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SLAM DUNK Harlem Globetrotters bounce into Toledo.

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Harlem Globetrotters bounce into Huntington Center.

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

It’s that time of year when the big man in red — make that the big men in red, white and blue — come to town.

The team is led by a flying moose. Alex “Moose” Weekes is in his rookie season with the Harlem Globetrotters. He doesn’t remember who gave him that nickname.

“It’s not because I look like a moose; I definitely don’t. I don’t smell like one either,” Weekes joked during a call from a media tour in Grand Forks, N.D. “When I play with my hair out, they say that when I’m in the air, my hair looks like moose antlers, and they kept on saying, ‘Moose, Moose!’ The more I contested it, the more it stuck, so I’m Moose.

“And Moose is on the loose, and you can be sure to see the Moose getting loose when we come to Toledo.”

The Harlem Globetrotters will take on the Washington Generals at 2 p.m. Dec. 29 at the Huntington Center. Tickets range from $19 to $95. The team will also appear

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at Bowling Green State University’s Stroh Center at 7 p.m. Dec. 30.

Fans can call some of the shots by going to harlemglobetrotters.com to vote for what rules the rivals will play by during the game.

There’s hot-hand jersey where each team passes a shirt around and the player wearing it scores double points on baskets. Make or miss means just that: If a player misses, he or she takes a seat. And the trick-shot challenge can net five points for the team that sinks it — or five points to the opponent if missed.

“Our most popular thus far has been the trick shot,” Weekes said. “And unlike last year where we had the four-point shot as a rule, the four-point shot will be active throughout the entire game, so that’s a cool new rule making for more excitement, more high-scoring games.”

The 6-foot-8 forward knows all about high scoring.

“If [my teammates] throw [the ball] over the backboard, I might just have to go get it; you never know how high I’m going to jump. It’s just something that you’ve got to see in action,” Weekes said.

“That’s why I like the hot-hand jersey

because for the length that I have to go through to dunk some of these basketballs, I think they should definitely be worth four points.”

Moose’s trick shot?

“My trick shot is so challenging that I seldom perform it,” he said and laughed. “I spin the ball off my finger and hit it off my elbow up to the backboard and then into the goal.”

Known for aerial artistry, the 29-year-old Middle Tennessee State University graduate is happy he scored a spot on the fabled team.

“For 88 years consecutively, we’ve been a team and touring the world, spreading goodwill; we’re known as goodwill ambassadors,” he said. “To put smiles on people’s faces using basketball as a vehicle to embrace these cultural, economic, social barriers, it’s really an honor and a privilege to be part of something with such a rich tradition as a Harlem Globetrotter.” O

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WNWO’s Jim Blue reads Frost for holiday CD

By Kevin Moore TOLEDO FREE PRESS STAR STAFF WRITER star@toledofreepress.com

As someone who delivers the news to thousands of viewers across Northwest Ohio every night, oration is one of Jim Blue’s stronger skills. The WNWO news director and anchorman has donated his speaking talents to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation by reading Robert Frost’s “A Christmas Circular Letter” for the “Holiday Wishes 3” charity CD. “During my career I’ve written and produced thousands of news stories, but this is the first time I’ve ever read a selection for a recording like this one,” Blue said.

Frost’s “A Christmas Circular Letter” is one of his lesser-known works and one Blue thinks conveys the Christmas spirit particularly well.

“I’m a big fan of Robert Frost’s poetry,” he said.

“Most folks are familiar with ‘Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening.’ I wanted to read something a little less familiar but with a Christmas theme. After a little research, I found the ‘Christmas Circular Letter.’ It has an early 20th-century feel to it. It’s rather quaint. But I was surprised how it evokes memories and emotions so many people share.”

It has been more than 90 years since Frost penned his Christmas letter, and Blue found reinterpreting the poet’s century-old style for a modern audience to be a rewarding challenge.

Blue believes his reading, as well as the whole “Holiday Wishes” project, benefits a great cause, especially at this time of year.

“Make-A-Wish allows us all to share the wonder and joy of children during the holiday season. WNWO is very much involved with Make-A-Wish and we’re honored to be involved in the project spearheaded by the Toledo Free Press and Editor in Chief Michael Miller.”

JIM BLUE Aside from the CD benefiting a good cause, Blue said anyone who picks up a copy of this year’s album will not be disappointed.

“It’s a great collection by some tremendous artists who are much more talented than I,” Blue said. “You’ll play it over and over — well, maybe not my part — for many years to come.”

The CD is available at several locations at the Town Center at Levis Commons, the ProMedica Flower Hospital gift shop and the Make-A-Wish Foundation office in Arrowhead Park. O

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Christmas blues The Two Guys Who Play Music team with Lake Erie Monsters for holiday track.

By Holly Tuey TOLEDO FREE PRESS STAR STAFF WRITER star@toledofreepress.com

John Brenning and Denny Yost met in 1976. They were hallmates in college and heard each other playing guitar in their rooms.

Nearly 40 years later, they still play together as The Two Guys Who Play Music and contributed a track to this year’s Make-A-Wish Foundation benefit CD, “Holiday Wishes 3.”

For their song, “Christmas Without You Blues,” The Two Guys were joined

by Brenning’s wife Sheila and several friends: Jack Reed, Tad Dickerson and Jimmy Johnson, collectively known as The Lake Erie Monsters.

“I can’t say enough about the musicians involved,” Brenning said. “They all took to the song quickly and made it a real powerful song real quick.”

Brenning said it took them just three takes in the studio to get the song the way they wanted it.

The original song was written a couple of years ago when The Two

Guys and The Lake Erie Monsters were part of a blues band. Brenning said it wasn’t originally a Christmas song, and they never did much with it at the time. When he heard about the Make-A-Wish CD, he said they changed some of the lyrics to make it fit the holiday season.

“That’s what it’s going to be from now on,” he said. “It’s much better as a Christmas song.”

The band mostly performs locally, and Brenning said they play a variety of music, ranging from blues and classic rock to country.

The band is honored to be included in the “Holiday Wishes 3” project, Brenning said.

“It’s a humbling experience for us.

We thought it was a great cause to be involved with. It fit in with our beliefs and thinking. It’s just been a great experience,” he said.

The CD is available at the Town Center at Levis Commons, the ProMedica Flower Hospital gift shop and the Make-A-Wish Foundation office in Arrowhead Park. O

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Morrison tribute to benefit children’s hospital

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

On Dec. 8, Phil Barone and a gang of musicians were practicing songs by The Doors when, halfway into the session, they realized it would’ve been Jim Morrison’s birthday.

“Somebody brought it up and said, ‘Hey, it’s Jim’s birthday!’” Barone said.

Barone, owner of Rosie’s Italian Grille, is always busy this time of year, like anyone in food service during the holidays. He is also gearing up for the “Annual Tribute to Jim Morrison: Stand Up & Rock for the Kids.” At the show, he will perform as Morrison.

Barone’s goal for the show is to have the people who have seen The Doors live to feel like they are seeing them again.

The show will exclusively feature performers from Toledo.

“I’m a hometown guy,” Barone said. “It just kind of fell that way and I’m glad that it did.”

The group has been doing the act for the past eight years, originally at Put-in-Bay. Barone usually performs the show with The Maxx Band, but because this year’s show was scheduled on short notice, some of the members had prior commitments. Barone enlisted some members of Chris Shutters Band to stand in.

“We’re learning songs right now. We’re working hard,” Barone said. “They’ve kind of been practicing on their own.

I gave them a CD of music. Basically, a good musician, that’s what they need. In their head they get it and when we get together it’s pretty amazing. … We’re just fine-tuning it all the way up to the show.”

Barone said the band members are fans of The Doors, so practicing the songs wasn’t too challenging.

“When you have a love for something, it certainly comes

a lot easier,” Barone said.

Barone said he has been a fan of The Doors since high school, enjoying the “unbelievable” lyrics of their music.

“Certain things just hit you right. The Doors always hit me right,” he said.

Barone studied Morrison’s body language and performance style in order to mimic him during tributes.

“I read a lot about Jim Morrison, read a lot about the band [and] watched a lot of videos,” Barone said.

Barone brings a little of his own flair while onstage.

“Jim was very laid-back in general. … I’m not as subdued as I think that he was,” Barone said.

The Doors’ greatest hits will be performed, like “L.A. Woman” and “Light My Fire.” Barone said there will be treats for die-hard fans as well, like “When the Music’s Over” and “Alabama Song (Whisky Bar).” They stay true to the original versions of the songs, but some arrangements include horn sections that the band adds in.

Barone’s favorite song to perform is “The Crystal Ship,” the B-side to “Light My Fire.”

“Now that’s one that won’t be on your top 10 list,” Barone said. “It’s just a beautiful, beautiful song.”

This year, in addition to the tribute, Barone’s nephew Joey Barone, a comedian from Los Angeles, will perform before the band takes the stage. Other comedians will also perform.

Proceeds from the concert will benefit ProMedica Toledo Children’s Hospital.

“There’s so many things that they do,” Barone said.

For the third year, the show will be at the Maumee Indoor Theatre, 601 Conant St., at 8 p.m. Dec. 27. VIP tickets are available (which include three drinks and snacks) for $45. General admission tickets are $20. They can be purchased at the Maumee Indoor Theatre or Rosie’s Italian Grille, 606 N. McCord Road. O

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What’s what, where and when in NW Ohio

Compiled by Matt Liasse Events are subject to change.

Blind Pig

This intimate venue showcases acts from the A-list to the lesser known. 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451, (734) 761-1800 or www.theark.org. ✯ Eddie from Ohio & Steve Poltz: 8 p.m. Dec. 20. ✯ The RFD Boys: 8 p.m. Dec. 21.

A variety of rock, soul, pop and alternative acts perform at this bar. 208 S. 1st St., Ann Arbor. $3-$20. (734) 9968555 or blindpigmusic.com. ✯ Ben Daniels Band with Cold Tone Harvest and Nick Shaheen & Associates: 9:30 p.m. Dec. 20. ✯ Tree Town Sounds: Ugly Sweater Xmas Party featuring Appleseed Collective, Topher Mohr, Abigail Stauffer, Chris Good Music and Ross Federman of Tally Hall (Mashup DJ Set): 9 p.m. Dec. 21.

Bar 145º

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MUSIC The Ark

This venue features burgers, bands and bourbon, if its slogan is to be believed. $5 cover. 5304 Monroe St. (419) 593-0073 or bar145toledo.com. ✯ Hello My Name Is: Dec. 20. ✯ Killer Flamingos: Dec. 21. ✯ Rock Capitol Karaoke: Dec. 26.

Barr’s Public House

“Our House, Your Pub” focuses on craft beer, hand-crafted specialty drinks and martinis, a well-rounded wine selection and an eclectic food menu. 3355 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee.

(419) 866-8466. ✯ Paper Planes: 9 p.m. Dec. 20. ✯ Kyle White: 9 p.m. Dec. 21. ✯ Jake Pilewski: 9 p.m. Dec. 26.

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. ✯ Toast & Jam: 9:30 p.m. Dec. 20. ✯ Kentucky Chrome: 9:30 p.m. Dec. 21. ✯ Michael Fisher: 8:30 p.m. Dec. 26.

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: Thursdays and Mondays. ✯ Last Born Sons: Dec. 20. ✯ Rivets: Dec. 21. ✯ Steve Finelli and Oliver Roses: Dec. 23. ✯ Steve Kennedy: Dec. 26.

Cheers Sports Eatery

This family-friendly eatery dishes up live performances … and Chicagostyle pizza. 7131 Orchard Centre Drive, Holland. (419) 491-0990. ✯ Johnny Rodriguez: Dec. 21.

Dégagé Jazz Café

Signature drinks, such as pumpkin martinis, plus live local jazz performers. 301 River Road, Maumee. $5 weekends for cafe seating. (419) 794-8205 or www. degagejazzcafe.com. ✯ Cynthia Kaay-Bennett: 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 20-21. ✯ Gene Parker: 7 p.m. Dec. 24. ✯ Gene Parker & Friends: 7 p.m. Dec. 25. ✯ Michael Peslikis: 7 p.m. Dec. 26.

The Distillery

The mic is open on Sundays, but paid entertainers rock out FridaysSaturdays. 4311 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 382-1444 or www. thedistilleryonline.com. ✯ Live Trivia with DJ Brandon: Tuesdays. ✯ DJ Rob Sample: Thursdays. ✯ Guitar-eoke with Zack Ward: Sundays. ✯ Nine Lives: Dec. 20-21.

Doc Watson’s

Started as Nick’s Hungry I years ago, this venue has taken a twist into a new era. The bar is open until 2:30 a.m. daily. 4477 Monroe St. (419) 720-3370 or chucksonmonroe.com. ✯ Steve Woolley: 9 p.m. Dec. 26.

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. ✯ Steven and Olivia: 10 p.m. Dec. 20. ✯ Dan Stewart and Frank May: 10 p.m. Dec. 21. ✯ Kitchen and bar open at 7 p.m. Dec. 25.

Clazel Theatre

Dorr St. Café

Chuck’s on Monroe

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students (and others) for years. 127 N. Main St., Bowling Green. (419) 3535000 or www.clazel.net. ✯ Club Kiss: Fridays and Saturdays. ✯ 365: Saturdays

Grab a reuben or some fish while bob-

bing your head to some tunes. Southwest corner of Dorr Street at Reynolds Road. (419) 531-4446 or www. dorrstreetcafe.com. ✯ Andrew Ellis & Lucky Lemont: Dec. 20.

Evolution

A club “for the mature crowd,” Evolution offers $5 martinis on Thursdays and the occasional live musical performance. 519 S. Reynolds Road. (419) 725-6277 or clubevolutiontol.com. ✯ Feel Good Fridays: Fridays. ✯ Sensational Saturdays: Saturdays.

Frankie’s Inner-City

Toledo’s venue for rock. Tickets vary between $5 and $14, unless otherwise noted. 308 Main St. (419) 693-5300 or www.FrankiesInnerCity.com. ✯ The Comeback: Dec. 20. ✯ Rockin’ Rick Saves Christmas, featuring DOWNTOWN BROWN, BathHouseBetty, Illumira, Fail and Deliver, Hour 24, Team ENT, Paying For The Priceless, Yeti Machete, FDA, At Anchor, Wyte Rhino, Fragile X, Don’t Get Bored, The Sucks: 8 p.m. Dec. 21.

French Quarter J. Patrick’s Pub

Live entertainment after 9:30 p.m.

Fridays-Saturdays.

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H Lounge

Hollywood Casino Toledo offers musical distractions from all the lights, noise and jackpots. 777 Hollywood Blvd. (419) 661-5200 or www. hollywoodcasinotoledo.com. ✯ Dave Carpenter and the Jaeglers: 9 p.m. Dec. 20. ✯ The Homewreckers: 9 p.m. Dec. 21.

Hamway’s on the Main

Live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights gets a side order of steak, seafood and prime rib at this 30-year area institution. 5577 Monroe St., Sylvania. (419) 8850290 or hamwaysonthemain.com. ✯ Mike Whitty and Clifford Murphy: Dec. 21. ✯ J-Bone & Friends: Dec. 26.

Kerrytown Concert House

This venue focuses on classical, jazz and opera artists and music. 415 N. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor. $5-$30, unless noted. (734) 769-2999 or www. kerrytownconcerthouse.com. ✯ Halladay/Schunk Latin Experience: Dec. 20. ✯ Light of Life Trio: Dec. 21. ✯ Glenn Tucker presents a Jazz Nativity: Dec. 22.

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✯ Singer/Songwriters: 7 p.m. Wednesdays. ✯ Jazz Night featuring various trios: 6 p.m. Thursdays. ✯ Blues Night featuring various bands: 9 p.m. Fridays. ✯ Blues Night featuring various bands: 9 p.m. Saturday.

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James A. Molnar, film editor:

Live music rings out over the slots and croupiers on the weekends in the INT ICE lounge. 1777 Third St., Detroit. (877) 8882121 or www.mgmgranddetroit.com. ✯ Double Vision Fridays: Fridays. ✯ Volume Saturdays: Saturdays.

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James A. Molnar, film editor:

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Manhattan’s

This “slice of the Big Apple” in the Glass City provides entertainment most weekends. 1516 Adams St. (419) 243-6675 or www. manhattanstoledo.com. ✯ Open Mic Night with Jason Quick: 9 p.m. Mondays. ✯ Open Blues with Jeff Williams Trio: 10 p.m. Tuesdays.

This casino’s Sound Board offers big names, big sounds and a big experience. 2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit.

Guests must be 21 or older. (866) 7829622 or www.motorcitycasino.com.

The casino’s Chromatics Lounge also features live performances.

Chromatics ✯ In-A-Fect: 5:15 p.m. Dec. 20. ✯ Jimmy D. Scott: 10 p.m. Dec. 20. ✯ In-A-Fect: 5:15 p.m. Dec. 21. ✯ Serieux: 10 p.m. Dec. 21. ✯ Nightline: 3:30 p.m. Dec. 22. ✯ Blood, Sweat & Brass: 7 p.m. Dec. 23. ✯ Diversity: 7 p.m. Dec. 24. ✯ Dal Bouey: 7 p.m. Dec. 25. ✯ Orbis: 7 p.m. Dec. 26.

Radio Bar ✯ Paul Martindale: 2 p.m. Dec. 20. ✯ Linda Lexy: 6 p.m. Dec. 20. ✯ Kim James: 10 p.m. Dec. 20. ✯ Kim James: 2 p.m. Dec. 21. ✯ Linda Lexy: 6 p.m. Dec. 21. ✯ DJ Short Stop: 10 p.m. Dec. 21. ✯ Lutalo: 8 p.m. Dec. 22. ✯ DJ Short Stop: 4 p.m. Dec. 23. ✯ Lutalo: 8 p.m. Dec. 23. ✯ Surab Deb: 4 p.m. Dec. 24. ✯ Surab Deb: 8 p.m. Dec. 24. ✯ Paul Martindale: 4 p.m. Dec. 25. ✯ Surab Deb: 8 p.m. Dec. 25. ✯ Paul Martindale: 4 p.m. Dec. 26. ✯ Kim James: 8 p.m. Dec. 26.

Sound Board ✯ Aretha Franklin: 8 p.m. Dec. 21. ✯ Unplugged: 8 p.m. Dec. 26.

One2 Lounge at Treo

Live music starts at 7:30 p.m. 5703 Main St., Sylvania. (419) 882-2266 or treosylvania.com. ✯ Old State Line: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20. ✯ Straight Up!: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21.

Ottawa Tavern

Casual meals and bingo and trivia nights with weekend entertainment.

1815 Adams St. (419) 725-5483 or www.otavern.com. ✯ Citizen and True Love: 9 p.m. Dec. 20. ✯ Nah Collective Takeover Weekend: 10 p.m. Dec. 20-21.

Potbelly Sandwich Shop

What began as an antique store in Chicago turned into a string of more than 200 eateries nationwide, including Toledo. All of the shops feature live music. 4038 Talmadge Road. (419) 725-5037 or www.potbelly.com. ✯ Jaime Mills: Noon-2 p.m. Fridays.

Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull

At one of Toledo’s newest gathering places, customers can find 30 draught beer selections and daily drink specials. They promise live entertainment seven days of the week. 9 N. Huron St. (419) 244-2855 or facebook.com/ cocknbulltoledo. ✯ Bobby May and John Barile: Dec. 20. ✯ Arctic Clam: Dec. 21. ✯ Captain Sweet Shoes: Dec. 26.

Ye Olde Durty Bird

A full bar featuring frozen drinks and happy hours (4-7 p.m.) on weekdays, plus salads, soups and sandwiches, accompany live entertainment four nights a week. 2 S. St. Clair St. (419) 243-2473 or www.yeoldedurtybird.com. ✯ Open mic: 7 p.m. Tuesdays. ✯ Steve Kennedy: 9 p.m. Dec. 20. ✯ Beg 2 Differ: 9 p.m. Dec. 21. ✯ Open Mic Night: 7 p.m. Dec. 24. ✯ Joe Woods: 7 p.m. Dec. 26.

EVENTS

Stella’s

Nouveau cuisine gets a helping of music Thursdays through Saturdays. 104 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg. (419) 873-8360 or www.stellasrestaurantandbar.com. ✯ Brian Bocian: Dec. 20. ✯ Jeff Stewart: Dec. 21. ✯ Eddie Molina: Dec. 26.

Trotters Tavern

5131 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 3812079. ✯ Jeff McDonald’s Big Band All Stars: 8-10:30 p.m. Tuesdays.

The Village Idiot

Tunes combined with pizza and booze, some would say it’s a perfect combination. 309 Conant St., Maumee. (419) 8937281 or www.villageidiotmaumee.com. ✯ Old West End Records: 8 p.m.

Wednesdays. ✯ Bob Rex Quartet: 6 p.m. Sundays. ✯ Frankie May and friends: 10 p.m.

Mondays. ✯ John Barile & Bobby May: 8 p.m.

Tuesdays. ✯ The House Band, Nutones: Dec. 20. ✯ Mike Merritt: Dec. 26.

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The Art Supply Depo

29 S. St. Clair St. (419) 720-6462. ✯ Kids’ Water Mist Globes: In this class, students will use water-based markers, coffee filters and water to create a “misty” globe. This event is for ages 5 to 8 and all the material is provided. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 21. ✯ Kids’ Face Study (Draw the Other Half): Students will use a magazine photo of a person, cut in half, as the beginning of a drawing. This event is for ages 9 to 12 and all materials will be provided. 2-3 p.m. Dec. 21.

Elixer

This two-man band (consisting of Dave Rybaczewski and Walter Guy) performs Beatles songs acoustically. www.beatlesebooks.com/elixir. ✯ Basin St. Grille, 5201 Monroe Street, 8-11 p.m. Dec. 20.

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The Oak Ridge Boys

Local artist Scott McGorty did a cover of an Oak Ridge Boys song for the “Holiday Wishes 3” Make-A-Wish benefit CD. Now, the Oak Ridge Boys are coming to the Stranahan Theater.

The band will play 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 391-8851.

SWINGMANIA

With its focus on swing music, Jeff McDonald’s group of musicians provides a peek into another era, with music from bandleaders such as Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, the Dorseys and more. With combos from trio to full orchestra, the group provides music for all occasions.

(419) 708-0265, (419) 874-0290 or www.swingmania.org. ✯ Trotters Tavern, 5131 Heatherdowns Blvd., (419) 381-2079: 8 p.m.

Tuesdays. ✯ Fat Fish Blue, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg, Dec. 20-21.

Toledo Jazz Orchestra: Fundraiser Dinner Dance

6-10 p.m. Dec. 21. Valentine Theatre, 400 N. Superior St. (419) 242-2787 or www.valentinetheatre.com.

Holiday Ice Carving Demonstrations

Ice carving by day and the Lights Before Christmas by night. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. (419) 385-4040.

Jim Brickman

Holiday music will be performed for all ages. 3-5:30 p.m. Dec. 22, Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.

(419) 391-8851. ✯ If you would like your event in The Pulse, contact Matt at mattliasse@ gmail.com.

Thursday, Dec. 26th

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BY DEAN HARRIS

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Dec. 22 – 28, 2013 Events: Mercury enters Capricorn (24th)

By Elizabeth Hazel Aries (March 21-April 19)

Libra (September 23-October 22)

Diverse situations all require special attention as the week begins. Good organization helps! You run at full steam through Wednesday afternoon, then conk out. A merry second wind fills your sails on Friday evening, which is quite fine for visiting, intimate parties, games and music.

The busy holiday week stirs thoughts about what’s possible and impossible. Find joy in what is happening around you; let go of the rest. Aesthetic senses are satiated with beauty midweek. After Thursday, deliberate and discuss coming adjustments to your lifestyle or career.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Scorpio (October 23-November 21)

Elements of the past, present and future overlap through the holiday. Boundless creativity propels you through the week. Social and family events demand frequent shifts of your emotional gears. Relax with a good friend or two on Friday evening. Consider your future on Saturday.

Intermittent reminders of the past stir up a strange combination of melancholy and holiday joy. Christmas Eve is filled with sweetness. The mix of fantasy, memory and reality continues as the weekend arrives. Spend time with friends who are grounded and cheerful.

Gemini (May 21-June 21)

Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)

The holiday requires adjustments for people’s changing needs. Situations that shifted in early November culminate this week. Deeply emotional concerns lurk behind the glitter and celebrations. After Thursday, seek people to advise, counsel and discuss your options for the coming year.

You’re surrounded by people from the present and past in an orgy of caring, sharing, and giving. Go with the flow on Christmas Day. Invisible forces draw you toward particular people after Thursday. Long-standing questions and issues are resolved. Channel your talents wisely.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Capricorn (December 22-January 19)

You’re in nonstop GO-mode as the holiday approaches.

Holiday preparations and/or travels keep you moving until late Wednesday afternoon. Adopt an easier pace after Thursday. The weekend is fine for low-key gatherings, enlightening conversations, and intimate moments.

You’re revitalized as your birthday approaches. Extra luck and good will abound as the week begins. Your soul is satisfied with seasonal traditions and uplifting spirituality.

Contacts with close friends in low-stress gatherings provides your best holiday times after Thursday.

Leo (July 23-August 22)

Aquarius (January 20-February 18)

Family/domestic situations that have been uncertain since November reach a turning point this week. Friends or children deliver unexpected news during the holiday.

There’s a powerful urge for domestic comforts and quiet as the weekend arrives. Lions may need to hibernate!

Holiday joys come with and through others. You return to people and places connected with your past through travel or memory. This heightens awareness of what/who has changed. After Thursday, visit with friends with whom you can share mutual admiration and laughter.

Virgo (August 23-September 22)

Pisces (February 19-March 20)

A compelling urge to fulfill expectations for family and loved ones has you focused like a laser beam. Last-minute changes alter holiday plans. Float through it and enjoy whatever happens. Expect fateful discussions and decisions on Friday and Saturday as people clarify their intentions.

Abundance and generosity are evident all around you as the week starts. Great pleasures arrive on Tuesday. Christmas Day features a revolving door for family and friends that leaves you exhausted by late afternoon. You’re back in celebrationmode by Friday, surrounded by friends or groups.

Elizabeth Hazel is a professional tarotist-astrologer and author. She gives readings every Wednesday at Attic on Adams above Manos Greek Restaurant. She may be contacted at ehazel@buckeye-express.com (c) 2013

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What’s what, where and when in NW Ohio

Compiled by Matt Liasse Events are subject to change.

New Year’s Eve Bar 145°

Named after the temperature of a perfectly cooked medium-rare burger, the gastropub’s New Year’s Eve festivities start at 9 p.m. and include live entertainment from My Sister Sarah at 10:30 p.m., balloon drop and champagne toast at midnight and late-night appetizers.

Advance tickets $10. VIP packages also available. 5305 Monroe St. (419) 593-0073, bar145toledo.com.

Bar Louie

The Perrysburg bar will offer an allinclusive New Year’s Eve package which includes an open bar (9 p.m. to midnight) a champagne toast and a buffet (midnight to 2 a.m.) Music that evening will be provided by DJ Mak. Dec. 31. 4105 Levis Commons Blvd, Perrysburg. (419) 874-9774 or www.barlouieamerica.com.

The Blarney Irish Pub

Three dinners will be offered on

Sponsored by: New Year’s Eve: prime rib, fish and chicken. Dinner, party favors and champagne are $25. Live music will be provided by The Joe Woods Trio.

601 Monroe St. (419) 418-2339 or www.theblarneyirishpub.com.

Blind Pig

Bronze Boar

martinis, plus live local jazz performers. 301 River Road, Maumee. $5 weekends for cafe seating. (419) 7948205 or www.degagejazzcafe.com. ✯ Gene Parker: 7 p.m. Dec. 31.

Bretz Bar

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The Distillery

A variety of rock, soul, pop and alternative acts perform at this bar. 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor. $3-$20.

(734) 996-8555 or blindpigmusic.com. ✯ New Year’s Eve Bang! Tacopocalypse, ages 21 and over: Dec. 31.

New Year’s Eve will be celebrated at Bretz Bar with shows at 11:30 p.m. and 1 a.m. including three entertainers with alias names too inappropriate to be printed. Music will be offered by DJ Ben. Doors open at 9 p.m. There will be a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.

There will be $1,000 in cash prizes in the balloon drop and there will be a $5 cover for ages 21 and older and $7 for ages 18-20. 2012 Adams St. (419) 243-1900 or www.myspace. com/bretzthebar.

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. ✯ Free pool and free jukebox: Dec. 31.

An open invitation for Toledo to join in The Polka Zone has been sent out. This event will include dinner and dancing to music by The Polka Zone. There is a cover charge of $15 for a single and $25 for two tickets.

Cash only. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 31. 5919 Teletowne Drive, look for blue strobe light. For more information, contact Mark Przybylski at (419) 297-9575 or cinemamap@aol.com.

The mic is open on Sundays, but paid entertainers rock out Fridays-Saturdays.

4311 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 382-1444 or www.thedistilleryonline.com.

Dégagé Jazz Café

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✯ New Year’s Eve Bash with Breaking Ground: Dec. 31.

Doc Watson’s

Named in honor of the owners’ forefather, this bar and restaurant serves a variety of dishes and entertainment.

1515 S. Byrne Road. (419) 389-6003 or docwatsonstoledo.com. ✯ NYE Party! Tickets include dinner, DJ, party favors and champagne: Dec. 31. ✯ Open for breakfast and a Bloody Mary bar: 8 a.m. Jan. 1.

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. ✯ New Year’s Eve with Fu5ion, ages 21 and over: 8 p.m. Dec. 31.

H Lounge

The Hollywood Casino Toledo offers musical distractions from all the lights, noise and jackpots. 777 Hollywood Blvd. (419) 661-5200 or www. hollywoodcasinotoledo.com. ✯ Boogie Into 2014 New Year Celebration: There are plenty of chances to enjoy fine dining. ✯ Epic Lunch Buffet for $8.99, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 31. ✯ Epic Dinner Buffet, including allyou-can-eat crab and prime rib, for $32.99, 4-10 p.m. Dec. 31. ✯ New Year’s Eve Fine Dining, including Final Cut Steak & Seafood: 5-11 p.m. Dec. 31. ✯ New Year’s Eve Dinner & Cocktails,

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including a New York strip steak, pork fiction burger and fried mac & cheese, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dec. 31. ✯ Ball Drop Buffet for $12.99, midnight to 3 a.m. Jan. 1.

There are plenty of activities to keep busy on the last day of the year. ✯ New Year Celebration Drawings where every 30 minutes a lucky winner will receive $2,014: 4-7 p.m.

Dec. 31. ✯ Disco Inferno, the No. 1 disco band in the Midwest: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dec. 31.

Manhattan’s

This “slice of the Big Apple” in the Glass City provides entertainment most weekends. 1516 Adams St. (419) 243-6675 or www. manhattanstoledo.com. ✯ Open Stage Blues Jam with Jeff Williams: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dec. 31.

Motor City Casino/Hotel

This casino’s Sound Board offers big names, big sounds and a big experience. 2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit.

Guests must be 21 or older. (866) 7829622 or www.motorcitycasino.com.

The casino’s Chromatics Lounge also features live performances.

Chromatics ✯ Serieux: 11:15 p.m.

Radio Bar ✯ Lutalo: 11 p.m.

(419) 725-0444. registrybistro.com ✯ Noon Year’s Eve: The Toledo Zoo will ring in the new year as the clock strikes noon. This event is intended for families and kids to celebrate the new year without having to stay up late. Kids will be able to build party hats, noise makers and choosing a reZOOlution. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 31. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. (419) 385-4040 or toledozoo.org.

are on sale now for $100 or $150 for two. The theme will be time travel and DJ Brian Bokesch will play No. 1 songs from 1960 to today. Tickets include a buffet and a complimentary champagne toast. The first 100 tickets sold will also be up to win a trip to Las Vegas. Attendees will enjoy the evening while sipping martinis with names like Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Natural Blondes and Sweethearts.

3145 Hollister Lane, Perrysburg. (419) 874-4555 or tresbellelounge.com.

Tres Belle

The Village Idiot

The Toledo Zoo

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The Downtown restaurant located in the Secor Building will be open 5-11 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and will feature a special, limited menu. Reservations suggested. 144 N. Superior St.

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’d like to give you a bit of behind-the-scenes info. Last week we talked about a friend of mine who is unfortunately getting a divorce from his wife, and he kindly allowed me to discuss his issue on the air and write about it.

They have no kids and have been married for about 17 years. He works and she doesn’t. They have their dream house, and everything in their relationship was perSid fect, or so it seemed.

Apparently they’d been having some difficulty in several areas of their relationship, and couldn’t resolve the issues.

(They reached out to me for help for God’s sake ... how bad is that?) Anyway, one day she told him that she wanted him out. Not out of the kitchen, the garage or bedroom. Out of the house!

I’ll be honest when I say that I was shocked that she had the guts to tell him to move out of a house that they built together. Just because they were married and she was the wife gives her no more of a right to the house than him. Right? (She thinks I’m wrong … shocker there!)

Things were getting so bad that when he was down in the basement working in his office, she would turn off the circuit breaker. That’s not a big problem when you think about it, but in reality it was a much larger issue.

Most times she clipped off the power while he

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possess. The problem I have with them is that they (most of them) are so willing to walk the line between what’s right and what’s wrong. Basically, I think they have a serious case of poor ethics.

I’m an educated man and I understand that some people need a good scare to get them to realize the gravity of their situation, but threatening to expose things that have no business being exposed in order to get a bigger percentage of the sale of a house, or a more favorable custody agreement of a child is unethical at best. Shame on you! These are the lawyers I dislike.

What I didn’t get a chance to explain on the show last week was that his (soon-to-be) ex-wife decided to pull out a document that had nothing to do with who he was as a person and use it as leverage to get him to give up his interest in his dream house.

I learned this information — and get this — because her lawyer went to school with me and didn’t know that I knew the woman she was representing.

I lost two friends that day, my lawyer friend and my best friend’s ex-wife. I lost them because they lost themselves somewhere between graduating from college and learning how to manipulate someone in exchange for financial gain.

I couldn’t be more disappointed that I once considered these two to be my friends.

I would like to make one thing very clear here: I do not think all lawyers treat people like this, and I don’t think all women act like this. I just wanted to keep the promise I made when I first started this column to pull back the curtain of radio a little bit and give you a little more of the story than we have an opportunity to share on air. Sometimes things don’t work out for the best, but what I do know is that life makes great radio. O

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was using the Internet: Skyping with clients and using programs that she knew needed a constant connection to work.

After a brief conversation with me, I suggested an uninterrupted power supply, or UPS for those geeks out there. Problem solved ,right? Wrong.

She canceled the Internet… and this isn’t a dial-up like you might have at your house. This was an ISDN line. It’s best if you think of this like a super fast Internet connection. OK, I promise no more geek talk.

She was taking the gloves off and making sure that every moment he was home his life was hell. She turned off the heat when he left for work, hid his toiletries, threw out the laundry detergent and so many more things you’d swear I was lying.

It was horrific, and his health started to suffer. He started having serious stomach issues, his hair was falling out and I begged him to go to the doctor to discuss some treatment options.

Like most men, he discounted them and dragged on.

The topic I brought up on the air was whether it’s within a woman’s rights to just throw a man out of a house because she doesn’t (or they don’t) want to be married anymore. After taking tons of calls and getting lots of emails and tweets, it came down to the normal response these things come down to: Consult an attorney. I hate those words!

Not that I hate attorneys — quite the contrary.

I actually appreciate them for the knowledge they

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