Cedar Point’s Corkscrew debuted in 1976, and it has given 48.2 million rides.
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MUSIC The Ark This small venue offers a showcase for lesser-known acts. 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451, (734) 761-1800 or www.theark.org. O Asleep at the Wheel: 8 p.m. Sept. 28, $30. O Deke Dickerson: 8 p.m. Sept. 29, $13.50. O The RFD Boys: 8 p.m. Sept. 30, $11. O The Ryan Montbleau Band: 8 p.m. Oct. 1, $15. O Jay Ungar, Molly Mason: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2, $17.50. O The Wood Brothers, Clay Cook: 8 p.m. Oct. 4, $20. O Priscilla Ahn: 8 p.m. Oct. 5, $15.
Bar 145 This new venue features burgers, bands and bourbon, if its slogan is to be believed. 5304 Monroe St. bar145toledo.com. O Killer Flamingos: Thursdays. O Jeff Stewart: Tuesdays. O Empire Drift: Sept. 30-Oct. 1.
Basin St. Grille This Toledo standby has been revived with more than 20 different flavors of martinis and live, local music. 5201 Monroe St. (419) 843-5660. O Acoustic Magic: Oct. 6.
The Blarney Irish Pub Catch local acts while taking in the pub’s modern Irish and American fare. 601 Monroe St. (419) 418-2339 or www. theblarneyirishpub.com. O Chris Knopp: Sept. 29. O Arctic Clam: Sept. 30. O Tru Brew: Oct. 1.
Blind Pig A variety of rock, soul, pop and alternative acts perform at this bar. 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor. $3-$20 unless noted. (734) 996-8555 or blindpigmusic.com.
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O Grieves, Budo, Prof, the MC Type, PHILTHY: 8 p.m. Sept. 28. O Thrill Train, Log Across the Washer, Christopher Norman: 9:30 p.m. Sept. 29. O Paint, Zac Lavender, Al Sabo, Drew Hill, Wakeless, Moon Roots: 8 p.m. Sept. 30. O Fowl, Metal Apes, Big Walt, Evan Flow, Zelooperz, the Soul, Sigidy, Crack City, DJs Ell and Catclysmic: 9 p.m. Oct. 1. O EOTO: 9 p.m. Oct. 4. O Gnome Village, Err …, the Keep Sailing, Zombie Jesus & the Chocolate Sunshine Band: 9:30 p.m. Oct. 5.
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by Lydia Loveless. 3:30 p.m. Oct. 1, 4020 Secor Road. (419) 536-5683 or www.thecultureclash.com.
Dégagé Jazz Café
O Herbi Russ: 6 p.m. Sept. 29. O Acoustic Chutney: 7 p.m. Sept. 30. O Dan and Don: 7 p.m. Oct. 1 and 7.
Signature drinks, such as pumpkin martinis, plus live local jazz performers. 301 River Road, Maumee. $5 weekends for cafe seating. (419) 794-8205 or www.degagejazzcafe.com. O Gene Parker & Friends: 7-10 p.m. Sept. 28 and Oct. 5. O Leo Darrington: 7 p.m. Sept. 29. O The Silverbacks: Sept. 30-Oct. 1. O Eric Dickey and the Zoar Musicians: Oct. 4.
JJ’s Pub
Be sure to check out this Warehouse District tavern’s namesake, overhead near the entrance. 20 S. Huron St. (419) 244-2627 or www.bronzeboar.com. O Open mic night with Chris Knopp: Mondays. O Luke James: Tuesdays. O DJ Jerod: Wednesdays and Thursdays. O Crucial 420: Sept. 30. O Beg to Differ: Oct. 1.
The Distillery
Kerrytown Concert House
Karaoke is offered Tuesdays, but paid entertainers rock out Wednesdays-Saturdays. 4311 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 382-1444 or www.thedistilleryonline.com. O Gregg Aranda: Tuesdays. O Nicole & Mic: Sept. 28. O Meaghan Roberts Trio: Sept. 29. O 56 Daze: Sept. 30.
This venue focuses on classical, jazz and opera artists and music. 415 N. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor. $5-$30, unless noted. (734) 769-2999 or www.kerrytownconcerthouse.com. O Parisian Soiree: 8 p.m. Oct. 1, $20-$35.
Caesars Windsor
Doc Watson’s
If you have your passport, consider hopping the Detroit River for this casino’s entertainment offerings. Ticket prices, in Canadian dollars, are for the cheapest seats; attendees must be 19 or older. Caesars Windsor Colosseum, 377 Riverside Dr. East, Windsor, Ontario. (800) 991-7777 or www.caesarswindsor.com. O Roger Daltry performing the Who’s “Tommy”: 9 p.m. Oct. 1, $55.
Named in honor of the owners’ forefather, this bar and restaurant serves a variety of dishes and entertainment. 1515 S. Byrne Road. (419) 389-6003 or docwatsonstoledo.com. O John Barile and Bobby May: 10 p.m. Sept. 30.
This “slice of the Big Apple” in the Glass City provides entertainment most weekends. 1516 Adams St. (419) 243-6675 or www.manhattanstoledo.com. O Open mic: 9 p.m. Monday nights. O Jam session hosted by Tom Turner & Slow Burn: 8 p.m. Tuesdays. O Dick Lange Trio: 6 p.m. Sept. 29.
Fat Fish Blue
Mickey Finn’s
Serving blues and similar sounds, as well as bayoustyle grub. Levis Commons, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. (419) 931-3474 or fatfishfunnybonetoledo.com. O DJ Special K: 9 p.m. Sept. 30. O Arctic Clam: 9 p.m. Oct. 1.
A variety of genres to wash your drinks down with. Open mic nights, 8 p.m. Wednesdays, no cover; $5-$7 cover other nights. 602 Lagrange St. (419) 246-3466 or www.mickeyfinnspub.com. O Rock the Stage, featuring local bands: 9 p.m. Thursdays, free. O Moz Goes, Human Juicebox: 8:30 p.m. Sept. 30.
Bronze Boar
Cheers Sports Eatery This family-friendly eatery dishes up live performances … and Chicago-style pizza. 7131 Orchard Centre Dr., Holland. (419) 491-0990. O Kyle Rettig: 9 p.m. Oct. 1.
Cheetah’s Den A different band performs each week. 702 E. Broadway St. (419) 754-1903. O DJ Lamont: Tuesdays. O Devious: Thursdays (also open mic night)-Saturdays.
Culture Clash Records This home to all things vinyl and cool will host a free show
Braxton Miller, Freshman quarterback for the OSU, helped lead the Buckeyes to a 37-17 win over the visiting Colorado Buffalos.In his first start as a Buckeye he was threw for 83 yards and two touchdowns and also rushed for 83 yards on 17 carries. The 3-1 Buckeyes start Big Ten conference play next week as they host the Michigan State Spartans in Columbus. We congratulate Braxton Miller and the Ohio State Buckeyes for their outstanding performance.
French Quarter J. Pat’s Pub Live entertainment after 9:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Holiday Inn French Quarter, 10630 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg. (419) 874-3111 or www.hifq.com. O Green Eyed Soul: Sept. 30-Oct. 1. Ice Restaurant & Bar This local, family-owned enterprise offers food, drinks and music in a sleek atmosphere. 405 Madison Ave. (419) 2463339 or icerestaurantandbar.com.
Doc Watson’s
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1515 South Byrne Road ✧ (419) 389-6003
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Live music is on Saturday’s menu; the genre varies, along with the cover charge. Karaoke is on tap 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, and a DJ starts spinning at 9 p.m. Fridays. 26611 N. Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. (419) 874-9058 or jjsperrysburg.com. O John Barile and Bobby May: 8 p.m. Oct. 4.
Manhattan’s
Mutz @ The Oliver House This pub offers handcrafted brews … and live entertainment. 27 Broadway St. (419) 243-1302 or www.oh-maumeebaybrewingco.com. O Open mic hosted by Breaking Ground: 10 p.m. Wednesdays. O Karaoke: 10 p.m. Thursdays. O DJs Aaron Brown and Nate Mattimoe: Saturdays. O Radio Flier: 10 p.m. Sept. 30.
Denard Robinson, UM starting junior quarterback, helped lead the Wolverines to a 28-7 victory over San Diego State in front of a crowd of 110,707 at the Big House. Robinson rushed 21 times for 200 yards and three touchdowns and also threw for additional 93 yards through the air. The undefeated Wolverines start conference play next week as they host the Minnesota Gophers in Ann Arbor. We congratulate Denard Robinson and the Michigan Wolverines for their outstanding performance.