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CLUBS: Never Got Caught at Headliners 5 ‘AMERICAN IDOL’: Bowersox on the aftermath 6 EVENTISTA: Planning outdoor parties 8 COMICS RACK: A local tribute to Frank Frazetta 9 FESTIVALS: Touring the Old West End 10 METROPARKS: Fighting Emerald Ash Borer 11 THE WORD I HEARD: The first Summer Blast 19 VIDEO GAMES: Soccer, World Cup-style 20

CLUTCH AT HEADLINERS • CRYSTAL BOWERSOX (PERHAPS YOU’VE HEARD OF HER) • R.I.P. FRANK FRAZETTA • BGSU RUGBY • TAYLORMAN JUNE 2, 2010 • Episode 1 Chapter 13 • Toledo Free Press Star, Toledo, OH: “Lee sucks. ” — Young fan reacting to results on FOX Toledo broadcast of May 26 “American Idol” finale.

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Monstrous energy By Mighty Wyte TOLEDO FREE PRESS STAR STAFF WRITER star@toledofreepress.com

If there is one band that encapsulates all that is American, all that is rock and all that is grizzly, it’s safe to say Clutch is that band. A decadeplus of epic, monstrous vocals over brilliantly constructed instrumental pieces has earned the Maryland-based group a massive cult following, as well as a decent amount of commercial success. Clutch’s success hasn’t had a negative influence on what makes it the best damn American rock band still touring — authenticity. Singer Neil Fallon’s vocals are ridiculous. The man has grit, classically raw talent and punch. Lyrically his intelligence is hard to match. Everything from history to religion is exploited, wordplay is dominant and comedy is woven into untouchable songs that become lodged into the listener’s head. Guitarist Tim Sult and bassist Dan Maines just brutalize the blues. To take such simple note and chord progressions and mold such memorable melodies and riffs out of them is nothing short of genius. Clutch doesn’t worry about overthe-top scale runs or any other sort of window dressing, its too busy kickin’ you in the face with some of the hardest rock you’ll ever hear without traipsing into the realm of metal.

How do you classify Clutch — hard rock or something else? “I can see why people call us ‘Stoner Rock’, what other genre would you put us under?” Sult said during a recent interview. “I think of it more as just hard rock. Early influences for me ranged from Zepplin and Deep Purple to Iron Maiden.” Drummer Jean-Paul Gaster is amazing to listen to and watch. His style is fluid, controlled and automatic. It appears as though he doesn’t think about what he’s playing, he just plays. With nearly a dozen albums released to date, and the recent release of a brand new DVD “Clutch Live @ The 9:30,” Clutch shows no sign of slowing down. “We’re planning on hitting the studio this January to work on the 10th album, and by far this will be the best Clutch album yet,” Sult said. Members of Clutch are in several other working bands making noise, making waves and selling tickets. Playing with Clutch June 6 is Lionize, Sult’s rock/reggae hybrid band and The Bakerton Group, the instrumental-only “alter ego” of Clutch. In short, the members of Clutch will be playing damn-near all night in one form or fashion. “Headliners shows are always awesome” Sult, said, and this show will be no exception. If you know Clutch, I will see you at Headliners on June 6. If before now you were unfa-

Clutch pulls into Headliners on June 6.

Clutch plays 100 shows each year. PHOTO COURTESY TIM SULT miliar with Clutch, you’re welcome! Tickets for the Clutch, Lionize, The Bakerton Group and Never Got Caught show are $20 in advance, $24

night of the show. Tickets can be purchased from Culture Clash and Ramalama Records, or any Ticketmaster outlet. Doors open at 7 p.m. ✯

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Average Joes Never Got Caught brings ‘good time’ to Headliners. By Mighty Wyte TOLEDO FREE PRESS STAR STAFF WRITER star@toledofreepress.com

Rock solid. Of course the term means different things to different people and is open to interpretation. However, when referring to the band Never Got Caught, it is the most elemental description. On June 6, Boston-based rockers NGC will play a wickedly energetic and purely fun show at Headliners. Made up of four “average Joes” with above-average talent, NGC is writing, recording and performing tunes that rock without over-the-top production. Keeping it simple keeps it feeling real. Brothers Bryan and Bill Hinkley (guitar/vocals and drums respectively) spent a considerable amount of time as the two-piece rock (hardcore) band known as Tree. After the addition of bassist Paul Dallaire, Never Got Caught was born. As a three-piece, NGC toured regionally and recorded a handful of albums. Most recently and perhaps most notably, “Creepshow” was recorded and released this past year. NGC just “wants to rock, have a good time,

play the music as well as we can without taking ourselves too seriously” said front man Bryan Hinkley in a recent interview. “A lot of the material is written individually, then we get together as a band and decide what to keep, what to toss and how to arrange the track,” Hinkley said. This writing formula produces material that is easy on the ears without sounding tired or flat. Hinkley’s vocals combined with ubiquitous blues-based rock riffs create something of a “new” classic rock sound. Rock fans will find their material catchy and straight addictive. With the addition of Dave Ward on guitars and backup vocals, Hinkley said the shows and the music have been taken “up to another level.” “Our shows are a good time, party kinda thing; we want the fans to walk away feeling they didn’t waste 30 minutes of their time,” he said. NGC creates an intoxicating tonal quality with thick guitars, drum beats that are amazingly simple but potent and vocals that are gritty and full of emotion. Jack White comes to mind when listening to Bryan sing, and guitar tones and riffs harken to the likes of Clutch and CKY. On percussion, Bill Hinkley lays down bulletproof

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NGC this weekend. NGC will play with The Bakerton Group, Lionize and Clutch on June 6 at Headliners. Doors for the show open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, $24 the night of the show and can be purchased at Culture Clash or Ramalama Records, or any Ticketmaster outlet. ✯

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‘Idol’ aftermath By Michael S. Miller

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Crystal Bowersox said if she is committed to a record company, it is news to her. Billboard.com reported May 28 that “American Idol” runnerup Bowersox had been “signed to 19 Recordings Limited and Jive Records,” but when asked to comment about the news, she denied knowledge of the commitment. “I haven’t signed anything,” she told Toledo Free Press during a May 28 phone interview. “Unless it’s something I don’t have a choice in, I haven’t signed anything. There are a lot of details to be worked out and I haven’t signed anything.” Bowersox said she and other “Idol” contestants “have a lot of help” in negotiating the myriad proposals and legalities of contracts. Bowersox confirmed no contract has been signed on the May 31 CNN program “Larry King Live,” telling the host: “we work with my team and our management and then we get the deals outside that. So, you know, it’s all in the works right now.” Bowersox, who said she does not watch television and is “out of the loop,” was also surprised to learn that news of her pre-finale break-up with boyfriend Tony Kusian was being reported by news outlets, such as USA Today and Associated Press. “I knew I would lose privacy through this process, but my life has been an open book through my music,” the Northwest Ohio native said. “I am an open book and I am comfortable with that; I have nothing to hide.” Part of that modern “open book” status is the ability to “Google”

Despite national and local reports, Crystal Bowersox said as late as May 31 that she had not signed a recording contract.

onesself, and Bowersox has said she does check to see what results come up in her name. “The coolest thing I’ve found were videos of my singing in the Chicago subways,” she said. “I had never seen those performances.” When asked to name the most unnerving thing she has found on Google, Bowersox said, “There are a lot of unnerving things out there, and more all the time.” Bowersox said life after the competition is “very busy” as she prepares for an “American Idol” tour and recording her first album. “I am ready to get to work,” she said, adding that while she is “open to working with other writers,” she hopes her debut album will be “100 percent original compositions.” She said she is growing comfortable with the dancing and choreography the tour demands. “I’ve learned a lot about that in the last six months,” she said. “I learned to walk in high heels and I am more confident. I loved the group numbers, and I have proven to myself I am capable of anything.” She said she was still “blown away” by her finale duets with musicians Alanis Morissette and Joe Cocker. “Alanis was sweet but not a big talker,” Bowersox said. “Joe knew my name, but said he wanted to call me ‘Angel,’ and he did, the whole time.” Bowersox said she has not yet heard from Patty Griffin, whose song “Up to the Mountain” has been released as Bowersox’s first post-”Idol” iTunes single, but hopes the recording ends up making a lot of royalty money for the writer. When asked if she sees herself continuing to be an ambassador for Northwest Ohio and Toledo, and if she would fall on the side of the scale of Jamie Farr, who returns every year for his charity golf

Crystal Bowersox performs at FOX Toledo studio. TOLEDO FREE PRESS STAR PHOTO BY JAMES A. MOLNAR

tournament, or on the side of the scale of Katie Holmes, who is rarely associated with Toledo, Bowersox laughed and immediately said, “Oh, I’m Jamie Farr, no doubt. Come on; I wrote a song called ‘Holy Toledo.’ I love Toledo.” Bowersox said her 16-month-old son, Tony, is showing signs of loving music. “I sing to him all the time, making up songs when I am getting him a bottle or singing a song about changing his diaper,” she laughed, singing the words “I am changing your diaper.” “Now, he goes around singing, too.” ✯

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rom graduation celebrations, Independence Day festivities, pool ol parties and luaus to family reunions and anniversary and birthday parties, there are many reasons to host a backyard party this summer. Here are some ideas your guests are sure to enjoy and remember. ✯ Announce it! Stir up excitement for a party friends will surely anticipate with festive invitations. Check out the stock at Fiddle Stix Boutique or Paula Brown Shop. Both shops carry print-at-home options BRITTANY and offer printing services. ✯ There’s nothing like standing in the hot summer sun to kill a good party, especially in those cute shoes we ladies wear! Be sure to have plenty of seating by creating groupings throughout your patio or backyard. Venture out from the typical chairs and tables by adding cushions or pillows to garden walls, or lay down brightly colored blankets and oversized pillows. ✯ As the sun sets, be sure to set the mood with candles. Position them along walkways, garden borders and patio tables. Place candles in canning jars and wrap wire around the neck to loop them onto branches. You can find some chic classics at garage or rummage sales. For a little color, hang lanterns in various shapes and sizes. Run clotheslines in patterns above your patio or pool. For a safe and easy way, drop LED lights in the lanterns before guests arrive. They’ll last all night! ✯ Accentuate your colorful garden and landscape. Coordinate your décor and highlight your blooming bed of flowers with colorful pillows, glassware and linens. Or if you are more streamlined and manicured, accent with modern, contemporary touches, monochromatic schemes and milk glassware. Bring the garden to the table with fresh bouquets. Or buy cut blooms in similar garden colors to accent the house and patio tables. ✯ Nothing says summer like good ol’ fashion barbecue. Jazz it up with a tapas-style menu. Serve smaller portions that are one or two bites. It will cut down on your silverware so guests can munch and mingle. Create stations inside the kitchen and out on the patio. This allows you to control temperature sensi-

tive items so they don’t sit too long in the sun. ✯ Mix it up! Premix two specialty drinks, ready in pitchers for easy serving. Chill wines, beers, sodas and waters in large metal tins, or thrifty buckets. Station them throughout the yard and in the shade. Keep plenty of ice on standby for both chilling drinks and serving. For large parties, rent an ice cooler from a local party supplier, like Meredith Party Rentals. You’ll even have room for ice cream! ✯ Now, shake it! An iPod and some mixed CDs are always a good standby, but why not feature something special like a steel drum band or Spanish guitarist? Invite local artists to come for a few hours and treat your guests to something truly entertaining. ✯ You’ve set the mood with your lighting, music, décor, scrumptious menu and thirst-quenching drinks, but don’t forget to add a few “toys”. Simple lawn games like Cornhole, and lawn checkers make for a good time. Take it one step further and bring your entertainment council outdoors! Project your game on a screen or large white sheet. When the sun goes down, you could be bowling in your back yard or hitting golf balls! ✯ Keep unwanted guests away by having plenty of bug repellent with sprays, torches or candles. I recommend Swan Creek Candle Company’s lemon-grass fragrance. It’s a pleasant scent you can use indoors or out that repels bugs and mosquitoes. ✯ Check the facilities. If your party is large and you are on a septic tank, schedule preparty maintenance. Stock-up on plenty of toilet paper and add a few flowers or candles. ✯ Plan out your menu and serving ware. Some items can be prepared and cooked the day before. Organize by creating a checklist and recruit friends and family for help. Come party day, all you have to do is finishing touches and pour yourself a cocktail! ✯

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Collections think outside the (comic) box By Jim Beard TOLEDO FREE PRESS STAR STAFF WRITER star@toledofreepress.com

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Local author compiles ode to legendary artist On May 10, the worlds of art and pop culture lost legendary fantasy/science fiction illustrator Frank Frazetta, whose work impacted decades’ worth of books, comics, magazines and record album covers as well as inspired a generation of artists and writers. One such creative person is James A. Bond, author of “The Definitive Frazetta Reference,� an exhaustive attempt to encapsulate the artist’s immense span of work for his fans and followers worldwide. Bond, a former longtime resident of Monclova, said he discovered Frazetta’s art at the age of 12 and it drew him into a lifelong passion for quantifying his hero’s career. A checklist grew naturally from that, which eventually transformed into a book and then an honor above honors: a meeting with the man himself at his home. “Frazetta’s legacy stems from ... his influence on countless other artists, and I’m not speaking solely of artists in the graphic realm, but also film and music,� Bond said. “Frazetta has touched the artistic hearts of people like Dino DeLaurentis, George Lucas and Robert Rodriguez.� Bond also noted that the artist’s integrity stemmed from a statement he once made to other illustrators: “Don’t try and become a second-rate Frazetta, instead become a first-rate you.� Though Frazetta created literally hundreds of pieces of art during his life, one graphic seems to stand out and cement itself as a favorite among his fans — Bond included. “I find his painting, ‘The Destroyer’ to be a perfect representation of what defines Frazetta as an artist,� he said. “‘The Destroyer’ represents a warrior’s snapshot, a moment of time captured perfectly in a place and time that never existed and never will exist in the physical world. It doesn’t have dragons

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Open door policy By Chris Schwarzkopf TOLEDO FREE PRESS STAR STAFF WRITER star@toledofreepress.com

Originally the home of distinguished lawyer and judge, Julian H. Tyler and his wife, Tillie, the Tyler-Graber House has stood at 2251 Robinwood Ave. since 1897. Built in Colonial Revival style, it will be one of six houses open for public tours during this year’s Old West End Festival. Micah Graber, a voice instructor at Toledo School for the Arts has called the place home for the past four years. “It’s fun,” he said. “You’ll be going about your day and it hits you. Sometimes it’s too much.” Graber said he thinks it takes a certain kind of person to make the commitment to live in a historical home and deal with the specialized problems that come with its upkeep. “You have to be a little bit nuts,” he said. In 1976, the City of Toledo recognized the historical significance of the Tyler-Graber House along with more than 20 other OWE homes. Bronze plaques bearing names, dates of construction and architectural styles were placed on the lawn in front of each house. This year marks the 39th year for the OWEF.

It will take place June 5 to 6 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with house tours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “The eclectic group of people that lives here is just fabulous,” Kent Illenden, publicity chairman for the festival, said. “They really get into the era. We come for the homes, but stay for the people.” Illenden is an Old West End resident of 30 years and has been a member of the Old West End Association for the past 20. A graphic designer by trade, he took on the task of creating all literature aimed at promoting this year’s festival. “That’s my job this year,” he said. “These are all volunteer positions. Next year I might be doing something else.” The majority of the houses in the neighborhood were built at a time when it was still commonplace to employ servants. Many of the houses still have original servant’s quarters. Now, families or individuals handle the daily household tasks without the benefit of extra help. “They take it on by themselves,” Illenden said. “A lot of people don’t realize the amount of upkeep. You really have to make a commitment.” Illenden said the OWEA tries to feature five or six unique houses each festival. “We have target homes that haven’t been on for a while,” he said. “And we have some hom-

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eowners tapped who love showing their houses and we don’t deny them. Ideally, we want to have a variety of styles.” “They basically badger you until you say yes,” Graber said. Robinwood Avenue will be closed from Bancroft to Delaware for the festival. With the exception of the Reynolds-Secor House on Collingwood Avenue, which is owned by the OWEA and open for tours every year, all the houses open to the public are on Robinwood Avenue. The festival will be a neighborhood-wide event with a parade and 5k run on Saturday, an art fair on the grounds of the Toledo Museum of Art’s Glass Pavilion, a marketplace, an antique and classic car show, children’s activities, food and live music. Many homeowners will host yard sales. Participants will be marked with “good neighbor” signs. “Some people come just for the garage sales,” Illenden said. Illenden said some residents whose homes are open for tours during the festival even arrange to have members of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra perform in their houses. Past festivals have drawn 10,000-15,000 visitors.

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A tiny Asian insect is causing big problems in the Metroparks, across Ohio and beyond. Since landing in Michigan in 2002, the emerald ash borer has spread to 13 states and two Canadian provinces, killing tens of millions of ash trees. The shiny green beetle is now found in more than twothirds of the counties in Ohio, where an estimated half-billion ash trees are at risk. Dealing with the aftermath of the borer invasion has become a costly and time consuming problem for the Metroparks and other land owners. It’s actually the larvae of the beetle that kill trees. Larvae burrow into ash trees and eat the cambium layer between the bark and wood. They encircle the tree, stopping the flow of water and nutrients, causing the tree to die within two years. Once the tree is dead, that’s only the beginning of the problem in the Metroparks, which now has thousands of dead trees that could pose a hazard to people and property. “It’s a staggering number,” said Tim Gallaher, Metroparks land management supervisor. Metroparks is partnering with the U.S. Forest Service to clean up after the devastating infestation.

Funded by a $1.3 million grant from the American Recovery and Restoration Act, the project started this winter and includes removing dead ash trees at Pearson, Wildwood and Secor Metroparks. It will also involve removing invasive plants that have flourished as a result of open forest canopies, and planting thousands of new trees to take the place of those that were lost. The goal of the project is to remove dead trees that pose a potential safety hazard, said Gallaher, who stressed that it is not related to a 2003 treecutting project by a state agency that attempted to stop the spread of the insect by removing ash trees at Pearson. “We’re not trying to stop the spread at this point; we’re cleaning up the mess,” he said. Metroparks is contracting with companies from now through December 2011 to fell thousands of dead or dying ash trees within 100 feet of roads, trails and structures. The project will create or sustain about 15 private-sector “green” jobs in the arboriculture and forest restoration industry while restoring forest ecosystems in the economically-challenged greater Toledo area. Additional jobs will be created as Metroparks hires crews to remove invasive species and restore natural landscapes.

Metroparks deal with damages from the Emerald Ash Borer. “The emerald ash borer has been devastating, and it could not have come at a worse time because of the current economic challenges,” Gallaher said. “This project will allow us to remove hazardous trees more quickly than we would have been able to do with our own resources.” At times, trails at the three parks will be closed and detours posted. In an ironic twist to the EAB story in Ohio, American elm trees are being planted to replace some of the ash trees lost. The irony is that many of the ash were planted to replace elm trees killed by Dutch elm disease. Researchers from the U.S. Forest Service have raised elms from a handful of trees that survived because they are immune to the disease. A big question now is whether any ash trees will survive the emerald ash borer assault, or whether the common tree will disappear from the American landscape for good. So far, researchers say, the beetle has killed 100 percent of the ash trees in infested areas. This time of year, adult insects are emerging from their D-shaped holes in the bark of ash trees, taking flight and laying eggs. It is also the start of vacation season, when mulch and firewood can spread the borer, creating infestations in new areas.

EMERALD ASH BORER Lucas County is one of the majority of Ohio counties within a quarantine zone. According to the Ohio Department of Agriculture, it is illegal to move ash trees, logs, branches, wood chips, ash bark and all hardwood firewood, out of the quarantined area. The materials can be moved within the zone, but cannot leave contiguous quarantined areas. A federal quarantine also prohibits the movement of ash tree materials and hardwood firewood out of the state of Ohio without federal certification. For more information, visit www. emeraldashborer.info. ✯ Scott Carpenter is director of public relations for Metroparks of the Toledo Area.

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ust as we sat down to talk about his Ground Level Coffeehouse, Imani Lateef excused himself to help with a line of customers that just formed. “Sorry — business comes first,” he apologized, jumping behind the counter to assist with a few beverage and food orders. This allowed Imani’s brother Yusuf the opportunity to restart an earlier conversation about his artwork, and the episode symbolized the sort of yin-yang nature of the Lateef Brothers, a pair of young men who blend their love of aesthetic expression with the practical realities of a commercedriven world. The Ground Level Coffeehouse has emerged in its year in business as a hub of activity in the burgeoning Toledo arts scene, said Yusuf. “Our name has become synonymous with poetry, music, and the performing arts,” he said. “And it is a fascinating time to be so involved in art in Toledo: this is like living in a history book, watching the actualization of important art right while it is happening.” A conversation with the Lateef Brothers highlights the dualistic and complementary natures of their personalities. Yusuf and Imani often finish each other’s sentences or pick up on intellectual threads the other has left unfinished. After returning from the service counter at the Ground Level, Imani discussed their different approaches. “We both enjoy art, and yet our approaches are like night and day,” he said. “Yusuf creates from the heart, while I create from the head. Yusuf is much more creative with a traditional medium such as painting, while my talents find a better form of expression in digital graphics.” The Lateef brothers moved with their parents to Toledo from Columbus in the mid-1980s as children. They have been fixtures on the local arts scene ever since, with the exception of the four years that Yusuf studied at the Columbus College of Art and Design. Both brothers credit local influences for their successes, including the art curriculum at their alma mater, Whitmer High School. “The Young Artists at Work program completely opened up my mind,” said Yusuf, whose work has been exhibited in many local and regional galleries. “This exposed me to ideas and concepts I never knew existed, and my life would have taken a much different path had it not been for this experience.” Quite a few of Yusuf ’s paintings, which reflect both postmodern and traditional influences, adorn the walls of the Ground Level Coffeehouse, but Yusuf seemed more proud of the numerous murals he has created around Toledo. “The first one I created was in response to the uprising in the North End after the Nazis came

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to Toledo in 2005,” he said of the mural, at the Stickney Banquet Hall. “We talked to students in the schools about what happened, and the results of those conversations took shape in the form of the mural.” Imani credited another local initiative for his early interest in artistic expression. “For me it started with Artomatic 419,” he recalled. “This program brought together a wide variety of artists and performers from all across the city, and I was blown away by aspects of art that I had never even imagined.” Imani said Ground Level Coffeehouse is a “natural extension” of his interest in the arts. “Unlike the big coffee chains, the Ground Level is truly a community coffeehouse,” he said. “This is a place where the arts communities come together, and where the community at large meets: this is a center of social interaction.” In its first year in business, the Ground Level Coffeehouse has indeed stood out as a center of artistic expression. The coffeehouse regularly features local and regional poets, musicians, and performance artists, with an open microphone night on Mondays for musicians.

Imani said this is yet another factor that differentiates the Ground Level from national coffee chains. “I don’t shy away from the fact that we compete with the big players for the product of coffee, but what we are doing is light years from what the chains do,” he said. “A place like the Ground Level becomes something much larger than just another coffee shop: it becomes the heart of communities.” Imani added he might duplicate the model for the Ground Level Coffeehouse elsewhere in the city in the future. “This type of establishment serves an important purpose for a community, and there are lots of places in Toledo that would benefit from having this kind of venue,” he said, adding that a number of local groups have used the Ground Level for fundraising activities. Yusuf added that the Ground Level Coffeehouse might help aspiring artists and performers the way that others guided him while growing up. “One of the most important roles of the Ground Level Coffeehouse is that it serves to

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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. ✯ Kentucky Chrome: June 4, no cover. ✯ Third Annual Hogstop with music by Maxx Band: 4:00 p.m. June 5, $7. ✯ Kyle White: June 6, no cover. ✯ Haywire: June 11, no cover. ✯ Parrots of the Caribbean: June 12, $5. ✯ Kyle White: June 13, 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. ✯ Rick Whited: June 3. ✯ Chris Shutters Band: June 4. ✯ Kentucky Chrome: June 5. ✯ Jeff Stewart: June 10. ✯ The Cooties: June 11. ✯ Resonant Soul: June 12.

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: Tuesdays. ✯ Brandon Duke: Wednesdays through Aug. 4. ✯ Joe Woods Band: June 3 and 11. ✯ Ravens: June 4. ✯ See Alice: June 5. ✯ Rivers Edge: June 10. ✯ Knopp & the Quickness: July 12.

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. ✯ Acoustic jam: 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. June 3. ✯ Salsa jazz happy hour: 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 4. ✯ Jim Bowser: 8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. June 5. ✯ Scott Williams: 8-11 p.m. June 12.

Here We Go ✯ Tony & Lyle: June 9. ✯ Gingerlove: June 10. ✯ 56 Daze: June 11. ✯ New Tones: June 12.

Doc Watson’s: 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. ✯ Earth, Wind & Fire: 9:00 p.m. June 4, $45. ✯ Playboy Club 50th Anniversary Party: 8:00 p.m. June 10, $30. ✯ Creedence Clearwater Revisited: 9:00 p.m. June 11, $29. ✯ New Kids on the Block: 9:00 p.m. June 12, $60.

Degage Jazz Cafe: Signature drinks, such as pumpkin martinis, plus live local jazz performers. 301 River Road, Maumee. $5 Tuesdays-Thursdays. (419) 794-8205 or www.degagejazzcafe.com. ✯ Gene Parker & Friends: Wednesdays. ✯ Tim Whalen: Thursdays.

The Distillery: Karaoke is offered Tuesdays, but paid entertainers rock out Wednesdays-Saturdays. 4311 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 382-1444 or www. thedistilleryonline.com. ✯ Kyle White: June 2. ✯ 9 Lives: June 3. ✯ Earregulars: June 4. ✯ Venyx: June 5.

Named in honor of a patriarchal physician, this bar and restaurant serves a variety of dishes and entertainment. 1515 S. Byrne Road. (419) 3896003 or docwatsonstoledo.com. ✯ John & Bobby: 9:30 p.m. June 2 and 9; 10 p.m. June 4. ✯ Kelsey and the Turners: 10:00 p.m. June 5. ✯ Name This Tune: 7:00 p.m. June 10. ✯ Jeff Stewart: 9:30 p.m. June 11. ✯ Greg Aranda: 10:00 p.m. June 12.

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. ✯ East River Drive: 9:30 p.m. June 4-5, $7. ✯ Tom Turner and Slow Burn: 9:30 p.m. June 11, $7.

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 Dangerous Summer, Don’t Fear the Sun, Zenadare: 6:00 p.m. June 3. ✯ All the Day Holiday, Words After, JWC, Tall Buildings: 8:00 p.m. June 4. ✯ Low-E, Mirror Image, C-Fifth, Mystik, Ghifted: 9:00 p.m. June 5. ✯ Battle of the Bands series: 4:00 p.m. June 6. ✯ Secret Handshake, Team Nate: 6:00 p.m. June 8.

✯ Broadway, Marilyn is Dead, Trees Above Mandalay, Fight the Tide, the Lost and the Faithful: Noon June 9. ✯ Smoking Joe Kubek & Bnois King: 8:00 p.m. June 10. ✯ Ashes of Soma, Sore Eyes, Red Rebellion, Fate of Orion, Vocal Response Unit: 9:00 p.m. June 11. ✯ Mind Fish: 9:00 p.m. June 12. ✯ Kid Gorgeous: 6:00 p.m. June 13.

Ground Level Coffeehouse: Mix your beans with some music for an eclectic brew. Open mic on Monday nights. 2636 W. Central Ave. (419) 671-6272 or www.groundleveltoledo.com. ✯ Jazz jam session: 7 p.m. first and third Wednesdays of each month. ✯ Independent movie night: second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. ✯ T Miller, Myriha Burton: June 3. ✯ Soul Beat Music Group: June 4. ✯ STRESS hip-hop showcase: June 5. ✯ Village Voice Poetry Cafe: June 10. ✯ Relativity: June 11. ✯ June 12: book festival, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; Steven Guerrero, Lobelia, Steve Lawson, 8:00 p.m.-10 p.m.

Headliners: All ages, all genres are welcome. 4500 N. Detroit Ave. Ticket prices vary between $5 and $15, unless noted otherwise. (419) 269-4500 or www. headlinerstoledo.com. ✯ Hawthorne Heights, the Audition, the Story Changes, the Comeback, the Fight Within: 6:00 p.m. June 4. ✯ The Verve Pipe, Resonant Soul, Hazard Perry, Jason Laporte, I of Radio: 7:00 p.m. June 5.

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A variety of genres to wash your drinks down with. Open mic nights, 8:00 p.m. Wednesdays, no cover; $5-$7 cover other nights. 602 Lagrange St. (419) 246-3466 or www.mickeyfinnspub.com. ✯ Ugly Tribe Revival, Analog Graveyard: 9:00 p.m. June 4. ✯ Howlies, Space Gypsies: 9 p.m. June 8. ✯ Faux Paus: 9:00 p.m. June 10. ✯ Death by Rodeo, Suburban Son: 9:00 p.m. June 11.

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The artistʼs “Night Kandyland” demonstrates her influence — op art painters of the late 1960s. Sheʼll discuss this newly acquired work. TMAʼs Little Theater, 2445 Monroe St. (419) 255-8000 or toledomuseum.org. .

This “slice of the Big Apple” in the Glass City puts on a show for the weekends. 1516 Adams St. (419) 2436675 or www.manhattanstoledo.com. ✯ Gene Deer Band: 9:00 p.m. June 3. ✯ Bourbon Street Band: June 4. ✯ Dave Kosmyna & the New Orleans Party Asylum: June 5. ✯ Quick Trio: 6 :00 p.m. June 10. ✯ Sarah Cohen Band with Racheal Richardson, the Ditties, Fairly Handsome Band: 9:00 p.m. June 11. ✯ It’s Essential: June 12.

Pizza Papalis: Get slices with a topping of entertainment. 519 Monroe St. (419) 244-7722 or www. pizzapapalis.com. ✯ Kyle White: 7:00 p.m. June 3. ✯ The Rayz: 8:00 p.m. June 4-5. ✯ Nathan Cogan: 7:00 p.m. June 10.

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. ✯ 5 Neat Guys: Wednesdays. ✯ Mark Mikel: Friday afternoons and Tuesday nights. ✯ The Bob Rex Band: Sunday afternoons. ✯ Frankie May & Barefoot Ben: Mondays. ✯ Wilburshaw: June 2, 4, 9. ✯ Andrew Ellis and the Setting Son: June 3. ✯ Hullaballo: June 5. ✯ Mark Mikel: June 8. ✯ Silent P: June 10. ✯ Polka Floyd: June 11.

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. ✯ DJ’s Folks, Mattimoe and Perrine: Fridays. ✯ Russel Martin & The Relics: June 5. ✯ Reese Dailey Band: June 12.

Woodchucks: The place to go for an eclectic mix of people and music. 224 S. Erie St. (419) 241-3045. ✯ Karaoke with The Georgia Peach: Wednesdays ✯ Retro Night with DJ Rage: Thursdays ✯ Wastelander, NRR, Nightbringer: June 4 ✯ Tranquil, Metamotive, Prayers for Rain & Gold: June 5 ✯ The Americanos, Minglewood Labor Camp: June 11

Maumee River jazz series: Live music near the lapping waters of the river. Wednesdays through June 30, Navy Bistro, 30 Main St. (419) 697-6289. ✯ Lin Rountree: June 2. ✯ Organissimo: June 9.

Club Friday: 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) 2558000 or toledomuseum.org.

Brad Paisley: 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) 7453000 or www.huntingtoncentertoledo.com.

First Friday: Quartet Bernadette will provide music, with the June display of watercolors and oil paintings from Ramona Mercer setting the scene. 6:00 p.m.-8:00 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. 6:00 p.m.-midnight June 4, South Main Street between Main Cross and Crawford streets, Findlay. $2-$5. (419) 422-4624 or www.artspartnership.com.

Sick Puppies, Saving Abel to play at MIS Two big-name bands will play at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich. The concerts are part of the Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400 June 12-13. Sick Puppies, an Australian band, will play June 12, and Saving Abel, a Mississippi band, will play June 13. Sammie Lukaskiewicz, director of communications at the speedway, said the weekend will include food sampling, tailgating and camping. “It’s a vacation for a lot of people,” she said. About 100,000 people from all 50 states and 13 countries including Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, Mexico and New Zealand are expected to attend, Lukaskiewicz said. “A NASCAR event is a lifestyle, it’s not a race,” she said. ✯ — Mary Petrides

Great White: These rockers will take a bite out of Toledo at this concert. 6:00 p.m. June 4, Toledo Harley-Davidson, 7960 W. Central Ave. $10. (419) 843-7892, www.signaturehd.com or ticketmaster.com.

Glass City Opry show: Lorainne Jordan and Carolina Road will perform, along with Copus Hill. 7:00 p.m. June 4, Maumee Indoor Theater, 601 Conant St., Maumee. $15. (419) 897-8902 or www. glasscityopry.com.

Hamler Country Music Fest: Jay Taylor (7 p.m.), Katie Armiger (9 p.m.) and Tony Rio (11 p.m.) will play June 4; the Dirt Drifters (7 p.m.), Riverbilly (9 p.m.) and LoCash Cowboys (11 p.m.) will play June 5. In addition, a cornhole tournament will be tossed, and a battle of bands will raise funds for the Red Cross 12:30-6:00 p.m. June 5. 5:00 p.m.1:00 a.m. June 4 and noon-1:00 a.m. June 5, Hamler Community Park, State Route 109, Hamler. $15-$30, concerts. (419) 274-1465, hamlersummerfest.com or www.ticketweb.com.

Rock-the-Block Concert: The Reaganomics and Vital Signs will entertain with their covers of classic tunes from the ’80s and before. Food vendors will be on hand to handle the hungry masses. 5:00 p.m.-midnight June 5, Heidelberg University, Arrowhead Park location, 1757 Indianwood Circle, Maumee. $5. www.maumeeuptown.com.

Centennial Terrace: This venue next to a quarry hosts dance parties, swing bands and rockers. 5773 Centennial Road, Sylvania. (419) 882-1500, www.playsylvania.com or www.ticketmaster.com. ✯ Swingmania Big Band: 7:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m. June 5, $10. ✯ The Johnny Knorr Orchestra: 7:30-11:00 p.m. June 12, $10.

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‘Prince of Persia’ not among summer royalty In “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time,” Prince Dastan (Jake Gyllenhaal) is framed for his father’s murder. He finds a dagger that allows him to go back in time. He uncovers an evil plan, battles shady characters, and falls in love with Princess Tamina (Gemma Arteton). Based on the “Prince of Persia” video game series and directed by Mike Newell (“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”), the dialogue is well written, but while the plot is captivating for a while, too many compli-

cations stifle its intrigue. Gyllenhaal and Arterton generate mouthwatering chemistry. Even though he is the central villain, Ben Kingsley does not “twirl his mustache.” Kingsley delivers his lines with a cold sincerity that prevents us from seeing his true intentions. Since it was filmed in the greater Middle East, the sets are flawlessly accurate. The camera angles give us breathtaking views of the palaces. The background instruments, such as a sitar, are authentic

Stranahan Theater: Summer may be a slower season for indoor venues, but this Toledo mainstay will offer a number of shows. 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 381-8851, (866) 381-7469 or www. stranahantheater.com. ✯ Dion, the Drifters, the Flamingos and Shirley Alston-Reeves: 7:00 p.m. June 6, $52-$72. ✯ Celebrate Dance: 7:00 p.m. June 11, $15. ✯ Silk, H-Town & Shy: 7:30 p.m. June 12, $24.50-$75.

Splash and Sing: Beverly Meyer, the Music Lady, will sing songs about water, swimming, fishing and boats. 2:00 p.m. June 8, Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Road, Oregon. (419) 259-5250 or www.toledolibrary.org.

Music by the River: The volunteer Maumee Community Band will perform for lawn chair- or blanket-seated listeners. 7:00 p.m. June 8 (June 15 if rain), Maumee Branch Library front lawn, 501 River Road, Maumee. (419) 259-5224 or www.toledolibrary.org.

Courtyard Concerts: Rock while you eat rolls at this series of lunchtime concerts. 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Tuesdays, Latham Courtyard, downtown Findlay. (419) 4224624 or www.artspartnership.com. ✯ Jeff Tucker: June 8.

Verandah concerts: The porch of the Hayes home becomes a stage

to the setting. The intricately detailed outfits and props reflect a respect for the Persian culture. As we discover the history of Nizam, the dagger’s capabilities and watch more battle scenes, the story becomes repetitive. The final battle scenes feel redundant and haphazard. Considering this film was produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, the CG is disappointing. While this film had great potential, it flounders under its own plot. ✯ — Chad Meredith

for this free series of seasonal performances, preceded by ice cream socials. Bring your own seats! 6:45 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Spiegel Grove, Hayes and Buckland avenues, Fremont. (419) 332-2081, (800) 998-7737 or www.rbhayes.org. ✯ Fremont Community Theatre: June 9.

Sunset Serenades: Music will waft over the lake as the sun sets. 7:00 p.m.-dusk, Olander Park, 6930 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. $3 parking for nondistrict residents. (419) 882-8313 or www.olanderpark.com. ✯ Extra Stout: June 9.

Archbold. $7.50-$14.50. (800) 590-9755 or www. saudervillage.org.

Bowling Green Area Community Band: This group of local musicians will play standards and patriotic songs. 7:00 p.m. June 13, Bowling Green City Park, Conneaut and Fairview avenues, Bowling Green. (419) 352-1968 or www.bgacb.org.

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Bowling Green comes alive at this venue for rock and more. 210 N. Main St., Bowling Green. (419) 352-3195 or www.howardsclubh.com. ✯ Radio Broadcast: June 4. ✯ Wobblies, Straight to the Withdrawal: June 5. ✯ Trucido: June 11.

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Pemberville downtown car shows: Stroll the streets of this small town while taking in the whitewalls and chrome, music and food. 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. June 3. (419) 287-3274 or beekersgeneralstore.com.

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Check out this rural jewel’s new exhibits and tour the museum and buildings to see blacksmith forge demonstrations and historic equipment. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. TuesdaysFridays and 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. weekends (closed holidays), Wood County Historical Center & Museum, 13360 County Home Road, Bowling Green. $1-$4. (419) 352-0967 or www.woodcountyhistory.org.

Courtship, flowers, gowns, traditions and, of course, tea. 2:00 p.m. June 10, Wood County Historical Center & Museum, 13360 County Home Road, Bowling Green. $3$12. Reservations: (419) 352-0967. www. woodcountyhistory.org.

Wood County Heritage Days: This event celebrates the county’s strong ties to agriculture and farming. Festivities will include the Power of Yesteryear tractor show, demonstrations, entertainment and a barbecue fundraiser. 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. June 12-13, Wood County Historical Center & Museum, 13360 County Home Road, Bowling Green. (419) 352-0967 or www. woodcountyhistory.org.

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Urban Affairs Center to become University of Toledo Press The UT Urban Affairs Center Press recently celebrated its final release before officially becoming the University of Toledo Press. Its final book was “Some Women Howl,” the collected poems of Star Bowers. For a number of years, Bowers was the coeditor of the small press publication Poked with Sticks. She has also authored a number of smaller publications such as “Cowboy Bob and Dolly Poems” with Bob Philips. “I would guess that I first encountered Star Bowers sometime back in the 80s, when she was coediting Poked with Sticks with the late Toledo poet Steve Toth,” said Joel Lipman, Lucas County’s first poet laureate, who served for many years as Urban Affairs Center’s literary editor, working with founder and professor Thomas Barden. “Star’s poems kind of have a beat feel to them, they reflect a hard life, a marginal status, and dedicated friendships with people like Sharon Barnes and Lynne Walker. Star’s work takes pleasure in small moments. This book grew out of conversations with Tom Barden, and was just a huge job, going through much of the work Star had written over the years, though now that the book is done I’m very proud to have been a part of it.” “Some Women Howl” is available for $15. For more information, visit the Web site uac.utoledo.edu/Publications/uac-press/uacpress.htm. ✯ — John Dorsey

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“My Journey in Tanzania, Africa”: The work of artist Alecia Robinson will be displayed. Reception: 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. June 4; 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through July 2, Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. (419) 244-2787 or www.collingwoodartscenter.org.

Beverly Fishman: The artist’s “Night Kandyland” demonstrates her influence — op art painters of the late 1960s. She’ll discuss this newly acquired work. 7:00 p.m. June 4, TMA’s Little Theater, 2445 Monroe St. (419) 255-8000 or toledomuseum.org.

“Through African Eyes: The European in African Art, 1500 to Present.” A Detroit Institute of Arts curator will speak about that museum’s new exhibition. 7:30 p.m. June 4, TMA’s GlasSalon, 2445 Monroe St. (419) 2558000 or toledomuseum.org.

Turbo for a Cause: Anyone familiar with these kickboxing classes knows the gym will be filled with loud, sweaty and enthusiastic people at what organizers call “Ohio’s largest Turbo Kick class.” Donations at the door will benefit the Autism Society of Northwest Ohio. 11:30 a.m. June 4, UT’s Student Recreation Center, East Rocket and Stadium drives. (419) 530-3700 or www. utoledo.edu/studentaffairs/rec/.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Festival: Entertainment, rides, games and food will be offered, with proceeds benefiting the school and parish. 6:00 p.m.-midnight June 4, noon-midnight June 5 and noon-6:00 p.m. June 6, OLPH Church, 2255 Central Grove Ave. (419) 382-5511 or olphfestival.org.

Old West End Festival: which has been around for 178 years. 9:00 a.m.1:00 p.m. Saturdays, 525 Market St. (419) 2556765 or www.toledofarmersmarket.org. Other markets: ✯ Perrysburg Farmers Market: 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 14, Louisiana Ave. ✯ Bowling Green: Food, flowers, handicrafts, entertainment and more. 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 27, Sam B’s parking lot, Main and Clough streets. (419) 354-4332. ✯ Perennials, flowers, vegetables, jams, jellies and baked goods. 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 26, Augsburg Lutheran Church, 1342 Sylvania Ave.

Antique cars and an art show will provide the background for this celebration of one of Toledo’s oldest neighborhoods. The King Wamba parade, which pays tribute to Toledo 1909 Mardi Gras festival, will take place at 10:00 a.m. June 5. Five homes on Robinwood Avenue and Mansion View will be open for tours: $10 each presale (Downtown Latte, 44 S. St. Clair; Mansion View, 2035 Collingwood; Color Concepts: 6725 W. Central Ave.); $12 day of tours; $4 for single homes. 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. June 5-6, Old West End (bounded by Robinwood Avenue, Collingwood Boulevard, Monroe and Bancroft streets). www.toledooldwestend.com.

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Mexican American Festival: Viva South Community Development Corporation makes this event happen, music, food and folkloric dancing. $5.00. 2:00 p.m. - midnight June 5. 1200 Broadway Street between Western and Walbridge Avenues.

Glass City Rollers: Toledo’s flat-track roller derby team will take on Team Unicorn of the Mad Rollin’ Dolls of Madison, Wis. 7:00 p.m. June 5, SeaGate Convention Centre, 401 Jefferson Ave. $11. (419) 255-3300 or www.glasscityrollers.com.

Country two-step beginner classes: Dance lesson will be led by instructors Doug Schilling and Betty Nungester, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. followed by open dancing until midnight June 5, second-floor ballroom, Toledo Yacht Club, 3900 N. Summit St. $5 lessons; $10 dance. (419) 376-6071 or northwestohiodanceclub. shutterfly.com.

Arbor, Mich. $7-$12.50, unless noted otherwise. (734) 768-8397, (734) 668-8463 or www.michtheater.org. ✯ Summer classics series: “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre,” 1:30 p.m. June 6 and 7:00 p.m. June 8; “Dark Victory,” 1:30 p.m. June 13 and 7 p.m. June 15. ✯ Summer documentary film series: “Food, Inc.” 7:00 p.m. June 7. ✯ “To Kill a Mockingbird,” 7:00 p.m. June 10.

Dive into Summer Reading Club: Be among the first to sign up for Summer Reading Club and have your face painted. 2:00 p.m. June 7, Lagrange Branch Library, 3422 Lagrange St. (419) 259-5280 or www.toledolibrary.org.

Barefoot Sandals: Teens and tweens will make a splash at the pool or the beach with their own handcrafted footwear. 6:30-8:00 p.m. June 7, Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Road, Oregon. (419) 259-5250 or www.toledolibrary.org.

Michigan Theater: This Ann Arbor cinematic epicenter shows arthouse fare, mainstream movies and special attractions, as well as hosts concerts and other performances. 603 E. Liberty, Ann

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Scrum ‘n’ run By Roger Holliday TOLEDO FREE PRESS STAR STAFF WRITER star@toledofreepress.com

If games go according to form and Lady Luck smiles on them just a little, the BGSU Rugby Club will be on the receiving end of some unprecedented media coverage when it travels to Columbus for the National Collegiate Sevens Tournament. This three-day scrum’n’run fest (June 4 through 6) featuring 16 top-ranked college teams will, for the first time, be extensively covered on NBC Universal Sports and network TV. And should Bowling Green reach the tournament’s quarter finals, by winning two of its first three matches against Penn State, Utah and Ohio State, Falcon rugby will be seen on NBC on June 6 (see local cable and network TV listings). Seven-a-side rugby or “sevens,” is a high-speed, high-scoring derivative of the better-known 15-aside game. Teams are made up of three forwards and four backs (versus eight forwards and seven backs in the traditional game) and play two, sevenminute halves using the full-size 110 by 75 yard pitch, resulting in a crowd-pleasing combo of fast and furious action, finesse and endurance. Regardless of what happens in Columbus, the BGSU Rugby Club will still be the most suc-

cessful team in Bowling Green sporting history, compiling a record of 1,891-377-85 and a .833 winning percentage during 42 years. BGSU has also won 29 consecutive MAC titles and is currently ranked 14 out of the 400 U.S. collegiate teams. Universally credited with the growth and enormous success of rugby football at BGSU is former junior high school science teacher Roger Mazzarella, who has been with the club since its inception in 1967, first as a player and then for 20 years as its head coach. Recently handing off coaching duties to his son Tony, he remains heavily involved in the sport, helping with organization, promotion and recruiting. Tony Mazzarella, meanwhile, continues BGSU’s winning tradition with a two-year record of 121-8-2. A club sport that receives minimal financial support from the university, the club still manages to turn out three men’s and two women’s teams during the regular season, which runs from September through November. It also competes in several additional tournaments throughout the year at home and abroad. Rugby football — or “rugger,” as it’s more commonly called — traces its origins to a game at Rugby School in England in 1823. Rugby has managed to resist much of the overt self-congratulation and taunting prevalent

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BGSU’s rugby team in action on its home field at College Park on East Poe Road. PHOTO BY ROGER MAZZARELLA

in other sports. In fact, winning teams still applaud their opponents at the end of a match and both sides join in the traditional (and sometimes legendary) postgame parties which celebrate both their love of the game and the camaraderie of all who play it.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Roger Holliday played rugby in England and Germany for 15 years and helped start the BGSU Rugby Club when he was a student there. Next year, during a planned tour of the U.K., the BGSU club is planning to play a match against Holliday’s old school, Mill Hill.) ✯

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oledo rapper Taylorman had a few moments in his busy schedule to chat about his upcoming Summer Blast 2K10, and never at a loss for words, he had plenty to say. lilD: How long have you been doing music? Taylorman: It’s been seven years. I’ve opened up for mainstream artists such as Lil Scrappy, Gucci Mane and others. I spent a lot of time learning how to fit myself in the entertainment business and in 2006 I learned how to engineer, write and produce music [and] developed skills [to become] a film director, script writer, and actor. I also released my first independent movie, “2 Way Trouble,” and was the first African-American in Toledo to host a movie premiere at the Ohio Theater. In 2008 I released my first national single “Applebottoms.” In 2009 I released the Glass City Power House Documentary and had the DJ’s and radio personalities give the game on what it takes to survive the business. My upcoming album “D.2.M (Determination n 2 Maintain)” is set for early 2012, along with two new independent films, “Backs Against Tha Wall” and “2 Way Trouble II.” lilD: When/where/what time is the event? Taylorman: June 5 at Promenade Park at 2 p.m. is my first annual Summer Blast 2k10 Concert, with prizes to give away, and guest performances by Konstrictshun from New York, Toledo LIL natives Tracy and Cuntry, and more. After my performance, I’ll be sending someone home with a 2005 Chevy Impala through a 50/50 raffle drawing. lilD: With Bash at the Bay in July, many people would say you’re duplicating the same format, but the Bash is free. Taylorman: Bash at the Bay is cool but not for what I do. What I have to go through to be involved is messed up if you ask me. I’m better off doing my own concert with the money the promoter wanted for me to perform at Bash at the Bay. I can’t pay an outrageous bill to perform in front of a market that knows me. No disrespect; I just don’t agree with the process the promoter puts us through, so I created my own platform to walk on: Summer Blast. I wouldn’t say I’m duplicating Bash at the Bay; my operation runs differently. Bash at the Bay has free admission; Summer Blast gives kids 12 and younger free admission. Bash has mainstream performances, if they decide to show up; Summer Blast has national and local perfor-

TAYLORMAN mances. Bash doesn’t have prize raffles; Summer Blast has prizes and car raffles. Bash at the bay is run one way; Summer Blast is run on a different level of entertainment that Toledo needs. lilD: A lot of people ... see you bragging about your accomplishments, yet they place you in the same category as other unsigned artists in Toledo. Do you consider yourself in the same ship as other Toledo artists? Taylorman: Taylorman has his own category and there ain’t another Glass City artist in it. brag about my accomplishments because I’m allowed to do it. When you work hard and don’t earn what you deserve you become more ambitious. And I will continue to run my mouth until I get it, and will run over whatever is in my way. I’m not always arrogant. People that don’t know me may think I am, but I can’t be mad at them for what they don’t know. Carrying responsibility of the business makes a person arrogant. When the cameras, lights and microphones are off, I’m just Torell Taylor; but when the lights, cameras and microphones are on I gotta give you your money’s worth. Some artists in the city let their families and friends boost their ego because those are all the fans they have, but I believe in gathering fans in every city and state, which takes arrogance. So yes, I’m arrogant on certain levels. But I represent the same city, so I hope we can set aside our differences and get our movement [going] forward instead of catching feelings about one another and moving nowhere. ✯

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had never watched “American Idol.” Unless the Andrew Z Show asks me to reprise my role as Ironic Idol Reviewer next season, I probably never will again. So why am I so saddened by the results of the finale? We’ve all heard the commentators discuss how the runners-up on “Idol” often do far better than the winner. JEFF The name Adam Lambert has been evoked multiple times. This is correct. So why does it offer little comfort right now? We’ve heard from Crystal Bowersox that she felt that Lee DeWyze was going to win, he deserved it and she was very happy for him. But why does it still hurt? It hurts because Bowersox’s efforts on “Idol” were clearly more than just one contestant on some silly reality show. Commentators who criticized the area and its media for becoming so fixated on one entertainer were right, in a way, but also missing the point. Sure, there are more important issues than Bowersox. But what means more to any of us than our dreams? We saw this kind-hearted, humble woman from Elliston take to the stage and wow judges who had seen it all. She stood there and defiantly refused to be anything other than what she was. She picked songs that spoke to her. She sang with a voice rich with power and emotion. She owned a stage that most others look as though they’re only borrowing for a short while. Then on the night of the performance finale, she clearly bested opponent DeWyze in every round of singing, climaxed by her stirring “Up to the Mountain,” coming on the heels of his strained rendition of “Beautiful Day.” She was the best performer on the show. She won. Until she didn’t. Who among us can’t relate to that? Who hasn’t felt that bitter disappointment when what you fought for — what you had earned — was lost, for reasons out of your control? Bowersox didn’t lose because she wasn’t talented enough or because she choked or because her opponent was just better. We can only assume she lost because the swing voters picked the cute guy. It’s unfair. But what isn’t? When I was in college auditioning for shows, a truism among actors was quoted frequently: “Life is unfair. Theater is less fair than life. Humans submit themselves to nothing less fair than the audition.” And what is “Idol,” but the longest, most arbitrary audition ever? So when Ryan Seacrest announced the

winner that night, who among us couldn’t feel the sting of disappointment? This wasn’t just about an artist from our area on that stage. This was about every -body who had ever given it their all, and been told it wasn’t good enough. That hurts. Hurts like hell. And no amount of consolation or warm wishes can really help that. And in a way, that’s a good thing. Because now, the fake competition is over. The real one has just begun. Now, Crystal faces an opponent more formidable than DeWyze and the whole panel of judges combined: The marketplace. We all have heard people defend DeWyze’s victory by saying that, even though Bowersox was more talented, DeWyze was the proper winner because

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