents.

Grounds For Thought’s roasts are on display and for sale. “If they’re getting a good quality bean and roasting it all the same, that’s doing a disservice to the bean,” Nick said. We would prefer to buy the bean and make our own favorite drink at home.

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27 Broadway St., Downtown Toledo www.oh-petitfours.com Petit Fours is nestled in the Oliver House down by the river and must be recognized as the only place in Toledo whose house coffee is the Frenchinspired café a l’orange, a dark roast with an orange aroma that is in the bean, not an added flavor. As someone who’s known to squeeze a lemon into her black coffee, I enjoy it from time to time, but Katharine and Nick wouldn’t down more than a taste. Katharine enjoyed her breve and Nick ordered a French press coffee, not something offered too often. Petit Fours has an impressive wine and beer market; pastries; sophisticated, comfy space but not a place where the baristas are going to be in competition with each other.

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More than 1,800 variables go into what we taste and smell in a cup of coffee: growing climate, harvest conditions, storage after harvest, length of storage, heat during roast, roasting machine, grounding, machine, milk, barista … just to name a few. It can take years to develop a palette, and many know what tastes good but don’t quite know why. Each person’s tastes, preferences and intentions are as diverse and reverently complex as the imprint of their hands.

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The buses will leave Toledo from Home Depot, 3200 Secor Road, at 9 p.m. Jan. 20 and arrive in Washington, D.C., at 7 a.m. Jan. 21.

After the inauguration ceremony, people will be able to sightsee until the buses leave at 5 p.m. Jan. 21.

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morning Jan. 22, and one will stop overnight at a Motel 6, before returning later in the day Jan. 22. The reserved motels are in Washington, D.C., and Springfield, Va. Cost for the “turnaround” bus is $135 per person and cost for the overnight bus is $385.

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“Should I kill myself, or have a cup of coffee?” — Albert Camus

Donors seek to make Christmas brighter for local family

By Brigitta Burks Toledo Free Press STAR News Editor bburks@toledofreepress.com

After celebrating their fourth year of sobriety, Toledo couple Heather Swartz and Mike Smallman learned they were recipients of a Christmas giveaway courtesy of several community partnerships.

Toledo Free Press, Cherry Street Mission and an anonymous group of donors partnered for the project. Swartz and Smallman, who have a 5-year-old son and a daughter who will turn 9 three days after Christmas, will receive gift cards for toys, groceries and supplies. They will also receive a free month of both gas from Columbia Gas of Ohio and electricity from Toledo Edison.

“I was very honored that someone would choose us,” Swartz said.

“I was happy about it, definitely.”

Her family lives in a house that Cherry Street Mission subsidizes on a sliding income scale.

“We wouldn’t have been able to do it without their help and their continued support. They didn’t have to continue their support,” Swartz said. “To continue believing in us, I can’t thank them enough. There’s just no words.”

Smallman recently received his seasonal layoff from his construction job so the money couldn’t have come at a better time, they both said. He expects to plow snow this winter and go back to construction in March.

“We knew it was coming,” Smallman said.

“We’re all right. We’ve been through this before. It just gets a little tight,” Swartz said.

The couple has been together for 12 years. Although Smallman had a relatively normal upbringing, Swartz did not.

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though my parents are very loving,” Swartz said. “The way I was raised was unconventional, I guess. It wasn’t as frowned upon if we were to party.”

Eventually, the pair became addicted to prescription painkillers and Lucas County Children’s Services was called in. The children went to live with Smallman’s parents while Smallman and Swartz received help.

“Thank God. At the time, we were freaking out. At the time, we thought the world was against us. We were just in a fog. We just didn’t realize,” Swartz said.

The couple became involved with Lucas County Family Drug Court, which brings area agencies together to provide meetings, testing and mental health appointments. Smallman and Swartz emphasized that while the program is intense, it pays off.

“It was a lot of hard work, a lot of stress, a lot of growing up, but we did it and we continue on today,” Swartz said.

While recovering, Swartz stayed at Sparrow’s Nest and Smallman at Whitney Manor and later Cherry Street Mission. The couple said they made sure to visit their children all the while.

About a year and a half later, they were able to get their children back and their lives on track. Cherry Street Mission helped them with their first apartment and continued to provide case management services. Last September, Cherry Street Mission found the family their current home. Swartz is trying to earn a psychology degree and hopes to own a home someday. Smallman hopes to own his own construction company or potentially “run the one I’m at” in the future. He added that his workplace was very supportive during his recovery.

Dan Rogers, president and CEO of Cherry Street Mission, helped pick the Smallman-Swartz family to receive the giveaway.

“The Smallmans stood out primarily because they have consistently lived up to their own decisions regarding family health and stability,” he said.

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The Smallman-Swartz Family “The generosity being shown to the Smallmans is illustrative of our community that shares, sacrifices and joins in the struggles of one another.”

Chris Kozak, communications and community relations manager for Columbia Gas, and Meg Adams, external affairs manager for Toledo Edison, agreed, both stressing the importance of giving back during the holidays.

Adams added that Toledo Edison offers programs to help people who have difficulty paying for their electricity. For more information, call 1 (800) 447-3333.

Kozak said, “All year, we’re presented with opportunities to give back to the community. It was special to be able to help a specific family.” O

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Help with hoopla Harlem Globetrotters at Huntington Center on Dec. 27.

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

Everyone knows the Harlem Globetrotters own the court, but this time when the team comes to town, fans will rule.

Playing with two basketballs, six players versus five, the four-point shot, double points, penalty box — fans will decide the rules.

“You never know what the fans are going to pick. Right before the quarter starts, the referee pulls out an envelope and whatever the fans voted on, those are the rules we have to play by,” said Chris “Handles” Franklin. “It just takes fan participation and fun to a whole new level.”

The 6-foot-1 guard said fans can go to harlemglobetrotters.com and vote for which rules they want to see the team use during the first, second and third quarters of the contest.

“In the fourth [quarter], the crowd gets to vote whatever rule they want us to play by right there live on the spot,” he said.

Sporting the familiar red, white and blue uniforms, the team known for its razzle-dazzle let fans call the shots recently while entertaining

troops overseas.

What rule was the most difficult?

“You just can’t predict two basketballs,” Franklin said. “Anything goes. You have to play the rules of basketball, but you just never know what’s going to happen with two basketballs.”

The Harlem Globetrotters will hit the hardwood at Huntington Center on Dec. 27 and take on the Washington Generals at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Tickets range from $24 to $100.

“In 1971, we lost to the Washington Generals, and we don’t plan on losing anytime soon,” Franklin said.

It was a few years after that defeat that Franklin discovered the Globetrotters.

“I was 6 years old and saw the Harlem Globetrotters on ‘Scooby-Doo,’ and I knew I either wanted to solve mysteries or play with the Globetrotters,” he said.

Inspired, Franklin found an old basketball and got into the game.

“I was a big fan of Curly Neal. So at a very early age, I would sit on the ground and dribble the basketball between my legs and around my back and all kinds of things and just continued to do it all my life and still am perfecting it.”

After college, he contacted his dream team

about playing, but it didn’t work out.

But he never gave up.

“I won the world’s best dribbler contest through Nike. I did maybe five or six commercials for Nike,” Franklin said. “I went on to become known as one of the best ball handlers in the world and, eventually, the Globetrotters found me.”

Now in his sixth season, Franklin loves bouncing around and talking to kids.

“Right now, I’m speaking to kids about the ABCs of bullying prevention,” he said during a call from South Dakota. “I love that the Globetrotters are about positive causes. This year we’re playing with a pink basketball a portion of all of games to bring awareness to breast cancer.

“So for me, I have a bachelor’s and master’s in social work, I love working with people and kids, so to be able to be about something positive and good in this world, I think that’s the best part about being a Harlem Globetrotter.” O

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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

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 Crossroads Ceili: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 28-29, $15.

O Breathe Owl Breathe, Jim Roll: 8 p.m. Jan. 3, $12.50.

O The RFD Boys & Friends: 8 p.m. Jan. 4, $11.

Arnie’s Perrysburg

This 30-year Toledo tradition has spread south. Live entertainment is offered Wednesdays-Saturdays without cover charges. 25818 Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. (419) 931-6590 or www.facebook.com/arnies.perrysburg.

O Zak Ward and Brian Bonfiglio: 9 p.m. Dec. 24.

O Shane Piasecki: 9 p.m.-midnight Dec. 27.

O DJ Avalanche: 10 p.m. Dec. 28.

O DJ Rob Sample: 10 p.m. Dec. 29.

Bar 145

This new 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 Arctic Clam: Dec. 27.

O 4th Day Echo: Dec. 28.

O Killer Flamingos: Dec. 29.

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., Sylvania.

(419) 517-2199.

O Miguel De Hoyos, Alex DePue: 7 p.m. Dec. 26-27, $20.

O Johnny Reed & the Houserockers, Jason Sherwood: 8 p.m. Dec. 28.

O The Good, the Bad & the Blues: 8 p.m. Dec. 29.

O B-Charmers: 9 p.m. Dec. 31, $20.

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 The Rivets: 8 p.m. Dec. 27 and 9:30 p.m. Dec. 29 O Toast & Jam: 9:30 p.m. Dec. 28.

O Nine Lives: 9:30 p.m. Dec. 31.

O Zak Ward: 8 p.m. Jan. 3.

O MAS FiNA: 9:30 p.m. Jan. 4.

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 Kenji Urada, In Fact, Supercollider: 9:30 p.m. Dec. 27.

O Unicorn, Bowling Green, Laura K Balke, the Hand in the Ocean, Nicole P’Simer, Minus9, Wellfire, BSRB, White Pineapple, Girth, Harison Zamperla: 9:30 p.m. Dec. 28.

O The Bang! 9:30 p.m. Dec. 31.

O Duke Newcomb, Hi Potent C, the Friar, Ant the Champ, Pinnacle Ent.: 9:30 p.m. Jan. 2.

O Rick the Raconteur, Versatai, SA, Deebo Mac, Dre Dav, Randall Brian, DJ Neblo: 9:30 p.m. Jan. 3.

O Ann Arbor Soul Club, Brad Hales, Breck T: 9:30 p.m. Jan. 4.

Bronze Boar

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

O Open mic: Thursdays and Mondays.

O DJ Symmetry: Tuesdays.

O Mojopin: Dec. 28.

O Dave Carpenter & the Jaeglers: Dec. 29.

O Danny Mettler: Dec. 31.

O Noisy Neighbors: Jan. 4.

Caesars Windsor

If you have your passport, consider hopping the Detroit River for this casino’s entertainment offerings. Starting ticket prices, in Canadian dollars, are for the cheapest seats; attendees must be 19 or older. Caesars Windsor Colosseum, 377 Riverside Dr. East, Windsor, Ontario. (800) 991-7777 or www.caesarswindsor.com.

O Steve Miller Band: 9 p.m. Dec. 28, $40.

Cheers Sports Eatery

This family-friendly eatery dishes up live performances … and Chicago-style pizza. 7131 Orchard Centre Dr., Holland.

(419) 491-0990.

O Mark Mikel Band, Chris Shutters & Frankie May: Dec. 29.

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.

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 cafe seating. (419) 794-8205 or www.degagejazzcafe.com.

O Gene Parker & Friends: 7-10 p.m. Dec. 26, Jan. 2.

O Mike Whitty: 7 p.m. Dec. 27.

O Ramona Collins: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 28-29.

O Laurie Swyers and Blue Sun: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 31.

O Jason Quick: 7 p.m. Jan. 3.

O Paul Keller Trio, Sarah D’Angelo: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 4.

The Distillery

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, Dec. 25.

O Venyx: Dec. 28-29.

O Arctic Clam: Dec. 30-31.

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 The Acoustic Troubadours: 10 p.m. Dec. 28.

O Underground Sounds: Dec. 31, $15.

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 Andrew Ellis & Lucky Lemont: Dec. 28.

Fat Fish Blue

Serving blues and similar sounds, as well as bayoustyle grub. Levis Commons, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. (419) 931-3474 or fatfishfunnybonetoledo.com.

O Tantric Soul: 9 p.m. Dec. 28 and 8:30 p.m. Dec. 29.

O Bourbon Street: 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31.

Frankie’s

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

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

O Halero: 9 p.m. Dec. 28.

O Undercut, Cosmic Throne: 9 p.m. Dec. 29.

O Diamond Plate: 7 p.m. Dec. 30.

O Agitator, Wrong Answer, NRR, Hence the Wolves, Titans: 7 p.m. Jan. 1.

O Lost in Chicago, Black Mountain Side, 5th Ace: 9 p.m.

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O Short Vincent: Dec. 28-29.

O Green Eyed Soul, the Late Show, Night Line Band: Dec. 31.

O Rodney Parker and Liberty Beach: Jan. 4-5.

Greektown Casino-Hotel

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 Nick Nader: 9:30 p.m. Saturdays, Shotz.

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

O Athena & Friends: 7 p.m. Dec. 26, Asteria.

O Rita Mosley: 7 p.m. Dec. 27, Asteria.

O Howard Glazer Band, Emannuel Young: 8 p.m. Dec. 28, Asteria.

O Misty Love Band: 9:30 p.m. Dec. 28, Shotz.

O First Class Band: 8 p.m. Dec. 29, Asteria.

O LaiLani & the Triple Impact Band: 5 p.m. Dec. 30, Asteria.

O New Tenants: 7 p.m. Dec. 31, Asteria.

O DJ RC: 9:30 p.m. Dec. 31, Shotz.

H Lounge: Hollywood Casino Toledo

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 Nine Lives, DJ Rob Sample: 8 p.m. Dec. 27.

O MAS FiNA, DJ Rob Sample: 9 p.m. Dec. 28.

O Soulstice, DJ A Dubb: 9 p.m. Dec. 29.

O Disco Inferno, DJ Rob Sample: 10 p.m. Dec. 31.

O East River Drive, DJ Rob Sample: 9 p.m. Jan. 4.

Manhattan’s

This “slice of the Big Apple” in the Glass City provides entertainment 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.

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O Mike Corwin: 7 p.m. Dec. 26.

O Quick Trio: 6-9 p.m. Dec. 27.

O Raq the Casbah: 8:45 p.m. Dec. 28.

O Grape Smugglers: 8:45 p.m. Dec. 29.

O Alan Smith and the Blues Brothers: 8 p.m. Dec. 31.

O Microphonics: Dec. 28.

O Organized: Dec. 29.

O Jack & the Bear: 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31, $5-$10.

O Quick Trio: Jan. 4.

MGM Grand Detroit

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

O Frank & Jesse, Gardens, Speed Governor: Dec. 28.

O Bloodgment Day: Dec. 29.

Ottawa Tavern

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 Gwen & Charles Scales: 9 p.m. Fridays.

O Phase 5: 9 p.m. Dec. 29.

O Modern Tribe: 9 p.m. Dec. 31.

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 The Sanderlings, the Dashburns: 6 p.m. Dec. 28.

O Ryan Waldie, DJ Green Ranger: 9 p.m. Dec. 29, $8-$10.

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 Killer Flamingos: 7 p.m. Dec. 26.

O Fabulous Soul Shakers: 7 p.m. Dec. 27.

O Simone Vitale: 5:15 p.m. Dec. 28.

O L’USA: 10 p.m. Dec. 28.

O Kimmie Horne: 5:15 p.m. Dec. 29.

O Serieux: 10 p.m. Dec. 29.

O Cancel Mondays: 3:30 p.m. Dec. 30.

O Bill Will & 360 Band: 7 p.m. Dec. 31.

O Parallel Fifth: 11:15 p.m. Dec. 31.

One2 Lounge at Treo

Live music starts at 7:30 p.m. 5703 Main St., Sylvania. (419)

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.

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

O Jaime Mills: Noon-2 Fridays.

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 New Year’s Eve bash: Dec. 31.

Shawn’s Irish Tavern

Founded in 1968, this Celtic-style bar and eatery offers entertainment at its three locations. 4400 Heatherdowns Blvd., (419) 381-1281; 105 S. Third St., Waterville, (419) 441-1081; and 7436 W. Bancroft St., Sylvania, (419) 724-7981. www.shawnsirishtavern.com.

O Johnny Rodriguez: Dec. 26, 28, Toledo.

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. Dec. 27.

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O Pete Fetters: 8 p.m.-midnight Dec. 28.

O Don Coats: 8 p.m.-midnight Dec. 29.

O Dec. 31: Meaghan Roberts, 5-8 p.m.; Acoustic Soul, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

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 Andrew Ellis & Lucky Lemont: Dec. 25, Jan. 1.

O Joe Woods: Dec. 27.

O Captain Sweet Shoes: Dec. 28.

O Jason LaPorte: Dec. 29.

O Jeff Stewart: Jan. 3.

O Kyle White: Jan. 4.

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 Nine Lives: Dec. 28-29.

Trotter’s Tavern

5131 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 381-2079.

O Andrew Ellis: 9:30 p.m. Dec. 29.

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. Dec. 27, $5.

O Bobby May & Dry Bones Revival: 10 p.m. Dec. 28, $5.

O Rootstand: 8 p.m. Dec. 29, $5.

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Yeeha’s

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

O The Websters: 9 p.m. Dec. 28.

O My Sister Sarah: 9 p.m. Dec. 29.

O DJ Adubb: 9 p.m. Dec. 31.

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.

(419) 243-2473 or www.yeoldedurtybird.com.

O Ronn Daniels: 7 p.m. Dec. 26 and Jan. 3.

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

O Jamie Mills: 9 p.m. Dec. 28.

O Jon Barile: 8:30 p.m. Dec. 29.

O Ben Barefoot: 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31.

O Hippie Chick Band: 7 p.m. Jan. 2.

O Joe Woods: 8:30 p.m. Jan. 4.

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, Trotter’s Tavern, 5131 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 381-2079 or (419) 708-0265.

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 Mark Kieswetter: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 26.

Elixer

This two-man band (consisting of Dave Rybaczewski and Walter Guy) performs Beatles songs acoustically. 7:3010:30 p.m. Dec. 29, Mancy’s Italian Grill, 5453 Monroe St. www.beatlesebooks.com/elixer; (419) 241-1118 or www.mancys.com. O

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‘Les Misérables’ packs a musical punch

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Tom Hooper had quite a task.

The Oscar-winning director of “The King’s Speech” was given the daunting task of adapting “Les Misérables,” the theatrical phenomenon that has captivated audiences on stages around the globe. (It had a run last November at the Stranahan Theater as part of the show’s 25th anniversary tour.)

The musical, adapted from Victor Hugo’s 1862 classic novel, opened in London in 1985 and has been performed in more than 40 countries, according to the movie’s website.

The new movie, out in theaters Christmas Day, offers the same grim yet hopeful tale audiences have experienced in the world’s longest-running musical.

Set in 19th-century France years after the revolution, the story starts as audiences are introduced to recently freed convict Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman).

Javert, the commanding officer of the prisoners, promises Valjean he is not free, but under careful watch for the rest of his life. After Valjean breaks parole to live a free life, Javert (Russell Crowe) makes it his mission to find and capture this convict on the run.

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Look for wacky performances by Sacha Baron Cohen and Helena Bonham Carter as Thénardier and Madame Thénardier, respectively. There is also some outstanding acting and singing by the young actors in the film. Eddie Redmayne, playing Marius, and Samantha Barks, playing Éponine, give breakout performances.

When it comes to vocal performances, it appears singing was given the back seat to everything else. Broadway alumni Jackman and Hathaway appear comfortable and at ease on screen, while Crowe struggles to find his notes and vocal bravado.

While Hathaway is belting out the iconic “I Dreamed a Dream” lyrics, the pomp and circumstance of the song is diminished by her emotionally captivating performance — again, acting over singing. But this is not all bad.

Hathaway is a strong contender to win the Oscar for her supporting performance in this film.

The cinematography is also shaky at times — literally. Meant to instill motion, the camerawork can be dizzying and nauseating in the first part of the movie.

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hen comedian Tommy Miles makes his trip to Fat Fish Blue in Perrysburg from Dec. 28-30, it may be his first appearance in the Toledo area, but it is safe to say his reputation precedes him.

Fans of Steve Harvey’s nationally syndicated morning radio show know him well as co-host “Nephew Tommy.”

JEFF It’s clear he doesn’t resent the ever-present connection to his famous uncle or his role on the show. Heck, he even refers to himself as Nephew Tommy.

“I have a built-in audience now, because they’re hearing me every morning on the radio,” Miles said in an interview with Toledo Free Press Star. “Radio is very helpful for stand-up, because I’m on the radio Monday through Friday every morning for four hours. And there is no script — what Steve and I do every morning is not scripted. We’re just two crazy knuckleheads talking smack and we got people cracking up on the way to work in the morning.”

Even as he begins to make strides in the entertainment world outside of his role on the radio show, Tommy acknowledges that there’s always that unspoken association with Uncle Steve. “You’re gonna always get a comparison.

That’s normal,” he said. “You’re gonna always get ‘You’re better than him,’ or ‘He’s better than you,’ or ‘You guys are similar.’ You’re gonna always get that. So I try my best to always have my own set of fingerprints, my own identity, and you see us differently.”

Tommy’s own path in comedy began in the early 1990s, spurred on by a college dare.

“I started out doing theater, theater was my major in school. And jumping into the standup game was actually a bet with some friends, saying ‘Hey, why don’t you go to this amateur night?’ This was back in the early ’90s.

And I said, ‘I don’t do stand-up, I’m an actor.

That’s not what I do.’ And I go out and try my hand at it, and won this amateur night down in Houston, Texas. And from that point on, 1990, I’ve been telling jokes.”

His onstage persona and confidence grew by leaps and bounds, along with his abilities as a headliner. “When I first started, I just wanted to be able to do three to five minutes, and be funny for three to five minutes. And that was a task when you’re first starting out — trying to get the rhythm of it, get your punch lines and make sure they’re powerful enough.

“And to try to master five minutes, that was the thing back then. Now it’s evolved to doing well over an hour,” Tommy said. “So I’ve come a long way. I’m more relaxed onstage; I’m comfortable. It’s like a way of life now. I’m just up there having fun at this point.”

Tommy gives a great deal of the credit for his stand-up ability to his collegiate theatrical training. “You can rest assured, at least twice or maybe even three times a year we were gonna be doing a Shakespearean play. So you had to have a dedication to the craft, you had to have a dedication to the character that you were gonna be doing. If you weren’t in the show, if you were a stage manager, if you were in wardrobe, if you were in lighting — whatever you were doing, you had to be committed to it.

“Fortunately, I was a pretty good talent, and I was always onstage. So if you bring your form to prank calls, bringing it to radio, bringing it to stand-up — it all goes back to the training block of where I come from.”

Miles will be getting the chance to stretch those theatrical muscles a bit in the months to come — beginning in February he’ll be touring in a production of the play “Finding First Lady” that he will produce, direct and star in. He also

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