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November 9 - November 22, 2016 Vol. 19 • Issue 22

Adams Street Publishing Co. What’s the cheesiest fashion trend for men?

online exclusives

Marketplace changes

Publisher/Editor in Chief

Collette Jacobs (cjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) Man buns

Swimming with The Goldfish

Co-publisher/ Chief Financial Officer

Toledo funny man Keith Bergman records DVD comedy special on Wednesday, November 23. By Jon Ruggiero

Mark I. Jacobs (mjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) Nehru Jackets

Editorial Assignment Editor: Athena Cocoves (athena@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Gimmicky mustaches— we get it, you like vintage stuff and kind of looking like a fascist. Staff Writer: Jeff Klima (jklima@adamsstreetpublishing.com) What? Throughout all time? Powdered wigs. Definitely. Doth looketh stupid. Digital Media Manager Saul T. Jacobs (saul@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Cuffed jeans Contributing Writers:

Jon Ruggiero, Johnny Hildo, Jordan Killam, Jeff McGinnis, Monique Ward, SUE LOVETT, Brendan Quigley, Christine Senack,

“Checking-in” at Standing Rock Sioux at the Dakota Access Pipeline

Learn if your Facebook check-in tactic is useful and about Ohio’s involvement. Educate yourself on the protests. By Athena Cocoves

Art/Production

Production Manager: Imani Lateef (imani@adamsstreetpublishing.com) biker shorts. Senior Designer: Leah Foley (leah@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Jordans - IF you don’t play for the NBA then GIVE ‘em up Contributing Designers: Anita Tipton “Spants”— not shorts, not pants. They’re capris for men.

Advertising Sales Manager Michael Aughinbaugh

5 things to know about joining the Toledo Opera Guild

Before their Casablanca fundraiser on Saturday, November 11, learn a little more about the volunteer organization dedicated to making the Glass City shatter with high notes. By Jeff Klima

Dining Guide Corrections:

(maughinbaugh@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Necklaces Sales Coordinator Jenny Leach (sales@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Man buns and capri pants. I hate high-waters. Account Executives: Sharon Kornowa (sharoncitypaper@gmail.com) Clothes that are way too big. Sam Rotroff (srotroff@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Let me check my closet and I’ll get back to you. Bonnie Hunter (bhunter@adamsstreetpublishing.com) thin neck ties and single button suits Kathleen Dewar (kdewar@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Popped collars Anthony Washington (awashington@adamsstreetpublishing.com) brown belt, black shoes Classifieds Coordinator: Catherine Bohr (classifieds@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Man bun and capris make me smirk

Administration

In our 2016 Dining Guide Issue (TCP, 10-5-16) we misprinted two winners. Kyoto Ka is the Winner for Best Lunch Special. Salah Zahafi, Executive Pastry Chef at So Sweet Pastries, is the Finalist for Best Pastry Chef. Our ongoing look at NW Ohio’s most abundant resource.

Lake Erie’s political waters  Algae blooms were less prevalent on Lake Erie this year, following 2015’s bloom, the largest on record. In 2014, algae blooms affected the tapwater of the Lake Erie West region for two days. The reduced rainfall and decreased moisture in the climate is responsible for this year’s reduction, as less sewage plant waste and phosphorus runoff from farms ended up in waterways. The only recent year that saw an even more decreased level of algae blooms occurred in 2012.

Accounting: Robin Armstrong (rarmstrong@toledocitypaper.com) Tank tops with HUGE armholes.

 The Toledo Rotary Club held a “Taking the politics out… and just doing the right thing” summit regarding the Battle for Lake Erie.

Distribution Cassie Haddad (cassie@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Socks with sandals... SOOO TACKY!

 According to Lt. Governor Mary Taylor, the lake is not “impaired” and proclaiming it as such would be, “Only symbolic, harmful to the economy, and no more effective than our current measures.”

Interns: Bryce Buyakie, Courtney Probert

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 Mike Ferner, a local activist, sharply disagreed, stating that while commercial fertilizer is responsible for more phosphorus than manure if applied correctly, manure isn’t being applied correctly, resulting in our current dilemma. Manure is much cheaper than commercial fertilizer, more abundant and quite simply, a bigger waste product to be disbursed, rendering it more abundantly applied and with “13 million animals in the 147 Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) in the area, manure is a major issue right now that, with all due respect to the Lt. Governor, cannot be ignored.”  LEEDCO, the Lake Erie Energy Development Commission, has proposed an offshore wind farm with claims that it will be minimally invasive to wildlife and the lake. The wind farm, part of the development project named Icebreaker, plans to position six to ten turbines offshore, capable of generating 21 megawatts of electricity. An environmental consultant employed by LEEDCO stated that “It’s the lowest-risk project I’ve ever worked on.”

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UPDATES IN LOCAL BUSINESS

The Collaborative, a 45 person design firm, will relocate from their current offices in the Gardner Building at 500 Madison Ave. to the Park Level of One Seagate (550 N. Summit St., the former home of Ricardo’s), by January 1. thecollaborativeinc.com The Amish-inspired soft pretzel bakery Ben’s Soft Pretzels has opened a new outlet inside the Rossford Meijer (10055 Meijer Dr.). The preservative free twists are baked fresh on-site daily, from 10am-8pm, Monday-Saturday and 11am-8pm, Sunday. 419-378-3416. benspretzels.com/in/rossford-meijer Glendale Flowers and Gifts (5658 Mayberry Square, Sylvania) has closed. Claro Coffee Bar (2022 Adams St.) opened for business on Thursday, October 27. Their hours are 7am-7pm, Monday-Wednesday and 7am-11pm, Thursday-Friday. The coffee shop is owned by First Alliance Church. clarocoffeebar.com, pastorkirk.com Swan Creek Retirement Village (near S. Reynolds Rd. by Southwyck Blvd.) has changed its name to Ohio Living Swan Creek. Swan Creek’s owner and operator, Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services, rebranded their corporate name to Ohio Living. For more information, visit ohioliving.org Secor Square, a new mixed-use retail center developed by S.J. Collins Enterprises has announced tenants, 365 by Whole Foods Market, PetPeople, PizzaFire, The Joint Chiropractic, Fusian, Great Clips and Orange theory Fitness. In addition to their location in Cricket West (near the corner of Central Ave. and Secor Rd.), Bumble Olive Oil Company opened a second location in downtown Perrysburg at 130 Louisiana Ave. on Saturday, October 29. 419-509-7402. Bumbleoliveoil.com Middleman Delivery Services has opened, delivering food and groceries to your home in Toledo and Findlay. For more information, call 567-525-2858. facebook.com/MiddlemanDelivery, order@middlemandelivery.com Shared Lives Studio has opened a second retail store at 3160 Levis Commons in Perrysburg. The nonprofit studio sells the work of adult artists with developmental disabilities.Downtown Toledo gallery (20 N. St. Clair St.) 8:30am-3pm Monday-Friday, Perrysburg location 10am-9pm Monday-Saturday and Noon-5pm on Sunday. 419-244-6649. sls.ottindustries.net House of Dow will open on Friday November 11 at 1501 Adams St., in the former location of Vintage Vibes. Owner Allison Dow will offer unique vintage finds from Toledo and personal styling. The Grand Opening Weekend hours are Noon-9pm, Friday November 11-Sunday, November 13. 419-214-0944. houseofdow.com Rock Em Sock Em Retro LLC opened at 192 S. Main St. in Bowling Green, near the corner of N. Main and E. Wooster streets. The retro store focuses on vintage video games, toys and other nostalgic pop culture items. 11am-9pm, Monday-Wednesday & FridaySaturday. 11am-11pm, Thursday. Noon-5pm, sunday.rockemsockemretro.weebly.com 410-806-4750.

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Science 101

Responsible for making science accessible for a generation of kids, Bill Nye, “The Science Guy,” is speaking in the Toledo Lucas County Public Library’s Authors! Authors! series. Winner of 19 Emmy Awards for his PBS television show, Nye is now the President’s special advisor on climate change and CEO of space-exploration think tank, The Planetary Society. An outspoken opponent of creationism who has participated in several televised debates, Nye has two bestselling books, Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation and Unstoppable: Harnessing Science to Change the World. Regardless of how you feel about Nye’s political leanings, it will be an educational evening for all. 7–10pm. Thursday, November 17. $8/students $10/general. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org

Shark Tank You know that better mousetrap you built? Now it’s time to show it to the world. The 5th annual Pitch and Pour event is back at the University of Toledo. Attending will be a who’s who of local investors, tech specialists, and curious types eager to mingle and bear witness to some of the area’s brightest new ideas. A Shark Tank concept, Pitch and Pour allows innovators to pitch their ideas, inventions and business opportunities for prizes and investment opportunities. Included in the mix will be TCP’s own Imani Lateef who will be presenting his digital comics hub, Peep Game Comix. Local craft brews and food will be available to keep things informative and delicious. 5-8pm. Thursday, November 10. Nitschke Technology Commercialization Complex, 1510 N. Westwood Ave. 419-530-8000. pitchandpour.com FREE Smile marker

The whole family will be able to laugh along with comedian and bestselling author Chondra Pierce during her performance for the 5th annual Smile 4 Freedom benefit. “The Queen of Clean” teams her family-friendly Southern humor with a good cause as she headlines this charity fundraiser hosted by The Daughter Project, which brings awareness to human trafficking. Pierce has been Emmy-nominated five times for her work hosting Aspiring Women on the Total Living Network, she’s authored eight books and her concert DVDs have been certified Platinum three times. 100 percent of the proceeds will go to charity. 7pm. Saturday, November 17. $30. Stranahan Theater, Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-381-8851. thedaughterproject.org

Fight night

Slake the void in your weekend with bloodlust. MMA fighting returns to NW Ohio for the first time in more than a year. Stocked with local fighters, including Dakota Davis on the undercard, Rise 41 features three premiere bouts as Jake Grigson takes on Richard McDole, Mike Velazquez battles Andrew Huffman and Tim Enright locks up with Corey Simmons. The undercard also showcases a female bout, featuring Marina Coffman versus Larkyn Dasch. 6:30-11:30pm. Saturday, November 19. $25. Lucas County Recreation Center, 2901 Key St. # 2, Maumee, 419-794-7150. risefights.net —JK

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Time for Reflection Lessons for City Politics By Johnny Hildo

If you

can’t say

nuthin’ nice, don’t say

nuthin’ at all.

Co-owners Adam Slough and Mark Armstrong show off the goods.

King of the mountain

-Thumper

Perhaps the way the publishing schedule for this fair rag has the Gods of City Politics frowning, or more likely they are laughing, as we go to press mere hours before the results of the fateful day, that we have waited for, some patiently, and some not so patiently for months, or in some cases years. Nevermind, we will not be able to comment on the ‘lection results of ‘16 until next issue. So what is an observer to do? Well, observe, of course. Rarely do we get a chance to sit back and muse on the process without knowing the outcome. But here we can look at just what have we learned over this campaign season. What lessons are there to collect and, most confounding, where do we go from here.

Kumbaya with the counting

Seems that each cycle of the common voter being influenced by the candidates to determine who is the best, the brightest, and who will advance the cause of the greater good better’n the others, gets more tawdry every day. The national campaigns, begun more than two years ago, have been a textbook on disrespect and anti-civility. Statewide contests have not been much better. But when we talk about local politics, City Politics as we say, there are lessons to be learned. Newcomers with new ideas and new approaches to age-old problems were few and far between. Where are the young and up and coming? Will the retreads just continue the march to mediocrity that has been a hallmark of our fair Swampville. Does it take a rockstar persona, ala W or Barry O., to be the perfect candidate that all can gather ‘round? Seems like it.

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Gearing up for winter sports at Mountain Man By Jeff Klima

But we can learn a valuable lesson from this election cycle. We need to look at similarities, instead of dwelling on our differences. We need to pull together to make this a better community and a better place for ALL of us, no matter our gender, color, ethnicity or, for that matter, political party. Some of us here in Froggy Bottom can recall when the upcoming Border Battle, the annual UM/OSU rivalry was fun and the competition was about a game. We can recall when a candidate we supported was defeated and then lent their support to the victorious opponent to move the entire lot of us forward, without cries of retribution and nasty remarks.

Unification and Healing

Let’s look at how each of us, down to the last elector, can set aside our differences and begin to foster understanding to advance the cause for all of us. If Mother Earth is getting smaller, T-Town is a mere tiny berg. But the flapping of a butterfly’s wings... can carry winds of change long and far, or so it is said. Each of us can do a little, which could add up to a lot, to be more understanding, more compassionate, more respectful of the feelings and needs of our fellow T-Town dwellers. Frankly speaking, it is the only way this can work. The constant spiral of talking down to those that don’t think exactly as we do is, well, getting old. And not getting any of us very far. It is time for healing and not judging. As Thumper Rabbit told Bambi ( and hunting season is upon us), ‘If you don’t have nothing nice to say, don’t say nothing at all.’

A ski equipment supply company in mountainless Toledo may seem like a difficult business model, but as Mountain Man Sports celebrates 40 years in the outdoor adventure game, it’s clear that they have reached the summit. While many of us hope for a light winter, co-owners Mark Armstrong and Adam Slough are praying for powder. With a focus on skiing in all its forms, winter is one of the busiest seasons for the adventure sports shop. “Over the last couple years, with all the snow we’ve had, we pretty much sold out of everything,” Armstrong says, “especially snowshoeing and cross-country skiing gear.”

Knowledge is golden

It isn’t just the inventory that makes Mountain Man Sports succeed though, any REI or Cabela’s can help with that. It’s the knowledge, passion and connection to the outdoors that has made the standalone store a Toledo destination since 1976. Within seconds of talking to customer service tech Richard Allesee, who has been with the Mountain Man team for eight seasons, you understand that customer care is a premium commodity for the business. “We’re all riders here. We’re all skiers here,” Allesee maintains. “When we talk to a person, the idea is not to sell them anything specific; we’re going to fit that person’s needs. No more, no less. We’re very experienced boot fitters and we take the time to make sure that folks don’t overbuy or overspend. We expect the equipment to last 10, 12 seasons. Boots that are expected to fit properly so when you drop $150 for a lift ticket, you’re not done in two hours because your feet hurt. We want you out there all day long. “Every one of those skis (that we sell), I’ve been on,” Allesee adds, emphatically. “I’ve tested every one so I know what they do. And when I talk to (customers), it’s basically putting a puzzle together for me, so they’re on the right ski.”

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Family matters

If salespeople with a passion for getting you exactly the right equipment isn’t enough of an incentive to give Mountain Man a chance, consider the fun and familial atmosphere ingrained in the business. “Mountain Man is a family. My daughter worked here when she was in high school, I’ve worked here for years,” Armstrong notes. “My partner Adam Slough has been here for 16, 17 years. Dick (Richard) has been here for years and the same families continue to come here, I think, because of our family here at Mountain Man.” Armstrong and Slough purchased the business from Jim and Carol Wenberg last year when the founders decided to retire, but there are no plans to alter the store’s philosophy or its name— despite that “lack of mountains” thing. “Jim coined the name of the business 40 years ago and I didn’t see any reason to change that,” Armstrong says. “Many generations of families have grown up with Mountain Man and we want to continue that here in Toledo. It made sense to keep the name the same.”

Winter is coming

Winter hasn’t hit yet, but that’s exactly the reason you should be stocking up on your skiing gear now. The 2017 stock is already in and as Allesee points out, “A golfer buys his driver in March, when he’s still got a ways to go. A bicyclist buys his bikes in the fall because the new ones are coming out. We’re in the business of fun.” Essentially, Allesee points to the fable about the ants and the grasshopper. Stock up now because winter is coming faster than you realize and you don’t want to be the frozen grasshopper, stuck in last year’s ill-fitting equipment while everyone else is having a good time. Oh, and when you get there, be sure to say hi to shop mascot, Luna, a 3-yearold golden retriever. With all the specialized knowledge in the store, she’s sure to know a thing or two about where to find some mountains. 10am-6pm, Monday- Saturday. Mountain Man Sports, 2735 Reynolds Rd. 419-536-0001. mountainmansportsonline.com

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men’s

PHOTO/cover photo BY MICHAEL NEMETH

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rom looking like a Made Man to having a killer fade, man, personal grooming is a fine art. You’ve got to blaze your own trail without looking too outré, line your wardrobe without looking too intro and flash the finest accoutrements to dazzle all comers. Our Men’s Style issue features the finest lotions, leathers, metals and threads that Toledo has to offer. We also spotlight some dapper gents who’ve got their style on lockdown. Fellas, take note.

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Lance Self Job title: Senior Sales Leader at Taylor Hyundai of Toledo | Age: 29 | What does style mean to you: Having my own fashion, way of speaking and personality, that is tailored to only me. Style can be the clothes I wear and how they’re worn. It’s standing differently than the everyday crowd. | At what age did you become fashion conscious? It began in college, so around the age of 18 or 19 | Best tip: Always smell good and stay clean. You can wear the most basic clothes, but if your hair is cut and clean, clothes pressed... you can make anything look good. | Favorite accessory: Watches, I love watches. | What’s a terrible men’s fashion: Man skirts and baggy clothes. | Stye influence: Steve Harvey | Morning routine: One hour | What’s hot right now: Fitted clothing that is well tailored to the body and designer suits. | How varied is your color palette? I have everything from a bright purple suit to tailored jeans and everything in between. | Favorite local shop: Diamond’s Men’s Shop | Reading now: Art of War by Sun Tzu | Listening: Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Bryson Tiller, Goldlink, Bruno Mars | Watching: The Arrow, Flash, The Zoo, Empire. | Following: Politics | Sports: Dallas Cowboys | Eating: Baked wings, tacos, asparagus and yams.

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Drink like a man

Toledo Spirits appreciates whiskey By Athena Cocoves

Hot towel goodness: where to get an executive shave in Toledo

It seems like every barbershop claims to be the only “real” barbershop in town— the only one that offers that classic hot towel shave that leaves your face feeling smoother than a Latin tango. The Glass City has no shortage of options when it comes to making your best look a little better (or at least less scraggly). Here are six of our favorites. Golden Razor

3205 W Central Ave, Toledo, OH 43606 419-535-3061 Pro tip: With over 30 awards for shaving and hairstyling, owner David Friess might be the most decorated cutter on this list.

La Moda

1467 Secor Rd, Toledo, OH 43615 419-578-6632 Pro tip: If you’ve got facial hair, splurge for some beard oil. You’ll smell amazing.

Barber Lounge (V Concept) 5630 Main St., Sylvania 419-517-0508

Pro tip: Definitely exfoliate a couple times a week to keep your face conditioned properly and then make sure you get a professional shave once a month at least.

Tal-Mon Pro Cuts

5201 Monroe St., 419-885-3712 Pro tip: A good shave takes as long as a haircut— set some time aside to do this right.

Steve’s Sport-N-Cuts

4925 Dorr St., 419-537-1117 Pro tip: Make sure to look for the barber having a warmer box that will keep the towels hot (but not too hot). Oftentimes, without one, the towel won’t be hot enough to stimulate the hair follicle for proper shaving.

Roosters Men’s Grooming Center 5300 Monroe St., 419-843-4030

Pro tip: Use their online booking feature to make scheduling your favorite barber easy.

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There are drinkers, and then there are whiskey drinkers. Sure, whiskey drinkers can drink anything— they aren’t fussy— but it’s their ability to savor the sip of what makes their prosecco-ordering partners scowl that provides whiskey drinkers with that old fashioned charm. Want to know the trick to enjoying whiskey— and elevating your drinking to the ranks of famous mysterious, cool-guy drinkers like Mark Twain, James Joyce and George Bernard Shaw? We asked Dustin Wade, Vice President of Sales at Toledo Spirits a barrel-full of complicated questions about balanced pairings, flavor profiles, finding the right bottle, and even swishing the liquid around your mouth to reach every single taste bud on your tongue… While Wade loves the chemistry of booze, and Toledo Spirits rely on it to distill their small batch labels, he doesn’t suggest overthinking the drinking. His advice was as short, strong and bold as the perfect pour: “You just drink it. You put it in your belly. Whiskey doesn’t help you when it’s in your glass.”

playing around and the first thing that we stumbled onto was the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot… which we have dubbed as our experimental whiskey.” Like a whiskey drinker, no bottle of Whiskey Tango Foxtrot is the same. The small-batch, hop-flavored whiskey is distilled in partnership with regional and local microbreweries, and Toledo Spirits mixes up the formula for every run. Bottles range in color. Some are dark, made with a heavy beer and aged for years in a barrel, while others are light. Wade points to a crystalline, pale whiskey with a pleasant, soft taste: “This was actually in the barrel for about five minutes,” he says, laughing. “It has to rest on oak in order to be called legally whiskey, so we put it in a barrel, let it sat there and said ‘yeah okay, that’s about right,’ and then we dumped it out.” In addition to whiskey, Toledo Spirits also sells Maumee Moonshine, Orange Tiger liquor and Heart of Glass strawberry vodka. To taste the full spectrum of Toledo Spirits’ Whiskey Tango Foxtrot flavors, purchase to sip at their warehouse location in downtown Toledo from 10am-2pm on Saturday, or by appointment. Toledo Spirits, 1301 N. Summit St., 419-243-7445. toledospirits.com

Spirited Origins

Wade co-founded Toledo Spirits with his friends and partners, Andrew Newby and Lucas ????, in 2013. Wade’s partners attended a distilling course at Michigan State University and the crew began round one. “It was lot of trial and error,” explains Wade. “This was just kinda something that we decided to get into because of the love of whiskey and our love for Toledo. We started November 9 • November 22

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The Modern Woodsman

Craving more local offerings?

Check out even more locally-owned Etsy shops to keep your beard blooming. Glass City Gentleman Supply Co.

Shop beard oil, beard balm, beard conditioner and cologne. Owner: Tyler Mitchell. glasscitygentleman.etsy.com

Glen Echo Soaps

Browse their beard oil and all natural ingredient soaps, featuring a pine tar soap with a masculine, woodsy, “campfire” smell and no added fragrance. Owner: Andria. etsy.com/people/GlenEchoSoaps

DropDead Grooming

Manliness apparently does have a scent. Working out of Plymouth, Michigan, this rustic and refined collection of beard oils and soon-tocome shaving supplies is scented with the likes of vetiver and oud wood. Owner: Cellar Door Bath Supply. dropdeadgrooming.com

Staying humble

If you’re a man who likes to be sure the G in his GQ is non-GMO, doublecheck your grooming products. Is your deodorant or shampoo made locally with sustainable ingredients— or are they full of phthalates, fragrance, preservatives and dyes? Purchase organic, non-GMO, hormone-and-antibiotic-free products for mind, body, bath and beard handcrafted by Jada and Eric Clingo of Humblebee Family Farm, based outside of Toledo in Holland, OH. Since 2010, the young family has balanced their time raising chickens, turkeys, ducks and hogs with creating small batch, high-quality products using on their own recipes.

WeatherBeard Supply

Featuring folksy scents like “Down to Earth” and “Full Harvest” for their lines of beard balms and oils, they are definitely channeling the inner woodsman in you. Owner: Cory Weatherbee. weatherbeardsupply.com

One More Latte

Among many handmade soaps, the shop sells a “combat camouflage soap.” The unique design was inspired by men in uniform and is scented with the popular mens cologne, Hugo Boss. Owner: Serena Oehlers. etsy.com/shop/OneMoreLatte

Purchase products from Humblee Family Farm online at humblebeefamilyfarm.com or at etsy.com/ shop/humblebeefamilyfarm. Visit Humblee Family Farm during Marker’s Mart on Sunday, November 12 from 10am-8pm at Handmade Toledo (1717 Adams St.), or purchase their products in Handmade Toledo Maker’s Shoppe during store hours.

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Dr. Abdel El Tal, of Dermatology Associates & ADA Aesthetics is a board-certified dermatologist with specialized training in Mohs surgery (skin cancer surgery) cutaneous laser and aesthetic dermatology. Because of his expertise in both dermatological surgery & aesthetic dermatology, he is quickly becoming Northwest Ohio’s go-to doctor for men seeking non-surgical facial rejuvenation and anti-aging treatments.

Dr. Abdel El Tal

12780 Roachton Rd. Perrysburg, Ohio 419.873.6961

The number of male patients undergoing non-surgical treatments such as BOTOX, dermal fillers and advanced clinical skincare is on the rise. Dr. El Tal’s expert knowledge of gender specific facial anatomy allows him to provide his patients with the natural and convenient results they’re looking for. Dermatology Associates offers a wide range of non-surgical cosmetic treatments, such as BOTOX, dermal fillers, Voluma or Juvederm (for volume loss & deep wrinkles) and Kybella (a safe & permanent solution to reduce the appearance of double chins). Dr. El Tal encourages his patients to protect their investment by adopting a pro-active regimen of regularly scheduled in-office treatments of light chemical peels and clinical grade skincare products. Patients with severe sun damage or acne scarring may require more aggressive treatments, such as TCA Peels or our Core CO2 laser. Dr. El Tal recommends using an evening skincare ritual of glycolic exfoliating wash and retinol cream to improve the tone, texture & pore size. With melanoma on the rise among younger patients, he counsels his patients, both male & female, to minimize sun exposure by applying sunscreen regularly and wearing protective clothing. For a limited time ADA Aesthetics is offering complimentary cosmetic treatment consultations to men seeking non-surgical solutions for facial rejuvenation. Call 419-873-6961 for more info or visit daohio.com.

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Good footing

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hen you’re talking fashion, it makes sense to start at the ground floor— literally. Shoes make the man and if you’re going to be a fashionable man, you might as well be comfortable. Sneakerheads covet the latest designs in the most comfortable footwear: sneakers. Athletic kicks, low tops, high tops are all treated like fine art by those willing to pay high prices and wait in long lines when the hot new brands drop. So, where do you find the most fashionable sneakers in Toledo? We’re glad you asked.

Owner Dino found a shoe box in a parking lot which inspired him to open his sneaker store.

Hot Kikx

How do you become a sneakerhead? It’s

4550 Monroe St. 419-472-5766. facebook.com/HotKikx/ Talked to: Dino (owner) & AB

very expensive.

Most popular sneaker right now:

shoe room.

How many shoes should a sneakerhead own? When you have a bedroom that becomes a

Steve Maddens or Jordans.

Most expensive in the shop: Jordans are the

most expensive. 72-10s. They come out every year the day before Christmas. $225.

Just a few of the many styles of sneakers available from Top Threadz.

Top Threadz

2903 Dorr St. 419-214-0475. threadz419.com Talked to: Kai (social media/creative director)

Most popular sneaker right now: A lot of

people like low tops. Runners are a big movement right now. Basketball shoes, the Jordans were going very big, but those have kind of died down. Asics, Saucony, things like that (are hot right now).

Most expensive in the shop: Right now we

have the Asics Tartufo Pack.It’s a special release inspired by black and white truffles. It’s a two-pack right now going for $130 apiece.

How do you become a sneakerhead?

The passion of enjoying sneakers and what they’re about takes inspiration, whether that’s in sports, fashion, the arts, anything… and applying that to what you like.

What shoes are you wearing right now? Flip flops. Always flip flops. Even in the rain.

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Most popular sneakers right now:

As of late it has been the Adidas Boost series with Yeezy 350, 350 V2, 750, NMD, NMD XR1 and Ultra Boost. The Jordan brand still sells strong, but they have become shelf sitters with the frequency of new lines and the rising cost of releases.

Most expensive shoes you sell:

Currently, we are focusing on selling our Drop Front Cases but we have sold multiple pairs of Eminem x Carhartt x Air Jordan 4. The highest priced pair sold for $16,000 to a private collector.

How do you become a sneaker head? I’ve always been a collector of

Some shoes are worth more than cars to sneakerheads.

How many shoes should a sneakerhead own? I think one. I don’t think it’s a matter of how

sorts and with shoes. I was always given the opportunity to choose where we went, but that also determined how many pairs I could get. If I went to Famous Footwear or the like, then I could always get multiple pairs. Or we could go to Champs/Foot Locker and only get one pair. So of course as a kid you want to get more. Fast forward a little to working at LIDS in college and that sparked up my collecting in shoes thanks to a 40% off discount at Journeys. I already had a few Jordans in the collection but nothing too crazy. Jump to me graduating and working a full-time career, I am able to buy whatever kicks I want and it all started again with the Fila x TMNT collaboration which lead me to Twitter. Few hundred pairs of kicks and cases later, here we are!

What shoes are you wearing right now?

How many shoes should a sneakerhead own? As many or as few as one wants. It’s all about the knowledge and love for the community for me. I’ve had well over 300 in my personal collection at one time but that has since been cut drastically and I find that I am far happier with the collection as it dwindles down.

many shoes you have, it’s a matter of how much you love the shoes. In my opinion, that’s a true sneakerhead: they buy a shoe because they like it, not because everyone else wants it.

Right now I am wearing a pair of Asics Gel-Lyte III MPs. It’s like a sneaker and a boot in one.

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What shoes are you wearing right now? Adidas x Yeezy 350v2.

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Reading: Damon John’s new book, The Power of Broke.

Listening: I’m a classic

rock guy, that’s my background. But I appreciate newer music as well, and I actually like jazz.

Watching: I don’t watch a lot of television.

Cheering: Personally,

I love to play tennis and watch professional tennis as well. But across the board, I’m a Detroit guy. Lions, Tigers.

Following: Not at all. I’m not into it.

Eating: If you can’t grill

it, don’t buy it. I love all the ethnic cuisines we have in town though— Lebanese, Beirut… we’ve got a lot of good food here in town.

Michael Smith What does style mean to you?

I think style is about personality. In my clothing business, I say fashion’s a personal interpretation. I don’t judge in that way. Sometimes I might appreciate what I see, sometimes I might not appreciate what I see. For me, it’s about being comfortable and being yourself.

What age did you become style conscious? I started selling clothing to put myself through college. At that point I definitely did because being in that field you had to look good.

What’s a style tip you have for today’s men? It never hurts to be

dressed well. You only have one chance to make a first impression. Today the tie is not as much a part of business attire. A jacket goes a long way to looking professional though.

What’s a popular style right now? The style today (is to cut suits)

trimmer. It doesn’t work for everybody. A lot more color in men’s clothing.

How varied is your color palette? Mine’s pretty varied— I have a

tendency to like the primary colors. Blue is my favorite color.

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diculous, but it doesn’t make it to the mainstream. I think, overall, we’re in a classic time in clothing and I think it works.

What’s your favorite fashion accessory? Since I like to

wear jackets, I love to wear a pocket square. It even kind of takes the place and personality and color of a tie. It’s a nice finishing touch.

How long does it take you to get ready in the morning? Not very long. I typically don’t think about it a lot. It depends on my day. Today I had a business meeting, so this is a little bit more dressed up for me. Last week I had to wear a tie.

Do you have a style influence? No, I do my own thing. Where do you shop locally for fashion?

That really varies. I can go to an American Eagle and find a flannel shirt I love. I can go to Dillard’s for one of the nice brands they carry, maybe a nice cashmere sweater. I actually like buying t-shirts at J.C. Penny.

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What’s the most important tip to looking good?

I buy clothing that fits! Skinny jeans look ridiculous on anyone over the age of 30. If you’re trying to channel that scene look at 35 it’s time to reevaluate your life. Buy some slim cut flattering pieces that make that ass pop and don’t be afraid of spending a little $$$ on the essentials. Make sure your shorts are always cut well above the knee and never fear denim on denim. Layer like you live in the Midwest. We all know that it can be 40 degrees on the way to work and 70 by the time your lunch break rolls around. Feel free to peel off the layers as the day progresses and you’ll look good while doing it.

What’s your favorite fashion accessory? Hmm.

Right now I’m really into American made work boots/hiking boots. I love my gold timex indiglo digital watch. Great conversation starter that cost me less than $30.00.

What’s a terrible men’s fashion? Embellished tops and

bottoms. Rhinestones on anything, loud, contrast stitching. Gaudy cheap looking but expensive ed hardy shirts. Too much branding is obnoxious. Graphic tees rarely work. Expensive sweatpants are absolutely ridiculous but I do own two pair. Ooops.

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At what age did you become fashion conscious? I’m pretty

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sure my mom dressed me well into my teens. She didn’t lay out outfits for me What does style mean to you? on the daily but she definitely bought Functionality and comfort are pretty my clothing. junior and senior year of important these days. That doesn’t high school is when I started caring mean I’m walking around in socks, san- about buying my own clothing I think. dals, cargo shorts and a hoodie. You can look good and still be comfortable. Fall is the perfect time for soft functional flannels and comfy knits. Style to me isn’t all about what’s fashionable now. I’m more of a classics man.

Who is your biggest style influence? Scott Avett

for his full on commitment to plaid, flannel and denim. Justin Vernon for his commitment to that working class hero/rustbelt sensibility. Josh Tillman for what I aspire to wear someday when I have more money.

How long is your morning routine? 15 minutes if I show-

ered the night before. 30 minutes if I need to bathe.

This is what a $35,000 watch looks like.

Toledo’s crown jewel the most expensive men’s watch in the Glass City The most expensive men’s watch in Toledo costs more than most cars. And while you can’t drive it to work, it can make you feel like a million bucks. Or really, $35,000, which is what it costs to get this 18k gold Rolex on your wrist. Found at David Fairclough Fine Jewelers (7141 W Central Ave.), the secret of its value comes from the precision and care that goes into making this luxury accessory. According to Fairclough, whose shop is the only one authorized to sell and maintain Rolex in Toledo, it takes an average of 15 months to make each watch from start to finish. Additionally, they manufacture every aspect of the watch themselves, including alloying their own gold. In short, everything about the watch and the company that makes it is the very best that a man can buy.

Shinola watches are helping Detroit tick You’ll have no problem differentiating Shinola these days— the brand now refers to one of the hottest watch manufacturers around. That it happens to be located in Detroit is just icing on the cake. Shinola, the name is an homage to the shoe polish company that went under in 1960, is now a manufacturer of watches, leather goods and bicycles. In 2011, they established a Detroit factory to help rejuvenate the local economy. So when you buy their watches ($450-$2500) or other upscale goods, you’re looking fashionable and doing a solid turn for Detroit. That’s win-win, playa. You can get your Shinola watches locally at Harold Jaffe Jewelers, 4211 Talmadge Rd., 419-472-4480. haroldjaffe.com

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Fashionable faces: La Moda is making heads look fresh

ne of the most stylish clubs on the planet happens to be right here in Toledo. And it isn’t even an actual nightclub: it’s a barbershop. By default, that makes La Moda a cool place. With red Ferrari-leather barber chairs, a pool table, gratis drinks and fruit, a massage chair, putting green, chess and a giant dog named King Louie lounging in the midst of it all, it’s safe to say this isn’t like any barbershop you’ve ever been to. It’s destination haircutting— the sort of fusion of old world and new world styles that is cultivating some of the most wellgroomed men in town. You can spend hours in the shop, whose name translates to “The Style.” Naturally, in the same way that club Studio 54 had an impresario in Steve Rubell, La Moda is presided over by owner and master barber, a dapper professional bearing the slick moniker Pro Moe.

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Self-made man

Pro Moe is giving University of Toledo students a home away from home with his ultra-hip barbershop.

Hailing from Beirut City, Pro Moe learned his trade from his grandfather, who ran a barbershop in Lebanon. “It was wonderful, carrying his talents and his soul,” Moe says, proudly. “When I came here for a visit, I decided to return to the country, especially Toledo, where my mom’s family is from. I came back here in my early twenties to open up a barbershop and keep that culture going.” Moe opened trendy La Moda in 2011 after earning his street cred going door to door around Toledo with a brown equipment case, giving haircuts to the locals. Pro Moe didn’t tell me that, another shop owner I interviewed for a different assignment complimented me on my haircut and offered that bit of insight.

A touch of home

In addition to making T-Town a more stylish city, Pro Moe is also working his skills to provide a bit of comfort to the area’s many transfer students. “I decided to build La Moda across from the University of Toledo because students come from all over the country as well as a lot of internationals, and I wanted them to have a barbershop close by where they can feel like they’re home,” said Moe. “Everyone who comes in here, we treat them like family.”

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“We’re big on social media— Yelp, Google, Facebook, Instagram. Word of mouth spreads quickly. And everyone who leaves here, they’re a walking advertisement. That’s how nice they look,” said Pro Moe, who graciously insisted that I succumb to his clippers for the “Deluxe”— a haircut, straight razor shave and nostril waxing. Moe is a man of his word; I’ve never been more admired by strangers than I was after leaving his shop. I might just have to become a regular. I asked if he planned on furthering the La Moda brand. He shrugged, “I wish I could expand and have more stores, but there’s only one Moe.” True story. You can visit Pro Moe yourself at 1467 Secor Rd. Check out his website at LaModaStyle.com or call him at 419-5786632 to set an appointment and get yourself styled right.

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We love sushi, but we aren’t always sure if we are eating it right. How much wasabi is too much? Do we seriously just stuff our mouth with the biggest bite we can handle? What’s that ginger for? Since Kyoto Ka just won the Best Lunch Special in the Toledo City Paper’s 2016 Dining Guide and will celebrate nine years of successful business on November 1, we think they know a thing or two about the art of this trendy meal. To make sure we’re rolling with the pros, we asked Chef Joe, owner of Kyoto Ka, the best ways to enjoy sushi. TCP: What’s the biggest rookie mistake sushi eaters can make? Chef Joe: Eating ginger with sushi— not after the sushi. Is there a certain order for consuming sushi? I recommend starting with the mild tasting fish and working your way up to the stronger tasting fish. What’s the proper etiquette for dipping sauce for rolls? Is dipping OK or do rolls not need sauce? Use a light amount of soy sauce with your roll or sushi so you can taste the fish. Some rolls come with a certain type of sauce on them (such as mayo base or oil base), so it is best not to add soy sauce with those rolls. Is it rude to roll your chopsticks together? In low quality establishments rolling chopsticks might be commonplace because they offer poor quality, disposable chopsticks. What’s up with all the ginger? Ginger is meant to be eaten after each piece of sushi as a palate cleanser, and clear out the flavor from that piece of sushi and prepare you for the full flavor of the next piece.

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Sometimes I load up my bites with wasabi because I love the spice. Is that the wrong way to eat sushi? Traditionally, sushi contains enough wasabi with the fish and rice so it isn’t really needed. Rolls normally don’t have wasabi added to it, so it is really personal preference. Can you use your fingers to eat sushi, or is that a big no-no? Nigiri (sushi) is meant to be picked up with your fingers and dipped into soy sauce. Make sure you dip the fish part into the soy sauce, not the rice. What’s the difference between sashimi and sushi? Sashimi is one of many types of sushi. Sashimi is a slice of fish without rice, whereas sushi is sliced fish on top of rice. Maki (roll) is basically a combination of rice, nori (dried seaweed) and fish. If someone hates seafood but wants to hang out with their friends eating sushi, do they have options or should they just stay home? Sushi can be made with vegetables or meat like sliced seared steak. Seafood is a major part of sushi, but it isn’t the only option.

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What’s your best tip for sushi eaters in Toledo? Don’t hesitate to ask chefs at sushi bars any questions. Most sushi chefs will give you an answer to the best of their knowledge. A couple tips I can give people is don’t use too much soy sauce, dip nigiri (sushi) fish end first and not the rice, ginger is meant to be eaten after each sushi piece to clean your palate, and lastly, be friendly, sushi chefs will appreciate it. Downtown Toledo location: 300 Madison Ave., 419-321-4000. 11:30am-2pm, Monday-Friday. 4:30-9:30pm, Tuesday-Thursday. 4:30-10:30pm, Friday-Saturday. Sylvania location: 6801 W. Central Ave., 419-841-2070. 11:30am-2:30pn, Monday-Friday. 4:30-10:30pm, Friday. Noon-10:30pm, Saturday. kytotoka.com

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Port Tasting Walt Churchill’s Market

Culinary Wednesday, 11.9

Aine’ with Representative Sunny Brown Walt Churchill’s Market Founded in 1834, it gives us great pleasure to introduce, with the guidance from Sunny Brown, Maison Paul Jaboulet Aine’ wines. For almost two centuries the Jaboulet family has produced exceptional wines from the Rhone Valley. Reservations required. 5-7pm. $20. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. 419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com Free

Friday, 11.11

Chili Cook-Off Heatherdowns Country Club

Enjoy an all you can eat chili cook-off! There will be dance performance, music, silent auctions, bake sale, 50/50 raffle, wine raffle, and cash bar. 7pm. $5. Heatherdowns Country Club, 3910 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo. 419-382-3481. heatherdowns.com

Vegetable Showcase Dinner: Legumes Culinary Vegetable Institute

Located along the Douro river in Northern Portugal, Porto is one of the oldest European cities. Port wine is a fortified wine named for Porto, since the metropolitan area was responsible for packaging, shipping and exporting. 2-6pm. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. 419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com Free

Thursday, 11.17

Beaujolais Nouveau & Cassoulet Tasting Walt Churchill’s Market

Celebrate the new harvest of the wines from Burgundy. Be the first to enjoy the new Beaujolais with a hearty helping of Cassoulet to compliment the wine. Nothing says Fall Harvest better than that. No reservations required. $20. 5-7pm. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. 419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com

Tacos & Open Mic Night Majestic Oak Winery

Bob Stevens is hosting this taco filled event with aspiring singer/songwriters or entertainers. Tacos will be provided by The Snack Shack. 6-8:30pm. 13554 Mohler Rd., Grand Rapids. OH. majesticoakwinery.com.

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Experience the ultimate expression of the vegetable! Each dinner in our Vegetable Showcase Series features one vegetable, harvested at the peak of its season and explores every possible iteration of the plant. $75.00. 6:30pm. 419-499-7500. culinaryvegetableinstitute.com

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Help us feed the community this Thanksgiving! Walt Churchill’s Market will contribute $5 for every $20 pre-packed grocery bag donated to Seaagte Food Back. Adding to your generosity, Dei Fratelli will match your donation pound for pound!

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Celebrating Quilting Traditions in America: A Tea Full 4-course Formal Tea Sweet Shalom Tea Room Enjoy a formal tea and four course meal and discuss the quilts of America. Food offerings include Oat Raisin Scones with Apple Butter, Butternut Squash Soup, Turkey Cranberry Tea Sandwiches and much more. Reservations are required. $22.95/person. 2:30pm. 8216 Erie St., 419-297-9919. sweetshalomtearoom.com.

Sunday, 11.20

Holiday Stop & Shop Majestic Oak Winery

The event will be held at Majestic Oak Winery’s new expanded space. Enjoy a fine wine tasting as you soak in the relaxing experience. 5-8pm. 13554 Mohler Rd., Grand Rapids, OH. 419-875-6474. majesticoakwinery.com Free

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Looking for something to impress guests or even yourself? Diana Kerr-Brown from Wine Trends is bringing over the top fine wines that will dress up your dinner table. 4-7pm. 2665 Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. 419-872-6900. waltchurchillsmarket.com Free

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Friday, 11.18

Customer Favorites Tasting Walt Churchill’s Market

We are rolling out your favorite bottles of the year just in time for your holiday events and gift giving. Grab a friend and a head start on your holiday list. 4-7pm. 2665 Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. 419-872-6900. waltchurchillsmarket.com Free

Saturday 11.19

Wine Tasting: St. Supery Estate Vineyards and Winery The Pub at Paula Brown Shop

Come on down to The Pub at the Paula Brown Shop to sample and enjoy delicious wines from St. Supery Estate Vineyards and Winery. 12pm-8pm. 912 Monroe St. 419241-8100. paula-brown-shop.myshopify. com Free

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You have the perfect menu, centerpieces, tableware and guests invited for dinner. Now, pick out the perfect wine with Tricia Rasar from Vintner Select. 1-4pm. 2665 Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. 419-872-6900. waltchurchillsmarket.com Free

Thanksgiving Holiday Wines Walt Churchill’s Market

Red and white wines to enjoy with turkey. Lighter reds and white wines to compliment your Holiday dinner. 2-6pm. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. 419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com Free

Tuesday, 11.22

Wine Tasting: Great Value Wine The Pub at Paula Brown Shop

The holiday season has come, so celebrate with samplings of Moët, Chandon Champagne and Wine. 6-8pm. 912 Monroe St. 419-241-8100. paula-brown-shop. myshopify.com

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Since you can’t physically travel around the world in one night, you can make the trip oenophilatilectally — taste over 60 wines from around the world during Evans Street Station’s WineFest 2016. This global affair will feature live music from All Directions, a silent auction to benefit restoring the historical Tecumseh Carnegie Library, plus a delightful spread of hors d’oeuvres from the kitchen. Sample the culinary offerings of the restaurant’s talented new chef, Laurent Dubourg, who hails from Normandy, France. Chef Laurent joins the team following an accomplished fine-dining career, with impressive highlights including restaurants in Northern and Southern France, Thailand, Qatar and as a Chef Instructor with the Culinary Institute LeNôtre in Houston, Texas. Wine Fest 2016, 5-8pm Sunday, November 13. $50. Evans Street Station, 110 S. Evans St., Tecumseh, MI. 517-424-5555. evansstreetstation.com 2015

Keeping spices in step

Dancing the Salsa is difficult, and finding the perfect flavor for your salsa recipe might be just as tricky. It’s a delicate balance; to hug the chip perfectly, salsa can’t be too thin, nor too chunky. In 2006, Bowling Green resident Greg Shephard opened Stadium Salsa, a salsa and tortilla chip company that offers the perfect blend for salsa lovers. Celebrate the local company’s tenth year in business, and hear how Shephard navigated the flavorful market, during a discussion about building a food business from the ground up hosted by the Center for Innovative Food Technology. 5-6:30pm Monday, November 14. $25/person, or $20/person for groups or two or more. The Northwest Ohio Cooperative Kitchen, 13737 Middleton Pike St. (Rt. 582), Bowling Green, OH. 419-535-6000 ext.140. ciftinnovation.org

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Harvesting from the giving tree

Pull up a chair to the community’s dinner table during the Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank’s 2016 Harvest of Thanks. Dance along to live music provided by the KGB Band, enjoy a catered meal and bid on auction items in support of the Food Bank’s Harvest Market, a grocery store on wheels that launched in August 2016. This new nutritional program delivers fresh fruits, veggies, lean proteins, dairy and other essential, healthy food to members of our community who otherwise lack access. Help fight hunger by supporting this important new program. 6pm-12am Saturday, November 19. $125. The Premier Banquet Hall, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd., 419-242-5000 ext. 212. toledofoodbank.org

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Toledo’s love affair with Middle Eastern food is no secret. Sample an assortment of dishes during The Islamic School of Greater Toledo’s Fall Dinner. Feast on Lebanese green beans with rice, cabbage rolls, spinach pie, salad and baklava, with a full vegetarian dinner also available. In addition, shop the bake sale for homemade, ethnic desserts. While you enjoy the food, take a tour of the Center at 1pm, 3pm or 5pm. Noon-6pm Saturday, November 19. $12/ general. Free/children age 2 and under. Islamic Center of Greater Toledo, 25877 Scheider Rd., Perrysburg. 419-874-3509. ictg.org —AC

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Your midweek Happy Hour decision just got a whole lot easier with the addition of the Take Five menu. On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, choose from an assortment of foods, cocktails and wine— all for the insanely reasonable price of just $5. Offering a thoughtfully-prepared, well-crafted dining and drinking experience in a comfortable atmosphere, life just got easier on your wallet as well. 4-6pm. Ongoing dates. $5. Registry Bistro, 144 N. Superior St. 419-725-0444. registrybistro.com —JK

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CITY PAGES Poet turns her words into performance

Shawonna Wynn, poet and star of Simply Shawonna: She’s Out the Box

‘Simply Shawonna: She’s Out the Box’ By Jeff Klima

Shawonna Wynn has scary intensity. The way she expresses her thoughts when she gets going is poetry itself— staccato blasts of emotion tied into paragraphs. Her books and YouTube videos draw you into a world of energy and life experience. Exciting to read, seeing her words acted out with a cast and backed by a band, will be something on another level. When Wynn brings her multimedia performance, “Simply Shawonna: She’s Out the Box” to the Ohio Theater Sunday, November 13, you should be in the audience.

in trying to conform (themselves) to society or what any specific group thinks. But when you close yourself in like that, you’re not able to grow. I’ve been trapped like that before, but you have to allow yourself to flourish and grow, to be who you are, to experience the fullness of yourself. She’s ‘Out The Box’ because you cannot contain me, you cannot stop me, you cannot hinder me, you cannot hold me back. I’m here to encourage and inspire you and empower you to take on that same energy and experience the fullness of your life.

We talked with Wynn and gathered some background on this Toledo native and how she finds the words that inspire, encourage and liberate us.

When you say Simply Shawonna is multimedia what do you mean? The Ohio Theater has a projector, so we’re going to do a stage production— it’s gonna have a live band, live actors and actresses, we will have some pre-recorded things so the projector will be in play too. (Basically, the show will switch between live action and pre-recorded elements, creating a multimedia element).

Why is it called “Simply Shawonna: She’s Out The Box”? When you’re growing as an artist, sometimes they say ‘find your genre, find your niche, what are you good at, where’s your expertise?’ And it seems like I’m all over the place, from one extreme to the other. I say, “Simply Shawonna” because everything about me is anything but simple. “She’s Out The Box” is being able to experience the freedom of who you are, because so many people get stuck

Where did the idea to do this come from? I started writing a few years back and I have a poetry book and its purpose is to aim beyond. It’s a collection of poetry, so the idea is to take a lot of the poems from that book and bring (them) to life. It’s kind of like taking the words from your mind

and putting them on paper. And then, once they’re on paper, it’s time to start projecting them through voice and then to bring in a visual way to share. That’s the short version of it. How did you get involved with the Ohio Theater? I really wanted to make sure I did something here to stay connected with the community. I know it’s a historical place, I know it has great value in the area; it’s an easy place to get to, the renovations have been going really well and the staff is really cool. I’ve been really grateful and excited about that. You grew up in Toledo? Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, Graduated from Rogers High School. I left Toledo in ‘99 and moved to Georgia. And I’m back here now. I’m doing my production.

What brought you back? My family. And then with the production, we have a full band, background singers, actors, actresses, and choreography. I come from a large and talented family. I decided that before I auditioned a bunch of people I may not know to try to take this large production on the road, I wanted to work with people that I know and am related to, so that we could all experience this and grow together. That’s one of my angles. We have a lot of great people in this city. It wasn’t about leaving here and staying gone— stretching out and never coming back. I left here and grew up and become strong in who I was and what I am doing. And now I can share what I have with others willing to be a part of it. Where do you get the ideas for your poetry? Life. Whether it’s my experiences or others experiencing things. Joys, pains, conquering challenges, overcoming obstacles, experiencing victories, persevering through your own struggles as well as the judgments that others try to put on you. You know how they say you have to be your own inspirer— you’ve gotta find that strength and persevere through it. How did you get involved with poetry writing? Prayer. I’m a spiritual person, but not necessarily religious. I do believe. I remember praying to find my purpose and I remember hearing words. I could literally start hearing the words. At first, I could hear one or two, and then I started writing them down and it turned into full pieces. It might turn into a song, it might turn into a full chapter, it might turn into a book idea or a production concept. What should people expect at the performance? Expect to be surprised! Expect great energy. Expect inspiration. Expect empowerment. Expect to be able to laugh. Expect to be able to dance. Expect to be able to interact. We have some things for audience participation. Be encouraged to know that the stigmas in our lives, whether it’s age, weight, color, we don’t have to be held back by them. As long as you have life, you can push forward with it. That’s what I hope people will experience. 7pm. Sunday, November 13. $15. Ohio Theater, 3114 LaGrange St., 419-255-8406 simplyshawonna.com

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False art, true story

Can art forgers actually be the good guys? History comes to exciting life with an Art Book Discussion on author Edward Dolnick’s intense non-fiction work, The Forger’s Spell: a True Story of Vermeer, Nazis, and the Greatest Art Hoax of the Century. The discussion details the con of Hermann Goering, one of Hitler’s closest officers, by three men who fabricated a painting of Dutch Master Johannes Vermeer. If you like what you hear, return on Thursday to take the docent tour that will connect the works of Vermeer to the events of the story. Space is limited and registration is requested. 5:30pm. Tuesday, November 15. Toledo Museum of Art’s Art Library, 2445 Monroe St., 419-254-5770. toledomuseum.org Free

Horton hears a charity

Local philanthropy effort, Books 4 Buddies, is holding its first annual fundraiser. Started by 17-year-old Toledo native Touré McCord II, the organization collects new and gently used books to distribute to disadvantaged children and young adults. Drop by with cash donations or new or used ageappropriate books to donate to the effort. Think Dr. Seuss and his ilk. Olympic Medalist High Jumper Erik Kynard Jr. will be the guest speaker. 5pm. Wednesday, November 16. Toledo Lucas County Public Library Main Library McMaster Center. 325 Michigan St., 419-290-7031. books4buddies.com Free

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Swapping and tasting was never so wholesome. Literati, the Toledo Lucas County Public Library’s young professional society dedicated to promoting the library is hosting their book swap and wine tasting event, Wine & Words. Bring a book to share with others, take a book (or three!) home to explore and try some good Italian food and wine in excellent company. 21 and older. 6:30–8pm. Thursday, November 10. $20. Sebastiano’s Italiano, 4448 Heatherdowns Blvd., 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org/literati —JK

Who’s on first There are two kinds of people: those who love Tardis and those who don’t know what the hell Tardis is. Don’t be part of that second group. Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks is being shown for the first time ever in North America. Part of Fathom Events’ mission to bring unconventional art happenings to film screens, this six part series with 15 minutes of additional footage threaded in, is being shown as a cohesive film. Thought to be lost forever, this film features new animation recreated from original audio, photographs, and surviving film clips. Audience participants are welcome to dress up, but any costumes that cover the face or alter the shape of the body are prohibited. 7pm. Monday, November 14. $15/general, $14/seniors. Franklin Park 16, 5001 Monroe St., 419-472-2324. fathomevents.com —JK

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Jeffrey Albright, right, and a fellow actor rap religion in “The Christians.”

A Question of Faith

Actors Collaborative Toledo to present provocative play “The Christians” By Jeff McGinnis For Jeffrey Albright, the Actors Collaborative Toledo’s (ACT) upcoming production of Lucas Hnath’s provocative play “The Christians” hits close to home— in many ways. For one thing, the actor and cofounder of ACT will be playing the lead role, a pastor whose crisis of faith rocks his congregation. The play will be staged at Trinity Episcopal Church, where Albright is a member. The show was first brought to Albright’s attention last fall by a dear friend, Susan, who praised Hnath’s critically lauded, nationally well-recieved, mature and nuanced play about faith. “She liked it so much that she had seen it three times while she was in Columbus, and told me I had to read it. So I read it, then presented it to the playreading committee of our theater, and they reacted very positively and decided to do it.” Susan, also a member of Trinity’s congregation, who had battled cancer for years, sadly passed away this past August. “I’m dedicating my performance in her memory,” Albright said.

Thought provoking

Staging a thought-provoking piece like “The Christians” is par for the course for Actors Collaborative Toledo, a non-profit organization which has specialized in bringing unconventional theater to area stages since it was founded in 2013. “We are a group of theater artists joined together to do more contemporary plays that wouldn’t necessarily be done by other local companies, usually due to content or subject matter,” Albright said. “These are things that the regular community theaters probably

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couldn’t fill their theaters with. We are what I call a ‘traveling group of actors,’ we perform in different venues. We don’t have a brick-and-mortar building.” Trinity Church is one many venues that have hosted ACT shows, including the Toledo Museum of Art to the Collingwood Arts Center. Albright said that broadening the group’s connections to area artists is a big part of ACT’s continuing growth over the past few years. “We have a lot more people who are involved at all levels. We have people who are contacting us with ideas for plays for us to produce, plays they want to direct. We have opened up to the theater community a lot in the past few years.”

Desire to communicate

To that end, a portion of the proceeds from “The Christians” will be going to support the Perrysburg Chorale, which will be performing as the choir during the show. And Albright said he hopes the play’s themes about faith and communication will give it deep resonance with area audiences. “It’s okay to disagree with people, and to still be in conversation with them, which is something that is being tested right now in our whole country,” he said. “I mean, one of the things the main character says, and I’m paraphrasing, is ‘I have this intense desire to communicate, but the distance between us is insurmountable.’ So it’s trying to communicate with someone when there is great distance in your beliefs, which can apply to religion, to politics, to a romantic relationship.” “The Christians” will be performed on Saturday, November 19 at 8pm at Trinity Episcopal Church on Adams Street. $10. For more information, visit act419.org.

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theater events

Celebrating the past Belly dancers, Middle Eastern music, Moroccan culture— take a trek back in time to 1942 French Morocco during Toledo Opera Guild’s fundraiser, Casablanca. Fine wine, silent auctions and live music, from local act Raq the Casbah. For adventurous attendees, bid on the trip to New York City for a behind-thescenes look at the fashion industry during the live auction. 6:30pm Friday, November 11. $75. The Toledo Club, 235 14th St., 419-243-2200. Tickets available at brownpapertickets.com

Friday, 11.11

HAIR: an American tribal love-rock musical - Cutting Edge Theatre Company

presents the story about the hippie counterculture’s sexual revolution. 7:30pm doors, 8pm show Friday and Saturday. 2pm doors, 2:3pm show Sunday. November 11-13. $20. Orlander Park Nederhouser Community Hall, 6930 W. Sylvania Ave., 419-494-4814. cuttingedgetheatre.org

A thin line between real and imagination Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction— but what about when fiction comes to life? While writing a murder story, things begin to go haywire when an electrical storm hits, causing a cosmic snafu, and Peter, the author, gets trapped in his own story. In Out of Sight...Out of Murder, a mysterious play by Fred Carmichael, Peter must find out who the killer is before he falls victim to the killer’s crimes. 8pm Friday and Saturday. 2:30pm Sunday. November 11-20. $5-$20. Toledo Repertoire Theatre, 16 10th St. 419-243-9277. toledorep.org

Not your average lady marmalades What troupe does a better job at supporting the arts community than Toledo’s classiest? Bringing back sass to the stage, the T-town Tassels will entertain during a burlesque extravaganza, Tease a Plenty. Lights, bling and dance take over the stage while the group thrills the crowd all night long. 7:30pm and 9:30pm Saturday, November 12. $12-$15. Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. 567-218-9077. facebook.com/ttowntassels—CP

UT Opera Ensemble: The Merry Widow - See the comedic opera performance by students at The University of Toledo. 7:30pm Friday and Saturday. 3pm Sunday. November 11-13 and 18-20. $10-$15. Doermann Theater, 2801 W. Bancroft St., 419-530-ARTS. utoledo.tix.com

Friday, 11.18

The Importance of Being Earnest -

The University of Toledo Department of Theatre & Film presents the play by Oscar Wilde. 7:30pm Friday and Saturday. 2pm Sunday. November 18-20 and December 2-4. $15/general, $10/senior, military, UT faculty, staff, alumni. $8/ students and kids. Center for Performing Arts, 2801 W. Bancroft St., 419-530-ARTS. utoledo.tix.com

Saturday, 11.19

Chonda Pierce - The stand-up comedian, television hostess, author and actress will stop in town for a hilarious night. 7pm. $30. The Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., 419-381-8851. stranahantheater.org

Sunday, 20

Disenchanted - Poisoned apples. Glass

slippers. Who needs ’em?! Not Snow White and her posse of disenchanted princesses in the hilarious hit musical that’s anything but Grimm. 7pm. $38-$58. The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St., 419-242-2787. valentinetheatre.com

L’apo Gospel Explosion - To celebrate five years as a company, L’apo Theatrical Productions will host a Gospel Explosion, featuring a play by playwright Opal Dunlap and live entertainment. A reception will follow the event. 5:30pm. $20/general. Kids age 6 and younger free. Common Space for Creativity, 1700 N. Reynolds Rd., 419-531-2046. lapotp.weebly.com

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Digging for gold under the dirt The Love Below Society creates opportunities for women and girls By Athena Cocoves

When a major politician admits to molesting women, it makes headlines. Donald Trump’s 2005 brag— “grab her by the ...”— still echoes. But for sexual assault survivors, these reports aren’t just sensational headlines, they are painful reminders of a traumatic past. When the personal becomes political and private moments are subject to public analysis, how can women become empowered? For local artist Krysta Sa, 28, art, discussion and the company of others, provides strength. Sa has established The Love Below Society: creative safe spaces for women & girls, a series of free pop-up events and workshops, with the first event set for Thursday, November 17 at The Original Sub Shop on Broadway.

Finding your way

In May Sa, a Toledo-native, returned home from traveling and work on a short film in Brazil. Working as an art teacher at The Boys & Girls Club, Sa introduced a new program. “We talked about music videos and representation— I can’t tell you how

awesome that was to watch Solange or Nicki Minaj and talk about what a feminist is,” Sa explained. “The kids would pick out a music video they wanted, but they had to talk about themes.” The program brought out stories of media representation, identity and experiential history. With The Love Below Society, these conversations continue. “The Love Below Society is something I’ve wanted to do for sometime,” said Sa. “Essentially this idea is for survivors, and I want the community to be involved in raising strong, smart and empowered women.”

Feeling it out

The Love Below Society primarily seeks conversation— not answers. “The first session will be very experimental,” said Sa. “I will lead an open discussion group called Feeling Feelings, featuring a few guests who will talk about a specific feeling associated with their experience as a girl.” (Feeling Feelings is open to all genders). Like Sa’s art, which ranges from photography to printed clothing, paintings

Founder Krysta Sa urges women to embrace themselves, no matter what.

and other medias, Feeling Feelings will be led by the desire to improve. “The art that I make and care about is a kind of alternative self-help… it’s therapeutic. That is the art I am interested in sharing,” Sa explained.

Lady’s night

After the Feeling Feelings workshop, the sessions will be limited to those who identify as women and girls. “I think this will be a very cool event, but I also want people to tell us what they want to hear. There’s

no right way to feel bad, which is why we need a safe space. We live in a society where women aren’t supposed to express anger... and f*ck that.” 5-9pm, Thursday November 17. All are welcome from 5-6:30pm From 6:45-9pm, the events are for those who identify as women and girls only. The Original Sub Shop & Deli, 402 Broadway St., 419-243-4857. thelovebelowsociety@gmail.com See “The Love Below Society” on Facebook.

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Wednesday, 10.5 The Toledo Women’s Art League Exhibition - Since 1924, this local art league

has promoted women artists by meeting once a month from September to May for discussion and presentations. See work by group members through October 31. American Frame Showroom, 400 Tomahawk Dr., 419-887-8030. americanframe.com/showroom.aspx Free

Thursday, 11.10 Artist Talk with Mark Lere- The Arts Commission is pleased to announce a dedication and artist talk with Mark Lere in celebration of the recently completed “Houses in Motion” sculpture installation along Collingwood Blvd. 2:30pm-4:30pm. Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd., Toledo. 419-244-2787. collingwoodartscenter.org

Textural healing

worker and glass pipe maker Paul Otermat will be creating one of his self-designed concentrate pipes. Paul is a nationally known lathe-worker who has an incredible following on Instagram. Join Gathered Glassblowing Studio for Paul’s first public demonstration. 5:30pm-9:30pm. Gathered Glassblowing Studio, 23 N. Huron St., Toledo. 419-262-5501. gatheredglass.com Free

Warm up with a cozy show highlighting both international and regional fiber artists. Anemi Workshop / Christaleni Alifieraki (Chania, Greece), Judy Kahle (Wauseon, OH), Heather Macali (Detroit, MI), Jenny Schu (Ann Arbor, MI), White Owl / Christina & Courtney Spivak (Detroit, MI), Stephanie Tillman (London, England) and Toledo’s Streetspun Yarnbombing will show creative fiber works during The Art Supply Depo BG’s exhibit, Swoop + Pull Group Fiber Exhibition during November and December. Stop by the opening on Saturday, November 12 for the gallery open, or visit Judy Kahle in the gallery on Saturday, November 20 for a class. For more information, see online. The group exhibit is on view through Friday, December 23. The Art Supply Depo BG, 435 E. Wooster St., Bowling Green. 419-352-9501. theartsupplydepo.com Free

Strange Terrain: Opening Reception -

Half of a woman

Thursday, 11.17 Hot Glass, Cold Beer, Cool Music - Lathe-

Come up to the 6th floor gallery at the Secor Building for the opening reception of artist Mark Why’s first solo show “Strange Terrain.” 6-9pm. River House Arts, 425 Jefferson Ave. 419-441-4025. river-house-arts.com Free

Fashionably Main Fashion Show - Enjoy the sights and sounds of downtown Sylvania and attend a fashion show at Element 112. Exciting and unique fashions from downtown Sylvania businesses will be exclusively featured. 7pm. $25/advance, $30/door. Element 112, 5735 Main St., Sylvania. 419-517-1104. element112restaurant.com

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Saturday, 11.12

Art Loop: Youth Ingenuity Jam! -

Every Child an Artist - Glimpse inside

the imagination of a child. Heart Gallery is presenting the “Every Child An Artist” exhibit. 4-7:30pm. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 428 N. Erie St., Downtown Toledo. 419-243-4214. stpaulstoledo.org Free

Maker’s Mart: Holiday Edition 2016- Support makers, shopping small, and

celebrating! Toledo’s favorite one day pop up indie craft fair, Maker’s Mart, is coming back with it’s holiday edition. See over 100+ homemade vendors. 10am-8pm. $1. Handmade Toledo, 1717 Adams St., 419-419-214-1717. handmadetoledo.com

100 x 100: 100 Sculptors, 100 Sculptures - This reception will mark the

beginning of an art installation which will feature 100 sculptures by 100 sculptors from around the Midwest. 7pm. Ella Sharp Museum, 3225 Fourth St., Jackson, MI. 517-787-2320. ellasharpmuseum.org Free

Tales from Old Sparky - Visit The Toledo Police Museum’s newest exhibit, “Tales from Old Sparky: Convictions that led to the electric chair” explores the 17 cases from Toledo. 10am. The Toledo Police Museum, 2201 Kenwood Blvd. 419-720-2485. toledopolicemuseum.com Free

Wednesday, 11.16 Figure Drawing at Tholepin Press -

Since 1990, this group his met every Wednesday to practice figure drawing in a relaxed, casual environment with varied poses. Bring your own materials. $10/adults, $7/university students with a current ID, $3/high school students with parental permission. 6-9pm. Tholepin Press, 210 Elm St., Toledo. 419-243-4944. tholepinpress.com

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chairs from AIGA Toledo’s Sit&Tell Project, a community-wide interactive storytelling project. This is your chance to purchase a one-of-a-kind chair based on an audio story of a strong woman as told by a Toledoan. The auction runs through November 28. 5-9pm. AIGA Toledo Office, 705 Monroe St., sitandtell.com

Celebrate the talent and ingenuity of Toledoarea youth at the November Art Loop! 5:309pm. Buses are $1 per event for unlimited rides throughout the evening. Downtown Toledo. theartscommission.org

Saturday, 11.19 Felt Flowers Workshop - Learn how to make colorful felt flowers that can easily embellish wreaths, hair clips, headbands, bracelets, and more! 2pm-4pm. $30. Handmade Toledo, 1717 Adams St., 419-214-1717. handmadetoledo.com

Sunday 11.20 All Thing Christmas with Finders Keepers Vintage Market - Browse a

variety of unique, handmade seasonal holiday gifts and decorations. The Holidays are on their way and this event is the perfect opportunity to stock up on gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list. $3. 10am-5pm. Erie Street Market, 237 S. Erie St., Toledo. 419-255-6765. toledofarmersmarket.com

Ongoing Plexus no. 35 - See contemporary Mexican artist Gabriel Dawe’s threaded rainbows stretching through the Toledo Museum of Art’s Great Gallery while his textile installation is in town. Through January 22. The Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free Matt Taylor

A Toledo-based and nationally exhibiting artist will play with an old stage magician’s trope in her upcoming performance art piece. Crystal Gale Phelps will perform Sawing A Woman In Half, a work that seeks to subvert the tradition of women acting as props for a violent stage show. “As a young female artist it is important for my work to engage with new audiences whom are in dialogue surrounding conceptual and ephemeral forms of expression,” commented Phelps. 7:30pm on Saturday, November 12. LeSo Gallery, 1527 Starr Ave., lesogallery.com Free

A new approach

What social justice problems are caused because of poor communication? What do we do when it just seems impossible to see eye to eye on the things that matter. Get a new perspective during Toledo artist Yusuf Lateef’s performance piece The Re: Conditioning. Lateef’s interactive, impactful piece, previously performed in Ann Arbor, Toledo and Bowling Green, invites guests to share his identity. Hosted by the Advocated for Basic Legal Equality (ABLE) and Legal Aid of Western Ohio (LAWO) Emerging Leaders Council. 6-8pm Thursday, November 17. Center for Equal Justice, 525 Jefferson Ave., RSVP at aebert@ablelaw.org or 419-930-2301 by Monday, November 14. Free

Two heads are better than none

See textured, emotional art from two heads during River Centre Art’s duo exhibit, Gunyoung Kim and Carolyn Reed Barritt. Pensive faces, ambiguous glances, concentrated expressions— the work of South Korean ceramic artist Gunyoung Kim is mischievous, alluring and beautiful. Kim’s process is complicated: “Like a poem, my work’s meaning is not always clear, but many things may be implied… Our emotions are so complex that we sometimes don’t even understand our own emotional states and feelings. My figures are my way of concentrating and compressing my endless questioning of the world and myself.” Also in the gallery, see the textured drawings and paintings of Ann Arbor artist Carolyn Reed Barritt. On view through the end of November. River Centre Gallery, 5465 Main St., 419-882-8949. rivercentregallery.com Free

Laying the paint down

Last fall, Detroit street artist and muralist Ken Dushane III, AKA Phybr, moved to Toledo with his fiancée and her children. Since then, he’s worked as a Young Artists at Work (YAAW) instructor. Now, Dushane has teamed up with Handmade Toledo, The Arts Commission and Art Supply Depo to present Battle of the Hands, a live art battle featuring sixteen local and regional artists, food, drinks and a live DJ. Dushane says, “I did a very similar art battle in Detroit and it was a pretty big success… I will hopefully continue that success and bring a fun event down to Toledo to enjoy with everyone.” See everyone lay the paint down at 6pm on Saturday, November 19. $5. Handmade Toledo, 1717 Adams St., 419-214-1717. handmadetoledo.com —AC

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Birds of Chicago are headlining this year’s Ohio Theatre Folk Festival.

Poetry in rhythm at the Ohio Theatre Folk Festival

Enjoy some rust belt roots music with a little banjo on the side By Roger LaPointe Stop what you’re doing and get on down to the Ohio Theatre and Event Center for the 2nd Annual Ohio Theatre Folk Festival. It will be a night of modern folk music that spans the spectrum from intense rust belt blues with gospel coloring to classic three part folk harmonies, with a little banjo on the side. November 19th, Birds of Chicago will headline the event with special guests: The Crane Wives, Jo Serrapere & the Willie Dunns, and Toledo’s Ben Stalets. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $25, at the door, or $20 in advance through the Ohio Theatre web site: ohiotheatretoledo.org .

Birds of Chicago

3114 LAGRANGE STREET-TOLEDO, OH | WWW.OHIOTHEATRETOLEDO.ORG $20 ADVANCE | $25 DOOR | $30 PREFERRED SEATING

Birds of Chicago are again headliners, blending American gospel, folk, and rock-and-roll. Chicago natives, Allison Russell and JT Nero create a sound that is both deeply felt and intensely exhilarating. “Birds of Chicago, reassert the simple notion - radical in these times - that beautiful words and music can still tap deep veins of emotion.” The Birds of Chicago are currently on tour promoting their 2016 album, “Real Midnight.”

The Crane Wives

The Crane Wives weave classic three part vocal harmonies in new, yet very accessible ways. Hailing from Grand Rapids, Michigan, the indie-folk outfit is known for eclectic instrumentation and organic song-craft. The Crane Wives were launched into the national spotlight when the Decemberist’s Colin Meloy had his picture taken with their debut album, “Safe Ship Harbored” during an NPR interview. Three albums further down the road, positive PR keeps following the band.

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Jo Serrapere & the Willie Dunns

Jo Serrapere is a Detroit native who has appeared on Prairie Home Companion and at the Lincoln Center, in Washington, DC. Her brand of American roots music crosses the modern folk spectrum from gutsy alt country to sultry jazz and blues. She seamlessly leads the Willie Dunns with vocals that soar over electric guitar surf solos melded with rockabilly stand up bass, while never veering from a genuine folk feel. “The lyrics and content are strong with human issues of life and love… It’s a pleasure to hear a woman who can sing the “Blues” and sing them well.” – Bonnie Austring-Winter CBC Radio.

Ben Stalets

Opening the night, Ben Stalets will be both emcee and solo performer. Originally from Toledo, Ben has been touring the country performing imaginative and heart-felt songs. The historic Ohio Theatre and Event Center is located in Toledo’s Old North End at 3114 Lagrange Street. The beautiful old theater, built in 1921, was recently updated with a new sound and lighting system. It is the last surviving example of the many neighborhood theatres that were a hallmark of Toledo nightlife. Proceeds from the event will support the preservation and revitalization of this beautiful community cornerstone. For more information visit the Ohio Theatre and Event Center web site at: ohiotheatretoledo.org

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Highlighted events indicates our picks for the week

wed, Nov 9 ROCK, POP, HIP-HOP

Pat & Dandy’s: Name That Tune Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jack & The Bear

Thurs, nov 10

Heavy metal jam session

Regional favorites get together for a special, in-store performance at Culture Clash to give fans a taste of what the local scene is all about. Catch Bison Machine’s stoner metal from Detroit, Album’s heavy metal and rock from Rogers, Ohio (outside of Akron), and Toledo’s noise rockers, Awesome Job! 5-7:30pm, Saturday, November 12. Culture Clash Records, 4020 Secor Rd., 419-536-5683. thecultureclash.com Free

ROCK, POP, HIP-HOP

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

The Pub: Blues & Rock Open Jam Session Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion: Art Tatum Birthday Celebration, with Guy Mintus

COUNTRY & BLUEGRASS

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Old State Line

Fri, nov 11

Escape those cold Autumn nights and enjoy some jazz at the 9th Annual Songs for Our Sisters series by TSA. Local jazz groups will play a concert in the name of the jazz legend Mary Ann Russo. All proceeds will support TSA students and the Mary Ann Russo Scholarship. 3:30-5pm, Sunday November 13. $20. Flying Pig Jazz Café at Toledo School for the Arts, 333 14th St. 419-246-8732x22. tickets.ts4arts.org.

ROCK, POP, HIP-HOP

Pat & Dandy’s: Canyon Ridge Ye Olde Durty Bird: Beg to Differ The Village Idiot: Nylon Twos Realm: Demun Jones Majestic Oak: DC Taylor The Bier Stube: The Villains Frankies: The Dougouts

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, ETHNIC

Fleetwood’s Tap Room: Carter Hulsey with Kiernan McMullan

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

NINE at Hensville: Hepcat Revival Quartet The Peacock Cafe: SoulCentric with Anitra Burton and Kristian Delayne

COUNTRY & BLUEGRASS

The Pub: Halfweed featuring Mike Malone & Dave Athanas The Huntington Center: Justin Moore

Sat, nov 12 ROCK, POP, HIP-HOP

Pat & Dandy’s: Don Coats Ye Olde Durty Bird: Sushi Roll Realm: Peanutbutter Williams, Toadface Frankies: Glass Arrow Audio Artist Appreciation Show

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, ETHNIC

Fleetwood’s Tap Room: The Whiskey Charmers

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

The Pub: Travis Aukerman Trio NINE at Hensville: Quick Trio

Sun, Nov 13 ROCK, POP, HIP-HOP

Realm: September Mourning

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, ETHNIC

Prcua Misiuda Hall: John Stevens’ Doubleshot

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Petr Kharchenko Trio

CLASSICAL

United Methodist Church: Salzedo Harp Duo

Mon, nov 14 The Village Idiot: Frankie May & Best Musician Friends

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Nicholas Kazonis

Tues, nov 15 ROCK, POP, HIP-HOP Pat & Dandy’s: Don Coats

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Lori Lefevre-Johnson

wed, nov 16

Andrew Ellis NOV 9 PM 11

Singing for sisters jazz concert

Pat & Dandy’s: Name That Tune Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jack & The Bear: The Brothers Frankies: ¡Mayday!

ROCK, POP, HIP-HOP

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Fantastic fantasia

For American Idol fans, this is not a concert to miss. Grammy Award and American Idol is coming to The Glass City with her Fantasia Barrino’s “The Definition Of….” tour, with openers Guordan Banks and fellow American Idol star, La’Porcha Renae. 7:30pm, Wednesday November 23. Tickets start at $49.50+. The Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., 419-381-8851. stranahantheater.org. —BB

Dual conductors

The Toledo Symphony’s resident conductor, Sara Jobin will share conducting duties with Maestro Michael Ibrahim of the National Arab Orchestra as the two ensembles collaborate for Mideast x Midwest, an evening of cultural celebration. Featuring worldrenowned opera singer and Syrian refugee Lubana Al-Quntar, the event will also include a rendition of Dialogue, a musical piece that has only been performed live once before. A reception to follow. 7:30pm. Saturday, November 12. $25/general $5/student. The Valentine Theater, 410 Adams St., 419-246-8000. toledosymphony.com

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

Geogjz419: Pink Lady featuring Diva Kelly Broadway and Martin Conrad

ELECTRONIC, HIP-HOP

Ragtime Rick & His Chefs of Dixieland

NOV Fish Fisher 9 PM

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COUNTRY & BLUEGRASS The Pub: Old State Line Ye Olde Durty Bird: JC Bridwell

Sat, nov 19

The Ottawa Tavern: EDM Night w/ MISUW

ROCK, POP, HIP-HOP

COUNTRY & BLUEGRASS

Pat & Dandy’s: D.C. 3 Hollywood Casino: Martini Affair The Ottawa Tavern: Wild Adriatic Frankies: A War Within

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Minglewood Labor Camp

thurs, nov 17 ROCK, POP, HIP-HOP

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, ETHNIC

Frankie’s: Valora, The Nearly Deads

Fleetwood’s Tap Room: Muddy Majestic Oak: Free Wild

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, ETHNIC

Majestic Oak: Open Mic hosted by Bob Stevens

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Joe Woods Trio

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

The Pub: Ramona Collins & Eddie Molina Duo Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jazz Rutter & Friends Registry Bistro: Toledo Jazz Orchestra Black & White Transportation Bistro Series with Kelly Broadway

COUNTRY & BLUEGRASS

COUNTRY & BLUEGRASS

Bonfire Bar & Grille: Alan Turner

Sun, nov 20 ROCK, POP, HIP-HOP

The Village Idiot: Wayne Hancock

Ye Olde Durty Bird: TSA Rocks

Fri, nov 18

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, ETHNIC

Athens NOV Wheeler 9 PM

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NOV 30 8PM

Ragtime Rick & His Chefs of Dixieland

Majestic Oak: Terry & Charlie

ROCK, POP, HIP-HOP

Pat & Dandy’s: Beef Carvers Frankie’s: In Theory, Influence, The Infinity Process, Louie T and the Dangerbirds The Ottawa Tavern: Dead Ahead Ohio and The Powerful Pills

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, ETHNIC

Fleetwood’s Tap Room: Andrew Ellis Majestic Oak: John Pickle

JAZZ, BLUES, R&B

NOV 16 8PM

mon, nov 21 ROCK, POP, HIP-HOP

Huntington Center: Five Finger Death Punch Ye Olde Durty Bird: T-Town Rounds with Tim Oehlers

Tues, nov 22

Bier Stube: The Good, The Bad and the Blues

(419) 517-1045

5758 Main Street Sylvania, OH 43560

ROCK, POP, HIP-HOP

Pat and Dandy’s: Don Coats

ROCK, POP, HIP-HOP

Pat & Dandy’s: Name That Tune

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road trip

[fundraiser]

If you can’t DIY— just buy Full disclosure: most of my holiday shopping was done in a full-on, Supermarket Sweepstakes-style fugue state during last year’s Maker’s Mart Holiday Edition. I didn’t know who I was buying for. I just saw enough cute stuff that I knew I could satisfy a handful of friends and family with the DIY and handmade goods. Fortunately, Maker’s Mart will return from for another full day of supporting makers, shopping and grabbing indie gifts for friends, family and yourself. Browse more than 100+ vendors, sip locally roasted coffee, cocktails, beer, nosh from food trucks, and more. 10am-8pm Saturday, November 12. $1. Handmade Toledo, 1717 Adams St., 419-214-1717. handmadetoledo.com — AC

Christmas in November Want to knock out all of your Christmas shopping before the crowds and craziness of the holiday season? Do it all in one day at the All Things Christmas event hosted by Don’t Stress, Distress. Featuring furniture, home decor and one of a kind, gift-giving items, this will a great shopping event. Over 7,000 people have already expressed interest on Facebook, so tickets, which are limited, should be going fast. Purchasing tickets online comes with a small “convenience” fee. 10am–5pm. Sunday, November 20. $3/online, $5/door. Erie St. Market, 237 S. Erie St., 734-331-5497 facebook.com/dontstressdistress — JK

Coffee Cocktails - Gather around sipping cocktails and eating tasty treats while raising funds for a local non-profit organization. Items will be up for bid in the silent auction, where all proceeds benefit Food for Thought. Only 40 tickets will be sold. 4pm. $10. Maddie and Bella Coffee Roasters, 44 S St. Clair St., 419-214-0822. facebook.com/maddieandbella.

Wednesday, 11.16 [education] Communicating with Teens ForumThis forum focuses on promoting mutual understanding and respect between teenagers and the adult closest to them. There will be a diverse group of both teens and parents leading the forum. This event will deal with subjects such as effective communication skills, peaceful conflict resolution, sharing feelings and ideas with others, and enhancing cooperation. 6pm-8pm. Sofia Quintero Art and Cultural Center, 1225 Broadway St., Toledo. 419-244-8440. sqacc.org Free

Toledo Walleye vs. Atlanta Gladiators - Come and cheer on Toledo’s own hometown hockey team as they take on Atlanta. 10:35am. $12. Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave.. 419-725-9255. toledowalleye.com

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[literary] Spoken: Parenting, 2-Legged and otherwiseJoin Toledo Area Parent for Toledo’s storytelling series, Spoken. Sign up at the door for a chance to share your story; names will be pulled at random throughout the event. 6pm. $8/advance, $10/door. Ohio Theatre & Event Center, 3114 Lagrange St. 419-255-8406. ohiotheatretoledo.org

Friday, 11.11 [comedy] Gallagher: The Joke’s On You - Enjoy a hysterical night of comedy with the unquestioned king of slapstick prop comedy. This event will also feature comedians Artie Fletcher and Bob Nelson. 8pm-9:30pm. $38-$53. Stranahan Great Hall, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-381-8851. stranahantheater.org

[education] Cirque Sampler - Curious about aerial arts? This class is for you. Each week will be a mix of trapeze, aerial silks and lyra. You will also learn several basic poses of partner acro. So much fun you’ll forget you’re exercising! Space is limited, register in advance. No experience required. 6-8pm. $15/person, $20/group of two. Bird’s Eye View Circus, 2413 Collingwood, Toledo. 567-694-6628. birdseyeviewcircus.com

[fundraiser] Gather with Equality Toledo - Celebrate the 11th anniversary of Toledo’s own Gathering Glassblowing Studio. This event will feature live glassblowing, beer, wine, and other refreshments. All proceeds will benefit the cause of Equality Toledo. 6pm-9pm. $30/advance, $40/door. Gathered Glassblowing Studio, 23 N. Huron St.. 419-262-5501. gatheredglass.com

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Saturday, 11.12 [music] 2nd Annual Harlem Nights Red Carpet Affair - Looking for a unique night on the town? Join Aria Banquet Hall for this Harlem Renaissance extravaganza of 1920s and ‘30s fashion and atmosphere. Time period specific attire required, no exceptions. This event is for ages 35 and up only. 8pm-1am. $25/in advance, $35/door. Aria Banquet Hall, 5969 Telegraph Rd. 419-367-0941. ariabanquets.com

[outdoor] Blade Downtown Holiday Parade and Kris Kringle Village - Downtown Toledo is the perfect place to kick off this holiday season. Join the community for this new spin on the beloved local tradition of the annual Blade Downtown Holiday Parade. A new tradition will begin with the introduction of Kris Kringle Village. This event will feature a live performance by Calysta Bevier. 9am12pm. Downtown Toledo. Free

Sunday, 11.13

Board & Brush Grand Opening - A new studio is opening up in Sylvania specializing in DIY wood-signs. 6pm. St. James Shoppes, 6725 W. Central Ave., Suite N. 419-245-8516. boardandbrush.com Free

[education] EPIC Toledo Leadership Summit Young professionals are welcomed to join Fifth Third Bank in a day of leadership and professional development featuring breakout sessions and speakers. Afternoon only $25/student. $60/ EPIC member. $75 general admission. Radisson Hotel. 3100 Glendale Ave., +1 419-381-6800. epictoledo.com

Friday, 11.18 [outdoors] Lights Before Christmas - It’s that time of year again for the annual event held at the Toledo Zoo. With over thousands of light displays, your eyes will be feasting the whole night. 3pm. $14-$17. The Toledo Zoo, 1 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org

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[fundraiser] Yoga for Charity - Improve your health and vitality while supporting a helpful cause. Toledo Loves Gloves is hosting a yoga class, proceeds go to provide hats and gloves for the homeless. Come out and do your part to help those in need. 2pm. $5. Glass City Roasters, 1240 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-787-7764. glasscityroasters.wixsite.com

He’s travelled for you, now it’s your turn to take a little road trip. Experience the blistering virtuosity of a musical prodigy for yourself when Jake Shimabukuro packs his ukulele and travels to the University of Michigan. Playing and composing on the Hawaiian-sound instrument (originally crafted in Portugal) since age 4, Shimabukuro came to prominence when a video of him playing George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” went viral on YouTube. Now he’s touring major venues and bringing his mixture of jazz, blues, funk, rock, bluegrass, classical, swing, and flamenco to adoring fans worldwide. He’s only getting better and more prolific, so this is a show you shouldn’t miss. 7:30pm. Wednesday, November 16. $12-$60. Hill Auditorium, 825 N. University Ave. 48104 Ann Arbor, MI. 734-764-2538. jakeshimabukuro.com

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Beethoven from the Bench - Ignat Solzhenitsyn is performing works by two brilliant musicians - Beethoven and Shostakovich. First, Ignat will play Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No.3 at the piano. Then he will move to the podium to conduct Shostakovich’s Symphony No.5. He will also perform on November 19. $25-55. 8-10pm. Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle. 2445 Monroe St. 419-246-8000. toledosymphony.com

T-Town to C-Town

Clowns to the left of you is a fair statement, depending on where you’re standing for the Cleveland Comedy Festival. A four day festival of laughter featuring a variety of performances, highlights include Jason Lawhead and Jimmy Shubert, a musical variety show raising funds for the Greater Cleveland Food Bank and a comedy school graduation. Plus, 48 comics from around the country will be competing for a grand prize of $2000 and bragging rights. The full list of events and prices for each can be found online. 5pm. Wednesday, November 16-Sunday, November 20. Assorted ticket prices, Playhouse Square, Kennedy’s Theater, 1501 Euclid Ave #200, Cleveland., 216-241-6000. clevelandcomedyfestival.com

Saturday, 11.19 [miscellaneous] International Games Day - Don’t be ‘board’— the Toledo Lucas County Public Library hosts several themed events that seek to involve game-lovers of all types. Local events include a video game tournament, live Clue and a Minecraft Mega Event. Be sure to bring your Nintendo Power Glove. 9:30am. Toledo Lucas County Public Library, 325 Michigan Ave., 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org Free

Sunday, 11.20 [miscellaneous] Transgender Day of RemembranceJoin the UT organization Spectrum in a service to mourn those lost in the transgendered community due to anti-transgender violence. This service will include a reading of names, poetry reading and a bagpipe performance. 5-10pm. University of Toledo Student Union Auditorium. 2801 W Bancroft St. 419-530-7975. utoledo.edu. Free

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The local artists and musicians I love are Dooley Wilson, Heavy Color, Dani Herrera, Jodi Lyn, Estar Cohen Band, Steve Mockensturm. There’s so many! For the best view in Toledo, I go to…. I don’t know if it’s the best view of Toledo but I like the view from the roof of Toledo Public Library. When out of towners visit me, I always take them to our parks (if the weather is nice) and the museum (if the weather is not). 1. _______ is the Toledoan I most admire. Producing The Rough Draft Diaries means I’ve met so many interesting, admirable Toldoans. It sounds so cliche, but I honestly couldn’t pick one. There is a particular spot in a particular MetroPark that is my secret spot. I love it and shall never tell where it is... or it wouldn’t be my secret spot. 2. I wish Thackeray’s Book Store was still open. Does anyone remember this store? I loved it. The hardest thing about living in Toledo is the roads, seriously they’re the worst. Why is there construction on every. single. road? But the best thing is the people. I always brag about Toledo’s spunk. There are some wonderfully weird, passionate people who love this city and aren’t afraid to show it.

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3. The last store I went to was Wixey Bakery. The first three words that come to mind about Toledo are: weird, wonderful, and passionate. A good combination. Too many people think there’s nothing to do in Toledo, but it is so easy to stay connected and informed by checking out Toledo.com, The Toledo City Paper, Toledo Region, The Arts Commission, events on Facebook, explore downtown, etc. My favorite night out in Toledo most likely happened on Adams Street. If I need to buy a present for a special occasion, I know Maker’s Mart will hook me up with a great gift. The street I drive/walk on most often is Anthony Wayne Trail. I don’t walk it but after moving twice, It’s still that stretch I use to get to work. I know Tony Packo’s Sweet Hots will satisfy my munchies. The cheese cutting ceremony at The Anderson’s is my favorite annual event. If money wasn’t an object, I would buy and renovate an OWE house. Toledo’s theme song should be Coming Up by Paul McCartney.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) On the 9 th you contact old friends. Then you start thinking about travel again. The full moon on the 14 th may cause financial problems but they disappear quickly. By the 19th you are packed and ready to leave again. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) The full moon on the 14th shines directly on you so behave yourself. You begin to hear from old friends and long lost relatives on the 19th. They may all want invitations to Thanksgiving Dinner. Be prepared! GEMINI (May 21-June 20) On the 9th you switch gears to the next two holidays. Your partner wants to help but cannot keep up with you. The full moon on the 14th exposes secrets from your past. Rush around the 19th and 20th getting ready for Thanksgiving. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Celebrate Veterans Day on the 11th . The full moon on the 14th shines where hopes, wishes, and friendships are highlighted. You will invite many to celebrate Thanksgiving with you. Start preparing and freezing food the 17th . LEO (July 23-August 22) Your partner tries to take over and help you whenneeded. The full moon on the 14th shines on your career so watch for opportunities there. Your mind is sharper than usual as you make your plans for Thanksgiving.

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LIBRA (September 23-October 22) Starting the 11th all thoughts turn to Thanksgiving. If it is at your house you get out your finest linens, china and dishes starting the 14 th . Any dust or chips show up by the light of the full moon on the 14th . You need to be perfect! SCORPIO (October 23-November 21) Mars, god of war, moves into your home on the 9th so you do something to get the place in shape for Thanksgiving. Fortunately you want (and can afford) a new big screen TV to enjoy on the holiday. SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 20) On the 9th Mars tells you to buy a new car so you can be on the road for the holidays. The 11th , 12th and 13th are good for you financially. The full moon the 14th tells you to slow down. Happy Birthday to you the 21st ! CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19) Thanks to Venus on the 11th you begin to get all of the cooperation you need for the Thanksgiving holiday. You have no problem giving orders and making sure that everyone follows those orders. AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18) Mars, god of war, moves into your sign on the 9 h . You become a human dynamo. Your phone gets busy the 13th when everyone invites you for Thanksgiving dinner. You may prefer to stay home, eat a bologna sandwich and watch football.

11th Venus moves into your sign bringing help from many sources. You can’t do it all alone. The full moon on the 14th shines brightly on your holiday plans. You get an early start because you are so organized.

PISCES (February 19-March 20) You get busy on the 9th contacting everyone you know to come to your place for Thanksgiving. The week of the 14th you work hard every day. Pop a cork the 19th when Neptune straightens out and it’s full speed ahead. Sue Lovett is available for personal astrology readings and private parties. 419-474-6399. suelovett.com CELEBRITY SCORPIOS – They are so determined and intense. My own personalfavorite is Matthew McConaughey. Brad Paisley and Julia Roberts also celebrate. Locally Keith Wilkowski (left), laywer and politician and Dr. Rodney McCarthy light their candles.

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There are lots of things going on up there as we prepare for Thanksgiving. Mars, Venus and Mercury all change signs; we celebrate Veterans Day; there is a full moon; Neptune ends its retrograde motion and we wish a Happy Birthday to Sagittarians.

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G N U UNS S E O R HE Considering Gini Behrendt’s warm smile, it’s no surprise she has a passion for roasting beans and, with her late husband Ralph, founded Flying Rhino Coffee.

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Their journey began percolating in 2005 after the two glass artists purchased a vintage coffee roaster. Achieving success at The Farmer’s Market, Flying Rhino then began selling at specialty groceries. To ensure freshness, Gini and Ralph refused to sell roasted beans that remained unsold after 30 days. “That was a hard road to go when you’re a brand new business, but that standard was important to us. We still hold to it.” Ralph passed away in June 2014, forcing Gini to make adjustments without her life and business partner, but with the help of her Uptown community. “Living in UpTown, I feel like I have meaning. It feels wonderful and safe. I love supporting the other businesses here. I thought about leaving this area, but there’s so much love here. There’s so much to do, so much to be involved in. If you plug into it, you feel full, loved and satisfied. I can’t think of a better place to live than where I’m at, so I’m not going anywhere.” Flying Rhino Coffee 436 13th St., 419-244-6100 7:15am-1pm, Monday-Friday flyingrhinocoffee.com

Gini Behrendt Unsung Heroes is sponsored by Market on the Green. Part of ProMedica Ebeid Institute, the market is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community by increasing access to healthy, affordable food; delivering nutritional education; and providing job training opportunities. The market supports local and receives fresh coffee daily from Flying Rhino Coffee. Visit the market at 1806 Madison Ave., Downtown Toledo, and like them on Facebook at Facebook.com/ProMedicaMarketOnTheGreen


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