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Poet Naomi Shihab Nye to lecture at UT on March 25

By Vicki L. Kroll Special to Toledo Free Press

Have words, will travel. That’s Naomi Shihab Nye, who describes herself as a “wandering poet.”

For more than three decades, she has journeyed around the world to lead writing workshops and inspire students of all ages.

Her travels will bring her to The University of Toledo, where she will give the 22nd annual Richard M. Summers Memorial Lecture on March 25 at 4:30 p.m. in Memorial Field House Room 2100.

Nye will give a poetry reading and answer questions about her work.

“Naomi Shihab Nye is a true poetic treasure.

Her ability to merge divergent cultures and geographies into her writing make her a model of all that is best about American letters,” said Dr. Timothy Geiger, UT professor and associate chair of English. “We are genuinely lucky to have her visit the university, and her reading will be a fitting tribute to Toledo’s own unique synthesis of Middle Eastern cultures.”

An author and editor of nearly 30 volumes, Nye began writing poems at age 6.

“I liked the portable, comfortable shape of poems,” she said in a 1999 interview with Pif Magazine. “I liked the space around them and the way you could hold your words at arm’s length and look at them. And especially the way they took you to a deeper, quieter place, almost immediately.”

She has shared her reflections in several poetry collections, including “You & Yours” (2005), “19 Varieties of Gazelle: Poems of the

Middle East” (2002), “Fuel” (1998), “Red Suitcase” (1994) and “Hugging the Jukebox” (1982).

Nye also has written several works for young readers; these include “A Maze Me: Poems for Girls” (2005) and “Honeybee” (2008), which won the Arab-American Book Award in the children’s/young adult category that year.

In addition, she has put together prizewinning poetry anthologies for young readers, including “This Same Sky” (1996), “The Space Between Our Footsteps: Poems & Paintings From the Middle East” (1998) and “What Have You Lost?” (2001).

Two new works, “There Is No Long Distance Now,” a collection of short stories, and “Transfer,” a book of poetry and prose, are expected to be published in 2012.

Nye has been a Lannan Fellow, a Guggenheim Fellow and a Witter Bynner Fellow (Library of Congress). She has received numerous awards, including a Lavan Award from the Academy of American Poets and four Pushcart Prizes. In 2010, she was elected to the Board of Chancellors of the Academy of American Poets.

Her work has been presented on National Public Radio and featured in two PBS specials.

The Richard M. Summers Memorial Lecture was established by Marie Summers to honor her son, a member of the UT Department of English from 1966 until his death in 1988. The lecture is designed to bring a distinguished literary scholar, critic or writer to the university.

For more information on the free, public lecture, call the UT English Department at (419) 530-2318. O

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Rundgren redux

Rock legend brings classic albums to Stranahan.

By Jeff McGinnis Toledo Free Press Star Staff Writer PopGoesJeff@gmail.com

Most every concert is the same. Fans come to see musicians do their greatest hits, maybe a few tracks off the new album, the usual.

But Todd Rundgren is far from usual.

While the rock legend is used to doing traditional shows, in 2009 Rundgren first participated in a limited tour where he would perform one of his albums in its entirety, start to finish.

It began when he was approached by Rundgren Radio, a weekly online radio show devoted to all things him.

“They polled their audience and asked, ‘If Todd was to reproduce an album in its entirety, which one would you have him do?’ And it turned out they wanted me to do a record called “A Wizard, a True Star,” which I’d never performed before,” Rundgren said in an interview with Toledo Free Press Star.

Rundgren made a “special event tour” of the “Wizard” performances, which began on Labor Day 2009. Due to the size and cost of the elaborate production, only about 10 shows were performed in the United States, with another two in Europe soon after.

The “Wizard” shows were very well-received by fans, so in 2010 the folks at Rundgren Radio came calling again.

“They approached me and said, ‘Well, we want you to do two records now, “Todd” and “Healing’.” And one of those is a double record.

So they’re getting greedy now,” Rundgren joked.

The “Todd” and “Healing” performances once more began on Labor Day and, once more, a very limited tour followed. But fan demand has led to more dates being added, including a stop in Toledo on March 30 at the Stranahan Theater.

“Sometimes it’s one of those things where

people hear about it after the fact and say, ‘Ooh, ooh, I wish I had gone to that.’ But now, the word has spread enough, so whoever it is that we didn’t manage to rope in the first time, we’ll try and get them this time.”

Getting a production like the full album performances up and running again can be daunting, especially given how elaborate they are — each show is crammed with special effects, a bigger band, more costumes and, for this tour, a full choir.

“It’s certainly a logistical challenge to a degree, but surprisingly has worked out well for us so far,” Rundgren said.

Rundgren was responsible for the basic design of each performance, and said that this time around he learned from what worked and what didn’t in the “Wizard” performances. While those shows were certainly a spectacle, he said, the result was a space that felt crowded with equipment.

“On these shows, I kinda took the opposite approach. The nature of the music is that there are various combinations of people sometimes, and then I do various bits that are very stripped down and kinda almost extended solo sections. And I thought, instead of having the stage completely crammed with stuff all the time — whether somebody was playing it or not — I wanted to leave the stage completely open and just have people come on only when they were playing.”

The changes were also inspired by the content of the two albums Rundgren will re-create — 1974’s “Todd” and 1981’s “Healing.” While both are evocative of eras of his work, they seem to have little in common musically. Even Rundgren seemed a little stumped as to why fans chose those two albums to be performed in tandem.

“The ‘Todd’ album was from right in the depths of my most psychedelic era. It was the album that followed ‘A Wizard, a True Star,’ and had many of the elements that we were sort of

Todd Rundgren will play two full albums at Stranahan Theater on March 30.

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experimenting with on ‘A Wizard, a True Star,’” Rundgren said.

“I find that it is less of a leap to go from ‘A Wizard, a True Star’ to ‘Todd’ than it is to go from ‘Todd’ to ‘Healing,’ I have no idea why they did that. But ‘Healing’ is a record that I never performed, and that may be the distinction.”

Rundgren also noted how the crowd reacts differently to the “Todd” and “Healing” performances than they did on the “Wizard” tour.

“There’s something about the music that puts the audience in a different mood. It’s not as if it’s less intense, but they’re just in a different place.

It’s interesting to gauge the reaction the different types of presentation garner in the audience.”

Perhaps it’s also the chance to hear the albums presented as a whole piece, rather than broken into chunks, that pleases Rundgren’s fans most of all. He noted the passing of an era where listening to a record was an event, rather than background noise.

“We used to make time to listen to music. It was our ultimate, alternative entertainment. I remember when I went out to be a musician, we all went to each other’s houses to listen to music,

and we never watched television,” Rundgren said. “Now, there’s just so many different forms of entertainment, and all of it deliverable right to your iPhone or whatever. So the kind of special nature of the listening experience has kinda, for most of the audience, has drifted into history.”

But for Rundgren, there are few regrets — and that includes the fact that he has yet to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a snub that he said bothers him “not at all.”

“I don’t think about it. I’ve always had misgivings about the concept, about music that is essentially supposed to be anti-establishment getting its establishment. Having an official building, official awards — it’s all official now. In that sense, I don’t place any more value on a nod from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame than I would on some other award, like a Grammy.”

Rundgren said he is hesitant to bow to any classification — even those who would refer to him as a “rock artist.”

“What it’s supposed to do is upset your parents. And if it doesn’t upset your parents, it’s not rock ’n’ roll. The problem is, now it’s our parents’ music.” O

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Museum announces ‘Egypt Experience’ winners

By Emily B. Gibb Toledo Free Press News Editor egibb@toledofreepress.com

The Toledo Museum of Art announced the winners of its Egypt Experience Giveaway on March 17.

More than 1,000 people entered the drawing even though it was the first time the museum held a contest of this kind.

“It’s totally new for the museum,” Kelly Fritz Garrow, director of communications, said. “I think it was a great partnership with Toledo Free Press and our other partners. It was an unqualified success.”

Grand prize winner Chad Hrivnyak, of Toledo, won roundtrip tickets to Las Vegas, courtesy of the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority and Toledo Express Airport, a two-night stay at Luxor Hotel and two tickets to Criss Angel’s show “Believe.”

Other sponsors included 13abc, Lamar Outdoor Advertising and American Airlines.

First place winner Tucker Peterson of Ann Arbor won a $50 museum gift card and a fourpack of tickets to “The Egypt Experience: Secrets of the Tomb” and “The Baroque World of Fernando Botero” exhibits.

Second place winners are Ken Gerke, of Oregon; Deb Zimmerman, of Swanton; Robert J. Martin, of Toledo; Paul Schroeder, of Toledo; Ahmed Bdair, of Toledo; Mark Thon, of Toledo; Anton Urbas, of Whitehouse; Kelly Schoettley, of Toledo; Barbara Bailey, of Ottawa Hills; and Jenny Gorkowski, of Toledo.

Each second-place winner received two tickets to “The Egypt Experience” and “Botero.”

“The Baroque World of Fernando Botero” opened March 19 and runs through June 12. Toledo is the last stop of the exhibit’s tour and its only stop in the Midwest. “[The Egypt Experience] is open throughout 2011, but don’t wait until the last minute. Come out and see it,” Garrow said. O

Waterville hosts theater workshop Waterville Playshop will host a two-week “Theatre Workshop for Teens and Kids” July 11-22 at Monclova Community Center.

This year, the workshop has expanded to include the full range of students K-12, said vice chairperson Matt Zwyer.

Times will be 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday for kids who have just finished kindergarten through sixth grade, and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for kids who have just finished seventh grade through high school. Cost is $160.

The workshop will provide daily lessons in various aspects of theater, highlighted by a final performance on July 22 for each session.

“We hope for the kids that they get an overall education in theater and not only experience a possible outlet for them, but also a lesson in communication and presentation,” Zwyer said.

“If they learn to overcome the No. 1 fear of speaking or presenting in public through a fun experience, they’ll be much more successful in many things. Not to mention it will provide new faces in our community theater if they like it and want to come back.”

The Playshop is also looking for directors to teach the workshops, Zwyer said.

For more information, contact Zwyer at mzwyer@gmail.com or (419) 276-0032. O — Sarah Ottney

Romance at Sanger The Maumee Valley Romance Writers of America will host its second annual Spring Book Lovers event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 26 at Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave.

The event, which will feature live readings from internationally published romance authors, book signings and prize drawings, is free and open to the public. No registration is required.

Light refreshments will be served.

The event aims to celebrate the love of writing and reading romantic fiction and to promote awareness of the genre’s benefits, according to a news release. Authors scheduled to attend include: J.N. Duncan, Susan Charnley aka Rue Allyn, Shay Lacy, Tracy Madison, Tori Carrington, Wendy Burke, Elizabeth Vaughan and Deanna Wadsworth.

Maumee Valley Romance Writers of America is based in Toledo and is a local chapter of the Romance Writers of America.

Charnley said she hopes people come to the event whether they read romance novels or not.

“Everybody loves books,” Charnley said. “We really appreciate our fans and I want them to come so we can say thank you in person and so we can give them a little extra joy in life beyond the books.”

For more information, visit www.mvrwa.net or call Sanger Branch at (419) 259-5370. O — Sarah Ottney

Actress O’Neill to speak at banquet Actress Jennifer O’Neill will share her personal story at Heartbeat of Toledo Pregnancy Support Center’s 40th anniversary banquet set for 6:30 p.m. March 29 at Gladieux Meadows, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd.

With a modeling career O’NEILL at 15, a leading role in a film opposite John Wayne at 21, years as spokeswoman for CoverGirl Cosmetics

and other successes, O’Neill seemed to have it all; yet her troubled private life included teen suicide attempts, abortion, sexual abuse, domestic violence, depression and failed marriages, according to a news release.

Since 1971, Heartbeat of Toledo has been offering emotional, educational and practical support to pregnant women, including free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, prenatal and parenting classes, and a chance for women to explore their options in a safe and confidential environment, according to the release.

Tickets for the dinner are $50 and can be reserved by calling Heartbeat at (419) 241-9131.

Space is limited. For more information, visit www.heartbeatoftoledo.org. O — Sarah Ottney

Hens host Chicklets Girls ages 5 to 12 will storm the field this baseball season for the first year of the Chicklets, the official dance team of the Toledo Mud Hens.

Registration and practice for the Chicklets begins at 9 a.m. on March 26 at Fifth Third Field.

Toledo has so many cheerleaders and dancers, said Heidi Nafziger, assistant manager of souvenir sales and services, and they wanted to find a way to incorporate that with baseball.

“It’s a fun concept,” Nafziger said.

The Chicklets will perform during the lull between the end of the baseball game and the beginning of the fireworks. Girls will be placed into teams of 10 or 20 and each team will dance at two games.

Nafziger said she is looking to have 10 to 12 dates scheduled with a Chicklets performance.

Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the mandatory meeting and practice begins at 10 a.m. There is a $100 registration fee that includes six hours of dance lessons, a uniform that the girls keep and a ticket to the game on their performance night. For information, call 1-800-736-9520.O — Emily B. Gibb

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Marvel Comics’ spring starts to sizzle

By Jim Beard Toledo Free Press Star Staff Writer star@toledofreepress.com

The time-honored tradition of the spring/summer comic book “event” rears its — in this case — ugly head in the form of Marvel Comics’ evil Red Skull ... who just happens to be the baddie in this July’s “Captain America” feature film.

“Last week we were not only treated to the opening shot of Marvel’s summer extravaganza, ‘Fear Itself,’ But also a solo adventure starring the Red Skull’s evil daughter Sin, in ‘Fear Itself: Book of the Skull’,” said Monarch Comics’ Ed Katschke. “Sin, face scarred in approximation of her father’s hideous visage, has decided to follow in the Skull’s footsteps and be an even larger symbol of terror and perversion.

To achieve this end, she seeks access to one of her father’s old bases and a book bound in skin contained within. Sin’s tale is used as a framing device to reveal an untold tale of Captain America’s WWII mission to stop a horrendous Red Skull plot.

“Writer Ed Brubaker continues to impress with his solid grasp of plot and dialogue, and artistic

collaborators Scot Eaton and Mark Morales do a great job at switching back and forth between the modern era and WWII. If this is any indication as to how good ‘Fear Itself ’ is going to be, then I can’t wait for the miniseries to start in April!”

Still in a Marvelous mood for spring picks, Katschke also recommends what he calls “one of the best X-Men titles out on the racks,” “Uncanny X-Force.” “‘Uncanny X-Force’ is a secret team of mutant vigilantes who have banded together under the leadership of X-mainstays Archangel and Wolverine to deal with threats to mutantkind in a somewhat more ... permanent fashion. In “Uncanny X-Force” No. 5.1, the gang tackles the mutant-hating cyborg threat of the Reavers along with their leader, Lady Deathstrike. Teaming up to destroy a bevy of nearlyindestructible half-man, half-robots would be tricky enough, but team members Wolverine and Psylocke have long and personal histories with these miscreants and this issue deals in part on how difficult it is to separate necessary violence from bloody revenge. Writer Rick Remender and guest artist Rafael Albuquerque are equally good at setting the stage for mutant mayhem or philosophical debates.” O

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Student, amateur compositions sought From Staff Reports Do you write music? There’s still time to submit entries to the 23rd Annual Contest for Student or Amateur Composers.

Sponsored by the University of Toledo Department of Music and Craig’s Pianos and Keyboards, the contest is accepting submissions in two categories: student composers enrolled in secondary schools, colleges and universities in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan, and amateur musicians who are not employed full or part time as professional musicians.

Amateur musicians must pay a $20 entry fee; checks should be made payable to UT Department of Music.

Up for grabs will be $500 in prizes for both categories, and selected pieces may receive a premiere performance.

Entries must be original instrumental

chamber music with a minimum duration of five minutes at an easy to medium difficulty level for three to six players.

March 28 is the submission deadline. Three copies of the score — a CD is requested but not required — should be sent to: Dr. David Jex, Mail Stop 605, Department of Music University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606-3390 Entries should not have the composer’s name on the music; include a separate sheet of paper with name, address, phone number, e-mail address, title of composition, school enrolled in or declare amateur status.

Judges will be prominent musicians from the area. The jury reserves the right not to award prizes if not satisfied with the quality of the entries.

For more information, contact Jex at david. jex@utoledo.edu or (419) 530-4560. O

Maumee High School to perform ‘Wizard of Oz’ “The Wizard of Oz,” based on the classic book

by L. Frank Baum, will swirl into Maumee High School this month.

Performances are set for 7 p.m. March 25 and 26, and 2 p.m. March 27.

Also planned is a special matinee performance at 10 a.m. March 26, which will include cookies, punch and a meet-and-greet photo session with actors from the show.

Performances will take place at the high school’s Performing Arts Center, 1147 Saco St. Tickets for the regular shows are $10 in advance and $12 at the door.

Tickets for the special matinee are $15 and space is limited.

For tickets or more information, call (419) 893-8778. O — Sarah Ottney

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Bowling Green State University film student Ethan Roberts was assigned to read Walt Whitman’s poem “When I Heard the Learn’d Astronomer” in high school. In college, the poem played a major part in his winning a film contest.

The “CinemaU” television series, sponsored by the BGSU television station WGBU-TV, recently came to an end after airing 22 short films in five weeks. The contest encouraged students to make films five-to-seven-minutes long, which were then broadcast in 19 counties.

In his short film, “Primacy of Experience,” Roberts made a visual representation of the Whitman poem. It follows the main character gazing at the stars after listening to an astronomer lecture about figures, charts and diagrams.

The film interprets the poem with a current day student studying astronomy.

Roberts said the main character “gets a more real experience.”

“You can’t just listen to things, you have to experience them,” Roberts said.

Roberts was originally not going to participate in the contest because of a busy schedule.

But “CinemaU” producer Matthew Blinn convinced him it would be a great opportunity. Roberts didn’t have time to write an original script, which is why he chose to re-create the poem.

Roberts said he was “filled with disbelief ” when he won the contest, which awarded him

ETHAN ROBERTS an Apple iPad. Blinn said four of the five judges agreed on Roberts’ film.

Blinn said the films were judged on “writing, creativity, directing, acting, talent, cinematography, videography, editing and audio.”

The panel of judges included some film experts as well as David Dupont, an entertainment writer, and Barbara Ruland, the executive director of Downtown Bowling Green.

The second season of the series will air in October. Any student-made videos can be mailed by July 15 to Cinema U/WBGU-TV, c/o Matthew Blinn, 245 Troup Ave., Bowling Green, OH 43403. O

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By Sarah Ottney Toledo Free Press special sections editor sottney@toledofreepress.com

Leadership Toledo is teaming with Toledo Free Press to organize a Restaurant Week to benefit the local nonprofit as well as showcase the area’s diverse culinary options.

Cory Dippold, director of youth programs for Leadership Toledo, said Restaurant Week is something that is done across the country in most mid-size and larger cities.

“The main goal is that it is a fundraiser for Leadership Toledo, but it is also designed to bring awareness to locally owned restaurants and some of the menu items they have to offer,” Dippold said.

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Diners will have several choices for each course, typically an appetizer, entrée and dessert. Restaurant Week specials are for dine-in only. Beverages, tax and gratuity are not included in the price.

For each purchase, an amount will go to Leadership Toledo, a nonprofit organization established in the early 1980s. The group fosters leadership and involvement in the Greater Toledo area, including expanding a knowledge and awareness of community issues and opportunities, and preparing area residents for more active and informed involvement in community affairs.

The lineup of restaurants is profiled in this pull-out guide.

Other media partners include FOX Toledo and Star 105.5 FM. For information, visit www.restaurant weektoledo.com or contact Leadership Toledo at (419) 241-7371. O

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Open seven days a week and featuring live entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays, Angelo’s Northwood Villa offers reasonably priced meals in casual yet elegant surroundings, said Greek-born owner Angelo Tsipis. The building — once used as a meeting spot for gangsters from Cleveland and Detroit during Prohibition — has a storied history, but even though it’s just over the state line, many Toledoans don’t know of the eatery, Tsipis said.

“We’ve been around 11 years and people still come in for the first time,” he said. Especially known for its steaks, which are hand-cut on location, Angelo’s also offers seafood and Italian options. “I hope they have the finest experience and come back for more,” Tsipis said. “I don’t want anyone leaving here disappointed.” O

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With furnishings and wall decorations imported from Ireland, The Blarney encapsulates directly Toledo 601 Monroe St., the spirit of the nearly three dozen pubs owner Ed Beczynski visited in Ireland to gather inspiration for (419) 418-2339 pub.com sh iri ey rn la eb th the Toledo eatery. “Our shepherd’s pie, fish and chips, www. and bangers and mash are popular items. Those are Irish cuisines,” said General Manager A.J. Smith. major three “We’ve got great music, great service, a great beer selection and a safe Downtown atmosphere.” Featuring 19 beers on tap, a full liquor selection, outdoor patio, the Blarney Bullpen and live music Thursday through Saturday, “you’re only a stranger once” at The Blarney. O

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Located directly across from the Stranahan Theater, the restaurant features a diverse variety of affordable dishes, including fresh seafood, steak, poultry and pasta, said General Manager Brad Holler. “Quality of food is the No. 1 priority at the Pearl,” Holler said. “We are famous for our prime rib and fresh seafood. What sets us apart is you can dine on a 12-ounce lobster — the best lobster around — or you can order from the Best for Less section that has nine items under $12 and you’ll be happy either way.” O

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Appetizer With Choice of pork belly tater tots, a name meaning trio of fries, ale and cheddar “to feel free, easy dip, or wild mushroom and and relaxed” in mozzarella tartine French, Dégagé Entrée is a perfect place Choice of barbecued duck pizza, to enjoy a meal wild duck ragu, buttermilk fried wild with family and rabbit, sautéed Lake Erie walleye or friends or a char-grilled steak and frites romantic dinner Dessert for two, said chef Choice of crème brûlée of the Joseph Jacobsen. evening, cheesecake of the “At Dégagé Jazz evening, dessert of the evening or Café, we combine junk food platter our trademark Includes a nonalcoholic beverage.

French-inspired refined rusticity Price: $30 with an unyielding passion for the best local, seasonal and fresh ingredients in our recipes,” said Jacobsen, a native Toledoan who studied at the world-renowned French Culinary Institute in New York. “The new spring menu has everything from homemade soups, salads, unique appetizers and entrées as well as a new pizza menu.

We also feature an extensive martini list along with four locally crafted beers on tap and a wine list that Joseph complements the menu.” Located in a building listed Chef on the National Register of Historic Places, Dégagé features outdoor patio seating and live jazz five nights a week. “This building filled with character, charm and history will be celebrating its 175th anniversary this year,” Jacobsen said. O

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Fifi’s Reprise Restaurant and Lounge

1423 Bernath Parkway, Toledo (419) 866-6777 www.fifisrestaurant.com

Special Menu Start off with chicken liver pate´ and soup de jour, then a choice of house salad with cognac dressing or Fifi’s chopped salad (tossed with blue cheese and cognac dressing, garnished with pecans and dry cranberries) Entrée Choice of braised beef short ribs (slowly braised in red wine and veal demi-glaze, accompanied with Dauphinoise potato and mixed julienne vegetables), grilled airline breast of chicken (stuffed with goat cheese and sun-dried tomato, finished with a light sauce, served with creamy orzo, sautéed spinach and garnished with grilled lemon slice), ruby trout (baked in herbed butter, served over jasmine rice and finished with citrus beurre blanc sauce) or pasta du jour.

Dessert Choice of crème brûlée (French vanilla custard topped with caramelized sugar) or apple crumble a la mode Price: $30

Continental cuisine and a lengthy wine list coupled with an ambiance that encourages intimate conversation have landed this 31-year-old establishment in listings like “America’s 200 Most Romantic Restaurants” and garnered three-star ratings from Mobil Travel Guide, now Forbes Travel Guide, for nearly 20 years. Given its location, tucked in a plaza off Airport Highway, owner Fifi Berry said visitors are sometimes surprised to find such an upscale interior, featuring a cozy lounge, private dining room and pianist on weekends. “It’s very comfortable. It’s not a noisy restaurant, even when people are having a really good time,” Berry said. “We don’t do huge portions where people overeat. That’s just not our style. It’s the perfect portion as far as I’m concerned, and very pretty food, nicely presented.”O

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Frog Leg Inn

2103 Manhattan St., Erie (734) 848-8580 www.frogleginn.com

Special Menu

Founded in 1910, the Choice of either appetizer or dessert with entrée. All entrées Frog Leg Inn is housed in a served with salad, rolls, mashed building built in 1853, which potatoes and vegetable. over the decades has served as a speakeasy, school, meat market, Appetizer pizza joint, stopover point for Choice of flat bread, artichoke dip with bread or shrimp bisque gangsters and more. Chef Tad Cousino and his French-born Entrée wife, Catherine, took over the Choice of chicken forestiere, restaurant in the mid-1990s and 16-ounce ribeye or crusted chipotle lime tilapia their menu features classical French fare with an emphasis on Dessert heavy cream sauces. Frog legs, Choice of bread pudding, of course, are a staple, Cousino chocolate mousse or crème said. Roast lamb bourguignon brûlée and pork normandy are other Price: $20 signature dishes, but the menu also includes seafood, chicken, duck, beef, pasta and a wine list.

“I have people that come in suit and tie and formal dresses sitting next to someone in a polo shirt and shorts, and you feel comfortable either way. It’s just one of those places where you’re comfortable and you’re never out of place. Our focus is more on the food than what you’re dressed like,” Cousino said. “We have people coming from Sandusky, Port Clinton, Whitehouse, Detroit, Ann Arbor, looking for that place that they can just feel like themselves and enjoy good food with family and friends and that’s what we do.” O

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5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday –Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday

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6060 Renaissance Place, Toledo (419) 517-5570 www.hungryitoledo.com The Hungry I’s warm, laid-back atmosphere and ample portions keep area residents coming back for more, said co-owner Moussa Salloukh, who along with Gus Nicolaidis also co-owns La Scola Italian Grill.

More casual than their other eatery, The Hungry I features “the best corned beef Rueben in town and the biggest salads around,” Salloukh said.

“We’re both ethnic guys. We believe in big portions and we don’t want you to leave hungry.

Whether you’re in the mood for a sandwich, steak, ribs, martinis or a great draft beer, there’s a little something for everybody at The Hungry I.” O

Lunch Menu Choice of the following soup and half-sandwich combos: Turkey stack (oven-roasted turkey stacked on marble rye, with lettuce, tomato and your choice of cheese), roast beef and cheddar (roast beef, cheddar cheese, homemade horseradish mayo, lettuce and tomato served on herbed ciabatta), B.L.T. (bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo served on herbed ciabatta), homemade chicken salad or homemade tuna salad.

Cup of soup, fries and nonalcoholic beverage included.

Price: $10

Hours

11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Monday – Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Friday – Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. Sunday

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Entrée Choice of citrus chicken fettuccini alfredo (fettucc spinach, grilled chicken b fresh lemon juice and lem zest tossed with cream) o queen slab BBQ ribs (hal fall-off-the-bone ribs exa way ribs should be — su and saucy, each grilled a brushed in our homemad sauce and served with fr fries and cole slaw) Dessert Choice of crème brulee o New York-style cheeseca Price: $20

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J. Patrick’s Restaurant & Pub

At the Holiday Inn French Quarter, 10630 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg (419) 874-3111 www.hifq.com/restaurant

Hours

Restaurant: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday – Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday Pub: 11 a.m. to midnight Monday – Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday, 5 to 9 p.m.

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J. Patrick’s Restaurant & Pub, located inside the Holiday Inn French Quarter, has a fun, friendly and casual contemporary atmosphere, said General Manager Brenda Fey. “We are known for our Sunday brunch, our Friday Surf and Turf buffet, which is a prime rib seafood buffet, and Betty’s Salad. Those are our signature items,” Fey said. “J. Patrick’s is a place with great quality and great service and I hope (Good through 9 p.m. Saturday) people want to come back and tell their friends.” O

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La Scola Italian Grill

5375 Airport Highway, Toledo (419) 381-2100 www.lascolaitaliangrill.com

With its elegant, amber-lit interior, extensive wine list and gourmet Italian cuisine, La Scola is “a place to get away from it all,” said co-owner Moussa Salloukh. A lounge area, perfect for appetizers, features leather couches and black and white photos depicting Toledo history. “We want people to come in, forget about their day, kick back and let us serve them,” Salloukh said. He and Gus Nicolaidis, both raised in ethnic families that loved to cook and share meals, combined their lifelong passion for food and decades of Toledo restaurant experience when they opened La Scola in 2007. The two also own The Hungry I. “I’ve had people come in from New York, from all over, and say it’s the best Italian they’ve ever had,” Salloukh said. “It’s big-city food and a big-city atmosphere here in Toledo.” O

Special Menu Choice of braised short rib of beef (braised and slow-cooked in red port wine, served over polenta and accompanied with seasonal vegetables) or baked gulf shrimp (herb-baked jumbo shrimp with red wine-lemon vinaigrette, fresh spinach and tomato) Choice of dessert and coffee Price: $30

Hours

4 to 10 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 4 to 11 p.m. Friday – Saturday, 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday

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Manhattan’s

1516 Adams St., Toledo (419) 243-6675 www.manhattanstoledo.com

Hours

Lunch starts at 11 a.m. Monday – y Friday; Dinner, 5 to 10 p.m. Monda to . a.m 10 – Saturday; Brunch, 2 p.m. Sunday. Reservations suggested on weekends.

Appetizer Choice of Calamari el Greco, Chinatown’s salmon rangoon, Fulton Market scallop cevice, spinach artichoke dip or Ellis Island eggplant Entrée Choice of Manhattan beef wellington, scampi orzo, South Street cedar plant salmon, spinach lasagna or New York strip Dessert Choice of rum cake, carrot cake, New York cheesecake, tiramisu or Baileys cheesecake. Includes bread and choice of soup or salad Price: $30

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l Dr., Perr ysburg At Levis Commons, 3155 Chappe (419) 931-0281 www.pocopiatti.com

11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Monday – Thursday; 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Friday – Saturday; noon to 9 p.m. Sunday

Special Menu

Area residents can take a journey through Appetizer Choice of Riad’s Hommos, the Mediterranean without leaving Northwest Grape Leaves, Sautéed Ohio at this warm, welcoming and upscale Mushrooms, Ara-yes Halabi or casual eatery featuring plenty of healthSaganaki Kasseri conscious and heart-healthy dishes, said Entrée owner Elias Hajjar. “It’s something very Choice of Beef Tenderloin Shish unique to Toledo. You get a nice mix of all Kabob (Half Order), Chicken the flavors of the Mediterranean — Lebanese, Shish Kabob (Half Order) or Italian, Greek — and they’re available to try Shish Kafta (Half Order) all the different cuisines in one place,” said Dessert Hajjar, whose father owns The Beirut and Choice of brownie, chocolate Byblos. “Mediterranean food in general crème brûlée or crème brûlée is very healthy. We tend to use a lot more olive oil than butter, lots of vegetables, lots Price: $20 of lean meat.” Poco Piatti bakes fresh pitas daily in stone ovens and uses locally owned suppliers. The name means “small plates” in Italian and refers to the communal tradition of sharing dishes around the table with everyone trying a little bit of each one. O

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Rockwell’s

At the Oliver House, 27 Broadway St., Toledo (419) 243-1302 www.oh-rockwells.com Located in the historic Oliver House, this upscale steakhouse features classically prepared cuisine in a fine dining atmosphere with a view of the riverfront, said General Manager Neal Kovacik. With seating available in the second-floor dining room or a classic lounge downstairs, Rockwell’s serves only the finest cuts of prime aged USDA meats as well as fresh seafood, chops, Start with the Oliver House side chicken, pasta, salad with choice of dressing custom-made Entrée desserts and Choice of petit filet mignon (6 much more, r-cut ounces of USDA Prime cente Kovacik said. tenderloin steak), pan-roasted “We have a en chick -in bone (two chicken great view of breasts stuffed with prosciutto the City of and boursin cheese and served Toledo and with sun-dried tomato beurre the river in the blanc), or lobster macaroni and cozy historic cheese with white cheddar cheese, boursin cheese, cream, Oliver House,” macaroni and lobster meat.

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Hours “Authentic Italian — that’s what we’re 11:30 a.m. to known for, but 9 p.m. Monday – Appetizer our fresh seafood Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. with Choice of Hot Mama Bread creations and New Cheese, margarita pizza, smoked to 10 p.m.

York Stock Yards fish dip, bruschetta or calamari Wednesday – steaks are just with Peppadew peppers Thursday, 11:30 a.m. incomparable,” said Entrée to 11 p.m. Friday, pastry chef Betsy Choice of veal parmesan, Italian noon to 11 p.m.

Barone. Rosie’s awardsausage, chicken marsala, lasagna Saturday, winning pizza was a or Peppadew and sausage Tuscan4 to 9 p.m. Sunday staple of the Barone style pizza family’s original deli Dessert and pizzeria, which Choice of key lime pie, gelato, has since expanded tiramisu, chocolate raspberry cake to include fresh fish, or panna lotta steaks, lamb chops, Price: $30 bread made fresh daily and much more.

Featuring a welcoming, intimate bar with live music Wednesday through Friday, and a private, four-season patio, patrons will find exceptional food and service at Rosie’s, Barone said. “We’re hoping everyone feels comfortable in Betsy our atmosphere, with the feel of a walk through the Pastry chef streets of Italy,” Barone said. “We want the visit to be outstanding, start to finish.” O

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Tea Tree Asian Bistro ppel Dr., Perr ysburg At Levis Commons, 4100 Cha (419) 874-8828 www.teatreeasianbistro.com

Special Menu Appetizer Choice of Thai Coconut Seafood Soup, Won Ton Soup, Signature Hot and Sour Soup or Miso Soup Entrée Choice of Salmon Teriyaki, PanFried Seafood Splashdown, Tuna Festival or Delmonico Steak Dessert Choice of New York Cheesecake, Carrot Cake, Peanut Butter Cream Pie or Red Velvet Cake Price: $30

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Serving Mexican and American cuisine to area residents for 26 years, Ventura’s offers three dining rooms, including a garden area. “Our relaxing Appetizer atmosphere makes Choice of tossed salad, small Ventura’s a favorite refrito bean dip, con queso cheese place to gather dip or cup of black bean soup with friends and family for a dining Entrée Choice of Cajun chicken enchilada, experience filled with chicken fajita taco, beef fajita taco, great food, friendly ground beef wet burrito, chicken service and the best wet burrito, or chicken or beef margaritas in town,” enchilada with Spanish rice said General Manager Dessert Valerie Mundt-Scott.

Choice of cinnamon chips or fried Customer favorites ice cream include Cajun chicken, spicy fajitas, BBQ ribs, Price: $10 burgers, chimichangas, Mexican pizza, tamales, Valerie homemade guacamole and daily soups, she said. “We have something to satisfy everyone,” Scott said. O General

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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 Po’ Girl, Peter Mulvey: 8 p.m. March 23, $15.

O May Erlewine, Seth Bernard: 8 p.m. March 24, $17.50.

O The Spring Standards: 8 p.m. March 25, $15.

O NewFound Road: 8 p.m. March 26, $15.

O Madcat, Kane & Maxwell Street: 7:30 p.m. March 27, $15.

O Steve Poltz: 8 p.m. March 28, $15.

O Dala: 8 p.m. March 30, $15.

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 Nathan Cogan: March 24.

O The Bridges: March 25-26.

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

(734) 996-8555 or blindpigmusic.com.

O Tree Hut Kings, Dr. Dwyer, Dirty Deville, Jaws That Bite: 9:30 p.m. March 23.

O That 1 Guy: 9 p.m. March 24.

O March 25: Boyce Avenue, Alex Goot, 7 p.m.; Quavers, Roommate, Man the Hunter, 10:30 p.m.

O Tree City, Celsius, Electronics, Bedroxx & Nukem, Detroit Cydi & London Homicide, Nickie P, Masons Motif, J Classic, Ant the Champ, Tru Klassick, Mike Burner, Tru Klassick, Mike Burner, Gameboi, Mike Fletcher: 9:30 p.m. March 26.

O My Dear Disco: 8 p.m. March 27.

O Boyce Avenue, Megan & Liz: 7 p.m. March 28.

O Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Blueprint, Dante Lasalle: 8 p.m. March 29.

O Invincible: 9:30 p.m. March 30.

Howlin’ at Car Stereo One

Bretz Bar 2012 Adams St. (419) 243-1900.

O Deja D’Delatarro and Felaciana Thunderpussy: Thursdays-Saturdays.

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

O Jerod: Wednesdays and Thursdays.

O Open mic night with Chris Knopp: Mondays.

O Karaoke: Tuesdays.

O Stonehouse: March 25.

O Crucial 420: March 26.

Caesars Windsor 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 Bob Newhart: 9 p.m. March 26, $25.

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.

Club Soda This university hot spot from back in the day hosts entertainment Fridays and Saturdays. 3922 Secor Road. (419) 473-0062 or www.toledoclubsoda.com.

O Skoobie Snaks: March 25-26.

Dégagé Jazz Cafe 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. March 23 and 30.

O Michael Peslikis: 7-10 p.m. March 24.

O Daniel Burris Group: 7:30-11:30 p.m. March 25-26.

O David Lux: 7 p.m. March 29.

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The Wolf will be howlin’ and prowlin’ this Saturday, March 26, from 10 a.m. to noon at Car Stereo One across from Westfield Franklin Park. The first 107 people through the door will receive a FREE $25 Car Stereo One gift card courtesy of your friends at the Wolf and Car Stereo One. Win a pair of tickets to Loretta Lynn with special guest Joey + Rory by emailing: thewolf@toledoradiogroup.com!

The Distillery Karaoke is offered Tuesdays, but paid entertainers rock out Wednesdays-Saturdays. 4311 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 382-1444 or www.thedistilleryonline.com.

O Kyle White: March 23.

O Nine Lives: March 24-26.

O Nathan Cogan: March 30.

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O Astronautalis, Sims, Great Lakes Crew: 9 p.m. March 29.

O Champagne Champagne: 9 p.m. March 30.

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 That Allie Girl: March 25-26.

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.

O Name This Tune: 8 p.m. March 24.

O John Barile and Bobby May: 10 p.m. March 25.

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O Bourbon Street: 9:30 p.m. March 25.

O My 80’s Vice: 9 p.m. March 26.

This local, family-owned enterprise offers food, drinks and music in a sleek atmosphere. 405 Madison Ave. (419) 2463339 or icerestaurantandbar.com.

O Jesse Coleman: 5 p.m. March 24.

O Berlin Brothers: 8 p.m. March 25.

O Dan and Don: 7 p.m. March 26.

Frankie’s Toledo’s venue for rock. 308 Main St. Tickets vary between $5 and $15, unless noted. (419) 693-5300 or www.FrankiesInnerCity.com.

O Auto Tune karaoke hosted by Ian Thomas: 9 p.m. Mondays, free.

O Cerebral Ballzy, Lyle Exile, the Infernal Names: 9 p.m. March 24.

O America’s Delusional Dream, Secret Stones, TIZ, Great Lakes Crew, Flat Earth Agenda: 9 p.m. March 25.

O The Taken, I of Radio: 9 p.m. March 26.

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.

O Devon Allman’s Honeytribe, Don’t Hold Back: 8 p.m. March 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.

O Arwulvian Theory of Radio and “Why WCBN Matters”: 6:30 p.m. March 24.

O A Celebration of Art and Music: 11:30 a.m. March 26.

O Maureen Choi Quartet: 8 p.m. March 26.

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O Michael Vlatkovich & Jay Hutson: 8 p.m. March 29.

O Glenda Biddlestone: 9 p.m. March 26.

O March 30: Jean Holden and the Jean Holden Singers,

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6:30-8:30 p.m.; Anna Givens, Clifford Murphy and Claude Black, 8:30 p.m.

Ronn Daniels performs weekly at this pub. 8-11 p.m. Thursdays, 141 Main St. (419) 697-6297 or www.toledomainstreet.com.

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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.

O Vytas and Steve: 7-10 p.m. Wednesdays.

O Open mic with Bread and Butter: 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Mondays.

O Jeff Williams Group: March 26.

Mickey Finn’s A variety of genres to wash your drinks down with. Open mic nights, 9 p.m. Wednesdays, no cover; $5-$7 cover other nights. 602 Lagrange St. (419) 246-3466 or www.mickeyfinnspub.com.

O Local music and film nights: 8 p.m. March 24, no cover.

O Earth Hits Hard, Fii: 8:30 p.m. March 25.

O The Hard Lessons, Frank & Jesse, Mindfish: 8:30 p.m.

March 26.

M.T. Loonies Last Born Sons Band performs at 9 p.m. Thursdays; DJs take over on Fridays and Saturdays. 6648 Lewis Ave., Temperance. (734) 847-7222 or mtloonies.net.

Murphy’s Place Jazz — straight, smooth, bebop or traditional — all kinds are played here. 151 Water St. (419) 241-7732 or www. murphysplacejazz.com.

O Anna Givens: 8 p.m. March 23.

O Rachel Richardson: 9 p.m. March 25.

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Croswell Opera House, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian

This club is a venue for music (and music lovers) of all types.

2567 W. Bancroft St. (419) 535-6664 or omnimidwest.com.

O Donnie Baker & the Pork Pistols: 8 p.m. March 25, $20.

Sunday, March 27: Special Marlon Brando and director Elia Kazan Double Feature

“A Steetcar Named Desire” (1951), 4:30 p.m.: Disturbed Blanche DuBois (Vivien Leigh) moves in with her sister in New Orleans and is tormented by her brutish brother-in-law Stanley (Brando) while her reality crumbles around her.

“On the Waterfront” (1954), 7 p.m.: An exprize fighter turned longshoreman struggles to stand up to his corrupt union bosses.

Tickets are $5 for adults, $2 for all 18 and younger. Kids 5 and younger are free. Sponsored by the Adrian Kiwanis Club and Toledo Free Press Star. (www.croswell.org) O

Spicy Tuna This sushi bar offers occasional entertainment to accompany the fishy dishes. 7130 Airport Hwy. (419) 720-9333 or spicytunasushi.com.

O DJ Jimmy James: 10 p.m. Fridays.

O Karaoke: 10 p.m. Saturdays.

Tequila Sheila’s A corner bar-type hangout with DJ-provided tunes on Saturday nights. 702 Monroe St. (419) 241-1118.

O Hip-hop night: 9 p.m. Fridays.

O “Jersey Shore” finale viewing party: 9 p.m. March 24.

The Village Idiot

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varre Ave., Oregon. (419) 691-8880 or www.yeehas.com.

Tunes combined with pizza and booze, some would say it’s a perfect combination. 309 Conant St., Maumee. (419) 8937281, (419) 740-2395 or www.villageidiotmaumee.com.

O Old West End Records: Wednesdays.

O Mark Mikel: Friday afternoons and Tuesday nights.

O Bob Rex: Sunday afternoons.

O Frankie May, Ben Barefoot: Mondays.

O Polka Floyd: March 25.

O Mojo Flow: March 26.

O Shine a Light fundraiser, featuring the Kirbys, Mark Mikel Band, Kentucky Chrome, Voodoo Libido, Jeff Stewart & the 25s, Old State Line: March 27.

A huge variety of beers helps wash down the entertainment.

1201 Adams St. (419) 255-3333 or wesleysbar.com.

O DJs Folk, Mattimoe and Perrine: Fridays.

O Kentucky Chrome: March 26.

O Brother Believe Me: March 25.

O The Websters: March 26.

8 p.m. Thursdays, South Briar Restaurant, 5147 S. Main St., Sylvania. (419) 517-1111 or (419) 708-0265.

Woodchucks The place to go for an eclectic mix of people and music. 224 S. Erie St. (419) 241-3045.

O Karaoke with Georgia Peach: Wednesdays.

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uncUT Film Festival unspools March 27 It’s red carpet time again for the uncUT First-Year iMovie Film Festival, 7 p.m. March 27 in Doermann Theater. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

For the past several weeks, student filmmakers have been writing, shooting and editing movies that capture the first-year experience of college freshmen.

“The films tell a freshman story about what college is like in the first transitional year here at UT,” said Jennifer Rockwood, director of the First-Year Experience Office. “The films are often funny, poignant and silly, and show an artistic range of the trials and tribulations of UT freshmen.”

Approximately 10 films will be shown and a panel of judges will select the winning team.

Each member of the winning team will receive an Apple iPod nano.

Film festival judges will be Barbara Schneider, associate dean of the College of Innovative Learning; Melissa Spann, academic adviser in the Judith Herb College of Education, Health Science and Human Service; Phoebe Ballard, senior instructional designer in Learning Ventures; Ben Pryor, dean of the College of Innovative Learning and vice provost; Chris Ankney, interim new media specialist in University Communications; Michael Thomas, a sophomore in the College of Business and Innovation; and Barbara Floyd, director of the Ward M. Canaday Center for Special Collections in Carlson Library.

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RRight Rig Ri ight Ac Across crooss ffrom room FiFFift Fifth iftf h Th Thi Third i Field Jennifer ROCKWOOD Emcees at the event will be Student Government President Matt Rubin and Vice President Jordan Maddocks.

“The uncUT Film Festival is a UT version of the Academy Awards,” Rockwood said. “We’re encouraging people to come to see and be seen as they feel the excitement of the walk down the red carpet.”

Attendees will be eligible for door prizes, including tickets to Toledo Mud Hens games and gift certificates for area restaurants, businesses and hotels.

Donors include Culture Clash Records, Beirut Restaurant, the Hilton and others.

For more information on the free, public event, contact the First-Year Experience Office at (419) 530-8549. O — Cathy Zimmer

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The controls on Sonic are very challenging and diminish the usually smooth gameplay. The “Bass Fishing” controls are greatly improved using the right analog stick. “Bass Fishing” has the strongest overall gameplay experience. “Crazy Taxi” has the greatest nostalgic value and helped define the Dreamcast, especially at the initial release in 1998. The first “Space Channel” was more memorable as the female reporter Ulala dance duels with some amusing aliens and her professional rival Pudding. Each game features at least five achievements and online leader board listings.

The “dream” ended in 2001, so hopefully a future beefed-up collection and additional new features can keep the memories alive. Also available for PC download (**1/2, rated between E and T for mild violence, suggestive themes, and language). O

“Jikandia: The Timeless Land” (Aksys Games) is a PlayStation Portable dungeon crawling game featuring challenging levels where players can pick their own time limits and enjoy an extensive link option for up to four PSP systems in the Coliseum mode. The familiar storyline focuses on dialogue instead of cut scenes as young chums fight off invading monsters. Unfortunately, the dialogue interface is a one-line bar to maximize action movements within the levels. This approach reduces panning and improves gameplay. Characters often talk over the action while the skippable dialogue has several bits of “lost in translation” dialogue and odd expressions.

In the single player mode, players can have up to two allies. Item collection varies while penalties arise when players do not open the doors in time. Game developers incorporate nice logistical elements like a timer above each door (try opening right at “0”). The bosses and other enemies do not have enough visual distinction, but since players have a limited ally count, they can easily distinguish the bad guys. The results screen (press X to scroll through) provides those satisfying stats for achievement lovers. Players can earn money, but there is not enough to spend it on. Also available as a digital release via PlayStation®Network (***, rated T for mild fantasy violence, mild language, and mild suggestive themes). O — Michael Siebenaler

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he plaza on Secor Road seemed an odd place for Toledoans to be introduced to a celebrity, let alone one of the stars of cable’s top-rated show, but c’est la vie. The large banner above Electrik Beach Tanning Salon featured her photo and name — well, sort of — in huge letters: “JWOWW.” Jenni Farley first made JEFF herself known to television audiences in 2009 when the reality show “Jersey Shore” premiered on MTV. But no one refers to her as “Jenni,” of course — her nickname, JWoww, has been her primary nom de plume since the first episode. In the year and a half since its debut, the show’s popularity has exploded, making each of its cast members an unlikely name in pop culture.

Farley’s visit to the Secor location was the last of three appearances of the day — the first in Monroe, Mich., to a crowd lined up around the store, the second at Toledo’s Monroe Street location.

Store manager Carrie McCloud, decked out in an official JWoww T-shirt, was visibly excited about the event.

“Because we sell her lotion, and we like to be the coolest salon around, we partnered up with MGM Grand and brought J-Woww in,” she said.

Bottles of the product, “JWoww Black Bronzer,” lined almost every available surface behind the Electrik Beach counter. McCloud said the store’s clientele had been extremely excited about the event. Even when the appearance had to be rescheduled from February, enthusiasm hadn’t waned — if anything, it had increased.

“A lot of our clients are students,” she said.

“So, a lot of them couldn’t afford it because spring break was right there, some of them had to end up working, and so they wouldn’t have been able to come. So when we told them it was rescheduled, they were all excited.”

As 5:30 p.m. approached, the crowd began to line up outside — mostly young (high school to college age) and mostly female. Every one of them had purchased a pass for the chance to meet their TV heroine — ranging in price from $39 for the basic pass to nearly $200 for a deluxe package.

They buzzed with excitement, not dimmed by the news that JWoww would only sign certain items — the official glossy, the official T-shirt, etc. — and not the body parts that some were stating they hoped she’d affix her signature to.

A late departure from the previous stop meant JWoww didn’t arrive at Secor until after 6 p.m. But then, an elaborate bus emblazoned with “JWoww Black Bronzer Tour” pulled up, and in she came: JWoww herself. Up close, she didn’t quite resemble the supermodel-ish photos that were

plastered everywhere. She was pretty, but she looked ... well, like a human being.

Her interview with Toledo Free Press Star was brief — squeezed in as it was between her late arrival and the line of 50 people out the door waiting to see her. She was friendly but seemed a little tired. Understandable, really, given it was her third appearance of the day.

“It’s very surreal,” Farley said of being a star of the top-rated show on cable television. “It’s very surreal, but amazing. You can’t beat it.”

She confirmed rumors of a spinoff starring herself and Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi.

“Hopefully, yeah. They won’t tell us until after Italy,” she said, referring to the upcoming fourth season of “Shore.” “She’s my best friend.”

Farley also offered words of encouragement to Polizzi as she prepares to perform at WWE’s WrestleMania event.

“Kick ass,” she said with a smile. “She needs

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JWOWW to do me proud.”

As the woman known as JWoww settled in to meet more Toledo admirers, she said that she’d get as much out of the event as the fans did.

“Just because it’s an area that a lot of us don’t get to travel to, it’s really more me meeting my fans,” she said. “Just being able to know that there are fans out here. Glad I’m able to meet them.” O E-mail Jeff at PopGoesJeff@gmail.com.

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