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Gender bender Toledo Rep takes big production of ‘Victor/Victoria’ to Owens, page 6

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Hip-Hop politics Schylar Meadows has conquered radio and TV; is public office next? page 9

‘Sex and the City 2’ puts spotlight on women and relationships. t’s a fem-omenon of the highest order, a cultural force that has been described as the “Super Bowl for women.” The HBO series “Sex and the City” unleashes its second feature film

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Summer heat Bowling Green’s Cla-Zel offers busy musical schedule. By Andrew Farr TOLEDO FREE PRESS STAR BG EDITOR star@toledofreepress.com

The Cla-Zel Theater in downtown Bowling Green will feature a variety of musical performances this weekend and through the summer. On May 28, the Cla-Zel will conclude its recent jazz music series that will consist of several local musicians. Among these will be drummer and vocalist Damen Cook and pianist Gene Parker. Cook has a reputation as a stage and studio musician while Parker has previously performed with Tony Bennett, Gladys Knight and Sammy Davis Jr. He has also taught jazz music at BGSU and UT. Later in the night, the music will shift as the Cla-Zel also welcomes some regional DJs coming from Cleveland, Columbus and even Chicago. Cla-Zel owner Ammar Mufleh said these DJs are experimental in new types of electronic music and he said he is excited about bringing in some local, as well as regional acts to perform this type of music. “These are really some interesting subcultures in electronic-based music,” Mufleh said.

Admission for Friday night’s events will be $5 at the door. On May 30, the Cla-Zel will host a benefit concert to raise money for Latino students at Waite High School in Toledo. Mufleh said he has a friend that is the head of the Spanish club at the high school. When funding was cut to the club, Mufleh wanted to do something to help out and decided to have a charity concert to raise money. The main act will be accordion player Albert Zamora. The event will also feature Bob Olivo, a radio DJ from Texas. Tickets for Sunday’s event will be $18 in advance and $20 at the door. The Cla-Zel will continue to host several music performances throughout the summer as the theater’s blues music series begins June 23 with the band Traveling By Sea. Banan AlKilani, director of public relations for the Cla-Zel said there will be some great musical performances coming up in the next few months. “We’re really excited about having some of these blues bands perform here,” AlKilani said. “Our lineup for the summer, as well as the fall, keeps looking better.” ✯

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Legend brings audio adrenaline to Frankie’s. By Mighty Wyte TOLEDO FREE PRESS STAR STAFF WRITER star@toledofreepress.com

If you’re not into music that makes you want to kick small creatures, read no further. However, if you suffer from a hardcore audio-adrenaline addiction, Legend is your new favorite band. Presuming many are still unfamiliar with the Michigan-based five-piece, take a few minutes now to check out the four tracks they have online (myspace.com/legend). It made you want to slap your grandmother, didn’t it? Considering only two of the four songs it has up are fully produced and included on the new CD “Valediction” that released May 18, it’s clear Legend is set to brutalize on a global level. Describing a sound such as this seriously tests descriptive aptitude and vocabulary. How did people describe what Slipknot or Pantera sounded like when they first tried to tell their friends about them? For the most part it was mostly ‘you just have to hear it, it’s ridiculous’. The same goes for Legend. The overall sound is angry, heavy and deliberate. There is no slop; the guitar tones are tight and punchy when palmed and the open string abuse is tough and noisy. The drums and bass are intricate and expressive, blending perfectly with guitars and vocals that would make Phil Anselmo say, “Gat Damn!” Perhaps one of the dopest things about these guys is their breaks. We’re not talkin’ boring-ass, over the top solos — we’re talkin’ sick-

ening, rhythmically satisfying B parts worthy of an entirely new track. The soundscapes and atmospheres created during these abusive sections just force you into seizure-ish headbanging fits. The guitar riffs are aggressive and memorable. Giant sour chords intertwined with wide-open punch keeps everything moving. Well-balanced pinch harmonics and staccato rhythms prevent any loss of movement and energy as each song ebbs and flows. Halftime shifts, potent but conservative panning effects and strobe stutters set this band apart from anything originating within a day’s drive of Toledo. Vocals are gritty and intelligible for the most part. Even when you can’t understand the lyrics word for word, the power and visceral tone fit perfectly. Spatially, there are massive valleys where vocals cease and the instrumental worthiness of the band is tested. Few bands so flawlessly execute this style of elemental dynamic arrangement. Never once do the drops feel lazy or second-guessed, reinforcing each decimating shift and break. The band’s rhythm section is world class. Drums are beaten with authority and the bass seamlessly supports the rage-inducing guitars. The Legend show May 30 at Frankie’s is one of several official CD release shows for “Valediction.” Doors for the show open at 6 p.m. and local heavy-hitters Kansas City Shuffle and Not Without A Fight, as well as others will open for the Michigan-based monsters. Tickets are $10 in advance and can be purchased from Ramalama or Culture Clash Records or any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will be $12 the night of the show. ✯

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the reasons we chose to put the show on at Owens is because our stage just wasn’t large enough. “I prefer working on musical comedies like this, though I find them harder than traditional dramas. As a performer myself, I think they’re more difficult. The level of talent we had working on this production is fantastic.” Norman has also directed the Rep’s productions of “The Full Monty,” “All Shook Up” and “Rebecca,” as well as a number of local high school shows. He is a graduate of UT. “Victor/Victoria” first appeared as a book and was produced as a feature film starring Julie Andrews in 1982. Andrews later reprised her role during the show’s Broadway run beginning in 1995 and was nominated for a Tony Award. Show dates for “Victor/Victoria” are June 4-5 and 11-13. The Sunday matinee begins at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors and $10 for students older than age 12. Group rates of $19 are available for parties of 10 or more. Owens Community College is located in Perrysburg at 30335 Oregon Road. For more information, call (419) 243-9277 or visit www.toledorep.org. ✯

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Last stand National Geographic exhibit comes to Secor Metropark. By Jennifer S. White TOLEDO FREE PRESS STAR STAFF WRITER STAR@TOLEDOFREEPRESS.COM

Metroparks of the Toledo Area will host a traveling National Geographic exhibit this summer. “Last Stand: America’s Virgin Lands” is at Secor Metropark through Aug. 29. “We like to have a big, signature exhibit each year at the center and this is it,” said Scott Carpenter, director of public relations for the Metroparks. “We’re hoping to inspire preservation here at home.” The exhibit showcases 57 works from a National Geographic book of the same name by award-winning photographer Annie Griffiths Belt and author Barbara Kingsolver. Also featured is a companion exhibit of photographs taken in Northwest Ohio wilderness areas preserved by Metroparks and other organizations. “The old saying ‘Think globally. Act locally’ is really true,” said Art Weber, director of nature photography. “The vision of the gallery is to teach nature appreciation. The more you get into photographing nature, the more fascinating it becomes.” Karen Pugh, the center’s gallery/exhibit man-

ager, said another gallery goal is to seek out and help promote local photographers. “The mission [of this exhibit] is to preserve these fragile, important environments, and it ties right in with the Metroparks,” Pugh said. “The local images are also powerful and they show what we have right here in Northwest Ohio.” “[Last Stand] is a different kind of exhibit from what people are used to seeing,” Weber said. “This is the first time we’ve gone with something that’s not realistic. These images are hand-tinted, often infrared and black and whites. It’s a surrealistic look that’s praised and criticized.” Pugh said the women involved with the project are interesting. “Nature photography does not have as many women as men,” Pugh said. “We have two wellknown women who cooperated to make this exhibit. This allowed us to showcase a woman [Griffiths Belt] who is so well-respected in the field. She is the first nationally known female photographer we’ve featured. Kingsolver is a bestselling author.” Pugh said gallery visitors are often surprised

From “Last Stand: America’s Virgin Lands.” PHOTO COURTESY NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC/ANNIE GRIFFITHS BELT

to find such a treasure in their community. “We have an extreme rarity of species right here,” Weber said. “Getting out macro-images from our area and seeing them stack up with this national exhibit helps show that what we have here is really special and beautiful.” Pugh said more information about conservancy is available at the center. Additionally, the book that inspired the exhibit is available for pur-

chase for $30, which is $15 off the regular price. “Hopefully we’ll touch some people we haven’t touched before,” Weber said. “A good visual stays with you forever.” The National Center for Nature Photography at Secor Metropark is located at 10001 W. Central Ave. There is no fee for admission. For more information, call (419) 407-9757 or visit the website www.naturephotocenter.com. ✯

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Fresh Meadows Politics for Toledo’s Hip-Hop generation.

he voice of the Hip-Hop generation is being heard nationally and is being defined by events that range from the election of President Barack Obama to the running of Kevin Powell (MTV’s “The Real World”) for Congress. As the “old guard” retires and passes on, many realize that no one was mentored to take their place, thus leaving the door open for more diversity in politics. Toledo’s own Schylar Meadows has been known for her political prowess for years, but age was not on her side. She had the guts to announce her first candidacy in her 20s. She served as the national vice president of programs for Young Democrats of America and was a Go Red for Women ambassador with the local chapter of the American Heart Association. She appeared on 13abc’s “Conklin and Company” weekly as a political analyst and runs her own weekly political radio show “Juice Talk” Sundays at 10:30 a.m. on WJUC 107.3FM. This is the short version of “Who is Schylar Meadows?” She is a young woman who believes in the community she grew up in, whose goal is to answer the concerns of the people, her people. This is the coming of age of the Hip-Hop generation which demands we grow, develop a voice and take charge. Toledo, we now have a voice. She’s not new to this; she’s true to this. Ladies and gentlemen…

Schylar Meadows! Martini Rox: Who do you think you are? Schylar Meadows: So who do I think I am? m? A law-abiding citizen from House District 48 who wants to make a difference. I have a deep rooted affection for our community and I really believe it’s time for us to have that next level of leaderdership. That’s who I think I am the next level of leadership ship who can appeal to the HipHop generation. To (attend end events) that the youth are involved(in), talk to people ple in the civic and business comommunity and just in general neral have a level of concern forr the quality of life in our disstrict that has never been shown before. (I want) to include everyone else, to actually listen to what they have to say that’s who I think I am. Schylar Meadows, candidate for state representative in House District 48.

MR: What Hip-Hop lyric/ song best describes you? s SM: “The Message” (by Grandmaster Flash and the G Gr Furious Five) is talking about Fu “don’t push me ’cause I’m close “d to the edge.” If you listen to the lyrics lyyr of that song, it was developed in the ’80s and still v rings true in the new millenr nium. While that is a tribute n to Hip-Hop the genre and art form, it’s also a tribute to social consciousness and we should take heed to that. MR: What are your plans if elected? p SM: There are many things I would like to do, one, is open a district office. That gives people a chance to come in, meet m me and understand who I am as their elected official also a for me to be able to listen to their concerns and take those concerns to Columbus. I’d also like to be instrumental in helping to get us up and running in this area in terms of “Green” jobs. The area employs at

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oledo has an abundance of incredible, attractive and available men. This city also has many beautiful, fabulous single women. The problem is getting the two to meet. The problem is twofold. The easy problem to solve is finding common space for singles to meet. The more challenging problem is getting a meeting of the minds between single women and single men. There are obstacles in the meeting of Glass City single men and women. These challenges are not inChristine surmountable, and they will not be resolved by switching to a nearby city for dating purposes. The resolution, however, requires a little bit of philosophical reconsideration for the single ladies. A bit of a warning, a meeting of the minds is more likely to be in line with values from “Sex and the City” than Midwestern Bible-Belt pulpits. Yes, the good church women who enjoy the movie and the series like to mentally skip over this fact, but “Sex and the City” is about sex. The plot is fundamentally about the sexual desires and fantasies of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda and their travels in life and love. Not all of this sex takes place within the confines of holy matrimony. If you want to live a fabulous, fun “Sex and the City” lifestyle and attract the attention of eligible men, you cannot forget the principle of the first episode when the characters decided to have sex like men. Ladies, this means sex is sex.

Period. There is no future meaning. It does not mean white poofy dresses or gold rings. It does not mean McMansions with kids playing in the backyard. Sex is an enjoyable expression to be lived in the moment and for the moment, like a good meal or a trip to some place exotic. Want to attract desirable men in Toledo, NYC or anywhere? Do not be uptight, overly romantic or girly about sex. Another principle that makes women attractive is to be open to life and people. The “Sex and the City” ladies live experientially and spontaneously.

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The movie sequel, opening this week, promises even more of this with a trip to exotic Abu Dhabi. Men like open and spontaneous women — and not just in the movies. Be engaged and connected with the possibilities of the moment, rather than some hope or distant dream. Make eye contact. Smile. Have fun where you are and with whoever is around you. Laugh. It does not mean that the man sitting in front of you is “the one.” In fact he probably is not. You do not have to be

somewhere else to find interesting men. You will find plenty of intriguing men right here in Toledo provided you give them a few moments of your attention without placing the burden of the rest of your life on them. One of never-to-be-forgotten principles of “Sex and the City” is to look fabulous. Women of the Glass City, on behalf of the available men, please step up your image game. If you are wearing flip flops and old jeans, giving only passing attention to your hair and makeup, do not be surprised when men overlook you. Women who are active, fit and pay attention to how they look will get more attention. Don’t blame men. Men are visual. Women are visual, too. Ladies, if you are impressed with the figure, fashions and glamour of the “Sex and the City” girls, don’t you think men are as well? Thankfully, our Toledo standards are relaxed and more affordable given that we are not in the fashion capital of the world. Ladies, if you want attention, be attention worthy. Present yourself as someone who is important and on your way to meet someone important, and you will meet the most incredible men right here in Toledo. O Christine Senack is also known as the Girl in the Glass City and regularly invites everyone to join her in creating exciting and fabulous lives in Toledo. Look for exciting singles events to begin in June. Follow her online at www.facebook.com/girlinthe glasscity and join her in life.

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Local women discuss the Glass City dating scene By Kristen Rapin

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arrie Bradshaw, a relationship columnist for the New York Star, is an expert on dating and relationships. The fictional Bradshaw and her group of friends share their relationship triumphs and blunders with the world in “Sex and the City” (SATC). While the dating scene is much smaller in Toledo than in New York City, we at Toledo Free Press Star wanted to explore what dating is like for area singles. We asked women, ages 20s to 40s, to share what their friendships and relationships are like in the Glass City.

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Danielle Desmond, a full-time nanny, believes “the dating scene is what you make of it.” “People need to be more open-minded, Toledo is not big city, but there are still good people,” she said. “If you sit at home and comDesmond plain about “no guys” in Toledo than change the reason you go out. Don’t go out to meet someone, go out to have fun.” The 24-year-old, who has lived in Chicago, Alabama and Los Angeles, said there are jerks everywhere and there are nice guys everywhere, Toledo is no different. Desmond has a close group of girlfriends she hangs out and goes out with. The group is spontaneous and has fun no matter what they do, she said. The women go to Walleye and Mud Hens games, bars — Blarney, Bunker, Nick & Jimmy’s, Arnies, Village Inn — make trips to Put-in-Bay, shop together and work out. A fan of SATC, Desmond’s favorite character is Samantha for her no nonsense attitude. Samantha doesn’t become a victim of any man and reminds her friends of their strengths and flaws. “My best friends in my life are the ones who tell me the truth. You need to be honest with your girlfriends,” Desmond said. Dawn Hampton has been divorced for 12 years. The 46-year-old has spent the last 21 years focusing on her daughter’s life and is now taking the chance to focus on her own. Hampton Hampton works nights as a home health care nurse, but finds time to go out with

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friends on the weekend. “There aren’t many places to meet people at my age. It’s very difficult, there’s a stigma out there,” she said. “It’s not a very dating friendly city.” Recently, Hampton has been trying to fit more social activities into her life. Hampton goes out with her women friends to Bar Louie, Mud Hens and Walleye games, occasional concerts at the Omni, summer festivals and events at Centennial Terrace. When she goes out, Hampton likes to surround herself with strong women. Ann Petlow is a small business owner. The 29-yearold works from home making women’s and men’s clothing and accessories. Petlow balances her professional and Petlow personal life by going out on the weekend with friends and working during the week, she said. Petlow has two close girlfriends she enjoys going out with. The dynamic recently changed when one of her friends had a baby, but she still goes out occasionally, Petlow said. When Petlow goes out with friends they typically go to bars in Downtown Toledo on Adams Street. Bars she frequents include The Attic and Ottawa Tavern, which are good venues to meet individuals in their 20s and 30s, she said. Petlow believes the biggest challenge in Toledo

dating is meeting people who are “dateable.” “We have a little shallow pond of dating because of the brain drain. The last time there were lots of eligible men to date was high school,” she said. Petlow has recently started online dating where she meets mostly men from Cleveland and Detroit. Ina Sidney is content with being single. The 44-year-old production worker is always on the move. “I haven’t dated lately because I’m too busy. I’m always busy, playing sports attending Sidney networking events. I kind of just go and do. If I do go on a date I can tell right away if its not going to be,” she said. Sidney is enjoying going out to different networking events and meeting new people. She has two core groups of girlfriends she hangs out with, Sidney said. One group that plans on being active in the community and speak with young women about attending school, she said. The other group of friends Sidney just goes out with regularly for drinks. Sidney admits that when she does meet new people they tend to be from out of town. “The biggest challenge [in dating] is there are so many women available to the men. A lot of men are locked up and a lot of people are just moving away,” Sidney said. O

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MUSIC Bitter End Restaurant & Bar: If you like your entertainment with a lake view, this may be your spot. 900 Anchor Pointe Road, Curtice. (419) 836-7044 or www.bitterendbar.com. ✯ Video DJ Trip: May 28, no cover. ✯ Razz and Sonzz: May 29, no cover. ✯ Bobby May and Dry Bones Revival: May 30, no cover. ✯ Kentucky Chrome: June 4, no cover. ✯ Third Annual Hogstop with music by Maxx Band: 4 p.m. June 5, $7. ✯ Kyle White: June 6, no cover.

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. ✯ Kyle White: May 27. ✯ The Bridges: May 28. ✯ Freak Ender: May 29. ✯ Rick Whited: June 3. ✯ Chris Shutters Band: June 4. ✯ Kentucky Chrome: June 5.

Bronze Boar: Be sure to check out this Warehouse District tavern’s namesake, overhead near the entrance. 20 S. Huron St. (419) 244-2627 or www.bronzeboar.com. ✯ Open mic night with Chris Knopp: Mondays. ✯ Ben Barefoot and Friends rock out: Tuesdays. ✯ Brandon Duke: Wednesdays through Aug. 4. ✯ Rivers Edge: May 27. ✯ Swamp Kings: May 28. ✯ Coosters: May 29. ✯ Sean Mullady: May 30-31. ✯ Joe Woods Band: June 3.

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Brooklyn’s Daily Grind: Coffee and music, what more can one want? If a snack is the answer, this is your spot. 723 Airport Hwy., Holland. (419) 724-1433 or www. brooklynscafe.com. ✯ Tom Harms: 8:00 p.m.-11 p.m. May 28. ✯ Criss Sayre: 8:00 p.m.-11 p.m. May 29. ✯ Acoustic jam: 7:00 p.m.-10 p.m. June 3. ✯ Salsa jazz happy hour: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. June 4.

Caesars Windsor: If you have your passport, consider hopping the Detroit River for this casino’s entertainment offerings. Ticket prices, in Canadian dollars, are for the cheapest seats; attendees must be 19 or older. Caesars Windsor Colosseum, 377 Riverside Dr. East, Windsor, Ontario. (800) 991-7777 or www.caesarswindsor.com. ✯ George Thorogood and The Destroyers: 8 p.m. May 27, $29. ✯ Earth, Wind & Fire: 9 p.m. June 4, $45.

✯ Kyle White: June 2. ✯ 9 Lives: June 3. ✯ Earregulars: June 4. ✯ Venyx: June 5.

Doc Watson’s: Named in honor of two patriarchal physicians, this bar and restaurant serves a variety of dishes and entertainment. 1515 S. Byrne Road. (419) 389-6003 or docwatsonstoledo.com. ✯ John & Bobby: 9:30 p.m. May 26, June 2; 10 p.m. June 4. ✯ Name This Tune: 7 p.m. May 27. ✯ Kelsey and the Turners: 10 p.m. June 5.

The Distillery: Karaoke is offered Tuesdays, but paid entertainers rock out Wednesdays-Saturdays. 4311 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 382-1444 or www. thedistilleryonline.com. ✯ Tony & Lyle: May 26. ✯ Jeff Stewart & the 25’s: May 27-29.

The Beer & Wine Cave hosts weekly wine tastings on Wednesdays and Thursdays 6-8 p.m. The store will feature barbecue-friendly beers on May 26 and “new stuff ” wines on May 27. The Beer & Wine Cave is located at 4400 Heatherdowns Blvd. ✯ — Mary Petrides

Fat Fish Blue: Serving blues and similar sounds, as well as bayou-style grub. Levis Commons, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. (419) 931-3474 or fatfishfunnybonetoledo.com. ✯ Suburban Legend: 9:30 p.m. May 28, $7. ✯ East River Drive: 9:30 p.m. May 29, June 4-5, $7.

Degage Jazz Cafe: Signature drinks, such as pumpkin martinis, plus live local jazz performers. 301 River Road, Maumee. $5 Tuesdays-Thursdays. (419) 7948205 or www.degagejazzcafe.com. ✯ Gene Parker & Friends: Wednesdays. ✯ Tim Whalen: Thursdays. ✯ Matt Gozzard Video: May 27. ✯ Cynthia Kaay Bennett: May 28-29.

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Frankie’s: Toledo’s venue for rock. Tickets vary between $5 and $14, unless noted. 308 Main St. (419) 6935300 or www.FrankiesInnerCity.com. ✯ The Red Scare, Weep the Beldam, Napalm, You Are Her: 9 p.m. May 28, $2-$4. ✯ Vivian Banks, Measure the Redshift, Novallo: 9 p.m. May 29. ✯ Legend, Kansas City Shuffle, Not Without a Fight, Love as Revenge, Ocean of Deceit: 6 p.m. May 30. ✯ Hester Prynne, Did You Mean Australia?, Aegeon, Vanquish the Populace, the Sonic Dream: 6 p.m. May 31. ✯ The Dangerous Summer, Don’t Fear the Sun, Zenadare: 6 p.m. June 3.

‘Evolutions’ annual show Aegela Centers for Middle Eastern Dance is hosting its annual show “Evolutions” on June 6. The event will showcase what students have learned throughout the year. The dancing is a Middle Eastern style infused with modern influences of Bollywood and Hip-Hop. “Its G-rated family entertainment. It allows the audience to experience dances of Egypt and North Africa,” the owner said. The 90-minute show opens at 5 p.m. at the Maumee Indoor Theater. Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door. To purchase tickets, visit www.aegela. com or call (517) 918-9547. ✯

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✯ Quartette Bernadette: May 29. ✯ Gene Deer Band: 9 p.m. June 3. ✯ Bourbon Street Band: June 4. ✯ Dave Kosmyna & the New Orleans Party Asylum: June 5.

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. ✯ Me Talk Pretty: 9 p.m. May 26. ✯ Jason LaPorte Trio: 9 p.m. May 27. ✯ Men Zingers: 9 p.m. May 28. ✯ Stegosaur: 9 p.m. May 29.

Murphy’s Place: Jazz — straight, smooth, bebop or traditional — all kinds are played here. 151 Water St. $4-$8, unless noted. (419) 241-7732 or www. murphysplacejazz.com. ✯ Jeff Zavac: 9 p.m. May 28. ✯ Jeff Zavac and Atla DeChamplain: 9 p.m. May 29, $8-$10.

Omni: This Toledo club is a venue for music (and music lovers) of all types. 2567 W. Bancroft St. (419) 535-6664 or omnimidwest.com. ✯ Thunderstruck: 7:30 p.m. May 28.

Manhattan’s: This “slice of the Big Apple” in the Glass City puts on a show for the weekends. 1516 Adams St. (419) 243-6675 or www.manhattanstoledo.com. ✯ Wine tasting: 6:30 p.m. May 26. ✯ Quick Trio: 6 p.m. May 27. ✯ Tom Turner & Slow Burn: May 28.

Ottawa Tavern: Casual meals with weekend entertainment. 1815 Adams St. (419) 725-5483 or www.otavern.com. ✯ Sinker, Joey & the Traitors, Dub Starlings, Dr. Rhomboid Goatcabin, Bastard Love Child and the Lesbian Commotion: May 28. ✯ Frank & Jesse, Adult Books: May 29. ✯ APB: June 3. ✯ Album, Super Predator: 10 p.m. June 4.

Pizza Papalis: Get slices with a topping of entertainment. 519 Monroe St. (419) 244-7722 or www. pizzapapalis.com. ✯ Dave Carpenter: 7 p.m. May 27. ✯ Blue Kazoo: 8 p.m. May 28-29. ✯ Kyle White: 7 p.m. June 3. ✯ The Rayz: 8 p.m. June 4-5.

The Village Idiot: Tunes combined with pizza and booze, some would say it’s a perfect combination. 309 Conant St., Maumee. (419) 893-7281 or www.villageidiotmaumee.com.

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Wesley’s Bar & Grill: A huge variety of beers helps wash down the entertainment. Boccie ball is a bonus! 1201 Adams St. (419) 255-3333 or wesleysbar.com. ✯ DJs Folks, Mattimoe and Perrine: Fridays. ✯ Independent Advocates fundraiser: 6 p.m. May 27. ✯ Kentucky Chrome: May 29. ✯ Russel Martin & The Relics: June 5.

New CD releases at Ramalama Records ✯ Skeletons Hawthorne Heights ✯ Hillbilly Boogie: Roots of Rockabilly Hillbilly Boogie: Roots of Rockabilly

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7 p.m. June 1, outside Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave. Registration: (419) 2595370 or toledolibrary.org.

Club Friday: Yeeha’s: 3150 Navarre Ave., Oregon. (419) 691-8880 or www.yeehas.com. ✯ Justine Blazer: May 28. ✯ Lights Out party: May 29.

‘Shrek Forever After’ is fitting end to series In “Shrek Forever After,” Shrek is exhausted with his fatherly duties and the madness of his own popularity. Rumpelstiltskin overhears Shrek’s frustration and convinces him to sign a contract that allows him to be a “real ogre.” In return, Rumpelstiltskin becomes the new king of Far Far Away, and Shrek has never met Fiona. This final chapter keeps us engaged in the plot and cackling at the jests. It also makes us care about the characters again. Mike Meyers (Shrek), Eddie Murphy (Donkey), Cameron Diaz (Fiona), and Antonio Banderas (Puss in Boots) remain perfect matches for their characters. In an argument between Shrek and Fiona, Diaz’s voice conveys the inner torment Fiona experienced while she was locked in a tower. Walt Dohrn (Rumpelstiltskin) is a welcome addition to the world of Far Far Away. Dohrn’s inhuman voice fits his crafty character like a glove. The film’s soundtrack is impressive, and balances the film’s alternating serious and comic tone. While there are well-timed comedic moments, “Shrek Forever After” is more of a fantasy adventure than a fractured fairy tale. Since Shrek is put into a different world, we get the chance to see a different side of the characters. Puss is a fat cat who has retired from his fighting days. Fiona is a warrior of the ogre resistance. Donkey is virtually the same, but is afraid of Shrek. While there are a few cameos (including Jon Hamm from “Mad Men,” Craig Robinson from “The Office” and Jane Lynch from “Glee”), there is not an overkill of them. “Shrek Forever After” is a vast improvement from “Shrek The Third,” and a fitting end to Shrek’s fantastic journey. ✯ — Chad Meredith

✯ U2: 360 Degrees at the Rose Bowl U2 ✯ Roger the Engineer [Expanded Edition] Yardbirds ✯ The Bride Screamed Murder Melvins

It’s Essential. Some of the city’s most talented performers entertain museum-goers during TMA’s It’s Friday events. 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. June 4, Cloister, 2445 Monroe St. (419) 255-8000 or toledomuseum.org.

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Live music near the lapping waters of the river. Wednesdays through June 30, Navy Bistro, 30 Main St. (419) 697-6289. ✯ Shelby Brown: May 26. ✯ Lin Rountree: June 2.

The country artist’s H2O tour will include performances by Darius Rucker and Justin Moore. 7:30 p.m. June 4, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. $54.75. (419) 321-5007, (800) 745-3000 or www.huntingtoncentertoledo.com.

First Friday: Quartette Bernadette will provide music, with the June display of watercolors and oil paintings from Ramona Mercer setting the scene. 6 p.m.-8 p.m. June 4, Georgette’s Grounds & Gifts, 311 Conant St., Maumee. (419) 891-8886 or www. georgettes.org.

Boogie on Main Street: Food, libations and live music by Mad Hatter and Venyx will help attendees welcome summer. 6 p.m.-midnight June 4, downtown Findlay. $2-$5. (419) 422-4624 or www.artspartnership.com.

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Toledo Choral Society spring concert: Led by “Mr. Music” Sam Szor, this group will put on its seasonal show. 7:30 p.m. May 26, Blessed Sacrament Parish, 4227 Bellevue Rd. $10. (419) 472-2288, www.blessedsacrementtoledo.com or www.toledochoralsociety.org.

An Evening of Food and Music: The Cottonwood Jam String Band will donate the band’s proceeds to the American Red Cross’ national disaster relief fund, specifically the Gulf Coast disaster. 7 p.m. May 26. Ground Level Coffeehouse, 2636 W. Central Ave. $10. (419) 671-6272 or www. groundleveltoledo.com.

MAS FiNA: May 28-29, Harbor Inn and Ale, 1933 LaPlaisance Road, Monroe, Mich. (734) 384-3604.

Centennial Terrace: This venue next to a quarry hosts dance parties, swing bands and rockers. 5773 Centennial Road, Sylvania. (419) 882-1500 or www.ticketmaster. com. ✯ The Turtles, Mickey Dolenz, the Grass Roots, Mark Lindsay, the Buckinghams: 7 p.m. May 31, $20.50-$37.50.

Toledo Zoo Amphitheater concerts: Performers take the stage near Cheetah Valley. 2700 Broadway. (419) 474-1333 or ticketmaster.com. ✯ Earth, Wind & Fire: 7:30 p.m. June 1, $37.50-$55.

Wilson Lake and the Rock Bass: Fish and turtles splash and groove in the water while squirrels, raccoons and toads begin to boogie! Listen as the music rumbles across the waves and into the woods that surround the lake.

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or many, the arrival of Memorial Day this weekend symbolizes the unofficial start of summer. The holiday means a barbeque with friends and family. For some, it means a quick weekend getaway, but for a select few, it means taking in the Indianapolis 500, billed as the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” Sadly, many of you read that last line and snickered a little. The Indy 500 has not been a great spectacle in racing for many years now, and in fact, some might argue the 500 is not even the best racing event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) anymore. With a surge in popularity, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series with a competing race the same day in Charlotte, NC (Coca-Cola 600), many race fans could not care less about the biggest event in open-wheel racing these days. I remember a different time when open wheel racing was the dominant circuit in the United States. The Indianapolis 500 used to boast some of the greatest auto racing talents the world had to offer. The race, which is steeped in history, was where man pushed the boundaries of speed and drove 500 miles in one day. The 500 was seen as a true test that pushed the racing machines and their drivers to the limits. Names like A.J. Foyt, Mario Andretti, Al Unser Jr., and Bobby Rahal were recognized as daring individuals who tried to conquer the iconic 2.5-

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A second chance at a dream could lead to a storm of success for a Toledo native musician. On May 5, Raine Wilder’s debut album, “Heart On Standby,” became available through Island of Def Jam Digital Distribution and can be found on any online digital music store. “Music is the sound feelings make,” Wilder said. “I don’t worry about what others think. I set no boundaries or rules. With this album, I wanted to symbolize waiting through anything.” The 12-track album transcends the boundaries of traditional Hip-Hop by incorporating various musical styles such as techno, alternative, pop, hard rock and metal. “Raine is very versatile and it’s difficult to place him in any style,” said Wilder’s guitarist, Neal Schaefer. “He is covering a lot of genres as it is and I don’t know if he will choose a specific one to focus on, but whatever he decides, he will be able to create a large fan base.” While versatility is the foundation of Wilder’s music, his writing process also showcases inventiveness. “When writing the lyrics for my songs, the process can happen in a number of different ways. One way is I hear the music then write the lyrics and the rhymes at the same time. I also tweak some of the words if they need tweaking, then record the vocals,” Wilder said. “Another way is I piece them together as I go. I’ll write one part and leave it alone for a while, then write another part and leave it. After that, I piece them together in what order they make sense, like a puzzle. Sometimes, I won’t even have the music first. I’ll have lyrics written that I hold on to until I hear the right track for them, then I’ll make a rhyme for the lyrics so

RAINE WILDER they fit into the beat better.” Wilder added, “I love all kinds of music so I don’t stay away from any style. If I like it and it works with what I’m trying to do, I use it.” However, there was a time where Wilder thought he would give up on his vision to become a musician. When a relationship ended out of the blue, Wilder went into a bleak state, which is described in detail on the track “My Apology.”

“I lost it,” Wilder said, “It was so shocking how it ended that I started mixing cranberry juice with vodka and anxiety pills and wanted to give up on music since those were the darkest days of my life.” Wilder continued, “This was a blessing in disguise and I realized what I’m now capable of since I used music as therapy to have a second shot at my dream.” Through all the trials and tribulations Wilder

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On June 5, Point Place will kick off its monthlong Point Place Days festival by hosting its 20th annual parade. “Like junebugs and mayflies come every year, so does the parade,” said Mark Schuster, the parade coordinator. Usually 1,200 to 1,500 people participate in the parade, according to Schuster. The parade features 90 to 100 groups, including the Shriners, the nationally known Glassmen Drum and Bugle Corps, lots of businesses, politicians, boating and yacht clubs, and school principals. The theme of this year’s parade is “Boating Through The Years.” Schuster said he hopes it will honor local yacht clubs that have helped the boating community in Point Place. At 10 a.m., two hours before the parade, kids can participate in a bike and pet contest, decorating their bikes and dressing up their pets. The winners get to march in the parade, which starts at noon. “We’ve got the best parade in the city,” said Howard Pinkley, who founded it, coordinated the first 15 parades and has attended each one. “Every one was memorable,” he said. Because of the parade’s success, its founders began to think of additional ideas to celebrate their community, including a pie and cake contest, canoe race, flag-raising ceremony, commu-

nity garage sale and a lantern walk from Cullen Park to the lighthouse. Soon, June was filled with festivities, which became Point Place Days. The month ends with fireworks hosted by the Shoreland community. Getting support for the idea of a month-long community festival was not difficult. “Everything just seemed to come right along,” Pinkley said. “‘What are we going to do after the parade’s over?” Many community businesses help support the parade. Clubs and stores have specials, Pinkley’s Flag Shop puts flags up and down 7th St. up to the bridge, and Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion have cookouts and give money to help coordinate the parade, according to Darleen Beals, a member of the parade committee. The parade is the most visible activity of Point Place Days because Summit Street is closed. “If you want to get out of the Point, you better do it by 11:30,” Beals said. The parade starts on Summit St. by Messiah Lutheran Church, goes down Summit for a mile and a half and ends at Merchant’s Landing. After the parade, everyone gathers for hot dogs and drinks, provided by the parade committee. Pinkley said that coordinating the parade takes a lot of work. The committee members raise money, set up tents, cook food, and make many phone calls to get people to come to the parade. ✯

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ollywood has been en superhero crazy for 10 years. Ever since ce “X-Men” and “Spider-Man” Man” became huge hits, it seems eems like every single property perty involving people wearing ring spandex has been optioned ned for a movie. The depth chart hart is getting a little thin nowadays days with less popular heroes like Thor and the Green Hornet rnet JEFF due for major adaptationss in the coming years. Which is why it’s the perfect time to dust off a much lesser-known property — one of the best stories ever told d in comics, and one which is obscure even to comic fans. The Marvel comic se-ries was called “Strikeforce: Morituri.” It’s an ungainly title, I admit, but follow me on this. Debuting in 1986, it was about a group of soldiers with super heroic powers attempting to repel an alien invasion of Earth. Sounds like pretty standard stuff, right? On the surface, perhaps. But the underlying themes of the series are what gave it genuine emotional power: mortality, sacrifice, fear and perseverance. See, the soldiers of the titular Strikeforce weren’t born with superpowers. They were given them through a scientific process that could transform ordinary people into supermen. The big catch, however, is that all subjects would die within a year. This cast a serious shadow over what would typically be the carefree adventures of a group of heroes. Their fate was set. No matter how well they performed, no matter how much they succeeded or how much good they would do, their lives were going to end — often violently, and when you as a reader were least expecting it. This was a startling dynamic for comics at the time and opened the door for the series to really explore deep psychological themes. What kind of person does it take to lay down their life for others? What is it like when you know your end is always near and drawing nearer every day? How would you react when one of your fellow heroes — someone you care about and have fought with — is suddenly gone, right before the biggest battle you can imagine? The series was the brainchild of artist Brent Anderson and writer Peter B. Gillis, who stayed with the series through its first 20 issues, long enough to chronicle the death of the final original cast member. It was not a success, running only a year after Gillis and Anderson’s departures. Later writers would try to brighten the series’ tone and give it a

““happy ending,” which was like ccommitting arson to “Strikeforce’ for s” basic themes. fo It’s been more than 20 years since sin the last issue of “Strikeforce: for Morituri” hit the stands. Comic books are an ephemC Co eral art form anyway, with new era sstories quickly usurping old ones and much great work o being quickly forgotten. In b the annals of Marvel’s illustrious history, something like “Strikeforce” is easily missed — the original serries has never even been isssued in a trade paperback eedition. But obscurity also means the possibility of greatness being rediscovered. And in b a post-“Dark Knight” era, where every superhero is w being lined up and evaluated for a “gritty reboot,” why not take a look at a story

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that already has the grit and drama built in? This wouldn’t be the first time a resurrection has been attempted. Back in 2002, Wizard Magazine reported that cable network TNT was adapting the book for a TV series called “A Thousand Days,” but nothing came of it. Rumor is that an ownership dispute over the title is currently under way. I really hope things are settled sooner rather than later. Despite my obviously geeky nature, I’m not really a big comic book fan. But something about “Strikeforce’s” story and ideas grabbed my imagination and never let go. All these years later, I remember the sadness I felt as these characters — these people — met their ends and how it made me reflect upon my own life. Few pieces of modern fiction have stayed with me as vividly. And I can’t help but think, if exposed to a wider audience, these characters might help redefine what a “superhero story” can really be about. “Strikeforce: Morituri” has often been described by comic fans as “ahead of its time” and so it was. But I believe its time is now. ✯ E-mail Jeff at PopGoesJeff@gmail.com.

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